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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
LETTER CARRIER FOUND GUILTY
He Stole Money Sent to Priests fol Prayers for the Dead.

New York, Dec 24.--A verdict of guilty, was returned by jury in the United States circuit court, criminal branch, yesterday, in the case of Ern- est Bromberger, g former letter carrier attached 10 the branch postofiice sta- tion at Ninth street and Third avenue, who was charged with embedding Jet ters intrusted to his care.
 The letters were addressed to the reverend father rector of the Rcdeiip- tionist Fathers. in No 1T3 Third street, and contained, money for prayers for the repose of the souls of the dead.
 The convicted man, who was TO- manded for sentence, is said to be we'll connected socially and a member of 2 large number of fraternal organiza- tions, each of which contributed toward his defense, hut the evidence was too conclusive to be overcome, even by four clever lawyers. Brombcrger lived with his family at No 251 East Tenth street, and Is said to have achieved some fame IS the author of several songs
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
~DR LoRENZ IN BOSTON.
He Fails in an Attempt to Operate on
 a BoV

Boston, Dec 24.--Dr. Adolph Lorenz failed of complete success in an opera tion for hip trouble at the Citizens hospital here yesterday, but the sub- ject, a boy, was beyond the age limit set by the surgeon for perfectly satis- factory results. The lad was under the hands of the Austrian expert for twen- ty-fve minutes Then the doctor de- cided that it would be useless to op- crate further. He had succeeded, however, in placing the crippled limb in a position which the doctors who witnessed the proceedings said would materially help the patient. Dr Lorenz expressed the opinion that if he could have the boy under surveillance for a month or two he could make com plete success of the case. The boy was 91s years old. Tn two other cases yesterday morning the doctor was successful. During the opera tions one of the physicians tainted.
 At noon Dr Lorenz met about 100 physicians and surgeons, besides sev- eral distinguished citizens of Boston at an informal luncheon at the New Algonquin club. Among those who greeted him were Governor Crane ana Mayor Collins. During the afternoon the doctor was taken on . sightseeing tour. ,.F-. ....~1, a4
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
MINING SCHEME PLANNED.

New York. Dec 24.-An operation snioue in the history of Nova Scotia mining is being planned by Ochiltree McDonald, who has bonded coal areas near Port Morfen, according to dis match from Glace Bay. N- S., to the Times. The coal areas which he con- frols are wholly submarine, and he is manning to sink shaft on a rocky fslet known as Flint Rock, mining his coal from under the ocean bed. There seems to be no doubt that during sue ceeding generations submarine mining will be carried on extensively in Cape Breton. which has large fields of sub merged coal beds.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
WANT BETTER SERVICE
New Workers Are Clamop1ng for
 More Cars.

Mayor Low Takes Hand in the Mat
 ter-He Wants to Know Why Cars
 Canot Be Run At All Hours of the
 Day and Evening the Same as Dur
 ing the Rush Hours.
 New York, Dec 24.-In connection with the agitation on the part of the people of New York to compel the ele- vated and surface railroads to furnish better accommodations, Mayor Low has written letter to the president of the surface car companies in which he asl $ why it is that so many cars as are now operated during the rush hours and why, during the crowded hours, two conductors should not be placed on every car, one of whom should be required to remain always on the rear platform. The mayor also suggests the vestibuling of the cars for the protection of the driver from the weather.
 In conclusion Mayor Low says he considers the Improvements indicated, so far as he is at present informed, to be of such nature as will warrant the public in insisting on them.
 Tn a letter to the manager of the elevated railroad the mayor says it does not admit of doubt that the ser vice, in many respects, is open to seri- ous criticism and declares he thinks trains ought to be run as the public convenience demands, even > if it be necessary to maintain at all hours of the day. the same number of trains as are used during rush hours. He makes several other suggestions and asks to be informed if the company will CO., operate with the city authorities in meeting the present conditions upon it's lines.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
Applications Filed for Laying
 Tracks in Several Places.
ALSO WANT TO DOUBLE TRACK.

The Application Will Be Presented to
 the Aldermen at tho Next Meeting
 If Granted Waterbury Will Soon Be Up With the Leading Cities of the
 Country so Far as Trolley Facilities
 are Concerned.
 The Connecticut Railway and Light ing Go has filed applications with tie city clerk for approval of plans for the extension of it's tracks from East Main along Cole, Franklin, Baldwin and Chapel streets to the Pearl Lakes road; East Main street to tho town line. This is the proposed line to Southington. Applications filed also ask for approval oe plans for circular tracks from West Main street to con- meet with the North Main street line. and for circular tracks from South Main street to connect with the East Main street line; to lay double tracks from Poli's theater OIL East Main street. past Exchange place, to Church. street. and from North Willow street westerly; to double track East Main street from Exchange place to PoIi's theater, and from Hayden street to Dublin street; also to lay double tracks between the following points: West Main street from tho monument 1 to the east side of North Willow street; from the west side of North | Willow street to the turnout at Spery street, and frc-n the Naug&tuck divis- ion tracks to the .carhouse; Watertown road, from the schoolhouse to the trot- i ting park; North Willow street, from Ridgewood street to Highland park; Bank street. from the short turnout near the Bank street station to the double track near the factory of the Plume & Atwood Manufacturing Go. and further to the bridge over the. Naugatuck river; South Main street, lengthening the turnout from Clay to Meadow street, and at the shop of the Benedict & Burnham Manufacturing Go lengthening the turnout from the factory to the Boughton turnout.
 These applications will be submitted to the aldermen at the next meeting and probably referred to the board of public works for investigation and re- port
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
GOING BACK TO WORK.

Chicago, Dec 24.-A special to the Chronicle from New Orleans says: The strike of the Illinois Central rail road freight handlers was declared off last night and the men will go back to work to-day on the old conditions but without discrimination. They were receiving 15 cents an hour for a ten hour day and 9 cents for all over- time. They struck for 20 cents an hour for a ten hour day and 30 cents overtime and 40 cents an hour for Sun days and holidays. In the contract signed the contracts agree not to bring up the question of wages for at least one year. 4#., F.. .f|t
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
cnhle shin s1ight1y Delayed.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24.-All hope that the ship Silvertown vii. arrive at Honolulu during Christmas day is dis pelled by the following cablegram from the press correspondent on board the vessel: During the past tWenty-four hours 197 knots of cable have been laid, making the total up to date 1,677 knots. The weather is partly clear. A strong southwesterly breeze has somewhat re- tarded progress Latitude 96 north, longitude 148.24 west"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
TON AT A TIME.

Pottsyille, Pa, Dec. 24.-The Phila- delphia and Reading Railway Co, Ill order to increase the supply of anthra- cite coal in New York and Philadelphia. has issued orders that no family in this section will be permitted to pur- chase more than ton of coal at a time All employees of the company have been limited to ton month. The co1lieries which were flooded by the rains of last week are still idle and in consequence the anthracite output has been considerably decreased. ..
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
STRETCHED HIS NICK
Heroic Treatmsnt Applied to a
 Dying Man.

Physicians Were Endeayoring to Re
 store Him to Consciousness so That
 He Could Make a Statement The Mans Throat Had Been slasned by
 His Stepson in a Quarrel.
 | Chicago, Dec 24.-In an attempt to relieve the pressure on the brain and restore a dying man Lo consciousness in oraer to secure an -moItem statement, physicians last night stretched the neck or William F. Hack cit, whose tnroaI has been slashed by his stepson in a quarrel at their home, says a special to the Tribune from De- Etroit, Mich. The last effort failed. Hackett died.
 | Most strenuous efforts were made to irally the dying man for q final inter- val of consciousness, wherein he might make statement The physicians ladjusted a stretching apparatus to his head, drawing it away from the shoul- ders. This was done to relieve the pressure of the blood ciot upon the spinal cord and let the brain revive Temporarily.
 The weights were put on and for indication that reason was returning. At times a flicker of life seemed to come to the face, but it faded again before anything had been spoken Turn by turn, the doctors watched until there was no longer any hope that the patient could be revived.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
FIRE IN MILLINERY STORE.

Corning, N. Y, Dec 24.-Lawrence- vile, .Tioga county, Pa, was visited by disastrous fire to-day. 1t originated i'll Springs millinery store from an overturned lamp and all the buildings on one side of Main street were de- stroyed, including Wing x Bostwick.s S large department store. The Rustling block and opera house. the Darling block and five other stores were burned. The loss is over $50,000.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
JURY OUT ALL NIGHT.
Verdict of Acquittal for Mrs B1ggar
 Reached This Afternoon.

Freehold, N. J., Dec 24.-The jury in the case of Laura Biggar, Dr Charles c. Hendricks and ex-Justice of the Peace Samuel Stanton, accused of hav- ing conspired to secure the entire es- tate of the late Henry M. Bennett, which retired at 4:3O yesterday, were out all night.
 Freehold. N. J., Dec 24.-The jury in the Laura Biggar trial brought in a verdict this afternoon, acquiting Miss Biggar and finding Hendricks and Stanton guilty of conspiracy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
MRS CLARK MAY BE DYING.
Physicians Despair for Life of Mrthel

J?l!Jgic1ans Despair for Life of drther . of Baby Born to $1,OOo,0OO.
 Butte. Mon, Dec. 24.--NIrs w. 4. Clark, jr, daughter-in-law of Senator Clark of Montana, and mother of the newly-born heir to $1,00U,000, is not expected to live.
 Six physicians were in consultation at her bedside yesterday. A specialist is coming from Denver on a special train.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
vrRD1cT OF NOT GUILTY.

Bloomington, III, Dec 24.-The jury 4r the case of Dasey Carleton, charged with the murder of Mrs Joseph Leslie, has rendered verdict of not guilty. Her plea was self-defense. Mrs Les 3Ie. who was said to be jealous of Miss Carleton. attempted to horsewhip the latter. waxlay1Hg her on the street. XI< Carleton. who had been warned <z rried 8 revolver and shot her assail-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
HEAVY SNOW STORM.

Constantinople, Dec 24.-A violent snow storm has been raging here for forty y-eight hours. Communication by land and sea is interrupted and the telegraph wires are down. The weather is intensely cold. There have been heavy falls of snow in all the European provinces of Turkey.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
General Nord Sworn ID,

PORT ALI PRINCE, Dec. 24.-Gen. eral Nord, the newly elected president of the Haitian republic, took the oath to support the constitution. Alter this ceremony he attended the rendering of a solemn ere Deum'' in the cathedral On his way to and from the church the president swas greeted with enthusias sic ,elaMntions. Tranquility reigns throughout the republic.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
CAR OVERTURNED.

Philadelphia, Dec 24.-The passsn- ger train which left Trenton at 6:30 to-day for Philadelphia over the Penn |sylvania railroad collided with a freight train at Fort Hill, Pa. The rear car of the passenger train jumped the track and was overturned, but none of the passengers was seriously injured. Engineer Mutt and Fireman
 Graft were badly injured and were brought to a hospital here.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
VERY SARCASTIC.

Advices from Washington are to the effect that Senator Hawley continues to improve. He dresses himself and slaves himself and walks about with as much strength as he showed a yea ago. It may be added respectfully that he still wears his own shoes.- Hartfara CDuran+
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
ANOTHER FALSE RUMoR.

Rome, Dec 24.-There is absolutely no foundation for the report that the pope is i'll. The poHtiff is in good health and excellent spirits. He did not retire until 10 o'clock last night, rose at this morning, celebrated mass in his private chapel and proposes to celebrate Christmas eve mass at mid night.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
! LOSS IN COTTON BUSINESS.

London, Dec 24.--The depression in the British cotton spinning industry is evidenced by the fact that eighty five joint stock companies in Lanca- shire, with an aggregate capital of $25, 5,175,0OO and having 6,667 GOO spin dies, record net loss of $7,150 for this year.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
COLD IN DAWSON.

Vancouver B. C.. Dec 24.-Crown Prosecutor F. T. Congdon, who has just arrived from Dawson says the thermometer there had reached 5S de- grees below. but there had been very little snowfall. In spite of this ex- treme cold the Yukon river opposite Dawson, and for short distance up the river was still open.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
NO WORD FROM DIEHL.
Outcome of Ills Protest Against Block
 ade Is Awaited

Washington, Dec 24.-The navy de partment reported that up to noon to- day no word had been received from Commander Diehl of the gunboat Mari etta concerning his reported protest against the action of the blockading squadron in refusing to allow the Red "D'' liner Caracas to remain in the har- bor yesterday long enough to discharge her cargo.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
N BETTER NIGHT.

New York, Dec 24.--The following bulletin was issued at the Vanderbilt residence at 9:30 o'clock: "Mr Van derbilt passed a slightly better night. His temperature is little lower and his general condition is also slightly improved"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
TEN YEARS FOR sHARKEY,

New York, Dec 24. Thomas J. Shar- key, the private detective, who was convicted of manslaughter in the sec ond degree for having killed Nicholas A. Fish, a, a,banlSer. on September 27s was sentenced to-day to state prison for ten years.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
HER OWN WORK.

Ithaca, N. Y, Dec 24.-Mrs Winnie Ream Hoxie has presented Cornell uni versity with a life size bust, her own work, of Ezra Cornell, founder of Cor nell university. The gift is neade on the condition that the figure be teans- ferred to bronze
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
PASSENGER AND FREIGHT.

Marietta, O., Dec 24.-A south-bound passenger train on the Ohio River rail road collided with a freight train near Waverly, W. Va, to-day. Both engines were demolished and it is reported that many are injured and possibly some killed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
WATERBURY'S SEWAGE SUIT AGAIN
DEWEY AT SAN JUAN
Big Crowd to Welcome Him-Recep-
 tion at the Palace. "A4I

iion at the Palace. 19/
 san Juan, P. R., Dec 24.-Admirai Dewey arrived here on board the May flower yesterday. Thousands of peo- pie thronged the wharf, the city and public and private buildings were dec crated with flags and tho forts Grs>d q salute. The admiral was escorted to the palace by artillery, infantry and mounted police, where a reception was held. The palace was thronged with officers, who attended the big private reception last night given by Governor Hunt in honor: of the debut uf his eld. est daughter, Elizabeth.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24

SUPERINTENDENT RESIGNED.
 Deep River. Dec 24.-Henry S. Platt. superintendent of schools of this place has resigned on account of i'll health after three years of service.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
GIVEN A PUNCH BOWL. |
Employees of Capitol Presented One to
 Governor-Elect Chamberlain.

Hartford, Dec 24.-Governor-elect Chamberlain was to-day presented by the employees of the capitol with a handsome cut glass punch bowl with a silver Iadle, suitably inscribed and engraved, and a set of cut glass drink ing cups, as Christmas offering in acknowledgment of the courteous treatment which has been accorded them by the governor-elect as comp troller. =.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
BANK BUILDING BURNED.

Csorunna, Mich, Dec 24-Fire. which broke out early this morning, has de- stroyed the First National bank build- ing md several other business blocks and sd still burnsng. sssae loss pzill be haAsyar.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
PROPOSALS RECEIVED TO-DAY

Washington, Dec 24.-The British and German formal proposals to Pres ident Roosevelt to arbitrate the Ven ezuelan difficulties were received at in such form that the presidsnt can
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
Live stock Market.

CATTIE-MarI steady; choice, $5.75G 5.s0; prime. s5.40@5.60; good, $5@5.s9; veal calves s8@S.75.
 26 5566 50: mediums. $6.30: heavy Workers, $6. 20f16.25; light Workers, $6-1006.15; pigs $6616.05, roughs. $506.10,
 SHEEP AND LAMBS-Market slow; best wetl1ers. $3. 70U3. 90; culls and. corn- mon. $1.5002: che<ce lambs 5.3V115.a0
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-24
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing Stock Quotations.

Money on call steady at per cent Prime mercantile paper, 6 per cent. Ster- ling exchange steady, with actual busi- ness in ba1kersf bills at S4S650@4.S675 for demand and at $4.S3@4S3125 for 60 days. Posted rates. $4.S4 and $4.S71a. Commer- cial bills. s4825a94.s275. Bar silver, 4S4c. MexiSan dollars. Ssc. Government bonds steady. State bonds inactive. Railroad bonds irregular. Closing prices:
Evening journal., 1902-05-23
A nuTY EXAnEn

Council last night ignored the Ques-
tion of appuopriatlng money for the
expense of treatment of the eight per-
sons bitten by a mad dog. It is fortu-
nate that our people are generous
enough to arrange the matter by vol
untary contributions. A contemporary
SAYS that for Council to appropriate
the money might be a bad precedent
which in future might be abused This
strikes us as untenable If not absurd.
There is no obligation on the part OF
the public TO contribute money for
this purpose, and Council assumes the
position that 1t would be better for
these persons threatened by rabies to
die. rather than for money to be paid
out of the public purse. But if public
moneys are not to be paid for this pur-
pose. what are they for? For junket-
ing trips2 AS far as II being a bad
preceuent is concerned. we think it is
a bad precedent to evade a plain duty
in this matter. IL Is not likely that
persons will abuse the privilege by
subiecting themselves TO the bite OF
mad dogs, and as far as the precedent
OF Council is concerned it is as impor-
tant that it should put itself on record
as eager to spend money properly. as
to withhold it, The unfortunate thing
is that we have established a precedent
that when our citizens. rich or poor,
are bitten by mad dogs they must de-
pend upon charity for treatment, or
die a horrible death from hydro
phobia
We wish that Council had gone on
record as favoring an appropriation
from the dog tax fund in all such
cases. When persoRs are suffering
from smallpox. we do not pass around
the hat TO raise funds to take care OF
them. We regard it as a public duty
surely this is public duty, too.
All praise is due to our citizens who
nave responded so generously and SC
promptly They did not wait on Coun.
ell which shows that they correctl!
, preiudged the action OF that body
, They have paid taxes for the pQibli
benefit. but they do not hesitate Il
contribute out Of their private purses
what our public officials have so un
Y wisely withheld. We need a preceden
e to assure our citizens that when the,
d are bitten by mad dogs on the street
= OF Wilmington through no fault q
l. lneir own. the city will take care {
them. II municipal government
IS helpless in such cases, what is It for
Evening journal., 1902-05-23
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
Plea lor HeaIth and Beauly

To tho Editor of tho Evening Journal.
Sir: In many OF our cities, towns
and villages improvement associations
have been formed for the promotion Of
beauty and Cleanly living. Neatly kept
yards, WELT trimmed sidewalks, and
clean streets are now regarded as high
evidence of the city's prosperity. as
much as large manufactures, and are
one of it's best means of attracting de-
sirable citizens. Beauty and health
fulness are essential to the well-being
of a growing city. From the amount
of paper and rubbish lying around
some of our streets and alleys, we seem
to have no strong popular demand for
cleanliness.
In certain parts of our city are back
yards and alleys adorned with tin
cans, heaps of ashes, overilowing gar
bage barrels, untidy fences, piles Of
boards. while the bare ground is soak
ed with greasy dish water, making
these places unsafe Fairgrounds for the
children that come from the homes to
which these yards belong
Why not have these yards covered
with grass and bright with such flowers
as the verbena, nasturtium, candy
tuft. petunia, and many other old
fashioned flowers that will grow in any
ground that will nourish tin can cr
a discarded kitchen utensil2 When
these flowers begin to bloom and fill
the back yard atmosphere with their
fragrance the children will not prefer
to play in the street. but in the yard,
and the busy mother will be tempted
to spend a little while in healthful en-
ioyment of the beauty. The unsightiy
fences that enclose these yards and al
leyways could be covered with hardy
vines like the morning glory, and the
children of the neighbOrhOOd could be
taught to take care of these vines. and
a general love of flowers and cleanli-
ness would be instilled
A number of our vacant lots art
used as dumping grounds. Why not
plant flowers and trees in these lots
and turn them into Fairgrounds for the
children who never have the privilege
lot visit to the country
or seashore or. better still
i put them under cultivation fol
the benefit of the poor? In Philadelphia
lduring the past year 632 vacant lott
were cultivated by 600 families. VIII,
reaped harvests worth $50, 900. In hi
last annual report the superintendent
of the Philadelphia Vacant Lot Associ
alton said: Five years experience anl
close observation in the cultivation o
vacant lOt-gardens. as a means of aid
ing the unemployed, has proved be
3 lyOnd any question that the work lis no
only a helpful one, but that it point
the way toward abolishing involuntar
poverty"
Evening journal., 1902-05-23

two years since Galveston was over
wthelmed by flood, yet new Galveston
is being built on the dangerous site of
the wreclzage and the people Of the
city are ready to take their chances
OF a similar disaster in the future.
There is absolutely nothing to prevent
a second tidal wave from the gulf. yet
The city pursues it's daily task appar-
emily unafraid. Men in hazardous en-
terprises continue in them because
they offer something more than a liv-
ing wage. Manufacturing processes
that require the constant inhalation of
noxious gases or dangerous dusts pay
Thigh prices for labor and have no diff
hculty in obtaining recruits. We live
I'm unsanitary houses with death and
disease staring at us from every cor
ner and yet shudder at the fine auda-
city of people who are willing to
spend their days beneath the curling
smoke of a long smoldering volcano
The fact is hhat in the less healthy
districts OF the crowded cities of the
United States, where ventilation is bad
and drainage deficient and disease
germs are abundant a man is exposed
TO greater risks than the dwellers on
the islasds OF THE West Indies.