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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
CURTN'S PURCHASE
Property Known as Ney Tract
 Now St Francis Xavier's.

The Work of Building New Church
 Will Soon Be Plans l Are Now Being Prepared Property
 Was Purchased from Attorney
 O'Neill. ~ . Father Curtin treated his parishion- CTS to a surprise yesterday by announce l ing that he had purchased for the church corporation on Wednesdays December 3, the anniversary of the patron saint of the parish, the Ney directly north of the present church building. The land fronts 300 feet on Baldwin street, 400 on a proposed street in the rear, and is PAT feet deep. Added to the property already owned by the church and adjoining the new purchase, the property has frontage of 350 feet on Baldwin street and 45O feet on the proposed street ill the rear. The purchase was made from Attorney John O'Neill.
 Father Curtin said he intends to commence the erection of church and rectory as soon as the plans are ready land will push the work as rapidly as consistent with good results. The buildings will front on Baldwin street and WiM be of very handsome design.
 The church will be of brick and will have a basement and upper floor, each Ihaving a seating capacity of 1000. He said he intends to dispose of the prop erty owned by the parish on the south side of Washington street, where it was intended to locate the church buildings in case satisfactory arrange ments could not be made for the puI- chase of the Ney tract, which Father Curtin and everybody else in the par ish always considered the most desir- able spot for the church and rectory.
 Father Curtin reviewed the work of the parish since it's formation and while he was very much pleased with what progress had been made, still he thought his parishioners would have to get together and do something to raise funds ito complete the great work he is about to take in hand. He didn't see how it could be accomplished on the small amounts received monthly and hinted that the parish would give an entertainment i'll the near futufe
 The lot referred to is an ideal spot for church and rectory and Father Curtin is entitled to great credit for having patience to wait for it. It was in litigation for years and after long struggle the cloud on the title was removed and the property deeded to John O'Neill, who sold it to the church corporation. By the time the church is ready for occupancy, and probably long before that date, the hum of the trolley will be heard on Baldwin street, so tlrat people who will call to see the edffice will not have to. make the journey on foot or in teams. There is room enough on the property for a convent and school, but as the pastor will be occupied for some time to come in experimenting the erection of the church and rectory it is not likely that anything else will be thought of for few years.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
BLONDIN SMILED
He Also Grasped the Hand of
 His Senior Counsel.
WHEN HE ENTERED COURT

Attorney Morrison Had Been Sick and
 the Prisoner Was Pleased to See
 Him Back in His Place-Witness
 Showed To-day That Blondin Left
 Work Early on the Day of the Mur-
 der.
 Boston Dec 8.-The Blondin wife murder trial, after two days interval, was resumed today. Hon John Fl. Morrison of Lowell, senior counsel for the accused, whose illness necessltated an adjournment of the cast on SaUur- day morning, was able to go on to-day, the rest having restored the lawyer $ physical condition.
 BIondin was in his place in the steel cage when Mr Morrison came ill. When MT BlOndin saw his senior counsel a broad smile spread over his face. He shook hands with MT Morrison and set tied back in his chair with a most sat ished expression.
 After brief conference between the court and counsel, Judge Braley an nounced that the prisoner had request ed the court to appoint as additional counsel to conduct his defense, ill event of MT Morrison's being unable to con- tinue. James F. Owen, Esq, Of Low ell was named as senior assistant coun- sel to succeed Mr Morrison if neceSsi- ty demanded.
 George E. Harrington, cashier of the Forbes-Hayward Go, where Blondin was employed during the winter of 1900 and 1901. the first witness to-day, showed slips from the time register of the factory to show that Blondin left the place just before o'clock on April 27. 1901. the day on which Mrs Blon- din is believed to have been murdered. The slips showed tht Blondin usually left at 5:3O D. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
THE PAY OF CARPENTERS
A Demand May Be Made for
 An Increase.

Local Carpenters Wish Every Employ.
 CT in Waterbury Would Join Mas
 ter Builders Association-Only a
 Few Non Union Carpenters Now in
 Waterbury ...s
 The carpenters of this city will no doubt ask for an increase of wages from their employers ill the near flu ture-some time probably before the first of April. Local carpenters now receive $2.50 a day for an 8 hour day, which they have been enjoying since November. 1, 1901. A Democrat re- porter had an interview with lead ing member of the Carpenters union to-day. 'sYes, we expect to make a request of the master builders for . reasonable increase in our days pay some time in the spring. We are now receiving S2.50 for s h urs' work day. while carpenters in other cities are re- ceiying S2.S0 a day. We do not Tlpect any trouble. This is all rot about the master builders of the state forming an association to fight any request for increased wages from the carpenters. We do not intend to ask for anything St11u IIfeIPIUFG we dO DOJ expect any trouble. What is my feel ing in regard to the new Master Build CTS association? I wish that every master builder belonged to it. It would be easier to treat with them as body than to see each one of them individ- ually. The Master Builders and the Carpenters union should work hand in hand and not buck each other. 1t is now over a year and half since we asked for any increase in pay. The last time we asked for an increase in wages was May l, 1901. The car penters were never better organized than they are now There are only q few nOn-union carpenters in the city. 10, don't expect to see any trouble between the master builders and the carpenters about a request for an in crease in wages by the latter body next spring.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
A FALSE ALARM.
Board of Charities Send After Man
 Supposed to Be Dead.

This afternoon a woman rushed in to the office of the board of charities and informed MT Atwood that man
 was lying dead ill a hallway at 214
 Dublin street. MT Atwood took the first car out that way and ran all the
 way from the junction of East Main and Dublin streets to the house where the supposed dead man was stretched
 in the hallway. When he got there he found that the fellow was not dead but sleeping. It was cozy spot and he sat down to have a rest and soon fell into a slumber. He said his name was John Hurley, but the chances are this was not so. Any way, the folks took him into the house land MT Atwood returned to the cen ter, mopping his face after the long, hard race.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
BANK STREET HOUSE RA|DED.
Detectives Dodds and Kennaugh
 Made the Haul.

Ea0ur PeorSOnS ATTeSUeQ-Ine O1lceTS Have Had the Place Under Surveil-
 lance for Some Time-O One of the
 Men Tried to Get Protection By Paying $15 to Attorney Durant.
 The police have real serio-comic case on their hands, and providing nothing interferes it will be heard i'll the city court tomorrow. The comic side is bribery and the serio side is keeping q house reputed to be q house of ill fame. Vincent Sira is the ac- cuser, and with him are Ernest Gala brosa, Deverino Angelo and Angelina Giannina, charged with being resi- dents of the same. The house in question is the upper apartments at 229 Bank street which was raided this morning by Detectives Dodds and Kennaugh.
 For some time the police have been keeping their business optics on this place. They have seen crowds going to and from the place. There were two entrances to the place, one from Bank street, and the other from Grand street. This morning Sira, the alleged keeper of the place, heard the police were going to visit him and he ten dered $15 to Prosecutor Durant for protection. The prosecutor took the money and then obtained from the man all the information he required about the place. Warrants were soon after issued and the above arrests were made An old woman, said to be Sira's wife, and a young girl were. found in the place. The former was ilq and could not be disturbed and the young girl, who it seems was not aware of the alleged character of the house. was allowed to remain with her.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
wADHAM's POST OFFICERS.

At a meeting of Wadhams post Sat urday officers were chosen as follows: Commander, Fred Korngieble; senior vice-commander, John Loucks; junior vice-commander, Edward Rush.; sur geon, Andrew Winters; chaplain, George Futile; quartermaster, IT. F.. Caswell; officer of the day, Michael Kavanaugh; officer of the guard, John Stevens. The delegates to the state convention. which will assemble next May were chosen as follows John Higgins. John Loucks; alternates, An drew Winters, Frank Merrep
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
New Mexico,s Prosperity.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The annual report of Governor Otero of New Mex ico to the secretary of the interior says the territory is unusually prosperous, irrigation work has taken great strides, new mines are opening up, and new towns and cities are springing into life. The net bonded debt of the territory is $1, ,034,054. The assessed valuation of property in New Mexico is now $41,- 10S, ,745, which, the governor says, is not one-third of it's actual value for taxable purposes, a fair estimate, he says, not falling far short of $150, ,000,- GOO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
DIED IN NEW HAVEN.
Brewster Street Man Expired Sudden
 ly While on Visit.

brewster street Man Expired Sudden
 ly While on a Visit.
 George w. Nichols of 17 Brewster street died suddenly in New Haven yesterday where he went last week to visit his sister-in-law, Mrs c. c. Ret tes, 37 High street. Yesterday he went out and shoveled some snow off the walk and when he got through he went in and lay down on a sofa. A few seconds later he was seized with heart failure and died before medical attendance arrived, although Dr Ba- con was called as soon as his condition was noticed. MT Nichols is survived by one son, G. F. Nichols of Walnut street, and two daughters, Mrs J. K. Goodrich of Elizabeth street and Mrs w. M. Bernard of North Main street. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon with service at Trinity church and interment in Pine Grove cemetery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
4 NEW s TEL COMPANY
It Will Be Financed At the Sum
 of $75, 100000.

The Company Will Issue $25,000,OOO
 Worth of Bonds-They Will Be Due
 in Forty Years;R and Redeemable
 After Ten Years. ..
 Pittsburg, Pa, Dec S.-The new Union Steel company is to be financed as a $75,000,000 concern. An author ized bond issue of $25,O0O,OG0 is to be provided in addition to the authorized stock issue of $50000,Oo0. Of the bonds about $1SO00,0OO will be issued at once and about $33,000,000 of the stock. >5
 The Union Steel company bonds will be , per cents, due in forty years and redeemable after ten years. .-..I vi
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
IN HONOR OF DEAD STATESMAN
National House of Representatives Ad-
 iourned To-day.

Washington, Dec 8.-The house to- day, paid a remarkable tribute to the memory of eX-Speaker Thomas B. Reed. His death had created a deep impression and there was a uniform desire among the members that the house should signally mark its. respect for his memory. For the house to take such action as was desired on the death of former member it had only three precedents in it's history, namely, on the occasion of the death of Benton. Blaine and Alexander Stevens, when the house adopted resolutions and ad- journed out of respect for their mem ory. It decided to follow this prece- dent to-day. The chaplain at the open ing of the session referred briefly to the death of MT Reed, and then MT Sherman of New York arose and after a few appropriate remarks offered reso- 1utions that the house adjourn out of respect for the memory of MT Reed The resolutions were carried unani- mOuSly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
NOW IN HIS OLD HOME
The Remains ofthe Late Thomas
 Bracket Reed. -

Train Passed Through Boston at an
 Early Hour To-Day < Intimate
 Friends and Relatives of the Dead
 Man Joined Mrs Reed and Daughter
 Along the Route. ....a.-s....
 Boston. Dec S.-The body of former Congressman Thomas 5. Reed on the way to Portland, Me, passed through this city to-day. Two cars, in one of which the body rested, while ill the other were Mrs Reed, the widow, and friends, comprised a funeral section of the Federal express. The train reached here at S:30 a. m., more than ali hour and half late.
 The two cars without delay were taken around the city on the grand Junction tracks and were at once sent on to Portland over the Boston & Maine railroad under a special sched- -ule. This schedule was expected to get the train into Portland by Il o'clock. Accompanying the body be- sides Mrs Reed the widow and Miss Catherine Reed, daughter of the for mer congressman, were Hon Amos IL. Allen, MT Reeds successor in the house or fepfeSeHlallVess ASHef C' Hinde, Mir Reeds parliamentary clerk while speaker, Augustus G. Payne of New York, close IErsonal friend and Mir and Mrs c. D. Barrows.
 MT Hinds said that Mrs Reed and her daughter spent comfortable night under the circumstances. The delay of the federal express was said to be due to slippery rails and an inferior quality of coal.
 At East Someryille Malcolm D. Bar rows of NIelrose, MT Reeds favorite nephew, Joined Mrs Reed and her daughter.
 Portland, Dec S.The funeral train bearing the body of ex-Speaker Reed arrived at his former home here at 1929.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
Large Tannerx nurned.

RIDGWAY, Pa, Dec. S.-The Eagle Valley tannery, at this place, has been destroyed by fire, caused by an explo- sion of natural gas in the engine room. The loss on the building is estimated at s75.000 and that on the stock of leather and hides at from $250.000 to $500. GOO The loss is said to be well covered by insurance. This tannery is in the Elk Tanning company's district, which is identified with the United States Leather company. A large num- ber of employees will be thrown out of work. Rebuilding will be commenced soor1. The bark stacked in the yards 1xx not tl1<u2d-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
AT FIRST NJ. E. CHURCH.
Coffee and Sandwiches Served After
 Exercises Last Evening.

An innovation in local church cir cles was introduced at the First Meth odist church last night by the Rev +. B. Stockda1e. After the regular even ing sermon, the subject of which was 'Loneliness'' and was based on the text, No man cares for my soul, social hour was enjoyed. Coffee and sandwiches were served. The Rev MT StocIdale is of the opinion that many men and women unacquainted may be reached by such gatherings. There were fifteen persons last night whom he had not met before. Strangers may be in town and they will like to attend such sessions. Five strangers were present last night. The innova- ton was a great success the first night and it will be continued every Sunday night this month and if it is attended with the same success, it will be con- tinued during the winter.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
FELL. INTO HOT WATER

Derby, Dec S.--News was received in this city to-day of the accidental death on Saturday night of the g. years-old child of Mr' and Mrs Miles McPhee, who live in the remote partof Shelton. The child fell into a tub of hot water and was terribly scalded that it died within few hours. t..
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
DROPPED DEAD ON HIS DOORSTEP
LOCKOUT ENDED TO-DAY.
All Men Went Back to Work at New
 Rochelle.

New Rochelle. N. Y., Dec S.-The lockout in the building trades which affected about $500 men, ended to- day and all the men went back to work. The lockout has lasted three weeks. It was preceded by a strike and was the result of a refusal of the building trades council to rescind fines of $50 imposed on two men who had returned to work before the strike was declared off. The dispute will now be submitted to arbitration.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
Will Subnit to Arbitration.

NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y, Dec. S. The lockout of the men in the building trades, which has lasted for two weeks, is likely to end, the executive commit tees of the Building Trades council and the Builders association having agreed to submit the points at issue to arbi- tration Each side will select three ar bitrators, who will appoint a seventh. a majority decision to be final. About 3,5OO men are affected.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
WILL BE TRIED HERE.

New Haven, Dec S.-The contested election cases involving the constables of Waterbury had a preliminary hear ing before Judge Gager i'll the super ior court in this city to-day. The case was continued and will be taken up in the superior court in Waterbury on December p.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
DEATH OF OFFICER JAMES HEALEY
BOUSER'S HORSE AND TEAM.
South Main Street Grocer Lost Turn
 Out in Naugatuck.

OUC TIT I4NdUSdLUCh. IT#
 John c. Bouser of this city, who con- ducts provision store on South Main street, had valuable horse and team stolen from him ill Naugatuck yester- day afternoon. He was out for ride and drove to Naugatuck where he put the horse under shed while making call. He had not been away over 10 of 15 minutes, but when he returned the team was gone The only informa- tion he could obtain about it was from crowd of boys who were coasting near the shed. They told him that they saw team like the one he de- scribed with two men in hurrying to- wards the center of Naugatuck and shouted to the driver to look out, add ing that the road was slippery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
pASTTMEs WON CAMr.

The Pastime A. C.'s polo team went to Winsted on Saturday night and de-. feated the Winsted polo team by a score of to 6. About 250 people witt messed the game, which was very in- teresting owing to the close score The playing was very good for the first game. Sutton of this city was in the goal for the Winsteds and H. DeWs played first rush for them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
JOHN DILLON IN NEW YORK.
His Wife. Has Just Arrived to Care for
 Him Until He Recovers.

. New York, Dec S.-John Dillon, one of the leaders of the Irish nationalist party. is at the Hoffman house with his wife, who arrived on the Umbria from Europe. MT Dillon, who had been i'll in Chicago, and who had just arrived here, was affected materially by his trip and was obliged to take to his bed at Ihe hotel and deny himself to all callers. While his condition is not considered serious, Mrs Dillon said that he was too ill to see anybody.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
AMOS CUMM1NGs's LIBRARY.
Given to the Home Founded by the
 Typographical Union.

Colorado Springs, Col, Dec S-The library of the late Amos J Cummings, New York congressman and editor, is to be given to the home, founded here in 1892, by the Typographical union. MT Cummings was a member of the original board of. trustees and his in terest in the, home was great. His will did not contain the provision, but, knowing it to be his wish, Mrs Cum mings has made the bequest in her own will recently executed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
FENN OUT OF RACE.
Pace of the Bicyclers Was Too Rapid
 for Him.

New York, Dec S.-At noon to-day there were thirteeen teams in the six day race in Madison Square Garden. Lutins and Bruni quit, but their part ners, Baraquin and Bruisson, doubled up and continued the contest. Bald and Bikes were the next two to quit. Young Fem also dropped out, but his partner, Keegan, doubled up with Pc terson, whose partner, Hedspeth, was forced out of the race because of 3 broken collar bone. The noon score was as follows:
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
p;ne T,ract Brfnes Big Money.

N -- P1me TFAGI BFEHBB HE N1ONSys N
 ST. PAUL. NIinn., Dec. S.-A special from Duluth says that the Oliver Min ing company has purchased the Nc. Alpine tract of pine on the eastern Me saba range. The consideration wa $50O,000. A few years ago the trac, was sold for $30,O00.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08
Conservative member of Parlia-
 ment and Sportsman.
WAS FRIEND OF KING EDWARD.

Owned Isinglass, Winner of Derby in
 1893, and Also Owned Yacht Which
 Was Sold to Spanish Government
 During Our War-Balfour Says Ulti-
 matum Will Be Sent to Venezuela-
 King of Portugal Leaves England
 for Home. -
 London, Dec S.-HalTy McCalmont, the we'll known sportsman and con- servatiye member of parliament for Newmarket, dropped dead on the doorstep to-day as he Twas leaving his residence in St James square, $. W. He was apparently in his usual health as he passed to the door. MT Mccall mont died supposedly of heart disease.
 MT McCalmont was the owner of Isinglass, the horse which won the Derby in 1893. and he owned the steam yacht GiraIda, which was pur- chased by the Spanish government at the time of the war between the Unit ed States and Spain. The deceased was an intimate friend of King Ed ward and was very popular generally.
 London, Dec S.-Premier Balfour announced ill the house of commons to-day that an Ultimatum had been sent to Venezuela and that in the event of an unsatisfactory reply the British and German governments would take measures to enforce their claims against that country.
 London. Dec S-The King of Portu- gal concluded his three weeks visit to England to-day and started homeward hV way of Paris
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08

Mcfarland and Maya ...... .264 miles Gougoltz and Kaser ........264 Breton and Darragon ..... .264 Stinson and Moran .........264 Jno Bedell and Menus Bedell 264 : NeWkirk and Jacobson ...264 Butler and TurYille .......264 Barclay and Franz Krebs ..264 's Keegan and Peterson ..... .264 's Leander and Floyd Krebs ..264 :" Calvin and Root ..... .264 :. Doerfnger and Heller ..... .263 Bruisson and Baraquin ... .263 's
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-08

London. Dec S.-The King of Portu- gal concluded his three weeks visit to England to-day and started homeward by way of Paris.
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
LONG BRANCH.
Popular Resort Started on a Record
Breaking Season.
(Special to The Washington Tincs.j

tSpecial to The Washington Tnncs.j
LONG BRANCH. y. J., July l2.-The
oldest and still the gayest Of all the
resorts on the North Jersey coast. the
Branch. is well started on what prom
iscs TO be a renaissance season of its
pristine brliiiance-of the time when
Grant and George W. Chills and poll
ticians galore smoked and made history
on the Eiberon blum. The revival has
come with the rcopenirg Of the four
the luxuriantly furnished re-
sorts which Judge J.Fran!5lyn Fort closed
two years ago because they conducted
elaborate gambling operations openly.
With the clubs closed, last season was
noticeably dull; but they are all opcn
this year as cafes, and the sporting e!c-
ment is again disporting itself beneath
$40, 600 chandeliers and paintings Long
Branch is now the most crowded Of all
the fifteen resorts on this coast. The
West End, the Hollywood. Elberon.
Ocean. United States and Brighton are
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
OCEAN GROVE.
No PIOhibitive Bars Let Down at Camp
Meeting Resort.

OCEAN GROVE. y. J., July 12-The
foremost Methodist American camp
meeting resort-the resort which origi-
mated in a little tent prayer meeting
in the sand dunes in 1863. and which
now has an auditorium seating 10000
and summer population OF from 2O. 600
TO $1,000 within its square mile area
began its season two weeks ago tamor-
row, when Bishop Cyrus Fcss. OF Phila-
delphia. preached the opening sermon.
Last Sunday Bishop H. NJ Walden, of
Cincinnati. and Bishop Charles II. Fow-
Ter. Of New York. preached to audiences