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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
TH1BErANs ARE AcTIyp

Gyang-Tse, 1hibet, May 1O.-The Thibetans have taken the offensive against the British mission camp here. From fort about six furlongs away they are steadily bombarding the camp with a half dozen guns carrying solid cannon balls of pound weight.
 Another large gathering of Thfbetans is reported from the Kong valley, ana, although the British communications in the rear are still open, the mission is practically besieged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
TT AFFECTS COKE TRADE

scottdale, Pa, May 12.-The slightly retarded condition which has prevailed in the iron trade during the past two weeks is having it's effect on the coKe trade. Both production and shipments for the past week are considerably be- low the presv1ous weeks report. The production in the Connellsville region for the week, estimated upon ovens drawn, amounted to 227.969 tons. de crease of 2,s73 tons from the reports for the previous week. The shipments were 223,58s tons. being 11,699 tons less than last week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
WILL Nof pBFBND rrTLB

Chicago, May 12.-Mrs Bernard S. Horne, who as Miss Bessie Anthony won the titles of national and western golf champion last year, will not de- fend her title in the western champion. ship at Glen View this year. Her re- moval to Pittsburg has led to the waiv- ing of Mrs Horne's membership at Glen View, so it will be as an entrant from one of the clubs of Pittsburg that she will play in the national tourna- ment at Philadelphia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
ANOTHER DEATH.
Prize Fighter Pounded Into Inssnsi-
 bility at Fresno.

Fresno Gal, May 12.-In a ten-round preliminary before the Central Cali. fornia Athletic club, John Bryant has been pounded into insensibility by Walter Robinson, and received injuries from which he died in Il few hours. The fight ended in the ninth round, in which Bryant was foored six times. His seconds had thrown the sponge into the ring when the blow on the jaw that rendered Bryant unconscious rested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
GaIaaona In Cold For Europe.

NEW YORK, May 12.-With gold to the amount of $9,oo00o0 engaged at the assay office for shipment to Europe cestain vessels leaving New York may in truth be called treasure ships" In- oluding goh previously engaged, the Lorraine of the French line will carry out $o,5O0. 900 and the Deutschland $2,- GOO, GOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
VOTED FOR A STRIKE.

Chicago, May 12.-C Chicago members of the Masters and Pilots association have voted almost unanimously for a strike. Provisional charters for the shipment of more than 100000 bush- els of grain were immediately can- celled. All of the grain will be car ried to the Atlantic seaboard by rail-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
UNCONCIOUS IN VESSEL
 NEGRO UNDER ARREST

Alexandria, Va, May 12.--W. l.. Brown and Henry Griffith, captain and mate respectively of the lumber schooner Annie Ellen, from Dorchester county, Md, were found unconscious early to-day in the cabin Of the vessel which lay at wharf here. A negro deckhand is under arrest. The deck was covered with blood, the heads of both captain and mate having been beaten almost into pulp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
Episcopal Residence,
Hartford, Conn, May 5, 1904.

Hartford, Conn, May 6, 1904.
 Reverend Dear Sir:-The usual of fering of Peters Pence for the tenn poral wants of the holy see will be taken up in all the churches Of this diocese on Pentecost Sunday, May 20. Bach year an appeal is made to the Catholic world to contribute to the re- sources of our holy father, so that he may meet the enormous expenses in- cured in governing the universal church and extending Christ's religion among the millions of pagan souls in missionary countries. This year the generosity of all Catholics should be especially manifest in the first offering made to our beloved Pontiff, Plus x, whose zeal for souls has inspired him to vast undertakings in his determina- tion to 'srenew all things in Christi
 The faithful of this diocese will en- deavor this year to make their contlI- button worthy tribute of affection and loyalty to the sovereign pontiff now gloriously reigning.
 Very sincerely yours in Christ,
 MICHAEL TIERNFY,
 Bishop of Hartford. John G. Murray, Chancellor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
HEAVY ERosrs LAST NIGHT.

Farmer, N. r., May 12.-For the third time this month this section of the state was visited by unreasonable weather and heavy frosts last night. Cayuga lake was skinned over with ice and on smaller bodies of water ice formed to the thickness of quarter of an inch. Tender plants and fruit blossoms were nipped by the severe cold, but it Is thought they were not seriously damaged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
Stanley to Rest Tn weatmanster.

Stanley to Memf I'm W@atmFm@t @t0r.
 LONDON, May 12.-The funeral serv- ice over the remains of Sir Henry M Stanley will take place on Tuesday at Westminster abbey. Lady Stanley is receiving condolences from every part of the world. The king of the Bel gians will send a representative to the funeral
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
FORMER CHAMPION WON.

London, May 12.-In the fourth round of the ladies' golf championship contets at Troon to-day Miss May Heselet, the former champion, defeat ed Miss Rhona Adair, the holder of the title, by four up and two to play.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
Wets Conssscassd and so1.a.

PORT STANLEY, Ont, May 12.-. Captain Dun of the Dominion govern, ment cruiser Pstrel seized 11S gill nets being illegally used in Canadian wa terB in Lake Erie. The nets were con- nsoated and sold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
FoRMER MAYoR WTTHDRAWs

Kansas City, Mo, May 12.-Former Mayor James A. Reed has announced his withdrawal from the race for the democratic nomination for governor This action is considered to assure the nomination of Joseph w. Folk for goy- ernor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
osborne 2 Co. Remember rsea.

ODESSA, May 12. Five hundred dollars has been received by the Red Cross society from D. M. Osborn & Co. of Auburn, N. Y., accompanied by a letter in which the contributors say, We shall never forget what the Rus sians did for the United States in 7See."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
oDEIL yEToEs BIIL

Albany, May Ex-Governor Odell has vetoed the Remsen East river gas bill and will later in the day file a memorandum giving his reasons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
The Reid & Hughes Dry Goods Co
 TELEPHONE 4lO Anniversary Sale Another Great Day or Big
 Values.

 300 pieces best quality satin tafeta ribbon in white and light coors No 40 and 6-inch, regular price, 4oc and soc yard, Anniversary Price. 25c yard Black white navy and light coored all silk taffeta ribbons No. SO Anniversary Price, l21c yard
 Mems Wear. Boys fine madras and percae blouse waists with with out collars white and fancy Each soc Mems pure Irish Linen Shirts and drawers, all sizes;
 A garment $l,5ol
 HanderChiefs. Mems all linen hernstitched handkerchiefs,
 Anniversary Price, Sc each Wonen's all linen hemstched handkerchiefs, embroder ed and drawn work regular 25c quality,
 Anniversary Price l2 l-2cl
 Knit Underwear. Low neck vess sleeveless and with wing sleeves regular price l2 l-2c. Anniversary Price, 7c Jersey ribbed pants lace trimmed regular price 25c
 Anniversary Price l9c pair Black sle lace hose large of patterns regular Price soc, Anniversary Price, 2oc pair an isle lace hose boot style all sizes regular price soc
 Anniversary Price, 27c pair Sheets and Pillow Cases. Full sized beached bed sheets, extra heavy width sheeting 8lxoo worth 65c Anniversary Price 49c Full sized bleached pillow cases 45x36 heavy reg ular price l2 l-2c Anniversary Price, 9c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-12
PETERS PENCE.
The Fires for the New Pope to be
 Taken May 22.

According to a circular letter of Bishop Tierney's the first offering for the new pope will be taken up in Ro- man Catholic churches in this diocese on Sunday, May 9. The letter fol lows
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-11
BOWLING CHAMPS
TO MEET At FAIR
Valuable Prizes 20 Be Distributed 20
Best Individuality Roll
ANY Time.

The Worlds Fair Bowling Association
has been organized in St. Louis. with
c. II. EVERY as president and a board
OF directors representing the leading al
ley men OF that city. The association
will conduct an individual worlds cham
pionship bowling tournament on the
Grand alleys during the Worlds Fair
Olympic Games between May and Sep
TENDER next
One thousand dollars r. gold and "A
diamond-studded medal offered by the
Brunswick Bake - CoIender Company
and valued at $500 will be distributed in
prizes. There Will be twenty cash
prizes. Bowlers can arrange for rolling
their games at any time during the five
months. Each entry must roll fifteen
games. total pins 70 count. Entry blanks
can be obtained OF Secretary j. J. Pfiue-
ger. Grand Alley, Sixth and Pine
Streets ST. Louis Mo.
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Baltimore Contractors
Ready for Great Task
Within Six Weeks Big Operations Involved in
Work of Rebuilding Devasted City Will
Beqin---MiIIiOnS to Be Spent

BALTIMORE, April 11.-After sixty
days of preliminary work Baltimore is
finally settling down 70 be vast labor
of rehabilitation. and within the next
thirty days building operations will be
in fun sway.
Since the building trades officers sent
ont their circular letter, advising skill
ed mechanics in other cities 70 remain
away from Baltimore for the present,
things have changed greatly, and within
FIVE or six we, Is there should be an
active demand Tor all the Inherent
craftsmen whose skill is connected with
building IN al IS departments.
Car7eatezs VIII Win.
There is only one thing to be reckon
ed with before the statement of peace
can be given out. The carpenters nave
made Demands for an eight-hour work
day. and an important raise in their
wages to take effect on May l. The
contractors and dealers I'm supplies
handled by this craft combined together
and formed a strong organization. call
ed the Employers Association, with the
avoweG purpose TO combat the demands
Of the men.
Had not the fire occurred there IS not
the slightest doubt that they would
have put up a vigorous fight. But con-
diJiOnS have greatly changed, and or
gained opposition 10 granting the ne
mands of the employees is diminishing
daily The presence of the agents Of
some of the big outside builders, like
the George Fuller Company, which is
making contracts with a ume-limit
clause is another reason why the local
bosses feel that they cannot afford TO
fight out the questions at issue at this
time.
/ A vast number OF men are at work
IN the burned district, clearing away the
debris New methods Tor handing the
millions OF bricks and the hundreds Of
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.

n. Cakes Murphy, "a, Phoenix, Ariz.,
ana Emma d. Sells, IS. District of Co
lumbia.
F. Richard Heubner. %. and Mae
KoelschtzlSy. "a
Adolphus w. Cox. IS. Buffalo. y. Y,
and Mary Allis, 4, WATERFOWL. n. Y.
Albert A. Manuel. q, and Daisy Kel-
ley. p
Adam Stenhouse, q. and Fanny
Laney. 81
Frederick r Kenyon. 80. Pittsburg.
Pa, and Marion Z. Won Stauffer y,
Chicago, Ill.
William Z. FTeyman, 50, and Annie
Fitzpatrick, q. both Of Baltimore.
William T. Howard. "a, District of
Columbia, and Annie +. Tyree. %, Mill
ford. Va.
Albert a Burroughs, D, and Leda r.
Wood, 70.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-11
SWINDLED BY BOGUS
LOTTERY TICKETS
Gang in Brussels Makes Money by
What, Apparently, Was
Fraud.

BRUSSELS. April 1.-THE police al
rested several swindlers who made n
business OF sending complimentary
lottery tickets to moneyed parties. The
latter were told that they might win a
beautiful four-in-hand or an automobile.
and that the only service expected in
return was the furnishing Of fifty names
Of prominent people. After a while the
victims were informed that their tickets
had drawn a lucky number and that
they must send from 800 10 LOCO francs
TO pay for the shipping Of the auto.
Many persons were caught by the
trick. and for time the promoters
coined money. When the police stepped
in they found a long list OF American
names. whose proprietors were supposed
10 be easy marks" Whether ann,
Americans were caught. the investiga-
ton VIII show
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WOMEN BURGLARS
STAB SLEEPING MAN
Chased by Policeman and Two Civil
ians and Only Captured After
Fierce Struggle.

ATHENS. April 1.-Two young mar
ried women broke into the house OF
a landed proprietor named George KARL,
at GherOlimena. yesterday, and. finding
the owner sleeping. stabbed him nine
teen times, after which they ransacked
HIS house.
They were observed leaving by a po-
lceman, who chased them, and with the
aid Of two civilians managed, after a Sc
we're fight, TO lock them up
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FOUNDRY STOPPED
BY A FRESH STRIKE

BIDDEFORD, Me, April 1.-One hun
bred molders who have been working
at the foundry Of the Saco and Petite
Machine Company IN the places Of union
holders who have been on strike for
nine weeks, quit work this morning and
the foundry is practically closed. Unless
new men can be secured the machine
shop, which employs loo men, VIII have
10 shut down. Many Of the new en-
ployes were union men, and we're sent
here 20 paralyze the plant when ordered
10 do So
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-11
SUSTAINED BROKEN LEG.

While out walking on the Bladensburg
Road yestermday afternoon, William
Neuma1 fOrty-five years old, Of 1883
Florida Avenue northeast, fell 10 the
ground and broke his right leg below
the knee He was sent 10 the Casualty
Hospital in the patrol wagon of the
Ninth precinct, and later to his home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-11
LEAP YEAR PROPOSAL
LEADS TO SUICIDE
Overcome With Grief and Shame at
Being Refused, Girl Poisons
Herself.

GENEVA, April lion returning from
a masked ball the pretty Young daugh-
ter OF a Well-tO-dO tradesman in Berlin
appeared greatly agitated. and refused
to speak to her parents. She was found
dead IN bed, having poisoned herself with
arsenic.
It is stated that while at the ball she
proposed to young man, and, over.
come by shame and grief at his refusal,
sought oblivion in death
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-11
RUSSIAN BEAR KILLS
A JAPANESE CANINE
Bruinsky Creates Widest Excitement
in League Island Navy Yard
Before Capture.

PHILADELPHIA. Penn. April 10
BrUinsky the Russian bear mascot OF
the cruiser Columbia was released yes
terday for an airing. The first thing
he did was 20 XIII a japanese dog in the
League Island navy yard.
The sight OF the huge animal with its
mOnstrOus head swayinE from side 10
side struck terror 20 the hearts Of hun
dreds of men, women, and children in
the yard. Instantly there was a wild
stampede. The crowds dashed IN all
directions in an effort 20 escape. Women
dragging children by the hand screamed
as they ran. others tainted.
For nearly an hour the widest excite
met prevailed. Finally Bruinsky was
cornered by q squad Of marines. who
lassOed him and led him quietly back To
his pen.
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LETTERS BY MOTOR CARS.

PARIS, April 1.-THE motor car Is
being put into the service OF the
French postal administration. AS a
first experiment the outlying villages
Of Cambria VIII receive their letters by
means OF q motor car.
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thousands OF tons of mortar and broken
stone are being installed, and by run
ming spurs into the district the railroads
are moving the worthless material very
rapidly
All, or nearly all, this common labor is
performed by negroes, and there is as
much help Of this kind IN the city as is
needed. The wages 70 these men are
low, because so many farm hands from
Virginia and even farther South. have
come In on every freight train. and 81 to
l-25 a day is good pay for them
The work Of the Legislature was
brought TO a longed-foT end Monday
night. There were many bills passed Of
Indirect value to labor, although the
measures intended for the direct good Of
WCrkingmen nearly all failed Of passage
OF the latter the most important one 70
pass was the semi-monthly payday bill.
pay their men at least twice each month.
between specified days. The railroads
and street railways doing BUSH sss in the
State put up hard fight against the
measure
Gain TO Labor.
The indirect gain to labor comes in the
passage Of bills permitting the raising
of more than $4,000 600 for the improve
ment OF the city and in the construction
of State buildings. Ten million dollars
are set aside for a sewerage system
that before IL is finished will probably
cost double that sum; $1,000. 600. in addi-
ton TO $4,000 900 received from the sale Of
the Western Maryland Railroad for
widening and lengtheninE streets and
rebuilding docks owned by the city;
s., 100000 for new pavements and 3, 500, =
coo for other needed improvements. This
VIII give steady employment TO thou
sands Of men for number Of years
Taken altogether, the prospect for men
who have to earn their living by physi-
cal labor is exceptionally bright in Bal
timOre-
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HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL GONE.

PHOENIxVILLE. Pa, April 11.-Prof.
W. Lewis Haldy. principal Of the local
High School left his boarding house one
week ago and since that time nothing
has been heard Of him. An uncle from
Lancaster came to Phoenixville to begin
& systematic search for him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-11
PERCH FISHERMEN
WERE DISAPPOINTED

IL was a lis-le too cool yesterday for
perch fishing and as a result many
fishermen were disappointed.
Early IN the morning several small
catches were made. The Potomac Is
still a little cloudy al the Falls.
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Confined to Building.

The firemen succeeded in keeping the
flames confined to the building in which
they originated. and after an hour 8
hard work returned to their quarters.
Considerable excitement was caused 81
the Hotel Johnson when the guests
heard the putting Of engines and saw
the flames. Actresses, actors. and tray-
cling men grabbed what little clothing
they could get their hands on first and
nurriedlyl descended to the ground floor
After remaining IN tho office for some
time and receiving assurances that the
hosiery was IN no danger, they re-
turned to their apartments.
Fire Marshal Sidney Bieber made an
investigation after the hremen left but
could not discover the origin OF the
fire. II was reported that a defective
electric wire was responsible but Mr.
Bieber says he believes il was caused
by the explosion OF chemicals.
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DEMOCRATS FIX DATE.

SALT LAKE. Utah. April 1.-THE
Democratic State Committee fixed the
date for the State convention to select
national delegates as June s.
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TARS
GETTING READY
Yachting Season Opens
With Launches.
3 INTER-CLUB REGATTAS
Corinthians Will Also Hold Three Phi
vate Regattas-Boats Going Over
board This Week

One of the surest signs that spring
is really abroad in the land once more
is the activity among the amateur tars
along the river front. High brOwed
young men, with paint on the nose and
tar on the hands, are as common as
Democratic platforms, for they are get
ting their boats in order for the summer
season.
Any number of unattached boats are
beng prepared for racing and cruising,
but the activity of the amateur sailors
centers in the Corinthian and Capital
Yacht Clubs. both of which will be well
represented on the water this season.
Since last fall the membership Of the
Corinthians has doubled, and a number
OF hIgh-class boats have been added t.
the clubs fleet The Capital has also
increased its feet and those best IN
formed say this will be the busiest
sporting season on the Potomac IN
twenty years.
Sporting Tonnage 1000 Greater.
A competent observer has estimated
that there will be an addition of at
least 1000 tons to the pleasure and sport
ing tonnage on the river in the next
two months, and an even greater
growth in interest is expected for next
season.
Arrangements have been made for
three inter-club regattas between the
Corinthians and the Capitals. There
are many capable yachtsmen Of long
experience in both clubs. and the races
should be more interesting this year
than ever before.
The Corinthians have also arranged
for three regattas among the clubs
own members. Those who belong to
!. -
weakness for believing that his boat is
the best that ever split wave just as
firmly as each woman thinks her own
sewing machine is the only one in the
State that can take a stitch properly.
This pleasing confidence has led to
numerous promising r1ValrteS that will
be worked out In private matches, as
well as in the regattas, and some hot
sport is expected.
These Are Ready.
The St. Charles, the speedy sIoop that
won honors at Atlantic City. viii take
the water this week Among others
which Will be launched this week are:
The Vesper. owned by Don Clarke;
the Efie v, owned by Mr. Kirkpatrick
the Ethel owned by the Dumaine
brothers; the Naomi. owned by Messrs.
Davenport and Glass, the THIy, sailed
by Guy Glass; the Startle. Pelican. and
Diana.
Permanent quarters Will be erected
by the Corinthians on AGalostan
Island, and this bit of enterprise is ex-
pected TO greatly stimulate interest
among the members. The headquarters
win be reacy about June u
Rigs OF all sorts are TO be seen on the
rivC The most popular is the natty
ana effective sloOp style, which ever
appeals to amateur sailors; Old-timers,
| however, think the yawl rig is the
/ safest IN this section, where the contour
/ Of the surrounding land renders the
/ boats liable 10 become possible victims
/ Of sudden and violent puts Of wind.
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Trunk Room Ablaze.

When these companies responded the
trunk factory was ablaze from the front
on Pennsylvania Avenue 70 the rear on
Street, and the flames had spread
to Ogram's storeroom, in which guam
tity Of costly advertising matter and
chemicals were kept
Great difficulty was experienced by the
nTemen In getting stream Of water on
the ire, and II was necessary 70 break
into the building next door, occupied
By ESterbrOOk, the photographer, and
Littlefield q AlvOrds transfer Office.
Owing to the fact that the lower floor
Of the trunk factory was filed with
seasoned and dried wood, leather. and
other trunk findings, the flames quickly
new fury was added to the FIRE.
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DRUGS AND TRUNKS
GO UP IN SMOKE
Fire Destroys 0gram'S and
TOpham's Stores.
FIREMEN HAD HARD FIGHT
Cause Of Morning Blaze Unknown, But
May Have Been Explosion
Of Chemicals.

Damage amounting 10 $4,000 was occa-
stoned at Thomas f. Ogram's drug
storage room and James TOpham's trunk
factory by a fire which broke out In the
rear Of the last-named establishment.
1918 Z Street northwest, at 1870 O'Clock
this morning. Mr.. Topham loss is
probably covered by insurance, but a
heavy loss was sustained by the drug
gist, who was uninsured
The fire was discovered by the night
clerk of the Hotel Johnson. who tele-
phoned a local alarm TO Chemical Com
pany No. !. BY the time that company
responded the entire rear portion of the
building was in flames, and the chem
zeal company could not fight the fire
by Itself. An alarm was turned IN from
the box at Twelfth and Z Streets, and
engine companies /, 2, 8, and Il; the
water tower, and trucks O and d re-
sDOnded