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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
G. A. R. IN NEW LONDON.
Holding the Thirty-fourth Annual En-
 campment.

2 - E E
 New London, May S-From all over the grand old commonwealth of Connec- ticut, the veterans of the grand army of the republic gathered in this city today to attend the thirty-fourth an nual encampmeIit of the department. The arrangements for their reception and entertainment were complete and the weather is as balmly as q June day.
 As this is the first time that New London has ever had the privilege of entertaining the veterans the arrange ments were quite elaborate and impress sive.
 The business session of the depart ment encampment was called to order in the armory at ? o'clock this after noon. The big assembly room has been handsomely decorated with flags and bunting
 The business will be largely of q routine character. Reports will be pre- sented and there will be the appoint ment of the committees to serve during the session.
 Deparement Commander Mucklyn submitted his annual report.
 The council of administration met at o'clock
 At 4 o'clock the encampment ad- iourned and the veterans took troll ley ride around the city
 The grand parade will takeplace this evening. Companies D and of the Third regiment, c. N. G., will act as escort to the veterans.
 Governor Mclean and staff will be in the parade, also officers of the army and navy.
 Tho camp fire exercises will begin at T:30 this evening and the program includes addresses bv@ Governor Me- Lean. ex-Governor Waller and Com mander Bucklyn.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
APARTMENT HOUSE FIRE.
Two People Burned to Death and Sew
 eral Seriously Injured.

New York, May S.-Two wo- men were burned to death and number of persons were injured in fire which started in the five story apartment house at LeXing- tonavenue and Sixtieth street carry this morning The dead are:
 Jennie McSorley, q widow, 40 years old
 Miss Brown, Is years old, who board ed with Mrs McSorley and who recent ly came from Washington, D. c. Their bodies were found burned almost be- yond recognition on the top floor of tho house.
 The injured:
 Miss Ruth Young, 24, contusions of back.
 Alfred M. Young, P, contusions of back.
 Mrs Elizabeth M Wolters, 80, inter- nal injuries, probably fatal.
 Miss Lucy Braulieu, contusions of body.
 James c. Conway, 33, contusions of left side.
 All but Conway were injured by jumping from windows. He was hurt trying to catch Mrs Wolters as she jumped from the top floor.
 Only the prompt work of the ire men and the use of the new life nets prevented greater loss of life. Men, women and children leaped from the fiameswept building to the nets below. Dozens were carried down the fire es- capes and ladders.
 The fire started in the rear of a but ter and egg store, and burned fiercely flames pouring from the store and en- veloping the fire escapes on the street side rendering them useless. The flames also made their way through an opening in the rear of the store into the air shaft and was soon roaring up the shaft to the roof and firing the apartments on the top floor. Escape by the stairway was cut off. Those of the tenants who could not make their way to the fire escapes overlooking the courtyard. crowded fo The windows of theahurning house and either jumped into the fire nets or waited until as- sisted to the street bv tho firemen The loss by fire was $20000.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
IMrERILED HIS LIFE FOR $1.
Old Man Climbed 15O-foot Tower and
 Danced Jig on It's Top.

OAu nhdh Nuuoeu 1OU-lOOC 1OWer ana
 Danced Jig on It's Top
 Vineland, N. J., May S.--"I wouldn't climb to the top of that water tower for a thousand dollars" exclaimed Ed ward Hoffman, Il citizen of Yineland as he looked up at the length of the colossal steel structure from ground to pinnacle-a height of about 150 feet Neither would l." said John Tripp, another man of prominence.
 'I'll climb that tower and dance on the top of it for a dollar" said Will liam Barcus, a tall, gray-haired man of TO years.
 Those who heard the old man laugh ed and jeered at him, but he was in earnest. He walked to the base of the tower. glanced up critically and then with the agility of youth, climbed up the narrow iron rungs, up, up, while his friends looked on in wonderment, fearing for his safety Over the sharp edge of the water tank he crawled, and then he strengthened up to his full height on the top, although more than 6 feet tall, he looked like liliputian.
 Barcus waved his arms and doffed his hat and danced little jig. Then the old man began his descent. crawl ing to the bottom slowly and careful ly. When he got to the ground he demanded his dollar which was hand ed to him with the congratulations of the donors.
 ''Did feel nervous?" answered Bar GUS, when asked how he felt. "Why, no. You see, I never did take dare when was a boy. and when they dar- ed me this time my strength seemed to return suddenly. Perhaps wouldn't try 1t again, it was so dangerous, but did it impulsively''
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
SOCIAL ECONOMICS CLUB
May Apply for Membership in Ma tional Federation of Women's Clubs.

tional Federation of Women's Clubs.
 Chicago, May S.-The Social Econom- les club of this city, which is affiliated with the National Federation of Wo- mems clubs, is considering q resolu- ton to apply for membership in the National Federation of Women's clubs, The resolution was debated at yester- days meeting of the Social Economies club, but action was deferred for two weeks Dr Mary Dickinson, president of the club, said, speaking of the reso- lution
 We need the things that colored women have to give us. If we are to study social economies we must look at things from their point of view. They can give us a knowledge of the south and it's conditions that we can get nowhere else. 1t is true they may not accept us We should not hesi- tate to ask, however. as they have asked of us and have been refused. Our feelings are no more sacred than theirs. We have many things to learn of the colored women"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
AN AGREEMENT REACHED.

New Haven, May $. President Hall of the Consolidated Railroad company says that although no traffic arrange ments have been made, an agreement has been reached by which the Maxl- dletown Street Railway company Qzsu. extend it's lines to Highland on the Waterbury, Meriden md CromXell' railroad. This, it is believed. cls&l'1S' presents the ful1llmcnt of the oftel repeated report that the Waterbury, Meriden and Cromwell road would be equipped with electricity. It also seems to end beyond n doubt thq| long controversy over trolley parallel be- tween Meriden and Middletown.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
spEcULAr1NG ON CREDIT.

Berlin, May S.-The Frankfurter Zeitung, an organ friendly to the United States and an authority in financial affairs, discussing Wall Street affairs, regards the situation as dan gerous, since outsiders are now specu- lating on credit. The paper expresses fear that all earnest warnings will have no effect so long as the specula- tive craze is whetted by all sorts of fusion and combination projects. It admits that the business situation is excellent.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
FOR MALPRACTICE.

New Haven, May S. pr 1T. F. Metx. n well known physician of this city was arrested this morning by order of Coroner Mix, charged with nalpl'ac- tice. He was held under bonds of $1.500. which he was tumble to secure and he was placed in jail. The cop,.! plainant was Margaret Weister, who was formerly employed in the home or n well known family. She went to the. doctors office on April 22 where if is alleged he performed a criminal operas tion. The girl Is now In the hospital and will probably recover.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
GETS. MORE INSURANCE.

St Louis, Mo, May S.-1'he Hope Mutual Fire Insurance Go of St Louis has sold it's business to and reinsured its policies in the National Fire Iilsur- ance Co of Hartford. Henry Sehmitt, secretary of the Hope Mutual Fire In- surance Co, in confirming the deal, said: "Our books show assets and H. abilities of more than S0,250,000, and total premiums of S92.O00. The Ma tional of Hartford assumes all thexli- abilities of our scompany' The Hope Mutual Fire Insurance Go of St Louis was organized in 1857. It formerly controlled q very large business.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
COUNTY JUDGES IN JAIL.
For Not Levying q Tax to Pay Inter
 est on Bond Issue.

For Not Levying q Tax to Pay Inter-
 est on Bond Issue.
 Osceola, Ohio, May S.-Two of the county judges of St Clair county Thom- as D. Nevitt and $. c. Peden, were ar rested yesterday and will be taken to Kansas to-day to stand trial before the United States court on a charge of contempt for not levying a tax to pay interest on bonds of an issue of 1870, which has caused the county great notoriety and trouble. The coun- ty judges are both farmers and their families will be attended by neighbors and the county will see that they re- ceive compensation. The judges may have to lie in jail until their time of office expires which will be January L, 1903. The levy of taxes for the year 1901 and the apportionment of the same was made yesterday morning pre- yious to the arrest. consequently the county and state will not suffer.
 The third judge, Walker, escaped and rode to his home.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
s1J1c1DEs ATTEMPT FATAL.

Middletown. May S.--After week of suffering Charles c. Hurlburt, the Central National banlS teller who shot himself while temporarily insane, died this morning, aged 4T. He had been connected with the bank twelve years and previous to that had been em- ployed by the Hartford steam Boiler and Inspection Co. One daughter sur- Hives him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
YALE AND HARVARD.
They are Contesting To-day for tho Golf Championship.


 Golf Championship.
 Atlantic City, May g. -Yale and Har- ward met to-day on the North field links to contest for the Ardsley cup the trophy emblematic of the intercol-s legiate golf championship of the united States. Each team won Its opening. match with such ease that true co1i- parison of the relative strength of to- days contestants cannot be given. The weather was again perfect, and thea greens were i'll splendid condition. To- days match will be at thirty-six holes Tomorrow morning medal playing will be started, the first sixteen will qualify and will begin play in the af- ternoon.
 To-day's teams were paired as fol- lows:
 Yale -Byers, Hitchcock, Robertson,t Cheyney, Myers, Stickney.
 Harvard Hollins, Brown, Curtisx Richardson, Averill, Lindsley.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington, May s. 1901. Forecast for Connections cloudy to- night. Thursday probably rain and lower temperature Fresh south east winds.
 Cloudy weather with local showers prevails in the central Mississippi and Ohio valleys. Sosthern portion of LalSe region and Middle Atlantic const Pleasant weather prevails ln othe' sections,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08

the head of the apostolic delegation. These and other considerations awaken in me spirit of gratitude towards your eminence. l beg you then to ac- cept the thanks which 1 cordially offer you and not only to you but to all the illustrious prelates and others who have come to honor this occasion py their presence do offer the expres- sions of my sincere gratitude. Mean- while, most eminent sir, pray the great and good God long to preserve and bless .You.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
VOTED TO CONFER DEGREE

Boston. May S.--1'he board of man- agers of the Harvard university at the regular meeting to-day, voted to grant the degree of doctor of laws to p1'esl- dent McKinley. The degree will be conferred at the commencement exerr ciss in June
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
RRITIsH sTEAMER A wREcK.

Cape Town, May S.-The mails. bag gage and passengers have been landed from the British steamer Tantallon Castle, which went ashore on Robben Island during fog. as she was about to anchor. It is feared the steamer will become wreck, as she is hard and fast on the rocks and is Jumping and leaking.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
SEVEN PERSONS KILLED.

Hendaye, France, May 9.-Advices received here from Barcelona, spain, say that seven persons were killed and a number wounded during the disor- ders there yesterday. The majority of She workers have ceased labor,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08

London. May S.-The miners have decided against a stoppage of work. If the owners should attempt to re- duce the wages in any district another conference will be called to consider the question.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-08
ARRIVAL OF STEAMERS.

New York, May s. s.-Arrlved, Steamer Manitou from London
 Boston, May S.-Arrived: Steamer Peruvian from Glasgow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19
REWARD TO BE WITHDRAWN
cudahy win Insert Groves "Per-
sonalp In the Papers.

Omaha, Neb, Oct. 14-Edward A.
Cudahy was asked what action he
would take with relation to the sug-
gestion of Pat Grove that the bonds
for his appearance pending his pre-
liminary hearing and trial be fixed
at a sum not to exceed $500. He
said: THAT is matter over which
I certainly have no Jurisdiction, and
therefore cannot enter into any
agreement to have the amount fixed
at any limit, even to accommodate
Mr.. Patrick Grove. That Is for the
courts to decide. Personally, would
favor a strong bond, one that would
hold him: for instance, with a ball
and chain attachment. Not having
consulted with my attorney yester-
day, was unable to have prepared the
personal to appear in the newspa-
pers, as suggested by Pat Grove. 1t
will be prepared Monday and inserted.
/ am opposed to entering into any spe-
cial negotiations for the return OF
Grove. 1t is only a matter Of time
when he will be apprehended. How
ever, / will withdraw the reward Of
fered for his arrest and conviction"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19

name he refuses to reveal and who
lives In Manchester, Iowa. The letter
offers terms for Groves surrender and
is as follows:
"As there is reward OF $4,000
hanging over the head Of Pat Grove,
he wishes to state to you and the police
of Omaha that II the reward Is with
drawn he will surrender himself and
stand fair trial in the courts OF
Omaha, state of Nebraska. Reward to
be withdrawn on or before Novem-
Der J."
Chief Donahue said he would re-
quest the city and Mr. Cudahy TO with
draw the rewards, which have been
offered for Groves arrest and con-
viction, with the provision that Grove
surrender himself.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19
VENEZUELA WANTS TO SETTLE
President Castro Says He Has Taker
lniative Toward Peace.

LaGuayra, Venezuela, Oct 15.-In
an interview President Castro says he
earnestly desires peace between Vene-
zuela and Colombia. He says his re-
quests made through the Colombian
minister for an explanation of the in
vasion of Tachira in July by Colon
bian troops indicates that he has taken
the first steps toward peaceful set
tlement.
1.-THE Tachira invasion" he declares
twas the first aggressive act of the
war and it was the act of Colombia,
therefore, she should today follow up
our initiative toward peaceful set
Element. | do not consider Colombia g
acceptance of the United States to ex-
tend their offices and to mediate be-
tween the two ountries-which has
been reported in the press here-as a
conciliatory answer to our diplomatic
requests through Mr.. Rice"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19

nodore Schiey under fire on such ac-
fasions as you had the opportunity Of
observing"
II have always regarded him as an
enthusiastically brave and patriotic
officer; never in any other way" re-
piled the witness.
Continuing his statement after the
noon recess, Captain Cook said he
thought that If the engines of the
Texas had been backed he would have
observed the movement, although
he said, "the Texas was quite a dis.
lance from u.s." He recalled brief
conversation between Lieutenant
Hodgson and himself concerning the
Texas while the Brooklyn was making
It's famous loop. He said that on that
occasion Hodgson had called his at
tention to the Texas, and that he
had replied, saying he saw the yes
sci, which Hodgson had afterward told
him had entirely measured him. He
had never himself used the express
sion, D the Texas" to Hodgson.
"On the contrary" he said, IL hal
every reason to bless her." He said
he had not at the time known of the
change in the Brooklyn's log in which
the entry had at first been to the
effect that the helm was put to star
board and then changed to "helm
aport." He remembered the addenda
to the log and had consented that it
should be written, but he had given
instructions that there should be no
change in the original log.
The court asked what ships would
have had their fire blanketed II the
Brooklyn had turned with starboard
helm. Captain Cook replied that ''the
fire of the Texas might have been
blanketed and the movement of the
Oregon might have been interfered
with. This" he added, lis, however,
an afterthought. | never thought of
anything at the time but turning the
vessel to the southwark"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19
HERR MOST SENT TO JAIL
Noted Anarchist Must Serve Year
For Anarchstic Utterances.


For Anarchstic Utterances.
New York, Oct. 15.-Johann Most,
the Anarchist, was sentenced to one
years Imprisonment yesterday by
Justice Hinsdale sitting in the court
special sessions. This punishment
was melted out to Most for having
published in his paper, Der Freiheit.
early in September, an article entitled
Murder Against Murder" In an opin-
ion in which his decision was based,
Justice Hinsdale said In part: "The
fact that the article was published so
years ago. and again republished
about Is years ago, only emphasizes
and gives added point to the criminal
ity of republishing it at any time. 1t
shows a deliberate intent to inculcate
and promulgate the doctrines Of the
article. This we hold to be criminal
act. 1t is not necessary to trace any
connection in this article with the as
sassination of the late President. The
offense here, in the eyes of the law. is
precisely the same as If the bloody
event had never occurred"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19
Severe storm Visits Nome.

Port Townsend, Wash, Oct. a.
According to adyices received here
by the steamer John S. Kimball, Nome
was again visited by a severe storm,
TENDER 26, and continued for three
days with increasing fury. AS re.
suit every lighter that was anchored
off Nome is ashore, and the govern
ment tug, Captain Warden, is on the
beach.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19
coE8EL JURY CHALLENGED
Defense Charged the Twelve Men
With Political Bias.

Georgetown, KY, Oct. 15.-After
the jury was completed yesterday n
the trial Of ex-Secretary Of State Car
leb Powers as accessory to the muir
der of Goebel, the defense challenged
the entire jury, charging it with po-
litical bias, and the officers OF the
court with packing the jury for the
purpose of conviction. Both sides
presented affidavits and arguments. at
ter which Judge Cantrill oyerruls
the motion Of the defense to disqualify
the jury and also a demurrer to the
indictment, to which the defense took
executions
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19
EXCITEMENT OVER OIL WELLS
Old Pennsylvania Fields Being Work.
ed AGAIN at Lower Level.

co NgdTH DIT EUWcT EVV1T'
Pittsburg, Oct 15.-Never in the his
tory of the oil development in western
Pennsylvania has there been such ex-
element as is now prevalent in Butler
county, great oil center several years
ago, but, until recently, practically
abandoned as a worked-out territory.
The cause is the discovery of a new
oil-bearing sand below the worked-out
sand 1t has been named the Speech
ley sand, and was found 2,400 feet
deep, or 900 feet below the third sand.
1t opens the possibility of new opera
lions ip the districts where fortunes
were made in the golden period of oil
developments.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19
No Objection to coray's Papers.

Harrisburg. Pa. Oct. 15.-Contrary
TO expectation there were no objections
filed to the nomination certificates of
Representative Coray, nominated by
the Democratic state committee to fill
the vacancy caused by the withdrawal
of Representative Andrew j. Palm, Of
Meadville
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19
Miss Stone Is Still Alive.

Washington, Oct. 15.-All that can
be gained from the state department
officials respecting the case of Miss
Stone, the missionary who is held by
brigands in Bulgaria, is that she rs
alive and that efforts are continuing
for her release. The officials while
declining to indicate the nature of the
measures they are pursuing to this
end. still have hope of ultimate sue
cess.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19
MARK TWAIN CAUSED 1T

Blamed For Failing of of Foreign
Missionary Contributions.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. 15.-At
yesterdays annual convention of the
Christian Foreign Missionary Society
President Mclean said that Mark
Twain was directly responsible for tse
falling off in the foreign missionary
fund. The treasurer's report showed
receipts during the year amounting to
S171,SSS. a decrease when compared
with the collections of a year ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19
smaII.pcx Spreads In Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Oct 15.-1ne records
of the Bureau of Health show that dur
ing the past As hours 19 new cases OF
smallpox were reported, Is of which
were reported during Saturday. In or
der to relieve the policemen who have
been on duty in front and back
dwellings under quarantine throu.
out the city and enable them to return
to their beats another batch Of extra
men was sworn in for this service
Yesterday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19
More Money Needed For Stone Fund

New York, Oct. 15.-The Rev. Chas.
c. Creegan, district secretary of the
local board of foreign missions, makes
an appeal to the public for $4,000
more to ransom Miss Stone. DR.. Ceee-
gan said that the board had received
assurance from the United States gov
eminent in the past few days that the
only thing that could be done was to
raise the money necessary for the pay
ment of the ransom.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19
T,-r-e ons Of Capital sign Petition

PlA.al elphia. Oct. ia committee
from the Commercial Exchange left
here this morning for Washington,
where it will convey to President
Roosevelt and Postmaster General
Smith a petition asking for the rein
statement of the pneumatic mail serv-
ice in Philadelphia. It is estimated
that over three billions of capital is
represented among the signers of the
DetitiOn
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19
Duke and Duchess Spent ouiot Day

Niagara on the Lake, Ont, Oct. IA
The Duke and Duchess of York passed
a quiet Sunday at the Queens Royal
hotel yesterday. In the morning dis
appointment was caused among the
citizens here, who understood that
their royal highnesses would attend
divine service. Instead Of this, how.
ever, the duke and duchess attended
a special church service held at their
hotel, over which the Rev. Canon Dial.
ton, chaplain with the royal suite.
presided.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19
Miss Stones captors Are Turks.

London, Oct. 15.-The Daily Express
has received the following from We
emma; "Todaroff, the ~fiver who ac-
companied Miss Stone when she was
kidnapped has arrived at Sofia. He
says Leg captors are Turks. The Bull
garian police, who are not satisfied
with bis $50 eTents, are keeping him
nnIr
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-10-19
NEGRO Fireman scalded to Death.

Meridian, Miss, Oct. ia passen-
ger train on the Alabama and Vieks-
burg road was wrecked yesterday as
1t was entering the Northeastern yards.
The accident was caused by six coal
cars being left on the main track.
Steve Lowe, the negro fireman. was
scalded to death.