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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
THE NEWS CoNFIRMED.

Che Foo. May 10 (3 p. m.)People
Just arrived here from Dalny have re-
ported to the Russian consul that the
Japanese battleship Shikishima sank
In two minutes after contact with the
submarine mine and that there was no
time to save the crew. The accident
happened, it is said, within sight of
Port Arthur.
The battleship Fuii, not the cruiser
Asama. which struck the mine on the
port bow, had heavy list and was
also down by the bow, but was righted
and went off in tow of the other cruis-
ers. 1t Is thought impossible, however,
that she could reach port
The rumor at Dalny TO the effect that
the Asama had sunk in Kerr bay
probably refers to the sinking of the
steel cruiser Miyaka. which took place
there recently by coming in contact
with a submarine mine.
I'he Russian consul personally had
4 telegram from Dalny saying that it
is rumored there that two Japanese
battleships had been sunk off Port Ar
thur.
Refugees coming in say that the
town received no damage from the
bombardment and that considerable
land fighting is going on to the north
OF Dalny.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
TnGn,s REPORT or IT.

Toxic. May 10 (9:30 a. MI ylce-Ad-
miral Togo has reported as follows:
A report from Rear Admiral Dewa says
that the cruisers Kasuga and Yoshino
collldcd during the. fog off Port Arthur
on May 10 and the Yoshino sank, only
ninety of her crew being saved. On
the same day the battleship Hatsuze
struck a Russian mine and sank.
Giving details OF the disaster, Vice.
Admiral Togo saws that fourteen min,
iites past / on the afternoon of May
IL in dense fog off Port Arthur. the
Kasuga rammed the Yoshino. sinking
the latter in few minutes. Ninety OF
The crew were saved. The same morn
inc the Hatsuze while cruising off Fort
Arthur, covering the landing of troops:
struck a mine ten knots southeast Or
tho harbor entrance. She signalled Tor
help and instantly struck anothef nlhe
and sank in one-half hour. Three hun
dred of her crew were saved by TOT
pedo boats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
THE NEXT BoMBARDMENT.

st Petersburg, May ia copy OF
the VladivostolS Vostochny Nestnik
which has just reached this city, ex-
presses fears that the next lombard
ment Of the Japanese will be more ef-
fective than that of March 9. 1t
says it is expected the enemy's ships
will take up position in Amur bay,
northwest and west of Vladivosol),
now free from Ice. in which they could
not maneuver in March, compelling
them to fire from Usuri bay. (north-
east and east of vladivostoll. The
paper foresees great loss of life when
the Japanese again shell Vladlvostok.
The authorities there have ordered
hundreds of non-combatants to leave
the city. Voicing the views of ex-
perts the Vostochny Nestnik says it
does not believe a land attack will
have 4 chance OF success.
The paper also reports that $500
Japanese who disembarked at Plak-
sin bay. Din the northeast of Korea),
in the beginning Of March, intending
to proceed to Mao-Shan, turned back
because of the hardships they suffered
along the route.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
ARE WE DECENERATING !?
Or Hall Of New York Says he is Of
That Opinion.

Chicago, May 19.-That the Ameri-
can people as a whole are morally de-
generating is the opinion of DIR Charles
Cuthbert Hall, president of Union
Theological seminary, New York, who
has made brief address before mem
bers and friends of the Religion Edu-
cational association at the Art insti-
tute
DR. Hall is president of the associa-
tion, which now has 1000 members in
various parts OF the country.
eve all rejoice In the remarkable
growth and the excellent features Of
American civilizations" he said, land
we are pleased at the relatively good
state of the common morality OF the
people. but a deeper examination of
the social side of our American life
reveals situation that causes any
thing but satisfaction. 1t is q mat
ter of CONSERVATION and deep concern
to us that the moral standard of Amer
fcan life is deteriorating. In the
hustle and hustle of everyday activity
we have astonished the world, but,
morally, we are rapidly going astern-7-
SO rapidly that one is dumbfounded
at the contrast after visit to some of
the countries OF the old world.
II know from observation that re-
ligion has little il any part in our
American civilization to-day. This is
lamentable state or affairs, ana ii
behooves each and all OF us to do all
we can to help to stem this tide OF in
difference. Our home life is not
what it should be, and it is not to be
wondered at when we realize the gen
eral apathy Of the people as regards
their spiritual welfare"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19

Che Foo. May ia party of thir-
teen Russians arriving from Dalny this
morning by junk are authority for the
statement that during n bomardment
OF Port Arthur by the Japanese Mon,
day afternoon the Japanese battleship
Shikishima and the cruiser Asama
struck mines and sank.
The Russians say the Shikishima
sank two minutes after running on the
mine aud that the Asama was being
towed away by vessel Of the bonn
harding fleet when she also went down.
The thirteen Russians seem to have
obtained their information from the
commanding officer at Dalny, who
showed them, they assert, telegram
from Port Arthur that the lombard
ment commenced at ] O'clock Monday
afternoon and that two hours later the
Shikishima struck the mine and was
soon at the bottom During the con.
fusion that followed, according to the
story told the Asama also struck OH q
mine and was taken in tow, but was
settling so fast that it was found neces-
saly to abandon her.
A number of Russian torpedo boats
then went out, but the Japanese re-
ceived reinforcements and the Rus
slams retired.
To-day's arrivals say the entrance to
Port Arthur was blocked, but that on
of the sunken steamers was removed
and the entrance is now open. but Is
still dangerous. ana the Russian fleet
has been ordered to remain in the nar-
bor until the arrival of Admiral Skryd-
loft. who will take command.
Communication north of Dalny has
been completely severed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
HARTFORD
G. A. r. DAY
The Rain Interfered
Somewhat
But Program Was Carried
Out About 5000 Men in
Line Many Bands And
Drum Corps Sail Down
the Connecticut.

Hartford, May 19.-In spite OF occa-
sional heavy showers, which gave a
bedraggled appearance to the street
decorations and drove thousands OF vis-
itors, military and civilian, to tempo-
rary shelter, there was no change in
the general program for the entertain-
ment of the veterans Of the Army OF
the Potomac this morning. The streets
were filed with companies of the Con-
necticut National Guard marching
from the railroad station to the quar-
tiers assigned them, and here and there
squad OF veterans, representative OF
some Grand Army post in Connectieut,
passed along amid cheers from the yisr
itors who thronged the sidewalks.
During the morning members OF the
Army Of the Potomac, with their wives
and daughters, and officials of tha
Hartford city government, went for ~
sail down the Connecticut river on the
steamer Middletown which was draped
picturesquely for the OCCASION. Lunch
was served during the trip and 1t was
arranged that the steamer should reT
turn to her landing here just In time
for the parade. wAlchs was set 1or y
O'Clock.
Toward noon the sky Frightened
somewhat and the preparations for the
parade were pushed vigorously. At was
estimated that 10000 visitors were IN
the city by early afternoon. Eighteen
special trains on the N. T., n. II. & n.
railroad brought in at least 10000 vis-'
itors including companies OF militia
fromsvarious parts Of the state.
The parade was under the command
of Colonel Jacob L. Green as chief
marshal and began to move promptly
at 1 o'clock and passed through the
principal streets of the city. Nearly
5000 men weer In line. including the
military brigade of the National guard.
Colts artillery, Naval reserves, Cow
ernor's Footguards, Governors Horse
guards, Spanish War veterans, Sons Of
Veterans, Putnam phalanx and other
military organizations, acting as an
escort to the veterans.
1t was a splendid demonstration.
enlivened by martial music from many
bands and the rhythmic din OF dram
corps. In front of the court OF honor
| at the City hall, Mayor Henney ana
| the members OF the city government
reviewed the parade and at its teie
mination in front of the capitol build
| ing, passed in review before Governor
| Chamberlin and his staff Immeuiate
| ly after the disbandment the Departure
of the veterans >&ssd other visitors be-
gan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
HONE FROM HOLY LAND
Steamer GrOsser Kurfurst Brought
Back Many American Delegates.

New York, May 19.-The excursions
steamer Grosser IISurfurst returned to-
day from her trip to the Holy Land
with 533 passengers. Nearly 800 of
the 500 American delegates who went
abroad on the steamer to attend the
worlds Sunday school convention at
Jerusalem stayed In Europe for Il
more extended trip. The Grosser
Kurfurst left Naples May 6 and Villa
Franche z. The steamer displayed a
flag from the malnmast showing blue
field with white union with red cross
and the words, by this sign we con-
nuer"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
TURKISH MINISTER CALLS

st Petersburg. May 19.-The Turk,
ish minister of war called on Foreign
Minister Lamsdol'ff yesterday and it
is understood that he was informed
that the views expressed by the Aus
tro-Hungarian foreign minister. Count
Golouchski, mt Budapest, Monday. be-
fore the Austrian and Hungarian dele
cations, were those entertained by
Russia. Count LamsdoTff told the
Turkish minister in the most positive
language that Russia will fully carry
out her duties in the near east, in spite
of the hcreulean efforts she is making
in the far east, and energetically insist
With Austria and the other powers on
the complete observance of the Mace
DOMAIN reforms,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
DIDN'T CARRY OUT
HIS INSTRUCTIONS

Brussels, May 19.--M. De volder, a
prominent banker and former ministers.
and Colonel Thys, one Of the chief pro-
moters of commercial enterprises In
the Congo Free State, who, it was an
nounced in February last, visited the
United States, having been entrusted
by King Leopold with matters in con-
nection with the railroad from Han
lSow to Canton, have resigned from the.
directorate Of the Hankow Canton rail-'
way.
The newspapers attribute this ac-
tion to the failure of King Leopold to
carry ont arrangements which NM.
Thys and De Volder had concluded in
America in accordance with the kings
instructions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
TROUBLES OF STEAMERS.

Liverpool, May 19.-The Belgian
American line steamer Friedland
which sailed from Philadelphia for
this port May Z and which was sight
ed off the coast Of Waterford, Ireland,
yesterday morning with her shaft
broken) arrived here to-day in tow.
The Red Star line steamer Haverford
(bound from Liverpool for Philadel-
phia, which, while leaving her dock
mere Yesterday, was blown against Il
plerhead wall and subsequently came
10 anchor in mid-stream) resumed her
Journey later and sailed to-day from
Queenstown for Philadelphia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
GOULD WINS WESLEYAN
TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Middletown, May s19.-The play in
me wesleyan university tennis tourna-
ment has resulted in the capture of the
championship by j. III. Gould, '07 of
Bayonne N. j., with HI. II. Adams. 'O5,
OF Clifton Springs, N. Y, second. Both
tnese men defeated r. ID. Shipman 'O5.
Of East fepperrell, Mass, who was col
lege champion in 1903. Gould and
Adams will represent Wesleyan in the
dartmouth illiams- Wesleyan tourna-
ment at Hanover, n. H.. on May p,
and also in the New England intercol-
legiate matches at Longwood, May 27
and %.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
RUSSIANS BEWILDERED.


RUSSIANS BEWILDERED.
New Chwang, May ia courier OF
the Associated Press, who arrived here
shortly before midnight, reports that
the Japanese fleet was sighted from
Tower hill, ten miles north OF IIai-
Chou, OH Monday. The bombardment
of the coast wits extensive, covering Il
distance of twenty-five miles. Only
Japanese, 1t was reported, We're land-
ed This, however, is not confirmable.
The japanese force marched several
miles inland, destroyed four miles OF
railroad and other property, captured
u Russian commissary train and re-
turned with number OF carts. AMI
mails and native drivers. The Japan
ese then re-embarked and left the vi
einity of their landing place. The
transports shortly afterwards could
not be seen from Tower hill, but their
course was southwark. 1t is believed
now that the landing was a feint to
cover movements elsewhere.
A regiment Of Russian infantry re-
turned here yesterday afternoon. 1t
was reported ut 10 o'clock last night
that batteries of artillery will reach
here to-day. The Russians seem to be
bewildered and disheartened and un~
able to form lasting plans. Officers
who left here though their personal
baggage remained at New Chwang,
after bidding touching farewells to
friends in New Cnwang, returned Il few
hours later and began directing the
work Of building entrenchments a mile
south OF here. But this task was abAn-
doned in II few. hours 1t is believed
here that the Russian authorities at
Mukden are responsible for this vacil-
lation.
In addition to the recrlldescence Of
military activity, the sailors are reht-
ting the Russian gunboat Sivouch,
which had been disfhantled aud loaded
with wood and oil in order to destroy
her as well as two small river boats tn
the mud dock.
The Russian statements in regard to
the cituation are absolutely unreliable.
Many japanese spies are here or in
this neighborhood. One spy has been
executed 1t is believed he was an Off
Ger in the japanese army.
A correspondent of the Associated
Press made an attempt to reach hla-
Chou, but was stopped by Russian
scouts and compelled to return to New
Chwang.
The Russian civil authorities here
are 3uSclCIdlC s6IlOIlS ~ AliNtuSG
the Chinese guilds to take over the
municipal government Of New Chwang,
but the guilds do not show any disposl-
ton to do so
The Chinese here have ceased dis
playing the Russian flag.
Bandits continue capturing rich Chi
nese, holding them captlves until ran
SONS are paid. The Chinese victims
make no complaints, as they are in
fear OF assassination
New Chwang is filled with bandits
armed with rapid-fire pistols, concealed
in their garments.
There are unconfrmed reports that
the Cossacks continue to harass tne
rear guard of the Japanese army adj
vancing from the Yalu river.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
AID FOR MAYOR.
Many Schemes to Help Nc
Clellan on Those $4,000
SIGNATURES.

New York, May 19.-Mayor~ Nc
Clellan's Office is being haunted by
men with automatic devices to aid
him in signing $1,000 bonds of the
city, recently sold. Every bond re-
quires the mayors signature and that
official had no sooner begun the great
task of signing his name $1,000 times
than scores of inventors appeared with
devices to help the thing along. The
mayor tried few, but found them Of
little assistance and is proceeding
with the job in small allotments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
NO AGREEMENT.

Cleveland, o., May 19.-The oper-
ators and miners of the east Ohio coal
district have adjourned finally without
coming to an agreement, the split be-
ing on the question Of trade unionism,
Involving the engineers, machinists
fused.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
FINAL ROUND IN
CHESS TOURNAMENT

Cambridge Springs, Penn, May TO-
The final round OF the international
chess masters tournament was played
to-day. Marshall defeated Fox in
the Sicilian defense and won the first
prize of $1,000 and the Cambridge
Springs championship. His final
score was 13 to ?. He had eleven
victories and four draws and as each
draw counted one-half defeat, he thus
secured the two defeats credited to
him. His feat of passing through
the entire tournament without an ac-
tual defeat is unparalleled in the an
nails OF the game.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
STEAMER MAJESTIC
ENCOUNTERED FOG

New York, May 19--The White
Star line steamer Majestic from Liver
pool and Queenstown which reached
quarantine to-day had been lying at
anchor off Sandy Hook lightship since
yesterday afternoon. The steamer
encountered dense fogs after leaving
Nantucket and when Sandy Hook was
reached the captain decided to lay at
anchor there until morning Captain
Il. ]. Smith of the Majestic will re-
turn to Liverpool and then take charge
of the new steamer Baltic which sails
from Liverpool on her initial voyage
on June %
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
ruE EMpERoR's BIRTHDAY.

st Petersburg, May 10, 1880 p. ln,--
ST Petersburg had holiday to-day III
honor of the birthday of Emperor
Nicholas (who was born May Is, lStSSa
The city was ablaze with color, tile
principal streets were g2ily decorated
the street ears displaying flags moved
slowly cn the Nevsky ana other thor
ori.hfares. the sllips iaoorHl IN tie
sparkling Neva were dressed and the
churches were thronged during the
morning with officials AMI other per-
sons offering prayers for the emperor
and the success of the Russian arms
in the far east. At noon the dtngy
fortress on the BACKS of the Neya fred
an imperial salute of 121 guns. In
previous years 1t has been customary
FOR the emperor to hold Il grand re-
ccption at the winter palace but the
absence of his majesty made it iinpos-
sihle to-day. The joy of mann Off
cials was increased by promotions ana
decorations. which were gazettcd in
the Oficial Messenger this morning.
Peasants, in holiday attlre. were
grouped at the street corners studying
General Knropatllin's bulletins report
ing that the Japanese are falling back.
but the news apparently did not occa-
sion satisfaction because 1t was known
even to the lowliest that kuropatlin
will not strike and that some time
must elnpse before Russia can make
her might felt Therefore no irapa-
fience wns displayed at the failure Of
the Russian commandcr-inchief to fol
low up his advantage There was only
muttered approval OF tile ,m2s'licy Of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
ENDORSE ROOSEVELT.

Fargo, n. D., May 19.--The tempor-
airy organization OF the republican
state convention, which met here yes
terday, was made permanent. The
Keynote of the resolutions was their
endorsement of President Roosevelt.
Delegates to the national convention
We're chosen as follows: H. M. Whee-
ler Senator Fl. 9. Hahsbrough, T.. B.
Hanna, Senator p. j. McCumber, John
Knauf, Alex Mckenzie, b. Prom, v.
B. Noble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
PRAISE ron JAP BULLETS.

Liao Yang, Wednesday, May IS,
delayed in transmission. The Rus
sian army surgeons are praising the
Japanese bullets. They infiict Il small,
clean wound. though they possess
good stopping effect. Captain Noro-
bref was struck by twenty bullets
during the fighting at the Yalu river,
but lie survived and is expected to re-
cover. Several gunners OF the he
roic Third battery are convalescent
though their intestines were pierced
The last train load of men wounded
at the Yalu has gone north after the
soldiers had received decorations per-
sonally from General KuropatlSin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
WILL LIVE ON CARS

New Haven, May 19.The itinerary
of the Connecticut delegation to the re-
publican convention has been practical
ly arranged. The party will leave here
on June 1S by special train with the
Rhode Island delegates occupying one
car. After the convention the same
train will go to the st Louis fair for
two days The delegates will live on
the cars. which will be sdetracked on
the grounds OF the exposition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
ATTITUDE or CHINESE

ST Petersburg, May 10 d:40 d. NIB
1t is learned that Foreign Minister
LamsdorT in interviews yesterday
with representatives of the great pow
ers, laid particular emphasis on the at-
titude or the Chinese. lie referred to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair in
south, rain in northern portions to,
night; Friday fair; warmer ON south
coast to-niglt; warmer Friday; brisk
easterly to south winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
81. 900. 900 Plan APPROVED.

Washington, May 19.--Acting See
retary of War Oliver to-day approved
the general plan for the construction
of the Charles River basin at Boston.
1t is estimated the cost will be $3,-
100000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
STRIKERS PLACES.

New York, May 19-2rhree hundred
Italians went to work at tile Fall Riy-
er and Providence steamship line
docks to-da-. in place of 400 freight
handlers who struck yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19

Leave all job printing or-ars at the
Democrat office, such as tickets, win
dow hangers, bills, badges, programs.
door checks, and in fact anything and
everything that can be printed, from
one letter up to n full sheet poster.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19
ALIENS TEL 4EGRAM.-

Washington, May 19.-Minsiter Allen
cabled to the state department. to-day
from Seoul as follows: The Korean
government. by an imperial decree IS
sued last night, has annulled all trea-
ties and agreements with the Russian
government. This annulnlent com,
prises the Yalu timber concessions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19

NTukden, May 19.-Little is known
here Of the precise nature of the oper-
ations east or south of Liao Yang. but
early and important events are antici-
nated in the immediate region of Idao
Yang.
The isolated Russian forces north
ward of Port Arthur are Withdrawing
on Port Arthur and 1t is reported that
the japanese are withdrawing from
the vicinity Of Kai-Chou and are adj
yancing to the passes east OF Hal
Cheng and Lao Yang.
Seoul, May 10. 11;15 a. m.-At The
Japanese headquarters here 1t is said
that Colonel Kinoshitas's infantry
battalion, which is pursuing the RUS
slams, arrived at Kai-Chyong May 10.
Small parties secuted the country
thead and reported that the Russians
were covering their retreat by de-
stroying bridges and blocking the
passes in the hills.
st Petersburg, May 19--The admiral
ty denies that II has been officially ad-
yised Of the Japanese occupation of
4NCN ShNethS
Moscow, May 10.-Prominent busi-
ness men learn that the Russo-Ger-
man negotiations for Il, commercial
treaty are approaching conclusion,
Russia acceding the minimum scale
OF cereal duties proposed Ivy Germany.
A leading Russian tenor, Sobinoff,
and prominent lawyer, Maklakoff,
have been enrolled among the army
reserves The latter has already
started for the front.
Kremenchug, Government of Pol
tava, Russia, Wednesday, May IS
During his review Of The forces bound
for the far east to-day the emperor,
addressing the troops, said
Il am certain, in memory Of tie
fight. that the qualities Of the regiment
celebrated for the defcnse of Shiplla
Pass win be abundantlv realized In
the campaign on which they are now
embarking. In the present difficult
and dangerous campaign / feel reltain
you will overcome the enemy and re-
tutn safely to your native homes"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-19

waiting until the reinforeements, to-
which the emperor was bidding fare
well, reached Manchuria.