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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
TRACKS SUBMERGED.

Ansonia, April 22-The Naugatuck river lacked about foot of reaching the high point of one year ago. The flood attained its highest point about Il 80 last night. The Berkshire diyis- ion tracks were submerged in the vl- einity of the upper bridge. No dam- age is reported aside from usual food ing of cellars, etc. Platt street hill was damaged about $500 by gullying by rains. and one abutment of the bridge on Orchard street was swept away.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
STORY IS DIsCREDITED.
Reported Blizzard in Which Two
 Hundred Miners Pershed.

Vancouver, B. O., Arpil 22.-The re- ported blizzard at Nome, in which POO miners are alleged to have perished, is discredited by arrivals here from Dawson yesterday on the steamer Vic torian- The Skagway papers further investigated the report, after receiving the first announcement, and telegrams were received at Skagway from Daw- son stating that Reed, who brought the story from Nome to Dawson, had probably been imposed upon. No con- firmation of the story has been re ceived either at Dawson or Skagway.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
HARTFORD FLOODED AGAIN.

Hartford. April 22.-The Connecticut river was twenty-one feet aAd two inches above the low water mark at Il o'clock this morning and was rising at the rate of about three inches an hour. The lower portion of the city and East Hartford are submerged for the second time this month and if the food continues the people will have to move into the second story of the buildings.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
ROYAL SEPARATION DENIED.

Lisbon, April 22.-With reference to the alleged separation of the king and queen of Portugal, published in the United States it is pointed out here that their majesties have been residing IS usual at the u1lace King Charles left here oil yachting trip yesterday. He will rejoin Queen Marie Amelie at the palace Tuesday next.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
KING OWES MONEY.
Creditors of Wilhelmina's Husband
 Want to Be Paid.

----
 London, April 22-Special dispatch es received here from Paris report trouble at the castle of Het Loo over the bachelor debts of Prince Henry, the husband of Queen Wilhelmina. It is said that shortly prior to his mar riage he promised his creditors in Der lin and Frankfurt to pay one-third of his debts within a month of the we'd ding, but the money has not yet been forthcoming and the money lenders formally applied to Queen Wilhelmina. The latter declares her husband must pay his own debts out of the allowance made him by the state. It is now said that the creditors have formed 9 syn dicate3 and propose to negotiate the prince consort's paper on the Amster- dam bourse. Queen Wilhelmina is re- ported to be very angry.-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
GIVEN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.

New York, April 22.-Fred Wagner, q years of age, was sentenced to twenty-five years in prison this morn ing by Judge Neuberger in the court of general sessions. He was convict ed on the charge of setting fire to tenement house at 3 o'clock in the morning on January 30. There were thirty-nin families living in the house at the time
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
STRIKE IN soUTHINGToN.

Southington, April 22. Only one de- partment of the Peck, Stowe and Wil-' cox bolt factory is working to-day. The others were compelled to shut down on account of strike of bolt headers Saturday afternoon. The de- mand was for an increase in wages The manager has declared that he would close the factory before he would yield to the demand.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
POST OFFICE ROBBED.

Branford, April 22.-Burglars took stamps to the value of $15 from the post office here last night and also wrecked a safe in the general store of Joseph Hutchinson & Co. They got q considerable sum of money at the store, though the exact amount is not given out They effected entrance by tools taken from the blacksmith shop of Henry w. Hubbard and left the tools behind them in the store.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
MINERS ON STRIKE.

Columbus, April 22.-Twenty-five hundred mine workers of the lower part of the sub-distriet No , struck to- day. owing to | disagreement in re- gard to dead work system. II is feared that the strike will spread to tue other distric;s
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22

INDIAN MUMMY FOR BUFFALO.
 Santiago de Chili, April 22, (via Gal weston. Tex).-A beautiful specimen of an Indian mummy, which is on exhibi- ton here, will be sent to the Buffalo exposition.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
PASTOR RESIGNS CHARGE.

Wallingford, April 22-Rev. John J. Blair, pastor of the First Congrega- tional church for seven years, has ten dered his resignation, to take effect May ?. A desire for rest and recupera- tion is the reason given.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
NAUGATUCK CARPENTERS.
Want Nine Hour Day, and Eight
 Hours Saturday.

HUUTS oalUIudy.
 Naugatuck, April 22.-At q meeting of the local carpenters held here Sat- urday night, it was voted to ask the contractors for nine hour day with full pay and eight hour day on Satur- day with full pay. This petition was this morning sent to the contractors. Some of the latter stated that while they were willing to grant the nine hour demand with full pay they would not agree to the eight hours on Satur- day. 1t is reported that the carpen- ters will form a union shortly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
REI1GIANs DENY CHARGE.

Brussels, April 22.-The Petit Bleu publishes letter from the Belgian con sul generau in the Philippine islands, formally denying the charge that Bel gians hays imported contraband of war for the Filipinos.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
SIX DEATHS IN HOTEL

St. Mary's West Va, April 22.-Six deaths were caused last night by an explosion of gas in the Commercial hotel. The building was total loss.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22

GERMAN EMPRESS DONATION.
 Berlin April 22.The empress has made a donation of 2,000 marks to the Jewish invalid air fund of Berlin.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
THAT SMALL POx CASE
Selectmen of Southington Preparing
 for an Outbreak.

for an Outbreak.
 Southington, April 22.-In prepara~ ton for q possible outbreaR of more cases of small Dox, the selectmen are making ready the pest house on Sand Hill, on the outskirts of the town. It is hoped, however, there will be no spread of the disease in view of the precautions that the authorities hnv6' taken. Mrs. St. John, who is sick with the disease at the Woodruff resi- dence on High street, was reported a little more comfortable this forenoon, following an ill turn of last evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
PEoUABUCK sUBsIDING.

Bristol. April 22.-The Pequabuck river, which threatened yesterday to carry away the foundations of a trestle on the third rail line near here, has subsided so that all danger is over, unless another storm sets in at once. The water has fallen foot since last evening. To prevent the water from undermining the stone work of the bridge large quantity of rock was dumped into the river, thus protecting the abutments when the flood was at its height. It was the worst freshet that has been known in the Pequabuck river for fifteen years, and the railroad embankment was seri- ously threatened at many points.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
ANOTHER LABOR DEMAND

Gloucester, April 22.-A general strike of the granite workers, 1000 men. along Cape Ann, is threatened for May l. The cause of the trouble is the number of hours.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
BISHOP OF ONFORD DEAD.

London, April 22.-The Right Rev. Wm. Stubbs. bishop of Oxford, died this morning. He was born June l, 2S23
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
MANY PRISONERS
Captured by British Since Kit
 chener's Last Report.
SOME BoERs SURRENDERED.

OeAA IVY IS " Ato x OtAAu " h34%ytS
 He Was Charged With Libeling
 Lord Kitchener-S Sentenced to One
 Years Imprisonment.
 London, April 22.-Lord Kitchener, in dispatch to the war office under date of Pretoria, April 21, says: Since my last report the British columns have captured 342 prisoners, PAS rifles. some ammunition and wagons and carts. A few men also have surren- dered.'' 2.
 Cape Town, April 22. Albert Carr- wright, editor of the South African News, who was arrested in February on charge of seditious and defama tory libel, is having published in his paper statement that Lord Kitchener had secretly instructed his troops to take no prisoners, has been convicted and sentenced to one years imprisonz ment.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22
NEW BRITAIN GETS OFF EASY.

New Britain. April 22.-Aside from the flooding of the lowlands, washouts on the highways and partial suspen- sion of traffic on the trolley system to Berlin, no great damage was inflicted in New Britain.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22

CAMPERS APPEAL DENIED.
 Washington, April a2 The United States supreme court today denied the appeal of Captain Carter to be admit ted to bail.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22

Amsterdam, N r., April 22.-The water in the Mohawk river is higher to-day than in many years. Ansabut- ment of the west shore bridge at rat tersonville gave way this morning and trains from that road are being run over the Central from Utica to Gen. tral Junction, east of this city. The streams from the north are greatly swollen. Some of the mills along the Chuckanunda Creek are shut down in consequence of the floods.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22

Corry, Pa., April 22.-The snow storm played havoc with the Erie rail road. The New York express, east bound, No. 12, of Saturday, was an nulled and all trains Sunday were TUT from six to ten hours late. In the Cor ry yards trains moved by hand signals only. Saturday five buildings collapsed from weight of snow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22

Rochester, N Y., April 22.-The Genesse river has risen three feet dur ing the last twenty-four hours and is still rising at the rate of an inch an hour Advices from up the valley say the lowlands are again submerged and that several streams have run over their banks.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-22

1o Fer Cent IIScoUNE
 on 5ubscrip-
 tionS to the RENE oc R AT In Advance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26
Mr.. HART IS CHOSEN.
Was Elected Principal of Navy Hill School
Proposed improvements.

The regular meeting of the School
Board was held yesterday evening at {
o'clock. Present: Joseph c. Dickerson
ichairInan), ]. II. Capers, Reuben Burton,
A. l. Phillips. Charles Hutzler, r. c.
ISbel, Sol. Cutchins. w. NJ. Turpin, r. f.
Shine, w. +. Fox, superintendent, and c.
p. Walford clerk.
The superintendent's report shows total
roll, 11,i2S; average monthly roll, 1915:
average Caily attendance, l0,4B; per cent.
of attendance, 96.6.
The resignation Of C. B. Baker, prin-
cipal OF Navy Hill School, was presented
and accepted, and Mr.. John Hart was
elected to fill the vacancy.
Mr.. Hart was for a long time teacher
in his fathers male academy at Bowling
Green. Recently he has been connected
with the B. f Johnson Publishing Com
tpany.
The Buildings and Furniture Committee
made 1; partial report as to the cost or
improvements suggested by the Board OF
tHealth's report Action on the same was
deferred and the committee was request
ed TO present estimates of the cost OF
new High School building.
On motion. the board changed its time
1or regular meeting from the 4th Monday
TO the 4th Thursday of each month at
S O'Clock.
The supervisor stated that Nicholson
School would be completed during the
present week and the board decided TO
visit the building for inspection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26
CALL ACCEPTED
BY Mr.. KINCHEL0E
Will Soon Become Pastor of Stockton
Street Church.
WANT A FOOTBALL TEAM.
Movement Started 10 Form One In MAN.
chester-h MIR. Campbell Wants TO
Be Free-Two Marriages.
Personals.
WANT A FOOTBALL TEAM.
Manchester Bureau Richmond Times,
No. 11O2 Hull Street.

At 9 business meeting Of Stockton
Street Baptist Church. by unanimous
vote, a call was extended to Rev. j. w.
Eincheloe Mr.. Kinchcloe is native of
Fairfax county, Va. He was brought up
on a farm and after teaching country
school for Willie, moved to Washing
ton D. c.. where me was an snploye or
the Capital Traction Railway Company
Shortly after accepting this position ne
professed conversion and joined the Sec
ond Baptist Church of that city MIR
bincheloe feeling that he was called to
preach the gospel began at once to make
preparation Tor college. lie entered
Woods Commercial College, where he
took a special course in English. Nine
months after his conversion, the church
licensed him to preach and he began at
once to do mission work. He was called
to the Columbia BAPTIST Church, Falls
Church and was ,rIained by council
from the Columbia Association Septe mher
30th 1896.
Nj. Kinchelowe continued his studies at
Columbia academy ard did the work of
pastor for two years, enjoying at the
same time great success III his work.
Feeling the nee II b. or educational I'D
vantages, he resigned his s:,l;,re" and
came TO Richmond College whore hr has
been for three years. lie has prea' he'd
a number of lines FIR the Church to
which he has been cell Il. Ii. form ally
accepted the call on Sunday and i'll con-
nection with his college work will enter
soon upon his duties as pastor.
WANTS HIS FREEDOM
Mr. A L. Campbell, who is confined il
the city jail awaiting the action Of the
williamsburg authorities, says be mas had
a purpose in shammins and has never
beer crazy. 1t is probable that he may
he turned out, If some one will he re-
spons!ble for his behavior. For the past
week he has not been giving The ser
geant any trouble at all, and says ne .cels
assured that Lis friends will come to his
rescue.
TO START FOOTBALL
The young men Of this city are trying
to organize a football team. There are
several excellent players here who could
soon put the others IN good shape, AND
much sport could be gotten from it. There
will be a meeting CO those interested some
time this week, and plans will be made
Tor the work.
Through the goodness of Mr.. j. E.
Harding, the popular barber, $500 more
was added to the Saunders fund yester-
day. Mr.. Harding gave the receipts of
his shop from In the morning until IN
the evening 10 the benefit fund.
TO HAVE A BANQUET.
The Virginia Club met last night and
prepared everything for The banquet to
be held on December I'd at Leader Hall.
This banquet promises to be one of the
best ever gwen in the city. The commit
the supper. Dancing viii be engaged in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26
Seats for the Sky Pilot To-Day.

Reserved seats for The Sky Pilot" q
picture play by Albert Armstrong. the
popular and magnetic Scotchnan, will go
lon sale at the Y NJ c. A. to-day at l
iEcsock. Mr.. Armstrong has established
a magnificent reputation in his presenta-
ttiors OF The Little Minister and '"Ine
Bonnie Brier Bush" With Ralph Con-
nors Sky Pilot" he has an opportunity
unexcelled. His manner OF presentation
is fascinating in the extreme, and has
pictures are always good.
The Sky Pilot. will be given Thurs
day, Thanksgiving night, at Sis O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26
Southern Railway Earnings.

Below are the estimated earnings OF
the Southern Railway system for tha
third week Of November:
Southern Railway Company. exclust4e
of st. Louis liues-This year S6Sl. 2oi; last
year $3.50, 0SS: increase. S2T, los.
Southern Railway. St. Louis-I.ouisvilfe
lines-This year. S56,s5t; last year. 1885,.
increase, $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26
l. 4
MEET TONIGHT TO
HEAR TESTIMONY
Committee to Inquire Into Conduct
Of Mt. Epps.
SUMMON SEVERAL WITNESSES.
mayor Taylor, Auditor Warren, Gas Inspector
Shelton and others VIII Be Called Upon
to Stale What They Know.
Other Committees.
SUMMON SEVERAL WITNESSES,

The special committee appointed to in.
sestigate the shortage of Cecil L. Epps,
late OF the Gas Inspectors Office, and in
cidentally to inquire into the conduct of
certain city officials, with view to fixing
the responsibility for Epps' escape, held
its first meeting at the City Hall yester-
terday afternoon. JAll the members were
present, as follows: Councilmen Mills
{chairman). Peters and HobsoH, Aldermen
Beck .and Gordon. City Attorney Pollard
was also present
MIR. Gordon wanted TO know Il 1t had
been really a defalcation
MT. Pollard replied that, strictly speak
ing, no defa1cation had been committed.
but the conduct of Mr. EpDs was simply
irregular He was prohibited, under the
ordinances. from receiving money TO pay
gas bills which he had done.
After a very brief discussion it was de-
cided to meet again this evening, and
Mayor Taylor. Auditor Warren. Gas In
spector Joseph NJ. Shelton, Mr.. +. a.
Williams, clerk in the auditors office. and
Mr. W. P. Knowles, superintendent of the
Gas Department, will be summoned 10
testify.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26
Mrs. Gwa'hmey Para'yzed.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial 5UlspatcH 20 INC I1Mes]
WALKERTON, VA. Nov. 25.-Mrs. Will
lie Gwathmey, of Canterbury, near this
place. was paralyzed Sunday and her
condition is very critical. Her children
Miss Bessie Gwathmey,. and Brown, of
New York, have been telegraphed for;
also DR. William Gwathmey. Of Sandy
Qottcm,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26
IA FAMILIAR FIGURE.

caucra OF Hiouba
$ IA FAMILIAR FIGURE.
Colonel Mann has long been familiar
figure about the Capitol and was ex-
ceedingly popular with the public men
of the State. by whom he will be greatly
missed in his old place. He served a.
long time IS an assistant clerk under,
the late Colonel Bigger, and was made
clerk Of the House at the beginning or
the last regular session. Mr.. Thomas H..
Bigger having tff1iitledia te1y succeeded his
lanented tfarheteti Upon the latter's death.
Colonel MsfihS Sawed a term in the House
from Petersburg and was assistant DIS
trict ATTORNEY for the Eastern District OF
Virginia under Mr.. Cleveland's second
administration. His friends hope that he
will have 4 speedy return to his usual
health and strength
Mr.. John W. Williams, Of Pearisburg.
who was on yesterday named by. Gov
e.-nors Tyler as Colonel Mann's successor.
| and who Will probably have no opposition
| before the House caucus next week. is
| Commohwea1ths4 Attorney of Giles
| county, and is 'tliirty-two years OF age.
He has served'sas a committee clerk or
! the Ho:ise OF Delegates since 1883, ana
holds a Similar position in the Constitu-
| tional Convention at the present time.
| He is 4 graduate Of the University OF
Virginia and is regarded as most
capable and efficient successor to Colonel
| Mann. Mr.. Williams commenced his cam
| vass among the House members yester-
| day immediately upon his appointment.
and EXPRESSES 5 the belief that he Will
| probably have a clear field He was
warmly Congratulated by his friends
about the Capitol upon his good fortune
on yesterda3f...lllil
COLONEL BfGGER'S ESTIMATE.
/ Mr.. WilltamS was journal clerk of the
! House during the session Of 1878, ana
the following high estimate is placed
upon his efficiency in a letter written
| him at the end. of the session by the
late COLONEL John Bell Bigger, under
whom Mr. Williams trained for so many
years: f5...u.1E
3Hs.''.l' March 4, 1885,
John M.,t1villians, Esq.:
NV Dear, Williams,-The session OF
1887 ended to-day. 1t was busy one,
as you yiwell9 know. and to you owe
debt of gratitude for. Your faithful ana
untirjng discharge of your official duties,
not only for the, session just ended, out
for the two preceding sessions. You nave
been my mainstay. What would have
done without you? That journal writ
ing is a.traubIesome and responsible part
of legislative labor. And then your
amiable nature and refined manner and
YOUR high, sense. of moral obligation are
so comsuicuous Ever shall remember
our hiebacuuaintance and pleasant
conrnuaior and when life is ended may
we meetEat dthes clerks desk in the Cen
eral Assembly. OF the first born. May
the. Lord bless you.
-; Yours truly,
,ti -;!1&JOHN BELL BIGGER,
iitzzls aIA2 &C. H. d. and Z.
p
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26

conferred the first and second degrees on
candidates.
Manchester Lodge. X. of p, held
meeting last night. The three ranks were
conferred on members. This lodge is nov
in Il splendid condition and is taking in
new members every night. sts r.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26

Lodge of Virginia. Independent Order OF
Odd Fellows. arrived here yesterday and
will visit the following lodges during his
stay in the city: Fitzhush. Aurora and
Patrick Henry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26
WI AMY Asovr Prop.u

Mr.. Harry c.. Glenn has returned from
a business trip north.
DR.. Foster, in charge OF the city am
bulance, responded to three calls on Sun
day.
Mr. J. A. Reynolds has arrived here
from DanviIle to accept a position in a
wholesale hardware house.
Mr.. E. T. Gordon returned Saturday
night from a trip to New York. where he
went TO transact some private business.
At 5:15 a call came from No PIG East
Franklin Street to attend Johnny Fitz-
gerald, colored child, who was hit with
q rock.
The last call came at O'Clock P. NJ.
from the First Station. Jim Johnson (col-
ored) wanted some attention for 4 cut on
the head.
The first came at sos P. NJ. from the
First Police Station. when William
Ahem was suffering with cut head. He
was trimmed up.
Mr.. Stewart Rogers. a young insurance
man ofsthis city, left yesterday for Clarks :.
burg, W. Va, where he goes to accept
more lucrative position with the company
he represents in this city.
In the list of donations for the Home
for Incurables in last Sundays paper the
following names were omitted: Mrs. c.
G.. McPhail, for beautiful bread: Wright
&; Crowder, one barrel OF apples
4 ticket from Richmond to Chicago was
found at Eighth and Broad Streets by an
attache of the Fire Alarm office Sunday.
The ticket can be secured by the owner
by application at the office.
Grand Master Northern. Of the Grand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26

The city's suit against the Southern
Eell Telephone Company has been dis
missed from the docket Of the United
States Supreme Court This was done on
motion of the general counsel for the Bell
Company soon after the ordinance grant
ing the franchise to do business in this
city was pasesd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-26

The Committee on Accounts and Print
ing decided to give out on the 18th of
December the contracts for the city adj
vertisins and printing and stationery for
aext year