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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26
WIND BELLS.
Made of Glass and Metal in Various
 Forms.

From the New York Sun.
 The wind bell, as its name implies, is made to ring by the action of the wind. In fact the wind bell Is not a bell at all, strictly speaking, but contrivanee com posed of a number of pendants suspended in a circle from a rung and hung close together so that they will come Into con tact and produce sounds when swayed by the winds.
 Some wind bells produce sounds that are very pleasing and musical. Some are made with glass pendants. some with pen dants of metal; some are small and very simple in construction. others are large and massive and elaborate.
 Wind bells range in price from 25 cents to $200. The original home of the wind bell is Japan.
 In it's simplest form the wind bell is composed of a number of narrow strips of glass perhaps six inches in length, sus- pended liengthwise from a. wire ring about two inches in diameter. Within the circle formed by the strips thus suspended is hung by one corner little square piece of glass half way down the length of the long strips the strips and the square piece being ornamented with various Japa- nese characters and designs This wind bell may be hung up whenever breeze will strike it and blow the strips into contact with one another and with the square suspended among them
 But slightly more expensive than tnls simplest form of wind bell are others of glass. with pendants of different lengths. and with number of squares of different sizes, such wind bell producing a greater variety of tones.
 Another inexpensive sort of wind bell has number of very small bell shaped metal objects suspended on a cord at dif- ferent heights, with a corresponding num- Der of little glass balls hanging from cords. to come Into contact with the metal Objects when the bell Is swayed by the
 yind.
 ' Still another not costly form of wind bell has for. pendants number or Vafi- ously colored leaf shaped pieces of metal, metallic leaves of various forms and sizes. suspended around from a ring by cords The wind blows these leaves together, pro- ducing-the leaves being of different sizes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26

China and other articles of medieval manufacture in the lowest parts of the foundations proves that such commodities were the object of barter before the build ings were erected.
 MT. McIver maintains that the ruins were originally fortified places, usually inclosing a kopje built in the form of rough ellipse following mainly the con- tour of the surrounding country. The so- called slave pits, described as pit dwell-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26
CONAN DOYLE IS HAVING
 HARD LUCK WITH A PLAY

i ceed where man who has already achieved one big success has failed?"
 Sir Conan's failure to induce some Lon- don managers to stage his new play, which is a dramatized version of one of the eplsodes in the life of "Brigadier Gerard is the more surprising because William Gillette is playing in Sherlock Holmes" seven times a week at the pres ent time to crowded houses at the Duke of York's theatre, London. When the play was first produced some years ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26

too much in installments, ending each with an exciting incident. In Sir Nigel believe I have avoided doing this, al- though there is plenty of movement to keep the readers interest.
 My methods of work are not made out to any particular plan. l write when the mood is on me. I never dictate single word, but write the entire story with my pen. l write slowly and very seldom make any corrections afterward. Often when have done so I have found the result so unsatisfactory that I have re- stored what had originally written. If do make an alteration 1t usually entails reconstruction of part of the story. First impressions always seem to me the best" Sir Conan Doyle will be ons Of the can didates for parliament at the impending general election. He hopes to represent one of the Scotch boroughs eventually and much of his time is at present devoted to forwarding his candidature in his con stituency. He is an ardent tariff reformer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26
Prom the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
 N EVER has the complaint of theatri-
 VI cal managers in London been more
 insistent than it is at present with regard to the difficulty of obtaining good plays. The shortness of the runs of some pieces produced in London goes to show that they have some cause for complaint. Yet famous author like Sir A. Conan Doyle has failed to place a play after months of constant attempts to do so Many people will ask on hearing this 'How can an unknown playwright suc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26
Strenuous Hint.

From the Chicago News
 She ttirne, il 80 D. m.)--"And would you really put yourself out for my sake2' He-'Indeed I would"
 she-"Then do 1t. please. I'm awfully sleepy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-26

1 ings, were originally ctadels of their
 strong places, round which concentric | circles of walls were built
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
MAY CALL
 IN TROOPS.
ChicagoC Chief of Pc. lice Takes Action.
Strike Sympathizers Were Not So Numerous To-Day More Teamsters Went Out This Morning.

Chicago, May 5.-Bluntly warned by Sheriff Thomas E. Barrett that troops would be asked by him if police and deputy sheriffs together proved unable to control violence, strike sym pathizers were less in evidence about the many strike-bound stores and stables to-day. 4 distinct innovation was made by the police. Chief O'Neill issued general order to arrest all persons following police guarded wag- OnS.
 When the strike first broke out" said Chief ONeill, persons followed the wagons out of curiosity. Now they follow them to incite riot. There will be no discrimination by the po- lice in such cases making arrests
 A typical call upon Sheriff Barrett for protection came to-day from James E. Glow X Sons, manufacturers of plumbing supplies. Deputies were immediately sent to the firms store with instructions to take seats on wagons sent out by the establish ment and aid in keeping the peace. Sheriff Barrett announced to-day that pending developments the swearing in of deputy sheriffs would be con fined to 200 men. His reasons was that the calling in of additional dep- uties would be burden upon the finance of the county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
ADDITIONS TO STRIKERS.

Chicago, May 5.-Additions to the number of teamsters on strike will aggregate nearly hundred today. The new strikes are confined to in- dividual concerns, chiefly wholesale grocery houses All the principal wholesale grocery firms in the city are now under the ban of the team sters. and the diminishing stocks in the retail stores are further placed in jeopardy.
 The union leaders also threaten to tie up the river service by calling out the tug men and thus add more diff culties to the transfer of goods from the grocery warehouses. Union tug men reported that several large con cerns were utilizing the river route to move merchandise. It is learned that President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor has recommended to his executive board that they vote an assessment for the striking teamsters in Chicago.
 The teamsters strike has attracted many labor leaders from all over the country, among whom is r. II. Me Cartfry of San Francisco John j.. Lennon. treasurer of the American Federation of Labor, also is in Chi cago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
NAN IS BETTER.
She Arose at Usual Hour To.Day-Smith Indict.
 ment ,Quashed.

New York, May 5.-Nan Patterson's s condition was much improved to-day. Her recovery from the almost complete breakdown which followed the failure of the jury in her case to agree early yesterday morning, began yesterday afternoon and has progressed steadily. She arose to-day at the usual hour in apparently good health and spirits and ate a hearty breakfast. That she had not fully regained her normal health became evident, however, when she expressed desire to retire again i'm mediately after breakfast. She was very tired, she said, and needed an other hour of sleep. She did not wait even long enough to open the letters which came to her i'll the morning mail.
 There was big bundle of letters for the prisoner to-day and with them a number of picture postal cards. One of these, which bore Southbridge, Mass, postmark, was from a woman who signed herself "R. T. B." It bore a message urging Miss Patterson to keep up her courage and to be game to the last" Several other cards brought messages of a similar nature.
 Judge Foster in the court of general sessions to-day quashed the indict- ments charging conspiracy against J. Morgan Smith and his wife, Julia Pat terson Smith. He gives the district attorney permission to re-submit the case to the grand jury. The Smiths were arrested in Cincinnati and are now in the Tombs prison here.
 Miss Patterson was informed by her lawyers this afternoon that she would not probably be released before Mon- day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
SHERRlE CONVICTED
Jury Arrives at Verdict After Three
 Hours Session.

Rockville, May 5.-Frank Sherrie, the young man who has been on trial here for two weeks on the charge or Murdering Mrs Joseph Kulas, Polish boarding house keeper, in her home i'll Somersyille, January , last, was found guilty of murder in the first degree by the jury last night.
 This morning the sentence was post poned until two o'clock this afternoon by Judge Robinson in order to give At torney Scharton, junior counsel for the defense, time to substantiate his allegation to the effect that Juror Saw age used written notes. On this al- legation counsel for the defense asks for new trial. It is also alleged that the verdict was against the weight of the evidence and that Fran cis Pinney, another of the jurors, talk ed with an outsider regarding the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
WILL MAKE DONATION.

Tokio. Mag 5.--The emperor has mo- tified Mir Griscom, the American minis ter to Japan. of his intention to do nate ten thousand yen about 5000 to the Japanese army branch of the Young Mems Christian association. At the outbreak of the war the association opened branches at the principal bases of operations in Manchuria, following the armies afield. and opened recrea- ton and reading tents for the benefit and comfort of the soldiers. Three American secretaries assisting In the field work made the movement so sue cessful as to win the commendation of the army commanders and gained the recognition and assistance of the em- peror.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
BURGLARS AT WORK.
Had. Removed Safs Into Yard WhsD
 Frightened OG.

Burglars were at large in Brooklyn last night, but owing to the vigfianco' Of the police they failed in getting any- thing worth carrying away and wef0 lucky to escape with their own clothe4 on. Early this morning Patro1UuU Dodds went to the rear of the sal0ox Of Anthony StacZokas in the Murp4X block to try the door, and when he Gc6 near the place he saw 1t ajar, and on peering around he noticed the safe in the yard and few bottles of whiskey and some boxes of cigars piled on top of it. The first thought that struck tho officer was that the proprietor was in the act of moving, and he dropped In to see how the work was progressing. There was nobody in sight, and then the officer set about protecting tho property and notified Mir StaczOkasr who was very much surprised when ho learned that his place had been en> tered during his absence. The trans som was broken and when the thievoo got in they succeeded in opening tho door and were up to the eyes in bus. ness when the presence of the officer upset all their plans and they took t0 their heels, leaving all behind, includs ing about S250 in the safe, some pal> atable wines and liquors and choico brands of cigars. The pool table va also shifted out of it's regular place, so that if the officer had not come along it is likely that MT StacZokas wOuldn't have found thing in the store thta morning. The detective bureau aro looking up the case, but 1t is quees ton whether the offenders will be Ios cated or not Nothing was lost and tho only trouble the saloon man was put to was the putting of his stock back into it's accustomed place, somethine he was very glad to get chance to do instead of trusting to the police to find 1t for him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
GUEST AT LUNCHEON.

Tokio, May 5.-Prince Charles of Hohenzollern was the guest of rare we'll luncheon at the palace today. The emperor, who is indisposed. was absent. but he commanded the crown prince to return to the capital and acl as host.
 The guests included the imperial princes. members of the cabinet h'gh officers of the army and navy, and the German minister.
 Prince Hobenzollern expressed his thanks for the courtesies extended to him here and afield. The prince will give a farewell dinner tonight and to- morrow night at the Shiba palace. To morrow, Saturday, he will attend luncheon given by Field Marshal Yam agata. On Sunday, May '. he leaves for Nagasaki, from which port he wili sail for Europe on May 16th.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
Coster Ad.

The following appeared as London coster-tailor's advertisement: "A slap pup togs and kicksies builder. with up- per Benjamins shipped on a downy plan. with moleskins of hanky- -panky design. with a double fakement down the sides and artful buttons at bottom, and kick sies cut peg-top. half-tight- or to drop loose over the trotters. with fancy vests made to flash the dickey. or to 1t tight round the scrag"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
RECEIVED WITH PLEASURE.
News That This Country Will Send
 Team to Wimbledon.


 Team to Wimbledon.
 London, May 5.-The announcement of the intention of the United States to send a team to compete for the Davis cup at Wimbledon was received with much pleasure in tennis circles. G. K. Newburn, secretary of the Lawn Ten his association of Great Britain. in formed the Associated Press that a proof of the proposed revised regula- tions governing this international championship was mailed to America yesterday. The most important modi- fication provides for the nomination of contestants twenty-for hours prior to the commencement of play instead of twenty-one days, thereby permitting the selection of players according to their condition the day before the game.
 Mir Newburn added that the British anticipated that the Americans would easily defeat the continental entries in the preliminary rounds, and would again meet the holders in the cham. pionship round. H. l.. and k. F. Do- herty and F. l.. Riseley are expected to form three of the defending team.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
ALL EYES oN SQUADRON.

Tokio, May 5.-Popular attention Is now centered on the presence Of the second Russian Pacific squadron In French waters. While the assurances of France relating to the kamranh bay incident were generally accepted, the later discovery that the Russian ships continued their stay at kamranh bay. and then entered other French ports, has created feeling of keen disappointment, rapidly growing deep ly resentful. The local press charges Frances with bad faitn and repeats the demands for independent action upon the part of the Japanese govern ment. The conservative element Is awaiting Frances response in expla- nation, hoping that that government will finally expell the Russian rear ad- miral, Rojestvensky, from It's waters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
PROSPECTS OF NAVAL
 BATTLE IN SIGHT AGAIN.
Rojestvensky Sailed South Meet Second Pacific Squad ron-The Japanese Have Sent Fast Cruisers and Torpedo Boats to Thwart His Plans and Smash Nebogatolf's Vessels.

St Petersburg, May 5.-Admiral Ro- jestvensky according to --.gh naval authority has sailed south to meet the division of the Russian second Paclnc squadron commanded by AdmiraI Ne bogatoff. The admiralty has informa- ton that a Japanese division Of fast cruisers and torpedo boat destroyefs was sent south for the purpose 1T pos sible of crippling or destroying Ne bogatoff's ships before they could et- feet a junction with those Of RoJes'- vensky and there is reason to believe that the Japanese took up position fin the straits of Sunda through which Nebogatoff originally inten-- to make the passage into the north sea. There is also reason to believe that NebOga- toff first approached the straits Of Sun da but finding them too we'll guarded put about and headed nOrthward for the Straits of Malacca his division lacking the protection of fast cruisers and being at great disadvantage ln meeting torpedo boat attacks. The ad- miralty expresses much gratlhcati0n at the fact that Admiral Nebogatoff Das successfully reached the China sea but appreciates that the composition of nis division renders it particularly vulner- able to swift adversary especially as the crews of his ships have not had the training in maneuvering or the target practice which Admiral ROjestvensky s crews had while of the Island of Mad agascar and the anxiety here will only be completely relieved when it Is known that a junction has been effect ed.
 The Russ to-day announces that Cap tain Clado (who was Admiral Rojest- vensky's chief tactician until the North sea incident and who recently was ap- pointed to special service in connection with vessels navigating rivers in the theater of war) has been made a stan captain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
AT SHORT CALENDAR.
ludfs Thayer Dissatisfied With Nor.
 walk Lawyers Plan.

In the superior court at short calen- dar this morning Judge Thayer com plained of the way in which Attorney Lockwood of Norwalk has been con ducting defense in a suit for fore closure of a mortgage note for SS10. The case was that of Isabella NJ. Pet tus ct al against Leonard Gault ct al. The plaintiff is lawyer in New York and the defendant is alleged to be in possession of certain property in Nor walk the title to which is the matter in dispute between them. Attorney John O'Neill and his daughter Miss Susan O'Neill appeared for the plaint- if and Attorney Lockwood for the de fendant and Mir O'Neill had four mo- tions on the calendar. Judge Case de- cided part of demurrer when he was here a few weeks ago and in his mem orandum stated that he would decide the other part when the pleadings would he cleared up. From the re- marks of Judge Thayer to-day 1t would seem that Attorney Lockwood. instead of acting upon the suggestion of Judge Case. added further compli- cations and confusion to the suit. At torney Lockwood said that whatever he has done he did fin good faith,
 But Judge Thayer would have his say. He saw no good in wasting the courts time on matters that should be quite simple The idea of spending days on affairs that should occupy only n few hours making clients pay for unnecessary work. The answer in the case was quite funny. still the demurrer to the answer WAS funnier yet. Attorney Lockwood said he did not catch all of Judge Cases meaning and that every act of his was in the best of good faith.
 Judge Thayer said 1t was nonsense to argue day after day with such a defense as was in this case. He saw no reason why Attorney Lockwood should not have followed Judge Cases idea. The matter fin question was a simple foreclosure and he dii not see the sense of holding it up by motions and papers of one kind and another. It was about time that something should be said about this kind of prae- tice. for how can people get their rights when their cases arr ehS--yfsi up with all kinds of complications an,i confusion.
 Attorney lockwood said he was ready to abide by any order the court may pass and the court advised hiin to clear up his papers and simplify them. thus practically g-snfing the several motions filed by Attorney ONeiIl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
Death of Reptiles.

A viennese naturalist declares that nearly all reptiles that die from natural causes close their lives between nightfall and midnight. only . few between mid night and morning. and fewer still in daylight. Most reptiles seem aware of their approaching death. seeking out particular places, and there awaiting the end, while those whose lives are spent underground come to the surface before death.-London Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
Rembrandt Anniversary.

Holland is making preparations for a dignifed celebration of Rembrandt's three hundredth anniversary. The windmill of Rembrandt's father was sit uated on q branch of the Rhine. near the city of Leyden. and on the site of this mill a fine monument will be erected in memory of the great Dutch painter. An exhibition of Rembrandt's works Is to bs held at Leyden in July.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED.

New York. May 5.-The 125th anni- versary of the birth of John James Audubon, the naturalist. has been ceie- brated in the church of the Interces- sion on Washington Heights. Audubon lived nearby and at one time owned the land on which the church now stands. Former Judge Alton B. Par ker, Bishop Greer and others spoke, lauding the naturalist's career.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
PRINCE AT PRAYER

Tokio. May 5.-The enshrining cere- monies concluding today, the crown Prince visited the Shokonsha temple at II a. m. A group of distinguished statesmen and officers greeted the prince. who entered the shrine. where he bowed himself in prayer and briefly addressed the spirits of the departed heroes. Enormous crowds filled the temple and the surrounding grounds. Detachments of soldiers continued their visits to the temple throughout the day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
Hox Iima Is Wasted.

Time is precious.- said the moral irer.
 Tt is." rejoined the demoralirer -and I've wasted lots of it"
 By indulsing in foolish pleasures, ehf- queried the party of the preface.
 No" replied the other. by beins punctual in keeping my appointments with otherx--stray stories-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
PREPARING TO DEPART.

saIenn. Cochin-China- May 5.The Russian division near Hon Kche bay. a short distance north of kamranh hay. was May 2 preparing to leave it's rsoorines the fcii5wing day Admir- al Roje~tvensky had previously In- forme-i the Frenrh authorities of its rsru<-o-ai departure
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
REFUSES TO TALK.

Hartford, May 5.-Ex-Governor 3. Me Lean came to his office in this city to- day from his home in Simsbury. He declined to be interviewed on the eau GUS. saying simply. "I have sent my congratulations to Mir Brandegee in q message and I meant every word I said in it."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
CHERRY LASS WON.

London. May 5s-At the Newmarket first spring meeting today Cherry Lass won the thousand Euincas stakes scf 1o0 sovereigns each: for three year old Allies: one mile,- Koorhaan was sec ond and JongIeus third Nineteen horpps rsu
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
SAVED EMPLOYERS STORE.

Boston. May 5.-To protect her eun- ployer's store. to-day Essie Deleon. twenty years of age. carried a burning can of naphtha out of the place. pr. venting damage there but Mss neleoR sustained terrible injuries. At the hospital to which she was taken there were hoyes of her recovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
WANTS MORE TIME.
Charges NobPreferred Against Justice
 Hooker To-day.

Hooker To-day.
 Albany. N r.. May 5.-Instead of presenting charges against Justice Warren F. Hooker. to the assembly to- day. Chairman Fish. of the judiciary committee, asked for more time. de claring that fl had been physically i'm possible to prepare charges n 2i hours Although there was some objections to a further extension of time. the resolu- ton adopted yesterday was reseinded-
 A resolution. giving the judiciary committee time to formulate rules and prepare charges was introduced hy Chairman Fish and carried hy the house. This will necessitate a special session to which the committee will present the charges against Justice Hooker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-05
uotorfst Usss M1lk-

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