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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
LIVES OF EnPLOYES
 IN DANGER TO-DAY.
Fire in New Yorks Wholesale Dry Goods District Spread Very Rapidly-Three Alarms Quickly Brought Out Many Fire Companies-The Loss Will Be as High Seventy.Five Thousand Dollars.

New York, March 3.-Fire which started in six story building in the wholesale dry goods district at Duane and Church streets, to-day, gained headway so rapidly that when the ap- paratus called out by three alarms reached the scene the whole building was in flames and a second building in the rear had taken fire. The build ing in which the fire started was oc- cupied by the Merchants Rubber C. and Theodore Ollesheimer & Bro, manufacturers of willow ware.
 Fifty employees of the Olleshelmer firm who were at work 0l the upper floors of the building were warned of their danger soon after the fire start. ed and all escaped without injury.
 Flames from the burning building shot up into the air to a great height and this, together with great volumes of smoke which rolled away and spread over that section of the city, brought an immense throng of people to the scene. Even before the last piece of fire apparatus arrived the crowd was far beyond control of the police and extra fire patrols and re- serves from nearby stations were called out to preserve order. The Sixth and Ninth avenue elevated lines pass within a short distance of the scene of the fire and the arrival of every downtown train added hundreds to the crowd which pressed around the close ly guarded fire lines.
 The blaze in the small building in the rear of the Ollesheimer plant was quickly extineuished. Flying sparks and burning embers. however, fell on the big seven story building of H. R. Claf1in X Go and on the Charles Mer. ker box factory. but they were quick ly drowned out bv the firemen.
 The firemen after two hours work subdred the flames which had heen confined to the Ollnsheinar huilding. Th"+ str"cture was practically wreck. ed. however and the loss is estimated at fully $75,O0O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
SAFE WRECKED.
This Burglar Blew Open The Till and Escaped
 With Booty.

Westport, March 3.-Burglars forced an entrance into the general store of Arthur B. Jelliffe at saugatuck during last night and wrecked the safe with an explosive. No trace of the men was left behind, but today Officer Albert W. Allen received word from New Rochelle that tramp who had alighted from a freight train there had been placed under detention and sent to the hos pital to have wounds on his hands and face dressed. The latter wounds look as if caused by flying glass. The bur- glars ushed jimmies to force an en- trance. They only got about $50 from the safe. The explosion was so heavy that 1t wrecked counter and door ill the store. Neighbors heard the crash and Officer Allen responded, but found tEat he could not get into the store, as ropes had been used to obstruct 1t. George Ellis and family, who live over the store, did not hear the noise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
SUBSTITUTE BILL
 FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGE

Those who spoke in favor of the sub stitute bill providing for an associate judge in the district court the other day before the Judiciary committee, did not know what they were talking about. They were talking beside the question altogether. for the substitute bill had not been introduced at tha; time. Through some blunder the mat ter was overlooked so that officially those who spoke in favor of it were really talking through their helmets. because there. was no such bill as they referred to before rhe committee. The result will be the same in the end, how ever, for the substitute bill was given to Representative Marsh to-day and he will bring it before the judiciary co,ni,l.ttee. of which he Is member, when the legislature reconvenes Tues. day. While the matter does not amount to anything. it tends to show ested in the bill were in.
 It is rumored that Representative Bowen of Naugatuck could explain why the substitute bill was not int.o- duced. His interests lie more in the original bill, the one that was intro- ductV. for it is said he aims to be prosecutor in the district court. AS representative. and being on the grounds and in the midst of the nu- merous deals that are making every day, Mfr Bowen could exact more promises than anyone on the outside from those who are seeking life iobs from the Ie~islnture. Tn the mad rusn for o~Tre that is ~oinr on nmc-,g 'he republicans anything is likely to hair pen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
GENERAL KUROPATKIN.

leg the days heavily bombarding the Jarsrese lines and at night making s:lall attacks on many points. sending ort detachements of one or two com. Dunies.
 All the attacks are easily repulse0 ny the Japanese. who are suffering no serious loss. The most serious attack oo oocurred last night. when five com panies of Russian infantry desperately assaulted Lamuting. which has been attacked a score of times since the bat tie of tie Shakhe. After a desperate figl- lasting one hour and a half the Russ;sns were repulsed. They left behind sixty dead and some prisoners. A ssvere bombardment is continuing to-day, the Russians using additional h ary guns. but firing blindly. The Japanese are responding lightly. There Is every evidence that both sides are preparing for what may prove the de cisive battle of the war. Probably fully a million men will be ready to move when the battle is joined.
 The battle must he fought before & general thaw comes, making the roads imIsssable for several weeks. The Jcranese troops are in excellent health aad spirits despite the long winter of unaccustomed cold. A few Russian soldiers are surrendering daily. the number being largely increased the last few days
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
ANSWER IS A SURPRISE
 AND A DISAPPOINTMENT.
No Relief In Sight for Strikers at St. Petersburg Unless The Workmen Recede-Wor1ers Dispersed Quietly But Che Dspleased- Many Policemen hinsle With Crowd and In Hiding in Doorways and Alleys

St Petersburg, Mar 3-2:25 p. m.- As expected the answer to most of the political conditions imposed by the workmen who met yesterday at the peoples palace as essential prellmin- aries to electing fifty of their number to serve on the mixed commission of employers and employees which Sena- tor Schidlovskf was to preside over was a decided negative and the pro- posed joint investigation of the griev- ances of the employees and remedial measures is doomed unless the work men recede. NJ. Schidlovski ill his reply to-day which was printed and placarded on the doors of the various meeting places drew sharp distinc- ton between economic and purely po- litical conditions. He nl', half way in regard to the former and gave pledge that representatives would be immune from arrest or molestation on account of speeches or demands so long as they confined themselves to industrial conditions and continued:
 "As for the other demands they go far beyond the competency of the commission in the task committed to it by his majesty and require no an swer on my part"
 In conclusion the workmen who found the doors of the general meeting place closed to them were invited to meet this afternoon by sections ac- cording to the nature of the industry in which they are engaged for the election of members to serve on the commission as originally contemplated.
 The workmen dispersed in the most orderly manner and will take advant- age of the opportunity to meet. It Is probable that they will not elect dele gates but they may vote on the ques- tion of general strike.
 The neighborhood was full of police large numbers of whom were hidden in courts. doorways, alleys and build- tngs in the vicinity.
 The workmen stood about in the snow discussing the situation quietly among themselves finally decided to hold sectional meetings this afternoon to decide on the measures to he adopt ed before proclaiming general strike and then dispersed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
CITY NEWS

James Donahue of North square, writing from Hot Springs. Ark. where he went last week on pleasure bent. says the town was destroyed by the fire that swept 1t few days ago. He met Frank Donahue, the ball player. at Hot Springs, and is thinking of go. ing to Mexico.
 Your last opportunity to dance be- fore the Lenten season. Good music and nicely arranged program. Mill tary hand prom next Tuesday evening at Auditorium.
 The suit of s. Forman against J. M. Holczer and wife for $50 was begun in the city court this afternoon before Judge Cowell. The case Is to recover for goods sold Mrs Holczer. Henry Krietzer. aged 55 years. died yesterday at Brookside home. The re- mains were removed to Bergin's un- dertainC rooms. The funeral will he held Saturday afternoon with services at St Cecilia's church. Tnterment will be fin Calvary cemetery.
 Several Waterbury people will at- tend the Inauguration ceremonies of President Roosevelt in Washington to- morrow. including Postmaster !. II. Guernsey and wife. c. Fred Trott. q. W. Lewis. P. F. Lunny. T. II. Hayes. T. r. Lrnnv. Timothy Brennan and W. F. Mitchell.
 Cases in the superior court will he heard in this order next week: Rurp> q vs Atwood. Tuesday. also state of Con. necticut against Dr George F.. Faber: Wednesday. seven cases against the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co and Scovill vs Tvitchell: Thursday. Louis Harper vs the Connecticut Rail- way and Lighting Co and the Dime Savings bank against Paul McAlen- ney.
 Attorney ]. M. Lynch has brought suit for Theodore and Archie Board man against Clarence winslow and William H. Northwood. prnprietors cs the Eureka Manufacturing Co. a littl- concern that was started near Pearl lates. The suit is for sT5 wages Northwocd claims he sold out to Wins low. However. the concern went ou, of existence for lack of orders. h,, quite nuantity of machinery has been attached
 The police patrol wagon did sons hu~iness 'a-sav for which tho<e whr r,ade # will have so psr tomorrow ir the eity court- Thrpe o- four css-. If '-d-unt- tsd to he tske1 to the sta tio- hcrse in the vs~o1- ride ir vh'~h r-a,u= sf with the other coS.< rranr Ire ris evs.arn # v.s n-'v rft, ~--ss. psrsof p~~s-4v. q vel trawr sftfvsu of +he p-.otfvn si<.-i~t. he ~sne frtnyicstess euS r1ss. t-rut'e si rt- rr--e for tEz s.-F'v. ne i, chsr~ea with intoxicaficn and breacs of the peace
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
AWNING THEnAN
Secretary of the Late Hrs.
 Stanford Suspects Him of Poisoning.

San Francisco, Mar 3+The Call pub fishes dispatch from Honolulu to- day which says that Miss Bertha Ber- ner, who was Mrs Stanford's secretary has named An Wing, Chinese cook who has been employed at Mrs Stan ford's home for over twenty years, as the person whom she suspects of placing the strychnine in the bicar- bonate of sodo. An Wing, with the other servants in the employ of Mrs Stanford. is now confined in the Stan ford mansion on California street by private detectives under orders, It is said. of the personal attorney of Mrs Stanford. The servants are not allow ed to leave the house and the watch- man is on guard at the gate day and night with orders to prohibit all per sons from approaching the dwelling. Besides An Wing there are two other Chinese servants and the housekeeper at present in the house.
 Since the announcement was made
 
 that strychnine had been found in the bottle of bicarbonate detectives have made careful search of Mrs Stanford's California street home and her place in Palmo Alto. At both they have found one pound can of imported bi- carbonate of soda. The can at the Palo Alto home had not been opened but from the one discovered in the Cal. ifornia street mansion there had been taken small portion. presumably the amount needed to i'll the small bottle that Mrs Stanford carried with her to Honolulu.
 Both of these cans have been an. alyzed by local chemist who has pro- nounced their contents absolutely free from any kind of poison. With this knowledge in their possession the de tectives have been eager to discover who filled the small bottle and pos sibly mixed the bicarbonate of soda with strychnine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
IN FAVOR OF JAPANESE.

General Kuroki's Headquarters. March ?, via Fusan.-The battle is progressing favorably for the Japan csc, although snow storm is swirllng over the hill tops. The gunners get glimpses of their targets only when the clouds lift few moments. Yh9 Japanese made great gains by night. advancing against the Russian position on the extreme left, and they occupy q part of the first line of the triple line of defenses in the hill beyond the Shakhe. The Russian trenches he"e. run northeast on the crests of the low line of hills following the bend of the river. The main defense lines are hi~h- CT in the hills beyond. The Japanese right forces pushing forward under cover of the night gained Ofurei and Taka mountain. surprising the Rus sians and meeting with but little op- position.
 At Ofurei the Japanese found trench es encircling the hill. They attacked from three sides and entr"nped thu Russians. carturing sixty. These were partly dressed in Chinese clothes and looked as thoueh they had been lead ing hard life.
 The Japanese forces directly west of Waitao mountain took advanced posi- tions close to the river during the night. The Russians made feeble s"d ineffec+ual attacks on the villages near the river. A tremendous bon. bardment is being made westward to day.
 Great clouds of smoke are ascending rear the Wanpaosan hills. where thA Jnnanese fire is directed. The cannon ading about Waitao mountain wa" suspended this morning. The Jaran- ese right is shelling the Russian woI,s on the higher hills and at noon the Japanese hatteries near Waitao mour. tain resumed work cooperating win them. On Tuesday sixty Russian gays were. working. Opposite Waitao nountain yesterday there wore on'y thirty. The Japanese casualties in the right army have heen very few com pared with the results gained. Those regiments camrinp in the Onen r~o,r,d or makinr night attacks. mnfHed in heavy clothes. are put to the hardest tests that soldiers could endure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
RUSSIANS VERY ACTIVE.

General Oku's Headquarters, Feb cS (5 D. m.)-The Russians have been very active for several days, evidently expecting the Japanese to move. That portion of the Japanese line lying west oi tue railroad has been continuously bonlbart ed night and day with heavy guns as we'll as field guns. The left wing, following the example of the extreme right, moved forward. driving la the outposts and occupying line running from Shotzemun to kalama Oil the east bank of the LiaO river, twelve miles north Of the Shakhe river. This completely blocked 'any attempt of the Russians to turn the Japanese left. It is probable that the commence n.ent Of q general battle is only a mat te. of hours. The Russians are spend.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
MISS PORTER MARRIED

Paris. March 3.-The civil marriage of Miss Elsie Porter. daughter of the American ambassador. to Dr Edwin Mende of Zurich. Switzerland. was performed this afternoon at the town hall of the municipality of the Passy quarter. The brides witnesses were General W'nslow and Clarence Porter. 'he. groor''s witnesses were Robert Wesfermanp and Ha,s Roelke. Only members of the families and inti- mate friends were nrasnnt. The may or. who seldom offiriates personally condrcted the ceremony which con- c'rded with thn n-ns~-,tat'Ar to tra hr'dn of 2 bnaut'fr' bor,nuet in behnl: of the Passv quarter in which the American embassy is situated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
HER PISTON BROKEN.
Some Doubt As to The Name of This
 Steamer,

New York, March 3.-A wireless tel. egraph message from Nantucket light. ship to-day reported the British steam CT Korrinia passing the lightship at ' o'clock this morning with broken pis- ton. There is no record of any steamer of that name in the marine registers apd the dispatch from Nantucket sug. eested that perhaps the steamer might be the new Cunard liner Caronia. It is believed, however, that 1t would be impossible for the Caronia to have reached the lightship at that time. as she sailed from Queenstown on Sun. day last and is not expected before to. n.mrow. It is probable that the vessel was the British steamer Koranna, which sailed from Shields February 6 for New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
Special Message on Domingo.

Spec1NJ MesSaGe on DominG0.
 WASHINGTON, March 3.-President Roosevelt will send to the senate next Monday a special message relating to the Santo Domingo treaty which is pending before that body. The nature of the message has not been divulged, but 1t will present in concrete form the circumstances of the negotiation of the convention and the arguments on which It's ratification is urged by the administration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
BOOM OF THE GUNS.

Mukden, March 3.-A eeaseless ar t:llery fire is heard ten miles south ward. The boom of the guns is be coming more distinct every hour. The Russian losses during the last five days have been heavy. The wounde. are streaming through here going northward. Great confusion prevails in the city. Night attacks are again the feature of the Japanese tactics. During last night almost a corps of infantry was hurie,i against Genera! yilderling's right flank and for hour> the men fought in the darkness. The Japanese used hand granades with terrible effect
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
AT NEW HAVEN.
Grand Master Shea in Con.
 sulta,ion With Adjust. ment Committee.

New Haven, March S-Timothy Shea, second vice-grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen, and some members of the adjustment committee of the brotherhood were in consultation at Hotel Garde this fore noon regarding the negotiations for the settlement of the matters over which the brotherhood has been at cd0s with the management of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail. road and the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Engineers for more than six months. Mir Shea came here from New York early to-day at the conclu- sion of the conference held in that ely yesterday at which Chief Warren s Stone of the Brotherhood oe Loco. motive Engineers and Grand Master J. J. Hannahan of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen presided.
 "The situation nas not reache.l n point where we can give out n detil,lle detailed statement" said Mir Shea tU day, but you can say that we hope tbis affair is in fair way to set. ticment."
 Mir Shea added that later in the day there would probably be conferen | between representatives of the adjust. mcnt committees of the two brother hoods. presumably tc arrange details of tie joint agreement for repreSentY. ton before the railroad officials in grievance cases of engineers who are members of the firemen's brotherhood. He said that the committees would no, be ready to call upon the railroad offi- cials with a view to getting the coLl- pany's sanction of the settlement plan before tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
HE'S AFTER
 THE TRUSTS
President Roosevelt
 to Congress.
Report Submitted By The Chief Executive..Six Com. panies Handle Nearly Half the Beef Business.

Washington, March 3.-President Roosevelt to-day transmitted to con- gress the report of the commissioner of corporations on the beef industry, sub mitted in compliance with the resolu- tion of the house of representatives, adopted March z, 1904.
 The report says in effect that six packing companies, Armour & Go, Swift & Go, Morris X Go, the National Packing Co, Schwarzschild & Shulz- berger Co and the Cudahy Packing Go, slaughtered in the year 1903 45 per cent of the total slaughtered in the United States. The average net profit for three Of the companies in that ear was 90 cents per head; 1902, instead of being one of exorbitant profit, was less profitable than usual and that during the months when the prices of beef were highest, some at least of the lead iEs packers were actually losing money on every head slaughtered.
 The changes in the margin between the prices of cattle and beef are in themselves no indication of a change in the profits, says the report. Prices anI conditions for the years 1902, 1903 and 1904 are reviewed. and it is stated that the six companies especially dis cussed are apparently not over capi talized. The percentage of profits Oh tile gross volume of business is com. pcratively small
 With reference to the. private car lines of the packing industry, 1t is stated that the profits are very liberal. net return of from IA to 17 per cent being indicated, but 1t is added that reckoning on the losses of dressed beef transported. the profit would add but little to the cost of beef to the con. sumer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
JAPANESE COMMANDMENT.

Tokio, March 3, 6 p. m.-Reports from the headquarters of the Manchur- ian army say that the Japanese bom- bardment of the many Russian post tions continues. Many of the positions are strongly defended and it is De- lieved siege methods may be found ne- cessary to reduce them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
CASE MITHnRAwN.

The case of James C'afYev agairst his mother Nrrr ClaTnr. was with drawr from cor-t this afternoon. Tn. case will ha sn.tled out oT court E-ch of the children will receive portion or s1 5n0 in hank. the real estate fn he euuaIlr divided. Mrs CIaHev win have life use of Ire homestead on DrhIin street. The above arrange. trent w.s satisfactory to all parties co, cerued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
REAR GUARD ACTION.

St Petersburg, 5:3O p. m., Mar g. According to the latest reports from the front the battle is now general and of the most desperate character. The losses are exceedingly heavy on both sides. Although not officially admitted it is reported that General Kuropatkin is, fighting rear guard action and that the task of extricating himself is proving very difficult. The efforts of the Japanese to enveloD the right wing has been unsuccess, but it has been forced back almost on line with Muk- den.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
LIBERAL DEFEATED.

London, March 3.-The bye election yesterday in the Appleby or north di- vision of Westmoreland, due to the resignation of Richard Rigg who se- ceded from the liberals on the fiscal question, resulted in the return of Jeff Jones, liberal, by a majority of 220.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
Would Annex Panama,

WASHINGTON, March B. Repre- sentative Kehoe (Ky) has introduced a concurrent resolution in congress to annex the republic of Panama to the United States. The resolution recites that "it will be to the best interest of the world and especially beneficial to the contracting parties."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
The Real Question.

Jaspar-I can't understand how the railroad company managed to smash up your furniture so badly.
 Jumpuppe-Huh! What I can't under stand is how their cars stood it while my stuff was being knocked around so roughly.-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
Two Opinions.

'T think the money in the world should be more evenly divided" said the long-haired man.
 Well, l think it would be better to more evenly distribute the hair" said the bald-hcaded one.-Yonkers Statesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-03
Satisfied.

"Are you perfectly satisfied with your rew dress?"
 "Yes. indeed. The man l love most thinks it's beautiful. and. the woman love least has pretended to turn her nose up at it."-Kansas City Star.