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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
ADVANTAGES OF HoUsEBoATs.
They Make Convenient Homes for Summer and There Is No
 Ground Tax to Fay.

One reason-the chief one, perhaps that Americans have never taken to houseboating with any great enthusi- asm is that it is a slow way of living and amusing ones self. As one man who tried it and gave 1t up said: "It is too irritatingly peaceful" Never- theless, says the New York Com7ner- cial Advertiser, it is comparatively inexpensive way to spend summer out of doors, and to many persons it appeals more strongly than does a camp in the woods or bungalow at the seaside. But it isn't exciting The initial cost of the houseboat is the greatest outlay. A carpenter will make one for about $500 or $1,000, un- less you prefer to go to houseboat builders and purchase outright, or put an advertisement in a paper for a sec ondhand one. Contrasted with cot tage, the houseboat has these advan- tages:s No taxes, little care, little re- sponsibility and changing scene to suit conditions and inclinatlons.
 For the artist and lover of nature a houseboat is delightful, since it fur nishes him with new landscapes, love- ly sunsets and ever-fresh views of wa ter. The almost imperceptible move ment of the boat, the days and nights passed in fresh air, Hull you to sleep in your river home, and after two months or so you return able to face winter of work, social or otherwise. in town. A houseboat built this season at a cost of $1, 100 is 50 feet over all. This allows ten by ten front open deck, screened from the sun by an awning. In the stern is deck, six feet by six teen, where the cook keeps her ice box, water tank, etc. Tn front is 3 large living room with two windows. The passage through the house gives necessary ventilation. The largest bedroom is fifteen feet by seven, and the starboard bedroom smaller; of the same size as the latter are aservants' bedroom and bathroom. Although one storied. the upper deck or rooi of the boat supplies q good cpen-air parlor, and is made cozy with ham, nocks, growing plants, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
MODERN FAN IN POINT DE GAZE.

noted, for broken stick needs very careful and delicate manipulation-the damaged portion must be cut out, the material, pearl, shell, wood, ivory, whatever 1t may be, must be exactly matched in grain and color, and then carved to perfect replica of the orig inal. There is no piecing together of splintered stick in the intelligent fingers of a good fan repairer, his method is more thorough and durable. It Is sometimes useful. to know that shell and pearl are peculiarly brittle and liable to break. Not only are fan sticks carved in France, but the de- signs for the leaf are conceived, as well as executed there-the lace, fea- ther, or spangled leaf, as we'll as that painted on silk, vellum, paper, chicken skin, or muslin, Is planned by skilled French designers of recognized posi- tion
 There is a craze, among certain sat, for fans which copy the style of dec- oration in vogue at the time of Louis XIV. Of course, those fans were very beautiful. and repay study, but I have never seen a modern copy, so-caIled, which gave me the flavor of genuine old specimen, or even appealed very strongly to my taste; the design filters through modern hands and the old charm is lost. There is not the same richness, though the style may be faithfully preserved; the modern copy is lighter, airier, the background is more in evidence, and the medallion Is startlingly prevalent and persistent.
 MRS, ERIC. IC.PRITCHARD.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
ILLUSIONS OF EYEwITNEssEs.
Singular Testimony Given in a Recent Case Before the Courts-Dis-
 agreement About Details.

Singular visual illusion occurred in the testimony given in the Batson case, says the New Orleans Picayune.
 He was fully described by, witnesses who saw him at various periods of time incidental to his actions before and after the murder. He was identified by his stature, by his comparative youth, less than 25 years of age, and by white scar on the left side of his face; but there were other witnesses who, while recognizing his height, spoke of man ten years older, with a red scar on the right side of his face.
 This was singular illusion, but it is just the sort of testimony that comes from eye witnesses. It is impossible for any number to agree upon the de- tails of the dress and appearance and other conditions concerning or attend ing the persons, things, time and cir cumstances which they have seen or in which they personally took part Cir cumstantial evidence is frequently of the most reliable sort, because it fixes facts about which eyewitnesses cannot possibly agree; for instance, photo graph of a person engaged in some par ticular act which no human being but the criminal and his victim had seen, would be more conclusive than could be any narrative by persons who had seen the act.
 Many persons refuse to convict ex- cept on the testimony of eyewitnesses, and by such a rule few criminals would ever be convicted. As for murderers, they would all escape on the insanity or self defense plea, for the worst crimes are committed with every precaution for secrecy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
TIE CRAZE FOR FANS
Tue Modern Ones Seldom Have the
 Beauty of the Past Ages.
Utility and Beauty Must He Combine d to Satisfy the Woman of To-Day
 -Rare Specimens Sought by Collectors.

Though there is not nowadays cult Of the fan, with code of ethics all it's own, as there was in Sweden at one time, and in the court of the Louis. 1t nevertheless absorbs large. share of the attention of the we1ldressed wom- en of elegance, and provides certain section of the community with profit able employment, which is, after all sufficiently dignifled position for it to occupy. No patrician lady is without her assortment of fans, artistic and costly trifies that they are; some lead- CTS of fashion even insist on one to match each and every wonderful new
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
AN IMPRESSIVE OPENING
 DISPLAY. Fall and Winters Most Attractive
 Dress Fabrics.

All kinds of Novelties that fashion smiles upon most cheerfully are here in splendid varieties. Tt is not necessary that you must pay an extravagant price for dress goods in order to procure something stylish, for in this showing of ours we have goods of the very best style and of most worthy value at prices from 19c to S1 50 yard. Look through this line before you decide on your fall out at-
 THH soc LINR.
 Fancy mixed Suitings in the most stylish effects and in fabrics that are made to wear well, and also 8 full line of plain color goods.
 THH 75c LINE,
 We take second place to none others Sn the city on this priced line, for we've made extra efforts in securing fabrics of the most advanced and fas- cfnating weaves to sell at this popular price. They are Fancy Mixtures, Tweeds, Zibelines and Venetians, from 46 to 54 inches in width.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
STOMACH TROUBLE.

''I have been troubled with my stom- ach for the past five years,' says D. L. Beach, of Clover Nook Farm, Green field, Mass "A few days ago I was induced to buy box of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets. I have taken part of them and feel great deal better" If you have any trouble with your stomach try a box of these Tablets. You are certain to be pleased with the result. Price 25c. For sale all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22

the sacredness of the Sabbath that is almost unknown among many of their white neighbors. This same mission ary taught them lessons of temper ance which they have never forgotten, and the use of alcoholic drinks is un- known in the tribe
 When the Blaclxfeet, and other of the northwest tribes contemplated war up- on the whites they knew it was neces- sary to secure the cooperation of the Stonies if they were to be successful. The Riel rebellion failed primarily for lack of their support.
 The relations of the Canadian gov- ernment and the Stony Indians have always been of the friendliest Their earliest treaty with the whites provid- sd that ''so long as the river flows"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
Women in Snrrerx.

Sir John Cockburn, an eminent Eng fish authority on matters medical and surgical, says that women are less nerv- ous than men in surgical cases, and are altogether better fitted than men to be- come doctors,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-22
THE 98c LINR

At this price there is a most elegant assortment for you to choose from: Mixed basket effect Novelties, Boucles, Scotch Mixtures and all the sought for weaves and colors In plain goods, make our 9Sc line complete in every particular.
 OUR 98c BROADCLOTH.
 You must see this cloth in order to fully realize it's beauty and real worth ; it comes in full line of colors, 54 inches wide.
 THE SIPS AND $1.5o LINES.
 These reach the zenith of beauty in dress goods. You may buy goods at higher cost, but we'll guarantee that you'll not find anything more stylish or more durable than this line of ours at SIPS and $1.50. They're simply the choicest weaves that have been brought out and If they were marked at higher figure there would be no doubt as to their being sold.
 A personal inspection of our new Dress Goods. is extended to every one.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-05
COLE YOUNGER IS PARDoNED
Must Not Place Himself on Exhibition
and Must Leave state of
Minnesota.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. 4.-Coleman
Younger, survivor OF the three brothers who
we're sentenced to life Imprisonment because
OF connection with the bank robbery and
murder at Northfeld. MINI, in 1876, was
today granted a full pardon by the State
Board Of Pardons on condition that he prom
ise never to place himself on exhibition and
that he leave the state Of Minnesota, never
to return voluntarily.
The younger brother, Bob, died in the
penitentiary ten years ago of consumption.
Nearly two years ago Coleman and JameA
were paroled under the terms of a new law
enacted for their special beneft.
Last fall, discouraged by poor health and
his inability under the law to marry the
woman of his choice, Jim shot and killed
himself in his rooms in this city. Coles
friends some time ago sought his full par
don, but their petition was denied
Recently he filed a petition on his own
behalf and this has now been granted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-05
YOUNG coLLAPSEs IN COURT
Alleged Murderer Presents PiteOus
sight when Judge COmPels
His Attendance.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.--wiiliam Hooper
Young. charged with the murder of Mrs
ALA Pulitzer. was called before Judge Her
rick today.
The warden OF the Tombs at first declined
to permit Young to be taken to court on
the ground that the latter was III. but the
Judge finally ordered the accused man
brought into court. When he appeared
Young was in a pitlable condition. His face
was ashen white, his hair and beard long
and unkempt and his eyes rolling he col
lapsed when placed in a chair and then
Strengthening up made an attempt to ad-
dress the court:
I'm not crazy now"
He was silenced and a conference was
held between judge and counsel. when II
was decided that the prisoner should be ex-
amine1 by two physicians. When recess
was called Young either could not or would
not walk and had to be carried from the
courtroom.
The doctors examined Young during re-
cess and reported that the trial would not
hurt him physically.
Young was therefore carried into court
ana the examination Of the talismen COM
menced.
Counsel asked the first few IL they had
any prejudice against the Mormon church,
but desisted when District Attorney Jerome
said:
There is nothing in this case about Nor
monism. We don't make any such claim. -
When court adjourned three jurymen had
been accepted
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-05
GENERAL SUMNER FOR OMAHA
Command of Department of
the Lakes.

When the press telegram from Washing
ton announcing hts transfer to the depart-
ment of the lakes was called to the at
tention of General John c. Bates, he stated
that was the first news he had received
OF 1t. Speaking OF his future, the general
stated that he would retain his residence
in Omaha for the present at least, possibly
until General Sumner reported to relieve
him, and divide his time between this city
and Chicago. The general has been in
command of the department of the lakes
since January %, in addition to the depart
ment OF the Missouri.
General Sumner, the new commander of
the department, has had long and brill
iant career in the army He commanded
the Sixth cavalry during the march of the
allied forces to Pekin, and with his regi-
ment performed valiant service. At the
conclusion OF that campaign he was sent
to southern Luzon as commander of the
forces in the department OF Mindanao, and
while in that command has had to do with
the refractory chiefs of portion of that
island, exhibiting patience and rare good
judgment in a most trying position. He
was promoted to be a brigadier general in
February, 1901. His only previous service
in this department was at Fort Leaven-
worth.
Before being sent to China with his reg
iment General Sumner, then a colonel,
served under General Bates in Midanao,
when the latter was commander Of the de-
partment OF southern Philippines.
General Randall, who relieves him in the
Philippines, cannot we'll reach that station
before May. and It will be June or later be-
fore the commandant reaches his post in
Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-05
Forecast for Nebraska-Thursday Fair;
Friday Fair and Warmer.
ANOTHER SHOT AT RAILROADS
Southwest Improvement club Adopts
Resolution Endorsing House
Roll M.

The Southwest Improvement club dis
eussod last night the change OF grade on
Twenty-fourth street. About ne-third OF
the frontage on Twenty fourth street has
been secured but there is some opposition
on the part Of persons interested II was
said that real estate dealers, agents OF
property, are Offering the greatest opposi-
tion and that the committee has been asked
to pay agents to bring the matter before
their principals.
1t was stated that the street railway COM
pany had announced that line would be
built to South Omaha in addition to it's
present line. and that II will go over
Twenty-fourth street provided the grade is
changed. while IL will go from the present
terminus of the Park line in case the grade
is not changed. The committee in charge
Of the work was increased by the addition
of G.. M. Nattinger and Frederick Haar-
mann. number of the people present
offered to contribute funds to help defray
the expenses Of the change in grade-to pay
damages in excess OF an ordinary amount.
The street railroad committee was given
further time. as the members had failed
to complete the work
The following resolution was adopted:
The Southwest Improvement club OF
Omaha hereby endorses house roll III and
challenges the railroad lobby that is now
engaged in opposing that measure to a
serious and honest discussion of it's mer-
its and thu effect It would have upon the
public interests of Nebraska. Recogniz-
ing that this bill does not in any way
effect the state, county or school taxes
paid by the railroads, we denounce the at
tempt on the part of the railroad repre-
sentatives TO deceive tie people and to
arouse prejudice against this measure
an ong Nebraska taxpayers outside of
Omaha. We take II for granted that every
member of the Douglas delegation will
give his cordial support to house roll III
and we believe that its passage by the Ne
1raska legislature would be act of SIM
pie justice to the taxpayers of Omaha
The members tof the club, upon motion.
decided to attend in a body the mass meet
ing to consider railroad taxes Friday even
ing.
ing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-05
ACID FUMES SLAY At FIRE
VOlstiliEing Chemical PermeateS Milwaukee
Firemsn's SystemL
EFFECTS NOT FELT TILL HOURS AFTER
Four Are Already Dead. Nine Others
Lie Seriously III, of whom Three
- Are Hardly Expected to
~ Get Well.

Min, gE. wis, Feb. 4.-Four Are
men are o. i and nine others seriously in
jured from the effects OF lnhaling the
fumes Of nitric acid while fighting a fire
at the plant Of the Schwab Stamps and Seal
company last night. The victims Of the
disaster we're not overcome for many hours
after the fire, when, one by one, they sue
cumbed.
The dead:
JAMES FOLEY, chief.
ANDREW WHITE, captain truck No. l.
EDWARD HOGAN. pipeman. engine
No. l.
THOMAS DRoNEY, pipeman. engine
company No. 1.
Seriously injured:
Daniel Mccarthy, truckman, engine COM
pany No. /.
Thomas Clancy, assistant chief.
Peter Lancaster, captain truck No. 2.
The following probably will recover:
william NJ Eller. truckman.
George Hanshsw, truckmAn.
William Kennedy. truckman.
John Llnehan, truckruan.
Joseph Nunwash, truckman.
George Ryan. truckman.
Jack J. Hennesy. truckman.
Assistant Chief Clancey's condition is
critical and the physicians who are watch.
ing over him cannot determine his chances
OF living.
Captain Peter Lancaster is dying and
Truckmen william NJ. Eller and William
Kennedy are seriously Ill.
The men became i'll today and rapidly
grew worse. Doctors worked hard over
them, but Captain Lancaster was in such
a critical condition that a priest was sent
for and the last rites of the church admin
istered. II is hoped that Eller and Ken
nedy could be pulled through.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-05
STORM HALTS WIRES AND CARS
Ohio Towns Are Badly Crippled by
Interrupted TeIeRramu and
Stalled Trains.

CINCINNATI. Feb. 4.IThe heavy rains
Of last night we're followed tonight by light
snow and cold weather.
The Ohio river has reached forty-seven
feet tonight, with predictions that the
danger line Of fifty feet will be reached
tomorrow.
Telegraphic communication has been
badly crippled all day
COLUMBUS, o., Feb 4.-Reports OF dam
age to telegraph wires. washing out OF cul-
verts and the weakening Of bridges were
received at the headquarters OF the local
lines today.
Traffic on the Hooking Valley and Ohio
Central was greatly delayed by the storm.
The GAINESVILLE & Western was completely
tied up for five hours on account of wash
outs near Muskingum, o. The Norfolk G.
Western was completely tied up on account
of washouts on the Scioto valley division.
All the trains were cancelled.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-05
IN NORTHERN CHINA
Large Army H. Being Organized TO
Drive Foreigners out of
the Country.

VICTORIA. B. C., Feb. 4--Chinese papers
received by Empress Of China have
further news regarding the crisis in north
ern China.
The writer's say that the :, is
most serious and that in Kansu IA >
army is being organized to proceed a. ~,
the foreigners, and only the exposure
this movement and the aid It is receiving
at Pekin will open the eyes of the states
men OF Great Britain. America and Ger
many to the danger which threatens for
eigners in China.
c. J. Anderson, Chinese inland missionary
in Honan, says in a letter that Kansu is
full Of rebel troops, all of whom want to
fight and say there will not be one foreign
devil left.
All travellers are being searched and let
ters opened Caravans Of camels are bring
ing arms and ammunition and stores OF
feed and grain to the rebel headquarters
and from all sources 1t is learned that
trouble is expected.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-05
GERMAN AGENT IS ARRESTED
He IL Accused of Aiding Chinese
Rebels TO obtain Arms and
Ammunition.

HONG KONG, Feb. 4.-The Chinese COM
mercial agent Of a German firm has been
arrested at Canton in connection with the
capture at that place. January 81. by the
Chinese authorities of arms, ammunition
and commissary stores collected for the
"reformers.'
The German consul has attempted un-
successfully to obtain his release. The
prosecution OF seven Kwangsi rebels ar
rested in this city January 27 and whose ap-
prehension led to the discovery Of plans for
a simultaneous rising here and at Canton,
has been abandoned on account Of insult
cient evidence.
When these men we're taken into Gus
tody they were found to be In possession
OF banners and secret codes for communi-
eating with their fellow conspirators.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-05
DEMAND ONLY CORY RELICS
Bidders at Old Newgate Auction Seek
MementOes of Murderers and
Their HRnEmen.

LONDON Feb. 4.-The relics Of old New
gate prison were sold at auction today, and
hardly fetched the value Of scrap iron.
There was a large crowd OF spectators pres
ent. including a number Of Americans. but
the bidding was very slack. There was
some competition for the old oak, the hang
mans key and the cupboard mentioned In
"Barnaby Rudge," which brought S62.50
The old death bell fetched $500. The
stan on which the black flag was hoisted
went for $50, copper wash bowls were sold
for IS each. the plaster heads Of prisoners
executed were knocked down at $25 and the
main entrance door, which was broken down
by the Gordon rioters, brought $3.50.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-05
TIN CAN TRUST is SUED
Chemical Manufacturers Claim $751;
900 Damages for Breach of
Contract.

CINCINNATI. Feb. 4.-Walter T. Hol-
lingsworth and Charles l. HolIingsworth,
doing business as the Chemical Manufac-
turing company of Covington. KY, have
brought suit against the American Can
company asking $S5,OOO for damages al
legged to have been sustained through the
failure of the can company to supply them
with tin cans.
1t is alleged that plaintiffs had a con-
tract with one of the constituent companies
Of the American Can company when that
company was absorbed and the American
Can company assumed the contract. Since
then the latter renewed the contract with
the Chemical Manufacturing company, but
of late has failed to supply the cans IN
quantities needed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-05
DENVER TO HAVE STEEL PLANT
Million Dollar Company Formed, with
Prospects of Fourteen Million
More to spend.

DENVER, Colo, Feb 4.-The Frontier
Coal and Steel company, with a capital
stock OF $l,OOO.OOO, was incorporated today
by David II. Moffat, WiDiam G. Evans and
Charles J. Hughes, jr. II was semi-offi-
cially given out this afternoon that the cor
poration is a preparatory step to the es-
tablishment of a big steel plant in Den
yer.
1t is said that the capital stock OF the
company will shortly be increased, and that
SIS 900 900 will be invested
The same capitalists are said 10 be be-
hind the concern promoting the Moffat
railroad between Denver and Salt Lake
City. The object OF the company is to de-
velop the coal and iron fields of north
western Colorado.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-05
NEW YORK POLICE LET OUT
Fail to Suppress DisOrderly Houses
and Accordingly Lose Their
Beats.

NEW YORK, Feb 4.-Police Commits
sioner Green today dismissed from the force
en- inspector. captain, sergeant and a
patroIman, all Of whom were charged with
neglect OF duty In failing to suppress dis
orderly houses.
The inspectors district included the IA
nous Red Light" district, Of which the
Mulberry street station was a part.
The sergeant and patrolman we're at
tached to the West Thirtieth street station
during the summer OF 1901, and were tried
on charges of neglect Of duty growing out
OF raid made on the alleged disorderly
house of Laura Mauret.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-05
MAKE BANKRUPT DISGoRGE
Creditors Seek Court Injunction to
Obtain Cash Alleged to he
withheld.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. 4.-Hearing Of
contempt Of court proceedings against Mrs.
Anna l. Gerstel of East st. Louis were
commenced in the United States district
court this afternoon.
Mrs. Gerstel was adjudged bankrupt on
an involuntary petition. Her liabilities
we're listed at $50, ,O99 and her assets at s5,-
800, but the latter when sold brought Ss,-
$50. This made the creditors suspicious and
they are now seeking an order to compel
the defendant to disgorge $4,000, which
they claim she is conccaling in cash and
tewelry.
Miss Rosie Shear. who was employed as
cook for the Gerstel family, testified that a
conspiracy existed in which the entire Ger
stel family was implicated 70 defraud the
creditors and that property was converted
into cash by Mrs. Gerstel. .