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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
FRENCHnAN WON RACE.
Thery Defeated the German. Jenatzy,
 Holder of Cup.

Saalburg, Austria, June 17.-The cosmopolitan gathering now staying at Homburg for the great international event in the motoring world was early astir to-day and was joined by. thous- ands of sightseers from all places within reach. The weather was splen- did The course was S75a miles, ne- cessitating four circuits to complete the total distance of $50 miles. 1t was in excellent condition, though numer- ous sharp curves, sudden falls and rises, and steep entertainments at the side presented enough dangers to try the skill and nerve of the most ex- perienced drivers.
 Emperor William and the empress, Prince Henry of Prussia and other members of the royal family entered the royal stand shortly after 6 o'clock They received great ovation. His majesty, before the race, exchanged 8 few words with Jenatzy, Germany's hope, and showed great interest in Jenatzy's car.
 Jenatzy, the holder of the James Gordon Bennett cup, on shooting past the royal stand saluted the empegxr and empress. The other cars, IS m all, were started at regular intervals of seven minutes, with the execution of the car driven by Baron de Caters, which was delayed by a slight break down. The only American in the race was Warden, who drove an Austrian car, The motors went off at a very fast pace, the leaders doing a mile minute, they all completed the first circuit safely, with the exception of Opel, Swiss, who was obliged to retire owing to broken shaft.
 At the end of the second circuit in the automobile race. Thery, the French representative, had assumed the lead, his time being l minute and Al seconds better than that of Jenatzy. who was second. Thery was driving grandly and looked like winning.
 Thery completed three circuits in hours, 20 minutes and 40 seconds. len atzy's time was hours. 33 minutes and 10 seconds. The Frenchman thus was about ten mnutes ahead of the German champion, with another round to go.
 Lancia, Italy. has collided with Au- glers, Belgium. The latter was thrown out and his car injured. Stor ero. Italy. has withdrawn, owing to n broken axle
 Thery won the race in 5 hours. 50 minutes and 3 seconds. Jenatzy was second in hours. 1 minute and 21 seconds,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
CITY NEWS

The annual outing of the Waterbury Business Mems associa ton will be held in the latter part of July. The place has not yet been decided upon.
 After being engaged in the grocery business Ill the eastern section of the city for many years, John F. Whalen has sold his grocery store to Pierce Corden. MT Whalen may enter the real estate business.
 Mrs Thomas Delaney, one of the old est rish residents in this city, died at her home, 129 Hill street, this morning three weeks. Mrs Delaney had wide acquaintance of friends who will be grieved to learn of her death She leaves three daughters, Catherine De- laney, Mrs George Tow and Mrs Henry Leo, and four sons Thomas F.. Dennis J., James H. of this city and W. F. of Chicago. The funeral notice will be given later.
 Captain Fitzpatrick of Company c and Alderman Filling came near get ting punched in Exchange place this afternoon. Two fellows were wrestling With Il long ladder trying to put 1t up to the side of the McEvoy block The captain and the alderman stood across the way laughing at them and after they had 1t adjusted one of them walked over to the jokers and wanted to know what they were snickering at. adding that he was no play toy for them. The fellow acted as if he was about to pitch Into them when Mir Fitzpatrick informed him that he had the butt end of the ladder up Quick as q flash the man turned around and seeing the bull. apologized. laughed himself and ts..@.a Turned the ladder right side up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
\ ARRIVED AT CHICAGO

Chicago, June 17.--The little gaso. lene yacht Palmetto, from New York, has arrived at Chicago from New Or leans, having on board the owner and party of friends bent on circumnavi- gating the eastern half of the United States. The craft left New York more than a month ago. proceeding south by way of the Atlantic ocean and Gulf of Mexico to New Orleans. Tine cruise will continue by way of the lakes and St Lawrence and eventually to New York, making what is believed to be the longest voyage ever attempted by craft of its size.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
FOG SAVED FLEET.

Tokio, June IT. II q. m.--It is prob- able that fog has again saved the Vladivostok squadron. Many runors are extant of an action at sea, but they are not confirmed. The Russian ships were first sighted off Oxino is- land at S:30 "a. m. June 15, by pa- trol boat which reported the fact to Vice Admiral fxamimrra at an un< known basr, who left fin pursuit with his whole squadron. At o:gO a m. on the same date. Vice Admiral Tsun- oda, commanding the Takeshiki navel station. received the information nfl the enemy's appearance off shore and immediately dispatched n dotilla of torpedo boats in chase. but the wind. rain and fog which prevailed preventa. ed them from doing effective work During the. afternoon the storm inz creased. Vice Admiral KaInfmural with his squadron is still chasino the enemy. The fate of the transporN Izumi is still unknown There were no foreigners on board the destrUven. transports except their officers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
THE MONEY PAID
In Brennan : Berlin Iron Bridge Co. Case.-Tn Court
 Ten Years.

The great case of William Brennan of Naugatuck against the Berlin Iron Bridge Co is at last settled, the judg- ment having been paid over to Bren- nan's counsel to-day. This was the greatest case ever heard i'll the courts in this state. The Judgment amounts to $3,000 with interest since May %. 1902, the date 1t was first given, and the costs will run up to about $50. The case was taken to the court of last resort the United States supreme court. Brennan sued for loss of his right foot, which was crushed in an accident on building which the de- fendant was erecting at the Malleable iron foundry in Union City some ten years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
INvESTIGATING nnArn

New Chwang, June r G a. m. 1.-The investigation of the death of Lewis Et
 gel, correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph. who was killed by Chinese soldiers off tho coast of the Liao Tung peninsula June z, when cruising in 8 junk between Shwantaintze and Dr. dicko in company with Ernst Brindle. correspondent of the London Daily Mail. Is finished. The jury finds that there was not the slightest cause for attacking the correspondents and makes recommendations which United
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
RUSSIANS CAPTURE AMERIeAN

Indianapolis, June TIA cablegram to the Indianapolis News from Stanley Washburn, special correspondent of the Chicago News. says that Hector Fuller, staff war correspondent of the Indianapolis News, has been captured by four Russian soldiers and taken to Port Arthur. He was blindfolded and taken to prison. The state department at Washington was notified Wednesday last that Mir Fuller had started from Chefoo in an open boat with two Chi. nese for Port Arthur and had landed in the vicinity of the latter city on June 12.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
sQUADRoNs MAY rTNITn

St Petersburg, June TIA dispatch received from Vladivostok ro-dav showing that the commander there isl getting rid of the remaining civilian population, strengthens the belief heral that preparations are being made atf Vladivostok for the reception of Rear1 Admiral Withoft's squadron when itI comes out of Port Arthur, and that active operations against she city ara imminent. The dispatch does not meIl4 ton the Vladivostok division. The ad@ miralty denies knowledge of the where5 aDOuts of the VladiYostok squadrnn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
ROBBERS
 HOLD-UP. Masked Men Dyna- mite Express Car.
Amount Taken Believed to be Large. and Bandits Es- cape Similar to Robbery in Which Engineer Was Killed Posse in Pursuit.

Bear Mouth. Mon, June 1.-Two masked men have held up the North Coast Limited North Pacific passenger train, east bound. at about a mile and a half east of this station. After bringing the train to q stop they dyna- mited the express car. blew open the safe and secured all of its contents. The amount secured is not known, but it is believed to be large. After blow ing out the rear lights of the train the two men disappeared.
 The hold-up was similar to the one which occurred two years ago at nearly the same spot and In which Engineer O'Neal lost his life. The robbers boarded the tender of the engine at the Bear Mouth water tank. After having remained quiet until the train had gone one mile and half they crNwled up over the coal, and COW cred Engineer Wade and Fireman Reed with their guns. The train was stopped and the engineer and fireman were marched back to the express car. Before making an effort to gain an en- trance they forced the engineer to light a cigar. The express messenger was commanded to open the door, but refused. The engineer was then com pelled to light stick of dynamite placed against the car. The explo- sion completely wrecked the door and the engineer and fireman were com pelled to precede the robbers into the car. When admission was gained the hold-ups at once directed their at tention to the strong box. Five sticks of dynamite were placed on top of the safe and ignited but the force of the charge was insufficient and another one with a larger cap was used. The second charge blew out the side of the and threw the safe forty feet After rifiing the safe of its valuables, the robbers commanded the train crew to remain quiet and no harm would be done them While this conversation was going on one of. the robbers acci-e dentally struck the engineer with his revolver and, i'll apologizing, called him by name, indicating a possibility that the robber may sbe q railroad man.
 The crew was escorted back to the engine, the robbers extinguished the Slgnal Hgnts on the last car and dis- appeared In the darkness. Meanwhile the passengers were terror-stricken and had crawled under everything that offered a hiding place.
 The rear brakeman meantime ran back to Bear Mouth. where communi- cation was had with Missoula. A posse was summoned and Superintend- ent Thalmer's private car was soon on it's way to the scene. Bloodhounds at Deer Lodge prison have been wired for. Four men are supposed to have composed the band. Two deputies are on their way from Missoula up the Hell Gate canon to head off escape in that direction and it is believed the men cannot get away. The railroad people were expecting the holdu-p for the past two days, but looked for it on the Philipsburg branch
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
NAN PATTERSON TRIAL
Application to Inspect tho Minutes is
 Deni cd.

New York, June 17-The application of counsel for Mrs Nan Patterson, who is charged with the murder of Caesar Young, the bookmaker, to inspect the minutes of the grand jury in connection with the indictment of Mrs Patterson, was denied to-day by Judge Newburger in the court of general sessions. Tn denying the application Judge New burger set next Tuesday as the day for pleading.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
CHINESR WARNED nTr,r

Chefoo, June IT @ D.. m.)-It is re., ported that the Russians have orderedI the Chinese to keep out of gone nav-, ing radius of seven miles from Port Arthur. A great many Chinese are ar.l irving here. They gay they were un. able to obtain supplies in Port Arthur. but the Russians had sufficient for fun rations for period of six months. It is stated that during the bombardment of Shaopingtao. June 13, the Japanesel destroyed the lighthouse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
DROWNED IN MILL POND

Portland, Me, June 17.-Daniel F. Small Rroprietor of the West Fal- mouth Manufacturing Co, was drown ed to-day. While examining a leak in the dam of his mill he was stricken with heart trouble and fell into the water. Mir Small was town treasurer and clerk. He was 65 years of age and leaves a widow and daughter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
MAY NOT LIVE.
Man Found on Top of Freight Car in New
 Haven To-Day.

New Haven, June 1.-The condition of Matthias. Pfeifer, the New Britain man who was taken to Grace hospital with a fractured skull shortly after midnight, was critical this morning. The hospital people said the fracture was very bad one and that the mans chances for recovery were about even.
 He was found lying on the top of box freight car on the Northampton di- vision train arriving in this city at 1 o'clock this morning. A card found in the mans clothing indicated that he Is Matthias Pfeifer of Church street, New Britain. He is about 45 years old.
 When Pfeifer was taken to the hos pital he was asked: "Who hit you and replied. "A hobo" Although the circumstances pointed to the probabili-, ty that Pfeifer had been hit by an overhead bridge, his statement given while he was in half dazed condition led the police to investigate. It was thought possible that he had been struck on the head with some heavy weapon and afterward lifted to the top of the car to make 1t appear that his injury was accidental
 This forenoon, however, Pfeifer's mind was much clearer and when De- tective Donnelly visited him in the hos pital he told an entirely different story. He said he was riding on top of Northampton division freight train when he was struck by an overhead bridge in the railroad cut in this city. At the hospital late this morning Pfeifer's condition had improved so that considerable hope of his recovery was expressed
 New Britain, June 17.-Matthew Pfeifer, who was found on the top of freight ear in New Haven early this morning with his skull crushed, is a single man, 44 years old, is employed as a teamster and boards with Mir and Mrs George Goats at 836 Church street, this city. He did not work yesterday and left his boarding place at 6:15 o'clock in the evening without saying where he was going to. He carried small amount of money. Nothing was seen or heard of him by Mir and Mrs Coats until they were informed by the police of his reported mfrder this morning. Pfeifer has brother, John, living in New Britain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
RUSSIANS IAsr MNssAGH.

RUSSIAN S lAASI Mh6SAt1Hs
 St Petersburg. June IT. 1:55 p. m.-~ What may be regarded as General Bobrlkoff's dying declaration concern= ing the conditions in Finland, is cons tained in a statement made to AT. Be- laieff, a Russian literary man, who has just completed a tour of the country and who had long talk wills the late governor general Tuesday. Bobrikoff regarded the present sitl1ar tion very auspiciously, expressing sat isfaction. The. inns. he said. thor oughly understood the state of affairs and were maintaining correct rela- tions toward the Russian rule. He continued 'Erhe trouble is all with Swedes. Swedeomania is still very strong propaganda and is being pushed i'll the most underhanded and disrepnt- able fashion. In order to poison fhs peoples minds proclamations are showered from Sweden. We seize what we can, but they form regular hydra; wherever one head is chopped of, another grows. My sympathies are on the side of the Old Films, whof form seven-eighths of the population. believe in them. The majoratv or the senate is composed of Old Fluna. \ Swedes, hence the hostility Uf the latter. Helsingfors gives me no rest night or day. The citv is a hotbed of dissension. It seems to boil auto. matically because of the hostility and rivalry between the parties. [ ra. peat that rely mostly on the Old Films The Young Films and the Swedish party are much the same. tho only difference being that the former are more cowardlv than the latter. The socialist party. of which the Young Films are the heart and soul is cunning, time-serving organiza- tion. The conscriptfon this year passed off quietly Only a small per- centage proved insubmissive. The Swedish proclamations are having lit. tie effect the conscripts themselves bringing them to us in bundles.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
NO HARUGARI EXCURSION
Trip Will Not be Made to Coney
 Island on June %.

New Haven, June 17.-At hastily called meeting of the committee of ar engagements for the Harugari excur- sion to Coney Island which was to have been given on Sunday, June 26, it was voted to indefinitely postpone the trip This is principally by req son of the fact that the steamer Gen eral Slocum, which was burned on "Wednesday, was engaged for the com ing eXt<lrsjon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
CIVILIANS NfrsT LnAvE.

Vladivostok, June 17.-,The comman- der of the fortress. General Lavroff, has issued an order warning all civll- ians to make immediate provision 10 send their families into the interior. so as to avoid peremptory expulsion at al moment of sudden necessity Therel are 5000 women and children here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
nIRn THIS MORNING.

Helsingfors, Finland. June IT, General RobrilSoff, governor general of Finland who was shot yesterday morning at the entrance to the senate died at 1 o'clock this morning. The people are calm and there Is no ex- citement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
DIED IN hERIDEN
John halIOy. Said to Have Family in
 Waterbury.

Meriden, June 17.-John Malloy. 85 years of age, was found dead to-day in carriage shop where he was em- ployed. He was formerly q resident of Worcester and has been suffering for some time from malaria, which appears to have been neglected. Previous to his death he claimed to have wife and child in Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
JAPANESE sTILL LANDING

New Chwang, June IT @ a. m.)-Two Greek refugees report a landing Of Japanese in force few miles south nf Kai Chou and stiff fight southeast of that place yesterday afternoon. Che nese report that some wounded Rus sians have been sent towards Aiukden by train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
TAyoR IUDGE PARKRR.

Durant. l. T., June 17.-The demo- cratic convention last night completed the national delegation by selecting W. c. Rodgers, + l.. Wade, c. A. Skeen and Robert Reed. The delegates are uninstructed but favor Judge Par kpr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
pTrRsuIT oF RUSSIANS.

London. June 17.--According to ads. vices received at the Japanese legation from Tokio. Vice Admiral Kamimura's fleet started on the morning of JunAf 15 In pursuit of the yladivostolS squad-l ron.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
FLDnTs MAY HAvn NrWy

Tokio, June 17-A report has besz received from the police station at Sago, near Sasabo. that the noise of4 canncnading has been heard off the coast It is probable that the Janans| csc ne@e MaM met the Russians,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
BY WIRELEss TELEGRAPH.

New York, June 17-The French line steamer La Sable, from Havre for New York, was reported by wire less telegraph 40 miles east of Nan tucket lightship at 5:50 a. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
RUSSIANS DOGGED
 RESISTANCE TO DEFEAT
Forced Back by Superior Numbers-General Stahel~ berg's Division is Routed -Rumors That the Jap- anese and Vladivostok Fleets Have Encountered Each Other-American War Correspondent Cap- tured Near Port Arthur and Imprisoned

St Petersburg, June 17.-The news Of the result of the battle at yafan- gow reached the morning papers too late to allow of comment The public seem to accept the result stoically and are content that the Russians made gallant and stubborn fight until the ar rival of fresh battalions of the enemy compelled General Stakelberg's troops weary and exhausted with three days hard fighting, to give way.
 A special dispatch to the Associated Press from Liao Yang contains the first Russian estimate of General Sta kelberg's losses, placing them at 8 thousand men and twenty officers.
 The same dispatch says General Stakelberg had assumed the offensive when the Japanese achievements came up.
 The present situation is not clear. although 1t Is believed that General stakelberg will continue to retire to the northward. It is possible, how ever, that reinforcement are being sent to his support.
 The message also says that the where abouts of Major General Mistcherko is nos known, and this latter statement may De pregnant with significance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
RUssIA-ENGLAND COMBINE

St Petersburg, June 17.-The Novos- Il, referring to the statement of Earl Percy, British under foreign secretary, that pourparlers are already proceeding between Great Britain and Russia. says:
 This recognition of the necessity for mutual understanding is extremely welcome, especially coming, at 1t did, before the conclusion of the war with Japan. 1t is true that Great Britain and Russia already have preliminary agreement respecting Thibet, but that is secondary to the possible clash of their immense commercial interests in the far east. The danger of the yellow peril in the Orient Is very real; but Great Britain and Russia together will be able to settle it. Great Britain has already shown an understanding of the subject and ability to safeguard the predominance of the whites by the sys- tenn followed out in India.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
WEATHER FOR rCAsr

Forecast for Connecticut Fair to- night and Saturday; light, variable winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17

Butte. Mon. June 17--Many shots have been heard in the direction of Bear Mouth and it is believed that a battle has occurred with the Northern Pacific train robbers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17

States Consul Miller does not wish made public now. Consul Miller is ex- pected to arrive at Pekin this after noon for the purpose of making per sonal report on the affair to United States Minister Conger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17
RUSSIANS RETIRBD DoGGnDT,y

Liao Yang, Thursday, June 16.-Dur- ing the night of June IA the Russian forces under General Stakelberg, which had been engaged with the Jap anese for two days, slept in their posi- tion four miles south of Vafanrow and on the morning of June 15 assumed the offensive and attacked the Japanes, lines. The battle lasted all day md the Russians inflicted heavy loss on tho enemy. No doubt was felt by the Russians of their ability to force the Japanese back, but heavy reinforce ments of the enemy had been brought up rapidly from the south arriving in time to turn the scale
 An entire division of fresh Japanese troops was thrown into line against the already tired Russians and the im- mense superiority in numbers enabled them to overlap the left flank of the Russians who had not sufficient men to meet the turning movement and were forced to withdraw upon vafan- gow. The Russians retired reluctantly and doggedly, not beaten, but outnum- berpd