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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
IN BROAD DAY LIGHT
Robbers Hol5 Up a Car on Third Avenue, New York and Gel
 Away With Swag.

New York, Dec -Four des- peradoes armed with revolvers held up crowded street car in lower Third avenue to-day, throttled and robbed the conductor, terrorized the passengers and escaped with a good ly collection of purses and other val uables. A large crowd of men and women who had just left dance hall crowded on the car at Third street. Every seat was taken and the aisle was filled. Just before the car reached Houston street and while the conductor was inside collecting fares four men who had been scat tered through the crowd started to- ward the rear door. When they had completely blocked the exit the men drew revolyers and covered the crowd. Two of them attacked the conductor, one pressing revolver against his head while the other pushed him through window and rified his pockets. In the meantime the other two had been going through the crowd of passengers gathering up valuables of all descriptions. Their pockets were stuffed with wo- mems purses, watches and small wads of bills when the screams of the women so frightened them that they bolted from the car and dashed down a side street into the heart of the crowded slums. When policemen started in pursuit the robbers had a lead which made capture practically impossible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
WATER IS LOW
Superintendent Kennedy Rscom- mends Chilling Oii Inc EIe.
 vslor Supply
LAST NIGHTS RAIN

The rainfall of last night amount ed to two one-hundredths of an inch of water, not enough to mention so far as relieving the situation in the water department is concerned; still Superintendent Kennedy has not yet given up and says he believes it safe to stand off another week before dip ping into Mad river. But things are serious and there is no use trying to conceal the facts any longer Thls evening MT Kennedy will recommend to the board of public works that the use of water for running elevators be cut off for the present. The con sumption of water for this business is enormous and while it is too bad to have to economiZe here, there ap- pears to be no alternative, although it is thought that 1t may be possible to let them run couple of hours each day and in this way it would reduce the inconvenience considera- bly,. The buildings running eleya- tors by city water include the Apoth- ecaries' Hall, the Lewis building, for merly known as the Bohl block, Reid & Hughes, Odd Fellows hall, Musler & Leibeskind, Boston furniture store, Benson furniture store, Hampson & Sellew, Currans, Lapalme-Hoffman Co.
 The stopping of the elevators would mean great hardship to a very large portion of the business portion of the city. and if the dry season should continue they would be obliged to install motors, but it is thought that this will not be neces- sary.
 The water at the Branch is now thirty-three feet below the spillway and East Mountain is nearly eight feet below the regular mark The Prospect reservoir is dry, but there are in the neighborhood of 47,000,- 900 gallons in East Mountain. Since the Branch commenced to go down work on cleaning the basin has been kept up and already 4,793 cubic yards of muck have been hauled out of it at an expense of something in the. neighborhood of SLIGO. The amount of water used from the Branch for the past twentyfour hours amounted to 3.970,000 gal Ions and from East Mountain 639,- 900 gallons.
 So far the committee has done nothing towards rigging up pump except to secure boiler and other things and have them ready to be set up at short notice. It is probable that such details as are necessary will be attended to tonight. It was said to-day that in case the city goes to the Mad river for water the Mad River Water Go will ask something for the service, but the board does not think so. The city can be helped in case the worst comes by the Sco- will Manufacturing Go, Rogers & Bros, the Chase Rolling Mill and Wa terbury Manufacturing companies and the Waterbury Brass Co, both with pumps and water, and the off, cials are confident that the heads of these departments will do all in their power to. help out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
FELL FROM LAUNCH
San Frsuclsco's Chief oi Police Was Drowned While Cross.
 log the Bay.

San Francisco, Dec 1.-William J. Biggy, chief of police of this city was drowned late last night while returning across the bay in the po- lice launch patrol. Chief Biggy had been at Belvidere, suburb, to call on Police Commissioner Keil, who re- sides there. He boarded the launch to return to the city about 10 o'clock and when the boat. was out on the bay complained of feeling cold to En- gineer Murphy, the only other occu- pant of the launch. Murphy advised Biggy to go to the cabin at the stern of the boat.
 Murphy then went forward to at tend to his engine and did not see the chief again. He came on the deck as the boat neared the city and noticed that the chief had disap- pered. He searched the boat but fail ed to locate him. Murphy made all speed to the dock where he reported the accident and went out into the bay again to search for the missing officer. Numerous boats were hur- ried to the scene and a careful search of the bay was begun.
 Ever since the suicide of Morris Haas, the man who attempted to kill and later took his own life at the county jail, the relations between Chief Biggy and the graft prosecu- tion has been strained to the break ing point Counter charges have been filed by the parties to the con- troversy in the attempt to fix the blame for Haas securing a pistol while in jail. Charges of incompe- tence and dereliction of duty have been filed against the chief and in return he filed similar charges against Captain of Police Duke, who searched Hass in the court room and against Detective Sergeant Thomas F. Burke, who was in charge of Hass at the pail
 Later Engineer Murphy gave some added details and corrections to his first report of the drowning. Accord ing to Murphy's story Biggy com plained of feeling i'll from the mo- tion of the boat which was very mo- ticeable. The engineer advised him to go to the cabin at the stern where it was cooler and Biggy presumably followed this advice. A little later Murphy looked toward the stern of the boat and saw the chief leaning over the side vomiting.
 That was the last he saw of him. The body has not been recovered.
 Biggy before his appointment as chief of police in September, 1907. by Mayor Taylor had held several political offices including that of state senator from San Francisco.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
Value of the Architect.

The members of country club, the building and decoration of whose club house had been placed entirely in the hands of the architect. even to the mi nutest furnishings, found themselves In need of new window shades and few other small household necessities. Instead of buying the things them selves. they sent for the architect to come out and look things over and order appropriate fittings.
 That is not at all an unusual case" said the architect. 'T can show you houses that planned more than twen- ty-fiye years ago that have never been furnished with so much as a new chair without my being consulted first. Having deferred entirely to my judg- ment in the first place. those confiding patrons are afraid to trust their own taste in the smallest matter, and they will probably continue to ask my ad- vice in every little detail of decoration as long as they occupy the house. New York Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
NOVEMBER DEATHS
fllise0 Persons Killed By the Railroad Trains During
 jbe NoDtb.

New Haven, Dec. 1.-Sixty-four persons met violent deaths during the month of November, according to unofficial records. Of this number 49 deaths were accidental, thirteen were suicides and two homicides. The railroad claimed the greater number of victims in the list of ac- cidental fatalities, with total of fifteen. Eight persons were burned to death, five were drowned and a like number suffered death by auto mobiles. The remainder of the list is made up as follows: by falls, four; asphyxiation, 3; trolley. three; pois- on, two; crushed to death. two; ex- plosion, one; shooting, one Of the self inflicted deaths five were by carbolic acid; two each by shooting, drowning and hanging; one by as- phyxiation and one by the knife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
KNOCKED DOWN BY HORSE
Man Was Bandaged up and Sent to
 Waterbury Hospital.


 Charles Schester, an old man who lives near the -four corners on the Middlebury road was knocked down by horse in Exchange place about ? o'clock this afternoon and rather painfully hurt. The mans head struck the pavement with much force, and bad wound was made in the head. He was taken into Cone's drug store and later removed to the Waterbury hospital where he Is said to be suffering from concussion to the head, but his injuries are not serious. Sichester was walking across the street when horse, driven by woman, became fright ened at a passing automobile. AL though the animal was walking 1t suddenly bolted and the old fellow was hurled to the ground. He was rendered unconscious b ythe fall. A hurried call was sent for doctor and Dr Moriarty soon arrived, fol- lowed by Drs Barbour and Ander- son. The injured man partly re- gained consciousness while his wound was being dressed and made a strenuous objection against having his head bandaged. It took half s dozen men to get him into an am- bulance.
 It was some time before the iden- tity of the man was learned as no one seemed to know anything about him. although Detective John Ken naugh knew he resided on the Mid dlebury road. The accident attract ed a number of people and for about quarter of an hour couple or hundred stood outside the drug store just crazy with curiosity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
CITY NEWS.

Wool gloves 25c for boys of ? to 17 years at Upson. Singleton & Co.'S.
 A daughter was born yesterday to Mir and Mrs P. H. Danaher. MT Danaher Is the custodian of the Branch water service and his friends in Waterbury will be pleased to hear that he Is adding to his family, even though he is not sending us much water.
 Rev G. Howard Malone. a mission ary from Nankin. China, will speak the Advent church on Cherry street on Wednesday evening. De- cember 2. giving report of the missionary work in that far of land. Mr Malone is very refined and for cible speaker and will be sure to in tercst those who hear him. All are Invited. Admission free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
IN THE COURTS.
Several Cases that Occupied Atten-
 ton of Judge and Lawyers.

Several Cases that Occupied Atten-
 ton of Judge and Lawyers.
 The suit of John Penrose of Nau- gatuck against the Railroad and the Connecticut Co, was resumed to-day in the superior court before Judge William L. Bennett and the jury. Expert testimony was put by the plaintiff this afternoon to show that the electric wire which touched Penrose's boy John, and burned his fingers was defective. George M. Chapman an electrician testified that the wire, which was in evidence, was not strong or proper wire and that If any weight had been put on 1t while it was in use by the defendant company 1t would have broken. How ever, it was good while it lasted and served its purpose He could not say haw many volts electric wires in Naugatuck carry, but he thought railroad wires by which he meant trolley wires in this state carry a voltage of II 900. Penrose has two suits against the companies, one for UlIusclI TUT @f,UVU 5lOT tue lUSS OI the boys services to him and the other for $5,000 for injuries to the boy.
 The December term of the district court. criminal side, opened to-day. Only two cases were put to plea, John Blade for intoxication He pleaded guilty and was put on pro- bation and Frank Rekin charged with gambling. He also pleaded guilty and was fined $10 and costs which amounted to $24.72. Court then adjourned to Saturday morning at half past g.
 Judge Cowell this afternoon in the district court heard the suit of Irving D. Atwood against Mrs Mary E. Hinman of Southbury and Brook. lyn, N. r. for $65 for services rem dered. The alleged services con- cisted of taking care of the defen- ants's horse during the winter of 1905-1906. The defence was that Atwood was to pay himself by us- ing the horse in his livery business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
Claims Set Aside.

Chicago, Dec 1.--Ciaims Of own ership for inheritance to a large tract of real estate on the south side made by Sidney Smith of Cambridge. Mass were set aside yesterday by the de. cision of Judge c. c. Kohlseat in the United States circuit court. Smiths claim was based on patent issued to his grandfather, Jeduthan Smith in 1884, which was left on file in the Washington office and which the liti. gant said annulled the claim of Samuel Ellis, who in 1853 filed a record in Chicago and took posses sion. The tract is worth S15,000,- 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
Decline in Wool Market.

Boston, Dec IA gradual decline in the activity of the local wool mar ket continues although trading it still above the average for this time of the year. Dealers demanded high CT prices for their stocks, fine terri tory secured wools being held at 1 cent above previous quotations. while pulled wools are from 1 to ? cents higher. Domestic wools of all grades are selling freely, heaviest dealings as usual being in territory with mod crate sales of half blood Montana at 2S1s cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
CARTRIDGES COST MONEY.
Game Commission Pays $10,000 for
 1000 Hungarian Birds.

New Haven, Dec 1.-The fish and game commissioners of the state have received the first installment of 1000 Hungarian cartridges which have been contracted for at a cost of $1O,000 or $1O apiece. They will be distributed for the purpose of re- plenishing the game supply of the state. This installment will be dis tributed in the southwestern part of New London county and in the north ern part of Hartford county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
Renorts arc False.

Rome, Dec 1.-The reports In cir culation in this city to the effect that the pope is suffering from pneumonia and bronchitis are without founda- tion. The condition of the pontiff who is suffering from a cold is to-day a little better. but he is still obliged to keep to his bed. He wants to get up but his physicians insist that he remain in quiet thinking the present an excellent opportunity for him to undergo a complete rest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
JOSEPH SHONINGER DEAD.
Vice President of Big Concern of
 Piano Manufacturers.

New Haven, Dec 1--The death of one of New Ravens most prominent business men, Joseph Shoninger, vice president of the B. Shoninger & Go Sons, one of the best known piano manufacturers of the state, occurred very suddenly in this city yesterday afternoon at about o'clock For all most week MT Shoninger has been sick with pneumonia but his death was complete surprise. Shortly before 5 severe relapse set in and the death occurred within few mo- ments.
 Joseph was the second son of Ber- hard Shoninger, who was the founder of the present company, but who has not been actively engaged in 1t for several years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
A Lords Day Alliance.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec For the purpose of organizing a Lords day alliance of the United States, the In- Federation of Sunday Rest Associations of America con- vened here to-day in national con- vention. The sessions will continue until Thursday evening and many prominent ministers from this coun- try and Canada will make addresses. The National Reform association, which convened here yesterday, will cooperate in the alliance movement
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
o'KEEFE FOR ANNAPOLIS
Committee Tells \. D. Sperry He
 Passes the Best Examination.

New Haven. Dec 1.-The reports of the committee of examiners handed to Congressman N D. Sperry yesterday, gives Edward J. O'Keefe of 104 Edwards street. as the high. est stand man in the preliminary ex- aminations for appointment as an Annapolis candidate. The examina- tions were held in Alumni hall last Saturday and Professor Andrew w. Phillips was chairman of the exam ming committee. He says that OKeefe's paper, especially in mathe- matics. is one of the highest he has ever seen.
 The first alternate is Richmond Trumbull Gibson of IS Trumbull street, and the second alternate is Raymond Arnold Deming of Port land The third alternate is Gustave A. Reimann of New Haven.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
Gambler Stabbed to Death.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec Tired Crow, noted gambler, was stabbed to death last night at the door of his room in the Northern hotel. It is alleged that Jake Eldridge and a man named Cochran called Crow to the door of his room and when he came Cochran gripped him by the throat while Eldridge plunged long knife into his breast. The alleged murderers made their escape and have not been caught. The trouble leading up to the murder is said to have originated in quarrel over poker game Sunday night in which Crow was banker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
Dead on the Tracks.

South Norwalk, Dec 1.-The mu- tilated body of Charles Williams was found early to-day on the tracks of the New Haven road between here and East Norwalk Williams was employed on the railroad draw bridge and the last seen of him was at Il o'clock last night. when he started for his home along the tracks. He was probably struck by a midnight freight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
Club House Burned.

Syracuse, N. Y., Dec 1.--The club house of the Angelers' association of Onondaga at South Bay on Oneida lake was burned to the ground early this morning. The building and con tents were valued at $100,000. The insurance is nearly $40,000. There were fourteen persons in the build ing, including seven women All es- caped in their night clothing. Off, cers of the club believe the fire was of incendiary origin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
Civil Service After This.

Washington, Dec 1.--All fourth class postmasters in the states east of the Mississippi river and north of the Ohio river were to-day placed on the classified service by order of the president. All appointees in these states must undergo civil service ex- aminations. Postmasters now hold ing ofice will not need to take the examination. The New England states are included in the order.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
No Marked ch.ngc.

New York, Dec 1.-Thec ondition of Prof Samuel s. Sandford of Yale university. who is critically III with pneumonia at his home in this city showed no marked change to-day. Prof Sanford was extremely weak an dthe erisis in his illness has not hpeu reached.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
Report Goes to Governor.

Hartford, Dec 1.-The report of the comptroller to the governor for the year ending September 30 was made public to-day. It shows total receipts of s5.e67. .os3.29 and total expenditures of sS.52S.272.49. The balance of the civil list in the treas urv Is f325.51a.fs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01

The storm that was central oyer Lake Superior yesterday morning moved rapidly eastward and passed out the St Lawrence valley last night. It produced very high winds in the lake region. Buffalo, N. Y, reported a maximum velocity of fifty-six miles per hour. It Is followed by an ex- tended cold wave that now covers the entire northwest between the Rocky mountains and the lake re- zion.
 Tho lowest temperature reported was 20 below zero at Prince Albert in the British northwest.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair and colder weather for several
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
Took Poison by Mistake.

Fishers Island. N. Y., Dec Mi cheIe Martochia is dead and Marco Merola is thought to be recovering. after taking a powder called roach sult instead of Rochelle salts. The powder was purchased in New Lon don and it is alleged that the police of that place have been asked to in- yesttEnto,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
HOT WATER
 BOTTLES.

We carry the largest line of Water Bottles in this city. Our prices on Water Bottles are as low or lower every day in the year than the special or sale price of others. A comparison will con- vince you. Our business is sell ing rubber goods, Surely we can serve you better than the store that only handles a few goods as 8 side line.
 Guaranteed Water Bottles 500 up.
 Water Bottles and Syringes combined, $1.35 up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
To Succeed sargennt.

Washington, Dec 1.-Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit, president of the In- ternational Longshoremen's union, was to-day appointed commissioner general of immigration, to succeed the late Frank F. Sargent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-01
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and much colder tonight and We'd nesday; fresh westerly winds.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-01-17
MISCELLANEOUS
Bomb Exploded In Bank.

Bomb Exploded In Bark.
The explosion of bomb in the First
National bank building at Kansas City,
Nc, Jan. wrecked the entire base.
ment of the bank and injured ten per.
sons. though none of them seriously.
The explosion was supposed to have
been due to Il dynamite bomb.
Remarkable Southern Wreck.
An express train on the Southern
railroad broke through a trestle near
Hiram, Ga, Jan. Z, and several cars
fell into the muddy bottom of creek
without turning over. most of the
passengers being saved by the heavy
construction of the Pullmans. The en-.
gineer. fireman and one passenger died
from their injuries.
Shaft to Bennington Men.
In the National cemetery at Point
Iona, San Diego, Cal. Jan. a plain
shaft sixty feet high was unveiled in
memory Of the men who died from the
explosion on the gunboat Bennington
on July p. 1905.
iNOVSu Oedu.
Charles Augustus Young, the well
known authority and educator in as
tronomy. died ut his home in Hanover,
y. H., Jan. /. where he had lived since
his retirement from Princeton in 1906
He was sevcnty-three years old.
Renew Brownsville Inquiry.
Senator Warren has obtained permits
sion from the senate for the committee
on military affairs to sit during the
sessions of the senate and pursue lis
Investigation into the Brownsville af
fair. lie announced that it had been
found impossible to conclude the eX-
animation as expected and submit II
report. 1t is intended to examine the
from houses In Brownsville after the
rioting and to secure an explanation of
the fact that anthony appears in the
army bullets examined, although no
anthony is ordered in their compost.
ton.
Heavy Fine For Summers.
In the municipal court at Chicago
Judge Newcomer fined William War
ner. merchant of Kansas City. $40
and costs for going on Summing trip
through the city. Two women who &C.
companied him were fined $25 each.
The Judge declared that persons who
rad no intention Of doing good had NO
tight on so called Summing tour.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-01-17
COMMERCIAL
The Failures of 1907.

Dun's agency reports total of H.
s25 commercial failures during 1907,
representing $197, 1886, 225 of indebted.
ness defaulted as compared with TO-
6S2 failures in the preceding year and
S119201, 515 liabilities.
Receivers For Great Western.
Upon the order of President Stickney
of the Chicago Great Western railway
from London. where he had gone in
the hope of raising capital, an applica-
ton for receivership was made at st,
Paul i'll behalf of this company, which
is capitalized at $110,O0o,O00 and op-
crates 1,47c miles of tracks. The plan
is to put "a $20,O00,O00 first mortgage on
the property to take up notes and
bonds. The court promptly appointed
President Stickney and G. ii. +. Smith
of st. Paul as receivers.
Country Banks Blamed.
A circular issued by the National
City bank of New York shows that
$27GO00,0O0 was the total amount of
cash that disappeared from circulation
during the recent panic and blames
the country banks for boarding and
thus unnecessarily putting a strain on
the reserve cities.