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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
IN HANDS OF JURY
Fisher Case Arguments Were All Finished at Noon-Verdict
 Expected Soon.

The evidence in the case of the state against Will Edward Fisher for manslaughter of William Norton, the fireman of his train which collided with another train near the acid shop in South Brooklyn on the morning of March 2, was all in yesterday after noon. The cross examination of the accused did not bring about any change in his direct testimony. He said that while he could not see the landmarks along the tracks he could see the track ahead for over three hun dred feet. Thirty miles an hour through the freight yards was a safe rate. It was the yard rate of speed he said and there was no danger He thought the train did not stop within 1900 feet when he put on the reverse lever notwithstanding that all the appliances to stop were at hand and were used. He considered this fail- ure to stop within the usual distance was owing to the icy condition of the tracks.
 Assistant States Attorney Kellogg questioned Fisher from the railroad book of rules. He asked Fisher if it were not a rule that all engineers should see that the switches were lighted and if they were not, to light them and Fisher admitted that on the occasion of the collision he did not observe that rule. He thought the failure to stop was due to another cause, the inexperience of the fire man, who kept piling on coal and consequently the engine made more steam than was necessary.
 Mrs Bessie Fisher, wife of the ac- cused engineer, took the stand next She testified that when she first saw her husband after the accident he seemed daZed because he did not know her. Fisher, after his long and aimless ramble from the scene of the wreck to Cheshire where he took g car to New Haven and there lost him. self again and eventually wound uI in the home of friend MT Hig' gins, and sent to his own home in g cab. On that day he appeared before the coroner. but his wife said that ht had to be helped. This. closed tht defense and as there was no rebutta testimony, both sides rested and thu arguments began immediately. Judge Curtis holding court open till the las
 minute of the regular court hours. After the attorneys arguments werl finished Judge Curtis began hi
 charge to the jury immediately an'
 continued to 1:30 o'clock. Recess fo
 luncheon was then taken and at
 o'clock the jury retired to deliberate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
BATTLESHlP LOOSE
Broke From Its Moorings and Went Adrift = Was Badly
 Damaged.

Portsmouth, Dec. 6.-There was an exciting scene in this harbor last night when the battleship Prince George broke from her moorings and went adrift. She was finally brought under control, but she was SO badly damaged that she will have to be docked.
 The Prince George grazed num- Der of warships anchored in the har- Dor and then collided with such force with the new cruiser Shannon, that a big hole was pierced in the battle ships size. The Prince George took in water rapidly,and by the time she had been secured by tug and lowed to dock she had heavy list to. star board. The Shannon was damaged only in her upper works. ''''.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
MINERS BURIED
Another Mine Horror-Report Says That One Thousand
 Men Are Entombed
DUST THE CAUSE OF IT

Pittsburg, Dec GA terrific and disastrous explosion occurred this morning in numbers and s mines of the Consolidated Coal company of Monongah, West Virginia. A tele- phone message says that the bodies of three miners were found near the mouth of mine 6. Superintendent Ma lone says that there were at least five hundred men in the mines at the time of the explosion. Other reports state that at least one housand men are entombed. It is believed that q majority of those entOmbed were kill ed outright and no hope is entertained of rescuing any of the men alive. The first explosion occurred in mine 6. This was followed by the blowing up of the boiler house in mine s. The mines were connected with each other. Some idea of the force of the eXplos- ion may be gained from the fact that the props in the mines were blown out of the entries with such force that they were hurled across the west fork of the Monongahela river. It is feared that the accident will be the worst in the history of mining in this country Plans were at once started to clear out the foul air and the rescu- CTS may reach the men some time this afternoon. It is thought by exper- fenced miners that the explosion was caused by dust.
 The scenes around the mouth of the wrecked mines were appalling, as the extent of the explosion became known to the families of the entOmbed men. It was with difficulty that some of the relatives were restrained and were forced away from the death trap Assistance is being sent from every available point. The governor has been called on for aid and may send troops to the scene But little hope is entertained that Ony of the miners will be rescued. but a big force oi men are constantly relieving eacf other in trying to get into the wreck ed mines.
 It is now believed that the reliei party will not reach the interior oi the mines before o'clock. Seyera men were blown out through the ail holes and miraculously escaped witt | their lives. The. scenes around thu mines grow more narrowing. Specia trains are in waiting to. rush the in
 iured, if there should be any, to tht hospitals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
PARISH AID SOCIETY.
Large Attendance at Entertainment
 at St Johns Parish House.

The entertainment given last even- ing by St Johns Parish Aid society at the parish house attracted large attendance. The affair was given un- der the direction of Mrs Clara Ches- son, president of the society. Others who took a prominent part in making it a success were Mrs A. A. Crane. the Misses Clara and Louise Toucey, Mrs w. B. Merriman and Miss Edith Kingsbury, Mrs William Fulton and Mrs Angelo Burritt, Mrs James Crompton and Miss Edmee Pretat
 Mrs David Griggs and Mrs Ralph Smith, Mrs Edward Goss and Mrs Clarence Cook, Mrs T. D. Barlow, Mrs George Babcock, Mrs Henry Row. land and Miss Mary Barlow, Mrs John M. Burrall, 2nd, the Misses Mary and Lucy Burrall and Miss Helen Griggs. Domestic table-Mrs John P. Elton, Mrs John Lackie, Mrs John N. Lewis, jr, and Dr C. R. Con- key. Doll booth-Mrs William Kel- logg, Mrs Charles Clarke and Mrs Isaac Kellogg, Mrs J. R. Hughes, Mrs Almon Judd, the Misses Sarah and Lucy Perry and Miss Ruth Chapman
 Mrs William Beecher, Miss Elsie Dix on, Miss. Lillian Richardson and Miss Pauline Heinzie. Mrs Mailey, Mrs Garrigus and Miss Fannie Porter Mrs Percy Warner, Mrs John M. Bur rall, 2nd, Mrs R. O. Cairns, Mrs Willis Hall, Mrs Hayden Brown and Mrs E s. Sanderson. "The Pantomime Bal lad of Mary Jane" was given by Gardner Catlin, Sherwood Rockwell and Ned and Will Goss. Miss Edith Mason gave a monologue and there was music under the direction of w
 H. Minor, organist of the church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

nISTRICT OF wATERBCkY, ss Probate ~ Court. December 3, 1907.
 Estate Of Sarah Ryan, late of Waterbury, in said district deceased.
 Upon the application of Johanna Grove, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate as per application on file more fully appears. it is
 ORDERED, That said application he heard and determinedat theProbate Office in Water bury, in said district. on the 10th day of Dec A. D., 1907, at 2 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district.
 By Order of Court
 James J, Cassin, Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
ANOTHER ONE
Comptroller of Currency Orders Pitisburg National Bank 10
 Close Its Doors
DEPOSlTORS ARE SAFE

Pittsburg, Dec 6.-The Fort Pitt National bank of this city failed to open for business to-day.
 The following notice appeared on the door of the institution: Closed by order of the comptroller of the currency. John B. Cunningham, ex- aminer."
 President Andrew Heron of the bank said:
 The depositors are fully pro- tected. The suspension was precipi- tated by occurrences of yesterdrS which made it necessary to claaS the bank for the protection of all con- cerned."
 The suspension had no apparent effect upon other local institutions.
 New York, Dec 6.-The National Bank of Commerce of this city has recently acted as New York cor respondent for the Fort Pitt National bank of Pittsburg. The bank was not large one. Valentine P. Shy der, president of the National Bank of Commerce in New York, said:
 ''The Fort Pitt bank did not carry a great volume of business either with us or any other connection, and it's suspension will certainly not be felt here, nor Go 1 believe it will amount to anything in Pittsburg. We have balance due the bank"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
BISHOP TIERNEY SUES.
Says He Is Entitled to Recover Under
 Insurance Policy.

Bishop Michael Tierney of the Roman Catholic diocese of Connecti- cut has a suit pending in the court of common pleas of this county against the National Accident society of New York. Bishop Tierney had one of the. comrany's accident poli- cies and under its terms the co,i- pany agreed to pay him $25 a week for a. period of flfty-two weeks IF case he met with an accident.
 Bishop Tnerney says in his com piaint, filed in court, that on Novem- Der 4, 1906, while he was in the new building of Mt St Joseph's academy in West Hartford, he fell and broke one of the bones of his right leg and that he also sprained his right ankle. He asks for $22S.5S under the terms of his policy. The company refused to pay what he thought he was en- titled to.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
Uprising Attempted.

Tokio, Dec. GA dispatch from Seoul to-day says that following the departure of Prince Ito. the Japanese resident general of Korea, a few malcontents attempted an uprising towards midnight of December 5. Koreans attacked the branch police station, killed one Japanese. injured another and several Koreans were also injured. The outbreak war quickly quelled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
CORTELYOU OUT
Harry New Will Head inc (. 0. P. National Committee in
 Next Campaign.

Washington, Dec 6.-Harry S. New of Indianapolis was elected chairman of the republican national committee to-day to succeed George B. Cortelyou, resigned. The committee adjourned at noon and met again at ? o'clock, when they went to the white house to pay their respects to President Roose- va1t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
Both Had Feet Frozen.

Norfolk, Dec Civilian Roberts and Abraham Foot. the latter col ored. were founI in a barn beyond winsted to-day. both of them with their feet frozen They went into the barn to sleep last night. Both were taken to the hospital where Foot had both feet amputated-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
Lswi.ohn La In s1.1oo. 900 Suit.

Boston, Dec. A decision In favor
 f the Old minion Mining and melting compF, a New Jersey cor
 oration, in its 1t against A. S. Bige- DIV of Boston d Leonard Lewisohn f New York. irhich the total award 2 placed at mothan $I.Too.OO0. was rendered by JUe Sheldon in the su- reme court. legged wrongful con- ersion of soc shares of the stock pf the Old Donion Copper Mining
 ompany of Banore by BIgelow and
 ewisohn was basis of the suit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06

For less than 2 cents a day you can get the Evening Democrat and three monthly magazines. namely. Spare Moments. DreSsmaking at Home and the Nother-s Nagszfnr. 42 cents a month. and all that ss necesssry is to Pay yOur subscrsption ia advance. Ask to see sample copi-s of magazines at the Deuocrzt oGce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
Newell und Guilty.

Hartford, Ds.-The jury to-day the case of c. Newell of Mid etovn, charg with tampering 1th the mailsIund him guilty or 'e second eoJ of the indictment i'd he was fl s209 and costs he jury was one-half hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
Ibe Evening Democrat and thrcc

The Evening Democrat and three monthly magazines. Spare Moments, Dressmaking st Home. and The Mothers Magazine. all for the price of the Democrat. 42 cents a month. and yoa get four. All that Is neces- ssrT is to pay feur suSscriptiCn ih advance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
o,Rriep tse Investieated.

Bridgeport, 2 6.-The Fairfield ,,unty bar toE appointed a com
 ittee to invesate the character Cf 'satthew E. 0'hn. applying for the surth time i admission to the tar. No date vset for the commit
 e to report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
To Reduce Bond Issue.

Washington, Dec 6.-Secretary Cortelyou has decided to reduce one half the issue ot the Panama canal onds and allotments to the amount of s25,000,000 have cen made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
Plans CnmnIefed.

Berlin. Dee 6-The government has completed plans for the construction of a harhor on the island Of HeligO- land in the onrth sea. at cost .f s. 5esn0sgl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06

The funeral of Mrs Marie Corcoran will be held from her late home, l63 Walnut street to the Immaculate Con ception church at 6:45 o'clock to- morrow morning. The remains will be taken to Danbury for burial on the .8:35 train in charge of Undertaken Bergin. . ,,>..-'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

The funeral of Elizabeth Lillian Began will be held from the family residence, 196 Piedmont street to St Francis Xavier church at S:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06

1o8re Eos1ng ~sy svsrT esy eszf vzr teezs1t s vacant Lei the nsrorrzf f1d . tenant dzys fox
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
ANARCHIST PLOT
Scheme to XIII Emperor Francis Joseph Just Discovered in
 Time.

Budapest, Dec 6.-The Nap, newspaper of this city, publishes sensational story to-day to the effect that an archist plot upon the lives of Emperor Francis Joseph and Arch duke Frands Ferdiand, the heir to inc throne, has been discovered.
 The story would appear to De founded on the fact that the Hun garian police were informed recently that four we'll known anarchists had left Geneva for Hungary with the object, it vas declared, of making an attempt upon the life Of Francls eFrdinand. The police were instruct ed to watcl the frontier closely, bu. so far as is known no anarchists have yet entered Hungarian territory.
 Vienna, Tee 5.--In answer to an inquiry concerning the reported an- archist plotto make an attempt upon the lives of Emperor Francis Joseph and Archdke Francis Ferdinand, i, was officially declared here to-day that the government had not infor- nation whaever to bear out the sut- gestion that tho anarchists who are supposed tc have left Geneva for Hungary hal any designs upon the emperor or the heir to the throne, and the idle that any such attempt was probabk was discredited.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06

FOR s4LE-PsFlor stove in good cozdItioz- Inquire at II Orange eoarf after 3 o'clock If-s-s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
wEATH FORECAST.

Forecast for nnecticut: Fair to-
 7sht; Saturdzair; light south
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06

Mrs c. J. Darlington, formerly a we'll known resident of Waterbury, died yesterday at the home ef her daughter. Mrs Church, iut Providence, R. I. The deceased was 94 years Of age and during her residence here was prominent member of St Johns church. The remains will be brought here for burial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY.

TO RENI-FIve rooms. all improve
 nents. 1IS Johnson st. second floor Inquire ThOnss Hezley, 10 Pearl st. Iz-stf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06

Anne Ophelia Sperry died at o'clock this morning at the South mayd home. North Main street. The deceased was a daughter of Captain Anson Sperry of this city and was born on West Side hill 1S years ago. She leaves nieces and nephews as follows: Mrs C. H. Hart. Robert A. Christine O, and Emma E. Lang. She was a descendant of Richard Sperry. who lived on the outskirts of New Haven, and is said to have been the friend and protector of the regi- eide judges. GoiT and Whaley, and to have furnished them with food while they were hidden in the Judges cave" On West Rock. Miss Sperry-s mothers maiden name was Lois UpsOn of SOuthingtOn. There were nine children in the family. the subject of this sketch being the youngest. and she was also the last to be called away Years ago the family lived on West Main street. near Thomas KeIIy's bake shop Cap tain Sperry vas an oficer in the old Light bridage and held many posi- tions of trust iI the town govern ment- Miss Spe7Tv was we'll and fa- vOrabIy known among the older resi- dents of the town. but the younger generation knew little or nothing of her. She was a member of St Johns parish and during her yOunger years she vas active in its interests The funeral will be held at St Johns church Sunday afternoon at 2-3g o'eIock- The bu-tzl uiIl be ia River side eeueteTE +.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06

The funeral of James M. Clancy was held this morning from his late home, 112 Baldwin street, to the Im- maculate Conception church, where a solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated by Father Frederick, Father Flynn acting as deacon and Father Brennan as sub-deacon. The bearers were Samuel Collins. John Killoughy, James Muldowney, William Donahue. Michael Donnelly and William Blum. The floral offerings included a pill low marked Papa" from the wife and children of the deceased wreath. Mrs James Longworth; cross. Mrs ]. A. Pebbles; wreath, Mir and Mrs E. A. Lewis; bouquets, Mir and Mrs Miles Mccarthy, Mrs E. H. LongwOrth and Mrs c. J. Mulville The interment was in St Joseph's cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06

Mrs Magdalena Pfaff, widow of the late John Pfaff. died at her home, 27 West Clay street, yesterday, after a short illness. She was one of the oldest Germans in Waterury, com- ing here fifty years ago last Fourth of July, coming direct to Waterbury from Dernbach, Germany. She leaves four children, Louis Pfaff of Naug- atuck, Mrs George H. Schwenk, Mrs Phillippina Wright and John w. Pfaff, all of Waterbury; Amy and Lena lily, children of her deceased daughter, Emma lily. She was a member of the Treuen Schwester lodge, No 2S, D. o. H. Funeral to be held from her late residence, 27 West Clay street, Sunday at o'clock. Burial at Riverside ceme- tery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06

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 et 2 Haven 11:5s a a.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-06

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-24
Official Weather Bureau Says IL { Was the CoIdest in Twenty
 Years
TWISTED HEARD FROM
TWenty-One Degrees Below Zero af- End of Naugatuck Line.-NorieIk Thermometers Registered
 "A Below.

New Haven, Jan 24.-Not since February 5, 1886 has the official weather bureau thermometer regis- tered such a low point as 1t did at z o'clock to-day, the mercury at that hour showing z degrees below zero. From about o'clock yesterday af- ternoon it grew steadily cooler and the prospects are that the cold wea- ther will hold out during the day. The severe weather has affected train ser- vice and on all lines the trains of tho New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad were anywhere from a few moments to an hour late in arriving here.
 Ill Norfolk, Barkhampsted and Hartland in the western part of the state there was a record breaking drop in the mercury, the thermometer there showing 24 degrees below zero well after sun rise. This is the low est reached in years in this section of the state In Winsted, another cold spot, it was 21 degrees below, ut [ o'clock.
 Reports from all parts of the state show that the present cold snap is the most severe known in years and as a result great ice crop is expect. ed to be harvested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-24
ALGER IS DEAD
Well Known United States Sen. atOr Who Was in His Seat
 Tuesday Afternoon
CAUSE HEART TROUBLE

Washington, Jan 24.-United States Senator Russell A. Alger of Michigan died suddenly at his home in this city at 8:45 o'clock this morning. There were practically no premonitory symptoms that the end was near. At S:3O o'clock the sen ator had a pleasant chat with Mrs Alger in her room and then went down stairs. A few minutes later the senator suffered a recurrence of an old heart trouble and death came quickly.
 The senator had not been feeling well for several days. Tuesday night he had expected to attend a dinner at the home of Representative Will liam Alden Smith, but at the last moment word came that he would not be able to come. His physician had advised him against going out that night because of his not feeling very well. MT Alger had suffered for years from chronic valvular dis ease of the heart.
 Senator Alger was in the senate chamber Tuesday afternoon, where he stayed throughout most of the ses- sion.
 Mrs Alger and their son, Captain F. M. Alger, and his wife were at the bedside of the senator when he died. Funeral services will be held on Sat urday at Washington and the burial will take place in Detroit, Mich. He leaves besides his widow i've chill dren.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-24
SHOT MAN DEAD
Fonnder of Big Department Store in London Met Death at Hands
 of an AsSasSain
MAN SHOT HIMSELF

London, Jan 24.-William White ley. founder of the first big depart ment store in London, was shot and killed this afternoon by young man who afterwards attempted to commit suicide.
 Mir Whiteley was on the point of leaving his store when his assailant rushed up to him with revolver in his hand, fired several shots and the merchant fell dead. The assassin then emptied the revolver into his own body, inflicting what are be- lieved to be mortal wounds. No req son has yet been assigned for the murder. The store was crowded with shoppers at the time and semi panic followed the tragedy. The po- lice were quickly on the scene. the public were elected from the build ing and the doors were closed.
 Later MT Whiteley's assailant died at his rooms. His identity has not yet been ascertained.
 The murderer previous to the at tack had been conversing with MT Whiteley and the latter was over heard to say as he walked away:
 ''If you do not go shall call the police"
 The shooting followed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-24
CITY NEWS

Charles H. Keeney, aged S1 years, died this morning at his home, LAY East Main street.
 Mrs NJ. F. Davenport of Boston is the guest of Mir and Mrs T. r. Lun- ny. of Leavenworth street.
 A representative of the Carnegie institute was in Waterbury to-day looking up evidence regarding the rescue of boy named Ashborn from drowning at Lakewood about a year ago.
 Mrs Johanna Donahue of River street has informed the city authori- ties through her counsel, Attorney Lynch that unless compensation is made hec for injuries she sustained because of a defective sidewalk she will bring suit. The accident happen ed on January q and consisted of a fractured ankle.
 The Citizens Land corporation of Waterbury has filed a certifiaction of incorporation in the office of the sec retary of the state. The company an- nounces its intention to deal in real estate, buy, sell and erect houses and building blocks and to maintain a general real estate agency. The com pany is authorized to have capital of SJO.000 and has sl.O00 paid in: the incorporators are Edson w. Hitch cock, C. A. Lewis and Henry Stack man.
 Mrs Daniel Casey of North Will low street and two other women were taken to the police station this after noon on the complaint of Mrs Casey's husband. who claimed that his wife with s150 of his money was about to leave the city. The women had just alighted from North Willow street car and the officer went over and escorted them to the station. The woman claimed the money was hers and declared she would hold on to it. At press hour Mir and Mrs Casey and the latter's companions were holding a conference with Superintendent of Police Beach in his ofice.