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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
IT GIVES SATISFACTION.

St Petersburg, April 13.-The report that former Minister of the Interior Prince Sviatopolk- -Mirsky will return to public life as president of the re script commission, although not of ficialy confirmed, creates much satis- faction because his sympathy with the principle of popular representation is well known.
 Numerous stories are being printed abroad giving details of ''the charac- ater, composition and date of convo- cation of the coming parliament The Associated Press can state that they are premature. Countless plans have been submitted, the favorite one being q parliament made up from two sour ces-an upper house of 120 members half of them to be nominated by the emperor and half to be elected by the nobility, and a lower house Of 62o members elected by various classes i'll all parts of Russia including the non Russian provinces. But the commits sion has not decided even in princi- pie the nature or composition or the parliamentary body. It is the deiay which has destroyed popular con fidence ill the sincerity of the govern ment and which led the attorneys con gross to undertake an active unlted propaganda by all the liberal profes- sions in behalf of constitutionalism.
 The press has won very consider able victory in the decision Of the press commission to remove the censor ship from foreign press telegrams. The regulations however will not go into effect until the revision of the press laws is complete.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
ADOPTED THE REPORT.

London, April 13.-The stockholders of the Grand Trunk railroad of Can ada, at their semi-annual meeting to- day, under the presidency of Sir Charles Rivers Wilson, adopted the re- port of the directors, after a brief speech by the chairman. The state- ments made were devoid of general interest except the announcement that the construction of the Lake Superior branch will commence in June and the building of the prairie branch in July. Sir Charles congratulated the stock holders on the financial association of the Rothschilds with the Grand Trunk railroad in connection with the fiota- tion of the recent Grand Trunk-Pacitic bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
MADE IT PUBLIC.
Official Documents to this Country Before the
 War Broke Gut,

Washington, April 13.-Official cor respOndence made public at the state department to-day discloses the fact that the Japanese government ill an- nOuncing to the American minister at TOkio, on February 6 of last year, the breaking of diplomatic relations with Russia assured him that hostil- itfes would not begin until after q de claratiOn had been made. The core spOndence comprises so much of the diplomatic exchanges between Wash ingtOn and 1TOkiO as the department thinks it expedient to publish and among the first is the following ofti- cial paraphrase of cablegram from Minister Griscom dated American Le- gation, Tokio February 6, 1904:
 ''Mr Griscom reports that the min ister for foreign affairs stated that a declaration of war will not be made until after the withdrawal of their le- gation, which will probably take two or three days, and hostilities will not begin until after the declaration of war. In an interview the minister for foreign affairs went over the whole course of the negotiations, di- rected special attention to the ex- treme patience and moderation of the attitude of Japan, and stated that af- ter having asked the Russian govern ment five. times to expedite a reply and having waited three weeks with out result no alternative remained but to act"
 On the following day the core spondence shows that Minister Gris- com reported that the departure of the Russian. minister would take place on February 12. On February II subsequent to the receipt of the news of the torpedo attack upon the Russian fleet at Port Arthur OH Feb i'uary Minister GriscOm sent brief telegram to the department of which this is the official paraphrase:
 ''Mr GriscOm reports that the de claration. of war was issued on the 10th instant
 No other correspondence shedding light on this incident is contained i'll the notes published.
 Of interest is note of Secretary Hay dated May last to the Japanese minister at Washington calling his attention to the circulation in the American navy of a note from the consulate general of Japan at New York addressed to ''The Japanese Serving in the United States Navy" soliciting subscriptions to Japanese bonds. contributions to the relief fund for Japanese soldiers and sailors and in aid of the Red Cross society of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
CITY NEWS

A son was born today to MT and Mrs John Sivica of Jeffrey alley.
 George Pronsavage. aged IS years. died yesterday afternoon at his home. IFS Charles street.
 A daughter was horn to Mir and Mrs William LaForce of 41 Bronson street yesterday morning.
 Mrs Anna Weible has been appointed guardian of the Townsend children. She has also been appointed admins tratrix to act with Attorney E. E. Kelley.
 The funeral of Mrs Joseph H. Dery will he held from the family residence on Division street to St ThOmas's church tomorrow morning at S:3O o'clock.
 Thomas l.. Scovill. aged 7:i years. a native of Waterbury, died yesterday at his home in New Haven. Besides his widow he leaves two sons and one sis ter. He was q nephew of ]. NJ. l.. and W. H. Scovill. founders of the ScOvill Manufacturing Co.
 The final hearing on the teachers dliu VIII take place next Tuesday forenoon be- fore the committee on cities and bor- oughs Commissioner I.arkin. the au- thor of the bill. is confident that it will he favorably reported.
 Commissioner Wooster of the board of education was in town today and called upon some of his fellow msm- bers. it being some time since he has seen them. MT Wooster is now en- ployed in Toronto. in a mill in which his brother Frederick is superinten- dent. He will take part in the trans actions of the board which meets next Monday evening"
 CorOnor Mix came to Waterbury this afternoon and conducted aiI in quiry regarding the death of Thomas Lockwood in the office of the detective headquarters in the City hall building Five or six persons were examined There are ruInors of clue. but wiletl- CT it will amount to anything is some thing nobody appears to know IL is quite likely that if the authorities see any show of getting at the guilty par ties. an arrest and probably two or three will be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
NAN IN COURT. Was Brought in by Her Own Counsel Trial
 on Monday.

New York, April 13.-Nan Patterson was brought into the court of general sessions to-day by her own counsel to plead to charge of conspiracy to get money from Caesar Young, the book maker. She will be tried again on Monday on charge of murdering Young. She is accused of having con spired with J. Morgan Smith and his wife, Miss Patterson's sister, to extort money from the dead bookmaker.
 To-day she was not allowed to plead to the charge, as Assistant District Attorney Rand asked Judge Foster that she be not arraigned, holding that it was unnecessary. Miss Patterson's counsel requested permission to ex- amine the minutes of the grand jury which indicted her. This was opposed by Mir Rand, who asked for delay of one day in order that Miss Pattersosl might be arraigned in company with J. Morgan Smith and Mrs Smith to- morrow. Although Miss Patterson's counsel vigorously objected to the de lay the court ordered that her plea to the charge be put over until Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
CILhOUR GETS WARM.
Bound to See if He Can Abate a
 Euisance.

Patience having ceased to be vir- on his armOr and decided conclusions with the city officials regarding the abatement of q nuisanceOn theproperty of Mrs Kingston OH Aetna street, for whom he is agent. When the sewer was laid in that street it was put, in for the accommodation of the Webster school and the abutting property own CTS were not assessed. When the or der was issued to abate the nuisance Mir GilmOur let the contract to plumber to connect the cesspOOl with the sewer, but when the plumber went to get a permit to open the street he was informed that he couldn't have 1t until sewer assessment of $15 was paid, This was something neither Mrs Kingston nor her agent knew nothing about and an investigation was made to see if the person from whom the place was purchased had deceived them, but there was no lien on recOrl for the sewer bill and then the situation became more mysterious. Finally Mir GilmOur agreed tOssee that the bill was paid and wanted per init issued conditioned on an agree
 ment to settle the account but he couldn't get even on that plan.
 This marked the parting of the ways and Mir Gilmour told the board to move in the matter as soon as they pleased and he would meet them. He was given three days to abate the nuisance and if somebody does not step in in the meantime and settle the snarl there will be something dO- ing in a day or two. The attorneys claim that the most the city can do in this case is put a lien on the prop erty for the amount of the assess ment and then let it be paid in the usual way. It is claimed that the first step is to abate the nuisance and this cannot be done unless the proper ty owner gets permission to onnect with the sewer. This permission. it is said, will have to be given and then the city may take such steps as it chooses to collect the bill. but it is doubtful if they can make move towards compelling payment until ninety days after the bill is due.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
TRAIN DERAILED.
Plunged Over Embankment But Fortunately No
 Lives Were Lost.

Vicksburg, Miss, April 13.-Passen- ger train No 15 on the Yazoo and Mis- sissippi Valley hailroad left the track near Hardee station, sixteen miles north of Vicksburg, early to-day and plunged down an embankment. The entire train was derailed. Several pas sengers and members of the train crew were injured. No one was killed so far as known. The injured:
 Express Messenger Bourse.
 Engineer and fireman, whose names are not Obtainable.
 Several negro passengers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
LADY CURZON ACTS.

Simla, India, April 13.-Lady Cur zon wife of the viceroy has invited all the Europeans and Indians injured during the recent earthquakes who are able to be moved to come to the Walk CT and Ripon hospitals at Simla as her guests. The invitation was sent through the lieutenant governor of the Punjah with an intimation that the American vice-reine will gladly defray the expenses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13

America and to all institutions and persons interested in the study of economics to attend the congress. and informing them that the Belgian lcga- tion at Washington is prepared to fur nish them with full particulars.
 King Leopold is taking a keen inter- est in the congress and probably will attend the inaugural sitting and de- liver the opening speech. Five cabinet ministers and the speakers of the Belgian senate and house of represen- tatives have been appointed honorary presidents.
 The state department now has the official invitation under consideration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
WAS RELEASED TO-DAY,

Singapore, Straits Settlements, April 13.-The German collier Hindoo (at this port loaded with 4.200 tons of Cardiff coal for the Island of Tanjong, Paupan, between Borneo and Sumatra, and which was refused clearance pa- pers for Saigon unless her commander gave bonds to deliver her cargo through the British consul there. was released to-day. her captain agreeing to deliver his cargo through the British consul at Saigon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
OUTLOOK IS GOOD
Men Who Will Guide Presi- dent in Bear Hunt See
 Fun Ahead.

Denver, April 13.-Information from GlenwOod Springs is to the effect that the men who are arranging for Presi- dent Roosevelt's hunt in Colorado are pleased with the outlook. Guide Jake Borah has heard from most of the trailers sent out to find bears, and he says that they are meeting with 1n- usual success. The fight snowfall of the last few days, he believes, will prove favorable to easy tracking of the animals.
 Cowboys from all western Colorado
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
WILL, BUY SILVER BARS.

Mexico City. April 13--A large num- Der of ore purchasing houses announce that on the closing of tine hints to the free coinage of silver during the coming ,week. they stand ready to buy silver bars from owners. The govern ment announces the establishment of A public service which will advance funds to persons so requesting on bars of silver to Ie sold abroad This is to lse done to minimize the effect of the closing of the hints.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
BEEF GOES UP.

Cleveland, O., April 13.-The retail price of beef was advanced by all butchers to-day cents pound, while the wholesale price went up all the way from $1 to $1.50 per hundred pounds. The higher prices are said to be due to the scarcity of good cattle. Big dealers say prices will probably fall when grass fed cattle begin to come on the market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
NATURALIST AUTHOR DEAD.

New York. April 13-ColOneI Nich- olas Pike. naturalist. author of q Life Of George Washington and many sci entific works. is dead of paraylsis- He was S1 years old For many years he served as consul on the Island Of Mau- ritius and later was consul general to Portugal He was relative of Cap tain Pike. for whom Fixes Peak was named.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
WANTS LAND.
Baroness Wants a Big Slice of Virginia and
 Kentucky.

Washington, April 13.-The hearing in the case of Baroness Won Roques against David w. Armstrong, involving a large tract of land in Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky, was resumed yesterday. One of the witnesses for the baroness admitted knowing that the only claim Madame Von Roques had to the lands consisted not in their ownership but in a mortgage which had been executed about sixty-fve years ago. Mrs Maybrick was present, but took no part in the proceedings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
DEAD FROM HEAIoRRHAGE.

Las Vegas, N. M., April 13.-Jose Julia of Truxillo, Honduras. Spanish nobleman, who for twenty-five years had been chief consul for Spain in Spanish Honduras, is dead from the effect of a hemorrhage of the brain. He came here, an invalid, last July. Consul Julia was considered the wealthiest exporter of Honduras.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
WAS TIRED OF LIFE.

St Petersburg, April 13.-A peculiar case of peasant who committed sui eide in Japanese fashion is reported from YamyshOra, near Tsarskoe-Selo. The peasant became a great admirer of the yaliancy of the Japanese. He informed his family that he was tired of life and that he proposed to initiate their method of suicide and eventually carried out his intentions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
DETAINED BY POLICE.

Lowell. April 13.-The police to-day detained George Tappadopules. a mill operative, pending further investiga- tion into the death of Seraphfne Bru- nette a brolier, fourteen years of age. whose body was found in the canal last Sunday The authorities however have not abandoned their belief that the girl committed suicide on account of troubles at home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
ALL RECORDS SHATTERED.

Chicago. April 13.-The ChocOs. of the Lake View Bowling league. have shattered all existing bowling records for team averages by counting 1.0Si 2-3 against the Eterns. The scores in the three games were 1.132. 1.10S and 1.O14. This also is the first time on record that any team has rolled two 1. 100 totals in one series. The previous recognized worlds record far 1.Wi1 2-3. made by the Bensingers of the Chicago league. February h.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
TO MAMIE SUCCESSOR.

Clinton. April 13.-The Middlesex county delegation of the legislature will be called upon to name the suc- cessOr to County Commissioner Ol- colt, who died to-day, and the man se- lected will fill out the unexpired term and enter upon the new term begin ming July l. It is expected one resolu- tion in the general asselmbly will cover both matters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
DEATH OF c. A. OLCOTT.

Clinton. April 13.-COunty Commis- sjoner George A. OIcott died at his home here today after an illness of several weeks. He was first stricken with a nasal hemGrhage which could ont be entirely relieve Later com plicafion set in which maoe him very sfck man and son inlicAtexl that there wuu2d be fnfal te1minatioA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
HAS LOTS OF COAL.

Paris, April 13.-Herr Bekel, who is charged with the duty of gathering to- gether supplies of coal for the Russian second Pacific squadron, has. according to a statement made to the St Peters, burg correspondent of the Matin, 1O.- GOO tons at Saigon and 5O,0OO tons at Shanghai which he expects the Rus sian squadron to take on board.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
THE HARVARD CREW.

Cambridge. Mass. April 13-The Harvard varsity crew which will TOW Cornell on the Charles river ay 2 has been provisionally chosen as follows: Stroke. Farley: .. George: (. Filley: ,. Kellogg: 4. Mcleod: 3. Flint: 2. Judd: bow. Burchapl- Captain Fil- ley. who was stroke of last years crew. is placed at ( this year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
TO ESTABLISH CUSTOM HOUSE.

Portland, Ore. April 13.-The United States government decided to estab- fish branch custom house at the Lewis and Clark exposition and GUS tom official will be detailed to the fair grounds at an early date. This action has been taken in order to expedite the shipment of foreign exhibits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
APPEALS TO FRANCE.
The Venezuelan Agent Wants Cas-
 tro'S Course ApDroyed


 tro's Course Approved.
 Paris. April 13.-General Velutini. the Venezuelan fiscal agent. ill the course of an interview published to- day appeals to the public opinion of France in behalf of the course adopt ed by President Castro. He says the French cable company seeks to sub stitute force through government in- tervention for the usual procedure of the Venezuelan courts and asserts Venezuela-s action against various foreign companies is due to their not fulfilling their engagements and lend ing support to the reyOltionists.
 What would France sayI" General VeIutini asked. If she detected for eign accomplices of plotters against the security of the state:"
 The general maintains that France should take a sympathetic view of Venezuela's resisting the encroach- ments of foreign corporations
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
WOMAN DROWNS HERSELF.

Waltham. Mass. April 13.-Mrs Louise H. Johnson. wife of Byron E. Johnson. formerly mayor of Waltham and we'll known throughout the state as temperance advocate. committed suicide early to-day by drowning in a pond near her home. III health and shock which she received as the re- suit of the violent death of son in Connecticut year ago are thought to have unbalanced her mind. Mrs Johnson was 70 years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
ROJESTVENSKY READY
 TO OFFER TOGO BATTLE
Londoners Think That is Why He Follows the Trade Route-Has Not Attempted to Hide Movements German Collier Came to Terms and Was Released Russians Bombarded at Midday.

London, April 13.-British Naval men comment on the lack of secrecy regarding Admiral Rojtvensky's move- ments since his arrival tn far eastern waters. The fact that he is keeping to the main route although knowing his squadron would constantly be sighted and reported by passing ves- sells they consider clearly shows That the Russian admiral is keenly anxious to meet Admiral Togo and fight it out to finish.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
IS GETTING BETTER.

Washington, Conn, April 13.-Sena- tor o. II. Platt's condition was reported at noon to-day as showing considerable improvement. There are still some causes for anxiety, but hope for his ultimate recovery is found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13

7 The Little Russians are the inhaDi- tants of the southwestern and south ern parts of Russia, as distiliguished from the inhabitants of Great Russia.
 the northern and central portions of the empire forming the principal sup divisions. The Red Russians inhaDlt Galicia and it's vicinity and the White Russians occupy the western part or the country east of Poland. |.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
IS IN FAVOR OF IT.

St Petersburg, April 13.-The spec. fal commission of the academy or sciences which has been considering the subject has pronounced in favor or the abrogation of the restrictions placed upon the use of the Little Rus sian language in schools, books ana the press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
INVITED TO BELGIUM.
This Government Invited to Partici-
 pate in International Congress.

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 pate in International Congress.
 Washington, April 13.-ThrOugh the Belgian minister at Washington, Baron Moncheur the Belgian government has formally invited this government to send an official delegation to partici- pate in an international congress at Mons, Belgium, beginning September p next, at which the following topics will be discussed:
 Commercial and technical educa- ton, science of statistics, political economy, custom tariffs. navigation, colonization, diplomatic and consular service, and in general means of pro- noting commerce and civilization"
 The invitation to the government has been supplemented by d, circular note sent to the universities and colleges of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
TO VISIT OHERROURG.

Cherlpurg. France. April 12.-It is reported that an American squadron will visit this port during the summer. This is favorably commented upon in connection with the report from Ger many that an American squadron will visit Kiel at the time of the regatta there this summer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
WILL AFFECT NINE PLANTS.

Berlin. April 13.-The strike among the brick yard employees here will af- feet nine plants of the company. Tn another day it is expected that five hundred men will he out of work. If the increase asked for it granted, the brick will be raised-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13

are coming into Newcastle to act as escort to the president from Newcastle to a point south of that place which will mark the beginning of the terri tory from which the public will be ex cluded during the presidents stay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
RECEIVED IN PRIVATE.

Rome, April 13.-The Pope to-day received in private audience the Right Rev John Cameron bishop of Antigon- isl, Nova Scotia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
POsTMAsTERs NAMED.

Washington. April 13.-The follow ing fourth class postmasters were ap- pointed today: CoIalecticut-R. H. Dumore. PoquOnock: Naine-Annie w. Elliott. Pemaquid: Massachusetts J0e4ph F. McC0rmack- Wheelwright, vermunt-f. K Hew9ett vefshizA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
THE RJrSSIAN FLEET.

Singapore, April 13.-The Russian fleet was in latitude s degrees north, longitude 1O3 degrees 55 minutes east at noon April II. The Peninsular and Oriental steamer Nubia. which has ar rived here, reports having passed no less than forty-twO vessels there. They were steering nOrth-northeast at a speed of eight or ten knots.
 The position of the fleet was then about 300 miles nOrtheastward of the Natuna Islands, which lie between the Malay peninsula and the west coast of BOrneo, and more than POO miles sOuth- east of Cape St Jacques. This course indicates that the fleet was not going to Saigon, French COchin-C China.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
PANAMA EXPERT SAILS.

New York. April 13-PhiIip Bunau- variIIa. the Panama expert and A AugusfW Hezly, first vicepresident of the United States Leather Co. sailed to- day on the Frenrh Iine1 La TOuraine GW HayrA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-13
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Cloudy, prua,ably with rain tonight. Friday fair. continued cool. fresh to brisk eastefiy winds. becoming westerly by Kf5day.