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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
WILL HE GET IT.
Judiciary Committee Will Report on Burpee Alp.
 p0intment Soon.

The legislative judiciary committee will report next Tuesday on Represen- tative Marsh's resolution nominating Judge Burpee for judge of the city court. It is said by parties in daily contact with members of the commit tee that the report will be unfavorable. You can't always tell, however, what the committee will do," said polite ian. "For instance it was generally known that the report on Judge Zachar for judge of the Branford court would be favorable, where as it turned out to be unanimously unfavorable. Judge Zachar is partner of Lynde Harrison of New Haven"
 In case the committee does not report on successor to Judge Burpee, the general assembly can appoint one. What will become of Senator Peck's resolution nominating Attorney Cole for the place no one seems to know. Lawyers who did not hesitate months ago to say that Judge Burpee would succeed himself say now that the most he can expect is an indefinite ac tion from the legislature in which case he would hold over, and that rather than be a place holder of that kind he would resign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
RUSSIAN SHIPS NOW a
 CRUISING IN PACIFIC.
Movements of the vladvostok Division Being Cossly
 Cuarded-An Vessels Now Acting Under Orderss From Rojestvensky- Japanese Commerce Will be
 Threatened 3

St Petersburg, May 12.-The ad- miralty declines to divulge any infor- nation which it has about the ships of the Vladivostok division which are re- ported to be off the coast of Japan, but the impression prevails in naval circles that acting under the instruc- tions of Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky they have passed through Tsugaru straits into the Pacific on reconnais- sance to ascertain if the passage is free of mines and feasible for Rojest- yensky's squadron, and also to threat en Japanese commerce. All the Rus sian naval divisions now in the far east are acting under Rojestvensky's orders.
 NJ. Vronski, the military expert of the Novoe Vremya, explains that the failure of Field Marshal Oyama to un- dertake an advance as well as the fail ure of the Japanese to send an expedi- ton to the Island of Sakhalin are due to the appearance of Rojestvensky's squadron in Chinese waters.
 Tn his hands now is the destiny of the far east" the paper says; may God grant him success
 The Slovo reproaches the imperial guard for not going to the front, say ing: "Its place is on the battlefield. In all Russia's wars the guard has won glory. It is composed of the picked men of the empire and should show the world what Russia can do.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
NAN WENT
 FREETO-DAY
End of a Sensation-
 al CASE
Jerome Does Not Think An. other Trial Would Be Ad. ,visable - Cost of Trial Was $S,OOO

New York, May 12.-Nan Patterson, the one time "Florodora'' snow girl, was released from the T0mbs prison to-day after almost year within It's walls awaiting determination of the charge that she had murdered her pro- IectOr, Caesar Young, a race track bOokmaker. She will leave for Wash ington at 3:25 o'clock this afternoon. She was loudly cheered by a crowd of 2,0OO persons as she left the prison.
 Her release was made at the in- stance of District Attorney Jerome, who said he did not believe another trial would result other than in a dis agreement. At the same time he de- clared that there had been serious miscarriage of justice. He said many of the newspapers had labored to ere ate sympathy for the girl and that this case had "caused one more step in this country toward trial by newspaper rather than trial by jury" He ap- proved of all his assistant, MT Rand, had done or said in conducting the case, and added: "The people for whom 1 care approve our action. From the sane part of the community we have received nothing but fairness. have information that admits of no doubt that there was unanimity in the jury room on three points first, Nor gan Smith bought the pistol; second, Nan Patterson took the pistol in the cab with her; third, Caesar Young did not commit suicide. ask that the prisoner be discharged on her own recognizance."
 Mir Jerome also criticised the news papers for their statements about the expense of the case, declaring that they had made "gross misrepresentations of the cost of the trials,' and that the &C., counts of enormous expenditures Haunted before the publc' were er- roneous. He said that his own auditor had made an estimate of the cost of the case, which did not exceed $8,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
DROPPED FROM BAR
Judge L. s. Burr Hxpsllsd By Order
 of Judts Rerabac6.

Judge Lyman s. Burr of New Brit ain, who is serving a sentence of one year fin jail for appropfiating to his own uses certain trust funds, was dis placed and dismissed from member ship in the Hartford County Bar yester- day by Judge Alberto T. Roraback on application of Charles K. Perkins, president of the bar.
 Judge Burr was admitted to the bar on October 9. 1875, and during his time as lawyer had large practice. For several years he was judge of the New Britain police court and clerk and prosecuting attorney of the same court. He occupied positions of trust and honor fin fraternal and social organlza- tions and for many years he was judge advocate of the Putnam Phalanx of Hartford and for time of the First Regimental District. On December (, 1901. before Judge Ralph Wheeler in the criminal superior court, he plead guilty to embedding trust funds and was sentenced to jail for one year. He is at work in the jail hospital under the sentence. A few weeks ago in the superior court judgment was entered against him for the foreclosure of a mortgage on the home which he oc- cupied in New Britain before he was comitted to jail. his wife having con tfnued to live there after he was com mftted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
MAYOR TO ACT.
Calls Special Meeting If Aldermen About
 Park Money.

Mayor Elton has called a special meeting of the aldermen for Monday night at 7:45 o'clock for the purpose of accepting the check of $2,500 given to the city by Miss Platt as part pay ment of the property bought from David c. Porter and now known as Proprietors' Common, substantially an addition to Hamilton park. After the check is accepted special appropria- tiOn for that amount will be made so that the city may be in position to apply the cash to the purpose for which 1t was intended and also make q suitable entry of the same on the records so that while special appro- priation will be made it will not mean any expense to the public. After these formalities have been compiled with the adjourned meeting will be held. Both before and after the meeting the members will have an opportunity to try their hand at the voting machine of the United States Standard Voting Machine Go, who will have one of its machines and an agent on hand to show how 1t works.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
QUIT WORK.
on the Cheshire Trolley Line It .
 Stand Still.

There is more trouble on the Cheshire trolley route. Whether 1t was the rAin storm or something else that disturbed the minds of the men nobody knowey but in any case nearly all of them quit this morning, with the result that op erations in some lines of the work arc at standstill. About hundred Ital- ian laborers came in from New York yesterday, but it seems somebody to whom they were not consigned got hold of half the number and spirited them away and the others took to the woods and refused to give any explanation for their strange conduct. There is biz demand for laborers in Waterbury, but. if what the men say be true the wages are not only small but irregular and in some instances very uncertain, so that one cannot tell when he is going to get the miserable pittance that is coming to him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
NAUGHTY COUNT.
While Examining Diamonds He Stole
 . Eandsoms Brooch.

New York, May 12.-An Italian giv- ing the name of Count Carlo is under arrest after an exciting chase through Broadway crowds. He is accused of having attempted to replenish his for tunes at the expense of West 23rd street jewelry shop where he was be- ing shown lot of fine stones. A $l,- 500 diamond brooch claimed by the shopkeeper was found in his gloves.
 With an impressive air and arlsto- cratic mein, Carlo strolled into the shop and stated in French that he had left his ancestral chateau ten days ago to make glad the heart of an American heiress whose smiles he had won on her trip abroad during the winter.
 All of this whs preliminary to the request that he be shown something superfine, as a gift for the girl. Nothing seemed quite good enough and finally the count was conducted to burg lar proof cage where the best gems in the shop were exhibited. He selected several fine ones, chose a design for their setting and asked that sales man accompany himfto prominent hotel where he had deposited $1O,OOO 2. Apparently awaiting the salesman, the "couht" strolled languidly to the street. When the clerk reached the door his customer had vanished. A quick look at the jewel casket showed that one of the brooches had done likewise. Two or three clerks rushed into the crowded street and luckily overhauled Carlo four blocks distant slowly walking along Broadway. One of them unceremoniously grasped him by the collar and called him thief. Carlo shook him off easily and broke into a run. A crowd gathered at his heels and he was soon halted by a mounted officer.
 After he had been locked up several hours Carlo told an interpreter that he came to America three weeks ago from Monte Carlo where he had lost 7,OOO, all he possessed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
DECISIONS TO-DAY.
No Error In Marx Cass-0ns Decision
 Conesrnint Waterbury.

New Haven, May 12.-The following decisions were rendered in the supreme court here to-day:
 No error was found. on the applica- ton of Gresham Marz of Colchester convicted of the murder of Pazol Ro- decki, farm hand.
 No error in the cases of 0ffield of Chicago vs. N. Y. N. H. and H. rail- road: Fay vs Dexter: Fisher vs Sticer, and Mack vs Heating.
 In the case of the Boston Furniture Company vs Thoms. the plea in abate- ment was overruled.
 Hews, administrator vs Mary Fitz- gerald, the superior court was advised that Mary Fitzgerald has absolute ownership of property and full cause to dispose of the same.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
THE SIXTH WEEK
Chicago Strike Has Devel- oped Into an Endu.
 rance Contest.

Chicago, May 12-The teamsters' strike enters upon the sixth week to- day as an endurance contest" The employers and the strikers both declare the duration of the controversy now de- bends solely upon the steadfastness of the other side.
 A move which the strike leaders are planning to make has relation to the appeal for a grand jury investigation of the Employers Teaming company. Attorney Seymour Stedman has confer red with President Dold of the federa- ton of labor and advised the opening of personal legal campaign against the employers. It was said that Sted- man proposed the prosecution of in dividual employers for the violation of various city ordinances.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
RAIN PUT OUT FIRES.

Sterling, Conn, May 12.-The forest fire which broke here yesterday and assumed huge proportions, threatening at one time to wipe out the entire town was stopped last night by heavy fall of rain. Five square miles of land, much of 1t containing standing tim Der was burned over, and several barns were destroyed. Workmen from PrOvi- dence brought here by the railroad management assisted the people of the town in fighting the blaze last evening and arrested it's progress but it was not until the shower began that the ire was wholly subdued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
PROnO1E1 ARRESTED.
Charisd With Larceny of Over Two
 Thousand Dollars.

Salem, Mass, May 12.-Robert K. Straine, a promoter well known in Bos- ton, Vermont and New York and other places, was arrested here to-day by Deputy Sheriff Tierney i'll connection with m alleged stock transaction be- tween Straine and Mrs Elizabeth Very of this city. Straine was arrested ill Boston on Tuesday last charged with the larceny of 2,1O0 from Mrs Very. He was taken before Judge Stafford of the first district court to-day and plead, ed not guilty. As his counsel in Bos- ton were unable to be present the court granted continuance of two weeks, bail of $2,OOO being furnished. Straine was re-arrested as he left the court room. This case, like the first one, grows out of the sale of stock. Straine is broker. He became well known in 1897 through his connection with the United Telegram Co and copper mine in Vermont
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
N. E. 0. P. SESSION.
List of Delegates that Attended the
 Convention.

The following representatives from Waterbury of the grand lodge of Con- necticut, New England Order of Pro- tection, attended the supreme lodge ses- sion in Fremont Temple, Boston, May 9th. 1905: Mrs Lena Brown, Emil Steinman and Thomas NJ. Payne. They also attended the class initiation by the grand lodge of Massachusetts. M. k. Q. F.. held in Fremont Temple the previ- ous evening and witnessed the mitia- tion of 14O2 candidates furnished by 72 lodges in and about Boston. In the report of the Supreme Warden he stat ed that the total membership up to April 1st. 1905 was 41,265. net in- crease of 3.5I3 to which the grand jurisdiction of Connecticut contributed 3s5. Ten new lodges were instituted since April 1st. 1904. There had been $50 deaths and the sum of S5S3sO 900 had been paid to the beneficiaries of de ceased members; the jurisdiction of Connecticut receiving S172U0. Con- necticut captured two officers for the ensuing year, Supreme Guardian. Mrs Lena Brown of Waterbury, Connecti- cut. and Supreme Trustee, Frederick NJ. Drew of Ansonia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
DEAD ON THE TRACKS.

Branford, Conn, May 12.-Henry H. Lindley, aged 40 was found dead to- day on the railroad track about half q mile west of the station. Lindley was employed by the Malleable Iron Fittings company, but did not work yesterday there as he wished to do odd jobs about his farm. Late in the af- ternoon he came to the village for pro- visions and was probably On his way home when he was struck by freight train. His wife and two children sur yiye him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
GAVE WAY.
Narrow Escape in Boston's $ New Subway-Tenants
 Ordered Out.

Boston, May 12-Washington street near BoyltOn was closed to traffic for some time today on account of a cave in of the new subway under construc- tion in that districr. One workman, John Woods, was injured, but not fatally. Several others had narrow escape. The accident was caused by the collapse of supporting framework. As precautionary measure all Occu- pants of nearby buildings were ordered from the premises pending an inspec- tiOn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
SONG COMPOSER DEAD.

Philadelphia. May 12.-Emeson E. Bennett. a we'll known writer and com poser. is dead at the Masonic home in this city. aged s3 years. Bennett was horn at Monson. Mass. Among his song productions were "A Prairie Flower" and "Leni Leoto." and his works of fiction included "The lPhan- tom of the Forest Border Rover" .The Outlaws Daughter and others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12

notification that Baron de Rosen is persona grata to the United States be- fore signing his decree of nomination. Not the slightest doubt exists here that the baron is perfectly acceptable to th9 government at Washington where be- sides his high reputation as a diplomat he enjoys the personal acquaintance of not only many officials but of President Roosevelt himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
ARRIVE AT NEWPORT.

Newport, R. l., May 12.-The cruiser Columbia, Captain James M. Millers which conveyed the body of the Mexi- can ambassador from the United States to Vera Cruz arrived here to.' day after run of twelve days from the Mexican port. The Columbia will remain in this harbor for some time. in order to give the crew shore leave.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
KILLED BY HANGING.

London, May 12.-Yi Han Eung the Korean charge d'affaires here commit- ted suicide by hanging at the legation to-day. He wrote a letter this morn- ing to the Korean consul general w. P. Morgan asking him to come to the legation at once as he, Eung, was going to die to-day. A few minutes later MT Morgan heard from neighbor that Eung had killed himself. The deceased had recently shown signs of mental trouble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
OFFICIALLY GAZETTED.

St Petersburg, May 12.-The trans fer of Ambassador Cassini from Wash ington to Madrid was officially gazet- ted this morning under date of May g but the appointment of Baron de Rosen to succeed Count Cassini at Washing ton has not yet been gazetted. In fact Emperor Nicholas is awaiting a formal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
WILL GO s1NGLY.

Hartford, May 12-The Connecticut National Guard will go to camp this year in single regiments instead of by brigade, as heretofore. The First In fantry will leave Hartford on July 31 and will remain there until August 5. The Second will take the next week and the third the following week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
H,s Chicago Like |. Tidal wave.

CHICAGO. May 12.lChicago harbor was struck bS what resembled four foot tidal wave shortly after o'clock yesterday. Members of the life saving crew at the riouth of the river said that they never saw anything like it on Lake Michigan. The same conditions were felt all along the west shore and in Kenoeha. Wis. and other places. including Racine Further up the lake there was much damage to dcckaee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
COUNTING THE DEAD.
Snydsr Tornado Killed s5-Propsrty
 Loss Half . Million.

Snyder. May 12-Sinety-five bodies of victims of Wednesday nights tor nado have been found up to noon to- day. The financial loss is estimated at one-half million dollars. Reports from outside indicate that twenty-five per sons were killed outside of Snyder. This will make a possible total of 12o.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
OLD pEvsuoyER ILL.

watertown. \. Y- May 12-Hiram Cronk. the only pensioner of the war of 1872. is seriously i'll at his home at Dunn Brook. and little hope Is enter tained for his recovery Crcnk recent iy celebrated his 1o5th birthday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
FIRE SPREAD RAPIDLY.

New York. May 12.-Fire which started in the second floor of the seventh story building on West 35th street to-day spread rapidly and en- dangered the lives or many people. Two hundred occupants of the build- Ing escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
TORNADO AT NARROW.

Oklahoma City. May 12.-a special to the Oklahoman from Marlow I. IT, says that a tornado. preceded by heavy hail storm struck Mariow today. Twenty dwelling houses were wrecked and there was much loss of life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
DIVIDENDS DROPPED.

New York. May 12.-The Consoli- dated Gas Co has declared a quarterly dividend of 2 per cent. payable June l5. as compared with dividends of 2l3 per cent for the last quarter of last yesr and the first quarter of the pres ent year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
New York Markets.

swHEAT-Firmer; contract grade. May.
 coRN-Market Hc. higher; May. ssna
 BUTTER-Creamery. extras. per pound. Shd7c. Mercantile Exchange ofiiciai quotation; extras. 26c.l: frsts. 39f6i1c. {; xc. hrsts, a4it65Ac.; seconds. ss0a4c. ::
 cHEEsE-oId. state, full cream. small, solored and white. fancy; I4He.: fne choice, isye:; fair to good. ialsqi2Sc: !: poor. loHQllkc.; large colored and white. fancy. 14c-: hne, 1sHq1sizc.: late made. rood. IiESiIsc.: poor. iosaiic.: new. state. fuli cream small. coIored and white. fine. i3c.: fair 10 choice, lltfl2i1c.: light skims; small; choice. Ieaqlosc.; prime sic: common to fair. i3ss1c.: fuli skins.
 EGGs-state. Pennsylvania and nearby, ise mnsa er;a si 1s,s ssg dirtIes: ls,49isc.: cheeks; l,qi4c.; duck
 LIVE PouLTRYm sPrin. shisksns. is,ic-: roosters. old. per pound. SIC. tur- keys. old. per pound. i,c.: pigeons. per
 DRESSED PouLTRY-Turkeys. aver rood. isaisc poor. il@isc.: broilers. Phil adelphia- ! pounds and under to pair per pound, 0dEc-. chickens Pnfladelpnlzs mixed sizes. i7d3c.: state and Penn syivania, mixed sires. l5617c.: fowls. dry picked and scalded- medium sire, He. heavyweights. i3c-: poor to fair. 1e9 1zhc-: old cocks. per pound. le6lo,zc.: mixed Szl161z, dark. Hl5D7f sz
 DREssED NEATs-Fair trade in dress ed beef al st6s,1c. per pound for inferior to prime nafive sides. with choice ceiling up to 1cc-. calves irmer at 1146flc- p>f pound for city drss-ed and se$.4c. Tor country dressed vesis; mutton steady at Tesssc- per pound; ismbs st u6ii4c-: sprfng lambs bower af e36tH per cArc1ss; country dreaDed hcGs unchanged at SIG e psr pound for teavy to liGhf veiehta
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
CLEVELAND GOES HOME.

New York, May 12.-Former Presi. dent Grover Cleveland has returned from cruise in southern wasers which began two weeks ago on E. 0. Benedict's steam yacht Oneida. Mir Cleveland left the yacht at once for his home in Princeton, N. ,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
RESIGNS AFTER SEVEN YEARS.

watertown. x. Y., May 12.-George Mackey of this city, for seven years president of the International Brother hood of Papermakers. announced to- day that he had rendered his resigna- ton as president. submitting the same with his report to the annual conven- tion now in session at Holyoke. Mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
rras~r.si City For cs.s-.pssv~s.

Fratexna1 City For CensuDDfsv>s-
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
MURPHY DENIES IT.

New Haven May 12--Nichael C. Murphy. trniper of the Yale Athlefic teams to-day stsfed that there vas 10 trufh In the repoFt cent ont iron PhIl
 n6e1p1ia tar he vos esfng ts lat 0a-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
DEAD AT lM.

New York. May 12-Jo>eph Lewis. 1o4 year~ old is dead at hts home here He served with two sons. throuehouf the civil var Lewis was the father of fwenty-seven children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
TWO ARE DEAD
And Several Injursl n Result sfaas
 ExplOsion.

Philadelphia. May 12.-Two persons are dead, two are missing and nine others are seriously injured as the re. suit of an explosion in the United States Gas Improvement tank at Point Breeze, to-day.