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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-15
SALE OF VESSELS TO RUSSIA
GERMAN NEUTRALITY SAID TO
 HAVE BEEN IMPUGNED.
Herr BebsI. the Socialist Leader in .he Reichssng, Attacks the Governmsnt- Chancellor von Bueiow Anowsrs say ing international Law Does Not Pre- vent the sale of Private ships.

I Berlin, April 14.-In the Reichstag to- day Herr Bebel, the socialist leader,
 said that the socialists did not object
 to Chancellor Won Buelow's declaration
 the war in the Far East, but Germany's neutrality was not above doubt. He re- ferred to the Hamburg American
 Steamship company's sale of the steam CT Fuerst Bismarck to a Russian com pany, and asked whether the foreign office permitted the sale, as he assumed
 was the case, since the directors of the company were cautious men who would not conjure up a conflict with the gov ernment. The steamer was an auxiliary
 cruiser of the German navy at the time
 of the outbreak of the war, hence her
 sale was all the more astonishing. 1 Herr Beebl added that it was also as serted that the German steamer Kaiser Friedrich had been sold to Russia. Such sales, however, can only accomplish in
 directly the reinforcement of the Rus sian navy.
 We" said Herr Bebel, must ener- geticall protest against such a proced- lure. The world is filled with finder
 material. One spark can set the world
 ablaze. I therefore ask the chancellor what he thinks of these sales, and the resulting damage to apan, and the ad- vantage to Russia? "
 Herr Rebel continued: During the Boer war an English firm placed large orders for Krupp shells, but the Ger
 man government finally after the fact
 could no longer be denied, took ener-
 getic measures to prevent the order be- 1 ing filled. The present case is precise
 ly similar. The sale of the German
 ships is doubly objectionable, as rumors
 are circulating of forthcoming bill to l increase the strength of the German
 navy"
 l The socialist leader further dilated
 on the recent expulsion of Mandelstams. l Silberbaums and other Russian stu-
 dents from Germany for an offense which Minister of the Interior Ham merstein characterized "childishness." 1 Chancellor von Buelow, in reply, ex-
 pressed his pleasure at the fact that
 Herr Rebel had solemnly declared that l Germany must not take sides with
 either party engaged in the war. But he was sorry to observe that the socialist
 press took sides against Russia in the
 most passionate manner, trying un-
 weariedly to embroil Germany with
 Russia.
 i (Continued on Third Page.)
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THE COLCHESTER MURDER.
Nh Trace of the Assassln-sherif Jack
 son's Work.

Colchester. April 14.-sheriff Jackson stated tonight that there was nothing new in the search for John Marx, but that he believed that the reward of $1,OO0 offered to-day by the state would tend to enliven the hunt for the alleged murderer. He stated that the days work had consisted in following clues that his men had received from many sources, but none of them amounted to anything. Believing in one clue. how ever, Sheriff Jackson has sent a squad of men up the Hartford road with in structions that he would not make pub lie. Notwithstanding this, the sheriff said tonight: T am still of the opinion that Marx is within five miles of this place
 The announcement that the state would offer a reward of $1,0OO for the capture of Marx was received to-day by State Attorney Lucas.
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DAYTON HOUSE CLOSED.
County Health omeer Acts Against
 Ansonia Hostelry.

Ansonia, April 14.-The Dayton house, one Of the leading hotels in this place, was closed to-day on an order by c. D. Hoadley, county health officer, on ac- count of case of scarlet fever which developed in the hotel The victim is Lewis Lawson, the head clerk of the hotel. and when it became known that he was not taken from the building, but was placed in one of the back rooms, there was a stampede of guests. Proprietor Taggerson objected to hav- ing the contagious disease card stuck up on post in front of the house, and for a time there was a good deal of ex- citement about the building. The police of the city will see that the hotel is quarantined until the county health of fcer revokes his order.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-15
KNOCKED FROM HIS TRAIN.
Railroad Brakeman Eound Lying Near
 the Tracks.

J. c. Baker, a railroad brakeman who resides in New York, was found lying near the railroad tracks between the Blatchley avenue and the James street bridges last night by John Bolts, en- gineer of switcher No 1S7. MT. Bolts saw the man lying there when he pass ed by with his engine. Mir. Baker was taken to the New Haven hospital i'll the police ambulance. At the hospital it was found that his back was hurt but it is not believed that his injuries are fatal
 It is believed that the injured man was knocked off car while his train was going under one of the bridges early last evening.
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EAST SIDE OUTLAW GUILTY.
s'sIonk" Eastmen to be sentenced Next
 Tuesday in New York.

Tuesday in New York.
 New York, April 14.-Edward Monk Eastman, leader of an East Side band of thugs to whom have been credited many deeds of lawlessness in this city and vicinity, was this afternoon con- yicted of assault in the first degree for an attempt to shoot George F. Bryan, q private detective. He will be sentenc- ed next Tuesday.
 For several years the so-called East man gang has terrorized the east side of the city, and it has been found i'm possible to find any one who would give testimony against them because of fears of bodily harm. Numerous as- saults have been charged to them, one of the most notable being an assault alleged to have been committed on John McMahon, former coachman of David Lamar, at the latter's instigation. A sensational trial or series of trials in New Jersey, where the assault was al- leged to have been committed, followed, resulting in the acquittai of Lamar. Eastman and the other accused.
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s. OF Y. OFFICERS.
M. E. Rudd, of LakeviIie, Becomes
 Division Commander.

M. E. Rudd, or LakevtIle, Becomes
 Division Commander.
 Rockville, April 14.-At the annual state convention of the Sons of Veter- ans the following officers were chosen to-day:
 Division commander-M. D. Rudd of Lakeville.
 Senior vice-commander George Fletcher of Simsbury.
 Junior vice commander-George F. Hoyt of Danbury.
 Division council-G. M. Crossman of Winsted, Edward Cross of Waterbury; A. T. Pratt of Rockville.
 Delegate at large to the national con- vention-F. H. McGar of Waterbury.
 Alternate-F. G. Blakeslee of Hart ford.
 Delegate-F. G. Poole of Mystic; al- ternate, E. D. Brooks of Rockville.
 The office of quartermaster was made elective for a term of three years in- stead of appointive, and c. w. Roberts of Hartford was elected.
 After the public installation of off, cers by the commander-in-c -chief, Ar thur B. Spink of Providence, the fol- lowing appointments were announced by Commander Rudd:
 Chaplain--Rev. O. H. Brown of Sims bury; adjutant, w. w. Morton of Lime Rock: judge advocate, A. c. Baldwin of Derby; sergeant major, D. D. Brooks of Rockville.
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DRAMATIC TURN TO TRIAL.
One Chicago Bandit Attempts to Clear
 Another.

Chicago, April 14.--A dramatic turn was given to-day to the trial of Roeski, the car barn bandit. Another of the bandits, Gustav Marx who is under sentence to be hanged next week, took the witness stand and swore that he, not Roeski, fired the fatal shot in the murder for which Roeslxi is on trial. The story of the witness was made more remarkable by the assertion that he was, at the time of the murder, try ing to kill Roeski, the man in whose reason given by Marx for attempting thus to murder his confederate was that he was suspicious that Roeski would betray the other bandits to the police.
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GOES TO SUPREME COURT
QUESTION OF RETAINING THE
 PLANT ESTATE HERE,


 test-Judge Cieaveland of New Haven
 Probate Court Said Yesterday That He
 Would Make HIS Decision In the Case
 Some Time Next Week.
 All efforts to reach settlement be- tween the state of Connecticut, repre- sented by Attorney General King, and the heirs of Henry Bradley Plant hav- ing failed, the probate court has been asked to decide the question whether the state shall release all claim to the SIT ,000 600 estate and permit it to go to New York state for final distribution.
 Judge Cleaveland, of the probate court, has had under consideration for many weeks the question of rights of possible issue of a grandson of the tes- tator the estate being entailed to that extent. The laws of this state recog- Inize the right of inheritance of possible issue of an heir, but under the laws of New York there is no such recognition.
 The grandson of MT. Plant is nine years old. Some time ago it was an- nounced that all the heirs in the Plant estate had agreed to accept decree of the New York court that the testator was resident of New York at the time lof his death. The attorney general then intervened on the ground that Connecticut had collected an ilfheri- Itance of $80,00O, and removal of the es- tate to New York for distribution might result in claim against Connecticut for the return of the tax on the ground that it was wrongly collected. The state wanted an agreement from the heirs that would protect the state against such a claim.
 At first it was expected the agree ment would be made, but Colonel L. F. Burpee, representing the Hoadley fam lily of Waterbury, who are to receive a portion of the estate, has now informed Judge Cleaveland that there is no like lihood of an agreement. Colonel Bur |pee also informed the court that, what |ever his decision might be, there would be an appeal to the supreme court on law points involved, and that all parties interested would like to get it before that tribunal at the May term, if pos sible.
 Judge Cleaveland said that in all probability he would make public his decision next week.
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Ames Again Arrested.

Minneapolis, April 14.-Albert A. Ames, former mayor of Minneapolis, was arrested this afternoon on an in- dictment charging him with accepting a bribe December 15, 1901, from Bessie Lee. The indictment is similar to the others upon which he was first arraign- ed, but in this instance the same witt nesses are not depended upon. On the indictment appears the names of Lilly T. Ames. wife of Colonel Fred Ames; Joseph Cohen, Frank Larrabee, Irwin A. Gardner, Thomas H. Brown, and two women. pr. Anes pleaded not guilty and his case was set for trial May ?.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-15
ELKINS AGAIN NAMED
 FOR VICE PRESIDENT
VEST VIRGINIA TNSTRUCTS DELL
 EGATION FOR HIM.
Also Declares for RoosevsIt-It Is With Pleasure That They Unhssita,ingly Endorse Mr. Eikios for seeond Place on the RspubIioan Tsokst-Tributs to Preaent Administration.

Charleston, W. Va. April IA. < The
 West Virginia republican state conven- tion to-day instructed it's delegates at large for Roosevelt for president and Senator Stephen B. Elkins for vice president. All the district conventions
 held previously acted likewise making fourteen delegates secure in the Roose- welt columns. Senator Nathan B. Scott
 was chairman of the convention. While
 the convention was harmonizing for Roosevelt and Elkins, the state com
 mittee was engaged in a terrific battle
 for the state patronage, with Dawson and Teter, candidates for governor as
 the principal figures.
 The Teter forces in the committee dominated all the first session to-day
 and created two additional committee men to make themselves stronger. Resolutions were adopted as follows: 'sWe deplore the death of our beloved president, William Mckinley, and the
 recent untimely taking away of his faithful and trusted friend, the late Senator Hanna of Ohio.
 We point with pride to the able and wise administration of President Roose- welt. man strong and vigorous in
 mind and body. who has safely con ducted the affairs of this, the greatest nation. for more than three years, evil dencing his fitness to lead 1t on to greater advancement in all things that
 tend to promote the peace and happi-
 ness Of mankind. We heartily endorse
 him for nomination and election to the
 great office he now so ably fills and the delegates selected by this conven-
 tion are hereby instructed so to vote in the convention.
 "The state is to be congratulated
 upon having such able representatives in the United States senate as Stephen
 B. Ellxins and Nathan B. Scott, who have unf1inchingly stood for the ad-
 vancenent and prosperity of our people and it is with great pleasure this com
 yention endorses Nathan B. Scott for reelection to the position which he now
 so ably fills, and it is with equal pleas ure that we unhesitatingly indorse Stephen B. Elkins for the second place on the national ticket as a worthy rum ming mate for that fearless and courag- eous statesman, Theodore Roosevelt.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-15
Harvard Leaves on soashern y- D.

Cambridge, Mass, April 14.-The Har- ward varsity ball team left on it's southern trip late this afternoon, sew eral hundred students giving them rousing send off at Harvard square. The men will practice on the George town grounds at Washington Friday af- ternoon and will play the initial game the next day with Georgetown, and an- other with University of Virginia Mon day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-15
NO CONTEST IN NEW FORK.
Democratic Convention WiIl be Fun Q f
 Harmony, Report Says.

Albany, April 14.-It is understood here that there probably will be no open contest in the state democratic conven- ton, which will be held here next Mon- day. The belief is general that the controversies of various kinds will be settled before the convention meets and that not even in the committee on reso- lutions and credentials will there be a struggle for control It is also expected that there will be no attempt to unseat Hearst delegates.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-15
HARTFORD YACHTSMEN.
Vote to Have an Ocean Race Open to
 Al Memberss

Hartford, April IA. = At a meeting held this evening the Hartford Yacht club voted to have an ocean race open ito yachts enrolled in the clubs of the Yacht Racing association of Long Isl- and sound. There will be classes for boats of thirty-six feet and less, over all length, and for boats of from thir- ty-six to fifty feet over all length. The competing yachts will sail in cruising trim. The course will be from the Fenwick station of the club at the mouth of the Connecticut river around Block Island and return. The date and conditions will be announced later. Valuable silver cups will be given as prizes to the winners.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-15
MAINE HARMONIOUS.
Tine Repubitcnn Convention Effects
 Four Delegates.

Portland, Me, April 14.-The repub- licans of Maine at a large attended and harmonious convention here this after noon elected four delegates-at-large to the national convention at Chicago. Resolutions endorsing the administra- tion of President Roosevelt were adopt ed and his nomination was recommend- ed. Six candidates for electors of pres ident and vice president were also se- leeted. Congressman Amos L. Allen of Alfred was re-nominated by theFirst district republican onvention before the state body met.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-15
SAY JAPANESE LAID MINES.
An other Version of tho Sinking of Ad- mirai Makaroff's BattIeship.

Che Foo, April 14-1 a. mt has been learned from Japanese sources here that the attack on the Russian Port Arthur fleet of yesterday morning was planned and put into effect in the following manner:
 At daylight the Japanese torpedo boats made a demonstration before the port, and at the same time laid mines across the outer entrance to the harbor. They then retired and joined the main squadron. The squadron then advanc- ed and as it drew near the Russian ships were seen coming out. The bat tleship Petropavlovsk struck one of the mines laid by the Japanese torpedo boats and was destroyed.
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c,nn, tnaa Gnesoxrr.

Washington, April 14.-The nonina- tion of William D. Crum to be collector of customs at Charleston, $. C., was called up in executive session of the senate to-day by Senator Csallinger, but Senator Tillnlan, who opposed confirm ation, explained that he was not well enough to make a. speech to-day, and the nomination went over.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-15

Captain Cowles, the PTesidemps BrOth-
 er-ln-aw, Prevented This by Certain
 Orders Heroic Action by Chief Gun
 ner's Mate Monson-Jumped Into
 Opou Magazine and Closed Door Be-
 hind Him.
 Pensacola, Fla, April 14.-That the newest battleship of the navy, the Mis- souri, had narrow escape from being blown to pieces by the explosion of a magazine and also being beached, came to light to-day. Captain William s. Cowles prevented the latter when the vessel was within 25o yards of the beach by giving orders that the ships course be changed. Chief Gunners Mate Mon son saved the ship and lives of over 500 men by jumping into the open ma gazine and closing the door behind him. It is stated, though not by officers of the Missouri, that when the officers heard the explosion in the turret and saw the fire tapping through the top they realized that the hot magazine would next explode and headed the ship for the beach, intending to beach her if possible before the explosion occur red Captain Cowles quickly stopped the plan and quickly put the ship back to sea. When the first explosion occur red in the turret the men in the ham, ding room knew in an instant what occurred. The big magazine door was open and standing against it were four charges of powder. Without a mo- ment's hesitation Gunners Mate Mon- son showed these aside and jumping in to the magazine pulled the door closed after him.
 The magazine was totally flooded with water and when the men opened the the water having reached his neck. The damage to the battleship is much great CT that was stated at first In addition to the large amount of ammunition ruined by the magazine being flooded, which will amount to thousands of dol- lars, the after turret is badly injured, the top being burned away and all brass work and metal inside. The hoist is a charred mass and the mechanism of the guns is completely ruined. The es- timated damage caused by the explo- sion will reach $50,000, The total list of dead number g, one man having expired last night and two to-day C.. B. Moe, apprentice, second class, F. r. Knight, seaman, and J. T. Donnelly, ordinary seaman, were added to the dead list. It is hardly probable that more deaths will occur.
 The funerals of seventeen of the sea- men occurred this afternoon and each ship of the fleet was represented, fully 5000 men being present, while thous- ands from the city were in attendance, every place of business being closed for the afternoon and flags over all the buildings placed at half mast.
 The bodies of the officers and eight of the seamen were shipped to their for mer homes tonight and others are be- ing held to await advices from rela- tives
 The Missouri will not conclude her target practice but will go to New York to be docked as soon as the court of inquiry makes it's findings.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-15
C0UNTERFEITER,S TRIAL.
A Letter to Secretary of the Treasury
 shaw Introduced.

Boston, April 14.-During the trial of John Davis, Moses Novak and Joseph Baumenblitt on the charge of counter feiting, in the United States Circuit court to-day, a letter which Davis wrote to Secretary Shaw of the treas ury department, and in which he sug gested to Mir. Shaw a plan for prevent ing counterfeiting was introduced by the government The letter explained a new mechanical invention whine would improve the government process so as to make it practically impossible for any person successfully to counterfeit paper currency. U. s. Inspector John E.. Murphy called on Davis later, but the latter refused to explain the process. The counterfeiting with which the de- fendants are charged was carried on at Revere.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-15
Russian ships Moving.

Nyborg, Finland, April 14.-The Rus sian squadron commanded by Admiral Wirenius, consisting of the battleship Osliabia. the protected cruiser Aurora and the torpedo-boat destroyers ac- companying them, arrived here to-day and anchored in the roads. The war ships probably will remain here until tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-15
sh,ppimr Ne.v..

New York, April Steamer Cedric, from Liverpool and Queenstown for New York, passed Nantucket lightship at 1:S0 this afternoon.
 Lizard, April 14-Passed: Steamer La Touraine, New York for Havre.
 Queenstown, April IA. Sailed: Steamer HaTerford (from Liverpool, Philadelphia.
 Scilly, April 14.-Passed: Steamer Pots dam. New York for Rotterdam
 Leghorn. April 14.Arrived: Steamer Perugia, New York sss Garseilles.
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American League.

Washington, April 14.-Philadelphia and Washington opened the American league season on the latter's new grounds to-day and the visitors won. Attendance 6,144. The score by innings:
 R.H. E. Washington ......0 O. 1001 0-3 g 1 Philadelphia .....0 5 0 0.2 0 Is 13 1 Batteries Wilson and Kittredge; Plank and Powers.
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htcaso I, Cleveland 6.

Chicago, April 14.-Considering the cold weather, a good crowd turned out to-day the witness the opening game of the American league season. Cleve- land won the contest by perfect fielding and punching of hits in the fifth inning. Attendance 1000 The score py innings:
 R.H.E. Chicago .........0 0 Q 00 0--l Cleveland ......1 ..10005000 0 0--6 O. Batteries Owen and Sullivan; Bern hard and Benis.
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New York 8, sosson 9,

NeNw York, April 14.-In the easiest way the New York Americans beat the champion Boston team at American League park in the opening game to- day Attendance 15,S40. The score by innings:
 R.H.E. New York ..5111O0O0 *-S 10 0 Boston .......0 0 0 001 1--2 3 -Chesbro and Mcclure; Young and Criger.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-15
ONE BALL, STRIKE, OUT,
BASEBALL IS NOW ON IN THE
 BIG LEAGUES.

National and American League Seasons Opened Yesterdny-New York Nn- tionnIs Start wfth Victory Over Brooklyn n- Oyer 17,OOO Present. washingtoa Americans succumb to PhiladeIphia-
 New York, April 14.-The New York and Brooklyn Nationals opened the season in Brooklyn to-day. It was an easy victory for New York, they play ing an errorless. game in the field and Mathewson allowing the Brooklyns only three hits. Devlin played third base in place of Bresnahan. who was injured in the game with Columbia yesterday. The score:
 R.H.E. New York :. ..211101010- 10 0 Brooklyn .. .....1 0 0 0 0 0 0-1 3 8 Batteries Mathewson and Bower man; Jones and Jacklitsch. Time, 1:30. Umpire, EmslSie. Attendance, 17,OOO. Philadelphia, April 14.-In the open ing game of the National league season to-day the locals defeated Boston by consecutive hitting. Attendance, 5.17s. Score:
 R.H.E. Boston :. :. ...1 0OOO0O O10-2 g 8 Philadelphia :. OO1O03 Il *-6 F 2 Batteries-Willis and Moran; Dug gleby and Dooin. Time, LAO. Umpire, Moran.
 Cincinnati. April 14-Thirteen thou sand enthusiasts saw the opening game between the Cincinnati and Chi cago teams to-day. The Cincinnatis' won in the ninth inning. Score:
 R.H.E. Cincinnati :. oO1-S o Chicago :. ......2 0 Q O000 00-2 T 4 Batteries -Suthoff and Peitz; Wei mer and Kling, Time, 1:4O. Umpire, Johnstone.
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st. Lnu,s 2. pesro,,7.

St. Louis, April 14.-By superior and timely batting the Detroit team to-day defeated the St. Louis Americans in the opening game of the season by a score of to ?. Attendance 5000. The score by innings:
 R.H.E. St. Louis .......O10O0 01 0-2 8 Detroit .......2 211010 or 13 O Batteries-Siever and Kahoe; Mullin and Buelow.