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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
Fierce Battle With Hungry Bats
Explorers of New York State Cave Have Thrilling Adventure Polar Bear Kept Captain and Crew of Ship New York Harbor Guessing for Several Hours.
STRANGE bat story is reported

:. STRANGE bat story is reported
 from Fort Plain, N. Y, to which town Frank H. Fayant, George Cook and Carl H. Greene have returned alive from a visit of exploration to the famed "bottomless" cave in. the Big Nose mountain near Sprakers.
 They took with them 200 feet of rope, and after finding the hole in. the ground which gives entrance to the cave they tied one end of the rope to @ nearby tree and let themselves down about 16 feet, where they found the cave enlarged to considerable extent. They continued to descend into the mountain until the end of the 200 feet of rope had been reached, when, after an. exciting experience, they were forced to return.
 Hundreds of hungry bats assailed them from all sides, and through the blackness of the ''bottomless'' pit the phosphorescent gleam of their wicked eyes showed that the cave was iu- habited by thousands of the voracious creatures. From the, depths below came sulphurous smell, which with the shrill shrieks of the bats, required but little conjuring of the imagination to transform the scene into one of the under world over which his satanic majesty is supposed to preside.
 In the wet and ~oozy crevices of the walls of the cave brilliant-hued liz ards and small but particularly lively snakes were seen squirming to elude < the glare of the lighted torch carried by the explorers. The ascent was made with considerable difficulty, but the men reached terra f1rma in safety.
 Mir. Fayant captured lizard about three inches long and will keep it as a souvenir of the trip. The men ex- press their determination to make an- other attempt to explore the cave and will take much longer rope
 Another good animal story comes From New York city where for three hours, Mox, a polar bear, superseded Capt Clark in command of ship ly- Ing in the North river The animal was consigned to menagerie, but somehow or other managed to get loose from it's cage while the vessel was moored to the pier When the bear got loose deck hand hurried to the captain. "Mox is loose,' he cried
 and he is chasing everyone out of the fo'castle. . t'Tell him to get back into his cage" said the captain. We've told him that, sir, but he won. seYou tell him I say so,'' said the captain. "I'm the boss of this ship'' The deck hand went back and climbed into the rigging and watched the performance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
RECONCILIATION.
Story Revived in Newport That Cor nelius and His Mother Are Friends.


 Story Revived in Newport That Cor nelius and His Mother Are Friends.
 Newport, R. l., Sept 9.-There is 8 story going the rounds of society to the effect that reconciliation has been eff fected between Mrs Cornelius Wander bilt and her son Cornelius Vanderbilt.
 Although there are those who are in clined to believe that there is some truth to the story, the general impres- sion is that it is merely a repetition of the report that went out from Newport early in the summer, to the effect that MT Vanderbilt would be received by his mother on his return to this coun- try.
 MT Vanderbilt has been at Newport for about three weeks now, and during that time he has not been seen to speak to his brothers Alfred and Reginald, al- though the report has it that he and Mrs Vanderbilt were guests at the luncheon given by Mrs Alfred G. Van derbi1t at Oakland farm a few days ago. .t...
 It is also said that MT and Mrs Van derbi1t have been guests at a dinner given by Mrs Vanderbilt at The Breakers, and that the children of MT and Mrs Vanderbilt have visited MT Vanderbilt's mother and have played with the children of MT and Mrs. Har- ry Payne Whitney.
 From outward appearances there has been no reconciliation, in spite of the assurances that such a thing has taken place. MT and Mrs Vanderbilt have appeared at several large functions since their return to Newport, but as far as known Mrs Vanderbilt, Alfred and Reginald Vanderbilt have not been at the same affairs
 MT Vanderbilt as given several en- tertainmentss on board his yacht since his arrival here, but his brothers and his mother have not been included among his guests.
 The story is not taken seriously, al- though there are several of the cottag- CTS who insist that the report is cor rect. None of the parties interested will be interviewed on the subject.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

to see whether his orders had been carried out. He walked down and the bear saw him when he was about ten feet from the ladder. Instantly there was record breaking race between captain and bear, with the ladder for goal. The captain won by two feet, and when he reached the upper" deck, he went hurriedly to his cabin to att tend to his correspondence "I'm busy" he shouted back ''If you can- not catch the beast send for MT. Jer- ome and get him to raid the fo'castle. !" The bear was finally chased into a narrow passageway. At one end was placed a cage, while about 20 men with poles and gratings pushed him back. When that operation was over he was transferred to the menagerie, with another of his albino hue. By and-bye they will be taught to do tricks only little less stupid than those that are taught to men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
FANATICAL TURKS.
Bulgarian Officers Heads
 Taken to Demir- Kapou.
EYEWITNESS TELLS OF HORRORS
HiImf Pasha's Administration, From Which So Much Was Hoped, Has Proved am Utter Failure In
 the MonastirsWiIayet.

SOFIA, Bulgaria, Sept. 11.-In the recent fight at Gaadetz, near RSmir- Kapou, among the insurgent dead were eight Bulgarian officers, whose heads have been brought to Demir- -Kapou.
 It is reported that the telegraph wires have been cut between Florina and Monastir. Twenty battalions of Anato- Han redifs have already arrived at De deagochs, and thirty others are ex- pected.
 An eyewitness just arrived here gives an account of the terrible condi- tions prevailing in the vilayet of Mon astir. He says Hilmi Pasha's admins tratfon has greatly disappointed the Christians, who expected that he would make an improvement in the situation. Hifmi Pasha, however, is following the lines of his predecessors, and the great est excesses that have ever been com mitted have happened since his arrival. Throughout the vilayet of Monastir the Turkish soldiers are daily perpe- trating almost inconceivable atroci- ties. They dishonoE the young girls in the presence of their parents and pillage and murder everywhere. Even funeral processions are halted and the corpses stripped of the new clothes in which they are dressed according to the Macedonian burial custom. The priests vestments are seized, and the soldiers sell all their plunder openly, the officers apparently consenting. The Christian inhabitants are terror str1ck- en, hourly fearing a general massacre by the MuSsulmans, whose fanat1cal hatred of the Christians has reached the highest point. The shops are closed in Monastir, business is suspended and the streets are deserted. Even the con suls do not dare to venture outside their homes. The country people are afraid to come to the city lest they should be robbed and murdered on the way. Europeans desiring to see the burned villages are prevented by the authorities on various excuses. The British consul wanted to go to Smilevo, but Hflmi Pasha informed him that he could not guarantee his safety as the revolutionaries had plotted to kill him.
 The informant continues that it is estimated that there are over 10000 people in the fields without shelter and starving. Hilmi Pasha has promised the consuls that he will assist the des- titute people, but he has done nothing, even refusing to allow them to enter the town and beg for food. Many cru cities perpetrated by Christians are at tributed to Greek spies, headed by a Greek bishop, who, with the Greek consuls, it is said, are paid by the porte for their services. The Greeks are ac- cused of inventing reports for the pur- pose of flaming the Mussulmans' ha- tred of the Bulgarians. The Turkish functionaries openly scoff at the idea of reforms or European intervention, declaring that should armed European forces come the Turks would immedi- ately burn, destroy and massacre, leav- ing only bare fields throughout Mace donia.
 Premier Petrof is stated to have ira- h
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
Motor Car an Army Workshop.

WASHINGTON, Sept 11.-Equipped ter's and blacksmfth's outfits complete fer use in Uncle Sam's army, motor car will leave shortly for Fort Leaven- worth, Kan, for test in actual service. It is the only one of its kind ever con sructed. The car is not model of beauty and is not calculated to break any time records, as everything has been sacrificed to the purpose in view. It is simply large box on wheels, with numerous doors that open like a magician's cabinet and reveal all sorts of tools and appliances from the black smitRs anvil to artillery wheels.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
England Suffers From Gale.

LONDON, Sept. 11.-A terrific gale has sprung up all over the United Kingdom. Within ten hours the ba- rometer fell one inch, the wind blew at a force of seventy miles an hour, and torrents of rain have fallen. All the telegraph system was disorganized for several hours, and communication with Ireland and the United States was interrupted. Enormous damage has been done to property in the inte- rior and along the sea front, especially at the seaside resorts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
ROOSEVELT REFUSED TT.
Girl Grieved Because He Refused
 Beautiful Flag She Sent Him.


 Girl Grieved Because He Refused
 Beautiful Flag She Sent Him.
 Boston, Sept 11-Grieved because the silk American flag in which she put thousands of stitches, something like 150,O0O of them, was refused as gift by President Roosevelt, Miss Marie Costeau of 1905 Washington street is wondering whether patriotism pays. For more than year this 22- year-old girl has been working over the flag. and from the finest materials she could obtain she made beautiful ban ner Every thread with which the silk of the stripes was sewed was chos- en with care, and the forty-fve stars embroidered on their blue field cost S1 each.
 When the flag was finished Miss Cos teau placed it in a satin box and sent it to the president with best wishes and the hope that he might find it available for his personal use.
 ''I worked on my poor flag so hard, v said Miss Costeau, 'and thought of course he would take it. I wrote that I was French girl, but had lived un- der the stars and stripes long enough to love the nag anQ tue uoDle AnSIIu- tions it represented. Then sent it away, but it came right back. A note from his secretary said he could not accept it.
 'He says it's a rule that he can't ac- cept presents. But read that takes other things. A paper last night said he took railroad passes and cham pagne. Why not then, my flag? Is ii because the people who gave him the other things were rich and he did not wish to honor poor girl who only wanted to show her patriotism ?'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
GENERAL BIIACK'S STAFF.
New G. A. R. Commander Didn't Re
 cognize Connecticut

New G. A. R. Commander Didn't Re
 cognize Connecticut
 Chicago, Sept 11.-General John C. Black, recently elected cumznander-in- chief of the Grand Army of the Re public, has appointed his personal staff and issued his first general order in the form of frateEnal greeting to the members of the organization. In the ensuing year the national head quarters will be in Memorial hall cago, and will be in charge of Adju tant General Partridge. The follow ing are named as members of the staff:
 Adjutant generaLCharles A. Part ridge, of the department of Illinois.
 Quartermaster generaE-Charles Bur rows, of the department of New Jer: sey.
 Inspector general-Edwin B. Messer of the department of Iowa.
 Judge advocate general-James Tan ner, of the department of New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
). LittIejohn & Co.,,
 Cor BANK and GRAND StS
CorSefS.

We carry the best numbers of the leading makers, but to-day, speak of case of soc corsets just received. They come in white, medium and shott lengths, in slzes IS to 30. They are cut according to the latest models, made of good material and are ex- tra good at the price. Some have hose supporters attached. To in- troduce this line we make the price for the next three days
 39c a Pair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
BABY THROWN FROM WINDOW.
Mother Scared By Fire-Infant Caught
 By Man in Street

New York, Sept 11.-Hearing shouts of ''Fire!' and seeing men running to- wards the saloon at Sixth street and Jackson avenue, Long Island City. last night, John Donald hurried to the place. He had been there only min ute when he saw a window raised in the tenement house above and heard a woman scream
 Then he saw her toss out a baby By rare good luck Donald was directly beneath the window. He caught the little one as it fell, saving it from harm The mother ran down stairs and her joy was great at finding her babe unhurt. The smoke from the fire, which was a slight one in the base ment, scared other tenants, but nobody was hurt in the scramble to the street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
A BOLD ROBBERY,
Thief Gets Over $2o0 from Norwich
 Mans Office.

Thief Gets Over S2o0 from Norwich
 Mans Office.
 Norwich, Sept 11.--A daring robbery was perpetrated yesterday in the office of G. w. Carroll, dealer in mill sup plies, by man supposed to be 8 win dow washer. Over $2OO in old bills and gold coins were taken and except for having the number and dates of the bills and coins, the police have no clue. MT Carroll left his office yester- day to transact some business, leaving girl stenographer in charge. Shortly afterwards roughly dressed man ap- peared and informed the stenographer that he had been sent by MT Carroll to clean the windows. He asked the girl for some cloth with which to work. The office being on the first floor of the Carroll building, the girl stepped out to store nearby to secure the cloth. When she returned, however, the man declared that it was not suited for the surpose and told her to change it. When the stenographer returned the second time the man had disap- peared. Nothing more was thought of it until MT Carroll returned, and the robbery might not have been discov- cred then but for the fact that two memorandum cards were on the floor near the safe, which had been open This led to the investigation which dis closed the fact that the money had been taken. The stenographer had occupied but few minutes in getting the cloth and apparently did not give the man time to thoroughly ransack the place. Tn a drawer just below the compart- ment where the old coins were bun dle of $1 800 in one dollar bills remain ing untouched.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

below. The bear had complete pos session of two decks, and about 100 coal passers and deck hands were clustered in the rigging safely out of the way. "Hey, there," cried the deck hand, Captain says you have got to get back into your cage" The bear sat on his launches and looked up at him with grin for an instant, and then made a dive for the lower deck
 After a bit Capt. Clark came himself
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

formed the representatives of the pow CTS in Sofia that neither the Bulgarian government nor the people could wit ness with indifference the annihilation of the Bulgarian element in Macedonia and the devastation of the country and that unless the powers could find some means of restraining Turkeys terrible oppressive measures Bulgaria would be forced to depart from her present atti tude of strict neutrality.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
RaDk safe was Too stronr.

SPOKANE, Wash, Sept. 11.-Bank robbers broke into the bank of Downs, Wash, and blew the doors off the safe, which is said to have contained about $5,OO0. The explosion was so great that the heavy safe fell forward on the floor. The robbers were unable to raise the safe to get at the contents and left without their booty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
Troops Blow up Village.

ADEN, Sept. 11.-One hundred men of the Hampshire regiment and 100 of the Bombay infantry, who, with two guns, were escorting a party into Shaibi, were treacherously fired on while passing a small village. One person was killed and one injured. The troops blew up the village and killed several of the villagers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
Cool Robbery by Masked Men.

TACOMA, Wash, Sept. Hive masked men entered the barroom of the Hotel O'Neil shortly after midnight held up five men, including the bar tender and proprietor, robbed the till and forced the proprietor to open the safe in the office The robbers secured $1,6OO, a considerable amount of jew elry and several gold nuggets. After dividing their plunder the men walked out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

WANTED- $, 900 lost on the yacht races,
 w and now you are short. Come to Uncle Green. Cash advanced on all per sonal property. at easy rates If you are q winner. then we can sell you a nice dia- nond for your sweetheart, ring, if she said yes, gold watch and chain that keeps correct time. Business on the quiet. Great bargains in unredeemed pledges. Some thing. you never saw the like of. M. Green, 213 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
TRADES UNIoNIsTs

Leicester, Eng, Sept 11-At to-day's session of the Trades Union congress a resolution condemning the Turkish outrages and demanding action on the part of the British government was passed,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
Dynamite For Editor.

BERNIE, Ind, Sept 1.-The home of Frederick Rohers, editor of the Berne Witness, has been almost de- molished by dynamite. The family was extricated from the ruins with slight injuries. MT. Rohers' paper has been leading the opposition to licensed sa- Icons
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
stern wfu Re Extradfted,

WASHINGTON Sept. 11.-This gov ernment has instituted proceedings for the extradition of Leopold J. Stern, the Baltimore contractor who disappeared when indicted by the grand jury in this city for conspiracy in postal con tract and who was located recently at Toronto
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
PeffiCoafs.

We are showing a new line of black mercerized Petticoats, made expressly for us. The quality and finish is superior to any others we know of.
 Prices 9Sc to 2.98,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

M ANAGER WANTED Trustworthy lady lH or gentleman to manage business in this county and adjoining territory for well and favorably known house of solid finan. cial standing. $20 straight cash salary and expenses paid each Monday by check di- rect from headquarters. Expense money advanced; position permanent, Address. Manager, olo Monon Building, Chicago. H. 8-3l-3w
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

WANTED-S Several persons of character
 w and good reputation in each state Gone in this county required) to represent and advertise old established. wealthy busi- ness house of solid financial standing. Sal ary $2l weekly with expenses additional, all payable in cash direct each Wednes- day from head offices. Horse and carriage furnished when necessary. References. Enclose self addressed envelope. Colonial, Caxton Building, Chicago. 8-3l-3O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
Nex VaIf For Beirut.

BERLIN, Sept. 1.-A dispatch re- ceiyed from Constantinople says that Nazim Pasha has been formally ap- pointed vaIi of Beirut in place of Re shid Pasha, who has been dismissed. The German training ship Moltke, with 400 men on board, has left Lisbon for the Piraus, the seaport of Athens, and adds that she will go from there to Beirut
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11
Attorney General Won at Golf.

PLATTSBURG, N. Y, Sept. 11.-Ex Attorney General John w Griggs of New Jersey won the season prize in the golf tournament at Bluff Point. H. c. Rinkell of Paterson, N. J., was the runner4up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

HtOR SALE-Best Trunks and Umbrellas L at very low prices. Trunks and Um- brealas repaired. All work guaranteed. 87 East Main st-eet, next to Immaculate Con- ception church. t 8-8.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

ANTED-Repairng of all kinds B-
 " cycles, Cash Registers, Typewriters. Lawn Mowers, etc, Safes opened. Chas. Messer, Phoenix Ave. 4-l1-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

1Eo LET-Two pleasant rooms, furnished or unfurnished. Suitable for light 2ousekeeping. Price moderate Apply
 flor $ ?. m, 455 North Main street. third .loor, 9-o-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

NOR SALE-Conlon Brothers property I l42 to l48 South Main street. Also counters, show cases mirrors, and store fur niaure. Speak quick. 8 2 If
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

WANTED--Woman to do general house
 " work. Apply 50 Linden street, or 2ao-82 North Main street. Bring ref ences. 9-2-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

W WANTED-Mechanic and workingmen
 w who do not go home at noon to call and get one of our 2oc dinners. You will be surprised at the meal we can give you. and you will never more be satisfied with a. cold dinner. If you take your best meal after your days work is over, we can give you good lunch for 15c at the noon hour, including cup of good hot coffee. Averys Restaurant, South Main street, Opposite Union. 7-8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

no YOU want a truss ? If sogo to Water D bury Drug Co., corner East Mzsn and Spring streets, and, get the advice of an ex- perienced truss man. who has sold hun oreds of trcsses to satisfied customers.
 7-9-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

NOUND-Room for four more boarders I at the Broadway Stables, rearof Polls Jheater. Business teams to let by the
 week, c. Kilbourn, Prop. 9-5-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

EURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT-5o Linden street. Inquire at 2s2 North Main street. S-15-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

WANTED-To sell the best made
 Watches, Chains. Rings. or any other iewelry at the lowest prices. All work warranted as represented or money refunded Repairing in all it's branches. Work called for and delivered free of charge. B. Ruby, 172 South Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

yNFANTED-Old soldiers and widows ot
 w soldiers to know that secure pen sions without delay. Pension vouchers ex- ecuted George Robbins, 63 Center street. (Post 49, C. A. R.9 Insurance, notary public. l2-5t-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

EOR SALE-Canopy top surrey, delv II cry. peddler's wagon. Concord, sleigh and double harness. Must be sold to-rnor-
 row, Saturday, at some price. Call at Con-
 lon Brothers. It
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

ITO RENT-Storage rooms. $1 and $2 L monthly. Inquire of John Morfarty
 7-7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

CHESHIRE VALLEY FARMS $1, 400, to O 5000. Four acres to 100 acres. John W. Bird, Farm Agent, 26 Burton street,
 city. 9-9-3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

OST--A lady's wrist bag, left on West A Main street fence, Tuesday, Sept. 8. The bag contained several keys and papers of importance to the owner; also other articles. Finder please return to Mrs. w. H. Wilson, B Silver stree: o-o-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

h C l>4-4> .-- tenement oI roohls, wltl
 Il all improvements. Apply 10 Mrs. M A. Thompson, 32O Baldwin street. 9-ll-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

NOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-A small IL machine shop, fully equipped for tool making and general repairing, Centrally located. Reasonable rent. Address, ..Con- fidential,'' Democrat office. o-11-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

\ OST-A pocket or bag, containing pock- A etbook, key, glasses, and medal with ribbon attached. Probably lost between Charles street and Brooklyn bridge. Finder please return to .57 James street, 9-IO-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

EOR SALE-Second-han heater. bed L stead and feather bed, or will ex- change for a bookcase. Apply A Cooke street, third flat. o-ll-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-11

WANTED-A first-class candymaker W must be a good spinner for stick can dy, etc. Silver Bros, Hartford, Conn.
 9-1l-3