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Newport daily independent., 1902-06-18
and Eva Shufford.

Looking on their fair young faces, I could easily imagine the young men with them would drink in the spirit of the poet, who wrote
 Woman, the brightest star that shines
 along our way,
 Where ere our footsteps roam,
 The only sovereign we obey,
 The angel of our home"
 The young gentlemen of Weldon who were present were:
 Messrs. Oscar Drain, Syd Dameron, Tim Dean, J. 0. Tankersley, J. 0. Griffin, Archie Boyles, Ed and Sig Shoffner, Link Mcdonald, Dr. E. w. Johnson, John Starnes and Robt. Me- Donald. From Tupelo: Messrs. Bry- ant Jones Jr. and Felix Simmons.
 Those among us have already learned that when duty commands
 They're not to make reply,
 They're not to reason why,
 They're to do or die.
 To me the most amusing part of the entertainment was the game which they call "snapp' which never be- fore witnessed I was told it was a "play," but Lave strong suspicion that that same play was prelude to the serious business of life.
 But it is time we were going to sup per out on the lawn under the grand old trees. The tables were beauti- fully decorated with-what would you guess? With elder blooms, em- blem of compassion cunningly appro- priate on this occasion. It grows anywhere on that great plantation.
 It was really elegant. l suppose MT. Editor you have heard Patti sing HHome Sweet Home," and you have heard from your youth up that there is no place like home. I don't know what you will think of it but allow me to say there is no home like the farm home and no farm like these large plantation homes.
 Our host and hostess, Mir. Harry Herring and his lady Mrs. Floe s. Herring, together with her friends, Mir. and Mrs. J. 0. Drain, Mrs. Ona Sneatt, Mrs. A. T. Mcdonald and MT. F. M. Robertson, won all our hearts by their grace and dignity and cor diality of welcome diffusing gladness their guests ana making eacn feel more important parsonage than he thought himself before he came.
 Mrs. Herring assisted by her mother Mrs. M. Johnson showed herself well skilled in the difficult and delicate art of receiving and entertaining her guests, making all feel at home and them with the feeling that they were leaving their welcome.
 MT. Editor, do not assume to be 8 critic or censor of society doings, but I was so we'll pleased with the conduct, spirit and dramatis personae of this play" and as I may not visit you again this June, I propose sen- timent The young men and young women of Mrs. Herring's moonlight lawn party-they are an ornament of Jackson county and belong to her 400. Au revoir. VIM. s. STEER. cNAHryyTSNru,T TN Nr TNT7ATNJ nOI|
Newport daily independent., 1902-06-18
,SSOR'S NOTICE.

is hereby given that the under Id, as assessor of Jackson county, nsas, will meet the people of the ships at the following times and purpose :of listing the Personal Per Capita Tax for the hip, McDougars residence, Mon ly, June 2, and 8.
 hip, Grand Glaize, Wednesday une and 5,
 township, Auvergne, Friday township, Weldon, saturday township, rupelo, Monday ship, Nance's Store Tuesday dune 10 land IL
 4ship, Martins old Residence, Hay, June 12 and IS.
 Burton's Store, Saturday Martins schoo House Mon une 16, and r
 Rob'nson's Chapel, Wednes- june IS and 19.
 p, Barnes Mill Friday lp, Jacksonport, Monday and pd 24
 lgin, Wednesday June 25. l Enterville, Thursday June 2o- Iickerman, Friday and Sat l 8.
 swifon, Monday June 80 II flsday, July and ?.
 lourt House, Newport, from ,,l g your deeds or last tax
 hand this 9th day of NJ SIMMONS
 sr of Jackson County.
 Daily Independent ct.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
A Macedonian Uprising

LONDON, July 16.-Cabling from Vi enna, the correspondent there of the Daily Mail says official reports re- ceived describe a formidable Macedo- nian rising in the vilayet of Monastir,
 European Turkey. According to these reports, the rebels, intrenched on the banks of the Ostrovo, withstood the attacks of g thousand Turkish regu, lars and several hundred bashi-ba- zouks for a week. Finally the Turks placed the Macedonian women and children in the front as screen and stormed the position of the rebels. The latter maintained a murderous fire, and many women and children were killed by their own husbands and fa- thers. After dispersing the rebels the Turks massacred the population and footed and burned the houses of the inhabitants.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
steamer Michigan piaab1ee.

ERIE, Pa, July 16.-The accident which happened to the United States steamer Michigan yesterday was quite serious. The Michigan was lying at her dock when the freighter M. B. Grover hove in sight from the Pitts burg dock. While under full headway the captain of the Grover evidently lost control of his boat, for she stove into the Michigan, driving Der down the bay fully 150 feet. The crash was a terrific one. The nose of the Grover plowed into the Michigan, tearing her from her fastenings and held her in front while the Grover carried her all that distance. Commander Winder of the Michigan !. estimates the loss at $1O,000. This includes the ruining of two six pound Driggs- Schroeder rapid fire guns of an improved pattern and a whaleboat valued at $400.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
Money Gone. He sought Death.

PHILADELPHIA, July 16.-Rather than face committee of his creditors at a meeting which was to have been held today Joseph G. Mariner, proprie- tor of the Philadelphia Wall Paper mills, committed suicide ill Smyrna, Del. Mr. Mariner was heavily involved financially, and week ago a commit tee was appointed at a meeting of his creditors to take such action as might seem necessary to protect their inter- ests. Loss in business and in specula- tion is given as the cause of his finan- cial embarrassment Mir. Mariner was ostensibly on visit to the home of his parents ill Smyrna when the tragedy occurred. He went into the stable, and soon afterward a revolver shot was heard. It was found that he had fired bullet into his right temple. Death was almost instantaneous. The liabili- ties of MT. Mariner are estimated to be $16O,O00 To cover this amount there are assets in sight of only $7,O00.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
FOUR ROADS SETTLE
IA Portion of the Striking :. Freight Handlers at Work.
VICTORY FOR ARBITRATION BOARD.
Dther Roads Centering at Chicago WiII Probably Agree With the t Strikers, Thus Ending s
 " Long Struggle.

CHICAGO, July 16.-With agree ments reached between four railroads and their employees, the great strike of the freight handlers and teamsters that has paralyzed the industries of Chicago for week is apparently broken. A majority of the strikers re- turned to work this morning. By to- morrow, according to the present out look, there will be few evidences or the strike. Some of the more radical Sunionists may refuse to accept the terms accepted by representative com mittees, but apparently they will be able to wield but. little influence with the majority of the strikers. It is possible, however, that the radicals may prevent the strike from being called off.
 The four railroads that have entered Anto agreements with their men are the Lake Shore and Michigan South ern, the Chicago and Northwestern, the Nickel Plate and the Illinois Gen. tral Of the four the Northwestern and the Illinois Central accepted the proposition made upon advice of the teamsters' board of arbitration. The Nickel Plate and Lake Shore succeeded in getting their men to sign the scale presented by the railroads July l. Consequently neither the freight handlers nor the railroads claim vic tory. As the employees of the Lake Shore were the first to sign, however, the railroads are expressing the great est satisfaction over the break in the strike.
 The freight handlers return to work without having obtained recognition of their union, time and half for over time or the abolishment of the proba- ton period. On the other hand, the freight handlers have obtained in creases in pay, the smallest one being 1, 25 cents day, procured blythe truck CTS.
 While the signing of the agreements : breaks the strike, it does not end 1t. . It is still in progress as far as twenty of the twenty-four railroads in the city are concerned. President Curran and a few of his supporters are still unrec- onciled and state they will not recog- nize any of the agreements.
 The adjustment of the controversy was brought about by Chairman Job of the state board of arbitration. The basis of the settlement for wages was:
 Check, transfer and receiving clerks for first three months, $55; check, transfer and receiving clerks after first three months. $6o; delivery clerks for first three months, $50, and after that period $55; storers per hour for first three months, IS cents, and after three months 1872 cents; callers for first three months, IT cents, and after that IS cents per hour; truckers per hour for first three months, 15 cents, end after three months IT cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
SUBURBAN DEPARTMENT
WATERT0WN J0TTINGS..
Father Loftus's Horse Ran Against
 Barbed Wire Badly Injured.


 Barbed Wire Fence-Badly Injured.
 Father Loftus had the misfortune to have his horse run away while driving in Woodbury yesterday. The animal became excited and ran into a barbed wire fence, being injured so much that he had to be left in Woodbury.
 Mrs Charles Woodwork, who has been visiting friends at Ellington, returned home yesterday.
 The wrecking train from New Haven arrived here yesterday and in com paratively short time succeeded in talk ing the wrecked engine out of the debris
 Rev William T. Holmes, who has been spending the last two weeks camping at Bantam lake, returned 'home yesterday.
 James Woolson's automobile fright ened one of A. w. Barton's horses yes terday, which got away from the driver.
 At the special meeting of the Water town fire department last evening 1t was voted to hire drum corps to es- cort them at the parade in Thomaston September II. A committee of three was chosen to make all necessary ar engagements, of which J. D. McGcwan is chairman, and F. M. Painter and William Planning.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
HOW THE FOX ESCAPED

A good story is related at the ex- pense of well-known business man of Little Rock. His uniting proclivities are well known, and he has the reputa- tion of being so skilful in this line that seldom, if ever, does anything escape when he gets on it's trail Last Satur- day, however, he was defeated in q most provoking fashion. He saddled up his steed and took up trail that led to the southwest from the city. A short distance away he started hand some fox. Away the animal flew, with Martin in close pursuit. He seemed to be unlucky, for no matter how fast he rode the fox always kept just out of reach. The race lasted some hours, during which the sly little animal doubled and redoubled his track At last the fox showed signs of fatigue. and Martin began to smile at thought of the satisfaction he would get. But, alas, they struck q herd of hogs, and just as Martin was preparing to "close in," the fox sprang on the back of a Iong-legged porker-one of the kind that can out run a race-horse. The hog raised his snout, gave a frightened grunt, and away he flew Martin stop ped, completely spellbound with amaze ment The fox held his seat like q circus rider, W hile the further the hog got away the faster he seemed to go. Martin watched the strange pair till they disappeared in a brush patch and then returned to Little Rock. He re- lated the strange occurrence to a num- Der of intimate friends and from them it became known through the city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
KING SEES RusslA,s TROOPS.
Big Parade In Honor of Victor Em-
 manuel.

Big Parade In Honor of Victor Elm
 manuel.
 KRASNOE-SELO, Russia, July 16.- About 39,OO0 troops commanded by the Grand Duke Vladimir, uncle of the czar, were paraded in honor of King Victor Emmanuel of Italy. The arrival of the czar and t'1a king was greeted by the playine Italian national anthem by ssed bands, the troops applaut. .underously. The czarina and other ladies of the impe- rial family were driven to the scene in open carriages.
 During the march past King Victor Emmanuel remained mounted in front of the imperial tent, which was fes- tooned with Russian and Italian flags. The czar galloped to the head of the troops and led them before the king. Subsequently the czar and the grand dukes presented their various reg1- ments and saluted the king, who was visibly impressed by the spectacle.
 Last night the Grand Duke Nicholas, whose wife is the queen of Italy's sis ter, gave dinner to the royal guest
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
THE GREENE-GAYNoR CASE.
Motion to Quash Habeas Corpus
 Writs Answered.

Motion to Quash Habeas Corpus
 Writs Answered.
 QUEBEC, July 16.-Messrs. Gaynor and Greene have filed their answers to the motions made by counsel for the United States to quash the writs of habeas corpus issued by Judge Car on on June 20 and 21. Should the writs be set aside the extradition pro ceedings will be heard on their merits. Among the reasons set forth by coun- sel for Greene and Gaynor for deny ing the motion to quash the writs were the following:
 That motions and all proceedings in connection with the demand for their extradition were not authorized by the United States of America, which are entirely strangers i'll the case.
 That no power of attorney nor ere dentials from the United States gov ernment have been filed in the record by the supposed counsel for the Unit ed States, although frequently asked for.
 That the present proceedings do not in any manner conflict with those talk en before Judge Andrews, as previous  Sle accused had abandoned their writs of habeas corpus then pending before Judge Andrews.
 That when Marion Erwin made the complaint upon which the demand of extradition was made before Commls- sioner La Fontaine he rendered him. self unworthy of continuing said pro- ceedings in his name, as he had offered the accused to compromise by aban- doning the demand of extradition on their payment of sum of $500,0oo.
 That Erwin, with the object of rats- ing public opinion in the United States, transmitted to Attorney General Knox report of the proceedings in this case very injurious to the administration and judicial authority of Canada. In conclusion the accused protested against MT. Erwin's conduct and reit- crate their accusation that he offered to settle the present case for $500,000.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
ABOUT THAT DENTISTS OFFICE.

An article appeared in the newspapers a day or two ago to the effect that over in Oyster Bay President Roosevelt wanted to secure an office room from a dentist, which the latter refused to vacate, except under certain impossi- ble conditions. The article was seen by Jamie, the seven year old son of a resident of East Washington street, says the Bridgeport Telegram Union. It was 3:45 yesterday morning when the youngster awoke.
 ''Papa," he cried There was no an- swer. The cry was repeated i'll q plaintive tone three or four times. Fiji nally the father awoke and walked into the boys room.
 Say, papa" said Jamie, rubbing his eyes, Eff MT Roosevelt should get that office, would he pull the teeth of the people that called to see him?''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
Drorgan Adds to Gem Collection.

NEW YORK, July 16.--J. Pierpont Morgan has sent to the American Mu- scum of Natural History as gift two of the most magnificent sapphires in. the world They are to be added to the collection donated by him to the insti- tuition. This collection, which is con- sidered among the finest existing, was gathered by Tiffany & Co. to be exhib- ited at the Paris exposition, after which it was bought by MT. Morgan at great cost. Professor Bumpus, director of the museum, said yesterday that the vnl-n Of the collection had never knew.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
WESTERN Towas WIPED OUT
Cyclone In Wisconsin and North Da-
 k0ta Leaves Ruin In Its Train.

Cyclone I'm Wisconsin and North Da-
 Lota Leaves Ruin In Its Train.
 SIT. PAUL, July 16.-Several towns in this state and North Dakota were laid waste by terrific cyclone yester day afternoon.
 The first intimation of the serious ness of the storm came when the Great Northern and Northern Pacific tele graph lines in the storm district were suddenly snuffed out. A few moments later communication west of Fargo, on the Great Northern, and west of Ulen, on the Northern Pacific, was absolute ly cut off. Telephone lines suffered the same damage, and from the south St. Paul headquarters it was impossible to reach farther than Fargo. The little town of Borup, on the St. Vincent line of the Great Northern, is an absolute wreck The final report was that the entire town was wiped out and hardly a structure of any sort left standing. This came from plucky Great North ern telegraph operator who, after his station office had been laid flat, saved his key from the ruins and tapped the wires at the nearest available point. He also reported the raging of q ham let some miles distant, with destruc- tion of large amount of property.
 With the report from the St. Vincent branch came reports that the towns of El Dorado, about seven miles from Grand Forks, and Thomson, between Grand Forks and Larimore, had been destroyed. At Thomson the Great Northern station lies confused mass of wreckage directly across the main line. Stores and residences are in ruins, and the main portion of the town is wiped out. The population is about 200.
 Mere fragments of information come from Fl Dorado, but these indicate the destruction of that town, of about 250 people. Neither of the reports from Thomson or Fl Dorado speak of loss of life
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
Bridgeport Steamboat Company
 FOR NEW YORK. WILLIAM c. PAYNE

New Coastwise Steamer, Leaves Bridgeport daily except Sun day) at 7:45 a. m. on arrival of early morning train from stations on Naug- atuck division, due New York Il a. n. Returning, leaves New York pier 31 E. R., 800 D. m. and foot East 31st street 3:15 D. m., due Bridgeport 6:30 D. m. Saturdays, leaves New York one hour earlier.
 STEAMER ALLAN JOY Leaves Bridgeport daily (except Sat urdays) r o'clock midnight, due New York 400 n. m. Returning leaves New York pier 31 E. R. daily (except Sunday) at II a. m., due Bridgeport 800 D. n.
 Sundays, steamer William G. Payne leaves Bridgeport 800 a. m., due New York F o'clock noon. Returning, leaves New York p. m., due Bridge p@Et S:30 D. Ill.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
NAUGATUGk NUGGETS.
Former Inmate of Insane Asylum As
 saults Man on the Street.

SdulISH AIul OH Llle SIIGSI'
 A man named Peck, who has been an inmate of the Connecticut hospital for the insane for some time, but who was released short time ago, was ar rested yesterday afternoon by Chlet, of-Police Schmidt. Without the slight est reason for so doing, Peck struck ! man named Holmestead on the nead with his cane, laying the man out hai Peck was immediately taken into GUS tody by the chief -of-police and locked up. Last night Peck was released on ball.
 At the meeting of Ramona council, D. of F., to be held this evening, the newly elected chiefs will be raised up
 The funeral of Mrs Catherine Zenner took place this afternoon at 2;3O o'clock. The Rev VA H. Garth otfi- ciated. Interment was in Grove ceme- tery.
 An item published in a morning newspaper yesterday stating that Will bur Seeley of Cotton Hollow shot a large wildcat created quite a sensation, and while the report of wildcat being killed is denied by Mir Seeley, still there are many people in town who be- lieve and have abundant proof that such animals do exist in that vicinity and these people are still inclined to believe that the newspaper man was not fooled so badly after all and that if the exact truth were known a wild eat was either shot or seen in Cotton Hollow few days ago. However, Mir Seeley says he doesn't remember kill ing the animal, and it is not unlikely that he would know something about the affair if the animal was killed on his premises.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
STEEL MAKES REPLY
Company's Answer to Injunc-
 tion Suit Filed
SWORN STATEMENT BY SCHWAB.
Annual Earnings Stated to Be More Than $14O,oOo,OoO Conversion Plan Included Payment to y.
 F. Morgan of $1O,0OO,O0O.

NEWARK, N. J., July 16.-The an swer of the United States Steel corpo- ration to the suit brought by J. Aspin- wall Hodge, William H. Curtiss and Bernard Smith, who asked for an in- junction to prevent the company from carrying out it's bond conversion plan, has been filed before Vice Chancellor Emery When the case came up before the vice chancellor, it was put over until July g. The answer is sworn to by Charles NJ. Schwab as president.
 For the first time since the organiza- ton of the steel corporation d detailed statement of the assets of the proper
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16


 ties of the subsidiary companies is fur nished. These assets, it is stated, in clude 400 producing mills of the value of $300,0OO,0O0, seventy-five blast fur naces of the value of $4SO00,000, iron and bessemer ore properties of the val ue of $700, 100000, coal and coke prop critics of the value of $100,O00000, nat ural gas fields of the value of $20000,- GOO, cash in bank to the amount of $66,- O00O00 and over $S0,000,000 of mate rials in process of manufacture.
 The total value of the company's property, including cash and cash as- sets, is placed at $1, 400, 100000 by Mir. Schwab in an affidavit which is part of the corporations reply. The com pany's earnings are stated to be at the rate of more than $140,000,000 year. A saving of $30,000,000 year is cred ited to the ore properties, and it is esti- mated that the ownership of transpor- tation facilities saves the company $10,000,000 annually. The earnings of the coal and coke properties are stated to be more than $1,000,000a a month.
 These statements as to values and earnings were presented to disprove q charge by the plaintiffs that MT. Schwab, the president, and MT. Trim ble, the secretary, made false certifi- cate when they certified that in their judgment the properties were worth at least the par value of the preferred stock after deducting all indebtedness. The answer admits that the conver- sion plan includes payment of S10.- 100000 to J. F. Morgan & Go. 1t de- nies that any of the acts contemplated will work fraud or injury to the com plainants, but says that on the con trary, such acts when consummated will be greatly to the benefit of corpo- ratiOn and StOckhOlder
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
0AKVILLE HAPPENINGS.

Assistant Foreman Kelly of Pin Shop
 IllVisitors in Town.
 John B. Kelly, assistant foreman at the pin factory, is lying very i'll at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs T.mo- thy Kelly.
 Mrs William Warner is i'll with rheumatism.
 William Lippke is III with typhoid fever.
 Byron Newton of New Haven is i'll this place on visit at the home of his aunt, Mrs Eggleston of Newton Heights.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
Taft Gets Washington Advices.

1, ROME, July 16-William H. Taft, governor of the Philippine Islands, yes- terday received a long cable dispatch from Secretary of War Root giving the basis upon which the reply to the last note from the Vatican regarding re- ligious affairs in the Philippines shall be framed. Judge Taft and his ad- visers are now engaged in the compila- tion of this reply so that it may be de liyered to the Vatican today.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
suietde at Niagara Falls.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. T., July 16.-- Nina A. Phillips, twenty three years old, good looking and well dressed, committed suicide here by jumping into the rapids on the American side of the river from Goat Island bridge. Her body was swept over the falls. Miss Phillips came here from Catta- raugus, N Y, some time ago.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-16
Child Fatally Burned.

LITTLE FALLS, N. Y., July 16.- While MT. and Mrs. Michael Moore of Middleville were absent from home their children started q bonfire. The clothes of 3 daughter, Bessie, aged nine years, became ignited, ana before neighbors extinguished the flames she was so badly burned that sle l.-eA .t 9 few hours. f