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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
: RATE CUTTING.
All Lines Have Now Drop. ped to Price Made by
 Cunard Line.

New York, Aug 23.-All the lead ing transatlantic lines have now re- duced minimum first and second cab in rates east bound to meet the Gu nard's reductions made several days ago. The North German Lloyd and the French line were the last to take part in the cut. rate war by announc- ing sweeping reductions in the first class routes both to Plymouth and Cherbourg and to Bremen on the lar gest vessels of the line and also on steamships of the smaller class. On the fast steamers of the German line the minimum first class rate to Ply mouth and Cherbourg was cut $40 and reduction of $30 was made in the same class rate to Bremen. A cut of $30 was announced in. the first class rate to Plymouth and Cher bourg on vessels of the smaller type and of $20 to Bremen.
 On the French liners a cut of $30 was made in first class and of $10 in second cabin rates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
TO HOUSE WORKERS.
The Plan Proposed by the Packers
 at Chicago.

Chicago, Aug 23.-Packers began active work to-day to put into. effect scheme to house their non-union employees in the old Hammond plant at Hamomnd, Ind, in the event of failure to secure an injunction against the city. In any event the Hammond company, which is short of room here to use for living quar- ters, will probably put the plan into operation.
 Union lickets have now established a system of espionage extending en- tirely about the stock yards enclos- ure. Men are being stopped blocks away and warned against continuing work. The office of Secretary Tracey of the Allied Trades conference board was thronged to-day with persons working at the yards demanding per mits to avert interference from pick cts The applicants included union printers employed by Armour x Co, employees of the two newspapers pub lished in the yards and a dozen watchmen. All were refused per mits.
 Jackson Thompson, a member of the track team of the University of Chicago, who has been working for MOTIFS W SO uuI1ug LIS VdCduOn, uds been assaulted and robbed while re turning home from work. The fam fly with whom Thompson lodged were warned that he was a strike breaker and that if he was given fur ther accommodations their house would be wrecked, told him he would have to leave. He took his suit case and started. A short distance away he encountered six men, who knocked him down and robbed him of a small amount of money. He was then beat en and allowed to go. He related his experience to the police and three sus poets were arrested. Two of the prisoners have been identified by the student as his assailants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
FIGHT TO
 THE DEATH
Farm Hand Robbed
 the Safe.
Detected in the Act He Killed the Han Who Found Him-Money and Jewelry Taken and nur- derer Escaped.

Sherman, Aug 23.-Detected in the act of blowing open safe, it is be- l1eved, a man who gave the name of Herbert Schmidt when engaged as a farm hand, shot and killed William Taylor, another farm hand, at thu summer home of W. H. D. Crittendon of New York city, in this town yester- day. The two men were hired some time ago to work on the farm, which is the Michael Briggs place, near the New York state line. Yesterday MT Crittendon and his family went on an outing, leaving the two men on the place. Tn the evening Taylor's body was foud beside the well, and an in- spection of the grounds showed that fight had taken place in and about the house and that either a rifle or re- yolver had been used against. Taylor. Schmidt was missing, but to-day lie was traced to Patterson, N Y, at which place he had left horse and wagon taken from the stable, and which belonged to Mir Crittendon's 5 father-in-law.
 It is evident that Taylor had found Schmidt at the safe in the house, when the latter was breaking it open, and had fought him there, and then retreated outside where another fight occurred, and where Taylor was killed. The safe was badly wrecked and about $500 in cash kept in it by the family, and some jewelry, taken.
 Taylor's body was then dragged to the rear of the stable and placed be- side the well, where it was found i'm mediately after the family returned.
 A message was sent into the village to-day and the. town officers went rNl of Bridgeport. Inquiry was made at towns over the state line and word came back that a man recognized as Schmidt had taken a train at Patter- son going south at 12:1O. yesterday noon.
 The family do not know the antece- dents of the two men. Taylor was abuot 30 years old and probably was not married.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
DEMOCRATIC SQUABBLE
 IN THE CITY OF ELnS
The Old Committee With Welles at Its Head Wins the Day-naher, Chairman of New Committees and His Injunction Knocked Out by Judge Ralph Wheeler of Superior Court To-Day

New Haven, Aug 23.-The injunc- uon issued fortnight ago by Judge LOW of the city court, on petition of the so called "new town committee of four of which Edward J. Maher IS chairman, against the "old town com- mftee" of fifteen which has Alperr $. Welles as its chairman, restraining 1t from acting as the town committee of the New Haven democratic organ 1zahon, was dissolved by Judge Ralph wheeler of the superior court to-day. He finds, in substance, that the town convention of last spring, in which the faction led by Edward J. Maher, the former secretary of the state central committee, had majority of the del egates, had no authority to turn out of office the then existing town com m1ttee of fifteen, and to choose a new committee. The hearings on the matter of dissolving the iriunction were begun last Friday.
 Judge Wheeler's memoranda fol lows:
 Passing over any disputed ques- lions of facts as to the number of votes given in the democratic town convention in favor of the proposed new rule relative to the town com mittee, and taking into consideration
  the language of the call for special primaries issued April 6, 1904, and the existing rules of the democratic par ty governing its primaries in New Ha- ven, am unable to hold to be reg1- lar or valid any action by which the convention assumed in effect the au- thority to remove the regularly ap- pointed town committee, and appoint ed another in it's place.
 The plaintiffs certainly have no clear right as upon the principles of equity as entities them to a tempor- ary injunction. The temporary in junction hereby is dissolved.''
 Chairman Wells of the town com mittee this afternoon issued call for democratic primaries for Monday next. It is stated that Mir Maher will call his committee together tonight to make arrangements to issue a call for primaries in spite of the decision of Judge Wheeler. The breach instead Of being healed between the two con testing committees seems to be Widened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
CARLISLE WAS THERE.
Former Secretary of Treasury. Called
 on Judge Parker.

eEsopus, N. r., Aug g. Former Secs retary of the Treasury John G. Card lisle, who spent the night at Rose-s mount as the guest of Judge Parkerd returned to New York to-day. Neithe5 he nor the judge would say anything of the purpose or results of theiM conference, which was almost unsl broken throughout last evening.
 cold north wind brought weatherl conditions to Rosemount unlike any@' thing that has prevailed hitherto tllis summer, and the day was clear and notably cool Former Judge Franizl Hulsapple and his son came down oIll horseback from Hudson and went fort long horseback ride with Judge and3 Mrs Parker. Judge Hulsapple is and old friend of Judge Parker. befoFe' whom he has argued many cases. Tha' ride was planned last night by tele-. phone.
 The candidate Is now being fo0deR with campaign music and marchesy waltzes, two-steps and parodies upon popular songs are in almost everX maiL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
VIGOROUS CRUSADE
 AGAINST BROKERS

St Louis, Aug 23.-As a result of numerous complaints on the part of the travelling public, conference be- tween the police and railway officials has been held and vigorous crusade has been instituted against ticket brokers, with the result that IA have been arrested on charge of selling non- -transferab tickets. Other ar- rests will probably follow.
 The fourteen brokers who have thus far been arrested have been ar- raigned in the police court and their cases continued. Policemen will hereafter be the complaining witness es, if the purchasers of the tickets are unable to stay for the trial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
MINERS LINED UP
Called ''Pernicious Agita- tors" and Ordered to
 Leave NeighbOrhOOd.

Denver, Aug 23.-A party of citi- zens from Telluride, including promi- nent mine managers, went to the prop erty of the Black Bear Mining Go, near Silverton, Sunday afternoon, and compelled all the miners to come out of the shaft and line up before them. Four of the miners were selected from the party and told to leave the neigh borhood and not to return. They were accused of being ''pernicious agita- tors'' in behalf of unionism. All of the deportees are stockholders in the Black Bear. The men reached Silver ton after walking several miles over mountain trails.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
SHOULD HANG.
Judge Cook Said Mrs. BOtIx1n De-
 serves Death Penalty.

Judge Cook Said Mrs. BOtkin De-
 serves Death Penalty.
 SAN. FRANCISCO, Aug. 23. - Mrs Botkin, on trial here in the poison can dy case, has been convicted and sen tenced to life imprisonment In passing sentence Judge Cook expressed regret that he could not impose the death pen. atty, as the jury in it's verdict had fixed the punishment.
 Mrs. Botkin received the sentence without any evidence of emotion. Ar appeal to the supreme court will be taken by Mrs. Botkin's attorneys.
 In Superior Judge Dunn's court At. torney Reese Clark asked that informa, tion on file there charging Mrs. Botkir with the murder of Ida Henrietta Dean, sister of Mrs. John P. Cunning be dismissed on the grounds of lack of prosecution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
SIR ROBERT NOT
 GOING TO ST LOUIS

London, Aug "Exigencies of public service as he explains in his letter to the St Louis exhibition com missioners, have necessitated the abandonment by Sir Robert Finley, the attorney general, of his intention to represent the English bar at the in- ternadonal conference of jurists at St Louis. Sir Robert says 1t is inexpe- dient that he should be absent from his post at the present time. Although it is not specifically mentioned, it is accepted as a fact that the questions of contraband of war, etc, on which Russia and Great Britain are negoi- ating, as well as the use by belliger- ents of neutral ports require the unin- terrupted attention of the attorney general.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
CITY NEWS

Attorney B. B. Kelley has returned from weeks vacation at the shore.
 A daughter was born yesterday td MT and Mrs Frank Smith of South Wilson street.
 Miss Lauretta Calvin of Washfngx ton street is spending two weekss vacation at Sayin Rock.
 The funeral of Mrs Amelia Harkie was held this afternoon from the fam ily residence on Park avenue. The remains were taken to Bristol for in- terment
 The Connecticut Prison Association committee on visitation will go to the state prison on Monday next 10 examine thirteen prisoners whosei terms will expire in September.
 Frank Miller has got through act ing as starter for the trolley cars in Exchange place and is now back ait his old job as conductor. Charles J.1 Eggleston is now operating MiIIer's whistle and he can toot it like pro- fessional.
 The Misses Loretta and Genevfeve Hayes, who have conducted classes in department and physical culture at the Catholic summer school at Cliff Haven during the summer, will fin- ! ish up their work there this week and return to Waterbury.
 An order from the adJutant geners al's office directs paymasters of Con- necticut National Guard organizations to inform commanding officers as to the amount of pay to be carried upon the United States Army and state payrolls, respectively, of their com mands. Commanding officers are df- rected to submit payrolls, upon corl~ pIetion, to the paymaster of their or< ganization for inspection before leav- ing Manassas.
 The democrats of Naugatuck will hold their first grand rally and ratlR- cation meeting for the Parker aud Davis ticket in Columbus hall, Church street, in Naugatuck, on September 10. The Hon Charles A. Towne, formerly United States senator from Ainne< sota, but now residing in New York, will be the speaker of the evening and will deliver an address on the national issues. Mir Towne is one of the most eloquent men on the public platform in this country to-day and it will be a rare treat to the citizens of Nagiga- tuck to Ere an opportunity of hearing hims
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
THE LATHROP CASE--
 MISS FLETCHER'S STORY

In the office of Burpee & Carmody this morning the deposition of AIisa Lottie Fletcher was taken before J1s<. tice Walter ID, Monaghan, in the casa of Elizabeth Lathrop vs Edward Uys Lathrop. The deposition was takeiN in the interest of the defendant and both plaintiff and defendant were pres< ent. Attorney O,Neill was also press ent to represent the plaintiff Nliss Fletcher was domestic in the empI0W of the LathrOps for five years befor@ the separation came What the naf ture of her evidence was the attorl neys interested declined to state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
OPEN TO VISITORS.

St Louis, Aug 23.-The Russian sec ton in the art palace, which contains one of the most elaborate displays of fine arts at the exposition, was to-day thrown open to visitors. Three fam olls Russian art associations, the As socfation for Arranging Exhibits in Russian Towns, the St Petersburg So- ciety of Artists and the Association of Citizens of St Petersburg, have made valuable contributions to this section. One of the most interesting galleries in the section is that containing the spring exhibit of the Academy of Arts, the oldest art association in Rus Sia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
TO TEST THE
 STATE POLICE LAW

Hartford, Aug 23.-The constution- aIity of the law which created the state police is likely to be tested by a recent action brought In the Norwich court of common pleas by Attorney General King. The action is to com pei the clerk of the court to pay over to the state one half of the fines col !ccted for liquor prosecutions in that court. In November thirteen liquor dealers paid over S530 in fines and so far the clerk Of the court has refused to turn any part of the fines over 10 tue stata.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
MAYOR MAHAN
 MAY BE PUNISHED

New London, Aug 23.-Application has been made by Henry R. Bond to Judge Walter C. Moves of the court of common pleas for an order sum- morning Mayor Mahan to appear before the court to show cause why he should not be punished for wilful contempt of court It is alleged that Mayor Mahan by calling meeting of tie court of common council, which passed a vote condemning limb on one of Mir Bonds trees, hanging over the highway and ordering the high way commissioners to cut off the limb, disobeyed an injunction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
WOMAN OVERCOME.
Fell Back Into Fire and Perished Be-
 fore Assistance Arrived.

Boston, Aug 23.-Fire at 50 Chand- Ter street in the lodging house dis trict of the south end to-day cost the life of Mrs Susan Faxon, formerly owner of the house. The woman was at window of the third floor calling for help when she was overcome by flames and smoke and fell back into a room. Patrolman Gasley of the Fifth division groped through dense smoke and found Mrs Faxon. She was taken out of the house but her burns proved fatal Two other per- sons also were carried out uncon- scious, but soon revived
 The property damage was not keayy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
shot Her Father.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Aug. B. Mary Alice Botham has been arrested charged with shooting her father, Jo- seph Botham, at their home here. Botham was seriously wounded It is claimed that Botham went home in an intoxicated condition and created disturbance His daughter seized a re- volver and fired one shot. supposing 1t to be blank cartridge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
BIG WHEAT YIELD.
Western Canada will Turn Out Sixty.
 Five Million Bushels.

Montreal, Aug 23.-A Canadian Pa cific official estimates the wheat yield for western Canada at 65,00O,0OO bushels Three and a half million acres will be harvested this fall.
 Reports received from 70 out of 95 elevators in Manitoba and the north west territories indicate damage form rust of ten per cent in Manitoba and practically none at all in the northwest territory. The estimate of 65, 100000 bushels is the same as that made by the bankers association a week ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
WEINSTEIMER'S RULE
 IS THREATENED

New York, Aug 23.-The rule of Philip Weinsteimer, the labor leader, who is under indictment charged with extortion, was threatened in stronger has become a power, at a meeting of the Journeymen Plumbers and Gas filters unon to-day and the meeting broke up in confusion and fight took place. One of the members avaa thrown out and Weinsteimer was told he was using Sam Parks methods t0 rule the union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
TRAIN WRECKED

Topeka, Kan, Aug 23.-sante Fe train No IF was wrecked six miles east of Topeka early to-day. The en- tire train, with the exception of the engine and rear sleeper, was ditched. but only four persons were injured one of them being passenger an un- known woman. The track was torn for distance of POO yards The train was not running more than thirty miles an hour on straight track and the cause of its derailment is un- known
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
TRIED TO WRECK TRAIN.
Important Arrest in South Norwalk-.
 Prisoners Lame Excuse.

South Norwalk, Aug 23.-Abraham Cohen, who says he lives in Philadel- phia, was arrested in South Norwalk late last night charged with an at tempt to wreck an east bound ex- press train on the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad. Cohen admitted placing bag containing rocks and railroad spikes on the track. but said he only did so for the purpose of bringing train to stop so that he could board it and go home. He was held in $750 bonds for trial in the higher court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
BROTHERS AS TEACH FRS

Hartford, Aug 23.-Rev Walter J, shanley, rector of St Joseph's cathe- dral has arranged to have Christian Brothers act as teachers of boys of the seventh, eighth and ninth grades of the cathedral parochial school, and nearly 15O pupils will be transferred this fall to the building of the Cathe. dral Lyceum on Lawrence street. which is being fitted up for their use. There will be four of these teachers and they will come here from New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
FIRST IN THE FIELD.
Derby Democrats Nominate Repre-.
 sentatives and Committees.

Derby, Aug 23.-At the democratic primaries held here last night, Ira F. White and Edward F. Davern were nominated for representatives. The following are the names of the dele gates to the state convention: Patrick German, George F. Sullivan, Charles !. Donohue, Charles J. Rowan, John w. Larkin.
 Delegates to the senatorial conyen- tion: Albert F. Howe, James J. Sweeney, Ira F. White, Thomas Me Keon, J. A. McNerney.
 Delegates to the congressional con vention: David l.. McDermott, J. F. Moran, A. K. Kennedy, John Welcn, Daniel Callahan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
TO OUASH SERVICE.

Denver, Col, Aug 23.-Attorneys for Mrs Genevieve Phipps have filed a motion in the district court to quash the service of the summons in the di- vorce suit instituted by Lawrence G. Phipps, the Pittsburg millionaire. It is contended that there was never pro- per personal service on Mrs Phipps and that there are errors in the sum- mons itself which render it invalid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
FAILED TO SHOW LIGHT:
 FINED ONE DOLLAR

New Britain, Aug 23.-In. the po- lice court this morning eleven bicycle riders charged with violating the 1an- tern law were fined $1 each. The costs were remitted. Seven young men who violated the law in respect to teams were fined $3 each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
LOVE IN A FREIGHT CAR.
Newly Welded Pairs UnconventiOn.
 al Journey to Maine.

New Haven, Aug 23-Mr and Mrs Robert Arkwright, of western New York, passed through here yesterday on a freight car They are on their wedding tour and are taking this novel way of travelling from their home near Buffalo to the Maine woods. They have a small tent which protects them on the freight car and under which they will live in Maine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
NEXT RAGE LABOR DAY.

New York, Aug 23.-According to the reports received by the regatta committee of the Middle States Re gatta association, the next annual re- gatta of the organization, to be held on the Harlem river on Labor day, will probably have. over sixty entries! There is possibility that the senior eight of the Argonaut Rowing club of Toronto, the Canadian champions, will be seen in the senior eight cared
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
CONNECTICUT WILL
 BE LOOKED AFTER

New York, Aug 23. Homer s. Curns mings, member of the national coHA mittee, and Chairman Walsh of tbal state committee had a conference witlY Chairman Taggart of the democratiq national committee to-day relative td the campaign in Connecticut, and theE were assured that the national cofn4 mittee intended to give close attentiolS to the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
DAMAGE TO ROADS.

Kingman, Ariz, Aug 23.-More than an inch of rain has fallen over this section, doing great damage to rail and wagon roads. Many washouts are reported on the Santa Fe and at least 2,OOO feet of roadbed has been destroyed The Arizona and Utah railroad is practically wreck. Bridges are gone and grades washed out in places for miles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
NOT ADVISED AT PARIS.

Paris, Aug 23.-The foreign office here has not been advised of the de- parture from Saigon of the Russian cruiser Diana, which sought refuge there August 20, following the naval battle of August 10 off Port Arthur. It is considered probable that when the Diana leaves Saigon she wilt sail for Europe, as no Japanese warships are reported to have been sighted south of Shanghai.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
Missed Aim, But Hit Six Boys,

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Aug. 23.-Annoyed by the intrusions of youths of the neighborhood who have entered her garden in search of stray balls, Mrs. Theresa Sine of this town discharged a gun loaded with buckshot at two young men and missing them hit six small boys who happened to be in the vicinity. Mrs. Sine was ar rested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
sIGsBEE STARTS ON A CRUISE

Washington, Aug 23.-Rear Admir- ad Sibsbee, commanding the Carib- bean squadron, has advised the de- partment that he has started from San Juan with the flagship Newark on q cruise It is expected that he will go to Hayti and if all is quiet there that he will go to Cartagena
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
PASSED FIRE ISLAND.

New York, Aug 23.-A large three- masted back schooner yacht passed Fire Island bound east at 7:3O to-day, and at 9:45 two-masted white schooner yacht passed in the same di- rection., Both yachts are thought to be contestants in the race for the Brentons Reef cup, which started yes terday from Brenton's Reef for the Sandy Hook lightship and return.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
APARTMENTS CONCLUDED.

Chicago, August 23.-Arguments before Judge BrentanO in connection with the injunction asked for by the packers to restrain the city from 1n- terfering with the housing of work men at the stock yards were conclud- ed to-day. Decision was reserved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-23
COUNTRY REGISTERING

Tientsin, Aug 23.--Lloyd's agent at New Chwang reports as follows: "The Russians are detainlng produce from the interior. Liaoyang is expected to fall shortly. New Chwang and the country under Japanese Jurisdiction are progressing wonderfully The consuls get every assistance from the adnainiStra tor"