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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
BURGLARS HIT HIM
Watchman McNulty Laid Out
 Last Night.
WAS WAITING FOR THIEVES.

Captured One and While Leading Him
 to Place of Safety, Was Attacked
 by Two Others - Watchman's Re-
 volver Failed to Go Of-The Bur-
 glars Escaped and Took a Haul of
 Brass With Them.
 Patrick McNulty, watchman at the West Brass mill, has his head bound up in bandages to-day, the result of d conflict with three daring burglars in the mill last night. For the past month this concern has been visited almost every other night by burglars. and considerable brass and copper has been stolen. Plans and traps were laid for the capture of the intru. *ders; mechanical devices were ar- ranged to catch them, but all failed and the robberieS continued. McNulty never made his rounds of the concern without two revolvers fully loaded for his companions. He was determined to make his mark as a detective oh else on the bodies of the intruders.
 The repeated failures of every plan and device served to irritate the off, cers of the company as well as the Watchmen, and an impression that the thieves were experts and were fully. acquainted with every move made for their apprehension was felt by all in- tereSted. The watchmen feared that their vigilance was lacking in some respect unknown to them, but no mat ter how wide-awake they kept they; still failed to catch d. glimpse of the thieves.
 Early this morning the opportunity McNulty had longed for presented it- self. He saw man enter window, outside of which there is q ditch. Me- Nulty allowed the fellow to enter the shop and then he nabbed him. This was done without any difficulty, SO easy, indeed, was it accomplished that McNulty was surprised and somewhat taken off his guard. He was marching his captive toward the boiler room. there to bind and keep him until the arrival of the police. whom he intend- 1 ed sending for. He had not gone far. however, in the direction of the boiler | room, when he heard footsteps behind and turning around saw two men. On l the instant he stood face to face with | the strangers. q heavy club landed 1 cn his head and that is all he remem-
 
 | cred consciousness he found his head was badly cut and the three men gone 1 Dr Crane attended the wounded head and after this McNulty, who was now very angry at being defeated whens after q month of anxious watching, he had the burglars in his hands. al- most. looked around to see if any met- l al had been taken and found there had been.
 At the office of the concern they were 10th to speak about the matter, but said that McNulty, after being struck on the head, plucked one of his re- yolvers and fired. But the cartridge missed fire and then the burglars went | for him again. This morning the re- volver was tried again on the same cartridge and gain 1t missed fire. The
 others were tried then and all of them exploded. This singular incident
 has created q new feeling among those interested in the apprehension of the thieves and they are still won-
 dering if the revolver could have been tempered with ill any way.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
GERMANY SEEKING TRADE.
Will Demand From the State Depart
 ment q Change in Sugar Charges.

Will Demand From the State Depart
 ment q Change in Sugar Charges.
 New York, Jan 2o.-Some apprehen- sion is expressed in sugar circles as, to the report that German reiners are preparing for q sharp fight to market their product in this country. About q year ago the secretary of the treas ury decided. OH complaint of the Rus sian ambassador, that the Russian sug- ar was not subject to countervailing duty for the reason that, technically. Russian sugar did not receive export bounty The contention of the Ger man refiners is that Russian sugar does in fact receive q bounty, and demand is to be officially made upon the state department that German su- gars be placed upon the same basis as Russian.
 The removal of the differential du- ties on Russian sugars has resulted in the importation of quite an amount of that product The imports of re- fined sugar during the year 1900 amounted to 17.516 tons, comparing with 1885 tons in 1899. and q very large part of this increase was Rus sian crystals.
 Ii. the differential duties be re- moved. it is contended that the duty on refined over raw supplies will give the American refner only about one- eighth cent per pound advantage over | foreign refined. and consequently Ger | man refiners will need to underSell the American refiners only about one quarter cent per pound in order to se- cure business.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
AMERICAN FURNITURE
The Medium Kind Finding q Ready
 Market in Germany.

Washington, Jan 26.-According to Consul Harris at Mannheim, Germany, that consular district offers a desira- ble market for American household and kitchen furniture, especially me dium grade oak chairs with and with out rockers, tables and bookcases. Rocking chairs, almost unknown in many parts of Germany, are stadily growing in favor in that country, and American desks and other office fur niture find an excellent and constantly growing market. The consul says that well directed efforts would secure even better results in other lines of American furniture. German furni- ture, while fairly handsome in appear ance, is exceedingly, expensive. Many of the processes of carving and other wise decorating sideboards, mantels and chairs, effected in the United States by machinery, are worked out by hand in Germany at greatly in creased cost. American manufactur- CTS desiring to enter and hold the Ger man market should send nothing but we'll made, substantial furniture. The German market is no place to sell Shoddy goods and certainly not shoddy furniture
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
TESTS IN HYPNOTISM.
Professor and Mrs Farnsworth Com
 ing to Polls.

ing to Polls.
 Announcement is made of a series Of practical tests in hypnotism which Professor and Mrs Farnsworth Will conduct at Poli's next Thursday, frl- day and Saturday. Professor Farns- worth is recognized as one of the leau- ine exponents of the science of hypno- tism, having lecture6 on the subject before number for colleges ana scientific bodies and conducted practl- cal tests all over the country. lie claims to pe able to show that hEpno- tism is g genuine science. which. right ly practiced, can be made Of inestima- ble value to humanity.
 AS preliminary to tie engagement. in order to convince any who may be skeptical concerning his power 10 hypnotize Professor Farnsworth in tends to put young man into q hypnotic sleep on Thursday noon Ill the window of Moriarty's Waterbury Furniture Co.'S store, next to tue thea ter, and he will not awaken him until Friday evening on the stage at Fon $. The beginning of this experiment will be. of course, free to the pubic, ana the sleeping subject will not be re- moved from the store window untll Friday evening. This free exhibition is given in order that everyone may see for themselves that Professor Farnsworth Possess the powers which he claims to have. A committee will probably be appointed to see that the hypnotized subject is not fed or aided in any way during his sleep of thirty two hours.
 Much interest will, no doubt, attach to this exhibition of hypnotism, as the subject is one that is just now en- gazing the attention of thoughtful people everywhere.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
UPTON AND BOSTON.
The Shamrock May Race In Boston
 Waters After the Big Race.

l ISniliilOCA -NistS 1s>ANS III '-'c"NC-A
 Waters After the Big Race.
 New York. Jan 26.-David Barrie, Sir Thomas Lipton'S agent, who ar rived here from England a few days ago. speaking of a possible visit of that Sir Thomas would leave that matter to MT Watson, the designer, and Captain Sycamore.
 If the Shamrock gets through with the cup races carly said MT Barrie. T see no reason why she should not go to Boston and race there It has been said that Sir Thomas would not enter his yacht in any race except for the cup 1 don't think this is fair. If he wins the cup, as he expects to do, he can enter his yacht ill any race. The race for the cup is for the blue ribbon of the sea and if Sir Thomas should be beaten in any other contest it would not count much against his yacht. as the cup race is sailed be- tween the two best boats of the two countries interested. l don't know what changes the death of the Queen will make but it had been intended that the Duke of York; the eldest son of the king, should visit Australia and on his return should make an extend ed stay in Canada. It was intended that he should reach Canada just be- fore the cup races and should come to New York to witness the contests. These plans may now be all changed. Lord lonsdale. who has had charge of the Meteor for the Emperor of Ger many. intends to come over and Kenneth Clark will also be here with his yacht It is possible that other yachtsmen will come to witness the races =
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
JAPAN MAKES PROTEST.

Victoria, E. C.. Jan 26.-The Jam anese consul at Vancouver has protest ed to Washington against the action of the United States immigration off cers on Puget Sound in treating Jap anese merchants belonging to that city and other places on the Canadian side of the sound as immigrants. It is un- derstood that the Japanese govern ment, acting upon the advice of their consul at Vancouver, has decided to issue no more passports to immigrants bound for British Columbia on account of the enforcement of the natal act by the government of this province.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington. Jan 26--For ConnecH- cut: Fair, with lower temperature to- night: Sunday increasing cloud1ness and probably rain or snow, with rls- ing temperature; north winds, becon- ing southeast, brisk on the coast.
 Weather notes: An area of low pressure is central this morning in the upper Mississippi valley, where there i considerable cloudy weather, and with some snow and rain, but pleas ant weather prevails in other sections. Heavy frosts were reported from Jack sonville and San Francisco. High winds have occurred during the past twenty -four hours along the north At lantic coast.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
SAMUEL HICKS SEAMAN.

Prominent in Steamship Circles, Died
 Last Night.
 New York Jan 2G.-Samuel Hicks Seaman. who was the chief owner, president and general manager of the Cromwell Steamship company up to the time of it's sale to the Southern Pa citic Railway company in 1851, died last night at his home in Brooklyn. He was G3 years old. He was born ill this city and was q direct descend ant of Elias Hicks, founder of the Hicksite branch of the Society Of Friends. In 1861 he was employed by Henry B. Cromwell of the Crom- we'll Steamship company, afterward becoming the head owner and official of that company.
 He was a member of the chamber of commerce, a trustee of the Packer in- stitute and belonged to several clubs
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
CHICAGO FIRE.
Wholesale Glassware and CrockerX
 Stores Burned Out.

Chicago, Jan 26.-Fire of g mysteri- ous origin destroyed the. big wholesale glassware and crockery store of Pit kin & Brooks, Lake and State streets, early this morning. causing loss of S55O,O0O and injuring several fremen. The latter were hurt by falling glass ware or were scorched by flames which suddenly burst from the win doWS.
 The fire was discovered in the rear portion of the second story and evil dently had been burning slowly for some time.
 Adjacent buildings. though seriously threa tened, were saved.
 In front of the Pitkin & Brooks building is the Union Elevated Loop railway which was damaged some what by the intense heat. The loss on the building is s7O.0OO, on stock $5Oo,0OO; all well insured.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
TO RAGE AT HENLEY.
University of Pennsylvania May Sem
 q Crew.

University of Pennsylvania May Send
 Il Crew.
 New York. Jan 26.-There Is likeli- hood of q crew from the University of Pennsylvania going to England to compete in the Henley regatta this year, says q special to the Times from Philadelphia. Coach Ellis Ward of the red and blue said that while there was little possibility of an English university crew coming to this coun- try, the time is ripe for a Pennsylvania crew to cross the ocean. This is the most promising year in Pennsylvania s rowing history. With five men of last years boat and fine lot Of material to work with. Ward says that he can send a first class crew to Henley and second to Poughkeepsie. which, if it does not win, will give a good ac- count of itself.
 Most of the men in the crew are strongly in favor of Henley trip.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
FIRE DRILL SAVES LIVES.
Pupils at the French Parochial School
 March Out in Order.

Chicago, Jan 26.-Thorough training in the fire drill exercises saved the lives of 15O pupils of the St Louis French parochial school ill hensington. While all the children were at their lessons on the upper floor, lire broke out and before it was discoV- cred the whole underside of the first floor was blazing furiOusly and the inner stairway had been cut of. Father Bourassa. who discovered the fire. quickly notified the teachers. who in turn gave the fire drill signal and as the pupils feil into line they were quickly marched down an outside stair way to safety. The school house was completely destroyed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
SIS. GOO FIRE IN STAMFORD.

Stamford, Jan 26.-The residence of Edmund \. Peck on South6eld avenue was totally destroyed by fire this morning. The family were awak- ened in time to escape, but had to leave the burning building in their night clothes. The children who oc- cupied q wing of the house were res cued with great difficulty. The loss is estimated at $13,OO0
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
SEEKING LEPER SITES.
The Southern Islands to Be Inspected
 For Such a Place,

The Southern Islands to Be Inspected
 For Such q Place.
 Manila. Jan 2G-Major Maus, of the surgeons department; Captain Ahern, chief of the forestry bureau, and Cap tain Horton, assistant chief quarter master, sailed today on board the Alava to complete the inspection of certain of the southern islands and recommend sites for leper and penal colonies.
 The Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth regiments have been ordered to Ma nila from the Vigan region, prepara- tory to returning to the United States.
 The Twentieth regiment. which has been constantly on provost duty in Manila, has been ordered to Vigan. {.
 The Thirtieth regiment will be brought to Manila shortly,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
NEW CHINESE PORT.
American Engineers Select Site

American Engineers Select Site
 Open to All Nations.
 Washington, Jan 26.-The state de- partment has been notified by q dis patch from the United States consul at HankOw that I new port is to be opened opposite that place. at the ter minus of the Hankow Canton railway. ten Ii or more outside of Wu Chang at a place said to have been selected by the American engineers of the rail- way line. A. separate settlement for each nation will not be necessary, but all merchants may dsen together without discrimination, and neither Chinese nor foreigners will De allowed to make private arrangements with citizens in renting this property. The viceroy will establish the rules of gov ernmelt.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
MORE OF DUBLIN FUS|L|ERS
Captured Near Kimberly By
 the Republicans.
An English Armoured Train Is Now Pursuing the Boers-Twenty of the Cape Town Police Have Surrender ed to the Boers-General Prinsloo Wounded ill q Recent Battle,

Kimberley, Friday, Jan 25.-A train With troops and military stores on board was waylaid and captured by the Boers at Slijpklijp, near Fourteen Streams, (north of Kimberley this morning. Tie republicans captured a small post of Dublin Fusiliers. then blew up q culyert and awaited for the train. An armored train has gone in pursuit of the Boers
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
AMERICAN GOODS WANTED.
The Establishment Of Steamers Be-
 tween Here and Malta Successful.

hS A-sSuDifsiiIlth1 oI tStehulelS i|c
 tween Here and Malta Successful.
 Washington, Jan 26.-The establish ment of a direct line of steamers be- tween New York and Malta is cred ited-with having given q sudden i'm petus to trade between that island and the United States, says Consul John H. Grout at Valetta. in a communication to the state department. To-day, says the consul, more American goods may be found on sale in Malta than for great many years past. Up to two years ago Malta had been for long period without direct communication with the United States and the small supply of American goods arrived in that island by purchase in England or by trans-shipment at other ports.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
ROBSON THANKS CERyERA.
Recovering From His Recent Illness,

Recovering From HIS Recent Illness, He Cables to His Former Enemy.
 New York, Jan 2G.-Lieutenant Rich mond Pearson Hobson, who will to- day leave the Presbyterian hospital, where he has been i'll for several weeks from typhoid fever, has sent a cable message of thanks to Admiral Cervera, in answer to q message of sympathy recently received from the command CT of the Spanish fleet at Santiago.
 Lieutenant Robson will also write q personal letter to his former enemy and present friend.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
- RELIGIOUS QUESTIONS.
Professor of Columbia University to
 Make q Research

Make q Research.
 New York, Jan 2G.-Professor A. D. w. Jackson. of Columbia university, who will sail for Europe to-day. goes to India on six months. leave of ab- sence to engage in original research in connection with the ancient sources Of Zend and Sanskrit literature.
 In Bombay Professor Jackson will be the guest of the Parsees, at whose invitation it is said he has undertaken to decide the several religious Ques- tions which will fix definitely tho Gela- tions between thei: church and the English government.
 Professor Jackson is q graduate Of Columbia. and a brother-in-law of Professor Pupin, of ocean telephone reputation.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
INDEBTEDNESS OF TOWNS.

Hartford. Jan 26.-The state comp roller issued a table to-day showine the indebtedness and the amount G taxes actually collected the pant e1 by some of the principal cities q fhe state. Waterbury has an eee.1T s5zSs ia:
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
uNkNowN VESSEL WRECKED.

Victoria, B. C., Jan 2G-The ship Castle Rock, which has arrived ninety one days from Hong Kong, reports hav- ing passed the topmast and crosstrees of sailing vessel of medium size, fifty miles off the coast. There was much tackle attached and the wreck age appeared to have been heating Tor aone tiMe
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
STARTED FOR CUBA.

New York, Jan 26.C Charles F. W. Medley, the former Cuban postal off sial, who was ordered extradited v
 nen lext Ludi6w street 3ail today mn Maa t6kelh Qn bdatsa q sAssteAp1er
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26

Cape Towne, Jan 26.-Twenty Cape police surrendered to the Boers at DeVondale, north of Vryburg, Jan 21. without firing q shot It is reported that General Prinsloo was wounded P the fighting of January 1G.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
MANSLAUGHTER THE CHARGE

Pittsfeld, Mass, Jan 26.-Robert $. Fosburg was placed under arrest this forenoon, charged with manslaughter in causing the death of Miss May l.. Fosburg, daughter of q prominent Buffalo and New York contractor. The accused, who Is brother of the vic tim. was indicted at the recent sitting of the Berkshire county grand jury.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
SHOOTING GALLERY ACCIDENT.

New York, Jan o6.-Walter J. Kelly, an attendant employed in Lanes shooting gallery con the Bowery, was held for the coroner by Magistrate Brann in the police court today. on the charge of shooting and Killing George Dressel, a scenery artist, while tue latter was painting sign in the rear of the gallery Tlic shooting is believed to have been accidental.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
KILLED BY A MADMAN.
The Governor of the Belgian Province
 Assassinated To-Day,

Arlon, Belgian Luxembourg, Jan 2G. M. Orban DeXivry, governor of the Belgian province of Luxembourg, was assassinated here this morning by man named Schneider, who after wards committed suicide. Schneider, who was an employe of the provincial government, recently showed signs of incipient madness.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
S4OOOOO FIRE.

New York. Jan 26.-Fire today de- stroyed portion of the Bogota Paper Cos mills at Hackensack, \. J. The loss will be close to SiO,OOO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26

ARRIVAL OF STEAMERS. Halifax. \. g., Jan 26.-Arriyed, steamer Olunda, London.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
rHREE uHILpREN RuRNEp.

Kansas City, Jan 26.-Three chil- dren Of E. Mccarthy were burned to death today by . 1are which de ofroy1d 4hSlr home.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-26
VETERAN DEAD.

JAn 2 Carlton Nich-
 IT 1nes jGcus1d nnecti-
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1901-07-11
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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1901-07-11

The board of pardons of the
state of Minnesota have done
the humane and right thing in
the parole of he Younger
brothers. While til Sc men
were not b.ameless, there were
many mitigating rcum :
stances surrounding their early
lives. Their father, a union
man and a justice of the peace,
was wantonlv shot down by
supposed men in the union
service. The boys took up the
caurse Of their father and We're
soon driven into the rebellion,
and We're hard fighters, but
not brutal and did no brut-
al acts, as charged. Following
the war they drifted from bad
to worse, and finally had no
place to rest their head, till
captured. The loungers killed
no one at Northtield or anv
where else during that raid and
capture, and it was the Young
ers full understanding with
their gang that no one should
be killed there. under any cir
cumstances. The YOUNGER
We're on the outside in that raid
and could have killed good
many people on the streets Of
Northtield, had they seen fit.
But they kept faith and killed
no one there. All in all, it is
very creditable to the state of
Minnesota and to the cause of
merciful III a II k ind in the
northwest that these men
are at length paroled, out
under the surveillance of the
pardoning board. They must
remain in the state. Were put
in in the fall of 1876.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1901-07-11

Laugh, and the world laughs
wit h you: weep, and you weep
alone. This trueism has been
the watchword of many sue
cessful dranlatist, and the
author of "Si Perkins" had it
in view when he presented the
laugh-provoking comedy to the
American stage. The play has
taken its place among the few
which time, in it's fight, has
endeared to the playgoing pub
lie. Like Shore Acres and
The Old Homestead" Isl
Perkins" tells a tale of rural
life. And the simple joys and
trials of Isl" the central figure
i'll the play, are at times SO true
to nature that spontaneous APP
plause is awarded the clever
impersonator. Sam Burton,
like Dennlan Thompson, has SO
long played the Yankee charac-
ter that tbs second nature.
The exchanges have nothing
but praise for the play and the
presenting company. On Sat
urday at the Opera House this
celebrated drama, with all it's
special scenery and parapller-
MALTA, will he presented, with
Nr. Sam Burton and Miss Lille
Coleman in the title roles.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1901-07-11
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