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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
HAVEMEYER AFTER UNIONS.
Willing to Hire Hall and Pro-
 pound Some Questions.

He Will Announce the Questions in
 Advance so That Unions Gan Be Pre-
 pared-He Asks Labor Men Has 1t . Ever. Occurred to Them That the
 Ability to Do Any Kind Of Work
 Comes from God.
 New York, May 9.-John c. Have meyer, in an open letter published in the newspapers of Yonkers, issues 8 challenge to the trades unions in which he offers to engage a pubic hall and defray all expenses excepting for the speakers, and makes one condition, that the unions agree to conhne their speeches to answering questions to be furnished by him in advance. He as serts that refusal to accept his offer will be an acknowledgement of weak ness on the part of the men.
 In his letter MT HaVemeyer says to the trades unions: Has it ever oc- cured to you that the blltty or skill to do any kind of work comes from God and is a trust of which We are bound to make good use? To what extent has any man the right to cease from work and thus cease to use the gift, and has he the right by persua- sion or force to keep other men from exercising this gift even if he Is un- willing to use 1t himself? If through idleness men are refusing to use the talent which God gave them they are certainly fighting him, and are en- gagged in a hopeless contest.
 "If a man assaults me, steals my pocketbook or takes other property and Is convicted, he Is sent to prison. How far does the morality of such acts differ from that of men who designedly com pei me to lose money, which IS pract1- cally what the thief does? And Is 1t not just as immoral to keep lot of men from working and thus cause great loss to other people and prevent them from earning money needed for the support of their families?
 "I believe the time is not far distant when the courts will so decide, for the world cannot afford to have its peace, comfort and prosperity interfered with so seriously, and so much suffering and demoralization produced. In conclu- sion I hereby extend an invitation to the trades unions of Yonkers to discuss this question. The object of this will be to prevent a waste of time by 1r- relevant and excitable appeals and to secure a clear and full statement of the 1 grounds upon which the action of the l trades unions is based"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
OFFICER MANSFIELD ACQUITTED.
Charges of the Two "Bens, the Alliance and the
 Trolley Company Fall Flat.
Board of Safety Exoneraed Him From Every One of the Twelve Charges. Not Even Considering Him Deserving of
 Reprimand in Any One of Them

esting the counsel for Mansfield as Judge Peasley claims he has the right to take the case to court. They claim he has not. Section 116 of the city charter says in effect that anyone may appeal within twenty days from any action of any board or department, if they feel aggrieved at its decision, and that it shall be the duty of the city at torney to defend such appeal in the su- perior court. This Is the clause on which Judge Peasley claims he can take the matter to the court, while Mansf1eld'S counsel say this pertains only to contracts with the city.
 Section 192, page 52, of the charter. says the sole power of appointment and removal rests with the board of safety. Consequently Mansfield's coy1n- sel say there can be no appeal.
 Attorney Kennedy, who was through a case of this kind in Naugatuck, when the board of warden and burgesses of that town undertook to get rid Of George Hosford as chief of police. is of the opinion that there was no appeal.
 There was a good deal of talk about town to-day as to whether or not tha city should pay the attorneys who de- fended Officer Mansfield. and while there were many conflicting opinions upon the question, most people who cared to express an opinion upon the subject thought it manifestly unfair fo put the officer to all the costs of de- Tending himself against an organiza- tion that is said to have unlimited financial resources. If this kind If tactics should be kept up it would de moralize the police force. for nearly every member of the department has all he can do to meet his legitimate ex penses without paying attorneys to shield him from the assaults of every man who comes along with charge to prefer against him. Many think it would be an excellent plan for the board of public safety to have it under stood that they do not want limbs of the law at either side of a case that comes before them It is not likely that Mansfield would have employed counsel if his accusers had decided to state their own case, but seeing the way things opened there was no other course open to him, and now that it is all over he sees what no man could have fOreseen few weeks ago, that he didn't need any attorney, for it is notorious fact that the board could not have done anything different with his case with or without counsel. Some surprise was expressed that the board was not unanimous on all the points. but there is nothing wonderful about that. The matter of compensation will come up later and if the public should be made to pay the piper 1t may have tendency to put stop to the bringing of charges against public officials un- less there Is more back of them than was shown in this one
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
FLAG FOR TRE NORTH POLE.
Leader of Zieglep Polar Expedi-
 tion Will Plant it There.

Provided, of Course, That He Reach
 dhe Goal-If Not, He will Throw It
 to the Winds at the Farthest Point
 Presented to Him By Y. NJ. c. A. of
 Brooklyn. f-
 New York, May 9.-If Anthony F1- ala, the leader of the Ziegler polar ex- pedition, reaches the north pole he will plant there small American flag bear ing the emblem of the Young Mems Christian association, which was pre- scented to him at dinner given for him by his friends in the Brooklyn Young Mems Christian association. If the pole is not found the emblem from Brooklyn will be thrown to the breeze at the furthermost point reached. Re spending to complimentary addresses, MT Fiala said:
 ''rhe members of my expedition will be all Americans. I have talked with many men who have been in the north, and they all believe that Americans can stand more cold and hardship than men of any other nation in the world. think I have made no mistake in my selection. We had many hardships dur ing the last expedition, and the men comprising it did not receive the credit they should have received I do not know whether I shall reach the north pole or not, but I am going to try.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
CITY NEWS

A special meeting of Waterbury Local, 254, B. T. L., will be held at headquarters, TO Bank street, Sunday. May 10, at 2:30 p. m. Every member is ordered to be present.
 Mrs Murphy of Prospect complained to the police to-day that her house in that town had been enter61 and ram sacked, at what time she could not state. MT and Mrs Murphy have been residing in this city during the winter and yesterday they went out to their home in Prospect Then it was dis covered that two stoves, some clothes and other articles had been stolen.
 The Hill Street Improvement club held meeting last evening at which almost al the members were present. Matters of a general nature were dis cussed and satisfaction expressed with the trend of development and improve ment in the region of the club. A sug- gestion to hold smoker or some kind of entertainment to which the mem- hrs could invite their friends and show them the objects of the club was very well received.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
THE CARD MUST 60
Boss Carpenters Decide to Have
 Nothing to Do With It.
OVER S7,ooO LOST IN WAGES
Carpenters Want to Get Some of it Back-Made Demand That They Be Reimbursed for Time Lost.

OdAp ApCAIC1S W eAI LO S0Ct SOAuS O4 IL
 Back-Made Demand That They Be
 Reimbursed for Time Lost.
 The Master Builders association held a meeting last night and listened to the report of the committee which repre- scented the society at the session of the state association held in New Ha- ven last Thursday. They recommend ed that the reference card be with drawn and were authorized to 50 re- port to the carpenters and other or- ganized bodies. They did this, but ow ing to a slight difference over time lost by the carpenters on account of the introduction of the card the difference was not adjusted, but it is understood that everything will be cleaned up at an adjourned meeting this afternoon and that the wheels of progress will be set in motion next Monday. The strike started two weeks ago to-day and since that time the amount lost in wages foots up something in the neighboEnood of ST,OOO. The question at issue now is should the men bear all this. The Master Builders association was oc- quainted about it last night and decid- ed to give the men an answer at 2:3O o'clock this afternoon.
 The meeting of the carpenters was in session at press hour, taking action on the wage question.
 The withdrawal of the reference card is big victory for the men and so far as can be learned the bosses areju st as much pleased to see the "confound- ed nuisance" as one of them termed 1t, kicked into the back ground as tho men, so that no tears will be shed over the death of the reference card on any side Of the house. The trouble is said to have been precipitated by nasty ac- tfon of one contractor who rushed ill with the card without consulting any body and before the other builders knew what was I'D row was on that threatened to knock the building busi- ness in Waterbury in the head for this year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09

Police Officer Mansfield was declar- ed not guilty last night by the board of public safety on the charges prefer red against him by Ben Sedgwick and the Citizens alliance. The board discussed the matter in executive ses- sion and was unanimous in declaring that there was nothing in the long ar ray of allegations with the exception of three little points on which Com- m1ss1oners Beach and Taylor threw a couple of little bouquets at the alliance and MT Sedgwick by turning aside from Commissioners Lahey, Reeves and Hardie, and voting mo" MT Beach thought the officer should be found guilty of the charge preferred against him about stone throwing at City corners, but even his colleague, Commissioner Taylor, opposed such action, stating that he should refuse to sustain such an allegation as that. After going over the ground in a thorough manner the charges, all of them, remember that, were dismissed and the officer fully exonerated There was very little discussion and no diff ference of opinion so far as the general verdict was concerned, so that Mans field has reason to feel proud of the re- suit. The talk about carrying 1t far ther is regarded as all bosh, in fact, those who are on the inside say that the parties preferring the charges should be hauled over the coals and asked to explain what they meant by putting an officer to an expense of about $2OO for doing his duty. But perhaps that is one of the perils of the business as George E. Terry once said about a liquor dealer who was haled into court and discharged for lack of evidence, and unless the board of safety decides to reimburse the officer he will have to foot the bills himself.
 In regard to carrying it ''up" the charter, in defining the powers of the board of safety says that in the mat ter of appointing or removals its action is final. There is no appeal.
 Judge Peasley, however, holds that if Mansfield had been found guilty and dismissed from the department or fined, there would be no appeal for him, but that his accusers could appeal if he was found not guilty. He was unable to explain why there should be a diff ference and that both should not stand on the same footing; why, in fact, that one should be given more consideration than the other. Finally he said that he could not say what action would be ta ken, and that while he knew the alli- ance had food for charges against half a dozen more policemen, he and Attor- ney Hunt were retained by the alli- ance only in that case. When inform ed of the decision of the board he ap- peared to be greatly surprised and when asked then what course he would pursue said he did not know.
 The question of appeal is now inter-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
DOUBT AROIJT STORY

Pekfn, May 9.-The official who sent yesterdays news of Russia's alleged action at New Chwang and elsewhere in Manchurta telegraphed to-day the occupation of the fort was temporary and the Russians have now with drawn. Official circles at Pekin are mystified. Their subordinates at New Chwang have not reported the re-occu- patton of that place, hence there is a disposition to question the correctness of the information, although the au- thor of yeserday's story is generally considered to be one of the ablest and best informed foreigners in China.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
SHAMROCHS AT II AGAIN
The New Boat Showed Great
 Speed To-Day.

In Fifteen Minute Rum Shamrock III
 Beat the Old Boat Nearly a Minute
 and a Half-The Challenger's Gear
 ing Was Stretched During the Trial.
 Gourock, Scotland, May 9.-The two Shamrocks were sent off this morning over a racing course of forty miles, starting from Gourock round marks at Powder buoy, Hunters Quay and Skel- morlie. The wind blew about eight knots and was strengthening. The start, which was informal, occurred at 10:3O. Both yachts carried clubtop- sails. The Shamrock I led. wide to windward of the cup challenger and ahead. Before a mile was covered, however, the challenger had worked to windward and had drawn level with the older boat
 Captain Wrfnge then eased the Shamrock HI with the object of giving the boats an even start on the long run to leeward from Powder buoy, which was turned as follows:
 Shamrock III, 1O:42:45.
 Shamrock I, 1O:42:53.
 Spinmakers were then set and the Shamrocks started down channel to Skelmorlie, the challenger opening away steadily. Once fairly set going Shamrock III ran away from her op- ponent in great shape and they passed Gourock as follows:
 Shamrock III. 1O:59:30.
 Shamrock I, 11:O0:5O.
 The old boat brought up a better wind and was close off Bullwood. There the wind drew southerly, spin makers were taken in and the boats fetched down on the port tack.
 After passing Lundersbon bay the yachts squared away for eRothsey bay and it was soon evident the plans of theqmorning had been changed. Dur ing a series of informal spins the Shamrock III was apparently able to take the lead whenever desired. The challenger's gearing stretched during the trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
GALLAGHER IN COURT.
Pleads Not Guilty to Causing Death |
 of James Fl. Fermoyle.

Pleads Not Guilty to Causing Death
 of James Fl. Fermoyle.
 Cambridge, Mass, May 9.-Robert E. Gallagher, who was arrested last night with Stephen J. Alphen, previously ar rested, was arraigned in the district court here to-day, charged with man slaughter, in having caused the death of James H. Fermoyle in Cambridge last August.
 Gallagher pleaded not guilty and his case was continued week, bail being named at $5,O00. Alphen's case came up on continuance from last Saturday, and was again continued week, bail remaining at $5,OOO.
 Fermoyle is thought to have been killed while with party of friends. His body was found on dump in Gam bridge and for months the police had no clue. Recently, however, they dis covered evidence which led to the ar- rest of Alphen and Gallagher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
AN EXTRA SESSION.
Sergeant-at- Arms Ransdell Says One
 Will Be Called.

Denver, Col, May 9.-The News to- day prints an interview with Daniel M. Ransdell, sergeant-at-arms of the United States senate, to the effect that an extra session of congress will be called about November 9. MT Rams dell and family are spending several weeks in Colorado for his sons health. MT Ransdell is quoted as follows:
 President Roosevelt sent word to me through Secretary Loeb last week at St Louis that I could prepare to re- ceiye the senators immediately or as soon as possible after election day. To Secretary Bennett of the senate, Presi- dent Roosevelt made the direct state ment that congress would be sum- moned just as soon as the fall elections were out of the way"
 'What will the call provide shall be taken up?'
 ''The reciprocity treaty with Cuba"
 "Will the Philippine tariff reduction measure be resurrected for considera- tion?'
 'T think it will be as soon as the Gu ban business is disposed off,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
YESTERDAYS UPROARIOUS SESSION
ALARMING STORIES ARE FALSE.
Foreigners Have Nothing to Fear from
 Chinese in Pekin.


 San Francisco, May 9.-The Pekin correspondent of the Associated press writing under date of April 6, says that the alarming stories emanating from certain quarters to the effect that massacre of foreigners by Chinese is contemplated, are untrue.
 The correspondent writes that the reverse of this picture exists in Pekin, Never since the legations were estab lished here have foreigners gone about the capitol and the surrounding coun- try so free from molestation and in suit.
 The toleration is inspired by the knowledge of the foreigners power to hold his ground. Whatever attacks upon foreigners might be made, all evil dence tends to show that they would be against the will of the court. So far as the safety of Pekin and Tien Tsin is concerned, the viceroy, Kian Shi Xxi, controls a large and effective force of soldiers. His disposition has been proved by his promptness with which he ferreted out the occasional feeble attempts to revive the boxer propaganda in this province and pun ish the agitators, cutting off their heads for merely starting anti-foreign gos- sip. However important influences are present to increase Chinese hatred of Europeaons, oneis the inevitable friction between the natives and soldiers of for eign garrisons and the expressions the soldiers inf1ict upon the people who are helpless to resist. Another, per haps, the most important certainly the most widespread is the growing ami mostly against the Chinese Christians by their compatriots who were com pelled to pay indemnities for the losses suffered by the Christians during the reign of boxerism
 The only insurrection which has reached serious proportions recently. is that in Kwang Si. It started more as a labor riot than political demonstra- ton from th2 desperation of an unpaid and hungry army, robbed by it's off cerS. -.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
RELIANCE TAKES A SPIN.
Constitution Followed New Boat Out
 to Give Her a Brush

Constitution Followed New Boat Out
 to Give Her Brush.
 Bristol, R. l., May 9.-The Reliance reached here from New Rochelle to- day, having been towed from Cornfeld light, ill the Sound, because of the light wind. She passed Newport before daylight and anchored here soon after dawn.
 Although everything was ready for hauling out the yacht ill order that her underbody might be cleaned, a brisk northeast wind was blowing and it was decided to give the new yacht a spin instead of putting her on the ways. Soon after breSkfast her head sails were sent up in stops and by 9 o'clock the mainsail was hoiSted.
 The Constitution made preparations to go down the bay, too, and from the haste shown on board it was thought she was trying to get ready to give the Reliance brush. The mainsail, which had been unbent, was put in place and set up, and the crew was at work on the other canvas of the yacht, which has been receiving attention at the sail loft, apparently trying to get everything shipshape before the Reh- ance started out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
THE sTURTEvANT MURDER.
Officials of Medford are Following Up
 Two New Clues.

Medford, Mass, May 9.-Two clues, considered by the police of considera- ble weight in connection with the Sturtevant murder, engaged the atten- tion of the officials today. One was that the man who killed Miss Sturte- want did not pass along to Winthrop street, as previously has been held, but that he crossed Winthrop and turned down North street and made his escape through Middlesex Fells park reservation, with no danger of being seen. The other was not dis closed, but the police admitted to- day. when these two were run down, the authorities would be at standstill unless something new developed
 The search for the bag taken by the murderer is being continued Almost every inch of territory in the vicinity of the Sturtevant house and for some distance in every direction has been secured in vain. The conclusion has been, reached that the man, though con- sidered novice in crime, from his ready and indiscrimtnate use of his re- volver, was sharp enough to realize the importance of the satchel as evi- dence against him and took good pains to destroy or hide it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
IN GoULD's FAVOR,
Supreme Court Has Reversed Lower
 Court Decision.

Supreme Court Has Reversed a Lower
 Court Decision.
 New York, May 9.-The appellate division of the supreme court has re- versed the award by lower court to Frank D. Mowbray, former valet Of Howard Gould, of 5000 for injuries sustained by Mowbray through the premature explosion of signal rocket on MT Gould's yacht Hildegarde sew eral years ago. One of MoWbray's eyes was torn out and he was injured in the chest.
 In the original suit Mowbray sWore he had protested against the firing. of the signals, as they were imperfect, and that Mir Gould had ordered him to do his duty or lose his job.
 He said that after the accident en- ployment at $1 ,OOO year for life had been promised him, and that this prom ise had not been kept. Thereupon he brought suit to recover $25,000 dam ages.
 In 1900 jury brought verdict of $5,O0O in Mowbray's favor, after trial of most sensational character. The defendant at once appealed from the verdict. -.t
 Howard Gould's defense was that Mowbray was dismissed for drunken ness. AS to the accident which result ed in the loss of the mans eye and other injuries, he disclaimed all re sponsibility,> and said no order had been given to set the rockets off.