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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
CoNLoN BROS GIVE UP.
The Big Dry Goods Store Closed Vol
 untarily To-day.


 Conlon Bros, who have been doing business in Waterbury for nearly quarter of a century, have given no- tice to the public that lucy are going out of business, and consequently their store is closed for the present A re- porter of the Democrat called on tie members of the firm today and was informed that the concern would dis continue business and that was all there was to it. Tie store will ha opened again next Wednesday, and the stock now on hand will be disposed O., after which the present firm will be dissolved. After that there will be other arrangements made. Conlon Bros are perhaps the best known drg goods men in the state, having con- ducted stores in several cities besides the one in Waterbury. For T numbcr of years the store was in the old Ar- cade building, belonging 10 R. K. Brown. The property of Joseph Cas- sidy on South Main street was pur- chased several years ago, a new and handsome four story building put up, and ill this the firm has conducted it's business since that time. Tho news Of the closing of the Conlon Bros store will be great surprise to the people of Waterbury.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
FOR PERMANENT RECEIVER.

New Haven, Jan 10.-A hearing on the appointment of permanent re ceiver for the Masonic Mutual Bene- fit association will be held on next Tuesday before Judge Gager The matter came up to-day at short calen- dar on motion by attorneys for some of the death claimants to have the temporary receiver bring his books in to the court. At the suggestion of Judge Gager a list of the books de sired will be made out and they will be brought into court next Tuesday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
A STORMY PASSAGE.

New York, Jan 10-The North Ger man Lloyd steamer Kaiserin Maria Theresa, which arrived today from Bremen, reports an exceedingly stormy passage. The captain said he was obliged to proceed at reduced speed in order to ease the steamer. Tie sev- enth day out two stowaways crawled out on deck in an almost exhausted condition. They had slowed away il' the hold and after their provisions were gone they were driven by hun ger to the deck. They were turne,l over to the immigration authorities
 On January 8, Johann Kosuk, 311s years old, steerage passenger, died of pneumonia and was buried as sea.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
PUBLIC FEELING AROUSED.
New Canaan People Excited
 Over Shooting Affair.

Sympathy Expressed for Editor Nich-
 ols' Son Who Shot Clark at Com
 mand of His Father-Bullet Struck
 Clark's Skull and Flattened Out--
 Was Removed To-Day by Phys
 sicians.
 :.e. Canaan, Conn, Jan 1o.-Public i.ellng runs high over the shooting af- fair in which c. Duff Nichols editor of the New Canaan Republican, his son, George, and the foreman of his printing office, William Clark, figured last evening Early to-day crowd of citizens gathered about the town hall where it was expected Nichols and his son would be arraigned. and there was much animated discussion of the exciting scene of last night in the hotel office Even when it was given out that there would be no hearing until ? o'clock this afternoon, the crowd still fingered. Much sympathy was expressed for the younger Nichols, who is said to have acted solely at the command of his father in firing tho shot which hit Clark, but opinion was evidently divided as to the merits of the controversy between the elder Nichols and his foreman, who is a boarder at the Nichols home. JeaI- ousy of Clark on account of the lat ter's friendliness toward Mrs Nichols was generally ascribed as cause or the editors attack on his foreman. | Clark's condition this morning gave promise of rapid recovery. The bulleu which struck him on the back of the head flattened out and did not pena- 1 trate the skull. It was removed by the physicians.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
GOLD COIN MISSING.
Thieves Thought to Have Robbed the
 Peck Ruins.

Bethany, Jan 10.-It is now telieved that thieves secured $200 in specie from the ruins of the house III which Rev Edmund Peck and his daughter lost their lives. Mrs J. $. Chapman of Waterbury, the surviving daughter of the family. has had a search made of the ruins with the special object of finding gold and silver coins which her father kept in the house for several years. His object in saving the coirs was to have money enough i'll tho house to bury him when he died. This amounted to $20O, together with smaller sum which Mrs Peek had saved to meet mortgage which was soon to fall due. Mrs Chapman thinks the money was taken by theieves aftsr the bodies rad been recovered from the ruins. Charles Peck, the injured son, is rapidly recovering and has re- turned to his friends in Waterbury.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
smalInox nj Princeton.

PRINCETON. N. J., Jan. 10.-One case of smallpox has made its appear ance among the university students. Henry H. Savage, 1904, of Trenton was taken i'll with the disease at his room on Nassau street. He has been remov- ed to the contagious ward of the in- firmary, and eleven students rooming in the building where he was taken sick have been quarantined. The uni versity authorities are putting forth every effort to avoid spread of the disease. The students of the Theolog- ical seminary were vaccinated.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
A BoId Robbery.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1o.-While thou sands of people were passing to and from the Broadway ferry in Brooklyn and the cars of a dozen surface lines were moving in procession past the door a thief robbed the show window of Louis Prices jewelry store at 110 Broadway at z o'clock last evening and made his escape with diamond rings, lockets and pins worth $1,000. While he worked the proprietor stood within fifteen feet Of the window.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
MURPHY'S LEG AMPUTATED.
A Remarkable Patient, Belle
 vue Attendants Say.

Has Good Chances of Recovery Res
 olution Presented at Albany To-
 Day-The New Tunnel Accident Re
 sponsible for the Drawing of the
 Resolution.
 New York, Jan 1O-The surgeons at Bellevue hospital said to-day that lnomas F. Murphy, whose leg was amputated last night, as q result of in- Jurles received in Wednesdays tunnel accident, had rallied from the opera ton and had good chances of recovery. Murphy's nerve in telling the rescuers not to release him from the wreck if so doing would endanger others. at- tracted much attention to him and he has been in way one of the most re- markable patients Bellevue has ever seen.
 Three funeral services over bodies of those killed in the collision were set for to-day at New Rochelle. The first was that of William Leys. manager for B. Altman &a Go, at his late resi- dence at D. m. This was to be fol- owed by funeral services for Oscar . tg. Dimon at o'clock.
 Arthur Whitley, who was scalded and hurt internally, was in vritical condition to-day. He is IS years old and was employed as a clerk by the United Verde Copper company. Albert Wadley, of New Rochelle, 1 florist, who had both legs fractured, 1 improved during the night
 Ta1, Nr 4l,o White Plains local which ran into the Norwalk train, had recovered to-day from the nervous collapse which fol 1 lowed the wreck. He became more cheerful yesterday, after his wife and an attorney called to see him. Albany, N. Y, Jan 1O.-A resolution brought out by the wreck in the New l York Central tunnel last Wednesday in New York city, was offered in the assembly to-day by Assemblyman l Wainwright of the Westchester dis 1 trict, which includes New Rochelle I Under a rule of the house, the resolu tion was objected to and it will come up again on Monday night. It recites l that the impression prevails that the conditions under which trains are op- I erated in the New York Central tun ne1 are dangerous to life and detri
 mental to the health of the thousands daily compelled to pass through it. 1 That the board of railroad commis
 sioners are requested first, to recon
 mend after due inquiry what changes and improvements, if any, in the tun
 nel, the motive power, terminal facil ities and mode of operation the rail road company should adopt to promote and insure the safety and health ol
 their passengers.
 Second, to secure, if possible uDdel
 existing law, speedy compliance with such recommendation, and third if further legislation is necessary tt , draft and submit at this session ol l the legislature such bill or bills a' will in the judgment of the board protect the peoples interest in and up Ion the railroads involved.
 I Secretary Kenyon of the state rali road commission said that the com mission would not be affected in aA. way by the resolution. Commission CT Baker, he said, is in New York con ducting an investigation for the com
 mission and he understood that DIS
 trict Attorney Jerome and Commls
 sioner Baker had been investigatln
 together.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
HAD MANY WIVES.
Some of Them Are Dead And The Man
 is Under Arrest.

Chicago, Jan. 10.ALouis Thoms, the man charged with the murder of Car rie Larson, whose weighted body was found in the river here early this week, is suspected of other crimes. De tectives working on the case claim that he has had at least three and perhaps four wives.
 Two of the women are dead. De- velopments i'll the case. it is said, lead the officers to the conclusion that they were murdered. Detectives declare that every hour adds surprising facts to the story of the man. Three years ago, it is said, warrant was sworn out charging him with abduction of an II year old girl who afterwards es- caDed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
FIRE IN WALTHAM

Waltham, Mass, Jan 1O-1t $ esti mated that a loss of $25,0oO was ,aused by fire in the factory of t;le ,Galthan Emery Wheel Go here at a m. t, day. The cause has not been ascer tained. The loss is covered by insur ance. About 150 hands are thrown out of work by the fire.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
I.ENsISI4ATnR LII.

Farmington, Conn, Jan. 10.-Sher- man Sanford, prominent citizen, is in a very precacious condition as a result of surgical operation performed last night. His chances for recovery are said to be slight. Mir Sanford is the member of the legislature from Farm ington.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
FREEDOM IS NEAR.
Only a Few Hours More Until
 Miss Stone Is Released.
NEWS RECEIVED IN LONDON

Says Her Release Is Immfnent-Has
 Been Held in Captivity Over Four
 Months-Waller Marched Across Sa-
 mar-Great Hardships Suffered Dur
 lug Trip-Insurgents Killed-Com-
 mander or Chilian Navy on His Way
 to England-Will Take Charge of
 Torpedo Destroyer Just Completed.
 London, Jan. 1O.-The release of Miss Ellen NJ. Stone by the brigands who have held her in captivity since September ,, is believed to be q ques- ton of hours. An official telegram re- ceived in London this afternoon and which was dispatched from Constan- tlnople after midday says the release of. Miss Stone is imminent.
 Washington, Jan. 1O.-The navy de- partment to-day received the following cablegram from Rear Admiral Rodgers at Cayite:
 Waller reports having completed ten days march across Samar from Lanaug to Bahey. Column endured 9AS~I AoAOSu1pS. hlll0u 10 insurgents, captured captain, lieutenant and four men,
 New York, Jan 1O.-The steamer Orizaba, which arrived from Colon to- day, had among her passengers Com mander l.. A. Martinez of the Chilian navy en route for England, where he will take charge of two new cruisers and two torpedo destroyers now com pleted in that country. Six hundred men to man these war vessels will sail from Colon to-day for Southamp- ton.
 Among the other passengers were IF seamen, part of the crew of the Norwegian steamer Horo, which went ashore at the entrance to the canal during the mortimer on December 31. The vessel will probably be a total loss. The mortimer was the severest experienced in the harbor of Colon for many years.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
German steermakers to Combine.

BERLIN, Jan. 1O.-The foremost financial authority in Germany, the Frankfurter Zeitung, announces that the great steelmakers of the empire are forming a combination to include all branches of the steel industry. The Frankfurter Zeitung also says that German concerns have received orders for %, GOO tons of spiegel eisen through London for American account.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
Mani1a Transports Arrive.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1O.-The transports Fitzpatrick and Warren ar rived from Manila within an hour of each other yesterday afternoon. The former vessel brought about TOO term expired men, while the latter carried almost as many more. Among the Warren's passengers were Brigadier Generals Hughes and Funston.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
sTRUCK BY A TRAIN.

Stamford, Jan. 10.-While walking Oh the railroad track near the station here last night, John Moher of New York, brakeman on the Harlem branch of the N. Y., N. H. and H. rail road, was struck by a train and re ceived injuries from which he died Both his legs were cut off.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
Two Men Burned to Death.

CLEARFIELD, Pa, Jan. 10.-The Riekeyite Nonexplosive Powder com panys mill near here has been de stroyed by fire. Two men were burned to death, a third will die from his in- juries, and two others were seriously burned. but it is thought will recover
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
Ex-Governor Sentenced For Theft

Ex-GOvernor Sentenced For Theft.
 BOSTON, Jan. 10.-Admitting that his picture was in the rogues' gallery and that at one time in his life he had been familiar with the lowest depths of New York opium joints" yet plead ing for mercy from the court, Franklin J. Moses, ex-governor of South Caro- ina, received sentence in the munici- pal court here for the larceny of an overcoat The penalty imposed was four months imprisonment at Deer is- land
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
FELL FROM BUILDING.

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 10.-Paul John- son, a roofer, fell from the top of the Kellogg and Buckley companys build- ing, on Pearl street where he was at work this forenoon, a distance of 55 feet He was removed to St Francis hospital.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
SHAW ASKS MORE TIME.

Washington, Jan 10.-Secrctary Case has received q telegram from Governor Shaw stating that he cannot arrange his affairs to take charge of the treas ury department on the date set, and asking MT Gage to remain until Febru uary 1. Secretary Gage has consented to do SO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
BRAKEMAN HART KILLED.
Was Crossing Tracks in Hartford
 When Train Struck Him.

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 10.-Charles Hart, of New Haven, a freight brake man on the freight train due here at 120, was struck and instantly killed by Highland division engine. Hart was crossing the tracks and slipped across the rails and before he could get out of the way the engine was upon him. The body was badly mangled.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
SAYS HE WAS ILL TREATED.
Almshouse Inmate Set Fire to he Sta
 ble and Sheds.

DIe dHu Nu6Us'
 Arlington, Mass, Jan 10.--John Haas an inmate of the poorhouse, who ad- lnits that he set fire to the stable and sheds of the almshouse fast night De cause he had been i'll treated, is under arrest here. Haas told the town po' liceman that he set fires in five places in the stable and sheds with paper and kerosene. He said ile did it be cause John Fay, keeper of the aims house, and Mrs Fay had given hin cause for desiring revenge by things they had said and done Inc lire caused a loss of $5,OO0. The horses and most of the tools and other mova' ble property in the building were re moved
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
FIRE IN WOODBURY.

Woodbury, Jan. 1O.-Fire this morn ing destroyed sawmill owned by George Duball. The origin is unknown The loss will be $2,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30

TALMAGE.

Myrtle Laney 10 out Of school be
cause Of sickness.
Elmer Whitney entered schoo
Monday.
A. Hauseman is recovering from
hard siege Of typhoid fever.
The course OF study in the Talmags
schools is now printed and will b
given to any one on application ia
the principal, Miss Stella K. Stuart.
John Book had another runaway.
1t is said "he had to 90 back to town
before he could 60 home"
Rev. Zook preached to a crowded
house Sunday evening. Sunday
morning at II o'clock is the next reg
ular service. All are cordially invit.
ed to attend.
The revival services on the Tai
mage charge will begin Saturday eve.
ming, November g., at the Buckeye
appointment. The meetings will con.
tinue 10 or IL evenings.
The Halloween, which was an.
nounced for the hall October 81, is
postponed to Saturday evening, Nov.
LIST. A literary program and some
social features for entertainment are
prepared. Also some light refresh.
ments will be served. Come and
bring your friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30
MANCHESTER.

Born, Saturday to Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Hush, q daughter.
Mrs. J. H. Glenn was a county seat
visitor Friday.
Louis Eaves went to Miltonvale
Saturday.
Word has been received from the
Indian Territory Of the death Of D. B,
Gasswint.
Miss Mamie Tichenor went to Abb.
lene Tuesday for a few days visit.
Mrs. j. E. Jones was shopping in
Miltonvale Friday and Saturday.
Miss Emma Stone, OF Shawnee
county, Kas., is visiting her sister,
Mrs. E. l. Knerr. y.
Mrs. David Mayors is enjoying .
visit from her mother Of New Basel,
this county.
Claude Lyday, who has been in
New York state for several years, il
expected home this week. He will
bring . wife with him and go to farm
ing on his fathers place south o.
town.
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BoNACCoRD.

There were no services held at Mt.
Pleasant church on Sunday, October
Is, on account Of the church under
going : fresh coat Of paint.
There will be a Halloween party at
the home Of Nj. and Mrs. Latin Fri
day evening.
Several persons from this com.
munity attended the music recital
given by Miss Frances Woolverton and
pupils at Pearl on Thursday evening
Guy Latin is suffering from rhea'
matism.
Riley Daniels is enjoying a visit
from bis sister from Scott, Kansas.
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leaves this week for a visit in Indiana.
Revival services closed Monday
night with six converts four OF whom
united with the church.
Hattie Mcmillan, Carrie, Cora and
Ora Kohler and Cyrena Middleton
were home from Chapman over Sun
day.
Miss Agatha Rohrer OF Dillon Wis.,
tied friends last week.
Misses Edith and Maude Hopkins
were in Harrington between trains
Saturday.
The six weeks old infant OF Mr..
and Mrs. II. A. Steckel died Wednes-
day and was buried Thursday from
the house. Interment in Woodbine
cemetery, Rev. Sheldon officiating.
The Ladies'Aid society will give o
supper in the near future.
The Republican rally Tuesday
night was decided success. Emil
Grosser and c. G. Towner gave the
addresses Of the evening. Following
them each OF the candidates present
gave a short talk. The oolored Gle6
club OF Abilene furnished the music.
There was an immense crowd out to
the rally.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30

Speaking Of Kane's great ability
(p) as a lawyer, be was chairman Of
the gas we'll committee that made a
contract for the prospect holes. 1t
cost Abilene people about 5000 to
find out that when the drill stuck In
the bottom Of the we'll the contract
was a fizzle and they must pay up.
Do you want such an attorney to
transact the coun.y's b%usinessP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30
A MODEL OFFICER.
A. ". Hiner, District Clerk, Has q
Fine Record.

No more important office is In the
court house than clerk OF the distrsct
court. 1t 10 essential that the records
Of the court be kept properly and that
every book and paper. be in Its place.
Further than that, the accommodating
character OF the officer MAKES a great
difference in the expedition Of court
affairs. In all these essentials the
county has been very fortunate dur
ing the past two years in having A,
W. Hiner as clerk OF the court. His
big majority on his election was
amply deserved and his unanimous
denomination by Republicans has
been a testimonial to his popularity
and ability.
Mr.. Hiner 10 q native Kansan, hav-
ing been born at Alma, this state,
December 20, 1871. He graduated In
the Alma high school in 1890, attend
cd State Normal two years and Camp
bell University three years, gradual.
ing In 1896. He has worked his own
way upward and is the kind Of a Kan
san who deservedly gets to the front.
He taught school eight terms, the last
four at Herington--one as teacher In
the high school and three as superin.
tendent Of the city schools. He mar
ried q Kansas girl and has a native
born Kansas boy at his home who
keeps the father busy when Mr.. Hiner
Is not looking after the duties 81 his
office.
Mr.. Hiner has been one OF the most
effective Republican speakers in the
present campaign and bis reputation
as an orator extends well outside the
county's boundaries. He Is certain
Of reelection and will richly deserve
1t. He has made a model official and
Dickinson should be proud to honor
him fer him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30

Miss Brownie Tilton left last Sat
urday for Cheyenne, Wyo.
Mrs. Efie Weir entertained com
pany from Abilene Sunday.
H. E. Swanger is building . new
barn.
Rev. 0. D. Nichols occupied the
pulpit Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Young have
moved to California, leaving here the
first Of the week.
Mrs. F. Stein Of Upland visited
with her son John Stein last Satur.
day.
Mrs. Sybil Morris and children Of
Mcpherson are visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. D. Nichols.
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RINEHART.

Miss Irene Taylor who is attending
the K. 5. A. c. spent Sunday with
her parents.
J. F. Murphy is hauling wheat to
junction City.
Rev. Ritter, pastor Of the Lutheran
church, preached his farewell sermon
Sunday afternoon. He will 70 to
Indiana.
DR.. and Mrs. O'Brien OF Chapman
visited in this neighborhood the first
Of tho week.
Will Geopiert hauled a load Of oats
to Chapman Tuesday.
Mrs. N. E. Reed and mother Mrs.
NJ. J. Gillett and Mrs. j. W. Gillet,
visited in this neighborhood Monday.
Mrs. J. F. Murphy has q new rub
Dor tired buggy.
Henry Staatz and lady friend took
a drive to Chapman Sunday evening,
John G. Hassler has his fine new
residence completed including all
modern convenience. The house IL
one Of the finest in the county.
The Rinehart skimming station II
only run four days in the week.
Carl Weissenfluh attended the
opera in Chapman Saturday evening,
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WILLOWDALE

Myrtle Keller went to Abilene Sun.
day to again take up her work, dress.
making, after q visit at home for sew.
eral days.
Erville Gillingham and Nelson
Blunderfeld rode their wheels to
MCPHERSON last Friday on a business
and pleasure trip. They returned
home Monday.
Mrs. John Truman and daughter
Leona we're the guests OF Mrs. M Low
Thursday.
Mrs. Fred Hall who has been very
sick the last two weeks was reported
a little better the first OF the week.
c. Hobbs and family spent Sunday
with Mrs. Hobbs aunt, Mrs. j. L.
Book and husband near Talmage.
Mr.. Haines and family Of Abilene
spent Sunday at David McCoy's.
Matte Simpson Of Oak Hill, Kas.
has been visiting former schoolmates
and other acquaintance the last few
days.
Miss Hannah Boyle Of Solomon was
visiting friends ind relatives here
last week.
J. M. Low left Saturday for his
home in Chicago after a few days Wis
it with relatives here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30
Republicans in Logan.

Another rousing Republican meet
ing was held in Logan township last
night. Emil Grosser and r. V. Dyer
made excellent addresses which we're
received with enthusiasm by the
large audience. The Republicans
will gain in Logan as elsewhere.