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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-29
Bow Kills His Father.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. March ga spe-
ciai from Fort Payne. Ala. says: ]. C. Cole.
policeman and deputy sheriff at Battelle,
was killed yesterday by his ten-year-old
son. The boy had been fighting with other
Toys, and his father whipped him for 1t.
The child afterward secured the parents
pistol and blew his fathers head Off
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-29
Movements Of Ocean Steamers.

NEW YORK. March 29.-Arrived-Pala
tia, from Naples ana Genoa.
The steamer Finland. from Antwerp for
New York was reported as having been in
communication by wireless telegraph at 3
o'clock this morning with Nantucket light
ship The Red Line steamer Switzerland,
from Antwerp for Philadelphia, was also
reported at am
LONDON. March Observation-Disclosures
oils, from New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-29
German Consul Murdered.

BUENOS AYRES. Argentina, March 20
Herr Dufay. the German vice consul at
Salta, has been murdered by an Italian
beggar. who was arrested. The motive of
the murder is said to have been revenge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-29

Miss Louise Watson. aged fourteen years.
daughter of Mrs. Mary G. Watson of Coz
lonial Beach Westmoreiand county. was
accidentally shot by her uncle, Mayor Ru-
dolph Watson of that town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-29
yellow Journalism in Japan.

Yellow Journalism in Japan.
From the Booklyn Eagle.
The journal which eclipses them all is
the Dempo (Telegraph), which is at
swords point with the rest of the press
for not being yellow enough. It's motto
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-29

We shall offer tomorrow as a very spe-
cial value forty Wolfe Dress Skirts,
trimmed with straps of Taffeta silk in
vertical effect, and each finished with
silk drop skirt, at $1,000 each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
THE DEADLY FIRE WAVE
 AT IROQUOIS THEATERl
Investigator Mace Has Just Made New Discovery Fan in Ventilating Chamber Tells the Story-
 It Sucked the Fire Into the Auditorium Some of the Iron Leaves of the Fan Were Melted

Chicago, Feb. 1S.-The cause of the deadly wave of fire and. superheated air, which swept over the Iroquois matinee audience, bringing instant death to hundreds, has been discover ed by investigators employed by Cor poration Counsel Holman. The new theory will be demonstrated before the grand jury
 The Investigations of Alfred c. Mace, a public appraiser. covering a period of over three weeks led him into large air chamber above the east wall of the building. Within this chamber, into which led VentiIating ducts from every part of the theatre, MT Mace found a large electric fan, which when in operation produced a draft of great force
 He is convinced that this far was operating during the fire. and that the draft it produced sucked the fire from the stage across the auditorium and against the wall. He found the iron leaves of the fan melted in places and believes that the draft produced by the fan was great enough to draw the fire itself into the air chamber.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
$25,OOO FIRE.
Destroyed Dartmouth's Old- est College Building
 This Hornine

Hanover, N. H., Feb 1s-Dartmouth hall, the oldest building at Dartmouth college and one of the oldest college buildings in the country, was burned to the ground today The fire was first seen on the top floor. It spread so rapidly that the firemen could not save the hall, though they were able to prevent the flames from reaching two adjoining college buildings. The loss is $25,0O0, partly covered by in surance.
 Dartmouth hall was built about 11O years ago. It was three stories hirh. Of wood, aI1d contained recitation rooms on the first and second floors, while the upper story was used as a dormitory by about twenty-five stu dents. These students lost all their belongings. As the fire broke out dur ing the chapel exercises there were few persons in the hall at the time. The cause has not been ascertained \
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
MELLIONAIRE'S MONEY
Louis Gans's Estate to be Divided
 Among Poor Relatives.

New York. Feb 1S.-Half a million dollars will be given to poor relations and to charitable institutions throlgl the will of Louis Cans, formerly a resident Of Helena. Mo tana, who died at his home here February
 MT Cans amassed a fortune in trade at Helena aud among the hume ous h>nunsts, which range from $500 to $25OO0, are provisions for the dis ri button of 5000 among the employees o+ is firm in Montana City who had been at work there six months or more.
 About S5O,o0o is divided among He brew hospitals and Fomes in w York, and the following gifts are made to ins+itutions in othTr cti $: Hebrew Union college, Cincinnati, $2,- !s t,: H9lr-w W dows' ard O. D ans home. New Orleans, $2,O00; Ladies ALx.l.ary socie.y, Temple Emanuei, Helena. Montana, $500; Hebrew Be nevolent society, Helena, Montana, $500: to deserving poor of Helena, Montana, $2,000. Large sums are set aside for similar purposes in Mir Cans rative village in Bavaria and the residue of the estate is divided between two daughters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
YALE ATHLETIC PROFITS

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 18.-A net profit for the year 1902-3 of $1,014.3 .37 is shown by the annual report of the Yale Financial Union which includes
 the football, basebali and athletic associations and the boat club The preceding years profits from these branches of athletics amounted to $S.844.69 but the figures for 1902-3 are considered encouraging because of the unusually large expenditure in. that year for the maintenance of Yale field, amounting to $22, GOO as against only $7,900 in the previous year. This increased expense was due to the erection of new, stands and changes in old ones. The report says that although Yale athletics can by no means be said to be self-supporting
 the present sys em shows a great i'm provement in the financial situation over that Of former times, and there Is no doubt that the Yale atheltics are being run on a more busin6sslike basis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
HIS SILVER JUBILEE.
Dr. ,. F. Hayes and Family to Cele. brate Event This Evening.

Dr J. F. Hayes, the we'll known phy- sician, will celebrate his silver anni- yersary, his twentyffth year in the medical profession, by dinner at his home which will be enjoyed by only his family and immediate rela- tiyes this evening. On the 1s.n of February, 1879, the doc. tor was graduated from the medical department of the University of the City Of New York. The exercises were held in the Academy of Music, class of POO being graduated. After wards he took the hospital examina- tion, and spent year and half Ill New York. He then went to Dublin, Edirburg and London, where he con- pleted his studies, spending fourteen months ill these cities. Returning to Waterbury he opened an office in Browns block on East Main street twenty three years ago, and he has been in the harness ever since, having built up fine practice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
WOMAN'S SEARCH
Finally Brought Man Who Killed Her Husband to
 Justice.

New York, Feb 1S.-After an unre- mitting search of nearly seven weeks, during which she has walked day and night on the Bowery and spent hours in unsavorv resorts, Mrs Katie Duffy of Brooklyn, early to-day, caused the arrest or rne man. who Is accused of hain~ har h,-shand's murderer. Rich ard Duffy, her husband, was fatal y
 O. thu night of January in front of Bowery resort and before 7, de th said that the wounds had been inflicted by Charles Devuno. The police, in spite of q full description, failed to capture Devuno. Mrs Duffy, however. kept tip the search without ra-niss'on and last night she saw the man enter a hotel on the Bowery and notified the police, who arrested De vrno after a struggle. Devuno. who. with Duffy. Is said to have been prom inent in the gang life on the lower east side, was arraigned to-day on q charge of homicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
CITY NEWS

A daughter was born today to Mfr. and Mrs Il. H. Pierce of 143 South street.
 Walter r. Sackett of Bridgeport. formerly of this city, was renewing old acquafntances in town to-day.
 William H. Kelly and Mary Cofrey were married Tuesday at the Sacred Heart church by the Rev Father Shell ley.
 The funeral Of Mrs Catherine MeTley will be held from her late home n WatertoWn tomorrow morning at 7:50 o'clock.
 At meeting of tAe senior class of the Waterbury High school to-day, the committee on pins reported that de- sign had been accepted
 Denis Allen of AIiddlebury and D. J. Calvin of Bishop street qualified this afternoon as bondsmen for Willis Wand amark and he was released from custody.
 The funeral of Mrs Sarah German will take place from the family resi-, dence on Bank street tomorrow morn ing at S:30 o'clock to St Patrick's church.
 Miss Minnie O'Connor of South Elm street teacher at the Lincoln school, left to-day on a trip to Clifton Springs, N. Y, for the benefit of her healtA. Miss O'Connor has been granted a. leave of absence by the board Of edu> cation.
 A man told a few friends fin the lobby of City hall this morning that he heard the bluehird this morning. One of the parties suggested that tas fellow be thrashed and move was made in that direction. but it was fix nadly decided to turn him over to the derartment of charities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
NEW STEAMER LAUNCHED.

Noank, Feb 1S.-Steamer Restless for the New London-Fisher Island houte, was launched this morning from the Palmer shipyard in this place. The vessel is 151 feet long and thirty feet beam, and will be ready for her trial trip. April 1. She is owned by T.. :. and W. Ferguson of Pittsburg and Stamford. respectively, who own the greater part of Fishers Island The boat is named after tho Restless which Admiral Block commanded when he explored the southern coast of New .4ngland
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
BARKER IN COMMAND.
South Atlantic Squadron is Now As-
 sembled in Guantanamo Hay.

Guantanamo, Cuba, Feb,~ 1S.-The United States South Atlantic squadron Is assembling at Guantanamo bay.
 Rear Admiral Baker, in command of the North Atlantic fleet, arrived to-day with the Massachusetts, Alabama, Hi nois and Scorpion. The other arrivals were, the Topeka, from Colon, and the Missouri and Maine. The latter is quarantined, as she has a number of cases of measles on board
 The Minneapolis and the Yankee sailed for Puerto Plata, Santo Domin- so, yesterday.
 Rear Admiral Sigsbee arrived here to-day from Santiago, with the De- troit and Newark. Admiral Sigsbee succeeds Rear Admiral Lamberton in the command of the South Atlantic squadron.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
LONG OVERDUE.
Steamer Five Months Late Arrived To-Day-One
 Death on the Trip.

New York, Feb 1S.-Five months overdue from uollo, Philippine Islanus, and for a long time given up as lost. the four-masted ship Juteopolis was lowed into port here to-day, the last item in her long record of delay being her enforced detention outside the bar since Sunday, owing to the ice-fil ed harbor, strong winds and low water. Her crew was completely exhausted by the ten months battle with storms of two oceans. A seaman named Fe- terson was buried at Sea off the Horn having been struck and instantly killed by a falling block.
 The Juteopolis sailed from Iloilo on April 30, forty-tWo weeks ago, with a full cargo of sugar, reaching Honolulu only on September 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING,

New Haven, Feb Representa- lives of fourteen universities gathered here to-day for the sixth annual con ference under the auspices of the As sociation of American Universities. The convention was preceded by 8 complimentary luncheon given by Yale in honor of the delegates in the corporation room of Woodbridge hal. This afternoon the delegates listened to paper presented by Columbia uni versity on the uniformity of university statistics as to enrolment and ex- penditure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
FISH PRICES HIGH.

New York, Feb 1S.--Prices here for all kinds of fresh fish are soaring and housekeepers who hoped to find relief during Lent from big meat bills have learned to their dismay that a fish famine is not unlikely owing to the severity of the winter. Bays are frozen over and drifting ice has made the work of fishing fleets periIouss Founders generally sold at g a bar rel are beringing ST, Holsters are scare at 40i cents the pound and codfish 125A cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
THE JUROR WAS SICK.
Opening of Court Delayed .. Case
 Against William Fenn Now On.


 Juror John F. Clark of Orange, who looks remarkably like the late Sena- tor Hanna, was late fin getting to court this morning and of course greatly delayed business.
 The jury having been called, the judge addressed them in the case against McEvoy and they retired at 10:10. At 10:55 they reported ver- dict of not guilty and McEvoy was accordingly discharged. His coun~ sel appointed by the court, wag At torney Church.
 The case agains. William Fenn far theft from the person of Edwin Loucks was then taken up, Attorney Bauby defending. Loucks is q, hoef- Ter emptoy ed by Olin P. Hant and. lives on West Main street On the evening of January 28 Loucks had about $40 and he met accused in a saloon on South Main street He or dered drinks for the house and con- tinued drinking until $1O was gone. Then he bought a pint of wIaiskey and started for the Salvation Army shelter accompanied by accused. Loucks was under the influence Of drink at the time. When he woke next morning his coat and vest, all his money aud bottle of wlaigkey were gone.
 Bernard Kelley testified seeing the accused take the money out of Louck' s pocket. Fenn's story is that Loucks was in the saloon and had money to burn, and was giving 1t away among the fellows. They left the saloon to- gether and started for the Salvation Army shelter. They arrived at the shelter and Kelley told the accused uIa- less he gave him 50 cents of the money he had taken he would make trouble The accused refused to give him the 50 cents and he reported the case to Officer Hickey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
EXHIBITS COMING FAST.

St Louis, Feb 1S.-During the last
 few days advices have been received that an enormous tonnage of exhibits Is no enroute to St Louis: Within two weeks this freight will begin to arrive on the grounds in great bulk. Direc- tor of Exhibits r. J. V. Skiff says the fine arts display of France has left Paris. The last of the Philippine ex- hibits are in transit. The archaeologi- cal collection from Mexico Is now nov ing toward St Louis. It will include Azetic relics which heretofore never have been permitted to leave Mexico.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
svvrss rnGusrrrar -caoo1x

There are industrial schools for clock and watch-nlaking in Geneva, Locle, Chaux-de-Fond etc.; there are art and industrial working schools in Zurich and other cities for women, and there are in dustrial schools for the hand trades in most of the cities and towns of the coun- try. The subjects taught in these schools are drawing, arithmetic, geography, bookkeeping. German. French and prac- ticaI instruction in the trade chosen by the pupil. e.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
M.KINLEY IS WORSE.

Jobnstown, Pa, Feb 1S.-Abner Mckinley, brother of the late .Presi-
 dent Mckinley, who has been suffer ing from nervous exhaustion, is re- ported worse at his summer home in Summerset. Dr Baer. his son-in-law, arrived today in response to mes
 sage and his sister,, Miss Helen M Ilinley. is also with him. ....
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
RUSSIA MAKES AN OFFICIAL
 STATEMENT ABOUT WAR
1t Says Japan's Attack Was Treacherous-And That Japs Had Long Desired War-Russian Reply to American Note Will be Announced Soon Late News Confirms the Death of l7 Officers and 439 Men When Vessels variage and Nor ietz Were Destroyed.

office is willing to accept volunteers for service in the far east. They must be under 40 years of age and have had military training. These volunteers will be enrolled in the reserve battal- ions under viceroy Alexieff
 St Petersburg, Feb 18.--No official announcement of the disaster off Che mulpo, Korea, has yet been made here although the papers are printing stor- ies of the loss of the Variag and Ko rietz.
 The St Petersburg Gazette asks: What are we going to do with the millions subscribed for the navy ?'' and continues: "We cannot patch up useless garment. Let us start afresh. Let the people decide how the money is to be spent. The min istries are. too busy to give the mat ter due attenton
 Count Orlof Davkdoff. the philan- thropist and close friend of the late cNoa. 1aISadDueI iAl, AaS gwen 90 U, 900 to the Red Cross society-$1o0,- 900 for the immediate use of the, so- ciety, .$20O,000 for wounded sailors and soldiers, and $2Oo.0Oo for a school for orphans of the war.
 The Korean minister announces that although 3600O Korean troops are stationed about Seoul his govern ment preferred not to take up arms against Japan. because Korea is neu- tral and felt Russia would soon drive out the Japanese
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
SNOW DRIFTS BLOCK TRAVEL.

West Suff1eld, Feb 1S.-Since last Monday afternoon the train service OH the Springfield branch of the Central New England railroad has been blocked by drifting snow, in spite of the efforts of shoveling gangs and snow blows to keep the line open. 1ne worst trouble is at deep cut near this station, the high wind which has pre- vailed for three days filling the cut with snow almost as fast as the work men remove it. The electric road be- tween Suffleld and Springfield Is also blocked by drifts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
NO NEWS AT WAsHINaToS

Washington, Feb lS.-No news was received at the state or navy dopart, ments today regarding the repor,eu landing of marines in San Domingo. It is the earnest wish of the admins tration that forcible intervention in San Domingo may be postponed until after the ratification of the Panama treaty. If the o11tra ges upon Amcf'- can interests continue. however, it will be necessary to put in force at once the scheme of opera tions that has been agreed upon. The United States, it is empha tically stated, does not want San -omingo as gift or as purchase. and these officials do not propose to permit the Morales government to force annexation upon this country by continuing the attacks upon ouA inter. ASfs .es-2. j -s.. 1zA ~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
WILL TRY TO REoRGANIzB

Boston, Feb. 1S.-President A. F..
 Locke of the New England Erich com pany dho has been appaointed receiv- CT of the combination. announces that an effort will be made to reorganize the company. Receiver Lo"ke says that the corporation has had good business in the 27 plants ill, Massa- chusetts, Maine. New Hamnsh're and New York under it's control since it's .organi1"tion in June, 1890, but that its difficulties are due to lack of working capital It is believed that 8 reorganization will overcome the present troubles. -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Increasing cloudiness with snow late tonight ex- cept in northeast portion. Friday snow. Warmer to-night except on the northern coast Friday some what warmer. Light to fresh north to east winds increasing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
The California Ranchman.

I can imagine no more independent or pleasant life than that of ranchman in California. He can work his ranch every day in the year except from 20 to 30 days of rain, and he can pick and gather every day in the year fruit and vegeta- bles for. his table. With few acres of alfalfa he has a perpetual pasture for his stock, winter and summer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
FRUIT TREES DAMAGED.

St Louis, Feb 1s.-A heavy sleet storm prevails in St Louis and vein ity, and reports have been received from various points of damage to peach and cherry trees. The side walks and streets in St Louis are in- cased in ice and street car traffic is somewhat impeded
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
BRITISH STEAMER IN.

,Tien Tsin. Feb 1s.-The British steamer Hsi-king, from Chin Wang Tao for Shanghai. which was overdue last reported in Port Arthur roads aud v-h:o' was be11eved to have been cap- tured by the Russians, arrived today at Snano hai g 1r ia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
Colleea Burned.

Charlotte. Feb 1S.-The Greenboro female cc!lege was destroyed by fire to-day. Ninety pupils and the fac ultv escaped with all their personai effects. I'ino loss is estimated at S125, 5,000. .s, ,~.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
JAPAN WE'LL PREPARED

San Francisco. Feb. 1s.-William MVcC. Osborne, collector of customs at Fusan, Korea, is here on vaca. tlon trip. Mir Osborne was in the Chi- nese customs service for. many years prior to the Chinese-Japanese war and since that time has bean in the kor- can service at I'usan. Speaking of Japan and her ability to maintain 8 long war. Mr Osborne says she has laid in large quantities of supplies for her army, has plenty of coal, ample construction and repair facilities fol, the needs of her formidable navy and ill other respects is on war footing never before attained by any other na- ton in such short space of time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18

LsOR SALE-Eiegans upright piano: good II make. almost new iron tcds. pig lures and other household goods at a big 3rd floor west. 2-IS.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
DEPARTURE DELAYED,

Tien Tsin, Feb 1s.-The departure of the Chinese imperial troops from Pao-Ting-Fu to Kin-Chau, previously fixed for to-day, to guard the frontier, has been postponed until February 21. The reasons for the postponement are not Known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18

T OST-P Pair of gold mounted eye glasses.
 u on Bishop street, Tuesday. Finder please return to 252 Bishop street. 2ie-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18
LAPS OFFICIAL NOTE.

London Feb 1S.-The Japanese le- gation to-day gave out an official cable. dispatch received from sTokio as fol lows:
 A number of Japanese refugees from Port Arthur give all account of their treatment while there as fol- lows:
 February S-Forbidden .tu' tu enlbark on the British steamer Ras Bera. All Japanese prohibited from leaving the harbor. .,se.
 February. .9--Eight Russian soldiers on guard over the Japanese on board the Wenchow. None of the Japan csc allowed to land. Some two hun dred Japanese on board about 10 starve.
 February l0-After appeals to Vice roy Alexieff ten bags of rice and some biscuit were sent to the ship in the evening.
 February 11-No heed taken by the kussians of repeated signals No drinking water 4 February IA and 15-Wenchow al- lowed 10 sail and arrived at Chefo, in the morning
 St Petersburk, Feb 1s--M. P1eske has been relieved from his temporary post of minister of finance and trans. ferred to the council of the empire. Seoul, Feb. 1S.--Three thousan nd Russian troops are reported to be en- camped on the Yalu river opposite Wiju. @ Nagasaki Feb 1S.--t'ive Russian passengers detained on board the steamer Argun and one on the steam CT EkaterinoskIay, were released at sasebo to-day and allowed to proceed to their destination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18

St Petersburg, Feb 1s.--The general Haf announced today that the war
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18

Berlin. Feb 1S.--Emperor William has notified the czar and the mikadc that the German hospitals at Kiao Chou and Yokohama are available for the care of men wounded during the war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18

Berlin, Feb 1s.--A dispatch to the Cologne Gazette from Chemulpo re- asserts that seventeen officers and 439 men of the Russian warships Variage and Korietz were either killed or drowned when those vessels were de- stroyed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-18

St Petersburk, Feb 1s--M. P1eske has been relieved from his ternporar, post of minister of finance and trans ferred to the council of the empire.