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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
HER LIFE IN THE BALANCE.
Nan Patterson Will Soon Know Whether She Will Spen' Christmas at Her Home or in the TOmbs
 The Jury Are Now Out

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 tended to lend 1t an, interest hardly r1valled in recent years. From that world vaguely defined as ''sporting." the interest in .the murder in tue hanson cab" spread through ali c1r- cles and the proceedings of the trial have been read from coast to eoasr and nave held 8 place on the first pdgc of the metropolitan press.
 With Miss Patterson sitting beside him in a cab, Caesar Young was on his way to steamship per, where his wife awaited him, to sail with her for Europe. The trip awoYedly was planned to break lis relations with the girl. It was early in tue morning and but few pedestrians were abroad on the street through which the cab was hurrying to the dock. There was pistol shot and Young fell forward, his head in the girls lap, dead with bullet wound in ais chest. Just what transpired in the glass enclosed vehicle probably will never be known. The cabman testi- fled he heard report. He knew nothing more, For some days silence prevailed. Then a flood of alleged eye witnesses turned up. Their stories, however, could not stand investiga- ton and one after another these wit nesses were cast aside as sensation seekers. Then an old man. Martin Hazleton, of Oneonta, came forward. His probity was unquestion- ed. His standing In his home town was of the best, and he told what he had seen on that June morning. He saw the man and woman, their hands elapsed and held face high, then a flash, puff Of smoke and the report of q revolver broke the stiffness of the morning, He was the most important witness placed on the stand, and the efforts of the prosecution to shake his brief but vital testimony went for naught Then. the defendant herself went to the witness chair and told the whole story of her relations with Young. It was cruel ordeal, but she told it all in a straightforward man. ner, from the day she met the man who was to turn her life in tragedyss path. to the fatal moment in the cab. She said her companion shot himself
 He held both her wrists with one hand and as she struggled to free herself, she heard a revolver's report and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22

Young sank into her lap, dead.
 This in brief is the story of case that has been a three times nine days talk in New York. There were many sensational side lines to it, none of which was brought out at the trial. One of the strangest Of these is the missing eyewitness. Mir Hazleton, said that another man stood beside him and saw the tragedy. He was q casual, street acquaintance who gave him masonic greeting and whose name he did not know. He had intro dueed himself as "A brother from the Rocky Mountains The unknown has been searched for far and wide by both the prosecution and the defense. The story of his presence has been published in every newspaper in the country, but he did not come forth, even though a human life might have depended upon his word.
 There were other lines of investiga- dons. heralded by the defense or the commonwealth as vital, that played no part in the trial, and no case in years, surrounded as 1t was at first, with so much seeming mystery, has been so barren of the dramatic unexpected in the court room.
 
 prison to-day Nan Patterson packed up all her belongings including the many little knick- knacks which had accumulated there during her long oc- cupancy. Grips and suit cases locked and ready for removal stood by the door as she started on what she be- lieved would be her last journey across the Bridge of Signs. s'I know, know will be free before night, ' she said T wanted every single thing to be packed and ready don't want to have to come back here for thing"
 There was slight, delay ait the be- ginning of the trial to-day, but when the prisoner was brought in the details were arranged and Justice Davis charged the jury. The jury retired at 12:55 and the court ordered u recess until 2 o'clock The corridors of the court house were thronged with people waiting to hear the verdict. The jury went to lunch shortly before 2 o'clock. The gossip in the court room was that a isagreement would be the result, and this was the more believed be- cause one of the jurors asked for in- formation about the exhibits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22

f5
 New York, Dec 22.-Even with the verdict of the jury yet to come, Nan Patterson, who for more than six months has been locked up in the TomBs prison charged with the mur- der of Caesar Young, felt to-day that the hardest part of her ordeal was past. To the verdict, she said, she has all the time looked forward only with pleasure. On that point she has had no fear. 1t was the long wait, the disheartening Interruptions and delay, and the nerve racking strain of the long trial that inspired her Wuth dread. The merciless arraignment of Assistant District Attorney Rand. which she knew would come he1ore the end, she had feared would be the hardest to bear. To-day with all Glat behind her, she said that she felt per- fectlyN at ease and awaited without fear the word of the jury which she knew would set her free.
 tT have passed through so much z she said. Tthat feel [ can face anotf- CT day without finchinq The judge. [ know. will not be cruel to me. and the tones of his voice will never rise to the harsh pitch of accusation. I1is charge. as understand it. will he as
 much for as against me. and when he has finished it will only remain for the twelve grim faced men in the jury box to determine whether am guilty or innocent, I feel that they will give me my freedom
 'sEven with the terrible words of Mir Rand ringing in my ears cannot believe that they could set their wills against me and send me condemned to death to one of those little cells with the iron door that read of in Roland MoIineaux's book. Black as have heen painted, I cannot think that they will take my life for q crime never committed"
 The crime with which Nan Patter- son. the former showgirl, was charged in 2 trial to end to-day, was one of the most sensational in New York criminal annals. Its peculiar circun- stances, the prominence of Caesar Young In sporting circles, and the glamor thrown around the central fig- ure because of her membership in one of the famous ''FIorodora" sextets, all A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22

A Domestic in New Haven
 Was Overcome by


 New Haven, Dec 9. Twice within a week, Antonia Hoskins. domestic employed by George ". Fleming, ca- terer at 255 Grown street, has been taken to Grace hospital, suffering from gas poisoning. She was found nncon. seious In her room this morning with gas escaping from a jet the valve of which was partly open. The police ambulance took her to Grace hospital, where her condition was reported as promising recovery.
 Several days fago Miss Hoskins and another domestic wSa occupied room with her in the Fl, 3g blishment had q similar experience, both sue cumbing to the effects of gas and re quiring hospital treatment In this instance, as in the former one, the gas cock is supposed to have been turned on by accident through unfamiliarity with the working of gas fixtures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
oTHER POSITIONS TAKEN.

Tokio, Dec 22.-A dispatch received by telegraph to-day from the Japanese army before Port Arthur ys:
 s.The right column of the army at 5 o'clock this morning taking adyan- tage of the enemy's excitement, drove the enemy of an enainence north of Housanyentao on Pigeon bay and oc- eupied the position, and at o'clock disIodged the enemy from height on the peninsula west of Housanyen- tao. which we occupied, capturing one small gun. After the Japanese occu- patton of the positions the enemy made a counter attack, but was imme- tliately repulseda At present our occu. patton of the positions is practically secure.H
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
CHIEF ECAN RUhORS.
QusstionabIe Methods Carried On Bss
 fore Present Chief Was Apr ainsed

The talk about removing Chief Egan has brought out a variety of opinions regarding the chief s qualifi4 cations for the position he has held for so many years. While some d0nE like Chief Egan and would be glad to see him go, it is a fact that those who are close to him and know the history of the department before and since his time think we'll of him and claim that it would be mistake to make a change there while the present incunl- bent is in such splendid physical coa dition. A man who knows more aKoa the criminal records of Waterb9fr than most of his neighbors. not egeu excepting Chief Egan. said to-day fnnk to his own personal knoWaedga fhera was "a good ueall of questionable meth ods carried on in the police depart ment prior to the election of chiaf Egan. when the whole business ceased and things stood on their mer its. He knew, he said, that Euaf M honest, and while he admitted Iha this was not all that goes to mako competent head of q police deDar ment, he considered 1t one of tha as sentials. He also regarded the cNiat as very impartial in his dealings xsItI1 cases that come before him and eaia that if the board is bound to make change they should pause for Nne
 None of the men are anxIoa for a change at the he of the department Hven those
 are not fully satisfied with the ce claim that he is a pretty good sort 0 fellow and that his principal consists in being Itoo outspoken TOT lis own good. They say he is no
 bearer or backbiter and that what q has to say he splits it out in che teeth of those whom he wants to have Aeaf him, and in so doing he often make
 enemies where a more diplomatic naa would do considerably mora harm and at the same time lead those whom be was cutting the ground from un. der to believe that he was their warm est friend. It was rumor&d af0n town to-day that Alderman Beaen. one of the commissioners of huhie safety, IS slated to succeed Ch
 Egan, but there must be some
 take about this. The Commissioner has a good job ill one Of the factofle and in any case 1t is not likely ths he would care to take the position anyway.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
SIBERIANS ARE MOST
 BITTER TO JAPANESE.
Believe Them Their Natural Enemies Japanese Com init Suicide Before Submitting to Capture Report from Chinese Sources of Recapture of Meter Hill Japanese Fleets After Pacific Squadron.

Mukden,, Dec 21.-Apparently there is little personal animosity toward the Japanese among the European Rus sians. The Russian reservist goes out to fight simply because the emperor wills 1t and takes little Interest in the political reasons involved in the strug gle. Also he has much of the phlloso- phy attributed to Tommy Atkins. sWhats the use of 'atlng those you are paid to kill But with the Sl- berians 1t is different. The war is closer to their native soil and they re. gard the Japanese as their natural en- enies. For this reason the only 9ni- mostly that has been displayed toward the Japanese wounded has been in those hospitals where there were a majority of Siberians. The Sisters of Mercy, on the other hand, have shown a decidedly partiality for Japanese pa tients and there has been some jeal- ousy aroused among the Siberians, who thought the Japanese were 'get- ting the best of it'' at the hands of the nurses. Most of the Japanese wounded have, therefore. been placed in the hospitals with Russian soldiers. The Finlanders almost alone of the LeAklOktttfflS b&4kS ltAGCACSN AAA LAAC ties of the fight, but they make none the worse soldiers for that.
 One of the most inexplicable things 10 the Russian soldiers is the habit of@ the Japanese to commit suicide when confronted with defeat. There are SD many eye witness reports of this nas f1re that it Is impossible to discredir them all Japanese officers especially seem to make practice of saving their last cartridge for themselves. A Rus sian under the circumstances would either go down fighting, leaving his els emies to do the killing, or else surren> der if he thought there was nothing to be gained by holding our. Tn the cap tllre of PUutiloff (Tone TreeJ hill espe- cially there were number of suck cases When the Japanese batteries were captured one officer shot himself across his gun. Another drew his sword and fenced at the empty air 1lT- til he was shot During the same fight two villages occupied by the Japanese were surrounded and burned. Nunl~. bers of the Japanese remained quietly in the huts and were burned to death A Russian officer hauled two Japanese prisoners out of a blazing hut, but one slipped back and perished in the flames. Japanese officers were found 1n the huts after the fight burned to death or suffocated by smoke sitting in chairs as though they had been quietly awaiting their doom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
Enrineer,a Great Nerve.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. %. Sixty miles out from the Baltimore and Ohio station in this city Edward T. Parlett, engine driver on the Payal Blue limit ed train, reached for the reverse bar. Just as he did so the bar jumped out o4 the quadrant, and his right forennger was caught between the reverse lever and a valve The first two joints of the finger were clipped of and dropped into the tool box. Parlett picked up the severed joints and threw them out of the window. When the train rolled into the station here his only. remark was, Well, I got her in on time any how 2, IN .l..a.s as9aa. aL.A.-.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
SEEK CONSOLIDATION.
South Norwalk Now Willing to Join
 Hands.

South Norwalk, De1 9 Something in the way of consolidation of the town of Norwalk was accomplished at the meeting held last night There were about 25O voters in attendance, and it was decided by vote of 125 to 94 that 1t was the sense of the meeting that some form of consclida- ted government would be we'll for Norwalk, but that the matter be not brought up in the legislature until 1907. It was the sense of the meeting that a committee of eight be appoint ed by the first voting district, six by the second, and four by the third, and that they meet within three weeks and see if it is possible, to decide on some form of consolidation that is likely to be approved later by another town meeting,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
-.nrAeId,a Report on corporation.

@sAEMFEN8@ AGpOEE COERWESlpAOAAAs
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 22,-The first report of James R. Garfield, commits sioner of corporations, is devoted large ly to description of the work so fan done and a discussion of the conditions of corporation laws, trust evils and the need of government supervision of in. terstate and foreign commerce. Under present industrial conditions secrecy and dishonesty in promotion, overcap. ltaIization, unfair discrimination by means of transportation and other re. bates. unfair and predatory competi- t1on, secrecy of corporate administra- tion and misleading or dishonest finan- cial statements are generally recogniz- ed as the principal evils. 1t is admit ted that the chief difficulty in the way of providing ample remedies has been the conflict between federal and state authority as to Jurisdiction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
PersonaIs.
Londoneru Lost Their way.

LONDON, Dec. 22. London is lost in fog, and as last night closed in the density increased and vehicle traffic in the most crowded section of the center of London was completely stopped. Eingularly the fog was not so thick in the east end as in the west end, but within circle of mile with Trafalgar square as the center it was so opaque that foot passengers lost their way. The most brilliant electric lights only served to make the darkness visible Torch boys were requistioned, and they did roaring trade. Queen Alex andra, who intended to leave London for Sandringham last night, postponed her departure on account of the fog and the consequent difficulty of driv- ing to the station from Buckingham palace
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
DIED OF HY-
 DROP T1OBIA.
Never Was Bitten
 By a Dog.
Chicago Han Scared Into the Dread Sickness Pet Dog Had Keen Once Bitten.

Chicago, Dec 9. Fred Johnson, 32 years old. is dead of hydrophobia, al- though it is declared ne never had been bitten by mad dog. He be- came i'll last Sunday and some time be- fore his death attacked his wife and two small children.
 . Johnson's pet dog was bitten last constantly worried over the matter. Finally q policeman killed the pet A physician diagnosed Johnson's case and declared the man contracted rabies because he constantly was fearing hy- drophobia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
BATTBRING THE VESSELS.

Headquarters of the Third Japanese Army before Port Arthur. via FusaI- Dec 22.-During the morning of De- cember 19 the Russian turret ship Sevastopol was torpedoed by the Jap anese fleet and immediately listed ten degrees to the right, remaining fast OH inc shallow shore at the foot of Liaoti mountain. The vessel is considered absolutely useless for further offensive Operations. The Japanese lombard
 nent of the Russian gungoats and tor pedo craft in the harbor continues
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
HARTFORD IN THE LEAD.
EmplOymsnt Bureau Shows Host
 Transacllons feR Month.

The result of the operations of the i've free public employment bureaus of the state shows Hartford in the lead in all branches. although the Bridge port office secured situations for i've more women than did the Hartford office, though the latter secured work for thirty more men than did Bridge port, making the total for that branch of the work 1892 to 167 in HartfOrd's & favor. The figures for the five offices follows:
 Hartford applications for employ ment. males 124, females 1S1: total. 3O5; applications for help, males 73, fe- nfales 138; total, 211; situations SC, cured, malesS @. females I23; total. 192
 Bridgeport Applications for em- ployment. males 51, females 172; total :..s23; applications for help. males 42, fe- males 137; total, 179; situations se- cured, males 39 females 128; total, I67.
 New pplications for ems ployment, males S1. females 9I; total ITS: applic tons for help, males 26. fe- males 75; total, 1O1; situations secured. males 65, females 65; total, 91.
 Waterbury pplications for em- ployment. males 35, females 1O6; total, Al; applications for help, males 25, fe- males 107; total, 182; situations SC cured, males 9, females 91; total, 11b.
 Norwich-Applicatio tions for employ, ment. males %, females 21; total, 41a applications for help, males 3, females 26; total, %; situations secured, maleA q females 19; total, 22
 The totals for the i've officA are as follows: Applications for employ ment. males 311, females 57z; total, 88S; applications for help, males 469, females 493; total, 652; situations SC, cured, males 162, females 426; total,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
FIRST CLUE FOUND.
The Mount Cutler Murder Mystery
 Hay be Solyed.,

Colodaro Springs, Colo, Dec. 22 City Detective McReynolds has dis covered the first real clue ill the Mount Cutler murder mystery that the officers have had to work on since the dis coyery of the body of the unknoWbl woman. The clue consists of q one ounce bottle labelled poison, which was found within fifty feet of the spot where the body of the murdered girl was discovered The label, though partially destroyed, is believed to be sufficient to lead the detectives to the druggist who sold the poison and may eventually lead to the capture of the murderer.
 Tn the immediate vicinity of the bot tie was found linen handkerchief of ordinary size, hemstitched and bear ing i'll the corner a laundry mark ID. T. C."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
one Lise to shve r,,ro Hunare.,.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Dec. %. "A switch tender saved 200 persons on the Burlington's Kansas City express from possible injury, but at the same time his action led to the death of Peter o. Callicotte, fireman of the express. At Beverly Junction the Burlington train approached while q Rock Island train was on the track The switch tender threw open the switch, and Cailicotte was caught under the engine when it rEeYlt over
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
Bay Isieaded Not GuiIty.

DEDHANf, Mass, Dec. 22. The trial of Ralph Hudson, a sixteen-year old boy. charged with manslaughter int causing the death of J. OrIe Harding at Walpole, has opened here. Hudson pleaded not guilty. Harding died d few hours after an altercation with some schoolboys who. it is alleged, threw apples at him as he was driving through the street. Whip in hand, he left his wagon and, it Is alleged, struck Hudson, who returned the blow with his fist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
WORK FOR ALL.
Biz Steel Plants to Start Up After
 January.

Chicago, Dec. Thousands of idle men in South Chicago will have em- ployment the day following New Yoar's. The two largest mills of the Illinois Steel company will be started then and the entire steel plant, for the first time in months, will hum with industry. About 10000 men are en- gagged in all the departments
 The returning workers will find low CT wages and more work. Tn some cases, it is said, the cut will amount to 40 per cent,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
secured e4o. .ooo by rorrery.

CHICAGO, Dec 2. John R. Me Fee, lawyer, once in good standing in Chicago, has been sentenced to the penitentiary on one of several charges of forgery. Melee is alleged to have secured nearly $4o00O by forgery
 Much of the money was squandered in extrayagant indulgence and on the race tracks. Even while his trial was In progress the grand jury was hearing further charges of forgery against Nc 5E7op s zf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
EvaneeIist.a sad Home coman

BINGHAAITON, N. Y,, Dec, d. Harry J. Rines, the evangelist, who, with his brother Albert. has just closed a three weeks series of evangelistic meetings at Marlboro, Mass, came here to spend the holiday season at his home. While he was en route his in- fant son Herbert was seized with con- vIIlsions and died. MT. Rines' Christ mas home coming was turned into sor- row when he came to his residence to find erape on Che door for his little son.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
strnc:lx I9ereli..t TTree Ti7nT es 2,

NEW YORK, Dec 22. The schooner Edith L. Allen, from Fernandlna for New York, while twelve miles off Hat teras. in heavy wind and sea. struck a submerged wreck three different times. The schooner Immediately be- gan to take water and i'll twenty min utes had practically filled and was kept ahoat only by the lumber in her hold. The steamer Sabine bore down and lowed her into this port.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
HILL IS RECAPTURED.

London. Dec. 22-A dispatch tO the Exchange Telegraph company from St Petersburg says General Kuropat- kin has telegraphed to the general staff that he has received n report from Chinese sources to the eff %ef that fine Russians have recaptured POS Metre hill at Port Arthur with the guns mounted by the Japanese.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
FLEET AFTER RUSSIANS.

Singapore, Dec. p Two Japanese cruisers called here to-day and left at noon. They reported two Japanese battIeships, two first class cruisers and two second class cruisers and twelve torpedo boat destroyers us being near by and steaming to the west
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
siberian. Extre viii s,..,..

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-A meeting ar- ranged by the Society of Friends of Russian Freedom win be held at Coo per Union this evening, Rev. Minot J. Savage, D. D., will preside. The princi- pal address will be made by Mime. Breshkofakaya, who was for more thar. twenty years an exile in Siberia. she was the first woman political offender to be sent into exile.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-22
Tpmotiy Fl. TenIIcn RetIren

E HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. 22.-On ac. count of continued i'll health and at his own request Timothy H. Fennell has been relieved of the superintendency of the New York division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail. road. He will be assigned to other du- ties when his health will narmit