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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-25
HAYESWASINSANE
So Says Dr.. Harrington of Danvers, Mass.
LONG HYPOTHETICAL QUESTION

It Took Eorty-Five Minutes to Read 1t
 At It's Conclusion pr Harrington
 Said Hayes Was Insane and Not
 Responsible for His Arr-He Said
 That Hayes Was Sincei- When He
 Said That Miss Cook Pulled the
 Revolver From His Pocket.
 Litchfield, Oct 25.--When the trial of John T. Hayes was resumed this morning, Dr John Harrington, super intendent of the Danvers, Mass, ln- sane hospital, was recalled. pr liar rington said that in two interviews ne saw nothing to change his opinion that Hayes was talking sincerely when he said that Miss Cook pulled the reyol- yer from his pocket. This story was obtained from the prisoner by ques- tions. He had seen many other pa tients with the same characteristics. particularly so in the criminally lh- sane. When informed of the acts they committed they were greatly sur- prised and wondered how they could have done it. Judge Briscoe for the defense then read a hypothetical ques- tion, reviewing the entire life of the prisoner. The question took forty- five minutes to read. When he had finished he asked Dr Harrington whether in his opinion Hayes was sane or insane at the time of the death Of Miss Cook. The question was ob- jected to, but it was allowed. Dr Harrington replied at once that Hayes was insane. When asked to what extent he was insane Dr Harrington replied that he did not realize his act and was not responsible. After few minutes recess Dr Harrington was recalled to the stand once more.
 Dr Harrington said that he had known of four cases of insanity in the family of Hayes. This disease could be transmitted to the offspring. His physical examination of the accused disclosed that he was degenerate. He was the victim of hallucinations and there was no doubt of his insan-' ity
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-25
FAyORING REFORM.
Explaining the Nature of President,
 Roosevelt's Article.

Explaining the Nature of President,
 Roosevelt's Article.
 New York. Oct 25.-The Tribune's London correspondent explains the nature of President Roosevelt's article in the Fortnightly Review, favoring reform ill the city of New York in the following cable:
 'The views of the presidents civil policy which the English monthly presents are scanned for some indica- .tion of the leading ideas which may guide the conduct of affairs at Wash ington during the next three years. The president says little of Tammany. but lie points out what productive fields are left untitled by the apathy of re publicans. MT Roosevelt urges on his fellow citizens the duty of giving prac- tical effect to the principles of broth erhood by frequent communion with the poorer members of the party. The Chronicle, which comments on the arr ticle, compares the social problems of New York and London in the political element. The Chronicle approves of the presidents remarks that reforms are ill continual danger of slipping into mass of well meaning people, who, En' their advocacy of the ilnprac- ticable, do more harm than good.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-25
EXPLOSION OF GAS.
IT Carnegie Furnaces-Four Men
 Were Badly Injured.

Were Badly Injured.
 Pittsburg. Pa. Oct 25.-By the eX- plosion of gas in the dust catcher of furnace No l of the Carrie furnaces of the Carnegie Steel company at Ran- kin, Pa, early to-day, four men were badly injured. Their names:
 John McAllister, Harry Every, Dan- iel Mccarthy, John Mecarish.
 The injured will all recover. It was first reported that several persons had been killed. but later this was proved to be untrue Over 50 workmen were within twenty yards of the explosion when it occurred, and their escape from death is regarded as miraculous.
 The property damage is about S3O,- GOO The furnace was wrecked, the dust catcher ruined, a big gas tank destroyed and part of the boiler house demolished
 The dust catcher is the apparatus that extracts the dust from the gas af- ter it has passed through the furnace. and the explosion is said to have re- suited from an insufficient blast The furnace was known as the record breaker of the world, having been in use, up to ten weeks ago, for seven years without having to be shut down Tor repairs. It was blown in at II o'clock last night and had a capacity or 4OO tons every twenty-four hours
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-25
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS.
Important Changes Are Now Under,
 Consideration by Company.

Important Changes Are Now Under,
 Consideration by Company.
 San Francisco, Oct 25.-The Chron- icle says that one of the principal off cers of the American Hawaiian Steamship Co is authority for the statement that an important traffic ar- engagement with the Panama Railroad Co is under consideration. Since tbe inauguration of the line a year ago the American Hawaiian companys steamers on the route connecting New York with this port and Honolulu have been running through the Straits of Magellan. calling at no intermedi- ate ports of the line except to coal Under the arrangements said to be under negotiation the six large steam CTS of the American Hawaiian line will soon be plying no further south than Panama, three running between this port, Honolulu and Panama. the others between the isthmus and New York with the Panama Railroad com pany doing all the overland business brought to it's eighty mile road, by the great ocean carriers. This win in- clude the handling of Hawaiian sugar, for the transportation of which the American Hawaiian company has val uable contracts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-25
TO isTERcEDE FOR BoERs.
General Pearson of Botha's Staff Now
 At Washington.

General Pearson of Botha's Staff Now
 At Washington.
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-General Samuel Pearson, who is an adjutant on the staff of General Botha, one Of the Boer leaders, has arrived in Washing ton and is staying at the apartments Of MT. c. W. Van Der Hooght, the Boer representative in Washington.
 During a visit to Europe before com ing here General Pearson had inter views with Dr. Leyds, the Transvaal agent in that country, and with other leading men from the South African republics. He says the Boers will not give up to the British, but will fight to the end General Pearson hopes to en- list the sympathies of the people of this country in behalf of the Boer men, wo- men and children who are now kept by the British in reconcentrado camps There is, he says, no reason for locat- ing them in these camps when there are ample accommodations in the country for them.
 There are now 100000 persons so sit uated, and during the month of Sep tember the mortality among them ap- prOXimated 2,40O in all. He says the soldiers are willing to submit to the hardships of the campaign and to the rules of war, but the helpless men, women and children in the camps should be accorded humane treament. AS the American consul at Pretoria watched after the interests of the Brit ish prisoners there he declares it would be proper and just for the Boers to have the representative of some friend. ly government look after the interests of the reconcentrados.
 During his stay in Washington the general will seek an interview with President Roosevelt to acquaint him with the situation existing in South Af- rica. He also will make further effort to prevent the shipment of mules from this country to South Africa and tc have the matter carried to the supreme saurt of the United States.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-25
FIRE IN FURNITURE STORE.
Nineteen Dead Have Already
 Been Taken From Ruins

Fire. Spread so Rapidly That Occu-
 pants of Building Were Compelled
 to Jump From Fire Escapes-Wan-
 amaker's Store and the City Hali
 Were Threatened at One Time.
 Philadelphia, Oct 25.-A fierce fire started on Market street between 12th and 18th streets and many lives are lost. The fire started at 10:30 q. III. in the nine story building occupied by Hunt, Wilkinson & Go, furniture and upholstering manufacturers. Although the structure was fireproof it was filled from cellar to roof with highly in- 1ammable material and in q few min utes flames were bursting from every window, and it was impossible for the firemen to assist those in the burning building. Hundreds of men and Wo- men were employed by the firm and q great many were killed and injured. Up to Il o'clock, eleven bodies had been removed to the morgue and it is certain that others were killed. The flames spread so quickly that nearly
 
 pelled to jump from the fire escapes In the rear which fronts on a narrow street. When the t1remen reached the scene this street was literally piled up with the bodies of people who had jumped Some were dead, others were dying. Lying on the fire escape at the fifth story in full view of the thousands of spectators was 3 body roasted to q cinder and other objects i'll the fire escape higher up were be- lieved to be bodies
 The fire spread eastward and crossed Market street. where several biz build- Ings were soon on fire. WanaInak CTS immense store was only 2 few hundred feet away and the citv hail was close by. but the wind was blow Ing rom direction that saved these structures
 At o'clock the fire department had the ire partially under control When tie department reached the rear of the Gulldlng in a small street the street Was literally filled with men and wo- .Eien who had leaped from the various stories. Some were dead and some were dying. Many were more or less injured. The falling walls also buried many beneath them and 1t is impossl- Die 10 give a correct estimate of the number that is dead. The ruins can nor Dc searched until tonight All the women and men leaped from one floor O. the building, and one woman was almost cut in two by striking on the top Of a pole. She hung suspended for some time before being taken down. + was one of the most awful sights witnessed by the fremen A new building close by prevented the spread O. the flames toward the business blocks in the vicinity and aided the firellen in stopping the progress Of the flames. At press hour the number of dead bodies taken out of the ruins or recovered was nineteen
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-25
YALE SOUVENIRS.
Given as Prizes at the c. w. A. Home
 Meeting Last Night.

Given aS PrlZeS aL the V. w. A. AOIIIG
 Meeting Last Night.
 The majority of the members of the Catholic Women's association were present at the second of the series of home evenings which was given in the rooms at St Patrick's hall last even ing. Whist began at o'clock and ten hands were played, after which re- treatments were served. Music and dancing and general good time pre- vailed. The whist prizes were award ed as follows: A Yale seal hat pin. Miss Mary Heffernan: second prize. a Yale seal brooch. Miss Nellie Hen messy: third prize. a Yale fan. Mrs Martin Quinn. The consolation prize, a Yale ball. was awarded Miss Helen Calvin The committee in charge of the evenings exercises consisted of Misses Loretta Heffernan, Sadie White and Elizabeth Holohan. Next Tues day evening a Halloween party will be given and the members have the nrivilege of inviting their friends.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-25
DIPLOMAT BAKMETIFF
Will Send Man on His Own Risk to
 Communicate With RriUopdc

VII oeHu MdH on ELS Own Risk to
 Communicate With Brigands.
 New York, Oct 25.-Discussing the case of Miss Stone with the Sofia cor respondent of the Journal and Adver- tiser, Russian Diplomatic Agent Bak- metefs made the following statement: T have sent man on my own respon- Sihility and at my own expense to try and open communication with the bri- gands, though fear it is too late, for woman of Miss Stones age can hard ly have survived the hardship. hunger, cold and exposure and being rushed from place to place. Valuable time has been lost i'll discussing all possible side issues while the main question of rescue of the hapless victim stupid diplomacy has neglected. The thing to, do is first to get the captive back by paying the ransom and then recover the amount paid from the responsible goyernment.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-25
ny memory so that never could have

forgotten it.''
 Admiral Schley also referred again to his conversation with Captain Nc Gala, saying that McCalla did not tes- tify to the whole conversation, and then discussed his dispatch to the navy department regarding the dis obeyance of orders. He said that as translated this message was essential ly different from the dispatch as lie had framed it. He contended that there had been no disobedience, that he had complied with orders in return ing to Santiago and held that the proper construction of his dispatch would relieve him of this charge.
 At this point the court adionrned
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-25
REIFF EXONERATED.

LCLdon, Oct 25.-Johnnie Reiff, the American jockey, was to-day exoner- atc,l from all blame as the result of charges of foul riding brought against him. by Madden. who rode Giglio, the wlLer of the Hermitage plate at San down park races. Reiff rode William c. Whitney's De Lacy, which came in second.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-25
WILDFOWLER WON

London, Oct25.-J. R. Keenes broth CT to Wildfowler 1aher), won the Hook plate at the Sandown park au- tumn meeting to-day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-25

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-Admirs> Schley yesterday took the stand in his own behalf at the court of inquiry which is Investigating his conduct as commander in chief of the flying squad ron during the Santiago campaign. He =-== =.,zn=eczzsz few minutes after the court convened at o'clock for the aft efnoon session, and when the court ad- 5ourned at o'clock he apparently had only got well under way in his tests
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The silver star., 1901-03-29
vrcTos,A AND HER SERVANTS.

EnGinnd's Late Monarch Was Qul .
Cha"n,y with Her Attsnsant.
1t is perhaps not surprising that the
late Queen Victoria was not bothered
with the servant girl problem. So
great was the rivalry to get into the
royal household that its mistress could
have her pick nf the best the land af-
forded. Few women, however, no
matter what their station. so won the
affecticns Of her servants. She was
81 years old and walked with difficulty
when one of her housemaids fell i'll at
windsor castle and was confined to
her bed in room which was high up
in the building and could only be ap-
preached by several flights Of stairs.
One of the canons OF Windsor paid her
visit. and remarked upon the in
valid's peculiarly radiant expression,
and also made a half jocular allusion,
as to the altitude of her bedroom. II
am very happy, SIR" said the house,
maid. To-day the queen herself has
been to see me. Her majesty came
into this room and sat down by me.
Then she said. 1 have got away from
them all and come to see you. Do you
know how l did it? I managed It by
sitting down on every third STAIR"
With an old housekeeper at Wind
sor who was Methodist. she would
bring her knitting and sit an hour at
a time talking on questions OF the
deepest moment to them both. She
was perplexed at the old ladys religi-
Gus phraseology, and especially want
ed to know what she meant when she
spoke OF conversion" The house,
keeper was only good woman and
no theologian apt in the phrases of
the schools and so she fell back ON q
relation of hers, who was a minister in
New York, and from him obtained a
book or two which might enlighten
her royal mistress.
The silver star., 1901-03-29
The ST. JOSEPH -
- MYSTERY.

The indictment Of Mrs. Addie Rich.
ardson by the granA jury ON the
charge Of numbering her husband,
Frank Richardson, has served to STIR
anew interest IN this mysterious ease.
The time for the trial il now not far
away and throughout the county the
probable verdict Of the jury is the
chief topic Of discussion. On this
point there is a divergence Of opinion.
the friends of Mrs. Richardson stout
ly defending her from the charge made
against her. Mrs. Richardson herself
remains confident Of her acquittal. II
welcome this opportunity to prove my
innocence" she said to a friend the
other day. Ever since the death Of
my husband I have been compelled to
listen to yelled illusions to my guilt,
and now chance is offered to end
them forever. am innocent and l
have no fear that the jury will find
otherwise"
In less than one hour after Rich
ardson was known to be dead at his
home on Christian Ridge. the night
before Christmas. 1t was confidently
asserted that he had committed sui
eide. Mrs. Adie L. Richardson, the
widow Of the dead merchant, was the
first to create the impression that he
had killed himself. A search was
made for the revolver with which
Richardson was supposed to have shot
himself. and it was not found. Rich
ardson did not own a revolver. The
death wound was in the back Of the
neck.
There was no indication Of powder
burns.
When they began the investigation
of the case the grand jurors first took
up the relations that had existed for
some time between Richardson and his
The silver star., 1901-03-29

= which several of ~ vQi2nnv -
aents of the district wutu ID 1ahnur
Of being invelvel;rwas .nasruwlx sveve-
cd. s.'ss' - -
Now that the event has justiasa
Mrs. Rathbone's predictions her fams
mas been renewed and the volume OF
her visits and mail has outgrovn
even It's former remarkable propof-
tions. Magistrate White Is ecarcely
aoie to conceal his chagrin. and some
say he Is threatened with insanity
The neighborhood defers to Mrs
hathbone in everything and her hus-
pand has been promoted and received
an increase Of salary, .a...s +
Mr.. Labouchere says he championed
mrs. Rathbone merely to avoid what
looked like oppressnon. though at the
Time he had not the slightest idea that
the prophecy would come true. Its
accuracy. he admits. has astounded
MIN as much as It has any one else.
and while not believer In clairvoy-
ance. he confesses his inability to &C.
count for this singular occurrence
In fact. Mr.. Labouchere has sent for
record of Mrs. Rathbone's previous
prophecies and the dates and circum-
stances under which they were made.
together with a statement Of their
Verihcation. Public opinion and curl
osity is aroused to great height over
the phenomenon. Mrs. Rathbone re-
tains her modest and retiring demean-
or, and, as before. absolutely refuses
10 exercise her remarkable gift for
gain. 1t is reported that the curious
aiiair has been brought to the notice
OF King Edward. who has manifested
the liveliest curiosity concerning 1t.
ERNEST HUTCHINSON.
The silver star., 1901-03-29
RlDoELEv. THE LATEST FREAK.
He Hall. from Kansas and Springs
Fool Notions In Congress.

He Hall. from Kansas and spring.
Fool Notions In Congress-
Kansas, whence came the bewhisk-
cred PETER and the sockiess Simpson,
must now make place in is gallery
Of freaks for another eccentric indi-
vidual. His name Is Ridgeley and he is
Populist representative In congress
Ridgeley sprang into fame recently
by introducing a measure which he
declares is ito regulate commerce and
industry" 1t purposes that each state
shall be represented In the cabinet.
fixes the rates Of railroads at not ex-
ceeding one mill per mile and says tel
egraphing shall cost not more than one
cent for every three words. The hours
OF study in school shall not exceed
three each day and all kinds of punish
ment are prohibited. Every citizen who
fails to vote at an election shall be
prosecuted. The secretary Of public
fisheries Is to catch and cure fresh and
salt FISH to supply people in all parts
of the country with the inhabitants
OF the deep. A secretary Of laundries
is to see to It that the water In all
tubs will be changed with each new
lot Of clothing. There are also to be
departments OF public periodicals.
amusements. fairs. lectures. comfort.
hotels and baths.
perhaps Ridgeley thinks he is funny.
but such ideas might be more natural
ly expected to originate In IN insane
ASYLUM than in the serious house OF
representatives.
The silver star., 1901-03-29
a Popular Mans.

Not counting the national capital.
there are forty-four towns and cities
bearing the name OF Washington. No
doubt more communities would have
thus honored the memory Of the father
of his country but for the prohibition
OF the postofilco department Of more
than one postofIice Of the same name
In a state. There IL In nearly every
stnte county called Washing
ton. But the most popular
use Of the name hak come
to light In the pension btireaiN In cer-
tain parts Of the country = rushing
business is being done by attorneys
In applications for pensions ON behalf
of colored soldiers who served during
the civil war. The attention Of the
bureau has been called to one regi-
ment IN which. according TO the rolls.
twsnty-eisht coiorcd George washing-
tons ssrvsd. A single company shows
. msmbsFship Of twslvs 0eorgs Wash.
ingtons BY the applIeaSions nd.
The silver star., 1901-03-29
(London Letter,

(London Letter.)
"niie the sounds OF mourning for
'ne dead queen have not altogether
ceased In the land and Britons ar.
slowly and with difficulty learning tn
say the King" and anecdote upon an
ecoote about her late majesty is eager
discussed, one story goes the
rounds considered by some persons the
most wonderful of them all. 1t relates
only incidentally to the queen and
most directly to a Mrs. Rathbone. a
'ady residing In Cheshire, who, on Au-
gust %. 1900. predicted the very day Of
.ne queens death. Not only did Mrs.
Hathbone predict the very date of the
queens death. but foretold the precise
malady of which her majesty would
expire.
fhis statement was made in writing
On the day named. and read:
The next great national event will
De the death Of the queen. This is
now very near and l can see her cloud
distinctly and the whole nation in
mourning. 1t will not be this year. but
carly next year. on the 22d of jan
uary. and the cause of her death will
be paralysis"
Some significance was attached to
This statement at the time by reason of
Mrs. Rathbone's reputation for clair
voyance, or second sight. which had
enabled her on more than one occa-
sion to accurately foretell the most
Important events in which her family
and circle Of friends were interested.
Mrs. Rathbone is young woman.
whose people are by no means in at
fluent circumstances, but she does not
engage in the practice of clairvoyance
as profession.
In the locality where she lives Mrs.
Rathbone has thus won considerable
repute. Her revelations come to her
casually and without prearrangement.
and she expressly disclaims all ability
to foretell events other man such as
are quite unexpectedly revealed to
her. In times past she has accurately
foretold the date of the death of
friends then apparently in robust
health and made other predictions al
The silver star., 1901-03-29
Grade and ee,or.

In 1899 China was our best customer
IN cotton cloths. We sent $10.273,4S7
worth of cotton manufactures to China
n that year. In 1900 our cotton ex-
ports to China fell of nearly one-half.
This was the result of the Boxer war,
which brought our total exports of
manufactures of cotton in 1900 down
to $20.722.759. decline in value Of
2,S44,155
In 1899, when we exported cotton
manufactures to the value of 1885,
,14. England exported cotton manufac-
lures to the value OF $32s. 1926 900; Ger
many. 3.637. 900; France. S32 ,OS1 900;
Switzerland, s25.747. 900: Japan. $i6.-
.15.0OO. and Italy. $10,747.00O. The
reports show that the consumption Of
cotton, domestic and foreign. in the
United States is nearly twice - large
as in 1890. We produce IS per cent of
all the cotton In the world, but we
supply less than per cent Of the cot
ton goods which other nations buy.
While the war In China has been to
our disadvantage In cotton manufac-
lures. the war in South Africa has
uccu 10 uuE duNuutuko III tnhI ~ uhS
made England q larger purchaser OF
our food products. Of horses and mules
and has contributed to great increase
Of our iron md steel trade In Africa.
Great Britain bought Of us 100000
pounds more Of fresh beef In January.
1901. than In January. 1900: 10000
pounds more OF bacon. 5000 900 pounds
more of ham. and 1.S40.00O pounds
more Of butter. In the last year we
have also greatly increased our ex-
ports Of boots. shoes and other leather
products. Of wagons and all transport
materials. our total domestic exports
for the seven months ending january
1901. reaching value OF 1857. .702 900,
against @7s7, 1891 900 for the seven
months ending January. 1900.