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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Frank X. Bergen Falls From SecSnd
 Story of O'Connor Block.

Frank X. Bergen Falls From SecSnd Story of O'Connor Block.
 Frank x. Bergen, member of the firm of Bergen & Sons, contractors, had a narrow escape from being seri- ously if not fatally injured this morn ing. Bergen & Sons are building the new O'Connor block on Bank street and Frank Bergen was on the floor of the second story of the building, as- sisting in hoisting an iron beam into position at the top of the first story. He was standing on the corner of the building when the beam was sudden ly pushed toward him. He was knocked off the building and fell backwards off the wall and landed among a heap of bricks and stones in the cellar ad- joining the O'Connor building He received a deep cut above the eye, his nose was badly cut and he was other wise bruised. Several persons rushed to his assistance when he fell, think ing that he had been most seriously injured. He was able, however, to arise and walk around and with the exception of the above cuts appeared none the worse for the fall He went to q doctor and had his injuries dressed. It was a fortunate escape for Contractor Bergen. An iron beam was lying near the spot where he fell and if his head had struck 1t there might have been a different story to tell.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
TIE SOUTH WILL BE LOYAL
To Democratic Principles in
 the Campaign of 1904.

Former Secretary Hoke Smith Gives His Views on Matters Affecting the South-People in the South Look Most for Good Local Government Remarkable Development in the Got ton Industry.
 New York, July 25.--Former Secre- tary of the Interior Hoke Smith of Georgia, who has been ill this city, is quoted by the Times in discussing con- ditions in the southern states as hay- ing said: '"The question of principal interest with regard to the political attitude of the south is not whether it will adhere to the democratic party, but what part it will take in the dem- ocratic national convention. Will it stand by the departure of 1896 at Chicago, which was reiterated at Kan sas City in 1900, or will go back to the democracy of Jefferson and Jack son, of Seymour and Tilden? 1t seems almost impossible for eastern busi- ness men and even eastern democrats to understand the situation in the south. Of first importance with us is local government Our sufferings from 1868 to 1880 taught lessons which will make it impossible for many years to come for the white vote to divide It is not so much a matter of race prejudice; it is a matter of pro- tecting our state, county and munich pal government from ignorance and in- competence. The large majority of the white voters of the south are really conservative, but their fear of bad To- cal government causes them frequent ly to make no fight on a national ques- tion lest it might jeopardize that which with them is essentialgood local gov ernment. The democrats of the east may confidently rely upon cordial CO., operation in 1900 from those of the south.
 ''The south has made wonderful pro- gross insthe last few years. Manufac- tories of every sort are being erected. do not regard the struggle for su- premacy in the manufacture of lint cotton to be between New England and the south. The south produces seventy per cent of the lint cotton of the world which goes to manufactur- CTS. The mills increase the value of American raised lint cotton $CO0, ,OO0,- 900 by manufacturing it annually. It is this immense increase that the south covets. It is for America, in the south where the cotton grows, to prepare the manufactured fabric foy export, and I believe each year the south in her cotton mills will make great inroads into the business of for eign cotton manufacturers.
 Nothing in connection with the south gives me more pleasure or more encoura cement than the tidal wave of enthusiasm which is spreading in be- half of a thorough system of public education. We have to-day 5000 young men in our local technologfcal institutes. Manual training is being introduced into most of the public schools of the cities. Most of the normal schools. where teachers are be- ing prepared for rural school work, require the teachers to take an indus trial course, fitting them to teach the children in the rural sections''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
COREAN INDEPENDENCE
Guaranteed by Agreement Be-
 tween England and Japan.

Corea Must Reciprocate by Securing
 Her Loans in the Markets of Great
 Britain, Japan or the United States
 She Also Agrees to Develop Her
 Navy and Appoint Foreigners in the
 State Service.
 St Petersburg, July 25.--A special dispatch received here from Seoul, Corea, announces the conclusion of an important agreement between the Brit ish and Japanese ministers to Corea, on the one hand, and the Japanese councillor, Kato, special advisor of the Corean emperor, on the other, by which Great Britain and Japan mutually guarantee Corea's independence and pledge her their support and assistance in all important questions affecting her internal and foreign policy. Corea in return agrees to raise her naval and military establishments to footing sufficient for her own defense, and also in case of raising a foreign load she agrees to restrict herself to, the mar kets of Great Britain, Japan and the United States. She further agrees that no foreigners shall be appointed to po- sitions in the Corean state service. that measures shall be immediately taken for the protection of Corean territory, and that a protest shall be immediately made against any state or persons att tempting to erect works or buildings situated so as to prejudice Corea's Schme for national defense.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
CITY NEWS.

There will be meeting of the City Amateur league tonight.
 A son was born yesterday to MT and Mrs August Gatling of Livery street.
 Frank Ehle, aged 6S years, died this morning at his home. PIP North Main street. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon.
 There is another vacancy in the call force of the fire department. Fred Hayes has resigned as callman at the Burton street engine house and has handed in his badge to Captain Moore.
 The bureau of assessment took an- other look at Silver street yesterday afternoon. This is a matter that has been in hand a long time and it is hoped that it will be pushed to comple, tion soon.
 The funeral of Mrs Rosanna Me Guinness was held this morning at z o'clock with a requiem high mass at St Patrick's church. celebrated by Rev Father Jordan. The remains were taken on the SIP train to New York where they were inferred in Calvary cemetery.
 There was very formal gathering last night at the home of Charles Mat son on Bridge street in honor of his mother, Christina, who celebrated her Seth birthday. The Vega Singing soci- ety was present and rendered many de- lightful songs; a violin solo by Charles Williamson. A song was also rendered by Charles Fitzpatrick. Mrs Matson was the recipient of many handsome presents.
 The funeral of Mrs Mary McAuliffe took place this morning from her late home on Jackson street with a mass of requiem at St Patrick's church by the Rev Father Sullivan and inter- ment in St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were Thomas Geraty, Edward Gaughan, John Ward, Michael Reidy, George Reidy and John Green. The floral tributes included a pillow let tered Mama" and a pillow marked Sister" from the children, sisters and brother of deceased: cross, employees of Foreman D. H. Hickey's room at Holmes, Booth & Haydens; cross, en- Dloyes of box room at the American Pin Go; cross, employees of Foreman Carrolls departmefT@ at the American Ring Go; wreath, MT and Mrs John Green; basket of roses, employees of Foreman PheER1's room at Holmes, Booth x Haydens; bouquets, the Miss es Sadie Daily, Dorothy Stanley Eliz- abeth Ryan, Nora Daly, MT and Mrs James McAuliffe. MT and Mrs John O'Rourke; wreath, tlA Misses Nellie and Mamie Fitzgerald; pillow, N B. O. F. The funeral was largely attended.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
10 FIGHT AMERICAN TRUSTS
Fast Weekly Service Between
 Canada and Liverpool.

Hailed With Delight In England As
 An Offset to Morgan's Scheme
 Railroad Company Does Not Give
 Official Endorsement But Says it is
 Bound to Come-Comments of Lon
 don Press.
 London, July 25.-The announce ment from Montreal that the Cana dian railway, at the request of the ca nadian ministers now in London offer ed to establish and work weekly Tasf service train between Quebec and Liverpool in the summer and between Halifax and Liverpool in the winter, with a good freight service, is caus- ing considerable stir in England, where it is hailed with delight as being an offset to J. Pierpont Morgan's shipping combine. The evening papers have flaming placards regarding English combination to fight the American trust" etc. The officials of the Cana dian Pacific railway here deny that they have any such intention but they, as well as others, Believe that the long discussed Canadian fast service Is il- nally approaching realization. The chief indication of this is the fact that the offer was made by the Canadian Pacific railway at the instance of the Canadian Ministers now here and that they were fully aware of the conditions the imperial government is prepared to accede to- The Globe commenting on the offer, says:
 Naturally a subsidy will be expect ed for the new service, but since the dominion government is most willing to share this obligation, there should not be the least difficulty in financing the scheme. Apart from the stimulus it cannot fail to give to Anglo Cana dian business, it will be most helpful in perfecting all the British lines of communication with the far east. Though enlightened self interest has no doubt some part in the Canadian proposal, only the yeriest little Eng lander will shut his dull eyes to the spirit of imperial patriotism behind it;
 The Pall Mall Gazette sees in the Canadian Pacific railway proposal a guarantee against the Atlantic becom- ing strictly a preserve of the Ameri- can shipping trust" and adds:
 ''It was only because the Atlantic trust had commanded of the railways of the United States that they could hope to rival England in the carrying trade They did not expect competi- ton from Canada as we'll as from ob- solete England. Now that it is clear that they are going to have it the pros- pect cannot be reassuring to the Nor gans and their fortune-huntfng allies in England and Germany"
 Lord Strathcoma and Mount Royal, the Canadian high commissioner. in an interview to-day said: While am unable to add to the infoEnation already published the terms mentioned seem reasonable and probable. The members of the dominion government some years ago were authorized by the Canadian parliament to offer sub- sidy of 150,0O0 pounds for this purpose. So far as I. know this offer has an ad- vance over the original offer. but it has always been understood that Great Britain would supplement Canada $ offer, though I am not saying to what extent"
 Lord Strathcoma said Liverpool Swansea. Bristol, Southampton, New port and Cardiff were competing for selection as the English terminal port of the proposed line.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
HAIL AND RAIN STORM.

Hornellsville, N. Ir July 25.-A se- we're hail and rain storm visited Cana seraga, thirteen miles west of here, last night, doing thousands of dollars worth of damage, especially to grow ing crops. For time the water was three feet deep on the Erie railway tracks. All the cellars of the town were filled. About forty rods of the Shawmut track and small bridge are reported as washed out
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
LIGHTNING CAUSES MANY FIRES Glass Works in Philadelphia Damaged
 to the Extent of $5O,OOO.

Philadelphia, July 25.-A violent electrical storm broke out over this city and surrounding country to-day,
 causing considerable damage to prop erty and vegetation. The fire depart ment was kept busy for an hour ex- tinguishing fires caused by the light ming. The Flint Glass works of James J. Murray & Go were struck by lightning and damaged about $50,0OO. Lightning struck an oil tank at the Point Breeze oil works and set it on fire. The police, telegraph and tele- phone wires were badly crippled. In all sections sewers overfowed, streets were turned into rivulets and cellars were flooded
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
TREAT NORWICH cH1NAMES.
Will Be Taken to Watch Hill and Re
 turn in Launch Ava.

Will Be Taken to Watch Hill and Re
 turn in Launch Ava.
 The Chinamen of Norwich will be given a treat next Sunday. On that day A l.. Potter has arranged a trip for them to Watch Hill and return on his launch Ava The Celestials, about eighteen in number, will leave for Gales Ferry on the 9:10 o'clock train Sunday morning, where they will be met by Alderman Potter.
 The Ava will then carry the party to the Hill where dinner will be had at one of the hotels. The Chinamen will be given an opportunity to go in bath ing if they wish, and the sights of the well known shore resort, which few of them have seen, will be shown to them. The Ava will then return with them to Norwich. MT Potter is held in high regard by the Norwich Chinamen and when he extended the invitation to them to take in this trip they all gladly accepted.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
WIFE AND MONEY CONE.

New Haven, July 25-Wilces Ceuvch, a Pole. living in Branford, came to this city this morning looking for his wife and two children, household furniture and $150 in cash. All are said to have gone with a boarder named Alex Sako- witch. Ceuvch was employed on q farm in Branford and when he re- turned home on Wednesday night he found the house stripped of everything. A 10-year-old daughter was left be- hind. 1t was learned that the furni- ture was shipped out of town by ex- press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
ELIMINATION OF A FEUD.

One of the Principals Dead and Chief
 of Police Wounded.
 Memphis, Tenn, July 25.--A special to the CommerciaI-Appeal from Greenville, Miss, says:
 A feud which is said to have exist ed for many years between Edward Schwaber and Neal Conley, a wealthy saloon keeper. eliminated last night in the death of Conley and the wounding of Captain Quinn, acting chief of po- lice, Schwaber and Officer Burns. Con- ley and Schwaber met in front of Con- ley's saloon and after a heated argu- ment drew their weapons. The po- lice then appeared and in the general melee at least fifty shots were fired. Burns injuries may prove fatal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
REHE ARISING ONCE MORE
For the Coronation of King Ed-
 ward August 9.

ClJ SLl1Cl 41CSadl1OhS AdhGu dL LhC
 Abbey-Bishop O'Gorman Takes
 His Leave of Rome-Leaves To-
 morrow for America Maher Rides
 Winner of Liverpool Cup.
 London, July 25.-This was the first brilliant day since King Edwards ar rival at Cowes, and his majesty en- joyed the sunshine on deck. At 12:50 P. III. the royal yacht left her moor ings and cruised westward. All re- ports from the yacht agree that the king is steadily improving.
 There was another rehearsal this morning of the royal procession from Buckingham palace to Westminster Abbey. It was witnessed by large crowd
 Very strict fire precautions at the abbey and it's vicinity are being taken. A detail of firemen has been added to the regular Westminster force, and a private telephone solely fdr emergency use connects the abbey with fire sta ton. Equal precautions are taken at the great stands surrounding the ab- bey. Hose has been laid and attached to all the neighboring hydrants and is ready for instant use.
 Rome, July 25.-Bfshop Thomas O'Gorman of Sioux Falls has had a final audience today of Cardinal Ram polla, the papal secretary of state. They discussed the Philippine situation and the importance of selecting a suit able candidate for apostolic delegate, but no name was mentioned. The bishop leaves Rome tomorrow and sails from Genoa for New York on the steamer Hohenzollern. July 30. He goes first to Oyster Bay to present President Roosevelt with the letter and gift of the pope Thence the bishop will go to Washington to deliver Car dinal Rampolla's letter to Secretary Hay and confer with Secretary Root
 London, July 25.--At to-day's racing of the Liverpool July meeting, Glasalt, ridden by Maher, the American jockey won the Liverpool cup of 1.200 sover- eigns.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
A FATAL FIRE.
Plucky Bremen Suffer in Early
 Morning Blaze.
ONE DEAD AND MANY INJURED


 Soon Spread to Adjoining Property
 -Clubhouses and Hotel Enveloped--
 Damage Will Foot Up Three-quar-
 ters of Million Dollars
 Albany, N. Y., July 25.-One fireman dead. one in the hospital, believed to be dying, and number seriously in- jured, in addition to Q monetary loss yariously estimated at from $5O0,O00 to $75O,O00 is the result of fire which broke out in the heart o8 the business district shortly before o'clock this morning. The dead fireman is D. K. Bishop, an auxiliary member of the insurance patrol, and prominent in the city's social and financial circles. James J. Shelly, another member of the patrol, was dug out of mass of hot bricks and wreckage with both hips dislocated, both legs broken, one arm shattered and severe internal in Juries. He Is now in tae hospital with little chance of recovery. Frank H. Wetherwax, superintendent of the insurance patrol, is suffering from concussion of the spine.
 The hre started on the top floor of what is known as the Public Market building on Beaver street and spread to the Columbia hotel and the Elks' clubhouse. While the firemen were at work the front wall of the market building fell, carrying with it the up- per story of the Columbia hotel. It was in the latter building that the fire men were caught.
 The Unconditional Rrepublican club house and the building occupied by the Evening Times Union suffered to slight extent.
 Among the heaviest losers will be the Lang Rubber Stamp works, Cruel ble Steel Go, Lester Parker Furniture Go, Albany Rubber Tire Wheel Go. Huh & Fisher shirt factory, United Shirt and Collar Co, Cadby Paper Box Go, Wertheim Bros. clothing manufac- turers, and the Columbia Hotel Go.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
Tried suicide on a Tr.tn

RUTLAND, Vt, July 25.-An un- known man attempted to commit sui eide on the train from New York to Montreal yesterday. Just before the train reached Rutland he slashed his throat with a penknife, severing an artery and cutting his windpipe In explanation of the deed he said he had been charged with stealing, but was innocent and prefarred death to arrest. He is now unable to talk, and his name and address are unknown
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
White House Repairs by Night

WhIfe HOuse1 HeUAEFs by NIgMHs
 WASHINGTON, July 25.-A night force of carpenters has been put to work on the interior of the White House. For the first time in the his tory of the old building workmen will drive nails and manipulate saws and other tools by electric light. The night force was put to work in the ancient attic. Four bedrooms, presumably all for servants, will be built in the attic, which before the Roosevelt administra- ton had been used for storage pur- poses only. A driveway is being built from the White House to the executive avenue between the White House and the treasury building.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
Belmont Bid Accented.

NEW YORK, July 25.-The rapid transit commission has by unani- nous vote accepted the bid of the Bel mont syndicate to build the Brooklyn extension of the rapid transit subway for $2,O0O,0O0. Real estate to be pur- chased will cost S1,O00,0o0 more. There was large delegation from Brooklyn to protest against the Belmont bid and advocate the bid involving an outlay of $S,000,00O made by the Brooklyn Rap i'd Transit company.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
WILL CLOSE BY FORGE

Decree to Close Congregationalist
 Schools in Paris.
 Paris, July 25.-A cabinet council at the Elysee palace to-day examined the questins brought up by the ap- plication of the law of associations. President Loubet signed decree sub mitted by the premier, M. Combes, or dering the forcible closure of twenty six Congregationalist schools in Paris and is the department of the Seine which have refused to disperse volun- tarily. Decrees closing forcibly simi- be signed so soon as the prefects are received.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
CLoUDBURsT AT DRESDEN.

Geneva, N. r., July 25.--A cloud burst caused heavy damage near Ores den last night. Acres of crops were destroyed, a number of dwellings, barns and other buildings were washed away and several miles of track on the Pennsylvania division of the New York Central were washed out. What were mere culverts are now raging torrents. One house was carried into Seneca lake. The occupants escaped from the second story windows.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
DEATH OF P. J. MARKLEY.
We'll Known Lawyer Succumbs at Dr
 Styles Sanitarium.

Styles San1tarium.
 New Britain, July 25.-Philip J. Markley, leading attorney and citi- zen of this city, died at Dr Styles sanitarium at 7:05 this morning. His death was caused by cerebral menin- gitis due to fall received from the veranda of his home in South High street two weeks ago.
 MT Markley was born in this city February 21, 1855. He graduated from Holy Cross college in 1877 and was admitted to the bar in 1880 after a course in the Columbia law school. He was a democrat and held in turn all the offices in the gift of town and city. He was national advocate of the Knights of Columbus from 1886 to 1899. He leaves a widow who was Wilhelmina O'Farrell, daughter of Dr O'Farrell, and two daughters.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
A Dinner to Narran

: LONDON, July 25.-J. Pierpont Mor- gan was last night the guest of honor at remarkable dinner given in the house of commons by Archibald White Maconochie, member for the east diyi- sion of Aberdeenshire. On one side of the host sat Mr. Morgan and on the other Premier Balfour
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
STABBED IN A QUARREL.

Saybrook, July 25.-During quarrel here last night John B. Bushnell was stabbed in the face and side and Jud- son Holmes was slightly cut. The cut ting is said to have been done by Frank Keene, a negro barber. Bushnells wounds may prove serious and the doc tors are unable as yet to tell the out come. Keene was captured and was roughly handled. He was locked up and will be given hearing this after noon
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
Mnd boz Bites Several.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y., July 25.-A mad dog ran amuck on Portland ave lue, biting four persons. Later in the lay it again appeared on South avenue ind attacked two boys, Willie Eisen- Derg and Louis Fleisch, both of whom were bitten. It is also reported the dog pit two men. The dog was later killed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
BooKKEEpER MURDERED.

Chicago, July 25.--Arthur A.. Schneider, a bookkeeper, was shot and killed last midnight while standing i'll front of a restaurant in Wells street. had quarreled over some trivial mat ter. Schneider is said to have threat ened to shoot the negro, whereupon the latter drew revolver and fired five shots with fatal effect. He then made his escape.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
ANsoNIA STRIKE SETTLED.

Ansonia, July 25-The strike of the nine spinners employed by the A. H. & c. B. filling Go was settled to-day and the men returned to work. The terms were not made public, but 1t is believed that concessions were made on each side. The strikers have been out since July ' on demand for 10 per cent increase. It affected 500 hands
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
THE VENEZUELA TROUBLE.

The President Leaves But 300 Troops
 to Guard Barcelona.
 Washington, July 25.-The following cablegram was received at the war de- partment to-day from Commander Me Lean of the Cincinnati. It was dated La Guyera: ''President of Venezuela with troops embarked at 2 o'clock this afternoon. They leave only 300 sol diers at Barcelona. Rumor that Val encia has been taken.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-25
BODY FoUND TO-DAY.

Bantam, July 25.-The body of John Bailey, aged 6 years. who disap- peared Sunday night, was found float ing in Bantam lake to-day. Bailey's boat was found on the lake MonGay, and it is supposed that he suffered an attack of heart failure and fell from the boat.