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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
JUDGE PARKER WILL
 VISIT CONNECTICUT
Will Lunch at Bridgeport-See His Friends at New Haven and Talk to Everybody at Hartford An Effort is Being Made to Have Him Deliver an Ad- dress Also the Green at New Haven.

New Haven, Oct 27.--The executive committee of the democratic town com mittee to-day announced that on Thursday next the presidential candi- date, Alton B. Parker, would visit New Haven, holding an informal reception in Music hall, and then proceed to Hartford, where he will speak in the evening. The committee says that it has been arranged that Judge Parker shall stop off at Bridgeport at noon and take lunch with General Henry A. Bishop, the candidate for lieutenant governor. There also he will be joined by Mrs Parker, his mother, who lives at Derby, and Judge A. Heaton Rob ertson, the democratic candidate for governor Coming to this city the train will be met by column of demo- crats and Judge Parker escorted to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
CITY NEWS

American band prom Saturday even ing, City hall.
 ! Commissioner Larkin's bill to pen sion the school teachers after a cer tain term of service will come before the board of education Monday evening for final action.
 A lady's watch, battered beyond re, pair, was found by policeman on South Main street this morning. It is a gold watch and looks to have been costly. There is monogram on the back. Apparently 1t was under the wheels of truck.
 The district court will not sit this evening. It will close at 5 o'clock, so that those who wish to take out pa pers of naturalization must apply be- fore that hour. The court has been working overtime for the past few weeks and everybody connected with it is tired out.
 Joseph Monnerat, aged 50 years, died this morning at his home, No 21 Laurel street. Besides his widow he leaves three children, Clara, Joseph and Robert. The funeral will take place Saturday morning with a mass of requiem at St Ann's church and interment ill Calvary cemetery.
 Mrs Bridget Hope, 53 years of age, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Joseph Savage, 1247 West Main street at o'clock this morning, after a two weeks illness. She has been a resident of Waterbury for six years. She leaves three daughters. Mrs Jos eph Savage of this city, Mrs Bridget McEveagh of Watertown and Miss Ellen Hope of this city. Two sons also survive her, James of Boston and Michael of Alaska. The funeral will take place Saturday morning from St Patrick's church with interment in new St Joseph's cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
THIS UNION LOSES.
Supreme Court Orders Reinstasemen nt
 of George Cramer.

New York, Oct 27.--A decision haa been handed down by Supreme Court Justice Garretson against Max Ferie. president of local union No 211 of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America. ordering the reinstatement of Georga Cramer. It was alleged that Cramer had uttered a slander against tho president of the union, and for this he. was fined $50 by the union a year ago. Cramer was also to make an apology before the union He refus- ed to do so and was expelled. Having been unable to obtain work he sued for reinstatement. The justice, in ruling for the plaintiff, found that, al- though the unions bylaws provide expulsion after regular trial on signed charges, the latter had not been duly signed so that Cramer had not been legally expelled from the union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
VOTERS GET IN.
To-Morrow is Last Day for Making of New
 Voters.

Tomorrow will be big day in the court house on Leayenwortlh street and in the city court room in the City hall building. Judge Cowell will sit all day and evening at the former place from 10 o'clock in the morning for the purpose of issuing naturaliza- ton papers, and the board of registra- tion will be on hand at the latter place until o'clock in the evening. This will be the last day so that every body who is eligible to be made should avail himself of the opportun- ity. Both boards will be in session until 8 o'clock this evening. Things are moving smoothly with the board of registration to-day and one not ac- quainted with the row of last night never would, think that such a thing occurred at all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
GOT HER DIVORCE
Sensational Case Just End-
 ed In the Superior Court.

The contested divorce case of Clara A. Strickland, nee Livingston, against her husband, Ernest H., was heard by Judge Rora back in the superior court this afternoon. It was rather sensa- tional. The parties were married on December 2, last year, and five weeks later Mrs Strickland returned to her parents home. She alleged infidelity as the basis of her suit and also cruel ty, but withdrew this latter. Kate Doermdgon, better known as Big Kate" was named correspondent. Mrs Strickland testified her age is %. "A few days after her marriage her hus- band showed her a letter he had re ceived from the correspondent. Attor- ney UNeil1, counsel for the defence, objected to the letter being intro duced, but the court allowed it and 1t was read. Plaintiff kept the letter. It began Most Dearest Ernest and then 1t went on to say that the defend ant did not see her on a certain night, but she would not scold him for that. He was her first and dearest love, and she hoped that in after years, if he married, he would not make fun of her to his wife. "But I would rather see you dead than married to another wo-
 
 told me was wasting my life on you, but have already given you the first of 1t, the best part of my life, and you might as well have the rest of it.''
 Three weeks after defendant show ed plaintiff another letter he had re- ceived from the correspondent. The first was postmarked December 2, and the second December 15. Tn this she expressed surprise on hearing of his marriage, and said that while revenge should be her only thought, still she would forgive him. Revenge she would leave to God and in him she put her faith. "I hoped I had died before I ever met you," she wrote, flor it is better to be dead than living the life, the ruined life that is hereafter to be my lot. thought you loved me, but I found I was mistaken. It is too late now to mourn, but I would give the world for one kiss from you before we part forever. We are parted now, parted forever, and you will never see me again."
 Resuming her evidence, plaintiff stated that after her marriage, de fendant told her that he had been quite intimate with the correspondent and that she left him because of his relations with other women.
 They lived together only five weeks.
 Mrs Annie Harrington, her husband, Daniel, Detectives Dodds and Keegan, and Constable Mcdonald were the other witnesses.
 Their evidence showed that defend ant and correspondent had lived togeth- CT two weeks last May in a room in Mir Farrington's house, 637 South Main street.
 The police officers also stated that the correspondents was wanted for rob- ping man of $250 in the Bank hotel last May.
 After the evidence for the petition was all in, short recess was held during which defendant and his coun. sel held conference. Upon resuming, Mir O'Neill stated that there was no defense. A divorce was accordingly granted and plaintiffs maiden name restored to her. She was represented by Attorney Cole.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
LEADER LAURIER
Nominations Being Made Which Will Determine
 His Continuance.

St John, N. B., Oct 27.-To-day was nomination day. throughout Canada and candidates of both tl.e liberal and conservative parties were officially naEicd in more than 200. electoral dis tri.ts which select members of par lament OL Thursday next 5nd decide whether Sir, Wilfred Lauricr, leader of the liberals, is to remain in control of the federal government or give way to his opponent, R. n. Borden of Hali- fax, leader of the opposition forces. At the Shiretowns of practically every constituency the day was largely a holiday, hundreds of tho voters assem- bling at each county court house to hear the candidates and others dis cuss the issues of the contest. The majority, of the I,at,,jGr government ill the late paIlianaut was 54 It's strength came almost wholly from Quebec, Laurier's own province and the maritime provinces.
 The liberals hope to retain most of their phenomenal strength in Quebec, but expect to sustain some losses next week. On the other hand they claim that the conservative majority in On tario will be practically wiped out this year, if not turned into a minori- ty.
 The principal issue of the cam paign Is the proposed construction of a trans continental railroad by the Grand Trunk Pacific Go, backed by the government On this issue, Port land, Me, largely figures the conserva- tives and anti-railroad liberals charg- ing that the new road will build up that city which is the eastern termi- nus of the Grand Trunk road at the expense cn Canadian ports.
 Tl's railroad program of the gov ernment is not popular in this section alu liberal losses are anticipated.
 The resignation of Hon A. c. Blair of this city as chairman of the rail road commission has been the most sensational development Of the con test MT Blair could not support the Grand Trunk program. The opposition is active all along the line. The out come may be said to be rather uncer- tain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
NOT EnERALDS.
New York Jewellers Taken in by D0ublets of
 Quartz.

New York, Oct 27.-Supposedly high grade emeralds which they have been discovered by several wholesale jew elers here to be merely doublets of quartz, cleverly colored. The import CTS declare they have been paying many times the value of the stones. The fact was learned in time to save the dealers from serious embarrass- ment, as in few days more the imi- tation gems would have reached the retail trade. The duty at 20 per cent was $4 carat, which is said to be many times the real value of the stones
 According to experts in the trade, the stones withstood all known tests until some were accidentally placed near a fire. Then the color quickly vanished and the stones separated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
"A CABINET DEADLOCK.

London, Oct 27, 1:42 D. m-Up to this hour there is no sign of an end to the deadlock over the question of the punishment of the Russian officers re sponsible for the North sea tragedy so the Associated Press understands As regards the British demand for their punishment being an infringe. ment of Russia's sovereignty and rights Ambassador Benkendorff, in his interview with Lord Lansdowne to- day, maintained that such punishment must be taken on the spontaneous init. iative of the emperor's government and that demand from foreign power that Russia shall punish her of. ficers cannot be entertained.
 In any event it was impossible for the Russian government to mete out punishment without having before 1t a statement of facts as presented by its own officers.
 Count Benkendorff al SO pointed oui that the emperor's telegram was re. Garded by all Russians less as per sonal communication to King Edward than as an expression of the sentiment of the whole Russia nation.
 There is no indication of Lord Lans. dewne withdrawing his demand and though the dispute has not yet reached an ultimatum stage it Is likely to do SC if to-day passes without some recogni- fion of punishment in principle by the emperor's government. Russia's con, tinued failure to comply with the Brit fish demand in this respect creates gloomier feelings in diplomatic circles which shared with Lord Lansdowne yesterday the impression that Russia would eventually agree to this point.
 Those best informed still believe however, that pacific termination will be secured.
 Baron Hayashi, the Japanese minis. ter, who had long conference with Lord Lansdowne Wednesday and who naturally is following all the develop, ments with the keenest Interest, said today:
 1T still do not think there will be war between Russia and Great Brit ain. but the formers continued delay to grant the demand for punishment brings war more and more within the range of possibility The idea of JaD- anese torpedo boats being in the North sea is not only unfounded, but is ab- soluteIy ridiculous"
 The conference of the three diplo- natists lasted nearly an hour Pre- mier Balfour, who spent the night as the guest of Lord Salisbury at Hat field house, Hertfordshire, returned to the foreign office at noon. It is now considered certain that the premier wiIl summon a cabinet council for noon tomorrow, prior to his departure for Southampton. where there is reason to expect he will either announce the substance of any settlement arrived nj with Russia or in the absence of q set f'ement will announce the nature of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
IMPERIAL REsCRIPTs.

St Petersburg, Oct 27 Two imperial rescripts are published in the Officiai Messenger this morning, the first of which is covered by Viceroy Alexieff's order of the day announcing the ap- pointment of General Kuropatkin to the chief command of the Russian forces in the east.
 The second is addressed to Gen. eral Kuropatkin as commander in chief of all the military and naval forces at the scene of war. It concludes with these words:
 Your military experience, strength ened by your action in Manchuria, makes me feel confident that you will break the obstinacy of the enemy's forces at the head of your glorious army and will thereby assure to Rus sia peace in the far east.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
TWO SIDES TO STORY.

London, Oct Ambassador Benks endorff paid another visit to Lord Lansdowne at o'clock this afternoon, presumably to discuss the Russian ad, miral's report. This caused considera- ble bewilderment here as. while the statement that two torpedo boats were among the fishing fleet is generally secuted here, there is beginning to be evidence of some disposition to believe in the possibility that there is another side to the fishermen's story.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
WARNED To BN READY.

WAIC&N ELI IO DEF ftEAAD1. London, Oct 27.--All the cabinet ministers have been instructed to hold themselves In readiness in case cab inet council should be necessary. This led to a report that council had been Summoned and, naturally, increased the popular excitement, as it was inter- preted as an indication that the gov ernment was about to take final step. No cabinet meeting has been definitely fixed, but one will undoubt- edly be held before the government takes action of an importantly decisive character.
 Ambassador Benkendorff was early astir this morning and after dealing with his correspondence drove to Lansdowne house to see Foreign Sec retary Lansdowne. While he was still there the French ambassador, M Cambon, called, thus confirming the prevalent belief that France is doing her utmost to promote satisfactory settlement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
vEssEL WAS CHASED.

Stockholm. Sweden, Oct 27.-The skipper of the Swedish steamer Alde~ baran, from Hull, England, which ar- rived to-day at Gefie, Sweden, says his vessel was chased Ill the Skagerack during the evening of Friday, October 21, by foreign cruiser, apparently
 Russian. which threw it's searchlight on her. The cruiser, increasing her speed. passed the Aldebaran and fired a shot which had no effect. The Aide baran thereupon hoisted her flag and the cruiser again threw her search
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
GERMANY NOT SOUNDED.

Berlin, Oct 27 Q:52 D. Russia has not yet sounded Germany in re> gard to unlocking the Dardanelles by international consent so that the Black sea fleet may issue forth. The foreign office in making this reply to the As sociated Press inquiry, says it is not aware of such intention on the part of Russia, though of course it does not know whether representations have been made to other governments. The foreign office, in advance Of such re- quest, has nothing further to say on the subject.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27

SE ReTerSDurg, OcL ~, z:zU p, Ill., Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's explana- ton of the trawler incident is fully as sensational as the news of the fir ing upon the fishing fleet which set all England afiame. He declares he was attacked in the darkness by two tor pedo boats which came upon the squadron from the direction of the fishing fleet. He opened fire and be- iieves he sank one of the torpedo boats, the other making off for cover among the fishermen.
 So soon as he noticed the fishermen Admiral Rojestvensky ceased firing. He proceeded on his way without leaving any vessel behind, and says he believes the vessel which the fisher men reported remained on the scene ] for six hours without offering succor to the drowning men was the other torpedo boat, either waiting for her eoHsort or repairing damages inflicted by the lire from the fire of his ships.
 Tn concluding his telegram Admiral Rojesevensky expressed in the most warm-hearted way the regrets of the whole squadron to the fishermen who had suffered and to the families of the victims.
 Rojesvensky's report was tele- graphed from Vigo direct to the em- peror, who received it last night. 1t was communicated this morning to Ambassador Hardinge by Foreign Minister Lamsdorff himself. There is reason to believe that the British em- bassy was also acquainted with in formation which reached the Russian authorities some time ago of the ar- rival at and subsequent mysterious disappearance from Hull of twenty Japanese, mention of which was made In these dispatches October 25, It is pointed out that the original version Of the insident as reiterated by the captain of the trawler MouImein, co- insides closely with Rojestvensky s. The captain said that while the squadron was passing he suddenly no ticed two torpedo boats which ap- preached so near that he thought they Intended boarding him, when they sheered of, heading back for. the squadron Almost immediately after the squadron opened fire. According to one account of Rojestvinskys re- port it specifically states that that there were no torpedo boats witb the squadron when the incident occurred. If this is true the captain of the AIoulmein would completely cotrob- crate Rojestvinsky.
 Tn view of the entirely new com plexion placed upon the incident by Rojestvensky's report it is readily conceivable that Russia may make representations to Great Britain and that the whole course of exchanges between the two governments regard ing the affair may be altered.
 RWestvinslxy's version is likely to create quite as much indignation in Russia as the fishermen's version did in England. Further inquiry would seem to be indispensable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
sPERRY.s CONDITION.

New Haven, Oct 27. After his morn ing call at the home of Congressman Sperry, the family physician, Dr Whit temore, stated that the patients con- dition remains unchanged, there are no unfavorable symptoms and the dis ease is pursuing practically normal course.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
Receiver For BaiIston Terminal.
\ ANOTHER DENIAL.

St Petersburg, Oct 26-The foreign office authorizes the denial of the statement that Russia is prepared to sound the continental powers as to whether they would object to the re- moval of the restriction governing the passage of the Darndanelles by her Black sea as1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
FRANCE DENIES IT.

\ Paris, Oct 27.A categorical denial was given this afternoon to the re-
 port from London that France had no-
 tified Great Britain and Russia that she would not be involved in the pres ent difficulty if it assumed an extreme
 aspect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
NO TIME LIMIT.

London, Oct 27.-While no time limit for the receipt of Russia's reply has been fixed, 1t is generally understood to-day that the route of the Russian squadron past Gibraltar will be barred by the channel squadron commanded by Vice-Admiral Lord Charles Berres- ford, At 3 o'clock this afternoon Lord Lansdowne expressed his belief that a peaceful settlement would be arrived
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27

light on the steamer and few min- utes later hailed shot all around the Aldebaran without, however, hitting her. The Aldebaran's skipper then or. dered the steamer to be stopped and with his crew sought refuge below The foreign warship thereupon disap- neared in the darkness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27

-hurch Destroyed at Carleton, N. B.
 ST. JOHN, N. E., Oct. 27 The Church of the Assumption, Catholic, was struck by lightning and burned The church vessels, vestments, statues and paintings, including large copy of Rubens' Descent From the Cross," were saved. The loss is $45,00o.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
ARTILIlNRY RATTLE.

Mukden, Oct 27.There was an ar- tillery fight on the night of October 2e, on the north shore of the Shakhe river, directly south of Mukden. The can nonading, lsaich was heavy, was con- tinued to-day. The Russians attacked the Japanese unsuccessfully. The fighting. it is believed, will continue up to the walls of Mukden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
AMBASSADOR GODS BAoK.

New York, Oct 27. Bellamy storer, American ambassador to Austria- Hun. gary, who has been in the United States for several weeks, started to< day on his return to his post. Mn Storer was passenger on the steamer Deutschland, which sailed to-day fos Hamburg
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
ANOTHER SHOT.

London, Oct 27.-The correspondent of Lloyds at Gefie, Sweden, telegraphs that the Swedish steamer Aldebaran, from Hull, reports that she was fired at by supposed Russian warship in the Skaerack at 1 o'clock in the even. ing of October 21, but sustained no damage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
OLD SOLDIER SHOT.

Chicago, Oct 27.-George ID. Turner, AS, retired soldier, on his way to his home in Broclxton, Mass, was fatally shot by two hold-up men here early to. day. He had attempted to resist tho
 bandits when commanded te throw up his hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
Senators

 Dist.
 1-Joseph c. Gorton, Hartford. 2Joseph F. Futile, Hartford. 3-Frederick R. Curtis, Glastonbury. 5-George A. Beers, Bristol. 8-Burton Mansfield, New Haven. 9-Frank E Williams, New Haven. 10-James E. McGann, New Haven. 11-John F. Shanley, New Haven. 12-Georgce A. Hopson, Wallingford. 14-Frank M Twitchell, Naugatuck Hinton J. Phelan, Waterbury. 17-Charles F. Donahue, Derby. 19-Errol c. I4illibridge, Norwich. 20-C Cornelius B. Crandall, Stonington. 21-Archibald McNeil. Bridgeport. 22-Alfred A. Doty, Bridgeport. 23-Joseph NJ. Sanger, Bridgeport. 25-Michael ]. Houlihan, Newton. 27--John A. O'Neil, Stamford. 30-Lewis o. H. Caya, New Hartford. 31-Wilfred D. Youngs, Barkhamsted. 33 Berkeley c. Stone. Middletown. 34 Joseph 1T. Leet, Chester.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
AVERY NOMINATED.

New London, Oct 27.The demo- crats in the eighteenth senatorial dis- trict to-day nominated Christopher Lx Avery for senator. Arthur B. CauI- kins was named for judge of probate for New London district. &
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
]. ORDERED TO UNITE. }

Plume. Hungary, Oct 27.-The divis, ion of the British Mediterranean squad. ron now here has received orders from the admiralty to unite with the divis. ion at Pola. Austria and continue the voyage eastward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
FEssENDTN NOMINATED.

Stamford, Oct 27.--Samuel Fessen- den was nominated for. the state sen- ate by the 27th district convention to- day. MT Fessenden was not at the convention himself and a committee was appointed to notify him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-27
FOUGHT ALL NIGHT.

Mukden, Oct 27. Fighting began at 10 o'clock last evening southeast of Mukden. The Japanese have ad- vanced to the village of Jerdagan, which they are reported to have cap, tured after a fight lasting until this morning.