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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
POLICE COURT DOINGs
Prosecutor Pierce Asks For Adjourn
 ment in Liquor Case.

Prosecutor Pierce Asks For Adjourn
 ment in Liquor Case.
 Prosecuting Agent Pierce met with defeat in the city court this morning, having run up against snag in the form of Attorney Lawlor. Thomas O'Neill, q saloon keeper at 35 Lafay- cite street, was on trial for selling a pail of beer to a minor named tommy Coney, aged about Il years ONenI was defended by MT Lawlor. Omcer Mccarthy, who made the com plalnt against the accused, teSJIned that he saw the boy named issuing from the rear door of the saloon on Wednesday last with q pail in hls hands. Suspecting that the vessel contained beer the officer asked the boy what he had and the boy confirm ed the officers suspicion. He then took the boy into the saloon and asked him who sold him the beer and the boy said Mrs Kehoe." There was no one in the saloon at that time. However, to remove any doubt as to the contents Of the pail, the officer took a SWig and all doubt was removed. It was at this point that the snags began to ap- pear in MT Pierces hitherto rosy path. Mr Lawlor maintained that as Mrs Kehoe was not on trial it was hardly fair to her in her absence to bring her into tine case. It was not even shown that she was acting as the accuSed'S agent; in fact it was not shown who conducted the saloon. Thereupon MT Pierce arose and made q speech in which he said that the accused works in some foundry though the license is in his name. It former ly rested in the name of Mrs EehOeS s husband, but for some reason they had it issued in the name of the ac- cused this time. Here again the snags began to pop up. Mir Pierce had no right to make such remarks as the above, MT Lawlor contended. So far it was not shown who owned the license or who conducted the saloon and all the officer had testified was merely hearsay, which of course, was not admissible. MT Pierce said he would have to bring the boy into court and take other measures to bring about a successful prosecution of the case, but he was not ready to do that now. thinking, of course, that there would be no trouble. He then asked for an adjournment and it was granted, next Tuesday being set down for the | hearing. This is the first time in years that MT Pierce has been knock ed out in this manner, the court re- 1 InstrklDS DeLOre granting tue duJOufll- ment that no evidence to convict the accused had been given.
 Frank Marinell. a welI-known bar Der in the G. A. R. building on East Main street, was charged with non- support but as he had been arrested only few minutes before court open ed and had not acquainted his counsel Attorney Guilfoile, with the circum- stances of the case it was adjourned until tomorrow morning and Mari nelli was allowed to go on his own recognizance This constituted the | business of the court.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
BIGGEST SHOW YET,
Will Claim Bridgeport as It's Home
 in 1902

The return of James A. Bailey, the circus owner, was an important event III the history of Bridgeport, says the mon, for it meant the revival of d tremendous business which of late years has been allowed to lapse in this city.
 Bridgeport will be the home of 'The Very Greatest Show on Earth" 1t will exceed in size anything that ever start ed out from this city under the man. agement of r. T. Barnum. Mir Bailey states that such will be the case and further says that Bridgeport will be it's home. The repair shops will be sit uated here and the scheme will furnish employment for hundreds of artisans and stimulate business in many lines all over the city.
 During the life of P. T. Barnum. Bridgeport was regarded as being the center of circus life in the United States. This has been allowed to lapse of late years and only few, cars and material of the shows have been stored here during the winter months. The old activity will be revived. The old historic show grounds in the west end will again assume their old time air of liveliness and Bridgeport will again be known as the ''circuS town
 The new show will be the greatest attempt in the circus line ever launched in any country in the world.
 Mir Bailey has disposed of the major portion of the Barnum and Bailey show to q syndicate of English capi- talistS. retaining only a one-third in- terest himself. He has again sailed for Europe with the intent of arran@- ing his plans so that he may return to this country soon and give his entire attention to the work of perfecting | the new show.
 MT Bailey says: t'For years I have made and helped to make big shows and my ambition is now to further my l own ideas on that line and in the spring of 1902 the greatest of shows will revive old glories in this country. | From tent pin to centerpole. axle nut
 to spectacular trappings, everything
 will be new.
 Cars. wagons. paraphernalia. horses are all to come to this city. For much
 of this there must be a workshop, and | Brid@eport has been chosen. Work on this great enterprise will | be started in the spring.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
SUES HOLLISTER ESTATE.
Mrs Start Wants S16O0O for Alleged
 Services.

Mrs Start Wants S16,O0O for Alleged
 Services.
 Papers in a suit against the estate of the late Jennie c. HOllister, in which $1G000 damages are claimed, were served yesterday, and property to the amount of $20,OOO in the posses sion of the administrator has been at tached. The plaintiff is Angelina Start of Providence, wife of Joe Start, formerly q Hartford baseball player, and her claims are for ser vices alleged to have been performed for Mrs Hollister between December, 1891, and April 20, 1900. Mrs Start lives near Providence, R. l., and con ducts the Hillside hotel. She had been an inmate friend of Mrs Hollister and it was said she expected to receive d large legacy from the Hollister estate by will. The Hollister estate is in ventoried at S30.OO0. Francis Ma gure, formerly of Cleveland, O., who died at Waterbury, a few weeks ago, was Mrs Hollster's legal heir, and would have come into possession of the estate had he lived. His will was pro bated in Waterbury d few weeks ago, and by it's terms the property is left in equal shares to Mary NJ. Dalton of Waterbury, and Bridget NJ. Tucking ham of Hartford.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
BRooKLYN BRIEFS

-Riehard Daly, of New Jersey, is spending a few days with his brother, James Daly, of Bank street.
 Edward Londrigan, of New Jer- sey, formerly of this section, is en- toying a short visit with friends in this city.
 As a fitting continuation to the many special and beautiful services which have marked this year, celebrat- ed by the Catholic churches through out the world as jubilee year, accord ing to the wishes of Pope Leo XIII, a midnight mass will be celebrated in St Patrick'S church on New Years eve A special musical program has been arranged for the occasion and the services will be unusually solemn and impressive. Last year the church was crowded to the doors at the mid night mass, many having to stand, and from present appearances as large number will be present this year.
 The lady minstrels had a very sue cessful rehearsal last evening in the Lyceum. Mrs Gibson, who is direct ing the work, is exceedingly pleased with the interest manifested in every rehearsal by the members, and the manner in which each one is doing her part. From present indications their appearance at the coming annual fair of St Patrick's church will be q notable one and there is no dout but greater success will be achieved than last year. Next Sunday there will be a rehearsal of the boys .minStrels. who are under the'supervision of Miss Min nif Murphy. The latest hits in coon songs and in ragtime dances will be lnclrsled in the repertoire of the boys. AS TOT the entertainment during the other nights of the fair. an excellent program has been arranged.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
IAMES NOLAN DEAD.

Hartford. Dec 2S.-James Nolan, the builder, of No 54 Benton street, who was found unconscious in the Weldon on Church street late Christmas af- ternoon. died at the Hartford hospital last night. In some way the gas for the gas heater was turned on and it was supposed that when MT Nolan turned on the gas for the heater he believed he was shutting off the gas burner used to illuminate the room.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
LETTER FROM PHILIPPINES.
William Noonan Doing Guard Duty in

William Noonan Doing Guard Duty in
 Three Feet of Water.
 The recent mails from the Philip pines brought an interesting letter from William Noonan to his friend, Robert IcGrath: T hope all the old friends are we'll" the letter reads, and I trust that you had good time in Paris. I would like to have been there myself, but as it is I am further away from home than I ever care to be again. Out here now it is very quiet. Very little fighting is going on. l am still at General MacArthur's pal ace doing guard duty. We had q very bad rainy season. The water was sometimes three feet deep and we did guard duty in our bare feet. I tell you it was nice to roll your pants up to your hips and paddle around with gun on your shoulder. l am in the telegraph office of the palace; that is Q place like the Scoyill house, or q Hammer club. All kinds of fun. All the fellows are well here. 1 think l will get out of here on June 30: if don't 1 must remain until June G, 1902. Bow Stafford 1 saw the other day He is q policeman doing duty on the principal streets around the merchants houses. He looks fine with a club in his hand and gun strapped on his back. He inquired about you. g Fred T. Rope is q steward on the transport Sherman. He is in good health. too. The liquor business is a great buSi- ness here. They charge 10 cents for a pony glass of beer, and large quan- tity is consumed even at that price. In a general way he speaks well of the country except in the rainy season. and he concludes with inquiries for all of his old friends, Joseph Cullen. George Robarts. collectors for the Hellmann Brewing company, and his father, the police officer
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
EAST TRoTTER DEAD.

Chicago. Dec 2S.-The Tribune says: Lieutenant Gibson, an even money fla vorite for the American Derby last summer, in which race he ran q poor third after having performed brilliant ly in Kentucky. winning the Derby and the Clark stakes ill record time, died ten days ago at Washington park track. after suffering for several months from the effects of being fired. Charles H. Smith. the owner, at one time refused $20,000 for him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
MINISTER CREATES SENSATION.
He Speaks Too Plainly While Preach
 ing I Funeral Sermon.

lie SDpuhS l OO ldilIIlN " lliIC AOSiNLi-
 ing q Funeral Sermon.
 Deep River. Dec 2S.-TheodOre M. Ahlstrom. Swede, employed by Pratt, Read x Co. died very suddenly last week, after an illness of only q few hours. His funeral was attended from the Swedish Congregational church in this place. the officiating clergyman being the Rev C. O. Peterson, pastor of the church. and the Rev George II. Gardner. pastor of the Baptist church. The Swedish pastor preached the funeral sermon in that language, while the Baptist minister made q few re- marks in English for the benefit of the Americans in attendance. Since the services the remarks of the Swedish minister have been criticised by Ahlstrom's friends. He said: T did not know Nr Ahlstrom. but according to what I have heard he lived without a God. and thus, of course, he died without q God, and we may be sure that he was not carried into Abraham'S bosom. This was undoubtedly the worst calamity which could have be- fallen AhlStrOm, namely, that he was precipitated into the abyss. l would, commit a great sin if I stood here DraiSin@ him as saved, knowing what kind of life he led. No one who is here now will judge me on the judg- ment day because I praised him as saved On his death bed he could think of nothing but his Illness. and during most of the time was uncon- scious, so one may say with certainty | that he landed in he'll" This is, ac- | cording to the Swedes. the way in which they understood this part of the l funeral sermon. he outcome will be | much dissension in the Swedish Con | gregational church for the members | feel greatly aggrieved.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
HERMITS RICH STORE.
United States Bonds Found In His
 Hat After He Died.

Springfield. O., Dec 2S.-Forty-five thousand dollars in government bonds with the coupons still attached and running back for thirty years were found yesterday in a chest in a hut occupied by Hermit Ypsilanti Smith, who died a few days ago. He had lived near Fletcher, Miami county, for forty years and was not known to have a cent. His mind was deranged years ago by the death of his wife. Pension vouchers untouched for years were also found amounting to about &, 300.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
NIERIDEN ARMORY MATTER.
Waterbury Men Were In the Building
 at Time of Row.

Waterbury Men were In the Building
 at Time of Row.
 Last nights Meriden Journal told the following story: "The case against J. Edward Gibney who was arrested last night charged with injury to state property in Company l armory, was not tried this morning as City Attor- ney Fay asked for a continuance until next Monday morning. saying other young men were involved and it was likely other arrests would be made. Gibney was released on bonds of $50 furnished by Thomas F. Casey, the tailor. Before leaving the court room a Journal reporter had a talk with Gibney, who said: There was seven in the party in the armOry at 3 o'clock Christmas morning. Two were Waterbury men, two members of Com pany 1 and two other Merden men not members of the company besides my self. We were playing cards and drinking when q dispute arose. and a fight took place. A Waterbury man hit me a crack in the eye and knocked me down. I was dazed and do not re- member distinctly what followed ex- cept a general fight took place. When asked what the injury to the armory's property consisted of Gibney said d window pane was broken, d curtain torn and blood spilled on the tloOr Gibney received a black eye during the fracas that is still prominent When asked what they were drinking Gibney said there was bottled beer and whskey. Gibney said he did not smash any property as he was knock ed out at the start of the fight and he lay on the floor thereafter. Gibney was arrested last evening at the home of Captain Bradley on Crown street. He says Captain Bradley sent for him to come to his house and while he was talking with the captain in the parlor Patrolman Schuerer walked into the room and arrested him."
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
LADIES' WINTER UNDERWEAR AT SPECIAL. PRICES ALSO:

Ladies' Natural Wool Ribbed Pants and Vests, regular price 75c, for Saturday 43c.
 A few odd Combination Suits for Ladies, black or natural, to close for Saturday at 25c each. Ladies medium weight fleece lined ribbed Pants and Vests, reg ular 25c, for Saturday lie each. Children's ribbed Stockings, only 5 to 61a, to close for Saturday 6c pair.
 Ladies heavy feeced lined ribbed top Stockings, special for Satur- day 23c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
OVER A CLIFF.

A Stage in Colorado PIunges UEtf II
 High Precipice.
 Ouray, Col, Dec 2S.-ln a runaway accident about three miles above the city the Red Mountain stage was over turned and six passengers precipi- tated over a cliff about seventy feet in height. Mrs r. S. Hickey, a pas senger on the coach, received serious and perhaps fatal injuries. The driver, John Bates, sustained com pound fracture of the right leg and many bad body bruises. Other pas sengers were more or less injured.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
A. F.. COWLES RRmnant SalR 0f Hn idaV GO0dS,

Pictures, China Ware, MedaIlions, etc, just what many will want for New Near's Gifts, which can be bought cheap at :3 and D Center street.
 Our most popular Winter Hats are Toques and P0mpadour Shapes, made of Velvet, trimmed with velvet flow CTS. fancy feathers, etc. After our Christmas we are starting in making these most desirable Hats.
 See our tables of Ladies', Misses and Children's Trimmed Hats, former prices S2.lO to $500. Now they are great bargains at S1 90 and $2.99.
 J3-.5 CENTER STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
MEMS UNDERwEAR, ETC:

Mems camers hair Shirts and Drawers, extra heavy weight, reg ular price 69c. for Saturday 49c. Mems feeced Shirts, regular price 49c. for Saturday 39c-
 Mems natural wool Shirts and Drawers, regular price 75c, for Saturday 55c.
 Mems heavy Scotch Wool Gloves, also Working Gloves, with double cuff, at 49c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
SATURDAY. SPECIALS FROM OUR
 SHOE DEPARTMENT:

 Women's black kid skin and box calf Boots with the stylish full toe, welted and turn sole, the usual S2-5O grade, special Saturday S195.
 Mems Shoes in calfskin. box calf and vici kid. made with three heavy soles. just right for present use, regular price S2.25, special Saturday S1.S9.
 Boys and Youths School Shoes in box calf and calfskin, heavy soIes. with English back stays, regular price $1.69, special Satur- day S1.45.
 full line of Mems, Boys and Youths, Ladies', Misses and Chil- dren's Rubbers. at reasonable prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
S5.50, FROM S1O.50:

A double breasted Box Coat. in splendid quality of h"rScy. lined throughout with heavy satin. stitched seams. pearl buttons, reg ular value S10.JU, special for Sat urday $5.50.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
S4.3. FROM SS. 50:

Golf Capes of double texture goods, made with circular t1Ounce all around and hood. regular price $S.5O, special for Saturday $4,75.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
ST.9s, FROM $15:

Automobile Coat. % inches long. is made of fine Kersey. satin lined throughout rows of stitch ing on Medici collar and rever$, pearl buttons. regular price $10, special for Saturday $7.9S.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
s5.9s. FROM $1O:

Women's fine Kersey Capes, lined with satin, trimmed with fur and several rows of stitching all round, from ? to 40 inches long, regular $1o, special for Saturday $5.9S.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
S2.9S. FROM S5.9S:

Ladies' Boucle Cloth Capes, high storm collar and fronts edged with Thibct, lined with moirette regular price $5.9S, special for Sat urday $2.9S.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
Just Look At These
 Reductions.
s3.9S. FROM SS.5O:

Fine Kersey cloth Jackets. lined throughout; colors blue, brown. tan, castor and black: well tail ored, regular price $o.0O, special for Saturday $3.9S.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
Do You Know That we are selling Ladies' Garments
 equal to tailor made at the price of ready made, and WE GIVE CREDIT. SI.00 a Week

Will satify us. Our stock of Suits. Jackets and Skirts is large and varied and calculated to suit the most ex- acting taste.
 The fact that we have been obliged to lease an additional store on Phoenix avenue is proof positive that we have gained the confidence of the ladies' Come and see us. Courteous attend ants will be on hand to meet you, and ie you decide to buy you will not need a long purse, ncr be required to pay cash.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28
MAIL WAGON CONTRACT.

Washington, Dec 2S-The Hartford mail wagon contract. beginning July 1, 1901, has been let to E. Fl. Ryan for S2,310 year.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-28

Not content with gradual selling we have determined upon a rapid movement in our Cloak Department.
 On account of backWardness of the season our stock is in excellent condition for our customers-'the assortment being as complete and as de- sirable as though he season had just commenCed.''
 The Prices We Have Sim ply Slaughtered, and now that winter has only just be- gan this may well be COnSid- cred an opportunity of the un- usal kind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-28
His Own Trap.

There is q young man is the pension
office who is buying Il house on the
| installment plan at town somewhere
between this city and Baltimore, and
his dear little wife lives out there. 1t
is his wont to come in early of a morn
ing and to go out again on the $50
train when his days work is done. 4
few days ago he met an old friend from
Chicago, and, yielding to the entreaties
of that old friend, he decided TO spend
the evening in town. He was SO afraid
wife would feel hurt if she knew that
he had deliberately planned an even
ing's good time without counting her
in that he manfully resolved to deceive
her Accordingly as he came away
from the office he went TO a telegraph
Office and sent this message to her:
.UHayoidably detained. Missed $50
train. VIII be out later
1t was a great deal later when he
reached his happy home. Wife met
him at the door, and there was Il look
in her eye that every married man
learns TO know and instinctively to
dread.
Did you get my message precious"
he asked as he kissed her tenderly,
holding his breath meanwhile as n pre-
cautionary measure.
Yes, dear" she made answer, and
when woman calls her husband
dear" that way you can cut loose from
the weather bureau and prOgnosticate
a few things on your own hook. Yes,
dear. l received your message. Here
it is
There it was, sure enough. 1t was
marked as plain as plain could be,
Received at 4:23.% He hadn't thought
Of that.-Washingto Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-28

There are few departments of hui
man life where man has been so en-
tirely anticipated and at the same time
surpassed by the lower animals as in
the invention of armor.
His cunningest devices of the mailed
fist order were none Of them original.
If you examine a fine and fully devel-
oped suit of plate armor in the form
which it assumed at it's highest zenith
in the fifteenth century, you will find
that the trunk and limbs were COM
pletely inclosed in a splendid fitting.
jointed case of iron plates, all eXqui-
sitely polished. The suit as a whole
was a triumphant product of the ar
morer's art.
Yet if you look at Holsters tail you
will see at n glance that all these clev-
er devices OF mans imagining had
been invented and patented long be-
fore by nature and that the elaborate
workmanship of the Plantagenet
craftsmen who cased knight and horse
for the battlefield or the tournament in
glistening metal was but poor imita-
ton of the ineffable skill with which
the UNDECIDED cruStaceans of the time
protected every vulnerable portion of
their bodies from the assaults and at
tacks of their submarine enemies.-
Strand Magazine.