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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23
NUTMEG CARVINGS.
Interesting Items BoneG Down for
 Our Busy Readers.

Hartford Soon after midnight Herman Sinker, 49 years old, tried to commit suicide on the steps of d State street lodging house by taking strychnine, and would have succeed ed in the attempt but for Policeman Allen.
 New Britain-Mayor George M Lfnders received d letter from "Un- cle' Horace Johnson yesterday re- Questing permission to demonstrate fire escape for school buildings The mayor referred the matter to the school board
 Storrs-Frederick C. Gunther os Hartford has been appointed chief clerk by the trustees of the COnneCti- cut Agricultural college to fill the va- cancy caused by the resignation of E. D. Proudman, who left to take ! similar place at the institule in Hampton, Va.
 Thompsonyille - Ground was broken yesterday by the UpsOu-MaI- tin Carpet Co for erection of three story brick addition 10 it's plant. This addition will increase the force by two-thirds it's present number and will enable the company to more than double its output, The plant is now running fifteen hours a day.
 Manchester-"M Mabel" pretty good looking woman and very af- fectionate. was locked up last eye hing by Chief Sheridan on the charge of intoXication. She was picked up at the Manchester railroad station and refused to give her name.
 When We arrest man and don n't know his name, We call him John Doe" said the chief, now what are We going to call you?' Gall me Mabel Doe,' was the answer and this is the name she was booked under.
 Milford. Alfred W. Hayes of this town lies in the Bridgeport hospital with 32-caliber bullet in his side, the shot being fired by his mother in-law, Mrs William E. Clark, ac- cordlng to the story. which Hayes and his wife told, The shooting was the outcome of continued domestic troubles. too much mother-in-law the particular dispute which brought about the shooting being the discus sion as to who should saw the wood. On Monday night after an argument the wood was disposed of by Flor ence Clark. Mrs Clarks daughter. and last night when Hayes returned from work he was confronted by his mother-ln-laW with revolver. A Scuiiie ensued in which the revolver was discharged, the t1Ilet taking effect in Hayes right side.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23
TIMELY TOPICS.

Freedman's bargain millinery store will make up stylish hats at low prices on short notice.
 Hail to King Harry, the man who has the nerve to put in a slipper and leggin stock which would paralyze other stores.
 The Hamilton Hardware Co has a complete assortment of ice and roller skates. Large stock of toys.
 Look over Currans' list of specials for tonight and to-morrow's Christ mas buying. M. J. Wall has native turkeys at 25c pound; native fowl at 1Sc Jones, Morgan & Co have line of boys bath robes, sweaters, pajamas, leggins, etc.
 Reid & Hughes have cut prices on all toys and basement Christmas 1 goods.
 Hundreds of articles mentioned in Miller & Peck's ad tonight to re- fresh your memory.
 Ehrlich, Rockwell & Forester guarantee their silk skirts Ut $5. They have line of fancy vests.
 The Wenzel store has the useful i kind of goods that men like. Prices are reasonable.
 J. B. Mullings & Son print q list tonight that will help your memory 1 in the gift line.
 Decorated shade and gas table ] lamp, all complete, for $2.S5, at 1 Unted Gas Improvement Cos
 Silks for sofa pillows, mantel l drapes, cut down in price at ". H. Hoffmans. Fringe to match.
 The Imperial shoe store has a nice line of shoes and slippers for the Christmas trade.
 The American Loan Co can fix you out with Christmas money.
 Greve. Bisset & Holland have 8 store full of useful things fol Christmas gifts.
 Hotchkss & Templeton have skates from 65c to $5, boys tool chests 40( to $55O.
 A. E. Benson has marked furniture so low that it vii be an inducement for you to spend some money there
 Read F. H. Lewis Co.'S piano ad Instruments never placed at SO low a price.
 Wallace & Co can clothe men and women on easy payments, 23 Abbott avenue.
 The HampsOn-Se Co will de- liver a Glenwood range for Christ mas if you leave order tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23
KILLOuGHEY MONEY.
Mrs Mary Wbalen Brings Suit
 Against the Administrator.

Mrs Mary Whalen of Aurora, III has brought suit against the Rev Jos eph M. Gleeson, pastor of St PatriCk'8 church, for sl,000. The suit. Is agalnts the clergyman as adminlstra- tor on the estate of Mrs Catherine Killoughey, who was a sister of Mrs Whalen. Some time ago Mrs Wha- len brought action in the superior court contesting the will of Mrs Kil- loughey, claiming it was made while she was incapable and of unsound mind. Mrs Killoughey left all of her estate, about $6,000, to St PatyicL $ church corporation, and her will was sustained. Mrs Whalen took an az. peal from that verdict and the hear ing on that action Is still pending in the supreme court. Her present aC- ton is to recover for services alleged to have been rendered Mrs Xiii loughey and which were testified 10 in the preceding action. Attorney Joseph II. Reid represents Mrs Wha- len
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23
BROTHERS TO THE OK.

Two men were engaged in fixing a fence on roadside in Indiana. It was arduOus work; the ground was hard and the tools were inferior and the recompense was small. More over, they were weary, and they could taste barbed wire. and their dreams were full of fenceposts. as their hands were full of splinters.
 Presently a large red automobile whizzed by them, conveying two pas sengers in luxury They lolled upon the cushioned seats and merely gave an indifferent glance to the toilers by the wayside.
 These toilers leaned upon their spades and wiped away tear.
 That sort of thing makes me mad" said one. Why should you and l be condemned to earn our bread in anguish and bitterness. while others, who do less for the wei fare of society, find life one long summer holiday?'
 'I cannot argue the question. '' said the other sadly, but | feel the injustice of the world. Ever since l was a small boy 1 have been work ing, working. working, there has never been a night that has not seen me go to bed with aching bones: there has never been a morning that has not found me tired and discour- aged. And when look to the future 1 see nothing but work. work, work :: hard. grueling, grinding work that eats into the soul of a man. And I feel bitter when l see the gaudy idlers flash by me in their motor cars as though l were of the weeds be- side the road.
 Tt is a cruel hard thing" said his companion We hear much fine talk of equality under this govern ment; but what sort of equality is it that gives a shovel and a crust of bread to one man and a private car and a banquet to another? Like you see nothing but work and weariness ahead of me and sometimes my heart seems to become water. But here comes the boss, and if he sees us standing here doing nothing he'll fire i us"
 Their employer rode up on his fat, plutocratic riding horse and said good naturedly:
 Well. boys; did you see that au- tomobile go past few minutes ago."
 Yes. sir; who were the passen- ! gers in it?"
 "The sheriff of Laporte taking Ray Lamphere to the penitentiary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23
TBIEF DISCOVERED
Casting Shop Properly Found
 al Junk Dealers.

When q couple of the employees of the Waterbury Casting Co entered the yard of Albert Brothers, junk dealers on Bank street this morning, they were much surprised to see sey- era hundred pounds of pig iron Of the kind used by their concern. They looked around the yard and saw more pig iron. Neither of the AL bert Brothers was in the yard.
 One of the brothers was at length found and the articles for which the men from the casting shop wanted were for the time being forgotten; they were very curious about the pig iron. It was eventually learned that the pig iron had been bought from Michael Dobnosky of 90 Railroad Hill street. and he with his son, Joseph, were brought to the police station by Lieutenant Thomas DOdds and De- tectiye Thomas ColesantO The de- teCtlves on inquiring into the case and consulting with one of the ofli- cials of the factory found that at Itu0L ,ODD DDulll6 VI DIS ilOh iib " been stolen during the past few days. Most of it was found in the AIberts' yard.
 The Dobnoskys were accustomed apparently to steal the pig iron from car and carry it to their home. There they would hide it in the eel lar until the junk man would come along with his wagon. They were doing a very heavy business eyi- dentIy, and 1t was by mere accident that they were discovered. If some one had been present this morning when the employees of the casting shop went to the Albcrts' yard to give them just what they wanted, the pig iron would nO- have been rCticed for the men would not have been poking around the place.
 | A manhOle cover was also found in | the cellar of the man arrested. His son said he got it this morning in the Naugatuck river. His shoes and stockings were wet when the detect i ives arrested him but his story about ! finding the cover in the river seems a trifle "phOney" to the police. AL though the boy is not yet out of his teens, he is on his way to be a sharper"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23
SHOPPERS OUT
Farmers Wagons Leaving Town
 Laden Wiih Goods.

This was lively day about town. The streets were crowded and every- body had bundles under his arm. A great many came in from the coun- try. and notwithstanding all we hear about the trolley, many of the heav- lest shoppers came in the old fashion way and went home with their wag- on filled with good things for Christmas. The trolley is all right for pleasure seekers, but 1t is not in II with farmers wagon when one can take home two or three dozen parcels, start whenever you please and talk confidently on the way home. The trolley Is not here or there with the wagon for this kind Of business, and no doubt this eX- plains why SO many vehicles of every description were standing about town today
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23
CITY NEWS.

Dance by Galipeau's orchestra at Buckingham hall tonight.
 St Thomas's Holy Name society will hold a special meeting at 7:30 D. m. tomorrow evening, to take ac- tion on the death of Garrett Hanley. A prompt and full attend- ance is earnestly requested.
 Attorneys Slavin and Reid spent the greater part of this beautiful af- ternoon in the gloom of the city court disputing a claim of $22. Mrs Jen- nie Corcoran of Scovill street sued Charles Mclean, a bricklayer for. The claim was for board for one month. Reid appearing for Mclean and Slavin against him. Judge Bur pee reserved decision.
 It may be late this afternoon when the jury will report on the case or Collins against Cooke, a Terryville suit The disposition of that suit will end businesg for the jury Ill Waterbury until the February term 1909. Unless special business neces- sitates it. court goes out after the present is disposed of and will not resume until Friday, January 2s' 1909
 What promises to be one of the social events of the new year Will be the ninth annual concert and dance Of the Good Will Social club at Buck ingham hall on New Years night. The committee will endeayor to make this dance the event of the sea son and have arranged dance pro gramme of twenty-two numbers with all the latest music by Galipeaus orchestra.
 The funeral of James Grant was helv morning from his late home, 4S6 North Main street, with services at St Thomas's by Rev Father Crow ley and interment in new St Josephs cemetery. The pail bearers were James. Edward and Joseph Grant, sons of the deceased, and Charles Studley. The floral offerings includ- ed a pillow lettered Father" from the family; bouquets, MT and Mrs Tyler of Bridgeport, and Sake and Floto.
 The offices in City hall and the an- neX are receiving much needed cleaning While they are at it some body should see that the stairway i leading to the office of the building l inspector is repaired If not it is apt 10 fall to pieces any time and precipi- tate somebody into the cellar. The whole thing is supported by one stick
 and few nails The building in- spector should condemn that stair way, if he does not want to run the risk of getting into more trouble.
 Garrett J. Hanley of 15 Sarsfleld street. aged 42, died this morning
 after a brief illness. He leaves be-
 sides his wife one daughter, Mary. three brothers. David, John and Wil-
 liam. Mir Hanley was an employe | of the Waterbury Clock Co for the past ten years and was esteemed by 1 all who knew him. He was native
 of county Kerry, Ireland, and was the eldest son of John J. and EHen Hanley. coming to Waterbury about 1 twenty-five years ago and was well ! known and highly respected citizen. 1 The funeral will be held at 1:30 1 Friday at the house and service ar | St Thomas's church at 2 o'clock. A mass will be celebrated at eight | o'clock on Saturday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23
ST JOSEPHS WON.
Defeated the Temperance Boys from
 ThomaStOn Last Night.

The forty-tiye team from St Thom- ass T. A. B. of Thomaston. J. k. Waters, captain, played the second of five series with St Joseph's team at their home on East Main street last evening. The occasion was enlivened by vocal and instrumental music dur ing the games St Joseph won the second series, 3S to 34. After re- treatments were served the follow ing programme was rendered under direction of Postmaster F. J. LOugh- rain: Remarks, J. J. Carr and J. IT.. Freney; song, J. E. Waters; remarks, J. J. Mcdonald and W. F. GuilIoile; piano selection, James Leonard; recitations, M. J. Carney; song, J. II. Freney; song, J. J. Mcdonald. The affair came to close by all singing "Farewell.' .'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23
NOTICE.

The Board of Relief of the city of Waterbury will meet in the as sessors office, room 10, City hall, Saturday, Jan ?, 1909, at 9 a. m, for the purpose of hearing appeals from the doings of the Board of Assessors and Equalization and to transmit any other business that may properly come before said Board. Hours for hearings 9 to 12 A. NJ. , to and : to 9 P. NJ.
 JOHN F. GARREN.
 WILLIAM BOWIE,
 ROBERT PALMER,
 Board of Relief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23

FOR SALE-A three family house and barn, price $3,500, rent $492 per year, $700 down. For particu- lars see w. R. Adams, 7S Abbott ave. 12-17-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23

society was organized today, with Mrs. Mackay as president.
 The society has planned an aggres- sive campaign for this winter, Head quarters will be established in this city and in other large centers.
 Great public meetings will be held at which addresses will be made by leading men and women advocates of equal suffrage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23
NEW SUFFRAGIST LEADER.
Mrs. Clarence K. Msckay Elected
 President of Franchise Society.

New York. Dcc 23 Mrs Clarence II. Mackay will head the national movement for obtaining the full cleo tive franchise for the women of the United States.
 At Mrs. Mackuys paIatial home, 244 Madison avenue the Equal suffrage
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TO RENT-Tenement of , nice rooms at Brennan place. Inquire D. J. Mccarthy, 2S Pleasant st.
 12-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23

TO RENT-Five rooms, first floor, 6S Vine st; , rooms. second floor, 60 Vine st; rooms, first floor, 93 Wood st; all improvements. fine condition; rent low for winter. W. R. Price, Is Willard st. Phone a55-3. 10-l4-tt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23

r,. A. DULAC, builder and contrac- tor, stair builder and cabinet mak- CT, store fitting a speciality. Office and shop with J. E. Smith 6 Co, 65 Benedict st, Waterbury, Conn. Res idence 62 Tracy ave; postofflce box Il
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23
Miscellaneous.

MACHINIST-Have building and or ders; wish to connect with party having some trade and machinery. Address U S., Evening Democrat.
 10-6-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23

TO Tenement with all i'm. provements. John Moriarty, over
 entrance to Poli's theater. 4-21-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23
WANTED.

WANTED-Two or three unfur nished rooms in desirable locality. Address Rooms" care of Demo- zcrat office. 12-2l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-23

Hartiord-Soom after midnight Herman Sinker, 49 years old, tried to commit suicide on the steps of d State street lodging house by taking and would have succeed ed in the attempt but for Policeman Allen.
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ened considerably. He seemed happier as
his days grew nearer and nearer the end.
When the evidence showed that he had
brutally killed President without a
visible reason he smiled, and when he
sentenced to be hanged he was the
least concerned of any person in the
courtroom.
Il did not speak a dozen words to him
during the trial. He and | were as far
removed though the Chinese wall had
stood between US.
And vet l half liked the man. He was
alone. SO friendless and helpless.
now that he was under lock and key, that
| pitied him. Perhaps my feeling was
superinduced by his apparent insanity.
have never been convinced that he was
absolutely normal.
''On the morning of his execution he
was as calm and unconcerned as the most
dtsintereSted person in the country. He
walked to the gallows without assistance
and shook hands with the two men on
either side of him before stepping on the
trap. From the time he entered the death
chamber until he was pronounced dead
lie did not utter sound. That the
only adventure that l ever had. L was
not much concerned in it. either. OF
course. I've had the usual run of arrests,
but that is the one incident of my life
that made the strongest impression on
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vNTHEN = policeman has served in
w metropolitan city for ten
w years he has usually crowded
more of the unusual in life into
that decade than two genera tions of cir
cumspect citizens could imagine. Little
Is heard of his adventures adventures
which are rich in dramatic material. He
Is known as the person to whom the
panic stricken the unfortunate and the
oppressed can turn in their hour of need.
The ten policemen who now captain the
ten precincts of Washington are all men
who have served for longer time than the
aforementioned decade. Some have pre-
viously been soldiers. others have served
In the navy and some have spent their
lives tramping the paving blocks of
city always on the alert and never know
ing what the next minute may bring
forth
To select tine ten best stories from the
lives Of these police captains Is no light
task Men whose existence has been one
continual series of unusual occurrences
are liable to forget their strangest adj
ventures, or they may tell so many
stories pulsating with live interest that
the chronicler cannot select one above the
others the best
Tive ten best stories from the lives OF
police captains 1t is almost Impossible
TO take single story from each mans
life. All kinds of conditions have been
met and considered by these men. Riots
have been quelled. lawbreakers caught,
periloUs raids consUrnmated and individual
hand-to hand combats indulged in which
were none the less dangerous because the
weapons used were primitive.
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youthful in looks. robust. and the poSSesSOr
of figure worthy of an athlete in his
early twenties. Yet his hair is iron gray.
and his mustache is the same color. One
supposes him 10 be a very young old
man or a very old young man and is
puzzled to decide in which class to place
him.
Should the visitor make flying dive
into personal matters and ask the captain
concerning this peculiar physical incon-
sruity he Will hear Il tale of adventure.
OF fascinating hideousness that rivals
those of many writers of extravagant
fiction
This is the story:
In 1852 Capt. Elliott then d private in
the United States Infantry. was stationed
with a detachment at Fort Grant, The
recent abiding place of Col. Stewart At
that time the Apache Indians were max
ing themselves unpleasantly familiar. and
tights between the troops and the aboriG-
ines were daily occurrences.
Private Elliott was one of eight 10 en-
list as a guard for linemen who We're about
TO erect a telegraph line between Fort
Grant and nearby settlement.
AT the time | offered myself as one
OF eight volunteers To guard the linenen,
says he. 1.-THE Indians had been unusually
Dad, so muCH SO tndl lIlc tADtuitlpii oH
which | was TO embark was regarded
as hazardous and even foolhardy.
Several days before the expedition was
To leave was taken sick with some sort
of stomach trouble. as l supposed, and
could neither eat nor sleep. On the morn
ing that the expedition was 10 start !
went to the barra ks to report | walked
to the sergeant and fell insensible at his
feet II seems | had developed typhoid
fever-walking typhoiG, they call it.
inn
then my senses gradually came back to
me. / rose and looked around TO behold
the interior Of q hospital. | was about to
sink back TO my bed when | looked
across the room and a chill came over
me. the like of which / hope shall never
feel again.
Opposite me through an opened door
there extended Il long table. II seemed
That the door led into hallway. l looked
again. supposing that ! must still be suf-
fering from fever. No. there was the
long narrow hallway with the long table
in it and on the table an apparently end
less row OF dead bodies in uniform. Moth
ing covered them. Their faces, stark in
death. were upturned to the two lights
that dimiy Illuminated the hallway, and
bore marks of cuts. Two of the men
Reds O'Shea. my dearest comrade, his
skull cloyen diagonaly.
II tried TO cry out and learn the reason
of this horrible spectacle. | rolled in my
bed and groaned aloud. but the attendants
at the hospital supposing | stil suffered
from fever. paid no attention to me. |
tried 20 talk To them. but they hurried
past and did not speak.
Then / would look again at that horri-
BILE table in the long narrow hallway with
the two lights in front. 1t was black at
the far end of the hall, hideously black.
and my imagination conjured all manner
OF apparitions standing in that pall-like
space.
"Once | tried 10 leap from the bed and
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Witnessing a Violent Death.

CAPT Mulhall mas had many adventures
Recently he won the prize flag because the
fourth precinct squad under his COM
mand was better drilled than any other
command in the District. In point of age
Capt. Mulhali is dean Of the Washington
police captains
MY best adventure" said the captain
the other daY If we are TO consider the
thrills the nervous energy expended and
the metaphysical aspect Of the situation.
was when the locomotive turned over at
the corner of 9th street and Maryland
avenue and Engineer Murphy was pinned
under il and slowly scalded to death.
ION the day of the accident l was on
duty as a sergeant in the fifth precinct.
The calls for the reserves and the fire en-
eines were sounded simultaneously. L hur-
ried to the place where the engine had
overturned
CINE and no one could raise hand to
help the engineer who was pinioned be-
meath the locomotive.
I'VE could do nothing. Every where was
crowd of struggling. fighting men
some of them useful helperS-otherS mere
curiosity seekers And ever and again
from beneath that great black instrument
of death came the hideous cries of the
burning engineer. He was caught under
the wreckage and the boiling water and
steam. slowly escaping, were scalding him
to death.
ct was an experience to try the nerves
ed up again and again. and we could do
nothing for the man. We were forced
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