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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
GUSSIE SASS
 JUMPED FROM BUILDING

Ne wYork, Aug PA woman whose name is believed to be Mrs Gussie Sass was killed instantly to-day by Jumping from the fifth floor of the Mount Sinai hospital Beyond the statement that the body was found in the courtyard by watchman, no in formation was given out regarding the case in the hospital. which is a pri- vate institution. Even the woman's identity was suppressed by the hospi- tai authorities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
RUSSIA IS GRATEFUL
 FOR AMERICAS OFFER
This Country Offered to Assist in Protecting Russian Sealing Grounds Military Critics Say Decisive no- ment is at Hand-The Russ Newspaper Says It will Not be Order to Retreat on the Part of Russians

St Petersburg, Aug. 2.-The fact Chat the United States offered to assist in the protection of the Kommander Islands sealing grounds during the war and Russia's acceptance of the offer which was only published in the Rus sian papers this morning, is the sub Je.ctofmuch favorable comment, as the relations existing between the two governments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS
 A SUSPICIOUS CASE

New. Britain, Aug g. Charles Bos- worth, B years of age, resident of this city for fifteen years, was found in his room in Wards block this after noon. on Main street, suffering from Injuries which are apparently fatal. His cries summoned aid and when as- sistance reached him he was found un- conscious and alone. All indications point to attempted murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
WERE SHORT OF COAL.

St Petersburg, Aug. 2.-The Associ- ated press dispatch from Vladivostok brought the first statement of the req son for the sinking of the steamer Knight Commander, which was that she was so short of coal she could not be sent to Vladiyostok. It also con- tained the first announcement that . German steamer had been sunk for the same reason, but gave no clue to the identity of the latter vessel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
Michigan Central E1evator Burned.

Michigan Central EIevatOr Burned.
 TOLEDO, O., Aug. 2.-The Michigan Central elevator, operated bsy the Pad dock, Hodge company, was totally de stroyed by fire last night at loss of $200,000 The building contained 15O,- GOO bushels of corn and 75,00O bushels of oats. In addition to this fifteen freight cars were destroyed in the fire. The fire started on the fifth floor. eEghty-five feet above the earth, and the cause is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
Democratic Convention opens.

HOUSTON, Tex, Aug. 2.-The at Tendance at the Democratic state con vention which has opened hA.e is much larger than anticipated. The advance notice. that the prohibition question might be injected into the proceedings is believed to be the Principal reason Carlos Bee of San Antonio is temporary chairman and Congressman sam B. Cooper permanent chairman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02

Denver, Col, Aug 2.-The News to- day says: A movement to intervene in the packers strike in the east will re- suit from meeting of live stock men. from all over the west, which begins here tomorrow. These men have suf- fered as much as anyone from the strike. because of lack of demand for their cattle and they will start cam paign as the independent party to se- cure an immediate settlement of the strike. Backed up as they will be by the presence of governors of at least six states. officers of the National Live stock association and several of the dederai government, they hope to bring both sides into conference, secure an agreement to arbitrate and restore con- dltlons to their normal level in all the stock yards and meat centers of the nation
 me stockmen have been called to meet federal officials and to discuss grazing. 7 eus'S'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
DRIVER KTLLED

James sherran, of Bridgeport, a truck driver employed by J. H. Lud- dington & Go was thrown from his truck last night at the corner of East Main street and arnum avenue. receiy- ing injuries from which he died short after being :ssyyed to the hospital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
Charged With Myers Murder.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. 2.--Mrs. Agnes Myers and Frank Hottman charged Jointly with the murder of Clarence Myers, a printer, the wom- ans husband, were arraigned in the criminal court and their trials set. The courtroom was literally packed with people. Many women fought for ad. mittance, and several tainted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02

The Mexican Railroad corApany mas put up a monument of wood, 12 feet high and "A feet long, on a desert spot few miles south of Catoree, where the globe is crossed by the tropic of Cancer. On the top of the monument there are two hands pointing out the two zones.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
CITY NEWS

The remains of Miss Grace sher- wood, who was drowned yesterday at Woodmont, was taken to Derby to-day. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2;30 o'clock from the res idence of Mrs Mary Hallock Derby,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
Father and Daughter Killed.

MILLToWN, N. Y.,. Aug. 2.-While sitting under tent Edward J. Will kinson and his daughter. Miss Martha Wilkinson, were struck by lightning and instantly killed. MT. Wilkinson was for over forty years a watchmaker on Center street, New York, and was brother-in-law of Patrolman Michael Moran of the New York police depart mant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
Live stock MarIketn.

CATTLE-Supply steady: 230 cars on $5@5.75; fair. $4.1O@4.5o; veal calves. s70 ket slow: prime heavy. @.75: mediums and heavy Workers, S. .SoQ5.8s; light York CTS and pigs, $5S006.90; rouEns, A5004 90
 SHEEP AND LAMBS-R Receipts fair
 market strong; prime wethera, 94.S605 ]; common sheep. $1.Eo@9; spring lambs. si
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02

Instead of insisting on reaching Tokio the Russians now consider themselves lucky to land safely in any small town chat may beconyenisnt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
Nearly Into the Yantic River.

NORWICH Conn, Aug. 2.--A train on the Central Vermont railroad has been wrecked at Norwich town, and six persons were hurt. The engine and baggage car rolled down an embank- ment telegraph pole stopping the latter from rolling into the Yantic river.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
PICKETS ACTIVE
Persuaded Greeks to Quit Chicago Carload of
 Workers Arrive

Chicago, Aug 2.-Dificulty was ex- perienced to-day by the packers ern- ployment agents in bringing new men into the stock yards. In one case F Greeks who have come from MilWau- kee failed to reach their destination. They were captured while en route through Chicago by a crowd of strike pickets. The Greeks were taken to union headquarters and dissuaded from working. The packers had bet ter success with a special train bear ing 145 men and women, chiefly ne- groes and Italians. These were switched directly into the stock yards and unloaded at the doors of the va rious packing houses. A short time previous 100 hands quit or were dis charged for incompetency.
 The receipts of live stock today were much better than yesterday, con- sisting of 5000 cattle. 16,OOO hogs and 14,000 sheep.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02

Cadiz is built of stone of such pure
 white that at little distance it looks like city of snow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night and Wednesday; light variable, winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02

4NAV M OAsAA, auS. 6.-OuS Ol JUG most violent electrical storms expert enced in years swept over New York city and its neighbor1ng towns yester- day, carrying with it much destruction to property.
 Lightning struck hagpoles on the postof1ce, Tammany hall, the Flatfron and Broadway Chambers buildings.
 Fifteen men were shocked when the postofice fagpoles were struck.
 A part of the Flatiron flagstaff bit the clock in front of the Fifth Avenue hotel nearly block away, and a DO Hceman's arm saved woman from being struck by a section eight feet long.
 Tenants of the Flatiren thought the building was about to fall after the crash and were panic stricken.
 Two employees of the street cleaning department while driving metallic carts were struck by lightning and hurled from their seats. The left leg of each man was broken.
 Lightning struck the third rail the Third avenue elevated structure, tying up traffic for some time.
 The storm ragged with equal violence on Staten island and in parts of New Jersey.
 Lightning, fire and flames wrought ruin in Long Island City. The varnish works of Edward Smith & Go were destroyed by fire, involving loss of S1o0, GOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing Stock Quotations.

Money on call unquoted. Prime mer- cantile paper, 3AQ4A per cent Ex- changes. $123, SOS, ,O53. Balances, $9,222, 619.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02

Thompsonville. Aug 2.-Two of the worst electrical storms ever seen in this locality have struck here during the past 24 hours. Lightning struck in numerous places and caused one death, that of Leonard Taylor, aged IA years. and number of fires. Late yesterday afternoon the barn of Charles Schaladick, on the Broad Brook road, was struck by lightning and totally destroyed, together with considerable hay and live stock. Early to-day the three barns of Harry Allen, on Wing street. were struck by light ming and the three totally destroyed. One of these was used as a tobacco shed and the other two as barns for live stock and hay storage. The light ming struck at the northeast corner of the tobacco shed and spread rapidly to the other two. The most of the live stock was released and saved, but a large number of pigs and chickens were destroyed, together with 25 tons of hay. The entire loss will amount to $3 Oes, partially covered by insur- ance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-02
YESTERDAYS STORM WAS
 A VERY DAMAGING ONE.
Standing Crops Were Prostrated-Trees Were UproOt- ed-Two Children Had Narrow Escape at Winsted Several Barns Struck in Vicinity of ThompsOn- viIle-Live Stock and Hay Burned

Winsted, Aug 2.-The effect of the severe electrical and wind storm which passed over this section late yesterday afternoon was felt most severely by the farmers. the standing crops In many places being prostrated. Trees were uprooted along the highways Telephone wires were blown down and for time, last evening Wfnsted was entirely cut off from communication by telephone with other places.
 In Torrington the residence of George Goodwin was struck by light ming and also the barn of Robert Gay lord, but neither was fired.
 In Barkhamsted the house of Clar- ence Snow on Center hill was struck, and the bolt did much damage in the interior, knocking down clustering and pictures, but not causing a fire. No one in the house was hurt
 At Highland Lake fifty or more trees were uprooted, and one of them, large elm in front of the cottage of Frederick Brown of Torrington, fell upon the cottage. breaking windows and causing other damage. The day was an eventful one for the Brown family, for during the morning Fred erick Browns two children, Harold and Grace had narrow escape from drowning while bathing in the lake. Harold wore water wings, but sank when he went beyond his depth. His sister, who tried to rescue him, was also going down, when both children were rescued by r. 0. Capewell of Winsted.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-29
ARMED MANIAC
IN STOCK YARDS
BRANDISHED A BIG KNIFE.
CAUSED CHICAGO COMMISSION
BROKER TO LEAP OVER DESKS.

white Faced and with Set Teeth
Madmnn Whetted Knife on Coat
sleeve and Advanced Upon Bro
l<er-HurdIe Race Followed and
There Was a General ExOdus-Pa-
trOIman's Club Put Lunntic Out OF
Business.
Chicago, July 2S.-Intense excite
ment was aroused in the crowded ex-
change building in the stock yards to-
day by an attempt to kill George T..
Ward, member Of the commission
firm of Alexander. Ward & Conover.
Wards appearance running through
the building pursued by a man flourish
ing big knife, cansed a general exo-
dus.
Before the belligerent could accom-
plish any harm, however, he was over
powered by a policeman. The would
be slayer had made his way unnoticed
into Wards office in the exchange.
Made N Lunge at Ward.
Without a word, the stranger pro-
duced a huge knife from under his coat
and made lunge at Ward.
With a cry of alarm. the commission
man leaped from his desk and ran to
the end OF the office. where the fur
nishings formed somewhat of a barri-
cade.
Jumping behind it he faced his as
sailant. The sight that met Ward S
gaze prevented any further delay.
White faced and with set teeth, the
intruder was obviously a mad man.
Saved by PatrOIman.
The fellow whetted his knife on his
coat sleeve and stealthily advanced
upon Ward, who jumped over the desks
between himself and the door, and
rushed into the hall.
The assailant followed, yelling and
nourishing his knife. He was almost
upon the broker, when a well directed
blow from a policeman sent the maniac
sprawlng.
He proved to be a Lithuanian, una
hle to speak or understand English. He
gave the name of Anton Doreskio.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-29
SOUTHERN SOLDIER
KILLED IN NEW YORK.
Private Hammett Was with Woman
when He Left His Friend.

New York, July pa few hours aft
er the discovery in Westchester creek
to-day of the body of Joseph T. Ham
NETT. private of the Eightieth Regi-
ment, United States army, stationed at
Fort Schuyler. Corpl. Richard NJ. Spen-
Ger of the same company, was placed
under arrest. The nature of several
wounds on the body indicate that Ham
NETT was murdered.
According to officers of the regiment,
both men were members of wealthy
Southern families, and close friends
Hammett, the officers say. was son
of a wealthy planter of Nashville,
Tenn. Spencer is said to be the son
of a wealthy Kentuckian. The two
men had been much in each others
company during their two years serv-
ice in the regiment.
Spencer was detained awaiting ac-
tion by the coroner. He is not charged
with the murder. but is held in con-
nection with the case. When exam
ined by the coroner, Spencer said that
on Monday night he and Hammett
were drinking together in a Westches-
ter saloon.
Finally, he said, Hammett left the
room accompanied by woman. Spen-
Ger declared he drank a few minutes
longer and then returned to the fort.
He emphatically asserted his innocence
of the crime. but said little with refer
ence to the case.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-29
MCCLELLAN is OFF
TO MEET PARKER,
Speculation as to New York Cover
norship Situation Is Rife.


norship Situation Is Rife.
Esopus, N. Y, July 2s.-Mayor
George B. Mcclellan of New York
is expected at Rosemount tomorrow
to pay his first visit to Judge Parker.
In view Of denials that the judge
will take a hand in the selection of
a state ticket it is uncertain what
part the conference tomorrow will
play in McClellans gubernatorial boom.
Judge Parker is said to favor McClel-
Ian, but will not declare himself in
favor of any candidate for the gov
ernorship.
While it is stated that Judge Par
ker yesterday carefully avoided the
governorship nomination as a
topic of conversation, the pos
sibilities. and the probabilities, were
gone into exhaustively by some of the
visitors at Rosemount. The McClel-
Ian boom brought the governorship to
the fore and the question whether
Tammany would or would not advance
Mayor Mcclellan as a candidate was
thoroughly canvassed.
Charles F. Murphy was quoted as
saying that the governorship must be
left open, and now it is said his rea-
son was to first learn positively what
the Republicans intend to do. If form
er Secretary of War Elihu Root is
to be nominated as the Republican
candidate, Mr.. Murphy is said to be
opposed to Mcclellan for the Demo-
cratic nominee. Several prominent
Democrats argued that If Mr.. Root
is named, District Attorney Jerome
would be the strongest man to oppose
him.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-29
DEMOCRATS WENT
THROUGH SUBWAY SYSTEM.

New York, July 2s.--About thirty
members of the Democratic National
Committee to-day were the guests OF
j. B. Mcdonald, and made a trir
through the subway system of this
city.
Chairman Taggart to-day had a con-
ference with William F.. Sheehan and
August Belmont regarding the Execu-
tive Committee. which he is to name
for the Democratic committee. Mr..
Taggart expects TO leave New York to-
morrow, and viii return next Thurs
day. During his absence the tenn
porary headquarters of the commit
tee at the Hoffman House will be in
charge of Secretary Woodson.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-29
APPLIED TORCH
BEFORE LEAVING
FLAMES WERE STILL RAGING
WHEN JAPANESE ENTERED TAT
CHEKIAO BEHIND RUSSIANS.

Russians Abandoned City at Noon
Monday, Retiring Before Advanc-
ing Army of Gen. Oku-Japanese
Left Wing Occupied Yin kOw.
Russians Held Nine Miles OF
Trenches and FOrtifications-War-
ships Said to BE Leaving Port
Arthur.
Toxic, July %, p. m.-The Russians
abandoned Tatchekiao at noon on
Monday, July 25, retiring before the
advancing army under Gen. Oku.
They applied the torch to Tatchekiao
and the surrounding towns, and when
the Japanese arrived they found the
flames were still raging.
The Japanese pursuit extended be-
yond Tatchekiao, and the japanese left
wing occupied Yin Kow.
The positions held by the Russians
last Sunday night south of Tatchekiao
consisted of nine miles of trenches and
fortifications.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-29
QUESTION OF INTENT
IN BREESE'S CASE
His Counsel Say He Looks World In
Face with steady Gaze.

His Counsel Say He Looks World In
Face with stendy. Gaze.
Charlotte, N. c.. July 2S.-The argu-
ments of attorneys in the Breeze en-
bezzlement case began this morning
and will be completed tomorrow, and
the case given to the jury in the aft
ernoon. Assistant District Attorney
Price was the first speaker. In
beginning his argument, he said:
1--WE say, gentlemen of the jury, that
this man, w. e. Breese, wilfully and
knowingly appropriated to his personal
use the money and funds of the First
National Bank Of Ashevlle, which had
been entrusted to his care and keeping
as president of the institution. The
bill of indictment charges in sixty
three counts that this defendant drew
certain checks in payment of his per-
sonal expenses, when he knew he had
no money in the bank"
The speaker contended that there
was no dispute as to these charges.
j. S. Adams for the defense referred
to the long and relentless effort of the
government in prosecuting the case
and said: Despite all this, he looks
the world In the face with steady gaze.
III IS not the taxing OF money from
bank that makes crime, but the in
tent with which the money is taken"
lie contended that there was no evil
intent.
Col II. c. Jones contended that It
was the courage which comes from in
nocence that enabled Breese TO main
tain himself for the seven years he
has been under indictment.
Ex~Judge r. l. Osborne, late Of the
United States Court of Private Land
Claims, made a strong plea for the
defendant, saying among other things.
I'VE find In 1894 that he owed $50, s00
and go further and find that he owed
s114,000 in 1897. You take these figures
before you, and you And every dollar
accounted for. Every dollar has gone
into legitimate investments"
Judge Osborne was followed by ex-
Judge Charles A. Moore. who also made
. strong argument to maintain
Breese's innocence.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-29
STRIKE Threatened
AMONG MINE WORKERS.
Such a strike Would Involve APP
prOximnteIy $4,000 Men.

Scranton. Pa. July 2s.-There is
grave fear that the executive board Of
District No. 1. United Mine Workers.
will order a strike involving approx
lmately $4,000 men when it meets in
special session here next Monday, to
consider the question of the refusal
of the coal companies to deduct check
weighmen's wages.
The fear OF a strike is heightened by
the action Of the Scranton Coal Com
pany to-day. in failing to make the de-
ductions when paying at several OF its
collieries. The Scranton Coal Com
pany agreed TO make the deductions
after Umpire Carroll d. Wright, in a
letter to District President Nichols
advised that the deductions should be
made.
II the strike Is ordered 1t win prob
ably affect the whole anthracite re-
gion. as the companies seem to be COM
Lined In resisting the demand, claim
Ing II is tantamount to a recognition
OF the union.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-29
M0N0TON0US CALM
AT FORT WORTH.

Fort Worth, Tex, July 2s.-The
strike situation here to-day was a mo-
notonous calm. The strikers opened
a commissary station to-day where
those out of employment could procure
meat free Of cost Dinner was served
to more than 100.
Managers of both plants asserted
that to-day's killing was in excess of
the number slaughtered before the
strike.
The number of hogs purchased to-day
was largely in excess Of purchases for
any previous day during the past
week
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-29
WAR CORRESPONDENTS
ORDERED TO HARBIN.

st. Petersburg, July 2s, 6:35 p. m.-
A telegram received from Gen. Kuro-
patkin to-day announced that the po-
sition at the front had not changed.
It is generally believed here that
startling developments are imminent.
All the war correspondents have
been ordered to Harbin.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-29
GENERAL ATTACK
ON PORT ARTHUR.

London. July 29.-Special dis
patches from Shanghai and YoI1o-
hama report that a general attack
upon Port Arthur has begun.
A report that Gen. Kuropatl<in
is wounded, which is appearing i'm
various quarters, seems to have
originated at Tien Tsin, but 1t is
not confirmed from any reliable
source.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-29

Raleigh, N. c.. July 2s.-Claude B.
Barbee Of Raleigh qualified to-day as
temporary receiver of the Juanita Cot
ton Mills on Haw river. in Alamance
county. The receivership. IL is ex-
pected. will be made permanent Aug. 9.
The debts Of the corporation are esti-
mated at sl15. 900, assets S10S.000.
The business has for years been con-
Quoted by @. Rosenthal secretary and
treasurer. who was found unconscious
in his Office here last Saturday. An in
vestigation OF the books disclosed the
mills condition.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-29
JAPANESE IN CHARGE
IN NEW CHWANG.

New Chwang. July 2s.--Maj. Taxa
yama, the Japanese administrator of
New Chwang, has arrived here and has
issued notification to the population
that New Chwang and Yin Kow are
now under japanese control, and that
lives and property will be protected.
Mr.. Gilchrist, an American who was
deputy commissioner of customs here
under the. Russian administration, has
been appointed commissioner of GUS
toms.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-29
PACKING HOUSES
CLOSE THEIR AGENCIES

Atlanta. July 2s.-Four of the pack
ing house agencies here have closed
up because they have no meat on ac-
count Of the strike. The local butch
ers are doing their best with the sit
uation and some of them think they
will be able to meet It without much
extra increase in the price of meat.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-29
BOMB OF YOUNG finn
MESSENGER OF DEATH
MINISTER OF JUSTICE
STONED IN CARRIAGE.

st. Petersburg, July 2S-As
Minister of Justice Muravieff
was driving 10 the Peterhof
palace this afternoon to report
to Emperor Nicholas the assas-
sinatiOn of Minister of. the In
tefiOr Won Plehve, stones were
thrown at him and his carriage
windows were broken. The
identity of the Minister'S assaiI-
ants has not yet been discoV-
cred.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-29
MobIIe Wan Goes 70 Pnrker.

Mobile Ala. July 2s.-Col. Il. l..
Russell, who was chairman of the Ala
bama delegation at the st. Louis con-
vention. has been invited to Rose
mount by Judge Parker, and will leave
nee