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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
CITY NEWS

The county commissioners closed their business here to-day. Saloon keepers who were not heard regarding their applications will have to go to New Haven, unless Prosecuting Agent Pierce attends to them.
 Chairman John ]. Walsh of the state central committee was in Water bury last night and met several of the local democrats. He reported things looking bright in all parts of the state and was much pleased with the work being done in Waterbury. MT Walsh was the guest of Father Slocum over night and left for his home in Nor walk on an early train this morning.
 c. B. Spencer, chier of the police department at the Capitol grounds at Washington, was in town to-day and was given a cordial welcome by his many friends and acquaintances. Mp Spencer formerly resided in this city and has several relatives here. He handles the Associated Press matter for Congressman Cannon, who will speak at Polls tonight, and is other wise prominently identified with the good work now in hand by the repub- lican party. MT Spencer met the local militia when they visited Washington recently and obtained for them the privilege of being photographed on the Capitol grounds, the first honor of the kind conferred upon body of men since gatherings were prohibited there after the excitement stirred up, by Coxey and his army.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
JURY IS READY.
Extra Police Protection in New Haven for
 Witnesses.

New London, Oct 26-The jury which is to try Joseph Toscano, Gio- vanni Montedbano, Frencesco Malocea and Frank Shandeor, charged with murder in the first degree of Guerino Menghi, February 2S last, has been completed and consists of the follow ing: George F. Smith, Montville; Henry Bromley, North Stonington: Avah Morgan, Salem; F. H. Reese, Franklin; Charles Bromley, Lisbon; William T. Hoglan. Lisbon; Charles Mulkens, Sprague; William Daudy, Colchester; Fred G. Stark, Lebanon; James R. Armstrong, Griswold; James A. Randall, Lebanon; George c. Smith, Norwich.
 By order of Judge Case the police are to protect the witnesses in the case and the home of Antone Menghi in which his brother was murdered will be guarded by police officers night and day. These precautions are talk en because of reports that threats had been made against several Italian witnesses, and that children who are the most important for the state had been approached and told that they must not tell all that they knew. The Italian colony here is greatly stirred up over the trial. The four men are being tried jointly appear indif- ferent to the proceedings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
ANOTHER FLOUR
 RISE IMMINENT

New Haven, Oct 26.-In all proba- bility the public will face another rise on the price of four before many more days have passed. Not much of rise is anticipated, but still with the price already among the clouds the slightest increase will be very perceptible and unwelcome.
 Last week a barrel Of flour sold for $7, and this week the figure is $7.1O. What the price may be next week is only a matter of conjecture, but 1t certainly will not be lower, and in all probability will be higher.
 At this time last year four was from $1 to $1.50 a barrel cheaper than it is now. The high prices prevailing are not due to corner on wheat or to any manipulation of the market, but sim ply to the unsatisfactory state of the crop. Estimates by experts in the early part of the season made the crop very little larger thah that need ed for home consumption. The war has caused a great demand for export, and the market would practically be exhausted early this winter.
 Later and more careful estimates have shown that the crop would be slightly larger than at. first thought, but still it would not be up to the us- ual amount.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
WOMEN GOLFERS.
Twenty.Four Pairs i'm the Medal
 Round To-Day.

New Haven, Oct 6.-Twenty four pairs of women golfers played in the medal round which opened the open tournament on the links of the New Haven Country club today The early start was in a drizzle of rain and a mist which limited the vision. Before half the players had driven off the weather improved and the sun drove away the film of dampness, but it did not improve greatly the course, which the players said was very slow.
 The first pair to drive off were Miss IF. Porter of this city and Miss e. Munson of Wallingford at 8:15 and at that early hour thereSwas number of spectators at the first tee. The gal lery began to increase in numbers and by 9 o'clock when Miss Georgianna Bishop, the national champion, ap- peared with Miss Pauline Macky of the Oakley club, the attendance was very large Late arrivals on the links sought out the Bishop -Mackey match and throughout the round these play CTS were closely followed. Other matches were followed by friends of the respective players. The last pair drove off at 10 o'clock and the first cards were turned in to the committee at 11:1J.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
PRoMIsEs REPARATIoN.

London, Oct 26, 1:1S D. m.-rhe Rus Bian reply to Great Britain's note on the subject of the North sea tragedy has been received by the British gov ernment. It expresses deep rgeret at the occurrence and promises full re paration so soon as an official report is received from Vice Admiral Rojest- vensky. The reply was received by Ambassador Benkendorff during the night and was forwarded to Foreign Secretary Lansdowne in the shape of formal letter, in which the ambas- eudor, writing on cabled instructions from St Petersburg, gave the ahCye assurances, adding that while the Rus sian government at the time of ca- bling was still without official knowl- edge from it's own sources of the oc- currence in the North sea, it feels so certain it was an error that it wishes af s0nce to express its regret and as- sures the British government that full compensation will be made SD soon as the details are received. A reply in identical language is expected to be handed to Ambassador Hardinge at St Petersburg to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
$l.OOO. 900 TO COUNT.
Contest to be Held in Chicago for
 Prizes.

Chicago, Oct 26.-Chicago bank clerks are preparing for most unique competitions money-counting contest The battle of brains and quickness will take place Wednesday evening. November 2, in the lobby of the First National bank, through whose courtesy the requisite amount of currency-$1,- ,- 100000 in bills-will be provided. There will be prizes for money count ing and prizes for proficiency in the use of adding machines.
 The rules are: Each package will contain approximately $5,O00 in mixed money, the same to be sorted ana made up in packages of $500, marked, initialed, entered on makeup and foot. ed. Inaccuracy i'll count bars contest ants. The highest number of points of a possible eighty points for speed and neatness, determine first place; next highest, second place; third high est, third place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
AiIlExIEFFs ORDER

St Petersburg. Oct 26.-The text of Wlceroy Alexieff's order of the day, which was read before the troops in the far east Monday (and announced the appointment of General Kuropat. kin to be commander-in-chief of ali the land forces in the east), is as fol> lows:
 sHis majesty to-day acceded to my request that be relieved of the duties of commander-in-chief, and has aps pointed General Kuropatkin commands er7in-chief of all our land forces in the far east, while retaining me in my position as viceroy. His majesty at the same time deigned to favor me with an expression of sincere apprecia- ton for my efforts in connection with the formation of the military forces in the viceroyalty, their concentration in the war zone and my conduct of affairs as commander-in-chief of our forces in the far east
 While notifying the land and sea forces in the territory of the far east of the imperial will and mark of favor graciously conferred by our, monarch, consider it my duty to convey my cordial thanks to the glorious troops under my command who have taken immediate share in the military opera. tions, for their truly self-sacrificine service distinguished by many heroic deeds on the part of both men and leaders of all grades. 1 also express my sincere thanks to the troops which have not yet met the enemy for their energy and indefatigability in difficult positions.
 q shall always be very proud and hold in the highest honor that special confidence the monarch conferred upon me as chier of the glori- ous troops which have adorned theiN banners with fresh glory.
 "It is my firm belief that, with Gods help, our strong foe will be overthrown by our troops-to the glory of the em- peror and the welfare of our beloved fatherland." !"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
AGAINST WASHERS.
Chicago Department Stores Will Proc
 tect Their Women Shoppers.

Chicago. Oct 26.-"Mashers" have become such a nuisance in State street that all the dry goods stores have en- tered into an alliance to prosecute and drive them off the street Special po- licemen will be detailed to keep the ..mashers'' in subiection, and all wo- men victims will be given every en, couragement to enter complaint and prosecute.
 s'Men will not be allowed to stand in front of stores and stare at women shoppers, said Chief of Police O'Neill. s'We are receiving hundreds of com plaints every day, and it must be stopped. I am told that this annoy ance materially cuts down the busk ness of some of the stores"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
DENIES
 WEDDING
Lii eutenent Burbank Claims He Is the Victim of a Conspiracy - Did Not Marry Filipino Girl.

Leavenwprth, Kan, Oct 26.-Iieu- tenant Sidney s. Burbank, U. s. A., who is engaged to a Leavenworth so- ciety girl, but whose marriage was de- layed pending an investigation of the claim that he was married to a FiIi- pino negress, alleges that he is the victim of a conspiracy After years delay the case. came up in the district court to-day, and Lieutenant Burbank asked to have the record of the alleged marriage set aside.
 Mrs Conception Vasquez, of Vlado- lid, is the defendant in the case. She claims that she was legally married to Burbank on January 25, 1902. When the young officer announced his en- gagement to Miss Stone a year ago, the Filipino woman sent in a protest from the islands.
 Lieutenant Burbank was in court all day and was put on the stand late yes- terday afternoon. He testified that the woman was his mistress, but de- nied that he had ever married her in any way, or that he had sever intro duced her or passed her as his wife.
 The evidence produced by the attor- neys for Burbank tended to show that the woman was loose character, and the unreliability of the natives, the carelessness of the native record keeping and the existence of a conspir- acy against Burbank. His line of de fence is that he was hated by Mapa. the justice who Is alleged to have mar ried them, because Btlrbank's detach- ment killed Mapa's brother-in-law in skirmish. Burbank accuses Iapa and others of forming plot against him because of their hatred.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
TRINITY'S PRESIDENT.
Inauguration Ceremonies Largely At
 tended This Morning.

Hartford, Oct 26.-In the presence Of dignitaries of the Episcopal church and distinguished heads and Tepresen. tatives of many of the greatest, insti- tutions of learning in the country, Rev Flavel SWeeten Luther, LL. D., was inangurated president of Trinity col lege to-day. The formal exercises were impressive and the spectacle one or brilliancy. There were present twelve Episcopal bishops, fourteen presidents of colleges, and professors of many other colleges; the highest executive officers of the state and city, and Trim ity alumni, some of whom are among the most prominent in the professional and business life of the country The day began with the celebration of holy communion in the college chapel by Right Rev William F. Mich. ols, bishop of, California, assisted by Rev Dr George Fiske Of Providence and Rev Dr George Brinley Morgan of New Haven. Among those who re- ceived the sacrament were Dr and Mrs Luther The chapel was crowded to the doors, most of the seats, how ever, being reserved for the church. men.
 The procession which marched tA Parsons theater. where the formal ex- ercises were carried out, and which is located down town considerable dis tance from the college buildings, was made up of four divisions, and was marshalled by Colonel Jacob L.. Greene secretary of the corporation. The address of welcome on behalf of the alumni was by Hon Joseph Burlington and after he had spoken his parody, MT Luther" was sung by the undergrad duates.
 The address of President Hadley of Yale next followed.
 The inaugural address was by Dr. Luther.
 The exercises closed with the sing. ing of America" and the benediction by Bishop Brewster.
 At several points in the program the alumni and undergraduates gave class cheers and sang Trinity songs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
FIRST ON RECORD
Inauguration of President Huntington of Boston
 University.

Boston, Oct 26.-The inauguration of Dr William D. Huntington, Ph D.. ILL. D., as president of Boston univer- sity took place in Fremont temple here to-day. The occasion was unique in the history of the university in that it was the first time that a president had been formally inducted into office.
 Austin Barclay Fletcher of the board of trustees presided. Rev Dn Edward Everett Hale conducted re sponsive readings, after which Rev Bradford Paul Raymond, president Of Wesleyan university, offered prayer. Addresses then were made as follows: By. Governor John l.. Bates, in behalf of the commonwealth of Massachu- setts; by Mayor Patrick A. Collins. in behalf of the city of Boston; by Presi- dent Charles W. Eliot of Harvard uni- versity. in behalf of educational instL tutions; by Bishop Daniel A. Goodselt of the Methodist Episcopal church, in behalf of the churches, and by Prof Borden F. Bowne, dean of the gradu. ate department of Boston university, in behalf of the university faculty. Former President Warren also spoke.
 President Huntington's inaugural ad- dress was devoted to the topic, 'sThe University and the Public.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
GERMANY ANXIOUS TO
 JOIN THE UNITED STATES
In Another Peace Conference at the Hague Germany Would Have Conference Aim at Reforms-Can Have No Effect Upon Russo-Japanese War Owing to Attitude of Both Countries

Berlin, Oct 26 (1:22 D. m.)-While the United States note inviting a sec. ond peace conference at The Hague for the purpose of broadening and strengthening the original convention has not yet been received by the Ger man government. the foreign office again emphasizes to the Associated Press Germany's wish for another con- ference. This must, however, avoid plans for universal peace and aim sole ly at practicable reforms. While the conference cannot have any direct ef. feet upon the Russo-Japanese war, since neither side wishes outside inter- ference, still questions of international law have arisen in connection with this war which demand a settlement. and 1t lies to the interest of the worlds peace to reach an International agree ment Gn such questions and get as many nations as possible to subscribe to it's terms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
PLEAD FOR LOUISE.
Petition From All Over Kingdom for
 Recall of Princess.

Dresden, Oct 26. Since the death of King George many women in all parts of the kingdom have been circu- latfng petitions asking the new king, Frederick, to recall the former Crown Princess Louise, who eloped with the French tutor, Giron, and who subse- quently was divorced from the crown prince, now King of Saxony. The wo- men hope through the many petitions to convince the king that warm sym pathies still exist for his former wife.
 All the larger cities of the Kingdom have become centers of this agitation. Almost daily when the king drives out somebody shouts to him from the crowd demanding the recall of the princess. Some of them throw, peti- tions into his majesty's carriage.
 The police have received strict or ders to arrest all such persons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
IS AWARDED $2OO.
Suit Against the Trolley Company
 Finished To-Day.

The suit of Antonio De NicoH for $3,OOO against the Connecticut Rail- way and Lighting Go went to the jury at noon. The defense was general denial of the allegations, and that tls complaint was defective. It was shown that De Nicola was either thrown or that he jumped from the car upon seeing a collision with an~ other car unavoidable If he jumped, Attorney Hincks for the defense claimed he should have so stated in his complaint.
 Attorney Hayes, counsel with Aftor- ney Balby for the plaintiff objected to Mir Hincks making remarks of thar kind when there was no evidence to support them, and Judge Roraback re. piled that some of the witnesses testi. fled that the plaintiff did jump from the car.
 The jury returned at 3:I5 and an- nounced verdict for the plaintiff and awarded him $2O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
HANDSOMELY REWARDED
Engineer Hooking who Found ths
 $25,000 Worth of Nc wels.

New Haven, Oct 26 Frederick W Rocking, an engineer on the Can- so.dated railroad, residing at 1-.7 Greenwich avenue, yesterday received a reward of $1,000 from MT and Mrs B. Palmer Gavitt of Albany, N Y :. for the recovery of a valise containing jewels of the value of S4N.0O0 which Mrs Gavit left upon a scttee in the general waiting room at the Grand Central station last Friday, and which was afterward picked up with some packages by the New Haven man.
 The jewels which were in the safe deposit vault of L.,e New Haven Trust company since Saturday, having becn placed there for safe keeping ,.y Mr Hooking. were turned over to Mir and Mrs Gaviv yesterday and they lrst fon New York much pleased.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
LEASE RATIFIED.
The Old neriden 8 Waterbury Road
 Good for Fifty Years.

New Haven, Oct 26 The stockhold- CTS of the Middletown, Meriden and Waterbury railroad met at the gen. eral office here to-day and elected tho following board of directors: A. HeS- ton Robertson, D. M. Barney, John NJ. Hall, Arthur D. Osborne, F. w. Che ney, I. D. Warmer, George T. Bush. Charles F. Brooker and c. S. Melien. There were four changes from the old board The stockholders ratified & lease of the road for fifty years to the IN. Y., N. H. and H. R. R., dated No vember 1, 1902.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
MONEY FOR FAMILIES.

St Petersburg, Oct 26, 7:50 a. m.-- The semi-official Journal de St Peters burg has opened subscription for the families of the British fishermen killed by the guns of the second Pacific squadron The paper opens the list with subscription of $25.
 The first harsh note sounded by the press in connection with the affair is found in the Russ. which declares to- day that the British government, knowing the serious problem of self preservation confronting the Russian fleet should have taken the precau- ton of warning the traW1er fleet against getting in the way of the war zslllQss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
DR. OSBORNE TO EXAMINE
And Suits May Follow Wreck by Foot
 Guard Train.

New Haven, Oct 26.-Dr o. T. Osborne of this city has been retained by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Go to make an examination Of each mem- Der of the Second company, Governors Foot Guard, who was injured at St Louis recently when preparing to leave for Chattanooga. A claim agent for the company paid out about 5000 at. the time of the accident to those who were slightly injured The others were assured settlement by the company Unless the company settles promptly the "feeters' will bring suit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26

St Petersburg, Oct 26, 12:50 D. m.- fThe quiet now prevailing at the thea ter of war is considered to be only the tcalm before a storm. There is every indication of the imminence of the re- sumption of fighting on large scale, as the proximity of the two armies makes 1t impossible for them to much longer defer a renewal of the battle. The correspondents at the front are strangely silent concerning the coming developments, but from the slight movements reported and the continual reconnoitering of the Japanese posi- tions it is regarded as certain that Gen. eral Kuropatkin has a perfectly free hand accorded him by his elevation to the post of commander in chief and that he is about to undertake an offen- sive movement Field Marshal Oyama as reported to be fortifying his whole line south of the Shakhe river, show ing that he is preparing to meet the Russian onset.
 Not ray of light has yet been shed upon Kuropatkin's plans.
 viceroy Alexieff's order of the day Announcing Kuropatkin's appointment to the troops is in the same grandbose vein as Kuropatkin's order of October and is regarded as having definitely established the authorship of that ill- starred document. While Alex1en takes particular pains in turning over the supreme command of the land forces to Kuropatkin to inform the sol diers and the world of the marks of imperial confidence reposed in him and to announce that he will remain as viceroy. the order is considered as virtually his farewell address and that at will soon be followed by his return to St Petersburg.
 His elimination as factor in the military situation has caused sigh of relief. The papers all welcome the announcement of KuropatlEin's ap- pointment to the chief command as a well merited recompense for the man. ner in which he discharged the difi- cult role imposed upon him, and, read ing between the lines, as promise of better results now that Alexieff Is eliminated and there is no longer prospect of the elevation of grand duke to the supreme command.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
BIG FIRE RAGING
 IN NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Oct 26 Fire broke out at 2:45 this afternoon Tn two buildings at the corner of Congress avenue and Meadow street 1t was located first in the store of the Connecticut Hard, ware and Paint Go. It then Jumped to the adjoining building, occupied on the first floor by Frank Herman as q saloon. A few minutes after the de- partment arrived on the scene a sec ond alarm was rungSin and at the hour of writing this article the entire fire department were fighting the flames.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
ONEy AT A TIME.

vigo, Spain, Oct -Telegrams in cipher have arrived here for Vice Ad- miral Rojestyensky, commanding the second Pacific squadron. The govern ment has ordered the local authorities to only permit revictualling of the Russian fleet within the port on condi- tion that the ships enter one at time. Consequently, the Russian consul is proceeding to Cies island in the Bay of Vigo for the purpose of communicate ing with the fleet to arrange for re victualling three miles from the coast.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
FRENCH HEELS AT 73.
But, at That, Hrs Norton Was Able to
 Make Her Will, Says Counsel.

Syracuse. Oct 26.-Congressman Michael D. Driscoll, in the supreme court yesterday, tried to show that q woman who insisted on wearing French -heeled shoes at the age of 73 was competent when she made her will.
 Mrs Garret Hotaling had testified that she considered Mrs Norton ira, tional.
 Do you wear high-heeled shoes ?. asked the congressman, and the wit ness exhibited a pair beneath her skirts.
 "How long will you wear them ?" continued the lawyer.
 ..I do not know how long I shah wear this pair,' the witness replied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
AINoTHER NoTp SENT.

St Petersburg, Oct 26.-Amb assador Hardings has sent another note to For eign Minister Lamsdorff expressing his opinion that the measures reported to have been taken by the Russian ad- miralty to communicate with Admiral Rojestvemski were entirely inadequate. At the foreign office the fullest confl- dence is expressed of an amicable set .tlement of the incident