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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
COODBY TO ENGLAND.
Rear Admiral Cotton Says Re-
 ception Was Cordial
SQUADRON WILL GO TO LISBON.
KearsarBe WilI Make & Speed Trial to Frenchman's Bay, Me-, and
 steam 2,SB2 Miles at
 ft Wall Am@@@.
Wall speed.

PORTgMOUTH. England, July 15.-- With the reception given on board Rear Admiral Cotton's flagship Kearsarge the official visit Of the American squad ron to England terminated. The royal yacht Victoria and Albert will leave Portsmouth harbor today and receive the salutes of the war ships as she steams out. When outside Spithead Admiral Cotton will transfer his flag to the Chicago and proceed with the San Francisco and Machias to Lisbon, while the Kearsarge will begin her speed trial across the Atlantic.
 Our reception in England has been most cordial and enthusiastic" said Rear Admiral Cotton. Nothing could exceed the courtesy extended to us on all sides, from the king and Prince of Wales, the officials of the government and officers of the army and navy to the people of London and Portsmouth. have no doubt that the result of the visit or the American squadron will prove beneficial in the extreme and that 1t will tend to strengthen the cordial relations which have long existed be- tween the two countries"
 In order to provide a satisfactory buoy for the Kearsarge the royal yacht was moved to another position, her place being occupied by. Admiral Cotton's flagship. Captain Hemphill of the Kearsarge has received instruc- tions to clean the war ships propellers, fill her bunkers with the best coal and go at the highest speed, with natural draft, to Frenchman's bay, Maine. This is the first occasion in time of peace that an American battle ship has been subjected to such a severe test. It recalls similar voyage of the battle ship Oregon during the war with Spain.
 Divers have commenced work on cleaning the propellers, and 1,5o0 tons of coal will be delivered at once. Gap tain Hemphill will follow the Great Circle route, leaving Portsmouth at 9 o'clock Friday morning.
 By the route that Captain Hemphill has selected for the speed trial the Kearsarge must steam 2,S52 miles. On her way to Southampton she made 3,245 miles. She is thus expected to take less time on her impending voy- age. Captain 'Hemphill commanded the Buffalo, which established the rec ord of thirty-nine days on the run from New York to Manila, and the officers of the Kearsarge are satisfied that, with l the excellent coal supplied and the ves- sel's moderately clean bottom, the rec ord for battle ship run will be bro | ken
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
4 TYPICAL SOLDIER
Gen. Grant Said Major Maurice
 Maloney Was One.
q Son of Erin Who Fought HeroicaIIy Under the Stars and Stripes in the Civil War His
 Characteristics.

Few officers of the regular army were more popular among their comrades during the war of the rebellion than Mai. Maurice Maloney, of the First infantry. Gen. Grant spoke of him as typical sol- dier, and Sheridan and other promi- nent officers held him in high regard.
 He was breveted three times for gall !antry and once for meritorious service during hls military career. One of these brevets was given him for heroism at Moline del Rey, during the war with Mexico, and one for bravery at Chapul- tepec a few days later. One was con- ferred upon him for gallantry at Vicks- burg in 1863. and one was finally given him for distinguished service during the war of the rebellion.
 The major belonged to the old school of American gentleman, and was no less gallant in his every day department than On the field of battle. He was particu- 'arly welded to the methods and prac- tices of his early days in military af fairs, and was firm believer in the use of heavy battalions and close order formations.
 When Upton's new Tactics" came to the army in 1867, with it's numerous in novations upon time-honored methods of formation and drill, the major was almost rebellious
 I'm astonished,'' he said one day, after witnessing a drill of the guides" in the new Tactics, "that the adjutant of the First infantry" placing much stress on the numeral, ,--'should make mistakes at drilI.''
 But there were no mistakes made, sir" the adjutant hastened to say. "The drill was strictly as Upton has it."
 s'Indade!" said the major, severely, with a touch of his native brogue in his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
v-~rr-r - EnRAfsh Girls in Ruafnesa.

According to the statistics, 102 girls under IA years are actresses in England. Also it Is disclosed that girl of ten Is acting as a general shopkeeper, while smother only year older is returned as a pawnbroker. Ten little maids, just ten summers old, are entered as engaged in the laundry and washing service. The cares of business life have begun at the same age for at least one girl conner cial clerk, and there are two girls of II for whom school would seem filter place than the public-house bar, in which they serve. Another girl has en- tered before her teens into the ranks of Scripture readers and itinerant preachers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

showed no signs of fatigue and forty minutes after his arrival at Fort Reno reviewed the troops stationed at that post The ride was taken, it is stated, to demonstrate that General Miles at the age of retirement is still a sturdy man.
 General Miles spent Monday morning inspecting Fort Sill, resting in the aft ernoon preparatory to taking his long ride. There was large crowd at the fort when General Miles came from the commandant's house shortly after 4 o'clock to make the start. He was boot ed and spurred and wore campaign military suit. As the general started of at 5:1O a. m he was cheered lustily. He was accompanied by Captain sayre of the Eighth cavalry.
 The weather was cool at the start, but became intensely hot. Anadarko, Okla, thirty-five miles distant from Fort Sill was reached in two hours and twenty-five minutes. The ride was made in ten mile relays, soldiers sta toned along the line furnishing fresh horses. Lunch consumed twenty min utes, and it is estimated that fifty min utes were spent in changing mounts and in other small delays. This made the actual time spent in the saddle eight hours.
 A salute was fired as General Miles entered Fort Reno at 2.20 p. m. He showed no signs of weariness as he dis mounted and said, T enjoyed. every moment of the trip, and there was one time that felt particularly good: that was when came up to the men who had charge of the, pack teams just south of the Canadian river. They had lunch ready, and I enjoyed it with them. It made me feel extra good"
 Immediately after reviewing the troops at Fort Reno General Miles, accompa- nied by Colonel Maus, drove to El Reno and caught the train for Fort Riley, Kan
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
Train Wrecked by Mouse.

A mouse recently wrecked train. It was walking along rail, looking at the moon one evening, when an owl saw 1t. The owl immediately gave chase, and the mouse retreated gracefully into the jaws of switch. The owl got wedged in the jaws of the switch, and prevent ed its being closed, so that a freight train was derailed. Unfortunately the papers failed to say whether or not the mouse scaped.-Railway Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

ais inquiries happened to observe that the hostess was drowning vigorously upon him. ,<
 "Oh, my dear madam!" he hastened to say, tits all right should ask, you know. It was below the knee, I'm sure" The old gentleman died in 1872, and with him passed away one of the most gallant and daring of the old officers of the old army. @%
 Fl. R. BRINKERHOFF,
 Lieut.. Col U. s. A, Retired.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
A Lawyer,a Duty,

The Fl Reno lawyer who asked for a new trial for his client on the ground that one of the jurors had fallen asleep did not receive much encourage ment from the judge, who ruled that it was the lawyers business to keep the jury awake instead of putting them to sleep, and refused to grant a new trial.-Kansas City Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
Politicians and Children.

When Senator Arthur Pue German was at the Fifth Avenue hotel, New York, just before sailing for Europe re- gently. a newspaper man, presuming upon his long acquaintance, pressed the political sphinx insistently for an in- terview. Can't do it, my boy" replied the senator. Politicians, you know. are like children" How so?" They should be seen, not heard.' And the senator resumed his promenade up and donw the hotel corridor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
All Kinds Aof People

Tn one New York city cour- 1he other day was longshoreman who had whipped seven policemen. Tn an~ other court was a woman who had been arrested for beating her husband, another longshoreman. These two in- cidents go to show that there are different kinds of longshoremen, diff ferent kinds of policemen and diff ferent kinds of women in this wor1d.-- N. Y, Press. ....
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
COMING EVENTS

July 1S-Annual picnic and field day by White Rose Social club of Nauga- tuck and South End Social club of Waterbury at Naugatuck.
 July 23--St Michaels church lawn fete, Waterville.
 Aug 1.-St .joseph's T. A. society Sth annual excursion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
uncle Renhen snxa,

Oars good deal in argument, but it can also be oberdone. As long as Uncle Moses believed in sulphur an birthstone he let my cabbages strictly alone. When I had argeed him into bylievin' dat no sich place existed he cleaned out my truck-patch in one night.-Detrcit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

MEETINGS TONIGHT. Ivy temple, R. $.
 Winona lodge, D. of R. Steuben lodge, D. O. H. Court Harmony, A. O. F. Eureka chapter, R. A. M.s Toantick, tribe, l. O. R. M. Mattatuck lodge, N. D. O. F. Court R. F. Phelan, F. of A. Court Fruitful Vine, A. O. +. Excelsior council, O. U. A. NJ. Waterbury company, No 20, U. R. K. P @
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
A NINETY MILE RIDE
General Nelson A. Miles Made
 1t Tn Nine Hours.
RIDER SHOWED NO SIGNS OF FATIGUE
Trip Was Taken to Show That Army Commander Is stiHl n Sturdy soId1er-Revfevvs Troops on
 Arrival at Fort Reno.

FL RENO, Okla, July 15.-Lieuten- ant General Nelson A. Miles completed a horseback ride from Fort Sill, I. T., to Fort Reno, Okla, a distance of nine ty miles, in nine hours and ten minutes. The first thirty miles was made in record time, the distance being covered in two hours and twenty-five minutes. Upon completing the trip General Miles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
G.ven Valuable Library.

The ,Worshfpful Company of Gold smiths has presented to the University of Isondoa the whole of the valuable library of economic literature which it. purchased some ten years ago from Prof. FoxweN
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
MeaSurcd by the Work.

MeuSurcd by the Work. Burtou-Xour garden is pretty small, isn't it?
 Barton-It seemed so to me before began to take care of it.-Somerville (Mass.) Jo,s4pal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
Live stock Market.

CATTLE-Market steady; choice, $5,25@ 5.4o: prime. M.gogH:10; good, $46o9k 85; veal calves $6.600636.
 HOGS-M Market glow; prime heayies St. 5.50 16b5; mediunfw, S 570a5 .S0 heavy Workers. s5.S5G5. 90; light Workers, $6 156T6. .25; pigs 96.26Gp6. .36; roughs, S4dE
 SHEEP AND LAMBS--AEarket steady: best WetherS $4.30; culEn and common $~ke@2. .26; y4arlin@s $S8S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
 FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing Stock Quotations

Money on call easier at 3k03& per cent Prime mercantile paper 5G5h per cent. Exchanges, s27s, ,1o282l; balances $1, ,1S7, . noA #''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

ITO RENT-Tenement suitable for light Il housekeeping. Inquire at 30 Brook. street. 7-l5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
>~ ' PENNY A WORD ADVS. .<>>

TO RENT--Fivc rooms. All improve II ments. Newell Place. 7-l5-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

no YOU want truss } If so go to Water D bury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets, and get the advice of an ex- perienced truss man, who has sold hun- oreds of trrsses to satisfied customers.
 7-o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

EoR SALE-Brophy property, corner II Lafayette and Washington avenue.
 7-15-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
LANNEN & McEVOY, REAL ESTATE AGENTS.

Next year the cost of building will be lower than it ever was before. Now is your time to purchase building site. Don't go out in the woods. We have some "darlings,' one minutes $ walk from church and schools, two minutes walk from fire department hose house, and situa ted in one of the most pleasant spots in the city Is that good? These go tor $15.00 and $16.00 a. front foot.
 $40 North Main street. corner Spark,
 '4TTIE CORNER"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

,EOR RRENT-Five room flat, also spacious I office fit for Lawyers, Doctors, Barber shop or Dress making parlors. Conlon Brothers, South Main St 7.8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15
NOW FOR A FARM.

Ninety acres, Bristol; big farm; everything first classf with 10 rooms In house, at $3,SUO. Trade or sell. Twen- ty acres, with buildings, !. Water town. 1,3O0; $20O down. Thirty acres, Southington, at $3,O0o. with Buildings. Trade or sell.
 C. 5. Lang, Room l2. I5I Bank St
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

WANTED-Everybody to know that
 there is no need to worry if you cannot get home to dinner. Just call at Avery's Restaurant 23o South Main St. opposite Union and make arrangements to have your dinner ready at any hour you wish, and only LOO fof six good dinners. All we ask is trial which will cost only 2oc. 7-8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

WANTED-The people ot Waterbury and vicinity to know that they can get their watch, clock or jewelry repairing done by B. Ruby, l72 South Main street, at very moderate prices. All work warranted to give satisfaction. A full line of watches. clocks and jewelry always on hand.
 6-1Q.fr r.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

FINO RENT-one of the most desiiable ten-s 1 ements in the South End; rooms; modern improvements. Hard wood finish. Second floor. Inquire P. ]. Coogan, 65i Baldwin street 6-1oEtf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

EOR SALE-Sewing machine, nearly L new. Inquire l5l Charles street.
 |
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

OST-A black dog about months old. A on Bank street, with white paws and white spot on the neck. Finder please re- turn to James Mullens. 4o7 East Main street. 7-14-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

ITO RENT-Storage rooms. $l an d $2 I monthly. Inquire of John Moriarty.
 7-7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

NOR SALE-Parlor suit Chiffoniers, I Folding bed, Sideboard, Lounge, etc. Will leave City. Louis Ave-, 44O North Main. 7-l4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

WANTED--A situation as grocer's clerk. S Has had experience. Address Jo- seph A., chank, 7e Kingsbury street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

WANTED--Any one who intends buying
 a gold, silver or filled case watch, with reliable movement, or diamond scf. or unset. or any other piece of jeweIry at rock.bottcm prices to call on M. Green. 2l3 Bank street. before purchasing. He has one of the largest stocks in tho city, though you would not think So, and can save you money. 6-27-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

OST-On Bank street, lady's silver A watch, gold hands. Suitable reward will be paid for return of same to this of lice. 7-l4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

WANTED-To repair anything that ia
 not in working order. No matter how badly it may be out of gear we Gan with little doubt renew it's usefulness. # not we will tell you so, and if will not cost you anything. Your Bicycle. Sewing Machine, Typewriter, Cash Register. Violin, etc. You ought to sec some of tho Violins we have put life into. c. w. Mcs- ser. 3o Phoenix Ave. 4-l1-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

WANTED--Cld soldiers and widows oi
 " soldiers to know that secure pen- sions without delay. Pension vouchers cx- ecuted. George Robbins. 63 Center street. (Post 49. c. A. R.) Insurance. notary public. i2-3l-lv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

EOR RENT--Furnished room, for men II only. Apply at 38 Scovill street. 0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

EOR SALE-Six Llewellyn setter pups, I field winning stock, one Lemon Bel ton, A No. |. Must sell to make room. Send for pedigree. P. F. Mcconnell. Water vile, Conn. 7-lo6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

OST--Water Spaniel. black and white A breast; about six months old. Reward paid for return of dog to Mrs. John Her man. "A Franklin street. 7-l1-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

OST--Small black and tan dog, white A spot on breast: collar with no name on. Finder please return to Dr. Dever- eanx's Court House stables. 7-l3-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

EoR SALE = Store Awnings Inquire II l66 Mill Street. 7-i3.6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

DOR SALE CHEAP-Lumber wood stone and brick at bargain. Corner Grand aud Cottage Place. Lot must be cleared by Wednesday for new postoffice.
 7.1O-4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

MOTOR AND FANS for sale. Apply at MI 447 Bank street. 7-1l-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-15

EoR RENT-First floor, four rooms; U modern improvements. James o'Don-- nell, 7o South street. 7-o-o
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-10
A REDUCTION IN
RATES ON IRON
Beginning To-Day it VIII BE
Lower by Fifty Cents
Per Ton.
(By Associated Press.)

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Oct. O.-Effective
tomorrow, a reduction of fifty cents
ton in iron freight rates will be made
by the Southern Iron Committee, which
includes the railroads handling the pro-
duct of the southern furnaces and mills.
For the past ten days every possible ship
ment has been held back to take ad-
vantage of the cheaper freight rate and
It is now estimated that several hundred
carloads of iron are ready to be moved
out.
Tho shipment of pig iron from this
section since October LIST. has not been
of much consequences, The shipments
which were absolutely necessary were
made, but many thousand tons OF iron
have been held back to start out after
midnight,
The rates will be in effect to Cincin,
natl. ST. Louis, Chicago, Cleveland and
Pttsburg. All these points buy consIdera.
biz iron in the Birmingham district. and
the reduction Of fifty cents per ton which
goes to the consumer practically win
play an important part IN the general
condition OF tho iron markets
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-10
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
RICHMOND.

Frank II. Fitzgerald. OF Manchester.
against whom eight indictments are
standing, returns and gives himself up
Wife Of r. e. Firth bring suit lor
divorce and makes sensational charges
against hlm--storm does consideraDle
damage here-Braucr-T Todd -Hechler case
comes before new Hcnrico committee To-
day: Todd declares he will not wlthdra"'
cards from Todd, Brauer and Rufln--
Statement from j. G. Parker, on state
committees action in Albemarle case
Trading. stamps barred out by the the ma ma
jority OF merchants-Stranger who diea
here identilicd---Pistol OF Strikc-Breaker
Farley to be sold Receivers named ior
the Bay Shore Line--Opinion of the AZ,
torney-General on registration---F'unera
OF Mrs Chiswel D. Langhorne-.-ad-
oournment Of Masonic Relief Association
Fine horses coming in for the ne. show sT
next wcek-Rcpublican committee ad-
1ourns without taking action--Mr 10
scph W. Laube very il--Municipa! IN
Scst!gation es! is postponed. MANCHEs-
TER Registrars given more ret; than n Con, ION,
out for robber from Emporia-- alanchea-
ter swept by the wind--Work OF the
courta-Quartcrly meeting of Methodist
sunday-school at West-End Church to,
morrow--Bie Masonic Bazaar to open
the 18th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-10
VIRGINIA..

Fierce gale on coast docs damage at
Norfolk and Newport News, Wrcckins
many small craft and delaying sailing OIL
pa So seuger steamcrs--Sevetal schooners
reported ashore. but no loss Of lifcl 80
far as heard fro.n--Wire down to Hat
teras, and no news can be had from
that ayeyard Of the sea--Passensera
on steamer Norfolk. from Washington.
have frightfuI experience. and mnch OF
the freight was damaged by rouSh Soy,
age. everything bre able being smashed
Negro hanged a. Danviilc confesscs
to six murders, but declares his innp,
cence OF the crime for which ne paiu
panaIty witt, HIS life--Young man \. In N
Dinwiddie ends his life by taxing paIls
ireen-Petersburg Grays are mustered req
into the State militia by Colonel 30 Lane Lane
stern sixty-one strong-Widow of three
Iays in Norfolk takes her second hus..
band In twelve days, her former husoanu
hayin, killed himself because he thought
his wife did not love hm--Bufalo 4,
rivcs at Old foint as vanguard OF the
training ship squadron--Board OF Nisi-
tors of the University OF Virginia Is 70
meet Thursday. and may take up thc
question of the election Of a Presldcnt
for the nstitution--Battlcship Olympia
SUSTAINED more serious injuries than was
az first thought, and 1t Will be necessary
for her TO remain in dry-dock Tor some
time-Bridge across the Staunton River
under construction collapscs and lies
mass of wrcckagc forty feet below--Man
who was shot by negro near Lynchpurs
on Amherst side of the river dies OF
his Injuries, and the negro is IN jail
Masons visit battleiields around PETERS
burg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-10

SIX MURDERS
Negro Hanged in Danville
Makes Clean Breast.
LETTER TELLING OF CRIME
Would Make No Statement on ScafFold,
but in Written Statement He Tells
otHaving Killed Six Men.
Clears Mysteries.
LETTER TELLING OF CRIME
"a TIC 1stnes. lotsnatsh.,

(specal 20 Tie 1smes-D -Dispatch.)
DANYILLE. VA, Get. 0.-Will Jones.
the twice convicted murderer of an old
colored farmer named Jake Leo on the
18th of last November. was hanged
here this morning at LAS o'clock. y
The trap was sprung promptly at
11:45 and in ten minutes Jones was pro-
nounced dead. On the scaffold hN stated
that his name was not Jones. but James
Mealey, and that his homo was in Char
lottesvile He stated that he was not
guilty of the murder of Lee, but would
not impicate any one.
When asked If there was anything he
wanted to confess. he replied that he had
letter in his pocket, which would ex-
plain all, In the letter he confesses to
the murder of about six men, one of them
a freight brakeman who was murdered
at Clifton Forge about three years ago.
an old man who was found dead III
lonely road near Charlotte, N. c., and an
unknown man who was killed at Jack
sons Branch, near this city. about elsh-
teen months ago.
These murders have remained a mys-
terry. and the police have been unable
to fasten the crime upon any one. Inc
one in this city was particularly afro.
cious. The unknown man came here on
his return from the West Virginia coal
fields, with considerable sum of money.
and it was several days larer that his
partly decomposed remains We're found
near Jacksons Branch, The police were
I of the opinion that Jones was guilty of
this crime and had he been proven inno-
cent of the murder of Lee he would have
been arrested on this count.
Jones was calm and collected to the
last, and just before the cap was placed
over his head he smiled and spoke very
pleasantly to several bystanders.
Arthur Wilton was hung here In jan
uary for the same crime, and his brother,
Shack Wilton, upon whose evidence Ar
thur Wilton and Jones were convicted.
was allowed to go free, as there was no
evidence to convict him.