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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
BUSY BURGLARS.
Entered Brooklyn House Tied Up the Dog and
 the Parrot.

Burglars entered the residence of Mrs Sarah A. Horrigan at 1277 Bank street early this morning, but did mot succeed in securing much booty. They were discovered before they had time to finish their work. They carried away with them three pocketbooks, two of them empty, the third contain ing about a dollar in change, a couple of medals belonging to the children and some old coins.
 The burglary occurred about 2 o'clock this morning. It is not exact- ly known how the entrance was effect ed, but 1t is thought that the burglars entered through a window at the side Of the house. which may have been left open. The burlars were rather famil- jar with the surroundings and had planned their work well. Mrs Horr1- gan owns Scotch terrier which occu- pies a place in the kitchen each night. The dog is considered good watch dog and generally barks at the ap- proach of intimate friends of the fam, fly. let alone strangers. But last night it did not bark. The burglars secured an old skirt in the house, made bag out of it, placed the dog in 1t and car ried it outside, then cut piece of the clothes line and tied it around the bag and the dog. Then they placed the oog in a box outside the house. They took a parrot from the kitchen and placed 1t behind the same box. Then they started to secure their booty. Iney were after money and were engageu in prying open a writing desk where it was thought that money was, when Mrs Horrigan heard the noise and gave the alarm The burglars. two in num- her, then fled from the house up through the property of D. J. Mahaney and on to Clark street. A milkman saw them and ran down Bank street after a pc liceman, but it was too late.
 The house is occupied only py Mrs Horrigan and her three children James Daly, who is employed by Mrs Horrigan, and family also lived in the house until a short time ago, when thev moved into house on Park street which they bought.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
CARPENTERS ARRIVE.
Master Builders are New Happy and
 Promise to Push Work.

After a waiting spell of almost a month the boss carpenters of Water bury have succeeded in securing a number of out of town men, some of whom came in last night and others arrived to-day. George Tracy chaper- oned seventeen sturdy appearing fel- lows from Maine and made arxanges ments for sixteen moro who are ex- pected to put in an appearance some time this afternoon or evening. Most Of them are well along in years and look as if they hadn't shed any tears at being separated from their mothers. A couple of the new corners were tired after the trip and didn't don their working clothes to-day. They wanted to see the town before settling down to business, and thought it a very nice place. Nearly all of them have famis lies and will return to their former homes after the busy season. taking with them enough to give a good lift.
 as one of them remarked. They are not union men and few of them ever did much fine work, but they claim that this was because they didn't have to and not through lack of skill on their part ssAll the way from Portland. Me- said Contractor Seeley, as he jumped into his carriage on HarT S avenue and urove off, accompanied 0X two strangers who smiled at the 1ntro- duction while at the same time keeping a close eye upon an over grown Valise in the rear of the vehicle, which pr0ba- bly, contained their tools. The local men are saying nothing, but saWine wood and driving nails in other parts of New England. Things are very apt to go along as they now are for the present season and about the only thing 1t will amount to will be that large sums of money that ought to be- spent in Waterbury will go elsewhere. and merchants and everybody else will feel it. The bosses defend their posi- ton by stating that the old hands had no grievance that could not have been remedied with the exception of the union card. and this they claim has got to go no matter what comes.
 The lumber dealers are said to be conducting a little scrap of their own
 and before it is over somebody will get hurt. They unwittingly united wIth some club which holds the whip hi8a
 over them and now even if they wallE4 ed to they cannot give you lumber for love or money. The local dealers wOfl like to get their heads out of the halter. but the moose catches them directly under the chin and if they dared to pull against it thy would soon die or strangulation. One of them told q re- porter of the Democrat today that be is ashamed of the position he occupies in that connection, but he is not alone. and contents himself by pondering over the fact that his competitors are in sims liar boxes. There is great demand fer lumber and the dealers have mountains of it. but they .'dassant'' touch it They are watching each others movements so that there is not much danger of one stealing a march on the others. 1t 1s an unsatisfactory arrangement alI around and it is hoped that the day la not far distant when Waterbury will have reached the end of such troubles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
FIGHT IS ON.
Leading Presbyterians Talk and Work for Their
 Own Opinions.

Buffalo, N. Y., May 26.-The great question overshadowing In importance all others, the proposed reunion of the church and the Cumberland Presby- terian church, which reorganized as 8 separate body in 181O, was the first order of business in the general assem- bly, of the Presbyterian church of the United States to-day. Not since. the day when the vote was taken tn 1901 on the revision of the confession of faith of the Presbyterian church, has there been such interest manifested in any question as that of the proposed, reunion. The discussion promises to be a struggle between President Fran cis l.. Patten on one side and President James ID. Moffat on the other, renew al of the old struggle between the lib eral and conservative elements in the church. Dr Moffat will be supported. by Dr R. F. Coyle, Dr o. 4. Dickey, Dr o. F. Calhoun and others, and Dr Pat ton by Dr Henry c. Minton, Dr John Fox and others.
 The ground upon which Dr Patton stands is that the confession of faith, as to it's calvanistic doctrines, is the same as when the Cumberland church went out. Tn other words, the revision of three years ago did not revise in the sense of changing anything. He will endeavor to show that the con- fessions of the two bodies differ ma terially, and that doctrinally the two churches are so far apart that it will be dangerous to attempt a union at this time.
 pr Moffat and his supporters will take the ground that the revision did revise, in that misunderstanding were removed The ambiguity of the old confession has been taken away, and the language of the present creed IS such that it is understood by the mem bers of the Cumberland church and that they accept 1t as it is and are ready to unite on the basis of the re- yiSed cOnfeSSiOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

St Petersburg, May 26.-The em- press hospital train started on It's Jour- ney to the far east to-day. Among those at the station to witness it's de- parture were Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch, the heir presumpt1ye, and Duke Peter of Oldenburg, the em- peror's brother-in-law. The train IS the finest railway hospital ever con- structed: It consists of two sections, the first composed of fourteen ambu- lance cars fitted with every appliance for the comfortable transportat ation or the i'll and wounded. The second sec tion contains two operating cars sup piled with every adjunct of the mod ern operating room-tled interiors capable of instant cleansing, disinfect- ants. stores, instruments, bandages and adjustable operating tables. These cars are intended to be detached from the train and sent to various points, wherever they will be of the most use. along the line.
 The remainder of the train contains a library, chanal- -a----ss~1- looms, in- cluding a special electric bath, an K ray car with dynamos and all appar- atus. and kitchen car, from which all the patients are fed. There are also cars containing a dispensary, sterilizing and disinfecting apparatus, a water distilling plant and ice man ufacturing machinery.
 There went out with the train three doctors. four Sisters of Mercy and three assistants.
 The empress not only furnished the entire train, but furnishes $500 month ly to aid in the purchase of delicacies for the sick.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
THE HANDICAP.
Patrons of Brooklyn Race Course will See Notable
 Array of Horses.

New York, May 26.-A notable ar- ray of horses was announced for the Brooklyn Handicap to-day and track and weather conditions could scarcely have been better. Among the prob able starters were Irish Lad, winner of the race last year and of the re- gently run Metropolitan Handicap; Africander, winner of the Suburban Handicap and of the Lawrence Reali- zation races; McChesney, the idolized Westerner; The Picket, who won the American Derby last season at Chi cago; Claude, winner of several Der bies as a three year old; Rostand, win ner of the Excelsior Handicap; Her mis. Highball and others scarcely less famous. An enormous crowd on the grounds of the Brooklyn Jockey club for this race was anticipated and the morning indications indicated null titude exceeding anticipat ations. Because of the closing of poolrooms through out the country the number of people coming from outside points to see the handicap was greatly increased. Fear ing a possible congestion of tpanspOr- tation lines and desiring to look over the course aud perhaps have an early sight of the races the crowd began to gather early, and before noon the at tendance had already reached well up into the thousands. More thousands continued to pour through the gates and a record breaking attendance seemed assured long before the hour for the first race.
 The distance for this famous race is one mile and quarter, and it's val ue to this years winner is about $16,- 900.
 The probable starters, weights and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

New Haven, May 26.-YaIe athletic authorities said to-day that the move ment for meet this summer between Oxford Cambridge and Harvard-Yale representatives has been in progress for some time, and that the idea is re- garded with favor among Yale men. Arrangements have been made for a meeting in Philadelphia next Satur- day of Yale and Harvard athletic representatives for an exchange of views as to the acceptance of the challenge. The opinion among the track men seems to be that the chal- lenge will be accepted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
FOUND IN THE WATER.
Body of Unknown Han Discovered 2
 New Haven To-Day.

New Haven, May 26.--The body ou an unknown man was discovered float ing in the water in the neighbornoon of Austin's boat-letting establishment at an early hour to-day. The body ls that of a man apparently about 9u years of age, and bald headed Ine body had been in the water Tor con- siderable length of time and judging from the fact that he wore gloves, lg is thought that he was drowned soma lime during the winter. The body was taken to the establishment Of a local undertaken to await identihca- ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
DESTRUCTIVE WORK
 OF LIGHTNING

South Norwalk, May 26.-Lightning last night did considerable damage at South Norwalk. The alcohol extractor at the plant of the Barthol Hat Go was blown up, the apparatus being demol- ished and the building burned. All the windows on the west side of the factory were blown out, and consid- erable other damage done. The prompt work of the fire department saved the adjoining structures.
 The electric light, telephone and tel egraph service was somewhat crip- pied. but no one was injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
ANNUAL REPORTS
 WERE READ TO-DAY

South Norwalk, May 26.-At to-day's session of the Women's Relief corps, department of Connecticut, the annual reports weer presented by the various state officers, and all matters connect ed with the organization weer proven to be ill most satisfactory condition, The department president, Mrs Sarah E. Reynolds of Hartford, showed re ceipts of the year of $1,777.2S, with expenditures of $1.375.28. The bal ances are as follows:
 Tn the general fund, $402: in relief fund, S6S.24; in Cottage Home fund, $2,O54.12 Total value of suplies on hand, S14O96.
 Mrs Reynolds, in recognition of her efficient services, was given a purse containing handsome sum in gold and bank notes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
Third Outrage at New Haven.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, May 26.-An- other woman was attacked last night by man in the same manner that Miss Richards, daughter of Professor c. B. Richards, was attacked last Thursday evening and Miss Peterson several weeks ago. Many Yale stu dents who live in the vicinity where the attack was made gave chase with the police, but after an hour of search the assailant was not found. It is firmly believed that he is an insane person or a cunning degenerate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
Twenty Injured nt East Liverpool,

EAST LIVERPOOL, O., May 26.- Twenty persons have been injured, some seriously, in wreck on the Cleve- land and Pittsburg road, near here The wreck was caused by the train running into some freight cars that had broken loose and got on to the track Several other persons received less serious injuries. The engineer of the train had just resumed work after two years layoff from injuries received in another wreck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
MARTIAL LAW NOW.

Yazoo City, Miss, May 26.-Yazoo City is under martial law as the result of yesterdays confiagration. Several negroes who were caught in the at tempt to steal salvage have been ar rested. Two military companies are now in control of the city. The loss is estimated to be close to two million dollars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

EOR SALE-Extra good opportunity I Private party must sell before the week Is over a $40o upright piano, full size. hand- somely carved, sweet tone; only threa months in use. Will not refuse any rean sonable offer. Also household articles. Call at once. 47i North Vine. cor. Gflgess Sd IioSs aorth. 5'26.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

St Petersburg, May 26-No big army maneuvers will occur in Euro pean Russia this year. Instead all the regiments will go into camp until September. A feature will be made of target practice.
 Che Foo, May 26, 2:3O p. There was violent storm in the gulf of Pc chili last night. A feet of four ships passed here at Roon going east
 Chee Foo, May 26, 3:3O D. m.-There is rumor current here among the Chinese that the Japanese arc now within ten miles of Port Arthur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING;
 BURNED TO GROUNn

Brookfield. May % Three barns sit mated on the farm of Thomas Halpine fin the district of Whistoneer, were. struck by lightning early to-day and All three were burned to the ground A few farming implements and tools were saved. The loss is $2.V00, fully covered by insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
sIx-YEAR-oLD DROWNED.

Stamford, May 26.- The body of Ar thur Swenson, 6 years of age, was found late last night in the harbor He was the son of Oscar Swenson and had been missing from home several hours when his fate, became known. He was seen about the docks late in the afternoon, waiting for the return of his father, who was on a fishing trip
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
sPRING coNFERENCE.

Boston. May 25.-The spring confer ence of the Massachusetts Universal ists' convention was the feature to-day of the anniversary week of the New England Universalists. Rev V. B. Tomlinson, D. D., delivered an address upon "The Religious Awakening that We Can and Must Produce"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
BOY WAS DISCHARGED, SHOT HIS FATHER

Westfeld, May 26.-James A. Com dron. l5 years of age, who on Sunday last shot and killed his father, who was beating his mother. was dischargee by Judge Kellogg in the Westteit ocurt to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
LOAN QUICKLY TAKEN

Frankfort-on-theMai May De- Subscriptions were opened here to-day for $11, ,OOOO,O GOO of the $35, 100000 five per cent gold loan of the republic of Cuba The books were closed at 10 o'clock because the loan was heavily oversubscribed The subscription price was 9Si
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
REGIMENT LANDED

Che Foo, May % (S:30 D. m.)--A let ter received here from Japanese cor respondent says the Japanese landed regiment of troops at Kerr bay, north east of Talien-Wan bay, Liao-Tung peninsula, May 19.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
OXFORD CHALLENGES.
Wants Yale and Harvard to Co to
 London.

London, May 26.- The Oxford Uni versity Athletic club, on behalf of OK ford and Cambridge universities, has sent challenge to Harvard and Yale to hold an. athletic meeting in London this summer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
MILITARY COMMISSION.

London, May 26.-A dispatch to the Central News from Tokio says that the Japanese have stormed and cap tured the town of Kin Chou, B miles north of Forth Arthur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
MORE GOLD GOING,

New York. May 26. National City bank to-day announced the en- gagement of. $1,O0OOOO ill gold bars for shipment on Saturdays steamer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26

WASHINGTON, May 26.-Rear Ad- miral Cooper, commander in chief of the Asiatic squadron, has requested that he be relieved of that command and placed on the retired list in the early fall It is probable that Rear Ad- miral Stirling will succeed him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
EXPEDITION ISOLATED,

Simla, British India, May 20. Yiis British Thibetan expedition at Gyangs Tse is isolated and no communicat from it has been received for three days. Further endorsements hava been ordered to the front.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
wEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut. Local showers and thunderstorms tonight and Friday. Cooler Friday; fresh southwest to west winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
THE RUSSIAN HOSPITAL TRAIN STARTED TO-DAY

Finest Railway Hospital Ever ted-Japs Have Recovered From Reverse at kinechan and are Ad- vancing on SansuripO-ViCerOy Alexiefts Omcal Report of the Torpedo Boat Fight--hilitary COm- mission Formed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
nEATH OF A MILLIONAIRE. ?

St Louis, May 26.-John w: Kaufman, millionaire board of trade man, and formerly miller, well known throughout the country, is dead. at his home heer of heart disease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
CURREN MAKES THREAT
 MAY TIE UP COAST WORK

Full Crews of Non- Union Freight Handlers Work at Mott Haven-Condtion in Connecticut Remains About the Same-Considerable Freight Now Being Sent to New York by Steamer That Before Went by Rail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-26
BY MAIN FORCE.

London, May 26.-The correspon- dent of the Central News at Tokio ca bles that the Japanese attacked Nam Quanling in the narrowest part of the Quan Tung peninsula, yesterday, and drove back the Russians by main force. The attack on Kin Chou, the dispatch adds, was begun at dawn to-day and by noon Kin Chou was in the hands of the Japanese, who occupied the castle The fighting continued during the afternoon and was of the most des- sperate character. 1t is believed the casualties were heavy.
 London. May 26-A dispatch to the Central News from Tokio says mili- tary administrative commission has been formed to administer the terri tory in Manchuria temporarily occu- pied by the Japanese and the work of the railroads therein.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-22
Mrs. Della Smith Dead

The large circle of friends of Mrs
Della Smith will regret to learn OF
her death, which occurred yester-
day at II o'clock after a lingering
illness at her home on Railroad
avenue.
Deceased was In the 10TH year Of
her age and her demise was due to
consumption. She was united In
marriage about seven months ago
to Mr.. Kersy Smith, who preceded
her to the Great Beyond some three
months. Deceased was a most
highly esteemed lady and possessed
many noble and lovable traits of
character. Her re mains were taken
on the afternoon train to Parker's
Landing, Pa, for interment.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-22
RIVER BREAKS UP
3I6 Diamond St.

this time the Ice broke behind the
island, ran out and took these
steamboats, and barges out With 1t
ard twelve other bargeS which went
down the river, no one knows
where. After these boats were run
out into the river, for a space of
about twenty minutes the Ice
seemed to clear out OF the river.
The Sam BrowH had steam up and
while the Ice was running thin
managed to get her own tow and
the Il ellen White across the river
and finally landed: everything all
safe below the city on the Ohio
side. The Helen White did not
have steam up and had she not been
lashed to the side of the Sam Brown
would have gone down the river
and probably destroyed. The
steward of the Sam Brown slept
last night at the Psden City hotel
and telephoned here at 8 O'Clock to
know what had become Of els boat.
There were only four men on the
Blown and Helen White and 1t Is
almost a miracle the boats we're
saved. Twelve barges that the
toWb at Homer had behind
Padens Island went down the
river and will be lost. When
they went past here four barges
were badly broken up and they
will no doubt be badly wrecked be.
fore they are landed.
The wharfboat Is all safe and
sound 50 far and will weather tha
storm all safe and sound.
The Ruth at Paden City Is all
safe as Is the wharfboat at tEat
place. Sistersville has Jared very
we'll during the break up bat 1t Is
the best natural harbor along the
river.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-22

This morning about a quarter
past { O'Clock, the ferryboat Orion
blew her whistle several times to
announce the fact that the Ice In
the river was going out The Ice
has been running steadily ever
since. 1t Is very heavy Ice and the
damage 1t will do will amount to
thousands of dollars.
The greatest and only loss in fact
here caused by the ice going out Is
the loss OF the float which was
owned by the Sistersvllle Ferry
company. Heavy chains were
fastened to the boat from the shore
but the ice was frozen so tight to
the bottom of the float 1t was i'm
possible to haul 1t into shore, so
when the Ice started the float went
went with 1t breaking the
big iron chains like so many
tow strings. If any person
lands the foat they will be hand
somely rewarded by communicating
with the Ferry company at this
place. The ferryboat Orion Is all
safe and has steam up ready to run
as soon as the Ice runs out but the
loss Of the float will prevent the
company from ferrying teams until
a new float can be secured.
A little after 7 O'Clock the peo-
pie were startled by hearing a
steamboat whIstling. 1t was the
big towboat Sam Brown With her
full tow of barges tied to her and
the new towboat Helen White
along side of her. These boats
were tied up behind Paden Island
which Is considered one of the
safest harbors along the river, but