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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
AT WILLIAMS COLLEGE.
President Roosevelt Civsn Dsfree
 "Doctor of Letters.''

Williamstown, Mass, June 22.-Wil- Hams college was early astir to-day in anticipation of one of the most inter- esting and important events i'll its his- tory, that of conferring upon the presi- dent of the United States the some what unusual degree of l.. Fl. D., doctor of letters" The president reached here last evening after busy day at Worcester, where he received doctor of laws degree from Clark university, and for the night he was the guest of President Henry Hopkins of the college which to-day will honor him.
 After breakfast at the home of President Hopkins the president and his party and Mir Root and Mir Choate accepted Dr Hopkins's invitation to drive about the town and into the beautiful Berkshire county beyond. The streets Of the town were filled. Many of the residents of the surround. ing districts had arrived to hear the presidents speech. Buildings had been quite generally trimmed with bunting and flags. The cordialit yof the peo- pie was displayed at every point as the president passed.
 The drive in time to give the presi. dent few moments leisure before the procession was formd on the college grounds prior to the commencement exercises. At 10:45 those who were to make up the line were assembled in front of the library and a few mo- ments later were moved on their war to the Congregational church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
MARY ROGERS PETITION
 DENIED BY JUDGE WHEELER
Says He is Net Justified in Dischareing the Woman From Custedy-He Criticized the State Officials for Their Attitude in the Case-An Appeal Will Now be Taken to the United States Supreme Court

BrattIeboro, VI, June 22.-The Mary M. Rogers habeas corpus petition was denied by Judge Wheeler, sitting as q justice of the United States circuit court to-day.
 In his opinion Judge Wheeler took occasion to criticise the proceedings of the state with reference to Mrs Rog- CTS and her case. He could not see, however, that he was justified in or dering the discharge of the woman from custody. It is understood that an appeal to the United States supreme court will be taken, that pending a de cision by that body, Mrs Rogers, whose reprieve by the governor expires ro- morrow, will not be executed
 After consultation Mrs Rogers at torneys formally filed an appeal. Later Judge Wheeler announced to the attorneys his readiness to grant the appeal but stated that he would not sign. the necessary papers until o'clock in the afternoon. This arrange ment was made so that Governor Bell might have an opportunity again to re- prieve Mrs Rogers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
CASsINI OUT OF IT.
He Will Take No Part in the Peace
 Nektiatiens.

St Petersburg, June 22.-The Russ says it is authorized to say that Count Cassini, the retiring Russian ambassa- dor at Washington, will not participate in the peace negotiations but will leave the United States immediately on the arrival of Baron ROsen, his successor.
 From independent sources The Asso- ciated Press confirms the statement of Russ that Count Cassini will have no part in the peace negotiations.
 Foreign Minister Lamsdorff is indis- posed. It Is understood that his con dition is not serious but his physician has ordered him not to leave his bed room to-day. There is no 1ntlmation however that this will delay the pend- ing negotiations. The question of q temporary suspension of hostilities seems to rest with Japan. In the meantime the chancellories of St Petersburg and Tokio are occupied with the selection of the plenIporen- tlaries. It can now be regarded as settled that they will number three on each side. Each country desires to appoint negotiators of equal rank and this increases the probability that NJ. Witte president of the committee of ministers may be one of the Russian plenipotentiaries if Japan names the Marquis Ito, president of the Japanese privy council It is possible that NJ. Nelidoff the Russian ambassador at Paris may not go to Washington. As dean of the Russian diplomatic corps he was the first choice of the foreign office but he is of advanced age and his health is not robust. Besides NJ. Neli- doff is an exceedingly poor sailor and he may ask to be relieved of his mls- sion. In such an event 1t is considered certain that Baron Rosen will be up- pointed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
MANAGER DAILY TALKS.

Chicago. June 22.-C. F. Daly. gen eral passenger traffic manager of the Lake Shore road made the following statement early today:
 "yice-president W. c. Brown and I have been getting all the information from the scene of the wreck by tele- phone at his residence. The terrible tragedy has been a severe shock to us both and it Is impossible at this time 10 account fully for the accident. However from the best information. that we have been able to secure. we are both of the opinion that the disas- ter must have resulted from some one tampering with the switch. The evi- dence seems to point to deliberate, malicious attempt to derail the train.
 Train No. 10. which left here yes terday morning at 1os30. passed this switch less than an hour ahead of the 2Ofh century limited. The switch was all right then There was no train be tween the two. The information leads us to think that some time between these two trains the switch was tam pered with.
 The train was going at the GUS tomary rate of speed. which Is about eO to e miles an hour. This speei we do not believe was the cause of the accident. The same accident would have befallen any train going at q much less rate of speed and in the case of a bong. heavy train the fatal ities would have been even greater
 When sskesi if the accident vhich had f.nfaIyou ffe frHfu Nouh Ip4d fo the abandonment of the IS hour echedule between Chicns0 and New Tcrk- Nr Daly denied that any such euu1f weu1d follow
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
PLAYED 100 GAMES.
Yale and Harvard Start On . New
 Century Run To-Day.

Cambridge, Mass, June 22-Hav- ing played together exactly loo games of baseball since the sport began in 1868, the old college rivals. Harvard and Yale prepared today for the 10lst contest on Soldiers field. the first of this years series.
 That the series would practically decide the college championship of the east Is shown by the fact that both teams have vanquished during the season just closing nearly all of the leading teams in this part of the coun- try and are practically tied for first place in this list of what is sometimes called the big six. which includes Princeton. Cornell. Columbia and sylvania.
 Yale has suffered one defeat. from Princeton. while Harvani's record with the big six shows DO defeats.
 Up to last Saturday Harvsrd's sue cess and Yale's overwhelming defeat by Princeton in the first of their series had made the crimson a strong favor ite for the final series. but tho Holy Cross victory on Soldiers field and Yale's decisive defeat of Princeton nt New York on the same day. makes t,ie outcome of to-day's contest one Of un- certainty.
 The four days of hari ra n followed by q thick fog this morning gave little encouragement tO the follorers of the sport. but more favorable conditions were hoped for later in the day. It was expected before the Rsme that the two hines would present the fol lowing batting or1er-
 Harvnrvi: Kernan If. Leonard 30. stepheneon C. Matthews r4. Randall 1b. Dexter cf- McCarty If. Bradbury :h. Ccburn ?.
 YaIp. Barnex ef. O-Brien R. Kinney a. .Cste II. Huiskamp If Dowman 1b. Canp q. Cnnpin C. JockDua q
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
DR scHAEFER,s REPORT.

Berlin, June 22.-Dr Sshaefer, who went to Manchuria in 1904 in behalf of the German military medical au- thorities, has made report to the general staff which Chief Surgeon VOn Leuthold has just communicated to the German Surgical society. aDr Schaefer reports that the percentage of Russian losses was unusually high. ranging from 30 to a per cent of their fighting strength. A large proportion of the wounds were in the head, owing to the defensive fighting behind breastworks The proportion of the dead to the wounded ranged from to four to one to six. Most of the deaths were due to the heavy artillery firing.
 The great number of the Russian wounded, especially during tine re- treats, caused the surgeons to be heav- fly overworked, they often operating two and three days without rest or sleep.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
Fire-walkine Ceremony.

There was afire-walking ceremony re. gently in the village of Chekkarpapa- yam, near Palghaut. The fire pit was about Is feet long and l2 feet wide. and was we'll alled with burning cinders to . depth of fully five inches. The fire walkers. who numbered about 47, marched in procession from the temple to the river and back to the fire pit. After offering puja in front of the pit they rushed over the fire amid beat of tom-tom and other primitive music.- Madras Mail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
ChaHee's Specs.

Lieut.. Gen. Chaffee has the most re- markable pair of spectacles in Wash lngton. They are of enormous size. perfectly round, and are enoased in heavy rims of black tortofse shell. When he puts them on they impart an unusually severe look to his strict ly military features. They say about the war department that the general wears the glasses in order to frighten young lieutenants. They are of the pattern worn sometimes by Chinese mandarins. but Gen. ChafYee ssys he bought them in this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
FIRED ON. WORKMEN.

Lodz, Russian Poland, June 22.- Twenty-two persons were killed as the result of yesterdays firingN by dra- goons and cossacks on a procession of 5O,OO0 workmen which had been or ganized as a demonstration against the government. Ten of the about 100 wounded are dying. Two women were crushed to death in the rush of the panic stricken crowds after the firing began. To-day some workmen in re- venge for last nights shooting shot and killed cossack and two police men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
THE EIGHTH ROUND.

Ostend, Belgium. June 22.-The chess players met in the eighth round of the international tournament to- day. The usual adjournment was taken at 1:3O p. m., when the follow ing results had been recorded: Maroczy beat Teichmann. Taubenhaus lost to Schlechter. Leonhardt beat Tschigorln, Janowsky beat Tarrasch and Marco and Burn drew. The Alapin vs Wolf game will be resumed this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
sxordfsh of s,nck Islans.

The Block islanders are justly proud of their swordfish. for they have corner on that variety of the finny tribe. the flesh of which, it is claimed by many. surpasses anything caught in the deep. The demand for the swordfish is invari- ably greater than the supply. for al- though number of boats from the islands make daily trips. they have prac- tically no competition. as the fish even in the best fields are not numerous, and 1t is hard and dangerous work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
Lady's Pine Collection.

One of the stransest cases of klep- tomania ever brought to light was heard of in Paris. A certain lady had such e passion for smoking and for coloring meerschaum pipes that she had been for long time stealing pipes of this description from shops. In the fat which she occupied there were found no fewer than 2.soo pipes. not one of which. 1t is believed. she had paid for.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
TO DISCUSS BOYCOTT.

Island of Penang. Straits Settle ments. June 22.-The Chinese are con vening a meeting here to discuss the adoption of a boycott of American manufacturers until the Chinese ex- ciusion act is repealed. It Is said that the Chinese of the Malay states proba- bly will follow suit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22

speed Is factor to be considered in the disaster of last night. If we were to think tlle speed responsible for the accident and should seek to eliminate all possibility of such catastrophes we would have to reduce the running time of trains to 15 or 20 miles an hour. This the public would not tolerate.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
CAUGHT CRIBBING.

New Haven, June 22.-The Register this afternon says that a report has been made to the Yale faculty by Professor H. A. Farr that Cornelius Edward Daly, one of the best oarsmen of the varsity eight has been caught cribbing in his examinations. Dr Farr has been asked to appear before the faculty tomorrow and present his evidence
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22

William B. Townsend, represented by Attorney Thoms was given judg- ment for $1,200 on two lots, situated on the Watertown road and owned by William l.. Whitney ct al Judge Cowell rendered the decision. Judg- ment of foreclosure will now Do brought.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
WERE ON FLYER.

Syracuse, x. r., June 22.-A specia. train with the uninjured and slightly injured passengers who were on the wrecked twentieth century train passed through here bound for New York at 10 a. m. Sixteen of the pas sengers sustained no injuries. There were six with slight bruises.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
RANK CAyED IN.

Bristol, June 22.-A cave-in at ditch being dug for gas mains in Riv- erside avenue this noon caused injury to three laborers. Pasquale Onerata will probably die. while the other two are suffering from bodily injuries and one of them with a broken hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
FAVOR THE BLOCK SYSTEM.

Denver. June 22.-The annual con vention of the Train Dispatchers asso- citation which is in session here has re- iterated it's stand fin favor of the "block system" for handling trains, and the delegates appear to favor some legislative action to enforce the adop- ton of this system.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
SETTLEMENT NOT NEAR.
Teamsters' Strike at Chicago is Drag
 ging Along.

Chicago, June 22.-The teamsters' strike showed practically no signs of settlement by mediation to-day. A second conference between the peace committee, appointed by the teamsters' joint council, and John V. Farwell, Jr. representative of the employers asso- ciation hinged upon the decision of the committee and the international ex- ecutive board to accept or reject the terms of the employers. These terms are so at variance with the strikers demands that an agreement seemed well nigh hopeless.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
KILLED BY TROLLEY.

Noroton. June 22-Timothy SulH- van. an inmate of the Soldiers home in this place. was killed by a trolley car last night. He evidently was walk ing on the track and was not seen by the motorman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
Oldest TNine.

John Randolph Cooke and Mary Elizabeth Cooke. of Scranton. Pa. are believed to be the oldest twins in America They were born near Buffa- b So years ago. and until their parents died in 1sss continued to live there Then they moved to Scranton Neither ever attempted to venture on the sea of matrinony. They trace their family back to the pilgrim fstherx
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Showera in north. fair in south portion tonight; warmer; Friday partly cloudy; light winds, generally southwest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
APPOINTMENT MADE.

St Petersburg. June %, 1042 a. m.- Emperor Nicholas has definitely ap- pointed Grand Duke Nicholas Nichol- aievitch (second cousin of his majesty to be president of the council of national defence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
GOVERNOR POSTS NOTICES.

Moscow, June 22.-The governor Of Moscow has posted notices of the forthcoming mobilization of troops and exhorting the population to be calm. The mobilization is expected June %.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22

The Democrat oflce is equipped wltly1 all the facilities for turning out book and job printing at short notice. anl at lowest prices for good work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
Pictures at Little Pricss.

If your parior or other rooms need few pictures we are sure we can please you with the immense lines we have recently put on sale. ine sub jects are the best on the market and framed in the most approved styles of upuldings- These pictures arc very appropriate as
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22

Tlse graduating exercises of St Thomas school will tzke place al the Auditorium tomorrow evening A fine program. literary and musical nas been arranged Rev T. N- Crowley will confer the diplomas. After the ceremony recepfien will be heId- KuI- tsn's orche>tEa wm furnish nude foe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
Wedding cifss

The prices range from % cents to s15.eO. There is sure some wall room that would be greatly improved with an interesting picture appropriately framed. There are several hundred to choose from too-an opportunity not to be found outside of the large xew York store while our prices are na- terially less.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-22
Elegant Chamber Suits SIS Co
 S2OO.

We want you to see these new metal beds. They're away ahead; berter than the ordinary iron beds offered for sale. Priced low too considering how nice they are. SJ.s5 to 5000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-07

reached Gretna and the little that re- mained was flung to the post boys. But the landlady undertook to lodge them until remittance arrived, and lodge them she did for four months, when an envoy was sent to pay the debts. Elliot, however, did not fare so well; possibly the ardent lover re- pented his bargain.
 'T only got," says Elliot, "a promis- sory note for a20 which, when due, was not paid; after which I put 1t into an attorneys hands, and instead of get ting the money, he brought me bill of 212 for expenses, so that had better never to have seen the party" It is a pity that many valuable registers kept by Elliot were destroyed They were stored in bandboxes and packed above covered bed in which his idiot daughter slept. One night the unhappy creature set fire to thee ed, and she and the papers were destroyed together. We have it on the authority of the me- mofrs however, that during the twen- ty-nine years of what may be called his official life, Elliot performed close on to 4,000 marriages.
 Nowadays Gretna has fallen upon quiet times, and the present priest" has little to do. Occasionally roman- tic couple will be married there for the sake of the villages associations, and now and then runaway farm servants patronize it. But these rare marriage parties are from the Scottish side; Lord Broughman's act of 1856 having made it obligatory for the contracting parties to have lived in Scotland certain number of days.
 The last of the Gretna post boys, John Howe, was reduced to cleaning the windows of bank in Carlisle, and while so employed he fell and was kill ed. Howe was a contemporary of Jack Ainslie, who, being employed in the posting establishment of the Bush I'm, at Carlisle, had had great experience with fugitive lovers. And the post boys were naturally, in the main, the friends of the lovers. Howe was also at the Bush Inn until the posting business was abandoned and the demand for positions had ceased.
 And now carriages no longer thund- CT across the border with tinid beauty inside and angry fathers in pursuit, and 1t is just as well, perhaps, that we live in these more prosaic days, and that Gretna Green hears less of the jingle of guineas. But it will be long before it's traditions, good or bad, are allowed to die.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-07
THE TORPEDO BOATS.
Their Valuable Contribution to the
 

Their Valuable Contribution to the
 Japanese Victory.
 During the night intervening between
 the beginnin gof the battle of the Sea
 of Japan and It's conclusion the Jap nese torpedoboats were employed in ha- rassing the enemy, and here lies the
 real value of these vessels in an action of the type given. As soon as the bat
 tleships and cruisers drew out of fire on account of darkness the fleet of tor
 pedo boats began their attacks, prevent ing anything like concerted action by the Russian commanders, in prepara-
 ton for the resumption of the battle
 which was sure to re-cornmence with
 the advent of another day, and making
 impossible any repairs during the night They also kept the crews of the Rus sian ships at quarters all night follow ing a day of unusual fatigue. Even though, as he claimed, these crafts did
 no actual damage to the enemy, the
 Russian line was kept in a state of confusion and anxiety nearly the en- tire time between the cessation of the first days fighting and the attack of the next day, and the loss of the entire torpedo fleet would have been more
 than compensated for by the bewilder- effect of the night attacks. We see
 here the value of the torpedo-boat as
 an adjunct to the actual fighting line, and 1t will we'll repay careful analy- sis to determine the tactics necessary to give the maximum effect to these attacks by the smaller units of the i fleet. The moral effect of a series Of night attacks on a Wearied and sorely
 beset enemy can only be estimated by a comparisor of the condition of the
 Japanese ships and their crews with
 the demoralized state of the crews and officers of the half-beaten Russians. Under the circumstances of the batle
 of the first day, and of the succeeding night, no considerations could have
 been held by the Russian commanders with the admiral, for each captain had 1 his hand full in protecting his ship from the attacks of the Japanese tor pedoboats Even the replenishment of ammunition supply was gravely inter- fered with on board the Russian ships, and as a result the Japanese in the morning attacks the day following the
 main action found their enemy conn pletely at, their mercy, no repairs hav- ing been made and the Russian crews were in state of almost complete col- lapse from fatigue lack of sleep and anxiety. Throughout the naval cam paign between the Japa1ese and their enemy the work of the torpedo-boats was done in darkness their ability to approach a vessel unperceived mIlti-
 plying their value and greatly increas-
 ing the danger.--Army and Navy Jour nal. ...
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-07
ILLEGAL SALES,

Two arrests were made last night on warrants brought out by State Food Commissioner Eaton. The warrants we're sworn out for the selling of adul- terated vinegar and were against James Ray, who has a store at 1855 Columbus avenue and 57 Frank street. and against Benjamin Alper, whose store is at 235 Goffe street.
 Ray, who was arrested by Howard avenue police, is out on bonds. Alper was arrested by Officer St. Clair of Dixwel avenue precinct ~e -.