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Evening journal., 1905-02-01
c. |. SIMMONS STRUCK
BY LIVE TROLLEY WIRE
Rendered Unconscious by the
Shock and Condition Is
Considered Serious

c. L. Simmons. a prominent grocery
man, at Eighth and Jackson streets.
and candidate for Mayor on the Demo-
cratic ticket at the last nomination. is
is a serious condition as a result OF be-
ing struck by a live trolley wire in
Eighth street between Madison and
jefferson this morning. He was in a
wagon at the time OF the accident, and
was struck by the wire without warn
ing. The wire had suddenly snapped
in two and the ends fell to the street
with a crash.
Mr.. Simmons resolved a severe shock
from the wire. which struck him and
was rendered unconscious. In this
condition he was taken to his homa
and Dr. Henry Stubbs Immediately
summoned. After an hour OF hard
work DIR. stubbs succeeded in restor-
ing his patient to consciousness, but he
is still in a serious condition
The horse which Mr.. Simmons was
driving miraoulously escaped dnjury.
The wire did not strike the animal nor
did the horse attempt to run away
when Mr.. Simmons was stricken uncon-
sclous.
Mr.. Simmons is a well-inown citizen
and the news OF his unfortunate mis-
hap will be received by his many
friends with regret. He was a candi-
date for mayor on the Democratic tick
ct at the last nomination, but was de-
feated by Mayor Charles d. Bird.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
DELAWARE ES0ClETY

The Delaware socity OF New York viii
hold it's fifteenth annual meeting anu din
ner at the Aldine Association, No. III
Fifth avenue, New York, on February 16.
The following have been invited 20 attend
the dinner and address the society;
Governor Lea, Chancellor Nicholson,
Chief Justice Lore. Judge Bradford, Judge
Barratt, Hon NJ w. Littleton. A. ID.
Harrington mad Hon. Anthony Higgins.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
Son stopped EnaIne.


The young son had often seen his father
stop the engine and at once ran and turns
ed of the power. which saved Mr.. Mitch
ellis life. Tho unfortunate mans clothes
were still tangled around the shafting and
he remained In that position for probably
fifteen minutes. until his son ran to tho
house of neighbor, Edwin M. Pierson
and brought him 10 the scene. 1t was some
minutes before Mr.. Piorson could get his
neignbor down, although nearly all Of his
clothing had been torn from his body
When he eventually got him untangled
1t was discovered that both shoes ana
stockings had dropped of during me
horrible whlrl through the air. AS he
went around on the shafting his feet
touched the rafters and 1t was probably
this which broke one Of his ankles.
Mr. Mitchell was carried into his honho
In an unconscious condition and his cousin
Dr. Taylor S. Mitchell. OF Hockessin. was
sent for. In addition TO the injured ribs.
broken ankle and internal injuries he Is
also suffering from numerous bruises. His
condition this morning while very serious
was no worse than IL was yesterday
Mr.. Mitchell owns two farms in that
vicinity and is well-known. Little Balti-
more is but a short distance from Hockes-
sim
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
The Meteors rrin.

The tugboat Meteor having in tow two
barges of the Bush and Warner lines left
this port at four O'Clock yesterday alter
noon for Philadelphia, but was COM
PEELED to remain in the creek all night
owing to the ice in the river. After a
hard fight the Meteor reached Philadel-
phia yesterday morning and her crew re-
port having encountered heavy foes on
the way up stream.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
Bazaar and Rummaae Sale

Mrs. G. A. Dockety and Mrs. Markley
viii hold an Advertising Bazaar and RUM
mage sale at 6l8 King street from Feb
ruary to February II inclusive. for the
benefit Of the mortgage fund OF tho
and all donations will be gladly received
at PIG W. 22nd street, or call D. and 4.
phoos Na. ~ A
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
THORN APPLIES FOR
UNCONDITIONAL PARDON
Special to Tho Evening Journal.

Dover. Del, Feb. IA special meet
ing Of the Board Of Pardons was held
to-day to consider the application Of
Charles Thorn or Boozer, who made
application for unconditional pardon,
Thorn is in the New Castle County
Workhouse under sentence of death
for the murder of George Farra. He
is to be hanged February II.
He was represented before the
Board Of Pardons by ]. Frank Ball
whose petition and briefs submitted ad
vanced the contention that evidence
discovered after the trial would prove
his innosence.
The Board fixed Thursday, February
10th, for a full hearing in the case.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
MANI Paid Water Rents.

The receipts Of the Water Department
for water rents last month viii reach $780,
900. Yesterday was the last day upon
whi,h the fifteen per cent rebate was
allowed and the Office OF the department
was crowded all day with property ON
ers paying their water rent. During she
present month the face OF the bill vii. be
accepted in payment.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
neneroIent nueIists.

Jaures and Deroulede, French duel
fists, before leaving the locality where
they fought their bloodless duel, gave
money for the poor Of the neighbor-
hood. Deroulede also presented the
owner Of the grounds wherein the duel
took place with a medal on which is a
portrait Of h'Sasale
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
Moving Pictures at olivet Church.

A large attendance greeted the Glow
ard motion pictures exhibition at Olivet
Presbyterian church last night. At s
O'Clock the edihce was crowded to the
doors and for fully half an hour many
were turned away. The pictures were good
and included all Of the best Of the latest
films. The entertainment will be given at
st. Patrick's r. c. Church on Thursday,
February .. and at Second Baptist Church
on Monday, February l3.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
PROF, PENNY BADLY BURNED
Flask Containing Acid Exploded While
He Was Conducting an Experiment
Special to The Evening Journal.

6UCCIdl 20 IIIV IaFVIIIIl6 1VUI I7lI,
Newark, Feb. 1.-While Professor
Charles L. Penny, chemist at the Agri-
cultural Experiment Station of Della
ware College, was making an expert
ment on last Saturday, he met with a
severe accident, and has since been
confined to his home.
He was heating a glass flask, which
contained a powerful acid, over a gas
jet when it exploded and scattered the
contents over one arm, burning it bad
~. Luckily, the acid did not touch his
face.
The injury is very painful, but it was
stated today that no serious conse-
Quences are feared.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
Sale of Law Book.

The law book and Office fixtures of the
late Harry whiteman were sold today
at No. sS9 Market street. Some Of the
law books brought good prices and
many attorneys attended the sale. The
total amount received from the sale
was s179.5O.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
laundry plspute Hearlna.

At the county court house today
Commissioner Rawle, Of Philadelphia,
is taking testimony in the boundary
dispute case between Delaware and
New Jersey. Charles G. Guyer Is the
stenographer and former Attorney
General H. II. Ward represents Dela-
ware.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
.COOCH'S BRIDGE ?, 0, ROBBED
Tramps Stole All of the Stamps and
Some Small Coins.
Special to The evening Journal

bntCIdI 20 IHo TINtIIIHB JUuIndI.
Newark. Feb 1.-The Coochs Bridge
postohce, which is located at Dayetta
Mil. was broken into on Sunday night.
All the stamps and some small coins were
stolen. The floor was scattered with pap
ers that were taken from the safe.
The robbery is supposed to have beer
the work of tramps, as several were seen
in the vicinity on that day.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
Old Fashioned RevivaIs

An old-fashioned revival service will be
conducted in the First NJ p. Church to-
morrow evening by the Rev. and Mrs.
]. w. Fryer. The Rev. John L. Kreamer,
the BAPTIST evangelist has gone to Buffalo
after having assisted the Rev. G. l..
Wolfe with meetings for two weeks.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
rrustees Of Poor in sessIon.

Trustees Of the Poor met in monthly
session at Farnhurst today but no bus
iness was transacted this forming ow-
mess was transacted this morning ow-
the board.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
Assassins In czar,s PaIaos.

Vienna. Feb. According to the
Cracow Nova Reforma three persons
have been arrested within the palace at
Tsarkoe-Selo on suspicion that they
werc attempting to assassinate the
Car. Revolutionary proclamations
were found in the prisoners pockets.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
SCRUIINIzING ALL BILLS
In Order to Keep Matters Straight
Every Measure will be Typewriter

,
Special to The Evening Journal
Dover. Feb. 1.-The members of the
Legislature are carefully scrutinizing
all bills. Both houses decided before ad-
journment yesterday TO have all reso-
lutions. concurrent minutes and meas
ures of legislation typewIitten.
Notices were served upon the presid-
ing officers that no communications
should pass between the House and
Senate unless they are borne by a mem-
Der of either house or a sworn officer.
The clerks and committee chairmen
were pinned down tightly to the rules
requiring receipts to be taken and given
when bills are surrendered.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
Fifteen Persons Killed

Kansas City. NO. FEB, IA special
to the Star. from Font Worth. Texas.
says a street car was crashed into by a
train here this morning and fifteen per-
sons are known to be dead.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
Another Bomb in Paris.

Paris. Feb. Another bomb was dis
covered at 2 o'clock this morning i'm
front of the Hotel Deux Mondes, in the
Avenue de rOpera- There was no ex-
plosion.
The authorities refuse any informa-
ffOn
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
Many Thousands KiIIed.

London. Feb. 1.-The Daily Tel
egraph's Toxic correspondent says the
Russian casualties in the gements
from January 25 to January 20 are now
estimated at between $4,000 and 1900
and those of the Japanese at 1000.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
Arrests and fines in Januarv.

During January 267 arrests were made
by che police and in the same month there
were eight box and four still alarms OF
fires. None Of them were Of a serious na-
ture.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
Leters Granted.

Letters Of administration on the estate
OF Benjamin f. David were granted 10
John A. David by Register Of Wills Bach
bis morning.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
Condition is Unchanged.

AT 2 o'clock this afternoon there was
no change in the condition of DIR. John
c. Fahey. He Is still critically al.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
CAR CONSENTS TO
MEET W0RKMEN
VIII Receive a Deputation Of
His Subjects and Hear
Their Grievances
WARSAW IN DANGEROUS STATE

st. Petersburg, Feb. Emperor
Nicholas has decided to receive a depu-
tation of worknen today at Tsarkoe
selo.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
The snnnIlest EGG.

The smallest egg is that Of the tiny
Mexican humming bird. 1t is scarcely
larger than a pins head.
Evening journal., 1905-02-01
THE WEATHER.

Tomorrow promises to be
fair to partly cloudy preceded
by light snow, fresh winds.
Friday partly cloudy to fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
AFTER FOURTEEN YEARS.
Sister Missing and Application is Made
 to Probate Cout.

Sister Missing and Application is Made
 to Probate Cout
 After an unsuccessful search for fourteen years for her sister Julia, Mrs Mary Tierney, formerly of Hartford, now of East Berlin. yesterday applied to the probate court ill Hartford for an administration account on the estate of the lost sister. Judge Free man appointed Robert D. Bohe as the administrator.
 It was learned to-day that the sis. ters whose names were Julia and Mary Quietly lived in Hartford about sixteen years ago. At one time they were en- ployed at the home of Judge L. A. Storrs on Lewis street. The girls saved enough money to jointly start bank account in the Society for Saw ings, deposits being made in Julia's name Mary afterward worked for Jasen Graham in the home now oc- cupied by his daughter, Mrs Alice H. Gowdy, No 211 Franklin avenue. Later she went to East Berlin and married a man by the name of Tierney.
 Julia at this time left Hartford and went to Manchester; then she went to Rockville. This was the last that Mary positively knew concerning Ju. lias whereabouts, although she was in. formed that she was ill Worcester for a short time All efforts to locate the girl were fruitless, however. Months passed into years and although Mary made every possible endeavor no tid- ings regarding the missing girl were received, and the sorrowing sister came to the conclusion that she was dead.
 An examination of the bank account revealed that there was $300 deposited. Mrs Tierney believed she was entitled to the money as shefis the only heir at law and after communicating with friends here decided to ask the pro- bate court for an administration ac- count. Mir Bone is friend of the par ties with whom Mrs Tierney confer red and he agreed to accept the ap- pointment of administrator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
OPENING NEW sTREETs
Wat cisy 0AeieIs Have ts gacsunter
 h Connection 1hssswith.

1 At the meeting of the board Of pul,- lie works Tuesday night one of the
 commissioners told T. F. Hutchinson that If man opened such place as Adams street extension under the present charter he would be liable to a fine of $50 day until it was closed. That is so, but would the fine be in1s
 posed? What about the Klondike
 streets which the present board took
 hold of? Adams street extension Is
 a handsome boulevard compared to
 some of the streets opened in the north
 end of the town and although the own- CTS of the property made several un-
 successful attempts to unload them OH. to the city they never succeeded until this year and nobody looked upon the
 proposition as a cold blooded real estate dealers speculation, although
 everybody knew that it was a sharp
 game and something that never should
 have been pawned off on the public. While one might not think so, still
 there is no use denying the fact that it makes some difference who brings q
 matter to the attention of the powers that may be as well as those that have
 been and it will be so in the future.
 Ut looks rather rough to see some
 obliged to toe the mark while there ap-
 pears to be no law governing the con-
 duct of others. Mir Hutchinson's peti- tion may not ibe one that ought to be granted, but it is certain that 1t has as much and more merit than similar requests that went through the present and former boards without much ques- tions being asked. This, of course, is no argument in favor of what the pe- titioner is looking for, but it does show that in case the work should be done
 no precedent would be established either by the present board or the ones that preceded it. The law regulating this matter is wrong, anyway, and
 needs revision just as badly as the wa- ter rates do. Under the present sys-. tenn a person in the outside district
 can get water main laid on the same
 condition as those on the inside, even though they contribute practically nothing towards the work of construc- ton. The outside parties are far bet ter off than people ill the full taxation
 district whose property is not located on public streets seeing that the latter
 are compelled to bear the entire cost of construction and inspection ana then pay for the service the same as others. The same thing is true wtn
 almost every other kind of improve
 ment now under way in Waterbury and it is a mystery why the officials have made no effort to equalize tax atiOn at the present session of the gen. eral assembly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
pr<,sy,ers., p,.,..n

eresSyteraan Pastse DesA. NIDDLETOwN. N. Y- April n. he Rev Andfsw Neissa. pastor ef the PreDbytefian cARch st rSbesy. e1~1 o0e lnst nlGnt ef ntiGnce 6iS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
BIGELOW OUT ON BAIL.
Defaulting Bank President IntervieweN
 at Milwaukee. .I

at Milwaukee.
 MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 27.- Frank G. Bigelow, defaulting presi- dent of the First National bank of Mill waukee, interviewed last night, made the following statement:
 T owe John c. Brodhead, an heir of the estate of E. H. Brodhead, $1OO,OOO. I expect to make satisfactory arrange ments with Mir. Brodhead with regard totKe 'am0untof my indebtedness tohim. n~Ifhave resigned as executor of the estate of Henry M. Payne and will probably resign as executor of the Brodhead estate. These are the only estates with which have had any con- nection.
 T have resigned as director of the Wisconsin Telephone company and have severed my connection with the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company and the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light company"
 How Bigelow, who has confessed to a dedication of $1,45O.OO0, engineered his enormous peculations within the last three months has just become known to the public.
 "It looked like an absolutely safe proposition" said Mir. Bigelow in re- ferring to his speculations in May wheat. "There did not appear to be a chance connected with the operation as late as Friday"
 The discovery of the dedication was made by James Bird. a bookkeeper working on the set containing the re- serve accounts, who picked up a slip of paper on Tuesday at the door as he entered the bank. It was a statement of account from an important New York bank. He feared it had been overlooked in the slips entered the day before and decided to make sure be- fore saying anything. He looked up the account and found there was a dis crepancy of about $60,OO0.
 The discrepancy dazed him, and he carried 1t day in his possession be- fore informing Frank J. Kipp, the cashier. MT. Kipp was thunderstruck and called in Charles F. Pfister, di- rector. Telegrams were sent immedi- ately to the banks carrying every re serve account, and soon the true con. dition of affairs was apparent.
 No successor has yet been chosen to all the presidency of the First National bank.
 Mir. Bigelow will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, according to a statement made by one of the direct. DTS last night.
 Mir. Bigelow, having waived exami. nation. has been held for a federal grand jury. In the meantime he is out on hail.
 Henry c. Coll, the missing assistant cashier of the bank, has not been found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
BR0OkLEN> BRIEFS.

John Lyons of Alder street Is wis iting friends in New York city.
 MT Burns of Litchfeld, who has been visiting friends in this section, has returned home.
 The men folks of the Third Con lgregational church will give supper and entertainment on Thursday even ing, May 4. The affair will take place .ip the church and small admission fee win be charged at the door.
 Let us remind you that we have just what you need in drugs. When you have prescriptions to be filled leave them with us Our stock of drugs is always fresh and prices right. A. c. Walker, the druggist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
NAN PATTERSON SCORES.
PawnbroIeer Stern Failssi to IdentiSy
 J. Morgan Smith.

Pawnbroker Stern Failssi to Identis,
 J. Morgan Smith.
 NEW YORK, April 27.-Nan Patter son scored heavily at her trial hert when Pawnbroker Stern, whose testi mony has beep so anxiously awaited failed to identify J. Mergan Smith, her brother-in-law, as the man to whom he had sold the revolver used in the kill ing of Caesar Young.
 When Hyman Stern. the pawnbroker took the stand Mir. Rand quickly devel oped the fact that the pawnbroker had sold the revolver to a man answering the description of Smith, who was ac conpanied by a woman.
 "Can you say" asked Mir. Rand ''that Miss Patterson, this defendant accompanied the man who bought the revolverr
 "I cannot,- replied Stern.
 "Can you say that Mrs. Smith was the woman:"
 "I cannot"
 '-Can you say that J. Morgan Smith, now standing at the bar, was the man who purchased the revolveTT
 1 cannot"
 This testimony produced sensation. Counsel for the former chorus girl could not conceal their elation. and the defendant showed plainly that she fell that she had passed the crucial point in her trial
 After all the months of fuss and trouble over the tracing and brinsins back of the brotter-in-Iaw and sister of the defendant the prosecution had failed to identify Smith as the pur. ehas9 c tAe revelvH.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
THE CURRAN DRY GOODS co
 Friday As Usual Is
0uSEKEEpERS
IN WATERBURY.

N Of all the days in the week Friday is the one day that housekeepers look forward to, because of long established custom existing in this city of doing shopping here on that day in household requirements. Years ago we es- tablished Friday as housekeepers day by de- voting our advertisements to the publishing of household needs for that one day, at prices only known to the manufacturer; there have been many imitators of our methods in this direction, but imitation IS said by one of the great minds to be the slncerest Aattery. We are grateful for the compliment but would re- spectfully say we admire originality much more. The best proof of our statement that Friday is housekeepers day in Waterbury, will be found in each and every item we offer in this list weekly Compare and see for yourself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
WALDORF HOTEL AS SECURITY.

Three Preminent Canadians Kick
 Up Bobheyy at New York.
 NEW YORK. April 27.-Three men declared to be of national reputation fin the Dominion of Canada got into trouble in the Grand Central station last night and after being pulled out of sleeping car by half a dozen po- licemen and trainmen were lodged in a police station charged with disorder ly conduct.
 They were baiIed promptly by Thom- as M- Hilliard, manager of the Wal dorf-Astoria, who gave the hotel as security.
 The prisoners are Grant Norden. a wealthy furniture dealer of Montreal: William Gallagher. a lawyer of Otta- wa. who told the sergeant that be was a member of the Canadian parliament. and James NaeDonald of McntreaL . cuatxaetps. said to be knoun thrsukA- oue 0o Dgninioa e .Dlg Jfn~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-27
LOOMS HANDICAPPED.
Mayors Says He Acted Honorably
 Throughout.

Tnr0uglOut.
 COLUMBUS, O., April 27.-Charles F. Mayors, president of the new First National bank of Columbus and head of an American syndicate which has been negotiating with President Cas- tro of Venezuela for the underwriting of a $35, 900 loan, has made the foI' lowing statement regarding his rela- tions in the affair with Francis R. Loomis, assistant secretary of state and formerly American minister to Xenezpela; ,,r, @ tyy
 T first met Mir. Loomis at Caracas in 1901, when I called upon him and presented my letters, including one from Secretary Hay, in which 1t was stated that I was to be treated with the courtesy due the important mis- sion that was on. After contract had been practically agreed upon with the Venezuelan government I talked the matter over with Mir. Loomis.
 ''The magnitude of the loan was dis cussed, and as it was stipulated In the contract that the Americans making the loan were to have the privilege of collecting duties at the various ports of entry sufficient to pay the interest and the principal when it became due I made proposition to Mir. Loomis that if we landed the loan he should represent us in Venezuela.
 "He said he would consider the mat ter, but he also insisted that before en- tering into any contract he was to re- sign his position as United States min- ister.
 "I took similar position, and that was the nature of our agreement.
 Tn the contract with Castro ther0 was one clause that we could not agree upon, and 1t is this clause which still holds up the deal.
 "In the meantime Mir. Loomis had been sent to France and was after. ward appointed assistant secretary Of state, and as he could be of no benefit to us I called on Minister Bowen to talk the situation over with him. 5s "One of the first things he mention. ed was the so called contract with Mfr. Loomis. and informed him then that Mir Loomis was in no manner interest ed in the Venezuelan loan" Mir. Mayors said that if necessary he could produce the contract with Presi- dent Castro and his minister of finance and would prove conclusively that MT. Loomis was in no way a par ty to 1t. either directly or indirectly.
 MT. Mayors said that in the whole transaction Mir. Loomis acted honora- bly.