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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17

The city is fast becoming enyeloped in the sombre hues of mourning and Thursday there will be few, if any, homes or buildings of any character within the limits of the town of Wa terbury that will not be suitably drap- Cd as mark of respect to the memory of our martyred president. At a meet ing of the four councils of the Knights of Columbus last Sunday afternoon ap- propriate resolutions were passed and a committee appointed to see that the headquarters of the organization in the Platt block, East Main street, was suit ably draped. The committee has com pleted the work assigned to it and the exterior of the hall presents an ap- pearance in keeping with the occasion and expressive of the feelings of the whole community. People on the out side districts have not been slow in the matter of showing their respect for the deceased chief executive, almost every residence in the streets in the outlying districts displaying pictures of the president, fTinged with mourning draperies and in many instances the flag of the nation is at half mast over the house tops. This is especially no ticeable in the south end and all through Simonsyille. The rectory of the St Francis Xavier's parish at the corner of Baldwin and Washington streets is very tastefully draped and q handsome American flag hangs at half mast over the black field which is lit up here and there by neat little white knots of ribbon. The same thing might be said of all sections of the city so that by Thursday the entire town will be in mourning All the banking houses will be closed and it is quite probable that every place of business will suspend operations for the day with q view to giving all an oppor- tunity to attend the services in the churches in the morning and take part III pubic exercises in the afternoon
 The committee appointed by the board of aldermen to arrange for the proper observance of Thursday held d preliminary meeting last night and ad- Journed until II o'clock this morning. Ill order to give Mir Blakeslee chance to get home from Woodmont Invita- tions were extended to Father Slocum.
 Dr Davenport, Dr Anderson and Su- perintendent Tinker of the public schools to be present at the meeting this forenoon. Dr Anderson was out of town and Father Slocum reported that he would not be present at the committee meeting, but he would
 cheerfully perform any duty that might be assigned to him by the com mittee to the best of his ability.
 The committee met this morning in the aldermanic chamber, Mayor Kil- duff presiding and all the members be- ing present, also Dr Davenport and MT Tinker. It was voted to have J. F. Charters decorate the interior of the City hall building and that appropriate services be held there at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. It was also vot- ed that invitations be sent to the mili- tary companies, Wadhams post, G. A.
 k. and the Sons of Veterans to attend in body. City Sheriff Mcdonald was appointed to take charge of seating people in the hall, with power to ap- point aids. Committees were appoint ed on music and speakers, with an un- derstanding that a memorial concert 1 be held on the green at 4:30 o'clock IT
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17
Resolutions Passed by Board of Aldermen Monday Eve
 hing, September 0, l0O

Gathered under the shadow of the terrible calamity that has be- the death, the hand assaSsln Of it's honored president, William Mckinley. aldermen of Waterbury detestation brought bitter land of the world We violence wholly of civilizations especially the welldoer feels the hand of the only in benedcton. Resolved character kindness did much
 
 
 That providence which takes
  calamity forth mankind Though troubled president, Gods way; will Resolved That sympathy bereayed wife of president comforted sustained in this, hour afliction. Resolved President Teo dore Roosevelt to whom hereby declare sympathy our confidence and the Water bury that they observe Thursday next the nineteenth of Sep twentieth President Garfeld), "day prayer" places place submission Almighty God full hearts homage of and distinguished
 Resolved That these resolutions be forwarded Mrs aldermen of the city of Waterbury,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17
INJURED ON RAILROAD TRACK
Boy Struck at Union City Taken to
 Waterbury Hospital.


 An accident occurred on the Nau- gatuck railroad this noon near the Union City depot, which was a won, der ill that it did not result fatally. boy named Netuick Ribszenski aged II years, was hastening to his work in the Naugatuck Malleab1e iron foun- dry, just opposite the depot. He had only to cross the railroad tracks and he was in the yard of the foundry. It was after 1 o'clock and the train that arrives in Waterbury about 1:20 was due at any moment. The boy, with out listening or looking down the tracks, dashed across them precisely as the expected train bounded into view. It struck him on the left foot and threw him forward directly in the center of the track, face downward The boy had scarcely been landed in this position when the train, now slowing up, rushed over him. Those who saw the accident turned away sick, expecting to see, the moment the train would pass on, the mangled re- mains of the boy The train had al- most reached the depot at about the time the accident occurred, so that it was better for the engineer to drive his engine forward than backward. Everything to avert possible death was done with the speed of well trained men, and the moment the en- zine passed over the body of the boy the depot hands rushed to where it was lying, apparently insensible. To their amazement .he boy was appar- ently scarcely injured. That he was not seriously hurt was evident. for he spoke without any expressions of pain. In fact, the train had passed over and just scratched the back of his head. infiicting a scalp wound, and also cutting his back to some extent. The nature of the latter injury was not fully disclosed at press hour. The boy was immediately put on the train and brought to Waterbury, and upon arriving q the depot was imme- diately dispatched to the hospital in an ambulance, where the above nam- ed injuries were disclosed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17
WATERBURY'S OFFICIAL TRIBUTE.
By His Honor, Edward G. KiIduff, Mayor.
 A PROCLAMATION.

issued proca announcing President Mckinley ana appointing Thursday day of mourning ana prayer throughout nation,
 supplemented urging the people of Connec with the wishes or the president appropriate testify their devotion 10 their love ana admiration of heroic spirit that has passed
 therefore Edward G. Klduf of the city or water this city observe forth poca nations president
 at F lhursda public offices the public assemble their respective school Thursday at nine a. holding memorial president be read that pupils the importance of good citizen public attend the
 
 the this the 17th September the thousand nine hundred EDWARD G Mayor
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17
SOCIALISTS FINED.
The Man Who Bailed Them Out Lost
 His Job.

Bristol, Sept IT, Charles Patrick and H. R. Walker, the two socialists who were arrested here last Saturday for speaking what the police thought was uncomplimentary things about President Mckinley, were tried in the city court this morning. They were found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of $50 and costs each. An appeal was taken to the next term of the su- perior court, which sits in October. Bonds of $15O were fixed in each case and they were furnished by John Christinger. For the past thirty years Christinger had been employed by the firm of c. FuncS & Co., but because of his prominence in socialistic affairs he was discharged last night.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17
AN INTERESTING CASE.

Augusta, Me, Sept 17.-A case be- lieved to be without precedent in the courts of this country came up for trial in the Kennebec superior court to-day, when Frank A. McClinch and Charles l.. Payson of Hallowell were charged with causing the death of Fred H. Farnham. who died last July. The state contends that Farnham died from the effects of alcoholic poison and that the liquor was sold by McClinch, a saloon keeper, and that Farnham. q weak-minded boy of IS years, drank fatal quantity at the solicitation of Payson. Farnham died the following day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17
PERFORMER BY QUEEN.

The Hague, Sept 1.-The states gen. eral were reopened to-day by Queen Wilhelmina, who, accompanied by the prince consort, performed the cere- mony in person. The speech from the throne. after the customary reference to friendly foreign relations. dwelt on the necessity for social reform
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17
MAN WILL BE RELEASED.

Hartford, September IT. Judge Townsend has recommended the dis charge from jail or Adam Lawitky, who has been imprisoned in New Ha- ven county jail since last April, charg- dollar. Lawitky was arrested in Wa terbury.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17
OLD SOLDIER DROWNED.
Was an Inmate of Home at Norton
 Drowned in One Foot of Water.

Stamford, Sept 17.-Timothy Mur- phy, 64 years of age, an inmate of the Soldiers home at Noroton, was found drowned near the home this morning ill foot of water. It is supposed that he was returning from the west side last night and that he fell off the bridge into the water. There was a wound on the forehead and it is be- lieved he struck on a stone, which stunned him, and he was thus suffo- cated in shallow water.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17
PROMINENT ITALIAN DEAD.

Middletown, Sept 17.-Domineco Pet tenato, a prominent Italian resident, died yesterday. He was the president of the League of Italian Republican Clubs of this state, when it was first organized and was well known all over the state
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17
CHINESE TROOPS BACK.

Pekin, Sept 1.-The Chinese troops re-entered Pekin to-day and the American and Japanese troops i'm mediately handed over the forbidden city to the Chinese authorities
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17
GAZING ON DEAD PRESIDENT I
ThOngs of People Visited The Nations Capitol To-Day 10
 Take Last Lock-
HEAD KINDLY LGHT'' AND "NEARER MY GOD TO THEE"

These Two We'll Known Hymns Were Sung ana Played Many Tmes-Bishop Andrews Deliver ed the Funeral Grafton and Prayer was or fered By Rev Henry R. Naylor-The Sight Was Solemn and Impressive and One Never to Be Forgotten.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17
STEAMSHIP ARRIVALS.

New York, Sept 17.-Arrived, steam CT Fredrieh der Crosse from Bpemen.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17
WALL STREET NEWS.

Wall Street, Il a. m.-Stocks were offered freely after the uneven opening and some of the specfnalties lost q point, including Amalgamated Copper and Brooklyn Transit. Large buying orders then appeared for Manhattan, lifting it 2ss to 121A. Other stocks joined the upward movement, Metro politan Street Railway rising 1% Brooklyn Transist F, and some of the less prominent railroads point Prices elsewhere ruled about on q par ity with yesterdays close. Realizing ill Manhattan and Metropolitan Street Railway forced them down a point and the markets tone became easier. St Paul spurted to 163A and pulled the market upwards, but reacted again be- low 163.
 New York, Sept 17.-Wall street, 10:10 a. m.-The opening trading in stocks was active but no very large blocks changed hands. A disposition to take profits was manifested, de clines in one or two cases running up to a point. Other prominent stocks showed fractional gains but were in- clined to yield somewhat after the opening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17
WATERBURY. CONN TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 17
EXCITEMENT 1T CAPITOL
Women and Children Trampled
 Under Foot.

The Crush Was So Great That Many
 People Painted One Woman Had
 Her Arm Broken-It Is Thought
 That Upwards of Fifty Were In
 jured.
 Washington, Sept 17.-At 1 o'clock, when the tremendous crush was surg ing toward the east entrance to the rotunda of the Capitol thousands of people, many of whom were women and children, were caught i'll the crush at the foot of the main stairway. Scores of women and childrn fainted and some of them were seriously in Jured, having been knocked down and trampled under foot. One woman had her arm broken and several others re- celved internal injuries. It is believed that between fifty and sixty persons were injured.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17

New York, Sept 17-Cotton futures opened firm. September, 7.55 bid; October, 7.59: November. 760; Decem- Der, 7.64; January, 7.65: February, 765 bid; March, 7.6S; April, ITO bid.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17

Liverpool, Sept 1.-The cotton ex- change will be closed Thursday next, the day of the interment of the re- mains of the late President Mckinley.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-17

Glasgow, Sept 1.-The pigiron ex- change will be closed on the day of the burial of President Mckinley.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-12
SEVENGALA AT THE GRAND.
Continues to Amuse His Audience With
Hypnotism.

On account OF the bad weather last
night, only small audience was
present at the opera house to witness
the second performance Of Sevengals,
the great hypnotist, but these present
were we'll amused during the evenin 9
and are unit in saying that he is the
best hypnotist that has ever visited
Brunswick.
Tonight be will awaken his subject
who has been asleep in the opera house
window since O'Clock yesterday
afterno oon.
Many new situations, laughable
scenes aud advertisements were intro.
duced last night, showing the greal
power possessed by Sevengala over his
subjects. The mind reading has never
been equsled in this CITY.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-12
SOUTH GEORGIA WILL FURNISH HIM.
That is What Congressman Griggs Thinks
of Georgia's Next Governor.

Congressman J. M. Griggs, of tie
second district, was in Savannah
Monday, and discussing politics with
reporter, Mr.. Griggs said that he
hears in his travels throughout the
stfta that south Georgia is entitled to
the next governor, and that this opin.
ion is constantly being strengthened
By many Of the leading politicians
taking this stand. The people of north
Georgia is inclined favorabIy towards
a south Georgia man and all of south
Georgia is practically in the same
boat, so that there is now hardly any
room for doubt alb ut a south Georgia
man being elected.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-12
PRICE FIVE CENT

The official statement published ~
tue outgoing Counoi last D aoemher
SHOWS balance owed by the city OF
only $14,63S AZ, but q 8 udy of The state
ment and the debts and credits ipcor
porated therein evidence the fact that
the outgoing finance committee drew
largely upon Yisio airy future WELD of
revenue to get such favorable stata-
ment. There are many thousand dol
lars worth of assets incorporated in
their statement which will never ba
realzsd upon for anything like their
fsce value and as fair proposition
from comparative statement made uu
by the old ADMINISTRATIONS accounts.
The facts of the city finances, as shown
by Chairman du Bianon of the Finance
Committee. show that the new admip-
istration actually faced a deficit Of S57.
ll9 73 and at the time this burden OF
debt was Inherited by them there was
only S22,6O in the trea,ury,
With this diecoursging state of
affairs the new administration COM
menced work as fast as possible, and by
mak'ug personal obligations referred
to, the Finsnoe committee has sue
ceedad in getting BtunsWIck's finances
in good shape, and 1T is now evident
that before the present term of the
committee expires most OF the floating
debt Of Brunswick will be paid and all
trust bonds aud sinking fund items
taken care OF. The details of the many
financial transactions involved in
bringing the city cut Of trouble would
cover many pages, but suffice it to say
that magnificent work is being done in
that line By the officials named and the
taxpayers are the gamers. 1t is also
understood that the running expenses
are being cut down this year about
100000, and this Will help out consid-
erably.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-12
Arrangements Being Made
For Reunion
70 MEET ON JULY |7TH
All the Different Committees Were
Appointed and Arrangements
Now Well Under Way.

The Veterans of Glynn county held q
large and sqgaagg'Iastio nesting at the
ofi;e n'1 DR.. w. B. Burroughs, on New.
castle street, yesterday afternoon and
considerable business was transacted
1t YVES decided that the reunion OF
the Pine Tree Brigade, composed Of
all the veterans of South Georgia, be
held in this city on July 17th, and the
following committees were appointed
to make the preliminary arrangements
for the gathering.
Transportation and Information, J..
A. Butts, chairman, U. Dart, Fl. 8,
Lee, 81. Dart, Rev. Harry Cassil, W
Joerger.
Subscription, W. F. Penniman, J.
Fl. Dilwortb, T. w, Lamb, Joseph
Lasserre.
Badges, j. j. Spears, chairman, G, s.
Wylly, Sam Hathaway.
The chairman of the meeting, DIR. w.
B. Burroughs, was requested to invite
speaker for the occasion,
DR.. Burrough was seen after the
meeting but said he was unable to say
who would be invited to address the
gathering, but, il possible, he will in
Yite some veteran.
The chairman was also requested tc
notify the Daughters of the Confede.
racy of the date, etc., and aak their 90.
operation to make the meeting big
success.
All the committees appointed yester-
day as we'll as many others will begin
work at once, and big meeting of the
old V.ts of South Georgia can be look
ed forward too.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-12
Death of A Little Boy.

Such little bit of boy he was, and
yet how Rla the world was for bis be-
ing in 1t. Only the sunlight fell for
him, and the birds sang and the flowers
bloomed, and he clspped his tiny han ds
and Taught, and crept close, so close IN
to the hearts of all who knew him. And
the angles looking down through the
clear blue heaven loved this little DIM
pied boy, and the hands held out to him
and the pref y whispered words that
came to him must have pleased him
even more than the world Of love and
tenderness even his In the smiles OF
those around him here, for be left ue
little Edward Hoyt Ley bourne, and tt
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen G.
Ley bourne and TO many who were neal
and dear to him, there are tenderes
sympathies extended by friends in thi
and other cities. The funeral will &C.
cur at 10 O'Clock this morning from
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Lev
bourne.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-12
FOR KILLING HIS DAUGHTER
Butler Was To Be Hanged, but Sentence
Is COMMITTED.

Little Rock, Ark, June IL -Gover.
nor Davis tonight oommuted the death
sentence of ], G. Butler, of Benton
county, to life imprisonment. Butler
was convicted and sentenced to be
hanged for the murder of his daughter,
Miss Osie Butler, May 10, 1899. The
evidence was circumstantial. Miss
Julia Butler, another daughter Of the
accused, appeared before the governor
today and made pathetic pl that
her fathers life be spared The case
a. s-i'h
is oneot the most noted 10 Arkansas
-%t.es.A
criminal RnnalsH
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-12
Interesting Statement Of
City'S Finances.
DEBT GREATLY REDUCED
Under Direction OF Chairman du
Bignon Committee is Making
an Excellent Showing.

The following very interesting srti,
Gle on Brunswick's finances is taken
from the Savannah news of yesterday.
The finance of the city of Brunswick
form an interesting studo in figures
and the statement rendered by the out
going finance committee Deoem bsr 81,
last, when parallel with that of the
present chairman of finance, Alderman
J. E. do BigOon, few Gays ago pre-
sents widsly different aspoct to ths
tax xpayers and the more the two st&te>
ments are studied tue more readily IL
il apparent that the present administra.
tion went Into office considerably
handicapped from depleted treasury
and debt-ridden municipality. That
the CITY has thus far been able to pay
lite employees snd meet obligations in
ourred by previous Standardization is
largely due to the personal actions OF
Mayor N. Emanuel and Alderman du
Bignon, chairman OF Council, as well
as chairmao of the eFinance C( mmittee.
These two officials have individually
assumed large portion Of the city's
Indebtedness and In her instances
have given their personal qua antee to
creditors OF the city that their oiaims
will be paid, as we'll as such moneys as
is loaned them for the ci from time to
time to keep up the citY's credit and
meet the necessary exp nses Of running
affairs.
Causes which led up to the bsd tina0
oie CT nditiOn9 OF Rruuewiok's munioi,
pal government are many, but the fac
remains that financially the presenl
year opened with o new set of officials
in offioe and and an old set OF debts t.
pay. Astbe platform IN which the ne x
read, Economy and Reform" especial
attention has been given to that line of
their work by the tax payers as whole
In this particular ths new set havs been
living most rigidIy TO principles of the
platftrn and under the direction of
Chairman duBgnon some splendid
work has required almost his entire
time and has involved much labor,
without hope or desire Of reward except
the approval of his conscience, is great
ly to his cred t, and the public gener-
ally recognize the eGrnestness which is
characterizDg his efforts to bring
Brunswick cut of the financial hole in
which she has struggled for many
years.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-12
MaNower Reaches VenezeuIa.

Washington, June 1.-THE navy depart
ment has received csblegram announc'
ing the arrival this morning OF the May
flower at Port Lamar, the port of Caru'
pano, Venezuela. The Mayflower probably
will make short stay at this port and
then leave for LaGuayra and Porto Ca
bello.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-12
Fire in Military Hospital.

San Francisco, June 11.-A fire in the
general military hoIp pital at the Presidio
tonight destroyed three wards. kitchen,
dining room and medical supply room
None of the patients were injured. Loss
estimated at $3.50
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-12
SOME SOCIETY NEWS.
What is Going On in Brunswck's Gay So
ciaI World.
BY MARY M'N1sH BURROUGHS,

BY MARY M 'NIsH BURROUGHS,
A most delightful event will be the
ice cream festival, to be given in
Hanover park this afternoon and
evening, under the auspices of the
Library association. During the
evening, the Marine band will dis.
oourse sweet music, and one of the
most charming events of the occasion
will be an entertainment given ON the
grounds by Mr.. A. V. Wood. At
dainty tables delightful refreshments
will be served, in chsrge of the t low
ing ladies: Mesdemes Thomas Fuller,
e. F. Coney. j. s. Dunwody, Nj. L.
Parker, H 8. johnson, Royal, J. j. P.
Perry, Charles W. lily, w. F. Peoni-
man. The ladies will be gracefully
assisted By Misses Alice and Louise
Prioleau, Ethel Aikers. Marie DeVoe,
Clifford aud Claude Lucas, Bette
Nightingale, Fay and jamie Symons,
Mamie and EN- WAff, Mary Lila
Blantoo, Margaret Boston, Julia Will
der Ethel and K zzis CJnoley, Mallie
Grenlea, Afabelis Wright, Edna and
El en- Pea niman.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-12
will Meet Here Next.

The Baptist Convention, which has
been in session al Townsville for the
past week, has adjourned, after very
succe ssful meeting, Brunswick was
named ss the meeting place for the con-
vention In 1902,