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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
1T IS NIP AND TUCK
English Capture Boers and Boers Capture Englshmen.
FIFTH HANGERS SURROUNDED.

After a nard Battle Most of Them
 Were aptured-Plumer Has Now
 Occupied Petersburg and Captured
 Two Locomotives-Paul Kruger Is
 Still Determined to Visit This Coun-
 try.
 London, April 9.-Lord Kitchener, reporting to the war office under date of Pretoria, April s, says: "Plumer has occupied Petersburg, with slight opposition. He captured two locomo- lives and thirty-nine trucks.
 The capture of Petersburg is regard ed here as important. The place is the terminus of the railway and has been the capital of the Boer govern ment since the evacuation of Pretoria. The whole northern railway is now in the hands of the British.
 According to Lord Kitchener's dis patch only one officer and one man wera killed. The Boers evacuated the town during the night prior to Plum CTS arrival. after blowing up two trucks laden with ammunition.
 Lord Kitchener further reports the capture of sixteen prisoners. fifty horses and the depot of war stores. at BOSnlliani $. hOp. orange sRlVers colony.
 As an offset the commander-in-chief reports that detachment of 100 men Of the Fifth Lancers and Imperial Yeomanry were attacked by 400 Boers to the northward of Aberdeen, Cape Colony, and that after several hours fighting the British were surrounded and captured. with the exception of twenty-fiye. who succeeded in making their escape.
 New York. April 9.-Dispatches from Holland. says the Tribune's London correspondent. revive the rumor that MT Kruger is bent upon visiting the United States during the summer. Private information from The Hague leads to the belief that his physician is strongly opposed to any course of action which will subject him to ex- citement. Mir Krugers general health is fair, but he has a weak heart ac- ton and has been warned that he must live quietly. The talk about his American journey comes from Boer sympathizers in Holland who are un- willing to admit that he has exhausted the resources of diplomacy and has nothing in reserve.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
CUT IN THE NECK.
Coroner's Jury Rendered Verdict on
 a Death in San Jose.

CUEUHers Jury Henuered VerulcT on
 a Death in San Jose.
 San Jose, Calif. April 9.-"Death re- suited from a cut in the neck, made by guilletine and operated with suicidal intent" Such was the verdict rendered here yesterday by coroner's jury impane1ed to inquire into the facts surrounding the death of John Connolly, whose body was discovered in cabin at Wrights station. Con- nelly had rigged up guillotine and cut off his own head. He swung broad axe by rope in such position that when he cut cord the axe fell across his neck. which was stretched on a block of wood conveniently located The plan worked effectively, as death probably was instaneous. Connolly was 57 years of age and married.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
NEW BRITAIN ELECTION

New Britain. April 9.The city elec- ton to-day ffor aldermen and councjl- men onlyl. is attracting little interest and Il light vote is being polled AS. tions are determined at the caucuses. six wards and retain control of the common council.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
VAN DYKE CHILDREN.

Lakeville, April Three daughters of Mrs Clara Van Dyke were commif- ted by the selectmen to the Gilbert Home for Children in Winsted today on account of poverty and the alleged improper influences of their home. The children range from to 15 years in age.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
NEWS FROM ADMIRAL REMEY.

Washington, April ,9.-The navy de rartment has received the followin. cablegram from Admiral Remey dated Cayite, April 8, showing the size of the insurgent force which surrendered to Lieutenant-C Colonel Goodrell on the 4th inst. at Olongapo:
 '.Insurgent Colonel Alba, 13 officers, S3 men. 92 rifles. 1000 cartridges, sur rendered to Goodrell; 311 unarmed men swore allegianeep
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
DEATH OF s.AL" SWORD. ].
Well-Known Polo Player Found Dead
 In Bed In Providence.

Providence. April 9.-Albert E. Sword. a well l-known polo player, was found dead i'll his bed in room in q hotel here this morning. A gas heater in the room, it is thought exhausted the oxygen, and thus caused Sword $ death from suffocation.
 'Af' Sword was well-known i'll Wa terbury, where he had a number of friends and acquaintances. He played polo on the local team for few sea- sons.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
MYsTERIoUsLY MURDERED

Wilkesbarre, April Civilian Rhoads, a well-llnown man in the town of Parsons, was mysteriously nlur- dered last night by being stabbed in the back while going to his home. He was accompanied by man named Mat Cooper, who left Rhoads at cor ner. When about 100 feet away he saw man rush out behond Rhoads and strike him down. Rhoads died in q few minutes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
WAS ADAM WIRTH THE THIEF

WAS ADAM WIRTH THE THIEF.
 New York, April 9.-Adam Wirth, a notorious criminal, of the Elliott Chap man-Becker gang, was named as the man who stole the Gainsborough por- trait. Robert Pinkerton would neither deny nor affirm tliis. He said, how eyer. that the thief had made his early reputation i'll this city by picking pockets, and doing clever turns of bur glary.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09

Washington. April 9.-Philanaer c. Knox. of Pittsburg, was sworn in as attorney general at 1O:30 o'clock this morning. The ceremonies occurred in the cabinet room of the White House, Justice Shiras of the United States su- preme court administering the oath.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
FIFTY.TWo NEW CAsEs.

New Haven, April 9.-Up to 10 o'clock this morning fifty-two more cases of typhoid fever had been re- ported to the board of health, making 1S4 now in the city. Those in a posi- ton to know think this Is low esti- mate, and they say that a conserva- tive estimate would place the number ct 225
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
ICE PLANT DESTROYED.

Shreveport, La, April g. Fire Inst night destroyed the plant of the
 Shreveport Ice and Refrigerating Co, The loss is about $15O000. Several box cars and fourteen mules were burned. The ice plant will be rebuilt.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
BLACK ERYsIPELAs.

Woodbury Visited By the Disease
 One Death.
 Woodbury, April 9.--An outbreak of black erysipelas has occurred in this town. and Miss Lulu Treat who came here from Orange, N J., is the first victim. There are three other cases in town.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
A RESPITE FOR sToRTI.
This Murderer Is Now Dying in
 Charlestown Prison.

Boston, April 9.--The executive coun- cil met ill special session at the state house at noon to-day to consider the case of Luigi Storti, the Italian mur- derer, who is dying in Charlestown prison. awaiting the date of his elec- trocution. After 8 lengthy discussion the governor granted respite until May II.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
PRESIDENT ASHLEY RESIGNS

Albion, Mich, April President John F. Ashley of Albion college, who is at Hot Springs, Ark. for his health, has resigned his position here It will not be acted upon until April 24, when the board of trustees have a special meeting. Samuel Dicl1ie is act ing president of the college at pres e..
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington. April 9.--For Connecti- cut: Cloudy tonight, fair Wednesday,
 brisk winds, mostly north.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
ELECTION IN MAINE.
Governor Powers Succeeds Con
 gressman Boutellc.

gfeSSman BOuteIIc.
 Bangor, Me, April 9.-The special election in the fourth Maine congress sional district to choose a successor to Hon Charles A. Boutelle, resigned, re- suited in q victory for ex-Governor Ile~ellgn Powers of Houlton, the re- publican candidate. by majority es- fimated at slightly more than 2.O0O eTer Thomas White. democrat. In Sep temDer Mr Boutelle's majority in the district was more than 10000.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09

some People Are Mean Enough To Think That Rigney Knows some thing-Rumor Has It That Rigney Found the Stolen Copper Before De tective Cahey Caught On To It. More Copper Stolen From Car Last Night.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-24
REC|pR ROCITY FIGHT.
Senator Hale Opposed to the
 KaSSOn Treaties
He Believes Only in the Blaine Idea. Manufacturers are Urging the President to Recommend Action at Once.

Washington, Nov 23-Senator Hale of Maine openly expresses his opposi- tion to the Kasson reciprocity treaties with France, Argentina and other countries, and in opposition, practi- cally, to any form of reciprocity, except the idea of Secretary Blaine, the ex- change of products not produced by the respective countries entering into such agreements.
 Senator Hale's declaration is impor- tant, in view of the fact that he was invited to Washington by the president for the express purpose of discussing reciprocity and tariff questions. His utteranCe was made after q long con ference with the president, in which he read the para graphs of Mir. Roose- Velt's message referring to reciprocity. He came away from the White House with the impression which he had be- fore he went. that this congress will not trouble itself about such treaties .'' referring to the Kasson convention.
 The Blaine idea is indorsed by Sem ator Hale. who says that he is perfect ly willing to agree to an interchange of our products. not produced in other countries. with the products of other countries that we do not produce. This would not result in any competition with American products. would not in jure in any way American industries and would be perfectly harmless. He is confident that any other form of reel procity stands no chance in the pres ent senate.
 It is remarkable that President Roosevelt's references to the principle of reciprocity. in his forthcoming mes sage, have pleased or satisfied those who hold very divergent views of the question. Men who advocate reciproc- ity and men who oppose it in any form all seem satisfied' with MT. Roosevelt's s allusions. This is taken to indicate that the president will suggest no def nite action. but will reiterate his belief in the general principle of reciprocity.
 Senator Cullom of Illinois and Repre- sentative Dalzell of Pennsylvania had a talk with the president today on reciprocity and a delegation of agricul- tural implement manufacturers, con sisting of James Deering Of Chicago A. B. Farquhar of York, Pa. and w C. Braker of New York. presented to him a memorial upon that subject.
 This delegation told the president that. in it's opinion. the time for action had come. Reciprocity had been talked about for years and unless a decisive step was taken now tue whole subject might as well be abandoned. The members of the delegation said that they thought. taken altogether, that the French treaty more nearly repre- sented the best possibilities of reel procity
 Senator Cullom. after his interview with the president. talked in the same vein. His attitude is considered inn portant. as 1t is now practically set , tied that he will be at the head of the , foreign relations committee.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-24
MILLIONAIRES IN CONTEMPT
They Have at least Been Ordered to
 Show Why Not.

New York Nov. 23.-SeveraI of New York's millionaires have been sum moned to appear before Judge La combe in the United States circuit court on November % to show cause why they should not be punished for con- tempt of court. The financiers who have been summoned are William D. Rockefeller. Henry H. Rogers. J. P. Mcintosh. Frederick P. Olcott. James Stiilman, Anson Flower ana Leonard Lewisohn. The men are directors of the Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining company.
 The order to appear was issued today upon the application of Attorney Franklin Dyne who appeared on behalf of John MacGinnis, a plaintiff in an ac- ton against the company. Some time ago the Montana branch of the court appointed a commissioner in this city to examine the directors in connection with the case. Tine directors set 10 o'clock yesterday morning for examin- ation. At the outset the only director who appeared was Anson Flower. Through his attorney he refused to give testimony or be sworn. The hearing was adjourned and Dyne took the case before Judge Lacombe.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-24
A DAY OF ACTIVITY
The Market Was Unexpected
 Iy EnIiVened
An Attack Made Upon the Amalgam- ated Company-The Condition of the Stock and Bond Lists at the Close.

New York, Nov. 23.-Speculative ac- tivity was very great in today's short session of the stock exchange and manipulatiVe devices were freely used. both by the bulls and bears. The con- sequence was a feverish and excited market. There was a notable accumu- lation of New York Central, Norfolk and Western and Southern railway stocks, individual transactions in these running from 1000 to $500 shares.
 New York Central was lifted to an extreme of 2A; Norfolk and Western to 1A. and Southern railway preferred to 13s. There was a disposition to take profits in some recent favoriteS which had unsettled influence upon the mar ket from the outset. Michigan Central jumped 70 points. Amalgamated Cop per was weak throughout with tho exception of slight fractional gain at the opening. In the late dealings tn. stock slumped to SS. which is a fraction below the lowest price ever previously touched.
 An announcement was published in the street that papers against the Amalgamated company were being pre- pared in the attorney generals office at Washington. This effected break by 3la points and in sugar as well. This weakness took the edge off the rally. Renewed selling developed at the last in transcontinental stocks also
Arizona republican., 1901-11-24
AFTER MANY YEARS
J. A Kurtz Rscovers Property Stolen
 Seven Years Ago

MT J. A. Kurtz believes that he is especially favored of the gods. About seven years ago his house was burg larized Cthat was not fortuitous in- cidenD and among the things stolen were valuable watch and a Knight Templar charm. It was the loss of the. latter that he chiefly regretted. It was beside, being something that every knight desires to keep. an expensive gee-gaw and had cost not less than S1O0. He never expected to see it again.
 At a meeting of the blue lodge on Friday night MT. Kurtz was sitting be side member who had recently been made mason. and between acts they were engaged in conversation. AIr kurtz happened to mention that he had lived in Oil City. Pa, and had been made a mason there and had passed through the various degrees to the commandery. The new member was MT. J. T. Bridewell, who is connected with the Wakelin Grocery company MT. Bridewen slapped himself on the leg and asked MT. Kurtz if he had ever lost Knights Templar charm. Mir. Kurtz replied with eagerness that he had. MT. Bridewell replied that he thought that he had it. He said that about seven years ago he found gold watch and charm under some rubbish in a corral. He was not then a mason and the significance of it was not brought to him. Neither did he know MT Kurtz. but now that he had got acquainted with him he remembered that that was the name engraved on the back of the charm, and he also re- membered that ''Oi City, was also en- graved there.
 Never expecting to find the owner of the property. Mir. Bridewell had given the watch to his brother. who made him visit about two years after he had found it. but the charm. being of no apparent value, was given the children to play with. They took very good care of it. for when MT. Bride well sent it down to Mr. Kurtz yester- day morning it looked as good as new.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-24
SUGAR BEET MEETING
Details of the Enterprise Ably Ere
 sented at O'Neill Hall.

One of the most earnest and probably most successful beet sugar meetings held since the campaign for a sugar factory opened, though not the larges.. occurred at O'Neill hall yesterday af- terncon. Every man present was either interested in the movement or willing to learn more if it's nature and the speeches made were of the kind that furnished that information. No at tempt was made yesterday to canvass for securing contracts, the time all be- inS devoted to an education of the pub lie on the question.
 Dr. J. M. Ford presided and in a short speech explained that the present is the opportunity of the people to take advantage of something that gives ev- cry promise of making for the pros- perity of the valley. He also took oc- casion to explain q few things rela- tive to the chemical analysis of sugar which set at rest the popular belief of some that beet sugar is not as good as cane sugar.
 MT. Sampsell followed, showing in his remarks how important it is for the people to act on the matter of con
Arizona republican., 1901-11-24
A BOER COLONEL
Elected to Parliament From an Irish
 Borough.

Paris, Nov. 23.-The election of Colonel Arthur Lynch to represent Galway in the British house of com mons, is attracting considerable at tention here where the colonel resides. The newspapers publish his portrait as Boer colonel Colonel Lynch in formed a correspondent of the Assoc lated Press today that he does not ex- pect to be molested when he goes to England at the opeing of parliament. He thinks his election is significant as showing that the Irish party is united and he has reasons to believe that Ire land is on the eve of obtaining a sat isfactory home rule measure.''
 Regarding South Africa. Colonel Lynch said he had received information which convinced him that the war would end within three months by d settlement securing Boer autonomy on the Australian model.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-24
MISSING MINE OFFICIALS
Hope of Saving the Men Who Entered
 the Baby Mine Abandoned.

Pocahontas, Va, Nov. 23-All hope of finding the eight mining officials who entered the West mine yesterday to search for the bodies entombed by the recent explosion in the Baby mine. has been abandoned. Up to tonight nothing has been hearc from them. A rescuing party entered the mine this morning, but was unable to proceed only three hundred yards. The coat of Superin- interdent O'Malley was found hanging on peg about two hundred yards in the mine. but no other trace of the party was discovered. Mining experts now here have decided upon a plan of an attempted rescue, but the mine of ficials refuse to give any information to the public.
 Superintendent King. who was over come by black damp. but who has re- covered. says it is impossible for a human being to live fifteen minutes in the mine in that condition. Friends and relatives of the missing men are stand ing about the mine hoping for news, but at present there is a very gloomy appearance.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-24
THE COLOMBIAN FARCE
The Placc Picked Out for Bringing It
 to Head.

Colon, Nov. 23-A railroad bridge two or three hundred yards from the Panama station, commanding the en- trance to the city will doubtless be the scene of the coming struggle. The gov ernment. accordingly is fortifying it. and placing cannon and raising en- trenchments and barricades. Nearly all the fighting Of fast years battles occurred there.
 The steamer Canada, belonging to the Compagnie Generate Transatlantique from Havre. is the first steamer that has entered port under the new regime Liberals along the line nightly tie the rails here and there after the passage of the evening train, removing the ob- strlctions before morning, thus hinder ing the running of special trains dur ing the night.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-24
DIVORCE OF THE EusTIsEs?
A Deed Recorded at Newport Seems to
 Indicate d Final Separation.

Newport, R. l., Nov. 23.-F'or the last year there have been numerous reports to the effect that MT. and Mrs. George r. Eustis had been divorced, but no official confirmation of the report could be secured. Mrs. Eustis has passed much of her her time in Newport, and Mir. Eustis has been away. Some time ago Mir. Eustis transferred his New port property to his wife. and the deed of the property which has been filed at the city hall here would pass for evil dence that a divorce had been granted. The deed transfers to Marie c. Eustis the Newport property. and MT. Eustis uses the wording formerly the wife of George P. Eustis.'' The deed is dated April, 1901, and the impression has gained credence here that these well known society people are divorced. There is none of the family in Newport to verify this and there is no record of any divorce proceedings in the Rhode Island courts.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-24
STOLEN BULLION
Twenty Thousand Taken Enroute
 From Fl Paso Smeltors.

Fl Paso. Nov. 23.-The fact that 112 bars of gold and silver bullion. valued at s20,000 were stolen six months ago in transit from the smelters here to eastern refiners has just come to light. The shipment was made over the Gal weston. Harrisburg and San Antonio road under heavy bond. It was not missed until the car reached New Or leans. It has since been learned that the bullion was thrown from car near this city and that it now lies buried in western Texas. The thieves have been traced from place to place and T few bars have been unearthed and detectives have a clew to the buriei treasure.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-24
! HORSE SUCKED.
Rider Severely Hurt.

A Cincinnati man visiting in Texas and so severely injured that his life was despaired of. He takes pride in telling how food saved his life. The heavy drugs given seriously injured his Stonl- ach and as he says Ut seemed I would soon have to starve in the midst of plenty. My stomach refused to digest food and I ran down from 165 to 133 pounds. When my appetite failed I was ready to give up, and it looked as though I would soon wink out
 'One morning the foreman's daugh- ter brought in what she called a splen- did food and it turned out to be Grape Nuts A little skeptical I ate it and found it was good, and just the kind of food I could keep my stomach which had been almost burned out by the vile drugs.
 T felt that I had obtained a new lease of life for Improvement set in at once. week later I was weighed and had gained two pounds My weight has since steadily increased by the con stant use of Grape-Nuts. and I am now better than than I have been in years. as my friends will all testify.
 Tn all kinds of athletic sports I mo- tice I have a greater reserve force than formerly. for which I am indebted to Grape-Nuts. Taken in moderation it is the greatest food of its kind in the world. being equally well adapted to athletes and invalids.'' Paul Alvin Platz, 1906 Biglow Ave, Mt Auburn Cincinnati. O.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-24

Madisonville. Ky, Nov. 23-The stril- ing union miners continue defiant and remain under arms tonight in their camp near the Providence coal mines. They hold that the order by Judge Hail is illegal and treat it with contempt. They maintain that the action of Ad jutant General Murray making neces- sary preparations to enforce Judge Halls order is unauthoritative.
 The strikers are in camp tonight in greater numbers than before, notwith- sanding that the time limit of Juds. Halls order that the camp should be disbanded and moved out of the couu- try, expired more than twelve hours ago. This refusal to heed the order of the court is based upon the advice of w. H. Yost, chief counsel for President Wood of the United Mine Workers. Yost and Wood are defiant in talk an declare that the courts order was farce, illegal in the extreme and issueI without authority
 When an Associated Press correspon- dent visited the camp today the strik- CTS were eating breakfast. More than 200 are assembled in the camp. with probably more than a hundred in the vicinity. There are four large canvas tents with a lodging capacity of about 200. There is much speculation about the reception the militia will receive when they march on the camp to make effective Judge Halls order
 There is no change in Judge Halle determination to have the order exc cuted. There is a rumor not confirmed that the soldiers will be sent to the camp ct 6 o'clock tomorrow and that in the event the campers do not dis perse the tents will be removed and the inmates forced to disband.