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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
SPORTS HELD UP
Five Hen Relieved Them. of Valuables and
 Money.

San Francisco, Feb 13.-Five men entered the Colonial club. a resort fre- quented by leading sporting men in this city, last night. While one re- mained on guard the others broke into the club room and rounded up the in- mates, who were lined up against the wall with hands down. They were then relieved of their valuabIes. From J. Schrieber they took $2OO in coin and from John Lyons $295 in gold and al diamond stud and ring. Clarence Wa terhouse forfeited 1,OOO in coin ana q, diamond ring valued at $1,OOO. Perry Quill gave Up diamond stud and ring value unknown; w. Engstrom $500 and diamond ring and Rusi F'1int $50 In gold and diamond ring. The keys of the bank were taken from Joseph Harlanjo and from 1t the robbers got So,5OO in gold coin. The victims were then bound hand and foot and laid face downward upon the floor, two of the robbers being left in charge of them until the rest of the band had sufficient time to get. away in safety. They then extinguished the lights and made good their escape No trace Of the thieves has been so far obtainable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
N. K. O. P. Affairs.

At Foresters' hall last evening Hum boldt lodge, No 21O N. E. o. P, held their regular meeting, which was a very interesting one. Five applca. tions were received and accepted. An invitation from Mattatuck lodge to be present at their open meeting next Monday night was received and many expressed their willingness to go. The eleventh anniversary of the lodge will be celebrated March II. at which the members of the German lodges Mozart of New Haven, Teutonic of Union City, grand officers and local N. E. O. F. members will be welcome.
 Sheridan lodge, N. E. o. P., held their regular meeting last night in Knights of Columbus hall. Mattatuck lodges invitation to attend their open meeting February 15 in Red Mems hall was accepted.
 Mattatuck lodge. 1S7, New England Order of Protection. expect Supreme Warden J. w. Chapin and Supreme Secretary D. NJ. Frye to attend their public meeting to be held in Red Mems hall February 15. All mem bers and their friends are invited to be present 4 SNe program has been arranged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
PROSPERITY GONE.
Han Who Told His Story This Horn.
 ing to Board of Charities.

w T. Differs, formerly prosperous dealer in hides at Collinsville was at the office of the department of chari- ties this morning and told a story which shows that it does not pay to trust ones children for maintenance in his old age. MT Differs was born in Denmark 69 years ago and received a collegiate education, his parents in- tending to have him become a physi- elan. He tired of his studies and went to sea and after serving for time as chef on a trading vessel that touched at almost every port in the old world, he decided to try his luck in the United States and landed in America Connecticut and for oMer forty years ahead of the game when he was taken i'll and never turned hand for three years. This;@Wit the death of his wife, reduced him to strengthened cir cumstances, so that when he came to Waterbury couple of years ago he was short, but managed to maintain himself by selling spectacles and other notions. The severity of the weather has interfered with his business con siderably and for the present he finds it out of the question to get enough out of it to pay his board. He sald his children had refused to give him any aid. He was a resident of Bur- lington. this state, for thirty three years, but he does not care to return penniless to the town where once. he was 8 leading citizen and if the worst comes he will take to the road and trust to the good offices of those whom he meets on. the way until the fine weather sets in when he expects to be able to find employment. He is good at chores and would gladly accept a job that would net him food and cloth ing. He is a bright, cheerful appear ing old gentleman and would make a useful man for a family who has odd jobs to do about house and barn.
 In answer to a question as to wheth- CT he would like to make trip to his native Denmark he brightened up and the flush of youth came back to his cheeks as he said that there was noth- ing in the world could give him great CT pleasure, but this was more than he hoped for. After stating his case he picked up his cane, bid all hands good bye and stepped out into the street, renarking that he still had faith in the goodness of God to watch over him and that come what may he will be happy to the end.
 The severest blow he ever received was the death of his wife. who stood by him until she was called away. and if she knew how he had fared since she went he didn't know what she would say. ~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
MASQUERADE PARTY.
About Twenty Couples Wended Their
 Way Towards Wolcott Street.

"A delightful masquerade party. was. held at the home of William and AIiss Minnie Mcfarland on Wolcott street last night. About twenty couples were present and enjoyed a merry time. Many pretty and comical costumes were worn by the jolly masqueraders. Some were beautiful while others were just the opposite. What some costumes lacked in beauty they made up for in uniqueness and oddity. Among the many attractive costumes noticed during the evening were the following: Gypsy Queens, the Misses Margaret and Josephine Dillon; jock ey girl, Miss May McGrath; colonial dame, Miss Jennie Lyons; new woni- an, Miss, Margaret Cassidy; bowery girl, Miss Katherine Kane; Queens of the Fiji islands, Miss Margaret Sym nott, Miss Minnie Mcfarland; Bedelia. Miss Ella Grimes; ladies of France, the Misses Salmon, Morrissey, Wheeler and Burke; clowns, Thomas English, John Grimes, William NIc- Guinness; dominies, William McFar- land, James Mcdonald, Thoma FaI- lon; Indian chief, Robert Bolan, Wil-. liam Pryor; Japanese, William Ryder; a wild west hero, Edward Maher; the Chinese Honeymoon girls, the Misses Mary and Sara Mcdonald and the Misses Nellie, Annie and Mollie Noo-a nan and Miss Deforrest, Shortly after midnight supper was served.
 Whist was played part of. the eyen-s ing. The prize winners were as fol- lows: First, Frank Kane, Miss Ella Crimes; consolation, Thomas English, Miss Rita Morrissey. During the evening a string orchestra furnished music. Among the out of town guests were Miss Margaret Salmon, Terry vile; Miss Nellie Burke, Bristol: Miss Katie Burke. Miss Rita Morrissey, ,, Thomaston; Miss Katherine Wheeler, Winsted. It was long after midnight, when the party dispersed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
A DRAMATIC SCENE.
Ohio Republican Clubs Hear of Han. na's Critical Con ditS0n -*

Ohio Republican Clubs Hear of Han.
 na's Critical Condition a CLEVELAND, O., Feb. 13.-A dra matic scene seldom if ever equaled in the history of Ohio politics occurred at the convention of the Ohio League of Republican Clubs here connecting. as it did, the presidential indorsement of the league and the dying condition of Senator Hanna A spirited fight had been precipitated by the report of the committee on reg oiut1ons fndorsing the candidacy of President Roosevelt for renomina ton. Objection to this was taken by the Montgomery county delegation, and a heated speech was made by Hon. Rob- ert Nevin of Dayton supporting the stand of the delegation:
 The Roosevelt spirit was plainly pre- dominant, and Nevins' voice was ire quently drowned by the opposing fac ton. Amid much confusion the Roose- welt resolution was finally adopted, only Montgomery county dissenting. At this psychological moment Governor Herrick arose on the platform and in voice choking with emotion read a telegram from Washington announc- ing that oxygen was being used to sus- tain Senator Hanna and that it was reared that his condition was hopeless.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
Mis-, Roo.exe,t Left Nm Arr~r

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-"The pres ident has taken course which would have cost the king of Great Britain his crown if not his head" When Senator Carmack, who was reading Senator Morgan's speech in the senate, thun- dered out this sentence there was q movement in the diplomatic gallery, and Miss Alice Roosevelt, accompanied by several other young women, arose from the front seats they had been oc- cupying and left Miss Roosevelt's face was slightly flushed,- and she held her head high. Her friends followed laughing and joking her on her anger The sentence was the climax of SC were arraignment Senator Morgan had made of President Roosevelt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
CITY NEWS

Miss Mary Cunningham of New York is the guest of her aunt Mrs Bergin of Wolcott street.
 Former Constable K. T. Donahue and William Rafferty attended the f1remen's ball in Ansonia last night.
 The Chemical Engine company re sponded to a still alarm last night about 6:35. A small fire in the chim> ney of T. R. Hyde's residence on Pine street was quickly extinguished.
 A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated at the Immacu- late Conception church at 8 o'clock Monday morning for the late James Mcdonald of French street.
 While Patrick Mccormick of Vol colt was driving along South Main street near Exchange place about o'clock this afternoon, a trolley car struck the team. MT Mccormick, who is rather old man, was thrown from the team, but was not badly hlTt. The wagon was but slightly damaged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
RAILROAD EARNINGS.
Annual Report Shows an Increase in
 cross Receipts,

New Haven, Feb 13.Gross earn ings of $11, 1892, ,4O6.39 are shown in .--a annual report of, the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Go for the quarter ended December 31, 1903. This is an increase of $369 ,352.S5 as compared with the corresponding quar- ter of 1902 Operating expenses We're $9, ,O79, ,684.77, an increase of $570,- O69.73. The net earnings from opera ton were $2,s12, ,72162, decrease of $2Oo, ,716.SS. Income from sources other than operation, $6O,321. .89.1 In terest from rental charges and taxes decreased, $69,S22.91-
 The net income from all sources for the quarter was $1,114,4O2.3O, a de crease of $7O,472.OS as compared with the same quarter of 1902.
 The charges for betterments in 1903 were in excess of 1902 to the amount of S53, ,463.55.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
Mrs. Shields A.satlant confe.ses.

ROANOKE, Va, Feb. 13. Henry Williams, colored, who was arrested at North Fork, W. Va, Tuesday on sus- picion of having committed a murder ous assault and outrage on Mrs. G. l.. Shields and her three-year-old daughter in their home here on Jan. 30, made a full confession of the crime to William q. Baldwin, president of the Railway Special Agents Association of the United States and Canada, in the Blue field (W. Va) jail. Williams gave up two watches and some clothing stolen from the Shields home He was placed on a special train and rushed through to Richmond under heavy guard. Re wards aggregating $2,000 were offered for the capture of the negro. The local military companies were kept under arms for more than week after the crime was committed. Several negroes who have expressed themselves in in- cendiary language concerning the case have been driven out of Roanoke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
STOLE THE BULLION.
Chicago Youths Buried it on Shore of
 Lake Michigan.

Chicago, Feb 13.-The Inter-Ocean says to-day: Whie digging for their stolen treasure on the shore of Lake Michigan, Henry Germur, 15 years old. and George Jensen, 1G years old. have been arrested by South Chicago police for stealing 1000 pounds of s.l- yer bullion from the National Smelt- ing and Refining Go.
 . A foot below the surface seven in- gots of silver. each weighing 100 pounds, were found Confronted with this evidence Germur and Jensen con fessed that they had broken into the strong room and had stolen ten in- gots, of which three were sold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
Ex-Goy@rner Black Chairman

ALBANY, N. T., Feb. 13.-It is re- ported here that former Governor Frank S. Black has been chosen by the Republican leaders to be temporary chairman of the Republican national convention and that Elihu Root is to make the speech nominating President Roosevelt. MT. Black is regarded as a brilliant and forceful speaker, and he is expected to outline the leading is- sues of the presidential campaign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
FOILED THE ROBBERS.
But They Attacked Chief of Police Nc-
 Lean With Knives.

Weatherly, Pa, Feb. 13.-In bat tie with two men who were trying tc break into the Weatherly bank, Chief of Police McLeon has been seriously wounded.
 Mclean attacked the robbers sim gle-handed. They drew knives and stabbed him several times but he put up a strong fight and escaped mortal injury. The men kept him from shooting until an opportunity for fight presented itself Then they got away in the darkness without effect ing an entrance to the bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
Hay,s Note at vienna.

VIENNA, Feb. B. - United States Ambassador Storer has presented Sec retary Hays note on the subject of China to the foreign office and after ward had long interview with Count Goluchowski, the Austria Hungarian minister of foreign affairs. We'll in- formed persons believe the policy of Austria Hungary in the far east will be enJsSH acquiescence with that of thel Inost faserestad pnwar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
BLOCKADE SERIOUS.

Sacramento, Gal. Feh 13.-The blockade Of the Central Pacific rail- road, between this city and Truckee is reported to be serious Snowsheds have been broken down by heavy snow at several points and it will re- quire many hours to clear the track. East bound passengers are halted here and west bound trains. are at Reno and Truckee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
New York, Feb 13.-According to 8 recent statement the State bank of Pittsburg owed depositors $45O,OOO.

Washington, Feb 13.-The scomptrol, Ter of the currency 4as received tele- gram announcing the suspension of the First National bank of Matthews, Ind
 The bank was closed by resolution of the board of directors, and National Bank Examiner William D. Frazer has been appointed receiver. This bank was organized October 24 1901. The comptroller has no information as to the cause of the directors action.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
MICHAEL DAyI1T ARRIVES

New York. Feb. 13.-Among the passengers who arrived to-day on the steamer Celtic from Liverpool and Queenstown were Col Claude Cane, Michael Davitt, M. P, and family, who are going to Colorado, Col J. El- liott and Josih Quinley, of Boston
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
SHOT HIMSELF.

St Louis, Feb 13.-William J. Lemp, president of the Lemp Brewing Go, committed suicide to-day by shooting. The deed is believed to have been con- mitted because of sorrow over the re- cent death of his son.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
COCHRAN RESIGNS.
We'll Known Police Officer Quits Ten
 Vacancies Now.

Thomas J O'Gorman has rendered his resignation as member of the po- lice force. This makes ten vacancles q among the regular patrolmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
Both water aud Tieht ar

BATH, N. Y, Feb. 13.--Bath was in total darkness last night because Race pond, which supplies the electric light plant with power, is frozen solid, cut ting off the water supply.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13

T ciated Press is authorized to deny the report that Japanese troops had landed at Port Arthur, with the loss Of two regiments.
 Nothing is known here officially re- xarfing the movements of the yladi- vostok squadron. but the reports that 1t had sunk Japanese transports off nWonsan and destroyed Hakodate are generally discredited, it being point cd out that it is impossible for the squadron to have been in the two places almost simultaneously.
 A naval expert says that if the Ha koslate story is true Admiral Stackel- berg Gn command of the Vladivostok squadron) will be able to come south by the eastern coast of Japan and cause enormous havoc along the shore land to shipping and ultimately effect Ia juncture with Admiral yirenius' isquadron, on its way to the far east from Europe.
 ] Viceroy Alexieff's silence about the .vladiyostok is explained as follows: For strategic reasons the viceroy, as ommander-in-chief. is empowered to J dispose of the ships and men without consulting headquarters. The emu meration of the Russian ships en- gagged at Port Arthur was purposely omitted in the official reports, as it would have given a valuable clue to the enemy. 1S
 A private telegram has been res ceived from a resident of Port Arthur in which the sender claims he saw one Japanese warship sink. The fact that no mention was made of this ill the viceroy's dispatches does not dis prove the story, because the viceroy is careful not to announce anything out side of personally established facts. It is pointed out on high authority that the, Japanese are not likely to ad- init such a loss and it is recalled that during the Chinese war they were most secretive about the casualties.
 The telegraph line between Port Arthur and the Yalu river is believed to be broken, which explains the ab- sence of direct news regarding the na- val engagement off qhemulpo. How ever, little doubt is entertained here as to the fate of the yariag and Ko- rietz.
 h ItT of Ip pedo transport Kenisei as the result of accidentally striking a mine at Port Arthur, was telegraphed here yesterday, but the news fwas4not giv- en out until the names of the officers killed were known. so as to avoid needless anxiety to the relatives of the surviving officers.
 The first feeling of depression is disappearing and entire confidence is expressed ill the ultimate success of the Russian arms.
 X distinguished Russian said:
 e.The slight reyerses which we sus- tained at the outset have had good effect. The Russians no longer de- spise the enemy. That was ms, take which We made. The Japanese certainly are excellent fighters, who will be treated with the respect they deserve
 According to the Novoe Vremya the Yenisei was laying mines at the eh trance of TaIienwan bay, With the object of closing it against an ateach from the sea. Observing that one or she mines had risen to the surface the Yenisei approached for the purpose or blowing it up, when the vessel came ! in contact with another mine, winch exploded and caused the disaster.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Cinnecticut: Fair in south, light snow in northern portion tonight Sunday. generally cloudy, probably with occasional snow fresh east to south winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
FRACTURED SKULL.

Hartford, Feb 13-John Rec is at the Hartford hospital suffering with fractured skull as the result of falling from his cart while unloading coal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
PETITION FILED TO-DAY.

Hartford, Feb 13.-A petition in bankruptcy was filed to-day by Der nard F. Forman of Waterbury. He claimed liabilities of $11 ,225.Ol and as- sets of $50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
GIVEN SIX YEARS

Oakland, Cal, Feb 13.-William A. McCowan, the defaulting secretary of the University of California, has been sentenced to serve six years and eleven months in San Quentin prison
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
BANKS CLOSED.
One at Pittsburg and One at Matthews are in
 Trouble.

Pittsburg, Feb 13.-The State bank of Pittsburg, small institution, capi- talized at $5O,O0O, was closed to-day by order of the state banking depart ment.
 Albert l.. Taber of Philadelphla, state bank examiner, is temporarily in charge. Af..#r .s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
Presented to the German Empres.

BERLIN, Feb 13. = George von L. Meyer, United States ambassador to Italy, and Mrs Meyer were presented to the empress of Germany at the court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13

OVERDUE STEAMER IN.
 New York, Feb 13.--The ocean steamship Manitou, which is overdue one week, passed Nantucket lightsAip this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
RUSSIA WAS VERY SLOW
 EFFECT OF DEFEATS
Will be Good Says Distinguished Russian. Contra. dictory Reports About Movements of Vladi- yostok Squadron = Report That the Japanese Lost Two Regiments is Discredited-- Rumor That Japanese Merchant Steamer Has Been Sunk

Berlin, Feb 13.-The German second class cruiser Hansa, which left Che Foo yesterday for Port Arthur, sailed from the latter port the same day for Tsing Tau, in Kiao-Chou, the German possession on the Shan-Tung peninsu- Ia, having on board the German wo- men and children who resided at Port Arthur.
 Yokohama, Feb 13.-The Russian diplomatic and consular staffs em- marked here yesterday on their return home.
 Manila, Feb 13.-Admiral Cooper, in command of a squadron composed of the New Orleans, Raleigh, Frolic and Annapolis is under orders to sail for Shanghai. The ships will probably sail on Monday next
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13

Washington, Feb 13.-A statement of the steps taken by Secretary Hay to preserve the neutrality of China was given out in the state department to- day. It is set forth that in the event of the rejection of MT Hays plan there will be no attempt made on the part nf the United States to obtain through force any of the purposes set forth ln the secretary's note.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13

Tokio, Feb 13.-TEe Chinese govern ment has proclaimed the neutrality o1 China during the war between Russia and Japan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13
Connecticut Visitors.

Among Connecticut visitors at the capital are c. H. Choate, of Fridge port. at the Raleigh; I. H. King, of New Haven. at the Arlington, and Charles l.. Gillick, of Bridgeport, al the Willard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13

Washington, Feb 13.-The state de- partment has instructed Ambassador Mccormack to ask the Russian gov srnment at St Petersburg for an ex' planation of the compulsory detention In the harbor of Port Arthur of the American steamship Pleiades. which conveyed to that port q cargo of four.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-13

Yokohama, Feb 13.-It is reported here that the Russian warships Grom- obei, Russia, Rurik and Bogatyr sunk lie Japanese merchant steamer Akou- "a AIaru off Hokkaitl on February n.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-19
NEW YORK MARKET
HELPED BY SOUTH.

New York. Nov. 1S.-The cotton
market opened with further improve
ment in point Of activity and ruled
pretty steady. with final prices show
ing slight changes from the closing
quotations OF the previous day. The
opening was steady at unchanged
prices TO a decline of 3 points.
Immediately following the call the
decline was increased slightly, but
while there was further talk OF an
easier spot situation local SPOT men
received advices from Atlantic Coast
sections. stating that the declines OF
yesterday were attracting a more ac-
tive demand. and that interior holders
were unwilling TO sell at the lower
level. This seemed to encourage the
bulls 20 some extent, and there was a
very fair demand. BY midday prices
had rallied to about the closing level
Of vest rday. but shortly afterwards
broke again on continued hedge selling
by spot interests. while New Orleans
also seemed 10 be selling. But az
about the previous low point there