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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
CHANGE IN oUTPosTs.
First Since the International Commis-
 sion's Decision.

Dawson, Dec 11.-AIajor Zachary Taylor Wood announces the first change Of Canadian outpoSts i'll con- formity with the findings of the inter- national commission, which arbitrated inc boundary dispute between Canada and the United States.
 Major Wood. who is the commander of the Northwest mounted police, moved the police post at Wells, on the Dalton trail, to Pleasant Camp. It is possible that the latter may ultimately have to be change also, but this will depend on the International survey which v-ill be made next spring
 Major Wood became famous as col 1ector of customs at the summit of White Pass during the first rush to the Klondike and at that time forced the Canadian line forward seventeen miles from Lake Bennett to the sum- init by advancing his detachment He is a descendant of General Tavlor, for mer president of the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
JEROME'S LIQUOR SELLING
Leaders of Citizens Union Are In Favor of Plan.

It is in Form of an Amendment to the
 Raines Law-Jerome Says That Blackmailing Has Been Going on
 Just the Same as Ever.
 New York, Dec 11.-It has been de- cided at meeting of the leaders Of the Citizens union to flavor the Sunday liquor selling plan proposed by District Attorney Jerome. This will be in me form of an amendment to the Ralnes law which shall permit saloons to do business between the hours of 1 and II D. m. on Sunday.
 The committee considered other ideas for local option ill the matter of ex- else reform, but decided for the Jerome plan after the district attorney had de- livered an address in which he saitt that blacll1nailing of saloonkeepers had been as rampant during the p2st two years as it had been formerly and that it cannot be stamped out under the present statute, which prohibits liquNr selling on the Sabbath.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
WILL AWAIT HIS COMING.

San Francisco, Dec 11,-General Isaac Kahn. Persian minister to Washington, is, expected here in few days with a party of friends to await the coming of the grand yizier of the shah of Persia. who with his suite is on his way from the orient and is due here on December 21. The govern ment has already advised the local se- cret service agents of the coming of the distinguished visitor and instruct ed them to see to his. safety while here and ell route to Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
PANAMAyS POLITICS.
Getting Ready to Call Convention to
 Nominate Representatives.

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 Panama, Dec. 1.-The principal work of 8 political nature now occu pying the attention of the junta con- sists in preparations to call a conven- ton and to proceed with the elections of members of the house of representa- tives, etc. Efforts are being made tc hold the convention February 3, three months after the declaration of the in- dependence of Panama.
 Federico Boyd, who recently went to the United States as a member of the special Panama commission, has resumed his place on the junta, Senor EspinOsa. who was temporarily ap- pointed member of the junta, retir- ing.
 Several of the Panamanian scouting parties have already left here and oth- CTS will leave Panama shortly to watch the movements Of the Colom- bians. No reports have yet been re- ceived from the parties in the field, and there is no news tending to con firm the report from La Guaira of the landing of Colombian troops at the | mouth of the Atfato river, on the gulf of Darien
 A Panamanian gunboat and Unit ed States gunboat have proceeded to- gether to David (near the western end of the isthmus of Panama) for the pnr- pose of giving the people of that dis trict evidence of the fact that the United States forces are cooperating with those Of Panama in maintaining peace on the isthmus. The gunboats are expected to return here on Sunday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
MARKING ART FACTIONS.
dement, Under Way So That Ex

IS ftlSluSuI ollueE tWdy 90 1MdI 1lA-
 hibition Gan Be Made at St Louis.
 Berlin, Dec 11.-A proposition is un- der consideration for the settlement of the dispute between the warning art factions so that a united German art exhibition at St Louis may be possible. The imperial commissioner, Herr Le- wald originally formed non-partisan committee to select exhibits regardr less of membership in this or that as sociation. However, the academic or ganizations, which enjoy imperial ia vor, upset the arrangement by procur- ing q decision that the exhibition be placed under their management. Thereupon the impressionists, which include many leading artists of the country, though their associations have comparatively small membership, refused to participate. It is now pro- posed that the chancellor form a new commission, including none but the greatest names, regardless of the question whether they represent one association or tendency or. another. It is believed that only such interfer- ence can prevent the exhibition from heinz partial and one sided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
CITY NEWS

The American band will g,ve one Of its high class prom concerts at City hall tonight. The program as pub hshed Wednesday will be rendered to- night.
 Judge Wheeler will hold short calen- dar in the superior court tomorrow at 11:30 o'clock. There is only one ex- parte divorce petition on the list, Hat tie A. NIegin ys Solon Megin.
 As administrator on the estate of the late P. J. Bolan, Attorney E. l.. Seery has instituted suit against c. c. Riggs to recover for S27S worth of goods. An attachment for $500 has been served upon Riggs.
 In the Injunction proceedings of Samuel Friedman against Louis Si- mons. both of Bank street. Judge Cow ell found he was unable to decide the matter this morning, He will hear more evidence tomorrow morning al short caIentlar in the district court,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
The Hoisting of the American
 Flag Yesterday.
THEY DID NOT SANCTION IT.

Although They Had to Submit to a
 Stronger Power-The Three Big
 Battleships Kearsarge; Illinois and
 Alabama Will Sail for Porto Rico
 To-Day-The Prairie Will Go to
 Colon and the Other Vessels Will
 Remain in Cuban Waters.
 Guantanamo, Cuba, Dec 1.-The United States battleships Kearsarge. Illinois and Alabama are expected to sail to-day for Porto Rico and for Culebra The auxiliary cruiser Prairie will sail for Colon Monday. The ViS en and Scorpion will remain at this station.
 Only few Cubans were present yesterday when the American flag was hoisted ashore and those who were present were some distance from the point where the United States naval force landed. It was currently re ported that the local Cubans were not Inclined to sanction by their presence an act which they choose to consider was unjustiy imposed on them by q stronger power.
 Senator Portuondo. chief engineer at Santiago, who represented the gov ernment of Cuba at the formal trans fer of the Guantanamo site yesterday. and Cuban lieutenant accompanying him were cordially received by Rear Admiral Barker on board the flagship Kearsarge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
FROM THE DISTRICT COURT.
Claims His Neighbor Bit Him onF Lar
 --W Wants 5000 Damage.

.I The question before the jury and Judge Cowell in the district court to- day concerned the left ear of Samuel Robinovitz, a coal dealer. Robino- vitz and his neighbor. James E. Byrd of Bradleyville, had q rough and tlnl- ble fight few minutes one day last August and Robinovitz testified he was knocked down by Byrd, who is ein- ployed by tie Novelty Manufacturing O. and that while down he bit tie top of his left ear.
 William A. Baldwin of Bradlevville said he was sitting on his ,veranda and saw the tussle. He could not say the men fell to the ground. but he saw the plaintiff was bleeding from his left ear and he gave him piece of cloth to wipe off the blood.s He could not say the wound was caused by bite, and he was sure that it could not have been caused by a fall, for there were no stones or any hard substance on the ground where the tussle took place. He denied testifying at the criminal proceedings before the justice in Middlebury that Byrd bit the plaintiff and he heard his teeth snap together, or that it afterward devel- oped that Byrd had no teeth in his Jp- per jaw. He heard Robinovitz say his ear had been bitten. He was sure the wound could not have been made by mans knuck1es unless they had been pretty well sllarpened.'
 Dr John M. Benedict testified he treated the wound and that it looked to him as though fhe man's head had been run through q dull sausage na~ chine and pulled back again
 Byrd said the trouble was caused by. Robinovitzs backing out of an agree nlent to buy a number of chickens from him. He admitted having a rough and tumble scrap. but denied biting plaintiff or that they fell.
 Dr Ralph Lopez. who also treated the wound. testified it could not have been made by human teeth. and he could not say it was caused by q s:its- sage machine. for lie had never seen such a machine. He was on the best of terms with plaintiff and often treat cd his wife aud children
 The jury after heinz out an hour re- turned with a verdict for S150 for the plaintiff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
Building Ordinance In Regard
 to Repairs On Houses.
sH1NGLING IS NOT ALLOWED

Man Who Has Three Houses Must
 Have Them Slated-Some Builders,
 it is Said, Pay no Attention to the
 Ordinance, but Go Ahead and Take
 Chances.
 While it is better for people to know the worst and make provision to meet it, still many feel very much aggriev- ed at the action of the board of alder- men i'll refusing to modify the building ordinance so that frame buildings that are not over five feet from other stlnez lures can be shingled One man said to-day that it practically put him out of business. He has three houses that needs new shingles, but he cannot put them on. He has been told that a member of the legal fraternity who owns considerable real estate has winked at the ordinance and shinglca his houses and that nobody. has inter- fered with him. This may be true, but if so, it is not likely that the buil.l- ing inspector knows anything about it. From all accounts the new ordinance has worked reforms in some cases, but 1t has raised the mischief with prices, and in the opinion of the build CTS without any appreciable public benefit. 1t is said to have been big thing for the plumbers and timers. but owners of property who have 10 carry the additional burdens don't ap- pear to be enthusiastic over it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
ALLIED PEOPLES PARrY-

Memphis, Tenn, Dec 11.-Chairman T. A. Parker and other members of the national committee of the Allied Peoples party, at q meeting here have issued a call for a meeting of the cen tral committee of the party atythe new St James hotel in St Louis, February %. 1904, for the purpose of making q date and place for T national conven- ton of the Allied Peoples party at which to nominate . candidate for and vice president
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
HIS CONDITION CRITICAL,

Manchester, N. H.. Dec 1.-The condition of Right Reverend Denis NJ. Bradley, Roman Catholic bishop of Manchester, who is seriously i'll, was slightly improved this forenoon. It is admitted that the bishop is in a crit ical state He has been in poor health for year due to intestinal trouble. It was feared during the night that the end was imminent and the sacrament of extreme unction was administered by Vicar General Eugene NJ. Buckingham, who was called to Manchester by the bishops illness
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
HE WAS ABUSED.
Consul Davis Had to Defend Himself
 With His Cane.

" llA 411c NyultC'
 Constantinople, Dee 1.-The United States legations latest advices regard Ing the Alexandretta affair confirm the reports of the violence of the police and the attack on Consul Davis. who had only used his cane in self defense
 It appears that Attarian (the natur- alized American who asked for the con suls assistance in order to enable him to embark for Egypt was arrested by subterfuge. After he had embarked on the consular boat with MT Davis, Attarian was invited to land, in order to undergo Immigration. whereupon the man was suddenly seized by three pc lcemen and promptly locked up MT; Davis, in attempting to interpose, was assaulted by the police and was obliged to defend himself with his cane.
 Attarian is still 2 prisoner.
 The report that the United States cruiser San Francisco had left Beirut for Alexandretta was premature
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
CUBANS TOOK NO INTEREST IN IT,
RECLUSE HHRSHEL.
Search Being Made for Property
 Worth More Than Million:

SedFcD belnS MaQe TOT IiOpeFtS
 Worth More Than Million:
 New York, Dec 11.--In addition to nearly million of dollars in high grade securities already found in safe ty deposit boxes, it is reported that MaXinlilian Hershel, the recluse, who died last July, in hospital. had secreted somewhere in New York oth- CT property. worth between one and two million.
 Vigorous search is now being made for the securities by counsel for the heirs.
 :. In his dying moments, Hershel made a verbal will leaving his entire fortune to Mrs Georgi of Brooklyn, daughter of a couple who had be- friended him in his youth. She sought out the relatives and arranged to di- vide the estate with four living in Germany When the safety deposit boxes were opened nearly a million was found and it now develops that HersheI died with the name on his lips of another place of deposit where he had secreted a still larger sum. Mrs Georgi failed to understand his words clearly and long and exhaust i've search has resulted. 1t is said a clue to the treasure has now been ob, tained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
ANTI-SLAyERY LAW

Manila, Dec 11.-Major General Leonard Wood has proclaimed in Moroland an anti-slavery law. passed in October last by tue legislative council of the Moro provinces. Upon the promise of fhe sultan and dattos to abide with it's conditions. General Wood has suggested to Governor Taft the establishment of the native Moros on lands which will be assigned to them by the sultan and dattos at rate of valuation sufficient to provide the latter with moderate income from the rentals. Hebelieves they will ac- cept proposition Of the kind
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
ROW AT THE EAST END.
Motorman and Ex-Motorman Had Scutfie in the Snow.

Motorman and Ex-Motorman Had q
 Scutf1e in the Snow.
 That much ill feeling still exists among certain people in this city as | result of the trolley strike and the ex employees of the trolley company and the men who took their places during the trolley strike and still hold tlIein are not as yet sufficiently well dis posed towards each other as to join il a love feast, was proven last night. There was a short but exciting fistic encounter on the East Main street line, near Niagara street. The principals in the bout were Joseph Derwin. all ex-motorman, and E. Brennan, a mo- torman.
 The accounts of the fight differ. It Is said that Derwin. and two or three companions boarded the car at the end of the East Main street line some what late last night, taking positions on the front platform. Some remarks were passed about -non-union men, which were followed by utterances Of an unpleasant nature on both sides Finally a remark which Brennan con- sidered an insult was made. He stopped the car, pulled Derwin off and q rough and tumble bout followed. It was q rather warm encounter. Bren- nan is said to have been roughly handled, but as he is a pugilist of nc mean ability the report is probably true that he handled himself well and gave as much as he received. After the warm bout had continued for Il time Brennan jumped on shis car. turned the lever and was on his way again He was at work to-day To all appearances he was not badly in iured. Brennan is an athlete of some ability He used to do little boxing at the BfookIyn Athletic club. He was one of the first Waterbury men to take the place of one of the. stlikiDg. troIleynen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
THE SIX DAYS GRIND.
Root and Dorian Withdrew From the
 Race Last Night

Root and Dorian Withdrew From the
 Race Last Night.
 New York, Dec 11.-With seven teams tied for first place, Root and Dorian having withdrawn last night, and Moran and Keegan still a lap be- hind, but making occasional desperate spurts to regain that distance, the rid CTS in the six day bicycle race kept up their weary grind to-day, all the men except Breton appearing in shape to continue to the end. Breton, when relieved after a hot sprint, coughed up a quantity of blood and seemed very weak but his trainer stated that he would finish the race. During the early morning John Bedell and Floyd Krebs by an unexpected squirt gained three quarters of lap on the leaders, but were finally overhauled and caught, Gougoltz being Tapped seven times in the sprint. At 10 o'clock the Contenet- Breton, Leander-B Butler, Floyd Krebs- Peterson, Newkfrk- Jacobson. Bedell Bros, BowlerFisher and Walthour- Munroe teams had scored LISA miles , laps; Moran-Keegan, 1,784 miles 1 lap; S4mson- -Vanderstuyft,1 7S3 miles Gougoltz- Franz Krebs. 1.779 miles , laps, and the Dove -Hedspeth team 1,75G miles 9 laps.
 At 1 o'clock the score of the seven leading teams was 1929. miles and laps. Morgan and Keegan were still lap behind. 1929 and l lap. Samson and Vanderstuyft 1927 miles and 4 laps. Gougoltz and Krebs 1,S24 miles and 7 laps. Dove and Hedspeth 1,S01 miles and 4 laps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
HE DENIES IT.

Manila. Dec 11:-Carl Johnson, vice consul at Annoy, charged with aiding the conspiracy to smuggle coolies from China into the Philippines, disguised as merchants. denies that he has re- ceived any fees except those author ized by law to sign Chinese certifi- cates. He also declares that he re, fused ibribeS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
DIED FROM HIS INJrRIEs.

New York, Dec 11.-Albert J. Wise, president of the firm of J. H. Bumell x Go. and a prominent member of the New York bar. is dead from bronchitis following internal injuries received q week ago. when he slipped and fell near his home while alighting from a trolley car. He was born 43 years ago in Lima, Ohio. and once practice0 law there r.5.s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
TO AID COTTON GROWING.
Imperial Grant to Be Proposed at This
 Session of Parliament.

London, Dec 11--An imperial grant in aid of cotton growing in British West Africa will be proposed during the coming session of parliament, and it is understood that the suggestion has been favorably received by the govern ment departments concerned. The British Cotton Growing association is preparing full details of the results or the experimental plantings, for sub mission to the colonial office, and the recent excitement in Lancashire caused by the report of the agricultural de partment at Washington of a shortage in the American crop is being utilized as q reason why every effort should be made to render the British cotton trade independent of shortages in the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
WANTS NO INTER- ErERESCa,

Manila. Dec 11-Tlie Phillipine com mission recommends that no interfer- ence take place with the coastwise laws until enough American vessels ask for some action thereon. The same recommendation is made in regard to the ocean carrying trade with the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
Killed by New Haven Train.

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec H. = Louis Murphy. fifty-flve years old and married, came from behind some coal cars 1ear Fitchburg. Mass, and was struck by Il New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad train, dyir2 twenty minutes later
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
THREATEN TO STRIKE.
New Haven Men Who Got Ten Per
 Cent Reduction

New Haven, Dec II. Employes of were affected by 10 per cent reduc- tion in wages recently put into effect, have served notice on the company that unless the old wages are returned by December 21 they will go on strike. The employees who are affected are known as "ton'' men and constitute about one-third Of the 300 hands enl- ployed in the factory. The company officials say that if the men go on strike they will shut down the entire plant. Officials of the national union have agreed to sustain the men if they strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11

The Dominion Will Be Supplying Eng
 land With Wheat-The Supply Now
 Being Sent from This Country-He
 Says Canadians Think the United
 States,H Been Very Insistent.
 New York, Dec 11.-George E. Eos. ter, former finance minister of Canada, who has just returned from England, where he dlas been making speeches in favor Of d preferential tariff and assist ing in the campaign of former Colonial Secretary Joseph Cha mberlain, de clares that within five years the Do minion will be able to supply England with the wheat now sent from the United States.
 Last year," he says 'we raised CO., 100000 bushels of wheat and more than 1OO,O0O,000 bushels of grain. We have now under cultivation 3,00OO0O acres of wheat land and still, have 100- 100000 acres, just as good, which Wdll be grain producing land in the near fu- ture. No country in the world will take the place of Canada as food pro- ducer. This is due to the richness of her soil and the climate.
 &'NVe Canadians think the United States in all it's relations with us has been a very insistent nation. Your people are the best in the world but we do not look upon your government as the broadest minded in the world.
 .sWe import from the United States a large number of agricultural pro- ducts. but from us the United States imports very little. In Manufactured goods our tariff runs about 2S per cent, while that of the United States is about 49 per cent. The disparity seems too great. If you won't let us in on a fair tariff we'll have to raise the tariff against you
 s'We think our country is just as good as the United States. There was feeling of disappointment among us concerning the Alaskan award, but that is passing away. You see, the United States stretches it's carcass across our front door. We've got to step over you people when we want to get out to sea-that is, ifyou will let us.''
 Toronto Ont, Dec 11.--In speech to the Young Liberal club, Sir Richard Cartwright, minister of trade and com merce in the Dominion government, said:
 T think Chamberlain means more than his critics give him credit for. He sees the extraordinary power the self ist policy of the United States has placed in Great Britains hands. Three courses are, open to Great, Britain; they can use their power to force reciprocity on the States; they can use it to stimulate emigration and food production in countries other than the States, or they might use it to pave the way for a trade alliance between the English speaking people. Such an alliance would mean a worldwide dominion of the English. speaking peo- pies. We may live 10 see two great world empires, the Russian and the English speaking. I would guard against the United States. They have good qualities. although they have, sometimes descended to sharp prac-' tices. Long and often I have adyo-. cated q friendly alliance between Great Britain. Canada and the United States, and that is why Isadvocated reciprocity with the United States. and desire the British zollverin as a step in that direc- tion.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
NO STRIKE THERE.

Pittsburg. Pa. Dec 11.-There will be no street car strike in Pittsburg The result of the secret vote of the men which has been going on for sev- eral days. was announced last night at the regular meeting of the union. showing 922 votes against strike and S57 for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
ONLY 4 RuMOR.

Washington, Dec 11.-Secretary Moody to-day received cablegram from Rear Admiral Glass saying that rumor had reached Panama that q small body of Colombian. troops had landed on Colombian territory with q view to marching overland to the isthmus Rear Admiral Glass was un- able to confirm the rumor