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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
HE BLUE BOOK ISSUED
Giving the Correspondence Be- tween Lord Roberts and Boers
Roberts Says the Burning of Farm Buildings Was Necessary-Botha and De Wet Said the Action of the British Was Goddess and Atrocious.

BrlI1Su w dS OOuiCSS eAAAA
 London, June 29-A blue book was issued this morning giving the core. spondence between Lord Roberts ana the Boer authorities on the subject or the destruction of property. It's con- tents are generally known.
 The presidents of the TransVaal ana Orange Free state, February 5 l,90o, protested against the destruction and devastation of farms by the barbar- ians, encouraged by British officers, and by white brigands, contrary to the usages of war;
 Later Generals Botha and De Wet made similar complaints of the god less barbarities and atrocities of the British and their robber patrols"
 Lord Roberts replied in q similar vein to all the protests, declaring that the British did not encourage the bar barians, but that the burning of farm buildings was necessitated by treach- erous shooting of the British from farm houses and the wrecking of trains, and accusing the Boers of wan ton destruction and guerilla tactics which he was compelled to repress by exceptional measures always employed by civilized nations in like circum- stances.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
FELIX, THE DREssMAKER
The French Dress Artist Forced Into
 Bankruptcy.

New York, June 29.-Felix, the dress maker, closed his doors last night in bankruptcy, says dispatch from Paris to the Journal and Advertiser.
 The cause is the Palais de Costumes at the exhibition. Felix invested all his money in the palace and it's dresses which show thousand years of fem mine fnery. It's remnants have been bought up. by the big clothing estab- lishment called Les treis Quarters" :"
 Felix was the dressmaker of almost all the most famous actresses in Eu- rope and of all the rich smart set as contra-distinguished from the aristo- cracy.
 Doncet, Paquin, Worth and Redfern have sent condolences. Numerous of fers of financial assistance came from rich women who had been his custom CTS, but Felix declined them all
 He says he is too old and will retire to the country.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
IMPORTANT CHANGES.

San Francisco, June 2e.-The Call says: It is now generally believed that some important changes are to be made in the accounting department of the Southern Pacific Railroad company Several officials in the auditing branch of the service have received notices requesting their immediate appearance at Omaha. Thy left last evening, among them being B. B. Holton, ticket auditor. What the outcome of their trip east will be is hard to say bit the close utilization of the Union and South ern Pacific roads seems to point to the fact that there will be a consolidation of the Union and Southern Pacific ac- counting departments.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
WILL MODIFY LANGUAGE.

London, June 29.-The report of the select committee of the house of lords appointed to consider the accession dec laration of the sovereign, in regard to ransubstantiation, finds that the Ian guage can be adyantageously modified without diminishing it's efficacy as se- curity for the maintenance of the Protestant succession. The form of q declaration suggested by the commit tee does not contain phrases. relative to idolatry, etc, which are so objection able to Roman Catholics.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
CAPTAIN CARTER NAMED.
Governor Mclean Appoints Him as q
 Commissioner.

Hartford, June Governor Me- Lean to-day announced that he had decided to appoint Captain Henry E. Garter of Waterbury as commissioner to the Charleston exposition in 1901 and 1902 and to the St Louis exposition in 1903, at salary of $1,200 year.
 For the voting machine commission the governor stated that he would re-! appoint Samuel c. Hardin of Glaston- bury and Henry M. Shell of Deep River. The third member would be a. practical mechanic and that selection had not yet been made.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
MASKED MEN.
Tortured Victims to Make Them Tell
 Where Money Was.


 Wheeling, W. Va, June 29.-Yester- day six masked men entered the pala- tia1 summer residence of Jacob L.. White at Brothers station on the Bal timore and Ohio railroad, overpow- cred, bound and gagged the seven oc- cupants of the house and ransacked it for valuables. They secured $3,0O0 in money and twice as much in jewelry. MT White and his aged wife and their daughter were tortured by hav- ing lighted matches applied to their bodies and their skin lacerated by nee dies in an effort to make them divu1ge the hiding place of other yaluables, but without success. The victims were deserted and lay helpless for hours un- til Miss Sidney Mackey, a niece, ex- tricated herself from her bonds and secured assistance. There is no clue to the identity of the robbers.
 White is millionaire oil operator The victims are not in a serious con dition.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
HARTFoRp INSURANCE TALK.

New York, June 29.-The Times says: It has become definitely known in insurance circles that the American Fire Insurance Go of New York has either passed into the control of the Hartford Fire Insurance Go or has re- insured it's entire outstanding business in the latter company. George s. A. Young, president of the American; when asked in regard to the report of the acquisition of the company or it's business by the Hartford, said that he could neither confirm nor deny the sev- eral reports, because he would not be in position to say anything before to- day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
INDIA,s BLUE BOOK.

London, June 29.-A blue book on India, just issued, shows that e1S,- 390,O0O was expended for the relief of famine sufferers during the years 1899 and 1900. The mortality from the plague for the five years ending March 1, 1901, was nearly 100000. The cen sus completed in March, 1901, shows that the increase of population during the past ten years was only five to six millions, instead of the normal nine teen millions. The loss represents deaths from famine and the decrease in births in consequence of the famine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
STEAMER BREAKS SHAFT.

New York, June 29.-The Hamburg American steamer Furst Bismarck ar rived this morning from Hamburg, Southampton and Cherbourg, about twenty hours behind her usual time. The delay was caused by the breaking of the crank shaft of the starboard engine, which obliged the steamer to proceed under port engine only for the remainder of the voyage. The ac- cident occurred on June 9 at a. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
PRETTY WARM CAMP.

South Birmingham, Mass, June 29.-- Under a broiling sun which compelled the men to stop operations at frequent intervals, the First brigade, M. V. H, Brigadier-Ge General Thomas k. Mat thews commanding, which has been on a tour of duty here during the past week, broke camp early to-day. No ceremony attended the work, the men, who have been sweltering in the ex- cessive heat for several days, being only too anxious to take their depar- turc
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
EXPERT ACCOUNTANT.
At Work on the Books of Marchand
 S Co

New York, June 29.-An expert ac- countant is at work to-day on the books of Henry Marquand & Go for the purpose of finding out the extenr of their liabilities and assets. Frank Sullivan Smith. the assignee, said that in all probability no schedule could be filed or any statement made for sew eral days.
 MT Smith declined to make an esti- made of the assets and liabilities of the firm, saying that he was. not yet in a position to do so. When asked in regard to a report to the effect that the liabilities would reach eight mill lion dollars, he said that he did not believe they would come anywhere near such a figure.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
HARRY HoUGHToN DEAD.

Saybrook Junction, Conn.,, June 29.-. Word was received here this morning of the death of Harry Houghton, aged 30, a brother of Mrs Morgan Buckley, in San Francisco last night. Death was caused by a clot of blood on the heart. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
CAPITAL OF $1, ,ooo, 900.
Columbia Dry Dock Go Have Filed Ar
 ticles of Agreement.

Portland, Ore, June 29.-A special to the Ofegonian from Astoria says: It is learned that the Columbia Dry Dock Go, which filed articles of incorpora- tion in the county clerks office yester- day with capital of S1,000,O0O, is backed by the Simpson Dry Dock Co of New York. This company has placed all the stock and will build and operate the dock.
 Several months ago Mother Simpson visited Astoria with T. B. Hammond and at that time selected the location on which the plant will be erected. The site consists of about 1000 feet of water frontage between Warrenton and Falavel. The deeds which have been placed in escrow provide that a certain amount of work must be done on the construction of the dock dur ing the present year.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
TRAvEsTY OF JUSTICE.
So General Davis Considers the Ac
 quittal of Harold NJ. Pitt.

Manila, June 29.-The military court composed of volunteer officers, which on June 26 acquitted Harold M, Pitt, manager of Evans Ss Go, contractors, on charges of improperly purchasing government stores, which verdict Pro- yost Marshal Davis ordered to be re- considered, has reiterated it's acquittal of Pitt. The latter's ignorance of the law and the uncertain testimony of Captain Barrows were given as req sons for Pitts non-conviction. The volunteer officers who composed the court which tried Pitt complete their service June 30.
 General Davis, who, when he or dered reconsideration of the first yer dict, considered that Pitt was convict ed on his own admissions, now charac- terizes the verdict as a travesty of justice.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
FLOATING IN THE RIVER.
Body of Woman Found Near Portland
 This Morning.

MiddIetown, June 29.-The body of an unknown woman was found float ing in the Connecticut river this morn ing, near Portland. The body was that of a woman about 45 years of age,
 weighing about 150 pounds; 5 feet inches in height, and fair complication. With the exception of the letter "E, :" found embroideried on handkerchief, there were no marks of identification found upon the body. The coroner has taken the body awaiting Identification.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
WINNERS OF AUTOMOBILE RACE

Berlin. June 29.-Fournier was the first of the automobile racers to arrive here He reached Berlin at 11:3S this morning and was tremendously cheered by a big crowd. Girardot passed the winning post at the west end, second, arriving at 12:0S D. m; Brassier was third, at 1926 D. m., and De Kuyff was fourth at 1928 D. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
RAILROAD WASHED OUT.

Bangor, Me, June 29-A report has reached here from Greenyille that there is big washout on the Mon treal division of the Canadian Pacific railroad, 25 miles west of Megantic, due to heavy thunder storms. As the wires are down, attempts to ascertain the facts have failed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
cLoUDBURsT AIT oUEBEC.

LowelItown, Me, June 29.-Two miles of roadbed and bridges on the Canadian Pacific railroad at Bury Province, Quebec. have been washed away by a cloudburst. The houses are flooded and miles of highways are de- stroyed. It is reported in some places the water is 30 feet deep. No lives are reported lost.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
SHIELDS REFUSES WARRANT.

Not Evidence Enough to Prosecute
 Officers of Seventh National Bank.
 New York, June 29-United States Commissioner Shields said to-day that the evidence submitted by certain per- sons looking to the prosecution of of ficers of the Seventh National bank was not sufficient to justify him in issuing a warrant. The attorneys for the applicants for the warrant were given until next Monday to present additional evidence.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
SIZZLING WEATHER.
Reports From All Parts of the Country
 Says it is Hot.

Says it is Hot. New York. June 29-The weather
 bureau thermometer registered 80 de- grees at 9 o'clock this morning. The percentage of humidity at the same time was 5S At 10 o'clock the official
 register was S4.
 A street thermometer registered S9
 degrees at 10 a. m.
 Washington, June Washington
 was sweltering at 10 o'clock this morn ing with temperature of ST down town, with the mercury rapidly ascend ing. This was an advance from S4
 within an hour.
 Buffalo, June 29.-The thermometer at the weather bureau at 10 o'clock
 this morning registered 78 degrees with
 p mile an hour breeze blowing di- rectly from the lake. Pittsburg, Pa, June 29.-At 9:30
 o'clock this morning the mercury regis
 tered 7S degrees, two degrees hotter
 than yesterday at the same hour. St Paul, Minn., June 29-Clear
 weather prevailed in this section to- I day. The temperature, which fell to CT after yesterday evenings storm,
 was still lowering about that mark during the morning hours. Cincinnatti, O., June 29.-A light
 breeze prevailed here during the morn ing but the mercury registered 92 at 9:3O.
 Boston, June 29.-No bdeak in the hot wave came to-day. At 8 a. m., the
 thermometer stood at SS and by 10 it
 had gone up to 90.
 Chicago, June 29.-A thunderstorm
 during the early hours to-day broke the
 hot wave that has prevailed for nearly
 week. At 9 a. m., to-day the tempera-
 ture was "A, with moderate north west breeze.
 Detroit, Mich, June 29.-It is about eight degrees cooler in Detroit to-day
 than it was during the past week, the
 thermometer registering "A. Toledo O., June %. 29.-Temperature 80 degrees at o'clock same as for past
 three rays. Strong southern breeze
 gives much relief.
 Cleveland O., June 29.-Intense heat
 prevailed to-day, the mercury register ing S5 during the early hours of the
 morning. Cooler weather is promised this evening.
 Kansas City, Mo-, June 29.-A re- freshing shower in Kansas City and vicinity early today lowered the tenn perature somewhat. At 9:30 o'clock
 the thermometer registered "A. Albany, N T., June 29.-At 10 o'clock this morning the thermometer register
 ed S6 degrees and the indications are that the temperature will probably equal the highest point of yesterday
 when it was 9S 6-10 degrees.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
MINISTER BOWEN SAILS.

Liverpool, June 29.-The Cunard line steamer Campania, which sails from Liverpool to-day for New York, will have among her passengers Herbert ". Bowen, former United States min ister to Persia, and now minister tn Venezuela.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
SLIGHTLY COOLER.

New Haven, June 29-The official temperature at 8 a. m. to-day was 73 against " at the same hour yesterday. The humidity is about the same as that of yesterday. A delightful breeze makes the situation bearable
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
RAILRoAD TUNNEL CAVES IN

Baltimore, Md, June 29.-The Penn syivania railroad tunnel running through this city caved in shortly be fore ? o'clock this morning. A Phila- delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore ex- press train was caught in the debris, but as far as known no one was in- jured. The Pennsylvania railroad will probably use the Baltimore and Ohio tunnel until their tracks are cleared.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
NEW YORK BANKER DIES.

Saratoga, N. Y, June 29.-oliver S. Carter. president of the National Bank of the Republic of the city of New York, died here last night of heart dis ease. He was born in Connecticut in
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
GERMAN BANKER SUICIDES.

Leipzig, June 29.-Eduard Kroh- mann, a banker, committed suicide this morning by shooting himself on his estate at Lindenau, near here.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
TOOK PARIS GREEN.
A Naugatuck Woman Died in Terrible
 Agony Last Night.

Naugatuck, June 29--Mrs John Ael- amer, TO years of age, took a large dose of Paris green last night and died few hours later in terrible agony. Dependency is said to have caused her to take her life. She has no rela- tiyes so far as known.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29
HARTFORD SAILS AWAY.

Christiani, June 29.--The Unite6 States training ship Hartford sailed to> day for CopenhageR
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29

New Britain, June 29.-Seventeen of the twenty men employed in the drop room at the Traut 6 Hine factory quit work this morning. The trouble arose over some of the men absenting them selves yesterday afternoon on the plea that 1t was too warm to work. Three men were discharged this morning and their comrades immediately stopped work
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29

Chicago, June 29.-A special to the Record-Herald from Peoria. III. says: All the members of the blow workers union employed in the large plant of the Kingman Flow company in Avery vile have gone out on a strike and win refuse to return to work untiI some non-union men, wno are working in the machinery department, are dis charged. This strike was ordered by the Federation of Labor, with which the union is affiliated. About 250 men walked out.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29

Washington, June Washington was sweltering at 10 o'clock this morn ing with a temperature of ST down town, with the mercury rapidly ascend ing. This was an advance from S4 within an hour
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29

Albany, N T., June 29.-At 10 o'clock this morning the thermometer register ed S6 degrees and the indications are that the temperature will probably equal the highest point of yesterday when it was 9S 6-10 degrees.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-29

Kansas City, Mo, June 29.-A re freshing shower in Kansas City and vicinity early to-day lowered the tenn perature somewhat. At 9:3O o'clock the thermometer registered "A.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-22
BRIDGEPORT.
News Notes of Interest From the
Town Across the River.

News Notes of Interest From the
Town Across the River.
Mrs. Emma Haviland is critically
ILL.,
Geo. Giffin is quite sick with the
grip.
Chas Trueman spent Sunday with
his friends.
Four hcbos slept in the city build
ing Sunday night.
James B. Ryan, Of st. Clairsville,
was in town yesterday.
John Anderson, of Barton, was in
town yesterday on business.
Mrs. S. Cellar, of st. Clairsville, is
the guest of friends in town.
H. Hall is at Kennon attending the
funeral of his brother-in-law Erwin
Bethel.
The revival meetings at the Kirk
wood NJ. E. chrch are being largely
attended
dance for the benefit of Josph
Mcdaniel will be given on the 18th of
this month.
C. A. Thomas, of the public schools,
who has ben sick for several days, is
not showing the improvement that
his friends would like to see.
The fire department. was called out
last evening on account of a small
blaze in the old Holhster property in
Kirkwood. occupied by a family by
the name of Davis, who were at
church at the time of the fire. A
man passing by saw the blaze and
called Joe Meister, who sounded the
alarm with a bugle call on his cornet.
The fire was on the first floor and is
supposed to have originated from a
lamp, which was sitting on a table
near the wall, and set fire to same,
luckily it was discovered in time and
soon extinguished The loss will
amount to about S25.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-22
BELLAIRE,
News Notes of Interest from the Rel.
mont County Town.

News Notes of Interest from the Rel.
mont Comfy Town.
Senator Archer has returned from a
business trip in the East.
Burns Mcclellan is still confined to
his home sick with the grip.
The meeting of the Elks for Wednes-
day night has been postponed.
VIM Ramsey, of Jacc5sburg, was in
the city yesterday on business.
Robert Parish, of Bethesda, was in
the city yesterday on business.
c. E. Hutton, of GAINESVILLE, was in
the city yesterday on business.
The Crystal glass works will proba-
bly, be on in full by February list.
H. T. Day, who has been sick for
several days is much improved
On next Sunday the pews in ST..
Johns church will be rented out
wv. S. Wilson, Of WoodsfieId. was in
the city yesterday, calling on friends.
Postmaster John R. Gou is confined
to his home quite sick with the grip.
Conrad kumbaoh is still suffering
with severe attack of rheumatism.
On last Sunday the new committees
for the Catholic church were named
ID. N. Reed, of Wheeling, is the guest
of Mrs. William Reed, of the Fifth
ward
Arch Mcfarland, of st. Clairsville,
was the guest or friends in the city
yesterday.
William Tappan and wife, Of
Moundsville, are the guests Of frienus
in the city.
Mrs. d. H. Darrah and daughter,
Miss Katie, spent Sunday with friends
in Steubenville.
Mrs T. J. McKelvey, who has been
the guest of friends, has returned to
her home at Key.
W. H. Herman leaves to-day for Co.
lumbus to attend the John Hancock
Insurance Company's banquet.
st. Clairsville is suffering from an
attack OF the grip, and many Of the
residents are confined to their homes
James T. Kelley, assistant cashier Of
the First National Bank, is confined to
his home with a severe attack Of the
grip.
Tonight the Bellaire Lodge No. 27S.
|. o. 0. T., will have ten candidates for
initiation. This lodge is showing
remarkable growth. and its new mem
bers are of a class that will add
strength to the lodge. at present all
the members are putting forth their
best efforts to build up this lodge.
Walls hac cbinnaI his f0p bird
dog, Helen Resell" to Guiles, Miss,
where she will be trained by profess
sional who is an adept in the business.
The doctors many friends are much
interested in the dog, and all expect
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-22

grand results from the training. The
! doctor undoubtedly has fine dog, and
no doubt it will prove satisfactory in
its trials.
Lawson e. emerson, clerk OF the
Courts, was in the city yesterday on
his way home from Washington to st.
Clairsville. Mr. Emerson will proba-
bly, be candidate for clerk of the SUI
preme Court, and it is well to say, the
Republicans of Ohio, could not name
more efficient man than Mr. Emer-
son, as during his clerkship in this
county he has never hao an equal,
and his many friends, of both parties
wish him success in this new political
venture, but his many friends will
miss him at st. Clairsville.
The large audience who wished to
see Robert Mantell IN the play "A Free
Lance disappointed last evening as
at about the time the doors were to
open, Manager Moore learned that Rob-
ert Mantell was not with the company
and the manager of the company wish
ed TO put on substitute, but Manager
Moore objected. and the engagement
was declared off. Later Mr.. Mantell
arrived. but was too late The people
were much disappointed, but thanked
Mr.. Moore for not allowing a substi-
tute to be put on in place of Mr.. Man
tell.