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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
CITY NEWS

At the meeting of Court vigilant Monday night Nugent's pharmacy was chosen as the courts place of busi- ness for drugs for the ensuing year.
 Standing room will be at a pre- mium in Speedwell hall on Thursday night when the fifth annual dance of the Franco-American club will be held.
 Charles Jessell, aged "A years, died this morning at his home, AS North Main street. He leaves a widow and family. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon.
 A merry time is assured to all per- sons who attend the promenade which will be given by the North End Social club at Turn hall. Jefferson street, to- night
 The funeral of Lucius B. Davis took place this afternoon in Middle bury. The bearers were F. B. Fisher, Seron Decker. William Weldman and William Cottle.
 The board of finance met yesterday afternoon and received the report of the special committee on unpaid as- sessments. Action on the report was NOASAA Su uhlh IAC nSGtluS OI the DOdTQ of finance Thursday night. It Is said that about $660O0 are due the city for street sewer and paving assessments over 1000 of which has been paid but the money has not yet been turned over to the treasurer It is probable that steps will be taken to collect the full amount as soon as possible
 At a special short calendar held in the district court to-day, assignments of cases were made as follows: To the jury. Tuesday, January s, Dr B. w. Goodenough vs William Fretter. Marx S. Neiman vs George s. Abbott ct ux. Boston Furniture Go vs l.. Freemont Parker. Knapp & Parker vs c. E. All ing: Wednesday. Arthur D. Varriel vS !. ". Wright. George verbyla vs the Gedimino society; Tuesday, January 12. Alice Craig vs Patrick KeIleher. Branness & Kelly vs IT. M. East. and Susan M. McMahon vs S. M Griffin.
 Thomas F. Bergin, of the firm of Bergin & Sons. undertakers, said to- day that the business will go on as usual and that he hoped for the same liberal patronage in the future that the house had received in the past. MT BerRin also stated that it would be the aim Of the management to keep up the reputation of the house for honest dealings with it's patrons and place where good service in ev- cry branch of undertaking will re- eeiva prompt attention. The hacls business Will nlso ba continued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
rre.,aent win Re subpOenaea.

ZINC HAMPTON, \. Y., Dec. 8o.-It is understood that President Roosevelt Senator T. c. Platt and J. Pierpont Morgan and other prominent men will be subpenaed as witnesses in the trial of the action of A. D. Wales of this city against President John Mitchell to recover $2o0, ,0o0 for suggesting the plan which Mfr Wales claims was followed in settling the big anthracite coal strike s year ago. The case Is on the calendar for the term of the supreme court to convene in this city next Monday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
PEOPLE ARE STILL GUESSING
As to the Make Up of Mayor Elect El-
 toms Boards.


 toms Boards.
 The time for making public the names of the men who will act on the several municipal boards Is now ai- ,uost at hand, and. naturally, many re very much interested to know who he favored ones will be. Some claim O have the list, but 1t is doubtful 1T here is any truth In this, though 1t ;eems to be generally believed that the department of charities will be made ID as follows: J. Fl. Filling F. $. ,hase, N. Combellack, E. J. Finn, George Panneton People appear somewhat at sea with reference to the minority representation on the board bf public works, but the names heard nost frequently in connection with the rerths are those of Thomas Jackson. William S. Jones, John Moriarty, y. J. Brown, Alderman Frank Bergen and AL 7ermar Lawrence Tobln. The majori- ty representation will 1t Is thought, be lnnosed of F. O. Goss, Alderman Holmes and H. l.. Wade. In some luarters it Is being said that Alderman Stanley is going on the board of public works instead of Mr Holmes, who Is talked of for place on the board or finance. As stated herein some time ago the safety board is supposed to be settled. the members being G. M. Beach, General l.. N. Van Keuren, G. A Driggs, M J. Daly and o. Y. Kent, the two last mentioned being the minority representation.
 Very little has been said about the members of the board of health, al- though it is very important depart ment. The names of Aldermen Flew it, r. E. Cross. F. R. White, Dr Good enough and half dozen others have been heard of as likely to be asked to serve on that board. MT Cross has had wide experience in such matters, having served for years in that de- partment. While he was there he made things interesting and if he had been able to carry his point the pig would have better show in Waterbury than 1t has at the present time He always believed that the offal of, the city should be carted to the town farm and fed to hogs instead of being disposed of by cremation, and he was not the only one who looked at the question in the same light.
 Mayor-elect Elton Is a very busy man this week. He spends good share of his time about the City hall, and by Monday night he will be quite familiar with every nook and corner of the building. Those who say that Mr' El- ton will not make a successful public man will be apt to change their minds after they have met his honor and no ticed how cleverly he can evade giving direct answers to questions and yet not make one feel that he is being cut
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
airlr to Rnild Church.

STAMFORD, Conn, Dec. 30.-Girls who attend Rosemary Hall at Rock Ridge, in Greenwich, speak of build ing a church all by themselves and with their own hands as if 1t was noth- ing but fun, but theA work has only just begun, and wise persons shake their heads when they speak about the difficulties which are sure to come. The girls declare that no mans hand shall desecrate the sacred work, though they are willing that one man, the architect, may instruct them to certain extent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
HORSES IN MIx-UP.
Uhree Horse Truck Collided With Doc
 tors Team.

A three-horse truck belonging to Charles H. Egan, the scrap iron dealer, created consternation on Central ave- nue this forenoon. The horses became unmanageable and rushed down the street at tremendous speed. Teamsters and others who were about the place cheerfully yielded them the right Of way and the animals steered clear of all obstructions until they reached a point where Dr Anderson's team was hitched while the doctor was making a professional call. The runaways crashed into the physician's rig and alt Instant later the street was converte
 Into a struggling mass of horsefes
 with the doctors horse and earring
 npdernea tn. The driver of MT Egans truck managed to save himself b.
 dumping from the seat. A crowd e
 people collected and after hard tusslt succeeded in putting all the animals right side up, but they were unable to do anything with Dr Anderson's car rfage. which was wrecked in the mix up. His horse was badly used up, too.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
Jerome syIxes ln Dead.

CHICAGO, Dec. 8o.--Jerone Sykes, Che we'll known New York actor, who had been playing the leading part in s.rha Billionaire," died of pneumonia last night at the Strstford hotel after an illness of four days. MT Sykes con- fracted pneumonia while thinly clad Auring an amateur theatrical perform ance at a dinner which he gave the members of ''The BilIionaire'' company Christmas eve. The body will probably be taken to MT. Sykes New York home for burial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
IMMIGRATION RECORDS.
Report for 1908 Passes That of
 Previous Years


 New York, Dec 30.-Immigration this port in 1908 has passed ali pr, vious records. During the calenda year now ending 619,9SO immigrant --steerage passengers-arrived here as against 547, ,197 in 1902, an increas of 72,7S3. It is estimated that som 2,000 more foreigners will land befor January l, so that the total increas will probably be close on to 75,Nt The year 1902 was a record breaking one, the increase over 1901 havin! heen ahout 139.OOO. As was the cae last year the heaviest immigration was during May, when 92,815 steerage passengers were admitted at New York. Almost as many came here in April. The immigration was larger every month of the current year, compared with the monthly fig ures in 1902. with the exception of the current month. Last December 36,- 900 immigrants, approximately, land ed here. This month the number will probably not exceed 32000.
 Southern Europe contributed by far the largest proportion of the total There was, however, a marked in- crease in the newcomers from nor. ern and western Europe, especially Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Italy nevertheless, leads all the rest. Th' exodus of Italian laborers, with whom the outward bound steamers wert loaded early this month, has shown marked falling off.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
New York Markets.

FLOUR-Dull. but firmly held; Minneso- la patents. $A550475; winter straights, $40 4,16; winter. extras, $S.159S.4o winter pat m WHEATaa 9 ,.1saa a. stEons espsn4.ns ss 4 oP s. e.. ness at nHv1 st Lous May is @ 7ise % Jay
 KYE1FSirm: state and Jersey, be0ssc. !: coRN-stronssr and more active on ~ the e snow ip eastern corr states and room cov- 'onE o14Nyo9issSl: EfNy misSlGas tssek. white stat. .a.
 6RYSrm: Yeia mns Sess %s''sEH assSfs set'is family. IxKB-Finn; prime western steam. BuT%EEIEiEm Gc,IR isdE5nc extra creamery aso cy, small, colored, september, a; lSc.: late late made, l0c,; large, colored, september l2c.; late made lQc. large, white, septem- 0fE aro maos Western see extras ssoa7o state and Pennsylvania nearby average finest. SIC; state and Pennsylvania sec onds to firsts, 21@35c.
 sUGAR-Raw nominal; fair refining, a@ 3 1-1Sc,; centrifugal, ss test s1sGas s-1sc.; re nsd spist s5Hshed 5oso pSwdessd tS6c MoIAssEs1Firm; New VI orleans, oS1l2sSTns slassc RICE-Quiet; domestic, sAG5sac.; Japan. TALLow-Firm city, 5c. country. 4ss@ HAY-steady; shipping. son75c.; good to choice, s59s215c.
 Live stock Market
 CATTLB-Markst steady; choice s5@ S.15; prime. 34.7oqS.75; fair. SGp3so; veal calves, $7D776.
 HOGS-Market active; prime heavies, $5. 10G5 15; mediums and heavy Workers, S6.10; light Workers, $5; pigs. s490a1s sHEEF AND LAMBS Market steady ;. Sl6oG2 25 choice lambs. ssfo@s 3t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
Pattsburg Has Great Fire.

PITTsBURG. Dec. 30.-For twelve hours, commencing at 6 o'clock, thir- teen engine companies battled with stubborn fire in the six story storage warehouse of Haugh x Keenan, Third street and Duquesne way. Crossed electric wires is given as the probable cause of the conf1agration. The loss, according to James F. Keenan. presi- dent of the company, may reach $7o0,- GOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
NUTMEG CRAVINGS
Interesting items Boiled Down Tor the
 Benefit of Our Busy Readnrs

Interesting items Boiled Down Tor the
 Benefit of Our Busv Readers.
 Detective Shadrack McClair, once prominent in law and order league work, is now in the Salvation army He has sued for $97.14 for collecting evidence ill behalf of the accused in the George Yang murder trial in New Haven.
 A baby boy wrapped snugly in heavy clothing was found on the steps of Judge Bronson's house in New Ha- ven last night. The child appeared to be several weeks old, but there was nothing on its clothing to identify it. The organized charities took charge of the child
 The employees in the fence depart ment of the National Wire corpora tion's factory at New Haven have been notified of an Il per cent reduc- ton in wages. The men in this de- partment are piece workers. Em- ployes who work by the day will be reduced in pay from to F per cent, it is said. About 400 men are affect ed
 Mrs Mary Joyce of Hartford, admin istratrix of the estate of John Joyce, her husband, began suit yesterday against the New York, New Haven &s Hartford Railroad Go to recover $6,- 900 for the death of her husband, who was killed November 5, 1902. He was foreman of section gang and while at work near Yalesville was struck by train. Frank B. Williams has been engaged as Mrs Joyce's lawyer.
 Mary Shipman, the 16-year-old daughter of John Shipman of East Glastonbury, committed suicide about noon yesterday by taking three ounces of carbolic acid. Her father and mother were divorced several years ago and the girl for some time has liv- ed with her mother, who is now Mrs George Mosgrove of East Glastonbury. Dr 0. G. Rankin was called Sunday to see the girl as she had been ailing of late and was obliged to remain in bed. The doctor called again yesterday and only short time after he left the girl evidently drank the poison.
 George F. Stearns of Chester was found dead at his home where he liv- ed alone, last evening by Mrs Harry Midjett, who lives in the other part of the house. MT Stearns had not been seen since Saturday, and thinking he might be i'll, Mrs MidJett rapped at his door. Receiving no reply, she tried the door, and finding it unlocked, walked, in. A few feet from the door she stumbled over the body of Mir Stearns. Medical Examiner Dr $. w. Turner found it to be case of suicide. Mir Stearns had shot himself with 3S-caliber revolver, the bullet having entered back of the right ear.
 The United States soldiers who are taking a years dieting at Yale under the direction of Professor Russell H. Chittenden, yesterday had severe test of the nature which is given them about once a month. On the main floor of the university gymnasium they were put through set of rigorous ex- ercise, to show their endurance and al Q stand hard work over an ex- teIt period. There was running and work on the bars, and other gym nastic apparatus. The soldiers were well used up when the tests were ov- CT The records were taken in charge by Dr Callahan, who has the direction of the work in detail on the gymnasi- um floor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
Heirann nisappearn.

MERIDIAN, Miss, Dec, 30.--Miss Ethel Rovell of Birmingham, Ala, heir ass to large fortune. has disappeared, and relatives are anxious about her. Miss Rovell had been in Meridian since Nov. l visiting her aunt. Mrs. J. M. Huskey. and was to remain here until February. On Wednesday last she left her aunt's residence to do some shop ping and has not been seen or heard of since. Miss Rovell is said to have in- herited an estate left her by Mrs. Mi nerva Benford of Denver.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
s.ntenced au HabItun1 Criminal.

DEDHAM. Mass, Dec. 30. - In the Norfolk county superior criminal court Judge Aiken has sentenced George Nichols of Philadelphia, notorious criminal, to twenty-five years at hard labor fin state prison on the ground that be is an habitual criminal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
ExpIo.aon sbook the Tovvn.

LAFoLLETTE, Tenn, Dec. 8o.-A ferTfhc explosion occurred at the La Toilette iron furnace. Thomas Dial, 6 negro laborer, was killed, and consid- srable damage was done. While a 'srun" was being made at the furnace h quantity of molten metal accidental ly flowed into 8 cooling pool and caus- sd an explosion which shook the town for q radius of half a mile.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
xeRro Burxlar.s Fatal Shot.

CHARLOTTE, N. O., Dec. BOA ne gro burglar entered the home of John x. Orr, two miles from this city, and, discovering Mrs Orr alone, shot her perhaps fatally and then ransacked the house. Mrs. 0rr's. outcries attracted Ehe attention of passersby,. and the ne- gro fed, leaving his booty behind him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
UItsmatum to Frankl.n pr..,.

CHICAGO, Dec 30. The Chicago Typothetse has issued an ultimatum 10 the Franklin Pressmen's union that thereafter the scale of wages will be SIS per week instead of @15. The places of any who will not accept this seduction will be declared vacant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
r,n,a Eever nt nntIer.

BUTLER, Pa, Dec. 3o.-one death and i've new cases of fever were re- ported. To date the relief committee has received in the neighborhood of $46, ,OoO, and, though they have been curtailing expenses in every way, 1t is estimated that $85,0O additional will be needed before all the stricken fami- lies can shift for themselves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
Cuban s4Inistsr to spain m.

HAVANA, Dec BOA special cable gram from Madrid says that Senor Ra- faeI M Merchan, the Cuban minister to Spain, is confined to the legation nuf- fering from mental impairment as the result of former illnesses and that the minister and his family will soon sail for Havana.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
Russian Jews Not Psllaxed.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 30. - The correspondent of Russian news agen- cy at Kishineff, Bessarabia, telegraphs a denial of the statement that the Jew ish population is being pillaged by the Russians
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
aEane Aecadents Tn 1eoa.

SHAMOKIN. Pa, Dec. S0.--Mine h. Hpector Evans of this anthracite dis arict has reported forty -one fatalities Rrd ssxty-aix nonfataI accidents dup ana she past year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
BOOKS GIVEN AWAY.

Every advertiser in the Democrats Penny-a- Word Column from this date to the amount of 25c or more will be given book free of charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
ARMrNG FOR WAR.
Russia and Japan Prepare for Great
 Struggle.

OLTuSSLes
 LONDON, Dec ov.-.A Russian dis patch says twelve batteries of the fou1 grenadier brigades of field artillery, stationed in and around Moscow, have been selected for service in the fan east and have received new guns which the Russian artillerists claim are superior to the French fieldpieces.
 The early departure of three of these batteries Is expected, which will place 10S field guns, with the latest equip mant, at the disposal of Viceroy Alex ai1
 It Is said here that all the volunteers living at their homes who, as gradu- ates of high schools, are privileged to Serve only a year with the colors, have been ordered into barracks.
 An official report from Tokyo says an emergency ordinance, promulgated late Monday night, invests the govern ment with unlimited credit for pur- poses of military defense.
 Three other ordinances were issued, relating, first, to the Seoul-Fusan rail- way, which is brought closer under official control; second, to the revision OL tue OESdu1AdllOn Ok lAlG ALlpSA1dA AlAA- itary headquarters in war timei third, to the creation CT war council in war time.
 These ordinances, it is considered, look like war and completely provide for all emergencies.
 The ordinance also provides for all possible military expenses for the pro- lection of the railway and other in keresta.
 It is reported that the Japanese min lsterial council has demanded the transfer of $26, 100000 from the edu- satiouaI fund for emergency purposes.
 Russian irritation is centered largely against the English and American peo- ples on account of their undoubted sym pathies for Japan. To understand this fully one must realize that in the high est circles dominat ting politics in Lon don the conviction Is irrevocably im- bedded that without the support and encouragement of those two countries Japan would never declare war upon Russia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30

Advertise rents, articles lost, found, and for sale in the popular columns of the Democrat and get quick returns Sor money invested,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
LEH|CH COAL.

Right into your bin IS where We de- liver the best coal to be had in the city, at the lowest market price. Our Lehigh coal has made many fast friends. This coal contains very little s.2te-no dirt, and a clinker Is a stranger to it. Give us trial order and we are sure of permanent cus- toner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
c1osinK stock auotaeion..

Money on call firm at 6js per cent. Prime mercantile paper. b1A@s per cent. Exchanges, $l96, 2s9, 9A: balances. H,7s4,s6A.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-15
me- Three candidates Tor dOyernOr.

Close friends OF Sam. b Cook an
nounoe that he will not be a candidate
for the democratic nominalOn for
governor. This leaves ouly three a
vowed candidates, Joseph W. Folk,
OF St. LOUIS, James B. CAN'T, of
Clinton, and James A. Reed of Kan
sas City. All three ho.d high official
positions. Folk is circuit attorney,
CAN'T Is supreme Judge, and Reed is
mayor. Folk is serving his first term
while Gautt and Reed are serving their
second terms. CAN'T is a native Of
Georgia, Folk of Tennessee, and Reed
of Iowa, Folk is 81 years old, Reed,
4S, and CAN'T, So. All three are
married-Gantt tor she second time.
CAN'T served in the Confederate army,
Folk and Reed are not old enough to
have seen civil wal service. Reed has
been prosecuting attorney of jackson
county, Folk holds a similar position
now in St. Louis, while CAN'T has held
no other Office than circuit and su-
preme Judge. Folk is a graduate OF
the University of Tennessee, CAN'T Of
the University of Virginia. Folk is a
Baptist, CAN'T a Cumberland Presby-
terrain, and Reed a Methodist. All are
Bryan ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Herald
There are several petty errors in the
above. Reed is a native Of Ohio, buI
removed to Iowa In infancy. CAN'T il
a graduate only of the law department
of the University of Virginia and Foil
only of the law department of Wander
bilt University.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-15
A Daisy Air Rifle
For the Boy

The lad who desires some fun can
get an air rifle from the Kansas City
Journal as a present. The name Of
the gun is The Daisy" and it is well
named. The gun Is thirty inches in
length from the end Of the barrel to
the end of the stock. Here is the gun
that the BOY can have fun with. This
air rifle is the finest on the market,
as it is modelled after the latest targSG
rifle. 1t has a genuine valuable stock,
and is provided with improved sights,
a feature everyone will appreciate.
The barrel and all working points are
made of steel, and the metal parts
finely nickel-plated. 1t is supple in
construction and shoots the strongest
All parts are interchangeable shoots
B. B. shot by compressed air, with
sufficient force to kill sparrows, rats,
etc, at a considerable distance. The
rifle is safe in the hands Of a child. 1t
weighs over two pounds.
Our proposition: Any boy who will
get ten new subscriptions for The Kan
sas City Weekly Journal at csc each,
making a total of SO. so, and viii seAd
us a list of the names together with
the money, we will ship to his address,
express charges prepaid, this hand
some air rifle. Send money by post
office order or draft and advise us of
the name of your express office. Boys
here is a chance to get the fun of your
life. Rustic a little and get this gun
as u proposition only holds good IN
til Juue l, 1908, Address all commune
cation to The Kansas City Journal,
Kansas City, Mo. Send for sample
copies of the Weekly for canvassing.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-15
To Show How Silk is Made.

Sericulture, the propagation Of silk
worms, in Missouri, is proposed as an
exhibit for the Missouri building at the
Worlds Fair. A Carrollton woman,
Mrs. Susan H. Whitemore, proposes
to aid in the exhibit to show the va.
rIous stages of silk production from the
worm to the finished product. To a
friend, speaking of her observation
and experience in the culture, Mrs.
Whitemore said: "Once upon a time
when my boys were small, to keep
them off the streets / raised some silk
worms. The process by which worms
transmitted Usage orange and COM
mon plantain into Miladi's gown was
SO interesting that many persons came
to see it. Several persons have asked
that / prepare an exhibit tor thu
Worlds Fair, showing 'what may b.
done in Missouri, in Carroll County,
Mrs. Whltemore expresses a willingness
TO aid in the enterprise and tn
Missouri Worlds Fair Commissiol
will doubtless arrange to have thu
interesting exhibit.