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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-02-26

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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-02-26

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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-02-26

IL Japan is foxy she will find some
way Of turning loose all those prison
ers whom Russia has in Siberia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
SUIT FOR $5, ,OOO AGAINST
 ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH.

A suit for 5000 damages was en- tered this morning in the superior court against St Patrick's church, and the pastor, Rev J. H. Gleeson, is named as principal defendant. The plaintiff in the matter is George A. Gray of Boston, administrator on the estate of the late Patrick Ford who also was of Boston. Attorney J. J. O'Neill represents MT Gray. The in formation in the case is to the effect that MT Ford was architect, superin- tendent and general oyerseer of the work on the church from November 20, 1895 to August II, 1900, on which day he died, and that his service as such were worth the amount claimed. MT Gray as administrator made a claim, so the complaint says, for the above amount upon the Rev Father Gleeson and it was refused. Hence the suit. The case is returnable to the April term of the superior court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
A QUEER SUIT.
Tea Company Says Former Employe Stole Its Way
 of Doing Business.

Chicago, March 81.-Whether a per sons own peculiar taste in the matter of tea and coffee is his property or the property of his grocery will be de- cided when the injunction suit of the Royal Tea Go against William Gllnther comes to trial in the circuit court. The matter is of such moment that the United States supreme court may yet be called on to determine the com mercial value of whim.
 Before Judge Dunne, attorneys for the tea company represented that Gunther had been the avenue of com- munication between the firms coffee and tea expert and several hundred housewives and chefs in Chicago.
 Gunther, who drove wagon over the tea and coffee routes, i'll a years time became familiar with the whims and fancies of. BOO customers, and the 'fnspirationaF' blends with which the expert satisfied these preferences. Then he was discharged.
 It Is alleged Gunther immediately established tea and coffee business of his own, using the secrets he had acquired. Then the company realized the whims of their customers had q money value. Gunther had taken trade from them and they sought to enjoin his further operations. Judge Dunne postponed the hearing for argument
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
ANCIENT CUSTOM.
Emperor Francis Joseph Washed Feet of Twelve
 Men To-Day.

Vienna, March h<31.-Emperor Fran cis Joseph this morning observed the ancient ceremony of washing tile feet of twelve old men in the Crystal hall of the Hofburg. The hall was filled with distinguished personages, includ- ing members of the diplomatic corps, the cabinet ministers, military officials and court functionaries. The emperor, who was in excellent health, assisted by eight archdukes, personally waited on the old men, placing before them food and drink, which, however, they did not consume then, the refreshments being immediately removed and later sent to their homes. The ceremony concluded with his majesty hanging around the neck of each of the old men silk purse containing the tra- ditional thirty pieces of silver,
 The United States was represented at the ceremony by Ambassador Storer and Mrs Storer, Captain F. W. Harris, the military attache, Secretary Hale and Mrs Hale, Second Secretary Rives and Miss Diehl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
ANOTHER
 FAILURE Boston Trust Co. Closes Its Doors
Liabilities of the Concern Are More Than a Mil- lion--Compa Says De- positors Will Lose Noth- ing.

Boston, March 3I.-The Union Irust company closed, it's doors to-day.
 me Union Trust company was in- corDorated in 1888 with "a capital of $lOO,OOO. The president is former Congressman William B. Barrett. MT Barrett also is a we'll known Boston publisher. Frederick c. Roberts is treasurer and the directors are William D. Barrett, z Charles H. Adams, c. F. Donnolley, James W. Dumphy, G. Edward Smith. and Galen E. Stone.
 The liabilities of the company are placed at $1, 100000 with nominal as sets of about the same, amount. The difficulties of the concern are at tributed to heavy withdrawals by de- positors and the inability of the man. agement to realize quickly on seculri- ties in order to provide for the un- usual demands. At the office of the savings bank commissioners, it was stated that the company had been temporarily enjoined by the supreme court and that the application for a permanent injunction was returnable to-morrow, when the court will be asked to appoint receiver. The di- rectors of the company state that no opposition will be made to a receiver ship and that depositors will lose nothing. The company moved into new quarters last year and had made preparations to extend it's business, but it is said that some of it's ventures, including street railway financing, did not prove as successful as it was hoped for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
ALIVE AND WELL.
Lawyer Who Disappeared From His
 New York Office Two Years Ago.

New York, March 31.-Lawyer Max Josephs, whose disappearance from his office two years ago baff1ed the po- lice, is said by his father to be. alive and well ill Australia, although he was long ago given up and insurance on his life collected from the Royal Ar canum.
 Josephs had an office in Wall street and lived in Brooklyn with his wife and child. Two years ago Mrs Jos ephs received a note from him saying he had been called to Mount Vernon on business. Another letter from that place the following day said he had been detained. His failure to come back led to an immediate search, but all trace of the lawyer was lost in Mount Vernon, and after the Hudson had been dragged and watched for several weeks he was given up.
 The letter to his father made no ex- planation of Josephs's action.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
CITY NEWS

If you want good tea, buy 1t sati1r- tdayfat Phelan's tea store, and you will get double your moneys worth.
 The barber shops will do business until II o'clock tonight, and will be closed all day tomorrow.
 The barber business of the latos George Kleeber will be continued by his widow, under the management of Burt Spur
 Francis E. Cole of Wolcott and Miss Ruby N. Freeman of Huntingtonr Mass, were married by the Rev Drs Davenport last night.
 The SMattatucl Rod and Gun club will hold a meeting tomorrow fore-l noon at the Driving park. There will be several important events for which, prizes will be given to the winners
 The executive committee of the Cone necticut Association of Women Work CTS met Vat the Friendly league on Wednesday to plan for the annual re- union which will be held in Waterbury May the 18th. As the Friendly leagu@l is the hostess this year it is hoped all interested will reserve the date.
 By agreement of counsel the case of Lizzie Murphy against FredeficiSs Mangini will be re-opened and news trial take place. The grounds for this step is that Nfangini is a minor. He will be irnm ediately released from jail and the new trial will take place as soon as possible unless settlements will be made.
 Call at PheIan's tea store on Eatrr- day for your tea and coffee, and ynx will get big bargain with It.
 The Waterbury High school teanS played practice game with the Wax terhury Business college team yestea~ day afternoon and won by the scor9 of z to 6. E. Mcdonald and SpellmarT were the battery for the high sohooDl students. The manager of the. HiglT school team has arranged two gAmaa with the Winsted High school tcafnt which will be played in Winsted esrly in tlie season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

Word was received here last night tof the death at Williamsport Pa. of the father of Mrs T. +. Conway and Andrew Hess of this city, MT and Mrs Conway and Mir Hess left to at tend the funeral
 The funeral of Alice Manton, the Il years-old daughter of MT and Mrs Michaetl Manton of Waterville, who died last night from the effects of in Juries received during the afternoon, took place to-day. with interment in Waterville cemetery.
 Mrs Susan Mears, an old resident of the city, died suddenly this afternoon at her home 300 East Main street She was the widow and only survivor of her husband, the late William Mears, who was very we'll known throughout the city. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon with interment in St Joseph's cemetery. She leaves no relatives.
 Word has just been received of the death of Mrs Peter Brennan, Kill -lorghin, County Kerry, Ireland, daugh- ter Of Mrs Mortimer Moriarity, 129 South Elm street, this city. T he de ceased leaves besides her mother, a husand and eight children, one of whom is in this city, Hannah T. Bren- nan, who lives with her grandmother; also four sisters, Mrs Michael E. Con- nors. South Manchester, and the Misses Hannah, Annie and Margaret Mortar ity of South Elm street; four brothers. Marcus F. and Mortimer A Moriarity of South Manchester and Eugene J. and Hugh B. Moriarity of Waterbury. The news is sad blow to her family and friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
LA GRIPPE IS ON
 THE INCREASE.

The grip is again operating ip many Connecticut towns, and ill some places the situation has become So alarming s that people are fumigating. Water town has more than it's share of grip victims. and Dr Variell is thinking of fumigating the Taft school with view to putting the pesky microbes that have taken up quarters in the institu- tion out of business. There are about eighty rooms in the structure, and if it should be decided to fumigate them it will make a big job for somebody. The grip is no respecter of persons and would inst as soon take fall out of a college athlete as anybody else, so that 1t behooyesr all to give 1t wide berth:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
PAPER TRUST.
Lilley Before Committee Doesn't Know About it--
 Only What He Heard

Washington, March ,31.-Congr I1illey yesterday afternoon appeared before the house committee on the jul dietary committee in relation to the resolution introduced by him asking for an investigation of the so-called paper trust MT Lilley explained that he knew but little about this matter. 1t had simply been called to his attention by certain papers in his district. He argued that it could do no harm to make this Investigation. if the paper trust did not exist in veGla- tion of law. If such a trust is in ex- istence, congress ought to find it out.
 It was decided to hold another hear ing next Tuesday when newspaper men from Waterbury and possibly oth- CT Connecticut citles wall be present and further explain this matter to the committee.
 Senator Platt has introduced in the senate a bill tdb increase the pension of Captain William c. Gardiner of New Haven, from S15 per month to $3O. Captain Gardiner has one of the best war records of any soldier from Connecticut, and was captain of Go +, 18th Connecticut Volunteers
 Senator Platt has also introduced a bill granting pension of SIP per to Thomas Pickford, of Wal lingford. Pickford was a hospital steward during the war
 The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce has reported fayoaably on the bill introduced by Congressman Brandegee to establish a light and fog signal at or near Black Ledge, New London harbor The bill originally provided for the establish meIt and maintenance of the light and asked for SSO.OOO. This was re- duced by the committee to $5O,OOO, for establishment alone. The depart ment of commerce and labor flavor the bill. 8@
 Among visitors at the capital are the following Connecticut people: Dr will liam J. Ford of Washington; MT and Mrs w. F. Hammond, of MeriAen, who are on their way home from Florida, and Hon>A. c. Sternberg, of West Hartford.
 Congressman Lilley will be one of the guests at the stag, party to be oiy- en by Speaker Cannon Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
TAKING DISPOSITIONS
 IN LATHROP CASE

During the past week Judge Burpee as counsel for H. U. Lathrop in the suit brought against him by his wife for maintenance, took quite a number of dispositions in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and other places, where Mrs Lathrop has friends. The drift of the depositions are that Mrs Lathrop was extremely extravagant and wasteful. An effort will be made to have the case tried as soon as possible during the coming term of the superior court, which will open here next Tuesday. Mrs Lathrop claims $5O00 alimony and, it is expected the defense will show that Mrs Lathrop can maintain herself as she was accustomed to live before she met MT Lathrop, on sum far below the figures she has named. Mrs Lathrop has not asked for a divorce, neither has MT Lathrop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
BRYAN LOSES A POINT
 JUDGE GAGER'S DECISION
The Famous Sealed Letter Not Allowed in as Evidence -Tilts Between Stoddard and Bryan-The Laf- ter Stated That Neither He Nor His Family De- sired to Touch the $5ooOo Without Mrs. Ben- netts Consent.

New Haven, March 31.--A decision rejecting as evidence the sealed letter by which William J. Bryan was to be given $50,oO0 from the estate of the late Philo s. Bennett, was given to-day by Judge Gager in the superior court when the hearing on Bryan's appeal from the decision of the probate court declining to admit the sealed letter to probate, was resumed This decision followed arguments which took up all the two days previous.
 The sensation to-day was reached when Judge Stoddard said that undue influence was alleged in the Bennett appeal, and If the sealed letter was excluded. from the will he might ad- wise the withdrawal of the Bennett ap- peal. Then MT Bryan arose and said that he would not insist upon the trial, that his side was prepared and delay would not be through his fault. He continued: This is the only case in which I feel a personal interest. I say now, as I said ill the court below, that no~money will be used personally by me without the consent of Mrs Ben , nett"
 Judge Stoddard then arose and said that when Mir Bryan was asked in the lower court to put similar statement in writing he said he would do so, but he had not done 1t.
 f Mir Bryan immediately arose and said he would like to refresh Judge Stoddard's memory He reminded him that he could not speak for the whole amount at that time. That he could say and did say he would not touch one penny of $25.OO0 until he returned from his home. That after consulting Mrs Bryan he returned and could say. then in regard to the other $25,000 what he had said of the first amount. q am willing to give bonds that no member of my family will receive one cent of this S5OOOO unless advised to do so by Mrs Bennett"
 Judge Gager then ordered the Ben nett appeal stricken off the docket. The jury then came in and returned a verdict excluding the letter and the typewritten copy of the same as evil dence. Court then adjourned After court MT Hewitt stated that an appeal would be taken at once to the supreme court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
BEFORE JUDGE COWELL
 IN DISTRICT COURT.

The case before Judge Coweil and the jury in the district court to-iav was that of Mrs Sarah Mcafaiaon VI 5. M. Griffen of Danbury for S1.O0G damages. The gist of the contentioIt was told in Mrs McMahou's evidences this morning. She said she was rust- ming boarding house in Danblrr about two years ago. and one morning while hanging out clothes on line that ran from the yeranda she either stepped into a hole in the floor of the veranda or else a board broke ana heE right leg went through. The accidenN oecasioned her much pain Sand 1t was impossible to remove her Hifhout first saving the boards around Ter
 The defendant, who is a1|ioctor, was summoned, but gave heH lo aid, and not only that, she claim hut his caie' brought only temporary hf, and she still feels the effects of the accslert iIsS consequence. She was obliged IVY up her boarding house, she said
 unable to stand for any length df t1iY on the injured leg. and she was there's by prevented from making the luera tive livelihood she enjoyed up to tho time of the accident. She gave her Danbury, but he did not suit her and she then gave it to local one.
 After the accident she came to Wa. terbury
 A witness named Reynolds testified for the defense that he is a carpenter and had the contract to keep the house in question in repair. He said that hel repaired the veranda on Christmas In the fall of 1902."' Attorney Root counsel for the plaintiff, asked him if Christmas does not come in winter. and witness said he aways thought itl came in the fall. However. the piece of veranda containing the hole through which sthe plaintiff claimed to have fallen was produced in evidence. It1 waseabout 41ax4 feet.
 The case will run to Sat,lrday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
SOMEBODY TEMPERED
 WITH THE BILL.

New York, March 31.-Considerable stir has been caused by the discovery at Albany that a change had been made in the enacting clause of the Wainwright bill, framed with a. view to compelling patrons of gambling houses to testify against the keepers
 The bill was an exact copy of Dis trict Attorney Jerome's measure intro. duced in the senate by Bowling, and was to, take effect immediately. The assembly codes committee, to facilitate matters, took up the Wainwright bill and while discussing it found the date of enact1nents had been changed by an unknown penman to read Effective September 1, 19O4.' The chairman de- clared that nothing would avail the plotter, as the committee will consider the Bowling copy instead of Assembly man Wainwright's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
Mrs. Vanderbilt Lost Jewels.

NEWPORT, R. l., March 31.-Mr. and Mrs. Reginald c. Vanderbilt are distressed over the loss of two beauti- full and valuable Jewels, 8 bracelet and pendant, both set with diamonds. Mrs. Vanderbilt dropped them from her wrist while driving from Newport to her country place at Sandy Point. Mr. Vanderbilt has advertised In large type a $50 reward for the recovery of the jewels. Many men, women and chil- dren are engaged in a diamond hunt along the country road over which MT. and Mrs. Vanderbilt drove.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
CAUSE OF DEATH
 BATTLES POLICE

Chicago, March 31.--The reticence of friends concerning the cause of the death of Dr Elmer E. Prescott. which occurred ill his office, has hampered the efforts of the police to learn whether it was the result of accident
 suicide or other cause. Dr Prescott conducted hospital and sanitarium. He was 40 years old, and unmarried
 According to an employe of the doctor he swallowed the contents of q large bottle of atropine. Theiphysician had been i'll during the day and had no need of stimulants according to Prof Clifford Frazen an in terne at the hospital. The murder of Dr D. A. Prescott, the father of the dead man, twenty years ago. still is an unsolved crime. He was found dead, shot through the head in his office:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
JAMES LoNGwORTH

James Longworth died yesterday afternoon at his home, 102 Baldwin street, after an illness of about a week. MT Longworth had been a resident of Waterbury for over fifty years and was one of the best known business men in the city. The deceased was born in West Meath, Ireland, fffty-eight years ago, and came to this country with the family in 1850, and resided here ever since. Forty years ago he succeeded his brother, Thomas Longworth, in the Baldwin street store and livery in the rear and from that time until recently he carried on both branches of business. A year or so ago ago he sold the livery sta- ," ble. but he ran the cafe up to the present and was probably the oldest liquor dealer in Waterbury, that Is, ii is doubtful if there is a man in the business now who was in dit when MT Longworth entered the market. He commanded q large share of public confidence and was we'll liked by hfs neighbors. MT Longworth was a democrat in politics and served one term in the aldermanic chamber from the fourth ward. He was twice mar ried, his first wife being Miss MGy Gehring, and the second, Miss Cath erine Collins, daughter of the late John Collins of Baldwin street, who, with one daughter. Louise, and four grandchildren, survive him. The frl- neral will take place at 2:3O o'clock Saturday afternoon with service ut the Immaculate Conception church and interment in St Joseph's cemetery. Monday morning at 8 o'clock a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated for the deceased at the Immaculate Conception church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
SUICIDE IN YOKOHAMA.

New York, March 31.-Advices from Yokohama are to the effect that Dan- iel Bacon. jr, the 21-year-old son of a New York capitalist, has committed suicide there by shooting. Bacon's death was announcGT here March II as having been due to pneumonia. He was in Japan in search of health. It is now said that. While attending a birthday party with thirty or forty friends, he suddenly complained of illness, stepped into an adjoining room and shot himself. f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
AGAINST COLOMBIA CASE DECIDED TO-DAY,

Paris. March 8f.-The first civil
 tribunal of the Seine to-day decldeu the case Of the Republic or Coiomppa against the Panama Canal Co III favor of the defendants. The decision holds that the complaint of Colombia is not receivable and condemns the plaintiffs to pay. the costs of the ac- tion. This decision has the effect of
 removing the legal obstacles in the
 way of the transfer of the canal con- cession from the company to the Unit ed States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
CHAIRMAN BURNS
 NAMES COMMITTEE

Tn Accordance with vote passed at the meeting of democrats last Tuesday night. Chairman J. W, Burns has named committee of six to assist him in drafting new rules for the govern. ment of the local democracy. The full committee is as follows: John w. Burns, chairman; James M. Lynch, first district; William R. Thoms, sec ond district; William Cullen, third dis trict: Michael D. Russell, fourth dis trict. James Douglas, fifth district; Hubert M. Rigney, sixth district
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
THROWN FROM WAGON
 WOMAN FATALLY INJURED

Boston, March 31.--Laura Shuman, daughter of Samuel Shuman, a leading resident of the Roxbury district, died early today from injuries sustained last evening in a carriage accident While driving home with her brother Waldo, from a dinner party their horse ran away, throwing both out. Miss Shuman became entangled in the reins and was dragged through the streets for quarter of mile. Her brother was not seriously hurt. She was 9 years of age and was prom inent i'll social circles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
FIRE IN JERSEY CITY.

New York, March 31.--A loss of $oO,- 900 was caused by fire early to-day in the factory of the Brewster Cocoa Manufacturing Go ill Jersey City. Three alarms were sent in and two water towers, eleven engines and five trucks responded. Four hours later most of the companies started for home as the fire then seemed to be well un- der control. but three companies were recalled when the blaze started up afresh, and the fire was finally extin- guished. The fire is thought to have started in an overheated drying room.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
GLASS WORKERS STRIKE.

Pittsburg, Pa, Maorch 31.-Employes in factory No 1 of the American Ma chine Glass Co at Arnold, Pa, have struck fori an increase of 30 cents a day. Eyery man employed on the blowing machines recently installed went out, closing down the factory, which is the largest in the world. In all about 600 men are affected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-31
Unique Railway Fatality.

BURNSIDE, Ky, March 31.--As a fast express train on the Queen and Crescent railway was rounding curve near Tateville it struck a cow, knock ing the animal against Norton Morgan and his fourteen-year-old son, Oscar Morgan, and killed both of them.