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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
PARKER WAS UP EARLY.
Several Prominent Guests Are Al
Esopus To-day.

Esopus, N. r., July Is. After a.
night Of heavy electrical storms and
rains, Esopus aWoke to-day to greet
the first rainy day in six weeks. Lac
storm broke about midnight and
reachedsits height at o'clock Light
ming flashes followed each other at in
tervals of a few seconds and the tnun-
der was almost continuous.
Judge Parker arose early. John w
Kern of Indianapolis, who has been his
guest since Saturday, left the judge 3
house early and embarked for New
York on the steamer Mary Powell at
Kingston.
On account of the conference Of lead
erg4 In New York to-day no visitors
were expected to arrive here. after
the New York conference many prom
inent democrats are expected to come
here. Former Senator Henry g. Davis,
the presidential candidate, is ex-
pected tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
ANOTHER ADVANCE.

Boston, July 18.-Another advance
went into effect here to-day on almost
all grades of beef In consequence Of
the continued strike of the Chicago.
meat cutters. Practically no beef ar
rived up to 10 o'clock today though
several cars of dressed meat were ex-
jected later on. Despite the growing
scarcity of beef representatives Of
several OF the largest dealers stated
that there was no danger whatsoever
of famine, although they admitted
that the increase in prices was reach
ing the prohibitive stage for many
consumers. The situation was reliev-
ed In measure by the supply result
ing from the slaughter of cattle at the
Brighton abattoir yesterday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
RUSSIA NOT. ALARMED.

st Petersburg, July 18.-Russia does
not foresee international complications
on account of the passage OF the volun-
teer fleet steamers through the Dar-
danelles and their subsequent CONVEX
sion into war cruisers. The trainers OF
the treaty Of Paris in seeking to close
the Black sea to the ingress and egress
Of Russian warships, evidently did not
expect the present contingency. The
st Petersburg and Smolensk did not
pass through the Dardanelles as war
ships, but as merchantmen, said an
official Of the foreign Office to-day.
Moreover, the treaty of Paris shows
that there Is no question OF the right Of
ships to 60 through as merchantmen,
and with their subsequent conversion
into warships Turkey has nothing to
do
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
WOMAN STILL MISSING.
Left Her Home and Five Children a
Few Weeks AGO.

Westport, July 18.-Nothing has yet
been heard from Mrs William Fl. Por-
ter, who left her home and five chill
dren about two weeks ago. The gem
eIml impression here is that she COM
mitted suicide When talking to some
neighbors "a day or so before her dis
appearance she seemed very despond-
ent and talked continually of suicide.
The cause Of the woman's dependency
is the loss Of her husband, which hap
pened about a year ago, and the loss,
a short time afterwards. of one of her
children. who fell into we'll and was
drowned. Her children have been
taken in charge by the authorities
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
CITY NEWS

The board of education viii meef & N
7:30 o'clock tonight.
"A son was born this naoruir3p fs M.
and Mrs John 2. Sheehan OF "a Fuller.
street.
Frank Lyons, clerk at Jones kIa4s
gan & Co'srstore, is enjoying 8 vscss fion.
IN Brooklyn and Sheepshead bay.
Thomas Delaney of Wall street.
VINO is In New Haven jail In defaule
of paying Judgment of $500 Ia eavef
OF Charles Nichols, VIII ar,nIy to.mog-
row 10 take the poor debtors oatsu.
The police sergeants would feel
much more comfortable If they wore
white linen caps in the summer tifne
like the sergeants do In New York and
other cities, than they do now carryill3
about five pounds of headgear.
The Y. M. O. A. tennis team, consist.
ing of Oscar Stahl and Edward Hoasil
ley, defeated L. J. Crum and Arthur
Lang two sets to one on Saturday. The
feature of the game was the brilliant
placing Of Stahl and Hoadley.
Miss Nellie Noonan Of Wolcoft
street, stenographer in the city clerk s
office, is home after two weeks vaca4
ton spent at Highland lake Wansted
where beyy OF Wat6rbury ana New.
Haven girls are spending the summer
months.
Mrs Frank j. Larlin ana son. Theos
dore, of 49 South Willow street. viii
leave for New York Erfaay at $50
a. M, where they Will tseize shipping
for Ireland In the afte4noasl. Mrs Lar
kin came to this city twenty HigIif
years ago, where she has remaEned
since, and it will be quite suEprzse
when her parents see her once more ii
the dear old homestead.
While on her way home Safurslav
night, Miss Eethel Lancaster. or South
Main street lost $40 diamond, one o.
set In diamond ring, which sha
highly treasured After looking Tor It
in vain in the vicinity of JeWeIry street
where she lost 1t, she was about to
start for home, when Police OhiceF
Donahue came along and found
The policeman was overwhelmed with
thanks by the young lady, whose de
light on recovering lie precious stone
knew no bounds.
To-day Contractor Chatfeld con-
menced work on the lowering OF the
grade of Prospect street from Mest
Main street to the manhole near TTfIt~
ity church. This was ordered done last
fall, but owing to the weather condi
tions it was put on the waiting list
The change was made necessary on
account of the new hotel building. IT
will be an Improvement in other ways
too. even though tt does threaten to IN
terfere with some OF the trees and mics
sArubbeIy IN that neighborhood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
COLORED SOLDIERS
SLASHED THEIR RIVALS

Tacoma, Wash, July 1s During the
army maneuvers ait Steilacoom. after
Troop 3, Ninth cavalry, (coloreD had
been ruled out of action by the UNI
pires, they charged on the Washing
ton troops and Nineteenth Infantry on
their front and with drawn sabres
slashed right and left among the in
fantry, creating reign of terror for a
few minutes. During the melee three
members of the Second Washington
and one regular We're seriously injured.
The victims Of the charge were only
slightly cut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
FATHER AND SON
DROWNED IN CANAL

Toledo, o., July Is. Henry Yetter
and his son. Arthur. 10 years old
were drowned in the canal near Grand
Rapids, o., yesterday. The boy was
seized with cramps while bathing and
the father jumSBd IN to save him. The
father had cork leg and this proved
such an impeachment that he was un-
able to control his own movements and
both were drowned. The fathers
body was recovered nearly a mile be-
low the scene OF the drowning, where
it had f1oated head downward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
1ROBBED IN CEMETERY
A Well known Plumbing Contractor
Held Up.

schenectady, n. X, July 1s. Lewis
F Friday, well known plumbing
contractor In this city, was held up
and murderously assaulted and rob-
bed today while passing through an
unfrequented portion of cemetery.
The highwayman, when Friday resist
ed his demands, shot him, the bullet
entering near the heart He then
took his watch and vaIuables and sew
eral hundred dollars in money and es-
capped. Fridays wound is said to be
serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18

7 Toxic, July IS e p. m.)-At O'Clock
Sunday morning, a heavy fog yelling
their movements, two divisions Of RUS
SLAMS, commanded by Lieutenant-E Gen
eral Keller, made an assault on the
Japanese positions at Molten pass.
General Kuroki adds that the Rus
slams assailed all the japanese posi-
tons at Molten pass and in its vicinity
desperately. The japanese resisted
stubbornly, repulsed the Russians and
pursued them for considerable dis
.tance westward.
Kuroki in his report praises the valor
of his men,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
HELD 10 AWAIT ACTION.

Tien Tsin, July 18.-The Japanese
have taken the steamer Hsiping, re
Gently captured, to Sasebo to await the
action of the naval prize court. The
captain Of the Hsiping has informed
her owners that there is nothing of q
contraband character on board and the
reason for her seizure is unknown. \.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
COR Ler F1oated Rodx.

TOLEDO, o., July 1s.-Henry Yetter
and his son Arthur, aged ten, were
drowned in the canal near Grand Rap
ids, O. The boy was seized with
cramps while bathing, and the father
jumped in to save him. The father
had cork leg, and this proved such an
tmpediment that he was unable to con-
troll his own movements, and both
were drowned. The fathers body was
recovered nearly a mile below the
scene of the drowning, where it had
fioated head downward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
.THAT BATTLE IN rHE roc.

London, July 1S.-The japanese lega-
fion has received a dispatch from Toxic
reporting that an attack was made by
the Russians on Molten pass July II.
Tt says the Russians, who numbered
about two divisions. commanded by.
Lieutenant General Keller, fercely att
tackled during a thick fog Molten pass
and the adjacent positions occupied by
the japanese The latter, 1t is added,
stubbornly resisted, repulsing the Rus
slams on all sides and pursuing them so
far as Kuntea- -Paitzu
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
! JAPs CAPTURR A JUNK.

Toxic, July 1s 10 a. m. The Japan
ese torpedo destroyer Hayatori has cap
tured junk conveying mail from Port
Arthur to Che Foo. Letters dealing
with military and naval conditions at
Port Arthur have been seized. Much
valuable information was contained in
the letters. Letters which did not deal
with military topics have been for
warded to st Petersburg with tile re-
quest that they be delivered to those
addressed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
nUNS0N GOT A
JAIL SENTENCE Is

Bristol, July 18. Herbert Munson.
who claims Waterbury as his home.
was sentenced to two months in jasf
to-day by Judge Newell of the loca
court. He was charged with holdlnss
up Fred Bradley and taking from HIN
q watch and chain. Munson claimed
IN court that although the watoh ana
chain were found on him he had no6
stolen them. but had bought them aoE
81 from young man whom he did mob
know.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
Pennsylvania Train pitched.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, July 18.-Train
No. 913 on the Pennsylvania railroad,
with 500 excursionists from Emporium,
Pa, to Portage Falls, jumped the track
near Portageyille, and two cars with
The engines went into the ditch Mrs.
Harriet Coe of Bradford received
fracture Of the skull and will die.
Three G1es>y women were injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
TRYING no SETTLE.

Chicago, July 1S.--A final effort toS
ward settlement of the strike was
made this afternoon. Secretary G. t.
Champ of the stationary fire1nen'e In
ternational union and President James
Morton of the local branch Of that as.
sociation met this afternoon. They
held a conference with President Don
nelly and after that proceeded to
hold conference with tho packers.
What the result OF that conferences
will be is only conjecture
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
EIGHr UNDER ARREST.

WatertoWn, N. Y, July 18.-Eight
Italians are under arrest at Carthage
on suspicion of being connected with
the mysterious death of Daviato Ma
riano, 21-years-oldl laborer whose
body was found floating in Black riv-
er Saturday. Mariana disappeared
Wednesday when his camp, near
Carthage was raided by a band of
italian highwaym en-. The coroner
and district attorney are investigat-
ing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
sRO SHOT TO DEATH

FN syille, Ind, July 1S.-At Steph-
ensp&t, Ky, last night Frank BIaise,
white man, was stabbed in the
throat by an unknown negro. A mob
gathered and when the negro tried to
escape he was shot to deathN Feeling
is strong against the negroes and
many of them are being driven out of
town. Blaise will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
UNCAS MILLS START.

Rockville, July 18.-The Uncas Dye
& Extract of Log Wood Co.'S mills,
which have been shut down for the
past six weeks on account of lack of
orders, started in on full time to-day.
The Cohegan woolen mills at Palmer
ton. which have been closed for the
past year, started in on full working
time this morning. The mill is now
under NV management.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
or7TGRowTH OF sTRIKE.

Chicago, July 18.-The probably fa-
tai injury of "a. man. said to be a
watchman ait Swift & Co.'s plant. who
was struck by a trolley car to-day, is
blamed by the police to be an out
growth of the strike and they are in
vestigating a report that strike sympa-
thizers tried to kill him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
ROGERS IS DEAD.
The Chicago Millionaire Printer In-
iured at FarmingtOn.

Farmington, July 49, Charles D.
Rogers, the Chicago millionaire print
er, who was injured in an automobile
accident at this place Saturday after
noon, died at the Elm Tree inn to-day
as a result of a fractured skull, Mr.
Rogers did not recover consciousness
Mrs Rogers, wife of the dead man, is
on her way from the west and is ex-
scted here at / o'clock. She will
take charge of the remains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
WITHIN FIFTEEN MILES.

Tien Tsin. July 18-The steamer
Fuping, just arrived here from New
! Chwang, reports that on July 16 the
japanese army was within fifteen miles
of that city. The officers Of the Rus
sian gunboat Sivoutch have saddled
horses alongside, ready to make their
escape upon the approach of the Japan
eSe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
PACKERS sHIPPINc.

Kansas City. Mo, July 1s. Packers
to-day began to ship literally. At alas
the five leading plants 1t wasAassertetII
that a big addition to their forces had
been made over Sunday and that the
output had been Increased. Tie rsz
ceipts at the yards to-day had reached
almost the normal stage. The stzIk.s
ers say they continue to make access
sions to their ranks. Apparently botlA
sides have settled down to stubb0l'Its
contest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
IN THE RED SEA.

Alden, Arabia, July 1s-T British
steamer Persia was forcibly detained
for an hour in the Red sea by the Rus
sian volunteer fleet steamer Smolensk,
which transferred to the Persia pors
tion of the Japanese mails seized on
the North German Lloyd steamer Prinz
Heinrich July 10. The Smolensk con
fiscated two bags of the Prinz Helm
rich's mails destined for Nagasaki
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
NOTICE OF Appeal,

New Haven, July 18-Notice of in
tention to appeal from the verdict for
the defendant in the case of Isabella
Shaler VS. the Rev Charles G. Bullock
was filed to-day in behalf Of the plain
tiff. The reasons for the appeal are not
given. 1t will be heard in the Septem-
Der term of the supreme court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
INVITE PROPOSALS

Washington, July 1S.-The insular
bureau of the war department to-day
issued circular inviting proposals for
the sale of $3,O00,O0O worth of Philip
pine A per cent one year bonds. The
bids will be received until August u.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
STRUCK HOUSES AND BARNS.

Watertown, n. T.. July 18.-A fierce
electrical storm passed over northern
New York last night Several houses
in this city were struck and numerous
hay barns in rural districts were de-
stroyed. Many cattle were killed.
The out of town telephone service is
crippled, sixteen toll lines
being put out of commission.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
Arrived IN NEW YORK.

New York, July 18.-Captain Brewis
and twenty-three men Of the crew Of
the British steamer Alborough, which
went ashore at Fortune Island July 6
and became total loss. were brought
here to-day on the steamer Altai from
the West Indies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
jaime. Bolle. Dead, vie Dying.

~
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, July 18-Mr.
and Mrs. James Bolles weFv stuck by
a passenger train on the Auburn
branch OF the New York Central rail-
road Sunday morning while driving
across the track, two miles west Of
Canandaigua. Mr.. Bolles was instant
" killed Both were placed on board
the train and brought to Rochester.
Mrs. Bolles was taken to the Homeo-
pathic hospital, where it was found
that she had received fatal injuries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
rvvy r,,.-.A 10y IJrownea.

OYSTER BAY, N, Y, July Is. -
Frederick Schumacher, seventeen years
old, OF New York, was drowned while
swimming at Lloyd's Neck, near Sag
amore Hill, at O'Clock Sunday after
noon Schumacher was a member of
the st. Georges church cadet battalion,
attached to the Rev. DR.. Rainsford's
church. The battalion has a summer
camp at Lioyd's Neck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
St. Loui. In with Broken Engines.

NEW YORK, July 18-The Ameri-
can liner st. Louis, from Southampton
and Cherbourg, which broke her star
board cylinders at p. M on Tuesday,
July II in midocean, reached quaran-
tine at 1890 o'clock last night with all
well. Captain Jamison said that the
after high pressure engine and after
low pressure cylinders ON the starboard
engine were broken
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
CABLE WORK SUSPENDED.

Seattle, Wash, July 18.-Through
the breaking of the cable machine on
the United States cable ship Burnside
the work Of laying the Alaska cable
has been temporarily delayed. On
the night Of July 8, while of Dixon's
entrance and during a heavy wind
storm the cable machine broke and
the cable parted. 1t was not again
recovered until July 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
SIX BARNS STRUCK.

Little Falls, N. Y, July 18.-Six farm
barns were struck by lightning and de-
stroyed by fire last night in Herkimer
county. Some contained cattle and
horses. which We're burned The loss
is estimated at $4,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
LOOMS JURY DECIDES.

Kingsbridge, Deyonshire. England,
July 18.-The jury found the deceased
was Fred Kent Loomis and that he
was found dead in Bigbury bay, there
being no evidence as to how he had
met his death. !
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
BATTLEsHIP AGROUND

Berlin. July 1S.-The new German
battleship SchWaben, while on her trial
trip to-day, ran aground and damaged
seventy feet of her bottom. She is now
in dry dock for repairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
RUSSIANS REFUSED.

Toxic, July 18 e p. ny General
Kuroki reports that two divisions of
the Russian army made desperate as
sault on Mao Tien pass at dawn on
July II, but were repulsed Casualties
were not stated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
Two cleveland Men Drowne

] MEADVIILE, Pa, July 1S.-Isaiah
Barnett and William Stafford of Cleve-
land, o., were drowned yesterday while
bathing in French creek. Their bodies
have not been recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
THAT INJUNCTION.

st Louis, July 49,. The effect of the
Injunction issued by the ST Claire
county court OF Belleville, Illinois, re-
straining the striking union butchers
and meat cutters from interfering
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
PERRIN Is MAafnra

Belleville I'll, July 18-J. Nicholas
Perrin of Bellevflle has been nomfnafed
for congress by the democrats OF Che
twenty-second Illinois district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
Caused by Russia S
Seizure Of Vessels
Question Postponed in the
House OF Commons Until
Affair is Investigated
Goods on Seized Vessels
We're Consigned TO Naval
Dock Yard at Hong Kong.

London, July 1S-Earl Percy. under
secretary for foreign affairs in the
mouse OF commons to-day asked Cen
eral Laurie, conservative and unionfst.
to postpone a question which he pro-
posed to ask anent the doings of the
Russian volunteer fleet steamer st Pc
tefsburg in the Red sea until Thursday
Earl Aercy said the question which
among other things, asked lie 1t was in.
conformity with international law for
a vessel to be transformed on the high
seas from a merchant ship to a war
ship or whether a ship holding COM
mission as a Warship should be COM
missioned as such in port of the ma
ton to which 1t belongs, was Of the
utmost Importance and was engaging
the earnest attention of the govern
ment AS, however, the governments
information was still incomplete on
various points he the under secretary,
was not prepared to answer at pres.
emit
With reference to the seizure Of the
Peninsular and Oriental Cos steamer
Malacca In the Red sea by the Russian
volunteer fleet steamer st Petersburg,
the owners say the only goods of q
contraband nature on board so far as
they are aware were consigned to the
British naval dock at Hong Kong.
TAKEN FIRM STAND.
Berlin, July 1S-The German gov
ernment has taken a prompt and firm
stand in regard to the seizure Of the
mails Of the North German Lloyd
steamer Prinz Heinrich by the Russian
volunteer Smolensk, July Is, having
entered protest against the carrying
off Of the mails, and asking for dis
avowaI OF the Smolensks action and
the return Of the captured mail sacks.
The German government, the foreign
Office says recognizes the right to
search mails when on board the vessel
itself. but claims the Smolensk had no
right to take off mails in bulk from
the vessel.
The further argument Is advanced
that the right of search can only be
exercised by a Warship, whereas the
Smolensk traversed the Dardanelles
only recently flying the Russian COM
mercfal flag, not assuming the charac-
ter of a Warship. The German govern
ment has not taken a positive stand on
this last point, but leaves the question
for future discussion and settlement
No answer has yet been received from
Russia.
The recent publication by the Russ of
st Petersburg Of statement that
Great Britain is about to transfer Wei
Hai-Wei to Germany in exchange for
q free hand in the Yang Use valley is.
secuted at the foreign office, where it is
classed as revival Of an old story and
as having no foundation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to-
night and Tuesday; light, variable
Winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
Fei.banIsa WIN Take : Re.t.

MACKINAC, Mich, July 49, sena-
tor Fairbanks has arrived here, where
he will rest scn .sas.tssss.<1zlst
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18

with the operations OF the East ST
Louis packing houses, has served ITO insi
tensify the situation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
RUSSIA ATTACKED JAPS
DURING A HEAVY FOG

japanese Resisted Stubbornly = huroki Praises His
Men for Good Work. Japanese Torpedo DESTROYER
Hayatori Captured junk With Nail From Port
Arthur to Che Foo-Japanese Are Within Fifteen
Niles of New Chwang.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-18
REFUSE TO BUY BHEF.

New York, July 18.--OWing to the
agreement among the 1900 kosher beef
dealers OF this city to buy no more
beef until high prices created by the
strike shall have again become normal
all but ten kosher shops have been re-
ported closed.s Throughout the east
side and Harlem watchers from the
benchmen'g union, working for the as
sociations of kosher butchers, watched
the shops and reported every one that
was open. Thetthreat had been made
that any selling beef would be arrest
ed under the Sunday law. Only one
Of the ten butchers suspected was ar
rested. He was discharged because
lit couId.not be proved that he had sold
any meat. He denied having disposed
OF any.
Three wagon loads of fresh meat
sent to the east side and offered for
IL cents was spurned by all of the
butchers. They said that IL they of
fered 1t to the public at the necessary
high prices their shops would be mob
bed. The meat was sent back, but
the wagons went the rounds second
time, offering it for ii cents pound.
No one took it. A rate OF 61s cents
was all the butchers said they would
This united action of the kosher
butchers enforced the most complete
meat fast ever known on the east side.