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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
STATE CONVENTION.
Sons of Hermann Elect Officers To day
 in This City.

At the morning session of the second and last day of the biennial state COIL vention of the Sons of Hermann in Turn hall, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: EX- grand president, Cuno H. Helfricht, Hartford; grand president, Emil Edel- mann, Bridgeport; first grand yice-pres- ident, Fred Reimann, Seymour; sec ond grand vice president, Hugo Noack, Stamford; grand secretary, Otto Ber- ger, Ansonia; grand treasurer, George Hagist, New Britain: grand trustees, Fred Engst, New Britain; George Buttner, New Britain; Matthew Spor-
 CT, Hartford; representatives to na- tional grand lodge which meets in Austin, Tex, September 1922, Cuno Helfricht, Hartford; Charles Kuper, New Britain; Richard Schaffer, New Britain.
 The reports of the secretary and treasurer for the past two years were
 read and approved. They show that
 the Sons of Hermann is the strongest
 German organization in the state,
 financially and numerically. It con-
 tains 26 male lodges and LACY mem
 bers, also 20 sister lodges with mem
 bership of "A. During the past two year 1 male and three sister lodges have been instituted. 93 male members have been admitted and 9 woIIen. There is at present $25, ,SS5.S3 in the treasury of the male organization, while, their sister lodges have to their credit $11 ,293.68 During the past two years the income of the organiza.-
 tion has been $21. .S2O. 51, and the dis bursements $20.920.32. The reserve fund for death benefits is $26.51666 The death benefit is $500. Twenty five members died during the past year. The local lodges paid out s. 421.33 in sick benefits. while the grand lodge paid out an additional $3, 534. CT. The next convention will be held in Rockwell in 1903. The convention ad- iourned sine die shortly after o'clock The state convention of the sister lodges will be held later.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
CLOAKMAKERS ANXIOUS.

New York, July 26.-A general strike of the cloakmakers of Greater New York may be ordered after meeting of the executive committee of the Cloakmakers' union, to be held to- night. Five hundred struck yesterday at one establishment, demanding Q recognition of the union and the rein- statement of a number of discharged fellow workers. And as result of as strike among the button makers of the city 5000 cloakmakers are now idle. It is estimated that if q general cloak makers strike is ordered 17,000 will go out.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
STOKES SUES DIRECTORS.
Seventh National Bank Stockholder
 Makes Many Charges.

New York, July 26.--William E. D. Stokes, who is a stoekholder of the Seventh National bank, through his at- torneys, has taken out summons in the supreme court against the directors of the bank, President Thomas and Re ceiver Raynor
 The complaint charges the directors with making reports to the stockhold- CTS to the effect that the capital of tine bank was unimpaired and that the bank was solvent when as matter of fact it was already insolyent. It further charges that the directors tut terly failed and neglected to perform their official duties; that they '.Suf fered and permitted the account of said bank to be kept in an inaccurate manner, which failed to show the true condition of it's affairs"
 In the complaint the directors are further charged with having employed incompetent persons as officers of the bank, "who were unable to properly and efficiently discharge their duties, all of which was well known to the directors"
 After having further charged them with having given loans to insolvent persons and corporations without ade- quate and valid securities, the com plaint goes on:
 s'That the said directors, defendants, herein so negligently and carelessly conducted the said bank and the busi- ness and affairs thereof, that the en- tire capital and surplus, and much of the property and effects thereof have been lost, and stock of the said bank rendered worthless and the stockhold- CTS thereof rendered liable for large sum of money on account of the debts of the said bank remaining unpaid"
 The plaintiff then demands judgment for the total amount of his loss as of the suit.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
SEVERE ACCIDENT TO-DAY.

George F. Pagan Has His Hand
 Crushed at ScovilPs.
 A severe accident occurred in the rolling mills department of the Scovill Manufacturing Co.'S plant this after noon at 2:30 o'clock. A man named George F. Pagan was engaged at one of the huge rolls. He wore a make shift glove on his right hand while holding the metal as ii rushed through the rolls. portion of the glove got caught between the metal and the upper roll and in second the hand was within an inch of passing through. Assistance saved the arm, but even then it was badly wrenched and the muscles torn. The man, half con- scious, was removed to Dr McLinden's office, where he was attended to.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
TEMPERANCE DAY AT CAMP.
Prominent Workers From All Over the
 State in Plainville.

hSNe~ III 4 AoAt tAAiC.
 Plainville, July Temperance dav at the Chataqua camp meeting brought large number of prominent workers from all parts of the state, de spite the threatening weather.
 Chapel services this morning were conducted by Rev c. G. Clarke of Plainville. Dr Hurlburt's normal class this morning considered "The Old Tes- timent WorE'' At the same hour a rehearsal of the chorus, under Prof Lackey, was held.
 The church congress session this morning was particularly interesting Prof Walde F. Pratt, doctor of music at the Hartford Theological seminary leading the discussion on .Choirs and Their Music" The morning lecturel was delivered by Rev H. $. Scarlbors ough. His theme was, "The Bible in Recent Light
 Mrs Keeler's .Women's Hour ats tracted large number of women, many of whom participated in the con- sideration of the subject, .'Woman's Work.'
 At 2:3O the platform meeting upon the topic Temperance Teaching in the Schools" was begun Mrs 0. B. Forbes, president of the State w c. F. U., led the discussion which was quite general. The opinion of all was that temperance instruction in the schools should be maintained with greater care and sincereity on the part of the teach- CTS.
 U. s. Senator o. H. Platt left the camp grounds this morning for his home in Meriden.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
AMERICAN AUTHOR
Informed That He Must cave St Pc
 tersburg Immediately.

St Petersburg, July 25.-A high Rus sian police officer called upon George Kennan, the American author and lecturer, at his hotel Thursday evening and informed him he must leave the country by 10 o'clock this (Friday) evening MT Kennan was not allowed to leave his room in the interim, but he was courteously treated. This ac- tion by the Russian authorities is talk en under the law giving the minister of the interior authority to expel un- desirable foreigners. The notice sery- ed upon MT Kennan characterized Jim as untrustworthy politically. Mr Kennan has informed the United States minister to Russia, Charle- magne Tower, of this action of the Russian authorities, but has not ask ed MT Tower to intervene in the mat ter
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
STRIKE MAY END.

San Francisco, July 26.-The striking machinists of the Union Iron Works will head a conference to-day with the heads of the shipbuilding firm, due to the efforts of the counciliarory commit tee appointed by the municipal league. Hopes are expressed that the strike will end as the result of the meeting. The situation as far as the striking teamsters are concerned remains prac- tically unchanged.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
CRUISER PENNsYIvANIA.
VIII Be the Second Fastest Cruiser
 Af1oat When Finished.

Philadelphia, July 26.-The keel of the armored cruiser Pennsylvania has been laid at the yard of the William Cramp ship and engine building com pany. When the Pennsylvania is com pleted, the New York and Brooklyn, the only armored cruisers now in the United States navy, will be small in comparison with the new warship. She will have a speed second only to the Variag, the Russian cruiser, the fast est armored cruiser afloat
 A sister ship to the Pennsylvania, the Colorado, will be built later by the Cramps. Their general dimensions will be Length on the water line 502 feet, extreme beam, 69 feet 6 inches and mean draft 24 feet 6 inches. The dis placement is 13,6S0 tons.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
REPAIRS ON WHEEL.

New London, July 26.-The yacht h. dependence, after launching from the marine railways at the Thames ship yard at o'clock yesterday afternoon, was tied up at the dock of the yard in order that some slight repairs to her wheel might be made. These were com pleted this morning and at II o'clock a tug arrived to take her from the yard to the lower harbor of New London, and it was expected that she would sail during the afternoon for Newport.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE.
Will Elect President at International
 Convention To-day.

Chicago, July 26.-Today the dele gates to the Baptist Young Peoples union, who are holding their 11th in ternational convention in this city, will elect it's president for the com ing year. The delegates were given a chance last night to express their preference by ballot.
 Their leader. John H. Chapman, re- ceived every vote. He has been presi- dent for 10 years. He is the father and founder of the union. He has expressed a willingness to retire in favor of a new man, but the young folks would not let him.
 It is also thought the convention will decide on biennial instead of an- nual sessions hereafter There prob ably will be meeting next year, and though the matter is not yet decided, it is believed that this will be the last of the annual meetings Boston, Providence or some other New Eng land city is favored for the next meet ing
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
HENLEY FOR JUDGE
Has Notified Secretary Long
 That He Will Accept.
KIMBERLY MAY NOT ACT.

Reach Admiral Schley Today--It Will
 Constitute the Official Notice Pills
 bury Dropped Because He is 8
 Friend of Sampson's.
 Washington, July 26-Secreta1y Long has selected Captain Lemley to be judge advocate in the Schley hear ing. Captain Lumley has accepted the post.
 On more mature consideration the name of Commander Pillsbury was abandoned. 1t was recalled that as commander of the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius he had served under Samp- son off Santiago, and moreover as equipment officer of the Boston navy; yard, he was now, again, a SuboTdi- nate of the same admiral In his de- sire to escape all criticism on the point of bias, Secretary Long felt that these were reasons sufficient for looking out for new material and for some man who was absolutely disassociated from the great controversy in any phase
 The precept to the court will prob- ably be- issued tomorrow. It promises ! to be a rather extended statement of the scope of the inquiry compared With such documents in less import ant cases. It will define the scope of the inquiry, but whether it will direct te court to return an opinion or sim ply to ascertain the facts, Secretary Long thus far declines to state The precept will contain the detail of offi- cers who cannot be said to be officially appointed until it is promulgated
 Rear Admiral Schley was not noti- fn- dQ 1avr 1,n T a,.4,o, q 4I. I.-. officers who will decide his case, but the precept will be sent to him and it will constitute his official notification.
 West Newton, Mass, July 25.-Rear Admiral l.. A. Kimberley said to-day that owing to i'll health he would ask to be relieved from serving on the Sampson-Schley court of inquiry.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
READY FOR SECOND RAGE.

Dorval, Quebec, July 26.-A fresh northwest breezeis blowing to-day and the second race for the Seawanhaza cup between Grey Friar, the English yacht, and the defender Bonneville, should be good one. The race will be a triangular one, mile and a third to each leg, the course to be sailed over three times. The time limit is 31a hours. Senneville will be sailed by Charles Routh, Duggan becoming one of the crew. Grey Friar was beaten yesterday by over 19 minutes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
REAR ADMIRAL SAMPSON ILL.

Unable to Be on Duty, but His Condi-
 tion Said Not to be Serious.
 Boston, July 26.-An attack of illness prevented Rear Admiral W. T. Samp- son from attending to his duties at the Charlestown navy yard yesterday. It was said that the trouble was not of a serious nature and that the command ant would be at his post again in a day or two. It was said at the navy yard yesterday that, yielding to the advice of his friends Admiral Sampson will have nothing further to say about the Schley matter until the investiga- tion begins.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
BOYS BRIGADE.

Meriden, July 26.-The second divis- ion of the Connecticut Boys brigade is in camp for two days at Hanover. The brigade consists of companies from New Haven. Hartford, Bridge port, Middletown, Waterbury and Nor wich. There are in addition compan- ies of girls from Waterbury and New Haven.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
FIVE BARGEs SUNK BY GALr.
Seventeen Men and Eight Women ana
 Children Saved with Difficulty.

OCNcnlCcA N1cA dul l1iSAL ffOluCA uAea
 Children Saved with Difficulty.
 Bridgeport, July 26.Five coal bargea in tow of eleven behind the tug Re- solute of the Empire Transportation company were sunk in the sound a mile west of Bridgeport Light yesterday and for time it seemed as if the entire tow would sink.
 Seventeen Inen and eight women and children were aboard the barges, which were overwhelmed by a gale which sprang up without minutes warning. They were rescued with the greatest difficulty. Captain Snow found that he could hot get the remaining six barges into port without assistance and he made distress signals, which were answered by the tug Isis of this city, After hard battle with the storm they got into the harbor. The sunken barges had aboard 1000 tons of coal and were valued at $20O00.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
CLARK SAYS TT IS TRuE.

States Senator Clark, who is here :n connection with the construction of the Salt Lake, San Pedro and Los An geles railroad, confirms the truth of a recent statement that he is negotiating for a rich copper mining concern in Siberia. One-of his agents is now in- vestigating the property.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
A VOICE FROM LONDON.

Vivian Nickalls Says American Oars
 men Have No Show Winning Abroad.
 London, July 26.-On the occasion of the supper given last night by the American society in London to the crews of the University of Pennsyl- yania and the Leander Rowing club, Vivian Nickalls, the English oarsman, protesting against the exclusion of for eigners from Henley as unsportsman- like, said:
 style and system of rowing. of which l have seen a lot lately in the United States, l do not think they will win for some years yet; but the American university oarsmen are every bit as good amateurs as the best of ours."
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
THE CLOSING SCENES.
At Least 10000 People Visited Shrine
 of St Anne Yesterday.

of St Anne Yesterday.
 New York, July 26.-The closing scenes of the noyena of St Anne in the crypt of the church of St Jean Bap- tiste in this city, were filled with deep interest and dramatic features. Throughout this remarkable event ill religious circles thousands of people afflicted with every bodily ailment have visited the crypt seeking relief as the result of touch from the relic of St Anne Yesterday it is eStimat ed that at least 10000 people crowded into the crypt and reached out in long lines along the neighboring street waiting an opportunity to reach the shrine, around which were heaped crutches and braces, the testimony of those who have found relief from their ailments. The excitement and feryor increased as the time for the closing of the novena drew near. Painting women were carried though the throng and on every side were to be noted incidents full of the deepest pa- thos.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
ROOSEVELT FOR PRESIDENT.

Kansas City Republicans Organize a
 Club for That Purpose.
 Kansas City, July 26. Y Fifty prom inent Kansas City Republicans have organized 1904 Theodore Roosevelt club. Its purposes are:
 ''To secure the nomination of Vice President Roosevelt for president in the Republican convention in 1904, to have this convention in Convention hall in Kansas City and to have Missouri present a solid Roosevelt delegation in the convention"
 A public meeting, under the auspices of the club is planned to be held in Kansas City soon, at which United States Senator Burton of Kansas and others, will be asked to deliver speeches.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
BRIDGE IS OPENED AGAIN.

New York, July 26.- Brooklyn bridge was opened to general traffic this morning. A large force of workmen was kept going all through the night and at 5:3O o'clock the repairs to the last break were finished. A police order at once opened the bridge fo cars. teams and foot passengers Traffic was very light even through the rush hours of the morning, for public confdence had not yet been re7 stored
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
CREW TAKEN OFF.

Lewes, Del, July 26.-The Assateague Life Saving station reports that the schooner yacht Monaghan of New Ha- ven, is ashore on Ship shoals in a bad position. The crew was taken off by the life savers. The Monaghan is owned by Clark A. Miller of New Ha- yen.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
PRICE OF TIN PLATE.

Philadelphia, July 26.-The strike of steel workers has raised the price of tin plate in this city from twenty to thirty per cent Before the strike tin plate sold at S4 a box in the mill and $417 in Philadelphia. Prices to-day average $5 and $5.25.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
NOT ACT OF CowARDIcE.
Captain Eulate Has Cabled a Reply to
 Journal and Advertiser.

New York, July 26.-Captain Eu- late, who commanded the Vizcaya at Santiago, in cabled reply to request from the Journal and Advertiser as to his opinion of Rear Admiral Schley's maneuver in the battle of Santiago, says:
 AS a gentleman can't depreciate any maneuvering of the Brooklyn in the battle on the Sd of July in front of Santiago as an act of cowardice. because although the Brooklyn went to port when the Teresa with Admiral Cervera aboard tried to ram him, and afterward when I, in the Vizcaya, also steered toward him, he further fell off 9 degrees.
 ''This maneuver, considering the position of the other American ships, which were attacking the Vizcaya by the stern and quarter, was a proper one"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
DELAY SAVED $e,ooo.

Bark Minnie Swain's Cargo of Sugar
 Admitted Free of Duty.
 New York, July 26.-The bark Minnie Swain which arrived from San Juan. P. R., with cargo of sugar saves. it E estimated $6.O00 to her consignees by delaying her arrival until yester- day. Captain Higgins says the sugar people had several lay days unexpected when he sailed and that they could have held him back that much in order to prevent his arrival before yesterday, but fearing a possible hurricane he was anxious to get away. In order to do so he promised to delay outside this port until the new law went into eff feet, establishing free trade between Porto Rico and the rest of the United States.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26

Washington, July 26.-A man claim ing to be James Gray, formerly of Chi cago. was arrested on suspicion of be- ing implicated in Fosburgh murder. He had just left the jail where he served a sentence of fifteen days for stealing a hat when he was taken into custody by detective.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
TRAINING SHIP HARrFoRD.

Stockholm, July 26.-The United States training ship Hartford, Com mander Hawley, will leave here next Saturday for Kiel. During the ships stay here there has been a constant in- terchange of entertainments. aboard and ashore. between the North Ameri- can officers and Swedish officials.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
FOUND IN THE MUD.
Missing Boy Found When the Tide
 Went Out.

South Norwalk, July 26-While Le- roy Morrison was at the shore this morning he came upon the body of boy, lying face downwards in the mud, where it had been left when the tide went out. It proved to be the body of George Wright. aged F, son of Abraham Wright who mysteri- ously disappeared from his home We'd nesday
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
HAVE GIVEN UP SEARCH,

New York, July 26.-Search for the bodies of Arthur T. Colburn and Cap tain Flint, drowned eight days ago, when a squall struck the yacht Venit- zia on Long Island Sound, has been abandoned by the fleet of small boats that has hovered around the vicinity Gf the accident
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26

turned to New York. In explanation of this action Chief Nicholson de- feared that he felt he had not been treated right by Chief Titus. He said:
 ssIf the New York police want 10 send anything to me. they know how to do it properly without notifying me by wire twenty-four hours before, ana then giving it out themselves to the newspapers"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
HANDICAP AT BUFFALO.

Buffalo, July 26.-This afternoon the handicap events of the Metropolitan association of the American Athletic union will take place in the Pan-Amer- ican Stadium, and the championships will follow tomorrow. This morning it is cloudy and cool.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
WON LIVERPOOL CUP.

London, July 26.-P. P. Gilpin's Mount Prospect, Maher up, won the Liverpool cup of 1,2O0 sovereigns, a handicap for 3-year-olds and upwards, distance one mile and three furlongs, at the Liverpool July meeting to-day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
CLERKS WILL PLAY.

The fur will fly at Riverside park to- night shortly after 6 o'clock, for there is to be mighty contest between mighty Trojans. The clerks (the male, not the female,) of J. B. Mullings's and Miller & Peck's stores are to meet each other on the diamond. The teams will line up as follows:
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
DUKE AND DUCHESS.

Fremantle. Western Australia, July 26.zThe steamer Ophir, with the duke and duchess of Cornwall and York on board, left here to-day bound for Mau- 1itius.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
HEATED TERM BROKEN.

Springfield, Mo. July 26-A heavy rain fell here early to-day and more is in prospect The heated term in the southwestern corner of Missouri has heen broken.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-26
|SNEGROSHOT TWO WOMEN !
He Will Probably Be Lynched
 If Caught.

One of the Women Is Dead and the
 Other Fatally Wounded-The Dead
 Woman Kept a Miners Boarding
 House-Shooting Was Result of a
 Dispute Over Board Bill.
 Fairmount, w. Va, July 26.-Foun- tain Gordon, a negro, shot and killed Belle Campbell and fatally wounded Mattie Simpson, both white, at Mo nongah yesterday afternoon, and ran away. He was later arrested and IS in jail here
 Belle Campbell kept a miners boarding house, and the shooting was tho result of a dispute over board bill. There is great excitement Tt Monongah and it is feared an atttempt will be made to lynch Gordon. The sheriff has called in all of his deputies and announces that he will defend the jail and his prisoner while fife lasts.
Evening journal., 1901-02-18
CLERK OF PEACE BORNlN
DIED EARLY THIS MORNING

John B. Dorman, aged 55 years. Of
Georgetown. clerk Of the peace Of Sus-
sex county. died at $3.50 o'clock this
morning from cancer Of the stomach.
Mr. Dorman has been suffering for
some time and recently went TO Ph,la-
delphia TO have an operation perform
cd. but did not do so. A wife. but no
children. survive him.
Mr. Dorman was widely known
throughout the State He always has
been an ardent Democrat. and a party
worker and was respected by al who
knew h.m.
To fl the position the name OF Dam
,el j. Layton. uncle of the present sec
retary Of State, DR., layton. is being
urged. hIr is Regular Republican,
and is Wen thought of by all parties.
He has been a national committeeman
and was one of the electors at the last
presidential election in this State.