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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
PLACING OF CATHOLIC
 DEPENDENT CHILDREN
THREE BILLS INTRODUCED BY
 SENATOR PHELAN.

Hearing Before Judiciary Committee
 Yesterday--One Measure Provides for
 the Children Being Sent to St. Fran
 cis Orphan Asylum of This City,
 Transfer of Children from the Re-
 form School.
 Hartford, Feb. 17.-Three bills intro- duced by Senator Phelan of Waterbury concerning the placing of dependant children of Catholic parents in Cath olic institutions were the subject of an interesting hearing before the judiciary committee today. One of them pro vides for the commitment of the chil- tlren by the courts to St. Francis Or phan asylum in New Haven; another the. placing of those less than four overseers of the poor; and the third for their transference from the Con necticut School for Boys at Meriden and the Connecticut Industrial School for Girls at Middletown to the House of the Good Shepherd at Hartford.
 The measures were advocated by ex- Senator William Kennedy of Nauga- tuck who explained that as the law now stands children must first be com mitted to temporary homes. and then may be re-committed or placed in St. Francis Orphan asylum. Such a round about method he said was unsuitable. Children should be committed direct to the orphan asylum. The bill advocating the transfer of children from the two institutions mentioned vests in the governor the power now exercised by the trustees of Isthese schools in the matter of transfer and makes such acts discretionary with either or both. Under the pres ent law the state allows s a week to each institution for the support of each child committed. ~. .. E
 In endorsing the remarks of MT. Ken nedy Senator Phelan cited several in- stances of cruelty in temporary homes, where children, he had heard, were de- prived of food and clothing and their moral training i'd not receive their clos est attention.
 Corporation Counsel Flanagan of Norwich told of the orphan asylum training and how those institutions strive especially for moral training. Ex-Mayor c. T. Driscoll of New Ha- ven expressed similar views emphasiz- ing the provisions of the bills which re- quired that children shall be commit 8E lContinued on F,iffh Papal
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
DoRSCHT ANNIVERSARY.
Arrangements Completed for Entertain.
 ment of Guests from NeM York.

The twentieth anniversary of Dorscht lodge will be observed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, February 25, 26 and 27. The committee of arrangements met yesterday afternoon and completed arrangements for the entertainment of about 150 guests from New York, most of whom are members of the Dorscht lodge of that city. During the week the ladies of the auxiliary also met and arranged for the entertainment of the lady visitors from the metropolis.
 Many of the visitors are members of the Philharmonic and Metropolitan or chestras of New York, and they will bring their instruments with them and will participate in the regular Dorscht concert in the Hyperion on Sunday eve- ming, February 26.
 Special trolley rides have been plan ned and trips to points of interest such as the campus and East and West Rocks prepared for. " ~
 On Monday evening a ball is to be given in their new lodge rooms on Chapel street. The ball will be preced- ed by a banquet. 2a~e%
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
DR. GRANNIS DEAD,
Formerly President of state Medical
 Society,

saybrook, Feb. 17.-Dr. John H. Granniss, who had been critically ill with an attack of the grip and heart failure for the past four wekes, died tonight, aged sixty years. Dr. Gram miss was widely known among medical and military men throughout the state. Born in Ridgefeld and educated in New York state, lie entered the army before he was twenty years old, enlist- ing with Company c, Seventh 0. ". He was serving in the ranks at the time of the battle of Gettysburg and had the distinction of being the first Union soldier to enter the town.
 Dr. Granniss was a member of the State Medical society, and in 1901 was its president. He was a prominent member of the c. A. R. and was vice president of the State Army and Navy club. The offices of medical examiner and health officer he also held. A widow and two daughters survive him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
DECREE FOR THE KAISER.
To be Conferred on Him y University
 of Pennsylvania.

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 Philadelphia, Feb. 17.--More than the usual importance will be attached this year to the observance of Washington's birthday by the University Of Pennsyl- yania, a time honored custom of that institution. In addition to the degree of doctor of laws to be conferred up- on the emperor of Germany. the uni- versity will confer the same degree up- on the president of the United States.
 The president will be here in person, and will be the principal speaker at the exercises in memory of Washington. It is a noteworthy historical coincidence that the same degree which President Roosevelt will receive upon Washing tons birthday was conferred by the university upon George Washington on Independence day, 17SS, the year in which the revolutionary war ended.
 This historical coincidence having been brought to the attention of the German emperor, his majesty cabled, through Ambassador Tower, his ac- ceptance of the degree of doctor of laws. Emperor William will be rep resented by his ambassador, Baron von eck-Sternberg. who has received off, cial instructions from Berlin.
 The degree of doctor of laws will also be conferred upon Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, the British ambassador to the United States; Rear Admiral Charles Edgar Clark, U. $. N; United States Senator Philander c. Knox; David Thompson Watson of Pittsburg, of counsel for the United States before the Alaska boundary commission, and Thomas Bailey Aldrich, the author. Robert Simpson Woodward, president of the Carnegie institution, will re ceive the degree of doctor of science.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
MRS. CHADWICK BEFORE
 COURT OF BANKRUPTCY
COUNSEL GIVEN TWO HOURS TO
 PRODUCE HER,

Wanted a Weeks Postponement but
 Judge Would Not Listen to It-Re-
 pudiates Her Faithful Maids BiII--
 Declares She Does Not Owe Freda
 SwanstOrm for Seven Months Ser-
 vice-OnIy Minor Claims Considered.
 Cleveland, Feb. 17.-When the Chad wick bankruptcy hearing was called be- fore Referee Remington to-day J. P. Dawley, counsel for Mrs. Chadwick, asked that the appointment of a trus- tee be postponed for one week. He said that at that time Mrs. Chadwick would be prepared to file a list of all her cred- itors, together with the amount of their claims. MT. Dawley declared that, without the cooperation of Mrs. Chad wick, her creditors would receive little or nothing. A delay of two hours only was allowed, and when the hearing was resumed Mrs. Chadwick was in attend ance. She wore the same brown cos tune she wore while in the east. Ap- parently she was to-day enjoying ex- cellent health. She walked briskly into the court room and displayed none of the nervousness that marked her bear ing when last seen in public. On the contrary, she was perfectly calm and frequently smiled when conversing with her attorneys. She examined each of the claims against her in a critical manner and rejected a number of them, wholly or in part. --.s.....
 Among those repudiated by Mrs. Chadwick was the claim of Freda Swanstorn, her maid, who presented a sworn statement showing that her em- ployer owed her for seven months ser vice at 3s45 per month. Mrs. Chadwick declared that she did not owe Freda so much. When a small bill for a mani curing set was passed to Mrs. Chadwick for examination she disdainfully tossed it back to the attorneys, saying: "Why, that is absurd; never owned such a thing in my life" ...... .s.. ...s... F
 The claims taken up at to-day's ses- sion of the court were generally of mi- nor importance, none of the big ac- counts being passed upon. The hearing was adjourned until 10 o'clock to-mor- row morning. s: ..a.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
YALE LOSES REQUEST.
Peculiar Feature of Ohio Law Robs Her
 of s5o,ooo. N

Cincinnati Feb. T.--Bequests aggre- gating $14O,0Oo made to Yale, Harvard and Cincinnati universities, Vassar and Berea colleges, the Jewish Orphanage in Cleveland and other institutions, but interdicted under peculiar feature of the Ohio statutes will be divided equal ly between the two heirs of the late Benjamin Wood Davis. A compromise reached to-day eliminates contest of the will. Of the bequests Yale college was to have received $5O,00O and s15,O00 each was intended for Harvard Law school and the University of Cincinnati, but the will was dated less than a year prior to the death of the testator, and the Ohio statutes provide that all char itable or. benevolent bequests are void if made within a year of testator's death. ,sI
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
EXHIBITORS BANQUET.
Business Mems Association Entertain Those Taking Part in Exposition.

Business Mems Association Entertain
 Those Taking Part in Exposition.
 At the close of the days business at the exposition last night two special cars conveyed the members of the Bus mess Mems association and the exhib- itors for the various company to the Tontine hotel, where a most sumptuous banquet was served. The affair was given by the Business Mems associa- tion to the exhibitors. It commenced at Il o'clock and to say that it was most successful would but feebly express the conditions.
 At the conclusion of the banquet President Dibble of the association in troduced $. $. Adams as the toast master for the evening. and he called on nearly all present for a few words.
 Every one of the speakers said that the affair had been a most successful one and complimented the local busi- ness men on their earnest efforts and success. There was nothing but words of praise for the fair from start to finish.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
LIEUT.. DE FREYNE MISSING.
Disappeared from New York Hotel sev-
 eraI Weeks Ago.

eraI Weeks Ago.
 New York, Feb. T.-Lieutenant Ar thur Reginal deFreyne, son of Lord de Freyne, who arrived in this city from England more than a month ago, has disappears, and Mir. Clive-Bayley, the British consul, the entire New York police department and a private detec- tive agency are trying to find him.
 On his arrival here on January 15 Lieutenant Freyne went at once to the St. Denis hotel and remained there until January 19. When he left the hotel he left his baggage behind and since that time no trace of him has been found. His baggage is still at the hotel
 Lieutenant de Freyne is about twen- ty-six years old. His father, Lord de Freyne, late colonel of the Connaught rangers, is an Irish baron, the fourth of the line. His mother, Lord deFrey- ne's first wife, was Lady Laura Octa- via Dundas. sister of the first Marquise of Setland.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
ASSASSINATION OF
 GRAND DUKE SERGIUS
WORK OF SOCIALISTIO REVOLU-
 TIONARY P4RTT.

Regarded as a Direct Challenge from
 the Terrorists to the Autocracy and
 Revival of the Famous Dual Be-
 tween the NihiIists and the Govern
 ment of Twenty-Five Years Ago
 Czar Giving Audience to General
 Gripenberg When He Received the
 News-students Do the Work.
 St. Petersburg, Feb. 1S-2 a. m.-The assassination of Grand Duke Sergius undoubtedly was the wor kof the fight ing organization of the socialist revolu- tionary party, which condemned and executed Count BObrikoff, governor general of Finland and M. Sipiaguine and von Plehye. ministers of the inter for. It is regarded as a direct chal- lenge from the terrorists to the autoc- racy, and 2. revival of the famous dual between the nihilists and the govern ment twenty-five years ago.
 Opinions differ as to the political ef- feet of the tragedy, some inclining to the view that tn ekilling of a member of the imperial family may result as in the case of Alexander II. in reviving period of reaction, but this opinion is not generally shared. ..@ .s5.
 The murder oe Grand Duke Sergius just at the time when the forces of liberalism were again in the suprema- ny and when the summoning of the zemsky sobor was actually assured meets with universal reproduction, even by extreme social democrats, who de- nounce the crime as strongly as do the liberals and conservatives. j
 According to a high authority the de- cision had been already practically talk en to officially proclaim the zemsky sobor on February P. M. Souvorin, the editor of the Novoe Vremya, said to. the Associated Press last night:
 T do not believe this crime can now interfere with the carrying out of re- form, to which the government is too far committed. I am certain the zem- sky sobor will soon be announced and assemble without awaiting the terrnin- ation of the war; & %s
 Prince Shirinsky Schalmatoff, who had an audience with Emperor Nichol- as at tsarskoe-selo yesterday, was frankly told by the emperor that the zemsky sobor would be elected under a class franchise by the nobles, clergy, merchants and peasants, but that all the deputies would sit together; and the committee of minister's, the Asso- ciated Press is informed, was yester-. day charged by the emperor with the electoral machinery. t:
 The news of the tragic death of his uncle was brought to the emperor while lie was giving an audience to General Gripenberg, and caused him a great shock By the emperor's direction the members of the imperial family who were at tsarkoe- -selo, in connection with the visit of Prince Frederick Leopold of Prussia, were immediately summon ed to the chapel, where requiem was held. A state requiem, at which mem bers of the diplomatic corps will be present, is announced for to-day.
 The funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but in accordance with tradition it probably will be on an inn- posing scale .. .#
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
STANDARD OIL CASE.
Secretary Nretca1f Asks Funds to
 Prosecute It.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Funds with which to prosecute the inquiry into the methods of the Standard Oil company in Kansas were asked of the house to- day by Secretary Metcalf, of the de- partment of commerce and labor. In his communication the secretary says that this inquiry cannot be completed before July next. His suggestion is that the unexpended balance af an item of $46,OOO and another of $15,O00 carried in the current legislative, executive and judicial appropriation act be made available for this as we'll as all other work of Investigation which his depart ment is prosecuting.
 These items were appropriated to carry on the "beef trust" and other in- quiries.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
DETAILS or CRIME.
Czar's Brother-in-Iaw Blown to Pieces
 in Moscow.

in Moscow. Moscow, Feb. 18.--4:20 a. m.--Within the walls of the far-famed Kremlin pal- ace, and alsot underneath the histori- cal tower from which Ivan the Terrible watched the heads of is enemies fall- ing beneath the axe on the famous Red Square, and within stone's throw of the great bell of Moscow, Grand Duke Sergius, uncle and brother-in-law of Emperor Nicholas, and the chief of the reactionaries, met terrible death shortly before o'clock yesterday after noon. The deed was committed by a single terrorist who threw beneath the carriage of the grand duke a bomb charged with the same high-power ex- plosive which wrought Minister von Plehve's death. The missile was pack ed with nails and fragments of iron. and it's implosion tore the imeprial vic- tim's body to ghastly fragments, which strewed the snow for yards around, Every window in the great lofty facade of the palace of justice ewas shattered and bits of iron were imbedded deeply in the walls of the arsenal, a hundred yards away.
 The assassin belongs to the noted sfghting group of the socialist-revo- Iutionary party, which has removed other prominent. officials, and long since passed sentence of death upon Grand Duke Sergius. The grand duke knew that he stood in the shadow of death. He was the recipient of repeated warnings and elaborate precautions were taken to ensure his safety; but all the resources Of the gendarmerie, secret police and soldiers proved un- availing against an attempt almost ex- actly duplicating the procedure that caused the death of Minister of the h. terion von Plehve in July of last year.
 Continued on Fifth Page.l :.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
Bill for oil Resnery in colorado.

Denver, Col, Feb. TIA bill for the establishment of a state oil refinery has been introduced in the Colorado legislature. The bill provides for an. appropriation of s125,Oo0 for the erec- tion and operation of refinery. The price of crude oil in this state has re- gently been reduced from $1 to 80 cents a barrel, g- gsz
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
Shipping News.

Southampton, Feb. 17.-Arrived: Steamer Mongolian, New York via Ber- muda for Glasgow
 Queenstown, Feb. 17.-Arriyed; Steamer Lucania, New York for Liver pool (and proceeded).
 Algiers. Feb. 17.--Arrived: Steamer Mediterranean ports Con cruise).
 Genoa, Feb. 17.--Arrived: Steamer Deutschland, New York via Naples; steamer Prinz oskar, New York via Naples. ..8. ss... mia, from Liverpool and Queenstown for New York was in communication by wireless telegraph with the station at Siasconsett, Mass. at 9:30 this evening, when the vessel was one hundred miles
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
.sUDDEN END TO SUIT.
Man Agrees to Marry and Pays Over
 $15,Ooo.

! Bloomington, H., Feb. 1T.The S25, GOO breach of promise case of Emma Tomp- kins against Willis Mecherle ended sud- denly to-day, when the principals agreed to be married this evening, Mecherle deeding Miss Tolnpkins eighty acres of land, valued at $15,000, and at the same time obtaining a marriage li- cense. The. settlement came in the mid dle of the trial, after the young woman had been on the stand for five hours and had related the details of i've
 years eourtship.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
NEW HAVEN BRAKEMAN HURT.
Ira McsIeIIen Receives Serious Injuries
 ir MerIden.

Meriden, Feb. 17.-Ira McMellen of New Haven, brakeman on freight train S61 which arrived here shortly after o'clock this afternoon, is in the Meriden hospital suffering with con- cussion of the brain, severe scalp wound and several bruises. McMellen was injured by striking his head against Camp street bridge while the train was passing under 1t at a good rate of speed. The hospital physicians state that he will probably recover un- less unforeseen complications arise.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
Gripenbere's Criticism of KuropatisIn

St. Petersburg, Feb. 1S-2 a. m.-- Among General Kuropatkin's friends General Gripenberg's open criticism of the command in the Far East is resented deeply, it being claim ed that General Gripenberg, by his own admission, disobeyed orders by going beyond Sandepas. His public criticism of General Kuropatkin is regarded by the friends of the latter as a breach of discipline for which he will be called to account.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
Died at 1O2 Years.

Marlboro, Mass, Feb. 17.-Mrs. Ann Gallagher, aged 1o2 years, died here early this morning. She was born in County Mayo, Ireland, in the military barracks where her father, native of England, was an officer in the English army. Her mother was a native of Ireland,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
PUSHING STATEHOOD BILL.
The House Expedites Action on the
 Measure.

Washington, Feb. 17.--In order to fa- cilitate action at this session on the statehood bill, the house to-day passed resolution sending that measure, as amended by the senate, directly into conference with an opportunity being afforded to debate it. With the excep- tion of MT. McLachlan of California, who voted with the democratic party, lines were strictly drawn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
Killed on Track,

New Orleans, Feb. 17.-Dick Bernard, one of the most valuable horses at the Crescent City track, with Jockey J. Hennessy up, was. killed to-day during a preliminary gallop. The jockey was unhurt. M. L. Hayman owned the horse, which was worth between $s,oOO and s10000. s=- 14.s#.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
RUSSIANS RETREAT.
Large Body of Cavalry Fall Back
 Northward.

General Oku's Headquarters, Feb. IT
 Noon.-A Russian force of 15,0o0 cav- airy, 300 infantry and twenty guns moved south on both banks of the Liao river to Siaopheo on the Hun river, di- rectly west of Liao Yang, Thursday, and then began gradually retreating to the northward. &s
 The force is now twelve miles north west of Siaopheo and three miles east of the Liao. The Japanese pursued and inflicted damage on the raiders. The Russians on General oku's front are inactive.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
Chris StrObel III.

Waterbury, Feb. 17.-Chris strobel. a widely known jeweler, is seriously i'll at his home here of pulmonary trouble. MT. Strobel has been promintnt in re- publican politics and was recently the candidate for the nomination for sher- if of New Haven county.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
Ripper Accident.

Providence, R. l., Feb. H.-While de- scending Sunset avenue at speed of double ripper became unmanageable and swerving from its course crashed into a telegraph pole. causing danger ous injuries to three of it's five occu- pants, two of whom it is believed will dias -. $:a g.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
STUDENTS DO THE WORK.
Two of Them Give Their own Lives to
 Kill Sergfus.

Washington, Feb. 1L-The state de- partment this afternoon announced that it had received dispatches from Ambassador Mccormick and Consul Watts which it summarized in sub- stance as follows: 4 %
 Grand Duke Sergius killed by a bomb thrown by students. Three students lay in wait for the grand duke. Two of them were killed, presumably by tke dukes guard. One escaped.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
MISS WILLARD,S MEMoRY.
Honored by National Women's Christian Temperance Union.

Temperance Union.
 Washington, Feb. 17.-Frances E. Willard's memory was honored by the National Women's Christian Temper ance union tonight. Many of the lead- ing officers and members of that organ ization who attended the exercises at the capitol tonight participated in a national commemorative meeting at the Metropolitan M. E. church. Mrs. Lillian M. N. Stevens, the national president, presided and addresses were made by members of the organization. Miss Anna A. Gordon, the chairman of the Illinois state commission, was ab- sent owing to indiposition and her place in the programme was filled by her sister, Miss Elizabeth Gordon of Massa- chusetts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
Horror and Sympathy,

London, Feb. liking Edward so soon as he was informed of the assas- sination of Grand Duke Sergius at Moscow telegraphed to Emperor Nich- olas expressing his horror and sympa- thTs
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
LODE DISTURBED.
Town Filled With Rumors--aIobiIiza-
 tion of Troops Expected.

thVu UT HH"oPs H1NpcctSu'
 Lodz. Russian Poland, Feb. IT, 10:0S p. m.-The news of the assassina. ton of Grand Duke Sergius created a deep impression here. The air is filled with disturbing rumors. It is reported that the locked our men will on Febru- ary 20 call out the workers in the small CT factories. The mobilization of troops is hourly expected. If it occurs trouble is believed to be certain to follow. The town is qquiet tonight.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
s1,1oo.Ooo for Irish Estates,

London, Feb. 1S.-The Duke of Man, chester has sold his Tanderagee estates at Armagh, under the Irish land act, for $1, 100, ,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-18
NO CHANGES IN FOOTBALL.
Rules Committee of Intercollegiate
 Association Meets.

New York, Feb. 1.-The rules com mittee of the Intercollegiate Football association met in New York tonight to discuss rules for the coming season. No announcement was made and it is un- derstood no decision as to changes was reached.