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New-York tribune., 1905-08-20

other occurrence since the beginning of hostiii-
ties.
The calling into being OF the Nahonal As-
sembly is new factor In the situaflon' IL
peace does not result from the portsmouth
negotiations the war bids fair TO De supporIet
measure to unite the distracted country OH
national and popular issues A,
The accumulation of the National Assembly
counled with the ten days consideration, study
ard discussion of the Japanese terms. has given
the first evidence Of what may become "aee
of nonuIar feeling The actuality of the Ma
iional Assembly has increased among the peo-
pie their personal interest in the japanese ae-
nands and has resulted in strong expressions
sono nracticaIlv all classes of society excepting
the extreme radicals, that the Russian people
should not pay an indemnity nor cede Saghalien.
II can be stated authoritatively that the
United States is not attempting to exercise in
fuence upon Russia through st. Petersburg
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
POWER OYER THE DOUMA.
Emperor Can DissolUe 1t at UM-
H0zc Elections VIII Be Held.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 19.-The text of the
document constituting a Russian parliament
discloses many points of special interest to for
eigners enjoying constitutional government.
Safeguards for the maintenance of the auto
cratic power of the Emperor crop out con-
tinually in the course of the long document
Although the members are to be elected for a.
hve-year term, paragraph 8 provides that the
Douma can be dissolved by the Emperor be-
fore the expiration of the term of five years
and new elections ordered by imperial ukase"
Paragraph 4 sets forth that the length of the
sessions of the Douma and its adiournments In
the course Of the year shall be determined by
the Emperor. Paragraph 10 provides that the
president of the Douma shall report to the EN-
peror. Other paragraphs provide that in case
of dispute between the Cabinet Ministers and
the Douma in regard to bills the Emperor shall
have the final word to the disposition thereof
The oath to be taken by the members is as
foHows: We promise to perform our duties IN
the best of our knowledge and ability in all
loyalty to his majesty. and mindful only Of the
welfare Of Russia"
Members of the Douma can only be deprved
of their liberty limited therein bv ordar ne .b
judicial power and they may not be arrested for
debt Their payment is provided for at the rata
of ten roubles (about So day during The GAG
sion' and members Will receive for travelling ex-
pehses HNe RopeckS VerSt twice YEARLY fo and
from st. Petersburg. The usual provisions are
maze Tor the removal or suspension of disorder
ly members and for holding executive sessions
Paragraph Al debars the public from admission
TO either the general or sectional sessions bu+
gives the president of the Douma the right IN
admit representatives of the press to the omen
sessions Another clause provides for the prem
arauoh by sworn stenographers of reports of all
sittings of the general session of the Douma
with the exception of the executive sessiors
These reports may be made public with the an
proval of the President of the DONNA.
The electoral scheme debars Governors vica-
Governors. police projects and their subordinatAs
from the voting places in the districts where
they exercise their functions. The electiona win
be held under the general supervision Of tba
Minister Of the Interior. Governors and nolioa
projects. while each electoral ward in the nrin-
cioal cities will have an electoral commissio,
consisting of a president and two members cbos-
en- by the Mayor from among the possessors -,
the franchise. Civil functionaries NAV rot Sa
elected to the Douma unless thew resis1 .hain
posts. nor may any be elected wbo ts -
acquainted with the Russian language
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
PEACE STILL Il DREAM.
Russian Correspondents Viezc of the
Situation.

Portsmouth. y. H.. Aug. 19.-Boris Souvorina
correspondent of the "Novoe Vremya," sent to-
day the following dispatch to his paper on the
situation.
In all the discussion about the conclusion Of
peace treaty, i base my arguments what seems
10 me an axiom-that peace either must be i'm
piored from one party pronered by other In
the peace conference Portsmouth there has never
been the least sign the part Of the Russian
pienipotentiaries TO implore peace. the part
or the Japanese TO proffer il. This leads me TO
in the distance.
Now the grave question in the solution of which
the WhoIe world Is interested has entered a new
phase The Russian and Japanese penfpotentiaries
not having been able TO come to an agreement the
decision OF the question has been transferred from
portsmouth 10 St Petersburg and Toxic. This
ing TO my opinion. 1t is impossible 10 think that
Japan VIII be more moderate. 1 do not speak of
Artlele 10 Qnterned Russian warships) and Article
!! plmitation OF the Russian naval power in the
Far East, on which Japan does not need TO insist
II Is enough TO glance at the man 10 see thai
cladlVostok. surrounded by Saghalien Japan and
as naval port Besides. when will Russia be in =
position 10 send 10 the Far East squadron wbicS
may rival the Japanese feet?
Also the question OF delivering 20 Japan the
cordlng 70 my view, of serious Importance to
II she insists upon having enormous war in
tai Importance for Russia, as they wound Re-
omour propfe. | therefore come 10 tho conciusjo,
that, insisting on he indemnity and tha nos
session OF saghalien. Japan cannot very wen in
and receding from these the Nipponic govern,
ment VIII apparently give proof OF great modera-
ton.
! think ST. Petersburg will more enerret,ca,Iv
the inlpossibility of paying & Indemnity or of
c2ding the island OF SaGhaiien. the MuscoVite
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
HEAVY SEA TROUBLES SHIPPING.
Leaking Schooner Forced to Put Back to
Norfolk-Tug Loses Tow.

Norfolk, Va Aug. 19.-The schooner Ida G. Far
ren, bound from New-York for Baltimore with
plaster, which put in here leaking, sailed for Bal
timore to-day in tow OF the tug Margaret. When
the tug got about half way TO Thimble Light in
Chesapeake Bay she compelled to return to
port. the tremendous making it impracticable
for her to proceed safely with the leaking vessel
Pending orders the vessel will remain in these
waters. Incoming vessels report that the sea has
been very heavy for two days.
The tug Margaret, which came in with the barge
Dendron last night from New-York, parted her
hawser off Cape Henry. and the barge went adrift.
The tug subsequently recovered the barge and
brought her in
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
FIND BIG DEPOSITS OF BRECCIA.
German Capital Interested in Control of
Texas Mines.
lBE TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BuNE.I ]

Galveston, Tex, Aug. 19-What are said to be
rich and extensive deposits of breccia have been
FOUND In southwest Texas, in Brewster and Pecos
counties. German capitalists headed by manu-
facturers using this stone, composition, have
acquired control of 10000 of the proven
land. Several years ago breccia was discovered in
the trans-Pecos country, and samples We're sent to
manufacturers In Germany. but the reports from
me manufacturers were unfavOrable, and further
Investigations were abandoned
The Germans became active and dispatched rep
resentatlves TO this country, who quietly searched
Tor the deposits and succeeded by purchase and
lease IN acquiring control of unlimited quantities
or the material A company in Germany has been
organized and is preparing to develop the stone
Which VIII be exported from here, 1t is said thai
later plant will be established in this country
with German capital controlling the stock.
Breccia is 4 rock composed of angular frag-
ments either of the same mineral or of different
minerals, united by cement and commonly pre-
senting a variety of colors. -
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
HELD FOR SHOOTING BRAKEMAN

Frank Morris, sixteen years old negro of Stoke
Court Cleveland Ohio, held without hail
by Magistrate Wahle. in the Harlem Court vestar
day. for an unprovoked assault and probably fatal
shooting last night. Morris stealing q ride on
a freight of the New-York New-Haven and
Hartford Railroad I'm The Bronx ~
brakeman saw Morris riding on the train md
ordered him OF Morris refused TO leave "a vinv
the train was going too fast. The police aiIesss
Morris has confessed that he then nred five sbof.
at the brakeman all hve hitting the mark Gro
znsky, the brakeman, was taken o he Fordb, -,
Hospital and is not expected to recover
Morris escaped from the train. but was cauzh.
about two hours later. Morris holds that n. drad
IN self-defence. as Grozinsky about TO push
him from the train. ~ foan
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
CZ4R REMAINS FIRM.
Reception Of assembly Plan Con-
firms Purpose Not to Yield.

St. Petersburg, Aug 19.-As the time ap-
proaches for the playing of the last cards at
Portsmouth there is manifested here among
certain high officials and by the press and the
public the unmistaka BILE conviction that Russia
viii not yield the points of paying an in
demnity. such, and Of absolutely ceding
Ssghslien 20 the japanese.
The Associated Press can state authoritatively
that Emperor Nicholas. the day preceding the
announcement of the national assembly
was firmly resolved that he would not accede to
the japanese demand either of these points
and Furthermore that the reception by the peo-
pie Of the assembly project has done much TO
strengthen him in that resolution. 1t is not
felt here that the questions of the transfer 10
japan Of all interned warships and the linita-
ton OF Russa's naval force in the Pacific will
be crucial points in the final settlement. They
are regarded terms inserted in the demands
by the Japanese for the purpose Of hunliliating
Russia before the world and for no very serious
purpose OF negotiation. They are also roundly
declared TO be unacceptable. but are not vested
with the importance of the other two unsettled
questions.
To-day, at the beginning Of the Ports
mouth negotiations, the conditions relative to
the cession of Saghalien and indemnity are uni
versslly declared TO be impossible Of acceptance.
The Emperor has received further addresses
from tie country, begging him neither to cede
territory nor 10 pay indemnity. and expressing
the readiness OF the senders TO make further
sacrifces II necessary. In the Emperor's known
state of mind these communications certainly
have their effect
Two things were particularly noticeable here
to-day. One was the determination not to pay an
indemnity. as such. or 10 cede saghalien abso-
Iutely; the other was the fact that the prom
ulration os the National Assembly at this time
wss a clever and able move. that has done
more 20 make an issue OF the war. fits continu-
snce or the signing OF peace treaty at Ports
SpcuiE a question OF the people than has any
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
BLUE CADETS DEFEAT BROWNS.
West Point Boys in Manoeuvres at Begin
ming of Five Days March.

West Point. N Y Aug. 19-The entire body of
cadets at the Military Academy. carrying KNAPP
sacks, blankets and shelter tents started at 8
O'Clock this morning on their practice march of
five days The problem to-day outlined by
Colonel Howze commandant of cadets was to
demonstrate the attack of certain position.
The troops were divided into two forces, distin-
guished by brown and blue uniforms. Throughout
the day the sound of cannon and musketry was con-
tinuous. The blue force declared bv the UNI
pires to be the victor having driven the brown
force from d stand 1t had taken at Foundry Brook
The forces reunited and went into camp for the
night east of Cold Spring
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
BROWNS TO ESCAPE FLAMES.
Man Jumps from Burning Hay Barge Into
North River-Another Saved.

In a fire last night that destroyed the two hay
barges John Nielsen and William r. Vanderbilt.
lying of 35th-st and the North River. unknown
man jumped from the Vanderbilt into the water
and drowned. A one legged man also jumped
from the Vanderbilt. but rescued by Reiter
F<ernan. a volunteer nfesaver.
The fire broke out the Nielsen. and spread
rapidly the Vanderbilt lying alongside. both
loaded with hay. The flames from the burning hay
lit up the North River for miles and brought thou
sands of persons to the scene. The crowds became
so large that the reserves were ordered keep
order. The loss said to be $4,000. The fire
noats Abram Hewitt and George B. Mcclellan ran
INTO the slip and by pouring tons OF water on the
oarges prevented the flames from spreading.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
sEARCHER FOR FIALA RETURNS

Among those who arrived yesterday on ur'
Philadelphia from Southamptys was Oliver l. 90
sig associate professor OF metecrOlOgy at Jonn
Hopkins University, who led the expedition wiz
went To shannon Island and Bass Rock 1slsn1 -
search OF the Fiala-Ziegler expedition. Prote So
Fassig sailed for shannon Island az the same 15 49,
that Walter Champe, Zieglers secretary. star-ssss
on the search BY OF Franz Josef Land, - -
latter found Mr.. Fiala. Mr.. FaSSig did not Niio'
ot the rescue until after his return 20 England
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20

nation is fatigued is not so deprived OF her
forces. as welcome burdensorLe peace l VIII
not discuss the chances that We may have IN
prosecuting the war, st. Petersburg and General
Linevitch will that point. But am COM
OF almost all classes In Russia for a campaign
which can modify the condition of the war and
eXasperate enemy.
The imperial manifesto of to-day can only
strengthen my opinion. nation called to exer-
else power always feels stronger and surer la
itself. The Russian internal troubles. on which
Japan has constantly calculated. gradually Will
terminate. and 1 foresee IN the near future a ma
tion which has forgotten her family diffcnlties
and which will go TO meet the enemy with all her
ted
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
RESIGNS FROM TUSKEGEE.
Mayor of Birmingham, Ala, Disapproves of
Wanamaker- Washington Dinner.
Icy TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRIR1rNE

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
Memphis. Aug. 19.-W. NJ Drennen Mayor of Rir
mingham Ala, to-day rendered his resignation az a
trustee OF the Tuskegee Normal Institute at IIske
gee, Ala. This is the Booker Washington school
ana Mayor Drennen is one of the Oldest OF the
trustees in point of service. Mr.. Drenner saws as
his reason for restgning, that the example OF the
Washington Wanamaker dinner will exercise had
influence over the negro race. especially In the
South. and that Mr. Washington has not been con-
sstent In his advice and his actions Holding thesa
views, the Mayor says that 1t would be equally in
the institute 'NS VI
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
SHERIFF FRUsTRATES MOB.
Hurries Negro to Jail When He Hears of
Threat to Lynch.

McRae Ga, Aug ia crowd OF men. estimated
at from seventy-fve to hundred. gathered here
last night from different parts of the county to
lynch George Williams a negro who has been
confined in jail for about two weeks, charged with
attempted assault upon a white woman.
Sheriff Dowdy heard that the attempt TO lynch
Williams would be made and removed the prisoner
to Macon Jail. thus frustrating the mob.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
ENJ0IN STRIKING STARCHERS.
Injunction to Prevent Them Picketing
Vicinity of the Shops.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Troy, n. Y Aug. 19-As a result of a strike of
the starchers in Troy collar shops Justice Cochrane
has granted a sweeping injunction enjoining the
strikers from pcketing the vicinity of the shops
and interfering with those who wish to return to
work. The injunction was obtained by the attor-
neys for the Searle Manufacturing Compan.- who
allege that since the strike began, in May It has
Deen impossible for non-union starchers TO go TO
work. and many assaults have occurred. The Strike
has become mixed with politics, and the Injunction
became necessary on account of the lukewarm atti-
tude of the police. ~ 'N
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
w. A. CLARK MAY HEAD NEW LINE
s. T. E. Gibbon Will Sail for Japan in In
terest of Transpacifc Route.

Los Angeles Aug. rs t. f. Gibbon third vice
president and general counsel of the San Pedro
Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad will sail for
Japan IN the next two weeks. A report that has
credence In railway circles Is that his mission Is
to consummate arrangements for a steamship una
from san Pedro TO the Orient ~
~ Is turther reported that the proposed steam
snip line viii be controlled entirely by Senator
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
RICHMOND FOR HONEST VOTING.
Mass Meeting of Citizens Chooses Standing
Committee to Act

Richmond Va. Aug IA mass meeting of citi-
zens was held In the Capitol Square here this
ing in promotion of the cause OF honesty in cleo
tons, with special reference to recent primaries in
the city. Resolutions were adopted providing for
standing committee to carry out the purposes of
the movement represented by the meeting. Several
thousand persons were present. The speakers were
w l.. Royal. John Stewart Bryan. Editor of ''The
mes-Dispatch' and Irving L. Campbell.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
ROSEN At BRIDGEPORT.
He Goes There from Oyster Bay on
Way to Portsmouth.

Just before the midnight express for Boston
left the Grand Central Station last night the
railroad officials received telegram from Baron
Rosen's secretary. Prince Kudacheff ordering
two staterooms to be reserved for him from
Bridgeport to Boston. The train is due in Bos-
ton at 715 this morning
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
TOXIC REMAINS CALM.
But There Is No Expectation That Negotia-
tions Will Prove Successful.

Toxic Aug. 19.-It is confidently expected here
that the peace conference at Portsmouth. n. H,
will result in rupture. but this news is calmly
received.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
slsPHAm NOT RscoNcILeo TO WIFE

David Bispham. the opera singer. arrived hele
yesterday the Campania. He denied the rspo..
that a reconciliation between himself and his ~.
had been made. He will 90 a concert tour aS~
this fall
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20

". A Clark. and will be operated I'm corneetsS.
with the Clark road II will be entirety !hyS55 ~
pendent OF any similar lines controlled oy 80 = :.
The Newtown bee., 1905-09-22
SOUTH KENT.

Rev M. B. Rowland preached in the Methodist church at Woodville, Sun day morning.
 Mrs Emerson Brown visited he1 mother in South Dover, one day last week.
 David Smith is busy filling his silo. He has new gasoline engine for that purpose.
 MT and Mrs Ralph Rowland and Miss Hazel spent Sunday in Macedonia.
 George Etts and family have moved into John Judd's tenement house.
 Mrs Sarah M. Hufcut is spendingsa a few days at her old home in Maced O. mia.
 Among the guests at Rev M. B. Howland's, recently, were Mrs Lev Shove and daughter, Miss Florence, of Brewsters, N. Y., MT and Mrs Sher. man Rowland of Woodville, MT ano Mrs John w. Chase and Mrs Charles Chase of South Kent.
The Newtown bee., 1905-09-22
WOODBURr.
THE NEWS IN PROGRESSIVELY

THE NEWS IN HOTCHKISSVILLE.
 MT and Mrs George Church of Sey- mOur were visiting for few days at Walter Whites, last week.
 Mrs Holden and little son, Raymond. were visiting out of town, last week.
 Mrs Ted Sheldon has been spending week with her brother at Mt Tom.
 MT and Mrs Traverse attended the funeral of an aunt in New Britain, last Tuesday.
 A daughter was born to MT and Mrs William Nelson on Sunday, September 19.
 A show of moving pictures was giv- en in the hall, last Tuesday evening. They were pronounced excellent by those that attended.
 Edward N. Nichols of Waterbury spent few days with his parents, MT and Mrs Edward Nichols, last week.
 Mrs Charles A. Warner and Miss Maud Blakesley of New Haven have been spending few days with Mrs Howard Minor.
 Nelson Bellmay and bride have con- menced housekeeping in Mrs 0. B. NortOn's house.
 William Capewell has eight varie- ties of asters and four of dahlias.
 Miss Belle Suckley expects to go to Bridgeport to learn the millinery trade.
The Newtown bee., 1905-09-22
OUR NEIGHBORS.
STEPNEY.
LARK! TO THE sCHooL-BELL.

LARK! TO THE sCHOOL-BELL.
 Do you know the tune, ''The Old Oaken Bucket? All right then, just II love the old schoolhouse, tho childhood is
 over,
 To the friends of my youth am still the same As when we were playmates upon the old And when earth is over. when nothing can think I sSsii look for the old friends there And @ Sod os ssst
 on the hill"
 Bushes, weeds, briars, and white birches are all right for the timid rao- bit and wild game of the forest, but for decorations upon which otherwise might be a beautiful school ground, they cannot be considered a success in ornamentation, particularly so if al. lowed to grow as did little 'TOpSy," !" who "just growed." Next Saturday morning, September g, everyone who has now, or ever had, or ever expects to have any interest in the old school house and the ample grounds surround ing it, are especially requested to meet the crowd of village artists who will gather at that time on the "hill" and thing of beauty. Oxen will be on hand to- give a pull where brute strength may be needed. Bring your axe, scythe, and brush hook and let them have a good, keen edge. There will be refreshments for the weary, provided by some of the girls who in days gone by made school days attrac- tive to the rest of us, tor some other fellow). Everybody is invited, wheth- CT born within sound of the old school house bell or in some distant part of fho oa rth
The Newtown bee., 1905-09-22
GEORGETOWN.
BRIEF LOCALS.

Floyd B. BoutOn will soon move his family into his new house, which he has recently purchased.
 Miss Agnes Rddy and sister of Blue Island, H., are spending a few weeks with their aunt, Mrs Charles Weider- Strum.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Stanley, who have been spending two weeks in Portland, Me-, returned home, last week.
 George Benjamin and family of Wa terbury were guests, last week, of MT and Mrs Floyd B. Bouton.
 NJ and Mrs J. E Patterson attend ed the funeral of his uncle, William D. Gilbert, of Derby.
 Miss Laura Bennett spent Saturday and Sunday at Bell Island, the guest of Life's Farm caretakers
 Miss Viola Thomas is boarding in Bethel, where her physician advised her to go for her health.
 MT and Mrs F. E. Bouton are nov