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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-18
ELECTION MATTERS.
License Ballots, Badges for Election
 Officials, Voting Machines, Etc.


 The judiciary committee had hear ing last week on several bills relating to election matters. Representative Phelps of Windsor favored a bill that license ballots be placed in the envel- opes with other ballots.
 Registrar E. $. Young and Represen- tative Philbrick advocated bill re- quiring election officers to wear badges when at the polls. for purposes of iden- tification. Mir Young claimed that the bill should be made to apply not only to cities but to towns also.
 Representative Philbrick withdrew his bill providing that ballots shall be printed by the town clerks for the sev- eral political parties. instead of having them printed by political chairman. Registrar Young opposed bill pro- viding that where the McTammanv voting machines are used there shall be one for each GOO voters. Registrar Young questioned whether any voting machines are so far perfected as to | make them of real value. Representa- tive Tucker of Ansonia opposed gener- ally the use of voting machines. Mir Blake of New Haven advocated repeating the law requiring special type and style of printing for ballots. or making ballots illegal because Of slight 1rreGulafltleS. lie reIerTo0 10 the trouble the law made in the cleo ton of 1890 fresultins in the famous deadlock session of 1oOD, and in other elections since that time. which have | had to go to courts for decision. The | present law is no protection against l trading and selling of votes. for the | ballot may be identified. without break | ing the law, by scratching off a name | and writing in a name or pasting in 1 some paster agreed upon.
 Mir Blake cited many cases where 1 ballots had been thrown out for slight I irregularities, and the will of the peo- ! pie defeated. \ mistake in one name 1 may defeat the whole ticket of party l and overturn the rightfu1 results of 8 state election. MT Blake argued that l it is better to have the ballots of the different parties different in appear anec. This would tend to avert mis- takes by voters in voting. and the bal lots could be counted with less risk of | mistake.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-18
KILLED BY HER DOG.
Woman Fell in Eplleptic Fit-Her Pet
 Dog Attacks Her.

bOS -AttackS f1ef.
 New York, March 1S-AIrs Carrie Cobus, living on West Eighteenth street, met death in a shocking man. ner last night, she being killed by her dog. Mrs Cobus was subject to epilep- tic fits. Her constant companion was a fox terrier. Mrs Elizabeth Broad head. Mrs Cobus's mother, says her daughter went into the kitchen few minutes after o'clock: A few min utes lates Mrs Broadhead heard the dog barking excitedly. The mother ran out and found her daughter lying on the floor in an eplileptic attack. Dashing pitcher of water into her daughters face the mother ran into the hall and screamed for help.
 Philip Rockefeller, living in a third floor flat. heard her and ran to her as- sistance. They went into the room where Mrs Cobus lay and found that the terrier. seing the woman in agony, had apparently gone mad. He flew at the prostrate woman as she writhed on the floor, and repeatedly attacked her. burying his teeth in her throat and severing her jugular vein. The dog then attacked Mrs Broadhead and the man. but they were not bitten.
 \ physician was brought but it was too late, Mrs Cobus having bled to death. The dog disappeared in the streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-18
THE CELTIC REVIVAL

or half century and more, Schol- als in the British Islands and France, Germany and Norway have been de c1phering the traces of an ancient civilization, to which Europe owed much of it's emergence from the Dark Ages. On the margins of old manu- scripts in German, French and Danish libraries were observed notes, or 'glosses,' in O language unknown even to German scholarship. By Ger man labors mainly that language has been discovered to be the oldest existing form of Celtic speech, the Irish spoken by the. great mission , aries who founded Luxeuil, Bobbio and St Gall.
 Naturally this has reacted on the national spirit of the Irish people, awakening a purpose to prevent the extinction of the old Gaelic speech of Ireland and the Scottish Highlands The educational policy of the British | it's eXtermination from both countries, With the result of teaching the young Gael to forget his native tongue. l The rehabilitation of Gaelic as an l important member of the family of 1ndo-Germanic languages has natural | ly stimulated those Scotch and Irish, who are masters of that tongue, to extend it's use, to study it's extensive | and interesting literature, and to imi- l tate it's saga-masters and poets in Eng 1 fish story and song. There has grown | up whole literature of Gaelic spirit though of English form, and large school of young poets and novelists 1 is pervaded by this novel enthusiasm. 1 Nor is this mere empty fad. This | Gaelic literature, although very differ ent from MacphersOn'S traveSty of the l Ossianic poems, has an atmosphere of its own. There is a charm Of glamour about it which suggests the sad but beautiful history of the Celtic race. AS Matthew Arnold reminds us, the Celt taught the Saxon what he knows of "the grand style'' in liter ature. The Saxon has been the pioneer of human advance, but the l Celt has followed with the refining in- 1 fiuence of q fancy welded to beauty, and fruitful in graceful and noble de light.
 The Celtic revival has many sides
 In the labors of the collector of folk lore it has been rescuing from oblivion many of the artfully conceived tales which finger among the Highlands
 and are still woven on fancy's web iu
 Western Ireland. In the field of philo logy and history it Is Investigating the structure of Celtic speech, and showing the influence eNerted by Celtic ideas and poetical forms on the intellectual development of Germans and Morse
 men. In pure literature it is creating a national Irish theater, and is foster
 ing the imagination of q whole school of young poets and tale-writers. ot whom Fiona McLeor and William B
 Yeates are the best known. In edu
 cation it is establishing schools for the study of the Gaelic throughout Ireland and America, so that this ancient
 tongue is now taught in at least one
 school in every important city of Oul
 northern states.-Saturday Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-18
Fine Tailoring

Our tailoring department repre- cents the best that is to be had 1n Ladies' Tailoring, in any part of the globe. We do only the AieheSt class tailoring and can peeitively guarantee satisfaction In e9efy instance.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-18
DENY THE CHARGES.

Constantinople. March 1S.-At the first day of the trial of the nineteen Bulgarians accused of belonging to the revolutionary committee at Sofia and of fomenting disorder in Salonica, Mon- astir, and Kossovo, recently begun at Salonica, a sensation was occasioned by q declaration by two of the ac- cused that the confessions previously made by them were eXtorted by the use of the bastinado and by other i'll. treatment to which they were subject ed while in prison. They now deny the charges brought against them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-18
TOTTEN MENTIONED.

The state of Connecticut is to re- ceive six appointments for second lieu- tenant in the regular army, under the new army bill just passed. These ap- pointments are likely to be from among the volunteer officers who are now in service in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines. One of the young officers who Is pretty sure to be ap- pointed is n son of ex-Lientenant Tot ten, formely of New Haven. Young Totten is now in the Philippines and has rendered excellent, service. The other appointments will be from young soldiers of good standing of the volun- teers, whose homes are in various parts of the state. There will also be list of six alternates from different parts of the state should any of the appointees fail to qualify.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-18
Fad.

The latest fad among the bon ton so- icety ladies is to learn fancy stage dances for parlor amusements. inc novelty proves quite an entertaining one to their friends and is interesting new aspirants for fatterlng nonors constantly. The lessons are strlctly private, and in ten to twenty lessons one can acquire a very pretty dance. A few of the popular ones: french Pirouette. several versions of the Sklrt, Spanish Tambourlne, Serpentine, etc, etc.
 PROF. BAILEY. 1OS Bank Street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-18
Fooled by the Sound

"How delightfully."- your dear daugh- ter plays Wagner.
 "I'm afraid you've made Q mistake; that's the servant girl downstairs working the clothes wringer.-Iit- Bits.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-18
The NeW Dress
 Goods.

LANsDoWNE.
 A MUCH WANTED FABRIC AT PRESENT. We have it now in all colors, price S1.25 per yard. SUBLIME.
 The imitation of Lansdowne, 9Sc. NUNS YELLING.
 This fabric is much in demand it makes beautiful summer gowns with self color, or contrasting foundations, blacks and colors, 75c to $1.25. ALBATRoss.
 In all the pastel and darker shades, 49c to $1.00 per yard. LATIN STRIFE CHALLIE.
 The most desirable goods on the market for Waists and Fancy Gowns. We have just received another line of beautiful colors, 60c a yard.
 SILK STRIPE ALBATROSS.
 4 new fabric this season, especial 1y made for waists, beautiful line of colorings, 59c to 75c a yard A FULL LINE. OF THE NEW COLORS IN SERGES, HENRI ETTAS AND PRUNELLAS, at 26c, 39c, 5Oc, 75c and $1 % per yd. FOR TAILOR MADE GOWNS. Cheviots, venetians. Broad Cloths, Whip Cords and Holnespuns; in blacks and all colors, prices up to $4.OO per yard.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-18

The Key ts the 1it1atisn.
 First Detective-How did you man. age to discover thA scandal In thAiE family closet? Second Deteetive-sWeu. you eos, had . skeleton ker. Smart Snf v3
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-18
Guarantee Credit Clothing Co. B East r1ain Street.
 15 PHOENIX VENUE
A. F.. COWE1ES

With the advent of favorable weath- CT We will display q few Trimmed Hats for spring wear. We have them tonly q few) now ready to be admired. They will give you q fair idea of the style which will be wei comed by many as a sensible and prac- tical Hat.
 We are this week hunting the New York market for latest Paris ideas in Millinery Materials
 Only q few Winter Hats left-99c, S1.49. S2 and S2 99-These prices save you lots of money and q big loss to us.
 5S-s5 CENTER STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-18
Very True,

Gerald-Some things go without saying.
 Geraldine-And some things won't 70 no matter how much you say Judge
The age-herald., 1901-08-08
NO COMM uNIcATIoN.
Morgan 6 Go. Have Received Nothing
 From the Strikers.

New York. August 1.-The Commercial Advertiser says: As far as can be learned no communication has been received by j. P. Morgan & Co or by any of the steel companies here from the labor officials since the conference of Saturday last Peace. however may not be far away after all It Is learned that important in- terests are at work, which may surprise everybody within the next few days MT. Morgan will not say word. but 1t Is be- lieved in some quarters that he has re- ceived important communications from persons enough and important enough to bring about a settlement before Shaffer's 8 order to strike takes effect. Neither will MT. Morgan say that he will welcome any move that will end the controversy pend ing the fundamental objections he urged on Saturday is respected. That something is being done in the direction of amity Is apparent from the manner of the steel men and the course of the steel stocks on the exchanges.
The age-herald., 1901-08-08
OPPOSES OIL LEASES.
Citizens File Brief With the Depart
 ment Against the oil Company.

Washington, August 7.-Council for William F. McSpadden and other citi- zens of the Cherokee Indian nation today filed brief at the. Interior De- partment in opposition to the applica- tion of the Cherokee Oil and Gas Com pany for leases Of oil lands in the Cher okee nation. They contend that the Cherokee act authorizing the sub-leas- ing of oil and mineral rights to those not citizens of the nation was nullity as in conflict with the treaty of 1866 and the act of June 30, 1884; that the company had infringed on the property of citizens without their written con- sent; that the acts of Congress of May, 1889, ana May. 1890, did not confer upon .Ae Cherokee nation the right to release its lands from oil mining; that lne sole relief is from the Cherokee National Council, and that the lease of which the company Is the sub-lessee expired by limitation August 9, 1900.
The age-herald., 1901-08-08

Elba (via Ozarlk). August 7.-(Special) With agonizing screams and his eyes bulging from his head. John Wesley Pennington, a negro, was burned at the stake near Enterprise. Ala. before n crowd of five hundred enraged and de- termined citizens of Coffee County this morning. The assemblage was composed of both whites and blacks, and though the suffering wretch pleaded Tor mercy and frantically endeavored to break the chains that tightly bound him, not hardened faces that peered at him through the flames.
 Pennington had committed brutal as sault upon Mrs. J. c. Davis. the wife of one of the most prominent farmers of Coffee County and confessed his guilt.
 The crime was committed yesterday afternoon while Mrs. Davis was gather ing vegetables in her garden. She was stoping over piucking tomatoes when Pennington slipped up behind her and threw her to the ground. He cholSed the fear-stricken woman into insensibility. accomplished his intention and fled through the woods nearby. As soon as she regained her senses Mrs. Davis crawl ed to the house and told her husband what had happened. A large posse was quickly organized and with bloodhounds
The age-herald., 1901-08-08
Two Montgomery Men Engage in Difficulty and Young
 Wiley Was Shot
CREATED 4 BIG SENSATION
Injured Man Is a Son of Congressman A. A. Wiley-Extent of His Wounds Not Yet known-Trouble
 Started Long Ago.

Montgomery, August 7.-(Special. )-In difficulty in Court Square tonight Dr. J. H. Crossland shot Capt Noble J. Wi ley The extent of the wound could not be ascertained by the physician tonight The prominence of the men caused much excitement.
 Eye witness say that Wiley was sitting on the steps of the Farley Bank in con- fidential conversation with Capt. Chas Allen when Crossland came up and struck him on the back without giving a word of warning. As soon as possible Wiley met his assailant on foot and a hand to hand fight followed
 Crossland Is powerful young man, about six feet seven inches in heghth. and weighing two hundred and fifty pounds Wiley is of slight build and measures probably six feet, but he was giving his assailant a close fist fight, when Crossland secured a whip from a street carriage and frailed Wiley over the head with the but end.
 Wiley took the whip from Crossland and struck him with it and Crossland pulled a pistol and fired one shot which
 
 ing out back of the shoulder. Bystand- CTS interfered before more shots were fired. Wiley was attended by Dr. Hill, who was unable tonight to determine the extent of the wound. The lungs were not touched but It is feared that some prom inent arteries were punctured. Captain Wiley is resting well. Crossland was ar rested and Is in jail.
 An Old Trouble.
 It is supposed that the trouble was ar i'll feeling for Wiley by Crossland. Dur ing the street fair last year Crossland who was then captain of the local artil- lery, fought his lieutenant and court martial gave him dishonorahle dis charge from the service. Wiley sue ceeded to the captaincy. In the mean time Crossland, so 1t Is said. became pre- judiced against Wiley and at late date offered an insult to him. A challenge is said to have followed but the matter reached court and was settled by Cross land offering the demanded apology. So far as known Crossland and Wiley had not since spoken until tonight
 B. E. KERSH.
The age-herald., 1901-08-08
INSURANCE RATES.
Steamship Line Complains of Rulnous
 Discrimination.

Chicago August 7.--Ruinous discrimina- ton in insurance rates according to of- ficials of the Northwestern Steamship company has decided them to withdraw from the Transatlantic route, the com pany's steamships. The withdrawal will be made on the return of the two steam ships to Chicago from Liverpool. Simi- lar action will be taken with the compa- ny's other two steamships unless the al- legged extortions shall be abated As high as s1.75 on the s10O has been charged shippers for cargo insurance to Liverpool from this port and the average rate has not been less than $1.25 a which figure there Is discrimination against the Chi cago company of about $3500 a cargo, or $7O00 a round trip.
 Lines running to Europe from New York or Montreal are able to secure in- surance as low as 30 cents.
The age-herald., 1901-08-08
Gunboat Machias Sent to Colon to Protect Interests of
 United States
REBELS HELD UP A TRAIN
Position of the United States On the Isthmus Was Fully Defined In 1885, When an Expeditionary Force
 Was Sent to Panama.

Washington, August 7.-An order was issued by the acting secretary of the navy today for the gunboat Machias. now at the Boston navy yard, to proceed without delay to Hampton Roads and there to prepare for departure to Colon, near the eastern terminus of the Panama Railroad.
 At the Navy Department it Is explained that the movement has been ordered with a view to having the Machias take obser- vations In the vicinity of the isthmus. In announcing the action of the department 1t was officially stated that 1t is deemed needful that a United States war vessel be in that vicinity at this time.
 The order to the Machias followed a conference held at the Navy Department between Acting Secretary of State Adee and Acting Secretary of the Navy Hack ett MT. Adee had the dispatch received from Consul Gudgar last night stating that the revolutionists had held up a train for an hour at Matachin, on the line of the railroad across <he isthmus and only about fifteen miles from Panama City.
 Should Be Ready.
 While this was not regarded as threat ening an interruption of traffic or giving any ground for intervention by the Unit ed States, yet 1t was deemed advisable by the officials that one of our ships should be in the neighborhood in order that suit able observations could be I 'de and steps taken to meet any serious emergency that might arise.
 Uaox afF a haIi there will be any need of landing marines. The commander of the Machias, Lieuten- ant Commander Mason Sargent. is re- garded as an officer of tact and ability, and besides this. the has had recent experi- ence in West Indian waters, having been in command of the Scorpion when she made her recent trip to Lo Guayria to keep watch on American interests in Venezuela.
 The Machias Is a gunboat of 1117 tons displacement, with twin screws and good steam capacity. She has eight finch guns in her main battery, six rapid-fire guns and one automatic gun. Her run to the isthmus depends somewhat on the length of her stay at Hampton Roads, but 1t is believed she will be ready to proceed with little or no delay, when the trip will take about ten days or two weeks.
 Position Fully Defined.
 The position of the United States as to maintaining free traffic across the 18th mus of Panama was fully defined in 1885 when extensive naval operations were carried on there. An outbreak somewhat similar to the present one occurred early in the year, and the insurgents captured Panama and burned Aspinwall. When traffic became efrectually blocked the United States determined to act, and the North Atlantic squadron, under Rear Ad- miral Jouett, was sent to the isthmua Al the same time the Navy Department sent
The age-herald., 1901-08-08
BURNED AT THE STAKE
 IN COFFEE COUNTY WHILE 500
 CITIZENS WATCH AWFUL SIGHT
John Wesley Pennington Assaults Respected White Woman Near Enterprise and After All Nights Chase Was Captured and ConessedWih Pteous Sheks He Plead for Mercy But Determined Men Tied
 Him to Stake and Burned His Body to Ashes

piling brushwood around the iron pipe. The negro saw his doom and screamed in terror. while the crowd stood silently by. The frightened brute was limp and had to be supported while the chains were fastened around his neck and body.
 The Match Applied.
 When all was ready the cry was given applied to the pile, and with oil to feed upon the tiny flame soon burst Into a roaring fire. The terrified negro again pleaded for mercy in tn emost agonizing tones and prayed to God that those around him might perish. He then called upon the Maker for forgiveness, and as the flames leaped up and encircled his neck an unearthly shriek was heard and the mans eyes had almost bulged out of their sockets.
 By this time the fire had gained such headway that nothing could be seen ex- cept wriggling motion In the center Of the circle of fire. A deathly silence envel- oped the awful sight. and in few min utes the flames had sufficiently subdued to see that Pennington's head had fallen forward and fell limp over the iron chain. He was dead.
 The body was quickly consumed, and all of Pennington that remained was pile of ashes.
 The crowd then quietly dispersed. It was the general opinion among the farmers of the neighborhood that Pennington had met just fate.
The age-herald., 1901-08-08

they chased the negro until early in the morning. when he was captured in a swamp. Pennington was bound hand and foot and taken back to the Davis home for Identification.
 Great Crowd Gathered.
 News of the assault on Mrs. Davis had been sent by runners for miles around Enterprise and every farmer in the neighborhood had left his blow to join in the search. Some of them were too late to join the pursuing party and went to the Davis home and quietly awaited their return. There is not a telegraph cf- fee in Coffee County. but he message quickly travelled. and when the posse arrived this morning with Pennington there were at least five hundred persons gathered near the Davis residence. A shout went up when the prisoner was seen by the crowd. At a signal the men withdrew to the woods and quietly await ed the result of the meeting of Penning- ton and Mrs Davis
 Mrs. Davis immediately recognized him and the negro broke down and wept. He admitted having committed the assault and pleaded for mercy, but, with cries of terror, the trembling man was dragged from the house and into the woods. where the crowd had gathered. Evidently ex- pecting the confession, several of the cit izens had already driven stake into the ground, and as the men approached with Pennington both whites and blacks were
The age-herald., 1901-08-08
NEW DRUG HOUSE.
Anniston Firm to Start Wholesale
 Concern Here.

Birmingham will have a new whole sale drug store and drug manufactur. ing plant after September i. The store and plant will De operated by the Elam Drug Company, the members of which now reside in Anniston.
 The patronage of the firm in Annis- ton has increased so rapidly for the past few years that it was decided to move to larger city. Yesterday Capt. A. W. Bell and E. E. Elam of Anniston succeeded in arranging for the opening of their new place on September 1.
 The company has leased two-story building and will at once begin arrang- ing 1t for their place. Besides doing a wholesale business the firm will man. ufacture a number of medicines with which it has been successful during the past few years.
The age-herald., 1901-08-08
DUTY ON TOBACCO.
Tobacco Buyers of Havana Say That
 $2.50 Is Sufficient.

Havana, August 7-The Union of To- bacco Buyers of Havana was recently asked by the Merchants Union to give an opinion as to the duties levied in the United States upon Cuban tobacco. The reply was to the effect that the duty on
 cigars should be reduced to $25o per pound, irrespective of value. and that the duties on wrappers and filings should be reduced 20 and 25 cents respectively per pound A long preamble asserts that Cuba, if she does not obtain concessions to which she has a perfect right, in view