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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
AMBUSHED THREE COMPANIES.
British Were Overpowered- Two Off,
 cers and Fourteen Men Killed.

London, Sept 19-The war office was notified this morning that the Boers have captured two hundred British troops and three guns at Scheepersnack. No particulars were given
 A dispatch from Lord Kitchener, from Pretoria, dated September IS, an nounces that the Boers, September f7, ambuShed three companies of mounted infantry, with three guns, commanded by Major Cough, in the vicinity of Scheeper's Nek. After severe fighting the British were oyerpowered and lost their guns, the sights and breechlocks of which were first destroyed. Two officers and fourteen men were killed and five officers and twenty-five men were wounded. Five officers and 150 men were made prisoners. Major Cough, who escaped during the night, reports that the Boers numbered 1000 men and that they were commanded by General Botha.
 General French reports that Com mandant Shuts, in order to break through cordon, rushed on a squad ron of the Seventeenth Lancers at Elands River Poort, killing three off cerS and twenty men and wounding one officer and thirty men, The Boers, who were dressed in khaki and who were mistaken for British troops, lost heavily.
 Pietermaritzburg, Natal, Sept 19.- In view of the imminence of the re- invasion of Natal by General Louis Botha with a force of l 1,500 men, a spe- cial issue of the Gazette has called cut a number of men of the Natal corps to muster here to-day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
KING CoNFERs HoNoRs.

Montreal, Sept 19.- Official announce ment has been made that on the occa- sion of the visit to Canada of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York the king has conferred the following hon OTIS: K. c. NJ. G.-Sir John Boyd, chan cellor of the high court of justice of Ontario: Louis Jette, lieutenant-gov- ernor of Quebec. 0. NJ. G.-Joseph Pope, under secretary of state; Dr Pe- terson. principal of McGill university; Very Rev George Grant, principal of Queens university, and to several others.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
AT BALTIMORE.

Baltimore, Sept 19.-Memorial ser vices were almost universal to-day throughout this state. Many congrega- tions united with others and held a joint service. Perhaps the most inn portant and impressive services were held at the cathedral in this city at which Cardinal Gibbons delivered a touching eulogy on the dead president.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
AT ST PAUL,s. LONDON.

London, Sept 19.-A stately service similar in many respects to the memo rial services held on the death of Queen Victoria, was held to-day in St Paul's cathedral, in memory of the as- sassinated president of the United
 States. Six thousand people were present. The lord mayor and all the other officials were in attendance. Ambassador Choate Secretary White and the staff of the United States embassy were seated in the chanceI
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
AT NEW HAVEN.

New Haven. Sept 19.-The whole city of New Haven is in mourning and everywhere evidences abound of deep grief From the City LII and county court house in the center long lines of black draped buildings meet the eye, and the streets are quiet for a mid week day Almost everyone wears crape. The city churches held ser vices at different hours to-day, but most of them between 2 and o'clock this afternoon
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19

Three hundred other Americans were also present. The Most Rev Frederic.S Temple, leaning on the arm of one of the clergy, pronounced the benediction. All tie public buildings were closed and all the flags were at half mast and the Glasgow exhibition was closed dur ing the service.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
AIT BERLIN

Berlin, Sept 19.-hemoriaI services were held in the American chapel here at noon to-day, in honor of the late President Mckinley. All the imperial and Prussian cabinet ministers were present except Chancellor Von BueIow, who is absent from Berlin. He was represented by Privy Councillor Von Guenther.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
AT MANILA

Manila, Sept 19.-There were i'm pressive civil. military and naval ob- servances here today in honor of the late President Mckinley The mourH- ing was universal Most of the busi- ness houses were closed After a ser vice at the palace. the military escort ed the civil officials to the Luneta,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.

London, Sept 19.-The general court of the Bank of England, to-day, de clared semi-annual dividend of , per ment The net profits for the half year ending August 31 were G719,414.
 Governor Provost made a symDa- thetic reference to the assassination of President Mckinley and moved reso- lution, which was adopted in silence, expressing deep sympathy with the people of the United States.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
WATERBURY, CONN. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER
THE DAY OF THE FUNERAL
The City Of Canton Presents One Vast Mass Of Mourning
 Embems in Honor of the Late President.
TOWNSPEOPLE TURN OUT IN VERY LARGE NUMBERS

Where Visited by Thousands Upon Thousands People-President Roosevelt Tn tne Vicinity Conducting Affairs of State ana Chief Mourners About Funeral Matters Tn d Manner That Pleased Everybody-The Church Services SimpIe of Prayer by Rev O. B. Mill gan an Rev. C. E. Manchester
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
AT sAN FRANCIScn

San Francisco, Sept 19.-This is a day of mourning in San Francisco for the dead president. All business is suspended, the public schools are closed and impressive memorial ser vices are being held. The city is draped in black and thousands of American flags are floating at half mast.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19

where all the available troops, sailors and marines were assembled and paid honoFs to the late president in the presence of thousands of spectators. The fleet at Cavite saluted.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
AT GIBRALTAR.

Gibraltar, Sept 19.-All the flags were half-masted at noon to-day and the channel squadron, the United States training ship Alliance, the Ger man training ship Charlotte and the land batteries fired salute of twenty one guns in honor of the late president Mckinley All the ships are flying the American ensign half mast at the main.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
AIRsHIP STRUCK TREE.

Paris, Sept 19.-Santos Dumont's air ship had another accident this morn ing during trial at Longchamps. The ship struck tree and was torn The aer0naut was not hurt.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
AT BOMBAY.

Bombay, Sept 19.-To-day was ob- served as day of general mourning for President Mckinley throughout ln- dia. All the public offices, banks and stores were closed. Services were held at all the central cities.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
IN MEMORY OF THE DEAD
Impressive Services Held To-Day In Schools, Churches
 And at the City HaII
MEMORIAL CONCERT ON THE GREEN BY THE AMERICAN BAND

Closed Well Many Business Houses Many People the Streets Wearing and Carrying Em- MourningAddress of Rev pr Parry at St John Father McGuane Spoke to the Parochia School Children at St Patrick's Hall-Attorney John O'Neis Address in the City Hall
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19

Attorney PheIan has entered suit for foreclosure against Edward Rob- bins of Thomaston. Judge D. F. Cole is the plaintiff and the alleged debt is &R.25O.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19

Canton, o, Sept 19.-Judge William k. Day, ex-secretary of state has ac- cepted an invitation to deliver an ora tion before the Hamilton club of Chi cago on the anniversary of McKinley's s birthday, January 29.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
THE LATE PRESIDENT MCKINLEY.
Born January %. lS43,
Buried in Canton, O., Sept. l0. 1901.

 Born January % S43 Died Sept 1901 Buried cnton AsaSted in the of The President Was in the Act of
 Shaking
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19

AGentjpued Qn Rage Elye.l
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
RECRUITING STATION
viii be Opened in Marietta Within a Few
Days.

Lieutenant C.. H. Hampton, of the
Twenty-third Regiment U. S. troops,
who has charge of recruiting station
at Columbus, will, within the next few
days, establish station in Marietta
He will come to Marietta some time
next week. and will make all arrange
ments for enlisting men in Uncle
SANS army to do service in the Phil
ippines.
Lieutenant Hampton recently re &.
turned from the EASTERN archipelago,
where he was actively engaged since
June, 1898, having been one of the very
first soldiers to take part in the fight
ing in and around Manila. Since his
return to this country he has been on
recruiting duty.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
Election Of Officers.
projected

At meeting of the Pioneer City
K. of P. lodge at their hall on Putnam
street Monday evening, the following
officers were selected for the ensuing
year. The installation services will
be held at the Hall next Monday
night:
c. c.. Thomas NJ. Fletcher.
V. c.. Henry Taylor
X. of r. and s.. Howard Fletcher.
NJ. of f.. c. r. Henderson.
NJ, of E. Daniel Pinkett.
Prelate, j. II. Fletcher.
NJ. of w. Edward Solomon.
Trustee, David Justice.
Mr.. r. NJ. Fletcher was chosen to
represent the Marietta branch of the
order at the Grand Lodge Conclave
to be held during the month of June at
Dayton. Chas. r. Henderson was Sc
lected rs alternate.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
WILL SCATTER
Their Votes and There is no Immediate
Prospect of Election.
By Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Lincoln, Neb.. Jan. 14.-The Repub-
lican and Fusion members of the legis-
lutare held caucuses on the Senator
ship tonight, but the meeting of the
former was not fully attended and no
effort was made to designate candi-
dates to be voted for at tomorrow's oD-
en- session.
The Fusion minority decided that a
Democrat should be complimented
with their votes for the long term and
a Populist for the short term. No can
didates were named. and the votes
will probably be divided between W.
j. Bryan. Senator Allen, G. NJ. Hitch
cock and w. H. Thompson. The Re-
publicans will scatter their votes
among not less than twenty men.
There is no prospect whatever of an
election. The Republicans will hold
another caucus tomorrow night.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
The SEQUEL
To the Surprise Party Episode (Which Puz-
zIed Fourth Street Girls.

A good joke which is being related
at the expense of the girls who reside
on Fourth street is being generally cir
culated and will bear repetition In the
local solumns of Friday morning 5
Leader appeared an item to The ef-
fet that surprise party on a. promi-
nent young lady living on Fourth
street was arranged for that evening.
OF course no one outside OF the pro-
moters of the party and the trusted
newspaper man knew what young lady
would be surprised that night, and as
the people in possession of the secret
kept their own counsel the secret did
not leak out until Saturday morning.
when the Leader gave the desired infor-
nation besides an account of the party
Fl'day evening every fair young girl
along Fourth street curled and frizzed
her hair and dressed herself in her
best garments and stationed her little
brother, if she happened to have one,
and If not. then a sister or her father,
in the attic to watch for the approach
of the surprise party, and like the boy
who announced to the ringer of Lib
erty Bell the result of the Continental
Congress deliberations, tell her that
the expected guests were coming. I'm
til late hour the patient damsels
awaited the announcement of the mar
ty, but as nothing Of the kind appeared
divers disappointed young ladies in
disgust sought their couches. Mean
while the young woman at whose
home the surprise party was actually
held had no expectation of the actions
of her friends and the affair did not
miss the original purpose Of those who
projected it.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
OPTIMISM
Prevails Among Military Men in the
Philippines,

BY Associated Press.
Manila, Jan. 14.-Optimism is taking
the place of conservatism among mil
itary men here. the cause being num-
erous surrenders. the capture and de-
struction of insurgent camps, coupled
with the increasing understanding of
Americans intentions among the ma
tives, the propagation of the principles
of the Federal party and the know
ledge that they are approved by the
United States Philippine Commission
and military authorities, and the car
rying out of the terms of Gen. Mac
Arthur's proclamation, CHASING all
who do things inimical to the inter-
ests of the army as rebels and traitors
are having pointed effect, with the Of
fering of local autonomy and protec-
tion and showing certainty of punish
ment to those who remain rebellious.
The cutting off of communications and
supplies has destroyed the remnants Of
the insurgents organization.
The inhabitants of towns are disin-
clined any longer to contribute secret
ly to a hopeless cause, and it is gener-
ally believed that the pacification of a
sufficient number of provinces to in
augurate the general scheme of provin-
oial government will be accomplished
before many more weeks have elapsed.
The most pronounced resistance at the
present is in remote southern Luzon,
northern Mindanao. Cebu and Bohot
The first batch of thirty leading insur-
gents who offered to be deDorted to the
Island of Guam will sail on the trans
port Ro:ecrans tomorrow.
General Wheaton reports that SO
armed Bolomen surrendered at Ben
guet. Sixteen of Geronimos band were
captured Sunday night and brought to
Monltalban.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
DEADLY POISON


At the home of Mr. A, ]. Watson a
tragedy was narrowly averted Sunday
night by the prompt application of
medicine and the summoninp of med
ical aid
Harold the eight-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Watson had been
suffering from bad cough for several
days and bottle of medicine had been
secured to alleviate the irritation of
the lungs. Before retiring for the
night Mr. Watson procured what he
thought was the bottle of cough medi
cine and gave his boy about half "a tea
spoonful of the liquid. AS his own
throat was affected with the soreness
incident to cold Mr.. Watson. not TAX.
ing the trouble to measure the con-
tents of the bottle TO determine how
much of the supposed medicine consti-
tuted a dose. swallowed a quantity of
the liquid. Almost Immediately the
burning stringent qualities of the i'm
agined cough syrup warned both faith
er and son that poison and not a
healing, beneficial medicine had been
taken into their systems. Upon exam.
lining the bottle, the contents of which
had been used by Mr.. Watson. it was
discovered that carbolic acid was the
cause of the smarting sensation which
was at once remarked by both the par
takers of the fluid. The only appreci
able difference between the bottle con-
tanning the cough syrup and the one
filled with carbolic acid was the usual
poison label on the latter, but which
was unnotIced by Mr.. Watson.
Milk end other antedotes We're at
once administered and a physician was
quickly summoned. After working
some time with his patients the ply
sician pronounced them out of danger.
The fortunate result of the mistake is
the source of sincere rejoicing to Mr..
Watson's family and friends.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
Another Match Made.

The Wheelmen's Athletic Club has
succeeded in getting a good man to go
on with Jimmie Murray on the even
ing of Jan 81. The mill in which Ed
die Kennedy and Murray were to con-
test for superiority was declared off
Saturday on account of Kennedy fail
ing to -ost his forfeit.
The men will meet at about 1873
pounds and will go 20 rounds to a de-
cision. The contest gromises to be an
interesting one and as tAe Wheel
mems Athletic Club Is managing the
affair the people will be given a salts
factory exhibition of boxing or else the
money will be refunded.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
Country Club Meeting.

The called meeting Of the Country
Club last evening at the rooms of the
Marietta Club was for the purpose of
arranging several Objectionable sec
tlona of the constitution. The most
Important alteration made was that in
which the number of possible life
members is increased from 20 to 30.
Vhc Board of Governors and the
building committee win mold a meet
ing tonight in the Office of Nye & Fol-
lett. A determination will probably
be arrived at in the matter Of letting
the contract for the erection Of the
club buildings.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
Iron Cross.

At the meeing of Major E. c. Dawes
Camp No. 500. Sons of Veterans held
Monday evening, an iron cross, the en-
blem of Past Captain. was presented
to retiring Captain j. c Beach. He
has also received from Division Com
mander Hendrix commission as
special aide. witch the rank of Captain
A strong Ladies' Aid Society auxil-
larry ITO the Camp will be organized
soon.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15

The work on the High School build
ing is progressing with great satisfac-
ton to the members of the Board
and from present prospects it seems
probable that the building will be un-
der roof in two weeks time. The la
borers are busily engaged on the stone
and brick work at present. In the
third story some of the window frames
have been put in and the general ap-
pearance of the building now under
process of erection gives indication Of
the elegant structure in which tina
city's pupils will be instructed.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
Enrolment of New Pupils.

Today is the limit set by the Board
of Education for the entrance of pupils
who are now six years of age or who
will attain that age by June, in the
public schools of the city. The only
exceptions which will be made to this
rule will be granted to the children
who either through absence from the
city or sickness are prevented from en-
tering at the required time. Parents
who wish to enroll their children in
the public schools for the remainder OF
the season would do we'll to remember
this fact
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
Grocery Sale.

Mr. V. w. Haas disposed of his large
stock of groceries and prosperous re-
tail business to Mrs. Matte A. Wat
kins Monday morning. AS an ex-
change Mrs. Watkins transferred sew
eral dwelling houses and lots in the
East End to Mr.. Hans, The new pro-
prletor will take charge of the busi-
ness this morning and will give it her
personal supervision. Mr.. Haas has
not decided upon what occupation he
will engage in but will remain mac
tive in commercial circles for soma
time.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15

The grand jury of Washington coun-
ty, Ohio, in session at Marietta last
week, indicted man named Sam Buz-
zard in a felonious and on a misde-
meanor charge. Buzzard is charged
with maltreating his mother a woman
ninety years of age and totally blind.
If he is guilty, he should be given the
extreme penalty of the law, which is
even too mild for an offense as helm
GUS as the one with which he is charg-
ed. Tar, feathers and a fence rail
would probably be more effective
means of punishment for such a crime.
-Parkersburg Journal.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
NOTICE.

D. E. Coler. plaintiff, VS.. Frank R.
White, defendant
Before Emmor Bowman. j. p, of
Wesley township. Washington county,
o., on the 12bh day of January A. d..
1901, said Justice issued an order of at
tachment in the above action for the
sum of fifteen dollars.
d. e. COLER.
Jan. Is. 'wks Tues.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
Patterson Named.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Denver Col. Jan 14.-In caucus of
the Fusion members of the legislature
tonight nominated Thomas M. Pabter-
son, of Denver. for the United States
Senate to succeed Senator e. o. VOL
colt. Governor Thomas, earlier in the
evening, announced his withdrawal
from the race.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
CAUCUS NAMES CLARK
And He VIII Likely be Elected as Senator
From Montana.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Helena, Mont. Jan. 14.-The joint
Democratic Senatorial caucus tonight
was attended by 81 members, every
one of whom voted for VIM. A. Clark
for the position now held by Thomas
II. Carter, 1t is confidently believed
that Clark will have a majority in
both houses and may be elected tomor-
row.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15

A Louisville lawyer, according to re-
ports, has been "beaten" out of a
large amount of money. 1t is difficult
indeed for the average common mortal
to swallow such story.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15

President Taft. of the Philippine
Commission, is arranging to send a
class of young Filipinos to be educated
in the colleges of this country. They
ought to make good subjects for hazing
purposes.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
River and RarhOr Bill.
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Washington, d. c.. Jan. 1.-THE
House today postponed the District of
Columbia business until next Monday,
and proceeded with the river and har-
Dor bill, Good progress was made. SO
Of the 81 pages of the bill being com
pleted. Many amendments were offer
ed, and without exception failed.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15

DON'T let the little ones suffer from
eczema, or other torturlng skin dis
eases. No need for it. Doan's Olnt-
mont cures. Can't harm the most dell
icate skin. At any drug store, so
cents.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
British Casualties.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
London, Jan. 1.-THE official list of
British casualties in the recent fight
ing at Belfast shows 30 killed, SO
woundea. ~ missing.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
TUESDAY, JANUARY Is. 1901.

When a married man has no mind of
his own. his wife is very apt to give
him a piece of hers.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15

A New Jersey man attempted to
teach his cow to eat sawdust. but too
much education killed the COW.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15

The Democratic party is taking in
some recruits. Grover Cleveland and
David B. Hill have lately enlisted.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-15
Professor w. l.. Robinson,

Teacher OF Voice Culture and Artis-
tic Singing, Italian method, has Or
ganized a class in this city. Those de-
string to study with me will leave
word with John e. Leonhart, the lew
eler, or drop me a card.
will call at their residence
My teaching days here are Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. Best of ref
erences given. Address w. L. Robin
son, Marietta, Ohio.
Tues Sept. lift.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-09-25
FLOWER AND TREE.

Plants cannot live if deprived of their
leaves.
Tea plants at the age Of Z years yield
100 pounds Of tea to the acre.
The date palm requires hot, dry air.
but moisture about the roots and plenty
Of it.
Palms never live more than 2oO
years. Ivy has been known to live 49,
chestnut $50, oak 1000 and yew 2.SSO.
An oak tree Of average size, with
100000 leaves, lifts from the earth
about 1913 tons Of water during the i've
months it is in lesf.
Jasmine is an Indian shrub. Its star
~. wax white blossoms are indescriba-
bly, sweet. AL the burning pain and
passion and pathos and mystery Of the
Hindoo race seem to rise up to you in
its breath.
There is o rose tree with trunk z
feet 8 inches in circumference in O Ven
tura garden in California. It is a La
!narque, has been growing quarter OF
a century and yielded over 21,OOO
blooms in 1895.