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Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
TROLLEY STOPS cocKFIGHr.
How Passengers Thought Child Had
 Been Killed in Collision.

BOW messengers Inougnr Child Had
 Been Killed in Collision.
 New Britain, Jan 26.-A trolley car stopped cockfght that was scheduled to come off in Collinsville Saturday night. The assumption of police powers by the trolley car took place in Plainville about ' o'clock in the evening. The car for Bristol was running along at good rate of speed when it reached the corner of Wash& ington and Main streets; then some thing happened. Patrick Kennedy of West street, Southington, and William Newton, also of Southington, attempt ed to cross in front of the car, collis- ion resulted, both men were thrown out and the buggy partially demolished Kennedy was stunned by the fall and persons in the car thought he was killed. Just as they were about to go to his rescue screams came from un- der the broken buggy. Rescue the child,'' came the excited cry from the passengers. Some started to move the buggy while others ran to the as- sistance of Kennedy. Bleeding from cut in the head, he was picked up and carried to the office of Dr c. w. Moody, where he was taken care of by the doctor.
 While this was going on the cries that came from beneath the buggy convinced everybody that a child was seriously injured and when the cries stopped before the search was ended there was a feeling that the child had died of it's injuries. Finally the buggy was righted. Instead of child the searchers found q bag. More mysti- fled than ever they united the bag and out of it's mouth jumped very much ruff1ed and indignant gamecock With "a "cock-a -doodle-do'' it put itself into position to do battle with any inquisi- tive passengers that desired to meet it.
 Meanwhile Dr Moody had attended to Kennedy. He had slight scalp wound and one rib was broken New ton had accompanied him to the doc tors office, but was not injured. They had hired the rig from John A. Brooks and were on their way to Collinsville where there was to be a cockfight. They had charge of several of the star birds that were to have taken part in the fight. Instead of continuing their tourney to CoIlinsville the men decided to return home, taking the birds with them. The passengers on the Bristol car continued on their journey, still puzzling over why they had mistaken the screeches of a ganecock for the cries of q child.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
WATERTOWN J0TTlNGS.
Game Between Tafts' and Hartford
 High Was Tie.

The hockey game between teams representing the Taft school and the Hartford high school resulted in tie. Although the Hartford team was much lighter, their speed more than made up this deficiency. The play of the Taft boys was at times fairly good, but their passing was lamentably weak. The final score of the game was 1 to l.. For Taft Brown at goal made several pretty stops, and Livingston, although lacking experience in handling the puck, showed up well, shooting their only goal on pass from MerWin. This week games will be played with the Yale law school team and the Hopkins Grammar school team
 The attendance at the K. of F. fair on saturday evening was fairly large, though the evenings program mer1ted a much larger audience. This evening the Taft school mandolin club will fig ure in the entertainment.
 The walking about town and the weather were sufficient causes to keep many from attending places of worship yesterday. Although about six inches fell during the day the gale accom- panying whipped much of the snow from the streets, making the sleighing rather poor.
 One local gentleman who took a ride on the trolley cars in Waterbury last week declares that he will not do so again until the strike has been brought fO a terminus. Near his destination, which happened to be Naugatuck, the car was stoned by a number of men and boys, breaking many of the win doWsfand otherwise making things un- pleasant for the passengers.
 John CoIgan, the Sunday newspaper man who fell on the ice last Monday morning, is still in bed, and his place was filled by Silas Marshall yesterday.
 The concert at the Taft school on Saturday evening by the Daureutehers quartet was largely attended, and ev- eryone seemed to be satisfied with the evenings entertainment After the musical portion of the program danc- ing was enjoyed for couple of hours.
 Simeon Baldwin, a student at Taft S school, spent Sunday with his parents in New Haven.
 George Demarest and Amasa Bald win have taken positions at the knife factory in Woodbury.
 Miss Louise Malone of Waterbury, the organist at St Johns church, was unable to attend to her duties yester day on account of illness.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
Funds For Fighting Plague.

CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. 26-The charity commission at Mazatlan has received up to date $130OO0 for use in combating the plague. Money is still pouring in from all parts of the coun- try. The official bulletin from Mazat- Ian reports four deaths and four new cases for Wednesday last and for Tues day five deaths and two new cases The total number of cases in the hospi- tai was forty-four, of which five were serious. Dr. J. F. Grimes, the bubonic plague expert, who offered his services to the government, has been ordered to hold himself in readiness to proceed to the stricken city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
The Carnegie Rerief Fund.

PITTSBURG, Jan. 26. Bulletins is- sued by the Andrew Carnegie relief fund have been posted at all the works of the Andrew Carnegie Steel company, H. Q. Prick Coke company and other component interests of the Carnegie company exhibiting for the informa- ton of the employees summarized statement of disbursements for the first year of the fund founded with an endowment of $4,00O,0OO by Andrew Carnegie for the benefit of employees injured, the dependents of killed em- ployees and the needy superannuated. The total disbursements from the fund last year aggregated. $4S, ,218.85.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
Governor odelr,s sister Deaa. |.

NEWBURG, N Y, Jan. 26.-Miss Ophelia Odell. the elder sister of Gov ernor Odell, is dead at the home of her father, ex-Mayor Odell, in Grand street. Miss Odell had been i'll about a week with an attack of the grip and was under the care of Dr. John T. Howell. A day or two ago complica- tions developed which made her condi- ton serious. Death was due to oedema of the lungs. Miss Odell had not been in good health for some time. The gov- ernor and other members of the family were at her bedside when she died.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
TIMELY TOPICS

Gr1eve, Bisset & Hollands annual sale will not close until Wednesday night. Look over their bargains.
 There is a sale of notions and dress makers supplies on at Currans. Threads, bindings, hooks and eyes, etc.
 Skates are going at 25 per cent less than regular price at the Waterbury Hardware store.
 The prices have dropped on clothing at the Upson, Singleton Co.'S because they are going to move soon.
 Watch for Conlon Bros midwinter sale, which opens Wednesday for bar gains of every description.
 Burnham's canned goods are sold by the White-Simmons Go. Look over their ad tonight. Oranges PIC a dog en.
 Everything to be found in stylish neckWear at F. A. Wenzers. The >$1 .25 and $1 kind at Toe.
 You may try other shoes, but the 'sFitzu' and "Uncle Sam" at the Colby Sherwoods's are fine ones.
 Boys waists on sale at K. Dough erty's for 1Oc and 15c. Heavy and light outing flannel
 Furniture that is real bargain, that will benefit both buyer and seller, at J. M. Burrall &5 Co.'S.
 For one week Reid SS Hughes will make skirts free for the purchasing of goods. Any style you like.
 It will pay you to get prices on Cas- ties meats for this week. Everything first class.
 Have you looked over that coated silk underwear at Jones, Morgan & Go? Reduced from $2.5O to $2.
 Sale of carpets at Miller X Peck's. They have a few misfts in Administer, moquette and velvet carpets.
 A full line of skates and straps, polo balls and sticks at F. J Bolan's hard ware store.
 Six days more of A. MaiIhiot's sale, before his store will disappear to make room for a new. ones
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
CHAMBERLAIN TREKSI
Colonial Secretary Goes to
 Mafeking by Mule Power.
WARM WELCOME AT VENTERSDORP.
Boer Commando Hears Praises For General De1arey, Who Unexpect- edly Appears and Speaks Fa-
 vorabIy of English Guests A

vorabIy of English Guests
 LONDON, Jan. 2e. e.--Colonial Secre- tary Chamberlain started on Saturday on an interesting wagon trek from Pot chestroom to Mafeking, accompanied by Mrs. Chamberlain, Sir Arthur Law ley, Major General Baden-Powell and others. Relays of mules had been ar ranged to enable the party to travel at about ten miles an hour. There was a picturesque scene outside Ventersdorp, thirty-one miles northwest of Potches troom. A commando of Boers met the party and escorted it into the town. A bouquet of flowers was presented to Mrs. Chamberlain. The colonial secre- tary was conducted to the house of the landrost, and the commando of Boers drew up in half circle outside. Soon after General Deiarey arrived and was cordially received by MT. Chamberlain, who introduced him to Mrs. Chamber lain
 After the presentation of an address of welcome MT. Chamberlain made a speech to the commando, in which he congratulated the Boers on being the comrades of so great and gallant a man as General Delarey. The colonial secretary continued: T hope he is my friend, and I hope you all are my friends. We fought gooT fight, and there is nothing to be ashamed of on either side"
 On the conclusion of MT. Chamber lain's speech, which was throughout in this vein, General Delarey unexpected ly stepped forward and addressed the Boers in Dutch, declaring his belief that the colonial secretary was ''the man to set things right in South Af- rica."
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
nuckneIl seeks s Endowment.

LEWISBURG, Pa, Jan. 26.-A com prehensive policy of expansion was outlined and indorsed at the semian- nual meeting of the board of trustees of Bucknell university just held. It is proposed to raise $1, 125. 900. Of this sum $25O,OO0 will be expended in i'm proving the realty of the institution and $1OO, 900 for increasing the endow- ment. The president was authorized to enter upon the effort to secure the endowment.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
MISSING VESSEL SAFE
The Dawson City, Given Up
 For Lost, Tn Port.
4 LONG AND TEMPEsTUOUS VOYAGE
Last Heard of the Steamer, Which Left Nome Oct. 20, Was More
 Than Two Months

PORT TOWNSHEND, Wash, Jan. 26.--The steamer Dawson City, from Nome, which long ago was given up as lost, has just entered the bay here. On Oct. % last the steamer Dawson City left Nome, bound to Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Since leaving Nome she had been reported only once. That was on Nov. 13, when she was spoken headed for Dutch Harbor.
 The entire trip was marked by sue cession of accidents and exasperating delays, while the fury of the elements seemed to combine to hinder her pas Sage to her destination. Soon after starting south the boilers commenced leaking, with the result that the fresh water supply was consumed. Then fuel began to run short, and the vessel was forced to resort to such canvas as could be fashioned into sails. The vessel put into Port Moller for fuel and water and after remaining two weeks started again, only to run into fierce storms which drove her from her course. Again fuel ran out, so the Dawson City headed for Dutch Harbor to refill her bunkers and tanks. At this port her sailors deserted and refused to con tinue the voyage.
 The run from Dutch Harbor to this port was made in twenty two days, which is considered very good show ing, considering the weather and the facilities for handling the vessel.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
Kentucky Highwayman Killed.

MIDDLESBORO, Ky, Jan. 28.-a Henry Cummings, notorious among the highwaymen of the mountains, met death from ambush here on one of the principal streets. James Adley Turner, who was walking with him, was shot in the arm. The assassins are un- known. It is common report that Cum mings killed John Gorham, president of the United Mine Workers union, two years ago, Greenwood Ward soon afterward and about a year ago Bran ham Elam, a Kentuckian, while the death of others is generally attributed to him, so that it is almost impossible for officers to get clew as to the as SasSins
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
Great Fire In Armagh, ireland.

ARMAGH, Ireland, Jan. 26.A great
 fire broke out here yesterday and spread so rapidly that the local fire bri- gade was unable to cope with it, and assistance had to be sent for from Bel fast, thirty-f miles distant. The re- suit of the fire was that ten of tke lar gest warehouses and shops in the cen ter of the town were destroyed, the damage being estimated at $3OO,000. The trade of the town is paralyzed by this destruction. The timely removal of quantity of dynamite from one of the doomed stores ayerted a worse dis asfar.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
Rushing Navar work at Nevport.

NEWPORT, R. l., Jan. 26.There is an unusual degree of activity at the na- val training station, and. judging from the large number of men employed, it looks as if rush orders had been re- ceived. In the machine shop alone there are twenty-five mechanics at work, and in all the departments the work is being carried on to their ut most capacity. The work of assembling harbor defense mines, which are to be supplied to all the battleships in com mission, is being pushed ahead, and as fast as the outfits are ready they will be shipped to the various vessels.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
stromboIi Again Active.

ROME, Jan. 26-After a brief spell of inactivity the volcano Strombon is again in eruption. Great quantities of lava and stones are being thrown up and to an immense distance from the crater. The cone of the volcano is capped with a thick cloud of smoke. The eruption affords a magnificent spectacle at night, the flames rising from the crater Illuminating the sky.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
Pretender Threatens Fes.

TANGIER, Morocco, Jan. 26.-News from Fez states that the pretender, Bu Hamara, was then advancing at the head of a large force and had ar rived at a point twenty five miles from Fez. A decisive battle was expected, and should the sultan's main army, which is posted on the Sebu river, be defeated it was thought that the city of Fez would inevitably fall into the hands of Bu Hamara.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
The Carnation League.

CINCINNATI, O., Jan. %. The Nc Kinley Carnation league has issued q call for all to observe McKinley's s birthday next Thursday, Jan. s29, by wearing a carnation in the lapel of the coat As there is opposition to hav- ing any more legal holidays this sim pie observation of the day without any interference with business duties is all that the league contemplates, and ef- forts are being made to have the first observance a success.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
vice President ve1a.co Ban4.hed.

LA PAZ, Bolivia, Jan. 26.-The first vice president, Colonel Velasco, has been banished under an executive de cree for an indefinite period. A police patrol conducted him to the Peruvian frontier. The reason for this action was that Vice President Velasco, being leader of the opposition, could not as- sume the presidency without creating political disturbances. The second vice president, Dr. Anibal Capriles, will as- sume the presidency when President Pando goes to Acre.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
MILES NOW IN PARIS.
The General and His Staff Called On
 Ambassador Porter To-Day.

Paris, Jan 26.-Lieutenant General Miles, the members of his staff and his family arrived here from Berlin yesterday afternoon and are now at the Continental hotel. This morning the general and his staff called at the United States embassy and later Ann bassador Porter returned the visit The general also received the military attache, Captain Mott and other Ameri- can military and naval officers and friends. He will probably be received by the minister of war, General Andre, and other French nobilities and will inspect the military school and other features of the French military sys- tenn
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
KOREA BRoKD THn RECORD
Cut Off Four Hours and Fifty-sevef1
 Minutes on the Trip. z

Honolulu, Jan 26.The steamer Korea has arrived, breaking the record between here and San Francisco by four hours and fifty-seven minutes. Her time from San Francisco was four days twenty-two hours and fifty three minutes. Her longest run, the last. day, was 451 miles. The Korea wifi sail for Yokohama Tuesday and try for another record
 Lorrin Andrews has been appointed attorney-general of Hawaii by G0v-| ernor Dole to succeed E. F. Dole, rel signed. MT Andrews is a native of New York and is a graduate of one Of the earliest Hawaiian missionaries. He served term in the territorial legisla- ture.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
0AKVILLE HAPPENINGS

l.. 0. Wood spent Sunday at his home in New York.
 The snow blow was kept running to this place all day yesterday. cleaning off the track.
 MT and Mrs Haggerty of Waterbury have taken up their residence in this place.
 Frederick Hickox, who was injured by falling tree some time ago, has re- covered and resumed his duties at the Seymour Smith x Sons factory to-day.
 Jennie Semple, who has been sick for some time past, remains about the same.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
Ex-secretary Long HI.

BOSTON, Jan. 26.-John D. Long, ex-governor of this state and late sec retary of the navy, is seriously i'll at St. Margaret hospital here, and while his physician, pr. Cabot, is optimistic, be admits that his distinguished pa- tient may not leave the hospital for some time. The malady is chronic kidney disorder, which was aggravated by his arduous duties at Washington, which he relinquished, he said, to en- able him to prolong his days.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
TRUNK MARKERS COMBINE.

New York, Jan 26. is announced that a meeting of the trunk manufac- turers will be held in this city to-mor- row with d view of forming a combine. The meeting is the result of proposi- tion recently made to western men to form one general association, instead of two. The manufacturers of trunk supplies have asked to be allowed to come into the combine, the capitaliza- tion of which will be $20,000,000.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
Advance For RaiIroad Men.

PITTSBURG, Jan. 26. It is an- nounced by D. J. Burke, who repre- sented the conductors at recent con ference with Baltimore and Ohio rail- road officials at Baltimore, that an agreement had been sanctioned by the company granting 10 per cent ad- vance in wages to date from Jan. 1. The advance extends oyer all branches of the road and is given to conductors, brakemen and yardmen.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
Adler says Farewell.

NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-- Felix Adler said farewell to the Society of Ethical Culture at the regular meeting of the society in Carnegie hall preliminary to taking his seat as professor of ethics in Columbia university. For the next three weeks his place will be occupied by Professor Nathaniel Schmidt of the University of Chicago.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
.LYNCH,s SENTENCE.

London, Jan 26.-It is now generally conceded, that as cabled to the sso- 'ciated press the day he was condemned to death, the sentence passed upon Col onel Arthur Lynch, who was found guilty of high treason on Friday last will be commuted 10 penal servitude for life, subject to further considera- tion after term of yearss
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
FELL WITH THE RAIN.
Fine White Dust Found On San Fran.
 cisco's Streets.

Chicago. Jan 25.-SmaH patches of an extremely fine white sand or dust were sseen on many asphalt pavements today when the rain of last night had dried, says a dispatch to the Tribune from San Francisco. Scientists say this dust must have fallen with the rain, as anything like it was never seen here before. It is believed to have come from the volcano of Santa Maria in Guatemala which broke out in violent eruption on October IA and caused the ruin of a great area of cul- ,tivated country. The theory is that the dust being lighter than the air, was carried 2,O00 miles from the point of it's ascension.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
short of Freighf Cars.

CHICAGO, Jan. 26.-The officials of the Burlington road have issued an or der that until further notice no freight will be accepted for stations not on it's own lines. Shortage of cars is the req son assigned for the order.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
Earthquakes Brighten Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. News has been received here by the minister of the interior of earthquakes and vol of Chihuahua. Montana mountain has been riven ill twain, and the atmos- phere is filled with fine volcanic dust. An earthquake at midnight on the 23d was terrifying to the Inhabitants, and the people were filled with consterna- fiOn 0
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
Archduke Eugene Not to wed.

VIENNA, Jan. 26.The newspapers here deny the rumor emanating from Budapest that the Archduke Eugene, one of the second cousins of Emperor Francis Joseph, is about to renounce his rank in older to marry a confec- tioner's daughter. Archduke Eugene enjoys a large income as the grand master of the Ancient and Noble Teu- tonic order, one of the chief obligations of which is celibacy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
NTGHT wIRE CHIEF DEAD.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan 26.--Abner R. Pippitt. night wire chief and electrician of the Western Union Telegraph Go at Kansas City. formerly assistant chief operator of that company at St Louis and later superintendent of telegraph of the Cotton Belt railroad, is dead at his home here
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
YAI,E AND COLUMBIA.

New York, Jan 26.- Satisfactory ne gotiations are said to be progressing between Yale and Columbia looking to a resumption of their football relations next fall. The gridiron authorities of the two universities have been in cor for some time and defi- mite statement is regarded as likely within a short time.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
Pre.ident Aids Famine Fund.

NEW YORK, Jan. 26 - President Roosevelt has contributed $10O to the Christian Herald's famine fund for the relief of the suffering peasantry of Fin land, 100000 of whom are reported to be on the verge of starvation. The fund now exceeds $2O, ,O00
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
HIlRCrEn sNCRNrA.RY.

Lincoln, Neb, Jan 26.--Rev Luther F. Ludden has been elected western sec retary of the board of missions of the general synod of the Evangelical Luth- eran church, and will retire from the, passionate of the Lincoln church The announcement has been made by Rev A. $. Hartman, D. D. of Baltimore, general secretary of the same board. The election took place at the January meeting of the board in Baltimore.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26

Two Killed In Oregon Wreck.
 PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 26.-A ser3- ous wreck has occurred on the Ore gon Railroad and Navigation line near Pendleton, Ore. 1t is reported two men were killed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
serum For Pneumonir.

ROME, Jan. 26. Professor Tizzoni of the Bologna university has announced to the Royal Academy of Sciences the discovery of serum to combat pneu- monia
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-26
connecticut's Former Goverpor Dea.

Connecticut's Former GOvernor Dead
 NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 26.-For- mer Governor Charles Roberts Inger- soil, aged eighty-two years, is dead at his home here from general debility in cident to old age. Mir. Ingersoll con tracted the grip last spring and had been i'll since, although he was not confined to his bed until two weeks ago, since which time he failed rapid ly. Charles Roberts Ingersoll was a native of New Haven. He graduated from Yale in the class of 1S4O and was admitted to practice at the New Haven county bar in 1S45. MT. Ingersoll was seated in the Connecticut legislature from 1856 to 1871 The Democratic party in 1871 placed MT. Ingersolrs name at the head of their ticket for governor. He was elected and after serving that term was again over whelmingly elected in 1873.