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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13
CITY NEWS

Miss Alice q. Niver, principal OF this
briggs school, who has been at Clifton
since February 3, for the benefit OF her
health, returned home to-day and WAS
taken to her residence on Oak streef
in Lunny's ambulance. Miss Niyer'
many friends will hear with muchI re.
gret that her condition has not ins4
proved during her absence
Speedwell hall will undoubtedIv 1be
packed to the doors on Thuhsday nie3h4
when the South End Social club VIII
give its fourth annual concert ainf
promenade. The members of this po1l4
ular social organization have an enY3s=
BILE reputation as entertainers and alz
ways take much care to see that their
guests are having a pleasant time. Be
sure and attend
Miss Margaret Doran, aged p
years, Of Riverside park, died late this
afternoon at the Waterbury hospital
Besides her mother she leaves one sis=s
ter, Mrs Michael Phelan. and tllree
brothers. Thomas. Michael and John.
Miss Doran was popular young lady
in the Brooklyn district She was
also forelady in the cramp Departments
of the Waterbury Button Co
One of the most delightful masaue-
rade parties of the season was given
in the rooms Of the North End Ath-
letfc club last night by the Bromo
Outing club. which consists Of mum
Der OF well known young men. MANY
beautiful and unique costumes were
worn by the sixty or more persons
present. Cams orchestra furnished
music for the dancing. At tweIxa
O'Clock there was a short intermission
while collation. was served by Caters
er Harrington. All present enjoyesS
merry time
The evidence for the plaintin's side
in the suit Of Delabella against the
Holmes, Booth & Haydens Co was ID
at noon to-day, and immediately aftek
lunch the defense began. The lFsx
witness was Franklin Taylor, secretary
and treasurer of the Randolph Gloves
Co. He was followed by Albert AZ
Erdman, superintendent for the con-
Germ. He was long time on the stand
and among other things testified thai
he had some experience with the kind
of machine that is said to have CAUSED
Delabella's death, and that IN his oplll4
ion g. person OF ordinary intelligenc@
could operate it with safety He did
not think that the scratching sound
made by the machinery while drawing
tube, and to which the plaintlffs
counsel seems to attach q great deak
of Importance, was of any significance.
The plaintiff tried to show that it ins
dicated something was wrong with the
machine. Witnesses for the plaintiH
testified that before the fatal accident
occurred they heard a scratching
sound in the machine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13
SHOT BY ACCIDENT.
Constable Welch Of Litchfield is In a
Serious Condition.

Litchfield, April 13.- Constable vii.
liam Welch of this place accidentally
shot himself to-day, and surgeons do
not expect him to survive. He had at
tended the firemen's ball last night.
where he had acted as prOmpter, and
came home about z o'clock this morn
ing to change his clothes. While so
doing his revolver dropped out OF his
pocket and was discharged as it struck
the floor. The bullet, which was of
"A ca1iber. hit him in the temple. MAX
though only 28 years old, was very
popular in this section. He served as
court officer at the last sitting of the
superior court here and was to have
acted in a like capacity at the term
next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13
worIxmen Burted Under wall.

PHILADELPHIA, April 13.-W While
twenty workmen were engaged in dis
mantling the auditorium of the export
exposition building here, in which the
last Republican national convention
was held, the west wall, thirty feet
high and 250 feet long, unable to resist
the high wind that was blowing, sud
denly collapsed. Nearly all of the
workmen were buried beneath the de-
bris, but all escaped serious injury,
with one exception. William e. Brown,
negro, had his left leg broken and
was injured internally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13
Pacific Liner Colon Ashore.

PANAMA, April 13.-The Pacific
Mail Steamship company's steamship
Colon, from San Francisco to Panama
with thirtyltwo passengers, is ashore
near Point Remedies, on the coast of
Salvador There has been no loss of
life. The vessel is believed TO be to-
tai wreck She was commanded by
Captain William A. Irvine. Point
Remedies is the place where the Amer
ican steamship Nicaragua and the
British vessel Chereboon were lost
some time ago. Captain Irvine man
aged to steam out past Point Rene
dios, and the Colon is now lying on the
beach close to the Acajutla wharf,
three miles from Point Remedies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13
A essmtIIng .olearinE House.

CHICAGO, April 13.-Linemen sent
out by the Chicago Telephone company
destroyed a switchboard governing
telephone which, it is alleged, was
used for gambling purposes. This
switchboard was part of one OF the
biggest clearing houses for race in
formation existing In Chicago. On in
structions from Mayor Harrison IL
censes of eight saloons have been re-
voked. The keepers Of the saloons are
.ecused Of havi-@ 4srmitted gambling
On horse races.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13
RUSSIANS FEARFUL LOSS
BATTLESHIP SUNK
he Brave Admiral MakarOf Goes Down With Eight
Hundred Men--A Floating Mine Struck the Vesse
Which Sank Almost Immediately--Cloom In Rus
Sia.
Siia.

st Petersburg, April 13, 4:39 p. m.--
While going out to meet the Japanese
feet off Port Arthur the Petropav-
lovsk struck mine in the outer road
stead. heeled over. turned turtle and
sank. Practically the whole Of her
crew were lost. Only four officers
were saved, among them being the
Grand Duke Cyril. The Petropav-
loysk was flying the flag of Vice Ad-
miral Makaroff
The result of the naval battle which,
according to the most reliable author
tiles, was in progress according to the
last reports has not been received.
The following official dispatch was
received here from r. A. Girgoro-
witch, commander at. Port Arthur.
Port Arthur. April 13: The Petro-
pavlovsk has struck a mine that blew
her up when she turned turtle. Our
squadron was under Golden Hill and
the Japanese squadron was approach
ing. Admiral Makaroff evidently was
lost, but Grand Duke Cyril was
saved He was slightly injured. Five
officers, thirty-two men, all more or
less injured, We're saved.
st Petersburg April 13l-It is now
!. believed that the mine that sunk the
Petropavlovsk had drifted out OF its
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13
Mrs. podge Granted pivorce.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., April 13.--
Mrs. Flora Bigelow Dodge, the bright
est, cleyerest and smartest of New
York's smart set, has been granted a
divorce from her husband, Charles
Stuart Dodge Of New York city. Mrs.
Dodge, the sister Of Poultney Bigelow
ard the most daringly original woman
in New York's highest and most exclu-
sive social circles, has again caused so
ciety chatter to concentrate on her by
this latest move.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13
WANTS TO DIE.
A prisoner Furious When Told of a
Life Sentence.

Boise, Idaho, April George Levy,
condemned to die next Friday for the
murder of David Levy, an aged miser.
and who has been granted elemency by
the pardon board, was furious when
he received word that his sentence had
been commuted to life Imprisonment.
81 will not accept it, he declared
wildly IF am guilty, hang me now;
If not, give me my liberty"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13

mats. A large detachment of French
troops rendered military .honors. A
royal train bore the remains from
Madrid.
Toxic, Tuesday, April II, p. m.--
An official telegram from Wiju says
that a company of Russian troops at
tempted to cross the first stream of
the Yalu river west of Wiju this morn
ing and that company of Japanese
attacked and drove the Russians back.
The bodies Of twenty dead Russians,
the telegram adds, were found after
! the fight. Their uniforms showed that
they belonged to the twelfth regiment
Of sharpshooters.
Finally, the dispatch says that small
parties of Russians without uniforms
have attempted to cross the Yalu
river at different points between Wiju
and Yongampho and that they were
all driven back.
Che Foo, April 1S q p. MA pri-
vate dispatch received here from Port
al IAO1 says C41O O<RCAASSC OSCe%NAA~& NA-S1e
place at daylight to-day and that the
full Russian feet went out, under
Vice-Admiral Makaroff. and, assisted
by the fire of the forts, drove the en-
envy off.
The dispatch adds that the town was
not damaged The effect of the bonn
bardment of the forts and fleet was not
mentioned.
vladivostok, April 13.-News has
been received here that the Japanese
recently destroyed the orthodox Rus
sian church at Yokohama, which
aroused indignation, but there has not
been the slightest attempt to disturb
the Japanese temple here.
A school of whales was sighted near
Askold Island, off this port, to-day. At
first they were taken to be Japanese
torpedo boat fiotilla.
Wei Hal Wei, April 13-The British
gunboat Espiegle. which left New
Chwang recently for this port, has ar-
rived mere and reports that at day
light yesterday, while off Port Arthur,
she heard the sound of heavy firing,
saw the flash of guns and believed
that a fleet action was proceeding.
Three men of war. of unknown ma
ftonality, were seen in the distance.
Wei Hal Wei, April 13,-The action
sfough off Port Arthur appears to
have consisted, according to the re-
ports received here of an unsuccess-
full attempt made by -four japanese
cruisers and one battleship to inter
cept large Russian cruiser coming
from the east. The Russian protect
ed cruiser Askold and a battleship of
the Pobieda type went to the assist
ance of the Russian cruiser referred
ito. The forts at Port Arthur did not
participate in the action. The firing
was continuous, but of short duration
The British warship Espiegle, which
owing to the distance, to ascertain
brought the news here. was unable
to ascertain the damage done.
Toxic, April 13 10 a. m.)-Details OF
the first skirmish in the Yalu river
which occurred last Sunday, arrived
to-day In the official report of Admiral
1 HoSoga.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13

original position. The latest esti-
mate of the number of men who lost
their lives by the sinking of the ship
is 800. The announcement that the,
brave Vice Admiral Makaroff was
drowned has cast gloom over the en-
tire city. 1t is generally believed
that he will be succeeded by Rear Ad-
nliraI RojestzensBi.-who was slated to
command the Baltic squadron. Vice
Admiral Skrydloff. commander of the
Black Sea fleet, will be placed in
charge of the Baltic squadron.
The emperor has sent courier to
Peperhoff to express his regret and
condolences to the widow of Vice Ad-
miral Makarof The late Vice Ad-
miral Makaron was appointed Febru-
ary 26 last to the command of the
Russian Pacific fleet. He was one of
the heroes of the fighting on the Dan
ube river during the Russian Turkish
war. Since he was appointed to the
command of the Russian Pacific feet
he has shown remarkable courage and
energy. The last engagement. previous
to the fight to-day. in which Vice Adj
miral Makaroff took part occurred. on
March %. when the admiral gallantly
repulsed the second attempt of the
japanese to bottle UP Port Arthur.
Tien Tsin, April 13.-The foreign
and Chinese authorities here say there
is absolutely no foundation for the re-
Che Foo, predicting an uprising i'll
China.
T1o+ous.I,,,,.1. A,1,.;I A ', 81
telegram received here reports the APP
pearance of a warship and several
j1Inks, supposed to be Japanese. in the
neighborhood of the estuary of the
Lao river during the night of April IL.
They drew off after the Russian guns
had opened on them at a range of
about 1000 yards.
Numbers of small steamers and
barges are being hastily constructed in
Manchuria with the intention of using
them on the Amslr, Usuri and Sungari
rivers. to transport Russian troops and
material after the breaking up of the
ice.
Toxic. April 13.AA fragment of the
body of Commander Hirose, who was
killed on March 81 in the second at
tempt to bottle up Port Arthur, was
inferred to-day The remains We're
borne through the streets on gun
carriage, with battalions of marines
preceding and following the cortege
as an escort from the Navy club to
the Aovama cemetery. A throng of
people filed the streets and .reyerently
uncovered when the little casket
passed. The medals granted the de-
ceased for valorous conduct We're car
rfed in the procession on silken pill
lows and the entire navy staff walked
behind the casket Besides full mill
fary honors paid the dead officer,
white robed priests performed the
Shinto burial ceremonial.
Paris, April 13.-Imposing funeral
services were held to-day over the
body OF the late Queen Isabella and
were attended by officers and diplo-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to-
night and Thursday; colder tonight
in eastern Maine; fresh westerly
winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13
Panama strike a Failure.

PANAMA, April 12.-The strike on
the Panama railroad has been brought
to an end, most of the laborers return
ing to work under the old conditions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13
GRAND LODGE N. E. o. 2.
Two From This City Elected az OF.
Iicers.

New Haven, April 18-The annual
meeting OF the Connecticut grand
lodge of the New England Order oE
Protection was held here today
Among the officers elected were Afs
Anna L. Shaw, Waterbury, grand
guard; and p. J. Mcdonald, Water
bury, grand sentinel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13

Paris, April 13.-Imposing funeral
services were held to-day over the
body OF the late Queen Isabella and
were attended by officers and diplo-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13

st Petersburg, April 13A-It is now
/, believed that the mine that sunk the
Petropay1ovsk had drifted out OF its
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-13

Tien Tsin, April 13.-The foreign
and Chinese authorities here say there
is absolutely no foundation for the re-
ports, which have reached here from
Che Foo, predicting an uprising in
China.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-31
Mr.. j. w. Bagby.
Unknown woman.
JAPANESE MINISTER
HAS APPENDICITIS.
An Operation Was Performed Upon
Him in New York

An Operation Was Performed UpOn
Him in New York.
New York, Oct 3O.-An operation
for appendicitis was performed on
Japanese Minister Kogoro Takahira in
a hotel in this city to-day
The case is said to be a serious one.
and attaches of the Japanese legation
at Washington have been summoned
to the minister's bedside.
Mr. Takahira arrived here from
Washington Friday night and .imme-
diately after being assigned to a room
at the hotel complained of illness and
asked that physician be sent for.
The physician found the minister sIlf-
fering much pain, but remedies were
administered which eased his suffer-
ings and allowed him to pass the re-
mainder of the night comfortably. Sat
urday, however. the minister could re-
tain no food, and this, with other
symptoms, caused the physician to
believe that the case was one of APP
pendicftis, and to-day, when II was
positively disagnosed as such. an inn
mediate operation was decided upon.
Sadazuchi Uchida. the Japanese
consul general at this port, said after
the operation:
The minister rallied after the op-
GRAFTON, and while his condition is far
from being good, it is favorable, and
there is every reason to hope that he
will pull through. The minister is Sc
years old sand has a wife and three
children living in Tokio.''
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-31

London. Oct. S1.-The feverish ac-
tivity in naval preparations which
characterized last week has abated, but
naval reports show that British war
vessels are so disposed as TO keep
sharp watch on all movements along
the proposed route OF the Russian Bal
tic squadron, including the Canary Is
lands. where the Russians have pre-
pared elaborate arrangements for coal
ing from German steamers.
Admiral RojestvcnsIxy's four battle
ships remain at vigo; but according
to some reports. the firing in the North
seas was done by Admiral Voelker-
sans squadron, which is now at Tan
gier..
The Russians own inquiry into the
Dogger Bank affair was opened at vigo
on Sunday: the British inquiry will
open at Hull forthwith. The Inquest
will be resumed at Hull on Nov. 2.
The Russian embassy has cancelled its
instructions for representative to
attend the inquest. as II considers the
case closed.
Premier Balfour returned 10 London
rather unexpectedly by motor car last
night from Canterbury.
Many leading clergymen IN their SER
mons yesterday referred. with satisfac-
tion to a peaceful settlement OF the An
gio-Russian crisis.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-31
GOVERNORS REPLY
TO CAPT. HITCH
CAREFUL CONSIDERATION
GIVEN TO ALL THE DETAILS or
THE STATEsBORO. AFFAIR.

So Declares Gov. Terrell, Though
He Declines TO Make an Extend
ed Reply to the Letter of Capt.
Hitch-says He Discharged His
Duty as He saw It-WiII Enter
Into no DiscussiOntVNith Amy who
Feel Aggrieved.
Atlanta. Oct SO,-Gov. Terrell this
afternoon gave out the following
statement regarding the open letter
of Capt. r. M. Hitch of Savannah:
II have nothing to say, except that
from the first to the last order every
phase and detail of the affair, with
the evidence and reports, had the
careful consideration of the adjutant
general and myself
In approving the findings of the
court-martial. and in modifying or
lessening the sentence imposed
thereby. discharged smy duty as !
saw it.
For me to enter into any discus
sion of such matters with parties who
feel aggrieved at my official acts
would be manifestly out of place"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-31
SUBWAY ON SUNDAY.
Many Thousands Were Anxious for
n Ride In 1t.

New York, Oct. .-sightseers
crowded the subway for hours this
afternoon. 1t is estimated that 100000
people rode in the underground trains
during the three hours from 2 to s
o'clock 4his afternoon.
The plans of the management were
soon disarranged when the afternoon
rush began. Heretofore the two down
town stations at City Hall and Brook
lyn Bridge have been the points at
which the rush has occurred. but to-
day every station on the line had its
share Of the business. and none Of the
Sunday passengers left the cars till
the end of the road was reached.
The jam at the 145th street terminal
grew to almost unmanageable propor-
tions at $50 o'clock, when the tickets
gave out there. A hurry call was
sent out for a fresh supply Of tickets,
but ii was a full half hour before they
arrived and in the meantime the hol-
iday excursionists had been gathering
at the station in great numbers. Po-
lice reserves were sent for and lined
up all hands six abreast. When they
had finished this task. the procession
was three blocks long. The police es-
timated that at least 5000 persons were
gathered at the terminal when at last
the new tickets arrived.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-31
TUMULTUOUS SCENES
IN CHAMBER or DEPUTIES.
Spnniards Did Not stop short OF
Acts of Violence.

Acts or holencc.
Madrid. Oct. 30.--Prolonged and tu-
multuous scenes have occurred in the
Chamber of Deputies during the course
of debate on proposals for the prose-
cut ion of certain deputies.
When the discussion was resumed
Saturday the disorders consequent on
the opposition's obstructive tactics
compelled a suspension of the sitting.
and the appointment sof a secret COM
mission to give Judgment concerning
insults exchanged during the debate.
The sitting was subsequently resumed.
The opposition repeatedly demanded
roll calls on votes, and the proceedings
were heated and disorderly.
The President. being threatened with
personal violence. had to be protected
by the clerks and attendants. The
crucifx behind the Presidents chair
was overturned by blows of sticks: all
the writing material on adjacent desks
was swept to the floor and inkstands
were flung at the Vice President.
Premier Maura was present on the
ministerial bench from Z O'Clock in the
evening, declaring he would not leave
till the sitting adjourned. which did
not occur until late this evening.
1t is reported that Premier Maura
will suspend the sittings and ask the
chamber for vote of confidence.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-31
ONTARIO AND WESTERN
Will Pass Into the Control of the
n. ", n. II. 4 H. II. n.

n. ", n. II. a II. u. II.
New Haven. Conn. Oct. SO.--It is
definitely announced tonight to the
Associated Press that the New York
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Company voted with substantial una
nimity to accept an option offered by
Kuhn. Loeb & Co, on a majority Of
the Ontario and Western stock. The
price paid is S45 a share. ex-dividend
and all the arrangements for the tenn
porary financing, extending over some
months. have been made. 1t is prob
able that the New York, New Haven
and Hartford road win make provis-
ion for the minority holders of the on
tario and Westerna On a basis repre-
senting about $40 per share of stock
BY the new purchase the New Haven
company acquires about 500 miles of
road. of which some $50 miles west of
Cornwall. N. Y, is in process of dou-
ble-tracking.
The most important feature of the
deal is the fact that for the first time
in New Englands railroad history, II
gives a great New England carrying
corporation access ssto the coal mines
on the one hand and to the Great
Lakes on the other and by virtue of
the latter extension. the power of reg
ula ting and naming western trunk line
rates.
1t is understood that the New Haven
road was Immediately forced to take
this step bv fears lest the trunk lines
should, endeavor to pare down it's per-
centage on the through business to and
from the West. -
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-31
ALTMANS MUST
Be TRIED AGAIN
THEY WERE RE-ARREsTED
ON THE CHARGE or NUMBERING
THE NEGRO RILEY.

The Negro Was Killed on the Train
at the Same Time That Jackson
Duncan Met His Denth--The Ait
mans Were Acquitted on the
Charge OF the Murder OF Duncan.
ID. G. DyaI IL ON the Bond Of the
AItmans for $4,000.
waycross. Ca. oct. So.-After the
acquittal of the Altmans at Folkston
last night at midnight they were re-
arrested, charged with the murder of
Jim Riley. the negro killed at the same
time Duncan was killed.
Judge Parker released them on S.
900 bond. b. G. Dyal going on the
bond.
Dyal Is one of the wealthiest men
in Florida, and has taken great inter-
est in the trial.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-31
AMERICAN GENTLEMAN
WAS FIRED UPON.

What May Prove Another CompIica-
ton Turns UD.
London. Oct. S1.-According to a
Tangier dispatch to the Times, an
American gentleman and two German
sailors, while boating on the Laraiche
river, were fired at. Their fate is un-
known.
A dispatch from Tangier to the Daily
Telegraph reports that a German was
killed at Laraiche.
Laraiche, or FL Arish. is seaport
town of Morocco. about twenty-five
miles west of Tangier, and at the
mouth of the Laraiche river.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-31

A third general attack on Port
Arthur is reported to have begun
on Oct. "a. and to have been still
in progress on Oct. 26. On the lat
ter day the Russians only smoke
less powder magazine was exploded,
the fire spreading to the town and
raging all through the day.
Russian trenches on the slope OF
Rihlung mountain were taken by
the Japanese.
In the vicinity Of the shakhe riv-
er. there have been no developments
of moment.