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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
EXCITEMENT ON HE CUTTER
Hotehkiss Gun Plunged From
 Side to Side of Vessel

Placed on Lower Deck It Was Bea
 ing Transported 1.-The Gun Was Not
 Ldshed, and It's Great Weight Made
 the Gresham a Place to Be Avoided.
 New York, Aug 21--With a Hotch- kiss gun pfungtng from side to side and threatening to tear off her plates with every Qrnge, there was quite a bit of excitement on the revenue cut ter Gresham, while she was on patrol during the yacht race. But for the bravery of the gunner and members of the crew of the cutter the result might have been disastrous.
 The gun weighed 1.SOO pounds and was in transport, not constituting part of the armament of the Gresham. but intended for one of the other ocean going revenue cutters. It had been deposited on the lower deck, and ap- parently nobody thought it worth while to lash it securely.
 The Gresham which was the flag ship for the course patrol, was lying near the outer mark, where a heavy swell was running At times she rolled so heavily that her rail almost went under waiter 1t was amid this rolling that persons on board heard the crashing down below and felt the tremprs passing through the cutter as the gun struck her heavy iron sides.
 'aTbat Hotchkiss gun has broken loose down below. and the captain says if you don't want holes stove in the side of the cutter you'd better get your men down there and tie it up," was the startling message poured into the ear of the gunner exeitedly by one of the crew.
 The gunner made rush for the companionway. As he ran he called to his assistants, telling them to bring lines. With every roll Of the cutter the big gun went crashing to port or starboard, following the listing of the boat and threatening with death any,. body who got in it's path The rolls were so close together that the men were kept busy lodging. Many times they risked their lives in trying to fasten the line, and. encouraged hy the brave example set by the gunner. they persisted, until finally they had the gun under control and tied so se- curely it couldrdo no more harm. The hands of two men were injured slight ly in the struggle.
 s'Talk about the man behind the gum said the leader, tsw1ly, my men were behind it. in front of it, on both sides of it, and at times on top of it. On several occasions. when the infer- nal thing was plunging and there was a rush to get clear, it was a case of the gun behind the man. rather than one of the man behind the gun"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
EVERYTHING IN READINESS.
The Naval Battalion Goes into Camp
 at Mantle To-morroW.

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 New London, Aug 21.--When Con necticut's naval battalion goes into camp at Niantic on Saturday morning the men will find tents erected for them and everything will be ready for immediate housekeeping. Camp has been laid out to the left of the brigade headquarters, the streets running just the same as the main camp was across teh parade ground. There are three streets. one for each of the naval divis- ions. Running at right angles with the company streets are the line offi- cers and in the rear of the line street is the staff officers, and directly in their rear are the tents for the petty officers. One of the large tents used by Troop A has been set for the mess tent
 The naval reserves will be the aristo- crats of the Connecticut National Guard, for the tents are of the wall va riety, only used by the officers in the regular encampment. Each tent has a fly erected in front and the floor ex- tends under the fly. The tents are of brown canvas. They were purchased by the state during the Spanish-Ameri- can war especially for the naval re serves.
 Captain W. M. Stark, inspector of small arms practice, Third infantry c. N. G., arrived in camp Thursday af- ternoon. He will act as post commis- sary. One of his first duties Thursday was to drive in the country and ar range for the purchase of farm produce for the use of the sailors.
 Captain G. A. Cornell, of the quar- termaster's department, has been. on the ground with large gang of men, and has got everything in readiness for the sailors. All the tents and camp equipage of the soldiers have been taken down and stored in the mess houses.
 The sailors will be armed as infan- try and will have regular infantry drill. A guard will be maintained. Besides there will be boat drill on the waters of Mantle river, which wash the north ern boundary of the camp ground. There will also be a daily school, both for the jackies and the non-commis- stoned officers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
MY 8AVE LIVED HERE
Man Found Dead in the Woods
 at Terryville
It Is Thought He at One Time Worked
 in Holmes, Booth X, Haydens Also WnrLnd in Narnatncl1-Had rIrnIInr

It Is Thought He at One Time Worked
 in Holmes, Booth X, Haydens Also
 Worked in Naugatuck-Had Trolley
 Car Naugatuck Transfer in Pocket
 It is thought by some persons that the unknoWnyman who was found dead in the woods in Terryville early in the week was a former resident of this city. It will be recalled that the face and head of the unknown man was battered beyond recognition and had been so eaten away by insects and af- fected so much by being exposed to the sun that the head fell apart from the neck when the body was lifted. The mans body was found in one place and his clothes in another. There were evidences, so it is said, of foul play. A sort of an Investigation was made by the Terryville authorities, but it amounted to nothing. But now it is said that from papers and letters which which have been found that the dead man was Swede and that he formerly worked in Holmes, Booth & Haydens' plant in this city and also in Nauga- tuck. A transfer of the date of July 27. received on the trolley line to Naug- atuck, was also found. These letters and transfer are the reasons for be- lieving that the dead man formerly lived here His name is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
RELIANCE SHAMROCK IT UNDER spNAKER BALLOON
FOR A MoRTUARY CHAPEL.
To Be Built in Calvary Cemetery, Long Island, for Burial of Priests.

To Be Built in Calvary Cemetery,
 Long Island. for Burial of Priests.
 New York, Aug 21.-An architect has completed plans for mortuary chapel in Calvary cemetery Long Island, with an underground cavern for the burial of priests. resembling the cata- combs of Rome The idea is one which Archbishop Farley conceived.
 1t occurred to him while travelling in Europe that New York with its large number of priests should have some such place for their burial. He discussed the matter with his fellow clergymen when he returned to New York and the plan found favor s
 Olltwardly there will be little to in dicate the size of the catd combs, it be ing intended that the chapel shall stand over them The caverns, it is intended, however. shah occupy a space of about two acres, fifty feet be low the surface. The walls will be. of hewn granite.
 Should the plans be carried out it will be the first initiation of the an cient cataeonlfSs in this country. The nearest approach to anything of the kind exists at the monastery of the Passionist monks in West Hoboken. Under that institution there is q huge underground vault some seventy feet beneath the chapel There, clothed in the hakit of tlrat order, the most austere in the Catholic church, lie, resting on bricks. the remains of the founders of the order. The custom of so disposing of the bodies was discon- tinued about two years ago because of legal barriers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
WAGON WAS BROKEN.
But Occupants Escaped Injury in To
 Days Runaway.

There was wild runaway on North Willow street shortly before noon to- day. Dr Gravess horse became ull- manageable and bounded away at top speed. The doctor and boy were in the vehicle and people expected to see them tossed out at every bound. But in this they were disappointed and all though the rear wheels and one of the shafts were smashed the occupant came out of the mixup all right. The doctor held on with a vengeance and finally succeeded in heading the horse into R. K. Browns stable yard on South Willow street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
TROUBLE BRE EWlAC
Local Teamsters Union Now Has
 a Grievance.
SOME MEMBERS LAID OFF.

The Union Thinks It Is Because They
 Belong to the Organization If the
 Trouble Is Not Quickly Adjusted
 Waterbury May Have Another
 Strike On.
 There is talk of trouble in the local Tealmsters' union and if some of the wise heads do not get together and see what can be done to straighten out the snarl Ibetween the men and some of their employers we may. have an other strike to deal with before we know where we are at. It was said to-day that some of the active work CTS in the organization have been laid off upon trumped-up charges and the4 the object of the crusade is to put the union out of business. The men are acting within their rights in looking into the matter, but for their own good as well as that of the public it is hoped that they will not take the bit in their teeth and throw up their jobs without giving the matter due consideration. Although the weather is warm today and may continue so for some time yet, still the winter will be here soon. so that it behUoves every man to make the most he can of hustling for the next few months and see that he gets hold of enough to make the home conn fortable during the season of frost and SHOW.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
TO FLOAT STEAMER.

Montreal Aug 21.The officials Of the Richelieu and Ontario Nayigation Go state that wrecking steamers hav left Quebec to float the Saguenay steamer Carolina. Her grounding was due to a dense fog and she ran ashore near Pass-a Pierre. There was never any danger, and according to report Of the company's officials all her passen gers were taken ashore safely and given comfortable accommoda dations in the hotel at Tadousac.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
A JAPANESE YACHT.
May Be Competitor in the Next Cup ss Race.

] New York, Aug 21.-If Lieutenant. Commander Isam Takeshira of the i'm perial Japanese navy, can carry out his plans, Japan will have q yacht in the next contest for the Americas cup The commander, who came here to see the struggle between Shamrock III and Reliance declares he will interest financial men in his country to prepare at once for the building of racer to enter the next international races.
 We can build just as fine d boat as either America or England" he said. land you may be sure that at the next international yacht races you will see the flag of Japan flying on the win ner.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
TEMPORARILY RESTRAINED.

Wilmington, Del Aug 21- The Unit ed States circuit court to-day, Judge temporarily restFainging the Phia- delphia, Baltimore & Washington raiI- road company, the Delaware railroad, the Delaware, Maryland & Virginia railroad company from interfering with property of the Western Union. Telegraph Co property in the right of way over their lines. This order will hold good until decision is rendered by the United States supreme court or another order is issued by the local courts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
TO ATTACK PORTLAND,

Portland. Me, Aug 21.-Theoretical- Iy, hostile fleet sent from the tropics to-day is to attack Portland and troops have been called out to protect this 1farbor. T'lG regular troops have been reinforced by the Maine militia and tomorrow night the heavy artil- lery of Massachusetts will arrive here to take part in the battle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
A NEW COMMANDER.

San Francisco, Aug 21. A change in command is announced at the Presidio, Major Charles w. Hobbs, of the ar tillery corps, commanding there, has been ordered to the Atlantic coast. The new permanent commander will be Colonel Charles Morris. now in command at Fort Moultrie, $. c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
DR LoRaMER ON BOARD.

Liverpool, Aug 21.-The Rev Dr George c. Lorimer of New York is a passenger on the Dominion line steamer New England, which sailed from this port to-day for Boston. He had been drawing great congregations during his stay in this country, but re- fused all overtures to accept call in London.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
TEx1YLB WORKERs AGAIN

CrimmitDchau, Saxony, Aug 21.- About 7,5O0 textile workers of this dis trict have struck for shorter hours of labor. The police broke up four meetings because nonresident officials of the textile workers union addressed them. A fifth mass meeting was al lowed to continue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

HEALTH BOARD NOT ALARMED.
 Mexico City. Aug 21.--The superior board of health is not alarmed over the new outbreak of plague in Sinaloa. The cases, three in number. occurred at Fl Baje Bajio, a ranch about forty kilometres from Mazatlan and very near Siquerios. The port of Mazatlau will not be closed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
AN ArrAcK OF CRAMPS.

Manila, Aug. 21.-Upon investigation. it turns out that the supposed case of cholera upon the transport Sherman was merely an attack of severe cramps. Upon the raising of the quarantine the transport sailed imme- diately with a clean bill of health.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
a1nerrcan. Exhibit .

The only Amerie9n exhibit at the Osaka (Japan) exp lsition is that of oregon, whose legislature voted $4,000 for the purpose. Canada voted $70,000 and Austria $40 600 to aid exhibitors, ard Germany is very well represented 5n all lines. 4 syndicate of Japanese sneorporated with a cash capital of s15o .000 has purchased the Oregon ex- As1afa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
WEATHER FORECAST

Clear Skies and, a Good Breeze Prom
 ised for Tomorrow.
 Forecast for Connections: Fair to- night and Saturday; light fresh west to southwest winds.
 New York, Aug 21.-Forecaster Elm ory, at the weather bureau to-day, sent out a special forecast for the Vi cinity of the yacht race course for to- morrow He prophecies a good south erly breeze and clear skies. The spe- cial reads:
 'sThe weather Saturday over the in ternational yacht race course will be fair to partly cloudy, with fresh south erly winds, probably shifting to south weSterIy''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
STRUCK w1nH GOLF BALL.
Fourteen Year Old Girl Injured so
 Badly She Died

Philadelphia, Aug 21.-After lying unconscious since last Tuesday Bertha Herman, aged IA, died late last night in a hospital here from the effects of being struck on the head with q golf ball. The child was watching the play on the Sharon Hill links, near here, when the ball struck her. frac- turing the skull. She fell uncon- scious and fingered in that condition until death came.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
PHYSICIAN DENIES TT

Bar Harbor. Me, Aug 321-The phy- sician of former Postmaster-Ge General Bissell denies the reports which have been published that MT Bissell is criti- cally i'll. The doctor says that his pa tient is not in a serious condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
MUNsEY RESTRAINED.

Colonel Brown Prevents Him From
 Selling Daily News Plant.
 New York, Aug 21.-Supreme Court Justice Davis to-day handed down a decision in which he granted the ap- plication of Colonel William l.. Brown for a temporary injunction, restrain ing Frank A. Munsey from selling the plant of the Daily News at auction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
UNVEILED A MONUMENT
To the Memory of Man Assassinated
 One Year Ago.


 One Year Ago.
 Bloomington. III, Aug 21.-Prohibi- tionists of the United States unveiled at Newton, Jasper county, magnifi- cent monument to the memory of Hale Johnson, who was assassinated on election day last year. He was chair man of the prohibition state committee and national committeeman at the time and was the presidential candidate on the prohibition ticket in 1896. Many states were represented. Rob ert H. Patton of Springfield spoke in the morning on "Hale Johnson as a Lawyer and Patriot In the after noon addresses were delivered by John C. WoolIey of Chicago, National Chair nan Oliver W. Stewart. and former Congressman George W. F1thian The state executive committee met at New ton to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
poTIATCH IS NOW ON.

Seattle. Wash, Aug 21.-One of fhe. greatest of the many Alaskan pot Iatches between the native tribes of the great northland is now in pro- gress at Ta6u. in the southeastern section of the territory. It is between the ancient AulSs and the belHgerent Takus. This is the first time the pres ent generation of the Auks was ever invited to a Taku potlatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
STRUCK FATAL BLOW

Two Men Quarreled and One Had His
 Neck Broken.
 Frankfort, Indiana. Aug 21.-A blow with the fist which broke the victims neck, caused the death of Harry Thomas to-day. He had a quarrel with Harry Ioveland and the latter is alleged to have struck the fatal blow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
MASSACHUSETTS, MOVES
The Big Batt1eship on the Way to the
 Repair Shon.

Washington, Aug 21.-Captain Em- ory. commanding the Indiana, tele- graphs the navy department from Frenchman's Bay that the Massachu- setts, under convoy of the Indiana, Po- tomac and Lebanon. sailed this morn- ing for TompkinsvilIe. She will be docked and repaired at the New York yard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
LONDON SEES II
Thinks Shamrock Cannot Possi-
 biy Win the Cup
PRAISE FOR CAPTAIN BARR

The English Editors Think He Has
 Shown Smarter Seamanship- The
 Two Racers Were overhauled and
 Dried Out This Morning, and Went
 Out for a Sail Drying Spin.
 ment here on the Shamrock HTS per fermance evidence the growing con viction that she is incapable of recap turing the AEserieas e ) under any, weather conditions. The afternoon newspapers claim that yesterdays abortive race showed nothing of the respective merits of the two boats, but, they admit tnat the performance of the challenger did not fulfill the ex- pectations ee her behavior in a light wind and say that Captain Barr seems to have shown smarter seamanship.
 The suggestion is made that, in view of the repeated wind isappointments off Sandy Hook, the New York Yacht club might try to find more satisfac- tory course.
 New York, Aug 21.-To-day the American yacht Reliance lay at her moorings in Sandy Hook bay riding the swells that tumbled the waters to a considerable extent. The wind was blowing from the northwest, and hard ly q cloud could be seen. The Ameri- can yacht early in the day raised her mainsail and cfubtopsan to dry them after the wetting they got in yester- days showers. Her head sails were up in stops and the Yankee crew were taa
 The challenger lay at her green moorings 500 yards astern of the Reli- ance Her crew were likewise prepar- ing for to-morrow's race. Near her lay the steam yacht Erin and the rest of the fleet Numerous steam yachts and sailing craft of various classes were anchored or sailing about the racers.
 At 10:42 the Reliance cast loose from her moorings. set her jib and staysail and stood out into the bay for sail. Shortly afterward Shamrock III hoist ed her mainsail with the apparent in tention of going out for sail stretch- Ing.
 Sir Thomas Lipton said to-day. sI have not lost hope in the slightest The conditions yesterday were the worst that have ever seen at. Sandy Hook 1t was purely matter of luck. The Reliance was getting all the wind she wanted, while the Shamrock was Iyino without a breath, When we did get a breeze we lost no time in making up the Reiiance's gain, but the luck never lasted with us. As a matter of fact the Shamrock came about to come home. seeing it was hopeless to con tnue when she was getting no wind The sails of the Reliance were full while our sails were limp. The sham rock did much better work and sailed better than the Reliance while she had the wind. Others may say what they like about this matter, but this is my positive be1ief.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
SWISS MINISTER ADVISED.
Switzerland Does Not Want Him to
Act as Arbitrator

Paris, Aug 21.-The federal council of Switzerland has advised Dr Lardy. the Swiss minister here, and one of the Lhree arbitrators appointed by the czar 70 decide the claim for preferential treatment made the three allied DOW CTS Germany, Great Britain and Italy, m the settlement with Venezuela. that 1t does not desire him to act as ari)i. trator, as Switzerland has interests similar to those of the other powers which have been committed to the German representative at The Hague court
 Berne. Switzerland, Aug 21.-Dr Lardy. the Swiss minister at Paris. it is announced here, has declined to serve as arbitrator in the Venezuelan claims. on the ground that Switzerland has claims against Venezuela which she proposes to submit to arbitration, and. therefore, under the Washington protocol, he, as a-citizen of q creditor nation, is unable to act
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
ENCoTRAGEs REYoITrInN

Sofia, Bulgaria. Aug 21.-The Rus sian naval demonstration in Turkish waters is declared here to be an en- couragement of the revolutionists in Macedonia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
FOUR YEAR OLD DROWNED.

South Manchester. Aug 21.-Carl Dielenscneider four years of age, was drowned in Booths pond to-day. He was playing on the edge of the pond and fell in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
REPORTS ARE DENIED

Sofia, Bulgaria. Aug 21.-The cur rent rumors of the approaching mo- bflization of the Bulgarian army are semi aciallY denied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
sAITsBURY sLOWf,Y sINKINtG

E5xAII1E-ASO IGI A511O WILL K5IANIAIANNT.
 London, Aug 21.Lold Salisbury is still alive, but he is surely, sinking. He received the last sadrament yester- day evening Oxygen is being ad- nlirldSfRred
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

HOUND A brindle bull pup. Owner can , A have him by proving property. Frank Cutting, A26 North Main street. 8-2i<2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
EFr1E ELd4sLERss FATHER.

New York, Aug 21.-JOhn Ellsler, fSther of Fife Ellsler, the actress, and himself an actor and theatrical man ager, died to-day at the age of S2 years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS.
 Washington, Aug 21.-Governnlent receipts from internal revenue, Soo'- cos: customs, SS1S.637: miscellaneous, so3. .6O1: expenditures, S2,29O, ,O00
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-02-16
General Booth a Vegetarian.

y
q Few people are aware that General
Booth, head and founder of the Saliva
ton Army, is pronounced vegetarian.
In years he has eaten neither fish, flesh
mol, eggs, says the Cincinnati CONNER
cia1 Tribune. Even butter, milk or
vegetables cooked with fat are denied.
His diet is solely upon cereals, boiled
rice being largely his sustenance. He
occasionally eats rice for breakfast,
dinner and supper and then enters
upon the same diet the next day.
A member of the army said recently
General Booth believes in his body.
Yet meats and strong drinks he heart
lily despises. He will not smoke, be-
cause he realizes that he has a nervous
system that must be protected. He
will not drink, partly from principle
and partly because he realizes that for
every stimulation there is an equal and
consequent reaction. He is vegetarian
not merely because he believes that
primitive mankind-Adam and Eve OF
the Bible-were vegetarians, but be-
cause, after long practical trial, he
finds himself far younger than his
years while the mortal parts of most
men, who laugh. at what they call his
crankiness, are like John Browns body
-amoldering In the grave"