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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
TAKES ALEXIAN VOWS.
Kenosha Young Man Enters the
Brotherhood at Chicago.

Kenosha, Wis, Dec. S-[Special. L
Henry L. eraser this morning took the
vows which made him a member of the
Alexian Brotherhood of Chicago for life
The new member of the brotherhood is
one of the best-known young men in Ke-
nosha and large number of the people
of this city attended the ceremonies CT
ordination, which were held in the chapel
OF the brotherhood in Chicago. Brother
Henry, as he will be called, has been
with the brotherhood for over two years.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
SUN Prairie Postoffice Raised.

Sun Prairie, Wis, Dec. Especial. ]
Postmaster Charles Hidden has been no.
titled by the postoffice department that
the Sun Prairie postoffice has been adj
vanced from a fourth-class to a third
class office, the change to go into effect
January /. 1901.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
Had His Leg Crushed.

Grand Rapids, Wis, Dec. S.-[Spe-
cial. lotto Burke of Auburndale, 10
years of age, had his leg crushed below
the knee by log rolling on him at Arpin,
Wis. The limb will have to be ampu-
tated.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
Six DAYS Ahead of Time.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 8.--Harry
West, known as kid West, who, on
August /, left New York, on wager he
would walk to San Francisco in 135 days,
has arrived here six days ahead Of time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
JAMES ROOSEVELT DEAD.
Chairman of Executive Committee o
Maritime Canal Com pany.

New York, Dec. S.-James Roosevelt
died in this city today. He was chair
man of the executive committee of the
Maritime Canal company of Nicaragua,
ton company, and vice-president of the
Delaware & Hudson company. His resi-
dence was in Hyde park, New York. He
was rs years old.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
MAN FOUND DEAD
in A CEMETERY.
Aged Sexton@PassesA Away in His Lit.
tie House on Burying Grounds
at Beaver Dam.

Beaver Dam, Wis. Dec. S.-[Special. !
Peter Hover, who had been sexton Of
st. Peters cemetery for the past ten
years, was found dead at o'clock this
afternoon in the little house on the
grounds where he made his home. He
had not been seen about the cemetery for
a couple of days and it was finally decid-
cd to make an investigation. Mr.. Hover
was 80 years old and it is supposed that
death was caused by some ailment Incl
dent to old age An inquest will be held.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
RUN DOWN BY TOWBOAT.
Skiff is Overturned and Three Steam
boat Men Are Drowned.

Industry, Pa, Dec. S.-A skiff contain
ing three steamboat men was run down
here last night by the towboat Dick
Fulton and the occupants drowned.
They were Edward Mason, Edward
Matthews and John Momant.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

DON'T TRUST TRUSSES /! They torture but
can t cure Write for particulars of my RUP-
TURE CURE. DR.. IT. Williams Milwaukee wis
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12
MILWAUKEE, LIVESTOCK MARKET.

HUGS--RecelptS, GIFTS, market DC lower:
light, 470@4.9O; mixed and medium
weights, 4.75@4.95; common to good heavy,
4.6O@4.S5; fancy selected hogs, 4.9O@4.95.
CATTLE-Receipts, none; steady: butch
4.5Od5.O 90; fair to medium, $50 to 1850, $50
GAPS; heifers, common, 275@3.25; good,
3.5O@4.25; cows fair to good, 275@3.50
Gamers, 2O0M2.5O; bulls, common, 2.50@
800; choice, 325@3. 75; feeders, 500 to $50
lbs. 3.OO03.75 stockers, 500 to $50 lbs, 2.75@1
1926; veal calves. common to choice, 4.50M
525; mixers and springers, common, dull,
1S.09@25.00; choice heavy cows, steady,
35OO05O. 90.
SHEEP Receipts none; market steady;
3.OOl3.7o; bucks, 2.50@3O0; lambs, 425@
500
Chicago receipts. Hogs, 10000; cattle.
200; sheep, 1000.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

1t has been suggested lately that the
wireless telegraph might find a useful ap-
plication in fre-alarm signaling.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-12-12

In the German empire there are 291S
public adjustments for hot baths-one
to every $4,000 inhabitants.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
BRooKLYN BRIEFS

The St Thomas Cadet football eleven will not play any game to-mor- row.
 Joseph Delaney, the 5-year-old son of MT and Mrs Jeremiah Delaney of oS Third street, was the victim of an unfortunate accident, the result of q school boys prank, yesterday after noon- Little Joe is q pupil of the Por- ter street school. While coming down the steps of that building he was pushed by another boy, who was ami mated by a spirit of fun, with the re- suit that he fell, striking his head hea- willy against the sidewalk and receiv- ing deep gash on his forehead He was taken to Dr RusselI's office and the wound was dressed, it requiring four stitches.
 In q game of football which was played on the vacant lot behind St Iatrick's church this morning, the al- tar boys of St Patricks parish defeat ed the Lafayette eleven by q score of ID to 10. The game was close and very exciting throughout. both teams being evenly matched. At the end of the hrSt half the score stood 10 to in Favor of the Lafayette eleven, they haTInG by far played the best game. DufInG the rest the cOacherS of the altar boys gave them some valuable Instructions with the result that they played all around their opponents in the second half, scoring ten points, while their opponents could not score once. Matthew Shanahan refereed good game.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
Beers Very Troublesome.

LONDON. Nov. 1.-The Boers, ac- cording to the Cape Town correspondent of The Daily Mail. have broken the rail way in 20 places between Bloemfontejn and the Orange river. and the line was cut yesterday between Kimberley and Belmont ''The Vryheid garrison is prac- ticalIy besieged." says the Pietermaritz- burg correspondent of The Daily Tele- GEaph, wiring Thuraday, and the town is evacuated. A position has been taken up on the hills commanding it, and no- tices have been posted in the vicinity warning the Boers that if they attempt to reoccupy the town it will be blown to pieces"
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
TIMELY TOPICS

Flannciette underwear in short skirts and night robes in good quality and variety at Currans for tonight and Monday.
 The Hawes hat has distinctive style of it's own, style and quality bet ter than other $3 hats. See J. 5. Mullings.
 The City Lumber and Coal com pany will give you full value for your money. Honest screened coal.
 Ladies' golf gloves for 25c at Con- lon Bros. Boys. and girls heavy ribbed hose for 5c pair.
 Capes, coats and jackets. remarkable for their style. quality and reasonable price. are on TurnbulI's counters.
 A small lot of ladies' kid gloves will be sold at Reid Ss Hughes's tonight for 5Sc. New music. 19c a copy.
 The Miller & Peck company will sell ladies' box coats, all lined, for & 9S tonight and Monday.
 The Boston Shoe store has full line of ladies' felt shoes and slippers. A special shoe for women for S1.50.
 Tams and wooden toaues in plenty at T. Chase's. Variety in color, material and grade is without limit.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
DEATH AT THE STAKE.
Fiendish Crime Avenged by Citizens of
 Limon, Colorado.

LIMON, Colo, Nov. 1T.,Chained to < railroad rail set firmly in the ground on Ehe exact spot where his tiendish crime was committed, Preston Porter, Jr., or, as he was familiarly known, John Por- ter, last evening paid terrible penalty for his deed. It was 6:23 o'clock when the father of the murdered girl touched the match to the fuel which had been piled around the stakc and 20 minutes later q last convusive shudder told that life was extinct. What agony the doom- cd boy suffered while the flames shriV- eled up his flesh could only be guessed from the terrible contortions of his face and the cries he gave from time to time.
 The executioners, who numbered about 300 citizens of Lincoln county, had not the least semblance of the ordinary mob. Their every act was deliberate, and dur ing all the preparations, as well as throughout the suHerings of the negro, hardly an unnecessary word was spoken Grimly they stood in a circle about the fire until the body was entirely consum- ed, and then quietly they took their way back to Limon, from where they depart cd to their homes shortly afterward.
 Preston Porter did not seem to realize the awful punishment that he was des- tined to undergo. As he had exhibited
 
 so he seemed to lack all understanding of it's terrible consequences. For more than an hour, while preparations for his execution were in progress, he stood mute and sullen among the avengers When everything was ready he walked to the stake with a firm step, pausing as he reached the circle of broken boards to kneel ill prayer. He was allowed to take his time. He arose and placed his back to the iron stake, and half dozen men wound chains about his body and Hmbs- Keros, ne oil was applied to the wood, and atier brief pause Richard W. Frost, lhe father of little Louise Frost, whose cruelty mutilated body was found one week ago on that very spot, applied q match.
 Throughout the entire affair but little was said. As they had calmly prepared for the averaging, so the people of the eastern part of the state carried out their plan coolly and deliberately. There was not q hitch in the entire proceeding. Not a weapon was drawn. There was no angry discussion. After the fire had burned low they told each other good night, and they went home. They did not stop to discuss the affair.
 The train bearing the negro in custody of Sheriff Freeman and his deputies ar rived in Limon at 3;45 p. m. The cars were crowded with newspaper reporters and people who were curious to see the negro executed. R. ". Frost, the mur- dered girls father, was one of the pas sengers. When the train stopped, Is men who had been selected by the vigi- lance committee entered the train and demanded the prisoner from the sheriff. TEeir every action was marked by calm ness and determination. The officer pro- tested in the name of the law and asked the men to allow him to>take his prisoner to the county jail at Hugo, but his pro- tests were disregarded.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
75 S145. .256 109 S2o2, 23e

The transa ctions of the New Haven. Hartford and Springfield clearing houses for last week were as follows:
 New Haven. 1883. .OO1; Hartford. S2,0S8,I21: Springfield $1.5195GG. For 1899: New Haven, $1,GS2, ,321 ; Hartford $2,47G,550: Springfield. S1.- 5G7,0G8, 1898: New Haven, $1,614,041; Hartford, &2. .4O3, ,S29
 New Haven shows 0=l increase com pared with the same week of last year of F per cent, and an increase over the corresponding week of 1898 of 1G.6 per cent. Hartford decreased 15.T per cent as compared with the previous year and 13.3 per cent from 1898. Springfield decreased per cent from 1899.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
MUSIC IN THE HIGH SCHOOL.
Miss Dee Says Existing Conditions Are
 J[QfaVOr2 bIp

Unfavorable
 Most supervisors of music in this country are deeply interested in the problem of music in the High school. Ihe existing conditions are very unfay- Cfable to progress, i. C., Ote period in tWo weeks. and the fact that most of the pUpilsN must make up lessons lost while singing.
 In order to awaken interest in mu- sic and give more time for practice, the Boys Glee club was started. All of the practice was done out of school hours, the boys coming willingly once week and giving up many pleasures ill SC doing. All of the teachers ad- mired this spirit among the boys, and they received commendation on all sides
 With the proceeds of their concert, the Boys Glee club furnished the stage of assembly hall with q nice suit of furniture and pair of portieres. | The Girls Glee club also meet out side of school hours and spend many enjoyable and profitable hours. They 1 become familiar with many excellent compositions. thus educating them to appreciate the work of the best com- Dosers. The Glee club intend to &C., Quire an extensive repertoire this win ter and be ready to render these pieces as occasions arise.
 i Three selections which will be sung ny them. Monday. November 26. are The Rustic Dance" the "Skippers of 1 St Ives' and the Host Chord" The first is q familiar dance tune, the sec . ond is in the comic vein and the last l is deeply religious
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
7 rl1fE7! l?

Business can't live long where de ception is practiced. We have been talking to the public IS years.
 ADVERTISING TpUTHFULLY- Always giving good values for money received.
 AND THE RESULT IS-We have grown to be twice as large as any other furniture house in Waterbury.
 Just now our BIG SALE is attrac- ting widespread attention. Customers are coming from near and far to reap the benefits of the truly wonderful values we are offering.
 4 saving of 20 to 4O'per cent cannot be had very often, that is what we offer during this sale.
 People intending to furnish a home will do well to get our prices before purchasing elsewhere.
 Oa2 Chamber Suits, with swell
 fronts, golden finish, large mir
 Tor. $lS00 , piece TarIor Suit, covered with
 silk damask, S1990 Good Ranges, $11TJ Dining Chairs, Cane Seat and
 Brace Arm, S9c Round Extension Tables, oak, s0..5 lo Sideboards. prices 5000 up Dinner Sets. SG.T5 I'D We carry the largest line of Iron Beds
 in Waterbury.
 Odd Drcsscrs. STT5 The low prices we ask for pal!or Stoves and Oil Heaters is the talk of the city. Just take d peep at our dis play.
 Six months Credit at cash prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
r.xnnotic smindrers.

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., Nov. IT, The Poughkeepsie police have requested the police of Rochester to arrest MT. and Mrs. Tony Greco, Italians. who claim to be hypnotists and mind readers. They left here with S145 in cash and clothing and jewelry which they had obtained from women in the Italian colony. They held seance with three women, and while the latter were in hypnotic state, it is charged, they robbed them, taking S75 from one, $50 from another and $20 from the third. The women, it is said, were induced to bring their moLey on Mrs. Graco's representation that she would charm it so that it would doubla its amount within 2 week.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
Prsise For American go,o,ers

SANTIAGO, Cuba. Nov. 1T.-Under general order 131 the department of eastern Cuba has been discontinued. Colonel Wnitside, in his final orders re- lipquishipS the command of the depart mept, expressed his satisfaction at the soldierly conduct Of the troops, officers and men, and their faithfulness in the performances of duty. He specially men toned the fact that no officer or man had sought CT received more than the regula- ton pay in return for the performance of duty ill the island. In conclusion the orders said that there had been no be trayal of trust and no infdelity to the high standard of duty which should regu- late those wearing the uniform of the United States. Colonel Whistles tone in the orders is favorably commented upon by Cubans and foreigners.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
yyea1a Net Pay Extra Fare.

UTICA, N. Y, Nov. 17.-CharIes AIonier, well known business man of Oriskany, went to the New York Central station there yesterday morning to pur- chase q ticket for Utica. The office was closed, and he boarded q train, rendering the conductor the price Of a ticket. The conductor demanded , cents more under the state law for fares paid on board q train. This was refused, and the pas sepser was forcibly ejected. He will bring suit against the conductor for as sault and against the company for dam ages on the ground that he was not at fault because the ticket office was not open.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
YALE COLLEGE PRIZES.
4 Waterbury Boy Among the Winners
 of Scholarship.

New Haven, Conn, Nov 1.-The Yale college faculty to-day announced the following awards in scholarship prizes:
 Woolsey Scholars, Alfred F. Wright, 1901, of New Haven, Conn: George E. Davis, 1902, of Hartford, Conn; Eliot T.. Clark, 1903, of Farmington, Conn.
 Scott Hurtt Scholar, Robert V. Spen- cer, 1901. of Jasper, N. Y; Sydney N. Deana, 1902, of Northfeld, N. |.
 Thomas Glasby Waterman Scholar, Allan II. Richardson, 1901. of Water bury, Conn; Frank H. Sincerbeaux, 1902. of Morayia, N. '.
 Bristed Scholar, Frank s. Hale, 1901. of Hartford, Conn.
 Daniel Lord, Junior, Memorial Scholar. John E. Chamberlain, 1901, Unionyille, Conn.
 Learned Scholar, William s. Searles, 1903. Cleveland, o.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
Fatal Railway Collision.

FRANKLIN, Pa, Nov. 17.-The Lake Shore passenger train which left this city for the west at o'clock last night coIlided with Pennsylvania freight on the Lake Shore railroad between Polk and Raymilton, 12 miles west of Frank lin. Details of the collision are very meager, but it is known that the engi- reer of the freight train was killed. The engineer and fireman and Brakeman Paden of the passenger train were badly injured. Baggage Master Tom Sutton of Oil City and three passengers are missing.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
Special Town ILeeGin 2

Pursuant to the petition of twenty voters of the town of Waterbury. the legal voters of said town are hereby warned and notified that SPECIAL TOWN MEETING of said town will h2 held i'll the City Court Room. in the City Hall Building in said Water bury, on Saturday, November IT. 1900, at o'clock D. III. for the following purposes:
 l. To take action with reference to dividing the territory of Oronoke School District of said town into two separate and iudcpeNlcnt school dis tric;5, and 10 designate the names by which said districts shall be known. 2 To accept. if it be deemed aG- visible, q new highway known as Ray street. at Aorningside. so-calIod, in said town.
 Dated at Waterbury, this 12th day Of NJTcmhcr, l@0O.
 MORTIMER DORIAN,
 WILLIAM T. DISLEY,
 GEORGE \. EDUCATION,
 ScicctmeD.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
THIRD RAIL TO MIDDLETON

Meriden, Nov 17.-An official of the Consolidated Railroad company is quoted as having said that prepara- tions are being made to equip the Wa terbury, Meriden and Middletown rail road with the third rail system. It is said that power stations will be built in Waterbury and Meriden The line will be known as the belt circuit. as connections will be made at Berlin over the branch road to New Britain, Bristol, SouthingtOn and Waterbury.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
s3o.eoo Fi,e In wnItchaIl.

WHITEHALL, N. Y. Nov. IT, James Doren's Sons furniture, carpet and undertaking store was gutted by fire yesterday afternoon. Loss, $30,000; iIs surance, $20, GOO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
New Cuna Fer Indian ArmN

LONDON, Nov. 17.-"The Indian gov crnment," says the Simla correspondent Of The Daily Mail, lis about to spend G2,50GO00 on new guns for the Indian ar1ny.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
Guarantee Credit Clothing Co.
 B East rTain Street.
Ao F. COVVH E g
U pTOENIN ~ EHIU F.

Alo F. COW l-( E 3 ONLY \ FEW DAYS MORE AND
 THEN THANKSGIVING.
 With tnp day should appear new Hats and Hounets.
 We always look. we'll to the new Thanksgiving IIat, as We want it to meet tAr approval of the most fas- tidiou> Thanksgiving gathering wheth- ar at home or the opera. Your inspec- ton is desired
 For tic little folks Manufacturing dress Up--a new Cap, Tam O'Shanter Velvet or Silk Hat or Bonnet brings smiles and bright faces around you. Don't forget these timely hints.
 53-:J CENTER STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
s1-o,aton EaEna Nerr Norwich.

Skeleton FoaRd Near Norwich.
 MIDDLETOWN, N. Y, Nov. 1T.-A human skeleton discovered in a gravel bank on the outskirts of Norwich is be- Heved by some to be the remains of Palmer Rich, who mysteriously disap- peared from that section F years ago.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
145 SOUTH MAIN STREET.

have arrivc3. Tie i"et >.an aud should Lc elegantly and stylsnly dressed We are showing beautiful anet durable foot Weir t9v the Sta&On.
 Ladies. Mems ana Childtrn's s;ho,g of TLc Iato5t aud most popular ShaDrs ill all the 1eNesc styles. evpTy width and form of toe at prices which are lower thao usually charged for such quality.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
SUMMARY OF THE WEEK.

Transactions Compiled by the Com,
 mercial Record
 New Haven, Nov 1.-The summary of the Commercial Record for the cur rent week makes the following show ing:
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-17
Do You knOuI
That we arc selling Ladies' Garments equal to tailor made at the price of ready made, and WE GIVE CREDIT.
SL,0(l a Weok

Will satify us. Our stock Of Suits. Jackets and Skirts is large and varied and calculated to suit tEe most ex- acting taste.
 The fact that we have been obliged to lease an additional store CD Phoenix avenue is proof positive that we have gained the confidence of the ladies. Come and see Us. Courteous attend ants will bc on har-l to meet you. and ie yot dccide to buy you will not need 2 long purse, nor be required to Pay cash.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-09
ARE SLATED 70 Be FIRED
WHOLES EXODUS OF OFFICIALS
AT THE COURT
HOUSE
SOME WHO ARE DOOMED
ThGxe Who Are Elected Are Already
Figuring on Their Henchmen
Preparing for the
Worst,

The knowledge that all of the candi-
dates elected to county offices are Repub-
icans does not, as some WauI expect,
gladden. the hearts Of the men now hold
ing herths d the court house. A number
OF the men now working in the county
Offices do not bask in the favor OF the
newly elected Republican officials, and a
holcsale housekeeping will be on in
full blast after Jan. I.
Hugh Scott, elected to succeed c: j.
Minor as county auditor, will without
doubt DE one of the most active wielders
OF the AK. Scott has several scores to
wipe cut, and the frs of the coming year
will see him in office, surrounded by
many new faces Otto Langum, who
raced with Scott for the nomination for
auditor. will probably be retained, but
there are a number of other clerks who
viii seek other occupations.
The county attorneys Office is another
Office that will be completely overhauled
County Attorney Elect Boardman was
assisted during the campaign by several
workers who will now, without doubt,
be remembered. A. ]. Smith, who had
charge OF Mr.. -Boardman's campaign. will
probably return to the court house as
FIRST assistant county attorney, and the
other places, it is said will be filed by
John T. Jones, c. L. Smith and Writ
Wilson.
The ianitors. firemen and elevator oper-
ators. too, stand in the shadow Of the
Ak. for there are three new members
elected to the board of county commits
sioners, and these men may influence
the board in discOnnecting several OF the
present force of workers from their posi-
tiODS.