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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14
BLAcY SAM WAS FRIsKY.
Chief snagg's Horse Preferred the City
 to a Pasture Lot.

To PaSture Lot.
 Black Sam, Chief Snagg's handsome carriage horse which was turned loose for the summer the other day. on Will liam H. Johnson's farm on the Bradley vile road. has been brought home after considerable effort and the Johnsons and all the rest of the people in that neighborhood are breathing easier. The horse refused to remain ill the pasture unless someone kept him company and finally became so restless that he lost all control of himself and ran wild through the country. The first day he was put out Mir Johnson spent several hours with him in the lots and when he thought that the horse had become ac- quainted with the place he put up the bars and went home to supper. He had not been long at the table when Sam thrust his head in through the doorway and was about to propel the remainder of himself on the inside when Mir John son succeeded in pushing the head out and shutting the door. Sam took of fense at the inhospitable treatment ac- corded him and forthwith bounded ol- to the high road and headed towards
 
 was in him. After chase that lasted nearly all night MT Johnson captured the horse somewhere in Middlebury, brought him back and shut him up in the barn. Sam objected to his incarcer- ation, kicked the door off the hinges and then commenced to cut up all kinds of capers about the yard. Word was sent to Chief Snagg to hurry to the scene. the telephone message stating that the horse had gone mad and was terrorizing the whole neighborhood. Shortly after receiving the call Chief Snagg was on the ground and found Sam tied to a tree at the Johnson home stead and all the men and women and children in the place standing some distance away watching him. The chief felt a trifie huffy at the idea of the thing and walked over to Sam and let him loose, remarking as he united him "he'll stay around where am with out being tied" He had scarcely fin- ished the few words credited to him when Sam gave snort. threw his tail in the air, bounded over the rail fence onto the highway and galioped away like colt A mile or so from MT Johnson's place Sam turned off the road and entered a potato patch be- longing to an Italian farmer and kept running up and down the furrows un- til he got tired and then he allowed himself to be caught and came home as quiet as a lamb Chief Snagg says the trouble was due to the fact that there were no horses in the lots with him and he got lonesome. He is going to try him on a farm ear Graystone where he will have twelve or thirteen other horses to keep him company. Mir Johnson had d5quite a lively time of it for the short time Sam was at his place and it is safe to state that the chief could not rent pasture from him again for the same horse at any price. He thinks the horse would have thrown down the house were it not for the chill dren, who happened to know that he had penchcant for sweet things and fed him some ginger snaps and crack ers-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14
AT FOREST PARK.

These warm days have added much to the popularity of Forest park and during the afternoons the attendance at this popular summer resort has been quite large. Ladies and children have found the park a very pleasant place to spend the afternoons the comfort and coolness of tlie place being especi- ally pleasing to them. Boat rides on the lake in row boats have an attrac- tion for the little folks which pleases them very much and they lose no oppor- tunity to get into one of the boats and have a half hours pleasure when the opportunity presents itself. In short time all the attractive features of the park will be in running order and then there will be pleasures for every one. Tomorrow the Waterbury Military band will render a concert at 3:3O. Vfsi- tors to the park should not forget that shore dinners are served inGthe restaul rant at all hours. These 9l1nneis are 30 cents each. The menu consists of clam chowder,. steamed clams,. broiled blue fish, fried oysters and loisters and all the necessaries belonging. These din- ners are prepared and served in the best style possible and the attention and service customers will find is equal sto any restaurant or hotel in this state. The indications are that the season for the vaudeville shows will be unusually good. Manager Jacques has provided splendid bill for the opening week and performances will be given during the afternoon and evening, 3 and 9 D.. m. Next week the bill incudes five es- pecially good acts and those who fail to attend during the week will miss splendid performance.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14
GILMANs MILLIONS.
Full Blood Relatives Anxious to Avoid
 Further Litigation.

The dissensions of the heirs of the late George Francis Gilman, the mill lionaire tea merchant of Bridgeport, may be settled without further litiga- tiOn. Frazier Gilman, of Georgia, the half brother of the late tea merchant, has been comforting in New York with. certain of the full blood relatives. In an interview he said:
 We have reached a virtual agree ment, according to which the estate is to be divided equally among the full blood and half blood heirs. The Con- necticut laws may administer the es- tate In one way, but the family will di- vide up the money in it's own way after the laws get through.
 We don't want to have any lawsuit in this matter If we do have a law suit and the half blood heirs seek to have a New York residence established, while the full bloods seek to have a Connecticut residence established, the New York courts would probably de- eide one way. and the Connecticut courts another, making it necessary to go to the United States courts to get the matter settled, and this would mean interminable litigation.
 We find that the estate is worth about $5,000000. This is about S3, ,000.- GOO more than I at first thought it would be. But we have found some property that we did not know existed, and we find that the property that we knew of is worth more than we thought for. The estate Is in very good condition, in spite of the reports to the contrary, but we don't want to have it all frittered away in litigation.
 'sAs to the relations of Mrs Blakely Hall to this case I will say that her claim is not considered seriously"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14
EXHIBIT OF CLASS WORK.
Catholic women's Association Classes
 Close Until FaIl.


 Many persons enjoyed the opportunity of attending last night the anhuhl closing of the Catholic Women's asso- ciatfon in St Patrick's hall and of in- specting the annual exhibit of class work. And what an attractive ap- pearance did the two rooms on the upper floor. in which the exhibit was held. present. Tastefully arranged on all sides were beautiful works of art, such as fancy sofa pillows, doylies, center pieces, renaissance, photograph cases. etc. All were so pretty that one was bewfldered as to where to com mence to inspect them. Among the display were the following:
 Doylies and fancy sofa pillow, holly embroidered on linen, Miss Mary Courtney; fancy sofa pillow of deep red embroidered with jack roses. Miss Mary Kane; center pieces and fancy sofa pillow, Mrs T. J. kiimartln; center piece and tray cloth, embroid- cred with wild roses and violets, Miss Sadie Slayin; fancy pillow, piece Of renaissance and strawberry doyly, Mrs c. Maloney; an elegant sofa pillow embroidered with forget-me-nots, Miss Tessie Brennan; table cover embroid- cred with jack roses, also violet sofa pillow embroidered with follow ing. "Only Breath of Violets," Mrs F. T. Cunningham; doylies, fancy sofa pillow of rare beauty was that of Miss Emma Hendricks, made of white satin embroidered with peoples. Other pieces of are of this young lady were a beautiful center piece embroidered with pansies, a piece of renaissance and embroidered table covers. Fancy pillows and doylies were the exhibit of Miss Margaret Kilmartin, while Miss Clara Rufolo's work consisted of fancy sofa pillows and photograph cases. The exhibit shows that Miss Clara Rufolo as an instructress is un- excelled. Her pupils have accom- plished much under Her instruction. Jc
 In the room set aside for fhe exL hibit in dressmaking were three haitd- some dresses-a dress of white lawn material Miss Nellie Noonan; a silk waist of purple and white and a black skirt, Mrs Morrissey; q pretty costume of blue silk gingham, Miss Nellie Kiely.
 At 8 o'clock the entertainment was commenced. Every number on, the program was finely rendered; especi- ally delightful were the recitations by Miss Winifred Ward and baritone solos by Felix Gregory. The remainder of the program was as follows: Piano selections. Miss May Denehy; soprano solo, Miss Catherine Lynch; alto solo, Miss Nellie Carney; piano selections, Miss Cecilia Castarno.
 Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the entertainment. Dancing followed.
 The various classes and their in- structors during the past year were as follows: Art class-Miss Clara Ru- folo: dressmaking-Mis Loretta Me Neilis: millinery-AIlss Hattie Murray: p@nmanship-Aliss NJ. B. Ryan: short hand-3fiss Libbie Quinn; physical cul- ture-Aliss Loretta H. Hayes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14
FIREARMS COMPANIES.

New Haven, June 14.-When asked this morning about the combination of firearms companies of New England which Boston and Springfield bank ing house is, said to be forming, T, G. Bennett, president of the Winchester Repeating Arms Co, said: There is absolutely no truth in the report that the Winchester Co is about to combine with the Marlin Go or any other con- cern. The Winchester Go has not been approached by any one desiring to make such combination. The stock is so controlled that no such matter can be considered without previously being submitted to all stockholders"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14
POLICE COURT Do1NGs
troperty of His Neighbor Hidden Un- dar a Rad

a 0EE 4 OGd.
 Frank FuIlery of Bridge street was charged in the city court this morning with theft of various articles of wear and tear such as handkerchiefs, sheets and shirts. the property of his neigh bor, Mrs Annie Urquhart. The latter saw the former issuing down the mu- tual stairs in the house last night and soon after missed the articles from the clothes lines where they had been dry ing. Officer McNiff was called in and found the articles concealed under the prisoners bed. He was fined $5 and costs.
 John P. Cosgrove was charged with assaulting a little girl named O'Dell. Cosgrove lives on Farm street and O'Dell on Walnut street, near Ward street. Cosgrove was greatly irritated last night when he was arrested and claims all manner of things against O'Den. The facts in the case appear to be that the eomplaiRant's daughter, who is about the same age as the Cos grove girl. 10 years. was visiting the latter and some dispute arising be- tween them the accused interfered. An attempt was made to settle the matter ont of court, but Cosgroye was abdur- ant, claiming he Is innocent of the charge and is anxious to fight the mat ter out. The case was continued to Wednesday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14
FRIENDLY LEAGUE.
The Regular Business Meeting Held in
 League ParIors Last Night.

AhC AeNSu NucGCAuk I1GlQ III
 League Parlors Last Night. A6 The regular business meeting of the Young Wofnen's Friendly league was held last evening in the parlors of the league building, Miss Ward, the presi- dent, presiding.
 Miss Butler, teacher in domestic sci ence, reported that for this time of the year there was an unusually large number of classes in good working con dition. Miss Watrous, the superinten- dent, reported the total attendance of leagne members during the past month as 554, and the total attendance~In the building for league purposes 1,O18.
 Mrs Bailey and Mamie Higgins played two very well rendered piano solos, after which interesting reports Sof the mfetdngs heM jjiIi EeK0 Britain iby the Connecticut Association or Wo- men Workers, were given bys Helen Gearing, Mamie Harty and Lizzie Shea.
 Miss Watrous announced that in ac- cordance with vote of the league members, taken at the last meeting, a combination table and book rest had been purchased for Miss Lavinia; Whitaker, now confined in the New Haven hospital. Miss Whitaker had
  been previously made an honorary member of the league.
 It was decided to hold an exhibit of work performed by the various sewing classes during the past year. Wednes- day evening, June 19, and that there would be an ice cream and cake sale in connection with this exhibit, The following committees were appointed by Miss Watrous at this time: Hos pitality, Nellie Strong, Mrs Ffisbie Mrs Siegle, Marie Kleinert, May Lun- ny; refreshments, Mary Ray, Annie Neuman, Emma Frisbie, Margaret Dykeman, May Boeman, Florence Sims, Mabel Forbes. Katie Merkle, Lena Holczar, Lizzie Pryor, Lena Da- borde, Gertrude Young.
 The meeting then adjourned, after which cakes and lemonade were served by the league members
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14
CROP CONDITIONS.
Marked Improvements in All Sections
 During the Past Week.


 Nearly all the correspondents of the New England section of the United States department of agriculture re- port that crops have improved and made good growth during the week. Much planting has been done. and while reports of the amount done vary. on the whole 1t has been generally completed
 The temperature was decidedly higher during the early portion of the week, and on the 9th, 9th and 7th summer heat prevailed, temperatures of between so and 90 degrees occur ring in nearly all parts of the section. On the night of the 7th it became much cooler, and since that time the tempera- ture has remained too low for the best results to vegetation. The mean tenn perature of the week for the entire dis trlct was 61 degrees, which was eight degrees higher than the mean temper ature of last week, and two degrees lower than the mean of the correspond ing week of last year.
 The condition of corn is generally poor. though it has improved during the week. In the three northern states of the section, while some corn has been or is being planted, there re- mains much to be planted, and some farmers will SOW or plant other crops on land intended for corn
 Grass continues to make a Iuxuriant growth and to be in the finest condi- ton, though few correspondents state that 1t is mot sweet" and re- quires more sunshine to make the best hay. All correspondents unite in stat ing that the hay crop will be heavy. Some will cut early grass within the next week or ten days if the weather is favorable. Pasturage is excellent and cattle at pasture are doing well.
 Small fruits promise an excellent crop. Peaches, early apples, plums, pears and strawberries have set well, so far as reported, with few excep- tions. The blossoms of blackberries and raspberries is heavy.
 In Fairfield county the tobacco beds have improved, but setting will be late; in other parts of the tobacco sec ton some plants have been set. This crop is much in need of warmer wealth CT and sunshine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14
LARGE SALE OF WOOL.

New York, June 14.-A special to the Journal of Commerce from Baker City, Ore. says s. A. Heilner of this city has sold all of his wool which he bought last year, and this, over 800 sacks, or about 175,000 pounds, at q figure which averaged 91s cents per pound. This is the largest single sale of wool ever made in eastern Oregon. This deal breaks the proposed wool growers combine, which it was pro- posed to form at a meeting of the grow CTS of eastern Oregon, to be held here early in July. Mir Heilner being the largest holder of wool in this section, his participation was necessary to make the combine successful. The wool was sold to eastern dealers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14
TIMELY TOPICS

J. c. Jackie & Sons stock of shoes was badly damaged by smoke aud water during the fire Tuesday night.
 Commencement week clothes in vi cunas, cheviots and unfinished wor- steds, latest fashion, $10 to $25, at Jones, Morgan x Co.'S,
 Benson's is complete up to date furniture and furnishing store. See the stock of go-carts.
 S. Forman is offering great reduc- tions on suits, jackets, capes and skirts. Get prices on tailor made suits.
 Reid x Hughes print some newitems in their June sale of muslin under wear that are money savers.
 The Mammoth Market will have a special sale on poultry, veal and strawberries for tomorrow.
 The Miller & Peck Go have bought up a manufacturers lot of suits, jack cts and skirts at half price.
 Trimmed hats at a low price in or der to make room for new goods. Three specials at T. w. McGarry's.
 Loren R. Carter has some fine prop critics for sale, or he will loan YOU money on real estate.
 Castle has 1000 pounds of fresh kill ed fowl from Sc to Pc pound. Pork 9c pound.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14

The course over which the Illinois sailed was thirty three knots long, di- vided into five legs by buoys, marked by stakeboats. The trial consisted of run up and back. The steam pres sure was perhaps the steadiest ever known in the trial of warship of the size The Illinois was required to do 16 knots with 1S0 pounds of steam pressure, under 10000 horse power and not to exceed 120 revolutions of her screw per minute. She not only made a knot and third aboye her contract, but used only 175 pounds average steam pressure, and mean of 113 rev olutions of the screws. The screws sometimes ran up to 119 revolutions, but the variation was remarkably slight. About fifty tons of coal was used during the run, which would make the fuel consumption for twenty four houfs at full speed 300 tons. or about what the American liner New York would use in the same time. On timed turns. after the trial trip was ended, the Illinois gave another test of her quality by making com plete circle within three hundred yards diameter, or little more than twice her length, in three minutes and eight seconds, while running at full speed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14
FIRE DESTROYS SHIPS.

St Petersburg. June 14.-A fire at the Galleys Island shipyards yesterday consumed the slips, the cruiser Witjas and other vessels, the government and other buildings there and large stock of timber. The flames also 1eaped the Neva- Fontanka canal, destroying sev- erai military warehouses filled with supplies. According to the Novoe vremya twelve persons lost their lives fin the flames The damage done amounts to 10,00O,O00 roubles.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14
BLooDHoUNDs ON TRAIL.
Sheriff Calvert. Shot by Escaping Pris-

Sheriff Calvert, Shot by Escaping Pris-
 oners-Lynching Threatened.
 Fort Morgan, Colo, June 14.-Three men, named Harry Simmington, Sta cey and Givens, held in the county jail on q charge of burglary, with the aid confederates on the outside, sawed their way out near midnight. Simming- ton had secured a revolver and ammu- milton. As they were leaving the jail, they were discovered by Sheriff Cal vert, who tried to stop them and was shot through the abdomen by Simming- ton. He will probably die. Deputy Sheriff Nelson raised posse and soon recaptured Stacey and Givens, but Simmington eluded his pursuers. The authorities have sent to Pueblo for bloodhounds. Lynching is threatened if the man is caught.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14

RESTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS. PRO- II bate Court June 15 1901.
 Estate of Abraham VomWeg, late of Water- bury in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Albert VomWe ad- miniStrator, with the will annexed praying that he may be authorized to sell land be- longing to said estate situated on Washington avenue, and bounded north on John Mraz. east on Henry Ramp or wife; south on street form erly known as Meadow Lane, now Washington avenue, and west on Bouvallet as per applica- tion on file more fully appears. it is
 ORDERED, that said application be heard. and determined at the Probate Office in Water A D. 1901 at o'clock in the forenoon anf that notice be given of the pendency of said ? nnlicae tion and the time and place of hearinrs tbereon by publishing the same time in some news paper having circulation in said district.
 By Order of Court
 James J. Cassin, Cleck of Prot,ate
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14
FAsTEsTAMER1cAs BATTLEsH1P
The ,.IaIn1ols ohislal Test |. shows y1zssi
Knots-Able to Turn Quickly.

Sine eI1llililtottsT5Stnelssll s1sst -Sn0WS 1tIsol
 Knots Able to Turn Quickly.
 Under flawless conditions, the battle ship Illinois, on her official speed trial, "Wednesday, over the Cape Ann course, maintained a mean speed of 17.31 knots an hour, 1.31 knots an hour above the speed required of her builders, as well as in excess of the records of her sis ter ships, the Alabama and Wiscon- sin, and all other American battle ships. Taken all in all, the perform ance was perhaps. the best ever made by any battleship of her size
 Captain G. A. Converse, U. s. N, who will be the first commander of the Illinois, was all smiles after the trial while Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, who acted as president of the naval board, crystalized his views in the brief expression Bully" Rear Admiral Sampson, who was an unofficial pas senger, expressed great pleasure over the new champion. The Illinois's speed record, compared with other American battleshipS is as follows:
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14

WE repair lawn mowers, bicycles. type-
 writers, sewing machines guns, locks glazing c. w. Messer, 3s Phoenix avenue, the Armorer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-14

FOR SALE-Soda Water Fountain in good A condition, cheap. Inquire Democrat of- fcG. G-3-tf
Evening star., 1901-06-28
WITH MEDIEVAL PAGEANTRY.
of King Edwards .
Coming Coronation.

LONDON, June 2S.-The royal proclama-
tion announcing that the coronation Of
Kink Edward is to take place in June next,
the exact day not yet being determined
upon was read this morning at st. James
palace Temple Bar and the royal ex-
change with all the quaint, medieval scenes
which marked the occasion of the pro-
claiming of the accession of the king. To-
days ceremonial unheralded, so the
crush was not so great as on the previous
occasion, but crowds quickly gathered from
all directions and thronged the points at
which the announcement was read. The
ceremony began at st. James, where, from
the purple-draped balcony of the palace the
Norroy King of Arms CWilliam Henry
Weldon, In a brilliant uniform, accompa-
MED by the heralds and pursuivants, in
gorgeous tabards and numerous state Off
cials. read the proclamation. King Ew-
ward wore an admirals uniform. Queen
Alexandria and the others of the royal
party watched the ceremony with the
greatest interest, the king using field glass
es to obtain clearer view.
AS the Norroy King of Arms concluded
with the words God save the king" the
trumpeters again sounded a fanfare, the
king. in the meantime, standing at the
salute.
A procession was formed, led by a de-
tachment of the Horse Guards five royal
carriages containing the heralds, pursuit.
wants and other officials, and proceeded to
Temple Bar and the royal exchange, where
the formalitieS were repeated.