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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
FOURTEEN DROWNED.
Storm in Portsmouth Harbar Caused
 Fatal Accident.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., July 18.-A sailboat containing sixteen persons cap sized during suuall in the lower har- Dor yesterday afternoon, and fourteen were drowned. The bodies of eight were recovered.
 The party was ill charge of Skipper Fred Miles, an experienced boatman, and no danger was apprehended when the merry party started out.
 When about 300 feet from the land ing a sudden squall arose, and in an instant the boat was bottom up and the young people were struggling in the water.
 The accident was witnessed from both Appledore and Star islands, and within a few minutes the small steam CT Sam Adams and a score of boats went to the rescue.
 The confusion was so great, how ever, both among the struggling men and women and the rescuing boats, that only nine of the dead were res cued. The bodies of the other five were lost
 As quickly as possible those secured were placed in charge of doctors on the shore of Appledore island, but all eff forts to resuscitate them were in vain.
 Among the drowned were H. Cole man Harrington and W. A. Award, both Harvard students. Harrington be- longed ill Cambridge and Award in Fredericton, x. B.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
LEIGH IS OUT OF TT.
Shrieyalty Contests Cost Too Much
 Money for Him.


 According to the New Haven papers Walter Leigh is not candidate for the nomination for county sheriff. He is quoted as saying that he is satis- fled that he was elected four years ago, but did not obtain fair count, and that his experience in that cam paign was not calculated to increase his faith in human nature.
 It is said that the campaign cost MT Leigh $20,000. 1t was common re- port here that his throat was cut right and left on election day and that those who appeared to be his principal friends were bought over bag and bag gage by the adherents of County Sher- if Durham. In sections and places where the democratic candidate for this office is given financial backing always, it was found that the republi- can officials and friends of the candi- date had got ahead of MT Leigh's friends. Such a campaign was never before fought in these parts. Money was never so plentiful among certain brand of politicians, who after repeat ed denials of having received cent were forced to admit eventually that they had not only taken Leigh's money but actually sold him at the polls. The record of County Commission CT Dunham, now the county sheriff, was heard of everywhere and in places the most unexpected. When the cam paign was over it devssoped that Leigh had actually fed with money the most positive friends of Candidate Durham. | It is no wonder, therefore, that he should say now the experience he un- derwent in that campaign was not such as to strengthen his faith in hu- man nature. 1t costs more than a few dollars to run for the nomination for county sheriff, but it cost Walter Leigh dearly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
FOREST PARK

It was long after midnight when the last car loaded down with people came back from Forest park last night, and at least 5000 people had journeyed up there during the night to witness the big fireworks display, and it was 9 grand exhibition. There will be enc of those given every week and efforts will be made to have the next one bet ter even than the one last night. To- night the usual attraction will be on hand and tomorrow afternoon and ev- ening. The American band will be on hand for the first time tomorrow and will give concerts
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
INSPECTOR CRANE BUSY.
Waterbury People With Lots to Sell
 9esieged Him This Forenoon.

9esieged Him This Forenoon. Those who have lots to sell to tue government for the local postoffice kept Edward A. Crane, of the engineering and draughting division of the DUstal department in Washington, quite busy this forenoon. He was in Postmaster Guernsey's office from 10 to 12 o'clock, and constant stream of those who had building lots to sell occupied liln every minute of that time. Some were introduced to Mir Crane by local par tisans, and General $. w. Kellogg en- gagged him in conversation for some time also. 1t is evident that he was interested ill some lot for Ee mistoolk two newspaper men who were waiting to get word from the visitor from Washington for men who had lots to sell. When he discovered he had made mistake he laughed as heartily as the scribes did, but it was not easy t. say whom the joke was on. MT Crane was willing to give every detail of in- formation he had, but having none, only what anyone having an ordinary Knowledge of public affairs wouls know.
 There were twelve sites to select from. and the owner of each was satisfied his was the best for the pur- pose. Each of them was inspected yesterday by Mir Crane and Postmaster Guernsey, but no selection was made MT Crane said he had no specific time i'll which to make the selection. nor could he say when it woul1 be made. He would remain in town, he said. for day or so, and give the matter the closest attention. Before departing ne would make the selection. but will not announce 1t until after he makes his report to the secretary of the treasury This official looks over the report. hears MT Cranes opinion and the decision is made and announced over the press wire from Washington
 But one thing, he said, the posta; de- partment must be sure of before a selection of the building is made. and that is the title to the site that is se- lected. The government must have an absolute title: there must not be the slightest doubt enveloping 1t. This takes considerable time to look up. and then the announcement of q choice is made.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
unron News Company's Head Dead

Onion News ComDany's Head Dead.
 ORANGE, N. J., July 18.-William, H. Williams, general manager of the Union News company, died yesterday of heart disease at his home here. He was born in New York state sixty-tWo years ago and went to New York city when boy. He started as newsboy and a few years later obtained em- ployment with a news company, with which he remained until 1873, when he organized the Union News company and became it's general naana@er.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.
Interesting Bits of News Boiled Down for the Benefit of Busy Readers.

loi LHe beHeHr or Busy Readers.
 Mrs George Lee, who has a fruit store on Main street, Middletown, was bitten by rat a night or two ago While she was in bed She had her right hand out of bed and the rat made a spring and caught it.
 Murray Crowen of MiddIetown while moving few days ago cut off the mead or quail that was setting. He took the eggs home and placed them under hen, who brought off this week ten quail. She is caring for them and they are thriving.
 The census bureau has published bulletin on the wooden manufactures of the country, showing the condition of that industry for the census year 1900 The total capital invested was $392, ,04O,353 Connecticut ranks sev- enth with capital of $1OOO,O00.
 The Team Drivers union of Hart ford held long meeting at their head quarters i'll Horse Guard armory last night and 1t was after midnight before adjournment was taken. At that time it was announced that no agreement regarding the strike had been req ached.
 Frank Augur. treasurer of the Baltic Viewers union. has. been missing since last Thursday, and efforts are be- ing made by the union to ascertain his whereabouts. His wife and children are said to be destitute. Secretary John Menthorn of the union, said to- day that about $100 of the unions fund is missing.
 Two young men called at the town clerks office, New Britain, Wednesday afternoon to secure marriage licneses. Inasmuch as the prospective brides were minors, Town Clerk Penfield sent the young men out to get the written permission of the parents. The father of each girl refused to give his con- sent, and the licenses were consequent ly withheld.
 Deputy Coroner Pond is awaiting the arrival of Robert l.. Mcknight of Springfield, Mass, who was riding on the front seat with Harry w. DuPuy on June 10 when the automobile oper- ated by DuPuy ran into D. Thorpe Munro of New Haven infiict- ing injuries from which, he died later. Mcknight has been off on a cruise and had but just returned to his home, but telegraphedl last night asking if he were needed. His coun- SGl, Lawyer Harry NJ. Lay, ,WlFeu Illlll to come in and he is expected this af- ternoon.
 Details of the annual alumni fund report at Yale has been announced by the committee. The fund now amounts to $14S, ,S95.S7. The expenses during the current year were $1,92S22. Dur ing the past year the sum contributed wa $2S,205.11. The amount avail able for income generally is S11S,737.- 54 The sum appropriated for income the present year is $100O0. About 1900 Yale men have already contrib uted to the fund.
 Howard Gardner, postmaster at Gardner Lake will be given a hearing in the Salem court next Saturday on charge of non-support made by his wife, who was married to him two months ago. Gardner was arraigned before William Smiddi yesterday and at his request continuance was grant ed, Gardner furnishing bond of $50 Gardner's salary as postmaster is S50 year, and he said in court that he did not consider that dollar a week was adequate for the support of wife. Mrs Gardner is at work in mill at Montyille.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
Wrecked Yacht Found.

PORTLAND, Me, July 1S.--The for ty foot sloop yacht Aphrodite of Bos- ton was picked up fifteen miles south east of Cape Elizabeth by the steam yacht Jathniel of New York. The Aphrodite was bottom up, having lost her fin keel, her tender was gone, and there were bodies found in the cabin after she was towel >e Peaks island by the Jathniel.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
consessea to Four Murders.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 1S.-Wil- lie Cannon, colored tramp. aged if teen years, has confessed to Chief of Police Austin that he had recently killed white baby at Gurnee, Ala; negro baby at Helena, negro baby at Cahaba and negro baby in Birming- ham. The body of the last named baby has been found. Coroner Paris has the little negro in charge and is inyestigat- ing his tale.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
-..a4 aasonne Explosro.i.

CRISFIELD, Md, July 1S.-By the explosion of a barrel of gasoline ill the canning factory of E. E. Robinson < Co, at Hopewell, this county, one per- son was killed and q dozen other em- ployees frightfully burned. Other deaths are expected. The factory was new and had only began operations.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
Dinei In London.

LONDON, July 1S.-Lord Kitchener. J. Pierpont Morgan and Captain s. L. IT. Slocum, the retiring United States military attache at St. Petersburg, and Mrs. Slocum were among those who dined last night with Henry White, secretary of the United States embas- sy, and Mrs. White.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
HOt Weather

As the hot weather comes on you will need a good diarrhoea and dysen- tery remedy in the house. Our Black berry Cordial has cured some very bad cases. Perfectly safe for little chil- dren; Poe a bottle, at Fitzpatrick's Pharmacy, East Main and Wall Sts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18

Proctor's Gift to RichfeId Springs.
 UTICA, N. Y., July 1S.-Thomas R.. Proctor of this city has offered to give the site of the Old Spring House, Rich field Springs, to the village for pub lie park, and it has been accepted. The site is ideal, and the property is the most valuable in the village.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-05
A DEMOCRAT HyPNor,zEp.

Chicago Chronicle: John j. Han
rahan, deputy grand master Of the
brotherhood CT locomotive Firemen,
and +. w. Arnold, the grand secre-
tary, went to Oyster Bay to see the
president and ask him to attend the
convention Of the Brotherhood at
Chattanooga on September g.. Han
rahan was hypnotized by the presi-
dent and said after the Interview:
II am q democrat and the president is
my kind Of a man. He is just as good
q democrat as anybody / ever laid
eyes on. He had all kinds of people
up there today, senators and that
sort. Did 1t make any difference?
Did we feel queer? Not with him en-
pertaining Us. l came out here a dem
ocrat and l am one still, but it's a
good thing to know that the wrong
party occasionally hits on the right
sort OF a a l like his style first
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-05

the officers Of the league to abstain
from giving advice to the natives as
to the policy to be pursued by them.
From the first IL has been my opin.
ion that the anti-imperialists should
not become responsible by advice or
otherwise for the policy that might
be pursued by the inhabitants of the
islands,"
Can it be that Mr.. Boutwell, is try
ing to hedge or is he trying to
make it appear that the, manifestos
issued by the anti-imperialists have
been misconstrued, both at home and
in the islands? Nowhere does it ex-
list OF record that the league has ever
advised the Filipinos to cease their
war against the United States. While
officially the league may never have
advised them to continue their arm.
ed resistance. it must be admitted
that its addresses and resolutions and,
the, many other ways adopted by the
organization of expressing it's dis
approval of the war had but one
tendency-to encourage the natives
and lead them to the belief that in
their resistance to the government
they had at least the moral support
Of = large number of people living d.
rectly under the flag of the nation
against which they were warning, Adj
hitting that they did not supply them
with munitions and men, yet the ants
must always bear the responsibility
for the length of time the war con-
tinued. By their attitude they caus-
ed the natives to form false ideas
and entertain false hope. Their ut
teranees found way to the islands
and were circulated among the re-
bellious ones. Not understanding the
situation as it really existed over
here, the natives believed that if they
would continue the war long enough
their friends IN this side of the ocean
would interfere in their behalf and
compel the government to withdraw.
Mr.. Boutell is altogether too par.
%ticular, considering his position in
regard to the matter under considera-
tion and he, if not directly then in
directly, counselled the Filipinos as
much as any of the other members 1
of the league and must take his share
of blame attaching to all Of them.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-05
AN u~NGRATEFUL LOT.

The ~mine,owners of the Transvaal.
who We're really instrumental in bring
ing about the war between England
and the South African republic, are
getting a taste of what may be term
ed retributive justice. They were dis
satisfied with the conditions that ex-
listed under the Kruger government
and because they were taxed without
having a voice in governmental af-
fairs they sought TO overthrow that
government. Failing in this, they
adopted other methods and finally sue
ceeded in bringing about the war
which resulted in substituting the
English for the Boer rule. Now they
are asked to help pay the expense in
Cured in making the change. The
British colonial secretary has arrived
at the conclusion that inasmuch as
the miners wanted a change it is no
more than right that they should foot
at least a part Of the bill. He pro-
poses to tax them anywhere from
$3.50, 0O0, 900 to $500, 0Oo, 900. This the
mine-owners say is too much and al
lege that it will seriously cripple their
Industry and for years retard the de-
velopment of the country. Why they
should complain at the proposed ac-
ton Of Chamberlain is not so clear.
They wanted a change and got it.
Their wish having been grati1ed they
should not act churlish, but dig out
bigger chunks Of gold and pay for the
blessed privilege they enjoy.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-05
THE FREE E E r

New York Times: Secretary Will
son is making ready for the most
gigantic and generous distribution of
"free seeds" ever scattered broad
cast over the country. The measur-
ing and packing machines are to be
put in operation this year about Sep
TENDER l. That will be early enough
to afford the receivers of seeds oppor-
tunity to use them for the spring Of
1903; indeed, it may be sufficiently
early to warm them up to voting
gratefully at the polls in the month
of November, 1902.
This government seed distribution
is becoming the biggest kind of cheap
gift enterprise. 1t has not always
been favored by the dominant party.
Secretary Wilson himself once re-
garded and denounced it as ridiculous.
We venture to think better Of the
real agriculturists of this country, Of
the farmers who can read and write
and think, than to believe that they
are deluded by this wasteful use Of
the money of the taxpayers, by this
false and demoralizing paternalism
which losses to the. producers of corn,
wheat and oats alone worth more
than a billion and a quarter of dol
lars annually, a petty driblet of gift
seeds costing $270,OO0 for the goods
and their distribution. The gifts,
though made up in forty million pack
ages, if equally distributed to the vot-
ers, would give them but a little more
than two packages each, worth, if
the government is not cheated, a lit
tie less than a cent and a half the
package.
When the gift business is establish
ed upon a really logical, equitable and
comprehensive basis, it will not be
only the agriculturalist who will be
favored with presents bought with
taxes and conferred in franked en-
velopes by candidates anxious for re-
election. When the farmers of the
land are disposed to make the root
ing up Of this practice an issue, there
will be a speedy and complete aban-
donment of it. The purpose Of the
law originating it, providing for the
distribution Of rare and unusual
seeds and plants, was long ago lost
sight OF behind the growing pile of
ordinary seeds without fertility to be
sown broadcast to remind the voters
Of the power" OF the Hon. Mr.. Way
back at Washington, and the bounti-
full goodness Of the general govern
ment.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-05
MINER is A POOH LOSER.

The esteemed Butte Miner is be-
ginning to learn that it is much cas-
Ter to preach philosophy than to prac-
tice it. While almost daily it pub
fishes learned and interesting arti-
cles calculated to exalt the mind and
make those who read them superior
to the disappointments and trials of
the flesh, it has not yet been able to
bring itself up to the higher plane to
which it would elevate these whom
it advises. 1t, is still human enough
to be vexed at disappointment and to
show it's vexation. Like those who
tread the solid earth it is not above
giving sound when it is hurt, aye,
even to yell and howl when the hurt
is severe. Because a man who was
supposed to be friendly to the owner
of the Miner saw fit to turn, as the
Miner puts it, traitor, it sets up a
lusty scream and him the
same as any ordinary mortal would.
The Miner should learn to accept
its own lessons and compose itself.
Such things as it denounces are of
frequent occurrence, especially in the
democratic party, and will probably
continue until man becomes indeed
perfect and politics shall cease to
have an existence. At any rate if the
committeeman from Silver Bow did
not care to attend the meeting of the
committee it was his privilege to alb
sent himself, especially as long as he
saw to it that he was represented by
a good democrat. Certainly the Min
er will not attempt to say that,Gov-
ernor Toole is not such a one. The
time was, and net so very long ago,
when the Miner and the governor
were cheek by jowl and, no matter
what his excellency did or declared
for it received the Miners sanction
and unqualified support. Why then
should it be different now? Did he
not show his fealty to party when he
consented to accept the nomination
two years ago, even to the manifest
danger he declared the act entailed
Upon him?
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-05
VICTORY FOR HEiNzE.

Up to the times in everything that
pertains to their party, the democrats
OF Montana beg to call attention to
the exhibition of harmony they gave
at Helena last Tuesday. 1t is true
that it was only a preliminary to the
'.big show" that will take place later,
but all the same they think they man
aged to sustain the average as it ex-
lists throughout the country and prom
Use to do better next time.
The occasion was the first trial of
strength between the two men who
aspire to be known as the leaders of
Montana democracy. While at first
glance it seems to have resulted in a
draw, in reality the victory appears
to belong to Mr.. Heinze. To think
that he, a young and as yet untried
champion, should succeed in making
a "standoff,' as the language of the
street would put it, with SO old and
battle-scarred veteran of many fights
as the junior United States senator
from Montana speaks we'll for his gen.
eralship and his enemies might we'll
prepare themselves for the future.
While it was conceded that he would
not be without a following, his friends
of the opposite side simply smiled at
his pretensions of ability to make
himself felt in the committee meet
ing. They assumed to believe that he
would be showed under when the time
came for a test of strength. That
he gained what he did through means
which the opposition say were unfair
does not alter the situation. He has
broken into the party and evidently
is prepared to stay.
In defeating the attempt to base
the representation in the convention
upon the basis of the vote cast for
Bryan MI. Heinze scored a decided
victory owe the senator, even though
he failed to have the vote east for
Toole made the basis. To an outsid-
err it would seem that the latter would
have been the more equitable and fair,
for many populists and even republi-
cans voted for Bryan, while it is to
be supposed that only real democrats
voted for the governor. His effort to
give a large representation to the
eastern counties of the state, while
not successful to the degree he desir-
ed, will have a tendency to make the
Young Leonides' decidedly popular
with that section and the help of those
counties may be relied upon by him
when the times comes for asking it.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-09-05
Il OBJECT OF 1t.

Notwithstanding that many are in
clined to make sport Of the mimic
walfare which has been wasiDg along
the Atlantic coast for the past few
days and to regard it ds child's Hay,
those who are engaged in it have a
serious object in view, the acquisition
of knowledge important to possess.
The only way in which that knowl-
edge may be obtained so as to be
beneficial in the future is to do ex
actly what the sailors and soldiers
engaged in the war practice r do
ing. AS nearly as possible the con-
diticns that would obtain were ian
actual enemy trying to seek a foot
hold on the coast are sought to be
counterfeited. The fleet under Ad-
miral Higginson is to attack the ex-
posed ports and the land forces under
the command of General Macarthur
are to repel them. Both on land and
sea the contending forces will be
kept in a condition of preparedness
as though real instead of mimic wal
were the game, the main object being
to ascertain the degree Of efficiency
of the two branches of the nations de-
Tense. U
By the time the war will be over
the government will know tolerably
well how efficient are the new coast
defense guns which have been mount
ed. at SO much cost and also the abil-
ity of the men entrusted with their
handling. More that that; the weak
in the defense to Long Island
sound will probably be located, as
we'll as the conditions for an effec-
tive defense that exist elsewhere
along the vas seashore which girths
the country along the Atlantic.