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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Sidewalks Must Be in Good Condition
 Before City Receives Them.

Sidewalks Must Be in Good Condition
 Before City Receives Them.
 The board of public works met last night, Mayor Kilduff presiding.
 Property owners interested in the proposed change of the channel of Lau- rel street brook were called and heard. All favored the project except Mrs Grady and Thomas Delaney. The latter claimed the brook is a great benefit to him and that he will claim big damages in case the water should be diverted from it's present course. The plan. is to take it along Laurel street to Welton street and thence along Welton street to East Main street. 1t was voted to recommend to the aldermen that the work be ordered done. The engineer was instructed to prepare estimates for storm water con duits in Highland avenue from West Main street to Oak Hill avenue and in Wolcott street from East Main street to Howard street. It was voted to cite in property owners on Riverside street from West Main street about 300 feet on June 9 to be heard relative to laying sewers ill front of their prop erty.
 An application from Lincoln camp, Sons of Veterans, for permission to erect platform at the Soldiers monu- ment for use on Decoration day was granted, the work to be done to the acceptance of the superintendent of streets.
 Sheriff Mcdonald called attention to the condition of the sidewalk in front of the property of Mrs M. A. Dough erty at 451 and 459 East Main street He said the walks were so bad many people step onto the street when they reach these points, The superintend- ent was in structed to see and have [ the owner repair the walk and if she refuses, do it himself and place Her on the property for the amount of the bill. This brought up the question ol repairs and the question was asked where people got the notion that Il their walks need repairing now they can get out of the cost by waiting un- til next year. After January l, 1904 the city will fix walks that get out of repair after date, so that sidewalks that need attention now will not come under that law until they are put 1T proper condition for public travel and accepted by the city. It was voted that the Bronson library be requested to reset the curbing in front of its property on Grand street.
 M. T. Byrne was heard relative to sewer assessment on the property oi Michael Fleming at the corner o1 Ward and Walnut streets. MT Byrne also talked about an extension of tht water main in the Watertown road and hoped it would be a long one.
 The petition of the American band for permission to give concerts on the green was referred to a committee con- sisting of Commissioners Mahaney and Blakeslee to see if they can talk i the band boys into holding concerts 1T some other sections of the city.
 The board adjourned for week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
TORNADO HITS TOWN or ELMO.
Killing Nine and Injuring Five
 Perhaps Fatally.

Killing Nine and Injuring Five
 Perhaps Fatally.
 BLANCHARD, Ia., May 2T.-A most destructive and fatal tornado struck, the town of Elmo, Mo-, eight miles south of Blanchard and just across the Missouri state line, last night. Nine persons wers killed outright and five were injured, some of whom may die.
 The storm came from the northeast and first struck the Wabash depot. The Masonic tample next was demol- ished. On the lower floor of the tenn pie was general merchandise store, in which were several citizens. The building was torn to pieces before any warning was received, and the victims were buried beneath the wreckage. Of the fourteen persons in the store only five escaped death, and these received injuries which in two or three cases may prove fatal. The storm passed on through the town, leaving but few buildings standing. A relief party at once began the rescue of those in the ruins Of the temple, and nine bodies were removed to an fmpfovfSed morgue. Five others were taken out, some with broken legs and arms, and in each case serious if not fatal inju- rieg
 The storm came on with great sud denness and almost destroyed the town before the people realized what had happened. After leaving Elmo it con- tinued into the country in southwest direction. Several dwellings are known %n haun hnnu hlovvr fn piac0S h11f the fate of their occupants is unknown. A l deluge of rain added to the misfortune of the stricken people, and the home less inhabitants are being cared for at the few remaining homes that escaped | the fury of the wind. Elmo is 8 small town on the Wabash railroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
NUTMEG CRAVINGS
Interesting Items Boiled Down for u

Interesting Items Boiled Down for. the
 Benefit of Our Busy Renders.
 The New Haven police arrested last night Sadie Burke, IT years old, on five counts of theft. The police have an idea that the girl has operated in sever al other cities under asumed names.
 Rev Father Duggan of St Mary's church of East Hartford entertained Governor Cha mberlain and number of the state officers at a dinner at the parsonage last evening.
 Frank Hunt of Wallingford seriously wounded George Webb last night by shooting him in the head with re- volver. Early in the evening Hunt told his brother William that he in- tended to shoot Webb for some fancied wrong. He went. to Webb's residence, knocked on the door and was refused admittance. He smashed in a window in the kitchen and shot Webb in the cheek. Hunt was caught by Chief Reil iy and Policeman White.
 The 9-months-old-s Of MT and Mrs Harry Luce of Newington was suffo- cated about 3 o'clock yesterday after- noon. Mrs Luce left it lying on a lounge to sleep while she went out of the room for about ten minutes. The lounge stood out from the side of the room little way and between 1t and the wall were several pillows. When Mrs Luce returned to the room she found the child among the pillows dead. A doctor was called and he pronounced death due to suffocation, the baby hay ing evidently fallen in such way as to be unable to breathe.
 Former Mayor Bohannon of Stam- ford administered chastisement to a masher near the Stamford depot Fri day last and won much glory The masher is commuter and has con tracted the habit of annoying women who are obliged to travel in the same train. His annoyances are so palpa- ble, and his caddishness kept coming to the surface so continually and mon otonously, that the former mayor could not refrain from attacking him. He did good job. The masher ran away without offering defense and probably he thinks he is lucky to escape at all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
salinas Greatest Flood.

SALIVA, Kan., May 27.-This city is the scene of the worst fiood in its history. Fully 100 families have bsen driven from their homess and the ex- tent of the damage is estimated al hundreds of thousands of dollars. There has been four inches of rain within the last twenty -four hours. The northwestern portion of the city is en. tirely submerged. and women and chil. dren were rescued from their homes in boats. The Missouri Pacific grade on the west is holding back q large and threatening body of water. If the wa. ter crosses the tracks the entire west. ern portion of the town will be under water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
ROOSEVELT IN IDAHO.
Despite Heavy Rain Ten ThOusand Citizans welcome President.

Oenpite Heavy Rain Ten Thousand CitiEens welcome President.
 SPOKANE, Wash, May 27.-The Roosevelt train arrived from the south and was met in the eastern suburbs by committee of twenty-d five citizens headed by ex-Senator Turner and a crowd estimated at 5000 people After brief greeting the party took car riages for two hours drive through the most attractive part of the city. Tn the first carriage with the president were Secretary Loeb, ex-Senator Tur- ner and Mayor Boyd. An escort of mounted veterans of the Spanish war In uniform accompanied the carriages. President Roosevelt arrived at Wal lace, Ida, in heavy rain storm. De- spite the weather conditions 10000 persons thronged the streets. After a reception at Senator Heyburn's resi- nence the party was driven to the City park. There Senator Hepburn intro nuced the president, who spoke for half an hour on good citizenship.
 The president stood on the rear plat form of the train acknowledging cheers until the train had pulled
 around the curve on its way to Spo- kane.
 President Rooseveit's rest was dis kurbed by noisy demonstration at 1 starbuck when his train pulled into < that place. The president and all the T members Of his party had retired, but
 they were awakened by the discharge ] bf firearms, the blowing of horns and
 he shouting of people. The secret
 Dervice officer on duty did all he could
 b stop the racket, but the people re- Fused to be quiet, even going b the length of knocking on the windows of the cars. The demonstration was kept RAp until the train left. The president \ did not show himself.
 President Roosevelt stopped at Har-
 ieon. Ida, for five minutes and was
 eeted by large crowd. He made a
 lief address from the rear platform of
 car.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
LAKEPORT IN RUINS.
Suburb of Laconia, N. H., Swept by
 Fire.

E LACONIA, N. H., May 27. Nearly 100 buildings burned, $50 persons made homeless and a loss of between $850,- 900 and $4OO, 600 is the story in short of the greatest fire this city ever expe- rienced, if not the stateAef New Hamp- shire.
 The burned district in the Lakeport section covers about 150 acres. The Ire caught from an Insignificant blaze in the boiler room of the H. Fl. Wood Hosiery mill in the afternoon. Tn fif- teen minutes the flames had got be- yond control of the men who had started to extinguish them, and in a very short time, under the influence of a brisk southeast wind, the entire struc- ture was wrapped in the destroying element. Next it went to the finished lumber plant of the Boulia & Gorrell company and then to the works of the Laconia Electric Light company.
 In less than an hour both these plants were flat. The city ire depart ment not only was unable to check the flames at this point, but could do noth- ing to put out small fires which had begun to show themselves on buildings on the west side of the Winnipesaukee river. The result was that as burning brands began to fall on houses even some distance away street after street became locality for bad fires, By o'clock the condagrat ton was acres in extent.
 The work of destruction went on un- til the fire actually burned itself out for want of material, having reached the outside of what is known as the fire district.
 Help had been summoned from Con- cord, Franklin and Meredith, but the combined forces of apparatus and fire men were absolutely powerless.
 One reason for the quick spread of the fire over such an area was the dry ness of all woodwork for only half an inch of rain has fallen over this sec ton in the last forty days.
 It is unnecessary to state that the scenes as the fire jumped from build ing to building were narrowing in the extreme. Houssholders did their best to save their effects and in a great many cases had removed a portion of their goods out of what they supposed would be the fire zone, but the flames came down upon them and licked up the articles as they. were piled in the city streets. Some people would have saved their goods had there been trans. portation facilities, but men with horses did not dare to venture into the storm of sparks and brands. Although the city has an abundance of water, the drain on 1t was so heavy that it decreased the pressure until il reached that point where it became oi very little help. The heat was intense and without pressure in the hose tho firemen were unable to fight at close quarters.
 Mayor Melcher early took steps tc 1 provide food and lodging for the home less, and his efforts were ably second ed by the entire population, shelter be ing provided in Odd Fellows hall ant in several churches, private citizeni also opening their houses and carini
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
WHERE WAS ~CAp" CARTER ?
Who Said There Will Be No Trouble
 When Commando

' .s
 There was no city court to-day he- cause q Judge could not be found to dispose of the business, Fortunately this did not amount to much or the prisoners would suffer by delay of their cases. However, even if the bus mess gathered in yesterday by the DO lice was not of very much consequence 1t was of sufficient weight to demand their attention and therefore it should have been before the city court. That ts what the court is there for.
 The case against Charles Cleveland Tor assaulting Charles Eggleston at the state rife range Monday was nolled withasat costs. These men are mem bers UR Company A and the row in which they indulged was over Eggles- ton Joining the strike breakers some time ago. He was one of the first or the local men to distinguish himself in this manner. His action created great surprise and talk in Company A. There was a rumor that his comrades would refuse to drill with him, but wiser heads saw the foolishness of such an act. Monday this matter came to the surface again, it is said, and Cleveland, losing his temper, struck Eggleston and called him names.
 The other case involved two Lthu- anian children. One of them, boy, threw stone that struck the other. a little girl, in the face, blacking both eyes. This case went over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
MAGNOLIA LODGE.
Celebrated Seventh Anniversary of Or
 ganization Last Evening.

The members of Magnolia lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Myrtle tenn pie, Rathbone Sisters, made merry last night, the occasion being celebration of the seventh anniversary of their or ganization. An entertainment was given and dancing was enjoyed Char les Morrison presided. Piano selec- tios were well played by Edward Sci bricht and were well received by the audience. The address of the evening was delivered by Dr Galley, who re- ferred to the fine work done by the Knights Of Pythias and their sister lodge. Other numbers on the program were violin selections by Master Dauch; piano solos, Miss Dauch; so- prano solos, Miss Griswold, accom- panied by Miss Edna Harmon; re- marks. John Evans of Watertown. Refreshments were served under the direction of Mrs Margaret Andrews and Miss Minnie Hitchcock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
s GoRMA.N GUILTY.
Sentenced to State Prison for Murder
 of His Son.

or HIS GOu. ! Bridgeport, May 27.-The case of Patrick German, 6S years old, of Mon roe, charged with murder in the first degree in the killing of his son, John, on January 23, was given to the jury yesterday afternoon.
 The jury brought in verdict of mur- der in the second degree last yesterday afternoon Judge Wheeler Immediate ly sentenced the prisoner to state prison for life. The old man showed no signs of emotion when the verdict was an- nounced
 The murder for which German was convicted was committed on the night of January 23 Germans son was found dead at the family home in Mon roe The statements of German were so conflicting that after an investiga- ton was. made by the coroner the father of the dead man was arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
Ten 1n,urea 1n . rraan wree,x.

NEW BALTIMORE, Mich, May 27. Ten people were injured in collt- sion between Rapid railway electric passenger car and steam freight train that runs on the company's tracks hauling freight during the night and early morning. The tender of the freight engine was driven half way through the passenger car. A mis- take in orders is said to have caused the accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
Money For K1shinefr Hebrews.

BALTIMORE, May 27.-Dr. Harry Friedenwald, who has charge of the contributions for the relief of the Kish- ineR sufferers, sent by cable $4,00O, or 2O,575 francs, to M. Narcisse Leven, the president of the Alliance Israelite Universelle, at Paris, with instructions that the money is to be used for the benefit of Kishineff Hebrews only.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
Heavy Frost and Drourht.

H0OsICK FALLS, N. r, May 27.-- Hoosick Fails has had another heavy frost. The drought continues. The Hoosick river is at the lowest point in many years. and many tributaries are entirely dried up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
shaw,s Murderer Repr4eved.

LONDON, May 27.--Otto Monson, he of the three seamen of the British lark Veronica, from Ship Island, Miss, Aho were sentenced to death on the barge of numbering Captain Shaw bd six other members of the veroni-
 's crew, has been granted reprieve. #he other two condemned men, Gus
 Eve Rau, a German, and William
 nith, an American, will be executed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27

You know why you want to move; we don't. We know, however, the quickest way for you to find a new place to live Probably hint is as good as a diagram.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
The EARTH
SHOOK IN
ILLINOIS.
Two Distinct Shocks Felt Last
Evening, Nearly Every Town
in the State Being Visited.

st. Louis. Feb. s-Two distinct earth
quake shocks were felt in St Louis and
vicinity between 6:2o and 6:25 o'clock last
night. The first shock was almost 70
seconds duration and, while IL was not
so distinctly felt Immediately in st.
Louis, i'm the western suburban towns
and other nearby towns I'm Illinois II was
sufficiently forceful TO rattle dishes and
swing doors.
The second shock followed within two
minutes and was slight and of short du-
ration.
Cairo. ILL.,, Feb AN earthquake shock
was felt i'm southern Illinois last evening.
The seismic wave seemed TO move from
north 10 south.
Marion, ILL.,. Feb. e.--An earthquake
shock was felt here last evening. Pre-
ceding the shock, a roaring noise was
heard.
Owensboro, KY, Feb. "a distinct
earthquake shock was felt here at Gas
o'clock last night
Louisville, Ky, Feb. "a slight earth
quake shock was felt here at about Gas
o'clock last night The vibrations caused
windows TO rattle, but no damage was
done.
FRANCE ALSO SHAKEN.
Paris. Feb. 9.-Slight earthquakes were
felt on Saturday at midnight at Brest.
St, Brieux and or the island OF Molene.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
MARRIED AGAIN
IN QUICK Time
R. G. Shaw, I'd, a Divorced
Man Just Two Days.
MRS. CONVERSE, SECOND BRIDE.
First Wife Was Mamie LanghOrne, a Model
Of Many Of Artist Glhson's
Pictures.
MRS. CONVERSE, SECOND BRIDE

New York, Feb. Swell yes; I'm
married." said Robert Gould Shaw, I'd,
at the Hotel Netherland last night
What about il? There's nothing strange
My friends were there and so was my
mother. Mrs. Converse and 1 were duly
married by the rites OF the Church; that's
ALL"
This was the wedding announcement OF
young Mr.. Shaw, divorced on wednesday
by his first wife, once the beautiful Nam
ME Langhorne, of Mirador. Albemarie
county. Va At noon he went to a clergy
man. the Rev Charles Il. Nash. of the
North Baptist church, 234 West
Eleventh street. and married in the pas
tors study without any formalities Mrs
Mary Converse. widow of &. IL. Converse,
OF Newton. Mass.
The first Mrs. Shaw got her divorce In
Richmond on Feb. 4. 1t allows her the
custody OF their little boy, Robert Gould
Shaw Sd, but the decree stipulates mat
the father shall see the child at regular
intervals at the homes OF his grandmother
and two aunts. Mrs Shaw got her di-
vorce under the Virginia law, which al
lows a decree for desertion only.
FIRST WIFE A GIBSON GIRL"
Mr.. Shaw has just returned from Eu-
rope lie interposed no defense In the
case and society first learned Of II when
the Virginia courts made public the pro-
ceedings Mrs. Mamie Shaw is one of
the four "Langhorne girls, made IA
nous by c. ID. Gibson. the artist. An
older sister is Mrs Gibson.
Boston society known the Shaws we'll,
and Mrs. Converse had been mentioned
very often when the trouble OF husband
and wife was gossiped about But no
body expected such sudden wedding.
Neither did the Rev. Nash, who tied the
knot In his study. not a frequent resort
OF society folk
II knew they were divorced" said
Mr.. Nash, but l didn't know 1t was so
recent Still, that would have made no
difference The Baptist church is not
like the Roman Catholic or the Episcopal
church I'm forbidding the marriage OF
divorced persons.
DIVORCE NO oBSTACE.
1T was all arranged through friend
of mine, a lawyer, who asked me III
could perform a wedding ceremony. HE
told me that the man was divorced, but
that didn't concern me as long as l was
sure that everything was perfectly legal.
[ never met the parties until they pre-
sented themselves before me.
''They had the proper witnesses, and
everything seemed regular The wit
nesses' named? oh. ! don't know. They
are on the records. and I'll file them
properly with the Bureau of Vital Sta
tlstics Mr.. Shaw didn't want anything
made public
Mr.. Nash said he knew nothing more
about Mrs. Converse or Mr. Shaw. He
refused the name of the lawyer who ar
ranged the wedding.
The Shaws are formost in Boston So
ciety and young Mr.. Shaw is one of
the best polo players in America. He Is
a son of Quincy Shaw. He is rated as
a millionaire. On Wednesday of last
week Mrs Shaw, with her mother Mrs.
Chiswell ID. Langhorne, sailed for Eu-
rope.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw will take an ex-
tended trip very shortly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09

The p. NJ. p. u, No. 19s held a special
meeting ia Labor Temple yesterday after
noon. President Connors In the cnair.
Considerable business was transacted.
There are now 95 names on the roll
call There will be hall engaged in the
near future where the union can transact
its business and where anyone desiring
music can find all the men they wish
without trouble and where the musicians
can spend their time day or evening and
get employment i'm their capacity as mu-
sicians. Anyone wishing to join the local
or wishing any kind of information con-
cerning +. NJ. p. u, No 1as, can cores
pond with Mr.. V. A. Haas. secretary and
business manager, Is Hoyle street, Provi-
dence
At the regular executive meeting OF the
Rhode Island State Federation OF Labor
held at Room g Hanley building yester-
day afternoon much business OF import
ance TO organized labor was transacted.
VIM. Strauss, organizer for the Ladies'
Garment workers, appeared before the
board In regards to organizing them In
Rhode Island
The liable OF the Interna tional Ladies'
Garment working union was endorsed and
all working men are requested TO instruct
their families and all lady acquaintances
cloaks, wrappers, waists, corsets or other
garments for themselves.
The legislative committee was instruct
ed to recognize no political party In any
labor measure coming before them.
The Engineers and BARRIERS bills were
discussed at length and the committee
announced that a public hearing would be
given the engineers license bill Friday,
Feb. 13. 2 o'clock a. the state house.
Resolutions to the members OF the legis-
lature were drawn up in regards to the
s-hour and anti-injunction bill now be-
fore congress
The secretary made n report that show
ed that the Trades Unions OF Rhode ISL
and are fast becoming affiliated with the
state federation.
The organizer reported that he had un-
der way several new locals In different
trades that he would organize before the
close OF the coming week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09

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