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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
READY FOR THE SHOOT
Many Entries from Many States Have
Been Received.

Sea Girt, n. j., Aug 2S-Ererything
Is In readiness for the inter state shoot
ing tournament of the National Rifle
association of America, the New Jer-
sey state rifle association and the
United States Revolver association,
that will begin here September and
September IL. Already the competi-
tors from several states are in camp
and engaging in daily practice. The
entries to date received in the national
trophy match alone include New York,
Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut,
Rhode Island, New Jersey, Ohio, Iowa,
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Georgia. Dis
trict Of Columbia, the United States
army, the United States navy and the
United States marine corps. Tt is
practically certain that representa-
tion from Maine will be on hand.
In the regimental team match the
entries include two District of Coaum-
bia teams, and teams from five New
Jersey regiments. Pennsylvania will
send the same number of regimentaI
teams and Massachusetts will be rep
resented by the first corps of cadets,
the Sixth regiment and the First regi-
ment heavy artillery; New York by
eight National Guard teams, Maryland
by two, Ohio by one and the United
States marine corps by two teams.
One of the new team competitions Is
the Dryden match for a trophy valued
at $4,000, presented by Senator Dryden
of New Jersey. This contest is ex-
pected to attract a large number of
competitors. Colonel A. Kuser, the
weH known rifle shot, has given a tro-
ply to be competed for in a rapid fire
contest. Bullseye. shooting will be
eliminated at the coming meet and, to
take its place, a souvenir medal match
and national marksman's match pro
vidRd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
LIBERALS BIG VICTORY.
Elected Their Man in Argyllshire By
1886. a Gain Over Last Time.

London, Aug 29.-The liberals gain
ed a notable victory in Argyllshire,
where on Wednesday last was held the
first parliamentary bye-election fought
on the fiscal question raised by Colon
ial Secretary Chamberlain, J. S. Aims
worth, the liberal candidate who repre-
sented free trade. was elected by the
great majority, of 1856 over Charles
Stewart, unionist who stood for protec-
tfoE. Ao the previous election the
unionist majority was 600. The fact
that the liberal vote on this occasion
was increased by upwards of one
thousand and that the unionist vote
decreased as to the same extent is
taken as being clear indication Of the
feeling of the constituency on the sub
iect of Mr. Chamberlain's fiscal propos-
ais, on which the campaign was main
ly fought.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
AMERICANS AT HARPOOT.
American Board Makes an Appeal to
the Government.

American Board Makes an Appeal to
the Government.
Boston, Aug 28,-The appeal of the
American board to the government on
behalf of American citizens at Har-
poot is based upon a series of Incl
dents which, in the minds Of the board
managers, indicate increasing danger
to the interests of American residents.
Not only has the appeal been made to
the state department. but letter has
been sent to the president asking for
an appointment to present to him the
situation. This request for an inter
view with the president was made in
a letter yesterday and the effort of the
American board has the endorsement
of the lieutenant governor, General
Curtiss Guild, ir, a friend of Presi-
dent Rooseyelt's, who also has writ
ten urging that the request be granted.
The boards first attempt was made
because of an attempt to harm the
American college at Harpoot and the
second appeal was made when a ca
blegram from W. w. Peet, treasurer
Of the American board at CONSTANT
nople, was received, stating that ia
naticism was almost beyond control
and the delay might be dangerous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
COLLAR YOUR DOG.
After September 5 They Will Be Shot
on Sight if Not Registered.

After September 5 They VIII Be Shot
on Sight if Not Registered.
Commissioners Beach and Lahey,
the dog committee Of the board Of
public safety, fhave issued warning
stating that after September 5, 1908,
the owners of all dogs found on the
streets not properly registered will be
dealt with according to law by the
police depar tIneHt. This has fa-
niliar ring, but it is said that the of
fcials mean business and if they do
and rid the public of the nuisance
caused by dogs the people will want
to nominate them for the office of
mayor, Leahy on one side and Beach
on the other. If a man wants dog
nobody questions his right to keep it,
but the idea of maintaining a brute
that makes a practice of attacking ev-
erybody that passes by the house
where it is kept has becom esuch nui-
sance that every decent citizen is anx-
ious to see it abated The public will
watch how theAnew crusade will work
with considerable interest Many
think 1t is simply a bluff, but Others
say that we are going to have some
reform and that in a short time pedes-
trians will not have to fight their way
past vicious dog at every other
house. 1t is a move in the right di-
rection and the officials should be
helped to make it effective.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
LUTHERANs ATTACK.
Synod Resents Roosevelts Recognition

Synod Resents Roosevelt's Recognition
of Papacy By Message to Pope.
Utica, Aug 2S-The New York and
and New England Ministerial confer
ence of the Evangelical Lutheran syn
cd of Missouri, Ohio and other states
in meeting assembled in Utica adopted
the following resolutions:
Whereas, The spirit of our AmeEi-
can institutions and the very letter of
the Constitution of the United States
in it's amendment demand clear and
clean separation Of church and state.
whereas, 1t is clear the President
in officially sending coincidence to the
papal secretary of state on the death of
Leo XIII and other officials in similar
Iy paying their respects, have taken it
upon themselves, without any authori-
Zation whatsoever, to speak in behalf
Of all Christianity of this country with
out distinction of confession and have
thereby actually and practically de-
MED the aforesaid governmental prin-
cipals for.whieh +the fathers of our
country bled and died, have abused their
office and violated the trust. and conf
dence reposed in them by the people;
therefore be ii
Resolved That we-satisfied that in
this we are voicing the sentiment of all
loyal Americans-do most earnestly
and emphatical1y protest against any
action taken by the President and 9th
er public officials with reference to the
demise Of the late pope, whereby they
accorded official recognition to the pa
papcy."
Copies of these resolutions, signed
by the committee, were sent to Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Secretary Hay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
STRIKING POLISHERS ARE STILL IDLE.
THE POLITICAL RACE
Aspirants for Tax Collectorship Are
Bobbing Up.

Fourth ward democrats report the
coast practically clear for Lynch in
the race for the mayoralty nomina-
tion. A few Thoms hackers are
sighted in the distance, but are expect
ed to fade AWAY before the primaries
are called Democrats of the second
ward report nobody in it but Thoms
and ridicgrle the idea of anybody
thinking Of beating him. This is about
the way things stand at present and
it is question II it will be different
until after the pri imaries.
Although very little is being said
about it in the papers there is quite a
fhree-cornered race on among the dem
ocrats for the co1lectership, the
sprinters being Edward L. Tuttle, At
torney Harry Minor and Attorney
Francis p. Guilfoile 1t is said that
Guiafoile has not yet decided to run,
but 1t is known that several inf1uen-
tial parties are egging him on and in
all probability he will step in. The
bond is high, but the salary is high,
too, 50 that it is no wonder that there
should be many seeking the nomina-
ton. A man who knows something
about the Office told representative
of this paper that there is $500 in it,
and If this be true very few would
care to refuse the job, though, to be
sure, the bond is a barrier to many,
but It wouldn't be much trouble for
any of the men mentioned above to
get it.
There appears to be no doubt but
that Michael J. Ryan and NJ. D. Rus
sell wild be the democratic candidates
Tor the offices they now hold, city clerk
and comptroller respectively, but
something has been said regarding a
new man to succeed Sheriff Mcdonald,
another term. It was said to-day that
John z. DAILY can have the nominal ion,
but that he has concluded not to run
for any office this year. The name of
MEHrice f. Carmody has been men
toned in connection with the position
and ut is well known that the friends
of e. J. Donahue want to see him enter
the lists. So far as can be learned
there is no opposition to the re-nomina-
ton of Town Clerk Brett and Treas
urer Gibson, but it is pretty hard to
tell much about such things at this
time. One very peculiar thing about
the present campaign is that the old
lIHG ueIHOCTdIS nave no ' CdnQlQaLe.
They hoped Kilduff could be prevailed
upon to reconsider his determination
not to run, but in this xhey have been
disappointed, and now it is said that
they are without a standard bearer.
Wonder which side will they tie
up to- the Lynch men or the Thoms ag-
gregation? John Gi1nour, who has
always been in the thick of the fight
long before this hour of the day, has
not struck a blow vet. and nobody
knows what he win decide to do. When
he gets to it there will be something
doing, for when John sounds the war
note rallying forces will flock into the
center from all parts of the town and
somebody will have to step to the
rear. Which shall it be- Thoms or
Lynch?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
Upton NOT TO TRY AGAIN
s.I Think I'VE Done Enough" Said He
Yesterday.

ssI Think I'VE Done Enough" Said He
Yesterday.
Sir Thomas Upton has had clear
glimpse of his finish.
He said SO to Sir Horace Tozer yes
terday afternoon, as the steam yacht
Erin was following the belated Sham
rock down her beat to windWard.
They've got the best boat" he said,
pointing out over the water at the Re
lance. THAT 1000 square feet of ex-
ira sail.is too strong for us. Every
inch we go is an inch toward certain
defeat.
''But, Sir Horace. what can man
do? What can [ do?
sSI can't design boat myself. l
can't sail her. once she is afoat. I've
done everything else that any man in
all this world can do-everything.
And think I've done enough
Ever since the Shamrock made bad
showing on the occasion of the first
f11ke, a week ago yesterday, Sir
Thomas has been advised by his Brit
ish friends in this country to quit.
One man who has the full confidence
of the Irish baronet said after that
fuke:
''I, for one, shall not advise him to
come over and be licked again. So far,
what he has done has been done with
an earnest conviction that he could
win the cup.
'sBut, licked as he will be this time,
if he comes back again he will drop
from the high position he now holds
to the ridiculous" 4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
TRUSTEE ELECTED.

Bridgeport, Aug 2S.-At the first
meeting Of the creditors of Sturgis
Whitlock, bankrupt, of Derby held be-
fore Referee John W. Banks this
morning, Orange Merwin of this city
was unanimously elected trustee.
About one dozen creditors were pres
ent, and they proved claims amount
ing to $4,000. Attorney P. w. Chase
of New Haven represented Mr.. Whit
lock. The bankrupt made an infor-
NAL offer of compromise on 81 per
cent, but no action will be taken until
it is made through the bankruptcy
court,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
A NIGHT ON MOUNT VESUV|US
Press Correspondent Says the
Scene Was Magnificent.

Masses of Liquid Fire Flowed Almost
to the Feet of the Spectators-The
Eruptions at the Famous Mount Still
Continue.
Naples, Aug 2s.-The correspondent
of the Associated Press has just re-
turned from spending a night on Mount
Vesuvius, with the special permission
of the authorities to pass the prescribed
limits. y
The scene was absolutely terrific, but
magnificent. Enormous masses OF
liquid fire flowed almost to the specta-
tors feet, forming great mounds. &c
casionadly mass or ball of burning
material became detached from the
pyramid and rolled down. the side of
the mountain, the fast cooling lava in
it's turn detaching other masses until
the whole became stationary at the
bottom. The main stream of burning,
smoking, flaming lava flowed down the
volcano until stopped by the mounds
Of old lava, when it divided and filled
up the valleys, the old and new masses
meeting with such force as to cause
loud detona tions which shock the
earth under the watchers feet. The
contrast as the morning broke over
this terrifying scene, above calmness
and cool air, in the distance the green
of the beautiful bay and surroundings,
was striking in the extreme To-day
the eruption continues and the volume
of lava is acquiring vast proportions.
Detonations inside. the volcano have
caused the prediction that a more V2o-,
ent eruption may be anticipated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
MOTHER Ind DAUGHTER
Both Are Committed to An In
sane Asylum

Daughter Imagined Someone Was Al
ways Trying to Suffocate Her
Affair Worked on the Mother SO
That She, Too, Was Filled With the
Same Delusion.
Chicago, Aug 2S.-Dominated by the
same delusion, haunted by the same
fear of unknown enemies, inseparable
even in their mental wea kness as they
had been for years in health, Mrs
Anna Olovitch and her daughter Ada
have been committed to Dunning by
Judge iWheatley and a jury in the in
sane court at the detention hospital
Mrs Anna Olovitch is so years old,
her daughter is 20. They are Russian
Jews. The girl was born in England
and the father has been dead many
years.
The daughter became seized with
the delusion that some unknown en-
emy was endeavoring to suffocate her
by blowing a deadly powder through
keyholes and crevices and under
doors and windows. The mother
sought medical aid and worried her
self until she was seized with the
same delusion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
AT CAPE ELIZABETH.
An Hours Bombardment Reduced the
Oufpr Dpfn

An HOur S commandment reduced the
Outer Defenses
Portland, Me, Aug 28.-After an
hours bombardment to-day the outer
defenses of. Cape Elizabeth were cap
tured by force from the navy and
1,600 men were landed. The outpost
and signal station at Spurwink river
also was taken. The movements of
landing parties were covered by the
fire of the fleet. With Long, Island and
the cape defenses in their hands the
navy now is in position to attack all
other points by hand as well as by
sea.
A report published that the Olympia
touched bottom in the maneuvers,
Wednesday. has not been officially con-
firmed The Press to-day says that
she struck on Star ledge in Luckes
sound at point where the chart
showed twenty-six feet, but which
sounded only twenty-four, or two less
than the, Olynlpia's draught. The
cruisers bottom was damaged, causing
her to leak, but the water taken in was
controlled by the vessels dams and
her injuries were not so serious but
that she was able to take part in the
maneuvers yesterday and to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
ROOSEVELT and SECRETARY HAY

| cred quite outside the range Of Turk
ish disorders the French officials say
| the gravity of the situation depends or
| whether the shooting was done by {
} Turkish soldier, which would make
| the case similar to the assassination
Of NJ. Rostkovskis the Russian consu
at Monastir, which, the officials add
would warrant demand ON Turkey
similar to that made by Russia. Il
is officially stated that if an American
squadron goes to Turkish waters the
action of the United States will not
be regarded by France or the other
European powers as having any po-
litical significance in connection with
/ the near eastern sftIa ton. -
It is pointed out that the United
States has always refrained from TAX
| ing part in the near eastern complica-
tions, the European powers assuming
the burden of that question. A lead
/ ing official likened the presence of an
American squadron in Turkish waters
/ to the demonstration made by the
British and German warships in Ven
ezuelan waters, the purpose in each
case being to command respect and
enforce the collection of demands not
having any connection with the general
| political conditions
The latest official advices received
here show that the Russian squadron
which was at Iniada, off the east
coast of Turkey, was withdrawn to
Sebastopol where it is awaiting fur
ther orders. Italy has one warship,
Austria has one and France has one
in Turkish waters, but in each case
large squadrons are held in reserve for
action If the situation becomes acute.
The increasing gravity Of the condi-
tions in Turkey is further shown by
an official report just received from
Philippopolis, giving details of theArev-
olutionary plea to blow up the oriental
express. One of the plotters had been
designated to sacrifice his life by
boarding the train and throwing the
bombs.
This plot, probably, was connected
with the. dynamiting of the omnibus
train at Kulleli Burgas; but, the Phil
ippopolis report establishes the fact
that the original plan was aimed
against the leading European ex-
press for the purpose of impressing the
world with the magnitude of the dis
order.
The reports received here from the
French consuls at Salonica and Mon
astir are more reassuring. They say
they have no further, fear for their
lives, unless the Turkish soldiery be-
come more lawless. The report adds
that foty-nine Turkish battalions have
been withdrawn from Albania and con-
centrated around Salonica, as the AL
banian disorders have been crushed
The most remarkable feature of the
reports discloses the fact that the
Turkish force, which totalled 10000
men when the troops, entered Albania
six months ago, has now been raduced
to $4,000 men showing a loss of $4,000
troops. Fewsaof the soldiers died Of
disease. The loss was chiefly in men
killed while crushing the Albanian up
rising.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
DISBURSEMENTS SMALL.

New York, Aug 28.-Everything in
dicates that the total industrial divi-
dend disbursements in September will
be smaller than for any precious month
this year, the declarations thus far an
nounced amounting to only $15,
571. This compares with SIT, 900, 900
in August and S31, ,2S3, 400 in March,
the high water mark for the year In
1902 the September disbursements ag-
gregated S16,943, ,967. A number of
companies which helped to swell last
years September total this year dis
appear from the list.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
WAR VESSELS TO SAIL.

Nice, Aug 28.-In consequence of or
ders from the navy department at
Washington the United States cruiser
Brooklyn, now at Villefranche, will
sail this evening for Genoa, where it
will rejoin the Machias. After coal
ing at Genoa the American ships will
sail for Beirut. The Brooklyn viii
proceed with all speed to Beirut and
will not wait for the Machias. which
is more slower vessel. Acting Sec
retary Darling this morning telegraph
ed the commanding officer Of the Ma
chias at Genoa for him to follow the
Brooklyn to Port Said. where he is to
coal and await orders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
RESULT IN DOUBT YET.

The Mississippi Democrats Vote for a
Gubernatorial Candidate.
Memphis, Tenn, Aug 2S-The re-
suit of the second primary election held
in Mississippi yesterday, to nominate
democratic candidate for governor,
still remains in doubt Indications are
that the results will be close, the win
ming candidate probably not having a
majority Of more than 5000 votes.
The incomplete returns give James
k. Vardaman fair majority over
Judge Gritz, but the returns from in
terror counties, which cannot be OBJ
tanned at this time, may very material
ly change the situation. The total vote
probably will fall short of that of the
first primary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
WOMAN DROWNED HERSELF

Cleveland Aug 2s.-Mrs. Alexander
Winton wife of the president of the
Winton Automobile Go, committed
suicide early to-day by throwing her
self into the lake. Mrs Winton had
been in i'll health for several months.
She arose from her bed early this
morning in the temporary absence of
her nurse and disappeared. Subse-
quently her body was recovered from
the lake.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
Upton DISAPPOINTED

New York, Aug 2s.-Sir Thomas Lin
ton, in an interview to-day, said that
he would never challenge again for
the America cup until a man had been
found in England who equalled Nat
Herreshof in yacht building. He
frankly admitted his disappointmen at
his failure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
ARBITRAToRs REFUSE.
Cannot Serve at Hague in Claims of
Allied Powers.

st Petersburg, Aug 2s.-In conse
quence of the inability Of DR. Lardy
the Swiss minister at Paris, and Pro
fessor Matzen of the Copenhagen uni
versity, to serve as arbitrators at The
Hague in the claims OF the allied pow
ers for preferential treatment in the
settlement with Venezuela, the foreign
office has requested the postponement
of the date (which was September Il
of the first meeting of the tribunal un.
til other arbitrators are secured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
YACHTS RESTING TO-DAY.

New York, Aug 2S.-A driving rain
storm from east by south swept across
tha Hook this morning and increased
in violence as the day advanced.
There was no danger to the racers,
however for although the storm was
bad outside the Hook the bay was
quite calm owing to the directions OF
the wind. There was absolutely moth
ing being done the crews and owners
alike keeping in comfortable quarters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
PETTTION IN BANKRUPTCY

New York, Aug 28.-A petition in
bankruptcy has been filed against the
American Finance and Mortgage Co
by creditors from Wyoming and Ohio.
1t is said that the claims OF the latter
will aggregate 100000. The concern
closed it's offices month ago Al
fred r.. Goslin said to have been pro-
moter Of the business, is reported to be
iii Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
TWO REGIMENTS SENT,

Sofia Bulgaria Aug 2S.-The govern
ment has dispatched two regiments to
the frontier to strengthen the guards
and enable them to exercise greater
vigilance in view of the anticipated
attempts of additional bands of in
surgents to enter Macedonia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
SOLD TO MTIwATEKEE

New Haven, Aug 2s-Robert Hall,
second baseman of the New Haven
base ball team. was sold to-day to
Milwaukee of the Western league.
Hall will leave for Milwaukee to-
night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
GOING TO GETTYsRIIRG

New York, Aug 28.-The executive
committee of the Medal of Honor le-
gion have selected Gettysburg as the
place for the annual reunion this year
and set the time for October II and 13.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
CITY NEWS

Fred w. Austin OF Moundsville, w.
Va, returned this morning after q
weeks vacation spent with his sisters
ana brother on JeWelry street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
RIDING ON FREIGHT TRAIN.
Nine Year Old Boy Met With Serious
Accident Yesterday.

Accident Yesterday.
Patrick Leary, nine years old, who
lives On River street. met with seri-
Gus accident yesterday. He was
jumping off freight train when he
slipped and fell. One of the car
wheels passed over his foot, smashing
three toes so badly that they had to
be anputated by DTs Donahue and
Monagan. The ankle was badly cut.
The boy, who will be laid up for some
time, was removed to the hospital to-
day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
WEATHER. FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Rain to-
night and Saturday; fresh to brisk
northeast to east Winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
WATERBURY, WOMAN SPOKE

Mystic, Aug <@ldress entitled
ssThe Prince of Pea was delivered
by Mrs Amada Slater of Waterbury at
the meets@g of the National Peace I'M
ion to-dags
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-28
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
CIoain. stock Quotations.

Money on call easy at 1902 per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 6@6A per Cent.
Exchanges, s147,073, ,619; balances, s7,261, ,0o6