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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
COOL CONDUCTOR
Removed Trolley Pole and Left Robbers Who Held Up
 Car in the Dark.

Chicago, Dec 26-Holding up a crowded Ashland avenue electric car at Beth street last night, six armed men fired a score of shots through the windows and roof and were en- gagged in robbing the passengers, in cluding several women and children, when the trolley pole was removed from the wire by the conductor and the bandits were left struggling in the darkness.
 After a battle in which the invad- CTS were pitted against the men pass engers and the car crew, and in which several persons were trampled upon in the frantic rush that was made for the exits, a wagon load of policemen arrived and five of the robbers were captured.
 The prisoners gave the names of Edward Lenahan, Edward Higgins, c. Murphy, William Starr and Michael Houlihan. They were all severely bruised and scratched.
 Two men boarded the car at Seth street. They leaped to the front plat form and holding revolvers at the head of the motorman, James Calla- han, they forced him to stop the car. Four accomplices then got on the rear platform and while one of them cov- cred James Link, the conductor. with his weapon, three men entered the car
 Everybody hold up your hands. We want your money and will shoot the first man who tries to stop us,' said the leader of the band.
 Evidently hoping to thoroughly frighten their intended victims before risking the wholesale robbery, the trio fired repeatedly through the win dows and the roof. Several women tainted and children cried in terror. When the uproar and confusion were at their height, the conductor, striz- ing away the arm of the man who threatened his life, pulled the trolley rope and the interior of the car in stantly was plunged in darkness.
 Callahan, the motorman. gave battle to the two men on the front platform. He struck one of the robbers a blow in the face. staggering him. He fol lowed up his advantage by lifting the controller handle and bringing 1t down upon the bandits head. The injured man fell to the street but arose and fled. His companion went into the car to the aid of the three men who were engaged in hand to hand fight.
 A passenger, who escaped from the car, informed the police, who came in a patrol wagon, entered the car and drove the robbers from 1t at the point of their revolvers. The bandits ex- changed shots with the policemen but were overpowered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
CITY NEWS

Skating at John D.'s tonight
 The aldermen will hold meeting to- morrow night.
 The board of public works will meet at $ o'clock tonight.
 James Kilbride, a member of the Burton street engine house, has de- cided to give up the business of an- swering calls to extinguish fires and has rendered his resignation to Fire Marshal snagg.
 Commander Swift of the new battle ship Connecticut, United States Sena- tor Frank B. Brandegee and Con gressman-at-Large George l.. Lilley will be among the speakers at the ban quet of the Meriden Business Mems association in February. Former Gov ernor Chamberlain will preside.
 The past three nights have. been rushing ones in police circles and since 6 o'clock Saturday, evening there have been 40 persons brought to the station on various charges. but of course "booze" was the downfall of almost all of them. This is the record for three days and the ''hurry upe wagon is nto getting much rest Up to 8 o'clock today there were four drunks registered at the police station.
 It Is not so easy nowadays to pro cure a junk license in this city as in days gone ty. A few years ago fin Waterbury an amazingly large number carried a junk license and it was very easy to get a pass to deal in junk The 1 superintendent of police does not issue them to all applicants at the present time and the junk dealers are beeom- ing scarcer. In applying for license for such. unless a man is pretty sure to conduct his business properly. he Is turned down. as a large number of ap- plicants carry the license for no other reason than to receive stolen goods.
 Asaph R. Tyler of Prospect. through his attorney. William Kennedy. has brought suit for damages amounting to S2.O01 against the Connecticut Rail way and Lighting Co for injuries suf- fered by himself and hls horse on Au- gust 2,I while endeavoring t0 force his way through a crowd of people onto Center street from Bank street. Mir Tyler Is 6S years of age and claims that he drove into Waterbury accom- panied hy his two granddaughters and after crossing the trolley tracks on Bank street. nearly opposite Center streef. when the trolley car struck the rear end of hls wagon. upsefting if and throwing the occupants out He was badly cut about the head and face his sides were injured and he sui. fered greatly from shock
 Tn the police court to-day Patrick and John Fitzpatrick were fined ST and costs for breach Of the peace. Ar thur CorTigsn. Robert twin and OIi- yer BIans6eId paid e. and costs for drunkenness. Thomas Rsvnoids for the same ofeaSe vas given s10 and cu<tz. Peter Keutz was ln court charged with chasing rou1z girls. Last evening he foiioWed a y0unz ladv from the north end to Bridre street. He ~stflei his case hy paying SIS He is the serpnd one within two drva brought fn for chasing women and the police are dpterminef to stop fhis przetfee A majority of fhe ciffre-s vp1il Ike to see keavr fsn ssHtenne ha1ded cnf to theze fez1ows co iz HEe- lv tn h. fhs case In fhs futrra
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
MRS. FIELDS FATHER
One of Chieaso's Best Known Citizens Has V Passed Away.

Chicago, Dec 26.-Louis c. Huck, father of Mrs Marshall Field, Jr, and one of Chicagos most widely known citizens, died last night of Bright's disease. He left widow, Mrs Paula Huck, and six children, three of whom, Mrs Marshall Field, Jr, and the two iyoungest, Louis c. Huck, Jr, aged 9, and Paula, aged IS, were at his side when he died.
 The other three children are Henry, now in Texas; Freda, now residing in Cologne, the wife of Baron Komosky; and Marie, now the Marchioness Spi- nola, living in Italy.
 The fortune of MT Huck was built up through the Louis c. Huek Malting Co, which he founded in Chicago in 1870, and disposed of twenty-two years later to an English syndicate. After disposing of his malting business he devoted himself to his real estate in- terests, which became extensive.
 He was born 63 years ago at Baden. AGermany, and was brought to Chicago Boy his parents at the age of 4. His Pnly venture in politics was his elec- ion to the position of county treasurer
 pd tax collector in 1s75-77.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
VOLCANO ACTIVE.

San Francisco, Dec. 26-AccordIng to the passengers who arrived on the liner Ventura. the volcano on the island of Savaii in the Samoan group. is still In vigorous activity. The glare from the crater at night Is visible. 1t is said. at sea many miles away, and the lava has covered an area of thirty square niles This molten flow has filed eleven miles Of a deep valley and Is heading for the seash0re. Ma tives whose homes are near the beach are preparing to abandon their huts and cocoanut groves at short notice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
Hsroism and Gum.

The Dutch boy in the old story. who found leak one night in big dIke and saved the countryside by stopping q with his finger until found shivering with cold next morning. has now rival A birch-baTk canoe carrying three persons OF a western lake is reported to have run on a rock and been pierced below the water line Thsreupon one of the party. woman. took her chewing gum, brave ly held 1t ia the leak until shore vas Deaehsd- and saved the party. The nor sl seems plain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
THE OFFICIAL NEWS.

Washington, Dec 26.-The secretary of war to-day received the following cablegram from the acting comptrol- Ter and secretary of the Dominican country. It was dated at Santo Do mingo and read as follows: "Charles F. Morales, disappointed with cabiner support, left the capital last night with few followers. His intention is said to be to join Jimenistas in opposition to Horacistas. A conflict between the two forces is imminent, probably ip the vicinity of San Juan. Morales will probably make new administra- ton and establish new cabinet. Pc litical excitement is intense and dis turbances are expected here.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
NO HOME wREcKER.
Actress Says She's Too Busy For That
 Sort of Diversion.

Sort of Diversion.
 The New York World yesteriay published cabled and copyrighted interview with Miss Mabelle Gilman. whose name has been mentioned in connection with the Corey scandal. Miss Gilman is at Paris with her mother. She is quoted as saying:
 We haven't been in America for three years and Mir Corey has not been here. There is no more likelihood Of my marrying hi mthan of any Of the other many married men of my ac- quaintance. I once met Mir Cc-@y and his wife at dinner together with a mutual friend. They seemed negli- gent of each other. When married people get rich they quite frequently neglect to study each others tastes The cause of domestic troubles is more frequently found in the family circle than outside.
 T protest against the custom of making theater girls scapegoats for the domestic troubles of millionaires. If wives have difficulties with their husbands lyric artists are rarely the cause. Our calling Is too exactly to allow us time to be home-wreckers. even were we SO disposed. Necessarily we are always before the public and often are good looking. and jealous women like Mrs Scbwab lightly point the finger of seOrn at us. If these people knew how hard we work and how little time successful artists have for frivolity. they would realize that our thoughts are occupied with sub jeets other than their husbands. Re spectable artists should form a league for protection against the absurd st- tacks Of unarfrzctfve married women.
 Millionaire PittsburEers are too Partisan They are nice people but without sufficient culture to spend money except on pleasures of the sen ses. Mfr Carnegie e fo be eongratu- lated as c domestic peAcemaker.
 ~If wives would take pruper care of their husbands neither they nor their friends would need seek excuses ln the arfzllt eTez of artists for fbeir bus banfs neziect
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
FIRE IN A HOTEL.

Uniontown, Pa., Dec. 2G-Fire early to-day practically ruined the interior and contents of the Exchange hotel. one of the leading hostelries of this city. The fire started about o'clock and the 150 guests were forced to flee to the streets in their night clothes. There was much suffering on accouns of the severe weather. It is not be- lieyed that any lives were lost. It is estimated that the loss will be $60000 with $40,000 insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
WILL FIGHT IT OUT
Assemblyman Merritt, Candidate for Speaker is Going to
 Albany Tomorrow.

New York, Dec 26.-Assemblyman E. A. Merritt, jr, candidate for speak ership of the state assembly, said to- day that he expected to go to Albany tomorrow and will open headquarters at "The Tubs"
 T shall be In this fight until the fin- ish. This inta<ference is part of President Roosevelt's plan to secure control of the party organization in other states as well as New York. They want to get control of New York first, but President Roosevelt Is trying it also in Connecticut and Ohio. They are trying to get two senators out in Connecticut, but I think they will have a fight before they get through with Frank Brandegee"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
PECULIAR DEATHS
People of Naugatuck Are Worried Over Two Cases of Diphtheria
 the Past AS Hours.

Naugatuck, Dec. 26-Two peculiar deaths of children yesterday were brougth to the attention of the local health officer. At Beacon Falls. George Whiteman, five years of age, while playing with his Christmas toys. complained of being i'll, and in few minutes he died in bis mothers arms. The cause was said to be dlphtheria. At Union City the four and one-half year old child of Mir and Mrs George Hawkins of New York, who was visit ing there for the holidays. died after a short illness. The cause of this death is also said to have been diph- theria. In both cases the parents had been given no time to prepare reme- dies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
HIT BY A TRAIN Basketball Team After
 a Game.
 ONE WAS KILLED
One Other Fatally Injured Engine of Freight Train Struck Stage Containing Men Squarely
 in the Center.

Freehold N. J.. Dec. 26-A Penn sylyania freight train struck a coach containing the twelve members of the Avon basketball team early to-day, killing one of them and fatally injur- ing another. The team was returning to Avon after a game and a Christi mas celebration here. The engine struck the stage in the center, throw ing members of the party in all di- rections and injuring them all. How ard Brennan of Avon was killed out right and Howard Soff1eld fatally iIl- jured. A special train took the in- Jured to Long Branch hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
LAMP ExPIoDED

Brooklyn. Conn. Dec. 26-An ex- plo<iing lamp in the pool room of Her mldan Wflmot last night gave the townspeople a bad scare. for It look cd at one time as if . considerable section of property would be destroy cd The fremen and volunteers made a hard hrhf and held the flames in the building In which they started and a srnzl adjoining house owned also by Mr WiImot- The total loss is s5oc0 on which there Is partial insur1nce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
HOTEL CLERK TOOK s2sO.
Alleged to Have Rifed Cash Drawer
 of Northampton Hostelry.

New York, Dec 26.-H. Percey Gosse of Northampton, Mass, was ar rested here Sunday night at the re- quest of the Northampton police. He was charged with being fugitive from justice.
 On December 10, last, it is charged that Gosse, who was clerk in the Draper hotel at Northampton. stole $2SO from the cash drawer and disap- peared. He was remanded to jail yes terday to await extradihon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
GREATGREAT-GRANDsoN.
Relative of General Israel Putnam
 Died Yesterday at Danielson.

Relative of General Israel Putnam
 Died Yesterday at Danielson.
 Danielson, Dec 26.-Albert Day Putnam, great-great-grandson of Gen. eral Israel Putnam, died at his resi- dence in Danielson yesterday morning at 8 o'clock. He was the youngest son of the late William H. Putnam of Brooklyn. who was one of the largest and most successful farmers in eastern Connecticut, and for many years prominent in political and farming af- fairs, and who had represented Brooklyn in the legislature. Mir Put nam represented Kflingly in the legIs- lature in 1908. He had held many pO- sitions of importance in KillIngly, hay ing been director in the windham County National bank of Danielson and trustee of the windham County Savings bank for many years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
TRAINS WERE CROWDED.
But Good Weather Helped Them In
 Making Time.

Yesterday was a busy day for the railroads The crowds, made up of some who were going away for the day and others who were returning from the holiday vacation of two days were large enough to cause extra cars to be put on nearly all trains of the several divisions.
 The trains made good time, many Of them being up to schedule and most of those which were behind losing very little. This satisfactory state of affairs was largely due to the unusual Christmas weather. which made the making of good time comparatively easy and consequently when a train happened to be behind time 1t was not out of the question to make up a part or all of the lost minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.

Police Arrest Father and Mother
 Think Fatality Due to Carlessness
 New York. Dec. 26-BOth the fath- CT and mother of months old baby who was burned to death yesterday, has been arrested by the police. who are Investigating the case. The baby was the son of Frederick shannon of No 169 Douglass street. Brooklyn. It was found burned to death in the kitchen and the police believe that carelesness caused the tragedy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
FoR FINISHING TorCHEs.

Norfolk. Va. Dec 2s-The United states cruiser Charleston arrived at the Norfolk navy yard to-day for an- ishing touches and a few minor re- pairs befere preceding early in Jauu- sry for Charleston s- C. where the cffizens Of that place are Co present the veseei with handsome silver ser rhea
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
CONDITION IS BAD.

Washington, Dec 26.-Adyices re- ceiyed at the war and navy depart ment say that the condition of affairs in Santo Domingo is bad. The cap tain of one port has been shot and the governor of one province has barri- caded the town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
posroFFfCE RnRREn.

South Barre, Mass, Dec 26-Three hundred dollars in cash and stamps were taken and $1 worth of damage was done by burglars who broken open and entered the postoffice here today. They blew the safe open with nitro glycerine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
Jan. kavinr

me better class of Japanese vho have been living in California are going home in large numbers. They think there is more chance Co make money iE Korea and Mznczuria-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26

UE ulcuIlo UI UuCktts or WdIeT.
 The cause of the fire is not known, but crowd of drunken Poles had been hanging around the barn and one was arrested. It Is probable, however, that he will be simply charged with drunk enness. He will be tried tonight. MT Loomis was out of town yesterday and no estimate of the loss could be learned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
TRIED TO KILL CARDINAL.
Anarchist Takes Poison Soon After
 Being Arrested.

beIuA AFfesIt1-
 Barcelona, Dec. 28.-An anarchist last night attempted to stab Cardinal Ealvator Cassanas } Pages, bishop of Urgel. ss he was leaving the cathed- raL He was arrested but committed suicide by taking poison.
 Rome. Dec. 2s-The pope to-day ex- pressed bis deep concern over the at- tempt made last night at Barcelona tO stab Cardinal Salvador Cassanas ' pazss His holiness discussed the h. cident at length with Cardinal Merry Del Val. papal secretary Of state. and with Cardinal Wives 2 Tuto. bishop of Bsruefana. who is here Later he sent amss sage to the esniInai cunxrz kn- h<inx tin on hfs esczpe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
HOLIDAY MARKET
Wide and Varied Fluctuations on Wall Street Boston Market
 Opened Strong.

New York, Dec 26.--The stock mar ket showed the usual characteristics of a strong, animated and diversified movement to wit, the selling of one group of stocks while another was be- ing pushed upward. The result was varied wide fluctuations until the list settled into it's bull stride again. An aconda reacted 16, Third Avenue 2 3-4, Smelting 214, and Brooklyn Transit and Metropolitan Securities l. Metro. politan Street Railway and St Louis & San Francisco 2nd pfd both sold a point below last weeks close. At II o'clock prices were moving p strong ly, the demand for the United States Steel stocks and the standard railroad stocks arousing marked degree of optimism. Virginia Carolina Chemical gained 31-2, Amalgamated Copper 5 IS, Union Pacific 2, Smelting pfd and St Paul 3-4, Louisville & Nash vile 11-2, and Pennsylvania, New York Central, Erie, Atlantic Coast Line, Canadian Pacific, Missouri Pa- ciic, Northern Pacific. Republic Steei, and U. s. Steel 1 to 1-4 Anaconda rallied from 234 to 245. Internationl Pump pfd fell 3-4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
wEATHTR FORECAST

Forecast fr Connecficuts Fnir tO- night and We1nesday. warmer fn north portion. fresh southwesterly Wints.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26

Wall Street 10:10 a. m.-The stock market opened active and higher to- day with buoyant upshoots in special stocks. Sales of 5000 shares of Ana conda were made simultaneously at 220 and 230 and subsequent sales car ried it to 250 by ten point intervals. Saturdays final price was 2l4. Third Avenue was marked up points and American Smelling 33-4. Running sales of Union Pacific carried it up an extreme point to its previous record price, 149 3-4. Great Northern pfd gained 2, Reading 1-4, Metropolitan Securities 1 IS, Virginia Carolina Ghe,nicns 11-2, sand Southern. Pacific and Brooklyn Transit point
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
Mems Custom Tailoring Special. s2S and 5000 Suits. Made to your Measure, S22 and 2S. S.O).

This is one of our semi-annual remnant" events, involving enough suit lengths to make up about 100 Suits. The materials in- clude various domestic and im- ported fabrics in the most popular patterns brought out this season. In addition there are perhaps score of suit lengths in blue and black unfinished worsteds and Thibets, excellent quality. They are fabrics we have been making up this season at S2S and $50 the suit. Bringing them into a S22 and $25 sale. with the $2S and $50 grade of tailoring, should clear away the odd hundred in a hurry.
 MAH0N, Tailor,
 SaIeSrOOms No. }, No. 4 andNo. 5 lewis B'Id'g. No. 65 Bank St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26

Boston. Dec 26.-The Boston 1tocA market opened notably strong to-day, Advances developed practically. throughout the list, but particularly in the coppers The opening quotations in copper shares averaged from 1-2 to point higher than the closing prices of Saturday.. The feature of the mar ket, however, was the trading in Ana conda. Following the New York move ment in this stock, the prices opened at 220 and 230, and then quickly ad- vanced to 250, up 36 from Saturdays closing quotation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26

New York. Dec Cotton Futures opened quiet. December 11:57; Janu- ary 11:57: February -; March 1l:S6; April -; May 1900: June ofd 12;02; July 12:07: August 11:92; September ofd 11:75: October 1:9S bid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-26
TOBACCO BARN BURNED.
Destroys Property of K. D. Loomis of Suffield.

Destroys Property of K. D. Loomis of Suffield.
 Held. Dec 26.-An alarm of fire nlng at 12:30 yesterday for a which destroyed the tobacco barn eeland D. Loomis. The blaze in the west end of the struc- shich was 40x1O0 feet, and be- b could arrive the whole shed fire.
 six acres of tobacco was in mostly in the sorting room, about thirty bundles were ,ome farm implements were the barn and all were de- ith the exception of one land e wind was from the south. the fire started, but shifted theast and sparks were
 the shed of Miss Louise causing second fire alarm 'N The building was saved Hx..a n
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-12-27
WHO GOT THE M0Nn.Y

The final report of Expert w. H. Moore,
who Investigated the books of Lincoln
county for a period covering the last ten
years, has been nled. In addition to the
discrepancies in the books of ex-Treas-
urer Nesbitt and Treasurer Goodrich, it
has peer found that a fine of $500 levied
by the District Court upon one J. w.
McKenna has never been paid into ne
treasury, although McKenna holds a re-
ceipt for the same. The recorus IN the
Treasurer's office show that sos of the
amount was paid by one +. X. McNamee
and further that McNamee has receipts
in his favor for the amount Of $40. Ex-
pert Moore says, in touching upon this
interesting case: "McNamee informed
me that he was instructed by the court
the time Mr.. McKenna was fined to
pay a certain Indian 500 and to pay the
costs Expense in .ne case.