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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
COMMISSIONER CRITlZES.
Does Not Like Manner of Landing Im-
 migrants at Ellis Island.

New York, Sept 30.-The annual re- port of the commissioner of immigra- ton at this port, William Williams, filed to-day, criticises without reserve conditions which surround the landing of immigrants at Ellis Island during the ten months previous to his appoint ment He says in the report:
 s'The chief inspector was allowed to arbitrarily mark the word hold against the name of any immigrant on the manifest, this causing to be brought to him certain picked people to be disposed of as he thought best, instead of allowing them to be inspect ed in the regular way. The fact that most of those so marked are shown to have had fair amounts of money and that many so marked were able bodied people with very large amounts of money, are points not without interest. The power first to detain these people without reason and, second, to direct tlem to boarding houses where they paid fall vaLle for all they received, will be appreciated when it is remem- bered that from May, 1902, to May, 1902, 463, ,541 immigrants exhibited $6,- 556, $50 as they passed through this station, and had probably a great deal more that they did not exhibit
 Ut appears that some officials were in the habit of themselves passing up- on cases of immigrants detained for special inquiry, bringing the immi- grants out of the detention room, dis charging them, or putting them back, according to their Whiins. The re
 sulting p6wer of blacknail and of ex-
 erting other improper influences in- volved in this practice will be readily seen.''
 The commissioner says he could cite numerous other instances of abuse and lack of system; that the immigrants
 were roughly handled and addressed in rough language by government and railroad officials; that the detention
 Spens' were filthy, particularly the
 dining room where, the report says.
 the immigrants were fed without knives, forks or spoons; that railroad and other passes used to be demanded to demoralizing extent; that .sships after shfps' brought in cases of fayas 1 (scalp diSease) and trachome (eye dis
 easel, both dangerous coIatagious dis l eases unknown in this country until Imported in recent years from Europe.
 The commissioner says the constant ly deteriorating quality of the recent
 immigration calls for Che execution of
 the law 1n the most stringent manner. and he states that Last year over 5. .OO0
 aliens who had arrived within the year became destitute in New York.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
Nevv York Markets

FLOUR-Dhll and nomInally easier, Minnesota patents, $s8024; winter straights, s. 35103.50; winter extras. $2.SG @3; winter patents $3160pS.90.
 VIII EEA T-Quiet and easy under large northwest receipts, easier cables and pnore favorable weather west; December, 73ss6p73 9eI6c.; May, 74140g74 7-16c.
 RYEASteady; state, 5412Q155c., c. l. f., New York: No. western, 5S1ac., f. O. b., afioat: No g. 55G5512c. track.
 COISN-SDld off owing to weak cable news. clearing weather and the wheat decline; December, 5114@511ac.;; May, 46Q 461sc.
 better weather; track, white, state, 32@ s7c. track. white, westerng5 32@37c e-f3SR15 IixRD-Easy; prime western steam. BUTTER-Firm; state dairy, 1615@21Ac.;
 EGGS-Steady to firm; stare and Penn Hylvania, average best, 22Q24c.; western, suGA'RARaw iS1l A firm; fair refining. Sc. centrifugal, 96 tests 31ac.; refined firm; crushed. 5s20c.; powdered, 4.80es
 TJRPENTINE-F Firm at 50Q50hac.
 MOLASSES- Firm; New Orleans, 300
 RIGE-Firm; domestic, 4Aaskc.: Japan szAt1Zsl fALZEow- Firm; city, sAc.; country eH
 Hf1ASY-steady; shipping, 5507oc.: good to choice 90095c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
Qna1nf Rfrd Legends.

It is considered very unlucky in Sweden to kill a storlx. They have a legend that the stork futtered round the cross, crying: ''styrke! styrke! Strengthen ye! strengthen ye!'' and was ever after called the stork, but lost it's voice. In Germany the storks fly down from Gods land, bearing the babies with them. Such is the story taught to German children. The red of the robins breast is produced by the blood of Christ. Magpies are birds of omen; to see one means sor- row, two for joy, three for wedding and four foreteu death. The swallow is sonnet imes called the s'bird of con solation,n because it flew around the Saviour on His cross, crying: "Cheer up! cheer Mature.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30

mony and hoped that after the elec- ton the democracy of Connecticut will be in the ascendancy.
 "A workman and a toiler from 16 to the present day, have always stood for the Workingmens interest" said MT Tomlinson, "aRd shall not de- part from the policy have pursued in reference to the great question before us to-day. I am as ready 10 make known the abiding faith l have ill the democratic party to-day as always have been in the past"
 A committee was sent out to brlns in Mayor Charters, but he could not be found. MT Fisk of Branford said he had Mayor Charters's word for U that he should do all in his power to elect whoever would be the choice or the convention. Mir Donahue of An sonia said that Mayor Charters had gone further than that. He had prom ised even to stump every ward in the county in the interest of the nominee of this convention.
 The chair was authorized to appoint committed A vote of thanks was rendered to Chairman McGrath and the retiring committee.
 The convention adjourned sine die at 8 o'clock.
 or Charters Delegate CoIman of or Charters Delegate Coleman of Cheshire paid a compliment to Chris Strobel of this city and withdrew his name in> the interest of Mayor Char ters.
 The Waterbury delegates it the convention we've: James M. Lynch, William F. Maioney, Henry 1T. Walsh. James r. Pryor, George Candy, John K. Calvin, Garrett Hene- bry, James F. Shannahan, Michael Coss, John Leary, Thomas r. Gull foile, Daniel W.. Sullivan.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
sovereigns and Their Successors.

Only seven sovereigns of Europe have heirs of their own body to sue ceed them. The emperor of Austria, the king of the Belgians and the king of Roumania will be succeeded by nephews, the emperor of Russia and the sultan of Turkey by brothers, and the Presumptive successor to the@king of Italy's heir is his cousin, the duke of Aosta, while the succession to the thrones of the Netherlands and seryia may be regavded as in abeyance at present. But for the. Sahc law, how ever, the crowns of Russia, Austria, Italy and Belgium would pass to di- rect descendants of the present ruler. In the case of Turkey the succession is regular, the sultanate passing from brother to brother. and not from father to son.-London News
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
:. SHAW WAS UP EARLY.

New York, Sept 30, Leslie NJ. Shaw, secretary of the treasury, was ansearlv visitor at the sub-treasury to-day Mir Shaw came to the financial district for the purpose of discussing the situation with bankers. His early callers in cluded President George F. Baker and Francis l. Hines, vice president of the First National bank, and Vice Presi- dent Vanderlip of the National City bank. The secretary expected to re- main down town most of the day. He expressed himself as being much grat- flied at the improvement shown by tho monetary outlook.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30

The democratic shrieyalty conyen- tion was called to order this morning in Congress hall by Robert McGrath of this city, and was attended by nearly every person eligible to sit i'll that body. Prior to getting together the other members of the county commit tee held conference with Nr McGrath and indorsed Waterbury as the place of meeting instead of Branrord, so that there can be no hitch on that point. The Tomlinson men were on hand in full force and showed their strength early in the session by electing the temporary chairman and secretary.
 After rapping for order, MT McGrath made short address, in the course of which he welcomed the delegates to Waterbury and stated that he was pleased to see so many handsome faces
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30

ter Garyey, Frank Sullivan. George IT. Gibbon, George Albright, Dr. w. J. Stewart, Edgar J. Schneider and Rich ard Butler The remainder of the 250 men who came up on the special fol- lowed in ranks of six, each in charge of one of Devery's lieutenants.
 As the procession moved up Lake av- enue toward Broadway the sight was probably the most picturesque. seen at any convention held in this state in re- cent years. In front of nearly every house was pile, of burning Greek fire, and the cheering which marked Dew ery's progress could hardly have been heartier had he been the convention's s candidate for the highest office in it's gift
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
POOR GOLF WEATHER.
Grounds Were Rain Soaked and Ball Dead.

Brookline, Mass, Sept 30.-The con- ditions for good golf and low scores were not particularly bright when the first of the 40 odd pairs of female golf CTS staIted to-day in a qualifying round of IS holes, in the annual wo- mems national golf championship. The weather was dull and lowering and while no rain fell during the early part of the day the turf was we'll soak ed from the doWnpours of previous days and a dozen or more of the early starters Who came out for a little pre- Hminary exercise succeeded in getting but little roll from their drives. Even the frisky rubber filled balls seemed to lack their usual skipping abilities which was especially discouraging to the wicker plaeers. who had placed their reliance in getting considerable GsS- tance on the latest Yankee invention. Secretary Bal1ou and Treasurer Heub- ner were early on the course anG. estab- nshed their headquarters in a spacious tent beside the first tee There was also a good number of club members ready to do their part asscorers. while a perfect swarm of caddies lowered about the club house. where the fair aspirants were preparing to brave the weather and the mud for national golf honors.
 Before the start 1t was predicted that no player would succeed under score of less than 90, while it was thought that 115 or perhaps 120 would qualify for the match play tomorrow. Under the rules the B best scores of the day were to continue at match play and with an entry list of nearly 90, the preliminary competition was very keen
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30

saratoea, Sept 3o.-It was about F o'clock before the delegates to the state democratic convention besan 10 enfer the hall William F. Deyery was cheered as he wdllled to his seat At 1922 the stare chairman, Frank Campbell, called t,fe convention to or der. John 5. StanchfielJ. tenpdrary chairmln was introduced and began his remarks at 12:37. He sieke as follows:
 ..The death of President Mckinley was a, national misfortune, deeply de- plored and sincerely regretted by all
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
c1ove Cutters of Belsiun.

The cutters of the great glove houses at Brussels aRd in France earn even higher wages than the cutters of the most fashionable tailors of London and New York. Sc difficult is the art of cutting gloves that most of the principal cutters are known to the trade by name and by fame, and the peculiar knives which they use in the business are so highly prized that they are handed down from generation to generation as heirlooms.-Ch Chicago Chronicle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
ENGAGEMENT ANNorrNc,En

New York. Sept 3o.-The enga re- ment has been announced, says the Herald, of Miss Helen Roosevelt Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt Douglas Robinson of this city. Miss Helen Roosevelt Roosevelt is the daughter of James Roosevelt Roose- yelt- Her fiance is the son of MT and Mrs Douglas Robinson and nephew and namesake of President Roosevelt. He is q junior at Harvard university He is a cousin several times removed of his fiancee.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
SECOND DISTRICT DELEGATES.

Meriden, Sept 30.-The democratic convention for tire second congression- al district was called to order at ? O clock this afternoon. There were 100 delegates present. Attorney c. J DaIlaher of Meriden was the perman- ent chairman and David E. Fitzgerald was the permanent secretary. Com mittees on credentials, resolutions and organization were appointed and at 2:15 a recess was taken.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
RATES ANNOUNCED

St Louis, Sept 30.--The Southwestern passenger bureau has announced the colonist rates for the southwest They are to be effective for the second home seekers date in October, Tuesday the 2Est, and continuing until the last data in April, 1903, to be one way colonist rates, and to be second class, not good 1n standard sleepers, to be placed in erect from Kansas City, St Louis. Memphis or other Missouri or NFissis- sipl river gateways as agreed upon a basis or one-half of the present stand. ard one way rates plus $2 continuous passage.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
CoNyENTIoN CLOSED.

Chicago, Sept 3o.-The seventeenth annual convention of the American sec ton of the Theosophical society closed last night with an address on "Steps to First Hand Knowledge" by Charles W. Leadbeater of London. Members of the new executive committee of the organization are: Mrs Kate Burlington Davis, Boston; A. c. Horwood, Toron- to: R. "A. Burnett, Chicago; Mrs l.. j.. Hotalling, San Francisco, and Alexan- der Fullerton, New York.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
AnTEMPT .To wRECK TRAfN.

Reading, Pa, Sept 30.-An attempt was made to wreck a Philadelphia 6 Reading railroad express train late last night at Brooke's crossing, a short distance below Pottsown. fishpla&e had been spiked to tho Eail in such a manner that the wheels would strike it when the train came along. The wheel of the engine did strike tlFc obstruction but the plate broke and the train was not derailed. The oli~ cials are Investigating.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
WANT 10 THINK CARNEGIE
Marylebone Borough Has Been
 Offered $150,0O0 By Him.


 But They Cannot See Their Way to Accept Reason Why Redmond is
 Calling Members of Parliament To-
 gether- They Will Probably Rema'n
 Away Entirely from the Autumn
 Session.
 London, Sept 3o.-The committee of Marylebone borough council have drawn Up a report recommending that the council thank Andrew Carnegie for his offer of S150000 for the establish ment of free libraries, which they can- not see their way to accept" The re fusal is based on the objection of the borough to the increased rates which would be entailed by acceptance of the libraries.
 London, Sept 3O-The object of the meeting of the nationalist members of parliament summoned for October by John Redmond. chairman of the Irish parliamentary party, according to the Pail Mall Gazette, is to consider the desirability of entire abstention from the autumn session of parliament whereby the Irish members will escape the odium of supporting the ''coercion- ist'' government in passing the educa- tion bill. As the Catholics heartily favor the bill the proposal is likely to lead to a lively debate.
 The Pau Mall Gazette says 1t thinks the proposed abstention is partially due to the fact that through the ab- sence of Messrs Redmond and Dillon in American, to attend the national convention of the United Irish league at Boston on October 19, the work Of directing the party would fall on the hated shoulders of MT Healey."
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
YILLAGE NEATLY DESTROYED.

Lodz, Russian Poland, Sept 30.- One hundred and twenty houses out of 129 composing the village of T-osh- nix. Russian Poland, have been burn cd to the ground. The fire was caus- ed by chilGren playing with fire Two children perished in the flames.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
RACER YIGILANT SOLD:

New York. Sept 30.-Percy Chubb of the New York Yacht elNb has sold to F. Lothrop AInes of Boston, member of the same club, the famous America $ cup defender Vigilant. MT An1es in, tends to take 1t to Boston early next season, and wiA use 1t cruising along the coast most of the time, but will race when opportunity offers. vigilant successfully defended the America s cup in 1893 against the yalkyrie II.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
PROJECT APPROVED.

Madrid, Sept 30. The council of the Bank. of Spain has approved the pro ject for establishing branches of the bank in Paris and London for the pay ment of coupons of the external debt and payments in behalf of the Spanish treasury. The branches will be opened in January.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
WRECKED CREW ON BOARD

Liverpool, Sept 30. The British steamer Capella, Captain Mckee from New Orleans, which arrived here to- day had on board the crew of the Norwegian bark Winona, (Captain Hallem which was abandoned at sea in latitude 54 north and longitude 43 west after having been set on fire.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
arn Stnck Market

CATTLE,-Market lower; choice, $6.S007; prime, $6Cg6.50; good, A.75Q5; veal calves ST 506lS.
 fIOGS-Iower; pBine heavies, S7.65@7. 75; mediums, s7.50: heavy Workers, g. .25Q7. 30 light do., S7QJ7.15; pigs. $6. .50@6.75; skips, $3l14; roughS, $60I7.25.
 SHEEP AND LAMBS-M Market lower; best wethers s. .60lu3 If; culls and com mon, $1Q1.75; choice lambs. S5Q6.25~
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
HBAD-oN COLLISION.

Taunton, Sept 30.--In head-on col Ksion between 8 repair car and an cleo tric car loaded with passengers bound for the Brockton fair in Raynham to- day, number of persons were badly injured. Six were taken to the Morton hospital in this city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30

Washington, Sept 3o-The coal strike was the subject of 8 conference at the white house to-day at which President Roosevelt, the attoney gen. eral, the postmaster general, Secretary Moody and Governor Crane of Massa- chusetts were present. Nothing could be learned as to what was done at the conference.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
TOMLINSON RECEIVED NOMINAT ATION.

His Delegates Came to Town To-day and Captured Shrevay Con- venion-e had 72 Votes to 43 for the Combined of Charters and Strobel-The Latter Withdrew and Did Not
 Allow His Name 10 Go Before the Convention-Ex
 citement was Intense all Through the Session.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30

The bark Winona was Last reported as having arrived at Bridgewater, N. S., August 2 from Preston. England. She was built at Richibucto in 1874, registered 657 tons net and was own ed by Peter Floystad & Go of Arendal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
ARRIVED ON MoRRo CASTLE.

New York, Sept 30- Major w. Cor gas was among the passengers who arr rived to-day per steamer Morro Castle from Havana. \
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
TO DISCUSS COAL SUPPLY.
Detroit's Mayor Invites Other Mayors
 to Confer With Him.

LU NUIIIEI w IJH LKIIH
 New Haven, Sept 3O- Mayor Stud ley of this city received a telegram from Mayor William F Maybury of Detroit asking him to send a delega- ton of ten citizens to Detroit to attend the meeting October 9 to devise ways and means for obtaining reasonable supply of anthracite coal A similar dispatch was received by Governor Mclean for ten citizens of the state, and by the mayor of Hartford.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
TIE COAL OUTPUT
12,oOo Tons Turned Out By
 Philadelphia & Reading.
BLACK DIAMoNls RCK PINS

Chicago People Wearing Anthracite
 Coal in Their Neckties-No Coaa to
 Be Had in New York at Any Price
 Soldiers Under Colonel O'Neil1 Ar
 rive at Reading Yard Strike Lead
 CTS Using Every Endeayor to Keep
 Down Disorder
 Reading, Pa. Sept 30--The reports of the Philadelphia and Reading GO here show that during the past week about 12,00O tons of hard coal were turned out of the washeries and col lieries of the company and transported to different points. This would be equivalent to about 400 cars
 Chicago, Sept 3o.- "Genuine black diamond stickpins" have been placed on sale in Chicago. The 'black d1a- monds'' are Jumps of anthracite coal fastened to gold washed pins, ara they find a ready sale on the streets and in some of the stores.
 New York, Sept 3O.-Not a ton of COttl Cdbll sRJ1 Al61eA AASAS sSc @eAJ price, says Rochester, N. Y., dispatch to the Times Sidewalk inspectors report that in the outlying districts residents are tearing up the board side walks and using them for fuel. Alto- gether several miles of plank have been carried off In some sections canal bridges have been stripped of plank ing. Piles of new lumber 1eft on streets for repairs also have disap- peareGe Mount Carmel Pa, Sept 30. Six companies of the Fourth regiment uE- der command of Colonel O'Neill Of Al lentown, arrived here this morning from Reading, Allentown, Lebanon and Harrisburg They alighted in the Reading railroad yard, where over 2,- loco strikers had assembled, but the latter made no demonstration. Ihe soldiers were ordered out last night to suppress rioting.
 Everything is quiet in shis vicinity. Strike leadeSs are doing all they can to prevent the men from committing Historically acts and are urging those from the Shenandoah region to return home. All last night 50 deputies at Richards collfery were surrounded by big mob. At daybreal the strik- CTS dispersed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
FINANCIAL AnD COMMERCIAL.
Closing Stock Quotations.

Money on call strong at 14@15 per cent. Prime mercantile paper, 6 per cent. Ster- ling exchange steady with actual busi- ness in bankers bills at $ass5625@4s575 for demand and al s4 82625 for 60 days. Posted rates, S4sS@4 sS11a and $4sS61a Commercial bills, s4S2@4 821a. Bar silver, 51c. Mexican dollars, 40c Government bonds steady, State bonds inactive. Railroad bonds cas- fer. Closing prices:
 Atchison 99M Ontario 6 West. 32ss c, C C. 6 St L. 100 Pacific Mail .... 4zA Ches & Ohio. 4S1s Peoples Gas ...1621z Del. & Hudson. TITS Reading. ......... GA Erie. 37 Rock Island ....197A Gen. Electric. 1S2 St Paul ........ .184A Lackawanna.. .268 Sugar Refinery .123 Iead 2215 Texas Pacific :. 45A Louis. & Nash 13S Union Pacific ..102A Manhattan Con 1321a Wabash pref !. AS Missouri Pac... 111sz West. Union =. 90 N. Y. Central. ..155
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-23

Zone Minute Cough Cure beats all
other medicines l ever tried for
coughs. colds, Group and throat and
lung troubles says ID. Scott Currin
of Loganton, Pa. One Minute Cough
Cure is the only absolutely safe
cough remedy which acts Immediate
ly. Mothers everywhere testify to
the good it has done their little ones.
Group is so sudden in its attacks that
the doctor often arrives too late. 1t
yields at once to One Minute Cough
Cure. Pleasant to take. Children
like it. Sure cure for grip, bron-
chitis, coughs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-23
HOME IMPROVEMENT PRIZES
TO BE COMPETED FOR

l. Best lawn including boulevard
First prize, loving cup; second prize,
bonbon box.
p Best uncovered fence-First
prize, almond dish; second prize,
gravy ladle.
3. Best -garden-First prize,
silver purse; second prize, bonbon
dish.
4. Best window box-First prize,
half dozen teaspoons; second prize,
cold meat fork.
8. Best display of porch vines
First prize, two napkin rings; second
prize, bonbon spoon.
G. Best flower concealed alley
fence-First prize. bonbon dish; see
ond prize, cream ladIe.
=. Best vine-covered shed-First
prize, half dozen teaspoons; second
prize, compete spoon.
s. Best vine-coyered alley fence
First prize, half dozen teaspoons; sec
oud prize. olive fork.
o. Best flower ornamented boule-
vard-First prize. half dozen tea
spoons; second prize, pie knife.
10. Best general flower beds
First prize. half dozen teaspoons;
second prize, salad fork and sardine
fork.
II. Best bed of foliage plants
First prize, half dozen teaspoons;
second prize, almond spoon.
-. Best display of cannas-First
prize, candlestick; second prize, meat
fork.
Is. Best kept back yard-First
prize, teaspoons; second prize. butter
knife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-23

Startling proof of a wonderful ad'
vance in medicine is given by Drug
gist G. w. Roberts. of Elizabeth, w
Va. An old man there had long suf-
fered with what good doctors pro
nounced incurable cancer. They be
lieved his case hopeless till he used
Electric Bitters and applied Buck
lens Arnica Salve, which treatment
completely cured him. When Elec-
trio Bitters are used to eXpel bilious,
kidney and microbe poisons at the
same time this salve eXerts its
matchless healing power, blood dis
eases, skin eruptions, ulcers and
sores vanish. Bitters soc. Salve CSC,
at Hartz & Ullemeyer.