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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
BASSETT IN PRISON
Nerves Gave Way and He Begged
 For Strong Cigar.

At about o'clock yesterday after noon Charles Bassett began his sen- tence of life imprisonment for the mur- der of old Thomas c. Lockwood on February P last. He was taken by Sheriff Durham to Hartford on the l2:20 train and thence to the state prison in Wethersfeld by trolley. Be- fore leaving the court house Bassett was i'll terribly nervous state. He was in a cell down stairs and his nerve, which has been the wonder of everybody around the court house since the trial began, left him at last He howled like a fiend for a smoke. but nothing stronger than a mild cigar was handy and that he got from Sher- if Gillette. Bassett wanted a black cigar and the way he cried for it was painful. He seized the bars of his cell and pulled and pulled in evident agony. Then he threw himself on the cot and acted like maniac. Finally he calmed down and was himself in half an hour.
 He was wearing the same coat he wore on the day of the murder. This was one of the things that led to his Identification by the boy Eff, son of the pawnbroker on Water street, Bridgeport, with whom Bassett pawned an overcoat and Lockwood's old watch. There was peculiar white stripe or thread in the material which young Zfff identified the moment he saw Bas- sett's picture. This coat and the pants he wore Bassett wrapped up in paper and sent to his folks in Brooklyn, knowing that he would have no use for them after being initiated in the prison routine in Wethersfield.
 This initiation is tough one and is for the purpose of testing the tempera- ment of the prisoner and ascertaining if it is his first time in prison. The moment the prisoner is admitted be- hind the barred gate he is given kick and thrown against the wall as though he were the most contemptible thing alive. If it Is the first time in prison, or if the prisoner is of a nery- ous or high strung temperament, he is very likely to resent such treatment. whereas If he has been there before or 1T he has been coached he will meekly submit. He is then given a bath and examined by the jail physl- elan and everything. even his name, is taken from him. Forevermore Bassett Will not hear his name mentioned, un- less he mentions it himself. He will De known by number, though in order to protect his individuality his name will be painted over his cell door. But he will not hear 1t called ever again. One of the things he took with him to prison, and which was taken from him with his liberty. speech and name, was a list of the jurors who heard his case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
A Big TrnrtIon Mrrr.r.

NEW YORK. Dec. 23.-August Bel mont has purchased the holdings of Thomas Fortune Ryan in the New York City railway. the Metropolitan Street railway and the Metropolitan Securi- ties companies and the Interbsroagh Eailruad company and therefore will hereafter have a monopoly Of the trac- ton business Of New York and the suiIuriss The price Mfr Belmont paid for 1Ir. Ryan's securities was not an- nozneef. buf the deal was completed on Monday last in the otHce of August Beimout 6 Co An oSicial statement wiH be issued at an early date.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
NAMED BY GOVERNOR.
John A. Leverty, Bridgeport Druggist.
 to Fill Out Term.

Governor Roberts has appointed John A. Leverty, a druggist of Bridge port, to be a pharmacy commissioner to succeed George l.. Ellsbree of MelS- den, who resigned a few weeks agc. following his shortage. His term ex pires June 1, 1906, and Leyerty's ap- pointment is to serve until that time
 Governor Roberts has issued a requisition on the governor of New York for the extradition of John Fal- lanac, wanted on a charge of murder and assault with intent to kill The alleged crime was committed Decem- Der 5 at Greenwich. William l.. Ritch has been named to receive Fallanca in behalf of this state. The prisoner is now a White Plains, N. Y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
HALE'S ONE REGRET.
That Dewey Wasn't Ordered to Leave
 Manila After Sinking Spanish Fleet.

Manila After Sinking Spanish Fleet.
 Washington. Dec 23.-A good many stories have been told in the senate cloak rooms since congress convened. two weeks ago, but none made such a hit as one offered by Senator Hale of Maine. Mir Hale was a leader of the anti-war party in congress when the trouble with Spain was in progress He talked and argued against war, and made many predictions. many of which have been verified. of the problems that would follow a conflict with Spain. The senator from Maine was in the confidence of the Mckinley admins trati0n at all times. and attended most of the conferences that were held at the White House immediately pTeced- ing and during tine progress of the war.
 'I have one regret said Senator Hale to a group of friends In the cloak room a day or two ago. ''and l will take 1t to the grave. participated in the conference held at the White House one memorable night. when 1t was decided to order Dewey to leave Hong Kong and proceed to Manila in quest of the Spanish fleet. We puz- zlei over the matter for a bong time and then decided rp0n the form. which read substantially. Proceed t0 Ma nfIa. find and destroy the spanish feet That was all. l have pondered over it a great many times and in my mind have wondered why it was that no thought was given by anyone t0 what Dewey might do after he had de strOyed the Spanish feet. for we all beIiered that he would destroy 1t.
 Tt would have been % easy." con- tinued Senator Hale to have added to the order. and return tO H0ug Kong or leave Manila at once st might have been that we would have been spared to a large extent the prot,- lems that have come ID in connection with our insaIsr FsosseSsions- Certain Iy we would not have had the Philip pines if Dewey had StezUed out of Manila after his triumph there on May i. 1SS. We wea1d have been saved fhe millions re have spent on the Philippines. and In addition to this treasure we wouId have had spared to us the hnyx who lsst their Mves during the PhEFrfne fmswrerxisn and since
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Hollow Ground Razors.

People often wonder why German hollow ground is the boast of American razor makers" said cutlery salesman. They want to know why we can't grind our own razors here. We have the men and the implements and we can grind as keen an edge, but we can't get the white. silvery color of the German grind ing. There is no trade secret about it. It is just some peculiar quality in the water used to wet the stones that gives the blade it's clean whiteness. In real German hollow-ground razor that whiteness lasts as long as the blade"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Empress Loves Flowers.

Tsi An, dowager empress of China, has such extrayagant fondness of flow CTS as seems to be incompatible with the general idea that she is a bloodthirsty old woman. In her private apartments she always has masses of the most beau tiful flowers and the same is true of her throneroom. her loge at the theater and even the great audience chamber when she transacts affairs of state. Her maiesty's passion in this regard is so well known that courtiers, princes and high officials daily send her the choicest offerings of plants and flowers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
H.Ipes ck.hI~r ts Loos s..E.

PTTTSBURG. Dec 2-Three mea have confessed ttat they were insrru- mental with T. Lee Clark, the esshier. in I51si1z the Enterprise National bank of AEfEHeaT Of zhozt s1.50oDoo- spe- rial Examiner N P Money. with fhass coufes&ons la hiz possession. is Ia W2shiaEtea cuGsuitinx with The nffssre nzy gsnzai as ip how hs rhnn prpcu@1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-23
Good Things in Our Shoe
 Department

Ladies black and red Nullifers, hand turn, fur trimmed,
 9Sc Ladies vici kid. hand turn. fur trimmed Juliets,
 Sl.4S Ladies black and brown. hand turn, felt, fur trimmed Juliets
 SIPS Ladies patent colt Butcher cut. extension sole Shoes, special price
 Sl.9S Ladies gun metal calf. Butcher cut. water proof, hand sewed Shoes.
 s % Misses yiei kid. patent tip low heel. Lace Shoes, special for Saturday
 oSc
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-18
One Strawberry Franc One Tip

How much are your strawberries2'
he asked the waiter
"A franc. monsieur, the waiter an
swered.
And accordingly the man ordered
some. and a dish Of berries, each as
big as a crabapple, was set before him.
He enjoyed the splendid fruit But
when his bill was brought he found
that he was charged 10 francs-s2-
for the berries.
Waiter. how is this2' he said. j
am charged 10 francs for these straw
berries. whereas you told me they
were only, a franc
"a franc apiece, monsieur, the
waiter said gently.
Though this man had been done
he paid But he gave the waiter no
tip. AS he was walking out the waiter
said reproachfully: Sir. have you
forgotten me?'
Forgotten your the American
said. Certainly not. I've left you a
strawberry on that plate there, which
is equal to tip Of franc. Chicago
Chronicle
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-18

view to be had there, to say nothing
of the quality of the air in any kind
Of weather. Before the eyes Of the
spectator there will lie the whole
city Of New York, the Atlantic ocean
as far as the sight can reach, the Hud-
son river and the surrounding country
to distance Of $50 miles It has
been estimated that the view will take
in a territory Of 10000 square miles.
All the year around the tower will
be open and the elevators win begin
to run one hour before sunrise and
continue until midnight. The upper
floors. however, probably will be utll-
lied as club rooms, in which case, Of
course, members win have access at
all times.
It Is estimated that the cost Of the
new tower will be about two million
dollars, including electric equipment.
interior decoration and fixtures, and
a reserve fund for emergencies. 1t Is
believed that the tower, when finally
in operation, will be capable Of ac-
commodating easily $4,000 persons .
day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-18
An Honest Opinion.

Mineral. Idaho. Oct. 16th.-fS fSpe-
cial) THAT a sure cure has been dis.
covered for those sciatic pains that
make so many lives miserable Is the
firm opinion Of Mr.. D. S. Colson. a
weIl-known resident Of this place, and
he does not hesitate to say that cure
Is Dodd's Kidney Pills. The reason
Mr. Colson is so firm in his opinion
Is that he had those terrible pains and
is cured. Speaking Of the matter he
says:
Il am only too happy to say Dodd's
Kidney Pills have done me lots Ct
good. / had awful pains in my hip so
could hardly walk. Dodd's Kidney
Pills stopped it entirely. think they
are a grand medicine"
All Sciatic and Rheumatic pains are
caused by Uric Acid in the blood.
Dodd's Kidney Pills make healthy kid
neys and healthy kidneys strain all
the Uric Acid out OF the blood. with
the cause removed there can be no
Rheumatism or Sciatica.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-18
The One safe spot.

De Haven Yocum, the champion
bowler of the University Of Pennsyfva-
MIA. was at the Stockton alleys, in
Cape May, watching the bowling, more
strenuous than skillful, Of quartet OF
brown young men.
Mr.. Yocum, smiling little, smoked
and regarded the wild balls. Now one
shot into an adjoining alley Now an
other bounced up and hit the attend
ant. Now big one. escaping from a
too weak hand. crashed to the floor
with the noise Of 13inch gun.
Twice in FIVE minutes an erratic ball
struck the young attendant Finally,
when the lad narrowly escaped a blow
on the head from a third ball. Mr.. Yo
cum took his pipe from his mouth and
called down the alley: Stand in
among the pins, If you don't want to
get hurt"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-18
Good Reasons for Keeping Boys Busy

Have you no mechanics in pris-
on?D
only one mechanic-that is. one
man who claims to be a house pain
ter"
Have you any shoemakers?" asked
the visitor.
Never had a shoemaker"
Have you any tailors 2"
Never had tailor"
Amy printers2"
Never had printer
ANY carpenters2"
Never had a man in this prison
that could draw straight line"
If these are facts, and representa-
tive facts, that rapidly developing
branch Of education which deals with
the training Of the hands ought to
enjoy a well-deserved boom. Even
II the picture here painted is too rosy
to apply to any other penitentiary. Il
is. nevertheless, true that our boys
win not learn much badness while
they are busy with something that Is
worth while
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-18
Truth About Friend OF Your Youth

That you did foolish things mat to-day
you regret
But leaves the impression you're stiil the
young ass
You were when belonging 70 so-and- Sos
class.
You wish to appear a man sober, sedate.
To pose as a pillar ~ Church and OF
State;
But vain are your hopes while this keep
scented sleDth
Drags into the light irdiseretlons Of
youth.
II you show him the door or cut him. It's
sure
That the world that knows little Of what
you endure
Win dub you a heartless hyena. m sooth.
A monster who turns down The friend 0f
his youth.
On no: it is vain that you hope to elude:
He's always at hand with rem 'niscenees
And when sou are dust he'u publish a
On aThe Real Mr. Blank where your
goose ne Will cook.
Nay, I'm sure ii I'm called 20 bright
realms In the sky
Some friend of my youth shall find how
ering nigh.
Rem niscent as ever and quick 70 ae-
quaint
The angels they needn't take me for a
saint
Ernest De Lancey Pierson. n New York
Times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-18
Mont Pelee Tower Natural Wonder

the shoulder Of Ixtaccihuatl, or the
Grand canyon Of the Colorado-im-
pressed me to the extent that did the
view of Pelees tower from the crater
rim"
The tower was first seen by Mr.
Hellprin as simply needle" about
Aug. "a, 1902 in May. 1868 il had
grown until IT reached 5 200 feet above
the sea; but on May 81 it lost $50 feet
Of its summit. It grew up again at a
rate Of from twenty to thirty feet a
day. but from time to time lost further
portions Of its apex Mr. Heilprin be
lieves that the tcwer was merely the
ancient core Of the volcano that had
been forced from the position Of rest
in which solidihcation had left it,
Its 'buInt-out," "scraggy' and
shaggy" appearance makes the scient.
Isl doubt that it was a recent growth.
After reaching its minimum recorded
height in May, 1903, the tower, despite
frequent regrowths, began to disap-
pear In July. 1903; by the middle Of
that month X had lost permanently 400
feet aud in August another 100 feet.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-18
LengtheninG Of Man's Lease Of LIZ

mouth and nostrils and throat and
lungs wherever, indeed, the attack.
ing microbes seek to ind an entrance
For once that we are protected by
spoon administered medicine we are
protected a thousand times BY the
power Of an innumerable army OF mi
croscopic bodyguards. Prof Metchni-
koff's latest researches have shown
that It should be possible so to avail
ourselves Of bur knowledge Of the
struggle between microbes and phago.
cyteg as 10 be able 70 arm the body
for great length Of time against old
age itself He believes that rian does
not now live the natural span OF life.
but that the score Of years now allot.
ted to the stage Of middle age
should and win be at no distant day
extended to three or four score years.
-Harper's Weekly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-18
Wnterspouf Drew Fish from Their
Native Element and Sent
Them Back 70 Earth Before
Amtonlmhnd Sporfmrr,nn.

About nineteen years ago. before the
hills hereab0uts became the summer
resorts for the states elite. and rustic
coftzgers were scarce on the noun
tain sides. I rode over from Golden to
Wellington lake on a burro. more TO
acquaint myself with the country and.
Of course. incidentally to shoot any
game CHANGED to spy, says 3 writer
in the Denver Post From a distance
I caught sight Of the lake glIstening
in the sunlight Ike a big patch Of
snow. and the closer 7 got the more
decided became to pitch my tent On
its green carpeted banks for a few
days recreation. There were trout.
two and six Founders. in the Ike in
those days. and I caught lots Of them.
One afternoon dark clouds began how
ering around the mountain tops, and
by dusk the wInd had gained in yeloc-
ity and great whitecaps appeared on
the lake. to BE- transformed into
clouds OF mist which sprayed the
mountain sides like an April shower.
or In the distance heard a peculiar
wind sweeping over the mountains
and shortly the pine trees on the OPP
posite side Of the lake began swaying
heavily. as II they would break, and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-18
The 1aII eIrI,s Souvenirs.

"Of course / brought back souvenirs
half suit case full, " said the tall
girl. They consist entirely OF medi,
cine bottles. Oh, yes, admit It is a
freakish fad / wouldn't give a cent
a bushel for souvenir match boxes
and pin trays and postal cards, but /
literally dote on medicine bottles. |
make it point to visit the drug store
Of every town l stop in, even though
| am there only few hours, and buy
a bottle Of camphor or other harmless
and inexpensive drug. have been
working the bottle racket ever since
was little girl now have 326
bottles, which, with the labels intact.
constitute an excellent record Of my
itinerary, the date Of my visit to
each town, and the quantity Of tonics
and lotions bought and consumed II
New York Sun.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-18

From the base Of the tower up to
the 300 foot balcony there win be eight
cen stories, some Of which will
be utilized for office purposes and
some for entertainment There will
be ample room for q theater, as well
as for museum and other exhibit
tlons. As a matter Of fact, half dozen
distinct entertainment enterprinses
may be included in this great space
without conflict The second floor,
however, viii be reserved for a res
taurant of the first class, with about
ten thousand square feet Of floor space
and. Of course, the most up-to-date
improvements in the way Of comfort
and decorative effect.
On the lower floor there will be
stores, but only such as will be In har-
mony with the purposes Of the entire
edifice, and here also will be located
the electric machinery for the opera
ton Of the elevators and the power
for the light, heat. ventilation, appa-
ratus and so on, although this win be
Of such a magnitude that a part Of
it will go below the main stairway.
Although details Of the architec-
tural ornamentation have not yet been
perfected. 1t is promised fTAt the en-
frances especially will be extraordi-
nariIy elaborate. with marble columns
spacious stairways promenades, re
ception rooms aud other features oi
luxury and splendor. So far as mag
be possible this effect Of richness viii
be striven for from the base OF ths
building to the top Of the tower.
Whatever other attractions the
building may contain, the top Of 1t viii
be the greatest, by reason Of the inn
mense height and the magnificent
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-18
4sUsTLEv GOWNS AFFECT Gan
The creciaa Bend, IT Is Predicted,
viii Follow the New Fashion

The creeian Bend, It Is Predicted,
viii Follow the New Fashion
Soon we shall see whether woman's
walk Is to be changed by the wires
which an "nnimpeachabIe authority
says are to be fastened in the backs
OF the fall skirts to make them set out.
II is predicted the Grecian bend will
come back with the wires. and that
girls win 10 mincing along on their
toes as they did decade or 50 ago
Next week win settle the momentous
question, for at the meeting or the
National Dreasmakers association
many OF these hustle gowns" win be
exhibited, and It will be interesting
to note how the models move about
in them. Mrs. BAKER the president
Of the association. says that wired
gowns are the latest things in Paris,
and that All the frocks are flounced
and frilled in a most extraYagant
way. Two or three hundred dollars
is a mere bagatelle. she says. foS
something to cover the female form.
Nothing to wear will be the pre-
dlcament Of many unless Mrs. Baker
exaggerates. New York Press.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-18

broken b0ughs filed the air like the
wreckage Of a cyclone. Hardly had
the trees ceased their violent shaking
when gazed Ia wonder II the water
spout forming in the middle of the
lake. II vas splendid spectacle as
Il gradually grew In height, spiral
shape. and in diameter appeared 70
be twenty feet al its base. Like a
monument it rose on the surface Of
the water. when there came another
distant weird sound. and In the fierce
ness Of the trees agitation lost sight
Of the wateFspout. bat soon another
doomed up nearer to shore. and when
It collapsed there was a rain Of live
trout. gentlemen. / say genuine Colo
rado mountain trout. and they lay
scattered on the ground for quite a
distance around me. but hardly any
weighed over three ounces.
How DO | account for it9 Well I
figured It out this way-the water
spout happened to form over a large
school Of fish near the shore where
the water was quite shallow and the
suction Of the whirlwind was 20 great
il raised the fish that we're in water
only a few inches deep. Rather than
see the fish perish on land ! busIed
myself for an hour throwing them
back into the lake. but in many te
vas extinct. having fallen on the
rocks from height Of probably fifty
feet.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-18

Result OF the Memorable Eruption
Of May. 1902 Prof. Heilprin
Deeply Impressed by lite APP
pearaFfce.
Prof. Angelo Heilprin has written a
monograph on that remarkable freak
nature, the tower which appeared
d Mont Pelee after the famous erup-
ION 0f that volcano. The outbreak Of
iont Pelee and the obIiteration Of st.
gerre. Martinique, occurred in May
9Dz. In a little more than year
hereafter the volcano had formed a
ew cone. through the apex Of which
had pushed what Mr.. Heilprin calls
t0wer. This was "a gigantic core
rock. nearly 1000 feet in height at
ae time of its greatest development
ia $50 to 500 feet thick at its base.
he cone and the tower were Nbout
$50 feet high and the apex 0f the
utter was 5000 feet above the sea.
u lts appearance Mr. Heilprin writes:
None of the grand scenes Of nature
hicE had seen before-the Matter
orn the d0mes OF the Yosemite. the
olossus Of PopocatepetI soaring above
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-10-18
American Diner in Paris Resfau-
rant Remembered the Waiter
in Leaving Portion Of Fine
Fruit as Guerdon.

Fruit as Guerdon.
Roland Morrill, Of Benton Harbor,
Mich. has peach orchard of 5000
acres in Texas. This is probably the
largest peach orchard in the world.
when / went to Texas Mr.. Nor
rill said recently. they raised only
cotton there. But / soon found that
peaches as fine as California's could
be grown in Texas. where they would
ripen nearly month ahead Of all 9TH
ers, and accordingly went in for
Texas peach-growing, and my fruit
fetches the highest price on the mar
ket. So rare are peaches when mine
appear that they command rate al
most as high as fruit brings in Paris
The best and also the costliest fruit in
the world is to be found in the Paris
ian restaurants. know man who
lunched at the Cafe de la Prix one fall
day and noticed with surprise some
superb strawberries on a sideboard.