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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
DELAYED BY RAD ROADS.


 Liaoyang, Aug Throughout Au- gust 27 and 28 the Russian eastern divisions decided to fall back in good order on Liaoyang, but the movement was slow on account of bad roads and the difficulties of transportation, and the Japanese pressed closely sew eral times with light batteries, drag ging guns to the hills and smelling the troops, whose retirement was covered by Russian guns. Consequently there were frequent artillery duels.
 General Marson was wounded and there were other losses of about 250 men.
 The Japanese scouts are extremely active to-day (Monday)./ Rain is falling, but the rumble of artillery can still be heard on the eastward.
 The Russian retreat from Anshan- shan was ordered for strategic req sons, practically no resistance being offered. A Night screen of batteries facing the enemy's guns beautifully disposed on chain of hills masked the withdrawal of the main force. When night fell the batteries also took up the retreat, their rear guard lighting bivouac fires to conceal the movement But the Japanese soon discovered this ruse and pressed for ward, coming up with the Russian rear guard Sunday morning. For an hour the light batteries were hotly engaged. To the lot of the Omsk, Tobolsk and Krasnoyarsk regiments fell the duty of covering the retreat of General Zaroubaieff's Fourth Si- berian army corps.
 The task was difficult as the efiemy continued to advance, depIoying light mountain guns against the Russian tear and left Hanks, and 1t was i'm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
JUDGE BRONSON IS
 NOW OUT OF THE RACE
Admits Writing Letter to Mayor Tnayer-He Doesn's Want Nomination, as He is Not Able to Go Through Strenuous Campaign-Road Now Clear for Mayor Thayer or Some Other Good Man.

New Haven, Aug 30.-Judge Samuel l.. Bronson of this city to-day formally announced his withdrawal from the candidacy of the democratic guberpa- torial nomination. His statement was as follows: T wrote letter to MT Thayer of Norwich several days ago upon several subjects. In the course of the letter I took occasion to say that l was not candidate for the democratic nomination for governor, as l have stated in New Haven the past fall. I told MT Thayer that he could make the statement on my al1- thority if he wished to do so. That is my statement in my letter to MT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
BANKER,s CONVENTION.

New York, Aug 3O-The convention of the American Bankers association which is to be held in this city Sep tember 14,s 15 and 16, will be largely attended by representative bankers from all parts of the United States as well as from Canada. James R. Branch, secretary of the association, says letters he already has received indicate that not less than 5000 out of town delegates will be present Special arrangements have been made with practically all of the railroads of the United States for transporta- ton to and from the convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
CITY NEWS

The anniversary of the birth of Robert Morris, the founder of the Or der of Eastern Star, will be cele- brated by the various chapters in thfa state with a picnic at Savin Rock tox morrow. There are eighteen chap< ters in Connecticut, having a menl@ bership of about z,G00
 Mrs Margaret Thompson, widow or the late James Thompson, died this afternoon at the family residence, 1a Pleasant street. She is survived by one daughter, Miss Katherine Thomp- son. Mrs Thompson was one of tha old residents of Waterbury and had a wide circle of relatives and friends The time of the funeral will be ans Qounced later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
FARMERS TO GO
 ON HUNT FOR LION

Westport, Aug 3O.--No little agita- ton prevails among the farmers around Sipperley's mills by the re- ports which come in of the roaming about of an animal of large propor- tions, possibly a lion. John J. McCor- mick reports that he has heard the animal roar and is convinced that it is a lion which has escaped from circus. He has also found tracks in soft earth where the animal has been walking. The doe which ran into Lees pond on Sunday is now suppos- ed to have been frightened by the ami nal. The farmers are preparing to make up a hunting expedition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
PLATFORM ADOPTED.
Irish Reform Association After Fl.
 nancial Administration.

London, Aug 30.-The Irish Reform association has adopted a platform, which while firmly maintaining that the parliamentary union of Great Britain and Ireland is essential to the political stability of the empire and the prosperity of the two islands expresses the belief that such a union is compatible with the devolution to Ireland of a larger measure of local government 1t considers that such a deyolution, while avoiding matters of imperial concern and subjects of common interest to the United King dom, would be beneficial to Ireland, and would relieve the imperial par Iiament of a mass of business occupy ing it's time to the detriment of more important concerns.
 The association also considers that the present financial administration of Ireland is wasteful, that it ought to be revised and that the time has arrived to extend to Ireland the sys- tenn of private bill legislation which has been so successful in Scotland. It urgently advocates higher educa- tion, and expresses the desire to do all in it's power to further the policy of land purchased in the spirit of and on the general lines laid down by the land conference report.
 At a meeting of the Earl of Dun ravens land committee in Dublin August 9 it was resolved to dissolve and to form new organization to be entitled the Irish Reform association. Lord Dunraven's committee was composed exclusively of landlords, while the new association includes Irishmen of all professions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
CONFERENCE oF oFFTcrAIls.

Washington Aug 3O.-There was aa early conference in the office of fh& secretary of the navy to-day betweeni Secretary Morton, Assistant Secretarv Darling and Brigadder1G General Georga K. Elliott, commandant of the mari1laI corps, at which selections were natlel of applicants to take the examinatl0ni soon to be held to fill the twenty -foslr vacancies in the grade of second Heuz1 tenant in the marine corps. Announce- ment of the designations and of the date of the examination will be mad8 later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
JAPs ARR ADYANCING

St Petersburg, Aug BOA dispatch from General Sakharoff, dated from Liaoyang at 10 a. m. to-day. says:
 s"The main Japanese attack is being directed against the Russian center and right, where the Russian losses have been the heaviest.
 "The Japanese posted numerous ar- tillery within range of all the Russian positions during the night. A hot fire was opened at a. ID. and by 9 o'clock the Japanese were close to the Russian positions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30

St Petersburg, Aug 30 (2:32 p. ml- The bong expected battle at Ltaoyang has begun and the two armies are now fighting what probably will prove to be the decisive battle of the campaign. The Japanese armies are attacking General Kuropatkin's forces upon h1s chosen ground and his friends and ad- mirers here are confident that, having accepted a general engagement, he will defeat the enemy.
 Tn brief telegram received this morning Knropatkin says the general advance of the Japanese began yester- day at noon. the Russian outposts fall ing back upon the main lines. The heaviest fighting was taking place when his dispatch was sent from point ten miles southeast of Ldaoyang, where the Japanese seemed to be con centrating for their main blow. Ine Russians suffered principally from the sllrapne1 fire of the Japanese artillery
 The Japanese selected the mikado's birthday for the decisive struggle and 1t will not be surprising if to-day is : also Signalized by grand assault on Port Arthur.
 The Russian forces are disposed at Liaoyang to meet the onslaught of the three Japanese armies previously described in these dispatches yester- day. The telegram from General Kuropatlzin which gives this informa- tion, together with the details of the retirement of the Russian troops upon Liaoyang, have not been given out, for strategic reasons. The combined armies of Generals Kuroki Oku and Nodzu probably exceed 100000 men. Their forces are considerably superior in numbers to General Kuropatkin's, but the Russian commander in chief probably relies upon the strength and character of his position to overcome the disparity in numbers.
 The war office is waiting with breathless anxiety for news of the progress and issue of the battle on which so much depends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
ARRIYED HBRB ToLDAY.

New York, Aug 30.-Th1rty Belgian officials and notables on their way to the St Louis exposition, arrived here to-day on the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II. Among the other prominent pas sengers on the steamer were Director Heinrich Conried of the Metropolitan opera house; Lewis Nixon, the ship builder, who has been on a business trip to Russia; Henry 0. Prick, j.. H. Elagler and w D. Rockefeller,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
(. T. A. U. OFFICERS
 ELECTED AT WINSTEn

Winsted, Aug 8O.-The election od officers at the convention of the Cath@l olic Temperance Union to-day resulh4 ed as follows: Rev John EIty of Ar1d~1 dletown was elected president; vice. presidents, Stephen J. O'Brien oil South Nolwalk and Miss Elizabeth Boyne of Meriden; secretary, William| J. Cronan of New Haven; treasurer. John J. Fitzgerald of Middletown who was elected for the twenty -hfth| time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
CATHOLIC CHURCH BURNS.
Father Fitzsimons, We'll Known in
 This City, is the Faster.

Rockville Aug 3O.-St Bernard's Roman Catholic church of this place was totally destroyed by fire to-day, causing a loss of $30,OOO. The fire started in the vestry and quickly spread to the body of the church.. The rectory which stood nearby caught fire several times, but was quickly extin- guished by the firemen. Rev Father Fitzsimons, the pastor of the chulTnh, succeeded in saving the sacred vessels and the church documents. The build ing was insured for 5000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30

Thayer and that is all I wrote about the matter. I have no copy of the ler- ter and would not care to make it public If I had kept a copy. There were several private matters in the letter and the above sentence or two was all that referred to the nomina- ton.
 Now as to the matter of the nOm- inatiOn, I wish to state I am not a candidate. I do not feel that my health is favorable for my undergoing the ardjuoIls duties of a campaign in political life A glbernatoria cam paign means more hard work than l feel I am equal to undertake"
 The New Haven Register quotes George H. Hunter of the state central committee as saying the following: II called on Judge Bronson at his home in Woodmont the other day in regard to the matter and was told in most un- qualified terms that he would not ac- cept the nomination under any cir cumsfances and that all talk of his name for governor was, to use bis own terms, bosh."
 Hartford, Aug 3O.-C Chairman Walsh and Secretary Thomas of the demo cratic state central committee were here to-day to select headquarters for the campaign. The rooms will be six in number and will be situated on the seventh floor of the Connecticut Mu tual Life Insurance Go. Chairman Walsh, when shown the statemen, made by Judge Bronson, said that the matter would be settled at the con vention He thought, however, that if Judge Bronson should be named he would refuse the honor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
PARTY TO THD APPEAL.

St Petersburg, Aug 30.-It is under stood that Great Britain will become party to the appeal in the case of the British steamer Knight Command CT, sunk by the Vladivostok squadron off Izu. The case of the German steamer Thea, chartered by an Eng lish firm. sunk off the Japanese coast by the Vladivostok squadron, has also been appealed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
LIKE IMPERIAL DEGREE.

Helsinfors, Finland, Apug 3O.-The Finnish press received with great satisfaction the imperial decree con- voking the diet of Finland and is also placing great stress on the utterance of Prince John Obolensky, governor of Finland, during his tour of inspec- tion, especially his repeated state ments that "it is not the intention of the emperor's government to deprive Finland of her right ofh ome rule"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
WILL BE LONG BATrLB

St Petersburg, Aug 3O.-The latest report received by the war office indi- cates that the battle of Idaoyang will probably extend for several days. The Japanese are directing their energies to bombarding the circle of defensive position occupied by the Russians. The latter already have suffered heav- fly from the hail of Japanese shells.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
DEPENDED HIS MOTHER

Chicago, Aug 3O.-In defending his mother, Robert Scott, a negro, shot and killed John Costello. Scott was arrested According to witnesses the shooting was the continuation of a dis pute over the stock yards strike be- tween Scott's mother and Costello
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
Primary EIectaons I'm New Yorlx.

Primary Elections Nm New York.
 NEW YORK, Aug. Republican, and Democratic primary elections ara to be held today in all the city dis tricts. There will be contests in seven districts in New York county at tha Republican primaries today, the hot< test being the Douglas-G Gilman fight ina: the Nineteenth district and the. Conk< ling Parsons fight in the Twenty -fift
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
HONOR FOR BRIDGEPORT ARTIST

Bridgeport received word yesterday that King George of Greece has con- ferred decoration on George Bur- roughs Torrey, the artist who has painted two portraits of his majesty. ;AlG Torrey is a BridgepoTter,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
vIsITING H1s MoTHHR.

MilIbury, Mass, Aug 3O-4Secretary of War William H. Taft, who has been visiting his mother, Mrs Louisa Taft, here since Saturday, left for Portland
 Me, this forenoon. The secretary will deliver an address in that city to- night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
NO CHANGE IN CONDITION.

Worcester, Mass, Aug 3O.-There was no change in the condition of Senator George F. Hoar this fore noon. He is resting easily and is talk ing some nourishment, but is still very weak.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
2.ooo MORE DEAD.

Tol1io, Aug 30, 5 D. m.-The Japan ese lost 2,OOO men killed or wounded at the battle of Anping. The Russian losses have not been estimated, but are said to have been heavy. Vhe Japanese captured eight guns at An. ping and eight at Anshanshan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
RFTPORT IS UNTRTTE

ReYal, Russia, Aug 3O.-The report that a gun on board the battleship Souveroff had exploded is untrue. The warship successfully went through her firing trials and sailed last night with the Baltic squadron for Libau.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- might and Wednesday,; light, syaTiable winds,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
HAVE FINISHED DIsARMING.

Shanghai, Aug 3O-The Russian cruiser Askold and torpedo boat de- stroyer Grozovd finished disarming to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
KUROPATKINS ARMY
 ON CHOSEN GROUND

Fighting What May be the Decisive Battle of Cam" paign-Japanese Began Advancing Yesterday at NOon-Friends and Admirers of KurOpatkin are Lookine for Russian Victory-Bad Roads Delayed Work of Falling Back.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
RIFLR F1RING HEARD.

Liaoyang, Aug 3O.-Rif1e firing is distinctly audible here, it having com menced at the southward at 5 o'clock this morning. A steady cannonade is in progress and it is believed a great battle has commenced.
 A body of Japanese troops reached a point five miles west of the railway station yesterday evening, but were dispersed.
 To-day is the anniversary of the birth of the Japanese emperor and the Russian army expects general advance upon its positions around Liaoyang. Everybody is keyed up for the long awaited moment and the soldiers face to-day's probable events with confidence.
 From early morning until noon yes terday in Liaoyang could be heard the dull rumble of distant guns. Then la lull of four hours ensued when, suddenly, firing reopened to the south east heavier and nearer than before, and continued with but little inter- mission until darkness fell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
oRITICIzEs APPROPRIATIONS.


 St Petersburg, Aug 30 12:23 p. m.)- General Dragomiroff, the former gov ernor-general of Kieff, and authority on military matters, devotes a long article published in military maga- zine to-day, to the congregations of the war, ridfculing the marvellous tales of Japanese exploits, in scaling pre- cfpdtous heights, etc, and saying that the imagination of some of bhe Russian correspondents is running riot. He re-. fers to one correspondent who de- scribes the Cyossacks' lances and swords as being blunted on shirts of mail worn by Japanese officers and quotes another who described the Jap anese as transporting dummies which were used to distract the Russian fire. The general mentions a third cor respondent who said the Japanese g1unners carry map of the whole of Mancha1ria with every range marked on it.
 General Dragomiroff. who himself is q partisan of the bayonet, takes issue with the assertions that the Jap anese have distaste for this weapon, declaring that the Japanese evidently understand its use better than bhe Russians, Knowing the folly of rush. ing at an enemy from a long distance without preliminary fire. He says the Japanese of the past were accustomed to cold steel and produced some fam ous swordsmen and sword makers.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-10-08
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w. II. STONE.
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Secretary.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-10-08
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CON.
STlTUTION.

No. x.-Serate Concurrent Resolution,
relative to amending Section 10, Ar
ticle XIV, Of the Constitution of the
State Of Nevada.
Passed March 10, 1903.
Resolved b the Senate, the Assembly
concurring, That the Constitution of
the State of Nevada be amended as
follows:
Amend Section 10. of Article XIV.
of hte Constitution of the State of
Nevada. so as to read as follows:
Section Is. The enumeration of the
inhabitants of this State taken under
the direction Of Congress in Z. D.
Nineteen hundred, ed ever ten
years thereafter. or such enumeration
as the State may make, shall serve as
the basis of representation in both
houses of the Legislature; provided,
that each county now organized, and
any county hereafter created, shall be
entitle to at least one Senator AMI
one Assemblyman
This resolution having remained n
the hands of the Governor five days
after having been placed in his hands
during the Twenty-first Session OF the
Nevada Legislature, and no objections
having been filed by his Eexcellency,
1t is therefore passed this 10th day OF
March, A. D. 1903
VIC. DOUGLASS,
Secretary of State.
By Geo. n. Noel. Deputy
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-10-08

No. xxlii.-Assembiy Concurrent Res
olution, relative to amending Section
of Article x Of the Constitution ct
the State Of Nevada, pertaining to
the assessment and taxation Of pat
ented mines.
Passed March 20, A9O3.]
Resolved by the Assembly, the Sen
ate concurring, That the constitution
Of the State of Nevada be amended so
as to read as follows.
AIMED Section 1, Article X, of the
Constitution of the State of Nevada,
SO that the same shall read as follows:
Section 1. The Legislature shall pro
vide by law for Uniform and eual
rate of assessments nd taxation, AMI
shall prescribe such regulations as
shall secure just valuation for taxa
-tlcn CT all property, real personal and
Dossessory, except mines and mining
claims, when not patented, the pro-
ceeds alone of which shall be assessed
and taxed, and when patented, each
patented mine shall be assessed at
not less than five hundred dollars
fS500) except when one hundred dol
lars $4,000 in labor has been actually
performed on such patented mine dur
ing the year, in addition to the tax
upon the net proceeds; and, eSo ex-
cepting such property as may be ex-
empted by law for municipal educat-
ional, literary, scientific or other char
,ltable purposes.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-10-08
Going to the Worlds Fair?

The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
announces that special excursion rates
will be made for the St. Louis Fair on
September list, I'd, 5th, 9th, 18th, Sth,
10Th, Goth, 2Sth, and goth, and Oct
ober 3rd, Alb, 9Th 9th, 18th, Goth, 2Gtn,
27tn.
A splendid opportunity is hereby
offered to visit the Worlds Fair
cheaply and comfortably. At no seas
On Of the whole year are the beauties
and grandure of the Colorado Rockies
so pleasing to the eye, as when deck J
with the russell and gold OF the AuC.
unm foliage.
The schedule for the through Pull
man as well as the personally conduct
ed excursion parties is SO arranged
as to afford daylight views of the
magnificent scenery via The Denver &
Rio Grande, rightly called the Scenic
Line of the World.
Write for our Worlds Fair pam
phlets and handsome books of travel,
to any of the following Rio Grande
System ticket Offices: No. II Ea st
Santa Clara Street, San Jose; No. 1917
Second Street, Sacramento; No. 1870
Broadway, Oakland, or
w. J. SHOTWELL.
General Agent D. & r. G. r. r. -
625 Market st, San Francisco.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-10-08
SILVER PARTY COUNTY CONVEN-
TON.
Silver Party County Gen.
trail Committee.
Carson City, Nevada

headquarters Silver Party County Gen.
trail Committee.
Carson City, Nevada
At a meeting of the Ormsby County
Silver Party Central Committee, held
at Carson City, Nevada. September
/, 1904, it was ordered that the County
Convention, be held at the District
Court room, Carson City, Nevada, on
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 81, 1901.
at 10 o'clock a. m.
for the purpose of nominating the
county ticket to be voted for at the
general election to be held Tuesday,
the Sth day of November, 1904, con
siating of:
Three members of the Assembly.
Sheriff and eX-officio Assessor.
Recorder and Auditor.
County CLERK and Treasurer.
District Attorney and Superinten!,-
ent Of schools.
County commissioner, long term.
! County Commissioner, snort term.
Justice of the Peace, Carson Town
ship
Constable, Carson Township.
Justice of the Peace, Empire IOWA
ship.
| Constable, Empire Township.
Also the appointment of a County
Central Committee and the transaction
erlv come before the convention.
The basis of representation shall b;
as follows: Carson 16, Empire >
Total, u.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-10-08
ARTICLE.
PUBLIC UTILITIES.


Section l The State may engage IN
the business of transportation and Of
furnishing water, lights, and means Of
communication to the people, and may
provide such other utilities as may
become necessary OF expedient, and for
these purposes a State debt not eX-
ceeding ten per centum Of the assess
ed value of the taxable property in
the State may be created; provided,
that no Act or resolution authorizing
an expenditure Of public money, or Il
creasing the State debt for these pur-
poses, shall be effective until it shall
have received the sanction of the PEG
ple by a majority of votes cast at the
general election.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-10-08

NO. xiiI.--Jcirt and Concurrent Res
oIution, amending the Constitution
of the State OF Nevada by adding
thereto an article providing for pub
lie utilities.
Passed March -, 1901 .....
Resolved by the Senate. the Assem-
bly, concurrine. That the Constitution
Of the State Of Nevada be amended by
adding thereto an article as follows: