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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-19
IN SUPERIOR COURT
Cases Finished After Press Hour Yes-
 terday Afternoon.

Albert Noether, the boy who stole $S05 from Louis Huss, was sentenced yesterday by Judge Roraback in the superior court to six months i'll, jail.
 This was unquestfonably khe most sensational robbery that ever took place in Waterbury. One Saturday evening in September Miss Alice Con- merton, bookkeeper and sister-in-law of Mir Huss, laid a package containing in cash and checks $804 on the side board in John T. Egan's house, 192 North Main street. While absent from the room moment the package was taken and the wonder was who took it, for it was supposed that none but the members of the family and Miss Connerton were in the house. The shock to the Egan family was ter rible.
 While the entire city was discussing the matter, feature that piled Sensa- tion upon sensation developed. Word came from planter visiting in St Louis that he had met, Noether on a train bound for that city and, seeing there was something troubling the boy. the planter wQp[ his confidence and induced him to tell all about the robbery. The planter sent on to MT Huss $629, all the money Noether had upon him. The checks he had de- stroyed and the balance of the cash he expended on clothing, board and train fare. In few days after the receipt of the money Noether arrived in town alone, went to his fathers house, and then was surrendered to the police by his father. His passage through the city court to the superior court was quite brief, and his sen tenee yesterday is the final chapter in this most surprising incident. He was charged with taking $6S0.
 Robert Lewis, a.colored young man, was sentenced to ten months in Jail for theft of $500 worth of clothing from Jacob Musler's clothing store on East Main street. Lewis had con- federate who has not been captured yet. Since Lewis's arrest 1t has turned out that goods to the amount of $4,000 have been taken from the store.
 William Pleezskytis pleaded guilty to theft of $50 from hiss room-mate Charles Zoturis, and was sentenced to two months in Jail.
 The case against David Lovallo, who is charged with theft was contin- ued. Lovallo is now serving a term in the Litchf1eld county jail. The case against Michael Crunk who is charged with assault was also continued. s n t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-19
CRUISER COLORADO
 TO HAVE SPEED TRIAL

New York, Oct 19.-Plans are com plete for the speed trial of the new protected cruiser Colorado on Satur- day off Cape Ann Captain Dayton, president of the board of inspection, and Naval Constructor Edward will be aboard.
 Monday afternoon the Colorado is now practically ready. Her bottom has been thoroughly scraped and giv- en three coats of anti-corrosive and anti-fouling soap. She will be f1oated at high tide this afternoon. The cruiser should according to the build ers' contract, show speed of twenty two knots.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-19
SCHOONER ARRIVES
 AFTER ca DAYS OUT

San Francisco, Oct 19-The German schooner Karl and Ella has arrived in port, sixtythree days out from Ponape. She carried a cargo of 83,OOQ pounds of copra, together with pearl shells and ivory nuts.
 On August she encountered ter, rife storm which nearly wrecked her. Her rigging and sails were carried away and three feet of water rested in the hold. The pumps were kept going night and day. It was only after heroic efforts that the vessel reached this port. Even after the an. chor was dropped it was necessary to keep pumps going in order to keep the craft adoat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-19
OLD ACTOR DIES
 AS A VACRANT

New York, Oct 19.-Maurice Q. Pike, CT years old, once widely known as an actor, is dead on Hart's Island, where he was serving a sentence of si1 months for vagrancy. His first role was played in BoWery theater fifty years ago. Three months ago the old man was found sleeping in hallway and was sentenced to six months inn prisonpent. His last appearance on the stage occurred one year ago.
 Friends missed him along Broad way, and few days ago began a search which ended at the morgue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-19
SUPPRESSION OF POLICY.

Chicago, Oct 19-One notable achievement suppression of pol icy in Chfcago-is recorded in the Both annual report made to the cfti- zens' association. Progress is also said to have been made in the efforts to improve the efficiency of the police department and to secure the punish ment of bookmakers. When the as- sociation began it's efforts in May, 1903, the report says, there were 1,20O to 1,500 policy writers operating in every quarter of the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-19
MORMON ARRESTED.

Evanston, WyQ, Oct 19-William H. Kensington, a leading Mormon and United States commissioner at Alton, Mormon settlement in Uinta county, has been arrested, charges of poly gamys being preferred against him. Residents of Alton are greatly excited as the result of the visit of secret ser vice men of the government, said to be gathering evidence against Nor mons who it is alleged are practicing polygamy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-19
NO TRUTH IN REPORT.

London, Oct 19.-At the head offices of the Grand Trunk railway the As sociated Press is informed there is no truth inls4the report (published in Amerfca) that Charles M Hays, sec ond vice-presfdent and general mana ger of the company has resigned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-19
HAD STORMY TRIP.

Seattle, Wash, Oct 19.-The steamer Garrone has arrived from Nome with 629 passengers and $300,O00, in gold. The entire trip south was exception ally stormy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-19
ONLY ONE BULLETIN.

Walmer Castle, Oct 19.-Lady Our xcn is progressing so favorably that hereafter only one bulletin will be giv- en out daily.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-05
LOOT AND BURN HOME
THIEVES ROB HOUSE AND THEN
FIRE 1T.

Sad Home Coming fo~ Mr.. and Mrs.
+. a. Roberts in Chicago Belgrade
Levec Breaks and Increases Flood at
Westport, Ind.--Other News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-05
Humor of the War.

Russia could use couple Of Deweys
in its business if it knew just where to
lay its hands ON them.
The Vladivostok squadron is in Pos
siet Bay. which prevents the japanese
landing troops in Wonson.
Seeing what has happened to most of
it's armored ships, Russia does wisely TO
put its faith in armored trains.
When Kuropatkin begins looking for
the front probably he will be extremely
gratihed to find that there is so much
of 1t.
AS long as the Russians continue to
blow up their own ships the japanese
need only wait and enjoy the spring
weather.
IT is said that Emperor William might
act as mediator. but can the japanese,
on searching their clothes, discover any
thing TO arbitrate?
While entering Port Arthur the Rus
sian torpedo-boat destroyer Skorri struck
mine and was blown up. Only four of
the crew were saved.
Crossing the Yalu seems to have be-
come fixed habit of the Russians, il
we are 70 believe all the dispatches from
that part of the world
In running into their own torpedoes
perhaps the Russian sailors wish to go
those Americans one better who rub
against uncharted rocks.
In Japan the two political parties have
united in support OF the government To
hit Russian head wherever seen is the
only politics now in the island empire.
The Russian government has accorded
perm;ssion to two British officers. Gen.
Sir NJ. G.. Gerard and Col. Waters, TO
follow the Russian operations in the far
East.
According 10 information received by
,ha Russians at Shanghai the opposition
Marty in japan is protesting against the
inposition OF new taxation on the popu-
lation. Lack of money is also said to
be the cause OF the delay in the trans
narration OF Japanese troops.
Russia has declared the following addi-
tional articles coatraband of war: Pro
visions Of all kinds destined for the Jap
anese army, including grain. fish pro
ducts. beans. bean oil. parts OF ma
chimes for the manufacture of weapons
and ammunition
The Russians are making survey
over northern Korea, carefully question
ing the inhabitants as 10 operations
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-05
JAPANESE WIN Eight.
Victorious in First Serious Land Bat
tie of the War.


= serious battle was fought Monday
a Cnong-Ju. in northeastern Korea. in
which, the Russian forces were defeated
and forced TO retreat, with what loss
cannot be ascertaiaed, though the Off
eiai report says only three men were kill
Ell and twelve wounded 1t is believed
that the Japanese. though victorious. lost
heavily.
Cavalry and infantry on both sides
were engaged. Tie japanese fought gall
lantly. but were SO exhausted that they
Were unable TO follow up the retreating
Russians, who fell back in good order on
Kasan.
The battle came as the climax of three
days of diminishing between the outposts
of the hostile armies confronting each
other between the Yalu and Ping Yang.
News &c the engagement came in the
form of a report from Gen. Kuropatkin
to the Gar. transmitting Gen. Misht-
chenko's report of the action. This re-
port. as given out. is exceedingly vague
on the matter of the Russian retreat and
the reasons for it if the loss was M
larger than he adlGits. 1t is entirely
within the range OF possibility that Gen.
Mishtchenkos report was edited before
given 10 the press.
1t thus happens that the first report
sent by Gen. Kuropatkin after his ar
rival in the field records a Russian de-
feat ON the sixth anniversary of the
Russian occupation or Port Arthur. The
operations took the form of cavalry
attack by six companies of Cossacks, led
personally by Gen Mishtchenko, against
four squadrons of japanese cavalry,
which the general believed to be beyond
Cbong-Ju. but Which he found to be IN
occupation of that town.
Despite a cross-fire which Gen. Misha-
chenko cleverly directed against the enc
my he pays tribute to their tenacity
and bravery, the japanese only ceusing
to fire after a combat which lasted
for half an hour. Before the Russians
could follow up their advantage three
Japanese squadrons galloped toward the
town. which two of them succeeded in
entering. while the third was driven back
in disorder. men and horses falling. The
fire maintained on the town was so de-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-05
DEtz lSIS23;ERS
.,,.tsssS51S Ssf$%l~eM-
69yR,: -1Sd&AGS

Chicago-Cattle. common to prime
$500 to $5.1G; hogs, shipping grades,
$4.O0 TO $500; sheep, fair to choice, S275
to $500; wheat, No red, 94c to $l.02;
corn, No ., SIC to 54c; oats, standard,
42c to 43c; rye. No. ,. 69c TO zoe; hay.
timothy, $3.50 to $l3.50; prairie, 5000 TO
$11.00: butter. choice creamery. 22c to
24c; eggs, fresh, 13c TO Ice; potatoes,
SSc 10 9Sc.
Indianapolis-Ca shipping, $500 to
S5.25 hogs. choice light $500 TO $3.50;
sheep. common TO prime. $3.50 TO $3.T5;
wheat, No. 2. $1.O0 to S102; corn, No. 2
white. 44c to 46c; oats, No. white. Ale
to 43c.
st. Louis-Cstte. $3.50 to $40; hogs,
500 to $40; sheep, $500 TO $4.75;
wheat, No. 2. 99c 10 S1.01; corn, No. 2,
43c to 45c; oats, No. ?, 40c to Ale; rye,
No. ., &c TO Csc. 3
Cincinnati--Cattle, $500 to $500;
hogs, $500 to 1915; sheep, $500 TO
S4.25: wheat. No. 2. SI.03 to $1.05; corn,
No. 2 mixed 46c to 47c; oats, No. 2
mixed, 40c to Ale; rye, No. 2, nc to 7Sc.
Detroit-Cattle $3.50 10 S4.7J; hogs,
$500 10 S5.35; sheep. $3.50 to S425:
wheat. No. 2 99c to STOP; corn. No. 3
yellow. dc to 4Sc; oats. No. 3 white. 43c
to 44c; rye, No. 2. 74c TO 75c.
Milwaukee Wheat. No. 2 northern,
Csc to $1O0; corn, No. g. 47c to 49c;
oats. No white, 42c TO 43c: rye. No. /,
Tic to re; barley, No. 2. 63c to 64c;
pork. mess, $I3.25.
Toledo-Wheat. No. 2 mixed, Csc 10
s1.O1; corn, No. mixed, Acc to 4Sc;
oats. No. 2 mixed. 42c 20 43c: rye, No. 2,
tic TO re; clover seed, prime, $3.50
Buffalo-Cattle, choice shipping steers.
$3.50 to $40; hogs. fair to prime, $500
10 S5.95: sheep. fair to choice, S3.25 10
$500; lambs, common to choice, S475 to
S675.
New York-Catte. $3.50 20 $40;
hogs. $500 to $50; sheep, $500 to
$500; wheat. No. . red, Sl.03 TO $10T;
corn, No. 2. 53c to SIC: oats. No. white,
46c 10 47c: butter. creamery. PC 10 21c:
eggs. western. 1Jc 10 1Sc.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-05
WAR NEWS IN BRIEF.
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All foreign consuls in Newchwang
have been notified officially that martial
law is in force.
Irlioff the Russian government official
convicted of selling secrets to the Jap
alese, was hanged.
The Vladivostok squadron is reported
to have captured several prizes, including
a Japanese warship.
The government is ordering the con-
struction of an immense dock for Pert
Arthur, to be completed in four months
The Russian armored cruiser Dmitri
Donskoi and three torpedo boats left
Bizerta, Tunis. Their destination is not
known.
At Newchwang American and British
flags were removed by the Russian mill
tary from the property of citizens of
those countries.
The japanese infantry won a fight
with Cossacks between Anju and Chong
Ju. Fifty japanese were killed. The
Russian loss is unknown.
An attempt was made near Tatarskya
to wreck a train bearing troops. The
attempt failed. 1t is not known whether
japanese agents were responsible.
The japanese squadron made another
unsuccessful attempt TO block Port Ar
thur harbor Their four fire ships were
sunk and three of the crews were lost.
Smallpox has become epidemic in the
interior around Irkutsk, Siberia. The
authorities have taken measures to
stamp out the disease, which has not as
yet affected the troops.
So that the Russian troops shall not
present a bright target for the enemy,
an order has been issued by the minis
try of war directing that gray instead
of white shall be the color Of the inform
during the summer season.
Lieut.. Gen. Stoessel, in command at
Port Arthur. has issued an order for
bidding civilian functionaries TO desert
their Offices and seek places OF safety
during bombardments. Gen. Stoessel
sarcastically observes that be has not
seen them at the batteries when the
enemy was attacking.
The under foreign secretary, Earl Per
CT, announced IN the House Of Commons
that despite the British consul's request
that the gunboat Espiegle remain at
Newchwang it had been decided, afte,
consultation with the commander In
chief Of the China station. that j, would
be inadvis1ble 20 keep the vessel there.
The Gar has telegraphed q, Vice Adj
miral Afakaroh an order DECORATING the
officers and men Of the torpedo-bost de-
stroyer SLIM W, II the St Georges cross
for their valor in the repulse OF the Jap
anese attempt to block Port Arthur.
1t is ofHcially announced in St Peters
burg that the mobilization OF Russia's
army In Manehuria win be completes by
May Is and that on that date Gen. Kou-
ropatkiR viii have field force OF 550s-
COO infantry, cavalry and artillery at
his disposal II is stated further, and
BIZ offlcial sanction, that Russia viii not
begin the serious land campaign until
June, and that a decisive battle need
not be expected before August.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-05
TOGO TELLS OF FIGHT.
Japanese Official Report of Sundays
Battle at Port Arthur.

Japanese OnIclaI Report OF SUNDAY >
Battle at Port Arthur.
The Japanese legation in Washington
has received from Toxic the following
official report made by Admiral Togo re-
speeding the second attempt to bottle up
the Port Arthur squadron:
about $3.50 a. m. the bottling-up
squadron, composed Of four ships, escort
ed by a torpedo-boat destroyer hotilla
and torpedo boat flotilla, reached outside
of Port Arthur and, without minding
the searchlights of the enemy, steered
straight toward the entrance of the har-
Dor At about two marine leagues from
the entrance the bottling-up squadron
was discovered by the enemy. Thereupon
the shore batteries and guardships show
cred hot fires upon the squadron, but,
in spite of the terrific fire, the ships
made their way into the inner roadstead.
one after the other.
1.-THE steamer Chlyo Maru anchored at
position about half a cable from the
Golden Hill, blew up itself and sunk.
The Fukni Maru passed little ahead
of the Chiyo Maru by it's left side, and.
az the moment when she was lowering
anchor, was shot by a torpedo from the
enemy's destroyers and sunk in that
position. Hachi-Hiko Maru anchored to
the left of the Fukui Maru and blew up
itself and sunk. Yoneyama Maru, col
liding with the stern of one OF the enc
my's torpedo-boat destroyers, passed be-
tween Chiyo Maru and Fukui Maru and
anchored in the middle of the roadstead.
At this moment the ship was shot by a
torpedo from the enemy, and, conse-
quently by reason Of that torpedo, she
was carried toward the left side shore
and sunk sideways. The result of the
action being as above described, there
is some space left between Hachi-Hiko
and the Yonemaya Marus. 1t is a mat
ter of regret that the roacstead could
not be completely closed up.
"Of the torpedo boat fiotilla the Cad
aka and the Tsubame, while escoting
the bottling-up squadron and at about
one mile from the entrance of Port Ar
thur, engaged in a fight with one de-
stroyer of the enemy and inflicted seri-
Gus damage to her. The enemy's ship
retreated, raising an enormous column
OF steam as if her boiler was broken"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-05
In the National Capital.

House committee on judiciary voted
to impeach Charles Swayne, United
states Judge for the district of Florida.
and charges will go to the Senate.
Bill increasing postal clerks salaries
has been introduced by Congressman
Mann of Illinois, who threatens TO OPP
nose similar advance for rural carriers
if his measure is rejected.
REPRESENTATIONS have been made to the
Washington authorities that the Copper
River Indians, in Alaska, generally, are
sick and diving from lack OF nourishmcnt.
Assistant Secretary Oliver Of the War
Department has telegraphed Gen. Fun
ston. commanding the department Of the
Columbia. TO do anything he can for the
Indians in the interests OF humanity.
Attorney General Knox advises the
President that he is authorized at any
time now TO make payment for Panama
canal property. The title is held to be
satisfactory.
The investigation of the affairs Of the
division of correspondence OF the Post
office Department has been concluded
and it is understoga that nothing irregu-
lar has been found there by the inspec-
tors. This Office was included IN the
general order issued months ago by the
First Assistant Postmaster General for
a thorough investigation Of all the offices
uI.der his jurisdiction.
Members of Senate committee believe
Smoot case will not be settled at this
session of Congress owing to great
amount of testimony yet TO be heard
Attorney General Knox informed
members OF the Senate that there viii
be no hitch in perfecting the title OF
the United States TO the Panama canal
The President has directed the trans
fer Of John Barrett. present minister TO
the Argentine Republic. 70 be minister
n Panama. w. w. Russell, at present
charge At Panama has been made MINIS
ter ~ Colombia. and Arthur w Beau
nre now minister TO Colombia, has been
maae minister to Argentina TO succeed
Mr. Barrett
Justice Pritchard granted counsel for
August W. Machen, George Z. Iorenz,
II n Croft and S. A. Croft. convicted
~ conspiracy TO defraud the United
Sts.es IN connection with the Postofiee
Tsnartment investigation. until April
% n file their bill Of exceptions.
Rear Admiral Charles o'Neil was re-
tired on account Of age. He was de-
tached from duty as chief OF the bureau
Of orins1ce and assigned to make a per-
sonal Inspection OF the principal ord
nance establishments in the United
States and Europe. He is authorized
to extend his researches 10 China and
Japan. Admiral O'Neil was succeeded
" Admiral Converse
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-05
This aud That.

Jacob Romeis, who served the Tenth
Ohio district in Congress from 1884 to
1888. died at his home in Toledo az the
result Of an accident.
Conditions among range cattle in por-
tons OF Souff Dakota are said TO be
worse than since 1886. There has been
a very large percentage OF loss.
An opinion by the Kansas City Court
Of Appeals declares dealing in futures"
on the Board OF Trade TO be gambling
within the meaning OF the statute Of
Missouri. and as a result all such con-
tracts for future deliveries. which are
never delivered. are null and void.
II is said that Senator Fairbanks Gt
Indiana has been prevailed upon to sc-
cept the Republican nomination for the
vice presidency If il is rendered TO him.
With suicidal intent William Clifton
a barber. swallowed nearly two ounces
OF laudanum in his room az the fifth
Street Hotel. Kansas City, Kan de
was saved from death only by the most
strenuous exerticn Of physicians
The French line steamer Pro Patria,
thought to have been lost. has arrived AZ
St. Pierre She was caught in the ice
and remained helpless for many days.
The steamer escaped serious damage,
though she had 10 use some OF her wood
work for fuel
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-05


When NJ. and Mrs. F. 4. Roberts of
Chicago returned to their home early the
other morning from visit with friends
at Pullman. they found their domicile in
flames. The house, it is said had been
set on fire by burglars after they had
taken everything of value in it. Neigh
bors assert that about midnight they saw
lights burning brightly in all parts of
the house and forms moving about be-
hind the drawn shades About ] 30
o'clock in the morning all of the lights
were extinguished A few minutes later
flames burst from windows in the rear of
the house and in short time the entire
house was in flames An alarm was turn
ed in. hut before the arrival of the en-
gines. the flames had spread TO the house
of John Powell, next door. BY that
time the Roberts house had been de-
stroyed. The Powell home was saved
after the fire had wrecked the second
floor. Searching the ruins after TIE fire
had been extinguished. the freme9 as
sert they found that everything of value
had been taken from the house. Traces
Of cloth saturated in kerosene were found
in corners of the room in which the fire
originated and fire inspectors who are
now working on the case say it is evident
TO them that the fire was the work of
burglars.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-04-05
MANY rMMIGRANTs. COME.
Number Landing at Ellis Island, New
York. Breaks Record

The sprin- rash of immigrants reached
- highest poiut for this season the ot'i
or day. when over 10000 passed through
The Ellis Island immigrant station. New
York, having been landed from steam
SHIPS. Thousands of the newcomers are
foles escaping from service III the Rus
sian army. On the Hamburg American
me steamship Pennsylvania were 2.252
people, whose condition was most deplor-
ai'le The majority had come not know
ing the Immigration regulations, and IN
consequence many Were deported for
lack OF means of support, or because
they physically We're disabled There
were many skilled laborers among them.
and there also were whole families of
from live TO fifteen people, all of whom
have been farm laborers in Europe, and
for whom there seemed so little chance
for employment they were ordered sent
back. Only once before have so many
immigrants been landed in two days. Ten
vessels. which always carry great num-
bers of steeraSe passengers, came in in
forty-elght hours. Within the next few
days twelve more will arrive, bringing
over 1900 immigrants.