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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
PLATES CONDITION.
No Change During Nieht-His Son at
 the Bedside.

Washington. Conn. April S.-There was no change during the night in the condition of Senator O. H. Platt. ac- corling to the statement issued this morning by his physicians. Dr Della field of New York and Dr w. J. Ford of this place. The patient passed T fairly comfortable night. No change in his condition is expected for twen- ty-four hours.
 Both the physicians remained at the Platt residence watching the progress of the patient all night. This morn ing Dr Delafield left for New York. Judge James II. Platt. the senator's son. who came from Merilen yester- day. will probably remain over Sun day. It is understood that one of the lungs is still somewhat infiame'l from the second attack of pncumonia with which Senator Platt was stricken on Thursday afternoon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
OLD, BENT AND GRAY,
 SAYS HE IS A MURDERER

New York. April s.-An elderly man. rray. bent and apparently suffering from lack of food. who gave his name as Charles '. Hermann of London. England. was committed to Bellevue bospital this afternoon. after he had fold Il remarkable story in the Tomhs police court. In which he confessed to having committed q series of barbaro'is murders in London. He claims to have committed the famous Jack the Kip per-. murders in Whiteclhpel. London. hut the police say that that famous murlerer. whom Hermann thinks he is. was a physician who died ten years ago in an asylum in Sussex. England The police believe Hermann is a vie finn of hallucination-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
GENERAL OKUYASUKATA.

right of every thinking Russian to do his task with freedom
 The letter further declares that for years the clergy were held so closely in the wise of obedience, not to an idea but to the dictates of one man who virtually said ''I am the church." that they had become autOmatons to regis ter his decrees, and now with the pros pect of liberty before them they are hardly capable of raising their voices. In the cities. it is added. there have been many instances where the church has been used as a political 'machine to stor up hatred and strife between the various classes of the population. referring especially to the recent in- citement of the ignorant against the intelligent. The writer halls the day when the church, freed from state con. trOl. will devote itself to religion and not to politics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
GRANTS TOMB.
Famous Memorial on River. side Drive Shows
 Signs of Decay.

New York, April S.-Damage by the elements to the tomb of General II. S. Grant on Riverside drive is reported to be causing much anxiety among members of the Grant Monument as sociation, which is intrusted with the care of the granite pile. Although only seven years old, the white granite ex- terlor shows signs of serious erosion, while leaks recently discovered in the dome have caused spots of discolora- ton on the decorated plaster interior.
 A waterproof preparation of paratfin Will be applied at once to the exterior or the dome and possibly the whole pile Will be later treated in the same manner. The stone will take on d slight grayish tint but this will disap- pear gradually.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
ANOTHER BODY IDENTIFIED.

Brockton, Mass, April S.-One more body from among those of the victims of the Grover factory disaster, lying in the receiving vault at the Melrose cem- etery, was identified to-day. It was that of Albert $. Ray. 32 years old, of BrOckton. and was identified by rela- tive by means of a bunch of keys found in the clothing. Ray was not seen after the explosion. He leaves widow and two children. The identification of Ray brings the number of known bodies up to twenty. Thirty-eight have not been identified.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
RELIGION, NOT POLITICS.

St Petersburg, April S.-The revolt against the tyranny of the church ad- mnistration is attracting immense at tention. The clergy are now speaking their sentiments quite as openly on re ligion as are the liberals in the pOliti- cal field. They intimate connection be- tween the movements for the regenera- tion of the church and the reorganiza- tiOn of the state is set forth in strong letter printed this morning and as- cribed to "a high ecclesiastic" in which the writer says:
 "The church as living idea is in extricably bound up with Russian life and when the Russian public realized . that they could not any longer exist without breaking tn eshackles of the bureaucracy the church awoke from 200 years of lethargy and its first mur- mur was that it was the universal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
GIVEN GREAT FRIGHT.

Revl, European Russia, April s.- This city has just recovered from ously circulated that the revolution ists had planned an armed attack on the military for yesterday and the ill., habitants were. warned that if they did not show their sympathy with the reyolutionists by hanging out req flags when the lighting began they would share the fate of the troops. Consequently people remained indoors i'm q state of terror all day long puc nothing happened. In hundreds or houses however reg flags were ready to be flung to the breeze.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
ANNOYS GERMANY
Minister Delcasse's Speech
 in the Chamber of Dep. uties Yesterday.

Berlin, April S.-The speech of the French foreign minister NJ. Delcasse in the chamber of deputies yesterday on the Moroccan situation in which he omitted again any mention of Ger many indicating also that France holds to her policy regardless of Ger man claims is exceedingly annoying to the German governmental world. A point of pride appears to be the only actual barrier between Germany and France. Chancellor VOn Ruelow has said that Germany ought to have been consulted regarding the Franco-British agreement and NJ. Delcasse says France is willing to discuss any mis- understanding that might occur But neither makes an offer which he thinks should come from the other.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
NEWS IS CONFIRMED.

St Petersburg, April S.-The admir- atty has received official advices from Singapore confirming the arrival of Rojetvensky's squadron off that port. Intense interest is aroused by the ar rival. All the Russian hopes of chang ing the fortunes of war are staked on the issue of Rojetvensky trying con clusions with Admiral Togo. The Rus sian admirars reports from Madagas- car as the efficiency of his ships both personel and gunnery, have been sat isfactory and have greatly encouraged the admiralty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
RIG BOND ISSUE.

Boston. April S.-A bond issue of seven and oneJhalf millions of dollars. by the Boston Elevated Railway Co. was authorized by the railroad commis- sjoners of the commonwealth today. This is the first bond issue the com pany has ever made. The bonds will run thirty years. and will bear interest at f per cent. The proceeds will he used to extend the elevated structure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
BODY CUT IN TWO
haneled Remains of Man Found on the Shore
 Line Tracks.

Branford. April S.-The dead body of young man was found to-day lying on the tracks of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, about one-half mile east of the Pine Orchard station. The body was cut in two and horribly mangled, evidently having been passed over by number of trains during the night.
 No marks of Identification were found on the body and Coroner Gay. lord ordered its removal to the Grfs. wold morgue to await Identification.
 The coroner later found a paper in the clothes of the victim, bearing the name of George Brown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
CITY NEWS

Patrick Cavanaugh of Bishop street was taken sIIidenly i'll last evening and is now confined fo the house
 X rs-Iuicm high mass will be eele- brate.i at St MichaeTs church. Water vile. at o'clock OH Monday morning. for the late Teresa Mcconnell of Wa terviile-
 It Is now eNTSectel that the LathrOp case will Ie closed Monday afternoon Mrs Lathrop was on the stand the greater part of yesterday telling of scenes and incidents in her life since her marriage Judge Lowe was called upon. hut did not testify. coun- seI concluding that his evidence was not necessity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
TO PREVENT DISEASE.

General Oku's Headquarters in the Field. April '. via Fusan.-The Japan ese are making every effort to prevent the appearance of disease during the coming warm weather. Thousands of soldiers and Chinese are engaged in cleaning Mukden and the. vicinity of the battlefields. The Russians left the city in very unsanitary condition. and this will result probably in much sick ness during the summer unless the sanitary measures of the Japanese are successful. Strict orders have been is sued regarding the maintenance of purity of the drinking water. and other preventative measures will be taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
GOING ON PILGRIMAGE.

Teheran. Persia. April S.-The Shah is going oh a pilgrimage to Meshed. capital of the province of Khorassan. 1s5 miles northwest of Herat. Afghan fstan. starting about April 23. The Gazette announces that the heir appar- ent. Mohammed Ali Mirza. will ad- minister the government during his fathers absence An imperial decree has been gazetted orlering the recrgan- ization of the Persian army. which un- der the new scheme will comprise twelve divisions each of 11.pO1 men of all arms
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
IN NEW LONDON NOW.

New London. Conn. April S.-A case of spotted fever. resulting fatally. was discoyereI in the Pequot section of this city Friday The victim was the year old son of Mir and Mrs NaZarino Rene venuti. The physician was not called until the child was in the advanced stages of the malady. This is the first fatal case in New London for several months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
MANY BABIES BORN.

During Four Months New York Regis
 ters Sixteen Thousand.
 New York, April S.-Sixteen thou sand babies were born in New York the last four months. Figures com piled by the bureau of vital statistics show that Fifth avenue has the lowest birth rate of any street in the city. Less than ten births were reported in the wealthiest section of that thorough fare.
 The heaviest birth rate is on the east conditions are the reverse of those oh Fifth avenue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
TOLL FOR ATTOMORIJISTS

New York. April S-AutOmObilists must now pay toll of 1 cent mile for machines holding two persons and ? cents mile for three persons ar more on all toll roads in the state of New Jersey. X bill to that effect passed at the recent session of the leg islature has been signed by Gov. Stokes. Roads upon which the new law will apply are. however. not
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
THREE MEN DROWNED.

New York, April S.-Three men are believed to have been drowned when the tug Greenville was capsized in the Hudson to-day. Three others were rescued. The tugs were towing mud sc0ws for dredging company. A line had been passed from the Greenville to one of the scows when the scOw was caught by the current and drifted down stream. The line had become en- tangled on the tug and the little craft was turned over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
THE BODY IDENTIFIED,

San Francisco, April S.-Positive identification has been given the dis membered remains found Wednesday night at Vallejo and Powell streets. The body is that of Biaggio Vilnario, an Italian labOrer. He was seen by his brother for the last time three weeks ago Speedy apprehension of the murderer is expected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
JAPAN'S WAR TAX.

Seattle, Wash. April S.-Since the announcement that after July l, Japan would levy war tax on flour, large quantities of that commodity have been rushed to Seattle in an effort to secure cargo space on steamers so as to as sure it's reaching the Orient in time to avoid the war tax. It is estimated that fully 100000 barrels will leave Seattle and Tacoma by the list of June.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
The New Decorated Iron
 and Brass Beds Have Arrived.

We want you to see these beds fOp they're the handsomest lot we've ever had the privilege of showing
 The prices moreover are little less that formerly and everyone said last year that our prices were less than any they had seen. These beds cost money however-don't think that they can be had for next to nothing-but it's the margin that we're keeping down. The new decorated beds are selling from S15.O0 to 5000 for the bedstead (Oh, yes! we have them down to $500 each. prcttily decorated) and they're perfect gems of the latest ideas in bedroom furniture
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
FELL INTO TANK.
Cattle Feeder Net a Horri. ble Death at Pekin
 To-Day.

Peoria, III, April S.-Jerry Hardy, Joseph Byers and George Wagner cat tie feeders at the American distillery at Pekin, were working on top of a tank of hot distillery feed to-day when the boards gave way, precipitating them into the boiling mass. Wagner was pulled out, but died soon after. The body of Hardy, when recovered from the tank, was found to be cooked into a pulpy mass. Byers was taken out alive but will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
ONCE WORTH MILLIONS.
Died Pauper To-Day in a Chicago
 County Hospital.

Chicago, April S-Edward w. Mitch ell. at one time a leading figure on the Chicago board of trade, organizer of d corner in wheat in 1868, and once worth millions, Is dead at the county hospital, at 70 years of age. a pauper. His fall came ill 1870, only two years after he had cOrnered the wheat mar ket and made q fortune. Since then he has lived in the hope that one day he would regain his former wealth. Mem- bers of the board of trade have made up subscription to help defray the funeral expenses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
OPENED HER EYES.
Woman Who Has Been Unconscious
 for a Long Time

Syracuse. N Y-- April s--Miss Flor encp Ryan. 1g years old. who has been in a state. of coma for thirty-two days at her home in this city. today opened her eyes. booked about her. and then IaTsSf,i into ungonsciousness again. She was injurt-i about the spine six months ago. Her physician attributed her con Hilton to that injury Since then she has been in a state of coma and she has taken only the slightest nourish- ment forcesI between her teeth The doctor believes she has a chance of recovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
AGAIN SIGHTED.

Penang. West Coast of Malay Pen insula. April S.-TwO steamers which have arrived at Penang report the sighting of a large Russian fleet in the Straits of Malacca- It included twenty five transports and was steer ing toward Singapore.
 The steamer Kumsang reports hay ing sighted twelve cruisers. presum- ably Japanese. steaming some distance ahead-evidently Japanese scouting squadron
 There is. much excitement here and in Singapore over the anticipation of m engagemeHt m Nalayan waters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
ROrGHT FOR 4 MILLION.

South Manchester. April s.-The sale of the Hartford Manchester and ROck- vile Tramway Co. of which President Marc <. Chapman is a resident of this place. was coDsummatei i'll Boston tO- day. when capitalists of that city pur- chasel the road at a price said to Ie SInsnnsl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
IS CRITICALLY ILL,

Jamestown, N. r., April S.-A let. ter has been received from Miss Aimee Tourgee announcing the critical ill., ness of her father. Judge Albion w. Tourgee, of Mayville, American consul at Bordeaux, France. Little hopes, she writes, are entertained for his re- cOvery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
NOW TRYING THE BOYCOTT.

St Petersburg. April S.-The Polish wOrkmen and revOlutionists have found a new way of trying to embar- rass the government by organizing q boycott of vodka and tobacco for the double purpose of saving the money of the poor and reducing the revenue of, the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
WILL EXHIBIT CABIN.

Portland, Ore, April S.-The Lewis and Clark exposition management has granted Governor Searles of North Dakota space in the agricul- tural palace in which to exhibit the cabin where President Roosevelt lived while he was cowboy on the ranges of North Dakota. The cabin will be shipped to Portland intact, as part of the North Dakota display at the fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
WORSE THAN REPORTED.

Calcutta, April x - Photographic communication with Dhamisala has been re-openei. The earthquake was even more disastrous than at first be Iieved. Of a total population of near ly five thousand in kangra- only five hundred were left alive
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
WILL FIGHT A DUEL.

St Petersburg, 4:55 p. b.-As se- ouel to newspaper campaign inaugural ed by Captain Clado against Vlce.Ad. miral Avellan and the general stan or the admiralty, duel will be fougnt tomorrow between Clado and captain Zflotti. aid of Admiral Avellan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
RATES GO UP.

London. April S.-Insurance rates al. Lloyds for shipping bound east or Singapore. advanced greatly on the news that the second Pacific squad- ron had passed that place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
RIG PRICE FOR SEAT.

Philadelphia. April S.-The record price of S12.O0O was paid for a seat on the Philadelphia stock exchange to- day. The former highest price was 5000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
KILLED BY CIRCUS WAGON.

Bridgeport April S-MurTay Ches- ter Lang,lon- hoy. was run over and killed by a circus wagon in front of his own home on Poplar street to- day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
The Celebrated Cotton Felt
 Mattresses,

hundreds of Waterbury's most particu- lar housekeepers are for sale only at our store. There are all kinds of imi- tatfons of the Cotton Felt Mattresses, but we have never seen their equal from any source.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
FOITGHT FOR TWELVE HOURS.

St Petersburg. April S.-Generai Linevitch telegraphs that the battle of Tsintsatum. on April :. lasted twelve hours and the enemy's losses were very heavy from artillery and rife fire. The Russian losses were one officer and four Cossacks killed. two officers and thirty-fOur Cossacks wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
BOSTROM RESIGNS.

Stockholm. Sweden. April S.-Prem- fer Bostrom has resigned owing to ex- pressiOns used by the Prince Regent in his recent statement on the subject of the dual government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
IS GOING SOUTHWARK.

Singapore, Straits Settlement, April 8, 2:1O D. m.-The Russian fleet (re- ported by the British steamer Tata) has been sighted heading apparently for Durian Straits, 37 miles south southwest of Singapore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
HIS ILLNESS CRITICAL.

St Petersburg, April S.-A telegram received here from Pekin says the ill., ness of NJ. Paul Lessar (the Russian minister to China) is critical. He mas been unconscious since Thursday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
SAILED FOR NEW YORK.

Liverpool, April S.-Marie Tempest and Charles FrOhman and the entire Criterion company sailed for New York today on the Cunard line steamer Lucania to make a flying vis- it to that city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing Stock Quotations.

Money on call nominally at 3d4 per cent, prime mercantile paper. 3s4aiiz per cent: exchanges. Ss34. .3s1. .3s9; balances. g Sd. BIS: total imports of dry goods at the port of New York for the week ending yesterday were valued at ss054.0o9
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
Come in and See Them.

The best and most reliable mat tresses, springs and pillows are what you can depend on getting from our store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
CHINA's SQUADRON BUSY.

CH1NA'S SQUADRON BUSAa
 Hong Kong, April 8.-The conse- quence of the appearance of a fleet in the Straits of Malacca, the China squadron is preparing to put to sea. The armored cruiser Sutlej leaves to- day for Singapore and the first class battleship Ocean and cruiser will fol- low.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
PRESIDENT IN TEXAS.

Fort Worth Texas. April s.-Przs- isIent Roosevelt arrived here this morning after an uneventful trip from San Antonio.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08

Singapore, Straits Settlement, April s, 3:1O D. m.-The Russian fleet is passing, steering northeastward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
One Price Only, SIP. 50,

hut lifetime of comfort and rest. You spend one-third of your life in bed. so wIy not get the best: Ask any owner of one of our Cotton Felt Mattresses what they would buy if they wanted another mattress. There's only one answer and that Is one of the uanpson-Sellew Cotton Felt Mat tresses at S12.5n tO everybody. No more and no less
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night and Sunday; light westerly wintlA
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-11
BASE BALL BOYS
 WILL PRACTICE

The Skagway baseball team will practice three times week, That was decided this morning at a conference between Manager H. L. Johnson and Capt. Ed. Barry, ot the team.
 The practice nights will be Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It is tn purpose to have a regular match game each Sunday, and it is desired that there be two full teams on the diamond at the evening practice games.
 The members of the team will vel come any baseball players at these prac- tice games, whether members of the club or otherwise.
 An effort will be made to have at least one game with the Third lntsntry team before the game with Wh:ehorse team on Victoria Day.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-11
Girl Wanted

Girl wanted to do general house work. Inquire ot Capt. William Moore.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-11
MUST WORK FIELD DAY
Baseball Players Have a Task
 To Perform

The Skagway baseball players have only two weeks in which to prepare to meet the whitehorse knights of the diamond who are playing from two to four set games week and who are practicing every night for the great annual Victoria Day contest,
 Expert fans declare that there is no time to lose it the Skagwayans are go' Ing to get even with the boys across the line for the defeats they have sustained at their hands in the past.
 Otthe two weeks that remain in which to prepare for the great annual contest at whitehorso it is quite likely that half of the time wind and rain may prevent the teams from practice. This indicates the necessity that every eve ming when the weather is fair should be utilized,