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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
HUGE CAKES OF ICE
 SAVED MANY LIVES.
Held Back Water After the Embankment Cave Way Residents of Unionville Received Bad Fright Wheel Pit Gates Opened-hessenger Who Gave the Alarm Up to His Waist in Water

Inionville, Conn, March 24.--Many cellars of residences along Main street in this village were flooded last night by the giving way of the enl- bankment of the canal which sup plies water power from the Farming ton river to the factories here. At the helght of the flood a current five feet deep flowed through Main street threatening to carry buildings along with it. Fortunately, ice cakes in the canal served to plug the opening through which the water was escap- ing and the prompt opening of the wheel pit gates at all the factories helped to relieve the pressure A mes senger who made his way down the street warning the residents before the water reached it's highest point was almost borne off his feet several times by the force of the current. the water reaching nearly to his waist.
 Cellars of private residences were filled completely and furnace fires were extinguished. In one case, the water was even with the veranda floor The greatest damage was at Hippa's bakery. where many barrels of flour stored in the cellar were spoiled.
 All the factories have closed on ac- count of the accident for the rest of the week. throwing 800 people out of work temporarily. It is expected, however. that the break may be re- paired in two days so that water can again be let into the canal and fac tory work resumed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
HOSPITAL MEN MEET.
Representatives of Several Institu.
 tions Talk Over Matters.

New York, March 24.-A confer ence has been held by representatives of sixty-twO public and private hos pitals of the city of New York which will result in those institutions being represented by central committee to devise the best methods of dealing with prevalent conditions and raising a common endowment fund. The conference was the first move to meet the annual deficit which every hospital reports. The speakers agreed that It is necessary to educate the people to give more financial aid. To remedy the trouble the belief was ex- pressed that an independent body should be created composed of men and women chosen for their know ledge of social conditions who shall study the hospital problem of the whole city. and shall work constantly and consistently to educate the pub l1c on all phases of hospital work. it's Tar reaching benefits to every family, and the responsibility of the pubic for its maintenance according to the best standards of medical and surgi- cal science. The hospitals of the city might. the speakers believed. then form 2 logical system for the care of th' sick rather than q haphazard col lection of activities each. going it's own way without regard to the oth- CTS.
 The plan was agreed on and com mittee will he appointed consisting of twelve well known men and women.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
MIDNIGHT OIL.
Professor Says Students Eyes are Not Clear
 in the Morning.

Chicago March 24.-Dr John NJ, Scott, professor of Greek in North western university, addressing one of ms classes in defense of burning the midnight oil" has declared the great scholars of to-day are not those who study early in the morning. but those who study late into the night
 Tn older dayS,'' he said, "the Per- Slalls conSregated at dayhreak to pur- sue their studies: but nowadays the great scholars pore over their books at hlSht. Ill the morning ones eyes are not clear. his head still is numb from sleep and h is in no condition for men, tai work.
 Because of the lack of Illuminating facilities the ancients Were obliged to study in the early morning before begin ming the days work, but to-day our greatest students do their best work after the sunlight has faded away. There is the best opportunity for men, tai improvement. and, although I would not urge any of you to refrain from rising early, I would advise you to do your studying at night"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
CITY NEWS

Attorney IT. R Durant's father is quite i'll at his home tn ';uilfOTd and Mr Durant iS visiting him.
 Attorneys II. R- purant and ]. r.. Russell will sDOn form partnership and conduct their offices where Nr BuSsclrs now are. Already the great eT part of Mir Durant'S law library has been transferred to Mr RIIs>elrs of'ire.
 Papers were served On City Clerk Nettlefon to-day hy Attorney Byrne. c"uI~el for MicfIaeI I. Walsh. who claims damages of S1.:ssl fur injuries received by falling on an allege,I de- fective highway near S,-lIOoI and East Main streets. The plaintiff Is deaf and dumb and his counsel claims ilat his injuries arr serious.
 The case of DOran. administrator. vs the Connecticut Railway and Lighting CD for S-lsssl sIamagsS was still I-.Tara inc jIry and Iu,I--r Pe,-k in the district court today This afternoon the furr viewed the soene vf She accident TEs. indications Isoint to the ease goinz into next week unless the jury will sit ter moTrOv.
 Gases down for hearing in the Su- Trericr ,ourt next week are Charias A. vs Clara STSrzgue- oontestef divor,-e- and the two Cortetr ezses against tlae Colonial Trust Co for Tuesday: Fran ceS vs John H. HOIihaE- contested tfi- vOrre- and Fierce against the city WefneSsiay- The February term ex- Nres Thmsfay next
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
MUSIC SCHOOLS.
Banker Loeb to Endow One in. Mem.
 ory of His Mother.

New York, March 24.-Plans are rapidly maturing for the establishment here of a school of music endowed by James Loeb, the banker. in memory of his mother. The fund to be furnished by Mir Loeb will be $50O,0OO, on which the donor guarantees an income of D per cent. Another gift has been an nounced of S4.0OO annually for ten years and the trustees have decided to invite further subscriptions to guar antee fund of S25.OOO for three years, to be called in case of deficit.
 A complete library of music and mu- sical literature has been donated and Frank Damrosch, the conductor and teacher, will act as director of the school Members of the Kneisel quar- tet will remove to the city from BOs- ton and all the members will take charge of departments. Negotiations are now pending with distinguished musicians and teachers for the branch es of harmony and composition, sing ing and piano playing. Director Dam- rosch will go to Europe shortly to con- tinuc these negotiations, though it is possible Americans may ultimately be chosen. The school will be opened next October.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
LOOKING
 FOR CAUSE
Of the Brockton Factory Explosion
Relatives of Victims in Nearly Every Factory Lodges and Unions Giving Financial Assistance.

Brockton, Mass, March 24.-The activities of Brockton at which were Interrupted yesterday because of the funeral services for the many victims of the shoe factory disaster of Monday were resumed to-day. In almost every factory there are relatives of those who perished in the explosion and fire at the Grover plant. Some of these re- turned to their work to-day, but many did not.
 Now that the victims of the accident have beer paid public honor, the at tention of the community is being more definitely fixed toward the question of the cause of the explosion and of the responsibility, if any is to be found, for the blowing up of the boiler. The report reached by the state expert with reference to the cause of the disaster is understood to be in the possession of district attorney Asa F. French and the nature of this report is await ed with great interest. While none of the afflicted families has taken steps toward instituting civil action for dam ages, it is generally believed that some procedure of this kind will inevitably follow.
 The relatives of the dead will receive considerable financial assistance from the various lodges and unions of which the deceased were members. Aside from this much help has come from the popular relief movement, the fund in which had last night reached the figure of $17.5O3.
 By 9:30 o'clock to-day the relief fund had reached $21 .552. A contribution of $1.OOO was received during the morning from J. w. Field of the D. w. Field Shoe company, and another of SASS from workers in the shoe shop of the E.. E. Taylor company.
 The secretary of the Brockton Cut ters' union to-day forwarded to Chief Shaw of the district police copy of resolutions adopted by the union de manding a thorough inspection of steam boilers in the factories of Mas sachusetts and that all defective steam plants be immediately condemned. The resolutions further ask that all boiler and engine rooms shall be built apart from the factories in which the operatives are employed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
TOO MUCH MUSIC.
An 0verproduction Said to be Trouble
 in Chicago.

Chicago. March 4.-An overproduc- ton of music is believed liy the Chi cago federation of musicians to he threatening Chicago. Consequently the union proposes to relieve the situa- ton by establishing limitation of output"
 It will he possible under such plan to furnish only modicum of grand opera or ragtiIne to an audience of five hundred persons. For l.U0 peis0iis tho amount will he doubled and the ratio will be maintained indefinitely.
 Officials of the federation explained that il was defensive move.
 Managers have been reducing the size ,f orchastras and bands until We have been forced to seek protection. they said. Three oT four players welc expecte,I to make themselves heard ina hall seating 2.gD or 3.,sD persons. The musicians always received the blame if they did not succeed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
MASTlESS STEAMERS.
A seaman's Prediction About Coast-
 wise Vessels.

"h>e tebseAr.
 That in the near future all coastwise steamers will he constructed mastless Is the opinion of Captain J. G. Hull phers. senior commander of the old Dominion line. says the New York Times. Speaking of the old appearance of his lines steamers. due to discard ing the mainnIast. hc said to Captain, George l.. Norton and few others in a shipping office at New York the other day:
 The Inman line vessels were ship rigged. carrying three royal yards aIoft. and they did look handsome and shipshape. admit. So did the White Star liners which came out later with four masts and two forward ones square rigye1. Our coastwise Morgan line steamers. the first of the larger ships. were provided with three masts. Now observe the spars carried on these ships, and you will find the Inman line, absorbed by the American line. has reduced it's steamers masts to two short ones. with not yard aloft The White Star ships carry slender pole masts. while the Morgan liners have been reduced to two spars and the OlI Dominion liners to one Why? Be cause we never have occasion to set sail Our high rate of speed makes these spars useless at any time except ing during gale of wind and of So little use then that it does not pay to cary any extra weight Besides. each mast is quite a factor in boldins wind under nearly all conditions On our route.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
PAPERS WANT PEACE.

St Petersburg. March 24.-The pa pers are supporting the campaign for peace and are beginning to print quite openly the history of the intrigues in the far east for the protection of pri- vate interests. devoting special atten- tiOn to NJ. BeZobrazOff's connection with the Yalu timber concession. The publications include a secret mpmoran- dunn of General Kuropatkin pointing out that war would he inevitable if Russian interests were extended into Korea.
 The necessity for increased taxation to meet the expenses of the war is recognized and the minister of finance has submitted projects to the council of the empire. including taxes on beer. matches. etc. and a graduated tax on the salaries of government officials he ginning with 1'par cent on salaries of over $500 which altogether will realize about l1,O00.OO0. There is also a proposition for n general income tax which undoubtedly would prove the most popular form of raising money. as it would bear heaviest on those able to pay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
ROBBRTS'S STATEMENT.

Hartford. March 24.-When Govern Henry Roberts was shown the state ment of Judge Light this morning. he said: The facts are not as stated. I had not offered the judgeship at the time Judge Light interviewed me to any one. I am confident that the man I appointed to succeed Judge Light is fully as good if not better for the posi- tion. I have received impertinent let fers and if I had any doubts before. these letters would convince me that Judge Light is not q man of a tempera- ment essential for the proper fulfill nrent of the duties of judicial office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
ENTERED A PROTEST.
Slocum Disaster Brought Out Reeu.
 lations that Are Not Asreeab,e.

Ottawa, Ont. March 24.-The eXecu- tive committee of the Dominion Marine association has lodged q protest with the minister of marine and fisheries against certain steamboat regulations growing out of the Slocum disaster, be- ing enforced against Canadian steam- ships by the United States. It is point ed out that there was tacit agreement that these regulations should be recip- rocal. The minister of railways and canals is also asked to withhold con sent for water privileges on the canal at Morrisburg asked for by American corporations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
THE MANAGER MISSING.
Postal Authorities on His Track for
 Violating Postal Laws.

Philadelphia. March 2i--J. Hector NcNeiI. receiver for the PrOvi,lent In- vestment Co. today applied to the postal authorities for assistance in lo- eating W. H. Latimer. the missing manager of the defunct concern
 Mr NcNeiI produced specimens of fine literature which Latimer sent through the mails. the mailing of which it is asserted was a violation of the postal laws The government authorities. it is said- will make ev- cry effort to apprehend the fugitive It is said that a thorough investiga- ticn will be ordered by United States District Attorney Thompson
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
DEAD.
Remarkable Cases at Pres. byterian Hospital in
 New York.

New York, March 24.-One of the most remarkable cases in the experi- ence of the doctors of the Presbyterian hospital in this city ended to-day sin the death of Miss Lucia Huestis of Mt Vernon. who with her mother, Mrs James Il. Huestis, had been in trance Tor fifteen days prior to her death. More than week ago both of the wo- men were found unconscious in the home of Henry w. Helfer, lawyer, of this city, who was acting as their counsel and whom they had called on Tor advice, and were supposed to have been asphyxiated by gas. Neither had since recovered consciousness and phy- sicians and hypnotists were puzzled by their unaccOuntable coma
 Miss Huests was an attractive young woman aged p years. Lack of nour- fshment was the principal cause of her death as it had been impossible to give her food except in liquid form and through a tube. When she began to show signs of failing vitality stimu- lonts and oxygen were administered but she died with very slight change in her appearance.
 A singular fact is that the young wO- mans mother, who laid in an adjoining room, began to show signs of the ap prOach of death soon after the death of the daughter. Like her daughter the mother also is greatly emaciated and the physicians at the hospital say that her low vitality is due practically to starvation. Although she weighed two hundred pounds when brought to the hospital she weighed only one hun dred pounds to-day. Until yesterday it had been expected that both women would eventually be aroused from their coma.
 Superintendent Fisher of the Presby- terian hospital said to-day that it was the most remarkable case he had treat ed. "We are at q loss to account for it." he said. ''The case of the mother and daughter has attracted the attention of men of science all over the country but no theory that has been advanced has been of any service to us.'
 One specialist in hypnotism and psy- chology who investigated the case had made public his conclusion that the two women had unconsciOusly hypnO- tozed each other and that gas asphyXi- ation had nothing to do with the case. He explained that he had himself been hypnotized while hypnotizing patient and had only been awakened by the arousing of the subject. Only in that manner did he expect either of the two women to revive. In the event of the death of one of the women he expect ed that the other would either be re- leased from the trance or would die soon after.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
SEVERAL. HEARINGS TO-DAY.

1lartfo d. March 2i.-Public hear in.s A"re < ven before the approrid- tlOns ana the railroad committees to- dl! and this constituted the only leg lshti"e acton at the 'ap'trl. TI.e former committee gave consideration to the arguments for disabled soldiers and mar;nes. The railroad committee he'd hearings on the incorporation of ilc Hartford Midd!ctown X New Ha- ven Railway to and the East Hart ford. East Windsor Hill & Manches- ter Tramway Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
TRIP WAS A SUCCESS.

New London. March 24.-Thc steam ship. Dakota returned to port at 10:3O this morning During her absence she went out into inc occan off Mnntauk Point and gave her engines and ma chinery T thorough trial. It was T sue cess in every particular.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
CASTRO FLATLY REFUSES.

Washington March 24.-Minister Bowen cabled to the state department from Caracas that President Castro has fatty refused to arbitrate the present issues between Venezuela and the Tnitesl States. The administra- tien will take no action in regard to the reply which the president of Yea cz,ueI- rlsle to Min Ster Bowen TIl. situation is errsidsre such as nct to ne,es~acIv interfe-e with sh. deTar- t,rre of t..e president on his south weStsr1 trip
 THUMB PRINT METHOD
 Chocago. March 24-The Chicag, rau of Identification has afopte1 the thumb print method of identification of criminals as aE adjunct to the Bertil Dus. measurement system.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
EMPEROR WILLIAM ON BOARD.

Dover. England. Narch 24-TIse Haniburg-American line steamer Hamburg from Cuxhaven yesteriav. with Emperor William on Ipoari. lound for the Mediterranean. called here today for dispatches and pro cee-iei- Salutes were exchanged be- tween the forts and the escortinZ German armOred cruiser
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
wtue Evon FyEs.

Wine has been distilled from figs by an Italian professor The new haueuI is said to be an excellent restorative for co1vaiesceats-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
LYONS HANGED TO-DAY.

New orleans. March I.-1ewis W. Lyons was hanged herr to-day for the murder of former District Attorney ]. Ward CurlPy in lgb3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
JULES VERNE DEAD.

Amiens- France Narch 24-Jules Verne .Iiel at S:1a this morning All his family VT Iy his bedside.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday. light to fresh south to southwest winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
FLEEING FROM KAREN.

GunShu Pass. Manchuria, March 24. The women and children are re- ported to be leaving Harbin and the business houses are closing. The sta tioEary hospitals are being moved back and the entire railroad east and .scutlr of ;lCs.hac is being prepared for the next stage of the war.
 The conviction exists that General KurOki is now directed toward the northeast for the investment of Vlad 1ycstok. changing his base for that purpose to Gensan.
 While the NIanchurian railway is employed to supply the main army in its advance on Harbin the Japan csc still seem partial to the plan ')f keeping close to their sea bases and instead of following the Russians some of the military experts are of the opinion that the Japanese may re- lieve the pressure upon General Line witch and thus induce him to conceA- trate in the region between Santoupu and Tie pass for another battle. But throughout the campaign all the prog nOsticatiOns of experts regarding the plans of the Japanese failed, the as- piratiOns of the Japanese consistently fattening upon the victories achieved.
 The rank and file of the Russian army show peculiar adaptabilities to conform with the new conditions and accommodate themselves to the wish es and intentions of the commander fin chief and the government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

The first locomotive used in Oregon, which was built in 1881. is to be ex- hibited at the Lewis and Clark exposi- ton. The locomotive is only thirteen feet long and has been retired from active service for over thirty years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

Japan will lead all other nations in the world in the size and value of her participation in the Lewis and Clark exposition. Japan will occupy 15.0O0 square feet. almost one-ihird of the space in the Oriental Exhibits building. and the displays exhibited there will be worth S1.O0.OJO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24

'TO RENT - Two six room tenements, l centrally located. Inquire J. E. Sand. iford, lOo Bank street. 3.2%-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
THE JAPANESE LOAN
 IS NOW ARRANGED.
Four and Per Cent Will be Asked OOO 000--kuhn. Loeb Co. are the Americans Interest," ed in the Loan-Business Houses Closing Doors at Harbin-Women and Children Fleeing.

London. March 24.-The final de- tails of the Japanese loan were con cluded here today with the exception of the exact date of issue. This has not yet been decided, but it will not be delayed. The amount is $150, ,00O,- 900 with interest at 41a per cent The price of issue is 90 and the security will be the net receipts of the tobacco monopoly of Japan, amounting to $16,00O,00O according to the budget for the next fiscal year. The loan will be issued simultaneously in New York and London, each of these cit ies taking $75,OOO,OOO. ..
 The American issuing banks are Kuhn, Loeb x Go and others partici- pating in the previous loan. while the British half of the loan is handled by the group of banks which was respon loan is rcdeemable after five years. Somes subscription is expected in Holland and Switzerland. It is said here that although German banks eX-, hausted every effort to secure partici patton in the loan they have been rig orously excluded as Japan found no difficulty in securing the amount re quired in New York and London.
 Ko1etiyo Takahashi. vice-g6yernor of the Bank of Japan and special finan- cial commissioner, informed the As sociated Press to-day that the $15O,- 100000 would suffice for Japan's re- quirements for year or year and half, at the expiration of which time in his opinion the war would be over. Three New York banks are concerned, Kuhn, Loeb X Go, the National City bank and the National Bank of Con- merce.
 NJ. Takahashi confirmed the state ment that the German banks had been given no share in the loan and he also was of the opinion that despite the hitch in the negotiations Russia would very shortly obtain another loan in France.
 The Japanese loan is expected to be Issued next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
s18.00, s20.oo,
 S22.50.

and upwards. There's the hest show. ing of furniture now that we've eve. offered to the public of Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-24
Particular people like our Mattresses and Pillows

It will pay prospective furnitur. buyers iS watch the opportunities vs shah constantly offer