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Imperial press and farmer., 1902-06-14
Thunder Storm

Imperial was visited by a thunder storm Monday evening which reached its maximum about o'clock Tuesday morning, after which the clouds set tied back and restored to us our clear sunny sky. During the storm several attempts at rain were made, but none fell of any consequence.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-06-14
Came to Blows

The first fight in Imperial took place about 6 p. I'll. last Sunday, the parties most interested being Arnold Burrus and J. J. Long. No weapons save the clinched hands were used, and the men were separated before serious injuries were sustained.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-06-14
Southern Pacific in CharQe

In accordance with the announce ment made some weeks since, the Southern Pacific company has taken charge of work on the spur from Old Beach to Imperial, and the survey corps has been notified that they are in the employ of that railroad, instead of the Imperial and Gulf road.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-06-14
Ice and Water

The time is getting close at hand will be in operation. A force of men has been working for some weeks on the plant, and while there may be a little delay in the receipt of several articles, the plant will be in operation soon.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-06-14
Moved to Old Beach

The grading camps on the Imperial spur of the Southern Pacific railroad have been moved to Old Beach, and will work toward Imperial. The force of workmen and teams has been greatly increased and quick work is being done.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-06-14
Braly Tract

Geo, A. Carter & Go. and A. W.. Patton this week put large force of men and teams to work on the Braly tract, where they will plant to Egyp- tian corn, sorghum and other sum- mer crops over 200 acres.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-06-14
Summer Crops

Dewitt B. Williams of La Mesa is in the valley making arrangements to have large acreage of summer crops putin on his Imperial ranch.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-06-14

the finishing touches, and Wilbur Clark expects to take possession of his store room early next week, where he will carry a stock of hardware and where Miss Clark will keep the post office.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-06-14
Arbitrary Decision

A dispute between Dr. J. C. Black ington and H. H. Smith was settled last Friday by arbitration in favor of MT. Smith.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-06-14

where it is now almost impossible, and that he thinks bridge will span New river before the annual overflow reaches its channel.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-06-14

NOTICE-Parties found cutting timber around Blue lake will be pros ecuted. BLUE LAKE LAND & TOWN co.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-06-14

Nearing Completion The brick block is now receiving
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05

 climbed onto the train just as it was pulling out and dropped into the seat next to him. The newcomer had eyi- dentIy hurried to make his train, as he was panting for breath. After a few minutes Case realized that the man was leaning heavily against him. He thought that the man had fallen asleep and gave him shove which straightened him up for a few minutes, but soon the black head fell over on his shoulders again.
 Case conc.uded that the negro was drunk, and again pushed him over into the opposite corner, but the lurching of the train threw the body against him again and again, till at last Case in disgust called the conductor. When the train reached Utica and help was called 1t was found that the co.ored man was dead. Case had been riding for 80 miles with corpse.
 It ia supposed that the negro had died from heart disease few moments after boarding the train.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05
A PATHETIC EXPERIENCE.
An Instance Where Wireless TeIeg. raphy Was Anything Hut 8
 Blessing.

A pathetic experience has been that of Capt. Jorgensen, of the lightshur on Nantucket shoals. That lightship is anchored out in the Atlantic some distance from Nantucket. Communica- tion with the island of Nantucket is kept up by wireless telegraphy, says the Rochester Democrat and Chron- icle.
 The other day the mysterious cleo tric impulses from the land informed Capt. Jorgensen that his beloved 19- year-old daughter at Braintree was dangerously i'll. At the time and since the wild Atlantic was sending it's mighty rollers against the hghtship, and it was impossible for the father to get away from it. Every day the wireless messages came freighted with gloomier tidings, until the announce ment of the young girls death was made. And still the captain could not be taken from his floating but an- chored prison. The winds and the waves ragged about the Eghtship. and no vessel could get near enough to take him off
 This is one of the cases in which wireless telegraphy was not blessing. Many hours of mental anguish would have been averted had Capt. Jprgen- sen not had intelligence daily from his daughters deathbed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05
HIS LEGS CUT OFF.
Boy Jumped off Wagon and Was
 Struck by Trolley.

Hartford, Feb 5.-Charles Anderson, 5 years old, son of Peter Anderson of No IS1 Windsor avenue, was badly in Jured by trolley car in front of his house at noon yesterday and is not ex- pected to live. The boys home is some distance beyond the brick yard. He attended the Northeast school and was on his way home to dinner at the time of the accident. He was riding on the side step of milk wagon owned by Hilbert of Windsor. When the wagon was in front of the boys home he Jumped off and ran directly in front of Wethersfield avenue ear.
 Frank Brown, the motorman, saw 1 the danger of the boy and applied the brakes. He could not prevent the ac- cident, as the boy was knocked down when he ran into the car and the rear truck passed over his legs. Besides the injuries to his legs he had scalp wound and the muscles in his left arm were torn. The motorman carried the boy to his home and word was sent to the trolley company's office. John A. Crilly. the adjuster of the company, hurried to the scene and secured phy- sicians as soon as possible. MT Crilly said that he made a thorough investi- gatton of the case and could not find that anyone was to blame for the acci- dent. The boy was really to blame, but he was not old enough to realize his danger. MT Crilly said it was terrible accident and he had never be- fore been so affected as by this case. While the milkman is not held respon. sible for the accident. MT CriIly said 1t was very strange that he should drive away and not stop to see how much the boy was hurt. After the boy had been given temporary assist ance he was taken to the Hartford hospital in the ambulance.
 At the hospital last evening he was in very precarious condition and but little hope was entertained for his re- covery. The physicians did not think he would survive the night. As a re suit of his injuries his left leg was broken above the knee and the tissues were lacerated as far as the upper fourth of the thigh. The limb was re moved by Dr Navlor before he was taken to the hospital His right leg was crushed and the tissues lacerated half way to the knee. He was suffer- ing from shock and because of his weakness no operation was performed at the hospital on his right leg.
 The father of the boy is emnlovad by Herman Mahl. the carpenter. Mrs Anderson was not at home at the time of the accident. She has two other small children. boy and girl.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05
GUTTA PERcHA FROM PEAT.
A Discovery in Germany That May Cheapen the Cost of Great
 Ocean Cables.

Advices from Germany are to the effect that very satisfactory arti- fcial gutta percha has been derived from peat, and great things are ex- pected to result from the discovery in cheapening the cost of insulating ocean cables. Gutta percha is the only substance thus far discovered for protecting a wire against the corrosive action of salt water, and the product is not only limited, but is controlled by an English firm of cable manufacturers, who own the forests in the East Indies from which the gutta percha is obtained.
 Experiments to find a substitute have been going on for years throughout the world, but thus far nothing has been entirely successful. The price of gutta percha has been advanced considerably by the de- mands of the manufacturers of golf balls, which has almost doubled the cost of cable man ufacture, says the New York Times, and if this German inventor is able to make an equally good insulator out of peat he will make very important contribution to the worlds economy, for peat can be found in almost every country on the globe in quantities almost unlin1- f+nl
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05
The Cuban Fraud Trials.

HAVANA, Feb. 5.--At the trials yes- terday of the Cuban postal fraud cases MT. Marshall, formerly one of c. T. w
 Neely's assistant .bookkeepers, testified regarding the miscellaneous accounts that many vouchers for freight were sent to the postmasters of Cuba when the goods in question were shipped to them. Former Superintendent of Mails Newman testified that he was with Neely at the time that Reeves said Nicely gave him Reeves) $l,6oO to fix up the accounts. Before summoning Newman the president of the court sharply cross examined Neely regard ing his whereabouts on the day in ques- .tion. Neely said he did not see Reeves that day, that he was in the company of c. M. Rich up to II o'clock in the morning of that day and that he then
 met Newmaa, who remained with him until he sailed. Rich has previously corroborated Neely in this statement.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05
BUSINESS MEN.
Letter of Sympathy From Bridge ports Business Men Read
 at Last Evenings Meeting

There was large attendance at the meeting of the Business Meu's asso- citation in Odd Fellows banquet Shall last night. Charles F. Nye, vice pres ident of the association. presld d. The following communication was read and ordered placed on file, and the clerk instructed to forward a vote of thanks to the BridgeDort association:
 Bridgeport. Ct Feb i. l.hl... 'sW. T.. Hall, President of the Stata
 Business Men Association Water.
 bury. t'f
 Dear Sir:-The Bridgeport Business Mems association send their sympathy to the merchants and people of Water bury, suffering as they must in mind and purse from such a terrible con fiagration, and stand ready to offer ma terial aid upon the receipt of inforlna- ton as to what you need.
 Tt is fortunate indeed that no lives were lost, as the news up to this time has been to that effect. Anything that Is suggested will be brought be- Tore the meeting a D. m., as we have called one for that time Please call me by telephone.
 Yours sincerely,
 ''H. H. JACKSON.v
 The pros and cons of the present situation were discussed by T. F. Flew 1tt, o. A. Ziglatzki, R. N. Blakeslee. H. c. Dodge, W. s. Jones. Charles Nye, J. s. Galley. B. A. Smith, F. W. Tate, W. B. Marks, w. M Cottle and c. F. Trott. All seemed to favor the proposition suggested in the Democrat by Thomas Kelly. to erect temporary structures on the green, and on motion or MT Ziglaztkf the following commit tee was appointed to confer with the city authorities relative to the matter: William B. Marks, chairman: c. P. Nye, William Wallace, Thomas Kelly. Cornelius Tracy, Dr H. G. Anderson and James s. Galley.
 A donation of $1O0 was received to assist in helping needy persons. It was turned over to a committee consisting of Superintendent Combellack of the Boys club, R. N Blakeslee and Rev pr Parry. who were appointed ? committee to secure money for this purpose and dispose of 1t among pao- pie who might be impoverished on ac- count of the fire
 The committee appointed to inou,ra into the matter of temporary struc- lures will report at q meeting to be held Thursday night.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05
THE CITY's ANSWERS
Mayor KiIduff and City Clerk Ry-
 an Two Busy Officials.

For q few days the mayors office has been busy spot. Messages of sympathy have been received from all parts of the country, and answers have been sent in each case. Below will be found some of them:
 Mayors Office, Waterbury, Conn.
 February 4, 1902 Hon Stephen Charters, Mayors
 Ansonia, Conn.
 I want to thank you on behalf of our city and it's people for the aid so kindly proffered us in the hour of our calamity A friend in need Is friend indeed.
 EDWARD G. KILDUFF, Mayor.
 Mayors Office, Waterbury, Conn.
 February 4, 1902. Heminway & Bartlett Silk Co
 Watertown, Conn.
 I sincerely thank you on behalf of the city of Waterbury for the spirit manifested and substantial aid given. EDWARD G. KILDUFF, Mayor.
 Mayors Office, Waterbury, Conn.
 February 4, 1902. Buell. Heminway,
 Watertown, Conn.
 For the city of Waterbury and its people accept sincere thanks for your prompt and generous contribution. EDWARD G. KILDUFF, Mayor
 Mayors Office, Waterbury, Conn.
 February 4. 1902. Lew Dockstader.s (A1instreD,
 Auburn, New York.
 A friend in need Is a friend indeed. A thousand thanks for interest manl- tested, which has further endeared you to our people.
 EDWARD G. KILDUFF. Mayor MICHAEL J. RYAN, City Clerk.
 Mayors Office, Waterbury, Conn.
 February 4, 1902. Hon James A. Doughty, Warden,
 Torrington, Conn.
 Waterbury will ever remember Tor rington and it's people for the assist ance rendered us in our calamity. To Chief Dayton and his men we are in- deed grateful for their tireless and fruitful work You should feel proud of your fire department.
 EDWARD G. KILDUFF. Mayor
 Mayors Office, Waterbury, Conn.
 February 4, 1902. Hon Mayor Studley,
 New Haven, Conn.
 Words cannot express our thanks to you and your people for prompt re sponse to our appeal for aid. Chief Fancher and his men won the lasting admiration of us all and New Haven should feel proud of them. If further aid is required will communicate with you. A thousand thanks.
 EDWARD c. KILDTFF. Mayor.
 Mayors Office, Waterbury, Conn.
 February 4, 1902. Hon F. F. Schaffer Warden,
 Naugatuck. Conn.
 Waterbury and it's people are deeply grateful to you and the people tof Naugatuck for the assistance rendered us. Your firemen rendered noble ser vice.
 EDWARD G. KILDUFF, Mayor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05
SALARIES INCREASED.
Senator Hoar Presents a Petition f
 Suspension of HoStilites.

Senator Hoar Presents a Petition for
 Suspension of Hostilites.
 WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-After brief discussion yesterday the senate passed the bill providing for 25 per cent in- crease in the salaries of United States judges. All amendments were voted down, including one to increase the salaries of cabinet officers from $8,OO0 to $12,500 year.
 During the remainder of the days session the urgent deficiency appropria- ton bill was under consideration, the Philippine tariff measure being laid aside temporarily.
 MT. Hansbrough (N. D. made spir- tied defense of Judge Arthur H. Moves of the district court of Alaska and Alexander Mckenzie, upon whom an attack was made in the senate Mon- day. This precipitated a long discus sion of the Moves case, legal and tech- nical rather than personal. No action could be taken on this subject, but the discussion will be continued today un- der the latitude allowed when appro- priation bills are pending
 Senator Hoar presented a petition
 
 signed by number of distinguished citizens of this country praying for the suspension of hostilities in the Phil ippine Islands and asking that an op-. portunity be given for a discussion of the situation between the government and the Filipino leaders.
 The following are among the names attached to the petition:
 Carl Schurz, George F. Edmunds, Judson Harmon, J. Sterling Morton, George s. Boutwell,, Charles Francis Adams, W. D. Howells, Mark Twain, Rev. c. H. Parkhurst, W. Bourke Cochran, Robert Treat Paine, T. K. Boyesen, Bishop Huntington, Bishop Vincent, Anson Phelps Stokes, John Burroughs and William Lloyd Garri- son. Included i'll the list are the names of thirty-six professors in the Chicago university and a number of other edu- cators.
 Mir. John F. Dryden was inducted in- to office as the successor of the late Senator William J. Sewell of New Jer- sey.
 Debate on the oleomargarine bill con- tinued in the house, and the prospects are that a vote will not be reached earlier than Thursday.
 The opponents of the bill are making strong fight so far as the presentation of argument is concerned.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05
INSULT FOR SCHLEY
Given by Hartford Yacht Club According to New York Herald

The following dispatch appeared in the Herald of New York last Sunday:
 Hartford, Conn, Saturday.-It has just been learned that the Hartford Yacht club, composed of some of the wealthiest men in this vicinity, has in- directly offered an insult to Rear Ad- miral Winfield Scott Schley.
 In March the club is to hold it's an- nual banquet at the Allyn house, and the invitation committee, it is assert ed, had decided on Admiral Schley as the guest at the dinner
 Negotiations were entered into with a Connecticut representative in con gross to proffer the invitation to the admiral. The representative took the matter up with one of the Maryland United States senators, and he in turn was to lay the invitation before Ad- miral Schley when the admiral re- turned from his trip Chicago.
 In the meantime the committee had made known it's action to the club membership in general, and then the trouble began. Governor Mclean. it is said, announced he would not re- ceive Admiral Schley if he accepted the committees invitation, and former ID N. in line to succeed General Hawley in the senate, took the same stand and declared he would refuse to be present at the dinner if Schley was there. The committee, non-plussed, immediately went to work to recall the invitation, and communicated with the Connecti- cut representative
 Although the invitation had not actu- ally reached Admiral Schley's hands, 1t was brought to the attention of the Maryland senator, and the insult is considered just as fragrant as though 1t had been delivered to the naval hero. The action of Governor Mclean and former Governor Bulkeley, with other prominent members who took the same view of the case, is attributed by those who are familiar with the affair to po- litical reasons. Governor Mclean has just returned from Washington, and his visit there has been productive of many rumors. the principal one being to the effect that he is to become a member of the cabinet.
 In place of the admiral as the guest at the banquet the committee, it is un- derstood. is considering the names of other naval officers, some of whom have their homes in Hartford and other places in this vicinity.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05
RODE BESIDE CORPSE.
Passenger Complains to the Cons ductor of the Train, Who Finds
 Seat Mate Dead.

A ride of 50 miles with a dead man occupying the same seat in the canvas the unpleasant experience of Joseph Case, of P.ainfeld, N. J., member of the International Paper company, of New York. For more than an hour Case sat with the body continually lurching against him. the head-that of negro-often resting on his shoul- der. It was only when he decided to complain to the conductor that it was discovered that the negro was dead.
 Case was travelling on the Utica Sz Black River railroad when at one of the wayside stations tall negro
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05
0AKVILLE HAPPENINGS,

A cottage prayer meeting was held at the home of Miss Abbie Lease last evening.
 Miss Alice Hancock of Litchfield is spending few days at the home of Miss Ella Dains.
 G. Caterson of New York city is visiting at the home of C. Cushman of this place.
 Miss Irene Riley of Waterbury has taken position as bookkeeper and stenographer for Seymour, Smith & Sons.
 Mrs Lafage is suffering from se- were attack of rheumatism.
 Mrs Frederick Peet of New Britain was in this place yesterday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05
WHERE TO FIND THEM.

The Grand Union Tea Co are doing business at the old stand, as usual.
 James F. Gaffney, Field street. is prepared to move and store safes at short notice.
 J. G. Jones, the insurance agent, is ready for business on the first floor of the Apothecaries' Hall building.
 The ". L. Douglas Shoe Co have se- cured the store on South Main street lately coupled by Turnbull Go.
 The Metropolitan Life Insurance Go are doing business in the Brown block, 26 East Main street, rooms 5. 6. '.
 w. F. Jarrett, the real estate man. has found home at 65 Bank street, Lewis building, room IS, where he awaits your pleasure.
 pr Beecher, the dentist, is now lo- cated in Apothecaries' Hall building, rooms 5I-5S. Take elevator. He can be reached by telephone.
 West. the optician, has got quarters In the Brown block on Exchange place. room 5. first floor. Take the entrance next to Lakes drug store
 Hotchkiss & Templeton. hardware dealers, are not burned out. but are open at the old stand. S5 South Main street, ready for business.
 G. F. Hallam, the we'll known violin 1st lost all his belongings He is at present housed at 32 State street. He had only small insurance.
 The Lapalme- Hoffman Go are at home in the old bicycle club house on Leavenworth street, where they will do the best they can for you.
 The Upson-Singleton SS Go have their once and store at 53-55 Center street. Just across from the Republican office. In with A. F. Cowles, the milliner.
 Until further notice Paul Ashiem. the well known cigar manufacturer. can be found at the office of his son. the architect, in the Lewis building. room 25
 pr E. J. Erbe, dentist, is at his old stand, S6 Bank street. His place was not injured at all It was reported that his business was broken up but such is not the case.
 The Waterbury Business uniyersitv has secured place in the r. M. c. A. building, where Mir Post and assist ants can now be found The school will open Monday for business.
 Hugh L. Thompson, the engineering expert, is ready to promptly render service for those wanting plans for building in the burnt district. He is located in the Citizens bank building.
 The New England Engineering Go have received supplies from their out of-town stores, and can attend to all demands made on them from their new quarters. 349 West Main street. corner of South Willow.
 J. B. Mullings & Son will occupy one-half of the old Turnbull store. on South Main street for their clothing department of their business The furnishing goods and tailoring depart ment will be at the Upson Jewelry Co.'S on Bank street.
 The Hampson-Sellew Furniture Go are to leave the old Apothecaries' building on the corner of Benedict and Meadow streets They will have 1.200 feet of room there Treasurer Everett of the City Ice Go told the burned out firm to take it all. their plans could wait. People having any Kind of busI- ness with them will find them there. Qhey are all ready for business.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05
CroN Hnnts in Wnshfnrtn.

The farmers of the state of Wash mgton hase organized crow hunts to drive out infesting crows.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05

The republican members of the sen ate Philippine committee are trying to make that investigation of Philippine affairs a bouquet-throwing match. but the democrats of the committee insist upon tossing in few ugly facts when eyer they get the opportunity.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05
Eree Postal Delivery.

The free delivery posta, system is only 3s years old. having been inaugu- rated in 1863 under Postmaster Gen. eral Montgomery Blair, of Maryland, with 6s5 letter carriers. distributed among 45 of the principal cities, and 50 offices. There are now s66 offices and .1R-2ao carriers,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05

The First King1y Go1pher in Years
 King Edward VII. is the first Brit ish monarch to play golf since the lays of James IL,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-05
A Ear.s n neaIs.

For one of his repasts a bat does not eat less than IS caterpillers, and in 24 hours the smallest specimen will easily eat 80 flies or more.