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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09

RACING ASSOCIATION.
win Build One OF the Finest Casinos
In United States.

New York, Aug 9.-Members of
the Saratoga Racing association are
reported to have made up their minds
to build one ofthe largest and finest
casinos in the United States and to
have 1t open by next summer. The
movement has been brought about BY
the closing last season of a well
known restaurant because the card
and roulette rooms attached to it
were not permitted by the authorities
to run, as they had for several years.
All the wealthy directors Of the as
sociation have become interested In
the scheme and plans, it is expected,
will take definite shape within few
days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
PARCELS POST TREATy

Washington, Aug ga message has
been sent to the government of San
Domingo announcing the readiness Of
this government to negotiate parcels
post treaty with that government in
accordance with the recent request to
that end submitted by San Domingo.
A copy of the agreement made with
Venezuela, with necessary modiflca-
tions but substantially similar to most
of the agreements made with coun-
tries in the western hemisphere, has
been forwarded to San Domingo as a
basis for the Forthcoming treaty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
HOIST YOUR ENsIGN.

Plymouth, Eng, Aug 9.-The Brit
ish steamer Manora from Calcutta
June 20 for London, arrived here to-
day and reported that when 25 miles
south of Cape Finisterre on the
northwest coast of Spain, she met a
large cruiser with three tunnels and
two masts flying the Russian naval
flag There were guns mounted on
the cruiser, which evidently was one
Of the former German liners recently
purchased by Russia. The cruiser
bore down on the Manora and sig
nailed the latter to hoist her ensign.
When this was done the cruiser pro-
ceeded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
sALUTEp KING EDWARD.

Gibraltar, Aug 9.-The United
States battleship squadron, Rear ADJ
miral Barker commanding, witch ar
rived here yesterday, dressed ehsn
and fired salute to-day in honor %
coronation day, the second anniyer-
sary of the crowning OF King Edward.
Rear Admiral Sir Edward Chichester.
who commanded the British cruiser
Immortalite at Manila during the
Spanish-American war, cordially well
coined the American squadron t.
Gibraltar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE.

Lisbon, Aug GA slight earth
shock was felt here and in this vi
cinity at IL o'clock last night but no
damage was done. The earthquake
felt sat Lisbon was practically stimuli
taneous with a shock reported from
wellington, New Zealand, under to-
days date. taking into account the
difference In time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
New York Butchers ON strike.

NEW YORK, Aug. 9.-After heat
ed and exciting session of the executive
board of the Amalgamated Meat Cut
ters and Butcher Workmen of America
held in this city last night $500 mem
bers engaged In such work here in local
packing houses were called out on
strike, to take effect this morning at g
O'clock Men will quit work in all the
shops known to the workers as ..the
trust packing houses
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
Died at His Home
This Afternoon.
Former United States Sem
atOr From Missouri His
Wife. Som and Daughter
Present at His Bedside
Passed Peacefully Away
After q Lingering Illness.

Sweet Springs, Missouri, Aug o.
After lingering for weeks between life
and death, former United States Sen
ator G. G. Vest passed peacefully
away to-day. At his bedside at the
time of his death were his wife, DR.
Jarvis, the family physician, Senator
Vests son and daughter and niece.
The body will be taken to st Louis to-
night for interment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
ONE MORE STRIKE.
Chicago Seems TO be Mecca for
Labor Troubles.

Chicago, Aug 9.--Trimmers, cut
ters, bushelmen and examiners em-
ployed by fourteen clothing manufac-
turers, Chicago members of the Ma
tional Clothiers' exchange, struck to-
day. 1t was estimated that 800 men
quit work. An official OF a large
clothing house said that IL the strike
continues within a. short time 10000
tailors Will be out Of employment be-
cause OF lack of supply with which
to work.
Action OF the union followed an an
nouncement that hereafter the en-
ployers intended to run on the open
shop plan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
Old FOUNDER DEAD.

Camden, N. j., Aug 9.John IT..
Starr, president of the First National
bank of this city, is dead at his SUM
mer home in Atlantic City aged SO
years. He was the founder of the
Starr iron foundry. now the Camden
Iron works, one of the largest foun-
dries III the world Mr. Starr repre-
sented the First New Jersey district
in congress from 1862 to 1866.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
EDITORS IN JAIL.
Dangerous 10 Libel Citizens Down
i'm ManiIa.

Manila, Aug 9-F. L. Dorr and B.
+. O'Brien, formerly the owners and
editors of Freedom, a paper pub
lished in this city, were sentenced
some time ago by two OF the Philip
pine courts to six months imprison-
ment and to fine of $1,000 for libel,
ing NJ Tavera, a member of the Phil
ippine commission. This sentence hav-
ing been confirmed by the supreme
court OF the United States. where an
appeal was lodged, the prisoners have
been committed to the prison at Bill
hid
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
ATTACK LAST pEFESsEs.

Chefoo. Aug 8 f8 p. M From a
source hitherto reliable 1t is said that
there is good reason to believe that
the Japanese are renewing their att
tack on the remaining outer positions
At Port Arthur Officers of the Ger
man cruiser F'llerst Bismarck, lying
mts the outer edge of the harbor ex-
press the opinion that the firing heard
fast night was an encounter between
the beleaguered squadron and the at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
THE TRIAL DELAYED.
Embezzler Smith or New Haven Has
a Little Respite.

New Haven, Aug 9.--By reason of
the adjournment for one month Of the
United States district court the trial
OF Douglas M. Smith, the former tel
Ter of the Tradesmen's National bank
OF New Haven, on the charge Of en-
bezzlement, will not begin until Sep
tember 20. The calendar Of the court
made public in Hartford yesterday
gives the Smith case first place.
Smith is out on bail and is summering
at Milford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
HAYS CAUSE UPHELD.

Berlin, Aug 9.-Secretary Hays
course toward Turkey, according to
the official review here is fully justi-
fable. The example of France is
forcing the porte to settle claims
through fleet demonstration is cit
ed as an analogous cause, and the Of
ficials here expect that the sultan will
promptly yield the United States de-
mands before the demonstration at
Smyrna reaches a serious aspect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
FISH THE DIET.
Ten Car Loads Day Used in Chicago
Since the Strike.

Chicago, Aug 8. Since the Begin
ming of the packing strike Chicago's
consumption of fish has been gradual
~ increasing until now 1t is the larg-
est in the history of the city. Ten
cars are received every twentyfour
hours and the wholesale dealers de-
clare that 100000 pounds OF fresh
and salt water fish are cooked each
day. Prices have remained normal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
REPLY STILL MISSING.

Constantinople, Monday, Aug o.
The American legation has not yet re-
ceived reply from the porte regard
ing the demand upon the Turkish
government for the same favored
treatment in the matter of schools,
hospitals and charitable institutions
accorded to other powers. However,
1t is anticipated by diplomats that the
demands will be granted before the
arrival of the American squadron at
Smyrna.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
CAUSE WAS JEALOUSY.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug 9.-Peter Sa-
dasky. coal miner OF Robinson
township, was found dead at the en-
trance to his home early to-day with
a wound from shotgun ia his back.
Michael Vanyuria with whom Sadas-
XIV boarded, is missing. Jealousy is
the killing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
STRIKE IN HARTFORD.

Hartford Aug 9,-About 100 men
are now out on strike as a result or
a sympathetic feeling among the
building trades. 1t was all brought
about over dispute on 70 cents with
Contractor Andrus. The master
builders at meeting this afternoon
discussed ths aaAsstion Of d lockout.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
PORTO RICANs TEACHERS.

Boston, Aug 9.-The United States
transports Fitzpatrick and Sumner
sailed from the Charlestown navy
yard to-day carrying 500 Porto Rican
teachers, managers and interpreters
who have been attending summer
schools at Harvard and Cornell. The
Porto Ricags will stop at New York,
Philadelphia and Washington before
returning to their native island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
GOLD REGIONS WIRE.
First Teiegraphic Message Ever Sent
Direct From Meme.

Seattle, Wash, Aug 9.-General
Greely, chief signal officer of the
United States army, has received the
first telegraphic message ever sent di-
rect from Nome, Alaska. 1t marks
the Inauguration OF the government
wireless line from Nome, 1OT miles to
st Michael's. General Greely said
that the wireless line was working
perfectly. From ST MichaePs the
message came by the wire line UP the
Yukon to Dawson and thence to Sc.
attic. travelling 3,50O miles altogether.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
SENATOR AIKENs DEAD.

Halifax, Aug "a special dispatch
from Toronto announces the death OF
Senator James p. sAikens, former sec
retary of state, minister Of inland rev
enue, and once governor of Manitoba.
He was born In Ireland IN 1915.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
VOLUNTEERS FLREr MATTER.

Constantinople, Monday, Aug s.
In connection with the volunteer feet
question the porte, which is being
supported by Great Britain has re-
minded the Russian government of
its agreement with Turkey in 1891.
The agreement stipulates that vessels
of the volunteer fleet must not carry
arms and munitions of war. The
porte also demands that the vessels
shall traverse the Bosphorus separ-
atelY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
SOLDIERS Make ESCAPE.

Miles City, Mon, Aug 9.-Seven sol
diers confined in the guard house at
Fort Keough have escaped to the
prairie. company of cavalry is In
pursuit, but none Of the deserters has
been captured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
TWO DAYS MORE.
Physicians Say Ex-Covsrnsr Lonnsv
hurry Can Last No Longer.

Litchfield, Aug ELK Governor
Lounsbury, who is very III, Is not NO
well to-day as he was the latter part
OF last week. The physicians In a KS
tendance do not believe that he wili
live more than two days. The exact
cause OF his illness is not given. but Il
is believed to be kidney complaint
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
Live stock Markets.

CATTLE Supply fair; market slow
choice, 67O@6. 80; prime, So, 3506. 60: fair. $4
HoGf-Receipts light market active;
prime heavies, S. 70W6.S0 medium, 5000
$50; heavy Workers and light Workers
S6.26Qs.35; pigs. Sc. 20QD6 25; roughs. $4G55
SHEEP AND MBS-Supply fair;
market lower; prime wethers. $4,000 40; ;
@s.%.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
GOOD Time made by Air.hip.

PARIS, Aug. an. Lebaudy, who
made q successful trip with his air
ship here, and the engineer who steer
ed it, say that the machine covered
about twelve and half miles during
its hight Of fifteen minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09

SWEET SPRINGS, Mo-, Aug. O.
Former United States Senator Vest is
barely alive. His pulse is very weak
and rapid. He is now unconscious,
having been so all day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09

A number of women of Los Angeles
have formed a unique club known as
the Hundred Year club, It's mem
bers having for the prime object lon
gevity, says a Los Angeles dispatch.
BY scientific care for body and mind
it is expected that Its members will
live to be a hundred years old or more.
The society will be comfortably hous-
ed and there will be provided library
of hygienic literature and course of in
struction as to the proper care of the
body, while mentality will receive due
consideration. Women who have at
tanned the age of ninety years will be
admitted without fee and will be en-
titled to the privileges of the club with
out dues or other expenses. The presi-
dent of the club is Dr. Amelia Brother
hood.
Japan's Religious Tolerance.
Al Japanese orator declared at a re-
cent meeting in Tokyo that from the
viewpoint of religious tolerance Japan
represents the twentieth century, Rus
sia the sixteenth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
LONG DISPUTE OVER.
Federal Capital or victosia i EitS
sle village.

Melbourne, Victoria, Aug 8 The
location OF the federal capital IS
long in dispute, Is believed to havR
been finally settled by vote to-day
in the house Of representatives, ails
proving Dalgety, In the Bombala dls~
trict. Dalgety had previously been
selected by the senate Dalgefy is
situated 296 miles south OF Sydney.
New South Wales, and is 80 miles
from the nearest railroad station:
The population is under 800. It has
court house, two hotels two stores
and two churches.
The federal house Of represents Ives
first selected Tumut. in Victoria, FOR
the federal capital, which selection
however. was rejected by the federal
senate on October 15, 1903. The sens
ate then selected Dalgety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
WOLF HILL NOW
HELD BY JAPANESE
The Hey TO the Harbor of Port Arthur Taken After
Desperate Struggle-LOng Range Guns Of the Japs
Should Be Able to Sweep the Harbor- Attack Now
Going on Against Last Defenses of the StronghoId

lacking Japanese, apparently twenty
miles northeast Of Chefoo. From the
cruiser the flashes preceding the de-
donations could be seen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to-
night and Wednesday; light variable
winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
closing Stool auotatton..

Money on call easy at per cent; prime
mercantile paper. 4a41a per cent: ex-
changes $1o9.135, ,762; balances, $5,6s2,13S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-09
LAMONT SPEAKS OUT.
Not a Candidate for cOvsrnor 81
New York.

Esopus, Aug 9.-Colonel Daniel La
mont said to-day that he was not
candidate for the gubernatoFIal nom
ination of New York and he did not
believe any emergency would arise
that would draw him into the contest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-20

~,
bag at so hot5a pace ,ruesday 7 f,a tsfhe
clemcnts were scarcely needed or even .',.1
noticed In tho excitement. The hounds $
swera, Il thrown In at L Oak wood gate ana q
from there throughout The course some some
OF the heaviest going OF. the season tl
was exIler eIccd. I. ~ !, 8 !,
Mr. Julian Keitl sustained ala which
did him .nos harm; Finishing nt 1 brakes
farm six miles out q, town TIE riders E
legaleti thclpselyes at delig tut. l,nnt-
brcakfast where Mr.. and Mrs. Drake
were the hostfand hostess.
The fox hunt Saturday. the 18th, was
of great Interest. "A The party Of huntsmen
loft town Friday and spent tho night Z
the Plains, By sunrise next morning
they were we'll '.on their way to- zullla.
where tho fun began In earnest, long
and exciting chase resulting.
Z IT is STATED 4 tina t, j, r. TOWNSEND, OF
New York. we'll known In sporting circles
here, has leased a place near The Plains.
Lieutenant Robert Wallach, y. 81 A., at
present stationed /, In Washington. was
hero for few days this week.
Mr. Frederick Nc [lhone, OF Washington,
Is visiting friends In town. 4. a85;
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inn. Charaxus and 1Ielwind. by Eolns.
probably ranks second to no Jumper ~
training. and 1t would not be- SURPRISING
TO see, him. rest the championship from
Land OF Glover. that other Virgin hred !
isteeple chase horse during the season OF OF
1904 Isl
4 Tho gray gelding. stronita, 2;1il =, who
Btrotted to his record "a decade since, ana
was looked upon as one Of the stoutest
hearted OF Virginia bred trotters, Is dead.
A son OF Sam Purdy. 2:201s. dam Madge,
BY Zirkle's Engineer, the Year Book does
not give his exact age but lie was foaled
back in the eighties and bred by a. p.
TIeneberger OF Harrisonburg. Like that
other gray trotter by the same sire.
Charlie c.. o:13A. Strontta was success
fully carnpajgned back In the ninetles BY
Barney Demarest. "a.
The sprlng race meeting OF the Roam
oke Industrial and Agricultural Associa-
ton will be held at Roanoke Va, May 20.
a27 ana rs, when purses VIII be offered
for trotters and PAGERS. Tho dates select
ed are those of the u. CT. meeting, when
n large crowd lis expected In town. and
secretary w. u. Andrews feels sure that
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Appreciated.

they have lust put yestibues on the
front end OF the street cars In Dos ton!
I asked a motorman how he enjoyed the
protection !,
lie removed his glasses carefully and
wiped thenl. ei N n Z, !. j.
81 find" he courteously replied. that
they have q marked tendency to m
crease the maximum OF: calorltic In
nuence, and at thea same time temper
the wind to the shorn lamb--n quotation
that Is OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES by the UNI
learned and the careless to the SCRIP
lures, 80 ,gassfis.;
3 And he moved oE,--Cleveland Plain
Dealer. s. 4 {pg So 81 .s9ti45
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M = .i8
lis q. u. Bcplll,2 Fayetteville, N g Gu has
purchased pff a. p. l2cndleton8 & Son.
National Stock Yards, Illinois. the "a st
gelding yProfessor,abS Constantine 2 VIZ,
dam Zelda by kentucky Prince, si! lt
This horse. has trotted n trial tni22:loA,
and is considered quite prospect for
speed. ~ ii. 'i.. ls
@ The Ellerslie bred mare Ollie Belle. full
sister to Charadc. by Imp. CharaAus, dam
Ada Belle, by I,olus. foaled at Beaumont
Farm, Lexington, on the 9th instant, .
bay My, by Sanders, son of Hanover ana
lin. Constant nople, ,by Lord Lyon.
Blue Miracles bay 5coltas4; fby Miracle,
dam Ada Blue, by II!indeo, bred BY Robert
Bradley. Wilcox Il hart Va won at
Ascot Park. California, on the Sth IN
slant, Mt. six #furlongs In "a 10, finishing
ahead Of Marsh and eight others
.. 4, 81 n BR DAD ROCK.
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The
MAN
ABOUT
TOWN
tBYj HARRY TuoKERo

or ali the pretty things on earth. there's
none that can compare
With little Stewards muddy shoes and
combed, sunny hnir;
He rushes IN from our the street ana
messes up the floor;
He wipes his shoes on carpets grand ana
loudly slams the door;
Ills noise Is music - our our ears ms
silence makes us SAD.
But when he comes Win muddy SHOES
our heart lis always glad,
a fellow who makes ~ good impression
w chewing 81 the rag ard then ge Is q way
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1.-THE attendance will be- good and fine
sport witnessed. I'M sB 3sis a te5 z tF5.

the attendance VIII pes GOOD n anu ING
sport witnessed. IN sf;s: 3 K ".
Y Tho Norfolk Horse SHOW al nd FAIR
Association will hold a Spring
meeting early In May, and will select
dates preceding those OF the meeting to
he held lii Baltimore during that month,
This association has purchased the Nor
folk Fair Grounds with the spacious
g buildings and track. which iemlnentlyyf fits
them to hold fairs, race meetings and
horse shows. Eli
The SWythe County Live Stock and
Agricultural Fair Association has been
organized at Wythevllle. Va. and will
hold fairs and race meetings during. each
fall. The officers are:s s. S. Casell,
PRESIDENT Or. William r. Graham, vice.
PRESIDENT T., T. F<rennlng. secretary; w.
b. Cassell. assistant. secretary S. w.
Browning. treasurer. S
Ulysses d. Benner Nj r. H., Warren.
ton Va, Hunt, has issued his fixtures
for the Spring runs The season opened
March list. and extends to the middle OF
April, when the Yirginians hold their an
nual "Point to Point races at 8 miles
for both heavy and lightweight jumpers
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10 HOLD dive:
PIGEON SHOOT (. ! !
THE NVarrcrtoll Hunt Club.
M Rides il Heavy
az Weather. 81 s.S n
Weather.
Especial to The Times-D ispattch.1

Especial to The Times-Dispatcl1.o y
sSvARRE:NTON. Az March ~. - pigeon
shoot is thesncxt thing on the programme
here. However. the inanimate clay pigeon cor
tWiil not thlx time be s.lbjcc ted n to- 2
,nerciless rain OF lead hut the real
thing will have stand ~ he brlInt Of It
all EffortsSarc now being made to Sc
cure a number Of birds. The range ais5 10
Sbe twenty five yards. land great sport Is
predicted forth near future.
The hunt club followed the nnisc.seed
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Re. Ress,o,:lute.

Then, welcome each rebuff that turns.
earth's smoothness rough. each sting;
that bids. nor sit, nor stand, but 80 He
hold cheap the strain; learn, nor ac-
count the .pang: dare. never grudge the.
,throe!-Robert Browning
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.MoLAssEs AS HORSE FEED.
.Ci1arawinl# Goes ITO Memphis
Death of strontia Mr.. BE-
viii Buys Professor.

ore of,thc most noted, war horses known
to history In tho annals Of the Southern
confedcracy is the clesnut geldng
Fancy. oi.s"littlc sorrel,' as tho horse
was nfrectionalcy named by the second
corps. lie was owned by General T. j.
1ackson, who fell from Little Sorrels
back AT Charlottesville mortally wound-
ed .l,lftcr riding hin safely through, the
tbMtlcs of First Manassas kernstown,
N1cloowcl, Winchester, Port Republic,
Cross Keys, Vi on n the Clickafiominy at
Cedar Mountain, Second . NJ an 'a'
sharpsbrg lIarpcrs Ferry rrederleKs
s5 General r.SsJ. Jackson, "Stonewall!.,
w1s wounded OH this horse OH the night
1T May z, j G3.S and passed away seven
al "a IA ter. ged 40 years After General
ia ckson was wounded. Little Sorrel c..
capped Into the Federal lines, and wasY re-.
captured the following morning by the
second corps. underlcoinn,ands o. Z !. E.Si5:
stuart Little Sorrcl was presented 70
lie soldIcrs Home, Richmond. Va, In 1854.
by ,C;cncra Jackson's widow. Mrs. Mary
Anna J Jackson of Charlotte, n. G. He
was exhIbllctl at the New Orleans l1x-i
nosittnn iii 1885. after which he was re-
turned tosS the Soldiers Home, where he
died f IN November, 1851, ut the nge Of
|thlrty-six years. a fter his 5dea IN me sDooy
OF Little sorrcl was arefullyeprep RED w
n taxidermist, and now II mounted anu
shown In Il glass case, forms an OBJECT 9
Interest 10 visitors from many different or ll'atl
sections and tclImes. "A
a Department q Agriculture bulletin
contains the following on feeding molas-
ses to horses: G. II. Bcrns reports the
successful feeding OF moasses TO leo draft
.l,nrses working ten hours a day. hauling
very heavy loads. usually at 2; Y a aux;
were fed per head. night and morning.
one! quart of r,olasscs diluted with three g,
Quarts d az water and thoroughly mixed
with six pounds Of cut hay OF good aual-
tity,g LIS quarts Of corninea! and 70 quarts
OF coarse bran. III addition they we're
Ted Ave quarts OF dry oats In the middle Id
81 the day and 11spounds of long hay "a Z
night. 1t is stated that the horses grad;
uaily improved in condition and gained