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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-12
NATUR3LIsp CLUB.

The new president elect appointed the executive committee last night, of which H. J. Lyman, Jr, was the chair man. A communication from the
 Waterbury Scientific society was read, inviting the club to attend the illus trated lecture on "Birds' next Tues day evening. which was accepted, so that the regular meeting of the club will be postponed one week. The sub- ject of Snakes" was taken up, with quite an interesting discussion. The specimens on exhibition were a very fine lot. Pitcher plant brought in by B. B. Bristol. Also the buck bean and many other plants that were interest ing to the members.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-12
TIMELY TOPICS

Tomorrow many bargains may be obtained in the upholstery department and in ladies' underwear at Currans'
 Heavy brown sheeting for 51ac a yard at Conlon Bros for to-morrow. Madras ginghams 71ac a yard.
 Gillmor, the halter. has. fine stock of negligee shirts, sizes IA to r, at 50c, 69c and $1.
 If you have a boy about 4 years old, Jones, Morgan & Go have some pretty cheap suits that will fit him. Too many of that size.
 Big bargain for the little fellows at the. Epson, Singleton Cos All wool black and blue suits for S2.
 I. Chase all the correct fabrics for mourning millinery in ribbons, flow CTS, silks, etc.
 But good clothing at an honest price, the kind J. B. Mullings sells. Cheapness is not economy.
 B. G. Kilduff & Go offer for your in- spection nice stock of $7.5O and $1O suits for men. Colors warranted.
 A. F. Cowles offers trimmed hats at $3.99 that have been selling from $5 to $8. Nice hats for $239.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-12
POLICE COURT Do1Nas
Dominica LabeIla Bound Over for
 Stahhing Francis Moore.

The presence of Cornelius Monahan of Oak street, is childlike and bland, but according to the evidence of his neighbors, James Kenny and Thomas Bowling, in disposition he is quite con trary. He was charged with breach of the peace and into1ication in the city court to-day and was f1ned $lu and costs on each complaint.
 RThe case against Frank Mccormack and William Flanagan, moulders on strike at the Matthews & Willard fac tory. was continued to Saturday, to accommodate their counsel, Represen- tatIve Guilfoile. They are charged with breach of the peace, that is, in creating disturbance outside or the moulding department of the factory. named. Mccormack is determined to see this matter to the end. He ap- pears in public frequently of late, be- ing a dance prompter, and says he cannot afford to have any stigma arising from the city court attached to him. He has, in fact both men have evidence galore to prove their h. nocence.
 The case against Dominica Labella for stabbing Francis Moore over the left hip and the left side, under the forearm. was called next. He was defended by Attorney John ONeln. The case for the state has already been substantially told. It was to the effect that Labella attacked the com plainant with copper bars such as are used in plating vats. Also with copper baskets, which dippers use, and that the trouble was all over and Moore was passing out of the gate of the room, when Labella plunged knlIe twice into him, inficting slight wounds. Thomas Conlon and Corne- Illus Leahy testified for the state, and for the defense. the foreman, William m B. Snagg. Burton Snagg and Daniel Weibel@ The latter testified to seeing Labella considerably annoyed br his fellow workers. Judge Burpee said that if the story of the defense was true the accused ought to be dis charged; if it were not true he ought to be punished. He therefore bound him over to the next term of the su. perfor court, which opens here next Tuesday morning, under a bond or $500.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-12
DEEPEN NOT ENGAGED.
Has Not Yet Met the Woman Whom It
 Is Said he Will Marry.


 New York. June 12.--The papers have been marrying me to widows ana heiresses for five years" remarked Sen ator Chauncey M. Depew, when re- porter called his attention to current rumors that he was engaged to widow now abroad.
 sI have been going to Europe annual Iy for twenty-six years" continued the senator. .sand shall sail again fdr the other side next month. But, bless you, I have no idea of getting married
 fsaThey tell me that the lady of my choice is an excellent selection Very kind of my friends, but have not met the lady yet. Of course, the rumors make a very readable newspaper story, but am sorry to say that the lady and I have not so far been introduced.
 .aThe report is not true only true in the abstract. you know Now, there is my old college mate. Justice Brewer of the United States supreme court He has recently gone and done it, and that set me thinking a little. But l !, have proceeded no further, r Brewer must have some reason for marrying, be cause he is a pretty leyel-headed man.
 ssDo you know any widow in Europe Certainly. know at least a dozen. and I would like to marry any one of them. Indeed, I'd like to marry every woman l know"
 The senator here laughed heartily.
 sThen can quote you as denying that you are to marry a widow in Eu- dopeF' the reporter asked
 ssPm afraid you'll have to-" replied the senator smiling.
 ssHow do you account for the re- ports f' the reporter asked.
 sWell, 1. was the answer. lyon see, when a young fellow like myself goes into society, friends at once say he is intending marriage. I have often been questioned about it. Some one has prob ably misconstrued some of my replies which I fancy, if taken in the com posite, would resemble the decision of the supreme court on the Porto Rico question. It will be perfectly safe foI you to deny the reports of my engage ment."
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-12
YALE CLASS WORK.
Statistics of the Academic Class Com ing Out.


 ing Out.
 The 1901 class book will appear on June 20, and will contain the following contributions: History of freshman year, by ". B. Howe; sophomore year, H. s. Mckinley; junior year, NJ. Mason; senior year, Ray Morris. Sketches of the class activity in the various de partInents of undergraduate life are written as follows: Athletics, F. O.. Brown, IT,, musical, ID. S. Blossom; educational. A. D. Allen religious, P. D. Moody; social, Julian Day; literary, P. T. Gilbert
 Full page, half tone reproductions will be printed of the 1901 freshman football, baseball, crew and glee club organizations, class grounds and sen for table at Mory's, with several half page photographs of class interest and enlivening nature. Special drawings to be used as head pieces for the four year histories have been made by J. W. Armstrong, 1902, S., as well as a cover design to be printed in gold on a dark green binding.
 The DiOgraphs accompanying the pictures of the members of the class are written by the editors, F. R. Haight and James A. Parker, who have also compiled from the statistics the articles headed Financial" Future Occupations" @Pot-Pourri," etc. Un- der sPersonal'' is given detailed re cord of the twenty-six votes of a per sonal nature Coy is the most popular man; M Mason, wittiest; Strong, class beauty; Atkinson. handsomest: Day, biggest social light; l.. M Thomas, most versatile; A. H. Richardson, busi- est and most to be admired; McAuley, brightest; Dettmer, greatest sport; F. c. Brown, Jr, best all around athlete, most likely to succeed, and man who has done most for Yale; Butler, big gest fusser-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-12
aAcHINIsr DIEs SUDDENLY.

SouthIngton, Conn, June 12.-While preparing for bed last evening Free man Carleton, aged 61, machinist of PIantsville, died suddenly of heart dis ease. His wife and two sons, Forest of Meriden and Lauren, a corporal of marines on the United States cruiser Philadelphia, now bound from San Francisco to Samoa. survive him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-12

nISTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS PRO- bate Court June Il, 190f [ Estate of Robert D. Barartt late of Water bury in said District, Deceased.
 Pursuant to an order from the Court of Pro- bate for said district, will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, the 14tll day of June. A. D. 1901, at o'clock in the afterenoon (unless previously disposed of at private sale) the following real estate of said deceased, situated in the town of Waterbury, viz: Book accounts outstanding, amounting to about $221 .3I.
 Sale to take place at Probate ofice in said Waterbury
 Carrie G. Barratt. Administrator
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-12
NOTICE.

A special meeting of White Oak camp. No 3, Woodmen of the World, will be held in Comstock Reading room, 70 Bank street, this evening at 8 o'clock to take action on the death of Sovereign Louis Glastre. Per order,
 CHARLES TOTTEN, c. c. J. E. DICKERMAN, Clerk.
 June 12, 1901.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-12

Solidat1on goes into effect. Why ?" inquired Mayor KiIduff. apparently an- gry at the remark.
 Some one answered the question by stating that when the city limits were extended the people in the added dis trict petitioned to be relieved from paying the special water rates and that the question was submitted to the city attorney, who reported that water rates must be equal in all parts of the city.
 "Well, then," replied his honor, 'sI think the city attorney made a mis- take. If the city can't have two water rates why is it that We can have more than one rate of taxation? They go up to Hartford and flx as many rates of taxation as they please and then tell us that it is illegal to have two water rates"
 Residents of Johnson avenue appear ed aud were heard regarding the condi- tion of the street. They claimed that it is quite a trick to drive a team through there in the day time and that no one would think of attempting the feat after dark. There are no lights in the street and it is so uneven that even pedestrians find it difficult to keep on their feet while passing through parts of 1t. They were advised to pre- sent petition for the grade and layout of the street and for Hill street from the present termination of the grade in that street to Johnson avenue.
 The engineer was requested to sub init an estimate of the cost of laying a water main in Sylvan avenue from Washington street to Luke street. The board adjourned for one week.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-12
WantS-FOr Sale -qORont

"ANTED-Six carpenters. Apply at IS 1 2 w Grand street, or on the job on Walnut street between Wood street and Rose street Charles F. Miller. 6-12-o
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-12
LUCKY BUYERS.

Pig in Poke Auction pfrers sohe Good
 lf Bargains.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-12

For few days fresh eggs will be cheap at the Mammoth market-2 dozen for 25c. Malt extract 9c bot tie.
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
INSIST ON PAYMENT.
Brlgands Will Not Kill Miss Stone, But
 Want Money.

Sofia, Bulgaria, November 2s.-with ref. erence to the reports of the death of Miss Ellen M. Stone, the captive American mis sionary. the government holds that if the brigands. exasperated by the delay. have murdered Miss Stone, MT. Dickinson, the diplomatic agent of the United States, Is responsible for the delay. and not the government of Bulgaria
 The latter has not interferred with MT. Dickinson's emissaries nor did the gov ernment move troops after Mir. Dickinson opened communication with the brigands
 According to letter dated Dubitzna. November 2S. Miss Stone and Mime. Tsilka are still alive. The letter in question fur ther says that at a recent meeting of the committee held in Dubitzna 1t was defin- itely decided not to kill the prisoners un- der any pretext whatever. Nevertheless the committee insisted upon the payment of the full amount of the ransom. A na- tive suggestion Is current in political cir cles here to the effect that the United States should force Turkey to pay the belance of the ransom and as soon as the prisoners are in safety, force Bulgaria to punish those persons guilty of their ab- duction."
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
CHICAGO LAWYER
 IS INVOLVED IN A
 SENSATIONAL CASE

Chicago. November 29.-A sensational outline of the States contention in the case wherein Alexander Sullivan, a law yer is charged with conspiring to keep out of the State James J. Lynch, former bailiff, charged with jury bribing was given to jury in Judge Smiths court here today
 Attorneys Frank St John and Edward Maher and George P. Murray, railroad detective were indicted with Sullivan on the conspiracy charge, but Sullivan se- cured separate trial The indictments were voted following the unexpected re- turn of Lynch after nearly three years spent as fugitive. The case outlined to the jury by Assistant States Attorney Barnes was briefly as follows:
 Lynch was 8 bailiff of good reputau1on, but in suit for damages for the West Chicago Street Railroad, Sullivan being counsel for the defendant, he was pre- vailed upon to bribe juror to work against the interests of the plaintiff. The bribery was discovered, Lynch was indicted arrested and released on bond. George H. Murray, MT. Barnes declared,
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The age-herald., 1901-11-30
.COODWATER IS ALMOST WIPED
 OUT BY FIRE COnRayTatiOn Starting in Store OfPruet &PnIet Spreads
 Rapidly LOSS AMOUNTS 10 $18,OOO Origin of the Fire Unknown-Help Came From Surrounding Towns
 4o.on IA xAf-.
LOSS AMOUNTS 10 S1S,OOO
Origin of the Fire Unknown-Help Came From Surrounding Towns and at 12:3o 1t Was
 Under Control.

Goodwater, November 29.-(special)- Pruet Pruet In Main street. which en- tailed loss of s1S.OOO, partly covered by insurance. It is not known how it start ed.
 The fire spread with great rapidity from Pruet & Pruet's store until the Caldwell hotel, the Mansfield bar A. o. Aliens S store, Franklin & Williams store and a number of others were burning.
 Help was telegraphed for to surround ing towns and at this hour Q2:30) the fire is under control. It is the most disas- trous that Goodwater has ever ex- perienced.
 Following is list of the losses
 Pruet & Pruet. loss $4OOO. small insur- ance Argo bar, 5000. no insurance; the hotel owned by Caldwell and Humphrey loss s2OOO no insurance; Mansfield. loss On bar building, 5000. no insurance; Mrs. c. Allen, merchandise. loss s5O00 no in- surance; A. O. Allen, 5000, no insurance; house owned by Kern & Loeb. Columbus Ga., loss $500. not known whether insured or not.
 The Smitherman building was saved the goods being removed with considera- ble damage and there was some damage to building, but all was covered by insur- ance.
 The millinery house occupied and owned by Mrs. J. M Robison, was blown up with dynamite. The goods were removed from the stores of G. J. Corley, J. M Browning and White & Speigner. The loss to all the goods removed from the stores of Smitherman, White and Speig- ner and Corley are covered by insurance
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
BUCHANAN WANTS
 UNIFORM NAMES
INTRODUCES REPORT TO PAN- AMERICAN CONGRESS TO HAVE
 SAME NOMENCLATURE OF COM. MON ARTICLES OF COMMERCE.

Mexico City, November 29.-The session ing was largely taken up with the reading of the reports of committees. These re- ports were those of the committee on .n- ternational banking and monetary ex- change, of the committee on literary re- lations favoring an exchange of official publications, and a lengthy report of the committee of which Senator Davis Is the head, with respect to the Pan-American railroad.
 A project was submitted by William Y. Buchanan of the United States delegation on commercial nomenclature. MT. Bu- chanan says:
 'The importance of this subject to the commerce of the republics represented here is one that has been frequently and forcibly brought to my attention, and have reached the fiji m conviction as the result of my observations with regard thereto, that if uniformity of name and description can be secured for the com mon articles of Pan-Americsn commerce, and such nomenclature officially adopted and made the basis of the customs sched- uleS ana laws or Lhe repuDIicS OI InlS hemisphere, distinct and valuable step follows in all that appertains to the gem eral betterment of commerce will be gained"
 MT. Buchanan proposes that the gov ernments represented in the bureau of American republics contribute among themselves the sum of $40,000 gold, with a view to a careful revision and compila- ton in English, Spanish and Portuguese, and under the direction of the customs division of each of the said governments. a commercial nomenclature of the Ameri- can republics heretofore not issued by the bureau of American republics.
 MT. Buchanan's proposal was referred to the committee on commerce.
 Through Hon. Volney w. Foster, let ter from Henry J. Amber, Jr., chairman of the International Olympian Games As- sociation, to be held in Chicago in 1904, inviting the countries represented at the conference to participate in the said games, vas submitted to the assembly. The letter was referred to the committee on general welfare
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
cRITlcIsE FOREIGN PAPERS.
English Journal Says Their Criticism
 of United States Is Absurd,

London. November 30. The Daily Graphic, discussing editorialiy the trou- bles in South America, ridicules the accu- sations made in the press of the conti- nent that the United States is fomenting disturbances in Colombia.
 The Graphic points out that what the United States has done at Colon Ger many may soon be compelled to initiate in Venezuela, with the result of disturb ing the existing relations between Wash ington and Berlin. The paper asks wheth- CT 1t Is impossible to arrive at some ar rangement permanently and effectively to prevent these crises such as the recent one at Colon. and suggests that if the United States will add to the Monroe doc Urine a guarantee of foreign interests in these explosive republics and will itself undertake to perform police duties, there Is no, reason why the European powers
 roeisna-
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER.
Page i.

 Goodwater Almost Wiped Out by Fire. West Point Ready for Football Game with Annapolis. American Boys Encouraged to Enter Navy. City of Colon Surrenders Co Americans. Mrs. Bonine's Stories Are Conflicting.
 Page g.. At Least 80 Killed in Wabash Wreck. Thanksgiving Day Hurt Striking Switchmen. Methodist Conference al Anniston.
 Page 3. Vaughan Says He Will Not Resign Dis trict Attorneyship. Boy Kills His Father in Cullman County. Negro Counterfei.er Arrested.
 Page 4. How Education will Solve the so-called Negro Problem
 Page 5. Woman in Male Attire Hoboes Her Way from New York to Birmingham. Alleged Member of Lynching Party In- dicted. John T. Henin Named as Assistant County Solicitor to Succeed John Mo- Queen. Miss Inez Barlowe Paints While Waiting for Curtain to Rise on Her Benefit Performance.
 Page 6. Dun.s and Bradstreet's Reviews of Trade-More Cheerful Feeling Prevails.
 Page '. Local and Telegraph Markets.
 Page 8. Want Another Meeting Between Me- Govern and Young Corbett'' Revival at Souths.de Baptist Church.
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
JAPANESE COMMENT
 ON u HUNG CHANG
SAY THE GREATEST MISTAKE OF HIS LIFE WAS HIS POLICY TO- WARDS KOREA WHICH BROUGHT ON WAR.

Victoria, B. C., November 29.-Japanese papers received per steamer Glenogle have long articles commenting on the events in the life of Li Hung Chang. and thy all agree that the big mistake of his life was his policy towards Korea, which brought about the war with Japan.
 Others add that he was about to repeat the mistake by his advices to Russia It is said that when he realized that the end was near he telegraphed Prince Ching urging him to return to Pekin, and ad- vised that Yung Lu be appointed his suc- cessor. He urged other leaders at Pekin to take up the fight for their country. In spite of his precarious condition, M. Les sar, the Russian minister, continued to press the dying statesman to sign the Manchurian treaty. One paper asserts that Ii took poison to hasten the end.
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
NEW BASEBALL ASSOCIATION.
Thomas J. Hickey Elected President
 of the New Clubs.

Chicago, November 29.-The American Association of Professional Baseball Clubs, with Thomas J. Hickey as pres ident. was launched today. The circuit and owners of the franchises were an- nounced as follows:
 Indianapolis, W. H. Watkins and !. Rauschkaupt:N Milwaukee. H. D. Quinn and c. s. HAvenor; St. Paul, George Lennon; Columkis T. J. Bryce; Toledo, Charles Strobel; Minneapolis. A. B. Beall: Omaha, W. R. fourke; Kansas City, George Tebeau.
 The new league announced that 1t would not affiliate with the national body or with any of the mAlor leagues.
 The Western League. Aof which Hickey was formerly president, wtll be re-organ- ized with six-club circuk made up of Denver. Colorado Springs. l,t. Joe, Des Moines, Sioux City and Linc6zp.
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
METHODISTS ARE
 HARD AT WORK
NORTH ALAoAMA CONFERENCE CONSIDERING A PLAN FOR THE BUILDING OF A HOME FOR sU- PERANNuATED PREACHERS.

Anniston, November 29.-(SpeciaD-Th work of the North Alabama Methodist Conference, in session at the First Meth odist church here, is progressing rapid ly.
 The interest increases at each session and at every meeting the large church Is crowded to the extent of it's seating capacity.
 The session yesterday morning was largely devoted to examining the various classes and the election to orders of the travelling and local preachers.
 At II o'clock Bishop Eugene R. Hen drix. of Kansas City. Mo, who is pre- siding over the conference held the Thanksgiving service.
 At the afternoon service the Rev. D. H. Hawkins of East Lake preached and at night the Rev. w. R. Hendrix deliv- cred a discourse.
 At the session this morning the church was crowded to the doors. The passage of character. question 20. was the first proceeding. The conference passed over the candidates from the Birmingham, Decatur, Florence and Gadsden districts.
 Following this part of the work this morning class of seven was admitted in full connection.
 The class consisted of the Revs. John A. May, Eugene Binford. J. V. Emerson. Mark N. Terrel, J. c. Jenkins, T. K. Roberts and W. E. Aldrich.
 A plan for the building of home for superanuated preachers and the widows and orphans of deceased minis ters was presented by MT. Morris. of Saganald, also resolutions by Gen. w. w. Brandon in regard to the same subject.
 Both were submitted to a committee of five, which will report tomorrow morning.
 This afternoon the Rev. W. F. Andrews of Gadsden delivered sermon.
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
GOODWATER ASKS
 FOR ASSISTANCE
Southside Engine Was Ready to Go But the Fire Was Un-
 der Control.

Acting Mayor Greener received the fol- lowing telegram last night:
 Goodwater, Ala, Nov. 29. Mayor of Birmingham:
 Goodwater Is on fire. It Is two hours run here from Birmingham. The entire town will be destroyed. If you can save s100, 900 worth of property by sending us fire engine with plenty of hose and hands to use it, we would be more than grate- full and will pay expenses. I have ar- ranged for train with Central of Georgia Railroad to bring the company here at once. D. M. WHITE, Mayor. MT. Greener at once communicated with Chief Mullen and in few minutes the southside department was ready to board a special train. The news came then that the fire was under control.
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
SAILS FOR COLON.
Steamer Ban Righ Leaves Antwerp
 With Ammunition.

Antwerp, November 29.-The steamer Ban Righ, which arrived here November 25 from London. sailed from here to- day, and 1t is alleged she Is destined for Colon. The consul here of the United States of Colombia declares, however, that the cargo of arms and ammunition on board the Ban Righ is not for Colom bia.
 The Ban Righ was detained about a fortnight ago by London customs officials under suspicion that she had on board arms and ammunition intended for the Boers. She was subsequently, released and sailed for Antwerp. According to a dis patch from Antwerp, dated November 27, the Ban Righ carries large cargo of mu- nitions of war for the Colombian Liberals, including 4OO0 cases of cartridges and 1000 cases of rifles, machine guns and chim- icals,