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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
STRUCK BY TROLLEY.
Jacob Wonn and Wife of Oakville
 Have a Narrow Escape.

Have a Narrow Escape.
 Jacob Wonn and wife, Oakville far mers. narrowly escaped fatal injuries on South Main street opposite Scoyill street, at noon to-day. The couple were driving onto South Main street in a light wagon just as the trolley cars that carry the shop hands came up South Main street. and before MT Wonn had time to get across the tracks car 56 collided with the vehicle, up setting it and throwing the occupants into the street. Mrs Wonn got a heavy fall and it was feared at the time that her injuries were serious. She was taken into fhe office of Un- dertaker John A. Edmondson, 120 South Main street, where she was made quite comfortable and after a short time had recovered sufficient strength to sit up and tell about the accident. She was pretty well shaken up, though no bones Were broken, and probably will be sorer tomorrow than she is to-day. MT Wonn was cut on the hands and his wagon and some earthen ware which were in it at the time were wrecked The horse eS- capped without injury and the only damage the trolley car suffered was the knocking out Of gear of the fender. MT Wonn says that he had no idea that q car was coming up the street and that although the motorman rang the bell the car was moving so swiftly he was not able to get out of the way on time to avoid q collision. The mo- torman stopped the car as quickly as possible and crowd collected and rendered such assistance as was ne cessary. These side streets along the line of the trolley road are very dan gerous, especially during the noon hour, and people cannot exercise toe much care in coming off them. Con- sidering the nature of the case it was fortunate that nothing worse hap pened.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
TRANSFERS STRIKE.
Squads of Policemen Marching to the
 Various Stations.

Squads of Policemen Marching to the
 Various Stations.
 Boston, Jan 23.-Squads of policemen were seen marching to various stations in the city early to-day, having been detailed for duty i'll connection with the teamsters' strike. The force was the same as that of yesterday. about 250 men, including q score of mounted police.
 The heads of the police department express confidence that they can con- trol the disturbing forces, which on the past two nights have participated in the almost riotous demonstrations against non-union drivers. and, as on yesterday. the police detachments were distributed along the thoroughfares where most of the heavy teaming of the city is done, while the mounted men were directed to guard the teams of the R. $. Brine Transportation Go, which firm is now the one object against which all the hostility of the strike sentiment is directed
 At the usual hour the teams of the Brine Co began to reach the city from the South Boston stables under guard of policemen on horseback. The drivers brought word that they had experienced no trouble Again today the only unusual sight along Atlantic avenue, which is the belligerent terri tory. was the presence of an unusual number of policemen Tn fact. at some points men in uniforms were more nu merOuS than pedestrians.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
PULLED OUT HER EYE.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan 23.-frs Bula Abbey, wife of q young merchant near Sparta, Tenn, is dead as the result of pulling out one of her eyes in q fa- natical and literal Interpretation of the Scripture injunction, If thine eye of fend, pluck it out and cast it from thee. for it is better to go into heaven hay ing only one eye than to suffer the tor ments of hell fire" She became much excited over religion early last autumn and since that time, it is said, she has been noted for strange yagaries i'll re- ligious work.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
FATHER sLoCUM VISITS RUINS. Says St Mary's Church in New Britain
 Is a Complete Wreck.

ReV Father Slocum of the Immacu- late Conception church paid visit to the ruins Of St Mary's church in New Britain and he says that the wreck is more complete than he ever imagined It could be. The walls are standing, buT the brown stone of which they are mostly composed has melted, while the bricks which were used i'll some parts of the building withstood the fire. The intense heat melted the stone i'll some places to the depth of several inches. Father Hartv | his practitioners are almost hea s4oken and as yet the pastor of St Mary's has not decided what he will do He sits and thinks, while his people stand in front of the ruins and gaze hopelessly at the wreck of their beautiful church. In all probability Father Slo- cum says that devotions will be held in the East Main street armory until other arrangements can be made.
 George Al Landers, q prominent
 manufactures of New Britain, hearing that the priests house was not it for occupation sent Father Harty word that his grandfather's house on East
 Main street was at the disposal of the priests so long as they might wish to use it. The offer was magnanimous one and the priests were deeply touched by this evidence of practical sympathy
 Bishop Tierney heard the news early at the episcopal residence. He went out to New Britain and person.
 ally extended his sympathy. The bishop feels the loss keenly as he re garded the church ill a great measure. as q monument of his work.
 Mayor Bassett called upon the pas tor and told him, of his sincere sym pathy. He begged that he be in- l formed if he could be of any aid, pfi- 1 vately or in his official capacity. l Credit is due to William II. Hart, another of New Britain's manufacture l CTS, by Father Harty and others. His
 energetic action ill ascending to the
 top floor of the house was greatly in- I strumental in saving it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
Worst storm In Years.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, Jan. B. The snowstorm raging here is one of the worst experienced in years. Every thing is tied up. Grand trunk trains are from three to four hours late, and the Wabash and Michigan Central trains are far behind their schedule. Six New York Central trains are stall ed between here and Suspension Bridge No through Lehigh Valley or West Shore trains arrived yesterday. Considerable damage to buildings has been done by heavy snow on roofs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
IDENTITY A MYSTERY.

Port Townsend, Wash, Jan 23.-The United States revenue cutter Grant returned yesterday from cruise along the coast of Vancouver Island i'll search of wreckage. Captain Tozier reports that the schooner which has been drifting about for some time bottom up and which was reported to be the schooner Minnie l.. Pain, has gone ashore two miles east of Cape Beale light station. An examination of the wreckage failed to give any clew as to the name of the ill-fated craft, and her identity remains q mystery as we'll as the fate of the crew.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
BANK or ENGLAND.

London, Jan 23.-The weekly state ment of the Bank of England shows the following changes: Total reserve increased -e1 ,230,0OO; circulation de- creased e257,o00; bullion increased E9S1, ,S13; other securities decreased, 940S,000; other deposits increased 8l ,495,0 GOO; public deposits decreased &S35,O0o; notes reserve increased G1,- l3l,000; government securities de- creased &3,094, ,O0o. The proportion of the Bank of England's reserve is 49.l2 per cent. Last week it was 4461 per cent.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
PROBABLY LOST AT SEA.
Vessels Which Some Time Ago Sailed
 for South America.

San Francisco, Jan 23.-There is lit- tie doubt thaS several Gillian vessels which sailed from northern coast llm. Der ports for South America were lost at sea. The list includes the Chiiian bark Admiral Toggethoff, now out 10I days from Chemainus for Anto fogasta and the Chilian ship Antoinetta. our 245 days from Chemainus for the same port.
 The Gillian bark Emma Louisa. 107 days out from Port Blakely for Val- paraiso, has not been reported as hay- ing arrived, and the same is true Of the Gillian bark India, out 135 days from Blakely for Valparaiso. Tha Lake Loman, a ship, is out III days from Whatcom for Valparaiso; the bark Royal Sovereign is out 191 days from Tacoma for Valparaiso. and the Peruvian bark Santa Rosa is out 13d days from Port Blallely for Peyotes Peru An ordinary passage for any of the vessels named would be from SO to 70 days.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
Prominent Manufacturer Dead.

NANTUCKET, R. l., Jan. 23.-Heze- kiah Conant, an inventor and promi- nent in the thread manufacturing in dustry of this country, is dead of old age He was born in Dudley, Mass, June 2S, 1927. He invented machine for dressing sewing thread and wind ing spool cotton and in 1858 organized the Conant Thread company of Paw tucket, which was later merged into the J. tk F. Coates Thread company, of which concern he was treasurer and general manager.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
ENJOYED PLEASANT EVENING.
Miss Sullivan Will Study Music at
 Putnam Convent.

Putnam Convent.
 A farewell reception was given m honor of Miss Josephine Sullivan aU her home on South street last evening. A number of her friends from the New England watch factory, where she has been employed. and q few others, spent the evening in a pleasant man. ner Vocal selections were rendered by A. Cavanaugh and Miss Mary Mooney. while George Doran cons tributed several piccolo solos. There was piano duet by the Misses Lizzie BrodericlS and Mae McGrath, and q recitation by John Stevens entitled When Do We Eat?" Selections by a' quartet composed of Thomas Fitzmau- rice, Daniel Cream, James Coughlan and Dennis Sullivan were encored sey- eral times. A cake walk by w. Kee- nan and Miss Lizzie Bulger was the hit of the evening. Maurice Fitzmau- rice and the Misses Josephine Wallace and Ella Mooney sang Mamie while Any Old Place That I Hang My Hat is Home. Sweet Home to Me-" was sung by John Connor and Miss Isa- bel Shaughnessy. Supper was served at midnight. after which the guests departed homeward. wishing all suc~ cess to Miss Sullivan. who leaves Sat- urtiay for Notre Dame convent. Putt nam. to take course of study irs music
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
CANADIAN CATHOLICS ANGRY.
They Protest Against Form of Deelara-
 ton in Oath of Accession.


 Halifax, N. S, Jan 23.-A monster meeting of the leading Roman Catho- lies of Halifax was held i'll St Mary's hall last night to protest against the form of declaration contained in the oath of accession to the British throne. In the course of his address Archbishop OBrien said:
 We have met here tonight to pro- test emphatically against the further continuance of declaration blasphem- ous in itself and most insulting to near ly half of the people of the dominion. Two years ago we were told that Eng land was waging war on the Boers to yindicate the civil rights of Catholics Let the minister who made this asser- tion be well assured that no such re- sentiment exists i'll the minds of the millions of Catholics against the blasphemeies of the declaration was felt by Catholics against the goyern- ment of the Transvaal. He at least knew something of the feeling pre- yalent in Canada regarding that oath. Our parliament spoke with no uncer- tain sound. There may be to-day. as there were in 1172, cabinet ministers so enyeloped in their childish egotism, so insular i'll their mental equipment, and so arrogant in spirit as to be in- capable of learning lesson or Of real izing the import of a national warning such as that administered by our par lament. But the minister for the col onies is not one of these
 Resolutions were passed protesting against teh oath of accession and re- senting the singling out of any article of their faith, which the British par lament will be asked to eliminate from the oath. The resolutions will be for warded to the secretary of state for the colonies.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
COMMISSION AnJoTTPNEr,

St Louis. Jan 23.-The worlds fair national commission adjourned last night after holding the second meeting of the present session at it's headquar- ters. The adjournment was to Feb ruary G, when q special meeting will be held in New York city. It has been announced that this meeting would be devoted to an outlining of the duties of the board of lady managers. Yesterday something was devoted to routine matters.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
KURDS IN THE FIELD.

Constantinople, Jan 23.-The Kurds are ill the field in Armenia and san guinary tribal conflicts have occurred in the vilayets of Bitlis and Van. Twenty men were killed In the Bitlis fight. and both sides suffered heavily at Van. Bulgarians and Turkish troops have been i'll conflict in the vilayet of Kossovo. Ten Bulgarians were killed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
pur,lo,s DeodIock Brokene

BUFFALO, Jan. 23.-Adam BoeckeI. Republican, has been elected city treasurer on the three hundred and twenty ninth ballot. The two Repub- -lican factions in the common council met in caucus yesterday afternoon, and it was agreed that each side should submit the names of five men from whom candidate was to be se- lected. Boeckel received r of the 22 votes in caucus and was later elected at a meeting of the council. Fifteen votes were cast for J. N. Adam, the Democratic candidate, and p for Eoaclz al
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
WEALTHY BANKER MARRIED

Davenport, Ia, Jan 23.-Daniel Gould Wing, q wealthy Boston banker, and Josephine Cable, daughter of c. W. Cable, prominent lumberman of Da- venport, have been married in this city. The bride is a niece of +. R. Ca- ble, former president of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railway sys- tenn
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
NOW BRINGS SHIT

Chicago, Jan 23.-As q sequence to his expulsion from the Chicago board of trade February , 1901, on a charge of having violated the rules of the or ganization, John Dickinson has an- nounced suit against the officers of that institution for $20o,O0O. He also filed q petition for writ of mandamus to compel the officers to reinstate him to membership.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
NO NEWS OF BRITISH sLooP.

Victoria, E. C., Jan 23.-There is no news of the British sloop of war Con dor and naval men are considerably worried. The cruiser Phaeton is due at Astoria for orders and the Egeria will probably be ordered to sea to search for the missing craft.
 The steamship Moana, which was SC anXiously awaited, brought no later news regarding the Condor from Hon olulu than the Alameda. which has al- ready arrived at San Francisco. She left Honolulu January 15.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
For fl Lepers, Home.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Senator Platt of New York has introduced a bill providing for the establishment of : home for lepers in the United States. The bill provides for the location of the home in the dry climate of the in terior and places, the establishment in the control of commissioner, who is to be physician.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
ROCKEEELLER'S GIFT.

Syracuse, N. Y, Jan 23.-Chancellor James R. Day of Syracuse university this morning announced that John D. Rockefeller had given the university $100.000, which will be applied on the fund. When this fund reaches $400,O00 John D. Archbold will duplicate it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
SEVEN YEARS FOR THEFT.

Portland, Ore. Jan 23-Kelly Wiley a negro who was arrested on charge of robbing Albert Lowenthal of $1O,- 900 worth of diamonds at the Hotel Portland. two months ago, was yester- day sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
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HOOSICK FALLS. N. Y, Jan. 23.-
 An old fashioned January thaw has set i'll here, and the recent great fall of snow is rapidly melting, which, to- gether with rain and high winds in the early morning, has broken up the ice in the Hoosick river, forcing it out and leaving the water at a very high mark.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
TROOPS ON .RnARn

Queenstown, Jan 23.-The British transport Minnesota, with troops on board bound for South Africa, strand ed while leaving Queenstown this Her stern is high out of tho water and she has list to starboard. but it is expected that she will be hoated at high tide this afternoon.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
GENTLEMEN AFFLICTED.

London. Jan 23.-Two cattlemen suf- fering from smallpox were landed here to-day from the British steamer Ja-' coma, which arrived at London Janu- ary 10 from Portland. Me Another man on the steamer who contracted the disease was sent ashore at Blyth.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
FLoATEn AT HIGH TIDE

Philadelphia, Jan 23-The steamship Pennland, Philadelphia for Antwerp, which went aground yesterday on Cherry Island flats, in the, Delaware river, fioated late last night and an- chored in the channel until early to- day. when she proceeded down the river. The Pennland was not dam oed
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
GOVERNOR DOLEs RROTHEP

Salt Lake, Utah, Ian g. Stephen A. Dole, aged 59 years, a brother of Governor Dole of Hawaii is dead at Tucker Utah. after long illness. MT Dole at one time was Indian agent at She White Rock agency in Colorado
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
Armenians and Turks Flight.

CONSTA Jan. 23. Two armed Armenian bands have appeared at Sandjak, in the Mush district. of Asi- atic Turkey. Tn an encounter between the Armenians and q detachment of Turkish troops the latter lost an officer and two men killed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
sToRY IS DIscREDITED.

Vienna. Jan 23.-The report thnfS wolves yesterday devoured 1in entire wedding party of twenty-twb persons near Usicsa, Servia, is discre9ted hel~ The statement appeared in 4h obsci paper of this city several d$ys ag<
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
TriaI of Larxer PatricIx.

NEW YORK. Jan. 23.-The jury in the trial 9e Lawyer Patrick has been com pleted, and the man who is accused ot the murder of Millionaire Rice will soon hear the first of the evidence against him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
SAILED FOR FRANCE.

New York. Jan g. Charles Page Bryan, United States minister to Bra gil. who is on leave. sailed for France to-day on La Savoie.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
MONUMENT FOR JUSTICE WAITE

Toledo, O.. Jan 23.-A movement has been started i'll this city to erect q monument to the late Chief Justice NJ. E. Waite. It is proposed to erect this monument on the battlefield of Fort Meigs, near Toledo.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
LOST IN MOUNTAINS.

Thompson Falls, Mon, Jan 23.-E. A. Goodchild mill man and merchant, has been lost in the mountains. "A searching party of 300 failed to find any trace of the missing man.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
DEAD AIT ST.

Nedford, Mass, Jan 23.-.I, Ward Dean. known throughout New England as the secretary of the New England genealogical library, died at his homo shere during the night. He was Sj years of age and had been i'll for soma time
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
POSTM STEERS NAMED.

Washington, Jan 23.- The following fourth class postnasters were appoint ed to-day: yermont-Post Mills, Q. A. Adams; Hodges Ferry, c. L. Taylor
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
DISCOUNT REDuCEB.

London. Jan 23.The rate of dis count of the Bank of England was to- day reduced from 4 to 31la per cent.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23
MANY PRESENTS COMING.
Prince Henry is Going to Dis
 tribute About Fifty.

Who Will Be the Lucky Recipients
 Gold and Silver Boxes and Cups
 All With the Emperor's Monogram
 Engraved on Them, and Studded
 With Diamonds-The Presents are
 Divided into Two Grades.
 Berlin, Jan Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia selected at the court jewellers this morning about fifty pres entS for Americans with whom he will come specially in contact during his visit to the United States. The pres ents include several gold and silver boxes set with diamonds. They have the emperor's mongram. encircled with diamonds. enamelled on the lids; beau tiful cups. with .:Hohenzollern' enam- eled on them; gold and silver cigarette cases, on which his najesty's auto graph is traced ill small diamonds, and small compasses, enclosed in gold and silver boxes. with "HohenZollern' enameied on them, besides larger and more valuable gifts A number of cuff links, brooches and scarf pins, with the initials .H'' in diamonds, are also lncluueu among IRe presents. Ine lat ter are intended for less important persons.
 Official secrecy is maintained as to what the emperor and Prince Henry will present to the president. Rear Ad- miral Robley D. Evans and Miss Alice Roosevelt, though it is well known that his majesty will Send Miss Roosevelt q jeweled bracelet, and Prince Henry will probably offer the president I fine hunting gun. with interchangeable shot and rife barrels, and it's accompanying i equipment.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-23

Mnrauis of DuRerin Critically HI.
 LONDON, Jan. 2S.-The serious ill ness of the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava. ex-vfceroy of India and ex-gov- eraor general of Canada has reached a critical stag
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-13

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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-13
MARK HANNA
MAY Retire
FROM POLITICS

Warrington, Nov 13.-Friends of
Senator Hanna are much alarmed
over his physical condition. The
Senator himself Is said to have reco-
-gnized the danger and to have arrived
"A the conclusion that nothing short
OF absolute rest can restore him.
Bee luse Of this fact revival Of the
report that the senator will shortly
retire from politics, is mot unexpected
here and is given general credence.
His plan it is said, is to withdraw
from the Senate at the expiration OF
his present term and refuse to accept
again the craftsmanship OF the nation.
al republican committee and positive
announcement that under no circum-
stances will he permit the use of his
name in connection with renOmina-
tion for the presidency.
Cleveland, Nov. 13.-When asked
today concerning the report that he
intended to retire from the senator
ship. Senator Hanna said "there is
absolutely no truth in the report"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-13
F'ITTS
PLEASANTLY SURPRISED,
Friends OF Miss Ellen McMinn Called
Upon Her Last Night

A surprise party was given Miss
Ellen McMinn at her home s Parker
st., last evening in honor Of her 10th
birthday.
There were about 60 friends present
and the evening was spent pleasantly
oy playing games, singing songs and
also several speeches were delivered by
the different entertainers. A phono.
graph with 80 records seemed to be
the lion Of the evening. Refresh
ments Of coffee, cake ana sand dwicnes
were served which were much appre-
ciated by the party.
Allan A. Morris presented Miss
Ellen in behalf of her friends with a
solid gold watch handsomely engraved.
Mr. Morris made a short presentation
speech to which Miss McMinn res.
ponded with a few words thanking
her friends and expressing her sur
prise.
The party broke up shortly after
midnight all agreeing that they mad
had delightful.time as they shook
hands with the hostess and departed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-13
SHOT HIS BROTHER.

Rutland, Nov. 13.-Oscar Bergren
the youngest son OF William Bergren,
was shot and instantly killed in their
home on the west side OF the town Of
Proctor by the accidental discharge Of
shot gun in the hands Of his older
brother, Gustaf.
The latter had been hunting and
sat on the bed cleaning his gun. He
was pulling the hammer back wnen
his thumb slipped and the gun dis
chargea, the entire charge entering
the victims head under the right eye,
taking downward course and coming
out under the left ear.
Gustaf explains that he had forgot.
ten about the shell in the gun which
he had tried to extract on the way back
from the woods but be had been un.
able to do 50.