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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
GIRL INCENDIARY.

Bristol, Jan 1S.-Maggie Carroll. aged r years, was arrested yesterday charged with attempt at arson. Ac- cording to the police. Miss Carroll, who is employed by the x. T.. Birgc &r Sons company, was caught fixing a number of matches in some cotton. There have been several mysterious fires at the factory of late, and the police say they believe that one per son is responsible for them. The young woman was held for the next term of the superior court under bonds of. S1 300.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
NOTE FINALLY SIGNED.

Washington, January 1S.-A mes sage was received to-day from Min fster Conger at PelSin, dated last even- ing, stating that the Chinese plenipo- tentiaries had signed and delivered the portocol. This removes the last doubt that had arisen as to the ratify1ng of the agreement. for it would not have been accepted by the Spanish minister who is the dean of the corps, unless it bore all the seals and signatures necessary to give 1t full force.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
DR SEWARD DEAD.
For Sixty-six Years He Was Active ln
 Ministerial Service.

Ministerial Service
 South Norwalk, Conn. Jan 1.-The Rev Dwight NJ. Seward, D. D., died last night at his home in South Nor walk of the grip. pr Seward was born in Durham, Conn, in iSll. lie was graduated from 1aie college in 1881. and from the theological semi nary in 1885. His first pastorate was New Britain, where he remained Tor siX years. Later he settled ill ionkers, his ministry in that place covering q space of twenty-five years. He founu- ed the First Presbyterian church Of that city. Sixteen years ago he re- moved to South Norwalk, 1n which city and vicinity he frequently preached till June of 1900, making q total of si1ty-siX years of ministerial service.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
CADET DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
Before Hazing Investigating
 Committee Again To-Day.

Is One Of che Cadets Whc Was Hazed
 Into Convulsions-When He Was
 Hazed the Affair Was Investigated
 By Colonel Hein, Although Nothing
 Came Of It.
 West Point, N. r., Jan 1s.--The ex- animation of Cadet Douglas Mac Arthur was continued today, tho con- gressicnal committee Investigating the hazing practices at the military academy. Young Macarthur. who is pale lad and anything but robust looking, said in reply to questions that ms health at present was about the same as in the summer of 1899. Ques- toned further about the occurrences on the evening when he is alleged to have been haZed into convulsions. the witness said it was Cadet Cookery who had directed him to go TO the tent where the hazing took place. Other fourth-class men were also haZed at the same "Soiree,'' the e1- erciSing lasting for over an hour and being conducted in two tents at the same time by Cadets Cookery and Barry, who went from one tent to the other. Witness did not report the fact, but the affair became known to the authorities and Colonel Hein, the cOmmandant, made an investigation. The witness had availed himself of his privilege under the regulations and did not answer any questions for the reason that he did not cage to go into the matter. In reply to Chairman Dick, the witness said. although as q general thing he was not more sub missive than other fourth class men. he had no recollection of having given any offense to lead to his being haZed, and that in fact he had been haZed for nOthinp
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
ILLINOIS COLLEGE LOSES.

Nashua, N. H., Jan 1S.-A verdict for the defendant was found by the supreme court <1ry in the case of the University of Illinois vs Solomon Spalding of this city to recover $7O,- OOO as Mir Spalding's share of bond for $6OO,O0O, to collect fund deposited with Charles Spalding, son of defend ant, by the university. United States District Attorney Charles J. Hamblett to-day moved that the verdict be set aSide
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
MANY STUDENTS ARRESTED.
Russia Again Excited Over the Stu
 dents and Trouble Is Feared.

sIIItt IIOU71IC ID E ee'1 @e''
 St Petersburg, Jan 1S.-One hundred and fifty students, recently arrested at kieff for engaging in political agita- tion, have been ordered eXpatriated to Port Arthur, where they will edo m1il- tarv service. The same fate awaits scores of students arrested at tie cap ital on similar charge. The fer uent continues among students throughout the country. Disturbances are anticipated.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
CENSORSHIP ESTABLISHED.

New York, Jan 1S.-It was an- nounced to-day that the government of Venezuela has established censorship on all dispatches to and from the United States It was added that the censorship was established on Decem- Der 9 and has been strictly enforced ever since At the offices of the United States and Hayti Cable Go the an- nouncement of q censorship was cons firmed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
JONES' BREWERY FIRE.
Tie Whole Plant Threatened At One
 Time But Was Saved.

Portsmouth. N. H.. Jan 1S.-A fire which broke out at the plant of the Frank Jones' Brewing Company, limited, here, this morning, caused loss of S15,OOO. The fire started in one of the mills and was caused by q flint striking one of the magnets in the machinery. An explosion follow ed which lifted the roof of the struc- ture and flames burst forth threaten ing the entire plant. Prompt work by the fire department, however. con fined the damage to the mill building and to the malt storage house.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
OUT IN THE COLD.
Members of Tribe of Magyars With Nc
 Shelter But Pieces of RurlaD.

Shelter But Pieces of Burlap.
 Willimantic, Jan 1S.-A score of the members of the tribe of Magyars, who came into Connecticut by way of Bos- ton some weeks ago, arrived here last evening from Danielson, from which place they were ordered away by the authorities of that place. They slept on the outskirts of the city and last night We're huddled together beneath d tent made of pieces of burlap. In the party are several small children including baby only week old. To- day the officials of this place went to the camp with the intention of bring ing them into the city and making some provision for them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
PAINTED HIS FACE RED.

Port Huron, Mich, Jan 1S.-Charles Osborne was discovered peeking into the dressing room of some chorus girls at the City opera house Wednesday night; several of the girls caught him and painted his face crimson. Then they marched him into the presence of all the company and induced some of the men to kick him down stairs. He was rushed out into the street still in his paint.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington, Jan 1S.-T'or Connecti- cut: Fair and colder tonight and Sat urday. Brisk to high northwest winds diminishing.
 Weather notes: Pleasant weather prevails generally this morning in all sections. Heavy frost was reported from New Orleans. Conditions favor for this vicinity pleasant weather and lower temperature.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
HEAD-ON COLLISION.
Trains Had Explosives on Board and
 Four Men Meet Death,

SIeeL
 Norway, Me, Jan lS.-A head-On col lision between freight trains on the Grand Trunk railroad near Locke 5 Mills early today resulted in the death of four men and serious injury of sev- eral others, and four locomotives and twelve cars were demolished. Both trains were very heavy and each be- ing drawn by two engines.
 The dead are: Peter Thompson, en- "ineer, aged 3o. of Montreal; w. c. Oliver. brakeman, Bangor; two un- known tramps.
 One of the trains had :; large quan- tity of explosives on board. The cars took fire explosion scattered the en- bers in all directions and prevented effective work in putting out the fire.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
SHIP YARD HANDS STRIKE.
Nixon's Employes Object to Non-
 Union Workers

UniOn W OrkeFS.
 New York. Jan 1S.-The painters, carpenters and calkers employed at Lewis Nixon's ship yard at Elizabeth port, N. J., are on strike over the em- ployment of non-union men in these branches by the firm. About 100 men are involved, as the machinists also quit work.
 The ship yard is rushed with work, more than twenty vessels being under construction, including q monitor and a cruiser for the United States gov ernment.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
NOTHING HEARD FROM LOOMS.

Washington, Jan 1S.-Nothing has been heard over night from Minister Loomis regarding the situation in Ven C@ueia. The navy department officials deny that any instructions have been given to the North Atlantic squadron, to move from Florida to Venezuela.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
KRUGER NOT COMING.

Brussels, Jan 1e.-Mr Elon, Mfr Kruners private secretary, denies the report which has been in scireulation for a0zae dRys past 4h6t Mir Kruger '1es dsSs6 6sd to vielt m un1tsd tatss.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
TWENTY FAMILIES HoMELEss.

New York, Jan 1S.-Twenty familie4 were rendered homeless by fire whic& partially destroyed six tenemenG houses in Jersey City early t0days The damage caused by the Are NH $2O,OOO. The Ares caused con1a excitement, but all of the< <tenant9 9s saped in safety. s {2|,s| z21Ss
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
AGAINST BRITISH POLICY.

Jamaica Will Resist Chamberlains
 Grown Government Scheme.
 Kingston, Ja. Jan, 18.-The general elections here have concluded. Of fourteen members of the legislature returned, thirteen are pledged to re- sist Joseph Chamherlain's attempt to restore. absoIute is growing stronger, and H 11r Chamberlain refuses to yield delegates VIII be sent to Ensland
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
w1LI1A1ANr1C BURGL s GU1LTnY

willinantic, Conn. Jan 1S.-John D. Vilandra, who was brought here yes.s terday from Providence, R. l., on sus- picion of having been concerned in q burglary at Jordan Bros hardware store here last Monday night, was arr raigned in court this morning. He pleaded guilty and was bound over to the superior court in the sum of $1 ,0OO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
NEW MEXICAN RAILWAY.

El Paso, Texas, Jan IS. S.-Governor Miguel Anumnda of Chihuahua, Mex, val here, has signed ascpncession for .a rt1ttvnysaerosa hIa xtafe to E. A. sxti1l1 III apaas City, the promoter md Orient
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-18
0NC DRAWN OUT
The Arguments ci Counse! in
 the Rosschiete2 Case.
PROSECUTOR FINLEY CLOSED.

The Great Crowds Continue to Throng the Court House and Its Immediate Nicinity-It Is Just Three Months Ago To-day Since the Murdered Girl Was Found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
$ DEAD AND MANY HURT
HEAD-END COLLISION ON THE
 ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Failure on the Part of a, Conductor to Obey Orders Is Assigned as the Cause of the
 Wreck.

Rockford, H., Dec. 16.--Failure on the part os a conductor to obey orders Is supposed to have been the cause Of head-end collision on the Illinois Cetral terday morning which resulted in six dead, two missing and eleven hurt. The two trains were the eastbound passenger train No. 1 and through freight from Chicago going West.
 The known dead are:
 Richard ormsbyS Chicago. engineer of passenger train.
 James Rsardon. Freeport fireman pas
 Robert Thompson. Dubuque. express
 J w. Funk, Chicago. brakeman passen- ger train.
 David Behan. Freeport. freight engi-
 Edward Carey. Frespor., freight Are man
 Missing and supposed to be dead; known: section foreman from Irene, name unknown.
 The seriously injured. SO far q. the Weliman. Chicago. right arm cruEhed off at elbow, condition critical; D: R. Ahrendt, Chicago, cut and bruised by
 broken glass: J. H: Quinlan. passenger about the chest; condition critical. W. B. Keefe. Sioux City. la, head severely cut; Frank Stadleman, New Athens H.,
 cuts about head and arms; % Thomas bruised and hair scorched off. Five oth- CTS were slightly hurt. The trains met in a short bend in the track, both running at full speed. The smoking, express and baggage cars were piled on the locomotives. pinning in the occupants of the, smoker, which took fire. Only three of the half dozen in that car escaped. The others. If not in- stantly killed, were roasted to death. and their bodies, along with those of the en- zine crews, were consumed. All efforts of the survivors to reach the victims were unavaiiing. The flames drove them back at every point. The temperature was 20 degrees below Zero and an icy wind was blowing across the prairie, the point where the wreck oc- cured being in a shallow cut, affording no protection. The injured were without By the united efforts of the survivors one car was pushed back from the wreckage to escape the flames and the wounded were placed on the ,bunkg In side. Two hours elapsed before any relief was at hand. Then an engine arrived and pulled the car to Irene. three miles distant
 ford at 1:SO a. m. and arrived ct the wreck twenty minutes later. Tn the meantime the injured had been brought back from Irene and were transferred to the relief train and brought to Rock ford Ali the injured are doing well ex- cept M. c. Wellman and Conductor Quinlan, who are in 6 critical condition. Wrecking trains have been at work to- day and have the tracks clear tonight. bris, but were ~charred beyond recogni- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
ALL RECORDS BROKEN
FREEZING WEATHER PLAYED
 GREAT FRANKS HERE.
Thermometer Went Down to 1a Yes terday and IL May Go to So Today, Says Weather
 Bureau Official.

The cold of yesterday and the day be- fore was such as to fully verify sne S0io wave warming issued by the Wsaansr na The people of this community Woula have been better satisfied if the hit hao not been quite so hard as It was.
 Sunday morning the iocai s te.nperaarre r.,ar,,s ing 1t went down to l3, giving the coloest weather on record in this region Tor so early in December. .. the warmest part of the day, did not exs cced 2S, and yesterday in many parts oA the city 1t did not thaw in the shade.
 Plumbers were ip grs3t demano -,s,ns yeS- avertsd an immense amount of damage to water piping, stiii 1t caught many Q. the unwary unprepared. and the knlgnts of the pipe tonEs and wrench haa regular lead pipe cinch' on many or
 The weather reports show that nearly the entire country was under tne infiu- snce of the cold wave yegseEaey. ,,.1v sne The temperature line of 20 degrees dipped south ofS Mobil, and 1t was freezing TOT some distance south of Jacksonvilie, Fla.
 The tenPsratuhe got up 70 sDeus HT.as. - noon, but the weather forecast says 1t may drep down to about 20 degrees this morning, after which it win begin to warm slowly This wa6m ,ans cnsns aurats5p sor snother 6igh bank of cold air is coming up over the Rocky Mountains, though 1t cannot be said just now to what e1- tent 1t will affect this region u,.s.h-
 Section Director Chaffee of the Weatn- ar Bureau was asked to give Drlei idea of the formation of cold waves ana in reply he said:
 Gold waves are not, as was TOT some g time supposed immense bodies of cold air moving in from the Arctic regions with such rapidity as to retain great portion of their original cold.
 ''The cold which precedes and accom- dense bodies of air over this continent. Is mostly due to the mechanical move ment of the mass of air. These dense bodies of air have an outward and down of the mas. This circulation brings down cold air from the upper strata of the at mosphere; the higher the baRometer reads, that Is the denser the air, the more rapid is this downward circHlauoni change. Such a change Is particuiariy rapid as in the ease of last Saturday, when a warm verified body of air oov- cred this section, and the gradient from of US was very steep. Tn other words. the cold which we feel with a sudden colN wave comes down from the air above us or from aLove the country just a little to the west of us.
 The river has almost reached the dan ger line at Gadsden yesterday morning and was still riring. IL 10 thought the danger line C9 feeD will be reached there Coosa will begin to fall The lower Coo ga and the Alabama will continue to rise slowly, probably reaching about 2-foot stage here at Montgomery. The rise would have been greater s 5at was h;cs sneck, Sa held much of the water back In the ground and in small streams.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
RECORD OF DEATHS.
Mrs Joseph stratford.

After an illness of four weeks from grippe. with lung complications. Mrs: Joseph Stratford died at her home at 10 O clock Sunday night last.
 Her sickness had caused no uneasi- ness, as to fatal result, until about a week before her death, and for three days her life hung as by thread.
 By the going out of this fair young life many hearts are saddened, for in the thirty years accorded her here she gathered many warm and devoted friends who mourn with sincere sorrow her early death.
 As Miss Ada Warrington she was a fa- vortte with the young people of her ago. and since her marriage, thirteen lies have been more marked and de- yelOped Her husband, oih 2 little dausht%sr mr % years of age; 4ne t DroInea, d Mr; ar rur,. W. Der of relatives survive her. All her ma turs years she was a member Of the Court Street Methodist Church and the funeral services took place there at 3 o'clock yesterday stternoon' ssat,as heX, ds: : ficiating.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
MONTGOMERY TEEATRE.
 Tonight
901A1khS Ward and Vokes.

The coming of Ward and Vokes to the Montgomery Theatre tonight promises a real treat. as their new vehicle, "The Head Walters" comes with a superb em- bellishnlent of new scenery. costumes. music and fun. In this production Ward and Vokss have decidedly departed from all the customs of farce comedy and launched an entirely new class of amuse- ment. The entertainment presents nfty- i've people and is so much larger and so much more elaborate in it's new form that 1t leaves all competitors far in the rear and stands boldly as. the one great big fun show of the American stage. The principals are Ward and Vokes. Lucy Daly, Margaret Daly Vokes. George 5id- ney, Bessie Franklin, Louis Powers and Olive Labadie. There Is a chorus of nearly forty pretty girls and slightly young men. The music Is allansw and originally composed for this production by Thomas Chilyers and Herbert Dillea, who were engaged by Manager p, D, Stair to supply a tuneful program of all new music and songs. Seats now on sale.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
OLD WOMAN CREMATED MRS. MEDA MARTIN IS BURNED TO DEATH Believed That as She Was Attempt
 ing to Build Fire Her Cloth ing Became Ignited.
 Greenville News.

Greenville. Dec. 1.-(special.) )-News was received in this city this morning from Reddock Springs, that an old lady, Mrs. Meda Martin. was burned to death, had. Persons at the home of MT. Will Ham Baggett saw that the house was on fire and ran to 1t, but when they ar rived the roof of one room was falling flames. After the fire had burned out. they discovered the charred remains Of Mrs. Martin.
 The presumption is that as she at- caught and the fire was communicated to the building.
 Mrs, Martin was about 70 years of tives, some of whom lived not a great distance from her. She owned the tract of land where she was living and also owned a plantation near Butler Springs, in cash, but after the fire cooled the neighbors searched among the ashes but could discover no signs or silver or gold. A few copper6 were found;
 The neighbors dld not deem it neces7 eary to have a coroner'st tpxesti ga ton and the remains were Inferred at LibL srty Church yard, four miles west, Of Greenville. this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Last night at 10 o'clock MT. Burt Bout well, an old citizen of Greenville, passed away in the 10th year of his age Fol some weeks ne mas been a SuHerer, Dul recently was so much better that his family thought he would recover. A change for the worse came suddenly and he died. He leaves wife and ten C.. eleven sons. all of whom are grown. One of them Is a resident of Montgomery, and one lives in Texas. The others are living i7 Gre mville. Mir. Boutwell, was a well to do citizen and well esteemed.
 On account of the 0old wave there was no services at any of the churches, and Sunday School at but one yesterday Nearly all the inhabitants remained at home and read the Sundays Advertiser around their comfortable fires. It con- tained matter sufficient to keep the fam: fly busy reading all day. All are proud that Alabaml has such journal within her bord, rs.
 MT. Selwyn Smith young man of this city, and Miss Annie Lou Barks- dale. of Fort Deposit, were married al the home of the brides grandmother at the latter place yesterday afternoon by Rev. Mir. Catts of the Baptist Church. The young couple have the best wishes of theii friends at both places. The groom brought his young bride to Green vile on the Geneva train soon after the ceremony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
sundav School Election.

The First Baptist Sunday School has elected the following officers for the erl- suing year:
 M. Cody, Superintendent; J. c. Strat- ford, Assistant Superintendent; Paul F. ant Secretary; A. J. Jones, Librarian; c. N. Jones. Assistant Librarian; J. c. Harris and Lewis Nickel, Ushers; Mrs. J. N. Chumley, Usher.
 has been elected Superintendent of the Sunday School. He is one of the best known Sunday school workers in the State, and the esteem in which he ts held by the members of the First Bap- tiat Sunday School is evidenced by his continuous election to this responsible position unanimously.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
PASSING THRONG.

MT. w. D. Warrington of Charleston, reached Montgomery Saturday night, called here by the illness and death of his sister, Mrs. Joseph Stratford.
 Rev. Stewart McQueen, the beloved Rector of the Church of the Holy Com fcrter, spent the past week In Talladega, where he held fourteen services and preached ten sermons. much good being accomplished at the meeting.
 John D. Burnett of Evergreen, is registered at the Fleming.
 G. R. Farnham, a prominent citizen of Evergreen, is at the New Mabson.
 D. NJ. Powell and c. E. Hamilton of Greenville, are in the city.
 J. c. Wood and D. K. Middleton oi Hayneville, are in Montgomery, and arC staying at the New Mabsoh.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17

J. x. Jackson, Governors Private Sec retary: T am very proud of Sunday Advertiser It was q great undertakins cleverly conceived and equally as eiev- eriy executed. Newspapers are indexes to the prosperity of town and this newspaper indicates that Montgomery ,ia prosperous" .n. newspaper and reflects credit upon the managemert of The Advertiser ana tne men who made 1t. It compares favor. ably win the newsspapers pupnsneo ii'
 Hon. Phares Coleman. Supreme Court Reporter: Tt was 9 first class up-to. date newspaper. and I was glad to zee 1t because if indicates prosperity. re. gard The Advertiser as one Of the greas nswspapers of the South. It never does anything by halves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
Rav. Josiah Bancroft.

Rev. Josiah Bancroft. pastor of the Methodist Church at Abbeville. died Monteomery last night and taken to the residence of Rev. A. L. Andrews, pastor of the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church. It will be taken to Livingston. via Bir- ningham, this morning, where the ln- ternent will be made.
 Rev. Mir. Bancroft was one of the hest known ministers of the Methodist Cb,,rch in Alabama. He was 6s years of egs and had been in the Alabama Con Ference for fofty-seven years. Prior to his charge at Abbeville, Mir. Ban croft had been stationed at Union Springs. opelika. Brewton and other He is survived by a widow. son and daughter, who accompanied the body to Montgomery last night. HIS son, Rev. Walker Bancroft, is pastor of the Meth. odist Church at Wetunpka.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-17
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