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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-07-17

With Jope behind the bat 1t would
have been different story. That posi-
ton is no place for Jerry Connell,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-07-17

Jerry Connell's Grove friends gave
him beautiful diamond ring Sam"
Simmons presentation speech was q
"corker."
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-07-17

Plank allowed Durant's pets only one
solitary hit yesterday, besides handing
them a decided shut-out.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-07-17

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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-07-17

Baseball offers many surprises but
the most effective yet was the eighteen
inning game between the tailenders
and the orators.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-07-17

New Ravens only chance of winning
a game this week lies in their defeat
ing Norwich at the Rock today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
DIDN'T SCREAM
Servant Girl Heard Burglar al Work and Called Police By
 Telephone
MAN WAS ARRESTED

New York, March S.-To the re- sourcefulness and bravery of Miss Katherine O'Brien, niece of John Fox, president of the democratic club, was due the capture by the police early to-day of burglar who had pre- pared bundle of silverware and other valuables worth about $1,O00 and was ready to leave the Fox resi- dence in East Fiftieth street.
 MT Fox and his immediate family are in Europe and the house is oc- cupied in their absence by Miss O'Brien. Mrs Hogan, her aunt, and seven women servants. Miss O'Brien and Mrs Hogan occupy rooms on the third floor, while the servants sleep on the floor above.
 At about 2:30 o'clock this morn ing, Miss O'Brien was awakened by a noise on one of the lower floors and, in the darkness, made her way to a telephone.
 In whispers she besought central to connect her with police headquar- ters and a further whispered mes- sage apprised the police of the s!tua- tion. Patrolmen were hurried to the house and the intruder was se- cured as he leaped from a parlor window, startled by a noise made by a policeman stationed at the front door. He gave his name as John BOwdin, aged 35 years, a motorman, and was locked up for hearing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
SETTLE WITH CARROLL.
May Be Cheaper Than Expensive
 Lawsuit,

As result of the board of health referring the bill of garbage collector P. H. Carroll back to City Attorney Kellogg on Wednesday evening the case will in all probability be tried out in the courts.
 The city attorney when asked about the bill to-day said that since the board of health thought it was better to have the case fought out, he would be perfectly willing to try it. Although Il investigated the matter to some extent" said MT Kel- logg to-day. there are perhaps some circumstances of the case which I have not been informed of. Perhaps should have discussed the case with the members of the board of health before approved the bill. and in all probability they acted wisely on We'd nesday evening when they referred the bill back to me-"
 With the information that the city attorney has on hand at present, he is of the opinion that it would be better to settle with Mir Carroll than to have the city stand the expense of lawsuit, but evidently he is not aware of just why the board of health is holding up the bill.
 As stated in the Democrat the bill when 1t appeared at Wednesdays meeting with the city attorneys approval caused small sensation. but the members of the health board will now undoubtedly roe. vnor. easily when they hear that the city attorney will make preparations to fight the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
Japanese Generals Say He Was Handicapped Because Troops
 We're D0Wnhearted
WAR WAS PREMATURE
Kuropatkin, and He and His Soldiers Did Not Enter Into the Spirit With the Real Patrl.
 otic Spirit.

Victoria. B. C., March S.--The steamer Shawmut, which arrived yes- terday from Yokohoma, brought Jan anese newspapers with interviews given by Japanese generals regarding Kuropatkin's comments in his re- gently issued book on the late war. The Hochi Shimbun says General Count Nodzu, who commanded the main Japanese army, writes praising General Kuropatkin's personality and admitting that he only unsheath- led his sword out of loyalty to the fatherland. He was handicapped because the Russian troops were dis spirited. and consisting of various races, were not inspired by strong patriotic spirits. Prior to the war, said General Nodzu, Kuropatkin thought it premature to open war with Japan and would have refrained from taking command of the Russian armies had not the war party in Russia precipitated the outbreak. General Oko, who commanded the second Japanese army, writes criticis- ing Kuropatkin, stating his book to be simply an excuse for the Russians, kuropatkin. he said, should have been able to restore order in his army between Liao Yang and Mukden with better results.
 Count Nogi wrote, refusing to give his opinion on Kuropatkin's work.
 Count ltagaki, according to Jap anese newspapers, has launched a for the, abolition of titles to nobility in Japan beyond the life- time of present holders.
 The Tokio municipality will en- deavor to arrange a loan of $25,000,- 900 for a scheme of harbor improve ments. The loan is to be received in three installments ending in 1914.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
Small Attendance To-day.

Hartford. March s.--Members of the legislature do not like Friday sessions at this time of the year and next week opposition to this is likely to develop. To-day's attendance in both branches was small and Repre- sentative Dunn of Willimantic said he would call up the matter of Fri day sessions. as it seemed foolish to try to do business with SO few pres ent. Words of praise by Senator Donovan for the judicial work of Judge Clarke. whose reappointment as associate judge of the police court of Hartford was then under consid- eration. was the only incident of a short and quiet session of the senate to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
THE LAST DAY
Legislative Clerks Thinks Ses- sion of Legislature Will End
 About June i
THE BILLS PRESENTED

Hartford, March 8.-The clerks of
 both branches of the general assem-
 ply have just completed indexing the
 measures introduced at this session
 with an appendix indicating the progress of legislation up to Febru- ary 19. As the leaders in both
 branches do not see many measures on which there will be extended de-
 pate or filibustering by the minority, the list of measures would indicate a session that will be in it's closing stages about June first. The total number of measures introduced was l.941, which is only a few score more than two years ago. More than one- fifth of the whole number has been referred to the judiciary committee. and the steady stream of reports from that committee is indicative of a desire to expedite matters. On Feb 'ruary 19 there were 1928 measures In the hands of the committee, up to that date 113 other matters having been reported back to either branch and disposed of by passage or taken some part of passage or rejection. At that time fifteen bills had been passed, eighteen were on the calen- dar for printing, twenty-eight tabled In both branches, forty-six passed un- der suspension of the rules, these being mostly judgeship appointments, and six others of a miscellaneous character not having needed commit tee consideration had been gotten out of the way. The bulk of committee work lies with those on judiciary, which had 536 measures, cities and boroughs with 136 fisheries and game with 132, railroads with 142, interpretations with IFS, public health and safety with 75, of which IT relate to the barbers' commission law, finance 72, appropriations 62, banks 60 and education and excise 54 each. The. work before the labor committee is comparatively light, as of thirty-nine measures referred to it twenty-seven are petitions and three bills for the appointment of female deputy factory inspector, practically all of these being heard through Sen atOr Luther's bill on this matter. The committee on claims had thirty-one measures, humane institutions thir- ty-three, forfeited rights twenty-one, military affairs thirty-flve, insurance twenty-five. roads, bridges and rivers thirty-six, and sixteen other commit tees having fifty-four bills among them.
 During the first month of active work, or since the closure on the in- troduction of new business, the legis- latiye committees have considered, 1t is estimated, more than one-fourth of all the business before 1t. There have been only a half dozen instances where unfavorable reports have met objection and required recommittal for further consideration. The gen. eral opinion he'd by members of the legislature is that the session will not run very far into June.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
Nurses Receive Diplomas.

Miss Annie M Gustafson of Bos- ton and Miss Isabella c. Walker of Canada have completed three years course at the Waterbury hospital, and last evening received diplomas from that institution. The Rev John G. Davenport, D. D., made the address of the evening. having for his sub Ject "Sergimus Sevando." Dr w. L.. Barber also addressed the young la- dies. and the diplomas were present. ed by o. s. Northrop of the executive committee. Last evening was the first time that graduating exercises were held at the hospital. Miss Gustafson will remain in this city for the present. while Miss Walker will go to the northwest. where she will pratcice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
CITY NEWS.

Edward Tracy, one of the oldest residents of the east end, is seriously i'll at his home on East Main street.
 On account of sickness of two or three members of the Crosby High school football team. the taking of the picture was again postponed to- day.
 The sale of seats for Coming Thro' the Rye" was the largest on record. All seats which have been ordered must be called for by to- morrow at 12 o'clock.
 Camille Desrocher. aged II years, died this morning of Bright's disease at his home, 60 East Clay street. The funeral will be held Monday morning at g o'clock with services at St Anne's church and interment in Calvary cem- etery.
 The subject of debate this evening at the High school by the Senior de- batting club will be, Resolved. that the United States should annex Mexico" After the debate recitations and readings will be delivered.
 Cases set down to-day for hearing in the superior court next week are. Larocque against Fred T. Ley and company. Tuesday: and for Thursday Matthew Shea against Cornelius Shea. caecutor: Saverio Rosa against Jacob Marcus, Miss Anna Gel.es against Louis Goldstein: Julius Baier's appeal from probate; Edwin |. Lathrop's appeal from probate: Julius sehoenfeId's appeal from pro- bate: Powers against Powers: Jack son against Jackson and Camps ap- peal from the county commissioners'
 William E. Houghton, a foreman on the street department. is en- gagged in cutting down trees along the public highways that show signs of toppling over. and trimming others that stand in need of that kind of treatment. To-day all that remained of what was formerly a handsome shade tree on Lesvenvorth street. opposite the court house, was felled. and as soon as the vorkmen can get to it another will be taken down partly opposite the Friendly league hall It is said that at least fifty trees along the different streets have become a menace to life and limb and will be taken down as soon as possible. Most of the trees that are being removed died on account of being cheved by horses. and in order to save the ones that remain wire suitable for that purpose will be wound around them and fn this uay 1t is thought they vfIl live for many yean
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
WITH FAT MA~.s QUARTER.
Two 0amseIs Left the Car, and He
 Uttered No Protest.

A corpulent man with a red face went to Coney island one day and sat in the cross seat of an open car in front of two stout German women. In searching for nickel to pay his fare, he dropped quarter. which rolled al. most under the dress of one of the women.
 He realized that he might make a spectacle of himself if he attempted to pick up the quarter, so he decided to wait until she and her friend got out Meanwhile he took an occasion. al glance at the coin.
 The women found themselves at their station unexpectedly. and in their hurry to get out, one of them knocked her handkerchief. which was weighted with something. on the back of the fat mans seat. A corner of the handkerchief dropped and let out . shower of jingling silver.
 The owner knelt and began col lecting the coins. while her friend urged her to hurry. The man gave a sigh of relief when he saw that the woman had not noticed his quarter. Just then. however. the other woman observed 1t.
 Katrina" she said. you have not all dot schange got. Look! Dere is a quvarter."
 Katrina. with an effort. stopped and picked 1t up. and she and her friend rushed from the car. The fat maa. who saw the futility of protest under the peculiar circumstances. sighed re- gretiully and sadly watched them 90 IN. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
Men in Destitute Condition.

sydney. \. & w March S-The crew of the Oceanic steamship com pany's steamer Sonoms. who on Jan usry 3i were sentenced to a months Imprisonment at hard labor for dis oheyirc lawful commands which de- layesl the vessels departure for San Frsarisco until a crew of non-union- ists were shipped gre in a destitute condition following their release from prison as theyforfeited the vaers due them The Seame7-s union sp- res'al to the premier of Sew South Wales and tc the American consul general bere. but thrT t-s<h refusei fo help the sezmen- the consul hcldinx that his instructions only permitted him to grant assistance 10 shipvre<k- cd men. and nef tp striken
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
Father Claim. Remains.

Paris. March s.-The body of Mrs Nathalie Dole Latham. who commit ted suicide here yesterday by shoot ing with revolver. was removed to- day from her apartment in the Rue yiette to the vault of the American church. pending the arrival here from New York of her father, George Lockwood. who has csbled that he is calling tomorrow. Mrs Latham-s re- quest that her body be cremated can not be complied with as the French law prohibits cremation except in the case of natural death The ffiends of the dead portrait painter oDcfibe hor dee4 to melanehoIia-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
Hope for His Reeoyerr.

Washington. March S.-The condi- ton of Archie Roosevelt. the presi- dents son. who Is suffering from a severe attack of diphtheria. is more encouraging to-day than at any time in the last eighteen hours, though the patient Is still in a very critical condition. When the veteran police oficer who every night keeps faithful vigil over the living apartments of the presidents home. appeared at the front door of the White House at 6 o'clock this morning. he announced to the Associated Press that Dr Alex ander Lamber. on leaving the sick room at o'clock. had said that Archie had slept fairly we'll since 2 o'clock and expressed hopes for the ehild's recovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
TAKES FERROUS RIDE. Woman With Man Clines to Handrail
 of Car of ExpreN.

Wflkes-Barre. March s.-A man and woman whose names were not discovered had a thrilling ride clingfng 10 the handrail and the steps of a vestibuled car on the Philadel- phia express on the Pennsylvania railroad Wednesday night between Nanticoke and this city.
 They sprang aboard at Nsnt,coke as the train started but could not attract the attention of any one in the vestibule and had to hang on while the train ran eight miles through the bitterly cold night air to this city.
 The tower operator at Nanticoke saw them and telegraphed to the South WtIkes-Bsrre operator. who stopped the train The two were numb with cold and badly frightened and had to be lifted from the steps. They refused to give their names.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
JEROME WAITS
Consequently the Thaw Trial Was Adjourned Until Next
 Monday
CASE MAY END FRIDAY

New York, March 8.--The trial of Harry K Thaw to-day was adjourn ed until Monday next at 10:30 a. m., after Attorney Dolphin M. Delmas < had announced upon the opening of court that the defense had concluded It's testimony. District Attorney Jerome stated that he had no wit nesses ready to proceed with in re- buttal and at his request an adjourn mont was taken till Monday.
 This action was not expected for Mir Delmas served notice late yes- terday upon the district attorney that the defense had abandoned its plan of calling two more experts. MT Jerome did not consider the nOtitica- tion as official and so came Into court this morning prepared to listen to moro testimony as to Thaw's unsound condition of mind.
 The court session was opened with all the usual formalities and the room was we'll filled with spectators Thaw was bright and smiling as he walked to his place at the counsel table. His two brothers, Edward and Josiah, again were in court and he smiled a greeting to them. The prisoners arms were filled as usual with the big brown envelopes con- taining his correspondence.
 When Justice Fitzgerald had as- cended the bench and clerk Penny had called the jury roll. MT Delmas arose and uttered in low voice the three words:
 The defense rests.
 Mir Jerome then said he would have to ask for an adjournment of the case until Monday morning.
 When court adjourned last We'd nesday evening"" he said, II had no reason to expect other than that would be called upon to answer a hypothetical question which MT Del mas was to frame extemporaneously. Yesterday evening, however, MT Mo- Pike called upon me with a letter from MT Delmas saying the defense had changed its plans and would call no more witnesses.
 Under the circumstances, I must ask for an adjournment as 1 have no witnesses available to-day. My ex- perience with hypothetical questions framed extemporaneously has been that they require long time in the asking and are subject to more or less discussion. had expected the putting of these questions would re-, quire all of to-day's session.
 Justice Fitzgerald turned to Mir Delmas who said.
 There is not the slightest objection on our part
 Justice Fitzgerald then ordered the adjournment until Monday, admon- ishing the jurors not to discuss the case with any one or among them- selves and above all not to read the newspapers.
 Mir Jerome said he was not pre- pared to-day to add anything further to his statement of last night that the evidence he will have to offer in rebuttal will be before the fury by Wednesday evening.
 He added that the case should go to the jury by Friday next.
 Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was in the witness room to-day and when court adjourned she immediately went to the Tombs to visit her hus- band.
 It was reported around the court building to-day that Mrs Evelyn Nes- bit Thaw had been subpoenaed by District Attorney Jerome to appear as witness for the prosecution in rebuttal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
Was Legally Executed.

Riga. Russia, March S.-The re- markable case of Anton Lust. of Esthonian revolutionist, who after once being legally executed in facing second death sentence for pillaging an estate, will be referred to parlia- ment Lust was arrested in January 1906, for taking part in the sacking of the estate of a German baron. He was tried. shot and left for dead. His relatives, however. found that he was alive. spirited him off and nursed him back to health. Lately Lust was re-arrested and is to be again tried for pillage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
A MoLAssEsLEss BOSTON.
If It Doesn't Get Warm Enough to
 Pump Out Steamer Full of Ii.

Boston. March s.-There is apt to be shortage in molasses in Boston unless there is a break fin the cold weather very soon.
 The British tank steamer Russian Prince arrived here a week ago yes- terday from Havana with 75o,00e gallons of molasses. and ever since she has been tied up at a dock await ing a spell of warm weather. The severe cold has congealed the Russian Princes cargo to such an extent that the pumps are unable to work 1t out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
KILLED WITH A HOCKEY STICK.
Canadian Player Struck in a Game
 and an Opponent Arrested.

Ottawa, Ont, March 8.-Owen Me- Court of Cornwall. 22 years old, died yesterday morning of injuries re- ceived by being struck on the head With a hockey stick at Cornwall last Wednesday night. An operation was performed in the attempt to save his life, but he never regained conscious ness after he was assaulted.
 The trouble occurred "Wednesday night night when the victorians of Ottawa were playing the Cornwalls Charles Mason of Ottawa is under ar- rest charged with being responsible for the blow that caused McCourt's death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
CHARGE
Baptist Convention Claims That the Missing Banker Forged
 Notes
DID IT TO COVER UP

Hartford, March s-That William <. Walker, the defaulting treasurer Of the Savings bank of New Britain IS also a forger to the extent of scvcr- al thousand dollars is now asserted and the grand jury at it's session Tuesday will consider this charge. The state attorney says he is in pos session of evidence tending to show that Walker forged notes payable to himself as treasurer of the Connec- ticut Baptist convention and by so do- ing had been able to cover up his stealings for several years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
lsrrs o~, |. yudae.. Victim.

One of the largest owls ever seen in Benton county was shot by Judge McFadden. says the Philomath Re view. The bird measures about four feet from tip to tip of wings. The honorable Judge. hearing . ciatfer among his fowls about one o'clock In the morning. saIIied out with his shot gun and observed the csuse of the dis turbances ?erched In the top of . tree among the chickens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
LEPROsY IN NEW YORK.
No Danger of Contracting the Disease
 in That City.

iu AHat Slty.
 New York, March S.-Although there have been cases of leprosy in New York city for years, and, &C., cording to the Medical Brief. no at tempt made to quarantine them, not single case has originated here. and there is no danger of contracting the disease. in New York city: the same. however, cannot be said of some parts of the south.
 Many believe 1t Is only communi- cated after contact. while others be- lieve there is an intermediary host. as in malaria and yellow fever. In tropical countries, where they go barefooted, large number have the first lesions on the feet. which would seem as though the infection had taken place through an abrasion of the skin. Culture slides. placed near lepers while they are talking, usually show a number of bacilli.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
WANT A FOUNTAIN.
Brooklyn Improvement Society Want Beauty Spot Near Duggan School.

The Brooklyn Improvement society has petitioned for fountain on Bank street, in the square opposite the Dusgan school. The city fathers are very friendly disposed towards this organization. but they have not yet made up their minds whether they can act favorably on this petition. The pavement would have to be torn up and besides this some of them think that it would impair the looks of things in that neighborhood, un- less very expensive fountain should be put there. and this is something which the city is not prepared to do right away. It would be beauty spot for fountain like the one at the junction of Cole and East Main streets and that is just what the club should agitate for. Probably that was what they expect the board of public works to recommend.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-08
Another Death.

New York. March s-Nfss Sarah Merritt of PleassntviIle. N Y.. died In the hospital to-day from injuries sustained In the wreck of the New York Central on February 1s- Her death makes the tventy-foarth as the resuIt of ths wreck