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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
MILES STATEMENT.
No One Has More Regard For
 Soldiers Honor.
WAS NOT 4 TOURIST, BUT AN OFFICIAL
Soldiers Committed No Acts o1 CrueI4 ty Except When Ordered by Omcers and Then UndeR
 Earnest Protests.

NEW YORK, May 16.-General Nell son A. Miles in a statement in regard to the Philippines says he went to the Philippine Islands not as a tourist, but in an official character, and that the in- structions addressed to him as lieuten- ant general, commanding the army. came from the highest authority the presidential which he was direct ed to give especial attention to the 'in- struction, discipline and supplies of the army.''
 In referring to his official report on the Philippines General Miles says that "no one can have a more sacred regard for the honor of the army than myself.H
 Coming to the subject of cruelties In the Philippines, General Miles says:
 'It is idle to assume that campaign- ing in the Philippines has conditions that warrant resort to medieval cruel- ty and departure from the honorable method of conducting warfare and that such departures as have existed should be overlooked and condoned.
 ..It is most gratifying that the serious offenses have not been committed by the soldiers unless they were under the direct orders of certain officers who were responsible Soldiers have with held fire when ordered to shoot prison. CTS, protested against acts of cruelty and written to relatives at home urging them to take action to put stop to those crimes. It will ever be one of ths, glories of the army that such deeds committed by whatever authority are abhorrent to the American soldier. The officers who are responsible. usina chiefly cruel Maccabebes, do not by any means constitute the American army, and there must be a very unmistakable line drawn between the great body of honorable and faithful officers and brave soldiers whose records have been commendable and those of whatever station whose acts have received and should receive the earnest condemna- ton of all honorable men,"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16

The members of the brass working industries who are affiliated with or ganizations under the jurisdiction of the International Metal Polishers,' Buff fers,' Platers,' etc, union should turn
 out in full force on next Wednesday night for the election of international officers, as one of their own members is a candidate for office. John T. Daly is the man and the office for which he has been nominated is third vice president. There is probably no man in the city of Waterbury better known to the members of organized labor than is Mir Daily. He is now serving his second term as president of Buffers and Polishers' local No 37,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
THREW DECAYED VEGETABLES
Yale Students Acted as Truckmen
 Also as Targets.


 Yale Students Acted as Truckmen,
 Also as Targets.
 New Haven, May 4O.-When the e1ghI-oared SnelL of the COIumDla freshmen, ill which they will row the 4aIe freshmen ill the spring regatta to-day, arrived here, the trucking nrm that mad been engaged to take the smell to the training quarters of Lake W nit hey was unaU4e 10 get men to move the boat, as it's employees are on strike.
 A call was issued tOr volunteers among the Yale men, and about fifty students, including some members ot the varsity crew, responued. The students went to the rallroad station, where crowd ot striking truckmen and sympathtzers was gathered. Word went round that any attempt to move the shell would cause trouble. The Yale men said they were ready for any sort of trouble. One of the biggest trucks was taken to the station and the shell was placed upon it by the Yale men amid the jeers of the strik- CTS. The students drove the truck through the streets, all fifty of them mounting guard for the shell, which the mob threatened to smash.
 Decayed vegetables and coal were hurled at them, but not one of them moved. The police soon put in an ap- pearance and prevented serious trou- ble. Two policemen were engaged to ride out on the truck, and the students made up purse for them.
 Yale men continue to act as strike breakers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
TRADE CONDITIONS.
,. G. Dun & Co. Review the Week. .s. Trade.


 ;. G. Dun & Co. Review the Weeks
 Trade. NEW YORK, May 16.-R. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review of trade says:
 Warmer weather has made it possi- ole for the retail trade to regain part of the earlier losses in volume of trans actions, and the level of quotations for staple lines of merchandise is we'll maintained. Wholesale trade in sea- sonable goods is quiet, although there Is more or less supplementary business and jobbers report increased activity in several lines of wearing apparel. Clothing manufacturers are busy on fall samples, which are unusually late. Furniture and harness factories are notably we'll supplied with orders, and there is no evidence of dul1ness in ma cllinery or hardware. At most points there are indications of improvement In mercantile collections, the favorable progress of farm work having good influence at the interior. while heavy sales of fertilizers testify to the exten- give preparation for large crops.
 Sales of million bales of cotton options in one day and practically no business in the actual staple indicate the artidcialitT of the situation. Not only all the8 Consumers, but most of the speculators, are certain that re- cent quotations have failed to express the value of the staple, and in the ultimate readjustment there must be a severe reaction.
 Grain is extremely quiet in compari- son with the sensational gyrations of the southern staple.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
GROUP CHARGES COAL FRAUDS.
ArmOry Board Purohased High
 Priced Coal of Poor Quality,

2
 ArmOry Board Purohased High
 Priced Coal of Poor Quality.
 NEW YORK, May 16.-Comptroller Grout called upon the district attor- ney's office to investigate what he characterizes as gross frauds and roguery on the part of an official in the armory board in connection with the purchase of coal for that department during the past winter. E. The comptroller was not prepared to give out a detailed statement as to how these alleged fraudulent purchases were made. He said, however, that he has been conducting an investigat ton for some time and secured sufficient evidence to bring the matter to the at tention of the district attorney, with a request to submit 1t to the grand jury.
 Assistant District Attorney Clark lat CT visited the comptrollers office and received sufficient evidence in the mat ter to submit to the grand jury MT. Clark said that 1t would seem from the papers in his possession that coal had been purchased last winter for the armory board at $9 a ton that was nothing more than dirt.
 Several boat loads of this coal had been delivered to the various armories in the city,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
CONTRACTORS TO UNITE
Steps to Resist Demands of Labor
 Unions.


 Unions.
 New York, May 16.-The first step towards effecting general organiza- ton of employers in the building trades for the purpose of offering re- sistance to the demands of labor un- ions were taken last night at meetings held in Manhattan and Brooklyn. At the meeting in Manhattan TOO employ CTS were present and the throng was so great that overflow meetings were held. Addresses were made by Char les H. Eidlitz and A. W. Burritt of Bridgeport, president of the Interstate Building and Contractors and Masons association.
 It was the sentiment of the speaker that the complete paralysis of the building industry had been brought about by irresponsible combinations acting through a tyrranical board of walking delegates. 1t was time, they declared that the decent and order low ing mechanic assert himself and defy the arbitrary demagogue who ties his band and drowns his voice. -'ag.
 By unanimous vote the following committee was appointed to devise ways and means in the future: Char les T. Wills, contractor; Otto M. Eid- litz, contractor and president of the Mason Builders association; James R. Strong, president of the Electrical Con- tractors; Lewis A. Harding, chairman of the Master Carpenters and George A. Jeuist, president of the Master Car penters in Westchester county.
 A resolution was adopted to the ef- feet that the board of governors ar range for meeting of the executive committee of the various employers associations of the building trades to provide ways and means for the crea- ton of a central body of employers.
 This committee will be called to- gether next Tuesday. Telegrams were received from similar committees in Chicago, St Louis, Pittsburg, Philadel- phia. Boston and Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
FRANCE AND TIE MONKS.
sympathy of the PopuIace Evidently
 With Capuchins

4l
 With Capuchins.
 PARIS, May 16.-The government is pursuing actively the oppressive meas ures against unauthorized congrega- tions. These measures are now princi- paIly confined to Judicial action. The opposition to them seems practically to have ended, although the mantfes- tations caused by the trials continue.
 The trial of ten Capuchins at La- mans drew a crowd of 5000 sympa- thizers around the courthouse. Ths monks were cheered, many women strewing flowers in their pathway. Tn court the superior of the Capuchins made an eloquent defense and was much applauded by those present. The Capuchins, however, were sentenced to pay fine. After being sentenced the monks were escorted back to their cons vent by the crowd, which chanted the "Magnifcat'' on the way. Socialists attempted a counter manifestation at Lemans, but the sympathies of the' crowd evidently were with the monks and order was not disturbed.
 Seven Redemptionists were arrested at valence-sur- Rhone for refusing toI leave their convent. They were led from the building by the police, escort. ed by several hundred of their friends many of whom hugged and kissed them. The police finally placed theI monks in the "BIack Maria and thusI took them to prison, where they weraI locked up.
 Amid many manifestations of syns| pathy several Capuchins were tried at' Blois, convicted and fined.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
chiIdren's i&4afayette statue.

NEW YORK,Xbday 16.The pedestal for the monum@ At to be erected in Par is by American Mchool children in mem ory of General Nafayette has been com pleted and willEbe shipped to France. Architect Hasti&gs of this city has se- cured the hnesE possible specimen of marble for the pedestal. It is of the pink Tennessee variety. Tn July Scuip- tor Bartlett will place upon the pedes- tai his model of the equestrian figure. It is planned to make the dedication ceremony an. international affair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
LORENZO MET DEATH BRAvELY.

LORENZO MET DEATH RRAvELY. Gu@rv1lIm Chief Shot For Political
 Crimes.
 PANAMA, May 16.-Victoriano To- renzo, the Indian chief who was a leader of guerrilias during the recent revolution, was sentenced to death by court martial on charges of having committed serious crimes while in the field and was executed by shooting here.
 Governor Mutis and the consular rep resentatives petitioned General Brice- no, the military commander on the isthmus, to postpone the execution un- til the government at Bogota had had time to answer cablegram sent it asking that the Indians sentence be changed to life Imprisonment. Gen. eral Briceno refused this petition, say ing an exemplary punishment was nec- essary.
 The shooting of Lorenzo has created profound impression here, as it is the first execution for political crime to occur in Panama, and Lorenzo faced death bravely. Before he was shot he said he had only been an accomplice and not the principal in the crimes of which he was accused.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
St. Johns st&ake flinders Trade.

ST. JOHNS. IN. F., May 1e-The strike of the slongshoremen of St. Johns continuse. The Allan line steam CT Siberian waE forced to sail for Mv- erpool without Saving loaded the large cargo which w9g ready for her. Other steamers are lxSng at the docks with out cargo It iaEexpected that arrange ments will soo& be made to bring the strike to an en& Some of the strikers threatened the Nhen at work. It is be- Meved that the police and the crew of the British cru$ $er Calypso are able to cope with any @puble likely to arise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
eENERAL BELL;s RETuRN.
Secretary Root Says Rice Transas
 ton Is Closed Incident.

BeCrGtnFy A0OH S8yb Ex4C0 4E&0w&T
 tion Is Closed Incident.
 WASHINGTON, May 16.-General ) Franklin Bell, who recently returned from the Philippines, had quite a lon conference with Secretary Root. Tn sale of rice during the campaign in Ba tangas, which recently has been tn subject of comment on account of crit cism in the report of General Miles was not mentioned during the confer .ence.
 Secretary Root considers the whol rice transaction closed incident. H has been cognizant of all the facts fo some time and regards the action q General Bell as one of military neces sity and holds that General Bell woul have been rcmiss in his duty had not acted as he did.
 The secretary also says that theA ton was not unprecedented, as been charged, but was similar to action taken in Porto Rico when tI island was swept by the hurricane. q secretary found when the rice matta was first investigated by the deparI ment that 1t had the approval of tlI officers in command of the civil authoI ities in the Philippines.
 General Bell will command the mil tary school at Fort Leavenworth, Kaf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
TO FIIRrHER CONFERENCE.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 16,-W. T. Gray of Syracuse, N. r., president of the In ternational Association of Window Glass Jobbers, is in this city to further q joint conference of the several win dow glass manufacturing combines. He has held interviews with officials of the American Window Glass Go, the Independent Window Glass Go and the Federation Go, with the result that a conference will be held in Cleveland next week with the object in view Of setting prices for the coming year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16


 Buache Con19sses Corrupt Dea1s.
 ST. LOUIS, Nay 16.-Unable to bear the strain of uSntal torture which he has suffered sipee the grand jury inves- tigation into legislative boodling was instituted, foru9Dr State Senator Fred l.. Busche wen1 before Attorney Folk and made co4aplete confession of his connection with corrupt deals extend ing over nkfod of eight years. Busche's declaA@tions involve several men of prominence, and he names those who haNA been conspicuous at the state capits as distributors of boo dle. Later BuS0he was taken before the grand jury. .Where he remained an hour. When he emerged from the jury room tears were streaming down his checks. With his face buried in his handkerchief he hurried away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
sunken Steamer F1oated.

OGDENSBURG, N. Y, May 16.-The new steel steamship Wahconda, which was sunk by striking an abutment off Farrans Point canal while en route from Scotland to Hamilton, Ont, for delivery to owners, has been raised and has passed up the St. Lawrence under her own steam. She will unload her cargo at Hamilton and go in dry dock at Buffalo. The damage is about S10,0o0 to cagRa sRA boat:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
pTTLITzER,s SON ARRIVES.

San Francisco, May 16.-Among the passengers on the steamer Siberia which has arrived from thei Orient were W. B. Winthrop, Governor Taft's executive secretary; Lieutenant-Com- mander c. A. Good 5Lieutenant-C Com mander Bevington and Dr c. Stokes, U. S. N. and Lieutenant Collins of the British army Harry Phipps and son of Joseph Pulitzer also arrived. The vessel brought $54,OOO of Hawaiian silver to be recoined.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
RIG COTTON DEAL.

Memphis, Tenn, May 16.-The Con- .mercial appeal says: 1t may be stated on reliable authority that the railroads entering Memphis have closed a deal whereby they secure a five year lease on the two cotton congresses of this city and that thereafter the railroad companies will operate them. The two congresses have handled over 5OOOOO bales of cotton thus far this season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Roosevelt Will Attend Wedding

WASHINGTON, May 16.-President Roosevelt has accepted an invitation to attend the wedding of Miss Ruth Han na, the daughter of Senator Hanna, to MT. Medill Mccormick, which will oc- cur at Cleveland, O., on June 10. Mrs. Roosevelt will accompany him, The president will return from the west to Washington on June B.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Statue of Mckinley at Adams.

ADAMS, Mass, May 16.-A statue of the late President Mckinley will be mounted on pedestal of Stony creek granite in front of the library, of which President Mckinley laid the cornerstone on his visit to Adams a few years ago as the guest of his friend, MT. William B. Plunkett. The statue represents the late president in the attitude of delivering an address. The head has the expression of be- nevolence and strong determination, showing that he is calling halt to the rule of the Spanish nation in Cuba. It is expected that President Roosevelt will attend the unveiIing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Street Cars Collide.

INDIANAPOLIS Ind, May 1.-Two street cars, the second and last in string of three cars, bearing a trolley party of officers and delegates of the national convention of Royal Neigh bors, collided here during the evening. Ten women were more or less injured, three of whom are hurt seriously.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
AGAINST THE OIL co.

Lexington, Ky. May 16.-James E.. Doyle has been given verdict for $2,- 800 damages against the Standard Oil Go and c. B. Gilman for conspiring to injure the business of Doyle by pro nouncing his oil not up to standard proof. He represented rival com pany. Gilman was an oil inspector for the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Doctors Disagree About Lorenr

WASHINGTON, May 16.-It was the purpose of the medical congress to cor rect erroneous impressions which ex- ist concerning Dr. Lorenz and his work. 1t has been made to appear that all his operations are successful and bloodless. Dr. Lorenz himself does not pretend that he can effect cure in more than 25 per cent of cases of con genital dislocation of the hip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
BAPTIST CLERGYMAN DEAD.

Essex, Conn, May 16.-Rev Henry NJ. Gallaher, retired Baptist clergy man, aged 69 years, died at his home here today. Mir Gallaher was for many years pastor of the First Baptist church of Brooklyn, N. Y. He leaves a widow an dthree children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
ESCAPED PRISONER ARRESTED

Pittsburg, P~ May 16.-Robert Shifflet, alias Harry Golden, who re- gently escaped from the Columbus, O., penitentiary, has been arrested here after a struggle in Second avenue lodging house. The local police say Shifflet fatally assaulted a keeper at the Columbus penitentiary and then slid down a water pipe to freedom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
SARGENT IN HONOLULU.

Honolulu, May 9, via San Francisco, May 16.-F. F. Sargent, commissioner of immigration has arrived here on the City of Pekin, to investigate the labor situation and to select a site for the new immigration station in Hono- lulu.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
ChiIe's Turbulent Mob Ffred On.

VALPARAISO, Chile, May 16.- meeting held in Santiago to prote against the killing of rioters in the q tack upon the offices of El Mercurio Valparaiso developed into big demo stration against the offices of the san newspaper in Santiago. The riotel shouted Death to Fl Mercurior' Th1 made an auto de fe with hundra copies of the paper. The police ina dispersed the mob after woundingN dozen members and arresting seve1 The strike situation here is unchanaN Negotiations are in progress looking favorable settlement for all cerned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
YOUNG KNOX DISCHARGED.
Son of Attorney General Was Held for
 an Assault.

South Norwalk, May 16.-The trial of Hugh $. Knox, son of Attorney General Knox; Walbridge Taft, nephew of Judge Taft; John E. Barney of Gin cinnati and Lawrence White of Low ell, Mass, was held to-day before Judge Lockwood. The young men are students at Prof Harstrom's school and are charged with assaulting John D. Milne Knox and Barney were dis charged, it having been proven that they did not participate in the fight, but were trying to separate the men. The cases against Taft and White were continued until Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16

Is. president of the Central Labor un- ion and also chairman of the strike committee of that body. In the latter
 capacity he has handled in the past fif- teen weeks in the neighborhood of S15,O0O, and when short time ago
 small error was noted printed lists
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
New York Markets.

FLOuR-Firm on winter wheat. but quiet for springs; Minnesota patents, $40 l.3o winter straights, $3.5o@S6o; winter extras, $2:soQ3.10; winter patents. $S.7094
 WHEAT-Firm and higher on rumors of export demand and small Argentina shipments; July, 7s97sAc.; September. 70 1-160D75Ac.
 RYE-Sfeady: state, 56@5ec., c. l. f., New YorkaNo, 3 western, 5s4c., f: 2. D.. afloat
 CORN-Dull but steady with wheat.
 OATS-Steady and quiet; track, white, state 3S645c.; track, white, western, 3S9 NPoRK-steady; mess, s1s.2501s.75; fam fly, $19.
 s.35c.
 sUGAR-Raw firm; fair. refining. 3 s-16c centrifugal, 96 test, 3 Il -16c.; refined firm; crushed, 5.45c.; powdered 4.s5c;
 TURPENTINE-Stea at 491s050c.
 MOLASSES-Firm; New Orleans, 8l@ 40c.
 RICE-Firm; domestic, 4AQ7c.; Japan nominal
 TALLow-steady; city 5Ao.; country. 51aQ55c.
 HAY-Quiet: shipping, 70175c.; good to choice, $1@D1. 05.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
Can't Flow For want of Rain.

PLATTSBURG, N. Y, May 1G.-It is just one month since rain or snow has fallen in this vicinity. Farmers are complaining, as it is almost ip' >ossible to blow on clay land
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16

Yes, there is boarding house 1n this city that will just suit you. But you might grow gray before finding it without advertising for it. Try our Want column. You may get it for 10 cents
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
American Yacht at Azores.

ST. MICHAEL, Azores, May The American steam yacht Rivi Pliny Fisk of New York owner, hal rived here to coal up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16

It must come as a surprise to Man. ager Sewell that the 'cool-headed, conservative men" in Bridgeport, who were perfectly satisfed' should go out on strike. '.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16

The next meeting of the Walters un- ion will be held on Monday evening, May 25. At that time the charter will positively close, so all who wish to be- come members at the low rate should hustle in their applications.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-16
The Weather.

If it wasn't for the weather lots of people would have no excuse for talking Chicago Ami2g News.