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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
VALUABLE PAPERS BURNED.
Destroyed by Fire After Being Taken
 Intact From Ruins.

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 New York, Feb l5.-Former Attor- ney General John W. Griggs saw many thousands of dollars worth of his bonds and valuable papers destroy ed in Paterson, N. J., just after they had been taken, intact, from the ruins of the big fire.
 These papers were in his private safe in his office, where his splendid law library was burned The sa6e was taken from the ruins and the door pried open. Suddenly the papers burst into flames and were reduced to ashes. It is supposed gas had generated in side the safe. Among the papers were eight unregistered bonds. each of q face value of $1,OOO
 When the workmen reached the steel lined vaults of the Paterson Ma tional bank they found them practi- cally untouched by the fire. This news occasioned much relief, as it meant that bonds worth $1,00O.0OO are not lost t9 their owners.
 Gastner Stewart, having offices near those of MT Griggs, lost $1O,O0O in the same manner. Tn an adjoining build Ing were the oNfces of Katz Bros, brewers. In their safe were bonds valued at S150.000. When the safe was opened its contents were found to be in ashes.
 Lawyers are said to have lost $150.- 900 in books by the destruction of their libraries in last Sundays flames. Few of them carried insurance.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
FOR THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
Samuel Parker Named as the Republi-
 can Committeeman.

can Committeeman.
 Samuel Ea44-l1, or rlonolu.u, has been made republican national com mitteeman for Hawaii, in place of Har- old Marsh Sewall, who resigned in fa- vor of Parker.
 The place gained by Parker has been greatly coveted by the politicians et. Hawaii, as it is supposed to be the seal of power in the matter of patron age, and in a far-away territory like Hawaii the dictum of the national committeeman is accepted in the con duct of the party's affairs. Samuel Parker is one of the best known of the islanders. lie is wealthy and popular. He was once premier of the monarchy of Hawaii, and lately candidate for delegate to congress in the campaign in which Robert Wilcox was successful. He is cattleman, owning immense acreage in Hawaii and raising most of the island-bred beeves marketed there. Parker is ambitious to be the next gov- ernor of Hawaii, and has good chance for the office when Sanford E. Dole goes out. Harold Sewall, who resigns the republican comnaitteeship, was for mer minister to Hawaii and later spe- cial representative of the United States there. He is a son of the late Arthur Sewall. who was Bryan's run- ming mate in 1896, and has recently come into large fortune by his fa- ther's death. SewaE was talked of for the governorship of Hawaii, but failed of appointment. It is understood now that he has given up particular interest in the politics of the islands, and is striving for the post of minister or ambassador 10 some great foreign power.
 The republicans in the islands are split into Dole and anti-Dole factions, but as Parker is friendly with the ,ead- CTS of both sides, he may be able to reunite them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
WHERE FIRST FLAG WAS MADE

Philadelphia, Feb 15.-The Ameri- can Flag House and Betsy Ross Me morial association bought the historic dwelling on Arch street, in which the first American flag was made, to-day. The purchase price was $25, ,150, of which S19,150 was paid a mortgage of S6,OO0 remaining The association was incorporated four years ago and the money to effect the purchase was raised by individual subscriptions of 10 cents. It is expected that the amount of the mortgage will be se- cured in a short time by similar methods.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
TO AWAIT THE PRINCE.
The Cincinnati Has Joined the Illinois
 and the Olympia.

New York, Feb 15.-The United States cruiser Cincinnati arrived this morning from Hampton Roads. pass ing in quarantine at 9:36 a. m. She will anchor off Tompkinsville in com pany with the Illinois and Olympia. which arrived there previously to await the cclning of Prince Henry of Prussia next Saturday and take part in his reception. The cruiser San Francisco. which will complete the number of warships to take part in the reception. sailed from Hampton Roads the day before the Cincinnati. and is expected here during the day. The United States cruiser San Francisco. within short time after the arrival of the Cincinnati, passed in at Sandy Hook at 10:52 q. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
c. [. TIFFANY,s BIRTHDAY.
New York Chamber. of Commerce t,
 Congratulate Him To-day.

Charles L. Tiffany, founder of the lewell'y house of Tiffany & Co of New York. will be 90 years old to-day, and the chamber of commerce will meet and extend their congratulations to bim on the eevnt. He Is q native of Ktllingly and moved to New York when 25 years old
 Upon MT Tiffany has been conferred the unusual honor Of being asked for his portrait for the gallery of the chamber. The portraits which nov adorn it were given by the heirs of tue persons whom they represent and were accepted by vote. Tn the case of Nil. Tiffany the chamber of commerce has asked him for his portrait to be hung while he is still living.
 MT Tiffany's portrait has been paint ed by William NJ. Chase. It is at pres ent in the studio of the painter in Fifth avenue.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
UNDER AN ASSUMED NAME.
Former Consul of Orange Free State
 Coming to United States.

Former Consul of Grange Free State
 Coming to United States.
 Brussels, Feb 15.4-It is said that the desire to keep the departure of Dr Mueller, the former consul of the Orange Free State in Holland for the United States a secret was so keen that the Boer enissary booked his passage under an assumed name.
 According to information from re- sponsible Boer quarters MT Kruger's letter to President Roosevelt, of which Dr Mueller is the bearer. does net appeal for intervention, but ex- presses regret that he is unable ar present to personally congratulate President Roosevelt on his accession to office, and concludes with . grati- lied allus1on to the numerous invita- tions to vlslt the great republic which have arrived and are still arriving.
 Besides reorganizing the Boer prop aganda ir the United States. Dr Muel- Ter will direer his efforts principally to obtaining government prohibition Of tue exportat1un of articles regard ed by the Boers as contraband of war, thus indirectly el1citing an opinion on the war from the United States gov- ernmanf.
 Dr Mueller is supported by wealthy Boer sympathizers in Europe and has great hopes regarding the result of his mission
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
REMOVING DAMAGED GOODS.
Peddlers and Others Have Struck z
 Regular Bonanza.

It looks as if the dealers are making mistake In selling the damaged stock in the cellars of the burned build- ingS to peddlers Of course the rner- chants could make no use of them, but the peddlers will realize handsomely on the stock. Many of the articles of wearing apparel will he in pretty good shape after they have been washed, dried and pressed, and already dozens Of people are hard at work at the job. Many of these will be sold in second hand stores and more of them will be carried about the districts outside and disposed of for what they can get for them. It is good thing for such peo- pie as cannot afford any better. but how will it affect merchants who want to do business with all classes of cus- toners? A man drove down Bank street this afternoon with a wagon load of coats, vests and trousers, and every one in the lot appeared to be all right with the exception that it was wet and dirty. It might have been 8 good plan to collect all the damaged stock and divide it up among the poor of the city. But perhaps the fellows who are hauling it away need it as badly as others. It may give them their first good start in life.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
MINISTER'S SON SHOT.

Great Harrington. Feb 15.-A high way robbery in which Lexington Doc ley, son of Rev John Dooley, q Con gregational minister of Monterrey, was shot down while wollSing on the high way from Monterey to this place last day.
 Dooley was shot from behind while walking along the road The bullet took effect in his hip. While he was lying helpless the highwayman went through him and took S4 in money and q watch and chain. Dooley could not describe his assailant.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
MILK CANS SCATTERED.
Owing to Collision Between Mi
 Wagon and Trolley Car

Owing to Collision Between NIflk
 Wagon and Trolley Car.
 There was q spilling Of milk and breaking of bottles at the corner of speneer avenue and North Main street. shortly after twelve o'clock this afternoon, caused by the collision or one of the trolley cars and Shav,s milk wagon Of Oakville The cars at that hour are coming at a pretty fast clip down the hill. striving to reach the center to connect with inc other lines. It would be difficult sometimes for team CT a vehicle Of any kind to get out of the way Of these cars. which are driven at a greater speed than the law allows This was the case to-day, for it was impossible for the team to get out of the way and it was just as difficult for the motorman to stop the car. and hence the crash. The owner Of the milk wagon was the only sufferer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
RESOLUTIONS APPROVED.

Houston. Texas, Feb 15.-The ex- ecutiye officers of the different steamship and railroad lines interest ed have unanimously approved the resolutions adopted by the southwest ern tariff committee, which met in Chicago recently to consider the ef- feet of the railroad commissions new merchandise tariff on the revenues of the roads.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
ON THE VERGE OF COLLAPSE.
Hegelman and Cavanaugh Twenty-Five
 Miles Ahead Of Others.

New York, Feb 15.-Almost on the verge of collapse the sixteen teams now in the six-day walking match entered upon the sixth and last day of the con- test this morning. Hegelman and Cav anaugh have been in the lead since the opening day of the race, and at s o'clock this morning were about twen- ty-f1ve miles ahead of their nearest competitors. All of the walkers are greatly in need of sleep and some of them actually force themselves around the oval St times one of the men breaks into sprint. only to retire ex. hausted. The score of the leaders at 8 o'clock this morning was:
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
TRUSTEES ORGANIZED.

New York, Feb 15.-The trustees of the Seawanhaka-C Corinthian Yacht club have organized for the year by the election of Colgate Hoyt as chairman and H. H. Landon as sec 1etary. The other members of the board are Herbert L Satterlee, Hen ry c. Rouse, Percy Chubb, Frank s. Hastings, H. NJ Crane and Alfred Ely.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
ACROSS BLUE MOUNTAINS.

walla Walla,. Wash, Feb 15.--The Union to-day says that according to plans outlined by q civil engineer, protesting to be in the service of the Burlington railroad system. that rail~ road is contemplating building from Billings. Montana, across the Blue mountains, striking the Walla Walla valley at Milton, Oregon, and bridg- ing the Columbia river at Old Wall lula. The road will go to PortlanN along the north bank of that stream
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15

At $40 o'clock today Hegelman and Cavanaugh. the leaders in the race, quit the race. Both men went to their dressing room and said that they would leave the Garden at once. Heg- elman was almost delirious with pain caused by his feet swelling. and Cav anaugh. after being on the oval for three hours said ho would let the race go 1T his partner did mt come on. This the latter said he could not do.
 After losing eight miles. Hagelman WIS prevailed npon to refurn to tha track. and the German and Irish tean now bid fair to capture first prize.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
' WOMAN ESCAPED.

New London. Feb 15.-Elessa Birg dinsky. a Polish woman who strangled her baby and hid the body in trunk escaped from the almshouse here last night, where she had been taken for treatment No trace of her has yet been found. She broke the blind from the window of Ser room and climbed down the fire escape after the people had retired for the night,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
FRANCHISE SOLD.

afontreal, Feb 15.-The directors of the Montreal base ball club have sold rhe franchise to Charles Dooley, it's former captainmanager Unless he receives sufficient support by March l to make the game a paying one this year, he says he will offer the fran cbise for sale at the annual meeting of the Eastern league
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
WANTED BY DETECTIVES.
An Alleged Forger Has Been Rounded
 Up in Georgia.

Macon. Ga, Feb 15.-A man alleged to be Dr A. NI Gray, alias pr D. M Milton, alias w. N. Smith, wanted by detectives for alleged forgeries in Tex as, Florida, Mississippi and other states, was arrested by Detective Jen- lzins of Macon at Kathleen, Ga, while on his way to meet his wife, coming from Sanford, Fla. On his person were found seventy-five cheeks aggre, gating several thousand dollars in amount. His wife says that she will undertake to settle the matter, claim ing that he is the victim of morphine
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
DIR DOoLEY DEAD.

South Manchester, Feb 15.-Dr J. P. Dooley, aged 34 years, practicing physician and one of the wealthiest residents of this town, died this morn ing, after a short illness from pneu, monia. Dr Dooley graduated from the University of New York In go and served on the health board of the Bellevue hospital in New York.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
DEWEY,s WIFE VERY ILL

Palm Beach, Fla. Feb 15.-Admiral Dewey will be here another month at least, for Mrs Dewey's health does not improve. and she is still quite i'll. She has been confined to her bed since Sunday, and is threatened with nervous prostration. She is taking a rest cure, so does nof accept any invitations to teas or dinners.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
ueriat,Ie Trade narep,efer

The best barometer of trade and general prosperity is the boot business. When the working classes are busy, they buy new boots when the old ones are well worn; when employment is scarce, they wear their old ones as long as possible, many nf them being forced to dance around on their uppers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
ToLsToI Is IMpRovING

Yalta, Crimea, Feb 15.--Count ToI- stoi is somewhat improved to-day. His pulse is 90 and his temperature is satisfactory. The change for the worse In his condition which occurred yesterday evening, was caused by q spread of the pulmonary inflammation to the right lung The inflammation is beginning to subside.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
FAMILY BADLY BURNED.

Washington, Pa, Feb 15.-Mrs Henry Dague and her 3-year-old son were fa- tally burned last evening by the child pulling an oil lamp off the table. An explosion followed and the blazing oil was scattered over the two. Henry Dague, the husband, was also badly burned while trying to save his wife and child.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15

Weinstein's safe,which went through the fire on South Main street, was opened this afternoon by Charles E. Messer, without any damage to the safe, and the contents were found in pretty good condition.
 A son was born this morning to NIT and Mrs Thomas Ward of Roun1 Hill street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
RIDING ACADEMY ON FIgE.

New York. Feb 15.-Durland's old riding academy, Central park west. caught fire this afternoon and the blaze is threatening the apartment house near by. Four alarms have been sounded and the police reserves and ambulances have been called out
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
FouNp DYING TO-DAY,

New York, Feb 15.--Walter Brooks, a commission merchant, was found dying with a bullet hole in his head in q room in the Glen Island hotel, at Courtland and West streets, to-day. Later he was taken to the Hudson street hospital, where he died
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
ARMY EXPENSES.
Boer War Will Cost England 69-
 31O,OO0 Pounds This Year.
BRoDRlCK MAKES EXPLANATION

Says the Estimates Will Maintain
 Present Army Eight or Nine Months
 Lord Chief Justice Refuses to Open
 Case-The Case Concerns Viscount
 Hinton and His Step-brother-Lon-
 don Papers Still Discussing Eng
 lands Attitude During Spanish War.
 London, Feb 15.-The army esri- mates, issued this morning, show a grand total for the year 1902-O3 of 969, 9,3lU,0OO, which is intended to pr2- vide for 420,000 men, of which 2l9,tUo men are for the ordinary army service and 100000 for war service.
 The estimates, Of which &4O,O00,Oo Is required for war, show 8 decrease under this head Of 823, ,23o, GOO con- pared with 1901-02.
 In memorandum, the war secre- tary. MT Brodrick. explains that the estimates are sufficient to maintain q field force in South Africa, of the pres ent strength. for eight or nine months of the new financial year.
 London. Feb 15.-The lord chief jus tice, Baron Alverstone, this morning refused to reopen the case of Poulett ys Poulett in which Viscount Hinton, who at one time played an organ in the streets of London, sought to oust his step-brother, the youthful Earl Poulett, from the family estates. The lord chief justice thus confirmed the previous judgment in the case where by it was declared that Viseount Hin- ton. under a family settlement. in 1853. was debarred from claiming the prop erty in dispute.
 London Feb 15.-The dispute over the attitude of the powers towards the United States prior to the Span fsh-American war continues to take up columns of the London dailies. As pointed out by the Associated Press when the under secretary for foreign affairs. Lord Cranborne made his first statement. official opinion is much divided as to the advisability of that step. Since the later devel- opments the opposition to further dis closures by the British government has been strengthened into a deter mined resolve not to disclose the sya- cret documents relating to the negoti- alons of that period. Lord Cram borne's statement on Friday, which was the result of cable dispatches exchanged between Lord Pauncefote and the foreign office is probably the last word Great Britain will have to say on the subject It would be im- possible. however. to overrate the opinions expressed in Downing street at the German publication of the doc uments relating to the ircident. though implicit belief is expressed that the American public opinion is not likely to be influenced thereby
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
AsToR REGISTERS,

London, Feb William Waldorf Askor. as a preliminary to going in for horse racing, has registered his colors. under the jockey club rules. They are light blue with pink sash and cap.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
HE PRINCE DENIES THE STORY
Says He Never in All His Life
 Wrote to Dewey.

From Washington, However, Comes
 the Story In Another Light-It Tells
 of tue Prince Going on Board tue
 Olympia and Apologizing in Person.
 Bremerhaven, Feb 15.-Prince Henry of Prussia sailed this afternoon at 3:43 for America. Previous to going on board the yacht which is to convey him to the American shores he had a conversation with an Associated Press representative regarding the report that he had written letter to Admiral Dewey apologizing for the conduct of the German squadron in Manila bay. The prince said that 1t was all un- true. He had never written to Dewey in his life.
 Washington. Feb 15.-The Associated Press received today from authentic source q statement regarding the re pert that. Prince Henry had written 3 letter of appclogy to Admiral Dewey. The information which followed was not received from Admiral Dewey 1 himself, but from an intimate friend of his. and can be absolutely youched for. The admiral has recently re ceiyed q letter from the United States embassy at Berlin in which the writer gave q conversation he had with Prince Henry at dinner given the latter by Ambassador White before his depar- 1 ture for America. Tn that conyersa q. 1 tion the prince said: 'sI know you Americans feel very sore, and I do not blame you.v It then goes on to tell further about the dinner and about the prince telling of going on board the Olympia and apologizing to Admiral Dewey, which apology was accepted.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
HERR HOERUP DEAD

Copenhagen, Feb 15.-Herr Hoerup the minister of public works. who had been suffering from cancer, is dead.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-21
DEALING WITH SULTAN.
Zionist Leader. Hope 20 obtain Cono..-
sion. IN Jerusalem.

Zionist Leader. H.pr 10 obtain Concs.-
zion. IN Jerusalem.
London, Feb 2o-Leadprs Of the
Zionist movement anticipate important
developments as a result of the visit
Of Or. Theodore Horzl OF Vienna. presL
dent OF the Zionist congress. recently
held at Basic, Switzerland. to Con
stantInople DR.. Herzl was summoned
by a special telegram from the sultan
and Is now In negotiation with the
sultan for concessions in Palestine.
permitting Of unimpeded immigration
and settlement Of Jews there. Dr.
Herz's demands include charter
granting some simple form OF home
rule and the opening Of the sultans
crown lands 10 Jewish colonization.
The Jewish colonization association.
which was endowed by the late Baron
HIrsch. has also a representative at
Constantinop'e. which Is taken 10 sig
nifty the trustees OF the Baron Hrsch.
fund are about 20 concentrate their
resources upon Palestine
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-21
Nil Desperandum.

II hath been said by them Of old,
None but the brave deserve the
fair,
And he must be both brave and bold,
Loyal and true beyond compare,
Who would kneel at the shrine Of
beauty's queen
The peerless brown-eyed Texas
maid
Fairest Of all the fair ween.
BY whom mems hearts are ruled
and swayed.
For she is true and sweet and pure,
And her soul is white as the driven
snow,
And nothing that's evil can ever en-
dure,
The burning rays from her eyes
which flow.
BE still my heart! What, dost thou
dare,
To hope for thee those eyes are
bright?
There's naught for thee but black
despair,
And deepest gloom Of darkest
night.
'' None but the brave deserve the
fair"
Sayest thou so? Then brave be |
thou,
Nor Ger give way 10 dark despair,
Go! at beauty's pure shrine bow,
There plead thy cause and urge thy |
suit;
Fen beauty's self to thee shall |
yield,
And thou shalt taste thy victory's
fruit,
Won on Loves hardfought battle
field. -
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-21
FIRE AT coRslcANA.
The Cotton on mli Harmed with . Lose
of sisD.oOO.

Corsicana. Tex. Feb. 20-The Cor
slcana cotton on min and secdhouse
were destroyed Wednesday evening
shortly after Z o'clock. The fire was
discovered in the middle OF the seed.
house and the flames spread with in
credible rapidly. so that when the
hrcmcn arrived. though they respon.
dod promptly to the alarm. the seed.
house and the oil mill proper were n
mass Of flames Il was an utter i'm.
possibility TO save either building and
the hromcn concentrated their efforts
on the refinery. a short distance
away. This they saved from dcstruc-
ton. though IL was considerably
damaged The mill was one OF the
largest in Texas. II was built In 1892
By the Corsicana Cotton OH company.
Of which John Culborson OF Paris Is
president The loss Is estimated at
sl25.OOO or $4,000. The insurance
Is about Sl25O0O.