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The age-herald., 1902-01-22
CONGRESS MAY
 SAVE SCHEPERS
Resolution to Prevent Execu-
 tiOn of BOer Commandant

Washington, January H.-Representa- Der of the House committee on foreign affairs today introduced a resolution directing the tSate Departm to request the government to withhold the sentence of death passed on Commandant Schepers who is about to be shot. The resolution Is as follows:
 Whereas. It is officially reported that the British military authorities In South Africa have passed and are about to execute sentence of death upon Com mandant Schepers. of the army of the Orange Free State; and.
 Whereas. Said Commandant Schepers, a subject of the Orange Free State. was captured while sick and wounded in a hospital and therefore should be con- sidered especially entitled to all privileges and exemptions of a prisoner of war; and
 Whereas, His execution may lead to acts of retaliation and reprisal and thus make more difficult and distant the pros poets of peace; and,
 Whereas, The whole civilized world suffers from the effect of war waged be- tween any of the family of nations; and
 Whereas, The people oe the United States are moved by feeling of human ity in behalf of the sufferers from the tefrible warfare now being conducted in South Africa, therefore. Be 1t.
 Resolved, By the House of Represen- tatives, the senate conourring. that the British government be requested to set aside the sentence of death passed upon Commandant Schepers and to accord cus- tomary in1m unities and privileges of a prisoner of war, guaranteed under the Geneva convention"
The age-herald., 1902-01-22

Washington. January 21. = Comptroller of the Currency Ridgley has issued statement saying that the summary of the reports of the condition of the na- tional banks at the close of business De- cember 10, 1901, shows the business of the banks to be in a highly satisfactory con ditioI and Sets new high record in ag- gregate resources. Individual deposits, capital and surplus.
 The statement contains the following figures:
 Aggregate resources increased s21, ,sSs, : 341 since September 30, 1901, and s5s0, $40 : 942 since December 13. 1900; total s5, 722. 7S0 635.
 Individual deposits increased $s6. 664 732 since the last report and s34o, APO. 434 dur ing the last year; total $2, ,964 417, ,945.
 Capital stock increased $999S, 7s4 since September 30 and $329S7.259 for the year.
 Surplus and undivided profits increased SIS 333,17 since September 30 and $45, ,002, 01S since December 13 1900.
 Total capital, surplus and undivided
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
Shot From Ambush.

Manila, January 21-Capt. J. M. Hartshorne, Jr., of the Seventh In- fantry, was shot from ambush and killed January 2. in the eastern part of the Island of Samar. Captain Hartshorne was recently transferred from the Ninth to the Seventh In- fantry. Owing to the lack of tele- graphic communication in Samar the news of Captain Hartshrone's death came in the mail from Second Lieut.. George w. Wallace of the Ninth.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22

It was not more than five minutes from the time the alarm was given until there was no chance of escape.
 Two very small windows and the mar row stairs afforded the only avenues of escape, and those who went to the win dows-a dozen or more-had to jump 12 or 15 feet, the others rushing down the steps like sheep, pushing and falling over each other.
 After they were out some of the men inside could be seen in the flames, but not a cry came from the building. The dead were almost entirely eremated. There were scarcely 40 pounds of flesh and bones left of all seven, which lie to- night in a little box
 The men who escaped lost their cloth ing and were compelled to travel through eight inches of snow almost naked to an other camp mile away.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
ISLANDERS OPPOSED TO SALE.
West Indies Commission Will Suggest
 Leaving Vote to People.

New York, January H.-Franz Von Jes- sen. special commissioner from the Dan- ish government to the Danish West In- dies, will sail for Bremen today on the Kaiser William Der Crosse. He has been ascertaining the sentiment in St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John on the proposed sale of the islands to the United States.
 The Danish commissioner says that when he arrives in Copenhagen he will suggest that the question of selling the islands be submitted to a vote of the people of Denmark. Nine-tenths of the islands of the West Indies, he claims, are opposed to any change in rule.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
DUNCAN STILL AT LARGE.

Frank Duncan the notorious murderer and safe blower and his pals Bullard and VanHorn still large Dye has been captured
 Late last night believed he sheris office had line Duncans whereabouts Five deputy shers heavily armed with Wnchesers shot guns and side arms left B mingham the Kansas City Memphis Birmingham train, report there a camp fire with around it about 30 miles up the road Coal Creek.
 It is thought possible the two of the gang which escaped from the jail Sunday night and the report reached the city the deputies started the way They had not returned at o'clock.
 For further details of the jail delivery page5
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
SEVEN SLEEPING MEN
 ARE BURNED TODEATH
Forest Fire Destroys Lumber Camp and Stairway in Build ing Was Too Narrow for All to Escape-Those Who Got Out Waded Through Snow Almost Naked

Hambleton, W. Va January 91.-About 4 o'clock this morning csxnp of the Ot- ter Creek Boom and Lninber Company, several miles from here. in the forest, took fire and burned so rapidly that seven of the forty men asleep in the building failed to get out and were burned to death.
 Following is the list of dead:
 John Morrissey.
 John Riley.
 George Vanhorn.
 Arthur Hedricks.
 Thomas Hickey.
 Mike Grannon.
 Forest Manard
 Bud Welch was so badly hurt that he is in a critical condition.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
TELEeRAPHERs WILL COMPETE
Southern Operators to Meet In At lanta and Work for $50 Cash Prize.

Atlanta, Ga. January 21.-The tele- graphers of the South will hold a fast sending tournament in Atlanta February 9. The contest will be representative of the South and the tournament therefore is only open to those south of the Ohio river.
 The prizes as far as determined will be a gold medal and $50 in cash to the win ner: $35 as second prize and s15 to the third best man. Other classes will be announced later. The contest Is open to all those engaged in telegraphy. and in- cludes railroad operators.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
LICENSE TICKET BROKERS.
scaIpers Must Deposit s20o0 With
 R.R. Commission and Stamp Tickets.

Albany. N. r., January 2I.-A bill to license ticket brokers has been intro duced by Assemblyman J. E. Smith. IL provides that all persons who desire to traffic in railroad tickets other than duly authorized agents of railroads shall file a bond with the railroad commission.
 The bond is to be in the sum of 5000 and if the railroad commission issues a license fee the cost of same Is to be placed at $500. All ticket sellers other than authorized agents of rallf oads must stamp their name and address on all tickets thus sold. This Is designed to give the purchaser a cause of action should such ticket be not as represented.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
ALBANIAN IN CONGRESS.
MT. Richardson Presents Several Con
 stituents to the President.

Washington, January 21. - tSpecial) = Representative Richardson presented to the President today R. E. Pettus, Oscar Goldsmith, Charles P. Lane and J. A. Ward of Huntsville and Judge Roulhac and J. C. Harris of Sheffield.
 The contested election case of Spears vs. Burnett from the Seventh Alabama district will be argued before elections committee No. tomorrow morning.
 Representative Wiley has introduced a bill to protect railroad trains carrying Unit ed States mails. persons and prop erty,
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
Hunting for Adams.

Fulton Mo, January 21.-Bank exam iners who have been Investigating the affairs of the Commercial Bank which
 was closed last Friday. following the disappearance of Cashier F. s. Adams now find that the banks loss will amount to s14.O00 Adams has been heard from and it Is believed he is making his way to Mexico. A message received today by ". D. Bush of Fulton from his son says: Saw F. s. Adams at Hearne, Texas. Wednesday. enroute to San Antonio, via international railroad" 1"
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
couNrERFEITER CAUGHT.
Most Expert Crook That Ever oper
 ated In Texas.

States Court officials report the arrest at Gainesville of T. H, Reagan, whom they class as the most expert counter feiter that ever operated in this state. Indictm ents on fifteen counts have been found against him by the Federal grand jury now in session at Dallas.
 Reagan is accused of raising silver certificates and other treasury notes from small denominations to large ones the commercials being so cleverly executed that some of them passed through the Texas banks Reagan Is in jail at Gaines vile tonight but is to be taken to Dallas tomorrow by Chief Forsythe. of the sec ret service.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
HUGHES CONFIRMED BY
 SENATE AS POSTMASTER

trict of Virginia: NJ. K. Montgomery northern district of Mississippi.
 To be United States marshals:
 John Grant, eastern district of Texas; B. F. Daniels for the territory of Arizona i; B. H. Colbert southern district of Indian Territory.
 Postmasters: Indian Territory-George B. Rodericl Holdenville; Art Asbeli, Checotah; Benjamin l.. Robertson, Pur- cell John N. Bayless Spulpa; John c. Belt, Eufaula: Elmer S. Bessey, Clare mont. New Mexico-Robert w. Hopkins, Albuquerque; John R. Guyer, Clayton.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
pr. John Brownrigg Dead.

Columbus. Miss, January N-(SpeciaD- Dr. John Brownrigg, one of the oldest residents and best physicians of this city, died this morning at o'clock in St. Louis, to which place he had been car ried for an operation. For years he was county health officer and enjoyed large and substantial practice here. His re- mains will be carried to Jackson, Miss, where his wife and child are buried.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
TRAIN STRIKES WAGON.
Three Negroes Were Killed and Bodies
 Horribly MangIed.

Fayette Miss, January H.-An acci- dent resulting in the loss of three lives occurred about one mile and a half be- low Fayette on the Yazoo and Mississ- ippi Valley railroad this morning at Il o'clock.
 The south bound mixed train struck a wagon with three negroes in 1t while they were attempting to cross the track at Dardings Crossing and demolished the wagon and killed the three negroes out right. Their bodies were horribly man. gled. Their names are Bob Green, his grandson and Joe Jackson. The team es- capped unhurt.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
CANADIAN COAL IN SWEDEN.
Railroads Have Decided to Experi. ment, as British Coal Is Too High.

New York, January 21.-The Stockholm correspondent of the Daily Mail reports that owing to the present high price of British coal the administration of the Swedish railroad has decided to experi- ment with Canadian coal, says Trib- une,, London dispatch.
 A trial shipment has arrived at Gothen- berg and 1t Is understood that a couple of cargoes have been sold to the Nor wegian authorities and that negotia- tions are proceeding with the Russians and the Danes.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
Will Raise Tobacco.

Mexico City, January 2l. = American capitalists have made large purchases of lands in the state of Vera Cruz where they will raise tobacco on large scale. Mexican tobacco is now tcadily winning favor in Europe and the United States The total amount exported in the last fiscal year was 2.019,255 kilograms.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22

Washington, January H.-(Special)- The Senate today confirmed the nomina- tion of J. w. Hughes as postmaster at Birmingham.
 The following additional combinations were made:
 Fletcher M. Doan to be associate jus tice of the Supreme Court of the terri tory of Arizona.
 Isiah T. Montgomery to be receiver of public moneys at Jackson. Miss.
 To be United States attorneys:
 Thomas Lee Moore for the western dls-
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
POLISH MURDERER DEAD. visoIek, Who Tried to Murder Hia
 Family, Dies of Injuries.

Pittsburg. January 21-vincenzo viso- lek. the Pole who fatally assaulted his wife and three children week ago, died today of the injuries inflicted by Mrs. Visolek.
 Three deaths have so far occurred as the result of the tragedy. They are: Rosa Lax. the wife; Anna, aged years: Vim cenzo Visolek aged 42 years. Of the re- maining victims Ella, aged years is ex- pected to die at any time. Her brother Francis may recover
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
McEachern Wins First Money.

Philadelphia, January 21.--Archil McEachern of Toronto won first money in the motor paced bicycle race tonight with Bonnie Monroe of Mem phis. George Leander of Chicago and Jean Gougoltz of France. Monroe won second place. and L,eander lando6 in third phdtfdn
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
To Prevent Robberies.

Washington, January 21.-Repre- sentative Wiley of Alabama today in troduced bill designed to prevent the holding up of trains for purposes of robbery. It provides penalty of death or life imprisonment for the guilty parties.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
wants Longstreet On Retired List.

Washington. January A-Senator Nor gan today introduced bill placing Gen. eraI James Longstreet on the retired list of the army with the rank of Ma jor the rank he held when he entered the service of the ConfederAcy at the bee1nn1ng of the Civil wfrA
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
No More Hunting.

Denison. Tex. January 21. = Indian Agent Schoenfelt has received instruc- tions from the Secretary of the Interior to refuse all applications for permits to hunt In the Indian Territory. Abuses of privileges is the reason given.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
Roy West Dead.

Huntsville, January 21.-(Special.)-- Roy West. aged 50 years. secretary of the West Huntsville Cotton Mills. died today in the country. He was a native of England and before coming here resided in Rome. Ga A wife and two daukh- t~r survive him.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
Mexico,s Banking Capital sso,soo,ooo,

Mexico City, January H-The latest bank statement. embracing all the banks in the country. shows the total bank capital to be ss0. 1000. note circulation ss2. .62e reserve sl4.2s9.2sS and deposits $l1z o0900o.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
Will Search for Condor,

Victoria, B. C.. January 21.-The cruiser Phaeton will put to sea tomorrow to search for the missing warship Condor. of which no news has been received.
The age-herald., 1902-01-22
Mexico. Experimenting.

Mexico City. January 21.-The Federal telegraph administration is making suc- cessful experiments in wireless teleg- raphy
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-12
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

The fete to be given May 22 to 29 will be the event of the season. No pains will be spared to make it one of the finest entertainments ever giv- en in this place The following are the names of the various committees: Refreshment table, Mrs Timothy Kelly, Mrs William Kennedy, Mrs B. In gram, Mrs Thomas Kelly, Mrs Anna Downs, Mrs Joseph Geoghegan and Mrs Mary J. Murphy; ice cream table, Misses Addie Missel, Anna Duhaine, Margaret Grenier, Anna Meehan, and Messrs Francis Murphy and Leslie Kennedy; fancy and candy table, Misses Margaret Babin, Anna Geoghe- gan and Nellie Murphy; floor commit tee, Messrs James Loughlin, William Kennedy, William Daley and Dennis Grenier; entertainment committee, Messrs John Lynch and John Kelly; soda water. Messrs William Hancock, William N1cKenna and Nicholas Plunket: door committee. Messrs P. Frank Frederick, Timothy Kelly, jr, Joseph Geoghegan and George Babin; master of games. Nicholas Plunket.
 Miss Nellie Shanahan is ill with malaria.
 Mir and Mrs George Main of Tor rington are the guests of Mrs Rich ards.
 The trolley cars ran all Sunday af- ternoon to accommodate the many people who visited this village.
 The Rev Father Traynor, pastor oi St Mary Magdalene's church. preached a very impressive sermon Sunday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-12
WATERVILLE DAILY TALK

The Washington Hill A. c. baseball team won from the Waterville team yesterday by the score of 19 to s.
 A grand sacred concert will be giv- en in St AIichaers hall on Sunday evening, May 9, for the benefit of St >Michael's parish.
 A private sociable will be given in Carter's hall tonight. Cams orches- tra will furnish music.
 A. c. Adams. formerly of Lucas grocery store, has accepted a position with the Hamilton grocery store. Ed ward Cookson, who was also employed as clerk at Lucas store, is now en- ployed at E. D. Tullar's grocery store.
 The Rev Father TraynOr is in Ter ryville to-day assisting at a forty hours devotion to the Blessed Sacra- ment
 John M Lucas. whose grocery store in the Pythian block was destroyed by fire last week, has opened an office in the Sprague block, where he will be pleased to meet all persons indebt- ed to him.
 The anniversary of the Epworth league was celebrated in the Grace Methodist church last night when spe- cial services of an impressive nature were held. The new officers of the league were installed.
 Tha Rev Father Traynor is making preparations for the May festival which will be held in the hall of St Mary Magdalene's church in Oakville from May 9 to %.
 The St Joseph baseball team defeat ed the Pastime A. c. team yesterday by the score of to 4.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-12
AGAINST BEEF TRUST.
BIIl For an Injunction Filed In Fed
 eraI Court at Chicago.

eraI Court at Chicago.
 CHICAGO, May 12.-With the full ap- proval of Attorney General F. c. Knox, representing the national government, District AttorneyNS. c. Bethea has filed with the clerk of the federal circuit court here a bill for an injunction, sweeping in character, designed to de- stroy the alleged giant conspiracy to illegally control the meat trade of the United States.
 The original Of the bill was recorded the moment it was filed and was at once placed in the official files of the court clerks office. At the same time District Attorney Bethea served notice that at ? p. m. on May 20 he. will ap- pear before Federal Judge Grosscup and ask for q temporary injunction against the packers and their repre- sentatives under the Sherman national antitrust law.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-12
SUBURBAN DEPARTMENT.
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Work Progressing Rapidly on the
 New Almshouse.

Work on the addition to the aims house is progressing rapidly and there is every reason to believe that the work will be completed in the time set forth in the contract, namely, August l, 1902.
 MT and Mrs Frank Nudge, musical artists, known on the stage as Nudge and Morton, are visiting relatives in town.
 Ex-Superintendent B. NJ. Saunders of the local rubber factories, but now connected with the Rubber company in Milwaukee, is spending few days In town on business.
 The funeral of Miss Marion F. Stone took place Saturday at o'clock from her late residence on Frederick street, where services were conducted by the Rev Sherrod Soule. At 3:3O a service was also held at the Hall Me morial chapel in Riverside cemetery in Waterbury. The Rev Sherrod Sou1e and the Rev Dr Davenport of Waterbury oficiated.
 At present the outlook for baseball in this town this season is not very encouraging. The firemen, the High school and the '. NJ. c. A. will have teams in the field, but thus far noth- ing has been done towards forming a town team. Why this should be as it is does not appear very plain for there is plenty of material in the bor- ough to form a team that could hold its own with the best of them and 1t is high time the lovers of the sport appointed someone to get the men to- gether and start baseball right away.
 The Naugatuck drum corps turned out Friday evening and serenaded Warden-elect +. F. Shaffer. The corps met at the town hall and march ed to MT Shaffers house where they played some of their latest music. Al though their coming was a great sur prise to MT Shaffer he was equal to the occasion and after congratulating the drum corps for it's fine music he invited them inside where light re- treatments were served.
 The funeral, of Mrs Mary B. Dunne took place Saturday morning at 9:3C o'clock from her late home on Rub Der avenue and at 10 o'clock from St Francis church. Interment was in St James cemetery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-12
Tl,a oueen esucb Be*ter.

THE HAGUE. May 12.-The bulle- tins issued at Castle Loo concerning the condition of Queen Wilhelmina have been reduced to one day, and it is expected that they will soon cease altogether The marked improvement fin her majesty's condition continues, and the constant attendance of her physicians is no longer necessary.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-12
1.nmher a,ompnnx nurned onA

TRUCkEE, Cal, May r. -The Buck eye Lumber comDany's office box fac tory, warehouse. dryboxes and 2,00O,- GOO feet of lumber were destroyed by fire. The loss exceeds S200,CVU \ frainload of cars ona siSs s....l.- uaa also destroyed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-12
< Fatal Kentucky Row.

CRIMSON, Ky, May 12.-Robert Hicks was killed, Tom Tackett fatally wounded, W. M. Smith shot in the forehead and Henry Tackett cut with a knife so that he will die and others were hurt in 8 row at Olive Hill- The guilty persons are under arrest, and more trouble is expected.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-12
Dye Helpers Return to Work.

PATERSON N. J., May 12.-Between 500 and 600 of the striking dyers' help CTS at Blume Bros dye works, Lodi, have returned to work. Their action practically ends the trouble at Lodi, where about fifty deputies have been on guard since the strike began.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-12
Sray Irxyin.s Health Fails

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. May 12.-May Irwin, the comedienne, is suffering with nervous prostration and upon the advice of physician has closed her season here q week earlier than had been. intended. Her company left for New York.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-12
Dead at the Age of HI,

ST. JOHN, N. B., May 12.-Word has been received here of the death at St. Martins, \. B., of James Ross, who was III years ol5. On the occasion of his one hundred and tenth birthday the municipal council of St, John coun. ty presented him with an easy chair.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-12
Mi..onrl Torn nurnek-.

ST. JOSEPH. Mo. May F. - The business part of the town of Ridgeway was destroyed by fire, which started in Campbell Bros. drugstore. Six stores and their contents were burned The 1oss is estimated at about $50, GOO, part 1y coYered by jQsurances
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-12
One Strike Settled.

UTICA. N. T.. May 1.-The strike of the -smalgamated Sheet Metal Workers. which has been on since May l, has been settled, and the men re- turned to work this morning.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-12
Notice to Contractors

Sealed proposals for the construction of surface water conduits in tl1th street, Bank, Edward, Hill and South Main streets, with manhoies, inlet basins and appurtenances, will be re cesived by the board of public works until 8 o'clock D. m., Tuesday, May 2o, 1902, at which time they will be pub licly opened and read. A certified check for $450, made payable to the order of the city comptroller, must ac- company the bid as guarantee tDat the bidder, if successful, will enter into a contract according to the terms or his proposal. 1 The engineers approximate estimate of the principal items of work is as | follows 800 lineal feet of 3O-inch tile pipe in l concrete cradle.
 .260 lineal feet of 1S-inch tile pipe
 1,200 lineal feet of 15-inch tile p:pe.
 1,150 lineal feet of 12-inch tile pipe. l 15 manholes.
 12 catch basins.
 Il inlet basins. | One brook inlet. Proposals must be made on blanks furnished by the board. Forms of contract and specifications may be seen and blank forms of proposal and bond may be obtained at the bureau of en- gineering, No 9 Leavenworth street.
 The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids
 By order of the board of public works.
 R. A. CAIRNS, Engineer.