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WASHINGTON, April ‘13.'0tllclal
c slpondence made public at the
3.3' to Department today discloses the
fact that the J
nose government in
announcing to ’t, a American minister
at Tokio on February 6 of last year
, the breaking of diplomatic relations
with Russia assured him that hostili—
itlos would not begin until after ill
declaration hadbeen made. The cor-
respondence comprises so much of the
diplomatic changes between Washing.
ton and 'l‘oklo as the department thinks
it expedient to publish and among the
first is the following official paraphrase
'0! a cablegram from Minister Grlscom
dated American Legatlon. 'l‘oklo, Feb.
6. 1904: ' ,
: “Mr. Grlscom reports that the min-
ister .for foreign affairs states a dc.-
claration of war will not be made ttntll
after the withdrawal of their Iegatiou.
which will probably take two or three
days. and hostilities will not begin un-
til after the declaration of war. in
an interview the minister for foreign
aflalrs went over the whole course of
the negotiations, directed special at-
tention to the extreme patience and
moderation of the attitude of Japan.
and stated that after having asked the
Russian government five times to ex-
pedite a reply and having waited three
weeks Without result, no alternative
remained but to not
On the following day the correspon-
d t shown that Minister (iriscom re-
po ted that the departure of the Rus-
sian minister wottld take place on Feb.
ruary 12. On February 11. subsequent
to the receipt of the tieWs of the tor—
pedo attack upon the Russian fleet at
Port Arthur on li‘cbruary 9, Minister
Grlscom sent a bricf telegram lo the
department of which this is the chic
clal paraphrase:
“Mr, Griscom reports that the de—
claration of war was issued on the
‘ 10th instant.“
No other correspondcncc shedding
light on this incident is contained in
the notes published,
Of interest is a note of Secretary
Bay dated May it last to the Japanese
minister at Washington, calling his
attention to the circulation in tlic Atti—
erican navy ot' a note front the consul-
general of Japan at New York. ud-
dres‘sed to “the Japanese serving lit
the United States navy." solicitingr
subscriptions to Japanese bonds, con»
tributions to the relief fund for Jap~
anese soldiers and sailors and in aid
of the Red- CI‘OSS Society of Japan.
While admitting tho right of Japan-
ese in this country to subscribe or con-
tribute to the objects mentioned, the
secretary says In his note to Mr. 'l‘akav
hlra: “Yet it is undesirable that such
contributions should be sought through
the naval channels of this govern-
ment." and he therefore "brings the
matter to your attention with the re-
quest that you will Inform the consular
oflcers of Japan in the linitcd States
of the attitude of his goVernmcut in
the matter."
The Japanese minister gave the ne-
cessary instructions to the Japanese
consul-general at New York.
The correspondence includes a copy
of a note from the Japanese minister
at Washington calling the attention of
this government to the present of the
Russian ship Lena at San l*‘runcbwo.
and saying that the “imperial govern-
ment expects that appropriate int-us
tires regarding the matter will be ink.
on by the United States government
without delay." Several days later an-
othor note reached the State Depart—
meat from the. Japanese minister. ex-
pressing the desire of his government
that the ofllccrs and crew of the bend
be detained in the territory of the
‘lllnitcd States until the and of hostiliv
. Cl.
”The acting secretary of state, Mr.
Adee, promptly replied acknowledging
the note and uddlng: “lnd‘eply I have
the honor to state that the president.
examining his prerogative in carrying
out the neutrality proclaimed by him.
has already. before the i'fl‘t’lpi. of your
communication, taken the appropriate
steps to detain the ofiiccrs and crew of
tho-lions In this country until pence
shall have been concluded. unless In
we dam AWAY
r friends if meadow.
Mitt account.
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Antsrest starts as won as the
t tailor ls deposited and never
. until the easy is withdrawn.
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sent on».
. Washington at.
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«the meantime the belligerents shall
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have concurred in proposing to him
other arrangements in this regard."
S'I‘. PE’I‘ERSBURG. April 13.-——A
deapatch from Gunshu Pass (108 miles
north of Tie Pass) dated yesterday
says the Russian advance detachment
on the mandarin road pushed forward
April II and bombarded Machantzy
at midday, The Japanese infantry anti
cavalry hurriedly vaunted the place.
leaving their dinners, maps. etc.
SINGAPORE. Straits Settlement.
April 13.-—'I‘he Get-man colller Hindoo
(at this port. loaded with 4,200 tons of
Cardiff coal for the Island of Taniong
Panda. between Borneo and Sumatra.
and which was refused clearance pa-
pers l'or Saigon unless her commander
gave bonds to deliver her cargo
through the liritlsh consul there) was
reloasctl today. her captain agreeing
to deliver" his cargo through the Brlt~
ish consul nt Saigon.
PARIS, April llirllerr iiekel, who
Is charged with the duty of gathering
together supplies of coal for the Rus-
sian second Pacific squadron. has. ac-
cording to a statement made to the St
l’etcrsburg correspomlenl of The Ma-
tiu, 70,000 tons at Saigon and 50.00l
ions at Shanghai. which he expects the
Russian squadron to take on board.
PARIS. April l:i.~Captaiu Rode tele—
graphs to the Matln that he has been
the guest of General Kaulburs (com-
mander of the second Manchurian
army) at the Russian front. The cap—
tain’s observations showed that the
Russian army had been reinforced and
is prepared to renew the battle. The
troops maneuver daily in battle form-
ution.
The Japanese cavalry advance guard
he says. Is barely ten miles away and
frequent cavalry skirmishes take
place. The prisoners captured have
sabre cuts on their heads. showing
handle hand sklrmlshing,
ST. PE’I‘ERSBURG. April l2.——Thc
peasants at ()rgeieff. near Odessa. re-
cently seized the land of some of the
big estates and procecded to divide It.
’I‘rtiops have been dcspuicbwl to the
scene ‘
Ncur Byclostok the pcnsunts de-
manded that, the landlords reuse the
use of agricultural machinery and as
their attitude became thrcatetilng ("os-
sucks were required to disperse them.
An additional force of Cossacks has
been dosptttchcd to Stirutol‘f to quell
the agrarian movement there.
LONDON, April I:l.~liriti.<h naval
mcn comment on the luck of secrecy
regarding Admiral Rojestvcnsky‘e
movements since his arrival in Far
Eastern waters. The fact that be is
kccping to the main trade route. al—
though knowing Ills squadron would
constanth’ be sighted anti reported by
passing vc‘sscls. tlilxy consider clearly
shows that the Russian admiral ls
keenly anxious to meet Admiral Togo
ntld fight it Hill to it finish.
COMMISSIONER OLCOTT DEAD.
Prominent Politician and Business Man
Dies in Clinton.
CLINTON. April Ill.--~County (Tom-
iuissioncr George. A. Olcoll died at his
home here today aficr an illness of
several weeks. lie was first stricken
with a nasal hemorrhage. which could
not be entirely rclIcvt-d. Later a
complication set in which made him a
very sick man and soon Indicated that
there Would be a fatal termination.
'i'liis complication consisted of a shock
of paralysis ntid the appearance of a
cranial abscess which also appeared
on his body. There was a recurrence
of Internal hctuorrbngvs and the loss
of blood prothlccd cxlreluo condition
of shock. Mr. Olcott had always been
a man of rugged constitution and at
first the scriousncss of the nasal licm-
orrllnges did not cxcllc fear.
Mr. Olcolt had just been appointed
county commissioner for the term
beginning July 1, which would have
been Ills third term. For upwards of
a generation he had been one of the
prominent men of the county. serving
In the lower house in 1881-82. and In
the Senate front the old film district
In 1898. Thin'was his native town
and besides many town offices he had
held that of Judge of probate.
Mr. Clean was 08 years of age and
bud been twice married, although no
immediate family survlv . The fun-
eral will take place on S turdny.
'I‘ho Mlddlcsox County delegation of
the legislature will be called to name
the successor to County commissioner
Gloom. and the man selected will fill
out the unexpired term and enter upon
the new term beginning .luly i, It lit
expected one. resolution In the general
assembly will cover both matters.
SUPREME COURT CASES.
BRIDGEPORT. April lil.~——Tho case
of the New York. New Haven and
Hartford Railroad Ctmipnny against
Charles K. (inlaid. of Chicago. which
in down for a hearing before the pres-
ent term of the supreme court of or-
rorii in this city. will be submitted to
the Justices on brlefs and Will not be
argued. This morning,lhe appeal of
Patrick MoGulness In his case against
Court Elm City No. l. Foresters of
America. was argued. It In thought
that the New Haven county teases. ox-
oept the Shailar-ntillock appeal. will he
finished today. The latter case will he
the lust taken up this term.
haw [Mound sou-mun com clot-ed that the contrast need above
FIRENCI.
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Whit New Circuits and Discussion
Will Take Place Today.
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NEW LONDON, April 13.—-'l‘hc third
day of the New England Southern Con-
ference of the Methodist Church In this
city opened toyluy with a devotional
service. at. which Bishop John W. Ham-
llton. D.D., lab. 1).. presided. At. 9:15
the business session was taken up.
Some important matters were consid-
ered and approve it was resolved
to give more nose :«in the Year Book
to the doings of tile conference, two
pagestobs alloted‘ for this purpose.
There was some objection to this reso-
lution. R 0. Bars reported for the
special committee of equalizing con-
ference expenses and, a plan was
adopted and a committee of six or-
dered to carry out its provisions. This
means that the superannuated and
supernumerary ministers may share In
the benefits.
Resolutions were offered by the pre-
siding elders that the bishops be r '-
quested to form or continue certain
circuits which were named. Action
upon this matter was made the order
of the day for Friday. immediately af-
ter the reading of the minutes.
Bishop Hamilton reported that Si.-
232 front the book concern and $22
front the chartered fund had accrued
and drafts were ordered. This action
gives to the susteniatlon fund a large
appropriation which will benefit the
superannuatcd and supernunierury
ministers. This report was greeted
with great enthusiasm. (in the mo-
tion of Presiding Elder A. J. Coultas.
Rev. J. H. James was added to the
committee on temperance. An Invi-
tation was read to attend the camp
fire of the local post of ti. A. R.. and
was accepted. There are 22 ii. .A.lt.
members iii the conference and ll
Sons of Veterans.
The roll call of delinquents In re-
porting names and statistics was or-
dered. Some were lacking and Bis-
hop Hamilton kindly but, firmly com-
pelled something to be reported or
good reasons adduced in cast they
were lacking.
Rev. J. H. James. representative of
the Connecticut Temperance Union.
addressed the conference for fifteen
‘ltlinutes. Mr. James has been in the
work for fifty years. By a desire of
the bishop be was appointed. for an-
othor term. lie delivered a stirring!
address on the work of the saloon cruci
sade in this state. lip especially
warned the conference against the
all others was that or a genuine revis
vol of religion that should begin with
the bishops» and extend down through
the presiding elders to the
humblest country charge. He spoke
vindlotlvaly against the ravages or
Mormonism In the West. Dr. lllff has
had much experience as a western
missionary under the Extension So-
ciety and spoke from personal ow-
iedge of the work among the Mormons.
Ho pleaded for one Wife at a time in
the pure. consecrated American home.
Much applause hallowed his remarks.
At 10:30 the memorlams to the de-
ceased members \retio read and a spec-
lal musical servloi was arranged.
At 2:30 the afternoon service was
taken up. It was given over to the
anniversary of theBourtl of Education.
Rev. Albert liegg presided. Addresses,
were given by Rev. Lyman G. Horton.‘
principal of East Greenwich Academy,
and by William F, Anderson. secretary
of the board. Muslc'by a ladies' chor-
us was a feature of the afternoon ses-
sion. Large attendances marked the.
'orvloes of the day.
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PALESTINE CASTLE DANCE:
Pleasant Affair Held in Mystic Chlln
Hall, Last Night.
Palestine Castle. Ancient ()rdor
Knights of Mystic Chain. held a very
pleasant dance last evening in Mystic
Chain hall. .The music for the. occas'
ion was furnished by Utzlnger's or-
chestra. anti refreshments were served
during the evening, Tile cotnmltlae in
charge of the affair comprised Charles
Utziuger. floor manager: Clarence Eu
icson, Edward (lehrhardt. Philip Wale
tors. S, 1’. Holmes and Rufus J. Smith.
GLITTEN FINED $7 AND COSTS.
Frank Glitten. who Is employed in
a local livery stable was arrested last
night by Police Captain William Pen-
nington on charges of drunkenness.
breach of the peace and abusive Ian-
guugc. Glitten had evidently stayed
In contact with the "fourth rail" too
long and was considerably charged
with “power” from some local "power
house." He seemed to feel it his
duty to instill everyone with whom he
came. In contact. men. women and chil-
dren alike. This morning in court he
was fined‘fl and costs.
NORWALK‘CHAPTER
'l‘lic Foreign Citizen‘s Committee of
tho Norwalk Chapter, I), A, ll.. havc
several hundred hautlspalntcd eggs to
sell on Friday and Saturday at tlic
Historical borne. ’i‘hc arrangements
evil of the “Rattles hotels."
Rt-v. It]. M. Taylor. field secretaryl
of lhp mission board. gave a short ad. ‘
slonary work is arising from tho tilts-
sloliary conventions of the Western
Methodists.
the Church Extension
was a powerful address and provoked
lrcincndous enthusiasm. lie stated
lain l’rolcslnntisut.;Mothodlsm and
patriotism.
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Dr. Thomas (‘. Hill. of Philadelphia. . Mcilor occurred you’rday
spoke for ten minutes‘on the work ot'lin \Vinnlpaulmpgd
Society. It ’years.
that thb aim of the Society was to sus- ‘
In ringing tones lie dc-llcck will ofilciute.
will be similar to that of thc Valentine
tea. which was so much enjoyed in
February. The committee consists of
Miss Angeline Scott. Mrs. C. S Swnrtz
and Miss Gracc Prentiss.
The death of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth
at her bomb
"of thirty-one
She is survn'cd by a husband
and three chlldrendl Deceased was a
daughter of Mr utiwrs. John Lister.
The funeral will be hcld on Saturday
Int 2:30 o‘clock. Rev. Charles M. Scl-
Tin Wash Boilers.
Nickel Tea Kettles,
Universal Food Chopper,
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ran moment:
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Shirt Waist Stills and ‘Govertlaclcts.
Your requirbments in the line of Ready-Made Goods can nowhere be so satisfactorily filled on at our store
by reason of our unequalled choice In all lines combined wit
‘fancy Silks, Brilliantlne Suits
showing them In all styles.
vlnced.
housefurnlsltln’g Department.
in all colors. Covert Jackets,
Black Jackets in Cheviot and Broad Cloth.
the most popular
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Specials in our liousofurnishing Department worthy of your attention.
Copper Wash Boilers,
til—81.96 Large Galvanized Chamber Pull,
$S~Ilfc Universal erngors,
‘ ’ Wood Fiber Pails.
79° Commode Pails.
90c. Wire Carpet Beaters.
’l‘liontpson--“l want a.
ver."
lit-alcr—~—“A six shooter?"
Tlionlpstm—-”Bctter make It a nine-
shooter. A want it for a out next
door.”
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Women’s Superior
Patent Colt
Whole Faxed
Glove Top Oxford
memumwooo‘uumouu
Easter ,
Off r. ’
BELOW ARE A FEW OF OUR CHOICE OFFER-
INGS FOR THE EASTER SEASON. THE QUALITY IS
HE LATEST AND THE FIT
ALL THAT COULD BE DESIRED. COME IN AND WE
this sale\ ................
Men‘s Fine High Grade Black
Suits. all satin lined. made
Men's Spring Overcome—four
sell at $10. this sale .....
Children's Suits. 0% to 9 years.
folks. with knickerbocker pants. from $x.25 to. . . .
Just received five cases Lion Brand Sample Shoes'.
men. $2.00; boys', $1.35; children's. $1.00. A
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Thibet and Clay Worsted
to sell at $16. this sale. . .$to.oo
Men's Fine Worsted Suits. made to sell at $9. this sale. . $5.00
Children's Suits. from 8 to 16 years. double breasted Nor-
. $4.00
different shades. made to
$5.00
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Young Men’s Suits. single and double' breasted. made to
sell at $10 and $12. this sale ................$5 and $7.50
big variety. latest if; Rus-
sian. Norfolk and Buster Brown Suits. . . . . .8135 to $375
Fine line of Gent‘s Furnishings at reasonable pricel.
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NEW BRITAiN. April “Sr-Trill“!
Mary R. wokwood. aged 82 years,
died at her home 28 Seymour street,
today. one was a sister of Thomas
lackwooti, who was done to death by
thugs at his home In Waterbury, and
whose body arrived here, for urlnl
this morning. Double Itinerttl servic-
as will be held at Mrylew Cemetery
tomorrow afternoon at, 2 o'clock.
ill 5a.
D. ’ tom!
10 NORTH MAIN STREET,
’PHONE 301-4.
“WEAR SHOES lllAl fll"
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RADCLIPFE
’OXFORDS
$2.50
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made npeaa' l Oxford
:luts.°t?icel moulded
about the heel. which
makes than absolutely
slip-less. We wontyou
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SHOE ‘
s'roam.
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city.
' to come on the market.
h unequalled values.
230 10 piece
70c gold stipplcd, regular $4.00 sets, spat
me till price .\ 82.0.3
" West Washington Street.
Shirt Waist Suits in plain and
garment for Sprint. We are
leo as a look and you will be con.
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25c Whisk Brooms. ’ Jo
32.50» WhiteWash Brushes. 30
Toilet Sets. filled in patterns,
IRISTRAM & HYATT, Notwalk,00nn.
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your money will buy anywhere.
$x.98 to $6.98.
med Hats. 98c to $4.98.
The whole store is full of Spring now. There‘ isxa regular
Spring chorus in every department. ‘ ’ ‘
Hats and Shoes ..
For Men, Women and Children.
The best, most stylish and most serviceable wearabies that .
This is the biggest complete out-
fitting store in the city.
Not a. cent added to our prices, or
a. shred taken from the, quality, if
you buv from us on credit.
Ladics’ Covert Jackets, sizes 32 to 44, from $5.00 to $15.00.
Children‘s Reefers. sizes 2 to 8, very desirable garments,
Ladies' and Misses’ Outing Hats, ready to wear and trim.
Men’s First Class Suits in all the latest Scotch Mixtures,
also Black Thibets. Diagonais and Vicnnas. from $198 to $20.
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DERBY. April ill—Word has been
received here of the death In New
York city of Mrs. Laura N. (Hoteli-
kiss) Hegeman. widow of Peter Atl-
rian ilebemsn. at. thn'age of 86. She
was a bagel descendant of Theoplllutt
Eaton. one of the founders of New Ha-
ven. and that city was her birthplace.
A daughter is the wife of former dep-
ull.y sheriff Robert 0. Gates. of this
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CLEVELAND. 0.. April lag—The ro-
tail price of beef was advanced by all
butchers today two cents a pound.
while the wholesale price want all
the way from if to $1.50 per hun red
pounds. The higher prices are said
7 . to be due to .lhe scarcity of good cat-
pricos will prob-
tle. Big dealers any ,
fed cattle begin
ably fall when grass
Tourist—«You can‘t hays any society
In such I place as this, can you?
Oklahoma Bill—Why. nerd. we have
the highest toned divorce colony in
the oountry.-—New York Sun.
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The kindergarten teacher closed
"f‘he session of her alarm.
. 'l‘hcn wont downtown to use lots
rile window too flattery.)
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Introducing a friend.
If you are not acquainted with
our COAL you ought to try a ton
or two as an introduction. It al-
ways pays to make new friends.
of the right sort. We on selling
coal which is unmatched in this
town for downright (and upright)
value. "Old Company's Cool in
all aim is it strong and with us.
"jeddo" and “Highland" are also
on the firing line-at the front.
“A square that for every m” "
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