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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
END THE 
 CRUEL WAR
Peace Conference at
 Boston To-Day.
Effort to Stop the War Be- tween Russia and Japan
 Delegates Clash Over Wording of Telegram.

Boston, Oct 5.-When the delibera- tions of the international peace con- gross were resumed to-day the pro- gram of business called for the. recepv ton and consideration of reports of va riOus committees. It had been ar ranged also to introduce for action the international agreement for the reduc- tion of armaments, and also a report of the international peace bureau on the reconciliation of France and Ger many. Before the meeting was called to order it was tentatively arranged that the latter subject would be re- ferred to a committee to study and re- port upon at next years congress, this being at the request of both the Ger man and French peace societies.
 Before the opening of the session President Payne said that the cable gram forwarded through the Associ- ated Press to the peace conference by Sir Thomas Barclay favoring treaty of arbitration between Great Britain and America, probably would be an- sWered during the day.
 A difference of opinion arose imme- diately at the opening of the session over the wording of a cablegram which had been prepared to send to Andrew Carnegie. John Martin of New York, delegate, speaking from the floor, ob- jected to the. reference to Mr Carnegie as ian earnest worker for the worlds just and rational organization" He moved reconsideration and this was ordered. The matter was deferred for a while. The cablegram prepared and accepted originally read: "The interna, tional peace congress in Boston, the largest and most confident ever assem- bled, gratefully greets the builder of the temple of peace at The Hague and the generous and earnest worker for the worlds just and rational organiZa- tion."
 It was voted to send cablegrams to Frederick Passy of Paris, Hodgson Pratt of London and Elie Ducommun of Berne, extending the greetings of the congress. MT Passy, the great peace worker, of France, was hailed as "the grand old man, who has fought the good fight and kept the faith from the day of small things to the day of great things"
 Secretary Trueblood then proceeded to read the following message from Sir Thomas Barclay, announcing that it had been received from the Associated Press, to whose care Sir Thomas had committed it: II am very cory 1 am unableS to attend the Boston confer ence. I attach immense importance to the conference, because such a num- Der of distinguished, practical men have taken an interest in it. The next greatest step taken in the history of international relations will, expect, be treaty of arbitration between Great Britain and America. wish the conference great success in their meeting"
 The mention of the name of Sir Thomas was a signal for applause, and when MT Trueblood had concluded the reading a great cheer of approval of the sentiment of the message swept through the temple.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
SPRAGUE HOUSE
 WILL BE REMOVED

MT Strong, who lives near the East Mountain reservoir has purchased the Sprague residence and will remove it to his own place. It is nice white structure and travellers who have been In the habit of passing through that district will miss it. It is hoped that the department of public works will not be mean enough to cut down all the beautiful apple trees in the Sprague orchard. It would be a pity to put the axe to them. They won't harm anything and would come in handy for the keeper and the way farer might like to try them, too. MT Sprague has got all his stock off the farm with the exception of dozen or more chickens that he has not been able to capture. Huntsmen have been seen in the neighborhood and it is feared that they will mistake the birds for partridge, if they have not done so already. Anyway, MT Sprague has no rights there any long CT and chickens and all belong to the city
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
ARE NOW RECRUITING.

St Petersburg, Oct 5, 8 a. m.-A spe- cial dispatch from Mukden, under date of October 4, says:
 A regular recruiting service has been formed by the Japanese army, enlist ing what is known as the Chinese vol unteer militia. The. Japanese are as- sisted in this work by Lin See, a prince of the Chinese imperial house hold. The men are paid by the Jap anese, but not armed by them with the Japanese modern rifles. They use, in- stead, old muskets of enormous caliber.
 The Russians have come in contact with them several times and their brav- cry is incontestable.
 The Japanese are said to make no secret of this organization, document ary proof of which is said to have been procured by the Russians in the shape of letter addressed by the Japanese general, Vitche, to ''The chief of the Chinese volunteer militia"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
EARLY
 COMMUNION TO-DAY

Boston, Oct 5.-Most of the bishops and deputies to the general convention of the Episcopal church which will be in session here for three weeks, at- tended early celebrations of the holy communion in Boston churches to-day The delegates assembled at convention headquarters in Copley hall during the morning., where they were furnished with tickets for the opening service in Trinity church at Il o'clock
 All the bishops of the church in the United States are here, with the excep- ton of seven, who are detained through infirmities due to old age and by i'll health. The Canadian church is represented by two bishops, the. Eng lish church by the Rrimate and two bishops, and missionary bishops from the orient, South American and Afri. ca are also present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
HEADS LOPPED OFF
 TO-DAY
George B. Mc Clellan
 Acted Quickly.
Civil Service Commission Removed-Park Commits siOner Schmitt Also Were In a Scheme to Rob the City.

New York, Oct Mayor Mcclellan to-day removed the entire civil service commission and also Park Commits sioner Schmttt of the Bronx The re- moyals were made as result of the investigation of charges agains.s the men removed which were made by the civil service association. The tenure of the charges made by the association was that by retroactive resolution the civil service commissioners ap- proved the action of Park Commission CT Schmitt in so arranging the payrolls that he had a number of laborers on his payroll without pay This would enable him to appoint with pay an equal number of men who were not at the top of the eligible list The mayor found all the charges proved and con. sequently removed the commissioners, four democrats and two republicans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
TOOK OVERDOSE
Man Found Dead In Bed Regretted Loss of Money
 On Medicines.

Wnlimantic, Oct 5.-William Ferris, aged 35 years, 8 bootblack of this place, was found dead in bed at an early hour to-day. For the past few days Ferris has been taking certain medicine, which was to be taken tea spoonful every hour. Ferris, however, was taking double quantities and it is thought that this was the cause of DIS death Lately he had been despond- ent over having spent a large sum, of money which he had drawn from the bank and ne had been heard to say while taking his medicine that he wished it were poison instead of med1- cine. He leaves wife and family in New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
JAPANESE LOSSES
 WERE TEN THOUSAND
In the On Port ArhurGeneral Stoessel Gives Out This News=-Nany Skirmshes of Late In Which the Russians Were Victors-Japanese Have Start- ed Recruiting Stations to Increase the Army

has just returned from Major General Mistchnko's division, with whom ne has been since Septembey' 24. says there have been constantly recurring skirmishes il: which the Russians nave regularly defeated the Japanese, al
 though the engagements have never been very large The last advance he witnessed was on October 2, when the Japanese made several tentative move ments, but were driven back on every occasion by the Russian cavalry. ln this fighting, Captain Lepekhin Cher torogoff was wounded and also few Cossacks. The Japanese lost one of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
INJURED TRYING TO
 GET ON FREIGHT TRAIN

John Foley was badly injured yes terday afternoon about 5:30 o'clock while trying to board q moving freight train on the Highland division near the Waterviffe station. He caught hold of one of the cars of the train, which was going rather fast, but he was not able to board it. He was thrown down an embankment and when he was picked up lie was in an unconscious condition. His head and face were badly utNand his low CT limbs were bruised. He was re- moved to the hospital. To-day it was stated that he had partly recovered consciousness and hls condition is not serious. The only clue to his identification was note book in his pocket which contained the name of John Foley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
REDnOND'S FAREWELL. MuCh Pleased With His Reception in
 This Cnlnntry.

New York, Oct 5.-John Redmond and his compatriots, Captain A. J. c. Donelan and Patrick O'Brien, all members of the parliament of Great Britain, were the guests of honor last night at a reception given by the New York Municipal Council of the United Irish league in the Hoffman house.
 MT Redmond, in what he called his farewell talk, praised the hospitality of New York city and said in part:
 We have succeeded in full as to the object of our visit and we hope that 1t will not be necessary to come back again for similar purpose. We never found such enthusiasm as the people of .America have shown us in the various cities we have visited. We have received encouragement and support everywhere"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
TO INCREASE ARMY.

San Francisco, Gal, Oct 5.-From in- formation received in San Francisco by prominent Japanese it is evidently the purpose of Japan to take immediate steps toward increasing her fighting eff It Is stated that the Japanese govern ment has determined to place contracts at once for some twenty warships to be completed at as early date as possi- ble. The greater number of these ships are to be constructed in this country and several in San Francisco.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
TOWNS MUST FURNISH MEN.

Possiet Bay, Russian Manchuria, October 4, delayed in transmission - The Japanese minister at Seoul has de manded that every town in Korea fur nish a contingent of forty to sixty men for the army now being organized, but the emperor of Korea refused to do so. The Japanese none the less continue to recruit Koreans under the pretense of employing them as coolies. It is re- ported that they recruited 600 men at Pingyang, dressed them in uniforms, sent them to Manchuria and placed them in the front line, fastened to posts. until nearly all of them were killed. The Russians found only one man alive
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
LIENS TO BE PUT ON
 TROLLEY co PROPERTY

Attorreys Bauby and Slasin have decided to place liens upon the prop erty of. the Connecticut Railway & Lighting Go and the Cheshire Street Railway Go. They have concluded that this is the only way by which they can protect the interests of the men who were employed by the Wall ther- Burke Construction Go and who are still on the scene of operations in the eastern suburbs. Fred T. Ley & Go wish to bring bankruptcy proceed iugs against the Walther- Burke con cern and have asked Attorneys Slavin and Bauby to help them in that direc- ton, but the attorneys think they can bring about better, results by placing liens on the properties mentioned. The amount of the liens will be about $5,00G.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
H. A. BISHOPS LOSS.
Candidate for Lieutenant Coverno
 Loses Valuable Barn.

Bridgeport, Oct 5.-The barn ad- joining the residence of Henry A.
 Bishop, candidate for lieutenant gov ernor, was burned to the ground to- day and all it's contents except four valuable horses were destroyed. The origin of the fire is unknown The barn, which was situated close to the house, was a large wooden structure and the fire gained such headway that 1t was only short time until 1t spread to the residence. The house, which is one of antique style, is one of the handsomest in the city. The firemen increased their efforts and by using plenty of water, succeeded in keeping the flames to one part of the house. Numerous rugs, carpets and a number of valuable paintings were
 destroyed. MT Bishop said that he could not tell the exact loss but it would probably be covered by insur- ance. An estimate places the loss at from $15,OOO to $2O,OOO. The whole interior of the house will be renovat- ed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
LA TOILETTE A WINNER.
Supreme Court Decides That His Is
 the Regular Ticket.

Madison, Wis, Oct 5.-Governor La Toilette and his supporters have gained a signal victory over the opposing re publican faction, headed by noted lead CTS in the state. The supreme court decided to-day that the LaF'ollette ticket is the regular republican ticket. Three justices, Marshall, Dodge and Winslow, decided in favor of the La Toilette faction, while Chief Justice Cassidy dissented. The opinion will be filed later by Judge Marshall The decision is one of the greatest impor. tance and the LaFollette men are wild with joy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05

how to size up the situation at the front if Field Marshal Oyama makes hls anticipated advance. They seem to agree that strong screening move ment is in progress immediately east Of Liaoyang, that probably feint will be made from the west, that the tac- tics of the Japanese at Liaoyang will be repeated and that General Kuroki will try wide fanking movement from the east
 Some of the critics point out that the conditions at Port Arthur may force a change of Oyama's plans of campaign. The continued failure of the attacks on the fortress and the enormous losses sustained by the be- siegers, they think, may compel Oya- ma to dispatch some veteran troops from the Manchu1fan army to General NodZu's support, as the reinforcements arriving at Port Arthur are mostly re. serve men. Unstinted praise is be- slowed on Lieutenant General Stoessel for the heroic defense made by the garrison, which naturally IS increasing the hope that the fortress may hold out.
 In the meantime General Kuropatkin is receiving endorsements, especially artillery. Nevertheless all the experts express doubt whether Kuropatkin con- templates more than a passive resist ance at Mukden, where, they say, the typographical conditions are unfavora- ble for defense. It is considered sig nificant that the critics generally agree that Tie pass is a better position, both for defense and offense, being protect ed by the Liao river on the west and offering strong positions on the Kama range on the east. The general con clusion Is that the Japanese forces will show their hands in very short time.
 Evidence Is accommodating that Jap anese officers are at the head of the bands of Chinese bandits operating on Kuropatkin's right flank, and the con tinued reports of agitation among the Chinese, spread by the anti-foreign propaganda, are increasing the feeling of anxiety. These factors will soon have to be seriously reckone~ with by Russia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
THE JAPANESE REPORT.

Tokio, Oct 5 @ a. m.)-The Japanese report on the Changtan junk incident is in direct contradiction to the Rus sian version. The Japanese report says that on September 30 forty or fifty of the enemy,s cavalry attempted to burn a number of the junks north of Changtan The Japanese patrol on both sides of the Hun river fired on and dispersed the Russians. It is fur ther stated that no Japanese ammuni- ton is being transported on the Hun rive above Changtan- It is said that the attempted burning of the Junks was to prevent the Japanese from util, izing them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
FRESHMEN SCARCE.
Falling Off I'm Attendance At Yale
 This Year.

New Haven, Oct 5.-The prelimi- nary report on the entering class at Yale shows that there is a decrease in the numbers of academic freshmen but gain in the Sheffield Scientific school, the aggregate number of fresh men being 66S against TOT last year Before the university opened the in- dications were that the freshman class would be larger than that of last year. Registration has not yet closed but it is doubted if many more students will be entered this fall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
ON VERGE OF STAR
 NATION IN ENGLAND
Depression In Cotton Industries Said Be Responsible For the Hard Times-PeopIe of Manchester, Lon
 don and Other Large Cities Look For Hardest Winter In Many Years NJ

London, Oct h-At meeting of the Manchester city council today 1t was announced that owing to the hard times and depression in the cotton in. dustries, between 10000 and 5O,OOO people in the poorer parts of the city were practically on the verge of starva- ton.
 and other large cities of the United Kingdom, where the winter is expect. ed to be one of the hardest in many years for the poorer classes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
WANT WAR ENDED.

Boston. Oct 5.-At to-day's session of the international peace congress a resolution was adopted calling upon Russia and Japan to end the present war, and also petitioning the signatory powers of The Hague convention to impress upon the governments of Rus sia and Japan the importance of put ting an end to the terrible strife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
HEINRICH HELD NUPTIALs.

San Francisco, Gal. Oct 5.-The en- gagement of Max Heinrich, the singer and composer, to Miss Anna Held, the German philanthropist, student and musician, has been announced. Miss Held is at present the guest of Mime Helena Modjeska at Arden. Miss Held is no relative of the actress of the same name.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
KILLED BY TROLLEY.

ThompsonvilIe, Oct 5.-John Scully, who lived near the Shaker settlement in the northerly part of the town, was killed by a trolley car on the Spring field and Hartford line during last night. It is thought he was walking home on the track and in the darkness the motorman did not see him until too late Scully was 65 years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
HAD BOGUS CHECK
Man Arrested Who Forged Name of Ex-President
 Cleveland.

Philadelphia, Oct 5.--Charged with forging the name of former President Cleveland to check or $25, Charles Eilston, a Swede, has been arrested here. It is alleged he rendered the check in payment for storage charges on his household goods. The police expressed the belief that he was fors merly employed in some capacity about the Cleveland home in Princeton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
HAVE SENT ADDRESSES.

St Petersburg, Oct 5 q2:3S p. m.)-- The municipalities of Moscow and Odessa have both sent addresses to Prince Peter Sviatopolk-Mirsky, the new minister of the interior, congratu- lating him upon the sentiments ex- pressed in his recent utterances and rendering him their hearty co-opera- ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
ANOTHER REVOLT.
Followers of Isidoro Jlmines TaKs
 Up Arms.

Cape Haytien, Hayti, Oct 5.Epecial advdces received here by the correspon- dent of tbe Associated Press from Monte Cristi. republic of Santo Domin-l go, announces that General Candelaria de Las Rosas, with fifty men, revoltedt against the government September 26 in favor of Isid0ro Jdmines, and start ed for the interior. The Donninican gunboat Presidents, with 150 troops on board, has sailed for Barahona, on the south Coast of SAnto Domingo.
 Ramon Cacores, yice-president of Santo Domingo, has resigne.
 Isidoro Jimines should not be con- founded with General Juan Jirnenes the former president of Santo Domin- go, who was recently in New York city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
WHITTIER FOR PRESIDENT.

New Haven, Oct 5.-R. c. Whittier of West New Brighton, N. J., who rowed on last years varsity crew at Yale, has been elected presidential the senior class in Sheffield Scientific school.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
WINNIE WILL ACT.

Washington, Oct 5.--President Roose welt today designated First Assistant Postmaster General RoDert Wynne as acting scsssaaster general.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
PASSED QUIET NIGHT.

Walmer Castle, Oct 5.--A bulletin issued to-day announces that Lady Curzon passed a quiet night and her condition is somewhat better than yes terday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
Answers to
 Correspondents

Dear Sir:
 Where can go to outside of water- bury to get better values of any kind
 ANxIOUE
 You can go to the ends of the earfIf and not meet with better success than trading right here at home, ana xery3 often you will fare worse elsewhere Dear Sir:
 If you were going to buy your wifa, a new range for the kitchen. which, one would you select?
 PROSPECTLvE HUSBAND.
 My wife would be very much dis-. pleased if for any reason at all I should send home anything but Glenwood Range Our old Glenwood has beenl used for over fifteen years now and ia most satisfactory.
 Sir: Can you give me any idea when I can ride on the trolley from Thomas9 ton to Waterbury? I have been yery1 anxious to do my trading there bud the poor travelling accommodations a& present prohibit it.
 A THOAIASTON FRIEND Tn all probability the trolley to Was tertown will be running in the nexN few months and the connection from Watertown, to Thomaston will be madM next spring. Waterbury merchanfH will be very pleased to see you. Dear Sir: . Gan you give me any idea as to th&' amount 1t would cost to buy furnitur& and Gienwood Range to go to shouse~} keeping with-say in i've room rent 2
 INTENDED. You can get some elegant furniturex including Glenwood range, at tha store for about two or three hundred dollars That store is fast gaining the favor of the new housekeepers and you cannot do better than to do your buying there when you are ready.
 Dear Sir:
 Did understand it correctly that ik I count the number of times correctly. that the word Glenwood or GlenwoodS appear in this half column during Ocs tober and November and send the ans swer in with my name and address on getting a Glenwood Range and High Shelf free?
 CONSTANT READER You are perfectly right. Try 1t and maybe you will get it. The last prize of rocker was awarded to Mrs M. F33 Hogan of Waterville. Her husband thought it was a waste of time, but she doesn't think so. Dear Sir: What can I buy a good parlor sul{ for and where would you suggest to gd to?
 Go to the Hampson-Sellew store on Bank street. You can buy ffve-pieca parlor suits there from $30 to $175 asi1a they're all good ones.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Showers and colder tonight; Thursday fair,,. colder: fresh to brisk south winds, be- coming westerlya
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05

St Petersburg, Oct 5.-Lieutenant. General Stoessel, commander of the Russian military forces at Port Ar thur, says the Japanese losses were 10000 during the attacks on Port Ar thur from September 19 to September 22 He reports that no incident oc- cured from September 23 to Septem- Der 30, excepting outpost skirmishing.
 CRITICS ARE AT SEA.
 St Petersburg, Oct t12:35 D. m The military critics at St Petersburg share in the general uncertainty as to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
first floor

EcR SALE CHEAP Reclining Cart, I nearly new Apply ll8 Johnson St.. first floor. l0-5s5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05
MANY SKTRMISHEs.

Mu,kden, Oct 8.-A Russian corre- spondent of the Associated Press who
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05

Washington, Oct 5.-In succession to MT Payne, George B. Cortelyou, for mer secretary of the department of commerce and labor, and now chair man of the republican national com mittee, will bcome postmaster general.
 It is the understanding that MT Cor telyou will assume the duties of post master general as soon as he conven- iently can after the close of the pend ing campaign It is probable that he will enter the office about the first of December.
 Robert J. Wynne will continue as acting postmaster general until such time as the president may designate formally the successor to MT Payne.