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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
BURNED l TO DEATH
One Dead and One Missing.
Police Think Murder Was Committed An Investi. gation is Now Being Made Other Fires To-Day.

Montclair. N. J., Feb 23.-One person was burned to death, another is miss ing and five houses were destroyed in a fire on High street, this city, to-day. The police are making an Investigation of the fire, fearing that it was incen- diary and that murder was commit ted The person burned to death was Mrs Hannah B. Ross, and coach man is missing. The bursting of a water main hampered the tiremen greatly.
 No trace of the coachman's body was found in the ruins of the burned house and the police have begun search for him in the belief that he may be able to cast some light on the origin of the fire and the death of Mrs Ross.
 Mrs Ross was a wealthy octogenarian and resided alone in the High street residence. It is believed she came here from Bridgeport, Conn. With the pos sible exception of the coachman, who was engaged only two days ago, there | were no other servants in the house last night. The police are satisfied that the fire started in Mrs Ross's bed room, but they have been unable to de 1 termine whether she was overcome by the smoke and killed by the flames ot whether she was murdered and the ! fire started to cover up evidence Of the crime. From this room the flames spread rapidly through the house ana communicated to several adjoining buildings which were destroyed.
 It was not until after the flames had hnIv nf Mrs Ross was found in the ruins of her home that the tiremen and police had any other theory than that the fire was the result of an accident. Amos simultaneously with the finding of Mrs Ross's body it was learned that the coachman had disappeared. A search Of the ruins failed to disclose any evl dence that the man had lost his life in the fire and the police at once begar a search for him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
PAROLED OFFICERS.

Newchwang, Feb 23.-Numbers of paroled Russian officers who took part in the defense of Port Arthur, claim ing that they are on their way to theit homes in Siberia, have reached here from Shanghai and go hence to Sin ninth. about thirty miles west of Mukden. From the latter place they journey to Mukden in carts, travelling at night so as to avoid Chinese bandits.
 Russian agents west of the Liao river keep ill touch with certain inhab- itantS of Newchwang and it is believed tlat several foreigners who have since removed from here inspired the first Russian raid on Newchwang. The Japanese administration is now exer' cising more strict censdrship and is taking steps to prevent a repetition o. the leakage of information. To-day the administration issued a proclamation offering rewards for information re Garding Russian movements and the whereabouts of spies or persons at tempting to damage the railroads ol telegraphs.
 The Tientsin- -Sinminti railroad is suf fering from an excess of freight. There are heaps of cases of cheap Shanghai made liquor and other stores at Ching wantao awaiting transport. Greeks and nondescript vendors are making large pronts in trading with the Rus sians. In addition there is e9usfan stream of low class women making their way to and from Tientsin.
 Tie Pass, north of Mukden, is no considered to be in danger, as was re ported at the time of the recent Jap anese raid in that direction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE
 ROSS IS DEAD

St Johnsbury, Vt, Feb 23-Jonathan Ross. former chief justice of the su- preme court of the state of Vermont and former United States senator. died at hospital today of injuries re- ceived OF Tuesday afternoon, when his sleigh was struck by train and Mrs Ross was killed. Judge Ross had been unconscious most of the time since the accident. He was 70 years of age.
 Mir Ross became United States sena- tor bv appointment of Governor Smith in 1899 to fill the unexnired term of the late Justin s. Morrill,. relinduiSh- ing the position of chief justice which he had held for nine years. to accent the senatorshin. He was succeeded as senator at the following election by W. r. Dillingham;.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
CAPE MAY FIRE.
Many Buildings at Cape Nays County Seat Were
 Destroyed By Fire.

Cape May, N. J., Feb 2S.-Twenty- one buildings in the heart of Cape May Court House, the county seat of Cape May county, were destroyed by fire which early to-day broke out in Yourison's hardware store. Swept by a high wind the flames spread rapidly and gained such headway that assist ance was asked of this city. One fire company was hurried to the scene and after several hours hard work suc- ceeded ill getting the flames under con- trol.
 The Bellevue hotel was completely destroyed as was also the Gazette office and many other smaller struc' lures. At one time it looked as if the large court house was doomed, but a sudden shift of the wind saved the structure. The burned buildings were located near Main street and Broad way. The estimated loss is $75,O0O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
BROTHERLY LOVE
Attorney |" Jim !" Peasley Working Up Enthusiasm
 for E. II. Peasley.

Attorney James A. Peasley was hard at work to-day trying to get up enthusiasm in favor of his brother F. NJ. being appointed associate judge of the district court instead of deputy to Judge Cowell. Attorney Peasley ask ed all the lawyers if they would not appear before the judiciary committee of the legislature to favor this idea. A few said they would and great many, the majority of the bar in fact. said they would not. And most of them said it out loud, too.
 Former Senator Kennedy. for in stance, told Attorney Peasley that to have an associate judge, no matter who he would be, was a matter that should not be favored by anyone in Waterbury. To have an associate judge would mean that he should have a salary equal to that of the regular judge, $3000 a year and that it would be an outrage on the public. and very short of daylieht robbery to make such an apnointment for there is scarcely work enough for one judge, and there was no reason why another judge should be annointed. The denutv judge was appointed said Mir Kennedy, to work only when the regular judge was unable to attend.
 Attornev Peaslev also favored the idea of both judges appointing the prosecuting attorney and the clerk of the district court. The appointments are now made bv the judge. Attorney Kennedy did not favor this'idea either This is said to be iab at the asDira tion of Attorney II. C. Church, who is tirketed to succeed Prosecutor Brad street after the March term of the court. Judge Peasley is onDosed tt Attorney Church. and is said to bt not very much in love with Clerk Root either.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
LOST HIS LIFE.

New York Feb 23.-After escaping from a burning building in which he was sleeping when the fire started. John Hays, a volunteer fireman, lost his life at Far Rockaway, l.. l., to-day while attempting to save some of the yaluables in the house. Hays was the only guest at Heffners Neptune Park hotel and when the fire started early to-day he assisted the proprietor's fam ily in making their escape. He then joined his fire company, which had just reached the scene. When the fire was extinguished Hays's body was found in the ruins. It is supposed that he was overcome by smoke while at tempting to remove furniture from the burning hotel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
BAPTIST MISSIONARY
 CONVENTION TO-DAY

South Norwalk. Feb 23-The thirty second annual meeting of the Baptist Foreign Missionary conference of Southwestern Connecticut. represent ing seventy-five churches. is holding a convention in the South Norwalk church to-day. The purpose of the conference is to hear reports from the mission fields and intensity the inter- est in the work
 Tine first session commenced this afternoon at two o'clock, with an ad- dress by Miss Margaret Fuman. of Africa. She was followed by the state secretary. Mrs I. Kent A discussion followed the addresses
 To-nirht Miss L. H. Hughes of Mannheim. Rurmah- will sneak and there will he a musical program.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
OPERATIVES INJURED.
Explosion in Switchboard of Niagara
 Power House.

Niagara Falls, \. Y., Feb 23.-An ex- plosion in No 1 switchboard of the Niagara Falls Power Co.'S No plant to-day caused considerable damage and injured three operatives who were on the board at the time. Roy Robinson and Frank Frommert were seriously burned about the body, while John Pomeroy was burned about the hands and face. The damage to the power house cannot be estimated at this time The transmission of electric power to Buffalo was, partially interrupted for a short time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
CuLON.A TEA
 AND EXHIBITION

There was a large attendance yester- onial tea and loan exhibit given in the parlors of the Second Congregational church. The antique costumes were a sight in themselves, to say nothing Of the other attractions. The musical program, which included such old time favorites as "Auld Lang Syne," "Grandpa's Advice" "Darby Ram," Yankee Doodle" and others, was highly appreciated and will be repeat. ed this evening. The exhibit will con- tinue this afternoon between the hours of 4:3O and 6 o'clock. when 1t closes for an hour. At ' o'clock this evening the doors will be opened and the sights | will be available to all who desire to take them in until Il o'clock, when the entertainment will close. The enter tainment is under the auspices of Meli- cent Porter chapter, D. A. R.. and is the most successful effort of the kind ever attempted in Waterbury. fudge Cowell dropped in there this afternoon and hadn't been long poking around when his eye rested upon familiar object, and he gazed at it so intently everybody wondered what he was look. ing at. A couple of the women folks appointed themselves as an investigat. ing committee and after little in. quiry discovered that the article that held the judge spellbound and had drawn a tear from his eye was an olu teapot once the property of his mother and an heirloom in the family for over a century. His mother gave it away to somebody before she died. but the judge recognized it at the first glance although he had not seen it before ir years. Everybody should see the eX hibit, and as it will close this evening it is expected that the place will bt crowded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
MEMORIAL SERVICE.

London. Feb 23-A memorial service for Grand Duke Sergius was held to. day at the Russian church connected with the embassy and was attended by Count Benkendorff. the Russian ambassador to Great Britain and the other members of the Rrssian em bassv. representatives nf King Ef. ward and the Prince of waIes. AmbaS- sador Chnate and other dinlomats. Sil Bernard Eric Harrington tn-ivate sec retarv of Lord Lansdowne the foreign secretaryl represented the foreign of Ace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
ANOTHER FIRE.

Reading, Pa, Feb 23.-Eighty guests at the Hotel Penn had narror escape from being burned to death early to- day by fire which originated ill the clothes closet used by the bellboys on the first floor. When the closet dool was opened the flames communicated with the telephone booth and then shot LID the elevator shaft. The alarm was sounded throughout the building and guests hastily left their rooms and made their way to the street scantily attired A general alarm was turned in and the fire was soon under control. Several guests were carried from the third story windows unconscious. but soon revived. The loss will reach nearly $5O,OOO, fully insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
MAN DRANK POTASH.

New Haven. Feb 23.-Charles Bid well aged s5. whose home was at Nj antic. Conn. took dose of cyanide of notasb in the saloon of George C. Cor IseI. at 235 Commerce street. last night. and died before the p".-'7 am r.rIa-ca. which was sent for by U.Icer Pirnincham. could take him to tbe hosnital. So far as the police and Medical Examiner Bartlett wore able to ascertain. the man was a photogra- pher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
THEY MAY REMAIN.

San Francisco. Feb 23.-The Exam finer to-day says that three officers of the Russian cruiser Lena who broke their parole here and returned to Rus sia will in all probability be allowed to remain there. The Japanese consu. in this city is accredited with the state. nient that the Japanese government is not desirous of having the officers com relied to return here. This will relieve the United States government of the necessity of demanding their return which would have to be done should Japan make the request
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
OFrrCERS EIFrTFD.

New ynrt. Fol, o2-tt the closing snssion nf tho f'ftnanth annual ennvnn- .inn the rrdenerdn,t OrSo- nf tho Snrs af Benia-rin hos elected officers headef hv Ahrahann Rnsnnhcrr nf fniS citv aS grand master: Joseph Cahn'h If Chfcago was chosen se~onf denutv grand r,sstnr- l.. B. Franklin sar-e tarv. and 1T R Never. trensurer. The rev grand nsster i< retired million ~i-e merchant faepfifa5 with many Hebrew charitable societies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
TOWN CLERKS MEETING.

Hartford, Feb 23.-The Town Clerks association of Connecticut is holding a meeting here to-day for the purpose of reorganization. The asso- citation is an old one and became dis rupted partly on account of the man. nel in which the records were kept by Burton II. Mattoon, who acted as sec retary of the organization. MT Mat toon is the defaulting cashier of the Watertown Savings bank at Water town now serving term in the state prison at Weathersfield.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
MORE BODIES TAKEN OUT.

Birmingham Ala Feb 22-Eichtv three bodies of victims of Mnniav's explosion have been taken from the Virginia mine Seven more are in sight and after thev are removed. active reScue work will cease and the work of prrr,ning ont the water in the foosfe,i portions of the mines will he cin. X relief fur.t of more than Std.- 0O has heen raised for the families of tbe vfctima
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
HIS CASE CONTINUED.

Boston. Feb 23.-The case of Arthur F.. Appleyard, the Boston promoter who is charged with being a fugitive from justice. was continued in the mu- nicipal court here to-day until March F. pending a decision by the attorney general on the application of the New York state officials for his extradition. Applevarl is charged with the misuse of funds belonging to the defunct Ger man bank of Buffalo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
WEEKLY STATEMENT

London. Feb 23-The weekly state ment of the Bank of England shows the following changes: Total reserve increased f2O22. 600: circulation de- creased G6J.000; bullion increased e1a56.ifi1 other securities increased e1.962.O00: other deposits decreased e2,OO0: public deposits increased
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
A FOURTH LOAN.

Tokio, Feb 23.--As a result of con- ference with the bankers of Tokio, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya and Kyoto, the government has practically deter mined upon fourth domestic loan of 1OO.00OO0O yen. to be issued at 96 per cent and payable in seven years. The formal announcement of the loan is expected soon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
CIT SONS THROAT.

Lawrence. Mass. Feb 23.-Mrs Bridget Sheridan cut her sons throat and also her own. at their home in this city this forenoon. The woman was declared to be in a critical condition hy the surgeons who examined her wound. She was taken 10 the hospi- tai. It is thought that the son will re- cover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
CAPTAIN RAINIER KILLED.

Southampton. Eng. Feb 23.-Gcorge W. Rayner. captain of the turbine steam yacht Lorena- owned by A. l.
 Barber of New York. was killed to-day by fall from the steps leading from .he chart room to the lower deck His Hody has been landed here The Lor- ena started on a three months cruise yesterday under charter to A. N- Sing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
NO INFORMATION.

London. Feb 23-QuestiOned in the house of commons to-day regarding the version of the result of the inquiry of the North sea commission published this morning Earl Percy under secre- tary for foreign affairsl said that no information on the subject had vet been communicated to the government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
lighter Go.Carts this Year.

If you live upstairs you will ap preciate the lighter weight Go-Carts that we've prepared for you They're made up strong. however. and have cushiony springs that will make N comfortable for the baby.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
THE THIRD SQUADRON.

Frederiksbavn, Denmark, Feb 23.- commanded by Rear Admiral Neboga- toff. left Skagen bay heading west ward during the night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
Go.Carts to Suit All Ideas.s

The stocks are large enough to mag it possible to suit everybody's ideas about Go-Carts. We are sure we have just the cart that you will want when you see them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
PASSED COMFORTABLE NIGHT

Chicago, Feb 23.-President William R. Harper. of the University of Chi cago. passed q comfortable night at the Presbyterian hospital following yesterdays surgical operation for can Ger. His condition to-day. according to the physicians, was favorable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
WEATHER rosEcAsf

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night and Friday: warmer tonight in northwest portion: Friday warmer: brisk to high north to northwest winds. diminished and becoming varf able.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
The Hampson.Sellew Co.,. waterbury's Best Furniture Store,
 Nos. ll6.l20 Bank Street.
THE NEW CO.CARTS ARE
 READY.

The Haywood Go-Carts, ever in the lead of carriage making, are more at. tractive than ever this year. We arc the only Waterbury agents for the gen. uine Haywood Carts and are pleased to state that we have just received tho largest. prettiest and most attractive lot that has been our privilege to offer to the people of Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
We're Away Down on Prices.

You'n be pleasurably surprised at the nice Go-Carts we're able to offer you this year at the small prfd t" or them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

"ANTED-Cent'ema an who Is willing
 W to work at anything would like posi- ton. Address Position" care of remo. crat. 2-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

ITO RENT-Laree store, five minutes l walk from center, suitable for any business. Inquire 675 East Main street. C. Tracy. 2-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
MOVING PICTURES.

Shepardrs moving pictures every Sunday afternoon and evening Prices
 are 15 and . cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23

WANTED--Everybody to attend Prof.
 w Provost's reception at Odd Fellows Hall. Friday evening, March 3, Calipeau's orches'er will furnish music. Tickets can be secured at the door or of the pupils. 25c each person. 2-23.6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-23
They're Feal Cute. "

That's what one mother sud about them last Saturday. They certainly will appeal to Waterbury ladies with hills to 20 up in every direction. We've always appealed to the manufacturers in past years for lighter weight Go, Carts and it's with great pleasure that We offer the new line-just the kind Waterbury people want
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-11-09
IN THE MYSTERIOUS PHILIPPINES

issue Of the Montreal Star appeared interesting
bit of correspondence from Manila The correspondent relates how
the political pot boiled and bubbed during Secretary Tas visit
the Philippines and how at dinner given by Senior rrar mayor
of Manila dignay made frank and bold attack upon the
administration of Governor Wright The burden Of tho mayors
complaint that the United States has erred in send
ing the Philippines Officials who have mbbcd preudces
against coored through residence in the south He declared
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-11-09

that be and the Fpnos were tired of Wright his and
desired their dismissal of this ineadicab bias
Champagne had been flowing freely and this hace accounted
degree Mayor Herrara vaor and eoquenc Admiral
Monteo remarked when he whipped by Dewey that "a
sad but glorious day for SPAIN In like "a sad but
glorious day. oupoken acalde Of Mania Governor George
Curry of Samar esyed defend the administration the islands
and declared that had been committed and had not been
punished because Governor Wright not acquainted Win
the facts This Defense however, only spurred the valiant Senior
Cruz Herra acalde Of Manila further vtuperation
He cited the by constabuary officer who
had been punished for his He also called attention to
the fact that the editors of Renameno prosecuted by Gov
enor Wright solely they had denounced the outrage against
a respectable Filipino But the angry acade did not stop
that He far call the American officials grafters
and vue depoiers" and he asked the visiting to
that better such the Filpnos could respect be sent
the islands AT this point Governor Curry white with
hured glass of champagne and al-fu in Heraras
face.'
1t must be conceded that this sentence the descrp
rhe vague Does the correspondent by gass and
alp Governor Curry wasted of the champagne Fu in
face might that the glass full Of champagne
might that hit the mark On the other hand the general
of the indicate that not only the glasses but
many those present the banquet FULL But while these
interesting points for speculation the most striking point be
noted that of the affair reached the United States until the
Montreal Star published its correspondents story Indeed the
respondent The pandemonium which ensued horrb
and all of kept Of the local and foreign dis
patches How that done Does the censorship still exist in
the Philippines the newspaper wholly under the heel OF
the administration? Answers these questions may reveal
sensational conditions in the Philippines But this suggests other
queries Why the who with Taft his
unket retcen They may consider than
likeness the the banquet but the
don of which Senior Herrara complained must be generally known
Why have heard nothing about them from jnkeng
gressmen Perhaps that veteran journalist LATE Young who is to
banqeed Des Mones will eghten the American public
concerning these conditions and is be hoped that when per-
forms this undenabe duty Governor Cummn will not throw things
at him.
Hon Henry Waterson such lonely Of democrat that he
goes Europe and then the arocracy but
he always comes back better democrat
1t said that Corteou the choice of Perpont Morgan
Shaws If this be Mr. Morgan will probably make the
appointment in few days.
While in Nebraska City attending the Sterling Morton memorial
Grover Cleveland said II feel belonged passing genera
ton" Let us hope
The Russians have rebeed against special privileges based
birth In this country the people rebng against special p
leges based on wealth.
President ooseve efforts put the lid his cabinet and
keep has failed lie may be forced pound the lid with his
big stick
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-11-09

Rockefcllersm at the state university il still an issue
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-11-09

Despite Tammanys warnings, Mr. Hearst did not
bombs during the campaign.