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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
CUBAN MINISTERS SON DEAD.
Accidentally shot by His Father''
 French Chauffeur.

Accidentally shot by His Father's
 French Chauffeur.
 HAVANA, Jan. 1.-Fargo Squiers, the eldest son of United States Minis ter Squiers, was accidentally shot and fatally injured by Gaston Michaud q French chauffeur employed by his ia ther.
 Young Squiers and some servants were shooting at a target in the coach house of the minister's residence in the suburb of AIarianao at the time. They were using 2 caHber rifies and one of them apparently got out of order. Michaud was examining the weapon and recocking 1t when it suddenly was who was between Michaud and the target.
 The ball penetrated the young mans left lung. A hemorrhage ensued, and within half an hour squiers died.
 There is no other member of the Squiers family in Cuba at the present time. Secretary Sleeper, who is in charge of the legation, sent cable dispatch to Minister Squiers at Wash ington and one to Mrs. Sauiers at Katonah, N. Y, informing them of the accident. The body of young Squiers has been embalmed and will be kept pending instructions from Mir. Squiers.
 Fargo Squiers was popular here. He was twenty years old and prior to last summer was, student at a military academy i'll Virginia.
 Michaud is wildly distracted at the consequence of his earelessness. While there is no doubt that the young mans death was purely accidental an inves' tfgation of it is probable
 The annual ball of the American club which was to have been held last night has been indefinitely postponed on account of the death of MT. Squiers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01

dlaI greetings to the members Of the cabinet anu the ladies accompanying them, as well as to the memDers of the other section of the receiving party.
 The reception proper then began. The introductions were made by Col onel Thomas w. Symens, the presi- dents naval aide, Major Charles Nc mander c. McR. WinsloW, the presi- dents nayaiI aide, Major Charles Me CaWley, Captain J w. Glidden, Lieu tenant Roscoe c. Bulmer, Lieutenant G. R. Fortescue. Lieutenant Clarence O. Sherril, Lieutenant George R. Spa1d- ing and Lieutenant David F.. Sellers. ' The first to be received were the members of the diplomatic corps. All of the ambassadors and ministers were accompanied by their entire suites. As dean of the corps, Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador and master of the imperial court, occupied the position of honor at the head of the line. He was accompanied by his daughter, Countess Marguerite Cassini, and was attended by his entire staff. The brilliant uni form worn by the ambassador was adorned by decorations which have been bestowed on him during his diplomatic career. Following the rep resentative of the czar, in order, were Senor Don Manuel de Azpiroz, the Mexican ambassador and staff; Baron HengelmuIler, the ambassador d& Aus tTia-Hungary, Baroness Hengelmuller and the embassy staff; J. J. Jusserand, the French ambassador. Madame Jus serand, and suite; Baron Speck von Sternberg, the German ambassador, Baroness von Sternberg, and the em- bassy staff; and Sir Henry Durand, the British ambassador, Lady DlIrand, and the embassy staff. In the absence of the Italian amb assador, Count de Celleri, the charge d d'affaires of the embassy, accompanied by his staff, rep resented the Italian government.
 M. Jusserand, Baron Sternberg and Sir Henry Durand made their first New Years calls at the. White House as ann bassadors. Baron Sternberg did not appear in court costume, but wore the uniform of a colonel of the Second Saxon Hussar regiment. 1t is of sky blue, with silver braid ard with it were worn the Tartar cap and Tartar boots. All members of the embassy staff, with one exception, were attired in military rather than in diplomatic uniforms.
 < Among the ministers who attended a New Years reception at the White House for the first time were Sir Chen tung Liang- Cheng of China, attended by his staff attired ill gorgeous oriental silks and satins, General Hernandez of Venezuela, and M du Marthuray of Switzerland. Tn all, thirty three coun- tries of the world were represented at the reception.
 Following the diplomatic corps, the members of the United States supreme court, headed by Chief Justice Fuller, were received by the. president and Mrs Roosevelt.
 The justices were accompanied by the ladies of their households.S They were invited by the president to take positions with the receiving party. Judges of the United States court of claims, of the district court Of appeals, and of the supreme court of the Dis trict of Columbia then were received They were followed by former cabinet members and ex-ministers of the United States. The reception of mem- bers of congress began at ii 80 o'clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
WILL SAY GOODBYE.
Board of Safety to Meet To-Night--
 Kent to Be On New Board.

The board of public safety will hold it's goodbye meeting thls evening. Re garding the personnel of the incoming board, Charles Y. Kent of the retiring board of education will without ques- tion be one of the new members At Wednesday evenings meeting of the board Commissioner Beach accidental ly gave the whole secret away. MT Kent was in the audience to see how the board of safety transacts business, and during a recess Mr Beach discov- cred him and introduced him to his col leagues.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
Reyes IS Not For War.

< WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.--If the Go. lombian government follows the advice of General Reyes all idea of the break ing out of hostilities between that country and the United States may be dissipated Even though the reply of this government to the note of General Reyes may not be of a nature to afford him much comfort, he has stated that he would use all the influence in his power to prevail upon his government to refrain from any hostile demonstra- ton toward the United States. War with the United States, he declares, would result only in disaster to Colom- bia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
LANSDOWNE.
Has Given Up Hope of Peace Japanese Minister Hears
 Russia's Reply.

London. Jan 1.--Foreign Secretary Lansdowne has informed one of the foreign ambassadors that he has prac- tically given up all hopes of peace.
 At the embassies here the statement made by Baron Hayashi, the Janan- ese minister, to-day that he had been informed from Paris that Russia had decided to grant the Japanese propos- als is regarded as being most grave, and especially in view of the minis ters' statement that his information came from Paris and the fact that he permitted such information to become known at this critical stage.
 The British foreign office is unable to confirm or deny Baron Hayashi's information. The officials, however, say they are not surprised, at the tenor of his advices.
 The foreign office seems inclined to think that Russia will if possible avoid making a reply of any kind to the last Japanese note.
 London Jan 1.--Baron Hayashi the Japanese minister here, has been informed from Paris that Russia has decided not to grant the Japanese proposals.
 This is the first intimation any one here admits having received anent the Russia reply.
 The baron said to representative of the Associated Press:
 "If my information from Paris is Borne out by the wording of the Rus sian reply and if the Japanese govern ment adheres to it's present deterr2ina- ton, there seems to be small possibil- ity of averting war
 Berlin, Jan 1.-The German gov ernment has been informed that Rus sia's reply to Japan is not provocative and that it is sincerely intended to satisfy Japan. The aroused state of Japanese public opinion is fully re- cognized here, but Chancellor Won Buelow and the foreign office do not believe that war is within the prob- abilities and this view the Associated Press learns has been communicated to the representatives of the powers in Berlin.
 Russia's reply, it is unofficially nounced, was sent to Japan yester- day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
AN IROQUOIS VICTIM.

Chicago. Jan 1.-Surrounded by friends and relatives, William Nc Laughlin, nephew of Dr F. w. Gun saulus, is dead at the Presbyterian hos pital as result of the injuries he sus- tained at the Iroquois theater fire on Wednesday. The young man was se- yerely burned in escaping and aiding others to escape from the building andt was first taken to the Sherman house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
MCCLELLAN IS IN
New York's Chief Execuaive
 Busy Shaking Hands.

New York. Jan 1.Ceorge 8. Clellan became mayor of New ' city at noon today. He arrived the City hall at 11:45 He waji<5 to the mayors public reception r8aH where he was greeted by the retir3z| mayor, Seth Low. After shakif) hands with his successor Mr I46' made an informal speech. to whlx. Colonel Mcclellan responded brie6| MT Mcclellan took the mayor stan and for hours afterwards was ocd< pied shaking hands with his denoers ic friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
TWELVE ARREsTS MADE,
Employes of the Thea r Held--Were
 About to Leave he City.

Chicago, Jan 1.-Tw #ef ellployes oA the theater were arrest last lilgll uis nrders issued by Chief-t Yollce U Nelil The charge against the is at present that of being accessorS ao hlansiaugH- ter They will be hel@ pendihg tne verdict of +ha eorone,, s@3ury.
 The men arrested ard Wlillalh 1aFi ton,, stage manager; F1uWafu Suiii mings,, stage carpenters Franh Jan drow, R. NJ. Cummings, E. Engie' Thomas Mcqueen, s. J. slaso3i. lhe last five are stage haHds ai seehe shifters. After being tSken iIFo GUS fody by the police. four df the men told Chief O'Neili that they had been fe- quested by people connected With lile theater to leave the city. When asked who advised them to do this. they sat first refused to say. but later adnltted that the advice was givensby Assistant Stage Manager PlunkettA They said they were about to folloA Plunketts advice and all of them packed their trunks and would haW been out of the city had not the poli1 Rrrested them.
 Chief of Police, O'NeiIl saie the arrest of the men did not iTi5 hat there was any specific blanl 1avr Al2l to them The move wsasSknatss V$A prevent the possible disappe, IancesoY witnesses before the time when they are needed at the inquest. IS pos sible, the police say, that 6ther ar vests will he made to-day
 Shortly after midnight detectives from the Central police station arrest ed William Plnnkett, assistant Snana- ger of the theater. and four msmDefs of the Moonlight Chorus NRlham Stack, Samue; Bell. Victor Bozs Ed ward Wines
 Plunkett was charged " slaughter and the members
 rus with violation of part r nicipal code of Chicago, prd, Es the holding of witnesses fos
 ner's jury. n
 Two members of the ell A Anna Brant and Daisy Bs [I arrested and taken to the
 lice station. After being Piel ! ]}v t1e police they were ra
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
Old Songs Revived.

Tokio, Jan 1.-It is now stated that Sir Claude Mcdonald. British minis ter to Japan, urged the purchase by England of the Chilian battleships, the Constitution and Libertad. A sig nificant and ominous feature of the New Years festivities now at their height is the revival of the old feudal battle songs by the people here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
SAUCY RUSSIA.
Leading Russian Paper Says Japan Must Not Go Too
 Far..AWaitinG Events

St Petersburg, Jan l.-Advices re- ceived here from Moscow, the center of Russian business lire, confirm pre- vious reports to the effect that outside of military circles people there are not interested in the differences with Japan. Commercially, Moscow has much at stake in the far east, but there is neither excitement nor enthusiasm. This is regarded here as extremely sig niflcant by those who remember the passionate fervor of all classes in the empire, from the czar to the peasant, before the Russo-Turkish war. A well informed resident of Moscow has writ ten to the Associated Press saying:
 Tt is not an exaggeration to say that war will be unpopular With the Russians
 Tn some circles at St Petersburg the editorial in the Novoe Vremya, Decem- Der 80, saying, We believe Japan will not place Russia in a position where to yield would appear to be a renuncla- ton of. the defense of her vital inter- ests in the far east," is regarded as an indication that the government is feel ing it's way towards a compromise. 1t is pointed out that Russia will discuss the matter on the basis of the vital in terests of both countries, only demand ing that Japan shall not put Russia in a position where 8 concession would seem to be an abandonment of her vital interests, that she ceases to con- sider the matter from the viewpoint Of the respective strength of the two countries. and that, therefore, a peace full solution is still possible.
 The Novoe Vremya's editorial added: Russia does not desire war, but no body in Russia will permit the Japan ese or other friends to execute dlplo- amtic dance upon Russia's peaceful disposition. Tn firm consciousness of her power, Russia will await events
 Moscow, Jan 1.-The governments order to publish nothing in regard to the movements of troops is patrioti- cally observed by every Moscow pa per. One editor said to the Associ- ated Press correspondent:
 T know exactly which division is going to the far east and knGy the names of officers who have been re- quested not to stir out of Moscow in case of sudden marching orders
 Another editor, impatient for war and confident of victory, said:
 .'The Russian army will prove as disastrous to the Japanese as did Mont Pelee to Martinique 7
 When asked to explain the utter in- difference of the Muscovites he re piled:
 s'That is due to loyalty. Wait till the emperor issues, a manifesto de claring war. Then Russia's s sentiment will burst forth. x But a manifesto is improbable in the immediate future, even if the Japanese occupy Corea.'
 Both editors expressed concern at the possibility of American interven- tion. One of them remarked: s"The attitude of the United States has be- come equivocal. We do not like the despatch of American warships. Still, the Russians cannot believe that their old friends will give active assistance to Japan"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
Stoddard in Tolls Again.

Fall River, Mass. Jan 1.-A1bert L. Stoddard, the alleged embezzler who was taken into custody ill this city yesterday forenoon. was turned over to State Officer Hazelhurst of Nors wich, Conn, to-day, and with him left for that city Stoddard is charged with misappropriating securities of two estates in Connecticut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
PARADE DIVIDED.
Because a Non-Union Band Was in
 the Line.

New Haven, Jan 1.--Because two non-union Italian bands furnished mu- sic for a portion Of the society Of the Holy Name which was having eel ebration, it became necessary to divide the parade into two platoons. The president of the local musicians un- ion notified the management of the parade and this caused the division and each platoon took different route on the parade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
Mathew Co1
 Visiting Da| WELL. AS
When He Left
 To-Day---A Ne}
 Waterbury 5d and We'll U

Matthew Connor, age5 died suddenly this fore1 residence of his daught squires, 36S West Maid was in good health this ate a hearty breakfast
 Daniel J Connor. on $ Then he called upon lis E after wishing the famii5 New Year, sat down on Z parlor and commenced fa of the children. called into the room d
 her father didn't look
 Quired if anything was
 He made an effort to ]
 was unable to speak.
 in her arms and called members of the family passed away almost ba rive. . Medical Exar5,] viewed the body and death due to heart failure
 MT Connor was born f11 came to this county in and lived here ever since fdent of Waterbury for o century. He learnea fl3< trade at the Scoyill r| Co.'S plant and worked $ s time of his death. Sos he accepted a position if and was doing spIend - was spending the ho z family and took a pr
 calls upon them. Ai
 tHlS aIIernO0n that she IL father look better or feel J he did a few moments bz stricken. TEe family < on Silver street. but on aM< M Connor being working o1 md all the children I,e9 Yiis wife was stopping Squires and was there VI band died. Beside bsS Connor leaves one son. m nor, four daughters. Sisfe charia of Hobolxen, \ T. lotte Kelly, Mrs Julia Kf John Squires; one brof Connor of New York and Jane Falvey.
 Mir Gonnor was one o1 known men in Waterburs wide circle of friends in and other places who VI learn of his death. The be held from the residen. Squires Monday mornin o'clock to the Sacred Flea
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
OFF FOR CHINA.

Portsmouth, England, Jan h| British armored cruiser King AlEres1 14,O00 tons. left Portsmouth today fo China. The British hattleshlp For midabIe, 15,o00 tons. and the Tnxlns7 ble; 15,OOO tons, and the second claf| cruiser yindictive. $500 tons, ana other cruiser have been or5sz China from the Mediterr1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
SHOT BY LAWYER.
The Legal Light Was Afterwards
 Shot and Killed.

Hamilton. Ohio. Jan 1.-Constable William H. Morton was to-day fatally Shot by Lawyer Buezinski, who was afterwards shot and killed by George Sullivan. Morton went to the law yer's house to arrest him and when he entered the door Buezinski shot him through the lung. Morton handed his revolver to George Sullivan, who pursued the lawyer and shot him dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
AT NEW HAVEN.
Fire Marshal is Going to Inspect the
 Thaaferf.

New Haven, Jan i Fire / Marshal Gladwin today stated that he would make an Inspection of the local thea ters and report any fault found in the construction that would interfere with exit from the building in case of fire. Yesterday some chairs which were in the aisle In local theater were removed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
HAD FINE WAR RECORD.

Mobile, Ala, Jan 1.--Maurice Dick ersham, United States attorney for the southern district of Alabama, died last night, aged 63 years. He had fine war record IS a volunteer in the union army. He has been several times appointed attorney for the dis hict.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01

Amerfcan Gets Indian Famine Medal.
 LONDON, Jan. 1.-The name of Dr. Louis Klopsch of New York will ap- pear on the New Year honor list as the recipient of the Indian medal of the first class for services during the fam inc in India
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
WAS A CONGRESSMAN.

Syracuse, N. Y.. Jan 1.-Former Congressman James J. Belden died early to-day. He was large holder Of New York cNy real estate, includ- ing the Manhattan hotel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
Turks Plot to KfiI christians.

SALONIKA, European Turkey, Jan Over 100 Turks have been arrested here on suspicion of complioity in plot to massacre Christians. The ar 4rests re continuing Quantities ofs <tr ad explosives have haeIa sf izaxa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01

non of the Iroq# IS horror to-day di- wided attention n the burial of the dead. The remoN of bodies from the public norgues brivate undertaking Aestablishmenfs d eIoped fresh ele- snent of uncertai N " in computing to- 4als of dead and missing. The count < of actual corpsF most generally agreed mon wal 5S2 including 412 Identified and 17m unidentified. Lists of missing vary eatiy, one authority putting the total ol1. lnJured are figured as 104. ore arrests or per sons who may neiu responslpIe were said to-da to De not lmpfop- ahle The twelve rrests made as a start were ordd on information that several of stage employees were preparing to lVe Ihe clty
 Coroner Traege to-day lssued an appeal to the pub to nouIy nm oI all fire deaths tha nay nave escaped the records.
 ..Tt has como Y hy notice" said Coroner Traeger t bodies of some nersons were rem! d from the tenn porary hosnitaIs zd relief stations 0pened bv mercha i, in the vicinity of the theater directlJ fter the fire with out any records hs Ing been maoe py the police.
 4c1n the hurry conIuslon, per xos,s who co,,ld ide [fy remains were allowed to take ti to tnelr homes without ouestion. understand that 4l,fs occurred in &few instances. I have also learned f It some of the. in ,4,,red were taken Srivate residences and hospitals with the making or any record and it reported to me that some have sil uled. ask that any citizen knowif or any such oc- cnrrence, report tn natter 10 my or flee at oncen
 Except among II ives ana Irienus of the dead, injure ma mlssing,5 the neor,le hare wera ay to large ex- fenf anna renflv saft d with details of ina hnrrnr To q, an extent was fhfs evident that evening papers annIdetI h foIlosS usual holiday custom and ahandoR spu puhncafon.
 s
 Chicago, Jan IA FchiDaid Bernard, chief eIectrician of the Iroquois the ater was taken into custody to-day Dy the police and will be- heid pending an inquiry into the caVses of the dis aster.
 After being closely questioned for two hours by the pollce Bernard was formally charged with manslaughter and locked up.
 Chicago, Jan 1.-Giilei loI Foiice Neill to-day sent detectlVeF 10 sum mon Manager Will J. baEls or the 1ronuois theater to police lheadquar- ters. Chief O'Neill ssld he was not going to arrest him put simply to question him. Altho&4n members of the Bluebeard compa Who had oeen questioned by the ~iice were al lowed to return to tlelr yrnoleis, de- tectives were ordered to make IIell Headquarters and wattn tfle menpers ,e +l,a oo,,varr to soa thalt none left.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
UNDER TIA7

UNDER TRAM New Yau
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
qu0is rr0r
Coroner IT ger Appeals to the Publ Wants In- formatis About Oth-
 CT Ded h Traps.

Chicago. Jan -Pitiless investiga- non of the IrooN is horror to-day di- Nided attention h the burial of the dead. The remoN of bodies from the public morgues t| private undertaking establishments q eloped fresh ele Ement of uncertaf4 Y ID computing to-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-03-03

PEOPLE who fear that all the beauty spots Of the
United States will some day be owned by few rich
men will be pleased to learn that Dr. Seward Webb
has abandoned his much advertised Adirondack park
and has freed the game enclosed therein people who
would like to see some of the wild creatures of this
country preserved for future generations will sin
cerely regret DIR. Webb's action. The task Of pre-
serving the big game of America devolves in
dividuals. The public is very unconcerned in the
matter
AS for the fear that the mountain and forest
lands will pass into the control Of few persons,
there is not now, nor will there be, the slightest
danger of it. The spectre of feudalism of wealth
in this republic is DOGGY to brighten children and
childish adults but it has terror for Nor is
there any danger that game laws similar to those
of European countries will ever find their way into
our statute books. The men who own forest parks
and who preserve the big game deserve the active
support and cooperation of the public in their efforts
to put down poaching. Instead of receiving it, they
are looked upon as a species of robber barons If
they do not take of what big game there is left
in America no one else will do SO and in few years
the elk, deer and will have joined the buffalo
in the happy hunting grounds. It is to be hoped
that other rich men will not follow DR.. Webb's
example.