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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
FIRE 1T BLOCK ISLAND
The Weather bureau Office and
 Apparatus Destroyed.

Several Hotels and Cafes Were Burned
 One Side of the Main Business
 Street Was Destroyed-Firemen
 Could Not Check the Flames-One
 Man Fell from Roof of Building and
 Was Severely Injured.
 Block Island. July 1S.-The most dis astrous fire that ever visited BLOCK Island started in a barn of the ocean cottage late last night, and before lt was extinguished it had destroyed one side of the main business street. Ihe fire first started in the supper story cf the barn and was well under way when it was discovered. The limited fire apparatus could not sufficiently cope with the flames and q strong southeast wind increased the blaze and spread the fire. The fire department fought to keep the flames in one DOT tion but they spread across the inter- yening space and attacked Macomber,s Narragansett cafe and soon that build ing and adjoining buildings were in flames The next building attacked was the National hotel, and again and aagin were the firemen driven back by the heat Soon the Surf hotel was in flames, and L. G. Negus fell from ex haustion from the roof of the building and was badly injured. No estimate of the damage has yet been made, but the following buildings were destroyed: National and Narragansett hotels, Ma comber's cafe, MitchelPs store, weather bureau office, in which were the tele- graph and telephone offices, two tene- ment houses and several other build ingS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
Tracx Again Escnpes.

BLACK DIAMOND, Wash, July IS. Tracy has escaped again. He has eluded the sheriff of King county and many picked men, who had advanced on his hiding place three miles from here. The posse arrived at Tracy's hiding place six or eight hours after he had left. He had taken a roWboat and gone to the east end of Sawyer lake presumably about ? o'clock in the morning, accompanied by his two con- federates Sheriff Cudihee and the posse returned to Black Diamond ill the afternoon. The chase from this point has been abandoned.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
THE BABCOCK WILL.
It Was Filed for Probate by Attorney
 Minor To-day.

The will of the late w. Sumner Bab- cock was filed for probate this morning by Attorney Minor. It was drawn lip by Attorney Bronson, October z, 1889, and witnessed by Clara l.. Dodge, Her bert w. Lake and George T. Lake. In the event of issue teStator bequeathed to his widow, Edith Hoyey Babcock, the life use of tWo-thirdS of the estate, the other one-third to go to bis mother, Laura Babcock. In case the mother deceased before testator the use of all the property goes to the widow. In the event of there being no issue the widow is left the life use of $25, ,O00, but if this amount is found to be less than one-third of the entire estate, per sonal as well as real, then one-third is to be hers. And the provision made for Mrs .Babcock. Sr. is repeated. George Babcock, a brother, Is left the other one-third. In case Mrs Babcock, ST, deceases before the widow, and no issue is living, George Babcock is left the life use of her property, and upon the demise of George the property de- scends to his children and their heirs. In case there is no issue all goes to George excepting the provision mat' for the widow.
 It is to De understood that this pro- vision for the widow is in lieu of Ter statutory dover, and the will enjoins her to notify the executor of the es- tate within thirty days after testator's demise of her acceptance of her DOT tion, and in default thereof it shall be considered cancelled.
 Tn case of a child or children surviv- ing testator, each shall be given share hn, aI; sY, aII 1,o provision made for the widow. If child is born after testator's death it shall be considered as having survived him.
 Attorney Bronson is nominated cx- ecutor with power to sell, and he Is re- quested to sell within two years tes- tator's stock in the Waterbury Cutlery Go.
 A codicil dated June 24, 1902, adds S10,000 to testator's brother Georges legacy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
WATER FOJrR FEET DEEp

Omaha, Neb, July 1S-A cloudburst at Plattsmouth last night proved serl- ous. flood of water four feet deep washed down the main street of the town, taking with it everything nova ble. Half a dozen frame buildings col lapsed, the electric light plant was rem dered useless, and every cellar in the place was filled. The total damage .s estimated at $200.000 The Burlington tracks became soft and trains we're compelled to go by another route A serious landslide occurred north of the town, completely blockading the Bur lington tracks.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
WILL PLACE BONDS.
China Development Go About to Issue
 S4OOOO.OOO Worth.

$4O,O00O00 Worth.
 New York, July 1s.-It is learned from an authorative source, says the Journal of Commerce. that tentative arrangements have been made for plac- ing the $40OOO,00O in bonds which the American China development company has been authorized to issue for tue purpose of completing the railroads between Hankow and Canton. It can not be learned whether the entire is- sue will be taken in this country or whether European subscriptions will be invited. 1t is considered probable, however, that the issue will have an international character as the board of directors of the American China De- velopment Go has foreign members. The necessary funds with which to be- gin the practical work of building the first section of the road were subscrib- ed by the stockholders some months ago and were deposited with J. F. Nor gan & Co.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
Rrtape Ruildinp Accident.

ROANOKE, Va, July 1S.-While a bridge force was working on Norfolk and Western railway trestle over Reed creek two miles west of Wytheville the scaffolding gave way, precipitating Allen Grubbs, James W. Smith, Ste phen Greggor, William Hicks and John Johnson, the latter foreman, eighty feet below into the creek. Smith was killed instantly, his head being crush ed by striking a bed of rocks. Grubb and Mckenzie are believed to have re- ceiyed injuries that will prove fatal. Greggor and Hicks were only slightly iniured
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
wheat Crop Damaged by storm

wheat Crop Damaged by storm
 ST. PAUL, July 1S.-While it now seems practically certain that no lives were lost in the terrific storms that devastated portion of the Red River valley near Grand Forks, N. D., the loss to farmers will be heavy. Hardly a farm in the pathway of the storm and it was almost 100 miles long by 10 miles wide-but had some building either demolished or damaged. The loss to the wheat crop, which would have been ready for the sickle in about three weeks, is reported to have been very heavy. Thousands of acres of wheat were literally beaten into the ground by the hail that accompanied the wind and rain. In some places ev- cry yestige of the crop was wiped out.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
A STOGI TRUST NOW

Pittsburg, July 1S.-The stogi man. ufacturers of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, with but one exception, have formed combination and have been granted charter by the state of Delaware. The combination will be known as the United States Cigar Co. It is capitalized at $7,5O0,O00, of witch 2,5O0,000 will be cumulative preferred stock. The annual product Of the companies included in the new corpor- ation is about 2S0,0OO,0OO tobis, cher oots and cheap cigars. This will be largely increased as it is the intention to enlarge the plants.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
. TEACHERS DAY.
Large Attendance at Chautauqua As
 sembly in Plainville.

Plainville, July IS. = Teachers Day." which is practically the opening day of the Connecticut Chautauqua assembly's work, was marked by an unusually large attendance of teach CTS, many having reached the camp ground yesterday and others arriving this morning in season for the earlier exercises of the days program. A large number enjoyed the Bible hour conducted by Professor Sara Emerson of Wellesley college at the Meriden house.
 The principal feature of the day was an address by Hon Charles D. Hine, secretary of the state board of educa- tion At the conclusion of this meet ing Secretary Hine was rendered re- ception, meeting many of the teachers personally.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
secretary Root Going AbroaA.

WASHINGTON, July 1S.- Secretary Root will sail for Europe on the 24th inst. on La Savoie. He had contem- plated sailing Aug. ? and had engaged passage for that date, but received an invitation from General Horace Por- ter, United States ambassador to France, to sail with him on the Savoie on the earlier date and has accepted. Secretary Root expects to return to the United States about Aug. 6.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
NO HOPE OF SETTLEMENT.

South Manchester, July 1S.-The sec ond day of the strike of velvet wcavers of the Cheney Bros mills opened wilh small promise of an early adjustment of the trouble and there was practi- cally no change from yesterday. The strikers held q meeting during the morning. Before entering this meet ing one of the union officials sa there was unlikely to be any special action taken, but that the situation would be generally discussed and reports of various committees heard.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
TAILOR SHOT HIS WIFE.

New York, July 1s-Hylnan Hoff- man, Russian tailor, shot his wife Sophia through the mouth early to- day and then killed himself by swal- lowing ,carbolic acid. Mrs Hoffman is dying in a hospital. Hoffman had been drinking heavily of late and his wife had caused his arrest for disor- derly conduct. He was sentenced to 80 days and has only been recently re- leased. The couple had four chil-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
AN IMPORTANT CAPTURE
Authorities Think They Have
 Ragged a Noted Swindler

Been as High as $500, ,000-He Has
 Been Implicated in Robberies in This
 Country, England and France.
 New York, July 1S.--By the arrest of George c. Corey, in Patterson, Putnam county, N. Y., the postal authorities be- lieye that they have closed the career of an alleged daring sWindler, whose operations are alleged to have extend ed from this country to England and France, and who has stolen not less than $50O,000. Sorey was arrested by Postoffice Inspector NJ. H. Boyle on a warrant issued by United States Com missioner Shields, charging him with using the mails for fraudulent pur- poses.
 It is the belief of the postal author ities that the prisoner is identical with Charles Corey, whose success in per- suadfng the members of the Corey family all over the country to advance could place them in possession oe an estate in England worth $4O,OO0, ,0o0, recently came to notice.
 In Patterson Corey is said to have announced he was a great-grandson of John Drake and that, as his heir, ne was the true owner of large tracts of land in Putnam and Westchester coun- ties, the deeds for which he is alleged to have pretended to possess. By threats that lie would enforce his claims unless bought off he is said. to have obtained considerable sums of money from the occupants of farms in that region. He is alleged to have been engaged in writing letter to a farmer when the arrest was made In- spactor Hoyle says he found satchel filled with copies of deeds to the Drake estate in this country and the Corey estate in England.
 Corey insisted after his arrest that he was not a swindler, but that the estates actually existed and that they were worth not less than S10,000.oO0. He was locked up in Ludlow street iail
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
KENEALY,s yIEW oF IT.

Stamford, July 1S.-Senator Kenealy. who was a member of the statute re- vision committee, said today that within a few days the commissioners will issue a statement through the press with respect to certain changes in the statutes, particularly those reg ulating the sale of liquors.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
ARE REHEARSINC.
Official Notification of Corona
 tion Exercises Sent Out.
AUGUST NINTH IS THE DAY.

Danny Maher Won His Race To-day
 For the Duke of Deyonshire-Direc-
 tors of Prussian Mortgage Bank Sen
 fenced to Prison To-day for Terms
 Hanging from Nine to Fifteen
 Months They Were Also Fined.
 London, July 1s.-An official notifi- cation was issued this morning that by the kings command the coronation of King Edward and Queen Alexan- dra will occur August 9th. Rehearsals of the procession from Buckingham palace to Westminster abbey took place this morning and the officials of the various state departments concerned in the abbey ceremony are again busy with preparations for the Growning.
 London, July .1S.-At the Sandown park second summer (Eclipse) meeting to-day the fifteenth renewal of the Eclipse stakes (of 10000 sovereigns fer three and four year olds; about one mile and quarterl was won by the Duke of Devonshire's Cheers, ridden by Maher (American.) Rising Glass
  third. Twelve horses started.
 Berlin, July 1S.-After many weeks trial the directors of the Prussian mortgage bank and it's allied concerns, charged with falsifying balance sheets, were sentenced as follows:
 Edward Sanden, to six years im- prisonment and fine of 15,000 marks.
 Heinrich Schmidt nine months and a fine of 2,000 marks.
 Puch Mueller, fifteen months and "a fine of 4,000 marks.
 Edouard Schmidt, a year and 10000 marks.
 Warsniski, year and 5000 marks.
 Otto Sanden, year and 1,500lmarks.
 Haenschke, nine months and 1000 marks.
 In the case of EGouard Sanden the year he has already spent in prison will be deducted from his term.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
JUDGE THoMAs,s RULING.

New York, July 1S.-In a decision affecting the responsibility of Ameri-f can steamship company's regarding the safety of their passengers at sea, Judge Thomas. sitting in the United States admiralty court, Brooklyn, has ruled that American ships come under the law of the state in which they are registered and from which they sail The jury gave verdict for the plain- tiff. whose daughter was washed over board at sea, and awarded damages of $5,O00 The ruling is regarded, as an important one by admiralty law yerS
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
WOMAN WANTS REWARD.
Claims $1, 300 for Finding Dead Body
 of David Merrill

OI DdNlu MeIIII.
 Salem, Ore, July 1S.-The remains of David Merrill, the escaped convict, have been delivered at the Oregon pen itentiary after being brought here by Mrs Mary Waggoner, who found the body near Chehalis. The body was readily identified. It was inferred in the prison cemetery without cere- mony. Mrs Waggoner made a formal demand for the reward of $1 300. Su- perintendent Lee declined to pay the amount, offering her $500 for her trouble and expense, and explaining that the reward could only be paid for the capture of the convict and not for the mere finding of his dead body by accident. Mrs Waggoner refused the amount offered and made formal written demand for the full reward to be presented to Governor Gecr.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
GAGER HAS THE PAPERS.

Heard the Motion 10 Release Plant
 Attachment Papers To-Day.
 New Haven, July 1S.-Judge Edwin 70 Gager of the superior court in cham. bers here to-day heard the motion of the executors of the IT. B. Plant es- tate for the release from attachments recently filed against the estate by Charles D. and Horace G. Hoadley of Waterbury through their counsel, Lu- cien F. Burpee. Judge Gager took the papers and asked the attorneys to file their briefs next week.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
ARMOUR co SAFE ROBBED.
Burglars at Stamford Succeeded fl
 Getting $50 Out of It.

Stamford, July 18.-Burglars en- tered the office of Armour & Co here last night and blew the safe with dyna- mite. They secured only about $50, but wrecked the safe and damaged other contents of the office to the ex- tent of $100. As the safe is plainly visible in the office from street which is never deserted at any hour, the act is considered a very bold one A railroad tower man heard the noise of the explosion of the safe at o'clock this morning, but paid no attention to it thinking it q pistol shot.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
WILL HOLD EXECUTIVE SESSION

Indianapolis, July 1S-The question of the assessments recommended by President Mitchell for the relief of the anthracite miners in different parts of the country was the only thing before the convention of miners to-day. The debate was so energetic that it was determined to hold an executive ses- sion this afternoon. Nothing was de- termined during the meeting regarding the distribution of the assessments.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
live stock Market.

CATTLE-M Market steady; choice $715@ 7.5O prime $6.75q7.15; good, $6G6.3o: veal calves, $76D7.50.
 ss.10Qs.15; mediums, g. 95@8; heavy York CTS, $7. S5Q7. 90; light do., $7.S5G2790; pigs, ST S5d17. 90; roughs. $61f760
 SHEEP AND LAMBS-Market strong best wethers, S4.15Q4.20; culls and com- mon. $1.50Q2; choice lambs. $6Q6.50.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
The Michigan Was Badly Injured.

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-Word has been received at the navy department that the repairs on the cruiser Michi- gan, which was badly injured in a col lision at Erie, Pa, several days ago, will require about six weeks for their completion. To the extent of that pc riod the cruises of the naval militia of the states along the great lakes may have to be postponed, but no definite word on that point has been received at the department.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
LARGEST IN WORLD

Denver, July 1S.-President Keat- ing of the A. o. H. in his annual re- port to the National convention refer red feelingly to the death of arcrrtsh- op Feehan of Chicago. He also ssid that the order was the strongest body in the world, composed on one nation ality and belonging to one religion. The finances of the order were i'll good con- dition.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
Deputy SherifY Killed.

SWAINSBORO, Ga, July 1S.-While attempting to arrest Charley Johnson, an alleged outlaw, wanted upon charge of murder, J. T. Flanders, deputy sheriff, was shot and instantly killed by Johnson, whom he had over- taken upon public road. A posse is in pursuit of Johnson.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
ABsCoNDBR ARREsTED

Durand, Wis, July 1S.-Elwyn F. Larson, president of the defunct Uni versal Casualty company of Milwau- kee, who absconded early in February on the discovery that the companys entire securities of $100,o00, deposited with the Wisconsin State Insurance commissioner were worthless forgeries, has been arrested at Wetaskiwin, northwest territory.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
Found $40, HIS and Got 10 Cents.

CHICAGO, July 1S.-A woman in this city lost bag containing papers and currency valued at $40,11S, and when they were returned to her she rewarded the finder with 10 cents. The latter was unable to learn her name or even to thank her before she hurried away. Later he recovered from the shock and placed the dime in gilded frame
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
RAUL TBAM TO DIsBAND.

Derby, July 1s.-The baseball team representing this city in the Southern Connecticut league will disband after to-morrow's game. Lack of patron age was the cause.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
Cold Dtacovered Tn ohio.

MOUNT VERNON, O, July 1S.-In putting down test well the Logan gold in quantities assaying $5 ton. A small vein of coal was also discovered. There is great excitement, and the price of land has gone up.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
nIED FRoM CANcER.

Yokohama, July 1S.-The Marquis Sago, a distinguished statesman, died to-day from cancer. He commanded the Formosa punitive expedition, neld many cabinet posts and was brother of the hero of the Satsuma rebellion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
KING CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.

Cowes, Isle of Wight, July 1S.-A bulletin issued this morning by the kings physicians says: The king con tinues to make satisfactory progress. He is benefitting in every way from the change. His majesty sleeps we'll and is able to have his couch placed upon the open deck during the greater part of the day. The next bulletin will be issued July 21.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18

UTICA, N. T., July 1S.-Mrs. D. R. Holden of New York has offered to build a public library on Thousand Island park provided that the Park association would agree to furnish a suitable site, The trustees have all ready considered the proposition fa- vorably and have chosen site, and the matter has been referred to her for approval.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
STRUCK BY TRAIN.

Old Orchard, July 1s.-A carriage containing four persons this afternoon was struck by a train and two O. the occupants of the team were killed. The men killed registered at local hotel as ". and c. Mills of Boston. Charles Palmer, also of Boston, was badly injured.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
PRINCE OF WALES PRIZE.

London, July 1S.-At Bisley to-day Pfhe shooting for the Prince of Wales Nprize resulted in several highest possi- ble scores during the first stage. Cap tain Mitchell (Canadian), scored 49, and Captain Davidson (Canadian). also scored 49, both out of possible 50.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
CONVICTED OF HIGH TREASON.

Maseru, Basotuland, July 1S.--The trial of Chief Joel on the charges of high treason in fighting against his brother Hlesen and contempt of court has resulted in his sentence to years imprisonmen t and to pay a fine of five hundred head of cattle. The town was lively during the trial. The most important Basuto chiefs were present. Lerothodi. the paramount chief, walk ed to the prison with Joel
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
MINE OFFICIALS BLAMELEss.

Park City, Utah, July 1S.--The cor oner's jury has returned verdict holding the officials of the Daily West mine entirely blameless for the acci- dent by which 35 men lost their lives. The remains of John J. Gill will be sent to Bridgeport.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
EARTHoUAKE IN YORK STATE.

Malone, N Y, July 1S.-A distinct earthquake shock was felt in Malone this morning at 5:25. It lasted about ten seconds Many persons were awakened by the rumbling and the rat fling of windows.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
WAS GIVEN DIVORCE.

London, July 1S.--Countess de La Warr was granted divorce to-day on the ground of the earls desertion and misconduct. The countess was given
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
Big Name For Twenty-ar.t Arriva,

BIE NAWAG HOT INVGHtN-MFSE ArTtVMFs
 ,NEWBURG, N. Y., July 1S.-At their humble home i'll the village of Marl- borough, Ulster county, just above this city, the Budna family is entertaining the twenty first acquisition to it's mem- bership. The new arrival is boy, and he weighed sixteen pounds at birth. The boy will be named Theodore Roosevelt.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
cadnnnn Re.irnn

LONDON, July 18. Earl Cadogan has resigned the lord heutenancy of Ireland.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
DESTRUCTIVE GAS EXPLOSION.

DL5o hUOII v I 0zlJ 11@AI I1 v 1s5 z S1-N'
 Boston, July 1S.-An explosion in Eggleston's square this afternoon in the street gas main destroyed two buildings. and number of people are reported injured.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-04-11
Easy Enough

To find three dollar shoes for
women, almost every shoe store
has them. There is only one
store in town though that has
QUEEN QUALITY $500 and that's
here They combine every ele-
ment of shoe perfection, in fit,
style, service and comfort, they
are seldom equalled and never
surpassed. Let US prove the fact
by fitting you with pair of
them
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-04-11
Women will wear

Hats that come from Notwithstanding? Because there's
difference deeply felt between the sell
and Sc bought
its hard saybut We think a little
quickly from the brain of
finger tips Ifyou have talent for trimming hats yourself
have in all this styles from
Soc up.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-04-11

WHATEVER you see on
~ thispage you will see
in the store--not "some-
thing like it," but exactly
as we say it is. The more
you dealwittn this store,
the more you realize how
different it is from others.
This is Hendrickson's.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-04-11

IF ANY woman can ~.
sist the wash goods;
told of this week, it must
be because she already
has more dresses than
wants. Who ever heard
of such a woman2 Aid
the carpets too, are simply
irresistible.