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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
!. CITY NEWS.

A new we'll is being sunk at the Brookside home. It will be eighteen feet i'll diameter and about sixteen feet deep The old one is inadequate to the needs of the institution.
 The latest victim of smallpox is a young main named Seymour of Hos pital avenue, whose brother has been at the isolation hospital for some time. This latest case was removed to the hospital last night.
 Miss Minnie Wenze of Jefferson street had a portion of the hair torn from her head yesterday while at work hair got caught i'll the shafting and she was lucky to escape with the loss of a portion of her tresses
 Miss Hattie NJ Platt of Round Hill street and Ernest F. Farley were married yesterday afternoon by the Rev Dr Davenport George Farley and Miss Minnie Farley, brother and sister of the groom, acted as wit nesses. Mir and Mrs Farley will re- side at 65 Wolcott street.
 Another base ball league has been formed. The new league will be known as the American Amateur league and will consist of the following clubs Pirates, Brass Citys, Orange Streets Shippers, Mattatucks and Hamilton Parks. At meeting of the board of managers at the Mattatuck club last night it was decided to play the first game week from Sunday. Edward Benziger is president of the league and Stephen Riley is secretary.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
THEIR TROUBLES MULTIPLY
Firm of Rankin & Ludington
 Sued for $9, ,O0O To-Day.

The Plaintiff in the Case is the Water
 bury Machine Co-Rankin & Lud-
 dington Have Been Doing Business
 for the Machine Co-The Results
 Were Not Satisfactory, Hence the
 Suit.
 The firm of Rankin SS Luddington (Iimited) has been sued by the Water bury Machine Go for S9,000, money loaned. Rankin X Luddington is q firm cOrporated under English laws. The United States end of the concern is represented by Frank J. Luddin;.t%1 of this city, who has offices in the Apothecaries' Hall Go building, and the English end by Mir Rankin
 The information so far filed consists merely of a common count alleging that the plaintiff lent to the defendant $9,- 900. The alleged facts, however, are to the effect that the defendant has for some time been the plaintiffs agent in promoting the sale of machinery made by them. How long thls contract last ed is snot yet made known. Recent occur rences, 1t seems, discontented the plain tiff. An investigation is said to have been made with the alleged result that the regular statements of business by the defendants did not warrant them in making drafts upon the plaintiffs to the amounts stated in them. Finally the plaintiffs became satisfied that it would be best to enter suit and this was accordingly done by their counsel, Bronson & Minor It was reported re- gently that the firm of Rankin x Lud- dington was involved in financial diff culty in London.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
Last Witness at Booths Trial.

ANDERSON, Ind, June 6.-Profess- or Lewis J. Weichman is dying at the home of his sister, Mrs. Charles O'Crawley, in this city. He is sixty years old and for many years has been conducting a business college. With the exception of John Surratt, now i'll Baltimore, Professor Weichman is the last witness in the trial of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Lin colns Although his evidence was true in detail Professor Weichman has al ways brooded over the matter and ire quently said fliat his testimony was the cause of the conviction and sen tence to the gallows of Mrs. Surratt.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
A New stearnship Trust.

LONDON. June 6-The sWestmin- ster Gazette says it understands that Great Britain and Canada and other colonies have been negotiating for weeks with a syndicate for the pur- pose of establishing fast line of mail, passenger and cargo boats in conjunc- ton with the Canadian Pacific railway for the Atlantic and Pacific trade. The Cunard company has been approached with a view of its entering into d working agreement with the new com pany, which, the Gazette says, will be formed within fortnight
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
MODERN METHODS.

Chicago, June 6.-The packing houses of Chicago are preparing to in- troduce more modern methods into their system of meat delivery for city trade. They will use the railway lines. During the recent strike of the teamsters the scheme, it is, said, was given thorough and successful test Once in effect. the packers will require but one-fourth the present force of drivers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
THE SARGENT STRIKE.
Statement Made by the owner-what
 the Strikers Want.


 Statement Made by the Owner-What
 the Strikers Want.
 New Haven, June 6.-The striking workmen of Sargent & Co have for mulated the conditions upon which they will return to work. These con- ditions are, that the company will agree not to discriminate against un- ion labor; that it will take back the two men whose discharges precipitat- ed the difficulty; that 1t will re-instate all those who have struck, and that 1t will prepare price list showing the rate paid for each kind of piece work. No demand for increased pay will be made.
 J. B. Sargent, in whose factory the strike is, says: 'I do not know what the strike is about. The men have not told me their side of the story, Everybody who has ever worked for me knows that the humblest, or the biggest, man in the shops can come to me with a complaint and be respect fully received. If any men employed by us wish to make known any griev- ances that they have, they will be re- ceived. If anybody representing the men comes to me to inquire into the circumstances he will be courteously treated. We do not discriminate against union labor. All our men look alike to us. whether they belong to unions or not. I must be permitted to run my business as think best. I am told that the young man who was discharged. maliciousIy spoiled his vort. or course we could not stand
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
ELECTED PRESIDENT.

New York, June 6-Alexander C. Humphreys has been elected president of Stevens institute of technology to succeed the late Henry Morton, who died on May last. The election was held yesterday at meeting of the board of trustees. MT Humphreys is q member of the firm of Humphreys & Glasgow, gas engineers, of New York and London. He was graduated from Stevens institute in the class of 1851. He is one of the most prominent gas engineers in the country
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
SUGAR BILL PASSED.

Simla, India, June 6-The sugar bill empowering the government of India to impose q countervailing duty on Dountied sugar until the Brussels con- yention becomes effective) passed the council to-day. The viceroy of India, Lord Curzon of Kedleston in speech, exhorted the refiners to improve their methods and justify the protection provided by the countervailing duties imposed on bountied sugar. AS an- nounced from Simla. May 3, sugar shipped prior to that date will be ex- empt from the new duty.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
YALE "CUP-MENs ELECTED.
Announcemtn Made of Those Chosen
 for Next Year,

New Haven, June 6.-In accordance With an old and time-honored custom at Yale, the following men have been elected "cup-men' for the ensuing year: Randolph Robinson, 'O3, Balti- more, Ind, by c. W. Lindenburg: Stu art B. Sutphin, '03, Cincinnati, O., by 4. l.. Ferguson; Robert k. Mccormack. '03 of Chicago, III, by R. c. Norton; George A. Goss, 03, Waterbury, Conn. by +. B. Rand; Robert M Ingraham, 'O3, Philadelphia, Pa, by c. T. Runyan; Frederick R. Scovel, '03s, New York City, by W. M. Stillman. Mory's is the meeting place of the "cup-men, who assemble at stated periods and enjoy a brew known only to the brewer and the "cup-men'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
Prisoners overpower Jailer.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia., June G. Seven desperate prisoners, whose lead CT was Andrew Thompson, overpow- cred Jailer George F. Martin, locked him and his wife in cell and made their escape. Martin was delivering the evening meal to the prisoners when they attacked him. Mrs. Martin heard the scufiie and secured q revolver, which she undertook to give to her husband The prisoners prevented her doing so and took the weapon from her. They then secured the keys and made their eScane
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
Nasty Sum m ons For General Mile.

 KANSAS CITY, Mo, June 6A-Lieu- tenant General Miles passed through Kansas City last night on his way from Fort Riley to Washington, called there, it is declared, by President Roosevelt and threatened with an inn mediate court martial on charge of having betrayed official secrets. Gen eral Miles went through here Wednes- day, attended by several other mem bers of a board convened to observe field gun tests at Fort Riley, to be so engaged for several days. He came back entirely alone and in such haste that he had not even reserved sleep ing car berth.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
wiu Obey rniunctfon orae,

NEW YORK, June GA. B. Board man of counsel for the packers of meat against whom Justice Chester at Albany granted an injunction is quoted in the Tribune this morning as saying: We shall not attempt to vacate this injunction. The order means that each packer will henceforth carry on his business independently of every other packer and will not consult credits and price lists of other firms before prepar- ing his own. No attempt, direct or in- direct, open or secret, will be made to violate the courts order"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
SECOND ROUND oF COLE

Montclair, N. J., June 6.-The second round of match play in the New Jersey state golf championship was started to-day under conditions which were in all respects favorable for fast golf. The match between Jasper Lynch of Lakewood and Allan Kennaday, the present state champion and winner of the gold medal for the lowest qualify ing score, yesterday, was followed with much interest. H. A. Colby's match with T. T. Reid of ,Montclair also att tracted a considerable gallery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
CHAMBERLAIN IS AHEAD.

Democratic Nominee for Governor in
 Oregon Leads by About 300.
 Portland, Ore, June 6.-Complete re- turns from the entire state with the exception of ten small precincts give Chamberlain (dem) majority of 334 over Furnish 'rep) for governor. The remaining districts cannot change the result materially. In the first con- gressionaI district Tongue Gep) has a majority of 6,031, an increase of 3,O12 over his majority of two years ago. In the second congressional district J. N. Williamson Gep) has a majority of SIP.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
DENIES THE STORY.

Kansas City, Mo, June 6.-According to Henry Crawford of this city, one of the brothers whose name has been con- nected with the big Humbert-Crawford swindle in Paris, the whole story was founded on a fraud. He says there never was an R. H. Crawford in the family; no member of the family ever died possessed of twenty million dol lar estate, and there never was any controversy over an estate in the Craw- ford family
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
Rich Gold Ore In Arizona.

PHENIX, Ariz., June G.-Confirma- tory particulars have reached here of sensational gold strikes reported in the Picacho Bianco country, north of Cas- tie creek. The main find was in the Exposition group. At depth of forty feet great body of ore filled with wire nuggets and flake ore was struck Some of the ore assayed here $125, ,000 to the ton, while none of the samples showed less than $100 to the ton.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
MINISTER OF SPAIN.

Madrid, June 6.-Senor de Ojeda, the former Spanish minister to Morocco, has been gazetted minister of Spain at Washington. in succession to the Duke d' Arcos, who has been appointed min- ister to Belgium. Senor B. J. de Coll ogana. former minister at Pekin. sue ceeds Senor de Ojeda at Tangiers
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
THROWING OUT SMOKE.

Seattle, Wash. June 6.-Mount Re- doubt Mount Llama and Mount Au- gustine, in Cook Inlet, Alaska, have been throwing off smoke and steam for the past several months, according to advices brought down on the steam CT Bertha. Mount Redoubt threw out a sprinkling of ashes that fell around the Bertha ten days ago.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
NAUGATUCK MAN DEAD

Naugatuck, June 6.-Edson L. Judd, 67 years of age, we'll known through out the state as a contractor and build CT, died at his home here to-day from paralysis. He represented Nauga- tuck in the house of representatives in 1891. He was born in Waterbury in 1885.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
BEET TRUST MUST ANSWER.

New Orleans, June 6.-The federal grand jury has presented bill of par ticulars against the New Orleans rep resentatiyes of the alleged beef trust asking that the court compel them to testify and produce their books or an swer for contempt of court. The judge ordered the packers representative to appear Monday and show cause~ why they should not be punished for con- fpmDt
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
A Degree For whrte1aw Reid.

LONDON. June 6.-It is announced that Whitelaw Reid, special envoy of the United States to the coronation of King Edward; will have the honorary degree of doctor of laws conferred up- on him by Cambridge university at the same time that, this degree is given to Professor H. w. Parker, professor of music at Yale university.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
EInOds In OLIahnrna

GUTHRIE, Okla, June 6.-Four inches of rain i'll western Oklahoma
 have again swollen the streams be- yond tile danger line. The North Cana dian is doing great damage all along the route. At Granite sixteen feet of the bridge was washed out, and Rock Island trains were tied up for day. Throughout Custer county the rainfall has been 1115 inches since the foods hAUan
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
REPORTS WERE BAsELEss.

Hammonton, N. J., June 6.-The sen- sational reports sent out from here last night to the effect that this city was almost wiped out by fire are practically baseless. About , o'clock last night a fire broke out in the store and dwelling of Joseph .. Johnson, and the extent of the damage was the destruction of that building. At no time was there any danger of the town being de- stroyed. Loss between $4,000 and $5,- mn
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
crofhfng Makers Yield to Demands

SYRACUSE, N.sY June 6.-The last of the clothing manufacturers have conceded to the demand of the 1,5OO garment workers for nine hour day to employees and an s per cent increase to contractors. The order will be given to resume work oll Monday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
Chamberlain Won In oregon.

< PORTLAND, Ore, June 6.-Complete returns except from the small precincts from every county ill the state give Chamberlain Dem.), for governor, 341 majority. The discovery of an error in compiling returns from Multnomah county resulted in favor of Chamber lain by 213 votes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
Cow Causes Bad Wreck.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, June G. The Cincinnati Southern accommoda- tion train was wrecked near Cave Springs, twenty eight miles from here. The locomotive and several cars were thrown from the track by running over a cow. Engineer Frank Finch and Fireman Frank Day were killed, and several passengers were slightly injured.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
CASE OF LOCKJAW.
South Norwalk Boy Relieved and Was
 Then Stricken With Deafness.

Then Stricken With Deafness.
 South Norwalk, June 6-What is thought by physicians to be case of lockjaW from vaccination came to light this morning. Peter, the six, year old son of MT and Mrs Peter Csehi, of No % Lexington street was vaccinated about six weeks ago. Two weeks ago the child became violently ill and in a few hours his jaws became set. For 24 hours he remained in this condition when finally his jaws parted. He Is now able to talk but is as deaf as a mute. His neck is stiff and he is un- able to move it in either direction. It is thought that the child will recover, although he is in a very serious con- dition as vet.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
William Decorated bythe shah.

BERLIN, June 6--The shah of Per- sia, who is now here, has bestowed upon Emperor William a decoration of the highest Persian order. The insignia presented to the emperor is set with diamonds which are valued at 22.o00 marks
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
WOMEN IN SESSION

Milford. June 6.-The state council federation of women met this morning in Plymouth, with Miss Abbott of Wa terbury, president of the association, in the chair. Reports of the various officers occupied most of the session to-day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
High Water In Kansas,

TOPEKA, Kan, June 6.-The high water in Kansas rivers continues. The Arkansas river is yet very high, and much damage to property has resulted. 1t is thought, however, that the stream has reached its highest point and that fall may be expected within the next few hours.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
ROOSEVELT IS WILLING.

New York, June 6.-The board of trade and transportation received a message to-day from President Roose- velt, apprising them that he would be glad to receive a committee appointed by the board to ask the president to appoint a committee to investigate and take steps toward the settling of the coal strike.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
PURELY PERSONAL

F. ". Chesson and family are at Woodmont for the summer.
 Andrew Stauk of Shenandoah, Pa, is visiting friends in this section.
 Miss Agnes Ryan of New Haven is visiting Miss Winifred Ward of Ridge wood street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
NEW STEAMSHIP SERVICE.

New York, June GA new steamship service will be maugurated between New York, the West Indies, Demerara and Venezuelan ports by the departure next week from this port of the Italian steamship Alessandro del Buono. For the present the sailings will be month 1y
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
MINISTER CHALLENGED.

Rome, June 6.-As sequel to a heat ed discussion in the lobby of the cham ebr of deputies on the subject of the Eritrean Qtalian East Africa) budget, Signor Franchetti, member of the chamber, has challenged the foreign minister, Signor Prinetti, to fight a dup1
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
DYING MANS REQUEST.

Wanted All of His Sons to Be Ready
 to Defend Their Country.
 Sterling, III, June 6.-The will of the late Judge John D. Crabtree of this place after dividing his property, amounting to $2OO,OOO, among his eight children, says:
 'Enjoin upon my son John, and all of my sons, that should the occasion arise (which God forbiD when our country requires their service, that they be as ready to devote their lives to her defense as their father was ill the dark days of 1861 and 1865"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
uratn Robber perrv a wreck.

PLATTSBURG, N Y., June GA draft of thirty-three insane convicts from Matteawan passed through here for the DanneAora State Hospital For Insane Criminals. Among the number was Perry, the train robber, who is now blind and a complete physician wreck.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06

that. l have not heard his story, and the men who have gone out have not told me what they have gone out for. It will take more than 1000 or 1,2Oo men to compel our factories to close"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
IN CRpTICAL CoNDIfIoy.

Dresden, Saxony, June 6.-The state of health of King Albert of Saxony, who was born in 1928 and who has been i'll for some time past, Is to-day regarded as critical.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
MONT PELEE AGAIy.

Fort de France, June e.-Nnother volcanic outburst took place from Mont Pelee to-day. Nothing serious happened.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06

New Haven, June 6.-There are now 1900 strikers out from the Sargent factory. A conference is to be held this afternoon with the management.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
Nexx Ynrk NIarIxefs

FLOUR-Improved a little with grain and was more active: -Minnesota patents, ter extras, s3.15Q3. 30; winter patents, s49 40.
 WHEAT-F and fairly active. affect ed by cables, foreign buying, the corn ad- sas;. July. 7SasQ7S5sc-; September: 76@76Ac. RYE-Firrn; state, 63064c., C. i. f., New York, car lots; No. western, 65l2c., f. Q. b., afioat.
 CORN-Advanced sharply on a squeeze of December shorts, bullish cables and very light offerings; July. 67l4@67ssc.; De- oATsgFirm and higher with corn; track, white. state, 4SQ54c.; track, white. PoRK-Firm; mess. SIS. 25@1s.75; family. BUTTER Slightly easier; state dairy. 1S1k@211zc.; creamery. 20a2272c.
 CHEESE-lrregular: new. state, full cream, small. coiored, choice, sA@loc. 1; EGGSNBarely steady; state and Penn sylvania. 1lla@1Sc-; western, storage LAssEsGFF'irm; New Orleans, ss0 TuRPENTINE-s -steady at 4s1k@4sc
 RICE-Firm; domestic. 4ssQ6lac.; Japan. TALLow-steady; city. sssc.; country HAYaoDLuall; shipping so@ssc.; good to
 Live Stock Market. prime. s6. 75a7; good, $s. .25Qs.7O; veal calves ''ss5s; HoGs- Steady; prime heavy hogs. s7.4s T1oa7.l5;. light do, s7@7o5; pigs, s6.70a s'ssI sHIEEE FHsEEhs ASb sSfS's LAMBs-1-ower: Dss. s'so: choice lambs. ss 409s s. s-S
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Closing stock Quotations.

Money on call quiet at per cent. Prime mercantile paper, 4q4A per cent. Sterling exchange firm, with actual business in bankers bills at s4S7ssu4.s7ss for demand and at $4. S4s4 4@p4S S5 for 60 days. Posted rates, s4.851a@4S6 and s4.SSa4. .8812. Com mercial bills. S4. .S414Q4 S5A. Bar silver, 52c. Mexican dollars, 42c. Government bonds steady. State bonds inactive. Railroad bonds easier. Closing prices:
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06
POSTMASTER APPOINTED.

Washington, June 6.-S. c. Hurd was today appointed postmaster at South Thomaston, Me.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-06

London, June 6.-The organ of Cos lonial Secretary Chamberlain, the Bir- mingham Post, to-day says that on ac- count of his age and infirmities the British government has waived it's claim for the acknowledgement by Mir Kruger of British sovereignty over the 2Transvaal and has guaranteed to all the Boer delegates in Europe q safe conduct to their homes in South Af- rica
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