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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
TANNED
 THE RIFLE.
It Led to Interna-
 tiOnal Trouble.
Secretary Hay Tried to Set.
 tile for $50O-Complaint is Now Made to Wash-
 ington.

Washington, April 15.-Failure of a Mexican citizen to obtain satisfaction from the authorities of Cameron county, Texas, for personal injuries suffered in that county, evoked a seri- ous complaint to the Washington gov ernment from the Mexican govern ment against the Texas authorities and caused Secretary Hay several months ago to offer out of the federal treasury $500 to Mexico in satisfac- tion of it's official claim for damages. The story is told in official cOrre- spondence published at the state de- partment to-day. Fulogio Zambrano, q Mexican citizen, pawned a rifle at Browneville, Texas, belonging to a citizen of that town, was arrested and while being carried to jail it is claim ed he attempted to escape and was shot at and wounded by Private Me kenzie of the Texas Ranger force. The Mexican consul reported that Zambran0 was tried and sentenced without any account being taken by the court of the - inflicted by Mckenzie. but that the judge in pass ing sentence told the prisoner that he inflicted light punishment because he had been wounded. This state- ment, the Mexican government thinks. afforded ground to insist that the wounding was unwarranted. In a note to Secretary Hay the Mexican ambassador at Washington entered a formal complaint against the Texas authorities on account of the slight respect they usually evince for the lives and interests of MeXicans resid- ing on this side of the border" and asked for an indemnity in behalf of Zambrano.
 Secretary Hay in his reply said: q have the honor to say that the depart ment, after careful consideration of all the circumstances, has reached the conclusion that some compensa- tion should be made to Zambrano be- cause of the failure of the authorities of Cameron, Texas, to try and punish Ranger Mckenzie for unlawfully shooting him. and it is willing to make payment to you, in behalf of Zambrano, of the sum of $500 in full settlement of the matter.''
 This offer was accepted by the Mexican government and the incident was closed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
SEVERAL INJURED.
Auto Going Thirty Miles an Hour
 Struck Runabout,

Butte. Mont. April 15-Seven per- sons have been injured in collision between a motor car belonging to F. Augustus Heinze, mining magnate of the city, and runabout containing Thomas Roe, liveryman, and Miss Lllie Lacombe. In the automobile were F. Augustus Heinze, A. l.. Frank, a mining engineer, and T. c. Bach and M. l.. Gum of Helena, Mont, and A. F. Hook. the chauffeur. All the per sons were painfully injured, but none will die.
 While going about thirty miles an hour, the automobile crashed into the vehicle driven by Roe, hurling the oc- cupants distal.ce of nearly POO feet, The motor car turned completely over, but the persons riding in the ear were thrown cleat of the wreck. Heinze and other members of the party escaped with slight bruises and scalp wounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
ROJESTVENSkY SENDS
 NO, NEWS ON MOVEMENTS
St Petersburg ThinksHe is Steaming Toward the Island of Formosa-Ready to Do Battle if Toga Comes in His Way-S Sensational Cartoon Makes Bit of Ex' citement in Russian Circles.

f disclaim any previous knowledge of the shadowy figures. The culprits, who were students employed on the paper; have not yet been located. Cop ies of this edition of the Neva are selling at a big premium.
 NJ. Witte, president of the commit tee of ministers, has definitely decided to give up all work and go abroad. The last straw was the imperial re- script addressed Thursday to Interior Minister Bouligan creating a special commission (the active head of which is M. GoWmykin, former minister of the interiOr) to discuss questions relating to peasant tenure of land and the abolition of the peasant comlnis- sion over which M Witte presided.
 The emperor took the step without consulting M. Witte. The members of the Witte commission were actu- ally at work Thursday evening and woke up yesterday to find the com attributes his majesty's act to court intrigue directly aimed against him. self and yesterday informed his friends that he was completely dis heartened and discouraged, no longer dDlS Co eHuure tue uuulllIduOllS ucdp- ed upon him and that he would leave all and go abroad for time.
 The SlOvO has received it's first warning for the publication of articles entitled ''The bureaucracy" and "The war and reform" in which the paper severely arraigned the incompetency of the bureaucracy and the general staff and the war office.
 NJ. Witte's antagonists at court, where their influence was greatly feared by M. Witte, were effectively reinforced by part of the old von Plehve' cabal, who have wrecked their vengeance on their ancient chief en- .emy, NJ. Witte. /
 The Associated Press is informed that M. Witte went to Tsarskoe- -Selo yesterday and informed the emperor
 that it was quite plain that a plot against him existed and that he de- sired to retire. His majesty. how
 ever, is undertood to have declined again to accept the minister's resig- nation,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
CITY NEWS

The officers of the divisions of Hi- bernians will hold meeting this evening at their rooms at $ o'clock.
 When in need of help try 25c ad in the Democrat One business man ad- vertised for clerk in our columns and received 92 written answers. besides nearly as many more applied in person IL onIv costs 2Jc-
 On the Athletic field yesterday after noon the Sterlings defeated the St Nary's hy a score of II to E. The fol- lowing is the lineup of the Sterlings: NIunson. C: C. Commerford. D: I. Conmerfori. 1b: g. Bauby. 2b: F.. Bauby. 3b: Bergin. ss: R. Berg. of: Shanahan. If: H. Moran If
 TomorTow will be Palm Sunday The blessing and distribution of palms will take place in all Catholic churches Palm Sunday the church coulmemcr- ates the triumphal entry If Christ in to Jerusalem The event was first comInemo-ated in Jerusalem itself. it is said with a procession in which palms were carried From there the custom sprad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
ARRESTED FOR SPEEDING.

Stamford, April 15.-George Wat son, chauffeur -- Marcus Daily of New York, son of the mine king of that name, was arrested here today on telephone message from the Nor walk authorities for violation of the speed laws. Daly was accompanied by George Meyer. Yale senior. The whole party returned to StamfOm. Auto is said to have been speeded through Norwalk at the rate of 100 yards in nine seconds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
Fatal Curiosity.

In a house in the English town of Exeter sat two men One of them in- formed his companion that the last time he was in the town ke suffered from smallpox in that very room "In that corner he said -vzs . cup board where the bandages were kept; it is now plastered over. but they are probably stila there And he took a poker. broke down the plaster and found them From their find the two men contracted the disease. and it spread through the town and worked fearful havoc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
TILE MINISTER WON.
A Story of Poker Money Like Unto
 Rockefeller's Gift.

Rockefeller's Gift.
 Hartford, April 15.-William P. Ste vens c'Big Steve'O, the famous driver of the four milk white horses and the gorgeous candy wagon, who died in Willimantic the past week, never guessed wrong on horse race, never pinched his blue chips in a poker game and never refused a church cOntribu- tiOn.
 He supported the Methodist breth- ren and sometimes he thought well of the local pastor and sometimes not. Many years ago the pastor of the Methodist church in Willimantic was of the kind he didn't like, but the pas tor wanted to raise money for church repairs and he went to Big Steve" for subscription.
 The pastor had been very earnest in his denunciatiOn of all forms of vice and Steve" conceived plan to make donation in such manner that it wouldn't be accepted. After he had heard the pastors story through, he replied:
 I've got S1O that won in a poker game last night; if you want that you can have it."
 The pastor accepted the S1O, con trary to .'Steves' expectations, but when the matter got out there was some criticism by the church members as to the propriety of applying the money to church purposes. But, like the Rockefeller money, it remained where it would do the most good.
 When the next pastor came to the church the story of the poker money was told him and he. was cautioned about approaching Big Steve" In course of time. under the new pastor. it became necessary to reseat the church ana the pastor was the head of the committee to raise the money. He had never met Steve" although he knew him by sight. Big Steve" af- terwarls told of their interview as follows:
 "The pastor met me on the street one day and says: You are the man they call Big Steve. are youT
 "'Yes.' said I. they sometimes call me that
 "'Well.' said the pastor. I've been told that you once made a good sized contribution for church repairs from money that you said you won at poker Now. we have decided to put new seats in the church and it's going to cost lot of money. and I didn't know but you might have been holding pretty good lately and would like to ante up
 "It didn't make any difference whether I had been holding good or not.- said Big Steve. when he talked to me like that he could have all the money Id got. and he got it.
 From that day Steve and the minis ter were great friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
FOUND TwO-TON BIRDS NEST.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, April 15.--A birds nest weighing over two tons was dis covered in the steeple of the Grant street Presbyterian church to-day, WOrkmen who are tearing down the steeple found they couldn't open the steeple trap door and had to cut in from the outside. Then they found the door held down by mass of straw hay, strings and twigs large enough to fill hay wagon. It had been accumulated there by birds dur ing the thirty-five years the church has stood. In all that time no one has gone into the steeple.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
WERE SOME SURPRISES.

Mexico City, April 15.-The meetings of the directors of the National Rail- road of Mexico, yesterday, resulted in some surprises. J. G. Metcalf, first vice-president, and J. c. Mackie, sec ond vice president, both lost their posi- tions. F. N. Brown was elected presi- dent; D. P. Bennett was elected vice. president, J. M. Frazier, treasurer; Amilio Velasco, general counsel; NJ. M. Reynolds, comptroller; A. Arriag. secretary and John H. Guess. assistant treasurer. The posts of first and sec ond vice-presidents were consolidated into one position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
DIVORCE NOT AN EVIL.
Refuge for Women from Brutal
 Men," Says Miss Anthony.

Refuge for Women from Brutal
 Men, Says Miss Anthony.
 Washington, Anril 15.-Over the bitter protest of Miss Susan B. An thony, the National Council of wO- men yesterday adopted a resolution to cooperate with church and state to ascertain the chief causes of divorce.
 ''I do not consider divorce an evil.". asserted Miss Anthony. Tt is just as much a refuge for women married to brutal men as Canada was once a refuge from brutal masters. will never vote for a resolution that will cut women off from a refuge from de- signing and brutal men,"
 The council adopted the anti-polyg- amy resolution: also resolution de ploring the horrors of the war in the far east. Resolutions were adopted opposing the indiscriminate use of the American flag and advocating the initiative and referendum as the most effective means for securing equal rights for women.
 Contrary to expectation. the con- mittee on resolutions did not give any utterance on race suicide. Many of the delegates had taken issue with the president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
Eueland's Official Throne.

Some authorities hold that the corona ton chair in Westminster abbey is enti- tied to be called the throne of England, being the one occupied by the sovereign at coronation. Others maintain that the throne in che house of lords is really the official throne. as it is occupied by the sovereign for state purposes at the open ing of parliament. Others. again, say that there is no real throne in the strict- est acceptation of the word. and that all the thrones, or chairs of state. in the various palaces throughout the kingdom are equally entitled to be called the throne.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
THE BAIpDROR,S NOTE.

St Petersburg, April 15.-Emperor Nicholas has decided that the moment is inopportune to grant the petition of a group of the influential clergy for q cOnvocatiOn of general council to eff feet a reform of the ecclesiastical ad- ministratiOn. On the margin of the pc tition his majesty appended note as follows:
 "I find it impossible in the present disturbed times to undertake task of such magnitude requiring calm cOnsid- eration. Following the old example of the orthodox emperor's, intend, how ever, so soon as there is a favorable moment, to set afOOt this great work and summon the council of the old Russian church for canonical discus sion of questions of faith and ecclesias- tical reform"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
CONTROL TURNED OVER.

Hartford, April 15.-The control of the Hartford street railway company was formally turned over to the Con. solidated road to-day. Charles F. Mel len was elected president and the other officers were also officials in the Con solidated road. Six of the directors are also Consolidated officers and three of the directors are members of the old Hartford street railway company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
BANK CLOSES DOORS.
One of the Largest Private Institu'
 tions in State of Michigan.

Crosse, Michigan. April 15.-The pri- vate bank of M. J. Stewart x Go, closed its doors to-day and filed mo- tice that its business was in the hands of the Detroit Trust company. The bank was one of the largest private in stitutions of the kind in the state and it's deposits are rated at half million. It is alleged that failure of carriage company to meet $2S,OO0 in paper held by the bank was the cause of the clos ing of the doors. The acceptance of deposits in the morning and the clos ing of the doors at noon caused great indignation. ...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
NEWS FROM TOXIC.

Tokio. April 15 C p. m.)-The follow ing official announcement was made today from the headquarters of the Japanese armies in Manchuria:
 .'Our force advancing east along the Hailung road defeated a body of the enemy April IA near Heishihmu. ten miles east of Panshi, and vigorously chased them toward Tachotzu, twenty six miles east of Panshi.
 Another force advancing north from Singking attacked the enemy holding a position five miles south of Pachatzu.
 where fin the military situation"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
STRIKE STILL IN FORGE.

Chicago. April 15.-The striking teamsters attacked Il caravan of the Montgomery. Ward X Cos wagons to- day and dragged q man from the seat. After a desperate struggle the police succeeded in rescuing the at tackled party. No apparent progress in the settlement of the strike was ef- fected by the conference at Mayor Dunne's office today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
JEFFERsON's CONDITION.

Atlanta. Ga. April 15.-The latest advices as to the condition of Joseph Jefferson. who is reported seriously i'll at his winter home, West Palm Beach. Fla. are that his condition is un- changed. His family and friends are hopeful. and his physicians say the re- ports of his illness have somewhat ex- aggerated the seriousness of the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
GOING TO PHILADELPHIA.

Boston, April 15.-Rev Charles s. Hutchinson. rector of St Luke's Epis- copal church, Chelsea. will become rec tor of St Clements church. Philadel- phia. on ., ,une IS. succeeding the late Rev George Fl. Moffett. Father Hutch inson is an Oblate of Mount Calvary and an advanced high churchman. St Clements is a parish of 700 communi- cants and maintains four curates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
MUST PAY INDEMNITY.

Chicago. April 15.-The Mexican government will be asked to pay SI50.0OO as indemnity for the murder of J. K. Mckenzie and Dr Robert Me Coy of Chicago, Walter Stupinger of kewaunee, III. and NJ. A. Call of To- leio. Ohio. and the suffering inflicted on C. F. Burlington of Salem. Ohio, and H. F.. Miller of Los Angeles. Cal. by Yaqui Indians, on January 19 last.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
IS STILL UNCONSCIOUS.

Bridgeport. April 1j.-NIaggie De loughry. the maid who was found un- conscious from inhaling escaping gas in the home of Friend W. Smith, yes terday. at the same time that another domestic was found dead. still remains in an unconscious condition. Her chances for recovery. however, are good.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
COURT OF CLAIMS.
West Virginia Han is to Take Placs
 of Late Lawrence Weldon.

Washington, April 15.-It is official ly announced here that the president has decided to appoint former Gov George w. Atkinson, of West Virginia, to the vacancy on the bench of the United States court of claims, made vacant by the death of Lawrence Vel. don
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
KILLERS ELECT OFFICERS

Chicago. April 15.-The NIillers' Va tionaI Federation. with 1.JOO members. operating mills with a total daily ca. pacffy of 451OO barrels of four. at a meeting here elected the following off eers: President. Charles EspenschieId St Louis: first vicepre>ident. c. c Bovey. Minneapolis: traffic manager Herbert Bradley. The annual conven. tiou was set for June [ at Kansas City A resolution was passed thanking the railroads for equalizing rates on fiouI and wheat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
WON COLLEGE DEBATE

Chicago. April 15.-The University of Michigan has won the annual inter- collegiate debate against the Universi- ty of Chicago, thereby earning the title of champion of the Central Debating league. The question was. Resolved. that the preservation of the Chinese empire is for the best interests of civ ilization.- Michigan had the negative side of the question
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
GAVE REPUBLICANS sso,ooO.
Now Union Traction Receivers Do No
 Want to Pay the Note.

want IO dy luc NULc.
 Chicago, April 15.-A $3O,OOO repub- lican campaign contribution has plunged the Union Traction receiverS into a bitter controversy. It was il, the form of note signed by Rafael k. Govin of Rollins x Co of New York, and indorsed by two traction men of this city. The note has not been paid, and it is the hesitancy of the Traction receivers to allow the claim that is causing the controversy. The effort to have it paid explains Mir Govin's pres ence and that of his attorney, Joseph s. Auerbach. in Chicago at this time.
 The note was given two years ago to the republican campaign committee, when Graeme Stewart ran for mayor. The paper was discounted at a local bank. Some of the Traction officials hold that the $3O.OOO was not used for legitimate expenses of the company, and should not be charged off against the Traction company. A bank ex- aminer has insisted that the note be paid or cancelled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
MCOMB BILLED THE RAT.

winsted. Conn.,. April 15.-J. R. Me Comb. of Great Harrington. has been kept awake nights by rats in his man. sion. The rodents refused to enter traps set for them. so Mir McCOmb de- cided to try an old scheme-catch and tie a bell to a rat and then turn it loose. which he did. The rat with the bell tied around it's neck has refused to leave the premises. and as a result the ringing of the bell at night has caused McComb to lose more sleep than ever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
IINEyITCH IS BUSY.

St Petersburg, April 15.-General Linevitch, in dispatch to Emperor Nicholas, dated yesterday. says:
 ''Our cavalry April 10 found the Jap anese in occupation of hill south- ward of Mount GaOschan in the valley of the Hun river. The cavalry turned this position and forced the Japanese to eyacuate it and retire westward.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
CARTOON CAUSES A STIR.

St Petersburg. April 15.-Qufte a sensation was caused this morning by the appearance in the Neva- the most widely circulated illustrated weekly in Russia. of half-tone picture rep resenfing the imperial family, includ- ing the empress holding the heir to the throne. the background of the pie ture showing in shadowy outlines the emperor. Grand Duke Sefgfus. Grand Duke Alexis. the dowaeer empress. the heir to the throne and practically sIl the living members of the Roman otf family lying dead in their cc1lns.
 The work is done % skflfuIIy that in tbe shadows in the dr1pefy behind. tbe impefiAI fAmiIy are dissfnible vith gTeat di0olty. xho Hube1baD
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH.

Newcastle. Col. April 15.-Presi- dent Roosevelt left his private train early today and on horseback pre- pared to take his trip into the Rocky mountains for his first hunt after bear. About 1.6O people were pres ent to see him on on the hunt and he made them a ten-minute speech
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
New HouSekeepers

should look over our stock Do you know that you will get the best satis- faction from our furniture It's made well from good stcck-priced right and delivered and set up in your home as good as the day it came from ths factory. Prompt and efficient service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
FIFTEEN DEATHS YESTERDAY,

New York, April 15.-There were if teen deaths Friday in New York from cerebro-spinal meningitis, as against thirteens on the day previous. Eight of the deaths were in Manhattan. Since last Saturday noon the total is no.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
WAR RISKS RAISED.

Hong Kong. April 15.-Many colliers are arriving here from Durban. Natal. and Cardiff, Wales. apparently await ing orders. War risks at Hong Kong for Japan have been raised and trade is affected. A telegram received here from Saigon suggests that the Russian squadron possibly will not go north before the end of April
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
MINERS co ON STRIKE.

Duluth, April 15.-Six hundred ing a fat rate of $2-2S a day for nine hours. instead of 2 cents . car. at which they are able to earn from $2.6O to &4O a day. Eight hundrel men at other mines have left work fearing violence at the hands of tte Hibbing strikefs, who x1e. visiting the mines two CT thfee tines a'dAy intinidating
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
NUZZLE BLEW OFF.

Washington. April 1a-A telegram from the chief of stan of the North Atlantic squadron says that the muz- xIe of one of the eight-inch guns on the Iowa blew of yesterday during 1arget .mactice. No one was fnjurO6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut Fair. con timed cool tonight and Sunday;
 ffeuh westerly windA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-15
NEAR sUNDA STRAITS. 1,

Singapore, April 15.-The Peninsular and Oriental steamer MarmOra reports having passed five Russian battleships April 3. They were steering for Sunda Straits and were then in latitude $ de- grees south and longitude 92 degrees east. The dispatch has no present sig nificance. The fact that the Marmora, which was bound to London from Syd- ney, New South Wales. which port she left March 15, subsequently, touching at Freemantle, Western Australia, March 27. sighted the Russian squad ron, was reported early in the month from Colombo, Ceylon. The news ap- parently has now reached Singapore through outgoing steamers. The main interest in the dispatch lies In its giv- ing the exact location of the squadron, indicating that 1t steered almost due east from Madagascar, it is presumed here with the object of creating the impression that ROiestvensky intended to traverse the Straits of Sunda and draw away the Japanese from the tMalacca Straits. through which he ulti- mately passed in safety.