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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12

much. The people Of Hartford made it very pleasant for us all. I was very much impressed with the beautiful Capitol building at Hartford, and alto gether It was new experience to me-
 The Two "Toms."
 Ex-Commissioner of Public Works Thomas H. Sullivan. the genial propri- etor of Hotel Oneco, New Haven, and Thomas H. Hayes, the well known restauranter and president of the ice company of Waterbury, are in the city and stopping at the Willard hotel. MT Hayes came down to see his two sons, one of whom is in Georgetown university. while the other is at An napolls, preparing for his entrance ex- animation to West Point Both gen. tlemen will spend several days seeing the sights of Washington. MT Sulli- van is especially studying the up-to- date methods of the Washington ho- tels, and it is safe bet the patrons of Hotel Oneoo will be intro1"cea to several innovations on lis eturn homa Off for Indianapolis.
 A party of about seventeen from Washington and vicinity left last night in a special car for Indianapolis to be present at the Lincoln banquet Of the Columbia club. Congressman Lilley was one of the number and among the rest were CongreSsmen Hepburn, Landis and Overstreet. Con- gressman Sperry was elected, and urg- ed specially to go, as he was one of the seven that managed LincOln's campaign, but MT Sperry found 1t inn nossihla to oer sway. The parf . will be gone several Gays.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
Am Econ nomicaI Mother.

Small Katherine, who had been for bidden to touch the ink bottle, had aoci- dentally spilled it's contents not only all over her mothers desk, but on the rug, several chairs and her own apron. Her mother on discovering the state of affairs. expressed more surprise than pleasure. When the father of the family returned at night the little daughter met him at the door and asked:
 Papa, how much does bottle of ink cost?"
 "Oh, about five cents.'
 Five cents!" exclaimed the aggrieved youngster in tone of deep disgust. "And to think that mamma would make all that fuss about one little bottle of ink! "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
ONE MANS RECORD.
1000 Morphine Tablets Given Every
 Month to Bridgeport Patient.

Bridgeport, Feb. 12.-There is ono patient in the Emergency hospital, Edward NJ. Stanton, whose desire for
 morphine is so abnormal as to at tract considerable attention in medical circles. Through prescription of q local physician he is given one thous } and half grain morphine tablets every month, and at the expense of the city It is the nature of all morphine vic tims that the longer they take the drug the more they must have, and
 naturally his consumption will in
 crease every month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
LABOR MEN AT ELM CITY
 CONVICTED OF CONSPIRACY
End of Sensational Trial i'm New Haven To-Day--Jury Was Out Two Hours -- Court Sentenced the Nine Hen to Three Months in Jail-.Stay of Ex- ecution Granted for One Week--Former Wat erbury Man Among Number.

New Haven, Feb 12.-The case of Che nine members of the Teamsters' union who lave been on trial in the superior court for several weeks, charged with conspiracy in connection with the teamsters' strike of last spring, was submitted to the jury to- day. After listening to the charge de, retired for deliberation at 10:5O
 Two hours later a rap came from the jury room and when court had re- sumed its official position the jury filed in and took their seats. When asked if verdict had been reached, the fore man replied that they had reached a decision. The prisoners were told to stand up and then the clerk took the papers from the foreman and calling each of the accused in turn the verdict read from the paper was guilty. Some of the accused were astounded, as was the counsel for the defense Many spectators present had looked for fa- yorable report in some of the cases and were led to believe that no agreement would be reached in any of them.
 The accused were then told to stand up and as each name was called he was sentenced by the court to three months in the county jail. The attor- neys for the defense then moved that the execution of the sentence be stayed for one week ill order to give them time ito file exceptions. This the court granted
 The names of the accused were as follows: Philip Daly, formerly of Wa aterbury; Owen. $. Stockford of Hart, ford, William .Talmadge Peter Flynn, Richard Ashton, Theodore O. Beck, Thomas Connors, Percy Cornelius and John Mitchell, all of this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
HIS JAWS WERE SET.
Services of Physicians Required te Close Thomas Corrigan's Mouth

Thomas Corrigan, property man at Poli's theater, met with peculiar ac- cident last night. While the show was taking place, at about half past nine, the property man was sit ting in the rear of the theater. He opened his mouth to yawn. He yawn- ed all right. But when he tried to close his mouth he found that it was impossible. His jaw had dropped. Try as hard as he could, he could not close his mouth. He tried it for many minutes and resorted to different means but it was useless. The mouth remained open. As last resort he paid visit to Dr O'Hara's office. After Dr O'Hara and Dr McLarney had worked upon the jaw for some minutes they succeeded in closing it. MT Corrigan is all right to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
FELL DOWN.
Oldest Resident of Middle. sex County Net His
 Death To-Day.

Middletown, Feb. 12.-Daniel Cro- well, 94 years of age, and the oldest resident of this part of the state, was killed to-day by falling down a flight of stairs at his home on the Dam road about three miles outside of this place. Crowell had just celebrated the 71st anniversary of his marriage. He leaves widow aged 92 and five children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
HAD TRUNK FULL.
Austrian Emigrant Caught With Big
 Load of Dynamite.

Liverpool, Feb 12.-The customs off, cials this morning found eighteen pounds of dynamite and 3,36O deton- ators in the possession of an Austrian enigrant on board the White Star line steamer Majestic, which left New York February 3 and arrived here yes terday.
 concealed. The man, who gave his name as Ivan Sjnbeanoio, and who ostensibly was bound for Carlsbad was arrested and remanded until Feb ruary 20.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
REPORT IS UNTRUE

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Feb. 12.-In an interview with a representative of the Evening Post to-day, R. F.. Hamilton, of the Barnum & Bailey show, said there was absolutely no foundation for the widely published report started GUS parades are to be abandoned. Mir Hamilton explained the report started after meeting of various circus man. agers held in Cincinnati.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
OLD TIME THEATRE.
The Madison Square House Will Not
 be Re.Opened.

New York, Feb 12.--It is reported that efforts are about to be given up in the direction of reopening the Madi- son Square theater. The house, which has been the scene of many successes, was closed recently by order of the mayor, pending certain alterations deemed necessary for the protection of patrons. ...
 These changes, it is understood would necessitate an expenditure deemed prohibitive to the commercial success Of the theater and the firm holding the lease is said to De nego- tiating for its cancellation.
 Three other theaters closed by the authorities have already completed al terationg and reopened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
INVESTIGATING BRIDGE CAsn

Ansonia, Feb 12.-Investigation con- tinues into the attempted dynamiting, Wednesday evening, of the new steel bridge being erected in this city by the Consolidated railroad, and de tective of the company and c. Fl. Ha- zelhurst of the state police force are working on the case. Tn view of the threatening letters which have been received by the officials of the rail road an attempt Is being made to con- meet this matter with the dastardly act of Wednesday, night. No arrests have yet been made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
ISSUED BY DowAGER EMPRESS

St Petersburg, Feb. 12.-The dowa- ger empress has issued rescript to the Red Cross of Russia directing it to make provision to alleviate the suf- ferings of the wounded in the war with Japan. A branch of the Red Cross has been established in the New Hermitage of the winter palace. The offers of service have been so numer- ous that no more will be entertained at present. A continuance of the pa trioHc demonstrations. in which thousands of students and workmen participated, are reported from Mos COW, Kieff and other places.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
MILWAUKEE NEXT.

Toronto, Ont, Feb 12.-The Master Painters and Decorators of the United States and Canada have adjourned to meet in Milwaukee next year. oohn Dewar, Pittsburg, was elected presi- dent; o. S. Ross, Chicago, vice-presi- dent, and w. ID. Wall, secretary treas uerer and chief organizer. An execu- tive committee was also chosen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
PORTER YIELDS.
Nothing Stands in the Way Now of
 the Cheshire Trolley.

At meeting of the board of public works this afternoon the Cheshire trolley matter was practically settled MT Porter who had protested because or the line laid out for the trolley had everything settled satisfa ctory to him and got about what he wanted. The change in the line will take fifteen feet from the land Of Ervis Wright in- stead of ten as was the first route plan ned. The line to Cheshire now that all obstacles have been met will soon become reality.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
MAY BE SETTLED

New Haven, Feb. 12.-The strike of the men of the New Haven Iron and Steel company which has been on since December 19, may be settled within a day or two. Officers of the international body have arrived here and it is expected a conference will be held with the officials of the com pany at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
CONSIDERED SERIOUS.
Physicians Send for Senator Hanna's
 Relatives.

Washington, Feb 12.-Shortly after 12 o'clock to-day the following bulle- tin was issued: At noon to-day MT Hanna was resting quietly. His tenn perature was 1O19, pulse 10S and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
INJuNCrIoN IssuED

Boston, Feb 12.-A temporary in junction against the International Pressmen's and Assistants union was issued to-day by Justice Loring in the supreme judicial court of Massachu- setts. The defendants are restrained from bringing about sympathetic strike among the pressmen ill connec- fion with the prevailing contest of the job compositors against members of the United Typothetae of America in this city for new wage schedule.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
BARN BURNED.

North Cornwall, Feb 12.-Fire last night destroyed the barn and out house of William Brush of this place, includ- ing ten tons of hay, twenty-one head of cattle, consisting mostly of cows, and considerable quantity of grain. Brush thinks that the fire was of in- cendiary origin. T loss will amount to about $2,4OO, which is partially GOV cred by insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
MAC DONALD PRESIDENT

The American Roadmaker's associa- tion at Hartford yesterday, elected these officers for the ensuing year: President James H. Macdonald, New Haven; highway commissioner of Con- necticut; treasurer, William D. Dud- son, New York; secretary, w. l.. Dick inson, Massachusetts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
THE JuRY 1NsTRucTEp,

Washington. Feb 12.---After the evil dence had been all submitted in the postal trials here to-day, Justice Pritchard instructed the jury to find q verdict of not guilty in the case Of Mrs Lorenz, as there was not sufficient evidence to convict.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
CRUSHED UNDER ENGINE

MeadviIle Colo, Feb. 12.-Williaff Miller, 71 years old. probably the old- est engineer in service in the United States has been crushed to death un- der his engine while making some re- pairs on the Rio Grande road Miller began railroading 52 years ago on the Reading.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
WATER PIPE SMASHED

Newport, Feb. 12.-A large water main which extended across the har- bor and supplied the guncotton and smokeless powder factories at the torpedo station, was broken by drift ing lcS and as a result both factories were EsRced to cease operations,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
DAVIS IS GOING.

Marion, Mass, Feb 12.-Richard Harding Davis has been appointed commissioner from Venezuela to the worlds fair at St Louis. MT Davis, whose home Is in this town, has writ ten much concerning venezuela and is viewed as warm friend of the coun- kry by President Castro.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12

London Feb 12.-The British gov ernment has information which leads it to believe that Japan is likely to be in possession of Port Arthur one week from to-day. In the best informed Japanese circles here it is privately talked that the war will be over by July.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12

Paris, Feb. ,,12.-Instructions have been sent by the ministers of marine, foreign affairs and of the colonies, to their agents abroad to observe strict neutrality during the war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
COLLIER RAMMED BY GuNBoAr

San Francisco, Feb. 12.-The mail steamer San Jose just arrived from South American ports brought the in- formation that the United States navy collier Nero had been rammed by the gunboat Concord in the harbor at Pan anna. The inquiries sustained by the collier were so serious that she had to be beached. The Concord was not injured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12

Berlin, Feb 12.-It is officially an- nounced here that nothing is known of the alleged passage, or impending passage of the Russian Baltic fleet through the Kaiser Wilhelm Baltic~ North Seal canal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12

London, Feb 12.-The Japanese min- ister here, Baron Hayashi, has received 8 dispatch from his government at Tokio, announcing that they have not yet received an official report of the battles fought off Port Arthur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
LEFT FOR PORT ARTHUR

Berlin, Feb. 12.-The German cruis- CT Hansa, left Che Foo to-day for Port Arthur, to bring away the German women and children from that port.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to. night and Saturday; light to fresh nor thwest to west winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
At the mutt End.

Of course the man who is the butt o3 the joke can't see the point Chicago ally Newg
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12

Providence, R. l., Feb. 12.-Elabor- ately planned programs in the pub lie schools and an official state Ob- servance by the general assembly at the state house marked the anniyer- sary of Lincoln's birth in Rhode Is- land today. The day is known in the schools as Grand Army Flag day and the scholars listened to addresses by civil war vererans. Governor Garvin presided over the exercises at the cap- itol and the orator of the day was Rev Clay MacCauley, of this city
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
BOOKS GIVEN AWAY.

Every advertiser in the Democrats Penny-a- Word Column from this date to the amount of 25c or more will be given book free of charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
LINCOLN DAY.
Was Appropriately Celebrated in a
 Number of the Schools.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 12.-Aside from the closing of banks and public offices, there was little special observ- ance of Lincoln day Nas holiday in Connecticut. Tn some places school sessions were suspended.
 The chief observance of the anniver- sary in this city will be under the aus pices of the Young Mems Republican club which will give a banquet this evening at which local speakers will be heard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-12
Senator Latimer Back.

Senator Latimer of South Carolina returned last night from his visit to Hartford. It was the first time the senator has been i'll New England, and this morning he expressed himself as greatly pleased with his reception. 1T was much interested" he said, sin seeing the industrial activity of New England, and I enjoyed my visit very
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-25

party OF the State OF South Caro-
lima is hereby called to meet in the
city OF Columbia. at I2 o'clock on
MAY IS. 1904. for the purpose OF
elccting delegates to the national
democratic convention and to trans
act such other business as the con-
vention may deem proper.
The county chairncn through
r'i1 tic State arc Hereby instructed
to cali together their cN, >.ltivc conf
n1itteeS and order meetings OF the
clubs in their respective counties
on Saturday. April 2S, for the pur-
pose OF clectins delegates to the
county conventions to be held on
Monday. May :. 1901. for the p,1r-
pose of electinS delegates to the
state convention. and state cHecu-
tive committeeman. Each county
is entitled to twice the number OF
delegates in this convention as 1t
has members of the legislature.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-25
Church and State.
Datesburg Advocate.

Batesburg Advocate.
\ majority Of the exchanges
coming to our Office contain edi-
torial mention of the fact that Hon.
John Bell Towill upon becoming a
dispensary commissioner withdrew
from the church. They are loud IN
their praise. claiming that there was
no other course open to him. We
do not agree with our brothers. for
if Mr.. Towill is honest in what he
says as to the manner in which he
will discharge the duties OF that
office. and we believe he is,
there is no reason why he should
not be a member OF the church, and
we are glad to learn that some
weeks ago our friend deposited his
church letter with the Bethlehem
Baptist church, near this place. and
is, again in the fold.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-25
STATE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
State Convention to Meet on May 81.
Primary in Second District to be Held
April D.

The state democratic committee
met i'll Columbia on Tuesday night
and called the state convention and
fixed the date for ting primary for
the unexpired term of Congress
from the end congressional district,
on April p. The invitation to hold
the state convention in Spartanburg
was declined, and the convention
ordered to be held in Columbia on
May 18. There was very good
attendance of members of the COM
nlittee-twenty-hve of the forty
one members being present. Col.
Willie Jones, chairman of the COM
mittee, presided.
On motion of Mr.. Crews, Of
Laurens, the invitation of the cham
of commerce, Of Spartanburg, that
the next state convention be held
there, was declined with assurances
of the deepest appreciation.
The invitation was declined be-
cause OF the more central location
of Columbia. The claim of Spar
tanburg was not pressed. but the
invitation was formally presented
through the secretary Of the cham
Der OF comerce OF Spartanburg.
Mr.. Magill offered tire following
resolutions as to the state conven-
ton. which was unanilnouly
adopted:
"A convention of the democratic
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-25
NEWS FROM PROSPERITY.
The Elegant Banquet Of the Literary
SOroSiS-AlkaheSt LibrarieS-0ther
Matters.

Prosperity. March 24.--The
event OF most peculiar interest
among us for the past week was
thc banquet OF the Literary Sorosis.
This. the first anniversary of this
literary organization. was held in
elegant apartments at the home OF
Mrs. ". \. Aloselev. Miss Fran
ccS Rawl presided at this feast Of
reason and flow OF soul and each
member was attended by an in
vitcd guest. whereby the men have
entered the guarded precincts and
tasted OF the sweets OF the SorOsis.
Last evening. March IS, Mr.. T..
". Rose. from the .Alkahest Lv-
ceum system. was with us in the
interest OF the library donation
scheme OF Mr.. Andrew M.cCon-
nell, the president OF the .Alkahest.
This scheme. inaueurated by that
southern Carnegie. appeals to any
community interested in a library
for schools. 1t is understood that
Little Mountain has arranged for
two attractions from this source, OF
S25 each. and will get in books for
their school library the amount they
pay for the attractions.
Mrs. S. W. Gaines is ready TO
display the beauties OF millinery
art to an adniring public and today
and tomorrow she calls her spring
opening. On some day in the early
part OF the next week. probably
Tuesday. Mrs. MoSely will begin
her millinery opening.
1t is now a pretty we'll establish
ed fact that DR.. G.. B. Merritt and
family will leave us in May and will
make their. future home in Char
lesion. The community regrets
very much to lose them and this re-
sret is made stronger by the fact
that they are so nightly esteemed
among us.
Miss Marie Bobb has returned
to her work at Marion. S. {. This
makes her third millinery season
at this place.
Mrs. F. B. Martin, of Newberry.
is visiting her mother. Mrs. H. 5.
Boozer.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. G. Wise came
home for few days this week but
have again returned to Columbia.
Mrs. E. Dewalt is off on visit
to her brother in upper NeWberry
county.
Mrs. Turnipseed has been spend
ing some time with Mrs. ]. H. Hun
ter's family.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-25
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
Items of More of Less Interest Con-
densed in the State.

The trustees OF Campobello
school. in Spartanburg county. have
dismissed the principal of the
school for drinking and swearing.
The barn and stables of MIR.
John Jay. who lives two miles west
of Saluda. were burned by fire.
which was evidently of i1cendiary
origin.
Andrew CargnegieS gift OF S2o-
900 to Winthrop college for the
support OF a library is now definite
~ assured by a letter which has
been received by President Ohm
son. OF the college.
Philip Wright, a colored boy.
was scalded to death on a little
steamer in Stono river. The boy
had gone to sleep in all enclosed
part OF the boat and the breaking
OF q steam pipe near him caused
his death.
The directors OF the Riverside
mill. at Anderson, have decided to
double the size and output OF the
mill at once. The directors OF the
Anderson Telephone company have
decided to increase its capital from
$4,000 to $4,000.
4 white man by the name OF
Kelley was caught in the act OF
robbing a store at Lucknow on last
Saturday night. 1t is said the
Young mar was under the influence
of liquor and did not know what
he was doing. but not much Gre
dence is given this statement.
One of the largest suits which
has ever been filed in Charleston
county will be heard probably this
week. 1t is that OF Sopllira Marion
against the city OF Charleston. She
wants 100000 for the alleged tall
ure of the city to live up to ITS con-
tract in paving and lighting a NUM-
Der of streets which she decided to
the city through her lands. She
also wants the lands to revert to
her.
Robert Stephenson Simons. who
won the competitive examination
held in Columbia for West Point
cadetship, may lose the appointment
on account of his not having used
his full name. He signed his
papers Robert Stephenson" hav-
ing since given as reason that he
wanted to avoid newspaper notorle-
tv. 1t was thought at first that he
did not use his full name on ac-
count OF the wearied condition of his
mind after the long examination.
Friends from his home, Charleston;
and other points of the state are
exerting themselves in his behalf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-25
Death at MOllOh0n.

The two-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Y. Johnson,
of Mollohon. died on Tuesday al
ternoon, OF pneumonia. and was
buried at Roselnont On Wednesday
afternoon. The funeral was con-
Quoted by the Rev. n. n. Burton.