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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
FORESTRY AT YALE
First Steps Taken For Endowment
 For a Chair.

Chicago, July 27.-First steps to- ward the raising of S1JO,000 to be used in the endowment of chair of applied forestry at Yale university have been taken at meeting of the executive committee of the National Lumber Manufacturers association.
 The committee has in charge the raising of the necessary funds for the endowment of the chair and the ap- pointment of a special committee of three practical lumbermen to cooper ate with the Yale forest school faculty with a view of directing the course of study along practical lines and also of the work of securing a committee of 100 lumbermen. who will have charge of the work in the various numbering districts.
 The support of the United States government also will be solicited and Clifford Pinchot. chief of the forestry bureau will be made an honorary mem- Der of the executive committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
LIGHT AFTER CHILDREN.
Secured Writ of Hebsas Corpus
 Against His Wife To-Day.

Another development in the fight for the children of Orson and Kate Light Ada 2 years and Orson ,. will take place in the district court before Judge Peasley tomorrow at 10 o'clock. This morning Light, through Attorney Kelley, obtained from Judge Peasley a writ of habeas corpus against his wife to produce the children in the district court tomorrow at 10 o'clock and show cause why she should not comply with the order of the probate court to give the children into the custody of their father who was appointed their guard ian on July r by Lowe.
 Since and before that date Light has made repeated attempts to get posses sion of the children but failed every time. He filed petition in the pro bate court to have guardian appoint ed for them alleging that their mother was an improper person to have them Out of dozen witnesses one testified that Mrs Light drinks beer.
 The evidence was sufficient for Judge Lowe to appoint Light guardian of the children and he obtained an order from Judge Lowe to get them. But Mrs Lights counsel. Hayes and J. R. Law. Tor, filed an appeal and they claim that is stay to executing the order of the probate court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
TRAGEDY AT FAR RoCKAwAY.
James O'Nelll Will Be Seen ill "Vir
 pinius'' at Summer Resort

James O'Nelll Will Be Seen ill "Vir-
 ginius" at Summer Resort.
 New York. July 27.-A feature of the summers entertainment at Far Rock away will be an open-air performance on the lawn of the Tackapousha House tomorrow evening. The first number will be the operetta 'The Merry Milk maids," in which local talent Will ap- pear. and James O'Neill. with his en- tire company, will present the fourth act of 'Virginius."
 The Newsboys band of seyenty-flve pieces. from the Drumgoole Mission, will play during the iutermlssions. Dancing will be going on during the performance in the ballroom of the ho- tel The proceeds of the entertainment will be given to the parish school and gymnasium fund of the Church of St Mary Star of the Sea, of which the Rev Herbert F. Farrell is rector The committee in charge Is composed of ex- Mayor Thomas F. Gilroy, Myer Fors- ter. Edward Roche and Louis Auer- bach.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
ANN SPORTS MEMORY
A Marble Monument Erected at Sails.
 bury To-day.

Salisbury, Vt, July 27.-A white marble monument in memory of Ann Story, the Salisbury pioneer who won fame by the assistance she rendered to Vermont patriots during the Revolu- tionary war. was dedicated on the site of her cabi nhere to-day. The memo rial. which was the gift of Fletcher D. Proctor of Proctor. was erected under the auspices of the Vermont society of Colonial Danes. who conducted the exercises. The principal address was delivered by Judge Wendell P. Staf- ford of the supreme court of the Dis trict of Columbia, a native of Yer mont. Governor Charles J. Bell and Congressman David J. Foster of Bur lingtOn also took part in the observ- ance. The reading of the dedicatory by Mrs Julia C. R. Dorr of Rutland was a feature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
CAPITAL INCREASED.

Boston, July 27.-The directors of the New England Telephone and Tele- graph Co announced today that they have increased the capital of the com pany by the issue of 30.S50 shares to provide funds for the extension of the property and the business of the com pany, and for the payment of its third series of bonds due in 106. Stockhold- CTS have been notified that the new stock will be issued at par to stock of record at the close Of business August in the proportion of one new share for every eight shares now outstand. ing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
WAS C. A. R. DAY
Bright Skies and Merry Faces at the
 Camp Ground.

Forestville, Conn.,, July 27.-Grand ground where the Chautauquans yes terday finished their annual meeting, opened this morning with bright skies and there was every prospect that the weather would be ideal for the thOus- ands of visitors who were expected. The salute to the flag at sunrise was the opening exercise of the very full program of the day. This was at tended by several hundred persons including many of the Chautauqua assembly who remained over for tue day. Early in the forenoon the spa cious grounds began to fill and before II o'clock fully 2,5O0 people were present. It was believed that the noon arrivals would nearly double the number.
 From S:30 until 93O program of patriotic songs was rendered and at 10:30 an address was given by Nal colm D. Rudd, commander of the Sons of Veterans of the state. Charles A. Baldwin of New Haven, president of the veterans association, presided at the exercises. and the opening pray CT was by the Rev E. C. Tullar of New Haven Among the distinguished guests and speakers were Albert s. May, department commander of the c. A. R.. of Meriden; Rev o. L. Se- derson of Pittston, Pa, Comrade Har- vey E. Burnes of New York. a mem Der of Company I, 18th Connecticut Volunteers.
 Late this afternoon business meet ing will be held for the election of officers and tonight there will be a camp fire and roll call.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
THE GERMAN TREATY.
Coniress Will Have huch 10 Talk
 about at Neat Session.

Washington. July 21.-Germany' commercial relations with the United States will be among the most import ant subjects to come before the senate at the next session of congress. Hay- ing negotiated new commercial ar engagements with Belgium, Italy, Rus sia. Roumania and Servia. Germany is anxious to make similar convention with the United States. The new treaties already concluded become ef- fective March and preliminary notice has been received that the German treaty with this country wi.. be allow ed to lapse about November 30. A thorough understanding exists, how ever. between Washington and BerliR regarding the reasons for ending this treaty. The matter has been discuss ed at length by the president and Bar on Speck yon Sternburg. the German smba ssador. the latter having ct.ln- municated Germany's earnest wish to conclude a new treaty with this eoun- fry which will be equally helpful to lie trade of each country. Upon his re- turn to Washington in tbe autumn Baron Speck von Steraburc will nave full instructions for the program 10 be followed and upon the execution Of these will depend in a measure the policy to be followed by this govern ment. The lapse of the treaty coming late in November. it is believeI will bring the subject into immediate con sideration by the senate Because q. the ere-t uyOn American exports which without a treaty will l'e obliged to pay the maximum rates of the German tariff. the officials here believe the senate will consent to the ratification of treaty which. in return for certain resiuctions on German imports. will give aivsnta zeous sehesiHleS to Ameri- can goois entering Germany
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
WOMAN JUMPED IN BATH.
Mrs George F. Wilson Struck a Match
 in Naptha.

Ill Ndptua.
 New York. July 21.-Although her hair and clothing were ablaze yester- day afternoon. Mrs George r. Wilson proved a heroine. and by her pres ence of mind and quick action un- doubtedly saved her life.
 The family live in the Norma apart ment house at Eighty second street and Park avenue. MT Wilson Is out of town purchasing supplies for the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad. Mrs Wilson had sent her maid out for the afternoon and she began 10 clean some clothes with nap tha in the dining room. Remember ing some garments in a deep closet. Mrs Wilson struck q match to look for them.
 Instantly the naptha yapor caught fire and filled the room with flame. Mrs Wilson's hair and her shirt waist caught fire. She immediately ran to the bathroom. jumped into the tub, turned on hot and cold water simul- taneously and with strong flow quick ly put out the flames in her hair and on her clothing Then she turned back to the dining room and tried tO quench the fire with pitchers of water
 But the blaze had a big start and was beyond her control Some one passing in the street had sent in an alarm and when the firemen arrived they found the sideboard. curtains and hangings and all the woodwork in the room on fire The blaze was soon extinguished-
 Mrs Wilson's left hand was badly burned and her hair and eyebrows scorched. but she says she Is happy to get of SO luckily. The fire did S3 ns.1 damage
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
TO FORCE KING GEORGE.

San Francisco, July 27.-The schoon- CT William Olsen arrived here from the Friendly Islands. brings the news that a movement is on foot among the Eng fish residents to force King George, the ruler of the islands, to abdicate The islsnds being under the protection of Great Britain King George has gone to New Zealand to plead before King Ed wards representatives that the govern ment fthe islands be nndisturbed and that he be secured on his throne.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
CITY NEWS

The Waterbury Business Mems asso- ciation is having its annual outing at Ssvin Rock to-day.
 Rose Mary Dolores. the ten months old daughter of MT and Mrs Louis Wright of 51T North Riverside street. died this morning. The funeral viii be held at ! o'clock tomorrow afternoon with interment in Calvary cemetery.
 Attorney Walter Monagan has brought suit for the Pierpont Bros against William McGregOr Of Matts- tuck street for SJgb for goods deliy- cred. McGregor closed ID his store a few days ago owing the Pierponts the above amount All the goods that were in the store were attached be- sides a quantity of real estate.
 First ward democrats have indOrsed W. l. Thoms as candidate for mayor and it is said that similar action will be taken al the meeting O, fourth ward democrats called for tomorrow night. At the present time it looks as 1T at least four Of the wards are out for Thoms. The only other names mentioned in connection with the nosi- inafion are those of Ambrose H Wells. A W Castle and George W Beael- IL is now said by machine republicans that John F. Elton has practically con- scented te bead the republican ticket again. but it seems he will not ruu sf there is any strong opposition against him in his own party His principal and in fact his only 0pponents are tlIs friends of Ralph Blske<lee- every one of whom claim that they viII not stand for another slap in the face On the other hand some ef the most iniu- eutisl men iR the party declare ths; they don't want BIake<Eee- znyway and want t understood that 1T EItou drops out somebody besides RaIpl rlI be D0ninztel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
ESCAPED ONCE MORE

Middletown. Conn. July 2T.-FOr the second time in two months. Alex snder Lackey has escaped from the county jail at Hsddam- I.sekey was sentenced to a years Imprisonment for an assault on a Middletovn man. While he was at work with the other prisoners on the jail farm he got away but was recapturei He had just been put to work again after a short period of punishment for his escape when he disappeared again ye<terfav. His present whereabouts gre unknown
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
TWO MORE DEAD
Bennington Death List Now Numbers
 Sixty Two.

San Diego. July 2I.-The list of the Bennington dead now numbers 62, there having been two more deaths-S Tacate. a Japanese mess attendant. and H. A. Metius, pay clerk. The case of Metius is peculiar. He was able to walk uptown after the accident and was thought not 10 have been badly in- jured. After his wounds had been dressed he was out on the streets. Sud denly he collapsed and had to be taken to the hospital on a stretcher It is supposed that the shock and a weak heart were the causes of his death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
BROKE HIS NECK.

Brat1leboro. VI, July 21.-Elijah Mil Ter. a well known farmer and maple sugar maker. was almost instantly kill- ed this afternoon. by falling from A load of hay. He was standing up snd lost his balance. striking on his head and breaking his neck. A physician was summoned. but before he arrived Mir Miller was dead. Mir Miller lived about five miles from this village on the Marlboro road. He leaves a widow. five sors and one daughter. all residents of Brattleboro. He was about a years old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
CAPTAIN MKINsTRY RESIGNS.

New York. July 21.-captain E. R. Mckinstry. long commander of the White Star line steamer Teutonic, has retired from the sea. When the leu tonic arrived here to-day under com mand of ]. B. Ranson, formerly of the Celtic. 1t was announced that Captain McKinstry resigned his position just before the steamer sailed from the other side. and announced his retire ment from the sea to accept a position ashore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
WAS STARVING

Fall River. July 21.-Martha Webb. the young woman who was removed from a street car in New York city who at a New York hospital was found 10 he suffering from starvation and ex- haustion. formerly resided with her sister. Mrs John Kelly. in this city. She left Fall River a few weeks ago to lise with another sister in PIorI- dence. R. I. They are unable to ac- count for the girls presence in New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
SHOT HIMSELF,

Middletown. July 27.-Charles H.. Savage, formerly president Of the Mid dletown Silver Co. committed suicide last evening at his home at South Farms. The cause of his act is not known. After he had retired to his room last night he shot himself through the right temple. dying in stantly. Of late Mir Savage had been :ravelins salesman for the Middle town Silver Co. His wife, a son and three daughters survive him. He was a member of Middletown lodge of Elks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
HIS OWN OPINION.

Lima. Peru July 21.-The Peru yian foreign office has received a dis patch from the minister of Peru at Bogoia. Colombia. saying that Presi- dent Reyes has declared that the re- cent speech here of General Tribe. the Colombian minister to Chile ito the effect that Colombia is under no ob- ligation to admit the arbitral decision of the king of Spain in the boundary dispute between Peru and Ecusdorl.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
WATER IN THE HOLD.

New York. July 27.-The schooner Bradford C. French. from HilIsboro. V. B. put into New York hsrbOr to- day with six feet of water in the hold Since sunday. July 2. the schooner has had a perilous trip On that d.< a southeast blow caused a bad sti/n and leak from which the water rose too rapidly for the pumps to control The schooner is laden with plaster for Chester. Pa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
VIOLENCE IN STRIKE
Chicago Teamster Beaten lnsensible
 and Horses Turned Loose

Chicago, July 27.-Violence growing out of the teamsters' strike today broke out afresh last night. A mob of nearly a thousand persons attacked q caravan of wagons belonging to q wholesale grocery company, while they were returning to the barns of the company. After beating one of the drivers into insensibility, the wagon was driven away by the rioters and the horses turned loose.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
COLTS AT BAT.

Philadelphia. July 21-Colts 'oi Philadelphia. composed of eighteen players of the principal cricket clubs oi this city. who are meeting the MsrTie bone Crieke; club. of London. on tlls grounds of the Philadelphia Cricket club. again went to bst to-day for tn. conclusion of their first innings. wher sfumps were drawn last night the Colt. hsd ~e0red = runs for the loss of four teen wiekefs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
SEIZED THE STOGIES.

St Louis, July 27.-United States in ternal revenue officers yesterday seized 4s.oO0 stogies. shipped by New York revenue stamps used on the boxes con- taining the stOgies are cancelled certifi- cates. the cancellation having been al. most washed of with chemicals. The amount of the tax of which the gov. ernment says it has been defrauded is STA.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
WANTS A DIVORCE.

Baltimore. Md, July 21.-Mrs Marie Antoinette Schley Fisher. sister Of Ad- miral Winfield Scott Schley. and sO- cially prominent. yesterday sued her husband. Parks Fisher. for absolute divorce. The ground on which the de- cree Is asked is abandonment for at least three years. MT Fisher is also charged with refusing to provife for his wife
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
rRRoR oRIxRFppRT

Washington. July 21-I1 the revis- ei cotton report issued yesterday tZ the department or agriculture an error was committed in the sec-ni paragraph which made it appear that the June estimate hy Nr Hyde was made Tow CT than the facts at hzn1 warranted. when fn fact it was made higher The erroneous statement has been cor. recfei by the departmeae
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
c.rGHTIx MAIN BELT

Soufhington- July 25-A Polish workman. employed at the l.. D. Frost bolt works in Marion. was terribly Injured today by having his clothing caught in the main belt The man was carried around the shaft. ho,h srrns were broken snd he received other injuries He wss removed t1 the Me-ffen hospital The other 07. erztive- In the factory were 90 over. come by the serident thst f was de eide.i to close the plant for the rest cs the day
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
SET TOWNS ON FIRE.

'Tokio. July 27.-Vice Admiral Ka- taoka in reporting the successful land ing of the Japanese forces in the vi- cinity of Alexandrovskon. Sakhalin island. says that the piers at Alexan- drovsk, Niyomi and Mukake. were found undestroyed but the enemy had set fire to Mumika and Alkova was still burning The town of Alexan- drovsk was not burned.
 The admirals' report which was received at 30 D. m.. on July ei. says that the Japanese flag was hoisted over the government buildings at Al exandrovsk without any loss on the part of the Japanese force.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
DISPATCH TO LINEvITCH.

Harbin. Manchuria. Saturday. July c2.-Lieutenant General Linevitch to- day received Brigadier General Thom- as H. Barry. [. <. A.. and the other American attaches. The rank and file of the army welcomes the United States mediation as evidence of good will and sympathy with Russia. Some of the higher ranks however. are not eo apprecfative of the American ac- fion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
M NEW CASES

New Orleans July e7.-No report of additional cases or deaths from yellow fever was made public today hy the city board of health These wss an unofficial report of q number cs new cases bowever The official r~r,ort told of twelve new cases and aI, deaths occurring in the rreceding fveuty-four hours Of the twelve new rsses nine are Italians.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
REPORT Is APPROVED

Stockholm. Sweden. July 2T.-BOth houses of the Swedish parliament this morning approved the report of inc special committee appointed by parlia- ment tO deal with the crisis between Norway and Sweden. In inc first chamber the report was adopted with out debate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
SIX MEN KILLED.
Run Down by a Train on The New
 York Central.

Amsterdam, x. Y., July 2I.-Six men were killed and three probably fatally injured by being struck by an accommodation train on the New York Central railroad at Tribes hill to-day. About one hundred men were working on a curve distributing sand which had been dumped for ballast. ing purposes, when they stepped from track number ?. to allow a freight train to pass. Owing to the sand be- ing whirled about in the high wind they failed to notice the approach of the accommodation train which ran them down. The men killed were all Italians and lived in Fonda.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
SAILS FOR BALTIC SEA.
British Channel Fleet to Stay Until
 September.


 London. July 27.--The British chan nel fleet sails for the Baltic sea Au- gust 20 and will remain there through September AS it has been years since British fleet appeared in that sea the announcement is connected in the public mind with Emperor Will Hams recent tour and the visit of a German squadron to Scandinavian waters. The cruise of the British fleet is regarded as designed to counteract the preponderance of German influence in Scandinavian politics. The admiral ty, however, discourages the idea of politics having any bearing on the cruise and says that the Baltic is an open sea and that the fleet is simply going there 10 execute maneuvers, ceremonious visits not being contem- plated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
NOW AT OYSTER BAY.

New York. July 21.-Kogoro Taka- hira, the Japanese minister and peace plenipOtentiary, called at the Waldorf Astoria for his colleague, Baron Ko- mura, this forenoon and shortly before Il o'clock they were driven to the 34th street ferry on their way to Oyster Bay to pay an informal visit to Presi, dent Roosevelt. None of the suite ac- companied the two peace delegates. They are expected to return late to- day. Tonight Baron Komura and the commission will dine informally with Baron Kaneko at the Metropolitan club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
RUSSIANS WILL RESIST.

Tokio. July 2I.-Local military crit les discussing the situation in North Korea. predict that the Russians will vigorously defend Kyong- Cheung. to the south of the Tumen river. This town is regarded as most important from strategical standpoint as it controls Bossiet bay. Kyong Cheung Is also regarded as the outer line of the defenses of Nladivostok.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
MERCHANTS ARE ANXIOUS.

San Francisco, July 2I.-Local mer- chants interested in trade with China have been rather anxious oyer ru- nor that the Chinese boycott against American goods had gone into effect and that all the big milling and flour companies had received stop orders from their agents in the orient and that existing contracts had been cancelled. China buys about S4.OOOOOO worth ot goods annually from San Francisco. Of this amount nearly one-third is flour, about 500.000 barrels being exported.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
DENIES STORY.
Emperor William Did N 0t Try to Influence the
 Russian Emperor.

Berlin, July 27.-The German foreign office denies utterly the report pub lished by the correspondent of Lon don paper at Stockholm to the effect tEat Emperor William in his recent in- terview with the Russian emperor sought to obtain the consent of the latter for prince of the house of Hohenzollern to ascend the throne Os Norway.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
TOOK ANOTHER TOWN.

TokioS, July 27.-It Is announced at army headquarters that the Japanese army on Sakhalin island on the morn- ing of July 24. without meeting heavy resistance from the Russians. com menced landing in the neighborhood of Alkoya, eight miles north of Alex androvsk and that Alexandrovsk was seized Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-27
LAPS STILL ADVANCING.

Kuanchangtsu. Manchuria. July 27. -According 10 reports from Korea. the Japanese continue advancing along the forty mile front. Their van guard is now about eighty miles from the mouth of the Tumen river. The Koreans estimate the strength of the Japanese at about 40.Oo men. Their main force is concentrated at Ken chen