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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
LANDED THIS MORNING.

London, Feb 1.-The Strathcona Horse, which sailed from Cape Town on the British steamer Lake Erie, Jan uary 20, and was prevented from land- ing yesterday owing to the steamer having missed tide and being obliged to anchor off Gravesend. landed at the Albert docks this morning, in the midst of much enthusiasm and cheer ing and the shrieking of steamers si- rens. A considerable crowd awaited the landing of the men. The troops at once took trains for the city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
WOMAN LOST IN WOODS.
Miss BirSch of Clinton Lost Her Way
 Both Feet Frozen.

Clinton, Conn, Feb 14.-Miss Jennie Birsch, q middle aged woman, whose mind is slightly deranged, is prostrat- ed from exposure as the result of wan dering in the woods in the northern part of this town from l 30 o'clock Tuesday until midnight. Miss Birsch lives in the family of Jebediah 9Iurd on the Prospect Hill road and started Tuesday afternoon to attend q funeral on the Killingworth road. attempting to go across lots and finally brought up at the house of William E. Wood. a mile and T half from her intended destination at midnight. Both feet were frozen and Miss Birsch was otherwise suffering severely from the exposure. Several searching parties secured the woods from dusk until q late hcu-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED.
Excitement Prevails in Barcelona and
 Grenada.

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 Grenada.
 Madrid, Feb 14.-Martial law has been proclaimed and the military au- thorities will to-day take over power
 Excitement prevails in Barcelona and Granada and the gendarmerie have been reinforced.
 The prefect of Valencia telegraphs that grave disorders took place there yesterday. A collision between gen darmes and the populace occurred, in the course of which several shots were fred one person being killed and an- other wounded.
 At Malaga several French priests on their way to Brazil landed to see the town. A mob hooted at and threat ened the priests. who hastily en- parked. The mob then stoned the of fees of the clerical paper. A policeman was wounded by a revolver shot. The prefect eventually succeeded in re- establishing order.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
HATTIE ApBRIDE FINED.

Kansas City, Mo, Feb 14.-Hattie l.. Mcbride, who is known on the op- cratic stage as Lucille Burdette, was fined $1 ,OOO i'll the federal court yes terday. The charge against her was making false affidavits to pension pa pers. Her mother. Lucinda Parker. in whose behalf the af1idavits were made, was also fined $1 GOO for the same of fense. Mrs Parker was the widow of Jacob Frank, a surgeon fin the 194th Ohio volunteers. with the rank of ma ior. who died ill 1868 in Mansfield, Ohio. She married H. c. Parker in 1892
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
Only the Wings.

A group of little children found a wounded bird with it's tail feat thers shot away or plucked out in some manner. and disputed amcng themselves as tc what should be done with the poor little thing. Some of them wanted to take it. home and put it in cage. Others were for releasing it and letting it fly away. Ut can't fly" said one; it has no tail.' You don't have to have tai. to fly" "Yes, you do" No, you don't Angels have no tails, and they can fly A little girl who had talre ID part in the controversy 1ooakg n n snrprise And ssld Johnn IT ' 6alned
 ls1l hat
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
HORSE THIEF CONVERTED.
Wept at Revival Services and Is Will
 ing to Answer for His Crimes.

Brazil, Ind, Feb 14.-During ser vices conducted by an evangelist here among the number who made q con- fession of faith was James Todd, who says he has stolen ninety-eight horses and killed three men. He had been attending the revival services for sev- eral nights, and it was noticed that he wept throughout the services. Final ly he signitied purpose of becoming member of the church and after the services visited the evangelist, where he made the confession which startled the minister.
 Todd related that he had led a wild career for many years in Texas, but repented his sins. He requested the evangelist to make known his confes- sion to the world. saying that he was willing to answer for his crimes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14

bers of high religious orders, dis tinguished personages, army and navy officials and civil authorities. On the same side of the chapel another tri- bune was occupied by former cabinet ministers, the civil governor of Mad rid, the. county council, municipal councillors and members of military orders and of the orders of Carlos III and Isabella Catolica.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
DE WET IN COMMAND

Of Boer Commando Which Crossed
 Orange River Yesterday.
 Cape Town, Feb IA Boer con- dando crossed the Orange river yester- day in the Philipstown district. It is reported that De Wet was in com mand.
 Van Wyksvled was occupied Monday by 300 BOers, who were retreatng from Calynia.
 The Boers are reported in force twenty-four miles west of Carnarvon. A Boer convoy of siXty-ive wagons and forty-tve prisoners has been cap- tured north of Amsterdam.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
RESCUED THE BOY.

Edgartown, Mass, Feb 14.-Sylves- ter Luce, the 1G-year-old son of Henry R. Luce of this town. who went. out in dory early yesterday afternoon to shoot sea birds. was rescued about 1 o'clock. after having been thoroughly chilled and slightly frOst-bitten during his imprisonment in the ice. The res cue was effected by q crew who was taken around the north beach by the steamer MonohanSett.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
PROOF OF FRIENDsHIp.

Constantinople. Feb 14.-Emperor William, in thanking the sultan for the reception of the mission sent to attend the inauguration of the foun- tain erected by the emperor in Con- stntfnople to commemorate his visit and that of Empress Augusta Vic toria says he considers it fresh proof of the sultan's friendship and expresses satisfaction at the political impressions received by the German envoy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
SIX HORSES PERISH.
Fire This Morning-Two Barns Own
 ed by Leland Baldwin.

Meriden, Feb 14.-Fire destroyed two barns owned by Leland Baldwin on Wall street at about 3:3O this morning. Six horses perished in the flames. Chief Cowing was notified of the fire-by telephone from the Baldwin residence and he directed the Parker companies to go. When the. fire was discovered both sbuf1dings were ablaze and only the carriages could be saved. Loss, $4,OOO. InsHr-i ed s5s
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
SAMPSON AND SCuLEY.
Advanced in Numbers-Sampson Is
 First.

Washington, Feb 1.-The president sent the following nominations to the senate to-day: For the navy, Rear >Ad- miral, to take rank of admiral from February II, William T. Sampson. five numbers. to take rank after Rear Ar miral John A. Howell; Winfield Scott Schley, three numbers, to take rank after Sampson, when advanced.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
COMMISSIONER ARRIVES.

UHNL, F IOvsOCnCC OI tan, Luzon, Feb 1.-The United States Philippine Commissioner ar- rived here to-day, and immediately or saulzed provincial government. The 'ComIqfaaioner was received by crowds and II t1and of music and eecortegl to the Unifed Htakes head adquarters, where TIT Fl 1o1cosae Rere dalivereds
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
ONE KILLED IN RIOT.

Valencia, Feb 14.-Serious disorders occurred here yesterday. In q fight between rioters and the gendarmerie number Of shots were fred One person was killed and one wounded
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
GREAT SPORTSMAN DEAD.

Berlin. Feb 14.-Alfons Hagemann, great hunting friend of Emperor Will liam. is dead. He was the founder of the Turf club in LeDsic and great authority in sporting matters.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
NEW STEAMSHIP LINE.

Montreal, Feb 1.-The RufaI1s Toronto and Montreal Steamship C
 has been formed to run a line betSge Buffalo and Montreal via Texog E Two of th6 Fan River line bda4d IT H ' been secured fer tAa se9yico SS3ss
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
FATHER SHOT SON rFI
And Then Put Bullet Into His Own
 ROdV

New Haven, Feb 14.-Alexander Frazer, ST. 51, shot his son, Alexander. at breakfast this morning, and then committed suicide. The boy will probably recover. The reason assigned for the shooting is as follows. Three weeks ago Mir Frazer attacked his wife, and the son helped the mother, and so the elder Frazer has been brood ing over until to-day. It is said that he was deranged.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
FIRE CHIEF suFFoCATED.

Appleton. Wis, Feb 14-Chief E. L.s Anderson of the fire department was suffocated during the fire in the Kim- .berly mills last night. He was overs come by the smoke, and before has could be rescued was dead.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
DE WET DRIVEN OUT.
Entered Cape Colony With President Steyn, but Was Later Driven Out.

London Feb 1.-The Evening News to-day printes q dispatch from Cape Town, dated Thursday, February II, which says: 1.-The government here is advised that General Christian De Wet and former President Steyn en- tered Cape Colony and occupied Phil lipStowu. The British attacked them yesterday and drove them out of the town with lOSS.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14
LADY INVERSLYDE DEAD.

London, Feb 14.-Lady Inverclyde died to-day at Castle Wemyss. on the Firth of Forth, Scotland. Sir John Burns, first baron Inverclyde, her hus- band, died on Tuesday last.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-14

at such a moment, cannot be othef- wise than deeply painful, but l still desire to give effect to her late majesty's wishes, and as evidence or her interest, as well as of my own, in all that concerns the welfare of my subjects beyond the seas. l have de- cided that the visit to Australia snail not-be abandoned and shall be eX- tended to New Zealand and the Do minion of Canada.
 .The Drolongation of the hostilities in South Africa has led me to make q further call on the patriotism and devotion of Canada and Australasia. rejoice that my request has met With a prompt and loyal response, and large additional cOntingents from those colonies will embark for the seat Of war at an early date.
 The expedition organized for the suppression of the rebellion Ashanti was crowned with signal success.
 London. Feb 14-3:15 D. m.-The Duke of Cornwall and York was not present in the house of lords The king wore I field marshafs chapeau when he read his speech. His voice was clear and firm. After the read ing of the speech the procession was reformed. the king proceeded to the robing room. unrobed and left West minister in the state carriage. ill the same order as the procession entered.
 London. Feb 14.-3 D. m.-Prior to the reading of the speech the king took the cath. The aSSemblage stood while the speech was read. The king did not wear the crown.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-26
VICIOUS BULL DOGS.
A ColOred Man 10 Attacked and Fierce Fight
Ensuas.

An old colorcd man by the name Of
Tom Thomas reports u desperate bat
tie with two large lerOclous bull dogs
last Friday. He was out in his yard
when the bruteS came in and attacked
him. lie does not get around very
well but succeeded In doing so well
enough t0get hold Of an axe and with
It's help was able to make IL so inter-
estlng for them that they concluded
discretion was The better part Of
yaloE He cut one on the foot and
the other on the head, and they quit
long enough for him to get into the
house He said that the owners of
the dogs watched the procedure in a
dislnterested sort Of way and made ON
attempt to get them away. There
are few hundred too many bull dogs
In this city for the good Of the peO-
pie, They are the most stupid as well
as the most dangerous Of all the dogs,
and If anyone Is foolish enough to
want to keep them they should be
made to pay well for the privilege.
However If an attempt should be
made to place heavier tax ON bull
dogs than other breeds, the supreme
court in It's wisdom would probably
declare the law making branch Of our
government had transcended It's au-
thorlty by discriminating between the
sons of female dogs. But anyway the
bull dog Is something worse than n
nuisance, and by some means should
be suppressed. Who will solve him?
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-26

were being kicked around the yards,
lie stood In the middle Of the track
as Is the habit with many brakemen,
to catch onto ears that are coming
toward them. He evidently calcu-
lated to catch the rods with his hands
and the brake beam with his foot,
He missed his hold with one or the
other and was knocked under the
wheels, Apparently he was knocked
around considerable before his head
was pushed across the rail-, Then as
might be expected his head was prac-
ticeally severed from his body.
IL was reported that he had been
drinking considerable for few days
and that the morning before being
killed he was considerable under the
influence Of llqnor However there
was nothing adduced in the evidence
that Indicated anything OF this sort.
In fact the coroner's jury in their
verdict found that he had come to
his death by accident and that he
was entirely sober.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-26
JUD SHIVE KILLED.
Run over In Rock Island Yards and His Head
Gut Off,

Another fatality was addedd to the
already long list Of those who have
been killed in the railroad yards in
this city last Thursday. The victim
this time was Il young man who was
quite well known about. town named
Jud Shive. For several years Shive
has been breaking on the Hutchinson
Southern and other roads. The day
of his death he was on duty and the
accident occurred on the team cross
ing between the Rock Island passen-
ger and freight depots, The evidence
produced at the coroner'S inquest
showed that but one man actually
saw him killed. That was "a young
man who works for the Kansas Lum-
ber Co. He was actually looking at
him when he was struck by the cars.
He was at work around the cars that
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-26
Not a Success

The Santa Fe company recently
put on lot of magniliccntly equipped
chair cars just from the factory.
They are beauties They are lighted
by an acetylene gas plant located in
the back part of the car. When evs
erything is working right these lights
make brilliant, mellow light that is
more beautiful than anything else eX-
cept calcium, which is really the same
thing. But they are not a success as
used for lighting trains. 1t is moth
ing uncommon to find one of these
palacial cars running on tallow can
dlesfor illumination. Perhaps this is
putting it little too strong in the
matter of frequency, but at any rate
lit happens often enough to make it
very unsatisfactory for the illumina-
tion of trains. The train men seem
to consider the electric lighting APP
paratllS as u success. Some Of the
new cars have been wired for electic-
ity, but are for the present running
with some other light The first ma
chimes Of this sort that were put in
were not altogether satisfactory, but
the opinion prevails among the train
men that the lighting of the future
on the best passenger trains will be
done by this method.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-26
COUNTY CLERKS.
They Are Now In Session al the Court House
Average Attendance.

The comfy clerks of Kansas are
now in session in this city. Their
sessions will be held today and to-
morrow Billie Newlin Of this coun-
ty is busy man acting as host for
the whole lot. They were called to
order at 80 this afternoon by Mr..
Peach, county clerk of Lyon county,
Mayor Martin delivered the address
of welcome, and Mr.. Peach responded,
1t is needless to say that it was a
peach Of an address. Fred Dumont
Smith of Kinsley, chairman Of the
tax commission delivered an address
dealing with taxation matters chiefly
and as we go to press Auditor Cole is
talking. About three or four years
ago the clerks met here with about
the same attendance, about thirty.
They are being Hospitality enter
tanned as is usual with IIutchin-
sons visitors.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-26
Cntile Tint Noyor DRINK.

An English exchange says: There
are hundreds Of horses and thousands
of cattle in the Hawaiian Islands that
never take u drink of water through.
out the whole course Of their lives, On
all islands the upper attitudes Of the
mountains are given up to cattle
ranges. The CATTLE run wild from the
time they are born until they are sent
to the slaughter-house. Except possi-
bly, two or three months in the rainy
season, there are no streams or pools
OF wGter in any part where the cattle
range, but everywhere there grows n
Tecumbent, joined grass known by the
native name Of MAMMA. This Is both
food and drink. Horses and cattle
grazing on it neither require water
NOR drink it when offered.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-26
Nigh School.

Tuesday morning Mr., Furnace
made us very good talk. Although
we do not all agree with him on the
subject Of physical development, we
agree that his talk was very interest
ing and instructive
Wednesday morning Miss Payne de-
liyered an address on the subject Of
"lIobbies Of Great Mem. She pointed
out the advlsability Of having a hobby
or definite aim.
Thursday morning we spent the
opening exercises in singing Friday
morning on each desk was Il slip writ
ten by Professor Winans, Upon 1t
was written"ro be Of good character
one must keep within the bounds Of
sobrety, integrity, industry and gen.
tleneSS. Mr., Winans then spoke to us
on that subject;
a. SObriety and temperance in all
things will lend to health, wealth,
happiness and usefulness. (2.) Bet
ter give up all that may appear at
tractive, pleasant or profitable, than
forget our integrity, (3,) We have
no right to live life Of idlcness,
The Great Creator placed us here to
work. ~ A soft answer turneth
away wrath, but grievOus words STIR
reth up anger.
Friday morning there was some eX-
citement at school. The building
was found to be partly filed with
smoke, and after some investigation
a waste basket was found to be on fire
in one Of the Offices. Mr.. Price
picked up the burning basket and
threw it down the stairs. There was
no damage done except to the basket,
Friday afternoon the usual Christ
mas program was rendered. Among
other things was debate on the
question, Resolved that all anarchists
Shonld he depOrted from the United
States" " Those on the Affirmative
were win Johnson and Walter Jones
and on the negative were Ben Lee
and Clifford Morgan, The lugdmcnt
was rendered to the Affirmative, So
now that the question has been def
nitcly settled the anarchists had bet
ter make themselves scarce.
Superintendent WinanS Is attending
the State teachers association at To-
pcka this week.
Miss Carrie Rcccc of the high
school is spending holidays at her
home in Arkansas City,
ProfcssorT. II. Col'man Of lIavlland,
Kansas, spent the first part of the
week in The city on business.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-26
A TALE OF REMORSE.
A Deserted Walt Reclaimed by RomOrseiu
Parents.

One of the boys who was paroled
from the refomatory at the last meet
ing of the board and received the
news Of their liberty as u sort OF
Christmas present has sad and pc
culiar history. When he was not
more than seven years Of age his par
ents had one Of those unfortunate
family differences that ended in sep
arati0n. The boy some how drifted
into an orphan asylum. Next he was
sent to Kansas to find Il home on one
of those shipments that are so fire.
Quently made by those institutions
in the East He was given home
for some time in the family Of a
farmer in the north part of Harvey
county. But he was mischievous
and boyish, and being thus knocked
about was without the influence OF
much moral training. lie stole a
gun and was sent to the reformatory.
At the time he arrived at this in
stitution he was only sixteen yeas of
age. He was rather a likable boy and
made a good record. But about this
time his parents who had thought
better Of their conduct and reunited,
commenced to think OF. the poor dc
serted boy. The mother came to
the place where he had been in llar-
vey county, and was told he was
gone. Then -she was pointed tosthc
entry on the court docket where he
had been sentenced to the reforma-
tory, and broken hearted she came
here with Il picture of the little
boy that long ago had been left alone
in the wide world. They seemed to
recognize each other, and she made
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-26
A BRUTAL HUSBAND.
County Commissioners Have a Peculiar and
lamoniahIe Case al Tho Hospital.

The county commissioners have a
very peculiar case now before them
for action, and the proper course Is
somewhat perpleSlng, A woman by
the name Of Kuhlman, Il Swedish
woman, Is now In Stewards hospital
here at county expense, while she Is
properly a resident Of Pawnee county.
Yet the case Is such that the COM
missloners could not take any other
course than that they did without
being subject to the charge Of inhu-
manlty.
The woman has lately been staying
In a Swedish settlement in this
county and now has consumption.
During the recent severely cold
weather she is said to have suffered
from cold and privations, When the
case was brought before the commits
sloners her pathetic story was told In
broken English about as follows
about twelve years ago she was mar
ried to one Of her countrymen by the
name Of Dahlberg and settled in
Pawnee county about eight miles
from Pawnee Rock A son was born
to them who is now about eleven
years Of age. One day about five
years ago she found her husband in
the house In an unconscious condition
and he died in very short time Of
heart disease. There was a seven
hundred dollar mortgage on the farm
but she sold nearly all her personal
effects and paid it of.
Then comes the next chapter. Across
the road lived an old man by the
name of Kuhlman, on farm he
owned, and in about Il year they were
married. They worked and she
worked in the fields, but they did not
get along well together, She accuses
him of being cruel to her boy and her.
self as well, She finally moved back
on her farm but even then the old
man would give her no peace. Her
first husband had left no will when
he died and the farm by law fell to
her and her son. But by his mar
riage to her Kuhlman had acquired
u one-fourth interest in her share.
She could have gone into divorce
court and had her interests protected,
and if the old man still owns his
farm have secured u portion of 1t,
but she as ignorant and probably had
no one to properly advise her. So
instead of taking this course she and
her boy fled from their home and
came to Reno county destitute.
The authorities at Larned have been
written to but so far have accom-
plished nothing. The old man seems
to be one of that kind that won't
sign his name to strange papers, and
so far he has refused to give up his
portion.
The commissioners are talking of
sending someone to Pawnee county to
see If something can not be done to
get this property in shape to be used
for her care and the support Of the
child. She is not expected to live
long and the settlement should make
provision for the boys welfare.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-12-26
THEY MET TROUBLE,
A Pratt County Man and an Fmpurn Woman
Had 10 Square Themselves In POIIOO Court,

Another case developed In police
court this week which is In many
points considerable like the Ilutchin-
son blgamy case now about year
old. Both mems names commenced
with Samuel. The last Of this mans
name was Burrls. Both were old sol
diers. Both claimed TO be divorced.
Both picked up young women and
made love to them. Burris who lived
near Preston In Pratt county, brought
a bright pretty young woman here
from Emporla and registered as S. Il.
Burrls and family at the Campbell
Hotel. The woman had a little girl
eight years Of age. 1t was suspected
that the couple were not married and
complaint was filed against them,
Then 1t was admitted that they were
not married but they said they were
going to be, Then he was asked
about a wife and family Of children
at Preston in Pratt county, ard he
admitted they were there and his
wife was not divorced.
The woman who claimed the name
Of Mrs. Elliott, said he had deceived
her, and that she had come here from
Emporia to marry him. So she was
let off without punishment, but her
paramour was given fine Of $1,000
and costs, and is now paying for his
gayety by breaking rock in the "bull
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