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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
UNDER A TRAIN.
Brakeman Had Leg Taken Off at .Lakeville This
 Morning.

Lakeville, Conn.,, Jan. 4.--While the S.15 passenger train on the Gen. tral New England railroad was switching cars at the state line to-day. James Dooley, a rear brakeman on the train was run over and one leg taken of. He was otherwise badly bruised.
 It is thought that the engineer. ill the face of q binding snow storm, did not see the brakeman who was throwing a switch at the rear of the train. It was an hour and half be- fore the injured man received medical attention and during that time show ed unusual grit, talking and joking with his fellow employees during the entire trip from State line to this place. After receiving attention here he was taken to the Winsted hospital
 Dooley is only 21 years old and Is unmarried. His home is in Winstei.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
THEODORE THChAS DEAD
Noted Orchestra Leader Stricken With
 Pneumonia at Chicago.

Chicago. Jan 4.-Theodore Thomas. the noted orchestra leader, died or pneumonia at his residence here early to-day. He was 70 years old.
 Theodore Thomas. who was the son of an expert violinist. was born at Eseus. Hanover. Germany. October II 1895. In 1S45 his parents brought him to the United States. settling iI New York city. Even at this early age the boy had created an impression q. viOliEist. \ concert trip through the southern cities in 1851 proved such a success that when Mir Thomas returned fo New York he became one of the first violins in concert and operatic performances during the engagements in America of Jenny Lind. Grisi and other great opera singers The real beginning in Mir Thomas's musical ca reer was through q series of chamber concerts at New York during the years intervening between 1855 and 1872. In 1864 Mir ThOmas's first symphony con cerfs were given at New York, and these were continued until he left that city in 1SiS 10 take charge of the col lege of music at Cincinnati He re mained in Ohio for two years. then re- turning directly to New York. He was elecieI conductor of the New York Philharmonic society in 1879. and this position he held until he left New York in 1891 In 1883 Mir Thomas and his orchestra made a tour from New York to San Francisco. appearing at all "f the principal cities eli route. On his return to New York MT Thomas conceived the idea o. g permanent or chestra in that city. but after seven years of endeavor he came to the con cIusinn that Chicago wnutl ba a bet. ter place for his future work. He came nera in 1891 and formed the Chicago Orchestra association. Or Derember 1a. last year. Orchestral hall the per :llanent home of the Chicago orchestra. built at cost of more than SSD1Go0. was formally dedicated. It is monu- nanf that hears witness tn the untiring efforts of the dead musician
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
DISPUTE OVER ESTATE

The question as to whether ar not Miss Josephine Mcguire was a beneii- ciary under her fathers will at tho time of her death was decided this morning by Judge Lowe in the affirm ative. in this matter Attorney Gull foile wen a big point. He represents Mrs George X. Blanchard. q daughter of Mr Mcguire. in the matter. The estate had not been distributed at the time Of Miss Maglire's death. and + was thought that on that account her estate was not entitled t0 any of it. Mr Mcguire stated in his will that his estate should be dive,ia-t between his children or their survivors The cs- tate amounts to about Sl.nI. and consists of Standard Oil stock. real estate and hard cash. Uu6er Judge Loves ruling Mrs Blaneharl can take out administration paper on inc estate of her deceased sister. and may probably get her portion of her fath- CTS estate as he had left her nothing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
UNDER FIRE.
Tucker Accused of Nur. der Never Flinches a
 Bit.

Cambridge. Mass, Jan 4.--When the trial of Charles l.. Tucker, charged with the murder of Mabel Page. was resumed in the superior court here to. day. it was expected that Francis H. Kndall, civil engineer, would resume his testimony. which was cut short by the adjournment of court last night Mir Kendall is the first witness to be examined. Following visit by the jury to the scene of the crime in Wes- ton yesterday afternoon, the govern ment's case was opened in the after noon by District Attorney George A. Sanderson. In address which occupied an hour and q half til edistrict attorney accused Tucker of having murdered Miss Page and declared the motive to have been robbery.
 It has been arranged that the daily sessions of court shall be from 9:30 o'clock in the morning until in the afternoon, with an intermission from 1 10 2o'clock for luncheon. To-day it was intended to hold shorter ses- sion, taking an early adioL" .ment out of respect to the memory of the late Chief Justice Mason of tsc superior court.
 Under the fire of Mir Sandcrsop's ac- cnsations Tucker never flincheG and during the whole session of court he maintained the absolute calm which has characterized his demeanor since the trial opened. Mir Kendall was called to the stand 10 testify regarding I map of the territory surrounding the scene of the murder and a plan of the rooms of the Page house which he had drawn at the request of the government.
 Tucker. escorted by two deputy sheriffs. entered the court room at 9:25 this morning. The only concern which he seemed to show was with reference To the absence of his pa rents and brother. who were excluded from the courtroom late yesterday. because of the possibility that their continued presence might tend to prejudice the jury. Fuckers eyes wan drcd several times to the places they had occupied during the time beforc court opened. Judge Sheldon. and some of tbc attorneys and witnesses were delayed hy the storm and few spectators applied for admission to the courtroom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
STORM IN THIS STATE.
Trains aAd Tselisys Late..Regsls [
 Dlisxara In Liteh Aeld Ceunty.

New Haven, Jan i.-Railroad trains and trolley cars throughout Courecticut were delayed greatly by the blizzard which began yesterday and still continued this morning. GIl most of the rail lines traffic was kept moving. however. though behind the schedule. At the Union statiol of tha New York New Haven X Hartford railroad here. trains were reported about half an hour late at 9 this morn ing. Nest of the trolley lines in this city were in operation early in the
 day. but the Edgewoud avenue line and the line to Derby had not been opened at g o'clock. Highways aii over the state and especially in the m- land counties were blocked by huge drifts. ID I.itehGed county the eondi- ti0ns were said to bc as had as those If the blizzard of 1SSe.
 The recording instruments at the New Hzvep station of the weather bureau showed tilat tbe wind blew H nlles an hour during the night with .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
BAD AT PORTLAND.

Portland. Me. Jan i.-The storm which began in Maine yesterday morn ing with T heavy northeast wind anc . light fall Of snow and commented 1t dark to assume the proportions Of q blizzard. continued with undiminished force early today. The wind at ? 8. m. was northeast, and blowing forty miles an hour at Portland. with the temperature nine degrees above zero. The Cape Elizabeth life saving station men reported the weather thick. buf no reports of damage to shipping Electric cars were delayed in all sec tions. Morning steam trains from tIe eest were nearly on time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
THE LEGISLATURE IN SESSION
Both Houses Commenced Promptly To.Day-Clerks and Committees Appointed Durant Gets Assistant
 Clerkship--Phelan Against Fessenden

Hartford. Jan 4.-With the dignified ceremonies which long cu,tom has es, tablished as fitting of tle occasion, Governor Henry Roberts was inaugu- rated as the state's chief magistrate to-day in the chamber of the house of representatives at the State Capitol. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Torrance of the supreme court of errors and as witnesses Lieu nt-Governor Rolin c. Woodruff of New Haven and the other states ad- ministrative officers. Outside the cham. Der the corridor was crowded with citizens who were able to hear the words of Governor Roberts's message, although unable to obtain admisslon
 The weather to-day did not material ly alter the plans for the inauguration. Both branches were formally organized for business along the lines of the caucuses of last night. Senator Sam uel F. Fessenden was made president pro tenn of the senate and Judge Mar, GUS Holcomb was made speaker of the house. The inaugural parade was carried out as prearranged. Governor Roberts and his military staff, Lieu. tenant-Governor Woodruff and the other state officers rode in carriages Simultaneously with the governor S arrival at the Capitol came salute of seventeen guns. fired by the second di, vision. naval battalion. The governors party entered at the north fropt Coy ernor Roberts, escorted by the retiring 1nSy Ia the executive chamber.
 The house WAS called to order short ly after 10 o'clock by ex-Speaker Ken ealy. The attendance was almost complete. Rev Mir Sheldon of Wind sor, the chaplain, offered prayer. At the roll call each member was sworn in as he answered his name. The bal. lot for speaker resulted in the election of Marcus Fl. Holcomb of SouthingtOn. who received ITS votes to p for Mich
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04

was Representative Scott of Ply mouth, Connors of Enfield, Hallock of DerLy, Hall of Monroe, Bates of Ster' ling, Higgins of Coventry, Pearson of Cromwell, Champlain of Stonington, The house caucus committee will be Bates of Fairfield, Hall of Wilmington and Cronan of New London.
 Secretary of State Vinal called the senate to order at 1O:45. The attend ance was not large owing to the stormy weather. Chaplain Parker of fered prayer and Albert C. Baldwin was named as clerk. On q ballot for president pro tenn of the senate Sam uel F. Fessenden received 9 votes to 1 for Finton ]. Phelan of Waterbury. The following officers were named: Charles J. Parsons of Enfield, David Crossart of Bridgeport, as messen- gers, James H. Rice of New Haven county, Pascal Skinner of Middlesex, Sheldon B. Smkh of Litchfield, J. A. Brown of Windham, H. D. Noble of Holland, D. T. C. Haynes of New Lon don, as doorkeepers.
 There will be q republican caucus next week Thursday to take up the United States senatorship matter and agree upon q candidate.
 Roth houses of the legislature voted that when an adjournment was taken it would be until 1 o'clock, Thursday, January l2: This is the same date on which the republican caucus will be held to decide on the United States senatorship. In the house this was bitterly fought and considerable argu- ment was used. The Fessenden fac ton supported adjourning only until Tuesday and hotly offered opposition to so long an adjournment as Thurs day. The revailing of the motion to adjourn until Thursday is an indica- ton of the strength of the Bulkeley supporters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
BOILERS
 EXPLODED.
Men on Boat Burned
 and SCalded.
Nearly All of the Thirty. Eight were lnjured..Seve. ral Are Dead and Some Are Missing.

Huntington, W. Va. Jan 4.-Of the thirty-eight men aboard the towboat Defender when its boilers exploded late last night opposite this city only nire escaped injury. The exact loss of life is not yet known. but several bodies already have been recovered. Among the injured. five were so bad ly burned and scalded that their lives cannot be saved. Six of the crew 6appot be accounted for and it is be- licved that their bodies now lie at the bottom of the Ohio river.
 A partial list of the dead and miss ing follows:
 Perry Spencer. mate: Horace Wet sel: James Cease. lamp trimmer: Thomas Duffy: Scott Hamilton: James -------. fir"man, supposed to have burned to death: William Wetsel. George Kidd. David Adkins, deck hands
 The iniured
 John Wilson. cook: Robert Holland. roustahout: Ira Ellis. second engi- neer: John Frank. Patrick Coniey, second cook. Richard Conley.
 The Defender was owned by the Pittsburr Towboat Co and was one of tho largest towhoats on the river. She had been one of tbe first boats out of Pittsburc on the recent rise in the riv- ar and lowed a heavy line of Ioai barges tn tho Cincinnati market. Re turning tn Pittshurg in company with the towinaf Victor of the same c0n,- pany it is intimated the two were rae iog.
 The Victor was liUGt q mile ahead when the explosion occurred and her crew knew nothing nf the disaster
 The burning of the Defender was viewed by thousands of persons who stood shivarinp along rbe shores. The work of rnsci,a was difficult owing to could te secured tc go to the scene. Captain Woodruff of the Defender was picked I'D fifty yards from the steamer hy bnvs who rowed from the Ohio shorn. He was ilot seriously in- jured. One victim was found half mile below the scene. clutching a DOT tion of the wreekace. being so chilled that he could not speak.
 The boat almost immediately afte- the explosion sank tO fh.. lUttOni. not nore than G0 yards from the West Virginia shore The bargn> in tow were soon afiame. but dTifted ashore where the department extinguished tie fianfS--
 Jh. bcdy of Thomas Duffy and an- other fireman known as James were first recovered
 Those fescued were 50 seriously in jured that they could give no informa- tion regarding the wreck
 IL is believed that many bodies were blown into the river and may ueFeT bc recovered
 Among those injured was an un- known woman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
WATERBURY'S
 FINEST.
The Best Furniture Store
 in the State.

One thing that the big fire of Feb ruary 2nd. 1902, did for Waterbury was to make way for larger and more up to date stores than ever before. Foremost among the best ones is the mammoth furniture warerooms of the Hampson-Sellew Co on Bank street. This store has made a name for itself from one end of the state to the other for square dealing and the greatest se- lection Of reliable merchandise. The minute you go inside the store you say to yourself. This Is no ordinary furnl ture store" The stocks and arrange ment are different. making you think of the big furniture stores of the large cities. There's one thing that makes this store so that people like to trade with it and that is that you are sure to be satisfied with your dealings there. If you haven't yet tried buying your furniture at the Hampson- -Sellew store. take your next wants there and see how much better you are dealt with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04

ael J. Connors of Enfield, the caucus choice of the democrats. The new speaker expressed his appreciation of the honor accorded him and asked for the loyal support and cooperation of
 On ballot John A. Stafford, of Bridgeport, was elected clerk, and Harold R. Durant of Waterbury as- sistant clerk, they being the choice of the republican caucus last night.
 Messengers were appointed as fol- lows on resolution to that effect: A. F. Gourey of Windsor Locks. J. E. Hungerford of New Milford, AL fred L. Mills of Hamden and Allen Brink.
 Floor door keepers as follows: Gus taf Grennman of Haddam, John C. Bowen of Norwich. Jesse Wheeler of Easton, Theodore D. Ells Vaudeville of AnSOnia.
 Gallery door keepers were as fol- lows: Seth ParkintOn of Bedding, Walter H. Potter of Guilford.
 Adopting rules of the house for 1903 for the ensuing session and appoint ing committee consisting of Mir Stil- son of New Haven and Waller of New London to inform the senate that the house had convened for business, started the new house of representa- tives off on it's course for 1905.
 Other business done included the appointment of a committee of three on contested elections. This com mittee was Holcomb of Torring- ton, Bowen of Naugatuck and Briggman ,, of StOpington. Raising committee on the canvass of votes for state senator were Representatives Ives of Danbury. Keeney of Somers and Simmons of Plainfield. From the senate the house concurred in reso- lution raising committee of three senators and eight representatives to canvass the votes of the state officers elected in November. The committee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
INSTALLATION OF
 A. Q. H. OFFICERS

The officers of the several local di. visions of the A. o. H. will he install cd in K. of C. hall tomorrow night. Among the out of town officers pres cnt will be the state Chaplain Rev. John D. Kennedy and County Presi- dent John F. Mccarthy. State Sec retary John F. Sheehap of this city will also be in attendance. The com mittee in charge request the presence at the meeting of as many members of the order as may find it convenient to attend and they hope to see the hall crowded. In addition to the in. stallation ceremony. which is very impressive. there will be short ad- dresses by the chaplain. county presi- dent, state secretary and others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
DRIVEN OUT IN
 NIGHT CLOTHES

Southington. Conn. Jan. 4.-Fire destroyed the home of John Hall in Cheshire early to-day and drove NIT Hall and his wife and teu-year old son out into the blizzard in their night clothes. They were cared for by neighbors hut suffered somewhat to- day from the sffects of their expos ure fo ihe biting wind and cold. A defective ilue is supposed to have caused rhe fire. The family were awakcBei about 2 o'clock by the smell of smoke. The loss. estimated at S1.2T. is partly covered by insur- aUcp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
PRAISE FOR GARRISON.

PRAISE FOR GARRISON.
 St Petersburg. Jan 4.-Thc press here contains absolutely no additional news of the war, but the papers with one accord praise the heroic work of the Port Arthur garrison and say it's lec- ord furnishes an object lesson to both Russia and Japan.
 After bestoWing a tribute on the Ge- lenders, the Novoe Vremya says:
 The unpreparedness Of the fort. ress. which now stands confessed be- fore the world, reads as lesson on what Russia must do and how she must change her methods to achieve victory. It also shows Japan what she has undertaken. when such enorm- ous losses are entailed in capturing even a small, empty handed garrison driven to the last ditch. Russia has had eleven months of hard but valua- ble experience in the art of war under the new conditions imposed by mod ern technical requirements. It has been costly training, but will be valu- able"
 In an even more strongly worded ar. ticle. Russ says:
 Had the Japanese been able to cut off the last train which reached Port Arthur the blockade would have found the fortress even worse prepared. We'll may those few remaining heroes say: We have done our duty; but you. oh people of St Petersburg and of Russia. have you done all you could and should have doneY"
 Russ continues: Russia cannot af- ford to quit during q losing fight. The time has now come for everyone to put shoulder to the wheel and re- deem our prestige in the far east" The paper bluntly attributes to tbe effect of the muzzling regime under the late Minister of the Interior von Plehve the fact that the nation was not fully warned beforehand of the real condi. tions to be faced at the opening of the war, and says the press Is now more fully able to point out the needs and urge the nation to activity.
 One of the most serious features of Port Arthur's fall. according to the Novosti, is the effect upon the already questionable neutrality of the Chinese. Loss of prestige in the eyes of the ori- entals, says the paper. is much more serious than the stratcgical value of the fortress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
Sold Again.

Another big bargain was placed in the south show window of the Hamp- Son-Sellew store to take the place of the Ss7.50 mahognany chamber suit that q shrewd buyer bought yesterday. IL is another chamber suit in genuine mahogany. but finished fin the natural color. This suit is composed of a dresser. chiffonieT and a bed. all de signed to match up with each other. making one Of tine daintiest suits that you ever SAW. Rather than inventory it the Hampson-Sellew Go has decided to Tlose it out at S9a.75.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
WORKING FOR NAN.
Her Counsel Secures a Writ Of
 Rabess Corpus.

New York. Jan 4.--Nan Patterson. accused of the murder of Caesar Young, was taken before Jvstice Greenbaum in the supreme court to- day on writ of habeas corpus se- cured by her counsel on Tuesday. The writ directed that the prisoner he pro- duced in the supreme court and that the district attorney appear and show cause why bail should not be fixed and accepted. Justice Greenbaum re- served his decision until tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04

New York, Jan 4.-New York city and all the surrounding country to-day was in the grasp of the most severe storm of the winter. Traffic of all kinds was hampered, trolley lines were tied up and the streets, swept by a gale driving before it fine snow that cut like sand and piled in great drifts, were practically impossible. Railroad trains from all points were delayed from few minutes to three hours and the elevated lines were operated with the greatest difficulty without regard to schedule. While the snowfall had practically ceased to-day. the gale con. tinued and swirling clouds of fine par tieles of snow swept through the streets, stinging the faces of pedes- triaps, piling up in monstrous drifts and baffiing all attempts to restore any thing like normal conditions. The re- 'markable drop In temperature from well above the freezing point to scarce ly more than ten above zero in the city and far below at inland points, made conditions out of doors almost intolera- ble and entailed untold suffering.
 At sea the conditions must have been beyond description, but up to an early hour today no disaster had been re- ported. The bark Alkaline was blown from her anchorage off Staten Island and was dragging ashore, but her ,an- chors finally held her off Fort Wads
 worth. '.'-
 Four seriotls fires during the night, two of them calling for two alarms and two for three alarms each, gave the firemen and their horses their most bitter experience of the winter. In one case--just before dawn. and when the storm was at it's height the occupants of several tenement houses in. the upper east side were routed from their beds and forced to fee half clothed to the. storm swept streets. In this fire II horses which were quartered in stables near the tene- ment houses were burned to death. None of the fires caused heavy finan- cial doss. that at the Clyde line docks where S30,000 worth of property was destroyed. being the most extensive, but the firemen were thoroughly ex- hausted and suffered terribly from cold. The horses too, suffered sc verely.
 The delivery of food and milk be- came serious question during the day. The condition of the streets nude the movement of delivery wag- ons extremely hazardous. The non- arrival or long delay of milk trains from the supply districts in the coun- try was one of the most serious fea- lures of the storm. ..
 : On the upper west side. where the gale was felt in its fullest force, the conditions were at their worst. On the east side of the streets the snow was piled in drifts at some places five feet in depth. covering the high stoops and basement entrances com pletely. Here also was most keenly felt the Interruption in delivery of milk and provisions. for many streets were impossible by one horse teams.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
LAPS ARE CELEBRATING.

Honolulu. Jan 4.-Seven thousand Japanese participated in lantern pro, cession last night in celebration of the surrender of Port Arthur and the ar- rival of Prince Fushini. who is re- turning home on the steamer Mongolia. The Japanese marched to the residence of Governor Carter and to the British and Japanese consulates. filling the air with "Banzais.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-04
STONES RESOLUTION,

Washington. Jan 4--Senator stone of Missouri to-day introduced rCso- luiioE reciting the assertions of Tbons
 as W. Lawson of Boston and Judge Alton B. Parker concerning campaign contributions. and asking the ju,liciar. committee b look into the allegations.