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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
MARRIAGE IS OFF
And Breach of Promise Suit Squelched for
 $2OO.

The clothing store at $50 Bank street. which is owned by Harry and Norris Berman, was attached yester day afternoon by Constable Lunny as result of a breach of promise suit brought against Harry Berman by Miss Bertha Schreiber of North River side street. The serving of the at tachment and the closing Of the store are startling climax to series of in- teresting and exciting events. It caused much excitement. During the afternoon, however. several confer. ences between the interested parties were held in the office of the girls at- torney, John J. O'Neill, and as a re- suit satisfactory agreement was reached. German consented to pay the young lady who was to be his wife $200 as balm for her injured feelings. David Schreiber. the girls father, in turn, agreed to withdraw the suit which had been instituted.
 Berman and Miss Schreiber had been keeping company for some time. Der mans attentions to his daughter met with much favor from MT Schreiber, who tried in every way to further the match. His efforts were successful, for at length he secured Berman's promise to marry his daughter. Ar engagements were made to make a pub lie announcement of the betrothal Of the young couple at a gathering of their friends at the home of the bride to-be on last Sunday night. But the gathering was never held and the an nouncement was never made for dur ing the past weelSxMr Berman in formed MT schreibeas that owing to private reasons he Lad decided not to marry his daughter Then there was war. MT Schreiber tried to persuade Berman to change his mind, but his talk was of no avail. Berman was determined not to marry Miss Schrei- Der. The result was that the breach of promise suit was instituted
 Berman is $2OO poorer owing to his decision not to marry. He. lost $1,OO0 of a dowry, which MT Schreiber was to present to his son-in-law, and 1t cost him $20O to settle the suit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
CANAL CASE ON AGAIN.

Paris, March 24-The case of the republic of Columbia against the Pan anna Canal company was resumed to- day before the First Tribunal of the Seine. The public minister (corre- spending ill French procedure to an attorney generaD submitted an opinion setting forth the complete non-re- ceivability of Colombia's complaint, both as against the company and the Hquidators of the old company. The court adjourned until April l, when 1t is probable that decision will be rendered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
THE SUPERIOR COURT.
Hrs Nellie Belfit's Appeal From Pro-
 bate Had Hearing To-Day.

The superior court room presented a far dlffel ent appearance to-day from what 1t had yesterday. To-day the room, in fact the entire building, has resumed its usual quiet aspect; no more hurrying up and down the rub Der covered steps, no more hustling 10 and fro of sheriffs and court messen- gers. The room was almost empty, and there was no sheriff Or guard at the door to keep people out. There will be no more excitement around the court house building for some time.
 The case before the jury and Judge Wheeler to-day was civil contention known on the docket as Nellie Belht' $ appeal from probate. Attorney c. G. Root appeared for the appellant and Attorney Bronson for the appellee.
 Appellant was relative Of the late Mrs Mary A. Chipman, who lived on Abbott avenue. It was believed she relative and on normal terms with Mrs Chipman, Mrs Belfit naturally expect ed to be remembered in her will. To her surprise she was not mentioned. The will was drawn up by Judge Cow ell in January, 1899, and witnessed by him, Attorney F. F. Guilfoile and Nicholas Combellack, superintendent of the Boys club. It's provisions were terse. It provided that $50 should be left the Riverside cemetery for the care of the family burial plot; Maggie Lee was left all the furniture ip her room; Lewis L. Granniss, nephew, was left $500; the daughters of another nephew, Edward Granniss, were left $500 between them, and the balance of the estate was to be divided into three equal parts to be given to Mrs Chip mans sister, Mary D. Benton, her nieces, Mary Farnham, Ann E. Brad ley and Augusta and Emma Scranton.
 The appeal was taken on the grounds that Mrs Chipman never signed the will; that it ~as not her last will and testament; that she was not of sound mind, memory and discretion when she made it; that because of her age she was facilitated in memory, insane and deranged; that for ten years prior to her demise she was, because of her infirmities owing to her age and men tai incapacity. under the undue infiu- ence of the benefec ciaries: and. lastly, that she did not appreciate her rela- tions with the appellant. The defense was a general denial of these aIlega- tions.
 The witnesses heard were James J. Cassin. clerk of the probate court, who testified to the probating of the will; Edward 1 Root, executor; Attorney F. F. Guilfoile, who gave evidence of his signing the will. and also that he saw. Mrs Chipman sign 1t, and that in his opinion she was mentally sound. He said Judge Cowell was writing as she was dictating 1t, and that when the document was finished he asked her if it was her last will, and she said it was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
CONFERENCE YESTERDAY.
Kimberly Avenue Bridge of New
 Haven Under Discussion.
lSpecial to Democra.t.. ]

Washington, March 24.-First Se- lectman Walter A. Main and Judge Bush Of West Haven were ill Wash 1ngton yesterday, and in the afternoon mad lengthy interview with the chief or engineers of the war department relative to the Kimberly avenue bridge. The entire subject was gone over, and the situation thoroughly explained There seems to be difference of opin- lon as to when the time limit expires The department has it March 25, while 1t was generally understood March 28 was the date Some hold that it is in April. but this point was not definite ly settled
 The West Haven officials asked for an extension of time in order to com ply with the order of the court for a lift bridge, and the chief of engineers assured them their request would be granted. The time asked for is .one year for the construction of the bridge. and this was agreeable to the chief Of engineers who said he would recommend this to the secretary of war. His recommendation will un- doubtedly be followed and the time ex- tended for one year. The chief of en- glneers promised to have the order is sued at once, without waiting for report from the government engineer in charge of Connecticut works. 1t seems Major Powell is in Europe, and it is not known when he will be back.
 Selectman Main explained that he was all ready to have the bridge re- moved in accordance with the vote of the people of West Haven. He had hired the tugs and machinery to re- move the spiles, but the action of the West Haven caucus last Saturday changed his plans. It was explained that it would take some two or. three months to prepare the plans for the, new bridge, and it would be an accom- modation to the public to have the present structure remain as at present until that time. all of which was acauiesced ill by the chief of engineers.
 Both MT Main and Judge Bush ex- pressed themselves as entirely pleased with their Interview. They returned home this morning satisfied that the denartment will grant everything they asked for without delay
 The senate has confirmed the nom iaation Of Francis H. Parker of Hart ford as district attorney of the state. This is re-appointment. and Mr Par ker's term expires April 1.
 Congressman Henry to-day intro duced in the house a petition signed by T. Wav1and Pratt and other citizens of Wilmington, and one from Leslie Wells and forty-four other voters of Wethersfield. fayoring the passage of the Dolliyer-Hepburn interstate liquor bill
 Among visitors at the canitaI are: Mrs IF. W. Mcclellan and Mrs Frank T. Stables of Br'doaport: Dr and Mrs RiChnta or Misc PiShnre yoF Haven, at the Willard; John E. Fay of Hartford. at the Metronolitan: H NJ. Lyon and E. P Lyon Of Bridgeport. T. H. Starkweather and Mrs A. w Starkweather of New Haven, at the Shoreham
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
ASKED TO STICK.
Mass Meeting ofShoe Work. CTS Addressed by Agent
 Bauer. ..

Lynn, Mass. March 24-Many of the turn workmen locked out from 31 factories ill this city attended the mass meeting at the headquarters of the Shoe Workers Protective union this forenoon. Agent Bauer and oth- CTS explained the situation at length and urged men to remain loyGl to the union.. There is a belief both in manufacturing and ill union circles that the lockout will not be pro- longed more than ten days, as both sides are still willing to submit the question of prices to arbitration. The only apparent issue is the unions re- fusal to grant the demand of the man. ufacturers to call off the strike of 100 men from the factories of Timson x Go, Cushman & Cushman and Bolonga & Go. The union is willing to order the men in these factories back to work pending arbitration, but not to call off the strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24

 MONEY
Scholarship Exam
 .inations Soon.
Representative of the Trus-a tees Arrived Here Toe Day Was Held Up by Custom House Officials, for a Time.

New York, March 24.-Dr George R. Park1n, representative of the trustees of the Cecil Rhodes scholarships, who has just arrived from England to make arrangements for the holding of pre- Iiminary examinations in the United States and Canada, had brief encouIi-e ter with the customs officers over the inspection of his baggage. The latter contained the examination papers and the inspector declared he must exam inc them. The doctor made vigorous protest and Collector Stranahan quick ly notified his deputy to desist The examinations will be held simuIt Itane-s ously in this country and in the Domin- ion April 13, at places selected by the various committees lin charge fiji this country, composed of sthe presidents of universities and colleges. sS
 The trustees of the scholarship fund are now simply feeling their, way" said Dr Parkin, "aQd the method of selecting the first scholarship may not be good all the time. During the last year we have been receiving: suggestions on the matter of sexamina- tions from all of the leading educators in the English speaking world, and now we are trying to work out the4 substance of those suggestions. We
 
 who get the scholarships are qualified to enter Oxford according to the OK ford standard. I have brought with me examination paperssin subjects which a fellow must pass before he is eligie5 ble to enter Oxford, and the men here who pass them are qualified as com petitors for one of the scholarships This examination is only the preIinls mary step and because a man passes he does not necessarily go to Oxfofd- The papers are about on grade with those used in the entrance test at 5ar yard, except that a knowledge of Greek is required.
 America is 9 world power, and she now must have men with world knowl- edge to represent her abroad. Oxford is the place where those men will get that training which will fit them to stand with the statesmen of other great countries..'' 2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
FAITHFUL DOG.
Means Which Led to Man s Arrest-Chased 2,OOO
 Miles.

Ansonia, March 24.-After chase of over 2,O0O miles, which led through the middle western states and ended in Wisconsin, and which consumed a week and half's time, Deputy United States Marshal Parmelee finally over took, on Monday, Julius Mogolis, a fugitive from Justice and wanted in this city for fraud. The marshall s main clue, which tracked Mogolis to kenosa, Wis, where he was finally cap- tured, was the big St Bernard dog which was the mans constant compan- ion.
 After visiting Pittsburg, Zanesville, O., and other places, Mogolis was final- ly located in INenosa, where he was doing a saloon business. Sending a registered letter to Mogolis. Marshal Parmelee. from a vantage point, watched the special carrier deliver the letter to the fugitive in person and later bounced upon the man as he was reading the note.
 Rather than return to this city, Mo golis settled up his claim, which amounted to over $15O. Marshal Par melee arrived here last evening from his interesting quest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
BLOOD POISONING
 HAS SET IN.

Robert Hayes, a well known young man, is seriously i'll at his home on East Main street. A few nights ago he accidentally cut his hand He had the cut dressed by a druggist but inasmuch as the blood continued to flow freely from it he paid visit to Dr Monagan, who found that the ar tery in his right hand was cut. He dressed the wound, which was all right for day or two. Then the hand and arm commenced to swell Blood poisoning had set in. Tuesday an operation on the arm was per- formed by Drs Monagan and Crane, but it afforded only temporary relief The young mans condition to-day is very bad. He is sufferng intense pain. The attending physician has about decided that it will be necessary to amputate the first finger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

Thomas O'Reflly, father of Mrs Ben jamin Pollard of this city, died re- gently in Cavan, Ireland. ! MT O Reilly visited this city five years ago.
 Chester A. Jackson, aged IT years, for some time past office boy for DrS Barber, died last night at the Water bury hospital of acute pneumonia. The funeral will take place tomorrow af-s ternoon from J. M BurraIl's undertak-' ing rooms, with service at St John's church and interment in Riverside cemetery.
 Mrs Arthemese Comeau, wife of Maxine Comeau, of 99 Cole street. died this afternoon after lingering illness. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, AldOna and Adma, three brothers, Octave and Henry Lapalme of Waltham, Mass and Joseph Lapalme of this city. Thsa funeral will be announced latter.
 The funeral of Mrs Catherine Wilson, took place this morning gfom her late>' home on Baldwin street, with mass of requiem at St Francis Xayier's church by Father Curtin and interment in new St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were F. J. Coogan, James Con-. nolly. John J. Brophy, James Mosss Michael Farrell and J.. E. Gallagher The floral tributes included standing wreath from the husband of the de- ceased; pillow from her mothers cross, Mr and Mrs Meany; cross,s employees of the Manufacturers Foundry Cos harp, MT and Mrs l.. Field; basket of rosessI Waterbury Steam laundry; wreath,I Mrs J. Connolly; bouquets, Mrs Wellsl Beach, Mrs Carey, O. H. Wilson an1 family of Bridgeport
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
A CLEVER RUSE.
Prisoners at Fort Sheridan Went Through Coal
 Shute to Freedom.

Chicago, March 24.-Begrimed with coal dust so that their guards mistook them for firemen. two prisoners es- capped from Fort Sheridan. The pris- oners, William F. Goane and R. F. Henry, under a special guard, were unloading coal at the Fort Sheridan pumping station They slid through the coal shute into the bunkers and coming from the main entrance of the station, walked past the guards with out attracting suspicion.
 In the belief that the sentries had been in league with their prisoners and allowed them to escape, the com mandant Of the post ordered their ar rest.
 Henry and Goane were later cap tured in the Chicago So Northwestern railway yards, many miles distant from the fort
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
HAD NARROW ESCAPE.

Newtown, March 24.-Run over by an engine and several cars yesterday, Jacob Nassier of Bridgeport lost only the tip of his nose. The mans escape from death was remarkable. He was asleep on the track and it was too late to stop the train when Engineer FL fingwood discovered him. The train was backed up to pick up his supposed dead body, but the train hands found him sitting up between the rails intact, with the exception of the end of his nose.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
Locomotive Boiler Explosion.

BUFFALO, March A. - Two men were killed by the bursting of the boiler of freight engine on the Lehigh Val east of this city. The train consisted of fifty-eight cars, drawn by an engine of the Mother Hubbard type. The ex- piosion hurled the boiler from the trucks distance of 200 feet. The fire mans body was found 100 feet from the wreckage. The engineers body felf out of the cab as it went flying through the air
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
POLICE ON LOOKOUT.

Meriden, March 24.-The police of this city have been detailed to look for Arthur Wilcox, who recently escaped from the insane retreat at Middletown and who is wanted on the charge of burglary. Just after his escape from the asylum Wilcox came to this city where his parents reside. and when he left it was found that a gold watch and chain were missing. When he was next heard from he was in Vest field. Mass, where he is wanted on the charge of breaking into. four houses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
WANT INTERCHANGE CALLS.

Albany, N. Y., March 24.--To con1- pei telephone companies to interchang calls so that people will not have to use the instruments of two companies at additional cost is the object of d bill introduced in the assembly to Y. The bill provides that 1t shall be the duty of every company upon the re- quest of rival company and upon the delivery of a bond by the requesting company, to allow a switch connection so that subscriber of one company may talk with the subscriber of an- other without extra charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
SHAKE UP AMONG
 CHICAGO POLICE

Chicago, March 24.-The first sten toward improving the Chicago police force, as suggested by Captain Alex ander Piper in his recent report. has been made, Chief O'Neill announcing forty-seven promotions to fill yacan- cles. There will be general shake-up of the entire police department. as a result of the new promotions. Old men will be shifted to the outlying stations, where the work will not be so hard and the young and active men will be assigned to the principal sta tions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
ELOPER RETURNED
 AND WAS. SHOT.

Batesville, Ark, March 24.-S. NJ. Hall, we'll known merchant of Aus tin, Lonoke county, was shot and killed here last might by H. c. Han cock. The tragedy Is the sequel to the elopment of Hall and Miss Bessie Hancock, daughter of Hancock. Hall recently returned to Arkansas and stated that he proposed to try to live down the past and resume busi- ness. The shooting resulted when the men met.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
Hubbard,. Death confirmea.

NEW YORK, March 24.-The first authentic information of the death of Leonidas Hubbard, Jr., the Outlook magazine writer, who starved to death in the interior of Labrador in October last, has been received in this city. The letter is most graphic in its details of the hardships endured by the Hubbard party. It came to Miss A. D. Wallace from her brother, Dillon Wallace, MT. Hubbard's sole white companion. 1t was written at Northwest River post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
HoldenyiiIe Bank Fails.

HOLDENVILLE, I. T., March 24.- The National bank of Holdenville, cap- italized at S5O,OOO, one of the largest banks tn the Creek nation, has sus- pended payment. It is now in the hands of the comptroller of the currency. The condition of the bank is fairly good. Injudicious investment is given as the cause of the trouble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
ANOTHER
 DENIAL
Russia Says Stories
 Are False.
A General Contradiction of Several Recent War
 Stories = Viceroy Pre-
 vents Chinese From
 Buying Newspapers.

Sc Petersburg, March 24.-Major- General Pfug telegraphs from Muk- den under to-day's date as follows:
 There is absolutely no truth in the report published in England to the effect that the Japanese have crossed the Ta-Tung pass (forty miles from Hai- -Cheng), or that they have had en- agreements with the Russians, while the statement that the way to the Motieff pass (Motienling pass,) where a strong Russian detachment is all legged to be stationed, is open to the Japanese, is also pure invention. To the same category belong the reports published in London newspapers from Japanese sources of an engagement all legged to have taken place at Port Ar thur March 19 (March 1S), and of the encounter at Chyong- -Syong, on the Yalu river, in which the Russians were reported to have lost 600 men killed or wounded"
 Tokio. March 24.-The house com- mittee which is Investigating the charge that Teisuke Akiyama, a mem Der of the parliament, was in the pay Of the Russian government, met to-day and examined witnesses and other evi- dence submitted. According to report another member of parliament is i'm plicated. Lsw..sa 4
 New Chwang, March 24-Prince Aiatsin, sovereign of Mongolia, en route to hds capital, arrived at Kin chow yesterday frolR Pekin, also from Japan, where he witnessed the mobil- tdzatiOn of the Japanese troops. In ac- cordance with the declaration of Chi nese neutrality, Prince Alatsin has commanded the observance of neu- trality through Mongolia. This ren- ders Illegal the large pony, beef and feed traffic upon which the Russians are dependent, but which notwIith- standing his Japanese sympathies he has found it impossible to suppress.
 Pek1n, March A.--The Russo-Japan- hse notifications regarding contraband or war differing somewhat, the Chi nese government has applied to Sir Robert Hart, the inspector-general of customs in China, for advice in the matter. Sir Robert has advised it to prohibit the giving of any assistance tO JapHH according to the Russian no tification, or to Russia according to the Japanese notification. Pekin should also, he suggested, be placarded with nor1ces prohibiting the natives from assisting either of the belligerents.
 Pekin, March 24-The report is con- frmed that the Russian military at tache here. who is also military agent at Tien-Tsin, has applied for a pass port and permission to visit Chang Wan Tsu, where General Mas troops are stationed, and also for a special letter of introduction to the general. The Chinese foreign office is not in cHned to comply with the request.
 Ifen Tsin, March 24.-Viceroy Yuan has prohibited the Chinese from pur chasing the Chinese newspaper Chip- pao on the ground that it had published an untrue article referring to the bad conduct of the imperial troops on the border, which, he claimed, tended 10 incite the people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
SUIT FOR A MILLION.

Trenton, March 24-Michael F. O'Connor of New York has brought suit against the International Silver Go for damages of $1 100000, alleging that the dividends are short that amount through mismanagement of the United States Silver corporation, the holding c6mpany. Mir O'Connor also charges the court to enjoin the officers of the holding company from voting the stock of the International Silver Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
Fatal Result of Experiments.

PHILADELPHIA,M March 24.-Alex- ander Hemsley, a chemist, was killed by the explosion of quantity of flash powder here, while experimenting in his laboratory at Island road and Woodland avenue, this city. Two young women employed by him were slightly injured. The building, which was a frame affair, was wrecked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
SAME DOSE IN PARIS.
Two Perjurers Were Given Three
 Years Each in Prison.

Paris. March 24.-The correctional tribunal to-day sentenced Masse and Moranne, for perjury in the Fair will case, each to three years imprison- ment.
 Masse and Moranne are the bicyc- lists who were touring at the time of the automobile accident, near Evreux, France, in August, 1902, which result I'd in the deaths of MT and Mrs Charles l.. Fair of San Francisco The men claimed to have seen the Fairs thrown out, but testimony showed that they were not present, but that they so represented themselves. hop ing to get trip to America.