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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
GALA DAY FOR CHILDREN.
Ralph Blaheslee to Give His Annual
 Sleigh Ride Monday.

On next Monday at 1o o'clock Ralph N. Blakeslee wil give his an nual free sleigh ride to the children of the city. Monday will therefore be one of the big days of the year for the small boy and girl. There. is no event which is more eagerly awaited by the children of the city. They always an- ticipate glorious time and generally have it. As the schools will be clos on Monday and the sleighing will un- doubtedly be fine, the sleigh ride this year will be a big success.
 All arrangements for the ride have been completed. The members of the Boys club and the children of the X. NJ E. Zion church, the Baptist color ed children and the Salvation army will meet at the arnory at 12 o'clock. At the same hour the children of St Johns sewing school will meet at St Johns church, and the children of sewing school will meet ut Trinity church. The day Nursery children vii meet at the nursery on Kingsbury etreet while the members Of the Girls club and the pupils of the Wa terbury Industrial school will meet at the school building on Central avenue. The messenger boys, newsboys and other children in the city are invited to attend. The children will be given ride around the principal streets of the city.
 This event costs MT Blakes1ee a neat little sum of money each year, but that the children appreciate. it was shown by little affair which occur red a short time ago. MT Blakeslee was a guest at q wedding which was rather brilliant for the section of the city in which it occurred. Conse- quently a large number of children gathered in front of the house out of mere curiosity. When the time for the performance of the marriage cere- mony arrived the children were mak- ing such noise that the minister's voice could not be heard. All the eff forts to quiet the children were un- successful until MT Blakeslee appear ed on the front piazza Some boy shouted What is the matter with MT Blakeslee?'' t.He's all right" roared hundred voices. The well lNown alderman herewith interrupted. He may be all right now, but he won't be all right when the snow comes and the sleigh ride is due unless you go right home" The children immedi- ately departed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
THIS POOL ROOM
 CLOSED ITS DOORS.

The pool room on Brook street, where many Il young man has gone s.broke' for many weeks past in play
 ing the races and trying to get rich quick. has passed out of existence It has been closed tight. The proprfe- tors became frightened lest the place should be raided erhe raids upon the gambling joints were q warning to them. When the police descended upon policy joint on Brook street the other night they also expected to secure evidence against the pool room. But the tip had been given. The wire had been removed and there was nothing to indicate that 3 pool room ever fiourished i'll the building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
JAPAN IS
 WAITING.
War Feeling Grow
 ing in Russia.
Lansdowne Says There is Faint Hope of Favor able Reply---Dislike of Russia Strong in all Parts of Japan.

London, Jan 2.-No word has yet been received here tending to show when the Russian reply to Japan may be expected Foreign Secretary Lansdowne has informed Baron Hay ashi, the Japanese minister, that he fears the war party in Russia is ill the ascendant and that he has faint hopes of Japan receiving Il Favorable reply.
 Baron Hayashi says he has received no news of the intended despatch of a Japanese squadron to Masampho. The last news he heard was that a Russian cruiser was there. The minis fer pointed out that the desparhs of a squadron to NIasampho would not necessarily be q Warlike action, though it could scarcely help being re- garded in the line of other precau- tions which Japan has openly taken.
 The weekly papers here share in the general feeling of alarm current in Great Britain. The Spectator. says war draws ever nearer and adds:
 If we are dragged into this war, as We may be, the country will not be divided in sympathy, dislike of Rus sia being as strong among the masses of our population as it was in 1S55.'
 The paper surmises that Russia may keep her ships i'll her harbors, as she did during the Crimean war, thereby forcing land actions or a dangerous attempt by Japan to seize Port Arthur and Vladiyostock.
 The Saturday Review adopts a somewhat similar tone, saying that the likelihood Of Chinese intervention naenaces the commercial interests of all Europe and Of the. United States.
 Information has: been received in a London diplomatic quarter unfriendiy to Russia that M. Bozebra golf, who was recently raised by the ezar to a secretaryship of state. is the power behind the scenes of the Russo-Jap- anese negotiations. NJ BoEebragof, according 10 this source Of informa- ton. who is now the prime fayorite Of the czar and the leader of fhe war party, IS president of the Yalu River Timber Co, is largely interested i'll commercial enterprises in Corea and is tg1e bosom friend of iViceroy Alexi- TIlos*gh daie nsssvs is evidently partial it receives some credit and adds 10 the aIarnlist feeling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Murray Hill Hotel.

4.ew York, Jan 2. The Murray Hill hotel at Forty first street and Park ave nue had fire scare yesterday. The fire burned frisl1ly for while and ate its way to the seventh \ Hocl and through fna roof of one, wing, causing a damage estimated at $1o,000. X slight panic. resulted, during which many guests left the hotel and one wo5 man tainted. No one was injured.
 It is thought the fire started from crossed electric wires. The. firemen had easy access to the fire and did ex- cellent work in keeping it from spreading. It was completely under control within quarters of an hour. Much of the damage was caused by water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Too Big a Contract.

Assistant Postmaster Knowles re gently told this story of civil service examina tons: "Not long ago." he said, we had as applicant for the place of letter carrier a bright young man whose degree of intelligence scarcely fitted him for the place. He had made up his mind before coming in that the civil service examination was a fraud, a humbug and two or three other things not so good. However, he made out to answer the questions to his own sat isfaction at least and expressed sur prise that they were not more difficult. Finally the examiners asked him:
 " How far is it from Philadelphia to Chicago?
 < I don't know he said, and don't care, but if I've got to walk to Chicago to deliver letters I'll quit this thing right now and stick to farming . PhiladelpE:a Press,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
FOUNDER OF PAULISTs.
Father Deshion Laid At Rest--Re
 membered By West Point.

New York. Jan Services over tIe; body of the Rev Father George Deshon, superior general and one Of the found CTS of the missionary society Of tlie Paulist Fathers. were held at the church of St Paul the Apostle today A solemn requiem mass was celebrated by. the Rev George SearIe. The Very Rev Aiihcael J. Lavelle, pastor of St Patrick's cathedral and vicar general preached the sermon. and the final al1- solution was pronounced by the Most Rev Archbishop Farley.
 The body was placed in the crypt of the church of St Paul the Apostle.
 The cadets at, the West Point miiis tary academy, Of which school Father Deshon was a graduate. sent q wren f1S Of immortelles to be placed on the casket
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
PIUTE INDIANS
 KILL TWO MEN
Bodies of Prospectors Were
 MutiIated---The Flutes Threafned Wholesale
 Killing if Piute Boy dies

Chicago, Jan 2--A dispatch to tbe Tribune from Calientes, Nev, says: Word has just been received here of the killing of two prospectors, Will liam Jones and Henry Alexander, by Piute Indians. They had been shot and their bodies afterward frightfully mutilafed
 The Piute Indians are rowing about committing depredations on ranches and camps of surveyors or prospec- tors. A general uprising is feared.
 The trouble started over the passing of a sentence of death on Flute boy who killed William Williams near Las Vegas in August last year The In dians threaten wholesale killing of whites if the sentence of death is car ried out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
MCCARTHY SUES
 FOR $l, 800 DAMAGES.

John T. Mccarthy, the hack driver, has entered suit against the Connecti- cut Railway X Lighting Go for $1,500 dabages. On November p, McCar- thys' hack was run into by a trolley car on East Main street and McCar- thy was thrown from the vehicle and received injuries that incapitated him from business for some time. There are two counts in his complaint, one for dana ges to his hack and the oth- CT for personal injuries. The suit is returnable to the superior court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Under Bonds of SlO, ,OOO.

Chicago, Jan 2.-Formally charged with manslaughter Managers Will J. Davis and Harry J Powers of the Iro- quois theater, with City Building Com missioner Williams, were to-day held nnder bonds of $10,O00 each for trial The bonds were furnished for all three Arthur E. Hull, whose family perished i'll the theater and who is the complainant was present when they were arraigned. The hearing was set for January 12
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Business Suspended.

Chicago, Jan 2.-Church bells were tolling and business activity was sus- pended in Chicago to-day, which showed the city's grief for the vic- tims of the Iroquois theater disaster. City hall. with the exception of the departments absolutely necessary, was closed. Thirty-four teachers in the public schools are known to have been lost in the fire and the schools throughout the city will be closed Monday in their menorys
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
WARRANTS
 ISSUED
For Iroquois Thea
 Ire Managers.
Will be Charged With Man. slaughter.--Troy M a n Who Lost Entire Family the CompIainant--nore Bodies Found.

OhlCdgO, Jan Z--The Inter-Ocean 0-day announces that warrants have saen issued for Will H. Davis and Har- v Powers, proprietors and managers # the Iroquois theater, and George Williams, city building inspector, on lte criminal charge of manslaughter.
 The warrants were issued by Justice seorge W. Underwood at his resi- tence after II o'clock last night and he charges were sworn to by Ar1f,ur z- Hull of PA Oakwood Boulevard. Fho lost his wife and three children n the fire. Mrs Hull's maid also per- ehed.
 The warrants were isued by Justice were not served in the regular man ser.s The three men accused were notified by telephone to appear at II sclock this morning at Justice Under woods court and give bonds. The at sorneys for. Messrs Powers and Davis ssured the justice that their clients would appear at the stated hour.
 Mir Hull, the complaining witness, g connected with a Chicago commer- sai agency.
 Tomorrow he will leave Chicago with the bodies of the four members If his family for his wife's former nome, Troy, N. r.. where they will be buried. Mir Hull stated that he would return after the funeral and prosecute the case. Ills entire fam ly were wiped out in the fire.
 The complainant, MT Hull, said:
 My wife and my children, all sver had to live for are gone; all that remains is for me to try to make some ,ne pay for this carelessness. A few carpenters and stage hands have been lrrested. Men who sang in the chorus ire in Jail. Such an investigation is cruel mockery. The men who are responsible are allowed to walk the streefs untouched while few labor ITS are punished. This has been the treatest calamity in the city's history md the authorities must understand that those who have suffered will not wait for them to daily along. There must be no politics or favoritism in sllis investigation
 The Iateness Of the hour at which he warrants were completed, nearly ~naidnight. caused lthe compartments $ attorney and, Justice Underwood to aecfae t'Iat II would be sufficient for detectives 10 serve the warrants over sne Leiepnone.
 Mrs Powers answered to the tele- phone call at her husbands home on HGand Boulevard. Detective James " Cody requested her to tell MT Mr Powers to hurry to Justice George ". Underwood's residence. Mrs Powers Immediately became hys- serieaI ssOh he couldn't help that terrible accident" she walled over the telephone. Our little boy was there and he would not have been there if we had not thought the the ater safe. ;
 She was quieted and promised to in form both MT Powers and MT Davis, who were at the Powers theater, of the summary action which had been taken against them. Detective Cody assured her that if they came to the house the confusion of arresting them 1t tfleir homes would be avoided.
 City Building Inspector Williams was reached at his home in Rhodes avenue, and it was agreed that he with Davis and Powers should appear to-day in police court to give bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
TOMB DESIGN APPROVED.

Rome, Dec 2.-The design of the sculptor Iucchetti for memorial tomb for the late Pope Leo XIII, i'm side the church of St John Lateran. has been approved. It represents Pope Leo. wearing the triple crown, sitting on throne, supported by the world, each hand extended in the act of bless ing. the whole symbolizing one fold and one church. The cost of the mon unent is estimated at $32, GOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
SHORT CIRCUIT FIRE

Berlin. Jan "A fire caused by q short circuit electric wire started last night in the cloak room of the new Reya! theater while the performance Of "A Midsummer Nights Dream was in progress. A fireman who was stationed in the theater discovered the fire and put it out without disturbing the audience.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Situation Serious.

St Petersburg, Jan 2.-It appears to be true that Russia has decided not to accept Japan's precise proposals, but the foreign office here to-day says that Foreign Minister Lansdorf and the Japanese minister, NJ. Kurino, are stiIl comforting with view of ar1iv- ing at a settlement. Unofficially the situation is regarded as being very serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
OLIVETTE RAMS
 THE LAWRENCE

Washington, Jan 2.-Rear Admiral Sands, commanding the training squad ron, telegraphs the navy department, under date of Key West, Fla, yester- day. as follows:
 Lawrence at anchor ranmed by Oliyette. Report follows
 The Lawrence is a torpedo boat de strOyer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
STORM WARNINGS

Washington, Jan 2.-Storm warn ings are displayed on the Atlantic coast from Savanneh to Eastport and on the lakes, Louisiana and Mississip- pi coasts. Cold wave warnings have been isued for Ohio, West Virginia, Southwest Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, western Georgia, westerp Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Indian Ter ritory
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Ordered to Tapan.

Glasgow, Scotland. Jan 2.-A large number of Clyde marine engineers re ceived cable orders from the Japanese government to-day ordering them to proceed at once to Japan. These en- gineers were engaged by Japan six months ago with the understanding that they would be called on if active war was probable. They will go east by way of Canada.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Going To Japan.

London, Jan 1.-The Cunard line scteamer Umbria, which sails from Liverpool for New York today, takes among her passengers Melton Prior, the war artist and correspondent of the Illustrated London News, who is on his way to Japan. The other cor respondents who have already started include H. J. W higham and H. K. Knight, both of the Morning Post of London.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Blew Out the Gas.

Philadelphia. Jan 2.-John NJ Is;l tl1< ley, aged 1a years, and George Me- Mullen. Il years, were found dead iis bed today, having been asphyxiatea by illuminating gas. McCauliey af- rived hfre from Ireland yesterday. E is believed he blew out the gss last night upon retiring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Fire Loss of S6O, 900.

Hudson. Mass, Jan 2.-The old Hughson factory caught fire just be
 fore noon to-day and soon after the building was doomed Adjoining prop erty was threatened. but the depart ment succeeded ill getting the fire un- der control at 12:45. The loss will be close to $6O.OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02

quois theater As result of an in- vestigation made at his orders and lasting but q few hours, nineteen the- aters and museums were ordered clos ed, some of them being among the leading and most popular play houses of the city,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
TO INyEsTIG ATE ACCOUNTS.

Washington. Jan 2.-The treasury desa fsments expects to start an invseti- gation of the accounts of the interna- tiopiri commerce commission at once. The action was taken at the suggestion of Acting Chairman Clements of the commission because of the rl1mors of irregularities. Secretary Mosely Of tie commission, is under S25OOO bonds as dispensing officer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Ice Handlers Injured.

Catskill, N. Y., Jan Civilian Egg enr. an oiler, and John Conlon and Charles Pealey, ice handlers, were in i,r1ed today by the explosion of a boil CT in the engine room at one of the American Ice Co.'S houses here. Con- lon and Pealey were hurled through 2 window of the engine room and badly bruised
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
THE PLYMOUTH SERVICE.

New York, Jan 2.-The American line steamship Philadelphia, which sailed to-day, inaugurated the Ply mouth service of the line, by which it will be possible to get the mail to London some hours earlier than by landing it St Southampton. The Phil tadelphia carried 1,5oo bags of mail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Three More Bodies.

Chicago, Jan 2.-The total number of corpses recovered from the yIro- quois theater fire stands today at ;1s5. Hs compared with 5S2 yesterday. Of these thirty still remain unidentified
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Mrs. BaSeley Rescued.

Ansonia, Conn, Jan 2.-Mrs Base ley, the woman thought to be missing as a result of yesterdays fire, it has been learned. was rescued at the first alarm, by Peter Sullivan, who carried her to place of safety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
NEW BRITAIN
 MAN KILLED.
Engineer hulligan's Train Struck Him at Black Rock--Man Waited For Death.

New Britain, Jan 2.--Thomas Nich- ols. laborer, between 35 and 40 years of age, was killed by the s o'clock steam train from Waterbury near the Black Rock bridge. this city, this morning. From the best fnfor- nation obtainable it would seem as though the case was one Of suicide, as when the train was approaching Nichols, who was walking on an ad- joining track, he threw himself in front of the engine. Engineer James M. Mulligan was at the throttle and before he could bring his train to a standstili the body had been dragged for about 100 yards under the wheels The. remains were badly mutilated Nichols was a cripple. He was single man and is survived by two sis ters and brother. all residents of this city.
 MT Mulligan, in speaking of the above case this noon. said it was the worst and had the most effect on his feelings of any death that ever oc- cured under the wheels of his Ioco- motive, and he has been unfortunate enough to have had several within a short time MT Mulligan says the man deliberately knelt on one of the rails and looked toward the oncclf1- ing train. Just before the engine reached him he threw himself forward on his face and hands and was terribly mangled Engineer Mulligan says, used as he is to rail- road accidents. this one had an effect on him that will never be forgotten
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Snow to night; warmer; Sunday snow, followed Fy clearing; colder.s high north 10 east
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02

STILL UNCONFIRMED. Colon. Jan 2.-The reported sinking of the Colombian gunboat General Pinzen by an American warship is still unconfirmeu.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
Many Theatres Closed.

Chicago. Jan 2.-AIayor Carter H. Harrison to-day took steps to provide as far as possible against repetition pf Wednesdays horror at the Iro-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
RUSH OF ORDERS,

Chicago, Jan 2.-Complfcafions ill the far east caused rush of orders in wheat to-day. The market was very excited and extremely strong.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
SAW MIIlL BTJRNED.

Marinette, Wis Jan 2The saw mill Of the M. Ludington Go was de-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
ANOTHER ONE AT CHICAGO.

1AIFO IIIG OLSIN L SO1II NA1 NJ V '
 Chicago. Jan 2.-Fire broke out to- day in the building erected by Wilbur F. Storey to house the old Chicago Times The structure has of late been occupied by the Free Press, and a number of manufacturing concerns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
OPERA FAD, IN PARls.

44- ss f Z 2 SsEeaddres@ es xaensaaamre An the
 Fage AmanE WOnaAn. N The latest fad for the opera aud play house is she hasddress or Consoiallce. says Paris dispatch to the New York American. When Wagner Is given the women powder their hair with gold md adorn it with oak leaves, because these things harmonize with .sRaein- gold'' and 'sGotterdammerung.' On other evenings brunettes decorate their hair with wreaths of American Beauty roses, cherries and coral twigs, while blonds select laurel or evergreen leaves, adding small white flowers or silver acorns
 At the tlieaters devoted to classical productions g Desdemona cap is much seen on the heads of pretty women, some of whom add colored precious stones or white feather aigret. When Ibsen is on the stage Hedda Gabler's wine leaves are worn and antique dia- dems.
 Emma Calve appeared the other day with four enormous golden grapes on her black tresses, and the fashion IS gaining ground Two were fastened on both sides of the head in front. two others behind the ears among reddish vine leaves.
 Mime. Labori the pretty American wife of the great lawyer, is often seen evenings wearing little cap of colored velvet incrlsted with silver or gold coins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
ONLY, DAUGHTER DHAD.

Paris. Jan 2 Princess Mathilde, the only daughter of Prince Jerome Bona parte. died at o'clock this evening
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-02
An UnwvstfeM Law.


 There is an unwritten law which makes it bad taste to oyerdress in the forenoon on the street There is also an unWritten law about carriage dress and street dress. If functions in tue forenoon require full dress, then those who assist should go to them in car riages. Where there is no Gwed dress obligation the gathering is marked by those who are wearing street suits and those who have chosen to wear car. riage dress. but it does not always fol low that those dressed for carriage pro- lection and privacy have driven to their destination. Those who adhere to street dress for the street and car riage dress when they are driving are the opponents of good taste, good form and wide experience in the proprieties and fitness of living under correct so- cial onventions.--Vogue.