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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
ROOTS STATEMENT.
Administrations Policy in Isthmus
 Matters Given to Public.

Washington, Jan 12. Shortly after the cabinet meeting to-day, Secretary Root issued the following statement re garding the Isthmian policy of the ad- ministration:
 .aThe publication in various quarters of news indicating that the government is preparing to send troops to the 18th mus to carry oil hostilities against Co., lombia has been the source of consid- erable annoyance to the executive and to the war department. No state of war exists between the two countries. No inauguration of hostilities is con templated by this government No preparation for war is being made. It is not believed by the president nor by the secretary of state that any oc- casion for the employment of troops on the Isthmus is likely to arise. It IS difficult for them to believe that the authorities at Bogota can be so pretu- diced as to declare war against us, and even if this ruinous step should be taken by Colombia this government would be in no haste to respond to her challenge. We have done them no harm. We would like to be of service to them. If they are wise they will not put it out of our power to help them by any act of rashness and vio- lenceH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
POOL ROOnS MUST CLOSE.
Scale of Prices is Too High For Them
 to Do Business.

New York, Jan 12.-Of the 400 pool rooms which have been doing business recently in this city and it's suburbs it is said that 300 will be forced to close their doors, unless the telegraph company which controls the distribution of returns from the race tracks is persuaded to modify the scale of prices just announced. AL though the proprietors of the rooms have generally stalled off the police and repeatedly have routed private detectives employed to harass them. they admit they are powerless to meet the present crisis. The notice they received from the telegraph company said:
 Beginning next Thursday our scr. vice will be charged for at the rate of $25 for each set of races for each room using the service. directly or in directly. We have this day appoint ed ten inspectors, and they must have ready access to all rooms at any hour of the day.
 Every room with telegraph or tele- phone connections must make re- port to the telegraph company stating how many rooms they are serving and for each connecting room full tolls will be charged.
 "Our inspectors must have the priv ilege of tracing and inspecting all wires. and failure to comply with their demands will result in causing service to be cut off without notice. Reports must be made to this office before Thursday morning.
 It is said the price heretofore was sir a day for each room. By syndi- cating and using telephones many rooms were supplied with the news at nominal cost.
 The pool room keepers are cast down. to say the least They admit 't1Yere is now no way to cjfcumvent the new order of things. It simply means that many will be compelled to quit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
THE TRUANT OFFICER.
May Not be Allowed to Wear Brass Z Buttons or Bad9e.

me fact that Truant Officer Iseroy. W.no IS also supernumerary p1i;cS oincer. Is wearing his policena11's 's safaf- Iorm Tn the discharge of his duties . s truant officer. will receive soma affasz' ton from the members of the hoard ef public safety at its meeting fo-nfrht The fruant officer has no right tt, xvear a p0l1ceman's uniform in performing the duties of his office unless ba 7.ss4' ce1ves permission from the board xaf public safety. He has not received such permission and the prob ability is that he will not. It is known that some members of the board have already ex- pressed themselves as being opposed 10 the truant officer appearing in the uniform of police officer com promise will probably be agreed unon. The truant officer will be allowed to wear the uniform, but he must take off the brass buttons. He must not wear the policeman's badge nor tue po-s liceman's number on his hat. Instead of the number the words sstrua11t off,. cer' may be used. Thus spoke nem- Der of the board of public safety to- day.
 Truant OfficerL Leroy assumed his new duties yesterday He was introd duced to the principals of the different schools by his predecessor, William Hurley. He attracted much attention and was the object of all eyes as he appeared in the different schools in the garb of a police officer. The children got a fine view of him and his uniform and will know him in the future. Many persons are of the opinion that the uni-i form will be drawback instead 0f an advantage to the officer in the per- formance of his duties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
LIVING IN
 THE GROUND
Case Being Looked
 After by Board.
Man Living in a Hole in the Ground in Wolcott-- Left His Cave and Scar- ed People in Brooklyn District.

Superintendent Doran of the board
 Of charities has a case on hand which
 will tax the superintendent and tic
 department to their utmost capacity to get at the bottom of it A week
 or so ago two Lithuanians called upon MT Doran and reported that one oi their countrymen was living in dug
 out In Wolcott and that from what they had been able to learn regardina his conduct the man was demented MT D0ran notified Selectman Cola of Wolcott. who made an investigafion
 and located the man in cave in fha woods on the Sherman farm When. he approached him the Lithuanian puf his head up through hole in the ground and said something in an aia, known tongue which the SeIectmnn understood to be threat and Ie fook to his heels and never stopped run ming until he got home. That was the last heard of the case fn Water bury until word was sent to tie po- lice station that demented man was roaming about the streets in Brook lyn and asking that he be cared for. Officer Gabriel brought him to tlla station and MT Doran was notified Of the situation. and after thinking il over said that he is of the opinion that this Is the same man who was in the cave on tho Sherman farm iil Wolcott and that he had . notion that some scheme was resorted to In of1er to get him here and make him N charge upon Waterbury instead oi, Wolcott He has started ont to find the LithuaIlians who told him of the f1uc 4la T.L ...fe5E light on the mystery through chem. This is sample of the work that comes up in the department Of chari- ties. so that in addition to being we'll versed in the pauper law the man who has to do with the affairs of the office of superintendent wants to ba q sort of detective, too. Several such cases come up from time to time and if the authorities are not able to find out where the parties came from they have them on their hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
Evans, Fleet af Cham.

x sWASHINGToN Jan. 12 A cable message from Rear Admiral Evans, commanding the Asiatic fleet, announc- ed the arrival of the battleships Ken lucky, Oregon and Wisconsin at Guam from Honolulu, on their way to Subig bay. They are followed by the cruiser squadron, consisting of the New Or leans, Albany. Cincinnati and Raleigh. The cruisers left Honolulu in company with the battleships, but, unlike the latter, stopped en route at the Midway islands. Rear Admiral Evans will re- main at Guam until he is fully advised by cable of the policy of the United States government in the event of WAT between Russia and Japan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
IT WAS RECKLESS
Throwing Paper at Hyper ion by Yale MenD Dean
 Wayland'S Funeral

New Haven, Jan 12.-The practice of the Yale freshmen in throwing pa per ribbon from the balconies of the Hyperion theater at the annual con cert of the musical clubs during ''prom" week is made the subject of a warning of possible disaster in Yale Daily News editorial to-day. With the memory of that horrible disaster, which occurred in a Chicago theater, one can hardly help consider ing what risks have been taken each year at the concert during prom week." says the News. s"That mass of paper thrown from the gallery might kindle a blaze in second which would throw the audience into panic. Something must be done by the two freshmen classes. It is be- Leved that if every man considers the question fairly and from an unselfish standpoint, he. will use his influence to prevent what would not only make people feel uncomfortable, but is in reality very dangerous. Every year the managers of the theater say that the railings in the gallery may give way when the great weight is thrust against them and each year some ac- cident is feared. If freshmen are admitted to the gallery, the manage ment of the musical clubs should make certain men responsible for what Is done. But there must be a realization on the part of everyone of what 1t would mean if anything should happen"
 New. Haven. Jan 12-On account of the funeral of Dr Francis Way land, formerly dean of the Yale. law school, all recitations in the law school were omitted this afternoon, and representatives from each of the classes attended the service held at the Wayland residence on Whitney avenue at 2 o'clock The gathering included members of the faculty of all departments of the university mem bers of the bar and other prominent men not only of New Haven but of other cities.
 The Rev Wallace Buttrick of New York, formerly pastor Of the First Baptist church of New Haven and a personal friend of Dean Wayland, conducted the service. Rev Frederick Lent of New Haven assisting. Pro lessor Williston Walker was in charge of the ceremonies and the pail bear CTS included Professor W. IT. Brewer, Dr Francis Bacon, Professor c. T.. Brush. ex-President Franklin Carter of Williams college Rev c. F. Fisher. Professor r. B. Dexter, assistant li- brarian of Yale. Judge Simeon Bald win and Professor J. F.Weir. director of the Yale Art school
 The interment was at the Grove street cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
To Select Camps.

Port Arthur, Jan 12.It is reported here that owing to the threatening news received from Corea, the com mander of the Seventh Russian bri- gade has gone to the Yalu river to SC leet temporary camps and effect q con- centration of troops. Owing to the ap- prehension of daring dash on the part Of the Japanese at Port Arthur, the authorities here have taken extra ordinary precautions in and about the town and along the whole line of the Manchurian railroad.
 Russia was convinced some time ago that Japan intended to take advantage of the festivities incident to the Rus sian Christmas and surprise the war ships here. Consequently a vigilant watch is kept night and day. The whole Russian fleet is now in fighting trim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
BANDIT ROESKI.
His Plan to Get Out of Jail-- Was to be Assisted By
 His Brother.

Chicago, Jan 12.-The plan of Emil
 Roeski, one of the car bandits, to saw
 his way out of jail was laid with
 more chances of success than at first supposed. Assistant Chief of Police Schuettler has found letter from
 Roesd to his brother. Herman, who is now in Jail on a charge of conniv- ing to release Emil The letter con- ta1ned plan of the jail, showing the location of Emil's cell. Emil in- structed his brother to climb a fire escape on a building across the alley from the old jail, and then reach the jail roof by means of 8 ladder. With the ladder he was to reach the win dow on tho tier in which Emi.s cell was located. With half t night to work in, the young bandit, having sawed out of his cell, could have cut the bars of the window and escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
DIRECTORS BOUNCED.
Five of Windham County Bank OfIi-
 cials Fail of Reelection.

Danielson, Jan IF. Five of the seven former directors of the Windham County National bank failed or re- election at the annual meeting of the stockholders to-day. Under the direc- torship of nine new men the bank will resume business Friday morning. The directors dropped were Comfort Starr Burlingame. president; Charles D. Backus, cashier; John A. Payne, Albert D. Putnam and James Perkins. Only two members Of the old board remain, T. Arthur Atwood and Arthur s. Bill. 1Ir Atwood, who is treasurer of the Nauregan cotton mill, was elected president of the board of directors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
Final Conference.

Tokio, Jan. 12-The final confer cncc before the throne to decide upon the response to be sent to Russia be- gan at two o'clock this afternoon. It was attended by all the members of the cabinet. It was of long duration and the results were not disclosed. It was said. however. that the response drafted yesterday was approved and will be delivered to the Russian minis ter at once. The answer of Japan is regarded as the final step in the nego- tiations. Public interest is at fever heat and developments are anxiously awaited.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
Governor Herrick Inaugurated.

COLUMBUS, O, Jan. 12.-The inau- guration of Colonel Myron T. Herrick as governor of Ohio was participated in by thousands of people, including numerous citizens of other towns In Ohio Governor Nash and the joint legislative committee, escorted by Troop A of Cleveland of which the new governor was formerly a member, proceeded to Colonel HerriclS's resi- dence on East Broad street. With him they returned to the state capitol, where the ceremonies incident to the inauguration took place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
PLUCKY ELEVATOR MAN.
Run Elevator Through Smoke to
 Save Lives.

New York, Jam. 12 Blinded md choked by smoke from fire in the eel lar, Abraham Geber. on elevator man in Broadway office, ran his car three times from the street to the eighth floor early today rescuing eight scrub women. who. had become panic stricken. As the elevator reached the ground floor for the third time Geber staggered into Broadway in fainting condition and was with difficulty re syived. The fire started in the cellar among volumes of records and mani fests, the property of the Southern Pa. cific railroad company. About $500 actual damage was done by the fire; but It is believed that valuable records of the railroad company were de stroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
FREE FIGHT ON.
Housesmiths Union Dele. gates Had a Hot Old
 Time.

New York, Jan 1o.-A meeting at tended by POO members of the House smiths union. No 1, has been broken up by the police. When a captain and eighteen men broke into the hall they found a free fight ill progress. One delegate was about to fell the secre- tary of the union with blackjack when the captain seized him.
 The delegates were all driven into the streets and prevented from return ing to the hall. They had assembled to elect officers and one of them said the fight started as the result of a misunderstanding" The union is one that was founded as a rival of that once dominated by Sam Parks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
CHANGERS AT HARTFORD.
Annual Session Was Opened m the
 Capitol City To-Day.

Hartford. Conn. Jan. 12. State Master B. 0. Patterson. of Torrington. opened the nineteenth annual session of the Connecticut State Grange in the auditorium at 10 o'clock to-day in the presence of an unusually large assemb- Iage of members of tie organization The, ritual exercise which was brief. was followed by Che roll call, the ap- pointment of committee on credentials and special committees, and other bus mess of organization. At tue afternoon session. the state master delivered his annual address
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
Albanian. Causing Trouble.

VIENNA, Jan. 12.-The situation in the near east is causing increasing un- easiness. In addition to the Albanian movement in opposition to the new in- a dispatch from Cettinje says that the government of Montenegro has decided to take steps for the immediate expul- sion of all Albanians, According to an unconfrmed report from Uskub, the Servian deputy archimandrite, Wassil, has been shot by Albanians at the Detchini monastery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
A New Railroad.

ALBANY. NY, Jan. 12. The Buffalo Frontier Terminal Railroad company of Buffalo has been incorporated here to build thirty mile steam road from the shore of Lake Erie in the town of Hamburg to the Niagara river in the town of Tonawanda; capital $3.ooO, ,Ooo and directors are W. B. c. Cutler, F. $, McGraw, c. H. Goodyear, F. H. Good year, G. H. Jones, T. H. Ince, A D. Bissell, C. R. HuntIey and George Field of Buffalo, H. H Parsons of East Auro- ra and Daniel O'Day of New York city,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
steel Wages Reduced.

YOUNGSTOWN, O, Jan. 12.-At the bimonthly wage conference between representatives of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers and representatives of the la Dor bureaus of the Republic Iron and Steel company and American Steel Hoop company the rate for pudding was reduced from S5.75 to $5.25 per ton. Bar mill heating and finishing was reduced per cent and finishers 8 2-3 per cent. About 30oo0 workmen are affected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
Nantucket Relief Expedition

$ NANTUCKET, Mass, Jan. 12.-The ice embargo which has prevented com munication with the mainland except by wire since Jan. 2 has been raised through the determined efforts of a dozen men in the thirty foot naphtha launch Waquoit, which made the trip from Woods Hole to the western end of thei island, where eight persons were landed as well as supply of meat and yeast cake. The little launch sailed half an hour later with ten passengers who had been prisoners on the island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
snovvbanL Caused Fatality.

ATTLEBORO, Mass, Jan. F. = A sleigh containing Edward Adams and Harry O'Neil, peddlers, was upset by Q snow embankment here w.en the occu- pants turned from the road to avoid an electric car. Both men were thrown un- stantly killed, and O'Neil was probably mortally injured. The accident oc. cured in Seekonk on the electric cai line between here and Pawtucket
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
SIXTY-THREE RAIDS.
State Police nAde Wholesale Arrests
 in BridgepOrt.

Bridgeport, Jan. 12.-The state po- lice were active, in this city yesterday. Sixty three warrants isued by Prose cutting Attorney Hall were served. The warrants charge violations of the Sun day liauor law and IS of them have the additional charge of running gamb- ling machines. Each of the men serv- cd with a warrant appeared in court and deposited a bond of $50 on the liquor violation and $75 on the charge of running gambling machines. The men will be tried later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
TO EMPTY THEATERS.
Prominent Manager Proposes New
 and Unique Plan.

New York, Jan 12.A simple but most efficient method for quickly emp- tying theaters and preventing panics in case of fire has been invented by a prominent theatrical manager of this city.
 It is proposed to carefully survey the house and then to print on the cou- pons retained by stockholders notices reading:
 Tn case Of danger your nearest exit is No --, on your right tor lefrl. Please leave the house by this exit at the end of the performanee.' :.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
GOVERNMENT WON.
Case Has Been in Courts Nearly Thir-
 ty Years.

New York, Jan 12.--A suit begun in 1875 to recover uncollected duties has just been settled to the advantage of the treasury department.
 It was case of the government against Merrick Price and others, brought to recover uncollected duties represented by warehouse bonds. The suit was carried from one court to an other
 Mir Price and others interested in and connected with the case have died, but the government kept at 1t and final Iy has collected $6,00O from his heirs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
DEMOCRATS IN SESSION.

Washington, Jan 12.-The demo- cratic national committee met here to-day for the purpose of deciding on the time and place for holding the next national convention. The com mittee was called to order by Chair man James Jones of Arkansas at 12 o'clock. It was reported that the New York contingent would throw their strength to St Louis after one or two ballots. The time will probably be the first week in July.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
schenectndr In parkness.

SCHENECTADY, N. Y, Jan. 12. - The interurban trolley lines connecting this city with Albany and Troy were tied up last night for several hours by q serious break in the power line some where between here and Spier Falls. The city was in darkness until the shut ting down of the General Electric works. when power was turned on frppl the company's ssiwa te plant,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
NO TRACE YET
 OF l.. o. HOFFMAN.

Bellows Falls, Vt, Jan 12.-Oficers who left here just before midnight last night in the direction of Ludlow, in search of L. o. Hoffman, alias William I. Reid, the Springfield jail-breaker, had not reported any trace of the fugi- tive today. On the strength of re- ports which reached the officers late last night the search is now being con tinued in the vicinity of Windsor, but up to 10 o'clock to-day no definite trace of taa man had been found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
Former Governor of Kentucky Dead

Former Governor of Kentucky Dead.
 HENDERSON, Ky, Jan. 12. Former Governor John Young Brown has died here at an advanced age. In 1875,
 while congressman, he became widely
 known through denunciation of Gen. eral Benjamin F. Butler, who, as mili- tary governor of New Orleans, was distasteful to the southern people, For this speech Governor Brown received vote of censure, but the next congress expunged 1t from the records. He was one of the first men to take a stand against the merger of competing rail- ron 1c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
COLLAR YOUR DOGS.

The police are stilI on the war path for collarless dogs. Since yesterday three or four were dispatched at the police station. A handsome pointer that must have been valuable to some indifferent person was brought in by Officer Halpin this morning. Owners of dogs seem to have forgotten, despite the imperative lessons given during the summer that collar as well as a license is necessary to save a dog these days
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
HANNA GETS THE VOTES.

Columbus, O., Jan 12.The house and senate voted separately to-day for United States senator. The house cast eighty-six votes for Senator Marcus 4. Hanna and twenty-one for John H. Clarke of Cleveland, the democratic candidate. The senate voted twenty-nine for Hanna and four for Clarke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
ANOTHER RUNAWAY.

The north end of the city seems to be the favorite starting place for run aways. Most of those that occurred recently came from that point. Am other one took place to-day. The horse left the sleigh stuck on a hydrant on the sidewalk near Burton street and with the harness dangling it continued down North Main street and out Grove street. No driver was in sight and no one identified the runaway.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
THIS OFFER
 ACCEPTED.
Fiske 8 Sons Get Big
 Bond Issue.
This is in Connection With Purchase of Friars Lands One Day in Jail to be Served by Con- gresSman Driggs.

Washington, Jan 12.-The war de partment to-day accepted the proposal of Harvey Biske x Sons, of New York, representing Ffske < Robinson and the National City bank of New York, for the entire $7,OO0.000 bond issue of the Philippine government on account of the purchase Of the friar lands at $1O7. : 577.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
Ianan's Reply.

st Petersburg, Jan 12.Japan's re ply is expected to arrive here in two or three days according to reliable in formation received heres
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12
PANAMA QUESTION

Washington. Jan. 12. General Reyes prior to his departure from Washington arranged for further con sideration between representatives of the two governments on the Panama question.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-12

New York, Jan Congressman Edmund H. briggs of Brooklyn was to-day sentenced to one days impris0n- ment in Raymond street jail and to pay q fine of $1O,OO0. He was con victed of accepting money while con- gressman-elect for securing a govern ment contract for the purchase of al1- tomatic cashiers from the Brandt Dent Co for the postoffice department There was no appeal.