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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
A SCOUTING sKIRMIsH.

Tokio May 9. 4 D. m.-The Japan csc landed at Taku-Shan reported hay ing been engaged i'll two scouting slzir- mishes. during which ten Russians were killed Tn the first affair two
 "ssians were captured and in the other General Kurolxi reports the cap ture of an officer and a man caught making a reconnaissance in the rear of Kurokis army.
 Three splendid horses captured by Kurolxi at the Yalu battle and pre- sented to the emperor reached Tokio today They were taken to the pal ace. where they were inspected. Two of them are Russian bred and the oth- CT is an Arabian.
 People who have visited Matsu- yama report that the Japanese are ex- ercising great care with the food and general treatment of the Russian prisoners there. The rations include liberal allowances of meat, bread and tea daily The prisoners quarters are clean and sanitary. The majority of the wounded are making good pro gress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
CITY NEWS

John Dillon, a student at the Yale Medical college, spent Sunday at ms home on William street.
 Joseph Brennan, "a. member of the Holy Cross baseball team, spent Sun- day at his home on South Elm street.
 Joseph Lawlor, a student at the Co lumbia Law school, is spending few days at his home on North Main street.
 Miss Bessie Pagan entertained q number of her friends at her home on William street last night. It was a very pleasant gathering,
 John L. Maillard, clerk at Pratt's pharmacy, has received notice that he has successfully passed the state pharmacy examination.
 A special meeting of Court Stephen J. Meany will be held this evening i'll Foresters' reading room at 8 o'clock to take action on the death of their late brother, Michael Clancy.
 Eagle hive, Ladies of the Macca- bees, will give a dance in the K. of c. hall on next Monday night. The com mittee i'll charge intends to make it one of the most enjoyable dances of the season.
 Henry Mccarthy of Abbott avenue will supervise operations on the water works during the absence of Superin- tendent E. w. Johnson, who is confin- ed to his home suffering from brok- en knee cap, the result of an accident at the yard on Benedict street. John Smith of Keefe street, an old employe of the department, keeps a lookout for things about the place during the night time and stands prepared to report a mishap at a moments notice.
 The girls in the sixth grade held a novel reception at the school this af- ternoon at 4 80. It was in the nature of a luncheon which was given by the girls who have been attending the cooking school once week during the past year. The girls wished to show what progress they had made in the line of cooking. They made all ar arrangements for the luncheon and pre- pared all the delicacies which were served. It was an appetizing menu of tempting nature, which was served to the guests. Among the guests were Principal Platt and thN other teachers of the Barnard school, Superintendent Tinker and members of the board of education and Thomas ID. Condon, who will be principal of the school next year, and bis wife. The work of the pupils received lofty praise from the diners The luncheon, which was served in the Kindergarten room, was the first affair ca tts kind given in the local schools.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
SUIT AGAINST CITY
 IN DISTRICT COURT

The case Of Kate Harty against the city for $1 ,0O0 damages for injuries re- ceived through falling on a defective sidewalk on Wolcott street. January 5, 1903, was heard by Judge Cowell i'm the district court to-day Plaintiff claims there was a deep hole in the sidewalk and that she fell into it and broke her right wrist. Prior to the accident she earned $S a week, she claimed, but since then she has been unable. to eafn that amount because of the injury to her wrist. This af- ternoon the court and counsel viewed the scene of the accident. Attorney Russell appeared for the plaintiff and Kellogg for the city. This is the first of q large number of similar cases pending against the city.
 The contention arising over claims against the estate of the late Patrick Suspicion has been settled. Patrick Suspicion was killed on the railroad crossing on Washington avenue some years ago by a train. Suit was insti- tuted against the company, and the matter was settled for $500 Mrs Sta pleton died meanwhile and Attorney J. J. O'Neil1 was appointed admins traitor on her estate. As widow of Patrick Stapleton the money obtained from the railroad company was part of her estate. Claims were filed with the administrator and all but two for $10O each by. Sadie Stapleton and her sister. Mrs Mary Kelly, daughters of MT and Mrs StapIeton. were settled These claims were paid Saturday and the estate settled up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
NO CELEBRATION
On Account of the Death of Yale
 Freshman Babcock.

New Haven, May 23.--The Yale Daily News to-day announces that on account of the death of Henry D. Bab- cock of New York, member of the Yale freshman class who was fatally injured in a polo game in New York Saturday, the Omega Lambda Chi celebration on the campus will not be held this year. The celebration was set for tonight. According to the custom of recent years, it was to have consisted of parade by each of the four classes about the university buildings to the music of Omega Lamba Chi" cheering of college halls and tug of war between the sopho- more and freshman classes. The Pass of Thermopylae,' a function in which the freshmen were obliged to run the gauntlet between long lines of sophomores, was formerly feature of this celebration, but for number of years has been abolished by faculty order
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
NAMES OF COMPET-
 ITORS MADE KNOWN

Middletown, May 23. 3.-Announce- ment was made to-day of the names of the competitors who will compete for the James Briggs prize of $50 which is awarded annually for the college debate, which this year will take place on June 2. The following were chosen:
 $. F. Hancock, 1903, Syracuse. N- Y.
 G. G. Reynolds, 1905. Brooklyn N. Y.
 c. W. Atwater, 1908, Middletown.
 H. c. Chamberlain, 1907, New York, N. Y.
 c. NJ. Travis, 1906, Brooklyn. N. Y.s as alternate.
 These students are chosen by the faculty as the result of competitive trials The subject is, Resolved: !: That the Sherman Anti trust Act as interpreted by the supreme court of the United States in the Northern Se- curities Co.'S case is hostile to the best interests of the people of the United States
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
RAGING HORSES SOLD
 AT AUCTION

Readville, Mass, May 23.-Many eel ebrated racing horses were on the list 10 be sold at an auction sale which was opened on the ReadvilIe trotting track here to-day and which will continue through five days. The prominence of the horses to be disposed of led to marked interest in the occasion and a number of we'll known horsemen from various parts of the country were pres ent. The chief consignments were those of the late J. Malcolmn Forbes of Boston and of Thomas W. Lawson Of Boston. The Forbes stock included the famous trotter Bingen. 2:061z, for which $25, 900 was recently refused; i; Vice Commodore, the 3-year-old son of Bingen and Marion; the famous mare Nancy Hanks, one time holder of the worlds record; Marion, the S-year-old daughter of Arion and Nancy Hanks, and Susie J.. 2:06A.
 Among the other horses of note to be disposed Of were Royal R. Sheldon, 2:O44; Cubanola, 2:O61a Giles Moves. 2:O5A; Locanda, 2:05%; Frank Wilson, 2:O6A; Split Silk, 2:O614; Rowellan, 2:O8%; Cotillion, 2:10, and the King, 2:103k.
 The total number of horses to be of fered during the sale is about 400.
 Bingen, the first horse to be placed at auction, was sold for $32,000 to A. H. Parker of Bedford. Mass. There were four bidders. This is said to be the highest figure that trotting stall lion has brought at auction for ten years.
 Nancy Hanks, the mare which for nearI three years held the trotting championship of the world, when the record stood 2:O4, was sold for $4,O00 to the Honorable J. M. Johnson, mayor of Calais. Me.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
THE HURD CASE.
Yale Student Whom Friends of Mrs. Foy Are Trying
 to Bar Out.

New Haven, May 23-A hearing on the application for an injunction to re- strain Ernest H. Hurd, ia Yale senior, from calling on Mrs Mrs Lavinia Fl. Foy, an aged and wealthy resident of Dwight street, or from communicating in any manner with her, was held to- day ill the common pleas court. Gen eral George M. Harmon, son of Mrs Foy, apeared as one of the petitioners for the injunction, the others being the trustees of Mrs Toys estate.
 Seymour c. Loomis, attorney for MT Hurd, made a formal motion for the dissolution of the injunction, after which William H. Ely, counsel for General Harmon and the trustees. ad- dressed the court. MT Ely said the petitioners had hoped that a settle ment might be arranged in this matter without annoyance to Mrs Foy, but since the defendant chose to fight, the petitioners would meet the issue squarely. He said the intention was to make aplication for the appointment of conservator for Mrs Foy, and he asked for a postponement of the hear ing on the motion to dissolve the in- Junction, pending the completion of the proceedings for a conseryator. "Hurd is not suffering from this in Junction unless the allegation is true, ? said MT Ely, stand if true, he should be made to suffer-"
 MT Loomis declared it unfair to con- tlnue the injunction hearing, and said that conservator proceedings might take a long time, because Mrs Foy may opose the plan.
 Ex-Judge Henry Stoddard of coun- sel for the petitioners, declared that General Harmon had right to protect his mother from the persistent ad- yances of this man ,Hurd 'She is in feeble health" said MT Stoddard, lin body and mind and Hurd has been living on her bounty aud is a detri- ment to her health"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
CITY BEGINS WORK
 OF REPAIRING WALKS

The city made q commencement to- day on the repairing Of sidewalks un- der the new law which wentiinto effect last January. MT Wilmot did the work, commencing ill front of the property of J. T. Cassin on South Main street and putting in patches from that point to- ward the center. This will be contin- ued until every walk that was in proper condition at the opening of the present year and is now out of repair is nxed. If this thing is handled right it will prove to be one of the best amendments made to the charter in years, because the public, instead of private individ- uals. will pay for keeping the side walks in shape so that people may use them without too much risk to life and limb
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
TRANSFER
 ATTACKED
Was Engaged Load
 ing Freight.
Strike Will Not Affect Coast Bound Steamers Pre- parations Made to Com- mence Handling Freight To-Day-To Load Vessels at Providence.

New York, May 23.-The intimation that all coast bound steamers might be affected by the strike Of freight handlers on the various Sound steam ship lines had not materialized to-day and to all outward appearances the sit uation was practically unchanged from Saturday. Hundreds of strikers and a large number of policemen and detec- tiyes stood around the piers on the North and East rivers. where the com pany's boats dock, but there was not the slightest intimation of trouble. Even when a dozen trucks drove up and prepared to load from the great piles of accumulated freight the stFik- CTS made no effort to interfere with the workers or to win them away from their task
 :. Captain J. A. Miller. the head of the marine district, on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co., which controls practically all of the Sound steamship lines, said to-day that so far as the lines affected were con cerned they were getting along ye-y we'll Preparations have been made, he said, to begin. both receiving and delivering freight to-day The one great difficulty with which the com 'pany has to contend, he said, was that the teamsters are not handling the freight as quickly as they should.
 William Hayden, a teamster, who was engaged in the handling of goods from the N. T., N. H. and H. railroad, at pier 50, East river, was assaulted to- day by strike sympathizers. He was cut with knife and pummeiled severe ly by his assailants. The harness on the horses was cut and some of the goods were thrown into the street. The assailants got away before the police arrived
 MT Curren of Chicago, president of the International Order of Freight Handlers and of the Warehouse Mems association, went over the situation with MT Miller to-day. MT CuTren has come on from Chicago with the inten- ton of assuming sole control of the strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
WORKMEN
 LEAVING
Twenty More Car
 penters Gone.
It is Also Said That No New Hen Have Arrived Sew en Old Hands Went Back to Positions To-Day.

Twenty Waterbury carpenters left town to-day to work in other places So far as can be learned none came in, although it was sadd that 300 were expected. At the headquarters of the Carpenters and Joiners' union it was said that seven of the men who had been out since the strike started re- turned to their old positions to-day and that probably iwtIdn week or so twenty of the strikers will have grown weary waiting and gone back to work. This, so the men claimed, is about all the union carpenters that will give in. The men take the ground that it is not at aia surprising that twenty out of over 300 should fai- ter on the way. The bosses don't ap- pear, discouraged and act as if they had something up their sleeve which will soon be exposed and then every body will see that they knew what they were doing when they decided on the open shop. It was hinted this af- ternoon that men are coming from out of town and that inside of two weeks every contractor in Waterbury who wants carpenters will be in a position to get them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23

sians and the Chinese. He says that two officers. Lieutenant Colonel kor- linsky and Staff Captain Ignotowich are in the Harbin prison awaiting the carrying out of sentences of death 1ln- posed upon them for selling large SUD- plies of gunpowder to the Chinese from the army depots. The officers charged the Chinese .$25 per 36 pounds but their supplies running low, they filled the boxes partly with sand and placed layer of gunpowder on top. At the same time they raised the price to S5O
 The Chinese merchants, incensed at the swindle, caused the matter to be made known in higher quarters and a watch was set resulting in the detec- tion of the officers in the act of selling gun powder to Russian intermediates.
 By similar means the robber bands are we'll supplied with the most mod ern rifles and plenty of ammunition. Although it is prohibited to sell arms to the Chinese it is well known that every native village possesses a regu- lar arsenal containing the best repeat ing rifles, including many of the Ger man model of 1900
 The robber bands have grown bolder duu more dCJlV0 Ula1l ever. W1Jnln a few weeks of the date of the letter to the Frankfurter Zeitung q band num- bering as many as 2,000 men attacked well guarded railway sration The Russians asserted that they positively recognized Japanese officers in com mahd of the assailants
 Continuing. the correspondent says that ferOcious bitterness prevails throughout the Chinese population against the Russians He then relates the following incidents i'll explanation thereof. After saying that the Rus sian settlers regarded the natives as being far lower than dogs, the ocrre- spondent says Russian officers assured him that the peasant settlers rested their new rifles by taking native as target.
 "Onef engineer with whom travel ed, he asserts. did not salute well known officer because the latter had shot down eight of the engineers best labofers in mere wantonness His complaint remained unanswered. ''
 In consequence of such conditions. the correspondent asserts in conclu- sion, the entire laboring population are longing for the moment when they may dare fall upon their tormentors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23

St Petersburg. May 23.-The Rus sian newspapers are unanimous ID their affirmation of the deep impress sion made upon the country by the em. peror's personal godspeed to the troops in south Russia, declaring that Rus- sian prestige in the far east must ne yindicated and that every Russian breast re-echoes the emperor's conylc- ton expressed to the town council al Moscow as follows:
 ssOur glorious armies will return with the aureole of victory"
 Considerable irritation is manifest cd by. the papers over the suggestion made by M Dubail the French minis ter at Picking, that a congress of the powers be held for the purpose of eff fecting conclusion of the war. The Novbe Vremya says:
 "The war is Russia's personal af- fair and she asks no ones assistanee. When it is ended she will negotiate with the mikado, but not with, Europe. Therefore, we regret that the repre- sentative of Russia's ally should be the first to pronounce the word con gress.
 The same paper speaking of the re ception of the news of the Japanese naval disasters by the British press, says:
 The hymn of uninterrupted tri- umph by Japan which was sung by the friendly choir of the English press has been changed by few pounds of dynamite from allegro maestoso to agitato assai.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
ONLY TWO APPEARED
To Take the City Normal School Ex-
 aminations To-Day.

Only two young ladies are taking the examinations for entrance Ito the city normal school formerly the Water bury training school, which are being held in the assembly hall in the High school building to-day, tomorrow and. Wednesday. The young ladies are Miss Sadie Phelan of Dublin street and Miss Kelley. The latter graduates from the convent de Notre Dame this year while Miss Phelan graduated two Or three years ago The examinafions are being given by Princial Fitzpatrick of the Crosby Grammar school. Tlle fact that only two persons showed np. for the examinations was a big sur prise to the supporters of the city nor. mai school.
 Superintendent Tinker was asked if he had any comment to make in re- gard to the small number Of young lsts dies who took the examinations. He replied in the negative. He said that it would not affect the local normal school and it would go on just file same Last years class numbered four. this years class will number Two. unless some new plan is adopted Therefore there will be six students in. the city normal school next year.
 It willgbe noticed that no high school girls took the examinations. This was rather surprising, as it was thought that out of class of thirty girls who will graduate this year there would be a few who would try them. But none did. Eight young ladies who will graduate from the High school in June said that they would go to the local normal school if they didn't have to take examinations hey don't see why they should take examinations to enter the local school when they can enter the state normal school without any ex aminations. It is probable that these efght young ladies will attend some one of the state normal schools during the next two years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
THREE KILLED
As a Result of a Dispute Over Basket of
 DandelionS.

Meyersdale, Pa, May 23..--In dis pute over dandelions at Elk Lick mines, one mile east, three Italian miners were killed. An Italian named Louis was gathering dandelions at dusk in the rear of a boarding house run by Dominick Bills.
 Bills ordered Louie away jestingly. Louie cursed Bills, at which Bills pulled gun and shot him. An un- known Italian interfered, taking Louies part, shooting Bills and his cousin, Samuel Bills, who was coming along on a bicycle.
 The unknown Italian then escaped, but is thought to be hiding in mine. The sheriff and coroner have been no tified, while the town authorities are in pursuit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
nACHINISTS ARE IDLE.
Caused by Strike at Shop Building
 Works at Quincy.

Quincy, Mass, May 23.Ihe Fore River Ship and Engine Co, %at whose works strike occurred five weeks ago to-day, have informed number of machinists who remained at work that their services were no longer re- quired. The men were told that there was no employment for them, and from this statement the strikers judge that work is still hampered by the strike.
 It is said that the government may devise means of. hurrying operations on the battleships New Jersey and Yer mont, which are being built by this company, should work be greatly de layed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
BOY RETURNS CHECK.
:. Sorry They Ain't Money. ."-Aims to
 Beat Pittsburs Phil.

New York, May 23.-A telegraph messenger boy ran out of Miss Jennie Lyons dressmakIng shop, where he had been called, with $21 in cash and checks worth $500, Saturday afternoon. He sent the checks back.
 Sorry they ain't money,'' he wrote. Don't try to. find me, cause you can't m going tos beat IPittsburg Phil' at going to get in the papers,"
 Just to prove they can find him the police have started out in search.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
CAPTAIN OF WES-
 LEYAN FOOTBALL TEAM

NIiddletown, May 23--A. J. Hanlon, 1906 class of Wesleyan university, has been elected captain of the Wesleyan base ball team, to succeed H. E, Raymond, 1904, resigned. H. E. Ray mond. who is a son of President Ray mond. has played the position of short stop on the nine for the past four sea- sons. He suffered a severe strain q few days ago and was forced to re- s4gn from his position on the team, His successor, A. J. Hanlon, has played behind the bat for two years and halls from New Canaan of this state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
THE nOROS AGAIN
Filipino Families nassa. cred by Them Near
 MaIabang.

Manila, May 23.-A report has been received from Camp Overton on the Island of Minnanao, dated May 10, stating that a massacre occurred on the 18th instant near Malabang, southern coast of Miandanao. Fifty-three FiH- pino men, women and children, the families of employees of the United States military government at Mala- bang. were surprised at midnight while asleep by the Datto Ais and band of Moros from the Rio Grande valley, and slaughtered. The chief and his followers escaped before the alarm could be given.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
BISHOP DAY RESIGNS.

Los Angeles, May 23.-The most sensational incident of the Methodist geenral conference occurred to-day in the resignation of Bishop James R.. Day of Syracuse, N. Y. The resigna- ton was accepted by the conference. It was voted to postpone indefinitely the choosing of a successor to Mr Day This action was taken to mean that there will be no balloting for an Eighth bishop by this conference and |khat the board will remain as at pres
 Reconstructed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
THREE KILLED.
Explosion in a Fireworks Factory at Camden
 To-Day.

Camden, N. J., May 23.- One man and two boys were killed and six men and two girls seriously injured by an explosion which occurred to- day in the fireworks factory of Joseph Scalona on the outskirts of this city. He was arrested pending an inVesti- ton. William Scalona, father of the proprietor, was taken to hospital in a dying condition. Three one-story sheds and one two-story brick build ing were wrecked by the explosion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
ANNIVERSARY WEEK
 OF UNIVERSALISM

Boston, May 23.-The New England ministers of the Universalist faith met here to-day for an anniversary week of Universalism. During the week there will be meetings of the Massachusetts Woman's Universalist Missionary society and on Thursday the spring conference of the Univers- alist convention will discuss mission arr work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-23
AT BRTDGEPORT, roo.

New York, May 23.-It was learned during the afternoon that the work men at the Bridgeport line pier went out on strike to-day. Thsair places were Immediately filled and the com pany continued to receive freight in small quantities. Work proceeded slowly and soon more than one hun dred loaded trucks were lined up waiting their turn to discharge freight At~acier 45 which is covered with freight, nothing whatsoever was done to-day.