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Hartford Couranti
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a BURGLARS CAME FROM BRIDGEPORT. LOOT IDENTIFIED AS PROP. ERTY FROM THERE. All Three Are Held Under Bonds Of $5,000. DETECTIVES TRACING RECORDS OF THE MEN.

Most of the jewelry 'nar was found in the possession of William Levee and Fred Lewis on Tuesday afternoon, when they were arrested together by Detective Sergeant Frank Santoro, has been identified as stolen from a Bridgeport residence on Monday. Among these articles was a black-enameled, Fred Lewis. gold-faced Swiss watch of peculiar design. Other articles have also been identified, and the Bridgeport police have asked the local detective bureau to hold Lewis and his pal for them. The detective bureau has decided, however, to prosecute the men here frat.

A comb found in Lewis's pocket has been identified as one that was stolen from the home of Theodore Herzer at No. 430 Washington street last Thursday and the shoes that Levee wore at the time of his arrest have been identified as a pair stolen from the same place. The pair left in their place also fit Levee, who has an odd habit of walking on his toes, and the shoes left in the Washington street house are worn off on the toe and bent in the same shape in which he had already worn the stolen shoes. A neighbor of the Herzer's on Washington street has also identified the pictures of the two men, which were yesterday by Detective Sergeant Henry Hart, two men she saw in her neighborhood several times on the afternoon of the burglary. She 1s ill at present and has been unable to see the two men for positive identification, but the detectives are confident that they can convict them for then refuse Washington to tell anything burglary.

about Both their operations, but the detectives are William Levee. working on the theory that they have 8 headquarters somewhere and they are trying to get to it. It is probable that men will be sent out of town to run this down before their cases come to trial. Levee and Lewis were arraigned in police court yesterday morning before Judge Walter H. Clark, charged with having burglars' tools in their possession, and both pleaded not guilty.

When searched, they had jimmies, loaded revolvers, ammunition, and other used In the gentle art of housebreaking. Their cases were continued until Wednesday of next week under bonds of $5,000 each, which they were unable to furnish, and they were taken to jail after their Bertillon measurements had been taken and they had photographed. Last night their pictures sent out to various cities for possible identification. Levee, who tried to shoot Detective Santoro when he was arrested, is a "dope fiend," and police surgeon had to leave him medicine enough to brace him up until after police court had adjourned. Harry Williams, who was captured by Policeman James Dunn after he had robbed the home of Samuel Hartman at No.

200 Colling street, was arraigned on a charge of burglary, the warrant alleging that he had stolen jewelry to the value of $517.25 from Hartman residence. He also pleaded not guilty and at the request of Prosecuting Attorney Edwin C. Dickenson, his case was continued with the other two until Wednesday of next week, under bonds of $5,000, in default of which he' was taken to jail. THE HARTFORD NATIONAL BANK IS THE OLDEST AND STRONGEST NATIONAL BANK IN CONNECTICUT. ESTABLISHED 1792 CAPITAL AND PROFITS $2,100,009 THE HARTFORD DAILY COURANT, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1909.

LOCAL SNOWS TODAY. Fait and Continued Cold Tomorrow. On eastern Washington, New A York, Dec. local snows Thurs- For day except generally fair in. extreme south part; Friday, fair, continued cold; moderate west winds.

For New England," local" snows Thursday; Friday generally fair, moderate to brisk winds. Taken 8 p. m. (75th Mer, Time) Yesterday. Ther- Ba- Weather.

mom. rom. cip. Abilene, raining 34 30.34 Atlanta, clear 30 30.26 0 Atlan. City, pt.

cldy. 26 29.88 Block Island, cldy. 30 29.64 0 Boston, pt. eldy. 26 29.62 Buffalo, snowing 24 29.98 .02 Calgary, clear 14 30.08 Chicago, clear 22 30.40 Cincinnati, cldy.

22 30.42 Denver, pt. eldy. 16 30.24 0 Detroit, cldy. 30 30.20 .01 Duluth, cldy. 14 30.36 Father snowing 30 29.62 .08 Galveston, cidy.

48 30.36 Hatteras, clear 38 30.04 Helena, clear 0 30.32 00. Jacksonville. clear 46 30.20 Jupiter, pt. cldy. 58 30.12 Key West, raining 68 30.08 Los Angeles, rain'g 50 29.94 .01 Macon, (8 a.m.) clear 30 30.22 0 Memphis, clear 32 30.44 0 Montreal, cldy 22 29.68 .04 New Orleans, clear 44 50.32 New York, clear 26 29.71 Norfolk, clear 32 30.06 Omaha, cldy.

16 Phila. pt. cldy. 28 29.88 Pitsburg, snowing 20 30.16 .02 Portland. snowing 24 29.58 Quebec, cldy.

20 29.64 .18 St. Louls, snowing 22 30.46 Salt Lake City, cldy, 24 30.10 Savannah, clear 44 30.18 St. Paul, eldy. 18 30.40 Washington, clear 26 30.04 Winnipeg, clear 4 30.32 Yellowstone cldy. 12 30.20 (T)-Trace.

W. W. Neifert, Local Forecaster, Conn. Mutual Building, Hartford, Dec. 22.

8 A. M. 8 P.M. Barometer 29.84 29.67 Temp. (degrees 24 25 Dew Point (degrees 17 21 Relative Humidity 73 82 State of Deather Clear Snow'g Direction of Wind S.W.

S. W. Daily Summary. Maximum Temperature 30 Minimum Temperature 22 Mean Temperature 26 Total Precipitation Notes. Maximum Temperature at 2:10 p.

m. Minimum Temperature at 2:45 a. m. Sun rises at 7:16 a. m.

Sun sets at 4:23 p. m. Couple Held by Police. Julia Minehane and Raymond Stackpole, each 18 years old, were arrested yesterday afternoon by Policeman R. L.

Myers, the girl being charged with being in danger of falling into bad habits of vice, and the young man with improper conduct. It is alleged that the two away from their homes in Maine several days, ago, and have been living together on Windsor street, although, it is alleged, they are not married. Both will be in police court today. COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine, the world wide Cold and Grip remedy removes, cause. Call for full name.

Look for signature E. W. GROVE. 25e. whom she lived.

The funeral will be held at her residence on Friday at 1 p. m. OBITUARY. Mrs. Charles Hills Prentice.

Mrs. Kate, (Bishop) Prentice, formerly of this city, died yesterday morning at 11 o'clock at Litchfield. She old and was the widow Charles Hills Prentice. She. was.

leaves one son, Donald Prentice. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the of her brother-in-law, Frank I. Prentice, No. 490 Farmington avenue, this city, Rev. Dr.

William: DeLoss Love, pastor of the Farmington Avenue Congregational Church, officiating, and the burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. John W. Sheehan of No. 35 Russell street died last night at his home, of pneumonia, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, (Quigley) Sheehan and four small children, Julia, Helen, John and Edward Sheehan.

The funeral will be held at his home, Friday morning, followed by a requiem high mass at St. Patrick's Church. The burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, John W.

Sheehan. Mrs. Emma I. Thrall. Mrs.

Emma I. Thrall, widow of Thomas M. Thrall, died at the home of her son, Fred H. Thrall, in Poquonock on Tuesday afternoon. She 67.

years of age and her death was due to pneumonia. She is furvived by her son, Fred H. Thrall with Funeral of Professor Fisher. The funeral of George Parks Fisher, professor emeritus of ecclesiastical history at the Yale Divinity School, was held yesterday afternoon at Marquand Chapel in the school, the services being conducted by Rev. Williston Walker of the faculty.

Many of the professors of the university, members of the undergraduate and graduate student bodies, and New Haven people were present. The interment was in the family plot in Grove Street Cemetery. The honorary bearers were: Former President Timothy Dwight, Rev. Anson Phelps Stokes, Professor E. L.

Curtis, Professor F. J. Weir, Professor E. S. Dana, Professor F.

C. Porter, Professor H. W. Farnam and Rev. Dr.

Charles R. Palmer. Christmas at Noah Webster School. The Christmas exercises of the Noah Webster School were held in the asIsembly hall of the school yesterday afternoon. An attractive program was arranged for the occasion, consisting of songs by Rooms 9, 8, 5, 6, 7, 10 and the whole school.

Recitations were given by Harold Carey, Peggy Whitmore, Belden Morgan and Alan Scattergood. A pretty hand-decorated souvenir program was distributed among those present. All Gift Things. THIS SOLID Mahogany Table (LIKE ILLUSTRATION) A Christmas Special at It's a beautiful piece of furniture. Top is 26 inches in diameter.

You'll find nothing to match this table for less than $15.00. Other Parlor Tables in mahogany finish and solid mahogany, $2.50 to $30.00. Mahogany Serving Trays. Round Mahogany Serving Trays, inlaid and handles of brass, special at others in oblong shape, $7.50 to $10.00. Electric Lamps and Domes.

Very artistic electric lamps, complete at $20.25, $23.85 and $26.50. Hanging Domes for dining rooms at $24.30, $30, $31.50 and $35. These are the finest articles of their kind that have been brought out this year. The FLINT-BRUCE 103 Asylum Street (Two Entrances) 150 Trumbull St. Victrola Only life itself can compare with the Victrola.

It is the newest and greatest of all musical instruments. It marks the highest point of perfection A new style Victrola. reached Victrola Xil, $125 in any musical instrument. Second only in importance to the invention of the Victor itself. The sounding-board construction within the instrument (an exclusive and patented Victrola feature) reflects and amplifies the tone-waves with wonderful effect.

For A Victrola XVI. Mahogany, $200 Christmas Gift. HIS REL MASTERS US PAT VOICE It is an ideal consideration. It means that the recipient may have in his or her home at all times the best selections- talking and instrumental--by the leading talent of the world, including CARUSO and other great stars. New Records all the time.

Come in and see the "VICTROLA" today. And why not have it delivered for Christmas? SEDGWICK CASEY, ASYLUM AND TRUMBULL STREETS. Open Evenings This Week. A fancy vest for him. Why not? Here are special waistcoats for evening dress, for frock coats, for business -prices $2 to $7.

A lot of handsome patterns to selecood fibre four-in-hands- -a new proposition that is popularall colors, 50c. Atlantic Green and Rose Pink -two absolutely new shades in pure silk Big list for gift things for men -all good, FREEMAN THIRTY -FOUR ASYLUM CHURCH STREET COMPANY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES. Unique and Useful Christmas Gifts. Has it ever occurred to you that here are articles which are out of the ordinary line of gifts and always more than acceptable. The Hartford Electric Light Company is demonstrating them at their show rooms, 575 Main street.

The latest novelty, known as the utility outfit, comprising an electric iron, convertible into a small stove with dish holding pints of water, with a tight fitting, cover arrangement and for detachable heatling curling irons. All in a dainty leather bag, for only $5.50. Can be used on any electric light socket. Can't beat it for traveling. Notice the electric toaster, quick, clean and economical Just the thing for the breakfast table.

Only $3.50. A Cigar Lighter for the den. $1.00. Electric Heating Pads, $5.00 to $6.00. Invaluable for the sick room, far superior to the treacherous hot water bottle.

Electric Flatirons. Chafing Dishes. Percolators. Water Heaters. Small Stoves.

Broilers. Curling Irons. Massage Vibrators. Examine the electrie radiator for the nursery or sick-room. cheery, sanitary and absolutely safe.

Arrange for a demonstration at your residence of a Santo Vacuum Cleaner. You cannot keep your house clean by. the use of a broom. The Hartford Electric Light 575 Main Street. BEAUTIFUL CALENDARS, Calendars of more than ordinary value because they are photographic reproductions of the many beautiful scenes and about Hartford.

We have a very beautiful display and you are cordially invited to call and see the exhibit. Prices of the calendars range from 50c. and up. DEXTER PHOTO Universalist Building. Studio.

686 Main st. Courant Want Ads. Bring Results. Try One and Be Convinced. For The CHRISTMAS DINNER.

CHOICE POULTRY. Native Turkeys, Fine York State Turkeys, Guinea Hens, African Geese, Mongrel Geese, Green Geese, Native Ducks, Mallard Ducks, Philadelphia Squabs, Native and Philadelphia Roasting Chickens, Broilers. Etc. PRIME ROASTING MEATS. Choice Beef, Veal, Lamb and Pork.

LITTLE ROASTING PIGS. They're as Sweet and Tender as You Could Ask For. FRESH FISH AND OYSTERS. VEGETABLES. Cauliflower, Egg Plant, String Beans, Lettuce, Celery, Cape Cod Cranberries, Turnips, Onions and all the rest.

NEWTON BURNET. 319 ASYLUM ST. Telephone 1437. CHOICEST TURKEYS have received a fine lot of Native Stock. Turkeys, Ducks, Geese and Chickens.

PRIME BEEF, LAMB, VEAL AND PORK AND ALL THE FIXINGS. Preston's Market, 42 ANN STREET. Christinas as Gifts It is a pleasure to invite your attention to the articles to be found in our store. A Partial list Glass, Fine China, Artistic Lamps, Sterling Silver, Sheffield Plate, Silver Deposit, Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Brass Goods, Leather Goods, Umbrellas, Opera Glasses, Terra Cotta Pieces, Bric-a-Brac, Toilet Articles, Gold Jewelry, Gentlemen's Rings. C.

H. CASE 851 MAIN ST. IF SHOES Santa Claus BRINGS High Cut Tan Storm or Skating Boots (wth rawhide laces, straps, buckles and viscolized soles) the can Men, ciated get will and Women, the be for best a Boys long thoroughly ones and time. here Girls. appre- for He James Lawrence Son, 755 MAIN ST.

Just South of Pearl EVEN AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR. You find that you can make a quick and satisfactory, decision on the Gift (200 Question by coming to Fuller's. GIFTS FOR YOUNG AND OLD. DESKS FANCY TABLES AND A CHAIRS TABOURETTES GREAT LINE ROCKERS HALL STANDS OF RUGS CABINETS WARDROBES IN ALL COUCHES DRESSERS SIZES AND PRICES. C.

C. FULLER 40-56 FORD STREET. Hair Brushes. We are agents for the Howard line of Hair Brushes made after the English process. Our years of experience leads us to believe this is the best brush made.

The SISSON DRUG 729 MAIN STREET, Wanted- -Ic. a word for each two consecutive insertions. No charge less than 25c. -Agents Wanted-1c. a word for each two consecutive No charge less than 25 cents..

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