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Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
Amertcan RrutarIv yr,.ntea.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30.--With his flesh cut and bruised from the beatings he had received at the hands of his Nicaraguan jailers, George Will Hams, an American miner at Corinto, has arrived here. Williams had been a prisoner in the hands of the Nicara- guans for three months and was re- leased at the instance of the United States consul general at Managua. His arrest, he declared, was a pretext to enable the Nicaraguan government to recover gold mine near San Bernardo and to which he secured title before the Nicaraguans were aware of the value of the property. Williams de- clared that within week he would be on his way to Guatemala City to lay his case before United States Min ister Hunter or his representative.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
Boston Artist Dead.

BOSTON, Jan. 30, Boston's famous sculptor, painter and musician, Cyrus Cobb, is dead at the residence of his son in Allston, where he had made his home for six years past, at the age of sixty eight. Cyrus and his brother Da- vius, who survives him, were twin sons sf Rev. pr. Sylvanus Cobb of Maiden, Mass, and were among the most re- narkable twins who have lived in mod ern times. Both were artists, both were sculptors, both musicians, and both had exactly similar tastes in lit erature, in amusements, in everything. Their personal resemblance was so marked that very few persons could tell them apart, and their lives had been closely interwoven from their birth. Both had been lifelong deTotees of art of national character. Cyrus had produced many works of sculpture and painting, had directed cboruses and. had lectured on art.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
THE SMALL BOY WAS THERE.
Made It Unpleasant for Those Who Witnessed virginia Harneds Iris

Made It Unpleasant for Those Who
 Witnessed Virginia Harned's Iris.
 4 most disagreeable feature of the appearance of Miss Virginia Harmed, tbe charming actress, at Polls theater last night, was the rowdy actions on the part of a number of boys ana young men in the gallery. This crowd evidently attended the theater last night with the hope of seeing something in the line of a burlesque show. But they were disappointed and noisily they decided to make gtheir disappointment manifest. Dur ling the first two acts the noises were bad enough, but in the second scene of the third act they were most dis graceful. This is one of the most Important scenes in the play It was kthe scene where the parting farewell Etakes place between Iris and her lov- /! CT, who is about to leave England for America. It is 4 o'clock in the morn ] ing and everything is in darkness ] both the stage and the theater. The noises were so disturbing that it was impossible >to follow the scene or to hear the voices of the actor or actress
 At the end of the scene Mir Lowering, the representative of MT Frohman, stepped before the curtain and said:
 Ladies and gentlemen-I am very sorry tffat am compelled to interrupt the performance, but it is simply i'm possible to continue under these con ditions." Turning to the upper gal lery, he said: Now. if you, up there, want to witness the balance of this performance, you must keep quiet. Now, you understand, no more noise, or we will ring down the cur }tain and dismiss the audience"
 His remarks were greeted with tu- multuous applause. It showed how the audience felt in regard to the mat ter. When Miss Harmed made her next appearance on the stage she re- ceived grand reception. During the remainder of the play there was little or no noise. It would be a good thing if on an occasion such as last night boys of tender years should not be allowed to witness the perform ance. Their minds are not sufficiently developed to understand such play.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
To control He1land Railron.ls.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3O.--An American syndicate, in which are well known New York financiers, has been formed to take control of the principal street railroads and electric lines in Holland. A statement given out says: "The Netherlands Tramways corporation, capital $3,5o00o0, has been, formed to purchase street railroads and to build electric lines. It has purchased all the street railroads in the city of Haar- lem, Holland. Franchises have been obtained and contracts let for the building of a double electric railroad to run from the center of the city of Am sterdam to Haarlem, distance of twelve miles.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
TIHRTY-FIvH KILLED.
Appalling Result of Southern Pacific
 Wreck.

Appalling Result of Southern Pacific
 Wreck
 TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 30.-The coro- ner's jury impaneled by Coroner Gull yer viewed the remains of fourteen vic tims of Wednesdays disaster on the Southern Pacific near Vafl's Station.
 Identification was difficult, and the body of J. M. Hilton was the only one identified with certainty Other bodies stated that the four coiored porters of the dining car are missing, not having been seen since the disaster.
 The total number of dead thus far reported is twenty four, and it is now believed thatrthe fatalities will num- Der not less than thirty-five. The total number of injured so far as heard from is fortyseven.
 Lynn Helm, an attorney of Los An geles, and his wife were passengers on the Sunset limited which was wrecked near Yails, Ariz. Mir and Mrs. Helm were asleep in the rear Pullman car of their train and escaped without injury. He attributes the escape of the two Pullman cars of the westbound train to the nerve of Engineer Bruce, who stuck to his engine and set the air brakes. MT. Helm says:
 The crash came at Sill o'clock, as was discovered later by the stopped watch of one of the dead engineers. There were three distinct shocks, the first resulting from the setting of the powerful brakes. So suddenly was the air thrown on that the rear trucks of our car seemed to leap into the air. This was the greatest shock to us. Then followed two other jars. looked out of the window immediately and saw 8 great glare of light. This was from the burning cars. The baggage, postal and day coaches seemed to flash up in one blaze at the touch of the engines. It was the most sudden con- flagration ever saw.
 There were no groans from the twenty or more victims buried in the burning mass. The flames were so fierce that those who were not killed instantly by the shock must have per ished within minute or two from the intense heat. The crash must have signaled the death of all, and, there fore, the complete destruction of cars and inmates mercifully saved victims from the tortures of the flames"
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
TIMELY TOPICS

Ladies' coats at less than half price at Reid x Hughes. Look over their ad tonight for some pointers.
 Storm coats for rain or shine wealth CT made from fine cravenette, S1o to $50 at Jones, Morgan < Co.'S.
 Currans print q few specials from their shoe department and also from their mems department for Saturday.
 A new lot of blucher shoes just re- ceived in box calf and yici k!>i at B. Holczer's.
 Try some of the Yankee cleancr'' sold by D. B. Wilson. Will clean ev- erything from bric-a-prac to pots and kettles.
 Women's suits, womeh's and chil- dren's coats and furs at half price at Grieve. Bisset x Hollands. See north window.
 Pork will be 10 cents Il pound at Castles market tomorrow, fresh shoulders 1Oc, fowls Pc to iTc.
 Cook with gas The United Gas Improvement Co says It Is clean and cheap
 Cloaks at half price tomorrow at Miller & Peck's. Every garment must be closed out by Saturday night.
 The rush trade at Dodge's was caused by the low prices put on up- to-date shoes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
LEGISLATURE NOTES.

vacancy to be filled in the board of trustees of the State School TOT Rows at Meriden is created by the death of Hezekiah l.. Reade of Lis- bon. who died yesterday, at the age Of 75. His term ran to July, 19O5 MT Reade was a prominent resident Of Lisbon. and until recently president of the Jewett City Savings bank.
 The East Hampton Moodus trolley road, partly built and then abandoned three or four years ago, it to take new lease of life by legislative permis- sion. Judge Purple and Postmaster L. Crenier of Moodus and w. N. Mark ham. J. w. Watrous and others of East Hampton will ask for a charter for a company with $50,0Oo capital to build eight mile of road. The Moodus cot ton manufacturers are especially Inter ested in the project, as it will enable them to get their heavy freight to and from the steam railroad in all condi- tions of weather and travel.
 Congressman at large George l.. Lil- iey was at the capitol to-day. He was called from Washington, D. O., by a telegram from his home i'll Waterbury that his son, Theodore, was sick with diphtheria. He took the next train for Connecticut and when he reached his home he found that the boy was not stricken with the dread disease. The boy was taken sick with a sore throat on Sunday evening, and his elder brother, thinking that 1t was diph- tneria, telegraphed to MT I4illey. The physician who attended the sick boy boy administered anti-toxine- Hart ford Times.
 The finance committee will have a hearing next Wednesday afternoon on a bill restoring to it's original form the law regarding payments of the per cent tax of insurance and other cor porations. As the law now reads the corporations are required to collect the taxes from the stockholders and pay them over to the state treasurer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
Ex-sEcRETARY LONG vERY.ILl.
Lies I'm n Boston Hospital Tn Critical Condition

l
 Lies I'm m Boston Hospital In Critica. Condition
 BOSTON, Jan. 3O.-Former Governor John D. Long, secretary of the navy under President Mckinley, as well as for some months under President Roosevelt, lies critically i'll at St. Mar garet's hospital in this city. Three physicians are at his bedside, his wife and daughter are close at hand, and moned from Hingham. An official bull letin states that the patients tempera- ture is 1O1, pulse 9S and respiration A.
 Governor Long was brought from Hingham nearly three weeks ago with catarrh of the bladder, trouble of long standing He was taken to St. Margaret's hospital on Mount Yer non street, private institution. Dr. J. Winthrop SpooneT of Hingham, one of the consulting physicians, who has been his family physician for nearly thirty years, was sent for and on the way to the hospital said:
 "After Governor Long went to the hospital disease analogous to the grip set in, and this had effect upon the kidneys. There was for time dan- ger from ur@mic poisoning. MT. Long has been mildly delirious for some days, recognizing members of his fami- ly only at times"
 On being pressed for an opinion on the patients condition, Dr. Spooner replied, Tt is serious
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
NUTMEG CRAVINGS
News Items Boiled Down for the Ben
 eft of Our Busy Readers

News Items Boiled Down for the Ben
 eft of Our Busy Readers.
 The officers elected at the annual meeting yesterday in New Haven of the secretaries of the Civil War Veter- ans Association of Connecticut were :: President, D. c. Kilbourne, East Litchteld; Theron Upson, Kensington; w. E. Whittlesey, New Haven.
 Superintendent Church of the Meri- den-Southington line, who is to have charge of the Cheshire Street Railway company's service announced yester- day afternoon that the Cheshire road would be opened to the public to-day. Four men will constitute the road s service at present, two conductors com ing from the Southington line, Bert Aiclher and Samuel Freedman. and two Cheshire men, named Huggel and Egan, who have been employe as mo- torman on the Meriden road.
 As J. B. Lougee was closing his store in the Hough block ill Collins vile last night about 9 o'clock he no- uced that large lamp was still light ed, although the wick had been turned down for the night. He grabbed the lamp and started with 1t towards the door, but before he could get out doors the lamp exploded in his hands. He was not burned in the slightest, but the burning oil set fire to the floor and also dropped through crack down into the cellar. It fell there in such d way as to cause no damage and the fire i'll the store was put out by MT Lougee and Hiram Jones, his clerk. without much difficulty.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
ANTI-vACCINATIoNIsTs
Annual Meeting of the Connecticut,
 Society at Unity Hall.

COClSly AL Oulty Idil.
 Hartford, Jan 3o.-The first annual meeting of the Connecticut Anti-Com- pulsory Vaccination league was held in Lower Unity hall yesterday with morning and afternoon sessions. Dr s. B. Mum of Waterbury, the presi- dent, presided and Rev c. Seymour Bullock of Stratford, the secretary, recorded the proceedings. There was a small attendance At the morn ing session it was voted that the by laws be revised by the recording secre- tary and the corresponding secretary and prepared for printing. Addresses were delivered by Dr Cargill of Put nam, Dr Ripley of Unionville and Dr Fox of Waterbury. Dr Mum tendered his resignation as president, which the meeting voted unanimously not to ac- cept
 At the afternoon session speeches were made by pr Mum, Rev c. Sey- mour Bullock who read the text of the bill now before the general assem- bly,; Dr Fox of Waterbury, Dr Ripley of Unionville, c. NJ. Bolton of Rock vile, Timothy Drake of this city and Mrs s. A. Vibbert of Terryville All the speeches were in support of the purposes of the league as indicated in it's name.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
SERIOUS TROLLEY ACCIDENT.
Twenty Persons Injured In Col1ision
 at Pfttsburg.

"
 Rt Pfttsburg. PETERSBURG, Jan. 30.--A score of passengers were injured, two cars were completely destroyed and traffic stop ped for several hours by a collision of trolley cars in this city last evening. Eight victims are in the hospital. The others were taken to their homes.
 Thomas B. Davis of Pittsburg is per. haps fatally hurt, his injuries being in ternal.
 A car on the Homestead branch was on it's way to Pittsburg. Just as it passed Forward avenue 1t struck a hucksters wagon. After going some distance 1t backed up the hill to see what damage had been done. Just then 1t was met by second car coming down the hill at terrific pace.
 When the collision occurred, the troll ley wires were crossed, causing fire which completely consumed both cars in the wreck. Fortunately all of the injured passengers were taken out be. fore the flames reached them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
Ankeny Ex,cted senntor.

OLYMPIA, Wash, Jan. 3O-Levi Ankeny, the millionaire banker and farmer of Walla Walla, was elected United States senator in joint session of the legislature to succeed George Turner. The vote was as follows: Levi Ankeny, 90; Harold Preston. 9; John l.. Wilson, 2; w L. Jones, 1, and George Turner Dem.), g.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
For Iaeaerfinn.

UTICA, N. r., Jan. 30. William Jones, formerly a clerk at the Metro politan hotel, Little Falls, has been arrested there and taken to Brooklyn on the charge of deserting from the United States army. Jones was sta toned h the Fifty-first coast artillery at Fort Hamilton, New York.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
WHIST PARTY LAST NIGHT.
will Be One More Public Whist Party
 This Winter.

will Be One More Public Whist Party
 This Winter.
 One of the most pleasant whist par ties ever given by the Catholic Wo- mems association was held in the up- per hall of St Patrick's block last night. Considering the stormy wealth CT, the attendance was fine. The ta- bles were arranged in a different man. ner than, on former occasions. They were in the form of a circle and the players progressed all around the cir cle. Fifteen hands Esare played. The prizes, which were pretty, dainty and rather appropriate, were won by the following: George Blanchard, Charles Butterly, Mrs Thomas Fenton, Rose Darling and Loretta Guilfoile. The consolation prizes were awarded to Vincent Maloney and Mrs NJ. Quinn. There was q special door prize, a handsome silver watch on which ev- eryone present was entitled to q chance. It was won by Miss Rather inc Flanagan After the whist, danc- ing was enjoyed. Miss Castonia pre- sided at the piano and the music waE fine. The dancers were much pleased with it. Everything last night was finely arranged and much credit is therefore due the committee which consisted of Miss Ann Corden, Mrs Miles McNiff, Miss Elizabeth Corcor- an, Mrs Martin Quinn, who had charge of tickets, Miss Hannah Nc Grath, who was in charge of the lem onade, Miss Kittie Mcfarland and Miss Margaret Shields, who took care of the score cards. There will be one more public whist party given by the association during the winter.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
rirhinn schooner wrecked.

NANTUCKET, Mass. Jan. 30.--The Boston fishing schooner Maggie and Hattie, Captain Eldredge Nickerson, las been wrecked on the Rose and Grown, the outermost of the Nantucket shoals. The crew of ten in their boats yeached Great Point light in safety.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30

Peter Johnson's team broke through the ice near the covered bridge over the Pennington river at Collinsville about noon yesterday. One horse and the wagon, which was loaded with ice, went into the river The horse was soon rescued and after much difficulty the wagon was gotten out.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
Nevr Orleans Renultn.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 30.- Sheriff Bell, who owed his laurels to Buch- anan's masterly ride. and Chickadee were the winning favorites. Maxilla was run up after the last race to $1.- 5o5 and bought in.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
worth carolina,s Choice For Senator

RALEIGH, N C.. Jan 30.-Lee s. Overman was nominated for United States senator in the Democratic sena- toriaI caucus on the sixty-first ballot. The final vote was Oyerman, 73; Wat son, 5s; Craig, II. The nomination is Anuivalent to an election.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
Big Strike In sDnin.

MADRID, Jan. 30.--A general strike has broken out in the town of Reus, province of Tarragona. Ten thousand workmen are affected
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
SCHOOL ENUMTRATIoN.

: Reports from Towns in New Haven.
 County Filed Wath Comptroller.
 Returns have been made to the comptroller of the school enumeration in towns in New Haven county. All the towns except Bethany have filed returns. The figures showing the number of children attending the pub lie schools are as follows:
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30

RESTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS, PRO- A| bate Court, Jan. g, 1908.
 Estate of James Wagner late Of Water- bury in said district deceased
 The administrator having exhibited ms aa- ministration account with Snld eState 70 bnlS court for allowance 1t is
 Ordered that the 9th day of Feb, A. D 1903, at clock in the forenoon, ut the Probate Of1sce in w aterbury be and the same is assigned for a hearing on tho allowance of said adminis- tratlon account with said estate ana this sons interested therein, to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order Haven County and having circulation in said district.
 By order of Court
 James J. Cassin, Clerk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
SALT. SALT. SALT

We have all kinds.
 For stalls, Jumps of Mineral Salt and Salt Bricks, also the Racks to 20 with it.
 Hay Salt for all kinds of stock.
 Rock Salt for salting pork.
 Did you ever use any Blatchforxisa Calf Meal. If not, you don't know what you have missed. It is the sweet est and richest food for young calves. colts or pigs; very much cheaper than milk If you have fed it without di- rections you have fed too much. Come and see us.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30

Our complete stock of Ladies, Misses Mems and Boys Ready-to- Wear Garments, also Furs and Millinery of all descriptions will be sacrificed at the re- duction of B l-3 off on each dollar. Our win- ter stock must and will be disposed of, and this great reduction will surelymovc them quick, 50 don't tarry, but come at once, money or no money and secure some of the great bar- ! gains at
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30
WanS-FOr SalG-IO Rent

FOR SALES square pianos cheap; organs
 cheap; 3 upright pianos dirt cheap at Forbes Music House. l-30-3
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-30

wANTED-Three girls to learn to operate
 billing machines. Good pay. Steady work. Call this evening or to-morrow. Mon roe buslness College, l5l Bank street. 1-2s-3
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-08
BEAUTIFUL PASTORAL PLAY

"York State Folks" afforded ex-
quislte delight to packed house
last night at the Auditorium theatre
ard should manager Doyle decide
to have this company play second
engagement here toward the eud
Of the season, he would have no
doubt crowded house to welcome
one of the, most beautiful Of pas
toral plays.
With one exception the company
vas the same last night as that
which appeared here last season,
and as the different characters ap.
peared upon the stage they were
given a hearty welcome. Especi-
ally was this the case when the cur.
tain went up for the wagon shop
scene. The applause on this occasion
was deafening.
Ray L. Royce, as Myron Cooper,
the old organ builder; James Lack.
aye, as Simon Peter Martin, the
village President, portray the lead
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-08

Ing characters In manner that Is
beyond criticism; Randolph Currie,
as Frank Martin, son of Simon
Peter, gave to that character the
dash of an impetuous youth that
was pleasing; Ernest Lamson. as
Lem Dunbar, the "hoss" trader and
jealous lover. proved as great a
favorite as ever, Mrs. Sidman was
charming as Emellne; Kate Jackson,
as the widow Miller, and Marie
Fails, as Jennie her daughter, were
good, as was Mile Stevens, as
"Lyddy." Simon Peters wife.
The widows children, Sadie and
Jack, did not suffer In the hands of
Ethel johnson and Willie Cray.
The scenic effects were perfect,
not the slightest detail being over
looked. For the tableau scene In
the fourth act, a choir of little girls
sang In a manner that reflected.
great credit upon them and was
most pleasing to the immense
audience.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-08

7, r. Grant was run down BIZ me
wes.bound through express train
ais morning at II o'clock,at Paoen
City and Instantly killed. The IN.
fortunate man was walking upon
the railroad track In the same
direction the erain was going at the
time of the fatal accident The
engineer blew the whistle repeat
edly In vrdeT to warn the man OF
the approaching train but be did
not heed It.. - -
The train was stopped as, soon as
possible and the horrible maus'ed
remains of the man were brought
to this city, the train arriving here
at 11.:3o. The body was taken this
afternoon from the depot to the
undertaking establishment Of, w,
F. Rice, where itiwill be prepared
for burial. .t .I ..s log - =
he deceased IS about AZ years
old and held the position of super
intendent of construction with the
Tyler Wetzel electric railway com
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-08
.HORRIBLE:..D DEATH:
J: F. Grant Run Down By a BIS o. Railroad
-. Train This Morning at Paden City p
..... and Instantly Killed. !: ~. >....> ..:> d

pany. He made this city his head.
headquarters and stopped at
the Hotel Wells, He was
ID guest Of the Wells las! night and
attended the entertainment az the
theatre last evening.
He was of quiet disposition and
was popular with all his associates.
But little Is known OF him by the
officers OF the. electric, line. Not
long since, when questioned by one
|ef the employees of the company In
regard as to where he resided, he
replied that "his home was where
.ver his hat was eff" He had been
tlocated here several months. The
mans heariug was good and how
he came,to let the train run iiito
him Is a mystery.
Fi Since the above was put In type
County Coroner DR.. c. 3 Kahle,
decided to have the remains re-
moved to Weizel County. Accord :
|ihaly they were taken to New Mar
!rIthvll!" o, 'he r:57 train. TIE
acciuent occurred il, We'zei cogD :,
tand In case relatives OF deceas=u
fcaunot be located interment will be
made there. r