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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
A NEwLY-CoINED WORD.
An Ugly One and the Thing It Stands
 for Has an Ugly Aspect.


 Any ss-z sssrs:t.s with contineniaii SS12sst- nalism and periodical literature s Szss..ssss== ss= the reader in these days face to face at every turn with the newly-e0ined word Tarrivism," :" and with dissertations on the modern tendency which it repre- sents. Theword is very ugly one, says Scribner's, and the thing which it stands for certainly has very ugly as- poets; but 1t is doubtful whether we can dismiss, as Insignificant, either the one or the other. Doubtful whether we can do 90 in our quality of Americans, espe- cially. The conservative European, who is rasped and abraided by the general rawness resulting from the doctrine that the most of the time spent in preparation for the achievement of the ends of life is time wasted, and that the wise course to pursue Is simply to "get there,'' and to learn by doing or enjoying instead of learning to do or enjoy, does not hesi- tate to say that it is the American and his Americanism that are primarily re- sponsible for the doctrine. And he is right.
 We have, in effect, new way of re- garding human existence and the human career:s in this particular. We are in- clined to apologize for this new way at times, and at times to assert with un- necessary aggressiveness that it is the only right way Tn reality, we probably ought to do neither The matter is still on trial
 Whether "arrivism" be humanly pos sible when pushed to It's logical limits, whether 1t will give us more out of life or less, is what we do do not yet know and cannot yet tell. But 1t is the con- temporaneous problem. and one surely calling for meditation and experiment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
EFFECT OF STRIKE HERE,

The local situation in regard to the shipping of freight remains practically unchanged from that of yesterday The freight shipment on the Highland division has not been affected and q rushing business is being done on that line. But as for the Naugatuck di- vision, it's system has been knocked to pieces by the strike of the freight handlers in. New York. Little freight is being shipped over it. Agent Leary of this city has been ofdered to receive no shipments of freight usually reut- ing via Harlem river for Lehigh Val ley, D. L. & W. or C. R. R. of New Jersey. Carloads for the Pennsylvan- ia railroad route may be received, but must be sent via Hopewell, Central New England and Maybrook. The freight in local Factories is piling up rapidly and unless the strike is settled soon all the available storage room will be used up and work will have to be temporarily suspended
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
rRAFFIc cLosEn HERE.

Seoul, May 24, 4:30 D. mt Delayed in tranSmission.) The Japanese au- thorities have closed all mercantile traffic at YOngampho, and none but government craft are allowed to as- cend the river which, since the occu- patton of the Manchurian shore by Japan has been open The measures taken are similar to those adopted at ChinamDo prior to the landing of the second Japanese army. on the Liao Tung peninsula.
 The Yalu river is now presumably the rendezvous of the third army or in dependent force, part of which has al- ready landed at Takushan.
 A body of COssacks one thousand strongsls now reported near the port of Song ChOn, 350 of whom separated at kIJrs proceeding southwest through the mountains
 The korean governor of the prov 1iice of Hamyeng, always pro Russian. but now evidently lntimidated by con Etant appearance of Cossacks has s,d- yised the prefect of Kyonn to prepare supplies of wheat, fowl and eggs Tor td,dUO Cossacks whose arrival is ex- pected, and other coast magistrates Nare instructed to follow suit.
 Thirty engineers have retlrned from The north, having completed the sur svey of the Wiju railroad from Seoul to Pfngyang in the space of AS days.
 The emperor of Korea is So we'll pleased at the reported bravery of gar risons located throughout the north that he desires to send them 100000 yen worth of military stores. They had been previously ordered to sub- sist upon the. country and this outbuIst of generosity is probably due to the war mlnistry's desire to effect, an enormous squeeze of the public pur- pose.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
JAPs LANDING rRoops

Che Foo, May 25, 2 D. m.-Chinese Junks arriving from T'akushan. a port lying southwest of Antung, report the landing of 5000 Japanese troops at Takushan on the 21st inst. Another junk from Pitseo reports the Japanese landing a small number of troops here every day, building temporary bar racks on Elliot Island. where hun dred ships, including men of war and transports have made rendezvous.
 Only small skirmishes are reported along the western shore of the Liao Iung peninsula up to the 22nd inst:
 Heavy firing was heard in the direc tion of Port Arthur yesterday, indicat- ing that land attack had commenced as the Japanese feet is not. to be seen off Port Arthur
 Dalny refugees say that General Stoessel has taken all the cash from the Port Arthur and Dalny banks. SO that the depositors are unable to cash checks. fT
 There are two Takushans on the Llao-Tung peninsula. One lies about 40 miles southwest of Antung ana the other IS situated midway between Pit seWo and Talienwan bay The latter is the point at which the Japanese have been landing their troops and is evidently the one referred to above.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
FAILED
 TO COME
Carload of Carpen-
 ters Expected.
Nothing Much Doing in the Building Line Master Builders Look for New Men on Every Train Hard to Buy Lumber.

Things are at standstill in the they are getting new men every day and that by the end of the week the supply will be equal to the demand. Senator Tracy said to-day that some came in last night and that more were expected on the 1:14 p. m. train this afternoon and another batch tonight. MT Tracy said that an advertisement In a New York paper for carpenters brought so many applications that it was almost impossible to handle them and the bosses are selecting the ones they think will suit best. A Demo crat reporter was at the Naugatuck station when the 1:14 train rolled in and although he closely eyed everybody that got off he saw nobody who looked as if he knew much about the carpen- ter business. The only persons he mo- 'ticed who looked as If they could do q turn with the jack plane and saw if they wanted to were Sheriff Durham Of New Haven and H. M. Rigney of Waterbury, neither of whom was out of a job. On the contrary they acted as, if they had more irons in the fire than they could tend to and hurried off the platform with the speed of schoolboys en route for the circus. But from all accounts some out of town men have come in and are at work in the shops of the different builders and the force will be added to in a short time. Almost all the local carpenters are now out of town or have found something to do in the local field. Some of them have gone into other oc- equations and probably will not re turn to the joinering trade any more. The strike is conducted in such an or derly way that one hears but little about it, but the fight is on just the same, and both sides are doing their prett1est to win out. You cannot pur- chase toothpick at the lumber yards unless you had contract to that ef- feet before the strike started and the bosses cannot get the men to drive nail without agreeing to their prOpOsi- ton for a minimum wage of $2.SO for a work day of eight hours and all un- ion earn enters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
LARGE LIsT oF ENTITIES.

Garden City, l.. l., May 25.-Wfth seventy two entries, the largest ever made for metropolitan golf champion ship honors, the annual tournament for the title now held by Ffndlay S. Doug las, began here to-day, in weather that was conductive to bringing out the best points of all the contestants The fair green and putting greens were in good condition and par golf was looked for in every quarter. To-day's qualify ing round will consist of medal lay. thirty-two contestants to qualify for match play to morrow. The third and the fourth sixteens will play for sep arate cups.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
BIG CROWD AT
 LAWSON HORSE SALE

Readville, Mass. May 25.-The an- nouncement that the produc of Thomas w., Lawson's Dreamwold stables would be sold to the highest bidders attracted an unusually large crowd of horse lovers to the auction at the trot- ting park here to-day. The Lawson contingent numbered about sixty horses. many of them one, two and three years old. which had been foaled by famous brood mares, and sired by the stallions Dare Devil and Ponce de Leon. Tn addition there were the carriage horses Glorious Flower Girl and Glorious Garden Girl and several steeplechasers, including Filon dor, Ferocious and Lothian.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
CKTY NEWS

Judge Robinson rendered hfs 9ec3e. ion in the ,McGrath- G5iIfoiIe casa this afternoon. It was favorable to the de- fendant.
 M. Keeley of the Waterbury Scrap Iron Co, and his son, Dr P. IT Keeley. are home after trip to the Bernudas.
 Miss Lillian Gault of Brooklyn. N. Y., and Philip Christian of New York state were married in New Rochelle on Saturday, May 2I, by the Rev AIr Bos- Wold
 After the day's sport Decoration dav good way to spend the evening would be to attend the dance given by the Lady Maccabees at Knights Of Coz 5lumbus hall.
 Albert Fairfield, employed at the Hotel Connecticut. was arrested this afternoon by Special Officer Lynch. charged with the theft of six packages of cigarettes. valued at 20. cents package.
 -The members of MllIcahv council. Knights of Columbus. entertained their friends in K, of 0. hall last night ItE was ladies' night and the members of the fair sex were present in large mum bers. Faulmann's orchestra furnished fine music for the dancing. Last ulS1l OtnC6 WAS the IdSI one WUlCQ will be held until after the summer months.
 City Clerk George Fl. Nettieton ar- rived home this morning from Ocean Grove, Cal where he left his wife and child for a vacation. MT Nettlet6u says the Pacific slope is nice part of the world to live in but considers Wa terbury still better Things are parched and dried up in California at this time just as they win be here a few monthz from now.
 This afternoon Judge Robinson de- cided not to hear the divorce case of Charles A. against Clara Fisher Sprague. The case was expected to be contested, and the plaintiff. his at- torneys and witnesses were on hand. but the defendant had not been heard ] from. It was on that account Judge Robinson decided to let 1t go over for the present. The basis of the petition are intolerable cruelty, desertion and intemperance.
 Eugene M. Mallette, a well known horseman, formerly living in Water bury, has been made defendant in suit brought by Frank Peters. A year ago Peters horse won prize of $125 at Great Harrington, Mass, but the horse was protested for 6denf1f flcat1on It was called Ping Pong Peters had the identity of the horse established, but when he claimed his money he found 1t had been drawn by Mallette. Sso is now at the Branforu Driving pssk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
AT WORK AT NORWICH.

New London, May 25.-The freight handlers of the Norwich line continue at work and the men say they will not strike in sympathy with the New York freight handlers More men were put on here to take the place of local truck CTS who were put aboard steamboats to take the places of striking deck hands. The steamer City of Worces- ter on her trip from New York this morning cracked her starboard shaft, and the steamer Rhode Island of the Stonington line will run in place of the disabled boat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25

AS on-commissioned officers and men were rescued.
 No details of the disaster have as yet been received. The navy depart ment is awaiting a detailed report of the loss of the battleship Hatsuse, de- stroyed by coming in contact with mine while cruising off Port Arthur on the morning of May 15, which it expects hourly.
 A naval constructor has been dis patched by the department to question the survivors of the catastrophe and make a thorough and technical investi- gation into the affair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
TO OPEN PoRTs

St Petersburg, May 25 (2:2O D. m.)- The Associated Press Is informed on high governmental authority that the opening of all the ports of the Si- berian littoral, although precipitated by the necessities of war. had been under consideration for months. and repre- sents distinct policy inaugurated by Russia looking to the development of eastern Siberia. The effect Of. closing the former free port of Vladivostok had not proved a success and led to the consideration of the advisability of re- opening it. Action in the matter. was hastened by Viceroy Alexieff, who tele- graphed to the emperor advising the immediate adoption of the new policy.
 The Associated Press Is further in- formed that Russia has no intention of resembling it upon the conclusion of the war, but that the ports will remain open to foreign commerce for ar in definite period, and in the event of a successful termination the provisions of the decree will probably be extended to the territory covered by the Russian lease of the Liao-Tung peninsula. Goods, entering without duty, can be shipped westward so far as BailSaI, where the European Russian tariff will be imposed
 While the opening of eastern Siberia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
KILLED INSTANTLY.
Freight Brakeman Killed at Hartford
 While Coupling Cars.

Hartford, May 25. Dennis Allen. aged 32 years, freight brakeman. was instantly killed this morning while at work in the yard of the New York, New Haven & Hartford lslil- road A freight train was being made up. Allen was. on the ground, stooping between two cars to sec if the bFakea were all right. While in this position the two parts of the train came to- gether and the cars coupled lnlnetli- ately and the train pulled forward be- fore Alien had time to get out from underneath. the cars.
 Allen sboarded with a family ins Newington. He leaves Q mother. who is supposed to live In Kansas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
NOTES MOTH EATEN,
Five sl.OOO Treasury Bills Co to Bny-
 CT of Unclaimed Baggage.

New York. May 9. Five S1,OO0 treasury notes have been found in an old, moth eaten coat purchased by Ell mer Hckerson of Bogota, N J., at an auction sale of unclaimed baggage in a railway station.
 Neither the trunk nor the coat 1t con- tained bore any marks of identification. Eckerson was about to throw the gar ment away when he discovered the treasure wrapped in oiled silk. The lucky buyer is 63 years old and will at once take vacation in Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
AGAINsT LAYING MINES.

St Petersburg. May 24, 2:30 p. m.-- The British and American press re ports of possible protests against the laying of mines in the waters of the Liao Tung peninsula because of the danger to international commerce evoke much interest here and the sub ject of the general remark that there was no talk of protests while Russian ships were being blown up, it only be- ginning after the Japanese ships met
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25

St Petersburg, May 9, 2:25 P. m.- There are indications that General Kuropatkin is preparing to make very important move against the en- emy. One of the reasons for this be lief is the sudden increased restric- tions upon the war correspondents at the front. The prevailing belief here is that General Kuroki's army is in difficulties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
200 SQUARED PIANOS BURNED.

New York. May %. While 150 del egates to the nat1onal piano dealers convention in Atlantic City waved red lights and danced in circle POO ven erable square pianos have been ere mated to mark what the dealers term the passing of'the old make of instru- ment. The bonfire. which was built in an open place on high ground, blazed like burning house and was not extinguished for several hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
nInN,T GIFT RAIsR

Port Jervfs. N. Y., May 9. The shop force of the Erie Go at this place has gone on strike. This includes the men of the International Union Machinists Of the machine shop and part of the car shops. The nOn-union men also left in q body because raise in the wage schedule which, they say. was promised two months ago, had not been made
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25

aNeW 4OrK, May 20.-The embargo on south-bound freight at the Mott Haven yards of the New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad Go. re, suiting from the strike Of firemen on the river transfer boats yesterday, was being gradually lifted to-day and the officers of the company announced that they expected soon to have traffic nov ing without interruption. Seventy-hve non-union freight handlers who had been engaged to take the places of strikers had worked throughout the night and by to-day, it was said, had succeeded in bringing about some de gree Of order, although the congestion by no means had been entirely relieved. Practically all attention was directed toward unloading freight trains and lighters and there was little movement Of the loaded cars or transfer barges tied up at the piers. The new men ex- pe1enced much difficulty owing to un-i familiarity with the surroundings, and the work proceeded slowly, but the foremen said they soon would be as well qualified to handle the freight as the more experienced men who left their posts yesterday.
 Groups of strikers loitered around the yards outside the lines drawn by special details of police, but there was no sign of violence.
 Along the East river froT1t there was practically no change from the condi- tons which obtained yesterday Order and quiet prevailed at all the piers and the work of unloading the various Sound boats as they came in proceed ed without Interruption.
 Q. M. Shepard, superintendent of the New York division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, said to-day that not more than 300 cars of freight were affected by the strike in the four yards of the com pany near this city
 "Three-quarters of the usual num- Der of fremen have been employed, all of them non-union men," said MT Shepard, sand before the day is over it Is expected that we shall have a full complement. No effort will be made to move much freight by water to-day, but perishable merchandise will be handled on the two large boats, the Express and the Maryland Our men are not out at New Haven and Boston and no trouble is expected at those points. Much of the local and through freight is being handled by the PoI ghkeepsfe bridge route"
 A report that about 100 Italians freight handlers who had worked at the piers on East and North river yes terday had left their work and joined the ranks of the strikers to-day was denied by Captain Miller, general sll- perintendent of the marine district of the New Haven road. He said that seventy five Italians who had applied for work to-day had been turned away, as there was nothing for them to do. Full crews of men were at work at all the piers, he said. Regarding condi- tons in his district, Captain Miller added
 "As far as the marine district is con- cerned the conditions are normal. There is nothing to STOW that there has ever been any trouble. The transfers of passengers and freight has been re- stunned on all lines. All the boats left on time yesterday from both termini, with full cargo of freight, The new line to New Bedford was also opened..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25

to foreign trade will be of great advan- tage to the United States and Great Britains the emperor's advisors were moved to adopt the policy strictly on account of it's economic advantages in the development of Russia's far eastern possessions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
FIRB IN PACKING .Housn

Los Angeles, Gal, May 25.-Fire has destroyed the local branch packing house of the Cudahy Packing Go, To- cated near the Los Angeles river bot toms. Ths loss is estimated at $3OO,- GOO and the saSarance at $265,0O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
WILLING TO CoNcnDH.

New York, May 25.-W While waiting to arrange for conference with the Civic Federation with view to bring ing about settlement of the troubla President Curran Of the International Freight Handlers union said that he was willing to make almosts any conz cession to bring the strike to an end. He said: "I am perfectly willing to submit the whole matter to a board of arbitration. I am not to be misun-' derstood in the matter of settlement. I will ask the company to take back the men and arbitrate afterwards I am anxious to have the men go back to work at theycompany's suggestions in regard to rates, hours and so on and afterwards arbitrate the points under discussion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
No sYMPATHEr1C STRIKE.

Boston, May % The New York, New Haven X Hartford freight ham
 dlers here still consider a sympathetic strike unlikely. They say that they have received no communications from the New York strikers and even if they had, it is declared, they would take no hasty action. The handlers who are affiliated with the Knights of Labor say that they have persistentiy refused to Join the freight handlers union although that fact would pot prevent them from giving considera- ton tc an appeal from the strikers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
KUROKI CUT OFF.

Paris, May 25A dispatch to the Times from St Petersburg says that General Kuropatkin has cut the land communication between the armies of Generals Kuroki and Oku
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to. night, cooler: Thursday fair except in northwest portions; warmer Friday; fresh east 10 south winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
KUROPATKIN AND KUROKI
 ARMIES. NEARING CRISIS

Important Move Looked for by FOrmer-The Latter Seems to be EncOuntering Dimculties-News From Mukden Says the Japanese Army Has Resumed
 the Forward Movement-Opening of Ports at Si- heria Has Been Under Consideration for Long Time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
NON-UNION HEN ARE
 HANDLING THE FREIGHT
Strikers Loiter Around But Offer No ViolenceCreeu Hands Working Faithfully But Making Slow Head. way-The Condition in Waterbury is About the Same. No Serious Trouble Up 10 the Present

drogged for hours his body was nof found He was known to the steamer officials only by number.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
THE PRESIDRNT RArK

Washington, May 25. President Roosevelt arrived in Washington this forenoon at lO:05.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
No CHANGR NOTICED.

Providence, R. T., May 9. Nd change was perceptible at the local. freight houses of the railroad depart ment of the New York, New Haven: and Hartford system to-day, when. they were opened for work The en- tire day force of workmen reported as usual. There are about POO freight handlers in the railroad department in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-25
FORWARD MoYEAIEN,,,

Mukden, May 25-According to the latest information obtainable tue Ja- panese have resumed their forward movement Several colblnns are ad- yancing, though the bulk of te invad- ing army is still near Feng- Wang Cheng.
 There are persistent reports of a bloody battle having taken place be- tween the Japanese army advancing along the railroad from PuIantien and the Russians near Kin-Chou G1iao Tug peninsula, resulting in the defeat of the Japanese with great loss.
 Small parties of Japanese scouts have been seen northeast of Mukden. at a considerable distance, but no im- portant body of the enemy has been located in this vicinity.