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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
THE BOXER INDEMNITY.
Rsssia Has chsssn to Recsivs Her,
 h Silver.

Tient sin, May 23.-The settlement of the boxer indemnity question has been delayed by the action of the Rus so-Chinese bank. Russia has chosen to receive her portion of the indemnity in silver and the Russo-C Chinese bank Is endeavoring to obtain payment in Shanghai at the London price of silver instead of the price at Shanghai thus avoiding extra charges. If China con- sents the bank will secure an advan- tage amount to one per centum. The powers have lodged protest against the proposition and 1t is considered proba ble that the Russo Chinese banA will not be successful in it's negotia- tions. Na-Tung the governor of Pekin representing the board of revenue did in fact consent but his consent was not ratified. If China weakly assents the settlement of the indemnity Ques- ton will be prolonged indefinitely ow- ing to the fact that similar advantages will be demanded in other quarters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
FAMILY CONTENTION.
Hrs. Wallaes A6aisst Her Dss6htsr
 b sapssisr Csars Ts.nsy.

The family contention of Mrs Grace A. Wallace aeinst her daughter Mrs Lille L. Crawson to set aside deed was resumed before Judge Thsyer in the superior court to-day. Judge Lowe was the principal witness of the day. sHe testified to his professional reia
 tions with the plaintiff saying that she had frequently consulted him as to how to dispose of her property. q farm of eight acres and q mortgag. for esa Mrs Wallace told wifne<s that she had no faith in any of her children but the defendant Hne<t. her son xas inclined to be wild and she wss afraid he would seiI the prop erfy if she gave ff to him Witness told her that it vosBd not b. advisable under any circumstances to deed away her hone. However soe deesded the propersy to the defeDdant oo cosd1- fioas thaf defesdanf wvud take cnrv sf h9 fur fhe resf ef ber days It is tnnt 1rsd sks nsw w1soU es hsve set
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
ENGLISH BOARD OF TRADE.
rsken to Task For Losing the Siberian
 Market

London. May 23.-Tise board of trade Issued sn exhaustive report made D! special commissioner H. Cooke on tlle trade of Siberia in which British trad erx are again taken to task for allow ing other narionalIties to elbow them out of promising market
 -rhe American. Dane and German writes .Mr Cooke -are already there and have captured some of the mos. fruitful fields of enterprise Tbese rich regions will be to Russia's inueas- spr millions what the colonies are to she British Isles Even now Russian immigrants in siberia peasants though they he. are supplying the London mar ket with butter and az they reap the,- crops with American harvezteE- dis GUS with inreIligeDce their prcferences for machines from Nilrnukee or Chi 0g0-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
MRS. LlvERh0RE DEAD.
We'll Hnewn Authessss and Lsetsfss
 Sueesmbs to Illness.

Melrose. Mass, May 8.-Mrs Mary A. LvermOre. the well-xnown writer and reformer, died at her home here at S15 o'clock this forenoon. BrOn- chitis and a weak heart hastened the end.
 Mrs Mary Ashton Liyermore was born in Boston on December 19, 1sO, and was the daughter Of Timothy Rice. After being educated in the Boston public schools and the Charles town female seminary, she was teacher for number of years. In 1S45 she was married to Rev D. F. flvermdre. a CniverSalist cDergyWAp. Nho died in 1S90 In 1857 she fe- moved to Chicago where her husband became editor Of a Universaiist paper Mrs Livermore acting as associate ed itOr.
 Mrs Lvermore was the first presl- dent of the Illinois WOman's Suffrage Association. Tn 1S59 she became edi- tor of the Agitator. but in the follow ing year she returned 10 Boston and was editor of the Woman's Journal for two years. At the time of her death she was president Of the Massa- chusetts Woman's Suffrage Associa ton.
 Mrs Livermore was active in the anti-slavery agitation and Washing tonian Temperance movement. Dur ing the civil war she took a leading part in the work of the United States sanitary commission. After her re- turn to this state she was for 10 years president of the Massachusetts Wo- mems Christian Temperance Union. In the course of her worx on the plat form she delivered lectures all over this country and in EDglaed and Scot land. She also was the author of many books.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
MAYOR WEAVER ACTS.
ae Has Begun to Purify the Politics
 of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, May Z3--Consterna- don reigns among the office holders and politicians of this city since the siict of Mayor Weaver to clean this sity from top 10 bottom from it's horde sf politicians. This afternoon director N public works Costello and director ,f public safety Smyth resigned at the request of the mayer. This Is the latest and most startling development In the fight against the United Gas company. The action of the mayor is the engrossing topic as for thirty-five years no one had been found who would dare oppose the politicians and their packers in Philadelphia There are twenty thousand ofiice holders and all come under the supervision of the mayor and he has the power to remove them aIl The next thing to he done is the removal of the forfy-three ward leaders who have shown their fealfy to state insurance commissioner Run bam.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23

Chicago. May 23.-The teamsters' strike today threatened to assume pro, portions that will render call for troops necessary, and at the same time new hopes of a peaceful settle nent have developed. While the strike grows, peace is once more in the bal ance.
 The express companies seem to hold the key to the situation, but hopes based on these companies may be elusive, for in spite of many ruInors to the contrary the emphatic state ment is made that they will not yield an inch.
 The striking express drivers may get their old places after the strike is settled. but the stand Of the Chl- cago agents, backed without exception by the general officials of the compan ies, is against making any promises in advance.
 were expected to be represented at an adjourned conference berween the en- ployers and the teamsters, which was scheduled for today.
 Attorney Mayer was the only repre- sentative of the former at the meeting last night, and if the express agents meet the strike leaders to-day it will be for the first time since hostilities began Their prospective presence presents another hopeful sign to the optimistic.
 The board of education has deter mined to resort to stringent methods to prevent further strike demonstra- tions in connection with the public schools All pupils attempting to in- duce other pupils to boycott the pub lie schools are to be arrested, while adults seeking to incite trouble at the schools are to be locked up.
 Fifteen boys, arrested by truant officers. will be arraigned in the ju- venile court to-day. They are charged with attempting to get school children to go out on strike and with melting trouble at the schools which they at- tended
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
WAS OUR SECRETARY AT CARACAS
Presidents Decision Pat OIL. c Dater, . Witness, Was Taxed by Bowen With Bad Faith, but
 Later Was Exonerated.

WASHINGTON. May 23.-The fur ther investigation of the Bowen-Loomi, matter has been postponed pending ths arrival in this city of William W. Rus sell, late minister to Colombia. whom Mir Bowen wants to have examined before any decision on the case if reached. Mir. Russell was secretary ol legation under Mir. Loomis when the latter was minister at Caracas.
 John c. Dater, the reputed author oi the newspaper publication containing the charge against Assistant Secretary Ioomis, which forms the basis for the case, had talk with Secretary Taft He was called with special reference to Mir. Loomis' countercharge that Mr Bowen had supplied to the press infor nation upon which the publications were based Mir. Dater declined to say what tsek place between himself and Secretary Taft.
 After he left the secretary's o6tce he was taxed by Mir. Bowen with be trayal of confidence in connection with the publication of the charges, an i'm putation which he denied. Subsequent ly Mir. Bowen after talking further with Mir. Dater admitted that he had done an injustice in making such . charge.
 When Mr. Bowen after talking with Secretary Taft about the testimony of John C. Dater. . New York newspaper correspondent, asked to have Mir. Rus sell called as witness Secretary Taft secured the presidents permission to delay further investigation until Mfr. Russell reached here.
 Minister Russell was cabled a week ago at Bogota to come to Washington. not in connection with the Bowen-Ioo- mis matter. but to discuss with the authorities here his treatment of af- fairs at Caracas. with special refer ence to the asphalt controversy. It is not intended to take any action in this matter probably until congress meets next fall provided nothing happens in Venezuela to force an issue.
 The press advices from Caracas indi- eating that the resources of the law have not been exhausted and that an appeal has been granted to a higher court makes 1t the easier for the gov ernment here to proceed in this leisure ly fashion. it was explained at the war department .
 The president has decided to post pone his decision in the Bowen-Loomis controversy until after Mir. Russelrs arrival and examination. Mir. Russell is on his way from Bogota and proba- bIy will not reach Washington for two weeks Mfr. Bowen has been advised that he may go to his home and need not return to Washington until Mir. Russell reaches this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
BLEW sHERIFF's HEAD OFF.

Negro, Supposedly Insane. Stands 0A
 Police Near Waitnan, Ky.
 OWENSBORO. Ky, May 23.-Rob- ert Shaw, negro, supposedly insane. after killing Deputy Sheriff W. c Brown and wounding seven other per. sons near Whitman, was driven from his house last night by a mob of men and boys. who set Ire to the place and shot him to death. As the torch was applied to Shaw's house he leaped out of window, and over hundred shots were 6red into his body.
 Shaw was terrorizing the community around Waitman when an appeal was sent to this city for help. A posse was at once formed. but as soon as they approached Shaw's house he opened Ire.
 Marshal Watson was shot in the face and Deputy Marshal John Jackson was shot in the back Others wounded at that time were Dr. c. H. Plitt who was shot in the hand: a boy named Howard and a boy named Pelly, both of whom were shot in the legs.
 Later a posse, headed by Sheriff KeL ly. went from Lewisport to waitman and found Shaw sitting on his front porch. Shaw quickly barricaded him. self in his house. The posse tried to storm the house. but the negro opened fire, wounding James Ford and John Robinson. He apparently had only small shot. which saved the lives of those he shot at Shaw was shot at twice. He had two revolvers. but an- nounced that be would save them for work at close range.
 A great crowd gathered. but kept at . safe distance. Will C. Brown. a dep- uty sberiff of Hancock county. volun- teered to 90 to the house and take Shaw. When within fifteen feet of the place Shaw fired, blowing Browns head completely on.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
CITY NEWS

Mir and Mrs H. ]. Boughton have taken up their residence at their sum- mer home in Madison.
 The Famous Victor Talking ma- chimes are the best. Ask to hear the latest records. Fulton Music C.. op- posite Postoffice.
 Chief Ranger A. F. Parthenay of Court America. F. of A.. was present ed with A gold watch. suitably en- graved. at the meeting of The court last evening The presentation speech was made by Recording Secretary Clark.
 George smith of waterviIle has no- tified the trolley company that he will bring suit for the loss of his dog un- less compensation is given him. His counsel are Kennedy and Cassidy. The dog was killed by a trolley car in waterville a few days ago.
 The Ladies Auxiliary A q. IT. vill give a private whist and forty five on Thursday evening at K. of C. hall. About twenty prizes xfll be distributed fo those who have the largest scores. The first prize for the forty-five is 10 be bleckthorn stick
 At the Friendly iear--e tomorrow afternoon at o'clock there will be an exhibition by the school of house keeping Tn the public schools This ex- hibltion will be for the mayor. commis. sioners of the board of education, and some of the other city officials. The children in all Of the departments O. the schools. who have been taught un- der the direction of the instructors os the Friendly league. viii cook the lunch to be served to the officials.
 The following musical program wss rendered at Mrs Joseph TelforsTs Grove street. last evening by a ciss. from the Ffrst Baptist church: Piano solo. Miss stanton. cong. Mir FinckIe: mandolin solo. Mir Alcoff. song. Mn HcIlister saxe: piano solo. Mes Rus sell. The rnemberx of the class pre- senfed Mrs William RoxburKh with { chair and Mrs John Hawkins with { szlver toiIef eef The latter is spos to Ieave this city for Detroit- Ntch Refreshmests were served- The ciaa vsted sp ho11 . pscnic at LAke Qnnno' nsg dulng e esufng summ8.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
THE BILL
 KILLED. A Blow at Anti Vac. cinati0n.
Senate Rejects it in Concur renee With the House Other Important Meas. ureS.

Hartford, May 23-The ant-vacci- nation bill was defeated in the senate to-day In concurrence with the house by a vote of 15 to 13. Another inter- estng feature of the legislative session was the report of the judiciary com mittee in the house of bill to meet the situation developed by the D. v es- ton Atwood suits. The Atwood bill provides for the recovery of $1 in the suits brought against executors and administrators of estates and tue pay ment of the taxable costs.
 Hartford, May 23.-The demurrage biu was discussed before the farmers association of the legislature at the meeting today. Representative Kings ley of Coventry said that in behalf Of his constituents he would be obliged to oppose any reduction in the length of time in which freight cars may be unloaded, until the railroad companies delivered freight promptly. Represen- tatiye Parker of East Haddam spoke in similar strain.
 James L. Cowles of Pennington ad- dressed the members and said he had recently attended the railway confer ence in Washington If he was a member of the legislature he would say to the railroad companies that If they had more use for their cars, peO- ple want lower freight rates.
 Representative Gri5wold of Gull ford said he had been member Of the senate for several years but he would have to % home this year feeling hu- initiated by the railroad companies. He recalled he said President Meiens remarks that creature should not De greater than the creator"
 In the senate favorable reports were received on the resolution amending commissioners and the bill making an appropriation for meteorological la baratOry.
 Bills appropriating s1.SO,79O for sundry civil purposes: 5000 10 the state board of agriculture; 5000 to h. corporated agricultural societies for two years, were passed.
 The bill repeating the law which pro xided for compulsory vaccination of school children was called from me calendar and created considerable dis- cussion.
 The members of the house looked over a large calendar and expected nis batch of committee reporfs when ne members were called to order b! Speaker Holcomb.
 Among the favorable reports receiy' ed and ordered printed were the con soIidatiOn of the town and city oi Dan bury prohibiting persons from taking trout outside the state, except Tor breeding purposes.
 Unfavorable reports was received and the bill rejected on the measure re- healing certain sections. of the charter of the Hartford Life Insurance com pany.
 The bill relating to the support Of teachers fin towns of the state, favor ably reported was much discussed. Representative Naples of Norwich op- posed the bill and claimed that the de cis,on as to the merits of a teacher should rest on someone else than the state board. Teachers are made ID Heaven and clothed on earth. said the gentleman from Norwich. He also said there was too much rule and noi enough common sense in the way nor nal graduates conduct their schools.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
THE YACHT RACE.
Hnflish Yacht SsnbssA is Next One Sighted.

New York, May 23.-Lord Brassey $ yacht Sunbeam. contestant in the trans Atlantic cup race. was passed yesterday by the steamer kronprinz Wilhelm. bound for this port, SIT miles from Sandy Hook. The following dis hatch to that effect has ben received by the Associated Press:
 "s. S. Kronprinze Wilhelm via Mar com Wireless Station at Siasconset Mass. May 2. Passed on the twenty second of May at 1.4o a. m.. in latitude 70 8 north. longitude $ $ west. s1' miles east of Sandy Hook light yes sel. the English yacht Sunbeam
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
H.se Weter,po.f oa Hatter...

BOSTON. May 23.-The United Fruit company's steamer Admiral Farragut. Captain Henshaw. from Jamaican ports. which has arrived here. reported passing a huge watsrspout last Friday when of Cape Hatferss The great spiral was moving rapidly along the course of the steamer. and Captain Henshaw was about to alter the course of his vessel to avoid it when it broke. with loud report. flashing the seas into a mass Of foam
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23

Chicago, May 23.-Widening of the breach between lumber dealers and their drivers signalized continuance of aggressive feeling on both sides to- day in the teamsters strike.
 Renewal of orders to deliver mater ial to boycotted establishments was pushed vigorously by the lumber deal CTS notwithstanding invariable prev ious experience that such orders would be met by.refusal on the part of the drivers. Equally determined, the teamsters showed no sign of wavering, although faced by certainty that dis charge would follow and that their fellow employees would inevitably be involved in the general strike. One after another, three additional lumber companies were drawn into the strug- gle to-day, and the prospect of stop page of all building construction in Chicago came closer to reality. The concerns against which strikes began today were the Acorn Lumber Com pany, c. A. Paktzer and Company, and J. c. Deacon and Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
pss see. Pie Eups.seS.

NEW YORK. May 9.-One dead. Ave injured. several hundred patrons thrown for . time into great excite ment and an entire establishment in dsrkness vas the result of the explo- sicn of . biz steam pipe in the base- ment of the Manhattan hotel last night rbe dead nan is James Dorm vho hsl bse. vurkine at the botei for tvo oays. He wns sca5ded to death- Tven- U neA veFe eaushf h the cellar. An encnou1 excepf DUrua
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
WIDENING OF THE
 BREACH NOW FEARED,
Lumber Dealers and Drivers Are Clashine Strike As suming Proportions That Nay Call for Troops Express Companies Have the Key to the Situation at Present

ROBERT WOLFE, OF HARTFORD.
 Conn, ys William E. Quigiey, Frisbio
 Porter and David G. orter, of Water
 bury, Conn. Joseph L. Porter 0f the
 City and State of New York, F. S.
 Chamberlain. Of New Britain, Conn,
 administrator of the estate of Elean-
 or M. Hart, deceased, Agnes P.
 Hart, of Middletown, Conn, Daniel
 Porter, formerly of PlainyilIe. Conn,
 who is not an inhabitant of this
 state. and has gone to parts un-
 known, Jennie E. Eaton, of Bridge
 port Conn, the representatives and
 creditors of Daniel Porter, deceased,
 formerly of Plainyille, Conn. the
 widow and heirs Of said Daniel
 Porter, deceased, and Fred B.
 Barnes, formerly of Plainviile,
 Conn.,. now not an inhabitant of this
 state, and gone to parts unknown. District court of Waterbury, May Doth
 1905.
 ORDER OF NOTICE
 Upon the complaint of said Robert Wolfe, praying for reasons therein set forth for the partition of certain real estate or it's sale and division of the proceeds, now pending before the Dis trict court Of Waterbury.
 It appearing to and being found by this court that Joseph l.. Porter, one of the defendants in the above named action, resides out of this state, and that his post-ofice address is Joseph l.. Porter, care of Watson, Porter, Giles & Co, No. 61 Leonard St, New York, \. Y., and that Daniel Porter and Fred E. Barnes, other defendants in said action, reside out of this state at places unknown to the plaintiff, and that the interest of Daniel Porter sup posed to be deceased is set forth in the complaint in said action, and that there Is no executor or administrator of, said Daniel Porter, and that tho plaintiffs attorney has annexed to the complaint in said action an affidavit stating that the plaintiff does not know who are the widow and heirs of said Daniel Porter. nor where they or any of them reside, except the defendanfB Frisbie Porter and Jennie E. Eaton. his brother and sister, s.
 THEREFORE ORDERED, that nO- tice of the pendency of said action be Siseu Lue uelcffuduI JOsepn L. ROfLefs by some proper officer depositing in the post-office at Waterbury, Conn. a true and attested copy of the amended complaint and order and summons citing in said Joseph l.. Porter as a CO., defendant in said action and of this order by registered letter postage pre- paid. addressed to Joseph l.. Porter, care of Watson, Porter. Giles X Co. No. 61 Leonard Street. New York. x. r.. on or before the 23rd day of May, 1905. and that notice be given to the defendants. Daniel Porter and Fred B. Barnes, ana the representatives and creditors, of Daniel Porter. deceased. formerly of Plainyille. Conn. and the widow and heirs of said Daniel Porter deceased. by publishing this order of notice fin the Waterbury Evening Democrat. once. newspaper publish ed in said Waterbury. on or before the 23r1 day of May. 1905.
 GEO. Fl. COWELL. Judge of the DlD-
 trict Court of Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
ACTOR STEWART DEAD.
ops sf The I've Paasss Fat nsn
 Kusvn As srvs Jshns".

St Louis. May 23--John Stewart CroSsy. known throughout the theatri- cal world as J. C. Stewart one Of the Two Johns-the famous fat men Of the stage. is dead here at the home of his son. He was s1 years old and war born in Dublin. Ireland In addition to having a wide reputation as an ac- tor. Croesy was also known as play wright. having been the author of several fsrces. Among his other ven ture- be al one time conducted thea ter fin Philadelphia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
ALL HOPE ABANDONED

St. Servan. France. May 23.-AII hope has been practically given up here for the safety of the three masted sailing vessel Cousins ReunIs which left this port eighty days ago for St. Pierre Et Miquelon. off the coast of Newfoundland. She had on board 12s fishermen and great grief prevails here among the missing mems famii- ies who have begun to put on mourn ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
rrs-I.e.s sevs..s "a. snss.

SAVANNA TIL. May 23--Daniel 6. Berry. a prominent attorney and Re publican politician was shot and in- stanfly killed by an unidentified as- ssssfn while entering his off1ce here. Two bullets from . revolver entered the victims hody. one passing fhroueh his head the serond lodging In his arm. The murderer escaped Revene Is said to have besn the motive
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
Threat |. ,<4n V. 6. n.ek.sen.r.

MALONE. \. Y. May 23.-Great in terest is being manifested here over a clandestine threat 10 asssssinate W.T. liam c. Rockefeller the moment he st. tenpts to set foot on his princely Adj rondack preserves sf Bay Pond. which Is something like l50 miles square in area Mr. Rockefeller's perseverance, in hunting down the assassin of Orlan- do P. Dexter. . New York millionaire who WAS shot while visiting the Rocke- feller estate in February. Iaos. Is said to be one of the eauses of dislike.