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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
SUIT FOR $5,000.
Brought by Widow of the Late Thomas Doran
 Against C.R. @L. Co.

Judge Peck of Bristol and a jury in the district court to-day began the case of Bridget Doran. administratriX, against the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co for 5000 damages for the death of her husband, Thomas. The Dorans lived in South Brooklyn ana deceased was the only support of his family.
 On May 22, 1902, as he was crossing the trolley tracks just south of tho South Leonard street bridge. he was killed by south-bound car. The crew were F.. E. Wagner, motorman, and John F. Collins, conductor. Where the accident occurred there is long, switch, and a nOrth-bound car manned by Cornelius HOrgan, motOrman, and B. C. Hull, conductor, was waiting for the south-bOund car to pass. The lat, ter was overdue about one minute ana d half, according to the testimony O.. Mir HOrgan. who was on the stand all day. Mr DOran had just passed around by the rear end of witness's c;if and was in the middle of the othel track when Conductor Collins's car came along and struck him. He was picked up by the fender. but fell of. after the car had gone little distance and was rolled over and killed. When the car was stopped the body was lying under the rear end. mangled.
 Mir HOrgan could not say how fast the car was going at the time of tho accident. only that it was a '.lvely clip.' The distance between his car and the other car when the latter was stopped was the length of three cars, or about 100 feet. His car had not moved. but he had got bell to start up and immediately after he got an- other bell to stop. and looking back to see what it was that caused the countermanding bell he saw com, motion around the other car and he with his conductor ran back an0 helped cxtricate the body.
 The case promises to be q long one Every lawyer ip town is surprised why counsel for the company permit. ted it to go to a jury. for such cases are generally defaulted and go before the court in q hearing in damages. The cOmpany's defense is the usual one in such eases. contributory negligence. ONeill and Guilfoile appear for the plaintiff and Hincks of Bridgeport and States Attorney Williams for the de, fense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
TO STOP SHIP ROLLING.
Otto Shick is Perfecting an Important
 Invention.

Berlin. March 23.-The Hamburg American line is fitting out the steamer Vulcan at its works at Stettin with ah invention of Otto Shick. an engineer of Hamburg. which it is expected will reduce the rolling of vessels at sea to q minimum. It consists of massive balance wheel mounted in such, d man. ner as to counteract the shifting Ot the center of gravity of the ship. The invention hitherto has only been test cd in cOnnectiOn with models. but the Hamburg g-American officials are so con- vinced of its utility that they are ad' vancing money and loaning a vessel for q trial, which will take place in June or July. Naval engineers regard the invention as likely to be of the greatest use to warships in adding to the stability of the gun platforms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
ARREST STRIKE BREAKER
Employe of Interboroush Railroad
 Caught in Waterbury.

Sam Abrams. an employe of the Tn, terborough Railroad Co of New York. was arrested here to-day by Detective Reagan, charged with larceny of S40J. Abrams has relatives living on Vine street. where his wife has been staying for some time. He was one of the strike-breakers employed during the recent strike on the subway and l. roads in New York and his position was ticket selling. Notwithstanding that considerable business was done. the cOmpany's receipts did not cor respond with if, and when suspicion was aroused q number of ticket sellers disappeared. taking with them large sums of money Abrams was among the number The police department in New York have been informed of the arrest "f Abrams. who has said lie will go back without the forlnaIity oi regUisition papers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
MORE TROUBLE TO-DAY
 IN NEW YORK'S SUBWAY
Rear End Collision in the Up Town District-Several Persons Were Injured and Traffic Was Blocked hotorman of One Train Was Badly Crushed and Had Leg Amputated Later.

New York, March 23.-One man was severely injured, several persons were slightly hurt and traffic ill the subway was blocked for half an hour during the rush hours early to-day, as a result of a rear-end collision of two trains at 116th street. The accident is said to have resulted from a misunderstand- ing of signals by the motorman. Dur ing the tie-up stations along the up town portion of the west side branch of the subway were beseiged by hun dreds anxious to reach their places Of business down town. Finally, when it was seen that the block was serious one many persons left the subway and continued their journey on the surface cars.
 The only person seriously hurt was James Daily, the motorman of the real train. He was caught in the motor box when the two trains came togeth- CT and was badly crushed His leg was fractured and he was badly bruised Morris Muscher, passenger, suffered broken nose, The injuries of the other victims were confined to minor bruises and general shaking up. The platform of the rear car of the forward train and the forward car O1 the rear train were badly smashed. Nearly every window in both these cars were broken by the shock of the collision.
 The collision was said to have been due to the unexpected stopping of the head train after it began to leave the station. The platform was crowded with passengers of the wrecked trains and others were being admitted from the street when the subway employees ordered everybody to leave the plat form. It was stated that no fares were returned. RiotOus scenes result ed and the angry patrons began smash. ing the car windows. Police reserves were summoned and the angry men and women. some of them injured, were elected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
BEATS RECORD.
Rush of Immigrants to Ellis Island Crowds the
 Officials.

New York, Mar. 23.-The spring rush of immigration has almost swamped the government officials at Ellis Is land. In the last three days sixteen thousand immigrants have reached this port.
 Reports received from abroad indi- cate that the rush will continue to in- crease in April and May, and it is feared that Ellis Island will be taxed beyond it's capacity. Great demands for steerage passage are being made at nearly every port of immigrant em- barkation. The steerage capacity on all of the principal steamship lines al- ready is booked many weeks ahead, and the companies are compelled to put on extra steamers to meet the great European exodus. Over seven thou sand Russian Hebrews have reached here since the first of the month, but the immigration from Italy leads the list in point of numbers. In the last twenty-two days Ellis Island received eighteen thousand Italians. The Der centage of Hungarian immigration is also showing remarkable increase.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
CITY NEWS

\ son was born this morning to Mr anh Mrs William O'COnnell of i1 Penn berton street.
 Attorney James NJ. Lynch has sold his block on Newell place to Julius Wciuburg. who will occupy q part of the premises.
 The case Of Edwin <. Hunt. admin. istrator. against Charles Graham fot foreclosure of a note was heard by Judge Case in the superior court tO- day. Decision was reserved.
 The remains of John Rowe. who died yesterday in Middlctown. were brought here to day I,y !. II. NnlviIIe and taken to the home of his widow on Bishop street from where the funeral will ls. held Saturday morning. The 1e,-as,Jl was taken III some time ago with q severe cold which finally dev.iIIre,i in to hrain trouble Besides his widow he leaves two brothers. Thomas and William BOwe- ioth of this city. also his father and a brother in Ireland The funeral will i,e held Saturday.
 A concern calling itself the Ampri- can-RTitiSh Commission and Broker Co. according to the sign on the ,IUUr>. has gone out of business here. The concern occupied one entire <itI.. Uf ths. ton fisslr cf the Lewis buiIIing on Rank street and engagei half a dozen girl tyPewTiters and one agent Ei- warI L. Cowle>. formerly q newspa- per writer The place was elal-Srate- Iy furnished by the B0ston Furniture Co and a few evenings ago the furni- ture was removed be7use the first instaIlment was hot Faid- No one Seenls to know exactly what the busi- ness of the concern was.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
BELL ESCAPES.
Most Noted Nail Pouch Rob. Der in the United
 States.

Tacoma, Wash, March 23.-Albert F. Bell, one of the most noted mail pouch robbers in the United States, has made successful dash for liberty at the United States prison on Me Neirs Island, and escaped into the heavy. woods near the prison.
 All trace of him was lost soon after entering the timber and a general alarm was turned in and guards with bloodhounds were sent out to SCOUT the woods and guard all avenues of escape from the island Bell is want ed in many cities in the United States and was arrested here last April for stealing a mail pouch at Seattle, and sentenced to two years imprisonment. He made most daring escape from federal officers two years ago by Jumping from a passenger train while being taken from Denver to Philadel- phia on a charge of stealing mail pouches.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
SOLD 30 WOVEN.
Plan to Raise Aoney-Soms Ladies
 Fetch More than Sl.

Winsted. Conn. March 23.-The Grange of Merryall, New Milford. which recently gained notoriety by pre- senting drama in church chapel. ad- vertised an auction sociable at the home of C. S. Hurl last night for tne benefit of the Grange.
 \ large crowd was on hand when S. R. Hendricks announced that the la- ladies were to he sold under the ham, mer. The women were wrapped up in sheets with pillow cases over their heads. so that their identity was con- cealed.
 The bidders. who were careful not to get their own wives or daughters. be- came enthusiastic. and offered over Sl apiece in some instances. All of the thirty women were finally disposed of. the lowest accepted bid being ten cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
PRIZE AWARDED.

New Haven. March 23.-After hay ing been offered for several years with out an award. the Herald prize for the music of Yale song to be sung princi- pally at athletic contests, has beer, awarded to Marshall Moore BartIolo. new of the freshman class of the Yale scientific school The award for the words of the song. which is entitled stand Firm." had previously been awarded to James Grafton Rogers of Denver. Col. an academic senior.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
COMPETITIVE SHOOTING.

New York March 2.-Competitive shooting has begun here for the indoor pistol and revolver championships. un- der the auspices of the United States association The matches will be con- cIuie-i tomorrow night. Similar con tests have been arranged for Boston, Springfield Chicago. St Louis. San Francisco and other cities. % that the competition is national in scope No scores will be given out until the series shaII have been c0mpleted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
A GENERAL TAX.
Representative Holcomb's Bill Was Discussed at
 Hartford To-Day.

Hartford, March 23-The bill of Representative Holcomb of Tolring- ton, levylng d tax of S2 on every male person between the ages of 21 and Io, in lieu of poll and military tax, formed the chief topic of discussion at meeting of the Farmers associa- ton of the legislature this morning. Some doubt was expressed by Repre- sentative Atwood of Watertown as to whether the S2 tax could be collect- ed any easier than those under the old law
 To-days session of the general as- sembly was marked by the absence of any feature of general interest. The house re-committed to the railroad committee the petition of the city of Hartford for the legislature to remove the danger of the third rail system, This report was tabled yesterday.
 A bill creating a commission of inn keepers was rejected. Chairman Tyler or the excise committee contended mat 1t would establish conditions sim liar to those existing in New York un- der the Raines law. Two other excise pills, providing penalty. for persons round in any place where liquors are sold during unlawful hours. and per- hitting the opening of saloons after the closing of polls on election day. were also rejected.
 The bill amending the charter of the city Of Waterbury. concerning the police and fire departments and the assessors, was reported favorablv and tabled for calendar
 The bill permitting the playing of baseball on Sunday. provided no ad- mission fee was charged. was reiect- ed
 BlllS providing for the registering Wlth the secretary of state of legisla- tlVe agents anl counsel for clerks of courts and commissioners. and for the redllctlon of the fees of the probate Judges Of Waterbury, Hartford. New Haven and Bridgeport were rejected
 A great surprise came to members of the legislature. to-day when Gov ernor Roberts named state treasurer James F. Walsh of Greenwich. to he judge of the common pleas court of Fairfield county. It is said that if MT. walsh accepts the judgeship he will re- tire as state treasurer on July 1. Many names have already been mentioned as candidates for the state treasurship in the event of the retirement of Mir. Walsh. Governor Roberts this after. noon said that as far as he knew state treasurer Walsh could also serve as judge of the court of common pleas. He could not recall any law that would compel the state treasurer to relinuuish his office if he took the judgeship..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
THE NORTH POLE.
Another Steamship Bound North Was
 Launched To-Day.

Another Steamship Bound North Was
 Launched To-Day.
 Buckport, Me, Mar. 23.-Commander Robert F. Peary's Arctic exploration steamship, for which funds were fur nished by the Peary Arctic club of New York, which is to be launched here to-day was designed by Naval Architect William F. Winant of New York, and it is claimed is the result of all that experience in Arctic navigation to this date can suggest. She is con- sidered the strongest in construction, most powerful and best equipped craft for combating the Arctic ice ever built.
 She is described as a three masted fore and aft schooner rigged steamship with auxiliary sail power" Her prin- cipal dimensions ar4. Length over all 1S2 feet. beam 35.5 feet. depth 16.3 feet, mean draft with stores 17 feet, gross tonnage G14 tons and estimated displacement about 1900. Her model is similar to modern built steam whal CTS, but rather more sharp. the par ticular features being her long, high raking bow. overhanging stern and general wedge shape at the sides, in order that she may. be lifted free if nipped in the ice.
 She was built of white oak. the frames being treble and close together, with double planking making the walls from 24 to 30 inches thick. The keel is Is inches thick but false keels and keel sons form a backbone six feet h;~I, +h, ,,,t;ro Ionutl, nf tho yeSSal The bow is backed by 12 feet of solid dead wood. Her engine and boilers will develop from 1000 to l.5OO horse power. Her cost when ready for sea will be S1OO,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
AMBASSADOR ILL.

Washington. March 23.-DOn Man uel de Aspiroz. the Mexican ambassa- dor. is seriously i'll with d severe at tack of the grip and other complca- tions and his family are greatly con bassador has been i'll for the greater part of the winter. but he insisted on attending the inaugural ceremonies at the capitol. and it"was learned today that he came near fainting after lcav ing the presidents stand. He suf fered relapse as the result of this exposure and in the last 24 hours his condition has become serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
NEWRERRY GIVEN POSITION.

Washington. March 23.-rresi,lent Roosevelt has tendercf the office of assistant secretary of the navy to Truman H. Newberry of Detroit. Mich. and the proffer has been acrrpiel. The appointment of Mr Newberry leads to the rumor that he is tn succeed Sc,re- tary Morton of the nary department. that Mir Morton is iO succeed Judge Taft as secretary of war and that Mir Taft is to he transferred to the department of state as succeSsvr Of NIT Hay. There is the highest authori. ty for stating that there will be ua change in the cabinet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
OUTRREAK ON SHIP

Marseilles. France. March 23.-The steamer Yangtse. which arrived here to-day. reports that when she touched at Candid. Island of Crete. recently. a serious outbreak occurred between fif- teen French soldiers and twenty Greek marines. The fight lasted an hour and six Greeks and two Frenchmen were killed An investigation is fin progress. but no political significance is attached tO the affray.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
MANY ENTRIES RECEIVED.

New Haven. March 23.-Entries re ceived in response to 3J0 invitations sent out by the Yale university track association for the fourth annual in tersclolastic track meet. to be held at Yale field on May 6. indicate the most successful event of the kind ever held here The entries have come from schools as far west as Cleveland and as far south as Washington. The cup. which is to become the property of the school winning it four times. has been won twice by MercerSburg acad. emy. and once by Worcester. the for mer holding it now.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
ABIGAIL BECKER DEAD.

Langton. Ont. March 23.-Abigail Becker. well known throughout Can ada. is dead at her home in Walsing- ham Center. Unaided she saved the crew of the schooner Conductor. wrecked at Long Point. cn Lake Erie. in November. 1853. For her bravery
 the government gave her farm: Buffalo ship owners S1.0OO and the New York Live Saving association q gold medal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
HARD ON THE BIRDS.
Severe Winter Thinned the Ranks of
 Quail and Grouse.

Lebanon. Conn. March 23.-The se- verity of the weather the past winter has greatly decreased the cOveys of quail and ruffled grouse on the pre- serves of gun clubs in this part of the state. and many of these clubs are taking steps to restOck. The Lebanon club will release about 2.50O birds in Colchester and Franklin this spring if the present plans mature. and the Jewett City club will restock its pre- serve in Griswold and South Canter- bury with Chinese pheasants. The Sugar Brook farm at the foot of Black Hill in Plainfeld will supply it's keep CTS with young birds for distribution in the several covers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
UPRISING UNDER CONTROL.

Manila. March 22.-tieneral Allen. of the constabulary. in command of the federal troops in the island of Samar. reports that the uprising among the Pul=janes ia now under control and that the majority of the regular troops will be withdrawn. Major General Corbin and General Allen are now at Calliayog. Samar. holding conference regarding the measures which it will be necessary t. take in the future.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
ADVOCATES OF PEACE
 HAVE WON A VICTORY.
The First Actual Step for Cessation of War is Now Under Way-A Number of Peasants Killed at Rus. sian Poland-Ceneral Lnevitch Says He Has No News of Recent Encounters With the Japanese.

St. Petersburg, Mar. 23.-One of tle best signs of the times is the announce nlent to day that in q fortnight the ministry of public inst t.ncticI VII un- dertake the elaboration of a plan for a compulsory system of primary edu- cation. Representatives of the schools in the principal cities are invited to participate in the drawing up of the plan.
 St. Petersburg, March Ministers and supporters of the court, who are advocating the submission of peace proposals to Japan, as previously set forth in those dispatches, so as to as certain whether an honorable basis of peace is possible, believe they have car ried the day, And the associated press hears on high authority, that an actual step is under way if not already taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
PEASANTS KILLED.

kunO, Russian Poland, Mar. 23.-Ten peasants were killed and fifty were wounded at Lamenta, March 2l, as the result of the shooting of infantry sent to quell disturbances. A crowd of peasants from Benignowa proceeded to Lamenta to induce the farm laborers to strike and riOting occurred. The chief of police with a company of sol diers went to the scene and the troops fired two volleys at the peasants kill irg two on tue spot and wOunding fifty. The latter were brought in carts to tn, hospital here where seven men and one woman subsequently, died. Eleven others are dying.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
THE SOUTHERN TRIP.

New Haven. Conn., March 23-The Yale university baseball team will be gin it's annual southern trip on April 2p. when the team will leave Jersey City for Washington Six games will bc playe,l-two with Georgetown uni verSity and one each with Richmond college. Norfolk college. University of Virginia and University cf Pennsylva- nia- Sunday. Aluil 2 will be spent at Old Poflt Comfort After the game on April 2; with Pennsylvania the team will return to this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
DISPATCH FROM TOKYO.

Tokio, March 23 (noon).--An official report from imperial army headquar ters says: Our detachment pursuing the enemy entered Changtu on March 2 at 2:3O D. m. ....
 "A large body of the enemy, ill tis- order, is retreating toward the north- east, along the line of the railway.
 "A part of the enemy cavalry has halted at a point within two miles north of Changtu."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
TRACKS WERE RInCkEn

Berlin March 23--One freight train backed on tc another on the bridge a hundred yariS south cf the Berlin sta tion this morning and dozen wrecked cars piIesI up- blocking the tracks >c that m passenger trains could get ty for a couple of hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
ICE MEN AT MAR

Chicago. March 23.-Warfare ha. been declared among the various ice companies of this city and the price has been cut to 2J cents Yer hHndr,4s from io cents The independent c,gn- panieS.arc said to be without organiza- ton and the cutting of prices is Iu- to q general fight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
THE EMPEROR STARTS.

Cuxhaven. Germany. March g. Emperor William started to-day on hi, Mediterranean cruise on board thc steamer Hamburg. placed at his dis posal by the Hamburg American line. The Hamburg was escorted by the arInore,l cruiser PrinZ Friedrich Karl.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
ENARLE TO .AGREE.

Albany. March 23.-When the sp. preme court convened to-day the jury in the trial of Richard F.. Preusser for the alleged murder of Myles D. DcDOn, nell of Boston had not yet agreed. all though out since 2 o'clock last night. There was q general impression that the jury would be unable to agree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
SCHEDULE BEING ARRANGED.

New Haven. March s5.-A schedule for an intercollegiate series between Harvard West Point and Yale is being arrangesI- The season will begin in about three weeks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-23
JIMMY'S $1,OOO BONFIRE.
Started It With a Matt 1ss in Ten
 ement Hallway.


 New York. March 23.-When Jim- my GaynOr, thirteen years old, of No 247 West 35th street, found d big dry mattress in the back yard of the five story tenement. No BIO Tenth avenue, at 7:3O o'clock last night, he pulled it into the hallway and made bonfire of it.
 Smoke filled the building at once. There was d stampede to get out. It took the firemen only few minutes to eXtinguish the blaze. hut S1,OOO damage had been done.
 Jimmy was bOasting of his bonfire to some friends in front of the build ing as the firemen worked. A police man heard and arrested him. He con- fessed that he had done it only ''for fun" He was taken to the Gerry so- ciety and charge of arson was en- tered against his name.