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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
FIGHT RECALLED.
People of Central Falls Celebrate
 Old Time Battle.

Central Falls, R. L, Oct 15.-The Captain Michael Pierce fight of 22S years ago between early settlers Of this vicinity and Narragansett Indians was recalled to-day when exercises commemorative of the event were held at the High street Congregational church in this city. Thomas w Bick- nell of Providence presided and ad. dresses were made by Mayors James 1T. Higgins of Pawtucket and Albert II. Humes of Central Falls. Edwin c. Pierce of Cranston, a descendant of the captain who commanded the little party of settlers in their fight, deliv. cred an oration, and Hezekiah Butter worth of Boston read historical poem. Action was taken toward placing a marker on the battlefield. The fight was one of the most severe in the early history of the colony.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
SCHOONER ASHORE.

Gloucester, Mass, Oct 15.-The American schcotcr Annie Ns. .tlicn, bound from Hi,lsboro, N. B., b New. ark. witt plaster, is ashore at MaY nolia, The c,t . escaped. The vessel was driven tc0 far to the westward or her original course while trying 10 enter this port for harbor, in the gale last night She struck at point between Norman's Woe reef and Mag nolia Point, and as she is pounding heavily, probably will be total loss. Her captain, William Kicker, and six men had hard struggle in getting ashore through the tremendous surf.
 The Annie M. Allen registers 450 tons gross, is 139 feet long, B feet in width and IA feet deep. She was built at Kennebunk, Me, in 1873 and was owned by Leonard A. Hewson of Quincy and Captain Kicker. Both vessel and cargo are well insured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
IT IS BLOCKED.
Trolley Extension Must Wait the Courts
 Decision.

A. M. Young and Allan w. Paige of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Go were in Waterbury yesterday. and met the committee from the Waterbury Business Mems association and the selectmen of Watertown, and talked over the Oakville restle question. 1t was expected that they would hold a conference with Mayor Elton and other city officials in the evening, but the no such meeting was held. So far as can be learned the trolley magates oc~ cupied the same ground they stood upon from the outset. They had noth. ing to offer with the exception of the service. The question of benefits and damages is now in the courts and in the opinion of those who know the whole history of the situation from the standpoint of the city and that of the company, it might be well to let the courts decide what is fair in the premises. Both sides agree that the abutments should be removed, so that the only disputed point is on an eQuita- ble distribution of the expense, which will be something in the neighborhod of $25, ,OOO. It is not at all likely that any court will put the whole burden on the city, so that there is no need | of alarm over a decision from that source. mistaken notion prevails with reference to the decision of the railroad commissioners in favor of the company. They saw that the city and the company could not agree and took this means of putting it up to the courts It is simply case of the New
 York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- road Go and the Connecticut Railway
 and Lighting Go on one side and the
 city of Waterbury Oh the other, and
 every word dropped in opposition to the city's. position renders the solution of the question on an equitable basis
 all the more difficult so far as Water l bury is concerned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
VERDICT CONCERNING
 AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS

Ballston, N. Y., Oct 15.-Injuries re, sulting from disregard of the laws governing the speed of automobiles shall be sufficient ground for the recov- cry of damages, according to verdict which has been returned by jury in the supreme court. The case in point was that of Charles Clement. a farmer, against Milton c. Hastings. a chauffeur for Edward Murphy, IT. Clement alleged that Hast ings collided with his team, that X the automobile was being driven at reckless rate of speed and asked that he be awarded damages for the injuries sustained as a result of the collision. Tn charging the jury Justice Spencer said that if Hastings was driving the machine at rate of speed demonstrating reckless disre- gard of it's proper use and was wan tonly indifferent to the consequences that might happen to others, the act constituted wilful assault on Clement and his property and entitled him to domages. The jury, returned a verdict awarding the plaintiff .dani- ages ill the sum of S600.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
STOPS RUNAWAY,
Well Known Driver Re ceived a Bad Shak-
 ing Up.

. Thomas Burnett, a driver for Mc- Carthy & Moore, mineral water deal CTS, has sore hand, and those who know of the circumstances of his get, ting 1t say he was lucky he was not seriously hurt.
 Burnett was delivering goods at 3 store on North square when he saw q team coming headlong down North Main street. A peddler, whose whis- kers were flying behind him like sig nals of his condition, which was the deepest of distress, was on the seat, trying as hard as he could to pull up the horse. But he was pulling in vain. Burnett ran into the street and pre- pared to jump at the horses head as it was passing. But he miscalcnlated. The team collided with the water tank in the middle of the square and the driver was sent flying from his seat He landed on his left shoulder and two bags of live chickens and a large quantity of meat were sent flying through the air. It was thought the man would land in the tank, and he came very near doing so. The wagon was smashed to flinders almost As the horse was passing Burnett he jumped for its head and caught the lines, and he was thrown But he did not let go. He pulled the horse with him and both went to the ground. Be fore the horse had time to recover Burnett was sitting on it's head, and the peddler was near him rubbing his shoulders and crying for his chickens, for some one had made off with one of the bags. Burnett's right hand and wrist were severely wrenched.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15

Tokio, Oct 15 (noon). .-H Heavy fight. ing continued yesterday. The reports from the field last night indicate that tinct gains. General Oku captured ten guns, making his record for the battle thirty five. The fighting in the vicinity of Bensihu continues. The report does not mention the situation affecting the isolated Russian column. The report is as follows:
 "The right army, on the reinforcing detachment sent in the direction of Chiatao reaching its objective on the morning of October IA, Prince Kanin's column began engaging the enemy near Woshingtsun, on the left bank ot the Taitse river. At dawn on the 14th the enemy's force that attacked us at Bensihu and Tumentzu pass (Tumin passO began retreating. At II o'clock on the 14th our detachment assuming the aggressive, advanced in pursuit. The right column having received rein> forcements during the night of Octo. Der 13. holds Cashsin pass against a superiA' force of the enemy. The left column took possession of Lienhuatin mountain and a line along the mortimer ly heights. On the morning of October IA the center column seized Ka0shan- tun and the northerly heights. During the night of October 13 the first line of the left column appears to have oc- cupfed Hsikoa heights The fighting in the direction of the right army was progressing very favorably the morn ing of October IA.
 fsThe center army: Since the morn- ing of October 14 the center army has taken possession of line of eminences located north of the line extending from Tungsbankow to Huchiakuchiat- zu and continues it's advance to attack the enemy
 "The left army: Definite reports have not been received from this army, but the main force, the right column, at Ii o'clock in the morning of October IA. appears to have seized the heights northeast of Huanghuatien, while the center column, earlier in the day, oc. cupied the heights south of Shahopac (Shahopu? ?. A portion of the latter force attacked the enemy's infantry holding Kunciawotzu and captured ten guns. The enemy fed northeast in confusion. Since the morning of Oc. tober 14 five companies of Russians have been. posted between Linchenpao and Talientun and one company Is at Mataizintlln Our left is engaging them. During the morning of October
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
KUROPATKINs MARROW ESCAPE
THREE KILLED.
Mortar Battery Exploded al Fort Banks Three In-
 .ipred Also.

Boston, Oct 15.Three men of the S9th regular coast artillery were killed and eight injured g3y the explosion of a mortar battery at Fort Banks, Win throp, to-day. It Is feared that three of the injured may die.
 The dead are Sergeant George J. Nevins, Private Edward Higgins and Private James w. Kelly. Of the eight injured only one was seriously hurt, Private Arthur Tomlinson. The acct- dent was due to the premature explo- sion of powder as ten-inch mortar was being loaded
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
A GOOD DAYS WORK.

To-day was the heaviest since the naturalization court has been sitting. It was called Naugatuck day, most of the very large number of the appli- cants coming from that town. So far the average has been only about 36 a day, the process of issuing papers be- ing somewhat tedious and technical on account of the new laws, Judge Cow ell has been growing thin holding court, for i'll his desire to accommodate all he held court all day and his lunch con during the week has been whiff of his corncob pipe and glass of wa for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
VANCOTTCAUCHTI
Republican Working the Colonization of Voters
 Scheme.

New York, Oct 15.--W Warrants vera issued to-day against Richard yam Cott and Bankson McAvoy. cashier in the general postoffice and republican, worker in the fifth assembly districts on the charge of colonization of illegaY voters in the fifth district. The war< rants were issued on orders from depu@ dons Morgan. Van Cott is the son o& Cornelius Van Cott, postmaster of thla city. and he Is a republican candidatef for the assembly, The warrants charged that POO men were brought into tfa| city from other states and distributed among the boarding houses with th4| intention of having them fraudulentlys registered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
SCHOONER STRUCK BAR
 WAS GROUND TO PIECES
 THE CAPTAIN PERISHED
Life Crew Was Quickly the Rescue and Saved Sev-
 eral Lives-Seven Men Were the Vessel When
 it Struck Fishing Schooner Driven Ashore Near Same Place To-Day

Highland Light, Mass, Oct 15.-In a furnious northeast gale which drove in from the sea, the schooner Elwood Burton Captain Williams struck on Peaked Hill bars during the night, and the captain and three of the crew perished. So fierce was the storm that the vessel was literally ground to pieces. After a long struggle in the heavy seas the mate and two other sea men were rescued from floating wreck age by Captain Cook and his men of the Peaked Hill life saving station. So speedily was the Elwood Burton pounded apart that as quickly as did the life savers respond with their ap- paratus when the vessel was sighted in distress it was too late to do any thing but pick up the exhausted sea men struggling in the water.
 The Elwood Burton was bound from St John, N. B., to New York with q cargo of laths. The gale which the schooner encountered was practically the same in which the schooner Vent worth was wrecked Thursday night at Chatham and many drowned
 The Elwood Burton was caught in a descending squall and hurled on the bars The wind blew with mighty force, according to those on shore and in this the vessel was rent apart. It is considered probable that Captain Will Hams and the three of his crew were killed during the wreck. When the life savers arrived the mate, whose name is .Judson StackhOuse. and two sailors were tossing in the breakers clinging to wreckage. They were dragged from the water and all were unconscious. Later two bodies were wased ashore. The Elwood Burton was three-masted schooner of 394 tons burden. She was built at Bath, Me. in 1872.
 Mate Stackhouse was the first to re- gain sensibility among the. rescued men. He could not describe his ex- periences for a long time, but he did make known the fact that there were seven men on the schooner including the captain. He said that he did not know the names of the crew. They had shipped only a day or two be fore the schooner left St John.
 Chatham, Mass, Oct 16.-In the heavy northerly gale which ragged about here to-day afi unknown fishffig schooner was driven ashore on Cor1- mon fiat in Chatham bay. Both the MonoInoy and the Chatham station life saving crews went to the assist ance of the vessel which was in q dangerous position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
ARBITRATION.
If Unions Fail to Accept q Lockout Will
 Follow.

Bridgeport, Oct 15.-The local as- sembly Of the interstate contractors, builders and dealers association has accepted the offer of the state board of arbitration to decide all the ques- tions that have arisen between it and the unions. If the unions do not care to resort to arbitration general lock out will be declared against the mem bers of the unions. The twenty five men who were called off their jobs are working for independent contract ors and the unions have no idle men to provide for.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
Richard olney at New York

Richard Olney at New York.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 15. Before an au- dience which filled every seat in Coop CT Union, Richard Olney delivered last night what all who heard him recog- nized as masterly address upon the issues of the campaign. His, most tell ing phrase with his audience dealt with the situation in the. Philippines when he declared that "self govern nent, however unenlightened, is bet ter for any people than government by another people. however enlightened 1t may be-" President Roosevelt he characterized as the "lawless emperor" and as the "South American police man."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
THE KING IS DEAD
The New Hing Fixed Period
 of Mourning at 24 Weeks.

Dresden, Saxony, Oct 15.-Prince John George and the Princess Ma thilda were at the bedside of King George when he expired at Pillnitz early this morning. The new kfng, Frederick Augustus, oldest son of the deceased monarch, received the minis ters and officers of the royal house hold later in the day and fixed the pc riod of mourning at twenty-four weeks. His majesty was also occupied with many details of taking over the government and consulting in regard to the funeral arrangements and the mourning. The shutters are up at all the shop windows, flags are at half mast and the bells are tolling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
Reward For Dexter. slayer.

Reward For Dextcr's Slayer.
 UTICA, IN. r., Oct. 15. Henry Dex- ter of New York, whose son was shot in Santa Clara, Franklin county, has offered reward of $10,0OO to any one who will produce evidence enough to convict the man he suspects killed young Dexter. My son was murder ed in the Adirondacks on Sept. 19, 19O3," MT. Dexter said. "All the cir cumstances point very strongly toward certain citizen of tf.s Adirondacks. He was away from homo the day of the murder and the day before was seen near the property with a rife over his shoulder"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
TOXIC SAYS THAT THE
 JAPANESE ARE WINNING
Distinct Gains Made All Around and Thirtyfive Guns Captured--Genera Oku Says Russians Fled in Confu- -Kuropatn and His Staff Had Narrow Escape Silence at St. Petersburg is Heart Breaking

Horned mountain east of the railroad With his staff he was personally di- recting the fight at this point. Order lies were constantly galloping up with reports from other parts of the field and carrying dispatches to and from the telephone and telegraph stations which were working behind the hills. This evidently attracted the attention of the Japanese, who cleverly un- masked some batteries, the shells from which burst all around the distin- guished group, compelling General Kuropatkin to shift his position hasti- ly and seek shelter.
 It is understood that General Kuro- patkin. before the battle commenced again, designated Lieutenant General Sakharoff and then Lieutenant General Bilderling to succeed him in the com mand in the event of his being dis abled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
FIRE IN A MINE.
One Han is Dead and others Are in|
 Dan2er.

Shamokin, Pa, Oct 15. One man is known to have lost his life and it is feared others may have perished i'm the fire which broke out to-day in the Enterprise mine. The flames spread with such rapidity that Stanislas Osso5 witz, assistant pump runner, waa caught and burned to death. An ex~E ploration of the, mine to ascert tain whether any other men were caught is impossible at this time as flames are shooting from the mouth of tha slope. Seven hundred men and boyd are rendered idle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
TO COMPEL ARBITRATION
Leaders in the Structural Building
 Trades Forming Plans.

Chicago, Oct 15.-Leaders in the structural building trades alliance will lay their plan of compulsory arbitra- ton before the national organizations of building contractors.
 President Frank Buchanan of the alliance has presented the proposal to the contractors, who have agreed to take up the matter with the building contractors council. s Secretary Edward w. Craig, of the building contractors council, said:
 seThe plan seems good one, but we should hesitate to enter into agree ments unless every one, of the sixteen basic building trades was party to the agreement
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
AN IMPORTANT BATTLE.

London, Oct 15.--A dispatch to a news agency from Tokio, dated to-day, says that as the result of Fridays san guinary fighting the center column Of the Japanese left army succeeded in partly occupying Shahopu The Rus sian main body fell back on the noun tainous districts east of the railway. The Russians around Bensihu have fled in a northeasterly direction. { The Japanese last night, the dispatch adds, engaged three Russian reserve divisions under the personal command of General Kuropatkin. The fighting in this quarter was resumed this morning. Vital importance is attached at Tokio to the engagement at this point.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
GERMAN DELEGATES.
Emperor William Sends Descend danxs
 of Frederick the Great.

Berlin, Oct 15- Emperor William has delegated Lieutenant-G General Won Lowenfeltt, of his majesty's military staff, and imperial Adjutant General Von Schmettow to represent him tt the unveiling of the statue of Fredericg the Great in Washington, November 19. Both delegates named are descends ants of officers of Frederick the Greats They will arrive in New York on the steamer Hamburg about November 13<i
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
MAlNAGBR FOUND GUILrY.

Salem. Mass, Oct 15-George Dew. hIrst of Lawrence, former manager of the Arlington Cooperative association of that city, was found guilty on charges of making false entries i'll the accounts of the association by jury in the district court here today. The charges involve about $2,400. Excep. tions having been filed, sentence was deferred
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
Closing prices
h N. Y. Central 1s4sk
New York Markets.

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 BUTTER Creamery, extras, per, pound, issso thirds is514se: '1ii Reid ] sstTas. isle; s 1Sc;; seconds, 14q1oc: thirds. 13c.
 CHEESE-State, full cream, small, col ecod eoea to dappK pfKe en5e peor faoGiE ao iEsr E prime. sA9s1kc. llarJge. white. fancy. s14c:; sc. light R eS skins, ss1sfi amssi, eRof eSoice. sGsc prime, lA@ @Sc; part skins, prime, 7Q7Ac.;
 EGGS State, Pennsylvania and nearby, 2sc:; mixed. finest, Sl@2Sc; fair to good
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 LIVE OULTRYrChickens nearby, pei pound. 13lac; roosters, old, per pound 10c.; turkeys. per pound, 13Q14c.; pigeons per pair. 15c
 DRESSED POULTRY-Turkeys spring dry picked plump breasted hens, 3 to pounds each, per pound, 25c.; toms, to pounds, 20923c.: average best run 16@18c. old, 166316c,; spring chickens, Philadelphia to pounds to pair. per pound, 22@24c. mixed sizes, lS@20c,; other Pennsylvania 2 to. pounds, l7@lSc. state and Pennsyl under 5 pounds to pair, 12@13c.; spring ducks, Long Island, per pound, 18c.
 1S0 pounds, $1.7502.12; state, .S1. .37D1 62;- ter soy, q. 6011.75; Jersey, round, per barrel ol bag, $1.5091.65; long. $1. 3591 50; sweet pota per half barrel basket, 60Q90c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15

M. Yvis Guyot at White House.
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 1b.--M. Yvis Guyot, former French minister of pub lie works, who is spending some time in Washington, was presented to the president by Secretary Metcalf. M. Guyot will lunch with Secretary Hay today and on Monday with the presi- dent He will return to New York on TuesGay
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
RUSSIANS LOST HEAVILY.

Field Headquarters of the Second Japanese Army, Oct 13 6 p. m), via F'usan, Korea, Oct 15.-Fuller division reports give increased importance to the victory achieved yesterday by the left army. Twenty four Russian guns were captured when the retreat began, together with many rifles The Rus- slams lost heavily in counter attacks, the Japanese loss being much smaller. The advance continued all day, the Russians retreating before 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15

Took Their Ponpadours Away.
 A restaurant keeper at Houston, Tex. recently decreed that the girls waiting on his tables should dispense with their pompadours. Tn twenty minutes there was not pompadour in the establish ment. There wasn't a girl there, either.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
STARTED BY BOYS.

Dubois, Pa, Oct 15.-The report that Robert Hotter, paymaster for Contractor E. c. Lauer, was shot from ambush and robbed of $13,000 by high waymen, proves to be q story started hv hovs and is not true.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
Too Small But Very Large.

Aoo SAn1A put sCIy An1SO.
 A girl visiting at Williamsport, Pa, wrote her father at Bristol, R. l., to send her "a good, big check" He did. 1t was three feet long and 19 inches wide, but 1t was for only $10. She had 1t cashed at Q local bank, though. Buffalo Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
rresnmen WIT Carry Canes.

HAMILTON, N. Y, Oct e15 The an- nual cane rush between the freshmen and the sophomores of Colgate uni versity was held on Whithall field here. The freshmen won by the score of % to 8. and will carry canes this Year. Nosone was hurt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
saandarssls oaa ship Disabled.

NEW YORK, Oct. 15. Standard Oil .company's steamer Atlas, from Port Arthur, Tex, was lowed into port last night totally disabled, steel hawser being entangled in her pro- peller.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
PATROL oN DUTY.

Chatham. Mass, Oct 15.A patrol was maintained all night in view of the possibility that bodies might come ashore from the wrecked schooner Wentworth which foundered off hers Thursday night, but no bodies were sighted. Only two of the twelve lost have been recovered thus far.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
Their Sweet Way.

ships of the hero of the play she takes the sweetest delight in giving pain to the young man who is paying for her dinner.-Chica.c Record-Hera1d-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-15
Indians Play Tennis.

British Columbia Indians have be- come enthusiastic lawn tennis players from seeing some hotel guests, playing near hop fields in which the Indians were picking the crop. Now every ca noe returning up the Fraser river from the salmon fisheries carries g tennis outfit.