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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
HE WEIGHED 6se,
The Death of Dennis Lahey, Laurel
 Hill Florist.

New York. Feb 15.--Dennis Ialley. a Laurel Hill florist who was buried yesterday in Calvary cemetery, weigh ed 6S9 pounds, and was regarded as the heaviest man in the state. He was 36 years old and was the son of Dr SalVator F. Lahey, Manhattan phy- siclan. From his infancy he was coz pulent and he tried various methods without success to reduce his weight. He contracted pneumonia last Tues day and went to bed in. his room in McGarry's hotel. Two doctors were summoned but he died on the follow ing day.
 The coffin was the largest ever made by coffin company in Williamsburg. It's length was ' feet, width 9 inches and depth 301R inches Three-inch screws kept it braced together on the inside to prevent the bottom from fall ing out. The combined weight of the coffin and body was almost 1000 pounds
 It had been intended by Lahey's relatives and friends to have the body taken to St ReEhael's Roman Catholic church in Blissville, where the Rev Father Carney was to have celebrated q mass, but this idea was given up, as It was reared there might be an acci- dent to the coffin. Instead a special dispersation was obtained from Bish- op Mcdonnell for the holding of a ser ivce in the hotel where the man nad died. When the service was over 10 stout men took hold of the coffin to bear it to hearse in front of the ilo- tel. This hearse was braced under heath with chain. Before the coffin could be carried out of the hotel all the doors through which it had to pass were unhinged and part of lne jaltb of one door had to be removed. Tie progress to the cemetery was very slow in order to avert a breakdown. When the cemetery was resS he'd q dozen gravediggers with q stout rope took the coffin in hand. Great aiffi- culty was experienced in lowering it into grave.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

--The Misses Margaret Shea and Anna Skelly of Winsted have returned home after short visit with Mrs W. J. Chipman of Fox street.
 -The Rev Benjamin F. Root of Bridgeport will occupy the pulpit at the Third Congregational church to- morrow morning and evening.
 There was social gathering at the home of Dan Lang of John street last night. There were banjo selec- tions by Michael Cronin, mandolin selections by Dan Lang. a cake walk by Maisy Merchant, buck and wing dancing by Elmer Lang. Refresh ments were served
 Wrestler Gehle intended to de a little training on the mat at the Brooklyn Athletic club this morning with James Magner. Both were dis appointed, however, owing to the ab- sence of several necessary things. Those who have seen Gehle on tlia mat are well pleased with him. He is in fine shape. He is very quick on his feet and his chest expansion is said to be as good as Dwyer's.
 --If tlre boys in this district keep up the trick of stealing cake from the bakery wagons some of them will land in court. This morning, five or six of them, while the driver was in house delivering goods. made away with some of his stock and they were enjoying themselves very much when the man appeared. Then there was . rush for liberty, with the driver in hot pursuit. The boys hid some where in n yard between the river and Riverside street. If the yoi,nr- sters were caught, there would he n. well known family of Brooklyn rep resented in court Monday morning Take warning, boys, and hereafter if you must have cake, buy 1t.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
FACTORY BLACKMA1L.
Bridgeport Manufacturers on Commis-
 sionerfs Report

sioner's Report.
 Bridgeport, Feb 15-Local manu- facturers are incensed at the state ment of Labor Commissioner Back that a system of blackmail by over seers exists in Connecticut factor ies. Manager Hobbs of the Union Metallic Cartridge company says that if overseers got blackmail, the em- ploye would soon let it be known, one way or another. Secretary F. J. Kingsbury of the Bridgeport Brass company says if the system existed i'll his factory he is sure someone would tell the management. Secre- tary Frank Hurd, of Wheeler & Will son, said: "One of the reasons that Commissioner Back puts forward is that overseers do not hire men and women from the state employment bureau. Now, the reason for this is that we have more applications than we can place every week. There is no need to apply to these employment bureaus when the employees may be obtained at our very doors. This, you see. throws out all of what Com missioner Back apparently thinks a strong argument to provo that fac tories carry on sort of padrone sys- tem.''
 The general opinion among manu- facturers and men here appears to be that there is no foundation for Con- missioner Backs story.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
WATERBURY ORATOR.
Ivan Rowland Benedict Will Compel,

Ivan Rowland Benedict Will Compete
 for Oratorical Prize at Colgate
 Hamilton, N. Y, Feb 15.-six se- nlors of Colgate university were ap- pointed yesterday on the basis of the excellence of the orations submitted. to compete for the Rowlands orator. lcal prize on March 14. Among the appointees are Ivan Rowland Bene- dict, Waterbury. and Edward Albert Parker, Springfield, Mass.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15

". N. Ladd gives twenty pounds of granulated sugar for $l, potatoes $1 a peck, flour 55c a bag.
 Sirloin steak at Castles tonight for 14c a pound, pork loins 10c. Nice stock on hand.
 Landlords and property owners are taking advantage of the low prices on wall papers at Miller X Pecks.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
FINED FOR USING FLAG AS BAG

Boston, Mass, Feb 15.--For using an old United States flag as bag in his business of collecting rags, Meyer Ratzman was fined $2O in municipal court yesterday, the charge being "contemptuous use of the United States flag" The flag was stained and weather beaten. yet its original design was not effaced. A policeman made the arrest on his own responsibility and while taking Ratzman to the sta- ton was intercepted by two men who pleaded for the chance to chastise the prisouS-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
A. R. COVVLES,

To escape big fire is one thing and good fortune
 To inform our patrons of that fact is quite another thing, in which we must heartily con- gratulate ou4 selves that VIC are able to do so To assure you we are doing business at our when we add the fact for your benefit that our Trimmed and Unttimgned Hats Feathers, etc are to be sold at this closing seasons sale means collars saved for you-another thing or great interest to all money savers This stock has no sign Of water or smell of smoke, but many goods will be sold at near Fire Prices.
 May Manton Paper Patterns for February; all patterns, I0c.
 ks and 55 CENTER STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15

A Butter Thin Biscuit appetite is only satisfied hy Kennedv's. No oth- CTS can equal them in lightness ard daintiness. Kennedy's name is on the package.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
OPERATORS BEING URGED
TO Renewed EFFORTS
Approach of Cold Weather and Fear of
Famine Cause Mine Owners to
Get Out More Coal.

POTTSVILLE, Pa, Sept 24.-The ap-
proach of cold weather and the wide-
spreading coal famine have the effect of
urging the operators to put forth another
big effort TO make heavy shipment OF
coal in the course of the next few days.
Today about 100 non-union men from
points in the upper region were con-
veyed by the Philadelphia and Reading
Coal and Iron Companys officials to
their colleries in the western part of the
county.
The Reading Company realizes that
their shipments of coal, in order to cut
any figure in the coal market, must
come from the large Good Spring and
Brookside colleries, near fremont. Their
policy TO work these colleries is demon
strated by the fact that all the men who
can be hired are taken on at sight and
are rushed to the western end of the
county
The presence of the troops which
we're today sent into the Schuyh.ll VAL
ley will permi. Of large shipment from
the Silver Creek colliery in a day or
two. There is some coal being cut at
this colliery and the vicinity of Tre-
mont. but there is also large quantity
of coal cleaned from the breasts and
colliery storage bins awaiting ship
ment
Though the operators are producing
but a small quantity of coal, it is
estimated that from riddling from coal
banks and from small openings and pri-
vate washeries there Is being produced
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
SOUR BREAD.
Annoyed the Doctor.

If you get right down to the bottom of
your stomach trouble it is wrong food
and the way to correct it is not by drugs
but by using the right food.
physician in Barron. Wis. writes an
instructive letter on this point He SAYS:
Il am practicing physician, forty-five
years old, and about six feet in height.
When l beg j using Grape Nuts last
Spring l weighed 140 pounds. was thin
and poor, had coating on my tongue
and frequently belched wind or gas and
small pieces of undigested bread or po-
tatoes which were very sour, in short
had acid dyspepsia.
Il consulted brother physician who
advised me to eat about four teaspoon
fuls of GrapeNuts at the commencement
of each meal and drink Postum Cereal
Coffee. had been in the habit of drink
ing coffee for breakfast and tea for din
ner and supper. / followed the advice
of my brother physician as to diet and
experienced relief at once.
Ever since that time I have eaten
Grape-Nuts with sweet milk or cream
each morning for breakfast and now
weigh 155 pounds and am no more trou-
bled with sour stomach. l am very fond
Of Postum Food Coffee and attribute my
relief as much to that as do to Grape
Nuts.
often when l am called out in the
night to see patient and on my return
home feel tired and hungry, eat the
usual quantity of Grape Nuts before go.
ing to bed ard then sleep soundly all
night" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
SEPTEMBER WEDDINGS.
Conway-Wade.

One of the prettiest of the early fall
weddings occurred last night. when MISS
verna E. Wade, daughter of the late
Robert W. Wade and Mrs. Margaret
Wade, and Mr.. j. r. Conway, of Sails
bury. Md, were married at the Wade
residence Rev Dr. S. H. Greene. OF the
Calvary Baptist Church, officiated. A
small company Of friends, including the
immediate families of the contracting
parties, was present. The bride was
gowned in beautiful mousseline made
over silk tand carried shower bouquet
of Brides roses. The maid of honor was
Miss Eva Thompson, who was attired In
blue mousseline gown and carried a
bouquet of La France roses. Mr.. w. T.
Wade, brother of the BRIDE gave her
away. The parlors were tastefully deco
rated with ferns, vines and cut flowers.
Mrs. B. II. Smart played the wedding
march. There was reception after the
ceremony, and buffet supper was
served. Numerous handsome presents
were displayed in one of the rooms
Mr.. and Mrs. Conway will be at home
at the Lafayette after October TO-
Among the guests last night were Mr..
and Mrs. O. NJ. Hugueley, DR.. and Mrs.
b. II. Smart, Mr.. Lawton Norward, Mrs.
E. G.. H. Austin. Mr.. and Mrs H. C.
Biggs, and Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Hugeu-
lev
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
WILL COMPROMISE
ON SPLlNT COAL

such work are now doing the washing
for their families.
Inventors are at work on the situa-
ti0n. At the Patent Office yesterday
there were a number of people with de-
vices for drying peat, for generating
heat by electricity, and for other pur-
poses. The coal experts say there is
little hope in the peat fields of Canada
or in the coal mines of Wales.
Mr.. J. B. Daish, coal dealer, has
some samples Of Philippine coal. 1t is
estimated that the coal from that FAR
off land will cost $50 ton, and there
seems to be little hope of help from that
quarter.
No Federation Assessment.
The union men of the city have been
interested in a report that every union
man in the United States affiliated with
the American Federation of Labor would
be called on for weekly assessments to
aid the striking miners. This was de-
MED yesterday by Secretary Frank Nor
rison, of the Federation, who declared
that the miners were in good shape, and
that voluntary contributions from all
over the country were pouring into the
treasures of the miners societies.
Treasury Department records show
that during the fiscal year ending June
so, 1901. only one ton of anthracite coal
was imported into the United States
from foreign countries. The Dingley act
fixes the duty on coal as follows:
On anthracite coal, containing less
than 80 per cent of fixed carbon, duty
of 81 cents per ton is levied, while on
coal containing 80 per cent or more of
fixed carbon, no duty is levied. An
analysis of anthracite coal from the
Pennsylvania coal regions shows that
domestic anthracite contains. on an
average, more than 80 per cent of car
bon.
The enforcement of the Dingley act at
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
ANNUAL REPORT or
BRIG. GEN. v. A. K0BBB
Condition of Military De-
partment of Dakota.
Abolition Of Beer Feature Is Approved
General Health of Troops Said
to Be Excellent.

The War Department yesterday made
public the annual report of Brig. Gen.
w. A. Kobbe, commanding the military
department of Dakota. for the fiscal
year ending June 30. 1902.
Probably the most interesting feature
Of the report is the statement made by
the Inspector General of the DEPART
ment, Major Alfred Reynolds. that he IL
"inclined to the opinion that the aboli-
tion of the beer feature in the post ex-
changes has not materially increased the
number Of trials by courts. nor called
for extra disciplinary measures"
Generl Kobbe says. in part. as fol-
lows:
Tie general health OF the troops has
been good, II slight epidemics Of typhoid
fever at Forts Assiniooine and Keogh
in September and October. 1901, twenty
one cases-only two deaths, may be ex-
cepted.
Death Rate Is Small.
1.-THE death rate was very small. ten
deaths, including two accidental. with q
mean strength of 1855 enlisted men.
The ratio per 1000 mean strength Of
those Constantly non-effective" was
42.10, larger, with one exception, than
1t has been in any one year for the past
decade, and It is considered due In part
to recent insular service and in part to
the unusual number OF accidents and
injuries, nearly 25 per cent Of the total
admissions to hospital.
Discipline and instruction are good.
because, as a rule, officers are capable
and painstaking. GENERALLY speaking,
the soldier is what his officer makes OF
him. gain In efficiency would follow
If officers remained single until rank.
pay and allowances enabled them to pro-
vide against common exigencies Of SER
vice"
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
NON-UNION MEN AND
DEPUTIES BADLY BEATEN
Many Shots Exchanged at Pittston-
Unconscious Form of One Worker
Placed on Railroad Tracks.

PITTSTON, Sept 24.-Information
spread rapidly last evening that the Le-
high Valley Company would resume work
at its Exeter colliery, at West Pittston.
this morning, and the result was that
plans were Immediately formed among
the strikers to Illustrate the attempt.
The break of day found every avenue
leading to the colliery guarded, and
crowd of fully 1000 men collected. Every
man on his way to work was stopped and
ordered back. About dozen complied
with the order. but others persisted in
going to work. and the result was they
fell victims to the brutality of the
mob.
Four men were assaulted. They are
David Harris, of West Pittston, fire
boss; David Richards, of Wyoming, fire
boss; John p Stroh, of West Pittston,
carpenter; Thomas Burke, deputy sheriff.
Stroh was the most seriously injured.
being struck on the head with sandbag
and then brutally beaten on the back by
pick handle.
Laid Across the Rails.
In an unconscious condition he was
dragged to the Delaware. Lackawanna
and Western tracks and laid across the
rails. Stroh revived, however, and
crawled from the tracks. Harris was
struck over the head with lead pipe,
and an ugly cash inflicted. At the outset
Harris pulled his gun and fired into the
air but before he could reload members
of the mob were upon him, and he was
badly beaten.
Fully 100 shots were fired. but as far
as could be learned only one took effect.
Richards. the fire boss, was shot in the
leg and badly wounded. The sheriff was
notified. and several deputies hurried to
the scene. One of their number, Thomas
Burke. soon after arrival. was set upon
and given a severe punching. The trou-
BILE occurred shortly after S o'clock.
Many Of the mob were armed with re-
volvers and guns.
Company officials went before Squire
Ehret. of West Pittston. and had war
rants issued for twenty-five members of
the crowd.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
CHAIRMAN DUNN NOT
TO RUN FOR CONGRESS
John Dwight Likely to Be Named to
Succeed Representative G. w. Ray,
of New York, Who Retires.

SARATOGA, Sept. 24.-It was an
nounced this afternoon that Col: George
w. Dunn, chairman of the Republican
State committee, is not to accept on
Saturday the nomination for Congress in
the Thirtieth district.
1t was further announced that the
Congressional convention for this dis
trict which will assemble in Bingham
ton on Saturday will nominate John
Dwight. of Tompkins, to succeed the
Hon. George W. Ray, who has just been
appointed circuit judge by President
Roosevelt. Colonel Dunn was=today re-
elected chairman of the Republican
State committee.
He is to serve until the next Repub-
lican State convention, two years hence.
John Dwight is the son of jeremiah
Dwight, who succeeded Thomas c. Platt
in Congress in 1876 from the old Twenty
sixth district. Mr.. Platt had served two
terms and declined a third nomination
in favor of Jeremiah Dwight.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
FUNERAL or TIE REV.
DR.. ALBERT STUART
Simple, Impressive Services
in Christ Church.
Throng of Parishioners and Friends of
the Beloved Rector Pay Last
Tribute Of Respect.

The last rites over the remains of the
late Rev. DR.. Albert Rhett Stuart. rector
Of Christ Church. Georgetown. were
held in this edifice yesterday morning
at II o'clock The church was crowded
to the doors with relatives and friends
and members of DR.. Stuart's congrega-
ton.
The services were simple and impress
sive. They were conducted by Rt. Rev.
Henry y Satterlee. Bishop Of the Dio-
cese Of Washington. He was assisted
by Rev. William Taylor Snyder, of the
Church of the Incarnation; Rev. A. F.
John. Of Christ Episcopal Church. Navy
Yard; Rev Alexander r. McKim, D. D..
of the Church of the Epiphany. and Rev.
DR.. Buck, Of Rock Creek Episcopal
Church. formerly rector Of st. Johns
Church, Georgetown.
Many of the Clergy Present.
Besides these about forty other mem
bers Of the clergy Of Washington oc-
capied seats at the front and right side
of the church. The members Of the
family of the deceased sat at the front
and left
The music was rendered by the full
vested boys choir>of Christ Church, un-
der the direction of Mr.. w. T. Glover.
Miss Emily r. Glover rendered the an
them. "Hark. Hark, My Soul" assisted
by the choir The choir also rendered.
Peace, Perfect Peace" Softly Now the
Light Of Day." and II Hear Voice from
Heaven" with beautiful effect.
Bishop Satterlee spoke of the services
and life of DR.. Stuart and his affection
for his family and members Of his con-
gregation At the conclusion of his re-
marks the bishop led in prayer. There
was no sermon.
Floral Tributes Numerous.
Numerous floral tributes from mem
bers of the congregation. relatives and
various Episcopal societies with which
the deceased was connected, filled the
chancel The pallbearers were Mr..
Henry Matthews, Mr.. J. Holdsworth Cor
don, Mr.. William A. Gordon, Mr.. NJ. ].
Adler. Mr.. George w. Boteler, Capt.
Downs Wilson. Mr.. Benjamin Miller, and
Mr.. William B. Orme.
Interment was made at Rock Creek
Cemetery. As the remains were con-
signed to the grave the bishop read the
Episcopal committal service. This was
followed by prayer by Rev. DR.. Snyder.
No services were held at the resi-
dence of the late rector.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
STRIKERS KEEP SOLDIERS
BUSY IN LACKAWANNA
Troops Remove Boulders From Railroad
Tracks-Non- Union Workers
Badly Beaten.

SCRANTON, Pa, Sept. 24.-The pres
ence of the troops has served to restore
partial order to the upper Lackawanna
Valley, but there were many instances
of disorder reported today. All last
night and today the members of the
Thirteenth were kept active in quelline
disturbances.
This morning Companies D and Il
spent an hour removing boulders or
the railroad tracks near the Johnson
No. colliery at Priceburg. They had
been piled upon the tracks during the
night
Soldiers Court -Martialed.
Sergt. John Malta and Private Scott
Dryden were court t-martialed today for
assaulting two non-upion men, The
court was conducted by Major Rush
field, of Easton. Although headquar-
ters made no announcement of the
courts finding. it was stated tonight on
unquestionable authority that the men
were found guilty and would be strip
ped of their uniforms and drummed out
of camp tomorrow morning.
They will then be arrested by De-
tective Crippen. Of the Delaware and
Hudson Company, for assaulting two
on-uniorists. A detail, OF soldiers on
guard at the switch near the Johnson
No. colliery at Priceburg were shot
at from ambush this morning, but no
body was injured.
Late this afternoon the troops were
called to the Johnson slope at Dick
son City to disrerse a mob that had
gathered there to prevent the workmen
from leaving the mine.
Beaten by Mob.
Fred White. non union man living
at Blakcly. was set upon by a mob at
Priceburg late this afternoon. He was
stoned into insensibility. He was res
cued by the soldiers. Tonight foreign
ers returning from work at the Sterrick
Creek colliery at Peckville were at
tackled.
Tile non union men drew their re-
volvers and shot at their assailants
without effect. The mob overpowered
and pummeled them severely. 1t re-
quired company of soldiers to re-
store order.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25

the ports of entry, however. shows that
foreign coal does not contain 92 per
cent of fixed carbon, and is not as hard
as domestic coal, and in consequence a
duty of 81 cents per ton is levied. The
United States is not coal Importing
country, but has always marketed more
fuel abroad than any other country.
1t is now said. however, that there
are number of dealers who are making
arrangements with foreign coal shippers
for several cargoes of the product 1t
is not very likely, however. that even
should there be plenty of imported coal,
that the price would be much lower than
what the dealers are asking now
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
Jarrell-Loemer.

Miss Anna Loeffier, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. Loeffier, was married yes
terday afternoon at the home Of her
parents, Brightwood Avenue, to Mr..
Thomas FARRELL, a Pennsylvania Railroad
official. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. DR.. Facius, pastor of the First
Reformed Lutheran Church. in the pres
ence of a few intimate friends.
Miss Loeffler was attended by four Of
her schoolmates, who acted as brides
maids-Misses Mamie Heine, Sadie Ed
wards. Minnie Miller, and Friede Dis
mer. The young couple will visit Mag
ara Falls. Toronto Montreal, and other
points They will return to the city
October 3, and will be at home to their
friends at 1880 Brightwood Avenue.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
paymaster's Clerk Warmers Dismissal.

Secretary Moody has approved the
findings of the court martial that tried
Paymaster's Clerk Walter Herbert
Warner. of the Wisconsin, for conduct
to the prejudice of the service. on
specifications alleging Irregularities In
his accounts and the soliciting of COM
missions from merchants with whom he
dealt in purchasing stores for the ship,
while at Seattle. Wash.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
GRAVE SITUATION IN
THE ANTHRACITE FIELDS

in Schuylkill county at least 5000 tons
per day.
The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Com
pany's colleries, the officials claim, are
producing 1000 tons per day. The river
washeries at Schuylkill Haven are kept
running night and day, screening the
refuse, which, when cleaned, makes the
finest egg, stove, chestnut, pea, buck
wheat. and rice coal that can be CLEANED
from any operation in the county.