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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
NEW TOWN STORE.
Basement of City Hall Being Fitteds
 Up To-Day.

A force of men are at work today, making preparations for the converAl sion of a portion of the basement of. the city hall building into storel which will be used by the department of charities instead ot the one that has] been in use for some time past. By using the basement Of the hall thel rent of the town store will be saved and the projectors of the scheme seel another point to be gained by having! the store in the building. It will save a good deal of time running from one building to another and in this way an honest penny will be put aside ands turned to some other account Years ago plans were drawn for a lookup in. the basement of the hall, but after some investigation 1t was decided to- abandon the idea and the handsome structure on Harrison avenue was built for the police department. The ventilation ill the fbasement is not good, but as the clerk will not be in the stock room all the time 1t is not thought that any bad results will fol- low from making occasional trlnsl downward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
and numbers of them are preparing leave for Che-Foo.

Paris, Feb s.-The French foreign office was advised this afternoon that the Japanese had cut the cable. con- meeting Japan with Korea. The ob- ject of this, lit is presumed, was to prevent the news of Japan's move ments from reaching the Russians Following the breaking off Of rela- tions between Japan and Russia. the cutting of the cable is regarded here as significant of the purpose of Japan ito begin hostilities. It was learned this morning that among the troops sent by Russia to the vicinity of the Yalu river were fifteen thousand Cos sacks whose objects are to destroy the communications of the Japanese army landing along the coast or try ing to strike Port Arthur railroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
STEAMER BURNED
One of Crew Missing Trained Lions and Dog
 Burned.

New York, Feb Sire early today destroyed the Joy line steamer Ire mont, at her dock in Catherine slip. One of the crew who was fighting the fire is missing, two trained lions and a Great Dane dog, part of travelling show, were burned, and the cargo of the vessel is a total loss.
 The Fremont is practically a new side wheel vessel and arrived from Providence yesterday. The freight had not been unloaded when the fire was discovered by two of the crew on watch.
 Three alarms were sent in and the engine companies on the pier were aid ed by two fire-boats from the river side. The cause of the fire has not been learned.
 While the, .aremen s'Were fighting the fire fro nthe upper deck, the lions broke loose and started up the com panionway. The animals were driven back with stream of water, but they reappeared and rushed at the firemen, maddened by the smoke and flames. Again the animals were fought back and were seen no more.
 The loss is estimated at $150,O00.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
WOMAN
 RUN DOWN
Touring Automo-
 bile Struck Her.
Driver Attempted to Get Away Woman is Dead  and Man Will Be Held for Manslaughter--Fog Hid Woman.

New York. Feb S-While a dense fog hung over the city Mrs Catherine Conway, 60 years old. was run over and fatally hurt by large touring Automobile driven by George Gordon, as she was crossing Eighty sixth street at Park avenue The old lady was on her way to church and failed to see the automobile as it bore down upon her. She was thrown into the mud and crushed. Gordon turned on the power and tried to escape from the scene. A young man happened to be standing on the curb. He jumped upon the machine and hung fast as it sped away. Nearly mile from the scene of the accident the fellow on the back sighted two police men and shouted that the machine had run down a woman The policemen sprang into the street and arrested Gordon. He was taken to the station house, crying like child. but was not told that the woman was dead. He probably will be changed with man. slaughter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
HARTFORD A LOSER.
Baltimore Fire Will Cost Companies
 of This City a Million.

Hartford, Feb S.-While it is not possible to determine at present the losses to Hartford Insurance compan- ies by the Baltimore fire, it is esti- mated that the aggregate will not fall short of $1,O0O,0O0. At the offices of the leading companies here to-day 1t was stated that no definite reports from the Baltimore agencies had been re- ceived and 1t was only known that tre- mendous values had been swept away by the fire. Company officials were busy with maps of the city endeavor- ing to calculate from the news reports of the fire some of the losses sustained, but very little information was given out.
 William B. Clark, president of the Aetna Fire Insurance Go, said it was difficult to give even a rough estimate, but he believed the loss would not be likely to fall below $5O,OOO for each of the leading Hartford companies, and no doubt half the Baltimore com panies would be wiped out by their losses.
 Vice-President Mitchell of the Phoe- nix declined to give any estimate of losses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
LOOKING FOR SOLDIERS.
Corporal Swanberg Says Government
 Wants to be Prepared.

Acting upon orders from headquar- ters, Corporal Hugo Swanberg, who assists Sergeant Klodusky in conduct ing the local recruiting station for the United States army. left to-day on a four days trip to Torrington, Win sted, Bristol, Harrington and Plain vile. The object of Corporal Swan berg's trip is to advertise the local station-to post the different towns with circulars about the army and to talk with the young men and get them interested in joining the army. Cor poral Swanberg thinks that the gov- ernment wants to secure as many re cruits, as possible so as to be prepared for any emergency that may arise from the Russian-Japanese conflict.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
BALTIMORE BANKS

New York, Feb. S.-"The crippled Baltimore banks can have anything winthin the bounds of reason to help them along" said the president of the Seaboard National bank of this city, when asked what action could be ex- pected from the New York associated banks operating through the clearing house. "The association" he said, twill take such action as the circum- stances of the Baltimore banks seem to require. If the cash and securities cannot be got out the other banks will give such temporary assistance as re quired."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
Leading Hay States

According to the agricultural depart ment's figures New York had greater acreage used for producing hay, and cut greater amount of hay, than any other state in the union. The value of her hay product was also greater than that of any other state, and almost $1S,o0o,0oo greater than the value of the hay crop of the entire New Eng land states. Second to New York, measured by the value of the hay crop, stands Pennsylvania and then come Ohio, Illinois, Missouri. Iowa. Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana, this exhausting the list of states where the hay crop of 1908 was valued in excess of 2O,O00, ,0O0. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
BAL TIMORE IS IN ASHES
 WORST FIRE ON RECORD
 LOSS OF MANY MILLIONS
Started Yesterday Morning Under Control at 24O Todaym
 possible Fix Exact Loss--Business Center of the City Completely Wiped Out--Chef of Fire Depart ment Injured Assistance Sent From New York, Philadelphia and Other Cities-Two Lives Lost.

Champion Shoe Manufacturing com pany, and Driggs, Currin & Company shoes, $1oO,0o0
 Mendels Brothers, ladies' wrappers $125, ,OOO.
 Blankenberg, Gehrgann & Company notions, s125ooo.
 Leo Keene & Company, ladies' cloaks, and Henry Pretzfe1der & Company, boots and shoes. $125,0oO.
 Peter Rohe & Sons, harness manu. facturers, $125, ,0OO.
 James Robertson Manufacturing company, plumbers supplies, S1O0,O0O
 R. J. Anderf Ss Company, boots and shoes, and James Robertson Manufac. turing company. storage, $1OOOO0.
 Rasch & Gaynor, window shades $75, ,0OO.
 Fussellbaugh- Bake & Company wall paper, $65, ,o0o.
 Adis Brothers, umbrella manufac- t,lrers, and Ferdinand Hahn & Sons cloth. s75,ooo.
 Adis Brothers and A. Hoff, clothing STE, ,0OO
 Douglas, Henry & Company, hosiery and underwear, $75,OO0. IL. Grief $ Brothers, clothing. $15o,- 900.
 Mass and Kemper, embroidery and laces, $125,0o0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
EDITORS DISCUSS TT.

St Petersburg, Feb s.-The rupture of diplomatic relations between Rus sia and Japan was discussed calmly in the morning papers here to-day, the onus being unanimously placed on Japan for severing relations the very day the Russian reply was to reach Tokio.
 The Viedomosti still sees dim ray Of hope on peaceful settlement, ana says the last word has not yet been spoken.
 The Novoe Vremya, repeating US yesterdays charges that Japan's de- sire was bring about war no matter what was the tenor of the Russian re ply, adds
 "Even Japan's extraordinary man. ner of rupturing relations has evoked no chauvinism in Russia, but merely an outburst of keener patr1otlsm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
RUSSIAN CAVALRY MOVING,

St Petersburg, Feb S.--An advance detachment of Russian cavalry is leav- ing Mukden for Korea. The telegram from NIukden announcing the depar- ture of the cavalry adds:
 ''Russia's love of peace has been ex- austed by Japan's demands. Troops, therefore, have been concentrated at the Yalu. river.
 '@The Russian troops are in the best Of spirits. The Japanese everywhere are hrlrrying homewards.'
 The Mul1den dispatch repeats the rumor that a Japanese squadron Is off Wei -Hai-Wei, on the north coast of the Shan-tung peninsula, with the ob- ject of intercepting the Russian ships comping from Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
KING VICTOR EMMANUEI.

Rome, Feb S.-King Victor Emman- uel had a long intereview with Pre- mier GioIitti and Marine Minister Mi rabello to-day as a result of the sev- erance of diplomatic relations between Russia and Japan, and ended with ex- pressing the hope that war still may be averted. Ills majesty asked the premier to keep Foreign Minister Tit toni, who is now in Naples, informed on all that transpired in the far east.
 Minister Mirabello has cabled in- structions to the commander of the Italian squadron in the far east to send the Italian third class cruiser Pie monte from Shanghai to Japan, to keep the third class cruiser Elba in Korean waters to protect Italian inter ests, and to have the armored cruiser vettor Pisani communicate between them. The third class cruiser Puglia, now at San Francisco, has been or, dered to Japan.
 Although it is hardly considered that their sailing will be necessary in view of the limited Italian interests in the far east, two other warships are ready to start for the far east.
 An exchange Of views on the sub- ject is taking place between the coun- tries whose rulers, like the king of Italy, have received letters from the emperor of Korea announcing his in tention to abstain from any act which might be interpreted as breach of neutrality.
 Although not unexpected, the latest news from the far east deeply affected the pope, whose mind Immediately turned to the faithful and the mission aries exposed to the horrors of war. The pontiff said:
 I still have hope, in the peaceful disposition of the czar. Let us pray that God may guide him."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
Ceylon's Centenarians.

Ceylon, according to its recent census returns, has no fewer than 145 inhabit- ants over 100 years old. Seventy-one of these are males and "A females. Ofthase 48 men and 52 women claimed to be ex- actly 100, while the highest age returned was 120. One hundred is good round age, and no doubt every indolent octo- genarian who could not be bothered to remember the year of his birth put down 100 to save time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
BARON HAYAsHf TALKS.

London, Feb s.-Baron Hayashi, the Japanese minister, has informed the Associated Press that military steps contemplated by Japan for the preser- vation of it's interests in the far east already have commenced
 The minister was careful to point out, however, that this does not mean actual hostilities, but strategic action through pouring Japanese troops in Korea and Manchuria. This, he states, is now in progress.
 Baron Hayashi calculates that forces adequate to meet any emergency will
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
ROCKWELL ESCAPED.

New Haven, Feb S.-With trial on ten counts of burglary awaiting him in four cities, Fred Rockwell, who was to have been taken to Waterbury on Monday for a hearing, escaped last night from the New Haven county jail by saving the bars in his cell. It Is supposed Rockwell escaped through the corridor by slipping behind tho watchman as the latter made his rounds, the doors being left tenporar- fly unlocked
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
NEW YORK ASSISTS.

New York, Feb S.-Nine engine com panies and one hook and ladder truck company, with their fire fighting ap- paratus, left Jersey City on the spe- cial train to go to Baltimore's aid at 4 o'clock this morning, and it was ex- pected they would reach the scene of the fire about o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

Mrs Cornwall West rendered valua- ble service in the South African war. yill againsb put into service. Several nurses who served on the Maine ara here and enxious to go to the front.
 New York, Feb S.--A record break ing number of patients crowd the city hospitals owing to several days ori warm, changeable weather. At BelIe-g vue there are 973 patients, the largesg number ever gathered within the walls. Of the institution and 113 more than the place is supposed to accommodate ] The authorities were obliged to place. cots and mattresses in every availablal space. Other hospitals also are crowd ed to their limit.
 So great was the number of cases of pneumonia, grip and bronchitis that as many of the convalescents as could, be moved were taken from medieaf1 wards and placed in the surgical.
 Colder weather is expected to ala leviate these conditions shortly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
ASKED TO KEEP HANDS OFF.

St Petersburg, Feb S.-At an impor- tant meeting held this morning at the palace. at which the czar presided, it was decided to telegraph to Viceroy Alexieff to scrupulously avoid taking any steps which might provoke hostili- ties
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
rARLE MESSAGES.

New York, Feb S.-The Japanese government has decided that cable messages in code may be sent to Japan without restriction and announcement to that effect was made to-day by the Commercial Cable Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
ROOSEVELT ACTS QUICKLY.

Washington, Feb s.,-- President Roosevelt has come to the assistance of the city of Baltimore. One hun dred engineers were taken by special train from the Washington barracks, all equipped with ten days rations to care for themselves
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
JAPANESE FLEET SAILS.

Berlin, Feb S.-The German foreign oI1ce has been advised that 8 portion of the Japanese fleet sailed from Sasaho yesterday. It's! destination IS unknown, but is supposed to be Che muIpo, Korea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
NOT CONFIRMED

sche Tage Zeitung affirms upon dip-l lomatic authority that three Russian| ships have been captured by the Jap-ss anese. The correspondent of the as- sociated press finds no official confr~3 mation of the statement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
NURSES PREPARED.
Many of Them Will Go to Far East
 When War Commences.

New York, Feb. S.--A scope of ny1rs-, es from Bellevue hospital will in aIls probability leave for the far east az soon as fighting begins. and 1t is notl omprobablet that the hospital ship
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
HANNA,s CONDITION.

Washington, Feb s.-This bulletin was issued at Il o'clock by Senator Hanna's physician: Mir Hanna's tenn perature was 1O3, pulse S4, respiration A, and the condition of the patient was fair,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
WILL, DINE WITH TOWER

Berlin, Feb 8.-Emperor William has sent word to Ambassador Tower that he will dine with him on Thurs day evening This will be the first time his majesty ever took dinner at a United States embassy or legation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
FIGHTING EXPECTED.

Berlin, Feb S.-A dispatch to the Cologne Gazette says that the com mander-inchief of the Austrian army has received a dispatch from the Aus
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
JAPAN AGGRESSOR>~
 RUSSIAN. SHIPS SEIZED~~
 NEWS AT WASHINGTON
Chinese in nanchuria Preparing Leave for Chee Foo Advance Detachment of Russian Cavalry Have Gone to k0rea--Baron Hayashi in Interview To-Day Says Japan Has Made Arrangements to Protese Interest in Far East-Japs Cut Cable.

trian legation at PeIdn saying that tnss Japanese have embarked regiment of guards and two army divisions on forty steamers. The dispatch adds that a Russian cruiser division hads sailed from Port Arthur and fghtin@ is expected hourly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
Lucky Dog.

My luck is the best any man ever had"
 "The deuce it isl"
 "Yes, sir. A girl refused me yester- day, and I see by the morning paper that her father has lost all his money." /" Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
CITY NEWS

Charles Da1y, who was arrested last evening for creating a disturbance at his home. was taken to the Brook side home this afternoon. 1t is be Heyed that he is denented.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut; Fair and colder tonight; Tuesday fair and colder; brisk to high northwest winds, diminishing tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
GrAxxa emf Piles.

Cement is being used instead of wood for piles. They are made In triangular shape, and are driven in the same man. uer as those of wood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

have been fully disembarked within two or three days. He regards the breaking off of negotiations as tanta- mount to war and does not look for any formal declaration. The minister reiterates the statement that the Rus sian reply was not delivered and de- clares his belief to be that it never was sent.
 EFFECT UPON THE MARKET.
 London, Feb s.--Prices/ at the open ing of the stock exchange to-day fell all around. Consols made new low record of s634, rallied to ST 1-16 and fell again E. Japanese fours dropped four points below Saturdays closing prices. Russians fell 314 points to 93 and later rallied to 94. The markets were cratic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

London, Feb S.-A special dispatch from Berlin says that a strong fleet of Japanese warsLlps. reported to be on its way to Chemulpo, Korea, have seized several Russian trading steam CTS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

Washington, Feb S.-The state de partment has received cablegram from the American legation at Seoul to the effect that it is reported Japan csc warships have arrived off Masam- pho, but that telegraph communication has been cut off and 1t is impossible to confirm the report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

Port Arthur, Feb S.-Tn response t instructions from the Japanese gov ernment, many Japanese sailed iron here for NagasaH today. The Chi nese in Manchuria are greatly excitee
The Washington times., 1904-11-18
UNIVERSITY ASKS
FOR CONTRIBUTION
Believed to Have Been Hard
Hit bV Waggaman.
A COLLECTION LAST YEAR
Statement of Trustees Makes No Men
tiOn of Remuneration of Faith by
MaTquise Monsters.

No longer is there any doubt that the
Catholic University has been hard hit
by the Waggaman failure
Evidence that the resources Of the
institution have Deen depleted more that
at first indicated, is shown by the appeal
for aid issued by the board Of trustees.
On the last Sunday in this month.
which falls on November p, the Catholic
Church throughout the country will be
called upon TO contribute 20 the support
of the university.
Collections will be taken up I'm every
church OF the Catholic denomination.
and it is expected that sufficient will be
raised TO carry the university over I'M
til the losses caused by the Waggaman
crash have been made good.
introduced Last Year.
The custom of taking up a collection
for the university was introduced last
year The total contribution then
amounted to more than $4,000. and out
of this amount the university was able
to pay off its floating debt Of Sos, TAB. The
sum was also sufficient 10 meet current
expenses. and leave a balance Of So, 900
for invest ment
In view OF the circumstances sur
rounding The call for assistance, this
year, II Is believe2 the collection will
be considerably larger. In fact. the pre-,
dIctiOn is made Tat II will be sufficient
10 meet the currelt expenses Of the in
stitution.
Already many laTgs contributions have
been made since the Waggaman failure.
ST. Patrick's Gift.
The largest individual church collec-
ton for the university last year. WIS
taken up at St Patrick s, in this city,
amounting 10 1850. Father Stafford.
the rector. says that ne will make a
special effort 10 equal that sum the
year.
The board of trustees Of the university
adjourned late yesterday afternoon after
having been in session two days. After
adjournment Mgr. OCOnneIl. rector Of
the university, authorized a statement
TO be given out in which an appeal IS
made for assistance
The announcement Is made that the
$4,000 contributed by the Knights Of
Columbus and the $4,000 remaining from
last years collection was placed for
investment with the financial commit
Tee, composed of gentlemen bearing the
highest regulations No money has
teen placed In the hands of Mr. Wag-
gaman since April. 1863
The Washington times., 1904-11-18
THOMAS B. STALLINGS
PRESIDENT OF CLASS
Brother of Alabama Congressman Wins
College HonoIs After a Spirited
Contest.

The recent meeting Of the senior class
OF the Georgetown Law School, at which
officers were elected for the ensuing
year. was a gala occasion. The contest
for the presidency was exciting. and
bristled with good-natured rivalry be
tween the friends OF the several contest
ants. There were four candidates, and
on the ninth ballot Thomas B. Stallings.
Of Alabama. was elected. Hearty cheers
and college yells were given 20 the mex
president. and the other candidates The
retiring president. J. A. Sullivan. in a
neat little speach turned over the gave
10 his successor, who responded in a
happy vein.
Thomas b. Stallings is a brother OF
the Hon. Jesse c. stanings. Of Birming-
ham, Ala. who represented the Second
Alabama district 1in Congress for six
years. Mr. SJallings at present holds a
position in the Navy Department. and
IL Is his intention 20 enter upon the
practice or his profession, with his
brother. IN Birmingham. at the concur
sion Of his studies.
The other officers elected were Clar-
ence Dodge, first vice president; Ed
ward Y. Murphy, Jr., second vice presi-
dent. Frederick s. Tyler. secretary.
Thomas Kirby, jr., treasurer. and G. +
Mcguire, ergeant-at-drms.
President Stallings has announced the
appointment OF the executive committee
with Joseph Began as chairman. Other
committees viii be named 10 look after
matters IA connection with the annual
banquet and the commencement eXer-
cises OF the class.
The Washington times., 1904-11-18
TRANSPORT THOMAS NOW
IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY

The military secretary was advised to-
day by the commanding general. Depart
ment Of California. OF the arrival on
November Is at San Francisco. of the
transport Thomas. with the following
military passengers.
Major General Wade. Majors Mann.
general STAFF; Maxheld. Signal Corps;
Captains Cole. quartermastcr. Wade
Second. and Parker. Twelfth cavalry
Lieuteuants Macarthur Tyler. Grant.
Schlcy, Rose. Williams, Meers. and
ADAMS, Engineer Corps: Pope. Second,
Sayles, Eighth; Case. Twelfth, aud Hol-
comb. -Four teenth cavalry: Street, Six
teenth; Anderson. Nineteenth, Greer.
Twenty ninth infantry; Fulton. Philip
pine Scouts Contract Dental Surgeons
oliver and Long. Hospital Corps s.
Signal Corps Is. short termed. 236: As
general prisoners. p for retirement Z
uIrlougEed insane. post non-commis-
stoned officers. discharged soldiers, 80.