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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
FIRE ON THE CONNECTICUT.
Steam Yacht Was Burned to
 the Waters Edge.

The Crew Ran the Yacht Aground and
 Then Escaped in Small Boats-The
 Vessel Was Out of. Repair and Was
 On it's Way to Greenpoint
 MiddIetown, Aug 14.-The steam yacht Waiontha of Hartford caught lire to-day while going down the Con- necticut river and now lies blackened wreck on Sears shoal, six or seven miles below this city Her crew es- capped in a small boat after running the burning yacht aground, and were at Hisganum this morning. It is under ! stood here that the fire caught in the engine room and spread so quickly that it was impossible to save the boat. The Waiontha was bound from Hartford to Greenpoint, l.. I. She was 1O3 feet long and 15 feet wide and was built in 1880 for E. S. Stokes at one t,me proprietor of tn il finn n House.. New York, and of the Fenwick house at Saybrook. She was then called the Fra Diavola Later she passed into the hands of Albert La zaro of Hartford who ran her as a passenger boat between that city and Crescent Beach. Since then she has been purchased by Manager Hodgson of the New Dom hotel, Hartford Two weeks ago, while returning from a sound resort with a party of excursion lsts to Hartford the Waiontha burst a boiler fue, and was aground for sey- eral hours. It is supposed that she was on her way to Greenpoint for re- pairs when she took fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
SPECIAL TAX TALK
Money Spent Where It ,as Not
 Needed, Iris Said.

-t=--r Ne0uGu, IS lodlu
 The talk of laying a special tax to raise money to complete unfinished work on the street department is caus- ing some uneasiness about town. Very few people want to see such action taken and most people claim that no such action is being thought of, any, way. One man who pays consider able in taxes said this afternoon that he hoped what has happened will be useful i'll the future in the way of showing the aldermen that they should sharpen up on some city matters when they meet to make the annual appro- priationS and not commit themselves to another blunder of spending money where it is not needed and withholding it from places where it cannot be done without He claimed that the aldermen built a fire house in Brooklyn this year in spite of the fact that the peo- pie over there claimed that there was no immediate need of it and preferred to see the money used for other pur- poses, but owing to some influence it was decided to put $20,O00 in that building no matter what come short. He said he realized that things are in bad shape now, but claimed that noth- ing is suffering and that such unfnish- ed work as there is on hand should be left on the waiting list until next year rather than saddle a special tax upon the people and pay about twenty per cent of the sum to be raised for collect ing it. The special tax question may be all right, but whether it is or not it does not appear to have many SUD- porters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
ACCIDENT NARROWLY AvERrED-
Ten-YearlOld Boy Handled Runawax
 Horse With Skill.

Ten-Year.Old Boy Handled Runawax
 Horse With Skill.
 A runaway on North square was averted yesterday noon by the bravery of a boy about 10 years old. A horse owned by Mrs H. K Dixon, a grocer at 332 North Main street, was standing near Bley's market on North square when another horse drawing a heavy wagon passed by The latter caught the Dixon outfit on the hub and turned it around, pulling the horse with 1t The moment the pressure was released DfXon's horse started. There was a small boy on the seat and when the horse started he bent over to catch the lines which were trailing on the ground. The square was crowded at the time and two or three horses were .takings their noon drink st the watering trourA Toward this the runaway was making, when the boy managed to-cateh one of the lines. Fortunately it was the right one and he pulled the horse by sheer force of strength in the direction of Cherry street. Had it succeeded in getting ito the trough it would have started the other horses that were there and probably would have hurt. itself and it's s1naH driver by the force of the collision. The crowds stood and looked to see the result and appIauded when they sa the boy turn the horses chad. It was a close escape. Over Cherry street the horse then ran peIl- mell and reached the corner near Vine street just as the. boy got hold of the. other line, so that instead of rushing down the steep grade of Cherry street, where it would have gained a terrible impetus. the boy pulled it up the steep hill of Vine street and all danger was over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
VANDERBILT'S YACHT.

NNew York, Aug 1.-The steam yacht North Star, Captain Timpson. arrived this morning from Southamp- ton, England, after run of 111a days. The yacht had strong westerly gales with head seas the first four days, then on Thursday. August 6, was hove to in cyclonic gale in which the yacht sustained no damage. Dense fog followed to yesterday. Cornelius Vanderbilt, the owner, and MT De- lano, guest, are the only passengers on board The North Star will go to the Morse Iron works for an overhaul ing before the yacht races.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
CELEBRATION AT MANILA.
Big Parade Held in Honor of Occupa
 tion Day. A'

Manila, Aug 14.--Veterans of the army Of the Philippines celebrated oc- cupation day with a parade in which 800 men took part, clad in the old regu- latfon service clothing of blue shirts and khaki. A banquet was after wards served, at which the story Of the campaign during the stirring period in the early occupancy of the territory, closing by the capture of the city of Manila, was told and the battles fought over again around the festive board. Commissioner Smith was the chief speech-mal<er of the evening. Two thirds of the veteran soldiers of the campaign now serve in one position O. another under the civil government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
BONES OF MARTYR ARE MOVED
Relics of Revolution Placed in New
 Collins by CitY's Order.

CoAillS Dy ClLy OTQer. <
 New York, Aug 14.-Light dispelIed the gloom within the tomb of the prison ship martyrs, Hort Green for the fourth time in its history yesterday The occasion was the replacing Of the bones of the Revolutionary war heroes in new cypress coffins, and the cleans ing and whftewashing of the interior of the tomb. For hours crowd stood about the entrance watching two park employees handling the relfcs of stirring Revolutionary days.
 Twenty boxes previously held the bones, but fifteen of the new coffins were found sufficient Inscriptions on all but two of the old coffins were found to have been obliterated Seven which have been in the tomb three years were, marked as follows:
 Remains of prison ship martyrs found in navy yard New York. 18S9- 1900. Removed under the direction of Rear Admiral John W: Phillip, U S. N., commandant. ''t
 A small cubical box of pine bears ths following inscription: s.... .. %.
 Human bones unearthed in excavat- ing rear building s. navy yard, New York, 1902. Reinterred at request of Prison Ship Martyrs Monument asso- citation, on May IA, 1903. s. V. White, president: Mrs Horatio c. King, secre- cary; in presence of s. V. White, Mrs Horatio c. King, Anna Brooks Snow and Horatio c. King, members of the association, and others. Richard Young park commissioner" <. t'r
 Ceremonies are to be held over the bones next month by prominent resi- dents of Brooklyn They are to take the form of consecratng the renovated tomb.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
PROFESSOR M'GEE RESIGNS.
His Position at St Louis Exposition
 Will Take All His Time.

His Position at St Louis Exposition
 Will Take All His Time.
 Washington, Aug 1.-The Post this morning says that Professor w. J. McGee, ethnologist in charge of the bureau of American ethnology of the Smithsonian institution, has resigned his position in the bureau and has giv- en up all connection with the Smith scnian.
 The reason given by Professor Nc Gee for leaving the institution is that his position as ethno1ogist of the St Louis exposition will require all his time and attention for more than a year The Post says, however, that differences have arisen between Pro- lessor McGee and Professor W. H. Holmes, chief of the bureau, regarding their respective functions and author ity. Professor McGee has been con nected with the bureau of ethnology since 1892.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
SETBACK FOR CAMERA. {
No More Passes Will Be Given t0
 Board Incoming Ships.


 New York, Aug 14.-At the request of the representatives of the steamship lines in the International Mercantile Marine Go, and it is said asFa resuk of the recent experience of J. P. Morgan upon his return from Europe, the cIs tom of giving free passes to board in-' coming ships with cameras has beens discontinued by the customs officials. Collector 'Strana!han's secretary, Mr Stewart, said in explanation: "A man who came to Us from the White Star. line said that the officers of that line and of other lines had received many complaints from passengers whd haO had their pictures taken for publication against their wills. and that t hey wished the discontinuanee of the issu% ing of camera passes for this reason. We have MO interest in the mater at all"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
CANT. CoCoA. CoFFEE,

Washington, Aug 14.-The state de-
 partment has received the following ,cablegram from John. F. Jewell, Amer ican consul at Martinique, dated Fort de France, to-day:-'Cane, cocoa and coffee crops total loss. Fruits and vegetables positively destroyed. Ev- cry town and village injured, Thous- ands of houses down. Deaths few. Communication difficult. Breadstuffs, provisions, galvanized roofing will find ready sale" ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
RESOLUTION FOR PRESIDENT

New Haven, Aug 14.-At the con- yention of the Northeastern Confedera- ton of Worms clubs today, the dele gates adopted. a resolution to be pre- scnted to President Roosevelt, express ing the confederation's great apprecia- tion of his impartial dealings on all questions pertaining to the protection of the colored race. Miss Roberta J Dunbar was reelected president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
FARM HELP SCARCE.

Hoosic Falls, N. r., Aug 14.-A large farmer near here says that farmers are losing much of their harvest owing to their inability to get sufficient help. The only men who can be secured are ssfioaters.n that is, men out of work and stranded. who hire out as farm hands and after earning enough to take them to teh next city decamp. The farmers are in despair. Several talk of selling thcir cattle to help solve the difficulty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
WAS NOT TIED TIP.

Chicago, Aug 14.-The threatened tie-up of the steamer Eastland as tho result Of the arrest for mutiny of six Of her firemen, did not become effect i've to-day, the Marine Firemen's Oilers and Water Tenders union re- fusing to sanction the mutiny. A new crew was secured to take the place of the men who are held at South Ha- ven to answer to tho government au- thorities for their offeDse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
MILES ENTERTAINED.

Salt Lake. Utah, Aug 14.-General Nelson A. Miles, accompanied by q party Of seven. arrived here this morning. He was met at the Rio Grande depot by q delegation, of off cers from Fort Douglass and driven directly to the post, where he is being entertained to-day. In an interview General Miles repeated his declaration that he is not candidate for com inandeF -in-chief Of the G. A. R.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
CALLED AT VATICAN.

Rome, Aug 14.-The Rev Thomas Hendrick. bishop of Cebu, Philippine Islands, called at the vatican to-day and saw the officials of the congrega- tion of the propaganda. He also lr--d visits to Cardinals Gibbons and Sa- tolli The bishop is accompanied by his brother, Father Joseph Hendrick Both will assist at to-morrow's con secration of the Rev J. J. Harty, as archbishop of Manila
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
TRAVELLED 4.eoo MILES.
Exploring Party Secures One Thosis
 sand Specimens of Birds.

San Francisco, Aug 14.-The first of a series of expeditions organized by the California Academy of Sciences in this city, which left here in April last to explore the islands off the Pd- cific coast, has just returned after a voyage extending over 4,0O0 miles in the schooner Marie Sachs. About 1,- GOO specimens of birds were secured, together with many valuable botanl cal specimens. while twenty gallons of alcohol were filled with snakes and lizards. The islands of Socorro, Clar- ion and the ReveIEagige group were visited. While in parts of these is- lands vegetation fourishes, nowhere is water found upon any of them. An active, volcano 4.0O0 feet high was found on Socorro, while wild sheep abound on this island and Guadehoupe is overrun with goats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
CONDEMNED TO DEATH

Constantinople, Aug 14-A court martial held at Monastir yesterday con demned the gendarme, HaImi to death for the murder Of M. Rostkovski, the Russian consul at Monastir. The sen tence was imm ediately carried out. Another gendarme was sentenced to fifteen years penal servitude.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
ACTS OF OPPR EsMON

Sofia. Bulgaria, Aug 1.-The Bull garlan government is preparing a memorandum to the powers, giving stahstlcs or the acts of oppression by the Turkish officials in Macedonia since the institution of the reform pro- gram three months ago and other evi- dence in support of Bulgaria's belief in the hopelessness of expecting any good result from the Russo Austrian reform plan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
CAfSEY'S FLAGSHIP.
Commandants at Several Forts Are

Commandants at Several Forts Are
 Warned to Watch Out For It. d.
 Astoria, Ore, Aug 14..Instructions have been received by the command ants at Forts Canby, Stevens and Co- lumbia, located at the mouth of the Columbia river, to keep sharp look out for the appearance of the North Pacific squadron under command Of Rear Admiral Casey, on his flagship New York, which is thought to be ma, neuvering off the mouth of the river with the intention of running the forts there, if possible. . e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
TUR.FMAN IS ILL

Louisville, Ky, Aug 14.-Hiram J. Scoggan, the well known turfman, is seriously i'll at his homs on the Bard town road His illness dates from an attack of grip last spring. Now com pHcations have developed and fears that he may not recover are enter tainetl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
COL BURDETvrE,s FATHER.

Hartford. Aug 14.-Gaptam Thomas Burdett, father of the late Colonel Bur dett of the First regiment, Q. N G.. died to-day at his home. He mas been in poor health since the death on his son, which took place in the RarK Avenue hotel disaster in New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
JURY
Surprised Court with a Veres
 dict This Morning.
BOTH WERE FOUND GUILTY,


 onment-The Men Were Charged With the Assassination of James B. Marcum of Jackson, Ky.
 cynthiana, Ky, Aug 14yrhe jury Ill the case of Curtis Jett and Tyhom- as White, charged with the assassina Lon Of James B. Marcum at Jackson. Ky, this morning returned verdict of guilty, fixing the punishment of each at life imprisonment The yer diet was returned at a time when there were but few prisoners in the courtroom. The only attorney pres- ent was County Attorney Webster. Jett received the verdict with compar~ ative Indifference and cahnness, White, who has been apparently un- der severe strain during the trial flushed up and his eyes filed with tears. Attorney Golden, for the de- fense, stated that motion for a newt trial would be made as soon as possi- 'ble. The verdict occasioned little surprise. The only question that caused the delay, it is said, was whether to make the punishment death or life imprisonment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
WIRE ENCIRCLED HIM.
New York Man Was Held Prisoner fol ....- Five Minutes

New York, Aug 14.-A broken troll ley wire, carrying a voltage that would have been death to the average man, held Edward Yockers, switch man at the Broadway, Brooklyn, fer ries, rigid in his tracks for five min utes and he is still alive. Five hun dred persons saws Yockers' narrow escape.
 Yockers was standing under the trolley wire when it snapped and coiled about his body. When he was released an ambulance surgeon exam ined him and said Yockers would probably recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14

New Orleans, Aug 1.-The weather bureau has issued the following.
 Advisory warning to all west gulf ports at $40 a. m. tropical disturbance apparently central in west gulf, future course uncertain Increasing notheast winds on coast considered dangerous for vessels to leave gulf ports''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
CouNTNRFEIT TOOLS.

Springfield, Mass, Aug 14.-A com. plete set of counterfeit tools, except the dies, was found here to-day in a house in the center of the city, Three arrests have been made
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
MILES ENDORSED.

Rochester, Aug 14.-The Union Vet erans union national encampment to- day passed resolution commenting g ; the admisinstratiy acts of General Miles S~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
.A. ID. WHITE TO LECTURE.

New Haven. Aug 14.-It was ans nounced today that the next lecturer in the Dodge course at Yale, will be Andrew D. White, formerly ambassa- dor to Germany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
DOHERTY WON TO-DAY.

southampton, N. Y-. Aug 14-H. l.. Doherty won all three of the tennis sets against William 4. Larned by the scores og G--I, 0--2, e-1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
PASSED REsTFUL NIGHT.

London, Aug 14-Lord Salisbury passed fairly restfuI night. There is no material change i'll his condition this morning, though Lord Rober > eil says his eather seems slightly stronger
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14

EOR RENT-Furnished rooms. Suisa- I ble for two men or man and wife. with or without board. 5z3 South Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
WEATHER FORECAST

The Forecasters Continue to Tell Ves-
 sells to Stay Tied Up.
 Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night except local showers on the southern coast. Saturday fair, light variable winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14

1.-TWO FURNISHED RooMs-P Party that IL advertised for them can find suitable rooms by calling at 70 South Main street.
 8-l4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-14
MOB LAW DISCUSS El

Chautauqua. Aug 14. -7The discussion of mob law and 1ynchings was contin- ued here to-day by Chief Justice Lore of Delaware.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-01-22

"a The latest development Of screw pro-
pellers is due to Mr.. &. A. Parsons.
= The blades are given reduced pitch to-
ward their tips. small vunes being also
provided on the propeller cone, and the
effect is to admit of high speed with
out captivation and to give a greater
mean thrust than is possible with
blades of constant or increasing pitch.
DR.. Calvello. an Italian, has discov-
, cred that 8 per cent of essence OF
thyme and is per cent of essence OF
geranium MAXI an excellent disinfect'
ant when freely used for the hands OF
medical operators. AS these essences
enter largely into the composition of
eau de cologne, it follows that this
scent is a good antiseptic for ordinary
purposes.
Outside Stornoway, in the island Of
Lewis, is a farmer who brings his
horse and cart into the town of Storno-
way Oh market days. Whenever he
reaches the inn a quart of beer in
pewter is placed before his steed, who
drinks it leisurely without ever spilling
suasion will ever induce Mr.. Horse to
"have another" a temperate example
which might we'll be followed by his
masters.
The German Samoan company, with
the permission Of the government, de-
signs to import Chinese laborers to
work on the plantations in Samoa, on
1l1; oax ~
company has engaged former con-
tractor of the New Guinea company to
proceed to southern China and engage
agricultural laborcrs. The probabili'
ties are that native labor will be who'll
ly displaced by Cinnamon. The Ger
man concesSionnaires find they can get
more work out of Cbicpmen.
The bulk of the British preserves Is
made in London. \ reliable estimate
gives the weekly output by London
makers as 800 to 600 tons, and this out
put is annually increasing. Taking the
o average net profit at $50 per ton, the
total profit amounts to about $1,000
per week. or nearly 100000 per an
mum. This very safe estimate does not
include the profits accruing from con-
fectionery, candied peel. sauces and
other comestibles manufactured by
nearly all English preserving firms.
After working for thirty-two years
William S. Hughes, New York ma
chinist, perfected a smoke consuming
device for locomotives and other en-
CINE boilers. Hughes had no capital to
back his invention, but succeeded in
having it brought to the notice of Cor
nelius Vanderbilt. The millionaire me-
cnanic had the device tested on an ele'
waited train locomotive under his per
sonal inspection. MAXI 4 trip from
the Battery to Harlo fr. Wander
bilt has decided to aid BEghes in the
matter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-01-22
raln-FOod Nonsense.

Another rid culous food tad has been
branded by the Ii ost competent auth outies.
! They have dispe'!ed the silly notion that
one kind of food is zee led 70, brain, anoth
er tor muscles, and still another for bones.
A correct d et will not only nourish par
ticuar part ofthe body, but Il W II sustain
every other paIt. Yet however gooL your
food may be, lis nutriment is destroyed by
indigestion or dyspepsia. You must prepare
for their appearance or prevent their COM
ing by tax ng regular doses of Green's
August Flower, the favorite medicine OF
the healthy millions. A few doses aids di-
gestlon, stimulates the liver to healthy
action, purihes the blood, and makes you
feel buoyant and vigorous. You can get
Dr.. G. G.. Green's reliable remedies at
Hanson & Emerson. Get Green's SpeciaI
Almanac.
4. \.
Fi*a hundred and tfirty-two tons Or
cigarettes were exported last year from
Egypt.
Great quantities OF cheap American
Cigarettes are being smoked by natives
Ia Iadia.
4. i. +
Poor Mi1Iionare
Lately starved in Lordcr tcaus
could not digest IS food. Early use of DR..
Kings New Life Pills would have saved
him. They strengthen the stomach, aid
diges-io promote assimilation, impr owe
appetite. Price 25c. Money back if not
satisfied Sold by Fiesler & McNeice,
druggists.
The kaiser mas had carriage pu1Is
from his own designs for use for his
correspondence on the field. 1t is
drawn by six horses and is always near
at hand. Writing material is stored in
drawers, and by letting down a panel
convenient writing table is formed
1t has 4 roof and canvas sides, permit
ting its use in all weathers.
Henry L. Shattuck of Shellsburg, Iowa,
was cured of stomach trouble with which
he had been afflicted tor years, by four boxes
of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. He had previously tried many other
remedies and a number of physicians with
out relief For sale by Hansen & Emerson
druggists.
+ + i.
An International agreement Tor Ins
protection OF birds that are useful to
agriculture was signed at Paris this
year by. representatives Of Belgium.
France, Switzerland, Sweden. Spain,
Portugal, Austria Hungary, Greece and
the municipalities OF Monaco. Lchtea-
stain and Luxcmburg.
The disease of Liver Complaint is
alarmingly prevalent and dangerous.
Mull's PionssrLiysr Cure has brought
healthto ahostofsuffsrcrs. s1.0Odrafti
in each e1.00 box 40 . guarantee. Csc.
For sale BY Hanson & Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-01-22

One of the most prevalent maladies
contracted in potteries is paralysis 2
from lead poisoning. At Stoke-on-
Trent pottery center Of England, 3
electric baths have been installed for
its cure. $3.50 :, - ~ -. =