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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27

CThere Is No Other Structure Like It iY
 the World)
 engineer. The city engineer of Easton had charge of building the founda- tions.
 One of the great difficulties confront ing the designer of the bridge was the unequal elevation of the two ends of the bridge. To overcome this the floor is run down on a seven per cent. grade from the north bank to the river tow CT. From this point to the low end are four runs of stairs. the whole being suspended from the cables. On ac- count of it's having only ten-foot roadway, which is narrow in propor- ton to it's length, it was necessary to resist wind pressure by running guy ropes from the center of the two main spans to shore. The bridge has steel towers resting on stone piers, which are built up to extreme high water sevel. The height of the center tower from low water to the top of the sad- lle is 108 feet. It has two steel wire ab1es, each 23s inches in diameter and three-quart er-inch suspenders. The steel stiffening trusses are five feet three inches deep. They are braced laterally at panel points to the floor beams. The bridge has wooden joists, B plank floor and wooden handrails.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
Her Philosophy.

''Are we all out of debt at last?' she asked.
 '"rhank heaven, we are!' he an- swered.
 "Then, let's give swell dinner and dance,' she suggested.
 "But that will put us in debt again, 2 he protested.
 "Of course it will,'' she returned, "but what's the good of making our credit so good if we don't use it?'-- Chicago Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
Quieting Her Suspicious.

My dear," said the suspicious wife, "this sealskin sack you gave me for Christmas has the odor of gasoline.
 Very likely" answered the crafty husband But you know Santa Claus is using an automobile now.'
 Nevertheless she had her doubts about it, fearing that he had pur- chased the garment secondhand of cleaner.-Ba1timore American.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
NO OTHER LIKE IT..
Easton, Pa, Has Suspension Bridge Built Upon am Entirely New
 Principle.

Easton, Pa., has new suspension loot bridge unlike any other bridge in the world. Among it's oddities are the facts that it is s04 feet long and only ten feet higher than the south aP- proach; it has two river spans instead of one, each 279 feet bong; and it has a stair span that is no feetin length.
 This bridge stretches across the Le- high river, the Lehigh Coal & Naviga- tion company's canal, and the tracks of the Lehigh Valley railway. It is toll bridge built for local company and designed by H. c. Tyrrell, a Boston
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
Quaint Custom fn Venice.

A peculiar custom prevails in Venice in regard 10 the dead. When death has occurred it is usual to display placard on the dead persons house giving his name, age, place of birth, and announcing the illness from which he died. affirming also that he received the Holy Sacrament and died good fN
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
Victim of & Hearty Laugh.

While listening to funny anecdose related by a friend, Andrew King, of Mailing, England, laughed so heartily that he dropped dead. An autopsy dis closed that his heart was five times tho size Of the average human heart.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
Husbands and Ideals.

The average woman's husband sei- dom comes up to her ideal; the ideal in most cases has to come down to the husband Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
The Aufhor

Edith-Who was it said: Money is the root of all evil?v
 Harold-Some guy whe married For 1t, probably,-Puck.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
NOTICE.

DIR H. L. SCHUELKE has removed his office from 167 Bank street to 355 West Main street in Nuhn's block.
 1-23-tf
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-27
The largest dealers in Wines and Liquors in the city for family and medical use.
 213 SOUTH MAIN STREET.
 BRANCH, 293 BANK ST.

RUNS from $1. 40 to $3.T5 gallon. 1 CALIFORNIA WINES at Toe and $I
 per gallon an2 uL. Ladies entrance OH Union street. Set BYassaCity sign on fence. Orders delivered to any part of t1e city. Orders by mail promptly attend- ed to.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13

V1CKsBURG, Miss, March l2.--The
steamer Providence. plying between this
port and Lake Palmyra was overturned st
o'clock this afternoon, by . sudden squail
at Lone Landing. and twenty Of the passen-
gers and crew were drowned,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
ADMITS DESPERATE DEEDS
Woman COnfesses LeadershIp of Gang
Organised to Rob and
KILL

BEAUMONT, Tex. March 12.--Mattle Ben
nett confessed today to Sheriff Lindley that
she was at the head OF a gang Of negro
women and white men who had for months
been Turing men into her house, drugging
them, beating them and robbing them II
they died the victims were dragged to the
river and thrown in. II they were only
stunned. they were taken out Of the house
to a remote part of some street and left for
pedestrians or policemen TO find,
A fear is felt that more than twelve
men. pmong those whoenaTe come 20 Beaua
mont, and were afterward reported as
missing" have been murdered. and that
their bodies are now at the bottom of the
river In the last three months at least
fifty inquiries for missing men have been
received and, while no one supposes that
the gang has murdered so many as fifty,
there is fear that some Of the disappear
ances are due to their work. Five bodies
have been found in the river since the first
Of the year.
The Bennett woman was arrested Sunday
on suspicion of being connected with the
murder Of Benjamin Pearson. She denies
being guilty of this crime, but admits that
one Of the gang Of which she is a member,
discussed the commission of the deed. On
the strength of her confession a white man,
punch" Prim and a negro woman, MARY
Jane" have been arrested. All Of them
have been "sweated," and Sheriff Lindley
says he expects full confession, not only
Of the murder OF Pearson, but of others
within a short while. Sheriff Lindley is
looking for two more negro women and six
or eight white men, some OF whom are
wanted as witnesses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
Forecast for Nebraska--Fair Thursday and
Friday: Variable Winds.
SAYS FIFE TALKED OF SUICIDE
witness states that Some Months Ago
Suspect Contemplated Self
Destruction.

SAVANNAH, Mo-, March 12.-Lydian
Brinkmsn, witness for the state in the
trial Of Stewart Fife for the murder of
Frank Richardson. was not on hand when
wanted today, 1t was this woman who
is alleged to have said that Fife made a
confession to her. e. e. Norris, who was
exepcted TO swear that Fife had threatened
to kill Richardson, has not yet been found.
Mrs. Richardson was in court when the
state resumed the examination OF witnesses
today.
l.. C. Caldwell testified that last sum-
mer before Fife left for Washington. where
he was arrested, the defendant had told
him he believed he would commit suicide.
Fife had said II he (CaldwelD had had as
much trouble as he had he too would
kill himself.
Charles F. Booher, who is conducting
the prosecution, became iii suddenly dur
ing the morning and court adjourned
till tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
RUSSIAN AFFAIR is SETTLED
rroubIe Between American Sailors
and csar's Soldiers Dis
posed OF.

WASHINGTON. March 12--It is stated
hat the trouble growing out OF the collision
between Russian soldiers and American
lailors Of the United States ship Vicksburg
1t Niuchwang. has been settled satisfac-
Iorily through the preference Of apologies
by the Russian eommandant at that port
10 Captain Barry, the commander OF Vicks-
burg.
1t appears that there were two separate
Or distinct AFFAIRS. In the first the Rus
piAns accused one OF the. Americans OF
brawling and claimed to hold the guilty
mans oyercoat as evidence against him.
They were unable. however. to produce the
coat when II was requested by the Amer
lean authorities. The second incident was
the raiding OF the American sailors club
room by a party OF Russian soldiers.
Mr.. Miller. the United States consul at
Niuchwang upon having the matter brought
10 his attention by Captain Barry OF Vicks-
burg. made most vigorous representation
10 the Russian authorities. with the result
that the Russian commandant apologized
Tor both affairs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
PLANS BIG IMPROVEMENTS
PennsyIvania Board of Directors Au-
thorize Issue of Fifty Million
Debenture Bonds.

PHILADELPHIA, March 12.-The board
OF directors .of the Pennsylvenia. Railroad
company at meeting today authorized the
issue of s50.OoO.0Oo Of convertible ten-year
31s per cent debentures. or this amount
$24O00.000 will be utilized to pay for addi-
tional equipment, $20.0OO.00O will be de-
voted to the work Of constructing tunnels
under the North and East rivers, giving
the railroad an entrance into New York
City and the remainder will be used for
other corporate purposes.
The equipment to be purchased will in
clude 10000 ffty-ton steel cars and 260 To-
comotives and the estimated cost is s24,
900, 900.
The expenditures for the tunnel i'm
provements during 1909 and 1908 are esti-
mated at 100000.
Subscriptions for the new bonds are to
be made at par.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
STARTS A NEW MERGER SUIT
Van SAINT Orders Action Against Al
legged Consolidation of Iron
Range Roads.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, March 12.-Governor
Van SAINT has instructed Attorney General
Douglas to begin proceedings in the state
courts against the alleged merger Of the
iron range railroads. The bill will be filed
very soon and the United States Steel cor
porstion which is reputed to own the stock
Of the Duluth, Messaba & Northern and the
Duluth & Iron Range roads will be made
party defendant. The steel corporation
maintains Offices at Duluth, and 1t is
thought there will be no diffculty in reach
ing 1t through the state courts.
The state senate before final adjournment
adopted a resolution calling for an investi-
cation of the purchase of the roads, and the
governors action is in response to this de-
mand. The railroads have not actually
consolidated and maintain separate organi-
cation, but are said to be under a common
control. The same question as is involved
in the states complaint against the North
ern Securities company is at issue at pres
ent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
THOMPSON is UNDER ARREST
Ex-supreme Treasurer of the Macca-
bees is Held for Shortage
of $4,000.

PORT HURON, Mich. March 12.-Charles
D. Thompson, ex-supreme finance keeper OF
the supreme tent, Knights of the Maccabees,
who some time ago confessed TO a shortage
Of $4,000, was arrested TO-DAY on a COM
plant sworn out by Sheriff Names.
The warrant contains nine counts, four
Of which charge Thompson with having en-
bezzled $1,000 between February u, 1901,
and August 10. 1901. Four other counts
charge him with having violated the state
law regulating the responsibility of insur-
ance agents to their companies and the
ninth, charge him with the larceny OF $751;
900.
Thompson, when arrested, was taken to
the police court for arraignment. He re-
fused to plead, and the court entered a plea
Of not guilty. Bail was fixed at 5000. and
was furnished. His examination was set
for March IS.
The Maccabee ofhcials are not known In
the complaint, which was made by Sherifi
Mains on information and belief secured
in court from Supreme Record Keeper
George j. siegel and his books.
The county oficials say they had become
convinced that the Maccabees did not intend
to prosecute Thompson, and for that reason
Sheriff Mains made the complaint
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
RUSSIAN COTTON CROP SHORT
Large Part of Decrease Due to substi-
tuition of Native for Amer
lean Seed.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 12.-(Corre-
spondence Of the Associated Press.)-A
falling of of 80 per cent in the Central
Asia cotton crop last year is attributed
to the partial use of native seed in pre-
ference to American. The crop amounted
to 5.495, 300 pools, as against 1885, 900 pools
in 1900. Unfayorable weather also con-
tributed to the unsatisfactory result.
Advices have been received here to the
effect that two new steamer lines will be
insugurated by the Japanese next spring.
The steamers, two handsome 1,70O-ton ves-
sells, are now ready. One will be from
Shimonesaki. Japan, to Cape Sesuro, at
the mouth Of the Tumen river, Corea,
touching Conan and Fusan, both In Corea.
The other line will run from Hakodate,
Japan, to Vladivostock. Russia. The spe-
cial object Of these lines will be to inter-
cept American traffic to East Siberia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
CARRIES OUT WU'S PROTEST
phinese Government Makes Appeal to
Minister COnEer Against Ex-
eIuAiOn Legislation.

WASHINGTON. March l2.-The protest
lodged by the Chinese government with
Minister conger at Pekin against further
restriction upon Chinese emigration to the
United States. especially TO the Philippines
and Hawaii. is In continuation OF the ef-
forts initiated by Minister WI here.
The minister soon after he assumed Of
nee began to HE protests with the state
department and he has since conducted SO
vigorous an agitation against Chinese ex-
elusion that. although It was recognized
that he was simply carrying out the direc-
tions Of his government, the minister was
made the object Of vigorous attack by the
papers here. some even demanding his
sjectment
IL is tho1ght Mr.. WI has acquainted his
government with the action here and the
danger 10 himself OF further activity in
thia matter and that the Chinese foreign
Onos accordingly has taken up the work
Itself,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
ROBBERS LOOT THREE BANKS
Get Away with Large sums in Two
Instances and Conceal Their
Tracks.

TITUsvILLE, Pa. March 12-safe crack
ers blew open the vault OF the Farmers
Bank Of Townville. this county, last night
and stole between $1,000 and $1,000. OF this,
$4,000 was in bills and the balance in gold
and silver.
There is not the slightest clue to the
robbers.
NEWCASTLE, Pa, March 1.-THE Bank
Of Townville was robbed Of $4,000 cash, 9
lot Of jewelry, belonging to Isaac w. Kelly,
its president, and $500 worth of stamps, de-
posted by the postmaster early today.
Citizens were aroused, but were held al
bay until the six burglars made their es-
cape.
EARL PARK, Ind, March 12.-Burglars
entered the private bank Of Hawkins &
Dillon at this place, using a crowbar taken
from the section house, with which to
force the door and then resorting to dy-
Mantle in forcing the vault door and money
chest. Only about $500 was secured.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
warren Leaves Jersey Central.

NEW YORK. March 12.-Charies H. War
rem. vice president Of the Central Railroad
OF New Jersey, has resigned his position
TO accept service with another railroad.
the name of which. has not yet been dis
closed. Mr.. Warren will sail for Europe
April 16 for a rsst and will remain abroad
for several weeks. His connection with
the Central Railroad OF New Jersey does
not terminate until June 1, and some time
after that he Will go to the new place.
His resignation was rendered at the last
meeting Of the board OF directors and was
accepted Mr.. Warren has been practic-
ally in charge OF the Central property for
several years past and under his direction
several departments Of It were reorgan-
ized- Prior TO coming 10 the Central he
held high place in the Great Northern
railroad under James J. Hill.
Mr.. Warren, while with the Central, sue
ceeded in adjusting several labor disputes
with the men and brought the relations OF
the road with the men to an amicable con-
dition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
LIVES ARE LOST IN TEXAS
Several Persons Are Killed by storm,
Which Destroys Much
Property.

HOUSTON, Tex, March 12.-Reports from
yesterdays rain and windstorm show con-
siderable damage done at various places
In Texas. About four-hfths Of the state
was covered by rain. At Houston twenty
small houses were wrecked. with loss Of
$4,000 Emanuel White. eolored, was
crushed to death and half a dozen others
were hurt. At Rosenburg ten houses, in
cluding the Baptist church, were damaged
beyond repair.
At New Boston one man named Newton
was crushed TO death and his home was
destroyed. The opera house and Metho-
dist church and many residences. the store
Of DR.. Ham and dozens OF smaller build
ings were wrecked. Many dwellings were
blown from their foundations. Trees and
telephone poles were leveled. Mrs. DR..
Mavis lost three fine buildings.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
COLONEL CLOWRY AT HEAD
Former Messenger Boy Now President Of
Western Union,
NOTABLE CASE OF RISING FROM RANKS
Brevetted Lieutenant Colonel by Presi.
dent johnson for MeritOriOus serv-
ice and Devotion 20 Duty
During the Civil War.

NEW YORK, March 12.-At the quarterly
meeting Of the Western Union Telegraph
company held today, General Thomas T..
Eckert was elected chairman of the board
Of directors, and Colonel r. c. Clowry, now
vice president and general superintendent OF
the western division at Chicago, was elected
president and general manager Of the COM
pany.
CHICAGO, March 12.-Colonel Clowry has
filled positions with the Illinois and Mis-
sisslppi, Missouri & Western and Western
Union Telegraph companies, as messenger,
operator, manager, superintendent, general
superintendent and vice president. At the
beginning Of the civil war he was COM
missioned by President Lincoln as captain
and assistant quartermsster and placed In
charge Of the United States military tele-
graph in the departments Of Missouri, Kan
sas and Arkansas. At the close Of the war
he received q brevet commission as lieu
tenant colonel from President johnson for
merltorious service and devoted application
to duty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
MONEY KINGS FROM ORIENT
Leading Japanese Financiers start
for n Tour of United
States.

NEW, YORK, March IA party OF Japa-
nese 6nanciers who are to make tour OF
the United States and Europe left Yoko-
homa for Seattle yesterday.
The party is headed by Count Mayoshi
Matsukats, several times premier and for
many years minister of finance OF Japan,
and includes among others T. Megata, di-
rector of the Bureau OF Taxation In the
Department Of Finance, and X. Misaki. vice
president Of the Yokohoma Specie bank
Count Matsukata planned and put into op-
Grafton the present financial systems Of
Japan and 1t was largely through his efforts
that the country adopted the gold standard.
His countrymen regard his as one OF the
builders of Japan. He and his party will
visit the principal cities OF the United
States and their countrymen are planning
for their reception and entertainment. They
will spend two OF three weeks in New York,
the Japanese consul general here has been
advised.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
Movement. of ocean vessels, March ~

At New York-Arrived: Kensington, from
Antwerp; Menominee. from London. Sailed
ST. Paul, for Southampton; PRINCESS Vic
toria Luise, for Funchal, Genoa, etc; Ma
Jestic, for Liverpool; Vaderland, for Ant
werp.
AZ Glasgow-Arrived: Astoria. from New
York.
At Hong Kong-Arrived; Arab. from San
Francisco, etc.
At Queenstown-Arrived Ivernia, from
Boston, for Liverpool.
At Iiyerpool-Sailed: Noordland, for
Philadelphia. Arrived: Oceanic, from New
York.
Al Cherbourg-sailed: Kaiser wilhelm
der Crosse, from Bremen and Southampton,
for New York.
AT Port said-Arriyed: Hyson, from Clides
and Liverpool, for China, Japan and Seat
tie.
At Brow Head-Passed: Rhineland, from
Philadelphia, for Queenstown and Liver
pool.
AT GIbraItar-Passed: Scotia, from Genoa
and Naples. for New York
AT St Michaels-Passed: Hohenzollern,
from Genoa. Naples and Gibraltar. for New
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
MISS ROOSEVELT IN CUBA
Daughter of the President, Accompa-
MED by senator Plat,
Lands mt Havana.

HAVANA, March 12.--Miss Alice Roose-
velt, daughter of President Roosevelt, ac-
compapied by a party of friends, including
Senator Thomas G. Platt, arrived here today
on the steamer Mascotte from Tampa, Fla.
Shortly after Miss Roosevelt arrived here
she received telegram from the governor
Of Matanzas and other persons asking her
to request Governor General Wood to re-
woke the sentence of death by the garrotte
in the case of man in Matanzas province
who had been convicted Of murder.
Miss Roosevelt is to preside at a lawn
party here tomorrow, given for the purpose
Of securing aid for the widows Of soldiers.
Senator Platt says he is here for his
health and will remain but a short time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
KING WON'T VISIT IRELAND
Positively Cancels His Engagement
in View of Recent UnfriendIy
Developments.

LONDON, March 12.-The announcement
that King Edward had cancelled his visit
to Ireland was published too late to elicit
opinions thereon in Dublin. There is no
doubt, however. but that this action will
cause keen disappointment, although the
royal decision has been anticipated by semi
.oficial announcement.
= there are several reasons for this decl
The first, is that the coronation
=, which involve fatiguing obliga-
tio4 9edful rest, would postpone the
visit y umnI secondly, the fears that
the pres. temper OF the Irish national
lists and the United Irish league agaitation
might lead to some offensive demonstration;
thirdly, 1t is said. that several Of the
leaders of Catholic opinion in ireland have
warned the government that 1t would be
inexpedient for the king to visit Ireland 80
soon after his accession to the throne and
his declaration against Roman doctrines In
England. The announcement evokes ming
led feelings Of regret and approval.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
KRUGER's FAITH is STRONG
Has Confidence that Great Britain
Can Never Subdue the
BOer People.

NEW YORK, March IA dispatch from
Utrecht. over the signature Of Mr.. Presi-
dent Kruger. to the American and Journal,
SAYS:
There will be more good news vet from
Delarey. This victory Of his reminds me
OF General Botha's allusion a year ago to
the miracle Of faith which saved Daniel
out of the lions den.
My faith in the ultimate triumph OF
the Boer cause could not be greater than
1t is now. and. indeed. It never has been
shaken.
II hope England will show that she sees
her folly Of attempting to subdue the Boer
race. by recognizipg II now ana by restor-
Ing independence to the Transvaal repub-
lies. BY doing this she will spare herself
as well as the Beers further bloodshed and
expense. and will retain the republics as
friendly Aeighbors."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-03-13
SEVERE STORM SWEEPS SOUTH
Does Damage to Property, Kills one
Person and Injuries
Others.

ROCK HAVEN. Miss. March IA wind
storm amounting almost to a tornado,
passed through here this afternoon. The
residence Of William Melville. two miles
west, was unroofed. Mrs Melville was
hurt badly and the negro cook dangerously.
Four miles north Of here at Montgomery.
g negro woman was killed by falling tree
and a railroad laborer had his leg broken
The residences Of Mrs. Isaac Smith and L
w. Bouchillon were demolished. The school
house was blown from its foundation ane
several other buildings damaged.