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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
BOARD OF SAFETY
Bridgeport Firm VIII Install
 Fire Alarm Systems.

At the meeting of the board of pub- lie safety held yesterday afternoon, the claim of A. w. Divls, tailor. for $3O.60 against Patrick Maloney, a member of Hook and Ladder com pany, No 2 was heard. The tailor's statement was to the effect that in lS00 he made suit of clothes for the fireman for the sum named above and that he has been unable to collect his bill. This the fireman denied. The tailor said he had suit of another kind pending against the fireman that he expects to be heard in court any day. In view of this state of affairs the case was dismissed the board con- sidering 1t matter for the courts.
 John Kennedy applied to be ap- pointed engineer at the Brooklyn en- zine house. Chief Snagg was sent for and questioned about this matter. It was the chiefs idea that promotion should be made along the line of sen iorlty of service and that Samuel A. Rockwell was therefore entitled to the appointment. The chief would then move Kennedy up to Rockwell's old place. The board did not take any action on this matter but from the discussion that followed it was evident that the chiefs idea was not regarded as unpopular The matter went over. to the next meeting.
 The position of engineer at the Brooklyn house is one of the best paid in the fire department. It is paid $50 more than the other.
 Timothy NJ. Hurley was examined and sworn in as fireman. He will be appointed to work as soon as pos sible. James J. Raleigh was sworn in as supernumerary policeman. These appointments did not seem to suit the minority members of the board as they did not vote either way on them.
 Officer Joseph H. Mclean fell and sprained his ankle few nights ago in trying doors on West Main street and has been laid up since. He was voted full pay during his incapacity.
 Permission was granted Bridge port concern to install It's fire alrm system in the factories.
 Chief Snagg was authorized to de- tail flremen from time to time to ac- quaint themselves with the exists of the respective manufactures in order that in case of fire they may be able to work from points of advantage.
 The policemen were ordered into their winter uniforms.
 The resignation of Henry Roy callman was accepted. The board will meet again next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
WAS PARTNER OF CARNEGIE.
 ----- Man Who Died at His Home in Will kinsburg Last Night.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec 2O.-Henry Me- Crory, for years identified with the practical end of the steel industry, a brother-in-law of President w. E.. Corey of the United States Steel cor poration and who was one of the junior partners" of Andrew Carne- gie, died at his home in Williamsburg last night. MT McCrory was one of the most prominent technical steel men in this vicinity
 Six years ago, when Andrew Car negie set apart his famous junior partners fund" for his faithful en- ployes who started with him in the steel business, MT McCrory was made one of the Junior partners" and re- ceived, it is stated, a block of $50,- 900 worth of stock, the highest amount given to any of the junior partners"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
WILL SELL PROPERTY.
Creditors of Zion City Decided to Do
 So Last Night.

Chicago. Dec 20.--At meeting of creditors of the Zion City estate last night, Receiver John c. Hateley an nounced that conditions demand that immediate arrangements be made for selling the entire property.
 Many of the creditors. he said, are in absolute poverty as the result of having invested their all in "The Kingdom Others are borrowing to meet living expenses and are ap- preaching financial ruin. The recciv- or said that he is receiving every day urgent letters asking for an imme- diate settlement of the estates af- fairs.
 The fact that winter has arrived makes the crisis sharper. and MT Hateley felt that the dictates of hu- manity must be met. The creditors will vote on the question of selling the property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
TIMELY TOPICS.

Frank. the shoeman. has high top rubber boots for boys. leggins and arctics and slippers for everyone.
 John ]. Sheehan has line of bot tied goods that will be greatly ap- preciated by recipients.
 Currans have a fine assortment of shell goods. combs mounted in gilt and rhinestones. 9sc up.
 Miller & Peck have line of chill dren's dresses, large and small sizes, i9c to ss.
 When out shipping try a cup of hot coffee. chocolate or bouillon at 'Apothecaries Hall Go.
 All Christmas goods at A. Mail- hot's must be sold in few days. Useful gifts marked down.
 The Model Market will have plenty of fresh fish this week at moderate prices. Christmas poultry Saturday.
 Look in Hampson-Sellew's window tonight for furniture novelties. Jap anese cary tray tables. etc.
 Dodge has it if it's in town-that means anything in the footwear line for men. women and children.
 The Woodruff Grocery Co have a choice line of wines. liquors. cigars and candies.
 The Fulton Market has fine line of turkeys. geese. ducks. chickens and large variety of sea food.
 Small prices make large sales at the Upson. Singleton & Co.'S store. Boys suits s1.4s to ss. mems ss.5o to s24.
 The Colby-Sherwood Co has a nice line of slippers at $50 and si. A big variety to select from.
 Holiday stationery and playing cards at Reid & Hughes put up in fancy boxes. Myriads of handker- chiefs.
 See the booth of vantine's orien- tai goods at the Buckingham phar- macy, sorner Bank and Grand streets.
 Frank Brothers sell good Irish and Scotch whiskey at s5c and s1 bot tie. Cider brandy soc and s1.
 Tree cakes and Christmas cakes in large variety at Trott Baking Co Try their ice cream
 A. F. cowIes Is showing the hand some midvinter millinery at his new store in the Buckingham.
 ]. B. MuIlings q Son have Rus sian and military coats for boys and girls. ss.se to sIo.
 See L. R. Garter before you buy real estate He has an eight-room cottage and large lot for sale.
 The Public Market has q large line Of fish for Friday. and their native turkeys wiil be only zse a pound.
 Grieve- Bi<set & HolInsl have . special line of Beckuezr and hand kerrhiefs suitable for gifts. Menrs burkIe srrx5cs fer sI,s ard S1JD sf T e. Jsckk C Socs B,sr<. brown asd rti slippes~ tI sni x1S
 The Lewis Pisro Co. sf 2s E.s- Main s<re<f- i< cG<rfnH eperisI prtr~- ulst wn1 nsf csoe essa agsl.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
First in Western Waters.

Madison. Wis, Dec 20.-The Wis consin eight will meet the Syracuse university crew in a western regatta, to be held on Lake Mendota at Madi- son about June |. This will be the first Intercollegiate rowing contest in western waters. When the eastern crew comes to Wisconsin 1t will be a case of father against son and teach- CT against pupil. as James Ten Eyck is the coach of Syracuse and his son. F. H. Ten Eyck, is the newly elected coach of Wisconsin. It is not planned to have the western regatta supplant the Poughkeepsie event the coming season. but it is hoped in time to make this western regatta the big annual aquatic event of Wisconsin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
THE POLICE COURT.
Man Without . Home Glad When He
 Got c Jail Sentence.

Judgc Peasley held city court to- day. Mrs Susie Smith was arrested this morning on North Main street for int0xication. She pleaded so hard for clemcncy that sentence was sus- pended for the sake of her two small children. who were without her all night.
 Alfred Anderson was committed to jail for thirty days for intoxication.
 Michael Delaney and Timothy Walsh got fighting at the corner of Union and South Main streets this morning. They were rolling on inc ground when arrested by Officer Fitzgerald. From the statements of the men they were friends. but drink got them scrapping- The fault sern- esI to lay with Delaney and he was fined SfO and costs and x5 and costs for breach of the peace and iutoxica- ton and Walsh was fined siO and costs. Roth were put on probation
 James Munroe and James Netsow- an uer. charged with intoxicati3n. Munroe was given thirty days and N~Gowan was fined xs and costs
 Jo-crh Mctsinn. quite a young man. eaid bc has no home. but came from Hsrffori. seemef pleased when sem fenred to thirty day In jail for Intoxi- cation.
 Jo~eph RowdIe. sged 15 was charged with violating the probation law. ft was shown that the boy Is somewhat incorrixibie and the old 6ne cf e. and costs was revived sxsin~t him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
Bomb Failed to Kill Him.

LODE. Russian Poland, Dec. 20.-An attempt to Assassinate Chief of Police Cheshanowski was made here. but the official escaped with slight injury to his right foot The would be assassins hurled a bomb beneath his carriage and opened fire on him with revolvers, but did not accomplish their object, all though the chiefs coachman was kill ed. The terrnrists escnnel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
The Greatest Boon to HouSekeeperS.

is our "Semi-Finished Wash List" low price on each article. Sheets, 4c; Pillow Slips. Pc; Towels. 1c; Napkins, 1c; Counterpanes, 15c, all ironed; Skirts and Shirt Waists, 5c. washed and starched: Underwear, Sc. Everything in proportion. Telephone 2Ss. THE MODEL LAUNDRY co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20

On Christmas eve Waterbury Turn verein will hold their fifth annual re- ception at Turn verein hall on Sec will street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20

The Goodwill Social club will hold their annual concert and promenade at Eagles hall on Wednesday evening January 16.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20

E C. Dewitt q Co of Chicago. at uhoss laboratory Kodol is prepared. ansurs us that this renarkabls d. oueant srd corrective for the stom- och conforms fnity to all provisiors of the National Pare Food snt Drug Lnv- ScA by H. W Lsks Drug Co. Ssnga A s.ith, sss Bask srss&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20

For chapped and cracked hands get DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. Sold by H. w. Lake Drug Co, Joseph A. Smith. 826 Bank street, Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
Christmas Music.

There will be high mass at St Thomas church at o'clock Christ mas morning and the usual solemn high mass at 1O:30 q. m. Organist Keegan has prepared the following program.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20

On next Saturday evening the Ar tizans French Canadians will hold their fourth annual smoker at Car penters' hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20

Cascasweet, the ideal medicine for the little ones. Contains no opiates. Conforms fully with National Pure Food and Drug Law. Write E. c. Dewitt & Co. Chicago. III, for the Baby Book" Sold by H. w. Lake Drug Co. Joseph A. Smith. S26 Bank street. Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20

The bazaar at A. M. ID. Zion church will close tomorrow evening after . successful run of four nights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20

One week from tonight St Mary's Alumni association will hold their fifth annual reception at Leaven- worth hall. Tickets for the event have met with ready sale and one of the incest crowds of the season Is expected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
mArERNAI AID soclAL.
Coming Events of Interest to Many
 Waterbury People.

The Second division, 4. 0. H. will install it's new officers tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20

The Holy Name society of the Im- maculate Conception church, will go to holy communion next Sunday. morning at the seven o'clock mass. The members are requested to as- semble at St Patrlck's hall at 6:45 o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20

Mems bsrkle srrt5cs fer sI-cs ard f1Js0 st T e. Jsckk C &oos B,>rs- brown asd rsi slipp>r~ tI sud S1cs
 The Lewis Pisre Co. .f 2s E-sr Main s<re<f- i< cG<rinH epprisl prt-- enst uaI nsf csoe essa eDln-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-09
STAMPEDE AT FLoTo CIRCUS
Wind Breaks Pole and Tears
Tent and One Man
f. Hurt.

The strong wind of Thursday afternoon
caused a slight damage to the Sells-Floto
circus tent, painful injuries to Detective
Henry Elsfelder of South Omaha and
much CONSERVATION among the women at
the afternoon performance of the circus
The breaking of two side poles under the
tent caused the trouble.
Shortly after the performance had
started the west part of the big tent over
the reserved seats became loosened, but
was quickly frightened up by the circus
attaches. A few minutes afterward a
strong gust Of wind again spent its fury
on the same part of the tent, the result
being a f1fteen-foot pole snapped in two,
rent large hole i'm the top Of the can
vas and struck Mr.. Elsfeder on the right
hip.
Mr. Elsfelder was removed TO his home
I'm South Omaha and attended by DR..
Davis. who said no bones had been broken.
although he could not say how serious
the wound might prove to be. The South
Omaha policeman was sitting in the third
row Of the reserved seats and was the
only person injured during the excite
ment.
The most spectacular feature OF the az
fair was the scattering OF women, who
made a precipitate exit before learning the
exact nature of the accident. Some OF the
women became separated from their little
ones in the rush. Sergeant Cook and Pa
trolmen Morrison Nelson and Shea cor
raled the children who became lost and
succeeded in restoring them to their moth
ers.
As soon as the scare was over the per-
! Torrance was continued.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-09
HE LOOKED GOOD TO THEM
Oklahoma Town Gives Reception to
Ex-COnvict Whom II Be-
Iieved Innocent.

Monte Ballard, a citizen of Maud, Okl.,
was rendered a reception and banquet by
the leading business and professional men
of the town when he returned home during
the last week from the federal peniten-
tlary at Fort Leavenworth, where he was
sentenced in 1898 to serve ten years for
participating in the burning to death OF
two young Seminole Indians who had Grim
inaly assaulted white woman. The
home coming of Ballard and the events
given in his honor formed one Of the most
remarkab BILE occurrences ever recorded in the
history of the southwest. The leading citi-
zens, headed by brass band. marched to
the train to meet -allard and escort him
uptown. Ballard served his sentence.
counting time of for good behavior.
As soon as 1t was learned in Maud that
Ballard was released from prison and
would return home preparations to give
him a monster ovation were commenced
Money was literally donated by the towns
people with which to provide a banquet a
program of exercises was hastily arranged
and soon ample provisions were on hands
for a genuine thanksgiving feast, The ban
auet was served and the speeches made at
the public school building.
BY o'clock in the evening the building
was crowded to its utmost capacity. Some
OF the spectators came from miles distant
TO join in the jubilee and participate in the
general Feast Ballard was made the CEN
ter OF attraction, and the band played
Home, Sweet Home and America" in
his honor Speeches reciting he scenes fol-
lowing the assault on the white woman
and the burning of the Indians were made
by Rev. Hodges. the Methodist minister;
Messrs. Riddle, Bolinger and other promi-
nent citizens.
Ballard has always maintained his inno-
cence and it was on his statements that
his wife based her unceasing work in his
behalf. She has made three trips to Wash
ington. She had petition, signed by every
man of prominence in Pottawatamie county
who knew anything about the case, but her
efforts were fruitless.
At tho time Of the conviction of Ballard
aud his companions Horace Speed was
United States attorney for Oklahoma. and
he vas commanded by the Department of
Justice to search the entire country for the
men who had burned the Indians. He was
accompanied by Bill Fossett, then a dep
uty United States marshal and known
then, as now, as the most fearless officer in
the territory. Fossett's reputation as a
fearless officer had much to do with pro
tecting both his life and Speeds while they
were hunting the evidence which the de-
partment commanded them 10 secure
Kansas City Journal
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-09
AMIDoN ON CIVIL DOCKET
Judge VIII he Here from the North
to Aid in the Big
CaIendPr.

United States District Judge Amidon viii
be in Omaha Monday to assist in the trials
of the civil docket. The following cases
have been set for hearing hefcge him for
June 70: Union Pacific RaiiNod Company
against the City of South Omaha, injunc-
ton: Union Pacific Railroad Company
against A. II. Hennings, Treasurer of the
city of Omaha, injunction; Roy r. button
against f. r. Sizer, Postmaster at Lincoln
injunction; Clark Bullion ct al against
G. w. Ribble June Is: Nicholas Sheldon
against the Omaha Loan and Trust Com
many: H. G. Leavitt against f. A. Hitch
cock, Secretary of the Interior, and the
Nebraska State Board of Irrigation; United
states against John II. Lynd' Injunction;
Cora Conway against the United States
suit 20 correct patent title; Union Pacific
Railroad Company against the County Of
Lincoln, injunction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-09
Life.

The poets exclamation: 20 Life! I feel
thee bounding In my veins" is a joyous
one. Persons that can rarely or never make
IT, in honesty to themselves, are among the
most unfortunate. They do not live. but
exist: for to live implies more than to be-
To live is to be we'll and strong-to arise
feeling equal to the ordinary duties OF the
day, and TO retire not overcome by them
10 feel life bounding in the veins. A medi-
cine that has made thousands OF people.
men and women, we'll and strong has ac-
complished great work, bestowing the
richest blessings. aud that medicine is
Hoods Sarsaparilla. The weak rundown
or debilitated. from any cause. should not
fan 10 take IT, II builds up the whole sys-
tenn, changes existence into life and makes
life more Astounding We are glad to say
these words in its favor TO the readers OF
our columns
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-09
NO POLITICS in THE CLUB
only Reason Federation of ImprOvers
Fails to Endorse Andrew Rose
waters Appointment.


A resolution commencing Mayor Dahlman
for his nonpartisan position in making sp-
pointments was overruled by Chairman M.
J. Malone at the meeting of the Federation
of Improvement Clubs at Twenty-fourth
and Leavenworth streets last night This
was on the ground that the rules of the fed
Grafton prohibit any action in political mat
tiers. The discussion of the matter took the
greater part of the evening.
The resolution was offered by admirers
of Andrew Rosewater, and George Kleffner
made a strong talk in favor of it. He said
the corporations were opposing the contir-
nation of Mr. Rosewater as city engineer,
and that was one reason why he ought TO
be in office. He said also that Mr.. Rose
water was not in favor with those men
who wanted to sell the water works, ex-
elusive of Florence and Benson, to the
city for 100000. Delegate Turkelson and
Chairman Malone both of the West Leav-
enworth Improvement club opposed voting
on the resolution. the former directing his
remarks against Mr.. Rosewater and the
latter speaking on the ACCESSIBILITY of talk
ing politics in the meeting. The sentiment
generally, however was in favor of the
mayors appointment.
John O. Yeiser was present at the re-
ouest OF the committee on initiative and
referendum and talked on the subject OF
initiative and referendum explaining the
objects of the law. The committee was in
structed TO arrange for mass meeting Of
citizens TO talk over the matter of get
ting the question before the people of the
citv for vote Mr. Yeiser consented to
make an address at the meeting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-09

John II. Doris, who owns a large farm
northwest of Harrisburg, Pa, win not al
low bird of any kind to be killed on his
land. He has set aside number of acres
to grow up in underbrush. in which all
kinds of birds, especially quail, find a
home through the winter, and in the sum
mer the place is alive with birds.
Mr. Doris claims that hawks do very
little damage in comparison with the good
they do in killing field mice and rats.
There are hundreds or quail on his farm
and they have become so tame that they
come into the dooryard for feed. So care
fully does he watch these birds that he
can tell where nearly every bird nests in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-09
WooDMEN BANQUET HUsTLERS
Hundred and Fifty Attend spread
rendered Them at Willard
Hotel.

The Modern Woodmen Of America rally
closed with a banquet at the Willard hotel
Thursday night. rendered the hustlers in
the campaign for new members just come
to close. There were 80 present. The
dinner began at o'clock and over the
cigars following a number Of speeches were
called for and all given bore on the great
ness of the order. Among those who made
remarks were f. Z. Murphy OF Leaven-
worth. Kan. member OF the board Of d.
rectoTs OF the head camp; ]. G. Ray, sec
Rotary TO Head Consul A. r. Talbot: Z.
Pearman Of Kansas city, special deputy;
u W. Crook. head. physician for Ne
braska; Mayor Dahlman and Dr.. l. A.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-09

In 1742 There is but one known existing
copy of this edition and that is preserved
In the Bodleian library at oxford.
The book shows that he was careless
editor but possessed a vigorous style of
writing and much originality. lie was.
indeed. the first to write scientifically on
whist or on any card game.
Guineas, however, were probably as scarce
among the laity in those days as now,
and as a consequence of the high price
OF his book and the difficulty of securing
copies of it there quickly appeared a num-
Der of piracies. These were mostly copies
of his later editions, but there is still in
existence a pirated copy of the first edi-
ton. this copy being preserved in the
library of a playing card company in Gin
cnnat.
There is in existence in the Cincinnati
library a manuscript copy of the "Hoyle
Treatise on Whist" which preceded the
printed editions The rules are concise and
written in plain readable language.
Hoyle seems to have profited by the ex-
perence of the best players Of the day, and
introduces many improvements of his own.
His influence on the game of whist can
hardly be overestimated.
The fifteenth edition OF his work, as re-
Vised IN 1850. ruled whist until 1854 when
It was superseded by the code drawn up
by the Arlington NOW Turf and Portland
clubs of London. These revised rules have
nov On generally superseded by those
LOT " American whist league
,'rhe men and women who quote Hoyle so
often, in such modern games as euchre,
poker and bridge, can see from the fore
going that they are treating the old gentle
man little unfairly. He belonged to the
old regime that knew nothing of pairs and
straights and hushes or best bowers OF
doubling and redoubling. He probably
would not have recognized a straight flush
II he met It in broad daylight. and il he
now had to write rules for the myriad
games which'the American public affect II
Is quite likely that the old gentleman
young as he seems to have been, would
have thrown up his hands in despair.-New
York Sun.