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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
BURPEE'S PETITION.
Lawyers Generally Signed It Out of
 Good Feilowsh.p.

The scrap for the judgeships il, the district court being settled, the. tight has now centered upon Judge Burpees Job ffl the city court. Prosecutor Meies has q petition ir circulation among fne lawyers favoring the re- appointment of Judge Burpee, while on the other hand there are q few strong elements at work against hiH and in favor of Attorney E. r. Cole.
 It was current among the. lawyers to-day that half dozen of the craft had refused to sign MT Meies' petition. They were said to be Bronson, Lewis. his partner, the two PeaSleys. Root and Thoms. There was not half truth in the report. J. A. Peasley said the petition has not been presented to .hinn to sign, but he had heard of it being in circulation. It was understood that 1t was not presented to bis brother. the judge, either, and it goes without saying that. neither Mir Bronson nor Mir Lewis would even look upon oy touch it with , ten foot pole.
 Attorney Root said he did not refuse to sign. but that he desired to take no part in the matter at all, and Attor- ney Thoms was open and above board, He said he declined to have anything to do with 1t, one way or the other. Judge Burpee was all that judge should be. but it was republican row and he did not wish to interfere.
 It is said that all the other lawyers who were asked to sign the petition did so without any hesitation. so that if the matter were to be decided by this petition Judge Rurpee would have about forty-two of the forty-eight law yeTs Tn the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
THE LATHROP CASE.
The Evidence of Detective hurphy
 Has Been Taken.

The main feature in the Lathroh hearing, which was resumed today, was deposition by detective named Murphy, living in New York. This was the deposition that has been looked for for some time. The docu- ment is said to be sensational 10 the last degree. It brings MT Lathrop and Mrs Christopher Delkescamp quite prominently forward as some of the chief actors in the contention. It has repeatedly been said that Mrs Delkes- camp was used as detective to follow Mrs Lathrop. If she had been so used, she was also followed by Murphy. But the examination so far has not showed she had been employed as a detective, There is, however. time for her 10 ap pear so, for Mir Lathrop's side began only this afternoon.
 Murphy seems to have followed Mt Lathrop all over New York city, if his deposition is true. and that be was an expert in his work is appa klt flom the manner in which he made his statements. The greater part of the forenoon was taken up with this depo sition, and two witnesses who testi. nlony was of minor character, as il vas substantially repetition of pre' vious evidence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
SUIT FOR DAMAGES. .

Helena, Mont. Feb I1-Argumcnts have been made before the supreme court on the application of r. August Us Heinze for writ of prohibition di- rectcd to District Judge George N Eourquin at Butte to prevent him from proceeding in hearing the case of the Boston and Montana vs Heinze and others. wherein it is sought to re- cover S5.1Jo.0S damages for ores al ieycd to have been illegally extracted from the West Coirsa. Piccolo and Gambetta lode claims. Counsel for Heinze attacked the constitutionality of the statute under which Judge Bourluin recently dismissed the mo- ton directed against the motion to strike out Heinze's answer. The su- prenie court took the matter under adviscment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
SNOW, SNOW.
Third Fall of the Beautiful In Ten Days Causes
 Much Inconvenience.

Washington, Feb 1.-The weather bureau reports show that the third general snow storm within the last ten days has set ill over Kansas and Nebraska and the lower Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys. The storms, accompanied by considerable snow and an extreme cold snap, continue in the middle Rocky mountain region. the nearest approach to the present condi- tions there having occurred in Febrn. ary, 1899. The first cold wave of the season has overspread Idaho eastern oregon and eastern Washington. The forecasts to-day announce that the tenn peratures will moderate slowly In the northern districts.
 A ridge of high pressure extends this morning from the north Pacific coast states eastward to the upper Mississip- pi valley and southeast from there to the middle Atlantic coast,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
FRoZE IN ICE FIELD.
Oyster Steamer That Was drought
 Into New London To-Day.

New London, Feb 11.--0yster steam CT William NJ. Merwin was brought into the harbor by the Joy liner Sea board and taken in tow by tug early this morning. The steamer left Provi. dence Saturday afternoon for Milford. Sunday she entered an ice field and was frozen in. She was carried back and forth in the Sound near Faulkner's Island for five days, during which her coal, water and provisions were ex. hausted. Passing vessels did not mo- tice her signals until Friday, when the steamer Whitney made an unsuccess, ful attempt to get her out, breaking two hausers in the attempt. The work was then turned over to the Seaboard. which brought ber in here. and after one more hawser bad been broken she was released from the ice. The crew of four men suffered many hardships during the week. but are all in good condition. The steamer is taking coal. water and supplies and will proceed to Milford this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
THE GRIEVANCES
The Railroad Company's $ Directors Expected to
 Discuss Them Soon.

New York, Feb 11-It was expected that the dispute between the Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen of the New York, New Haven & Hart ford railroad which has threatened to result in serious trouble On the con- l,aiiy lil es, would be formerly taken up by the board of directors of the railroad at meeting in this city to- day.
 The trouble between the railroad and the firemen grew out of dispute between the latter organization and the Brotherhood of Locomotive engi- neers. Engineers who had been pro- noted from firemen and retained their membership in the firemens' union in sisted that they should be represented in negotiations for the settlement of disputes by committee of their own selection who are members of the same brotherhood. The matter was brought to crisis about a week ago when President Mellen of the railroad denied the contention. It was an ap- peal by the grievance committee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive f1remen from the decision of President Mellen that was considered by the board of directors to-day.
 The real seriousness Of the situation became apparent several days ago when it was stated that the same is- sues which had arisen on the New Haven road were to be brought by the firemen before the officers of the Pennsylvania and Boston X Maine railroads. In event of trouble result ing from the situa ton, it was said that the National Brotherhood of To- comotive engineers would bear the brunt in behalf of the road. It was not at all certain, however, that a strike would be ordered by the tiremen in event of the directors failing to take favorable action upon their de- mands.
 The position of the railroad has been that the present contest Is between the two brotherhoods with which, the company has nothing to do.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
IRON MASTERS GIVE
 WARNING TO RUSSIA
Attitude of People is Such That No Expressive Meas. ures Will Stop the novoment-Ihe Eight Hour Day Strike is Spreading-No Truth In Story Print ed In London Papers.

St Petersburg, Feb 1.-The Society of Russian Iron Masters, representing $500, 100000 of capital, has memorial ized M. Witte, (presidept of the com mittee of minister's, on the labor ques- ton, pointing out that the attitude of the people is a warning that no re- pressive measures will end the deeply rooted national movement of the Rus sian people,
 The iron masters further declare that normal relations between the workmen and their employers are only possible with T system of government based on justice and with the partici- patton of both employers and employees in ilegislation. equality for all before the law. invioability of domicile. right to hold meetings and strike pro ,tection for workers against the attack of strikers. freedom of speech and press, and universal compulsory edu- cation
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11

 THEATER
Destroyed by Fire
 In New York.
The Casino Goes Up In Smoke-N0 Audience In the House at the Time Members of Company Escaped.

New York, Feb 1.-The Casino the ater was burned this afternoon. There was no audience in the house at the time the fire was first discovered ip a dressing room on the third floor. The Lady Teazle'' company was rehears- ing, and several members of the con- pany were obliged to jump from the windows to the street to make their escape. Everyone escaped from the theater without serious injury. Anna Hart. q chorus girl. slipped on tue stairway while leaving the building and broke her leg. The stage carpen, ter, John Teaney. was overcome by smoke. but revived when taken out of doors.
 The fire started in dressing room from some unknown cause. About forty chorus girls had just left the stage to make change of costume for another scene. They were going up the stairs to their dressing rooms when 8 volume of smoke rushed down against them. They at once became panic stricken and fled shrieking to the stage and then toward the exits. The fire spread rapidly from one dressing room to another and then attacked the scenery. Inside Of twenty minutes the whole interior was a mass of flames. The tiremen had hard time to con trol the flames, but succeeded in hold ing the fire within the building. The theater was located in the upper Broad. way section known as the Rialto, at the corner of Thirty-nintb street. An enormous crowd collected while the theater was burning.
 The loss will be S5O.0O0. The Lady TeaZle" company saved some of their scenery, but the whole interior of the theater was gutted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
CROSSED WIRES.
Cause of a Dig Fire In Chicago To-
 Day.

Chicago. Feb l1.-A six-story brick building at 26i-2I0 Fifth avenue. occu- Lied by the Central Electric Co and q number of mercantile and manufactur- ing concerns. was practically destroyed by fire to-day. The fire was supposed to have been caused by crossed electric wires. Traffic on the elevated loop which passes the burned building was stopped for over three hours.
 Frederick Hoyt. agent for A. X. Me Kay. owner of the building. estimates the loss at over s6o1.Jpo. as follows: To the building. Sl00.00; Central Eiec fric Co. sIJ0.eo: \. stern & Co. Si0.- IlyO: Gage. Downs X Co, S6J.OJ0, Jahn X oIlier. s75.Oc0: Singer Nanufactur. ing Co. S6J!pJ1: Philip Upper X Co. S.,G.G.: Couyue Manufacturing Co. s2J.gp: Bsuner Tailoring O. s25.0Up: Watt Tailoring Co. S:si.1.S. SevSral adjoining structures were damaged hy smoke and water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
CITY NEWS

There will be a rehearsal of The drama "The Irish Rebel'' at . o'clock sharp tomorrow afternoon.
 There will be I meeting Of St. Mary'S T. A. society Sunday after noon at 3:3o at St. Patrick's hall.
 The Altar society of St NfichaeYs parish will give q whist party at Py- thian hall. Waterville uext Thursday evening.
 NcTeau J. FlahcT1y has taken po- Sition with the Driggs & Smith piano aud musical merchandise house. II. Bank street
 Mrs Annie Simons, widow Of the William ". Simons- died yesterday at the residence of her son. Frank W. Simons. Js North Willow street. The remains will be taken tS Derby Mon day for burial
 Although Monday will bc Lincoln day. q legal holiday. and none If the hanks vii he open. rlIe officials in the city hall building said this afternoon that they will t,a found in their offices Monday as usual What's the matter with Lineoln'S memory anyway. The day should He a holiday in fact as we'll as in name and public officials should sci the example
 Mrs Mary Murphy aSc,I - years. wife sf John F. Murphy died last even inx st ber home iR Prospect Besides her Iusband she leaves one sOn. Jobh Franklin. The family formerly He- sided s,n Wooi street this city. but re- rsov.,i t5 Prospect some time ago NIr Murphy is "a weil kBown esrI-znts-. His wife whose mai.ien name was Msry Ca-1ey. beionSei originally ih Nsugatucs- and had E11y fris1is tEere and IB Waterbury Tbs fHnsEal will take p.ace SsIniay sfIefIOOD vith l. servi-e at the Sacred Heart ciluFvh srl.f 7-ssr1seut in St Ja=eph-s c~H1ets-y'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
SAILED ON LUCANIA.

Neu York Feb 1i--Tcrme. su- pr.ule Court Jnstir W w. Goodrich of this city sailed to-day cn the Lu- eania as delegate appointed by Pres ideEt Rcsevelt to an international ,.omu1isssJa 10 sit at Brussels Fehru- ary and formulate a treaty o1 ilari- time collisions and salvage General Sir TbsEaa< Fraser cf IsSrsIo1 slsn safIc.1 sH the I.reslia-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
GUILTY OF CON.
 SEDUCTIVE FRAUD

Chicago, Feb 11.--Judgment in the sum of sl61, ,430 has been entered by Judge Charles Donnelly, sitting at Waukegan, against Dr Y. c. Price, former United States Senator William E. Mason and Cuthbert W. Laing of Chicago. all of whom were adjudged guilty of constructive fraud in connec- tion with the financial affairs of Mir Lainc's daughter. Mrs Clara Malcolm, of Ann Arbor, Mich.
 The constructive fraud in question was in obtaining a release on q spe- cial real estate bond given by Laing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
FROZEN HYDRANTS.
Delayed wsrk of Fire men At Adams
 To.cay.

Adams. Mass. Feb IA two story brick business block owned hy A. W. Jones here was burned tp-day. The fire started from some cause at pres ent unknown in closet The firemeii were delayed by frozen hyirants. \ westerly gale scatteTezl burning brands over th. business section but snow op the buildings prevented dam age
 In the Jones block Mcdonald Bros dry good store and ]. Raidy and con- pany-s sheo store were buFnei ont and the Iuca! Knights of Co!uEnlsus lost proy,erIy in their hall cn the second floor. The total lose is estimated al sc0s and is covered ny inSsIrance-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
CABINET RESIGNS.
Nearly all Members Will Be Reap.
 pointed March (.

Washington, Feb 1.-The following statement was made at the White house to-day. The members of the cabinet have all rendered their resie. nation and on the sixth of March they will be nominated for reappointraent. with the exception of Mr Wynne who is to be appointed consul general at London. Mir Correlyou will he ap- pointed postmaster general.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
DIED IN DRESSING ROOM.

EesiIandS. Calf. Feb 1l-Nrs ]. F. NcEIroy. of Lbs Angeles. fortn"'lv e. Philadelphia. died suddenly while fill- ing an engagement as vocalist in q local tbe5ter. She was found dead m her dressing room when the cal came for her appearance on the stage Mrs NcElroy wss well known. if iS said. i'm tI,. musical world in the east She came fa California only short uu, acn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
WRECK OF THE GLEN
 ISLAND SOLD FOR SR7

New York, Feb 1.-The wreck of the steamer Glen Island which was sunk in Hampstead harbor, Long Island sound, after the fire aboard the vessel that cost nine lives. has been sold at auction for SGT. Junkmen were the purchasers. If the sale is approved by the courts the proceeds. less ex- penses. win be divided among such persons ps sh"n prove claims for dam- ages against the vessels owners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
4 China Closet Opportunity.

NO doubt you've often wished thsi you had q China Closet to show oS your pretty dishes in. The chance is now at the Hampson-SeIIew store. Below is list Of some Of the bargains offered hv the Hampson-Sellaw CO. TheT are well worth taking advantage of as yOu will find out when -ou iosk them oyer.
 S1s!IH China Closet for SfI-J
 S1I.6s China Closet for Sf3.5-
 S2nD China Closet for S1s.01.
 SfSO' china Closet for SIs6
 Ss5fsi China Closet for S2s.0N SSn.ni China Closet for s23.sn.
 G1.l1 China Closet for Sosnn There are still left some zooi has- gains Iu C"ucheS at inc Haupsos- Sallew store :. fseauiiful silk upholstered Conc1 rirt adjustable ends and hack snr s29 sa. r. positively cannot be dupi'- =@+a47
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
WAS HEAVY HERE

Omaha. Feb l1-Another heavy fall of snow occurred during the night over practically all of Nebraska and western Iowa. No wind accompanied the present storm, but the temperature remains near the zero mark. Street cars were badly hampered and rail- road trains, especially on trunk lines, were from one to six hours behind schedule time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
NO TRUTH IN STORY.

St Petersburg. Feb 1l.--Tbere is not the slightest truth in the report print ed in the London Daily Mail this morning 10 the effect that the first act of the new minister of the interior, NJ. Bouligan, on arriving in St Petersburg on Friday was to have the residence nf NJ. Witte, president of the commit tee of. ministers, searched by the po- lice. who removed q mass of docu- ments for examination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
THE STRIKE GROWING.

St Petersburg, Feb Ii $40 p. m.)-- The strike extended this morning to Lessner's. Iielman's and q number O, other works. The men remain quiet and determined and declare they will not yield until they win the light for an eight hour day. A large number of troops are posted about the viborc and Newsky quarters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
CAUGHT THE SwJSDLERS

Chicago, Feb 11.--James Ozello. a wine merchant and proprietor of s small hotel here, who was swindled out of s5.020 CD an alleged foot race at Clinton, III, has retaliated by induc. ing the ''promaers'' to visit Chicago on the pretext that he was ready to make another wager. Nearly s2-jo0 in cur rency was found in the possession ot one prisoner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
ANNIVERSARY AT TOKYO.

Tokio. Feb II e p. m.)-To-day the anniversary of the coronation of the first emperor of Japan is being general ly celebrated throughout the empire. the war successes giving additional zest to the celebratIp. Tokio and all the principal cities Ere decorated. The emperor received at lunch q party in cluding the nobIes, officers and diplo- matic corps, numbering in all 600. The emperor toasted tbe powers represented 1t the luncheon, and Baron D'Apethan, ambassador from Belgium and dean of the diplomatic corps. responded on be. half of the foreign representatives. Count Katsura, premier of the empire, responded for the Japanese govern ment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
CAN'T TAKE ALI. BACK.

Essen, Prussia, Feb 1.-The mine owners association. replying to the as sertion that the owners were excluding werkmen by wholesale from the mines, aver that they are unable to take back workmen at some Of the mines except in small nuE>,ers until the damage re sulting from their inactivity is re- nair..l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
FOR THE
 YOUNG LADY.
A Birds Eye Maple Dresser
 and a Brass Bed,

ln the south show window of the Hampson-Sellew Furniture Go op Bank street, there is to be seen a pret- ty Brass Bed and Birds Eye Maple Dresser. These pieces are marked down to an extremely low figure. ow- ing to the clearing sale now going on in this store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
CRJTISE FOR MORGAN

New York. Feb 11.-J. FieTpont Mor- san has arranged to make another cruise in foreign waters on his steam yacht fhe Cor>air. which will sail for Marseilles Thursday next Her owner probably will go abOarl at some Me,ii- terTanean port The Corsair's former cruise in European waters was made in inc spring and summer of 1gc,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
RUSSIANS DRIVEN OFF.

Tokio, Feb Il 4 P. m)-Thc Japan. csc captured an eminence south of Changchiohia on Thursday morning, February 9, driving of two companies of Russian infantry. The Russians have continued shelling Field Marshal Oyama's center and left since Thurs day last. The Russian dead who were buried after the battle of Keikoutai totalled 2.000. The Japanese on that occasion captured POGO rifles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
r,exEGIE WILL TESTIFY

New York Feb 11.-AndTcw-Carnegie announced to-day he would % to Cleveland to testify against Mrs Chad- wick It is alleged that the signature on the alleged securities was fOtgetl- MT Carnegie was subPDenassi 10 ap pear before the federal grand jury "s Nar-h G
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
STRIKERS SEND TELsGRAM.

Essen, Prussia, Feb 1.-The strik- ers' executive committee of seven sent the following telegram today to Chan- cellor Non luelow:
 At a confeiGnce of delegates of the striking coal rniners, held February 9, 1t was determined to resume work. lr lbis they met the wishes of your ex cellcncy, but the workmen were turin. ed away in masses from many mines. Great excitement has been caused by this action and we in consequence fear the worst. We beg your eXcellcncy to use your influence in authoritative quarters to prevent these provocations from occurring again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
Pareains in Ccuches.

Ts1sre are many other bargains throughout the store that anyone con tempiaiins housekeeping should see
 Your trade win Se appreciated bs inc HampsoB-SeIlev Go and the ser vice ron set will he better than that of any cthe- furniture store in Con ae-ti-ut Try them sni ~e~ hcv vr-sssss -cs will te
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
COMMITTEE NAMED.

New York, Feb 1.-The board of directors of the New York, New Ha- ven X Hartford railroad held meet ing here to-day and appointed 8 com Brotherhood of Locomotive firemen to consider the difficulty existing between the Brotherhood and President Mellen. John H. Whittemore of Naugatuck was elected director to succeed the late John NJ. Hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11

Milford, Feb 11.-Great relief was felt here to-day on the receipt of word tbat the local steamer William M. Mer- win had reached New London IL had not been thought that she had gone to the bottom. but the families of the crew were anxious lest they were suf. fering from cold and exposure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
NoHE SOLDIERS.

St Petersburg. Feb 11.-In conse- ruence of the threatening attitude of .-.s strikers in the Vibsrs quarter oi -siS city the authorities brought jn sroIn Psterhof additional cavalry which arrived this morning aud was pcsted about the vibory district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
Office Desks.

Another shipment of Roll Top and Flat Top Desks has just been received at the Hampson-Sellew store. If you have in mind to buy any office furri- rure be sure you sec the splendM showing now to be seen there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
SS5.OO for $500.

These two pieces would be good val ue at sS5.00, but are marked to so in this sale at S55.00, saving s3n00 to whoever buys them while this sale is on. They must be seen to be really ap,,reciotad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
DAY PASSED QUIETLY.

St Petersburg, Feb 1.-The day passed quietly and there was no con. flict between the troops and the strik, CTS, although after q big meeting at the Moscow gate the crowds were dis. persed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
LOSS WAS S1CuGp

LOTain. Ohio Feb 1.-The Bait mcre < Ohi. raiiroad shoFs were de str.ye-1 ty ire last night entaiiine q Isss If sbou- sIss5ssa Three hun sIrpsi men are thrown nut os e7nHsgy nsens
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night: Sunday increasing csoudine<s: =SarFner h northwest portion: light 10 fre<s. westerly winds. f--ominz vaTi- zr1n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-11
Bareains in Bufets.

On account of the short time the Buffets have been fin use 1t is seldom that there are enough on hand tc make a sale of at the end of the sea son. therefore the chance to get in cu the reduced price ought to bs quick'y taken advantage of.
 $500 Buffet for S2s.5n
 SI5.na Buffet for S.}s!on
 S45.0n Buffet for SS0.0t
 S4561 Buffet for SS2tsn.
 s5n.O0 Buffet for SOS.
 sSh.no Buffet for S19.S5