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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
TROLLEY OFFICIALS ANSWER
DEMANDS MADE BY EMPLoKEs'
 UNION.

Answer Handed by General Manager
 E'underford to President Burke of the
 UniOn-Road officials Refuse to Dis
 cuss the Answer-President Burke
 Says That No IntimatiOn of Reply
 Will be Given Until Men Receive it at
 Special Meeting Tomorrow Morning.
 Late yesterday afternoon General Manager John K. Punderford of the Consolidated Street Railway company handed to President James w. Burke of the Trolleymen's union in this city a sealed envelope in which was a writ ten reply on behalf of the railroad to the recent demands of the union for a rate scale of wages of twenty-five cents an hour and the re-adjustment Of the overtime system. MT. Punderford and other officials of the road when asked what the answer was refused to say anything about it, saying that the mat ter was now in the hands of the union for it to make public did it so desire.
 President Burke of the union when seen at his house last night refused absolutely to say any thing about the answer at this time. He stated that a special meeting of the union had been called for tomorrow morning at 2 o'clock at Union hall, and at this time the reply of the road to the men would be read and acted upon. Until this time no intimation as to whether the road will grant the requests or not will be given to anybody.
 Of course there were the usual num- Der of rumors about town to the effect that the demands had been denied, but President Burke stated that he saw no reason why any such rumors should be in circulation, when there was nobody except the road officials and himself who knew anything about the matter nor would anybody know either through intimati0n or a direct state ment anything about it until the meet ing next Tuesday morning. In closing his remarks President Burke again said, q have absolutely nothing to say about the matter to any one until l submit my report to the union, and any professed statements that may be issued beforethat time will be absolute ly false" .. .gE
 President Burke stated that at the meeting Thursday morning two dele gates would be elected to the interna- tional convention of trolley employees, which is to be held at Chicago on De- tober 2. Two new members will also be elected to the executive committee to fill vacancies. ..., -. It is run1ored, however, that the de- mans of the. trolley men. have been de- nied to some extent, and. credence is given to the rurnior. Further negotia- tions will very probably be necessary , after the meeting of the trolleymen.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
Brief Mention.

High water at noon.
 The Smart Set for September at the Pease, Lewis company's.
 The fire department was called out this morning for a chimney fire in a small house in Haven street. There was no damage.
 An important gathering of men inter- tested in peach growing will be held in iWallingford Friday, under the auspices of the Connecticut Pomological society
 The New Haven Driving club will hold matinee Friday afternoon at Elm City park. The committee has de- cided to open the track for free for all class for non-members and a. cup will be offered to the winner.
 Sealer of Weights and Measures Ed ward J. Maroney made an unexpected visit to the market gardeners who meet morning in George street, between Church and State streets. It is said thai Mr. Maroney will test the scales of all of these merchants. '.
 The monthly bulletin of the state board of health, issued to-day, reports the total mortality in the state during the month of July to have been 1,64S. This is 359 more deaths than in the month of July last year. There were 239 deaths. in New Haven in July and 76S marriages.
 Returns from the sale of tickets for the annual outing and shore dinner of the Young Mems Republican club at the Momauguin on the 29th inst. contin- ue to presage an unusually large and representative audience. The fact that the site chosen is so generally agree able contributes largely to the popular ity of the function and assures a most successful affair.
 The condition of Mrs. Jennie Dimon, who has been quite i'll at her home 699 Dixwsll avenue, for the past three weeks has materially improved under the care of Dr. Charles Rowland, and it is hoped by her many friends that she will soon be able to go away to the Litchfield Hills and return in perfect health Mrs Dimon has many friends here and in Bridgeport.
 The two members of the board ot aldermen appointed on the cut com mission will meet Mayor Studley this morning and arrange plans for the con- ference. Alderman F. l.. Homan, { member of the commission, said yester day that the question of having oper sessions at the conference had not beer considered vet but he thought that ii such a plan was asked for by MT. Mel len the city would meet Mr.. Mellen hal way.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
ROGUE TOURNAMENT.
Progress of Players Delayed by the .s-- storm.

Norwich, Aug. 15.-Exceptionally hard showers to-day delayed the progress of the national roque tournament in this city. In consequence only a few games were played and tonight the commit, tee of arrangements finds itself away behind in its schedule. On account of the large number of entries tournament games will be played until midnight, the grounds being brilliantly lighted. Inasmuch as so few games have already been played, it is impossible to sug- .gsst a winner of any of the three divis- ions. 4s .z
 The few games played to-day resulted as follows: ~.ta..a.s,,.. :. ... First division-5Baker beat Hogeland; Cox beat Dickey; Drake beat Baker.
 Second division = Davenport. beat Wood;. Davenport beat Baldwin; Wood bsat Graves; F. W. Robinson beat Brown; Graves beat W. L. Robinson; Graves beat Baldwin. .I.,....
 Third division - Carruthers beat 1 Browning; Johnson beat Cowles; Pyle beat Johnson; Smith beat Browning; Dudley beat Rudd.. ..~..-.. .@..-...
 The following is the standing of the three divisions:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
1RoQUo1s AGAIN BEATEN.
Challenger Crosses Line Two Minutes
 Ahead of American Yacht.

Challenger Crosses Line Two Minutes
 Ahead of American Yacht.
 Charlotte, N. T., Aug. 15.--Enthusi- asm was at a high pitch in the yacht ing circles here to-day, with the Royal Canadian Yacht club challenger Te- meraire and the Rochester Yacht club defender Iroquois each having won a race in the contest for the Canada cup. A triangular course of three milss to each leg, twice around, making a total distance to be sailed of eighteen miles, was selected for to-day's race.
 The start was: Iroquois, Il 00:0S; Te- msraire, 11:O0:1S.
 Temeraire pointed better and soon had good advantage to windward and, footing faster, cut down the lead of the Iroquois.
 At n:35 through the haze it appeared that the challenger had turned the first stakeboat, and, with spinnakers set, started on the second leg.
 Iroquois rounded the first mark at 11:S6:30 and appeared to be half a mile behind her rival
 At 1915 Temeraire rounded the home buoy, completing the first half
 At 12:1S:S0 Iroquois completed the first half.
 Temeraire turned the second stake boat at 1:15; Iroquois turned at 1:1S:O5, both close-reefed as they made for the finish line
 Temeraire, as she passed the stake boat, came up into the wind as though to trim her sheet. Ons half minute later she pointed for the line. Iroquois made a decided gain on the broad reach home, but could not overcome the lead of the challenger in the shirt distance to go. Temeraire passed the finish line a win- her at 1:33; Iroquois at 1:35:15.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
THOSE RECREATION TOURS.

The parties scheduled for the next week are as follows: Saratoga, Ausable Chasm, Cottage City and White Noun tains Monday; Niagara Falls and Thousand Islands Tuesday morning, and Catskills Tuesday evening. Any of our readers anticipating joining any of these tours should notify ticket agent at once in order that the necessary transportation and hotel acccmmoda- lions can be arranged. Call on the Recreation Tourist company, 715 Chap el street, New Haven, for the New Eng land Tourist describing all tours. Spe- cial parties will also lave Saturday for Watch Hill and Block Island. As these tours are very popular they deserve good patronage.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
AT sAvIN ROCK.
Auto Outing for Pope Managers.

Auto Outing for Pope Managers.
 Hartford, Aug. 15.-Thursday will be a holiday so far as the employees of the Pope Manufacturing company are con- cerned. The entire factory is to be closed, and an automobile trip to New Haven and Savin Rock, and days outing is to be enjoyed by the first and second vice-presidents, secretary and treasurer of the company, and the man. agors of the various departments and a few assistants. The start will be made at the factory at 7:30 a. m., and eigh- teen automobiles will be required for the outing. Between eighty and nine ty persons will go down on the trip. The attractions of Savin Rock, with It's White City and bathing facilities will be enjoyed, and there will be dinner for the party about one o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
THIRD REGIMENT SOAKED.

Camp Ground So Wet Only Routine
 Duties Could be Performed
 Mantle, Aug. 15.-The Third infantry got. about as thorough soaking this forenoon as. on any tour of duty it has been called upon to perform. The only source of satisfaction to the men is the fact that%the weather man has not fla vored them over the First and Second regiments, which had some stormy Weathsr.
 After yesterdays excellent weather the soldier boys thought they were to have a splendid week, but the field was so sodden this morning that only the necessary. routine duties could be per- formed. At noon the weather cleared and ths indications were good for bat italian and regimental drills under the eyes of Governor Roberts, who spent the night under canvas, and the in- specting officers, both regular and state.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
CRISIS IN THE PEACE
 NEGOTIATIONS AT HAND
(continued from First Page.)
Petersburg until "a few months ago
 when he. was sanE tn Pakin hs minister

Petersburg until "a few months ago, when he. was sent to PelSin as minister upon the death of Mir. Lessar.
 MT. Berg, the attorney for the bank, Is also here and, the fight upon this article is sure to prove extremely inter- esting and possibly prolonged, as Rus sia will contest the Japanese contention that the Russian government is the real owner of the railroad and that it was built for purely strategic purposes. The only jar in the sessions of the con ference to-day occurred at the morning session when rather spirited contro- versy occurred over the question of the publicity of the proceedings. Each side manifested a disposition to charge the other with being responsible for the leaks" and it was settled by renewed pledges to observe the strictest secrecy henceforth regarding the proceedings. As a result the correspondents tonight experienced additional difficulty in se- curing information.
 The discussion on Sakhalin to-day went far enough to demonstrate the determined opposition of Russia to its IS6oStOl CiIIu L1lSIC AlG&u pSCii AlCb SAAS slightest signs of yielding when the agreement was reached to defer it's consideration until later. Competent Japanese authority however, insists that Japan will never abandon this point They declare, however, that Baron Komura and MT. Takahira will go to the extreme limit to secure the bases of the treaty of Washington" They do not pretend to say that they are assured the treaty will be signed. They do not even say tonight that they are hopeful. Their position may thus be unofficialy stated:
 'Japans plenipotentiaries will con- tinue the negotiations as far as possi- ble without yielding on those points which Japan has long ago decided are essential demands. If after this earnest effort it is impossible to reach an agree ment with M. Witte and Baron Rosen, Japan will announce that further nego- tiations are useless and her plenipoten- tiaries will regretfully take leave of the president and the Japanese govern ment will immediately turn her atten- tion to the campaign in Manchuria. It has been made plain by Japan that 1 both sides can coUduct the negotiations with freer hand And make concessions on certain points with less danger of embarrassment by public opinion at home if the negotiations are kept sec- ret.
 '"The president has not only ceased all efforts in the direction of an armfstice, but it is the feeling among officials of the Washington government that per- haps, in case the bases of the negotia- tfons are agreed upon, the actual draft ing of the treaty may be hastened if | there is no truce. Japan long ago let it 1 be known that she would not consent to an armistice until the success of the negotiations had been assured by an agreement upon the frame work of the treaty and now it appears unlikely that she will consent to true even then unless Russia ask for it, which Japan 1 does not expect
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
BURGLAR IN A CHURCH.
Priest Won in Fight With Thief w

Priest Won in Fight With Thief Who
 s Came for the Vestments.
 New York, Aug. 15.-The Rev. James F. Melia, pastor of St. Edwards Ro- man Catholic church, Brooklyn, had a lively tussle this morning with ne- gro who tried to rob the church. The priest was at breakfast, when the bur- glar alarm rang, but he got into the church in time to catch the man pack ing LID the valuable vestments.
 Father Melia is an athlete. He f1n- ally succeeded in knocking the thief down, dragging him to the door, and holding him till policeman came.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
Wednesday, August 1e, 1905.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Arnusement-The White City. A & R. Sale-Mendel & Freedman. 2 Adams Stores-S. $. Adams. Redding-HoWe & Stetson Co. Cuticura Soap-Druggists 2 Excursion-City Of Lawrence. [ Ely's Cream Balm-Druggists. : Furniture-Edw. Malley Co. 2 For Rent-Rooms-C. A. Baldwin. ! Grape e-Nuts-GrOcers. Lost-HOund-17O Mansfield St. Lew oekstader-Hyperion Theater. { Rain Coats-HamiltOn X Co.
 Speeial-BostOn Grocery Co.
 Stationery-The Chas. MOnson Co.
 Trunks, Ete.-Gamble-De Co.
 Wire Fencing-The J. E. Bassett & Co
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
THE OLD MILL.

; This will be the last season of the Old Mill. savin Rock will have some thing new there next season, and Man ager Speck promises q world beater as far as that kind of amusement goes. The mill this year is better than ever and is doing a. wonderful business, but still the company is anxious to outrival, all other attractions next season. So
 it's. farewell to the Old Mill, which has
 gladdened the hears of over 5O0,OOO peo-
 pie. ss@5
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
sAYIN HOOK. THTATER.

Unusually large audiences enjoyed the performances at the savin Rock theater yesterday, many taking advan- tage of the stormy weather to get in- doors. The show is a splendid one in every detail
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
How do you get so may subscrib-

How do you get so may subscrib- ers? asked the visitor to the office of the great magazine. Just between you and me II tell you the secret. All the manuscripts sent in keep. answer the contributors and tell them the stuff will be used as soon as available. That makes them su ubscribers for life. .In. dianapolis Star.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
noTIcE TO sunsCnIBERs

If you are going away, for a short or long period, the Journal and Courier Etll be sent to you by mall without Rxtra charge. The address may ee changed as often as desired.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
WEATHER RECORD.

Washington, D. C., Aug. 15, p. m.
 Forecast for Wednesday, Thursday
 For New England: Thunder storms Wednesday,; Thursday fair, warmer in west and south portions; fresh 70 brisk shifting winds becoming north.
 For Eastern New York: Thunder showers Wednesday,; Thursday fair, warmer; fresh to brisk shifting winds becoming north.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
THURSDAY AT MOMAUGUIN.
Fine Triple Attraction Postponed from
 Last Night to be Given.

Owing to the inclsment weather last night the band concert, fireworks and moving pictures which were to be given at the Monauguin had to be postponed, but Manager Blake, in. order, not to disappoint the public, has made ar- to give the triple attraction
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
Ene gumrmaI and Gnmrter

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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16

tomorrow night Furthermore, the
 fireworks will be given on a grander scale than first planned, and altogether the evening will be one of the most in. tsresting of the season
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
RELIEFTN ST. PETERSBURG.

Afforded by News That Negotiations
 :@ Are to Continue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
DEATHS.

DIsBROW OW--In Branford, Conn, August
 15, 1905. Helen, only daughter of
 James R. and Minnie M DisbroW,
 aged sixteen months and four days. Notice of funeral hereafter.
 k. deaths
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16

St. Petersburg, Aug. 1s,-a:1o a. m.-=.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-16
Local Weather Report.

New Haven, August 15.
 X a- m. & p. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17

The bureau of forestry has been studying the maple sugar industry with the view of securing larger use of the maple forests. Since 1850 the area of maple sugar farming has greatly changed and shrunk. In early days maple sugar was commonly made, even in many parts of the south, because cane sugar was virtually unobtainable. No longer is there even a limited pro- duction in South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi. Louisiana and Arkansas. This is because cane sugar can now be bought everywhere at low price, and Is preferred to maple sugar for sweetening. In Indiana, Michigan and Illinois the maple trees have been extensively cut for lumber, thus reducing the opportunity for tree tapping. h those states also the mar kets are glutted with limitations, which removes the incentive to extending the industry. In other states, as in west crn Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio. New York and in New England, the maple sugar industry has held its own or been increased. The best sap flow is secured in the cooler northern states, yet good results can be expect ed in most of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, in western Maryland, all of Indiana and Kentucky, eastern Ten nessee and western North Carolina. At present the largest producers of sugar maple products are Ohio. Yer mont and New York. The sugar and black naples yield the most and the best sap. although some other species of maple may be worked 10 advantage when neither of these is available.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17

There has been much squirming by republican and corporation organs over tlfe result of the recent election in Chi cago, and some rather frenzied haste in proffering explanations of this re- markable vote outside of the great issue upon which it was cast. With due regard to these partisan protests, and with the trivial and inconsequen- tial swept away several great central facts loom definite and clear. First, Chicago went republican in the last national election by nearly 116,00O ma jority Second, Carter Harrison, per sonally the most popular democrat that Chicago has known in twenty years, carried the. last municipal election against comparatively weak republi- can comptetor by only 7.6OO votes. Third that in this campaign the repub- lican party had in John Maynard liar Ian, the most picturesque. popular and powerful municipal candidate that it has presented in this generation; and. fourth, that in the face of these condi- tions the democratic party, after a thoroughly discussed and deliberate campaign, has just carried the city of Chicago distinctly and purely upon the issue of municipal ownership by a sweeping majority of 25,OOO votes! There can be but one explanation of this result under these conditions, and that is that the people, speaking in the majesty and might of majorities, are determined to give the great principle of public ownership of utilities free, fair and practical trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17
HEARD IN PASSING

Diplomatic courtesies in Paris are held to indicate the desire of France and Germany to avoid a conflict over Morocco.-Penny Press.
 New Jersey boasts a prisoner in one of its jails who is an Ethiopian fin race. a Hebrew fl religion. a German stu dent and a poet and scholar. Under the New Jersey laws he could he cas- fly syndicated.-Pittsburg Gazette.
 Now the chief of the bureau of chemistry declares that science is so adding to human life that the period of ordinary activity will not be forty. hut ninety years. The general public is now free to take either hope or chlo- rofOrm. according to which theory it favors-Baltimore American
 There are 90 many ships in the Rus sian fleet that the Japanese can't help doing some fine execution when the shots fegin to fly. The Japanese theory of an enemy. too. appears to b-s -'the more the merrier- The more Russians in sight. the more chance to get q lot of them out of battle or out of the world forpver.-Brockton Enter prize
 While President Castro of venezucla is represented as treating the Unifesi States with considerable dis.especf- our authorities at Washington should De able to bfing the impetu0U ruler tO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17
THE BIRD TENANT IS
WHAT OUR ENTERTAINMENTS
 LIKE IN A HOME. TER
An Old Box Is Better Than a .Prettily- Painted and Gabled House-How to Attract the Little
 Songsters. ''' ~

l have been having several new houses built, and several others put in order, and now they are all to let. I shall not put them in the hands of an agent, for I prefer to deal with my ten. ants direct, and. as do not intend to charge any rent, I shall avoid such un- pleasantness as sometimes arises from having to collect. Perhaps ought to ex- plain that these houses are only few inches high, and that the tenants am expecting are birds. Just before they were finished, some people would have been rude enough to say that they were nothing but little old wooden boxes, with hole in one side. and certainly couldn't have denied it; but then, lots of the places that men live in are noth- ing more than this. except that they have chimneys on top. Now, however, my houses are covered with bark, and are set upon posts and in trees, and al- ready there have been several inquiries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17

from prospective tenants. A bluebird sat looking at one of them for nearly two minutes the other day, and, before they had been up half an hour, one was inspected rather carefully by a chicka- dee. who stood in the doorway for sev- eral seconds. as though trying to fathom. with his beady eyes. the black ness within. I have strong hopes that he will decide to take this house, for it was made on purpose for him. and GOV cred over with the white birch bark which he seems to like 90 well.
 Have your bird-houses ready as early as possible; some birds are suspicious of new features appearing in an otherwise familiar landscape No one need be afraid to try to make bird-box; mans . six-year-old boy knows enough of car pentry to make homes which will meet the requirements of several kinds of birds- Nor does the operation require . chest of tools. an old saw of any kind, ( hammer and . few nafls are the only implements which are really necessary. though the finished pfudBet night look -nsatR t te thsss vere a11e1 . sluafe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17
The Agra Daimbnd,

Speaking of the Agra diamond. which was sold recently iR London. a London newspaper writer says: "I am disposed to think the Agra only became famous about 1892, when it was the subject of a lawsuit. It had been sold for 920000, but the jury, in the litigation referred to, by their yer dict rescinded the contract A curious circumstance is that this jewel is not mentioned in the only standard work on diamonds. ...-..-.