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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
AMERICAN GIRLS.
Missionary at New Haven Gives Them
 a Scoring.

New Haven. Oct 12.-The convention of the New England branch of the Women's Foreign Missionary society is in full sway at the Trinity M E. church of this city, and several tmpor- tant sessions have already been held. Miss Mary A. Danforth, who was formerly missionary to Japan, spoke at, some length on the conditions of a missionary's life in Japan, but opened her remarks by short discussion of the modern American girl. She said:
 "The real twentieth century Ameri- can girl revels in girls seminaries and colleges cooking schools, and even such fads as summing, How much she Is really in earnest is plainly snown by answers I have received when have asked young lad1Ss of Nmy acquaintance who delighted in such things as these, why they didn't join the Young Women's auxiliary, where their efforts could have some fmmedi- ate value, and they have said, That sort of work is for the older folks. Let mother attend to the w. K. M. &. instead of me- The American girl of to-day is not sincere, and cares more for the fads of society than real Chris tian work.
 Miss Danforth told of the fine work the Young Ladies auxiliary of the so- ciety was doing and commended them sincerely for it.
 She went on to discuss the condi- tions in Japan, where she said the principal difficulty which the mission aries had to overcome was the lack of literature in that country. She said that the great majority of the Japan csc books which were written solely for men and boys were absolutely un- fit for girls to read, and every book given put by the mission school had to be thoroughly expurgated before it could be put into the hands of the Japanese girls.
 This" she said, lis because the Jap anese are in a state Of transition. mor- ally, Intellectually and spiritually"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
REPUBLICANS GATHER
 AT LITTLE RHODY''

Providence, R. T., Oct 12. signs pointed to a convention without con- test when the republicans of Rhode Island gathered in Providence to-day for their state convention to nominate a state ticket, presidential electors and to adopt resolutions. George H. Utter of Westerly was the candidate for the gubernatorial nomination Frederick H. Jackson of Providence for lieutenant governor: William E. Greenough Of Providence for attorney general; Charles F. Bennett of Provi- dence for secretary of state, and Wal ter A. Read of Gloucester for general treasurer Equal unanimity seemed to prevail as to the choice of John Fl. Stl- ness of Providence for the congfes- sional nomination from the first dis trict and Congressman Adin B. Capron of Smithfield for re-nomination from the second district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
ANOTHER LABOR WAR;
 BRIDGEPORT WORKERS
 WANT MAN REINSTATED
Three Men Left Former Boss Because Non-Union Han Worked on Same Job--Secured Another Job But Were Discharged for no Apparent Cause-.Union Now Steps i'm.
Now Steps in.

Bridgeport, Oct 12.-A contest of strength between . the Carpenters union and the local assembly of the Interstate Association of Contractors, Builders and Dealers is impending, with every prospect to-day of the declaration Of general stike In the carpenters trade. The union Hast night voted to demand the reinstate- ment within the twenty-four hours that expire at 10 a. m. tomorrow of Hans Christiansen and Anthony and Judd Burgess, father and son, who ahave been discharged by members of the association on an alleged notice from the association setting forth that they are strikers. The trouble began last week when the three carpenters left the employ of William R. Moor head after working out notice. Their grievance was that MT MooThead mad set q non-union man to work on the same job with union men. The three carpenters secured employment with R. M. Faulkner and Andrew Moore house & Sons. These firms discharged the men afterwards, and the union claims that the only reason was that the Interstate association had notified the contractors that the three men were to be considered as strikers and DTOdkCIS OI tAO ttSICClAAChS AheNOf w tween the contractors and the union a year ago. In spite of the fact that business is rushing here the union claims that the three men are unable to get work at their trade, and yet fifty carpenters are wanted on local jobs. The. union in threatening to order strike claims that the contrac- tors have revived the boycott against union men under guise of new refer ence card, and that the agreement made year ago to submit differences to arbitration has been broken.
 A meeting of the Interstate associa- ton has been called for tonight. An officer of 1t denies the claims of the union and says the contractors stand ready to submit the matter to arbi- tration. He said further that if q gen. eral strike should be ordered the union will be fought with an idea of break ing it up He said that the union in declaring strike would have as an object the breaking up of the Inter- state assembly rather than because of any real grievance through the dis charge of the three men. He claimed further that the unions in Waterbury and Springfield have been beaten on the same issue which the union here seeks to raise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
LONG COURTSHIP.
Methodist Conference Says it Might Be Divorce
 Remedy.

Chicago, Oct 12.-After discussions lasting nearly a week, the report of the committee on marriage and di- vorce was presented at the close of the sixty-fifth Rock River conference of the Methodist Episcopal church here.
 The report recommended long courtship-long enough to test the quality of love. The importance of the permanence of the marriage tie was emphasized as having q direct bearing on human development. The committee was unanimous in main taining that marriage was contracted until death doeth part" The bond was declared to be indissoluble, and never to be entered into irreverently or inadvisedly.
 The principal contention that divid- ed the committee was upon the ques- tion of recognizing as candidate for second marriage the innocent party to q divorce decree when the decision was n compromise. A resolution was adopted to the effect that legislation ought to be adopted for the purpose of prohibiting the remarriage of the guilty matrimonial party to divorce decree during the lifetime of the in nocent party to the contention.
 Stamping divorce as species of selfishness the report condemned the free lover'' who ninety mine times out of hundred seeks divorce that he may have more marriages
 The proper conception of matrimony was declared to be the basis of pure and anticipatory life, as we'll as the best detliment from evil
 The conference voted to join with other churches in an attempt to secure the enaction of uniform divorce laws.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
MASS FOR DEAD.
Episcopal Rector of Chicago to Say One For Re-
 pose of Souls.

Boston, Oct 12.-The Guild of All Souls, one of the organizations of the Episcopal church, has arranged for a solemn high mass of requiem for the repose of the souls of deceased menl- bers the last triennial general con vention of the church which was held at San Francisco in 1901. The service will be held at the Church of the Ad- vent on October p and the celebrant will be Rev B. A. Larrabee, rector of the Church of the Ascension, Chicago, one of the rectors from that diocese and superior of the guild.
 Since the last general convention, the presiding bishop of the church, Right, Rev Thomas March Clark, bish- op of Rhode Island; Right Rev Thom- as U. Dudley, bishop of Kentucky and chairman of the house of bishops; Rev John s. Lindsay, DID,, LL.D., rector of St Paul's, Boston, and chairman of the house of deputies, and other prom inent deputies have died. Death has also claimed three other rectors Of prominent Boston churches, one of whom was deputy to the San Fran cisco convention.
 It was expected that the archbishop of Canterbury would make his fare well visit to the general convention to- day as he will leave the city early to- morrow.
 A proposition to establish courts of review and appeal was on the order paper in the house of deputies this 1 forenoon. At present there is no meth cd by which an appeal can be taken l from the decision of diocesan board l and q strong sentiment exists in favor l of sort of ecclesiastical supreme court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
STRIKERS GETTING SQUARE WITH THIS
 ELM CITY BAKER
They Claim that He Tapped Gas Main and is Getting His Gas Free-Gas Company Caught On and Has an Attorney Investigating the Case-Neanfime the Boss is Looking for Non- Union Hen.

New Haven, Oct 12.-George E. Gowdy, proprietor of a bakery at S75 Grand avenue, is in trouble. A strike has been called among his employees by the Bakers union and one of the union members who was called out, 1t is said at the union headquarters, has made charges against MT Gowdy to the effect that he has been using gas in his bakery gratis
 It is claimed by the union baker that Gowdy tapped a 3-inch gas main at the time he started making dough- nuts and crullers and so arranged it that the gas he used in the stove did not pass through the meter and regis ter. The matter has been taken up by the gas company and is in the hands of Attorney George D. Watrous, counsel for the company Mir Wat rUus stated last night that while there is something to the report of Gowdy defrauding the gas company, he does not care to go into the matter at this time
 Last night the following statement was made by one of the union men: "Some time ago MT Gowdy, who al- ways claimed to run a union bakery, hired two non-union men from Pitts burg to work in his place. The mat ter was reported to the union and af- ter an investigation an agreement was attempted by the union. MT Gowdy stated he did not care for the union and had decided to operate an open shop. As soon as this statement was made a strike was declared at the shop and the union men left at once One non-union man was hired from Meri- den and he, upon learning of the con- diton of affairs, said he would collect the day's pay and go back to Meriden. The man who reported to the gas com pany of the manner in which Gowdy was defrauding the company is one of the union members who was employed In his shop and who has told the conn pany he win stand by his statement if the matter is brought into the courts"
 Gowdy could not be found last night and his wife said he was in Brooklyn trying to secure bakers for his shop. When he would return she could not tell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
CITY NEWS

The criminal term of the superior court opens here Tuesday. Several important cases are booked, including the Marsh and Noether cases.
 After the meeting of the board of public works last night the members held an informal session and took up the question of appropriations for next year.
 James Callan of Washington avenue, for many years foreman in the seam less tube department at Holmes, Booth & Haydens, and in the employ of the street department for some time past, will return to his old position next Monday.
 Yesterday City Engineer Cairns brought the high service water supply from East Mountain to Dublin street. This puts city water within reach of all the people in that end of the town and removes long standing source of complaint.
 Gertrude Gillette, the 12-years-old daughter of the late MT and Mrs Gill lotte of Washington street, died last night at St Francis hospital, New Ha- ven. The remains will be brought to this city by Undertaken Mulville and taken to the residence of relatives at 339 South Main street.
 The rain storm of to-day put stop to out of door operations and some of the contractors claim that it will dis organize their working forces so that they will feel the bad effect of it for over week. On day like this some very valuable men go on a bender and don't get over it right away.
 Two farmers had a dispute hst night over what appeared to be a very trining matter. One claimed that a hundred bushels of potatoes from ten bushels of seed was away above the average yield. The other laughed at this and said he had just finished digging a patch of 60 bushels and that he didn't plant quite two and a half bushels of seed. The first speaker accused his friend of being something of a joker and hot words followed A man who knows some thing about farming was asked about the matter to-day. He said that the fellow who got 85 bushels from two and half bushels of seed ought to go west and get into the potato rais- ing business on a large scale. He didn't think either party to the dis piite kiew much about farming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
DIED ON OCEAN.
Baltimore Man Who Was Operated on Abroad for
 Appendicitis.

New York. Oct 12.-H. L. Clenden> ming of Baltimore, who sailed from Liverpool on the steamer Oceanic, which arrived to-day, died last Mon- day. The body was brought here by the young mans father and mother, who had accompanied him on the voy- age. Young Clendenning had been operated on for appendicitis while abroad and was in poor health when he took passage for home.
 :, The Oceanic @ had a pig passenger ger steerage passengers. Among the cabin passengers were Mrs Collis F. Hunt ington, Nelson Morris, J. R. Roosevelt, Mrs T. Dewitt Talmage, Miss Sack. vile West, James 0. Garter and Ar thur T.. Kemp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
CANAL BOATS.
Three of Them and Their Occupants Are Swept
 Out to Sea.

New York, Oct 12.-While the heavy storm which broke during the night was at it's height three coal laden canal boats, each with family on board, tore loose from their moor ings in East river and swept down through Hell Gate past Blackwelrs is land and into the wider stretch of river where all trace of them was lost. Their progress to this point was trac- ed by cries for help from those on board the craft, but the swift current in the river soon carried them far out toward the storm-swept bay. Wheth- CT they have found sheltered spot to ride out the storm or have been swept out into the bay to meet the full fury of the gale, or whether the boats were crushed and sunk is not known.
 When the helplessness of the canal boats was made known to the police at headquarters, efforts were made by telephone to find some tugboat or other craft which could go out to their rescue. On one excuse or another, however, refusals to do anything were received at every source of help tried, and the police finally gave up the at tempt and contented themselves with notifying the various ferry lines, the fireboats and railroad tugboat lines, to watch for them.
 The combined effort of wind and tide produced an unusually strong current down the river. Tugboats ln- der full steam found it almost i'm possible to make progress up the river.
 Although a continuous search was made for the missing boats, no trace of them had 1sNn found up to 10:3O saspIOck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
DIR RRITToN,s RECEIPT.

A statement has been issued by pn w. E. Britton, state eritomologis relative to the methods of destroying the elm beetles. He says that suI4 phur is not: an insoluable material an<I does not dissolve in the sap Of tll8 trees as has been claimed The onIy3 rational methods he knows for hglt< ing the elm leaf beetle are poisoning the foliage, destroying the izlaectH when they transform to the pupa q stage, and destroying the adult beS- les in belfries. garrets, etc where they. -,ass the winter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
ADVANCING IN PORCH

Shanpintaidze Ca mile south of Bent siaputze) Oct 10, with the Russian Left Thanking Column (believed to be General Mistchenko's), by way of Mulkden. Oct 12.-The Russians have been advancing in force for several days. Upon reaching Taidiamowza, a mile south of Kaotou, on the Fushan- iBensihu road, they began hearing spasmodic artillery fire on the right, ment of the main column was immedi- ately accelerated. The Russians were then two days march from Shanpin- tait1ze
 Desultory skirmishing was constant. ly proceeding on the right and left and the Japanese steadily retired.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
BROADWAY.
Must the Several Signs Ba| Torn From Their
 Fastenings.

One of the "Broadwayp signs conn. plained of last night by the board of' public works occupies a prominent pol sition outside Judge Coles office wi1l~. dow in Irving block If the city ut< torney decides that it is within the' power of the city to remove 1t and tha{ board dnstructs MT Hotchkiss fo take] it down he will have quite n job o1F his hands, for 1t would be almost i1Il'4 possible to reach it without goil1H through the officd Judge Cole keep& a dog and is something of q f1ghter* himself
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
SILENCE AT TOKYO.

Tokio, Oct 12 (11 a. m.) Silence has been preserved at headquarters con cerning the events around Liaoyang and Mukden. It is popularly reported that the Russian advance and attack Is welcomed Heretofore the Japan csc have always been compelled to take the aggressive and openly assault the strongest works. The people be- 5lieve now that the conditions are re- versed the troops will speedily check the Russians, instancing Lieutenant- General Count Keller's unluclSy ven ture at Molten pass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12

sound of cannonading is audible a dis tance of forty miles.
 It is impossible to tell how the days fighting will develop. The fighting on Monday commenced early in the morn ing.
 A bombardment Of five hours dura- ton forced back the Japanese lines along almost the entire front and opened the way for an infantry at- tack.
 About noon the Japanese began to retire. Their Hanks and center were stubbornly defended ayd the battle in- creased in intensity, concentrating about the Yentai coal mines. where fir ing continued until darkness fell.
 As net result of the day's events. the Russians drove i'll the Japanese left, while the right clung to its posi- ton, but maintained itself only with difficulty.
 The firing ahead became heavier yes- terday and wounded men from the scouting attachments began to pass through the Russian lines. The Rus sians pressed forward with increased speed, the infantry advancing at the double The spirits of the men were high, due to the fact that they were actually assuming the offensive. They arrived at the village of Shanpintaidze at o'clock this evening. The Japan ese had hurriedly abandoned the place the night before, paying the Chinese big prices to carry away their stores amounting to 4,OOO bags of rice and barley.
 There were two divisions of Japan csc in front Of the Russians. The gen. eral commanding this (Russian) col umn, upon reaching Shanpintaidze de ployed portion of his forces with a battery of artillery, sent out left flank supports and went personally to his right flank, where his skirmishers had already engaged the Japanese. An ar tillery duel then opened on the left with the Japanese mountain guns, brought up from Chowean pass, which were shelling the Russian scouting de tachments. The Japanese projectiles, however, fell wide and the Russian guns came up at gallop, unlimbered and opened fire on the Japanese artil- cry. This duel was continued until dark. The Russian fire was accurate and eventually silenced the Japanese battery.
 The Russians lost ten men wounded and had one man killed.
 This morning the batteries reopened fire at 10 o'clock, the Japanese reply- ing
 To the right the fight was proceeding simultaneously apparently in favor of the Russians. The latter were using about ten miles of telegraph and tele- phone lines abandoned by the Japan csc.
 It is rurnored here that the Russians have occupied Yentai.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
ADVANCE ON MUKDHN.

Field Headquarters of the Second Japanese Army, Oct 10 @ p. mo, via F'usan, Korea, Oct 12.-The advance on Mukden began this morning. Field Marshal Oyama, learning that the Rus sians were strengthening and reinforce ing their left five miles north of Yen, tai, ordered the advance. The entire line began the march, the infantry ad- vancing two or three miles, the artil- lery following. The Russians, obsery- ing this movement, opened an artil- lery gun duel, which continued all day. There was no decisive forward move. ment of the infantry tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
COLUMBUS LANDED
 OVER 400 YEARS AGO

This is the 412th anniversary of tha landing Of Columbus on these shores- Tn some parts of the country the evenj< is commemorated by the hoistfng 0f' flags on public buildings and speciaf exercises in the public schools. No doubt the teachers in the local schoolx reminded their pupils of the occasio1ix but if the city officials gave the matter a thought they kept it to themSelves< The democrats were the only people,. that had banner in sight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
EnBEZZLER CAUGHT.
He Was Arrested at will be Taken to ChicaSo.

New York, Oct 12.--Herman E. Haas, charged with the embezzlenent Of $20,000 from the Corn National bank of Chicago, was brought here to-day on the steamer Finance from Colon. He will be taken to Chicago Haas was. arrested at Panama, whence he had fled, and surrendered to the Amer ican minister as an act of comity by the Panama government. He had $500 in a satchel when arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
WILL sTART FRIDAY.

Paris, Oct F, 3:05 D. m.- Officials here express the belief that the Rus sian Baltic feet will actually start for the far east next Friday or Saturday. This is significant, as the French off cials heretofore have discredited all reports that the fleet was about to leave Russian waters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
AMERICA ONLY NATION.

Victoria, B. C., Oct 12.-The steamer Empress of Japan brings word from Tokio that much interest is being man. ifested in the statement that President ton of the war before The Hague tri- bunal It is thought that America is the one nation strong enough to insist upon this solution Of the controversy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
FRosT CLOSES RIYER.

Stretensk, Russia, Oct 12.-The
 navigation of the Amur river is clos ed, owing to hard frost and heavy snowfall. A barge loaded with win ter clothing for the troops has been destroyed by fire. The gold mining interests district has been reduced by one-half, owing to the lack of miners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
KILLED STEALING RIDE.

New London, Oct 12.-The bodyof a man killed while stealing a ride on a freight train late Monday afternoon between New London and Waterford has been identified as Fred w. Spen. cer of Meriden. Spencer was tele. phone lineman out of work. He leaves a wife and two children resid ing at Meriden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
STILL IN THE RING.
An Aged Couple With Gold f1edal
 Awards Marry.

Worcester, Mass, Oct 12.--After u courtship of week Wolf Berenson, aged 93, and Mrs Annie M. Goldman, aged 62, were married last night at the home of the bride, No 9 Taylor street, by Rabbi Herman Silver. Beren- son has living seven children, 64 grandchildren, IT great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandc The bride has living five children and 2S grandchildren. The family circle complete numbers 124 people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
ARTIILERY DUEI..

At the Russian front, Monday, Oct 10, by messenger to Mukden, Tuesday, Oct 1.-The artillery duel is progress sing on the Russian left, 27 miles southeast of Mukden, while the fight ing at Yentai rages with terrible bit terness. The Japanese are essaying a counter attack. The result is in the balance. Russian endorsements are coming up rapidly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
GREATEsT DnG SHOW.

Portland, Ore, Oct 12-It has been decided to give the greatest dog show ever held in the west during the open inc month of the Lewis and Clark ex- position. 1t is estimated that 1,500 dogs at least can be placed on show. One famous kennel is already assured -the one owned by J. Pierpont Nor gan
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-12
MIssING sTuDENT FouND.

New Haven, Oct 12.-John l.. Hen nig of Saratoga, N. Y, senior in the Yale Law school, who has been miss ing since the beginning of the year, was located by his father and pri- vate detective yesterday and taken home last night. He will not return to Yale.