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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
IT WORKED.
Seven Policemen Required to Subdue Woman Who
 Drank Elixir of Life.

New York, June 3.-Use of some re- markable stimulant, the nature of which has not been learned, has caused strange scene in Sixth avenue. From q bottle, the label of which marked 1t as containing an elixir of youth, the dose being one teaspoonful every two hours, woman of evident refinement and about 40 years of age, took long drink while standing on the sidewalk near Fiftieth street. Her peculiar ac- tions attracted the attentions of q large crowd which soon grew to such pro- portions that the police reserves had to be called to clear the street car tracks.
 The "elixir" was q wonder worker. Five minutes after drinking the dose the woman began to caper about like Il child, She danced to the music of q street piano, played hide and seek and exhibited all the anticsof child. When the police arrived she beat one of them and exhibited remarkable strength. It required the combined efforts of seven officers to overcome the woman and she was carried to the hospital where doubts are expressed as to her recov- ei.y. No marks of Identification were found
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
CITY NEWS

A son was born this morning to MT and Mrs Theodore Dreher of 61 Farm street
 A daughter was born yesterday to MT and Mrs Harry Morrison of Camp street
 Miss Josie and Bessie O'Brien of New Jersey are visiting their uncle, Timothy Costello of 21O South Elm street
 The Waterbury High school baseball team played the Naugatuck High school team at the Athletic field this afternoon.
 A few witnesses in the case of An- thony Maduka against George Prin- witz were heard in the district court to-day before Judge Cowell. The suit is to recover loan of $375 which the defendant claims he knows nothing about
 Peter Reilly, salesman at Barlow Bros, is at Amenia N. Y., attending the funeral of his mother, who died there last Wednesday,. Mrs Reilly lived in Waterbury for many years and some time ago paid a visit to some of her children in Amenia, and while there the sickness set in which finally car ried ner away. She Is survived by sev- eral children, all of whom were present at the funeral.
 Ex-Postmaster c. c. Commerford is an old friend of John R. Platt the aged millionaire in New York who is suing the octoroon in that city for the re- covery of $6S6,o00 which he claims he gave her in blackmail 45 years ago, when Mir Platt had the cream of the plate glass business of the country. He was fellow member of Mir Commer- ford in the Olympic Yacht club, and together they ran to fires as members of the Quill hose company on Fifth avenue. MT Platt was foreman of the company which had in its member ship many of the richest men in New York. He was always a devotee of fashion, was handsome and dashins. It is many years since MT Commerford last met him.
 Several suits may be brought against the New Haven trolley com pany by Attorney Charles Bauby as a result of two cars colliding on one of the trolley lines in the Elm City on Decoration day. The collision occur red in Allentown, between two cars running to and from Savin Rock, the time being about 10:30 D. m. The car going toward the center of the city was crowded with passengers, among them being Thomas Burke of Bank street, William Rafferty of Riverside street, Edward Roach of Ansonia, for merly of this city, and John Mahan of Ansonia. The cars smashed together and the passengers were thrown about In all directions. A number were hurt more or less, Of the above party Thomas Burke was the most seriously injured. He was thrown headlong from the car and was rendered uncon- scious for q quarter of an hour or more. He is still confined to the bed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
TAKEN BY SMITH.
Actual Sum Taken by New Haven Bank Teller
 About $5O,OOO.

New Haven. June 3.-The actual amount of cash embedded by Douglas M. Smith, teller of the National Trades mems bank of New Haven, since about December 15 last, was slightly in ex- cess of $50,O00, according to state ment by President William T. Fields of the bank to-day. He said that there was no truth in the report that Smith had abstracted securities from the bank and given them to a brokerage firm as collateral for speculative ven- lures. He said that the examination of the securities of the bank has been completed and every paper found in it's proper place. All that remains to be done now is to determine the exact amount of cash missing and this will be done by examination of depositors' books. President Fields said that the simplest way to explain how Smith took the money is to say that he kept back part of the deposits of customers having large accounts and increasing the figures on his daily cash balance sheet. The reason that discrepancies did not. quickly appear was that Smith did not touch small accounts.
 President Fields said that $50,O00 of the surplus was charged off to-day to profit and loss. leaving a net surplus of over $250,00O. which will be in creased by $15,000 when Smiths bond Is paid. He said that Smiths accounts were all right in December when the committee of the bank made an exam nation, and this was borne out by an examination two days later by the fed eral bank examiner.
 The bank has authorized it's attor- neys to sue the brokerage firm through which Smith is said to have done busi- ness and the necessary papers to begin action have been issued. The bank d. rectors, it is understood, wish to deter mine just in what manner the money was lost
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
TRAVIS WINS.
American Considered Fin- est Exponent of Game
 in the World.

London, June 3.--Travis and E. D. Blackwell started to play the final tie of thirty six holes, for the amateur golf championship, at Sandwich to-day, i'll high wind, which greatly affected the driving. Travis won the first in five to six and running down one of his long butts on the second green be- came two up. Blackwell missed a yard putt for the third which was lalved, and he lost the fourth, where Travis holed out by long putt. The Ameri- can also won the fifth by getting down fifteen yards putt, and then missed q short putt for sixth, where he sus- tained his first loss. The seventh was halved and Travis won the eighth. where Blackwell missed a five foot putt. The Scotchman took the ninth hole, where Travis drove into bum ker. The American was three up at the turn, his outward score approxi- mately being 35 strokes.
 The American found the wind very difficult and lost the tenth. The next two were ha1ved and Blackwell ought to have reduced his deficit to one at the thirteenth. His putting, however, was bad and he lost the hole. There after he never looked like drawing level and Travis finished the first round with four up. His score by strokes was 80, Blackwell taking S3. Travis throughout gave the same remarkable display of putting which has gained him here the reputation of being the finest exponent in the world of the short game. He was never in the slightest danger throughout the round.
 In the second round Travis won by four up. and three to play.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
RAW RIVER
 IS RISING
Flood Threatens
 Kansas City.
Trains Stalled and Railroad Traffic Demoralized A Twenty.F0ur Hours Rain is the Cause of It.

Kansas City, Mo, June 3.-All the tributaries of the Raw river in Kansas are rising rapidly and serious flood is threatened. In the past A hours rain storms have swollen the streams beyond the height experienced in for mer rises. To-day the rain continues to fall at many points throughout Kan sas and the ultimate resudt may be that the Kaw will overflow it's banks at it's mouth at Kansas City.
 Railroad traffic is demoralized and many trains stalled. So far no cas- ualties have been reported.
 At Newton, Kansas, over 500 per- sons have been rendered homeless by a sudden rise in Sad creek.
 In many houses the water stands as high as the second story windows. The rise in the creek was caused by a cloudburst and the water rose so rap idly that hundreds of persons were caught in their homes. Rescuing par ties were formed and hundreds of men worked all night rescuing the unfor- tunates. There were many narrow es- capes and much suffering.
 At Emporia three inches of water fell within a few hours, the Cotton wood river oyerfowed and the busi- ness portion of the town was flooded. Much damage was done.
 Council grove is threatened with a food as serious as that of last year when the property damage amounted to over $3O0,000.
 In the vicinity of Lorraine and Ster- ling, Kansas, the rain was accompan- jed by a heavy wind storm, many small houses were blown down and crops were damaged and much other damage done.
 Similar reports are being received from all over the statc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
DISEASED
 .....:. CATTLE
Looking for Impure
 Milk in New York
Precautions That Are Being Taken by Health Author ities-nany Children Are Now Suffering From Tu. bercuIosis in Big Ci ty.

New York. June -Extraordinary precautions are being taken by the health department to prevent the com munication of tuberculosis through milk from diseased cows. Extra in- spectors have been appointed and a strict examination will be made of the many herds producing the bulk of the city's milk supply. New rules are being formulated for the regulation of the traffic and the meat supply will be closely watched.
 Some physicians have been quoted to the effect that thousands of children are now suffering from tuberculosis contracted through milk from infected cows but the health department of ficials declare no unusual number of cases have been found and say they are taking every possible precautlon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
QUEENS DAUGHTERS GIFT
 FROM MRS. ROOSEVELT

Mrs Roosevelt, wife of President Roosevelt, has presented to the Queens Daughters of this city a pretty picture, a gift for the mammoth bazaar which will be given in this city shortly for the benefit of the Sisters of the Holy Ghost Accompanying the picture was an autograph letter from the presidents wife. The mem bers Of the Queens Daughters are much pleased with this valuable gift from Mrs Roosevelt and appreciate it very much. Some fortunate person will be made happy by receiving the gift for it will be canvassed for at the baaar and the proceeds of the can vass will help to swell the fund which will be given to the good sis ters that they may continue to carry Ton saeir noble work of charity among the ssCR and the poor of the olku-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
DECISIVE
 BATTLE
Is Looked For Every
 Day Now.
.Japs Have 5O,OOO Hen Near Kin- -Chou..Rumors of An- other Big Battle at Port Arthur IT Ca m Onading Heard.

Mukden. June 8. For two days past rumors have been current of se- we're fighting on the Liao-Tung benin sula. Details are lacking, but the fact that fighting has been general through out the peninsula is officially admitted. The Russians have pushed their outpost south to Wan-Fang- -Tien, on the rail- road, while the Japanese occupy the country from the shores of Korea bay inland to the vicinity of Siu-Yen. The fact that Japanese army estimated to number 5o,OOO men is concentrated south of Kin:Chou is regarded here as indicating the region where decisive battles will be fought.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
BLOODY FIGHT.
Started i'm a Restaurant and Two
 Men Are Dead.

Knoxville, Tenn. June 3.-A bloody fight occurred at midnight last night in restaurant on Central street. As a result one man is dead and two oth- CTS are mortally wounded. Constables c. C. Gamble and T c. McCarty were dining when Lum and Wash Miller, negroes, came into the place and or dered something to eat. McCarty told the negroes to wait until they had finished. A war of words fol- lowed. Then Wash Miller struck at Gamble with knife and the trouble started Lum was shot through the head by Gamble and killed, but not until he had shot Gamble three times. Wash Miller was shot through the right arm and in the chest by negro who was trying to hit Constable Me Carty. The negro escaped. The two wounded men will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
SATURDAY
 HOLIDAY
Assessors Will Not
 Close Shop.
Other City Hall Officials Will Close at Noon To- M0rrow-AssesSors Want People to Come in ard Save the Ten Per Cent.

The Saturday half holiday will e0 into effect in some of the offices st the City hall building tomorrow aaad will continue during the months of June, July and August. This doeat not apply to the assessors, however, the board announcing that they will do business at the old stand every de,y and evening during the present month. Sundays excepted, from g to 12 in the forenoon and from 2 to 6 in the after. noon. and from to 8 in the evening. So far very few have called upon tie assessors and it looks as if~ large number will remain away as usua, and let the ten per cent be added.
 This is one of the strangest things in connection with municipal afrairs. Take. for example. man whose prop erty is down on the list at $3,0OO and who neglects to pay visit to the as. sessors' office during the month on June. The amount he pays in addi- tion to the regular bill at last yeara rate would be $4.65. Isn't this worth saving? Another strange feature of this matter is that most of those who remain away are people who can ili afford to meet the additional burden. while in almost every instance people.
  their lists in shape. The statutes oblige the assessors to add the ten per cent in all cases where rate payerH fail to make out lists under penalfy of fine of $50. and they live up to the requirements of the law. It also denies one the right to be heard later on before the board of equalization and the board of relief and leaves him without the ghost of show with the aldermen in case he feels aggrieved People who have not sufficient inter est in their own affairs to attend to this matter are entitled to scant syni- pathy. The assessors are in their of flee every day and evening for whole month and all one has to do to save the added cost is call in. tell the clerk what you own, set value on it. make oath that that is all the taxable prop. erty you own or represent in Water bury and that's all there is to it. Drop in and see the assessors. Your bills will be bulky enough next year with- out having something lacked on which it is in your power to keep of.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
AGREEMENT LApsEs

Berlin, June 3-A representative of the Associated Press called the atten- ton of the foreign office to the state ment made in an English newspaper recently that an alleged agreement be, tween Russia and Germany made last fall, according to which Russia must keep certain effective fleet Ill the far east, had now lapsed by reason of the successes of the Japanese navy. The foreign office replied that no such agreement exists, and added that the far eastern situation was not>discussed by Chancellor von Buelow and Foreign Minister Lamsdorff at Wolfsgartcn ill any way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
NEW TREATy

St Petersburg, June 2, 12:5S D. n1.- It is authortatively stated that no nc gotiations have yet begun looking to q new commercial treaty between Rus sia and Great Britain.
 The negotiations for a treaty to al- low firms in the United States and Russia to sue in the courts of Russia and the United States respectively, have been completed and the treaty probably will be signed by Foreign Minister Lamsdorff and Ambassador Mccormick in few days.
 Under the existing Russian law United States corporations can be sued but cannot be sued in the courts of the empire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
DEATH or A. o. U. W. MAN.

Battle Creek, Mich, June 3.-Su- preme Master Workman William H. Miller, of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. died at a sanitarium here last night from kidney trouble, after an illness of several weeks. He was a St Louis man, but joined the A. 0. U. w. twenty years ago in Kansas City when a member of the editorial force of the Kansas City Journal. Several of the supreme lodge officers as well as his wife, who is prominent in the La dies auxiliary of the A O. U w., were with him when he died. He was 61 years old. The body will be taken to St Louis to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
DEFEArED MIxED FORCE.

Tolkio, June 3, noon.--A body of Japanese encountered and defeated Il mixed force of Russian cavalry, in- fantry and artillery near Lichaton, nine miles south of Polandien, on Monday last The engagement began at 12:3O p. m. and lasted two hours, the Russian troops finally being driy- en northward. The Japanese had one officer and 25 men killed, and g wounded, including four officers.
 The movement of the Russian forces southward indicates possible effort to relieve Port Arthur. The Russian losses are unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
A COMBINATION.
Deneem It is Said will Get the Illin-
 ois Nomination.

Springfield, III, June 3.-When the republican state convention was called to order to-day, o. S. Berry, Sher- man adherent, moved that a recess be taken until 2 o'clock. The motion was seconded and a roll call being taken the motion passed After the recess was taken it was acknowledged that Deneen, Yates, Hamlin and Sherman had entered into combination to nom mate Deneen on the first ballot this afternoon. It was also said that War her and Pierce expected to join the combination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
RUSSIANS AnYANCE

Seoul, June 3. 7:20 a.. m.-The Jap anese consul at Gensan reports a Russian advance on Koyeun, twenty two miles north of Gensan. Their commissariat has arrived at Puk Cheng. For some months there has been diplomatic correspondence be- tween China and Korea over the boun- dary in Kanato island at the mouth of the Tumen river. It finally has been decided to request the Chinese govern ment to arbitrate the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
New york Markets.

FLOUR.-Steady. but quiet; Minnesota patents. $5.10Q535; winter straights, "A s0eD 5; winter extras, $3.So44; winter patents,
 WHEAT Opened higher on the cables. corn eop nen strenrth tfse Price Current % was con strued as builish and market was we'll supported all the early session; July, s21a@
 RYE-Inactive; No. western, roc spot.
 CORN-Firm on bad weather news and oGgsSSFTfnTkE gSTTkERFEr@s RRulFE s9sqssS good demand extra western. creamery, lsl4c.: extra nearby
 EGGsyFirm EGG and ,sc. higher; fresh near by and fresh western ls1ac:. loss off; fresh southwestern. 1sc loss off; fresh south
 CHiEEsE = Steady; New York full creams, choice. to fancy, old. S1fG9c.; do. do. choice to fancy new s@Siac.; do. do., HAY Steady; shipping, s5G7oc. good to
 HoPswouiet state. common to choice. cilc coast 1903 24a3oc.; 1902, 2Sq2ec; olds, 9614c
 PoTAToEs@steady; nS SsssS new south southern 1G so 56; state and western, sacks .$2. 50Q2 T5; Jersey swsets. sSG6. ss@s.6o; beef hams, s2oaa.6o packet. ss9
 PoRK-ouiet; family, sls,76; short clear,
 LIVE POULTRY, Firm; good demand; fowls. 14Q14Ac; old roosters, 9h@10c.
 bREssED POULTRY Y1steady; fair de- mand fowls, choice fresh killed, 14c.; do.. fair to good. 13QD134c: old roosters 10c,; nearby chickens, choice fresh killed, 16Q 17c. western do., fancy, 16c.; choice, 15@ ,15Jkc.: do. fair to good, 13@14c.; nearby broilers, choice, 40@45c.; do, fair to good. 25aD35c.
 DRESSED MEATS Beef firm and in good demand at 76S1ac per pound; calves dSc. and choice carcasses up to s1ac.; coun- try dressed al 6@Shc.; mutton quiet at S9 10c. per pound; lambs steady at l2dl5c, yearlinEs at 1l6R13c. country dressed spring lambs slow at S1G5 per carcass; country dressed hogs slow at 6G75Ac. per pound for medium to light weights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
GIVING RoUBLE NOTES.

Seoul, June (4:30 D. m.)-The Rus sians in the province of Hamgyung are said to be giving rouble notes in pay ment for goods taken. Reeves and grain command fair prices. The above statement hardly corresponds with the continual tales of footing, yet the Jap anese report that Korean fugitives bring Russian paper money to GeAsan Twenty thousand dollars worth has been sent to Shanghai via Nagasaki for settlement by the Russo Chinese bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
TAKEN FROM OFFICER
 AND LYNCHED

Grangeville, Idaho, June 3.-T NJ Myers. who killed George Brownlee and wounded Wallace Bennett three weeks ago. has been taken from n party of officers near White Bird and lynched. The lynchers outnumbered the officers three to one. Myers was being taken to the county jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
OUARRYMEN STRIKE.

Newington, June 3.-Quarrymen em- ployed in Keenan's quarries in the mountains here have struck for more wages and, according to a message re- ceived this noon by Deputy Sheriff Foote, they threaten to harm the men who have been engaged to fill their places if work is resumed this after noon. The deputy sheriff has sent several officers to the quarry. which is several miles distant from the vii lage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
FARM HAND DIED
 IN THE FIELD

Rockville. June 3.-Adam Becker, a farm hand, aged 62 years, was found dead last evening i'll a field where he had been at work hoeing. The med ical examiner said he was victim of heart disease. Becker was employed on the farm of Lawrence Young in rolland He was member of Elm City lodge. Foresters of America, of New Haven. He was unmarried and had no relatives so far as is known here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
Lett Priest Without Robes.

ENGLEWOOD, N. J., June 3.-Bur- glars broke into the Church of the Ma donna in Fort Lee, N. J., Wednesday night and carried away everything that was portable from the three altars and then destroyed the vestments belonging to the pastor, the Rev. J. H. Huygen, leaving him without clerical robes in which to read mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
SPIES ARREsTED.

Seoul Korea, June (4:30 D. m)--A Korean major and an adjutant suspect ed of being Russian spies have been arrested on Japanese representations and are now in prison in Seoul. The Korean authorities refuse to take fur ther action, claiming that the evidence against the army officers is insufficient to definitely convict
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
ALTIzER ARRESTED.

Merden, June 3.-David Altizer, second baseman on the local baseball team, was arrested to-day, charged with breach of the peace and assault on Umpire Charles Kennedy at Han over park yesterday. He was re- leased under bonds of $50. An officer will he sent to New Haven to-day 10 arrest Umpire Kennedy. who will be charged with breach of the peace,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
RuMORs OF BATTLE.

Lao Yang. June 3.-There are per- sistent rumors that another great bat tie Is in progress near Port Arthur Continuous cannonad-ng has been heard from the south. An additional fprce of 15,o0O, Japanese is reported to have landed at Taku Shan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
FREIGHT TRAIN WRECKED.

Bridgeport, June 3.-A north bound freight train on the Berkshire division was wrecked at the viaduct here, not far from the junction of the New York division to-day. On account of de- feet in a switch -four cars were derail- ed. It will probably take several hours to clear the tracks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
DIED AT THE NEW
 HAVEN HOSPITAL

New Haven. June 3.-John Lynch, the hack driver who was seriously burned while rescuing his horses from a burning barn about a week ago, died at the New Haven hospital early to-day as result of his injuries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
LAPS DID NoT ApPEAR

vafangow. June i, via I.iao Yang, June LA continuation of the fighting was expected here to-day, but the Jap- anese did not appear ill force. A recon noitering party. however, exchanged shots with the enenly's scouts and the latter were driven off, leaving two men dead on the field. Tomorrow probably will determine whether the Japanese are strong enough to take Vafangow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-03
Prnnt on nnrlirh Potatoes.

WASHINGTON, June 3.In report eo the department of commerce and la bor United States Consul Hamm says that notwithstanding the duty of 25 cents a bushel Yorkshire, England, al ways is able to export to the United States large quantities of potatoes and sell them there at profit.