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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
.BOOKMAK[R MARKS ALIVE
Reported That He Was Drowned
 in English Channel.

He is Said to be Hiding About His
 Old Haunts in Springfie.d--A Pc
 fceman is Said to Have Seen Him.
 Springfield. Mass. Feb 14.--A ru- nor is current here that Lawrie Marks. bookmaker, gambler and sport. who was supposed to have committed suicide in the English channel. No vember 27, is alive and in hiding about the city. A member of the police de partment volunteered this information yesterday.
 During the past few days numerous old friends of Marks living in this Vi cinity have received payment in full for loans made him about three years ago. The money has been paid through an agent. who absolutely de- clined to answer questions. Many persons believe that Marks is in Bra gil. if not in Springfield.
 He left Springfield two years ago for London. where he opened pool room which figured in the sensational sWindle of the Bank of Liverpool. He had borrowed extensively, but he had the reputation of being clean sport and 1t was known that sooner or later every debt would be paid. Three days ago representative of the famous sport. or his law firm, paid off all tue obligations, which are estimated at an amount of between $1,5OO and $3,000. A police official who is in position to know of what he is speaking made rhe statement yesterday that Marks Is here, or was here in the past few days. He is even informed of the place where he is supposed to be hiding, or where he was seen to enter Monday evening. City Marshal Stebbins said yesterday that under the circum- stances the police would have no right to molest Marks if he should be seen on the street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
NEW BRITAIN CHURCH.

New Britain, Feb 14.-It has been decided that St Mary's parish will re- ceive the full amount of its insurance on the church recently destroyed by fire. The policies call for $T5, 900. The adjusting of the matter was left in the hands of Charles E. Parker of Hartford, and the delay in settling up the matter is attributed in a large measure to the big fires of late and the resultant difficulty in ascertainlng the losses. The rules which govern the payment of such claims is that the money must be paid within 60 days.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
VISITED THE MAYOR.

New York, Feb 14.-Rear Admiral Count Van Bandissin paid a formal visit to Adolph LoDkering, mayor of Hoboken to-day. The admiral drove to the city hall and as he entered the office of the mayor, hat in hand, he spoke to the mayor in German. The mayor replied in English, saying that the citizens of Hoboken appreciated the hopor of having the yacht Hohen zollern with them. Major General Brooke, commanding the department of the east, called officially on the ad- miral at noon to-day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
sMrrGGLING OF CTJINEsE.

Port Townsend, Wash. Feb 1.-The smuggling of Chinese from British Col umbia continues. and number have been recently landed on the numerous islands between here and the British possessions. The approach of the fish ing season has caused q revival of Chinese smuggling, and according to reports received they arc being brought over in sloops, sailing from the British side at night. The revenue cutter Grant is to cruise among the islands to overhaul every sloop. She will be assisted by the revenue launches Scout and Guard.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
STORY IS ABSURn

San Francisco, Feb 14.-In regard to the rumor that there would be com bination soon of the Wells Fargo, Ad- ams, American and United States Ex- press companies, Acting President Dudley V. Evans, of the Wells-Fargo Go. when asked for a plain statement, said: "The thing is absurd. There may be such plan somewhere, but know nothing of it and have not heard of it.,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
CHAIRMAN RESIGNS.

Berlin. Feb 14.-The frequent diff ferences of opinion which have oc- cured in the customs committee of the reichstag eliminated this morn ing afer several disturbing incidents, in an open split, and in the resigDa- ton of the chairman, Baron von Kar- doroff. one of the agrarian leaders.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
PROMINENT EDUCATOR DEAD.

Bonham, Tex, Feb 14.-Rev Charles c. Carlton. president of the Carlton college and one of the prominent edu- actors of Texas, is dead at his home here. He was born in England in 1921 and served as seaman for a number of years. coming to Texas and estab- fishing the college in 1867. He was also one of the leaders of the Christian denomination in this state.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
TO HUNT DOWN BANDITS.
Rewards Will be Given for Capturing
 and Conyicting Brigands.


 Fl Paso, Tex, Feb 14.-Pursuant to instructions from Governor Otero of New Mexico the sheriffS of Guada- loupe. Union, Lincoln and Chaves counties are organizing posses of pick ed men to hunt down the members Of the Jack Musgrove band of bandits which has recently terrorized that re- zion. This means that war of ex- termination will be waged against the outlaws, who are said to be in the fastnesses of the Capitan mountains. The governor addressed strong let ter to the officers of the four counties mentioned, urging them ito end the reign of terror in the isolated settle ments of eastern New Mexico. caused by the murdaring and pillaging out laws" and promising that he will rec ommend to the next legislature that rewards be given to those who are in strumental in capturing and convicthg the brigands.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
TIRED AND FooTsoRE.
Sixteen Teams Now Left in the Pedes-
 trion Roco ,n No- vl

Sixteen Teams Now Left in the Pedes-
 trian Race in New York.
 New York, Feb 14.-With the begin ming of the fifth day only sixteen teams were competing in the six-day walking match this morning. The pace set by the leaders has told on, many of the men and early to-day two more teams, English and Brisack and Iouhey and Lawson, declared them selves out of the race. The Hurst brothers were off the track for two hours this morning. For two days the English team has been making up lost ground rapidly. They became ex- hausted by their exertions and both retired to rest at the same time. The leaders are 125 miles ahead of the old one-man record.
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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
WRECKED AT CAPE COD.
Fishing Schooner Went Down and
 Two Men With It

Gloucester, Mass, Feb 14-Cantain Otto Johnson, owner of the Glouces- ter naddock fishing schooner Elsie NJ. SInltn, received a dispatch this fore noon announcing that the vessel had been wrecked on Cape Cod and two men drowned. Sixteen were saved in the brooches buoy The Smith was built at Kennebunkport. Me. in 1SS2, and registered 112 tons. She was insured for S3.40O and the outf3t TOT SL6oo in the Gloucester Mutual Insurance company.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
MRS MCGOWAN NOTIFIED.
Received Official Letter To-day Telling
 of Her Sons Death.

of Her Sons Death
 Official news of the death Of James McGowan in the Philippines has been received by his step-mother, Mrs Der nard McGowan. 103 Charles street. The following letter tells the story of his death:
 Company H. 21st Infantry.
 Lipia. Province of Batanzas,
 LuZon, F. l. Mrs B. NIc9owan:
 1t is my painful duty to inform you that Private James McGowan, com pany H, 21st infantry (recently trans ferred from company II. 4th infantry, died of a wound received in action in the Niaga mountains. Luzon. on Janu- ary 2. He was struck by a poisoned arrow set in a trap. He died in l5 minutes and is buried at Taison, Lu- zon. We all sympaThize with you in this dark hour. McGowan was an eS- cellent soldier and man. I will send you pictures that found in his bo--. His effects will he disposed of in aholit a month and if you apply to the adju- tant general. IT. s. A.. in Washington. D. C.. you will receive all the money that was due him.
 Very respectfully.
 GEORGE WERDINGER,
 1st Sergeant Go H. Fist Inf. With the letter was note scribbled in lead pencil by Sergeant Werdinger stating that Mctiowan's last words were: "Oh, I am shot! Tell (so and so).'' naming a fellow soldier. But the poor boy died in 15 minutes.
 Mrs McGowan will have the body brought to this country and inferred ill the family burial plot here. She called to see Colonel Burpee this morning to inquire about the means to have the body sent home.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
PRESIDENTS GRANDSON.

Cincinnati, O., Feb 14.-The body of a grandson of president of the United States was reduced to ashes at crematory in this city yesterday The child was the son of Rutherford Platt Hayes and bore the name of it's illns- trious grandfather. Mir Hayes brought the body from Asheville, N. O., but the mother was too i'll to be present.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
GETTING ALONG NICELY.

New York, Feb 14.-Those who are attending Joseph Letter, who lies i'll at No 22 West Thirty-third street, said to-day that he had passed the night we'll and was getting on nicely. He was still weak, but 1t was said that his case was progressing as satisfactorily as could be expected.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
BOTH ARE STILL ALIVE.

New York, Feb -Philoman~ Cree lin of Milburn, N. J., and his daughter Mrs Mary Ferguson. whom he shot be fore turning. the revolver on himself were still alive at the Memorial hos pital at Orange. N J., to-day, but the woman's condition was said to be critical Creelin Is thought to have good chances of recovering.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
NEW YoRK's FRENCH THEATER

New York, Feb 14-Charles Frob- man. the theatrical manager, will go to Europe shortly. During his stay abroad he will consult NJ. Cooueljn over plans for the establishment of a
 French theater in this city. "One of the plans we have considered" said MT Frohman, ''is to have French plays and opera comique divide the time at tne theater. Another plan is to estab- nsn French theater in London, and play the company or companies that may be formed part of the year in New York and part of the year in Lon
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
Score at s o'clock this morning was:
DUMoNT IN THE SEA.

His Dirigib1e Balloon Collapsed-Du-
 mont Escaped
 Monaco, Feb 14.-Santos Dumont,s dirigible balloon collapsed at sea this afternoon, but Dumont was rescued unhurt. When opposite the Casino air Monte Caro rent occurred in the can vas and in less than ten minutes all the gas had escaped and the balloon Tell into the sea. Several boats put out ana Dumont was rescued, but the bal loon sank
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
KILLED BY A TRAIN.

Ridgefeld, Feb 14.-The S:55 pas senger train for Branchville struck and killed Joseph Stump, q laborer, sixty years of age. Stump was walking across the track near the sta ton when killed. His body was frightfully mangled.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
FOUR COOKS WITH HIM.

New York, Feb 14.-Among the pas sengers who arrived to-day per steam. CT Graf WalderSee from Hamburg Boulogne and Plymouth was Hofratll Waldman, who will have charge of all the entertainments on the imperial yacht Hohenzollern. He is accompa nied by four cooks and stewards.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
TOWN DESTROYED.
Earthquake Wipes Out Town of
 Shamaka, Trans Caucasia.

London, Feb 14-A dispatch to a news agency from St Petersburg ah- nounces that the large town of Shaina- ka, Trans-Caucasia, has been destroyed by an earthquake. No details of the disaster have been received.
 There are two Sllamakas In Trans Caucasia. New Shamaka seventy miles west of BalSu, and old Shatnaka, some distance from New Shamaka. Old Shamaka has about 25,000 inhabitants
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
A RIVAL LINE.
Pecos Valley Road Will Compete With
 Rock Island Route.

Fl Paso, Tex, Feb 1.-The vice. president and general manager of the Pecos Valley railroad has semi-offieial- ly announced that the Santa Fe, owner of the Pecos Valley road, will con- struct a line from Roswell, N. M., to Fl Paso, 100 miles, to compete with the newly completed Rock Island route which made a cut of 222 miles over all lines now touching here.
 Santa Fe officials have just cons pleted the inspection of the Rio Grande and Sierra Madre from Fl Paso to Nueva Casas Grandes in Mexico, and deal is said to be pending for It's purchase.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
THOUSAND DEATHS DAILY.

London, Feb 14.-A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Co from Lahore, capital of the Punhab, says that, un- der the new regime of non-intervention the plague is ravaging the Punjab and thousands deaths are occurring daily.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14

Hartford, Feb 14.-The New York. New Haven and Hartford express train known as the owl" due in this city from New York at 2:30 this morning, was wrecked at Charter Oak park early this morning. The rear truck on the second sleeper from the end broke and the ear was derailed. As the train was half an hour late and was mak- ing up time. it was going at 9 fast clip, and the passengers had quite a shock when the train left the track.
 The train was brought to stop as soon as possible. No one was injured. Night Superintendent Readett sent a wrecker from this city to the scene of the accident as soon as the men could be gathered together.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
STATE CHAPLAIN vr. K. oE c.

SIAIE ChAr AAAN Or N' Cr- N~
 Naugatuck. Feb 14.-State Deputy William J. Neary of the Knights of Columbus announces that Rev John J. McGivney, formerly of Meriden, but now of the diocesan apostolate band, headquarters at Milford, has been appointed state chaplain of the order. succeeding his brother, Rev P. ]. McGivney of Middletown. The appointment goes into effect at once The new chaplain, as we'll as bis predecessor. is a brother of the late Rev M. J. McGiyney. founder of the ordor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14

Delegate Davenport of Bridgeport announced yesterday that his busi- ness engagements would probably keep him from the convention for some tilpe lsreafters
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
MASTER 'TED' MILL G[I NELL
His Mother is Still Watching By
 His Bedside.

Miss Alice Will Go to Groton as Soon
 as the President Returns to Waftl-
 ington-Two Other Patients at the
 Groton School Show Marked I'm
 provement To-day.
 Groton, Mass, Feb 14.-YOung The odore Roosevelt was sleeping peace fully at S:3O o'clock this morning, and there were no indications that his condition was not perfectly satisfac- tory. At 1 a. m the temperature, respiration and pulse were normal. From that hour he slept continuously up to this forenoon.
 No chart of the boys condition was taken at 8:30.
 Mrs Roosevelt, who went to the in firmary at q comparatively late hour last night, returned to the Gardner house after a short stay by her sons bedside, and remained until morning. MT Roosevelt is in the best of health and spirits and feels confident that Master "Ted's" improvement will be steady.
 Miss Alice Roosevelt is not expect ys sible she nay arrive late tonight, but she is hardly looked for before to- morrow.
 Since the departure of the president affairs at Groton school have resumed their usual quiet. Tn fact, the only thing out of the ordinary noticeable out of doors is the presence of the neWspapermen and the increased bus mess at the telegraph office, which still continues.
 The condition of William Ganwell. Jr, of Providence, shows improve ment. In fact his chart is nearly nor- maj. The other patient, young Pot. ter of New York, was asleep tbis morning and 1t is stated he is doing as well as expected.
 Al noon the news came from tha SICK chamber that the young patient was Ill excellent condition and was resting comfortably. The temperatllre. pulse and respiration were normal.
 Washington, Feb 14 - President Roosevelt arrived at the white house this morning in a very happy frame of mind, after five anxious days at the bedside of his son. who has been critically i'll with pneumonia in Groton, Mass. The trip to Groton was made in fourteen hours. while the return trip consumed eighteen hours. He made three short rear car speeches in Worcester. Woon socket and Providence After leay. ing Providence the trip was unevent- full.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
BR|GANDS HHvE HE MONEY
The Stone Ransom Has Been
 Tn7ned Over.
Delivery of the Captiyes to the Ameri- can Agents Is Expected Hourly The Time Limit Allowed Has Not Yet Expired, However.

Constantinople. Feb IA, 4:15 p. m.-- The ransom of Miss Ellen NJ. Stone and her companion, Mime Tsilka, has been paid. The limit of time allowed for the release of the captives has nor yet expired, but their delivery to the American agents is expected hourly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-14
WRECK 1T CEA.NER OAK.
The "Owl,' Train Was Making
 Up Time.

Truck on Sleeper Broke and the Car Was Derailed Passengers Were Given Quite Shock and Thorough Shaking Up, But No One Was h. jured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Big Day at Olaflin.

The Harvest Home celebration
at Clafin on Tuesday of this
week was pulled off with marked
credit to gentlemen having the
arrangements in charge. The
weather was magnificent for an
outdoor gathering, being most
ly cloudy and cool, a good show
er Monday night having laid the
dust.
Neither time nor space will per-
nit of our giving a detailed write
up Of the program as carried out.
It was good to be there-about
three thousand people thought
it was good to be there-and
turned themselves loose for a
day of enjoyment that will linger
in memories as a pleasant re-
hinder of one day we'll spent.
Mayor Craddock, the demo-
craG and pOpullSG candlQaUe IOr
governor, was the only speaker
present, and he was handicapped
by the committee informing him
that he would not be expected to
say much about politics. His
address was therefore short, but
was given courteous and close
attention.
The feature of the day that
seemed most especially to please
the young folks was the game of
base ball in which the Chase club
waxed it to the Ellinwood club
4 to 2. 1t was a very closely
contested game.
Clafin, as an entertainer, is all
right.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Fight for a child.

Quite legal battle has been on
between S. E. Crone and wife. of
Nebraska. and S. A. Young and wife
of this city tor possession of bright
little ISmonths cid baby girl. The
babe was born out of wedlock, was
sent to an orphans home. and from
there was adopted by Mr.. and Mrs.
Young. The mother afterwards
married the supposed father. Crone.
and they becoming possessed of con-
siderable means, sought to regain
possession of the child. They came
to Great Bend and Instituted suit IN
Judge Feder's court. The case was
continued, to July zSth to enable more
evidence to be secured.
But on Friday morning, the 18th.
the case was dismissed on motion of
the Crone's. Friday afternoon Sheriff
Agnew, of Smith county. Kansas,
Came to Great Bend and served
papers. issued from the district court
OF Smith county, calling upon
Young and wife to produce the child
before that court and show cause why
it was detained from its rightful pa
rents. Cole & Osmond were attorneys
for the Young's, and c. A Swartz at
torney for the Crone's. Agnew wanted
to take the child and turn 1t over to
Crone's, but Cole & Osmond blocked
that game by writ of habeas corpus
citing Agnew to appear before Probate
Judge FEEDER and show authority why
he sought to take the child from Bar.
ton county. This case was heard Fri>
day evening, but continued until Satu-.
day p. M, then until Monday p. N. j.,
Cole & Osmond claiming that under
the writ power from Smith county. the
Sheriff had no rights the Young's were
bound to observe.
On Monday Mr.. Osmond appeared
befor the judge in Smith county and
secured the dismissal of the case.
AS it now stands, it looks as though
the Crone's had exhausted all legal
methods to get possession of the child,
as we'll as being baked in an effort to
kidnap.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
a Sudden Death.

Mrs. A. T. Curry, mother OF
Frank Krum, died suddenly OF
heart trouble Tuesday evening,
while in a buggy with a little
neice, on the way from the farm
west of town to Great Bend.
She had been feeling badly dur
ing the latter part of the day.
On the way to town she told the
girl she believed that was her
last trip. Then, later on, she
said she did not believe she could
live to reach town. and soon
after making the last remark
she choked up and expired.
Funeral services were held at 3
p. ~, Thursday, at<the Congre-
gatiOnal church.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
DON'T READ THIS!
l have the following bar.

l have the following bar
gains to offer:
| have just received a car
load of wagons; the Turnbufl
is the best in the market, and
we are selling them for sos
cash. The Capital and South
Bend we will sell for ST. less
than last year.
Also, a car load of James
vile Gang Flows, with four
shares, for $58-; and the high
lift Sulky with two shares for
$40. 1t benefits me If you
pillow your ground, and if you
can get the best pillow on the
market for the same price you
pay for poorer ones, you will
do just that much more pillow
ing. Get a Goodbar: Steel
Harrow, a Mower and Rake,
at reduced prices.
Put a coat of paint on your
buildings and machinery; we
handle the Lincoln Paints
which both we and the factory
guarantee to be the best on
the market.
We have the largest line OF
dry goods, boots, shoes, hats
and caps west of Great Bend,
which we will sell AT COST
for the next six weeks, as we
must get them out of the way
for our fall stock. Notice es-
pecially our line of Hats; it's
greatly over-stocked, and we
are selling them away down.
Come and see me, and you
will go out of Olmitz happy,
aud determined to come again
Yours truly,
PETER BRACK.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
Don't they Understand
answer.

In closing a half column edi-
torial 1olging up Chester Long
concerning recent meeting of
the Long congressional commit
tee, the Register of last week
says:
ssThe individual members OF
the committee gave expression
as to the feeling of the people of
their respective counties on the
Cuban eciprocity measure. The
sentiment was almost universal
in support of the plan Of Roose-
welt as championed by Mr.. Long,
the only feeling against the meas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-07-25
In Memory of Lee Bird.

Like flower plucked from the ga rden,
He has left this world of strife,
The quick and silent messenger of death
Has borne him home at last.
AT morn he left us, yes,
With gay and bright farewell,
At noontide those lips were silent
He had Dade US his last goodbye.
Like a shadow he passed from u.s.
Our hands could not stay his fight,
Quietly and calmly he passed DER the river
Where Gods people e'er shall dwell.
Without a word of farewell
To the parents, who loved him
Better than all else
His spirit took its flight
They will miss him in his home,
Father. mother, sisters, brothers,
But his unseen hand
Will ever beckon on to the better land
We will miss him, oh, much,
Morning, noon and night
And in our once happy social circle
His place cannot be fl He'd.
We viii miss him everywhere
His happy smiles and kindly greeting
But the memory of his good influence
Will linger with US still.
1t will lead Us on and on
IhouSn our pains De dark and stormy,
Make US care for good and truth,
Things that will remain forever
We loved to have him with US,
But we must wait and murmur not,
For the God thattook him from US
Doeth all things for the best.
He will sleep but not forever,
But awaken up in Heaven
Wherever friends and loved ones are reminded
And partings ne'er are spoken.
WRITTEN By FRIEND