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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12
DEMOCRATS MUST PAY NOTES
The Bank Calls on Democrats to
 Make Good
Money Raised to Do the Preliminary Work of the Eection-Men Who Signed Notes Supposed the Party Would Pay It Out of the General Fund

ClShCu ANOLSS SuppOSSu tue al Iy
 Would Pay It Out of the General Fund.
 Owing to misunderstanding during the last city election contest over the payment of a bill of $25O, things are not
 running smoothly among halt dozen
 or more democrats, and unless they
 improve the enemy will find them i'll ] poorer shape for a tussle two years hence than they were last October, 1 when they were routed horse and foot.
 A couple of months before the election, Mayor Kilduff, w. b. Thoms. +. F.
 Brett, M D. Russell and Judge Lowe l borrowed $350 and used it to make
 canvass of the city with a view to get ting the lists in shape and bringing in
 new voters, the intention being to pay
 it out of the general fund for campaign
 expenses, which was to come in later.
 There was nothing unusual in this
 mode of procedure. It had been. done
 before so that it was no innovation,
 and, consequently, occasioned no com
 ment. The money was borrowed on two notes, one of 100, signed by Thoms
 and Brett, and one Of $250, signed by
 Kilduff, Lowe, Russell, Brett and mons. The SlUU note was paid ana when H. M Rigney was turning over
 several hundred dollars to John J. Bro phy of the city committee he claimed
 that he reminded him of this outstand ing claim of S25O, adding that he want ed it satisfied the first thing. Mir Rig ncy says that Mir Brophy assured him that tbe bill in question had been paid and that he had the receipt for it. That. was all there was to it for the time being, but in due time the bank noti- fed the signers of the situation and
 then they commenced to inquire what
 was up. Mr Brophy states that when
 he said the bill was paid he supposed reference was made to the one that had
 been settled for at that time. and COIL tends that he knew nothing about any
 other. Anyway. the account was not
 sauared up by the party, as it undoubt- edly should have been, and already
 some of the signers. perhaps all of
 them, have paid their share of the bill,
 so that it has now dwindled down to purely party matter and 1t seems that the men at the helm ought to be
 able to straighten it out in a way
 which will result in justice to every
 body concerned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12
Power House Blown Up by Rioters.

7 TRINIDAD, Colo, Nov. 12.-Dyna mite was exploded under the electric light power house at Hastings, twenty miles north of Trinidad. A corner of the house was blown out, but the machin- cry was not damaged to any great ex- tent. Although information is meager, it is understood that the dynamite was not placed correctly, and as a conse- quence very little damage was done, At strikers headquarters it is claimed that the dynamiting was not done by strikers and that the purpose probably was to have militia ordered to the camp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12
nnni.hed 7os For orue,tx.

SALONIKA, Macedonia, Nov. 12.-- The trial of the men belonging to the Prizrend battalion who were charged with committing atrocities on the in- habitants of the vilayet of Adrianople has been concluded with the result that seventy-1ve of them were acquit- ted and that 705 were condemned to be banished to Yemen, Turkish Arabia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12
MONUMENT DEDICATED,
Tn Memory of ohio Troops Who Died
 on NFissi0n Ridge.

<
 0m Mission Ridge.
 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Nov. 12.- The handsome monument to Ohio troops on Mission ridge was dedicated there today with elaborate ceremonies. Three hundred Ohio veterans partic- ipated in the event The memorial monument was presented to the gov ernment by Governor George K. Nash of Ohio and was received by General H. c. Corbin. The Seventh cavalry furnished guard of honor under com mand of General Corbin.
 The orations were delivered by Gen eral H. V. Boynton, Lieutenant Gov ernor H. l.. Gordon and Governor Bates. Fifty state officials of Massa- chusetts took part in the ceremonies, which were attended by large gath ering from all parts of this and adjoin- ing states.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12
.ody Iaentitied as oscar M. Sword.

5Ody Identified as oscar M. sword. < BINGHAMTON, N. Y., Nov. 12.-A murder mystery that has been puzzling the Susquehanna (Pa) officials for four days was partly cleared when the mur- dered man was identified as Oscar M. Sword of Parsons. Pa. The dead body of a stranger was found in the woods about half mile from Susquehanna. He had been killed by stabbing in the neck. The authorities think that he fell in with a gang of thieves who have been operating along the line of the Erie and who make their headquarters near Susquehanna and that because they feared that he would give the au- thorities inforfnat ton. about them they setsupon him and killed him in a fight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12
wtu Reduce All Pay Ten Per Cent

NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-In the work of retrenchment which the officials of the United States Steel corporation have ordered and planned it is propos- ed to reduce the annual pay roll of the giant corporation about $15,O0O, ,O00, or slightly ;ss....sre than 10 per cent of the wages paid last year
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12
THE EMpERoR,ss CONDITION.

Berlin, Nov 12.-- Regarding the condi- ton of Emperor William the following bulletin was issued this morning at tne new palace, Potsdam: His majesty gave up his usual walk yesterday, owing to the sharp wind prevailing. The healing of the wound takes the regular course and the emperrors gen. eraI condition remains good.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12

General James to Wed English Girl.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 12.The engage ment is announced of General Thomas l.. James. president of the Lincoln Ma tional bank, who was postmaster gen eral under President Garfield to Miss Edith Colbourne of Stratford on Avon, England
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12
ELECTED DEAN.

Albany, N. Y Nov 12.-At the meet ing of All Saints cathedral congrega- .tion today, the Rev Henry Russell Talbot of Boston, Mass, was elected dean of the cathedral to succeed the Rev, Milford Robbins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12
Yrnn an ala,arsn.

eastern Siberia offers an enormous field for iron and steel ware for building purposes; also for tools, etc, for car penters and locksmiths. These lines are largely in the hands of Germans. There. ia also a large demand for guns and hunt anx maferiaL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12
WILL OPPOSE CANAL TREATY.

Democratic Senators Preparing Plan
 of Action.
 Washington, Nov 12.-The demo- cratic senators have determined to op- pose the ratification of canal treaty with. the new republic of Panama should the administration enter upon the treaty negotiations with that country. The committee is said to be unanimous in condemnation of the recognition the United States has giv- en to the creation of a new govern ment on the isthmus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12
FOUND DEAD IN HIS STORE.
New Haven Man Who Attended
 Banquet Last Night
It Is Supposed He Went Into His Store on the Way Home-His Dead Body Was Discovered There This Morning-Son an Instructor at Yale

New Haven, Nov 12.-Paul Jente, a member of the grocery firm of Jente Bros, of Broadway, this city, and one of the best known German-Americans ill the state, was found dead this morn ing in his store. Apoplexy is sup posed to have been the cause.
 MT Jent4 attended the banquet of the chamber of commerce last even- ing and presumably started for home about II o'clock, stopping in his store on the way. Early this morning. his wife discovering that he had not re- turned home, sent one of the family to the store to look for him. MT Jente's body was found lying on the floor of the basement. He had evil dently been dead several hours.
 Besides his wife. several sons. one of whom is an instructor in Yale uni yersity, survive him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12
V.+e. rrtah Poet, to Lecture.

NEW YORK, Nov. .12.-W. D. Yates, the Irish poet, has arrived here He comes to this country to lecture on Ireland, it's growth and improvement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12
Live Stock Market.

CATTLE-Market steady; choice, $5.2o@ 5.s0: prime. $595.15; fair, $S.10Gs.60; veal calves. $7@l7.7b.
 HOGS Market higher; prime heavy. $5. 2005. 80: mediums, S5 406I5. .45: heavy York CTS $5.35@5. .40 light Workers, S.30G5. .35 {; pigs, $5.15075 25; roughs. S3. .5014,65.
 SHEEP AND LAMBS-Market higher; prime wethers. $3S0GD4; culls and common, $1. 1.5012; choice lambs. $5.S0Q5.I1~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night Friday fair, except probable showers in northwest portion; Friday colder: fresh westerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-12
FIVE RED HATS B[STONED|
First Public Consistory Held By
 Pope Plus K

Ceremonies Were of a. Most Solemn Nature and Largely Attended The Parents of Mgr Merry del Val Were Present at the Exercises.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-14
MRS. LAKER IS SUCCESSFUL.
Wins Her Case on Appeal to the Secretary Of The Interior and
Adjudged Rightful Owner Of 60 Acres Of Land,

A decision was today received at the
land Office, IN which the secretary Of the
interior reyerses the decision Of the
register and receiver and the commits
sioner Of the general land Office in the
case OF Grace Spencer Laker.
The facts in this case are; On March
G, 1897, Grace Spencer, who was then
and ever since has been a teacher in the
public schools Of this county, made
homestead entry on 100 acres OF land.
The school at which Miss Spencer was
engaged In teaching. being about 10
miles from the homestead, II was not
convenient for her to be upon the land,
except at intervals Of perhaps one day
in each month. During the season that
the schools are closed, Miss Spencer
was away on a vacation. as is the Gus
tom Of teachers generally. This con-
dition of affairs existed until septem-
her 1899, when Miss Spencer married
Mr.. Lashbrook Laker and Immediately
started east on her wedding tour from
which she did not return until June
1900. a period Of eight months, her hus
band remaining In Chicago In order 20
complete his education at a medical COL
lege. where he had continued TO remain
up TO the time Mrs Laker offered her
fral proof Mrs Laker. on her return.
again took up her profession as school
teacher on March 10. 1892, FIVE years
ard four days from the time Of making
her homestead entry, she attempted to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-14
COAL COMMISSION
GETS DOWN TO WORK

Philadelphia, Jan. 1l--There was ma
time lost by the coal strike commission
today in getting down TO work When
the session opened counsel for the Erie
company. which operates the collierief
Of the Hillside Coal and Iron company
and the Pennsylvania Coal company
continued the presentation Of its case
Capt. w. A. May general supennten.
Dent of the coal department Of the COM
rany, who was on the witness stand
yeGterday, continued his story Of the
conditions in and about the company's
collierles. Mr., May said he was always
willing to meet grievance committees
Of his own men or any one man and
where there was a real grievance 1t was
always adjusted
Bishop spalding asked the witness y
the men do not feel tlmid about making
complaints, and the witness replied that
the men may possibly have been timld.
The instructions TO the bosses, he said,
were that foremcn must listen TO the
men, and that complaints will not count
against the men.
The superintendent said the company
has no black list and he never heard Of
one being In existence In the coal re-
ginns. There was no objection TO the
men In It's employ organizing for the
purpose of making complaints. but the
company did object to the union as now
organized because II brought between
tho men and the company, whose rela
tlcns should be cordial, persons who
We're not interested In the company and
only indirectly with the men.
The entrance Of the union into the
mines, he said had the effect Of making
the workmen less efficient, caused "a
lack Of discipline, interfered with au.
thorlty. caused tyranny to prevail
against other workmen and limited the
earning capacity Of the employees.
Capt. May produced a notice issued
by the union miners which stated that
any man placing more than II inches
of topping on the mine cars would be
fined IS by the union for the first Of
Tense and $40 for the second offense.
Between the strike Of 1900 and the
late strike there was an average Of
one petty strike month at the com
pany's c0llieries,
Revertlng to the discipline Of the men
the witness said a miner refused to
obey the orders Of a foreman and that
the latter did not dismiss him because
he was afraid the union would tie up
the colliery by striking for the REIN
statement of the man.
Commissioner Clark wanted TO know
If the action Of the foreman in not
dislnissing the offender did not affect
the discipline of the men and the Wit
ness said 1t undoubtedly did.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-14

make her final homestead proof, a
necessary requisite to patent
I'm the meantime Special Agent Sow
ers had his attention called 10 the facts
In tho case. and instituted an investi.
cation, after which he earnestly oppos-
ed Mrs LGker's application. The reg
ister and receiver denied Mrs Laker's
right TO make final proof or 20 obtain
patent on the ground that the testi.
mony OF the claimant herself shows
that she has not complied with the law
rs to continuous residence upon the
land"
+. w Senior, Mrs, Laker's attorney.
carried the case on appeal TO the com
missioner, who sustained the decision
90 the register and receiver, holding
that IL appears from all the testimony
In the case, on the part Of the plaintiff
and upon her own showing. that her
residence has not been continuous. but
that she seeks or has sought. by mere
temporary visits, TO establish her
claim 10 residence within the legal
meaning Of the term
Her attorney then carried the case
on appeal To the secretary OF the in
'erior, who now reverses the decision
% the local Office and the commissioner
ard holds that while Il is true that ac-
t,al presence on the land Is necessary
IN the first instance. In order 10 acquire
residence. It Is equally true that there.
after uninterrupted presence on the
claim Is not essential 10 the continuity
NJ such residence. and that after resi-
lence has been once established subsc-
Qucnt absences for "a lawful purpose
and indicating no intention 20 abandon
the claim are eXcusable and do not
break the continuity OF the residence
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-14
RECIPROCITY WITH CUBA.
Senate Committee on Foreign Re.
lations Agrees 20 Amendment

Washington. Jan. 1i-The senate
committee on foreign relations today
agreed to recommend the adoption Of
an amendment to the Cuban reciproc-
ity treaty providing that the reduc-
ton OF 20 per cent in the tariff on
Cuban sugar shall not be further re-
duced by any preferential rate given to
another country.
This action was taken at the Instance
Of the beet sugar men,
Todays meeting also served to de-
vClop objections to other features OF
the treaty. Senator Taliaferro OF Flor
ida made an argument before the COM
mittee urging amendments TO the pro-
visions relating to tobacco and cattle,
and Senators Bacon and Bailey both
Democratic members Of the committee,
indicated opposition to the treaty on
other grounds Senator Bacon offered
an amendment applying the Cuban
treaty on the same basis as other reel
procity treaties with reference TO the
house of representatives, hut the
amendment was not acted upon Sena-
tor Bailey took positive ground against
the policy of securing reciprocal rela-
tlons with other countries by means of
treaties, saying such a course was un-
constitutional in that Il Is an interfer-
ence with the authority vested In the
house OF representatives TO originate all
tariff legislation,
The amendment agreed upon Is in the
shape of a provision attached to the
eighth article Of the treaty and Is as
follows:
provided, that while this conven-
tion Is in force. no sugar being the pro-
duct Of the soil Of the republic Of cuba
shall be exported from said republic to
the United states al greater reduction
Of duty than 20 per cent below the rates
prescribed by the act Of July a. 1897
and provided further, that while this
convention is In force no sugar shall be
imported into the United States from
another foreign country al lower rate
Of duty than that imposed by the act
Of July "a, 1897
The committee did not reach a vote
on the motion by Senator Bacon 20
strike out article Of the treaty ex-
empting American tobacco from prefer
entail rates given by Cuba 10 Ameaican
articles. II Is claimed that the adop-
ton Of the amendment relative 10 the
reduction on sugar will nave the effect
Of insuring the support OF practically
all the Republican senators. The OPP
position TO the striking out Of the pro-
vision regarding tobacco was because
of the nlea on the part OF the Cubans
that under II American tobacco might
be shipped TO cuba and then exported
from that island as Cuban tobacco. II
the Bacon amendment should be adopt
ed, the treaty would not become eff
fective until 1t should be acted upon by
the house. The amendment reads;
"Thls treaty shall not take effect UNI
IN the same shall be approved by the
congress-
Senator Bacon was speaking In sup
port Of this amendment when the COM
mlttee adjourned There will be an
ether meeting tomorrow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-14
CONVENTION OF
RETAIL OROCERS.

Kansas City, Jan. lathe time Of
the second days session Of the an
nual convention Of the National
Association Of Retail Grocers and
General Merchants was taken up
in the discussion Of papers and In lis
tening to the reports Of the committee
on credit rating, system and the exc
cutiye committee. There is a lively
contest on over the election OF presi-
dent and secretary for the ensuing
year. President j, c. Williams OF
South Bend, Ind, is a candidate for
reelection, and the other candidates for
that ONCE are c. r. Lott Of Chicago
and John A. Green of Cleveland
Green's hackers are making a consid-
cradle showing and Lott has a goodly
number Of delegates promised to him,
but Williams friends consider him in
the lead For secretary, Charles f.
Pfeifer, 81. Louis, for reelection, is be-
ing opposed by Fred Mason of st.
Paul, and William Gray Of Brooklyn.
Gray. II IS said viii withdraw In favor
OF Mason San Francisco ana Niagara
Falls are the leaders in the fight for
the 1904 convention
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-14
INTEREST IN HOUSE PROCEEDINGS

people. but It will satisfy a public SEN
tment and show the disposition oil
Congress to do everything In its power
to relieve the situation"
Mr. Mondcll OF Wyoming, said the bill
would injuriously affect the coal indus
try Of his state and OF the northwest
generally by permitting competition
and In view of the stated belief OF Mr..
Mondell that the bin viii give no re-
lief. he asked il the committee would
not consider the question Of reducing
the nerod OF It's operations to six
months
Mr.. Dalzell said the proposition had
been considered but because OF the inn
possibility Of forecastlng the future OF
the coal trade Il had not been adopted.
Mr.. Richardson OF Tennessee called
attention TO the fact that the rule pre-
vented all possibility OF amendment and
he protested against such course in
such q crisis,
Proceeding Mr.. Richardson said when
the stress Of emergency came there
were. perforce, recourse to Democrat
ie doctrine
Mr. Williams, of Mississippi who fol-
lowed Mr. Richardson. contended that
the removal of the duties must result In
reducing the price Of coal
In concluding the debate upon the
rule. Mr.. Dalzell declared that the by
pocricy Of the other side was apparent
from the remarks OF Mr.. Richardson.
The opposition. he said, was simply
playing politics. The Democratic per
ndy and dishonor' bill had contained
duty on coal,
A rising vote upon the adoption Of the
rule resulted:
Ayes, 1886 noes, il0-a party vote,with
the exception Of Mr., Perkins CRepub-
lican. n. W. and Mr. Gaines tRepr
West Virginia. who voted with the
Democrats.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-14
SOME EVIDENCE OF
A COAL CONSPIRACY.

Charles W. Gilmore and Norman S.
Kirkland, officers Of the Crescent COM
pany, who were before the jury for a
time yesterday A number of railroad
zen were also on hand when the jury
began It's work today representing the
Burlington, Wabash, Illinois Central
Monon and Michigan Central and were
called IN as fast as their testimony
could be heard, w. II, Abrahams Of
the Building Managers association,
was also called and Is said 10 have
given valuable information concerning
The l3iutenance Of a room by the coal
fIfsts association where secret con-
iasentes we're held at regular Intervals
prior TO the starting Of the present in
Vestigation, He also declared that his
association found that dealers delayed
delivery Of coal in good weather and
then pleaded that they were unable to
deliver IN rough weather thus compell-
ing building managers TO consume
their entire stock Of coal on hand.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-14

Chicago, Jan. 13.-The most tangible
evidence secured by the special grand
jury in the coal shortage inquiry up
to the present time is that which re-
lates to an alleged agreement drawn In
March last year and which is said to
govern a dozen mine operators IN the
Clinton. Ind, district with Walter 5,
Boyle and the Crescent Coal & Mining
company as the Chicago factor. 1t is
charged in the evidence, that MIR. Bo-
gle appears as president of one OF the
Indiana mining companies, making an
agreement with himself as president OF
the Crescent Coal q Mining company,
II is said that these mines were com
PEELED to pool their outputs to be dis
posed Of by the Chicago factor In get
ting at the facts. the jury today called
before it Max Eichberg Of the Wabash
Valley Coal company, and recalled
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-14

tlves and those IN the senate who have
been cold bloodedly contemplating the
condition OF affairs Tor a month. His
only wonder he said was that In thes
trying times pf death ana distress mobs
are not taking steps to show mOnop-
olists that In the last resort men VIII
neither starye nor freeze to death. but
will throttle the law II nee, ssary and
take II into their own hands and seize
supplies.
He then criticised those who claimed
that there was not now sufficient au-
thonty to remedy the evils which exist
and said that we may load down our
statute books with laws but unless the
sworn officers OF the law shall dis
charge their duties fearlessly and hon
estly every EFFORT to protect the p o.
pie win fai because Of their der licton.
Efforts have been made" said Mr.,
Tlilman, proof has been !iled plead
lngs have been had. petitions TO the at
torney general filed warning and beg
ging him 10 protect the people agaicst
the impending danger but he has sa
quietly IN his Office ard done nothi &.
Rich and poor alike he declared. 'are
freezing because Of the fact that
monopoly does exist because IN law
yers have failed 20 Interpret the law
in the interest OF the people