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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22

the wound had been dressed; but, yielding to the entreaties of his off, cers, he sought shelter in the coming tower. No sooner had he entered than shell struck the foot of the tower, glancing upward to the over hanging cover and entered through the peephole, killing a lieutenant and two quartermasters, wounding two lieutenants and again wounding Cap- tain Dabich in the head and breast. Not single man in the tower escap- ed. There being no one to steer the ship the captain, severely wounded though he was, dragged himself to the wheel and managed it until another quartermaster had been summoned.
 Subsequently learning that the men were depressed by the fact that he had been wounded second time, the captain insisted, after the second dressing on being supported Allong the decks to the casemates, encourag- ing the sailors, saying:
 s'I am alive brothers. Go on smash. ing the Japanese"
 When Captain Andreieff of the Ros- Sia ascertained that only three out of her twenty big guns could be fired, he cooly gave orders to get explosives in readiness to sink the ship. Captain Andreieff is usually nervous, but in battle he was cool as cucumber. When not giving orders he was cheer fully conversing with the gunners at their stations.
 Lieutenant Molas also distinguish ed himself A shell entered the com partment where he was directing the fire and set fire to the deck, on which number of charges were standing about, then came an eight inch shell which scattered the charges and caused terrific explosion which threw the men in every direction and hurled Lieutenant Molas to the up per deck Fortunately he fell on a heap of dead bodies and escaped with severe bruises.
 Dense fire and smoke were then pouring out of the compartments but Lieutenant Molas did not hesitate for moment. Calling for volunteers he plunged headlong into the flaming compartment and succeeded in put ting out the fire.
 Only one of the dead was brought back-Captain Berlinski of the Ros- sia. His remains lay in coffin near an ikon of the Savior, the glass frame of which was smashed. The image, however, miraculously escaped. All the others who were killed were buri- ed at sea, a farewell salute being fir ed as the bodies were slid over the ships side.
 The seamen of the Rossia and Grom- aboi who survived are cheerful. They responded to the greetings of Vice-Ad- miral Slzrydloff with joyful hurrahs.
 On board the Rurik were twenty four officers, a priest, efght-seven pet, ty officers and seven hundred men.
 The wife and daughter of Captain Trousoff and the wives of Engineers Evanoff. Sargon and Soultokh, who are here, are half crazed with grief and despair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22
LAWYERS GOT
 VERY HOT HEADED
The Lie Passed Between Them in the City Court The Tilt Occurred During the Trial of the Rankin Non.Support Case-Owing to Press of Business Case Was Not Finished And Goes Over Until Wednesday,

that they had seen their brother in Mrs Rankin's company quite often and had scolded him for his conduct
 Francis Mays also saw the two fo- gether often. Samuel Jessop of so Ward street an old man, stated that two days after Mitchell came home Mrs Rankin sent message by hird to Mitchell asking the latter to come and see her. They often met at his house and went out walking together.
 AS the time was 12:80 and Attorney Kennedy had number of other wit nesses to testify, it was decided to adjourn the case until Wednesday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22
wITH MILITARY HoNoRs.

VIadiyostok, Aug 21.-Captain Der Inski. who was wounded in the bat tie with the Japanese squadron Au- gust 14, was buried last Wednesday i. with most impressive military hon. ors. Nearly all the inhabitants of the town attended the funeral.
 Most of the wounded officers now in the hospital are expected to get well and of the wounded men, the recovery of 312 is now assured.
 Vice Admiral Skrydliff has visited the hospital, complimented the sur vivors and distributed among them crosses of St George.
 The death of Lieutenant Brash of the cruiser Gromboi is reported to have been particularly tragic. He was hurled from the bridge of the cruiser by the explosion of shell. Although mortally wounded, the lieu tenant pulled himself together and continued to issue orders and encour- age the men until he was removed between decks. A man seriously wounded by the same shell continued doing his duty and did not report to the surgeons for treatment until the next day.
 The Gromoboi and the Rossia pre- sent battered appearance. Their smokestacks show great rents, while the masts, bridges and ventilators look like sieyes and there are marks of battle everywhere. Guns are dis mantled, boats shattered and there are enormous holes in the cruisers hulls through which man could easily pass. Many of the cabins were completely wrecked.
 Some of the Japanese shells per- formed queer actions. On the Ros- sia a shell burst in clothes cup board. Garments therein were torn to sIreds but a mirror was not scratched. Photographs and knick- knacks on a writing table nearby were blackened by the smoke Of a fierce fire in which eight men were burned alive, yet an almanac on the wall was not even scorched.
 On board the Gromboi a shell en- tered the, wardroom and wrecked the furniture but parrot cage was un- touched. All the officers are full of praise for the coolness and bravery of the men who died in the battle with out murmur.
 Comrades took their places without awaiting orders. 1t was deadly work on the upper deck where the gunners were without protection and shells striking, bursting into thousand fragments, killing and wounding men until the deck became a veritablc shambles-strewn with dead and dy- ing and slippery with blood. Not single gunner protected by case mates lost his life. The value of protective armor was demonstrated whenever projectiles struck the ar mored portion of the vessels.
 There were many deeds of heroism during the five hour battle, but the greatest praise of all belongs to Cap tain Dabfch of the Gromboi who re- mained at his post on the bridge from the beginning to the end of the fight, when wounded in the back, he per- sisted in resuming command directly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22
STOPPED AT TIGERS TAIL.

Tsintau, Aug p. According to what Major Hoffman, the German military attache at Port Arthur, who has just arrived here, said in a guarded inter- view today the foreign attaches dur ing the last few days of their stay there were quartered on the Tigers Tail, where a battery GOO feet high prevented them from witnessing the naval battle on August 10. Shells often burst in their vicinity, but they did not consider themselves in dangerous position on that account. The attaches were treated with great consideration, but were allowed no view of the naval operations.
 Before leaving, Lieutenant Newton A. McCully, U. s. N, the American naval attache. was quartered i'll tho old town. Shortly after starting for Pigeon bay to take junk for Chefoo shell hit his house and wrecked 1t.
 But few women and children are at Port Arthur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22
NO OPEN SHOP
 AT HARTFORD

Hartford, Aug 22-There will be no open shop for the masons and car penters on work under way by the master and builders for the reason that the association at lengthy meet. ing to-day voted in the negative on a motion to unite in declaration ot open shop It is expected that the strike will die out because the contrac. tors will set their men at wcTk. This will be looked upon generally IS a vic tory for the union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22

Chefoo, Aug 9, noon.- The Chinese Just arrived, who bring the latest in- formation from Port Arthur, were employed by the Russian authorities in carrying the dead off the field. Am munition, they say, is plentiful They confirm the statement that the Liaoti promontory was not assaulted for the reason that it is impregnable from the seaside and the Japanese are unable to move on it from the north. The Japanese main attack has been the heaviest against the Russian center and right, particularly against the center fronting which the Japanese have taken up a strong position at Shusiyen.
 Pigeon bay had been the scene of the fighting several days before the final assault had begun, the Japanese never being able to hold for long any territory they might gain.
 Their attacks were made mostly at night, during foggy days and misty mornings.
 The Japanese believe that their su- perior physical condition will win the battle for them by wearing the Rus sian garrison, which is constituted of less hardened material, down to the point of exhaustion by the persistency { of their attack and their refusal to accept repulse. The temperament | of the Russian garrison is dogged and determined.
 General Stoessel, who is a heavy man, is on horseback all the time and his chargers show the strain upon them, although the general changes his mounts frequently.
 Both officers and soldiers have grown indifferent to the shells which enter the town frequently Recently the Chinese theater was hit and a score of people were killed and wound ed. Civilians are allowed to leave the bomb proofs during the lulls in artillery fire, but these intermissions are rare and everybody is worn and anxious over the situation. An u1l- usually large proportion of young com pany officers have been killed, which is partly owing to their duties and partly to reckless daring.
 While the Russians apparently be- Eeve they will hold the Japanese in check their confidence in their sue cessfuI resistance is not absolute. The Japanese have guns mounted on near ly all the hills which formerly formed Russian outposts. The Japanese fire is accurate. The hospitals and Chi nese houses at Port Arthur are full of Russian wounded. The narrators say the dead until ready for burial are stored in warehouses, and then buried on the outskirts of the town, quicklime, being used freely to pre- vent infection.
 Three large ships and two gunboats are being repaired in the backyard and basin, the other ships being be- hind the shelter of the Tigers Tail peninsula
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22
NO DECISION REACHED.

Shanghai, Aug 22.--A long meeting of the consular body was held to-day for the purpose of discussing the case of the Russian cruiser Askold and the destroyer Grozovoi, which put into this port on August F.
 No decision was reached, but it is believed that the final action will be the same as that taken in the case of the Russian gunboat Mandjur, which put into this port and was compelled to dismantle on March 31.
 The consular body will meet again this afternoon.
 The Japanese torpedo boat destroy CT which entered the harbor yester- day has left the harbor with dispatch es for the fleet.
 The Taotai has, by order of the Wal Won Pou (ninistry of foreign af- fairs), again taken hand in the af- fair and has issued another extension of the time to the Russian vessels, which have been ordered now to leave at noon Tuesday. At low tides the Askold could not get over the bar this week. Therefore repairs must cease.
 The American men of war in the harbor, while retaining the outward appearances of inaction, have for sev- eral days been practically cleared for action with gun sights in position and steam up.
 Rear Admiral Sterling is determined that the Japanese shall not interfere with the Russian vessels. He has, it is reported, offered to escort the Askold and Grovozoi beyond the three mile limit.
 The Japanese torpedo boat destroy CT is expected to return to the harbor tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22
TREMENDoUs CONFLICT.

Chefoo, Aug 22, noon.-The first de tailed news of the general assault on Port Arthur indicates that q tremend- ous conflict is raging and that victory is hanging in the balance.
 Chinese who left Port Arthur ,Yes-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22
SMALL ARMS COMPETITION.

Junction City, Kansas, Aug 22.- To-day there began on the new na- tional range at the Fort Riley reserva- ton the greatest small arms competi- tion ever held in the United States. Nearly five hundred marksmen are here from fifteen state militias.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Showers in north; fair in south portion to- night; Tuesday fair; cooler in west portion tonight; Tuesday cooler; brisk south to southwest winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22
That Was Mission
 of American Boat
No Connection With Japan ese Torpedo Boats Fora eign Consuls Confer Powers Will Act Together in Upholding Chinese Neutrality.

Shanghai, Aug 22-Rear Admiral Stirling says that the trip of the
 American torpedo boat destroy CT ChaIlncey from Woo Sung to Shang- hai yesterday was to carry dispatches Her movements had no connection with the arrival of the Japanese tor pedo boat destroyer.
 Shangai, Aug 22.The meeting of the foreign consuls here to-day result ed in the preparation of a statement of. the established facts regarding the Russian warships Askold and Grozo- vol. The Russian authorities show a disinclination to reconsider their re- fusal to comply with China's demand that the two ships leave Shangai or disarm.
 Washington. Aug 22.-It Is asserted positively at the navy department that the American fleet at Shanghai is not charged with the protection of Chi nese neutrality by any special instruc- tions The officials here are convinced that the Japanese have no intention of violating the Chinese neutrality, and furthermore that they would not jeapardize the immensely valuable foreign interests in Shanghai by mak- ing the harbor naval battle ground.
 No instructions have been sent to Admiral Stirling to interfere with the action of Japanese vessels.
 London, Aug 22.-The afternoon pa. pers here take it for granted that if any intervention is necessary at Shanghai the powers will act together in gIpholding the neutrality of China equally against both bellfgerents.
 The Westminster Gazette says: If the American government will lead the way in this matter it will be doing q service to all the governments, for it is high time that the neutral powers should come to an understanding about the meaning and limits of Chi nese neutrality, so as to be able to act together and arrive at solution ot the complicated situation. ]"
 The Pail Mall Gazette considers that the powers should follow at Shanghai the correct precedent set by Germany at Kiaochou, and Insist on the obedience of the Russians to the order to leave or disarm without de. day, and thus settle the whole ques. ton of. neutral Chinese ports for the remainder of the war.
 St Petersburg, Aug 22. The dis. patch saying that action had been taken by the American warships Ut Shanghai to protect the neutrality of China has aroused the liyeHest satis- faction in official and unofficial circles here The protected cruiser Askold and the torpedo boat destroyer Grozo vol will be dfsarmed. According to the governor of Sakhalim, five government buildings and eleven houses were de, molished during the bombardment of Korsakovsk by the Japanese.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22
ELEVATED ROAD TROUBLES.


 New York, Aug 22.-The question of a strike on the elevated railroad system of Manhattan will be acted upon by the men to-day.
 The elevated railroad men have all ready voted to stand by the action of their executive board, and if a strike is ordered by the board no further action will be necessary on the part of the men,
 An appointment for a conference between the committee and MT Bryan was made to-day. The men announc- for the preference of the elevated employees in selecting men for the subway, according to the promise which they say was made to them over year ago.
 Officials of the Interborough Go say the "L" employees will have to stand their chances in competition with others who may apply for positions. An all day session of the Manhat- tan division Of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will be held and the men will meet by sections to hear the report of the committee ap- pointed to confer with General Man ager D. F. Bryan of the Interborough Rapid Transit Go. The men will also learn what action is to be taken by the New York local of the Amalga- mated Association of Street and Elec- tric Railway Employees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22
KICKED BY HORSE.

Winsted, Aug 22.-James, the four year old son of H. w. Barton, black smith, was kicked in the temple by a newly shod horse to-day and no hopes are held out for his recovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22
RUSSIANS KEEPING UP
 A LOGGED RESISTANCE

And Japs Keep Peppering Them From All Sides Ex. cept the NOrth-The Qualifications From This Side Are Impregnable-Ceneral StOessel in the Saddle All the Time-Captain Berlinski Buried With hili- tary HOnors-Queer Actions of Bursting Shells.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22
LOOK FOR CRISIS.
New York's Labor Troubles Not Settled Elevated
 Road Men to Act.

New York, Aug 22.-A crisis in the, building trades lockout is expected to be reached to-day. The ultimatum of the employers association that the men must return to work or their places will be filled. becomes oper- ative to-day. The employers asso- citation announces that the men fndi- vid 1ally will have to sign the arbitra- ton plan and as their numbers be- come sufficient they will be formed into unions. This is interpreted by some of the union leaders to mean the open shop and they are ready to fight it.
 Although the brickIayers are still at work, much anxiety is expressed as to the stand they will take There is feeling of interest and dissatis- faction among the men and if they are asked to work beside non-union men, some of their representatives say that trouble will surely result.
 A meeting of the employers as a body will be held today, followed by meetings of the emergency commit tee and the board of governors. X There was a lively session 1t was said of the building trades alliance to-day. A well defned4 rumor was that the employees wished Philip Weinseimer, the president to resign and allow other men to go ahead with the strike and carry it to fin ish. Weinseimer is under indictment of the grand jury on the charge of extortion.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-30
Burton.

School closed for one weeks vacation
Richard Baker and son Arthur, of
Hutton, South Dakota, visited at A Il
Cadz' part of last week on his way
to Syracuse, n Y, where he will spend
part of the winter with relatives
Mrs Lena Walker, of Detroit, is visiting
her parents Mr. and Mrs George Gibson
Mr. and Mrs G. T Mason entertain
ed large company of friends at Xmas
dinner Saturday-Miss Inez Cramer
is home from Traverse City for the holi.
days-M Susan and Ruth
Wright entertained Mrs r Baker, of
Dakota, Mr. and Mrs r E Vincent and
children, and Mr. and Mrs A e Cadz
and daughter Hattie, Christmas
Charles Rose, of Detroit, came home to
eat Christmas dinner with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs w Rose - G. S Rogers is
also home for the holidays-Mr and
Mrs Z II W1lkin spent Christmas with
their son Charles and family, of De-
witt-Mr and Mrs Arthur Lewis and
son, of Niles, visited his old friends Mr.
and Mrs S Bailey part of the week.
Mr. and Mrs Victor Ockerman spent the
past week with Mr. and Mrs Andrew
Marsh in the south part of the state
Mrs r Baker, of Hutton, S Dakota, is
visiting her brother A E Cadz and fami-
ly-Mr and Mrs Robt McWilliams
and two sons Everett and Harold, of
Blissfeld, visited his aged father James
McWilliams and two sisters Miss Sarah
and Mrs E w Mason the past week.
VIM Maloney is home from Big Rapids
for the holiday vacation.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-30
CULINARY cONCElTS.

Lamb chops are delicious If dipped in
lemon juice just before broling.
If onions are strong, change the wa
ter several tines while they are boil
ing. [,
Potatoes will bake more rapidly IL q
pan of water is put into the oven with
them.
Some cooks soak salt ham overnight
In milk before broiling for breakfast.
Salt macl5erel is said to be improved
by soaking in sour milk.
All starchy foods require long cook
ing. Albuminous foods. such as eggs,
oysters, etc, must be cooked Mt low
temperature or they will harden.
The novice should memorize this
rule: White meats well done; dark
meats UNDERGONE, except in fowls,
which should always be thoroughly
cooked.
When tomatoes and milk are to be
put together, as In cream soup, have
the tomato juice and milk of the same
temperature, then beat vigorously as
the tomato is added little by little.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-30
A Canadian Custom.

The custom of running the vignolee,
which is believed TO have originated
with the Druids, was observed in
Montreal as late as 1870. Organized
companies Of young men would travel
from house to house soliciting aims for
the poor, generally in the form of edi-
bles. and threatening violence il their
requests were refused. In 1860 the
mayor of Montreal issued ON New
Years eve permits to lads to run the
vignolee so as to protect them from
arrest by the police. This precaution-
airy measure did not always prove eff
fectual In preventing disorder when
rival vignoleux met. Some Of them
under the influence of the ardent
would get up a quarrel. the victors
adding to their store Of gifts by de-
spelling the vanquished Of theirs.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-30
Vernon.

Mrs. A. F. gWestcott. who has been
quite sick, was taken to thehome'of her
sister in Owosso last week. Mrs West
colt was about to start for California to
spend the winter when she was sudden
ly taken sick--Grace. Owen is home
from Lansing for the weekr-Lizzie
easier, of Calumet, isspending couple
of weeks with Miss Effie Goss Miss
easier has been attending school at
Ypsilanti-Mrs. w. r. Dean is on the
sick list-Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Olney
gave Christmas dinner to large
party of relatives on Monday-Mr.
Dewey Devendorf, of Currytown, N. Y.
is visiting at the home of his uncle, j.
j. Empie Mildred Holmes is home
from Detroit for weeks vacation
Mrs. Major, of Detroit, is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Harrington, who is still Sc
riously ill.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-12-30
Garland.

School closed Friday for a weeks va
cation-Girard Pershing visited at
his fathers in Eureka from Saturday to
Monday-Darwin Green and family
visited Mrs. Green's sisters in New
Lothrop from Sunday till Tuesaay-A
large audience listened to the exercises
at the Methodist church Christmas eve
Mr. and Mrs John Richmond en-
tertained their children and families at
Christmas dinner Monday-Jay
Miller and wife, of Owosso, visited Mrs
Millers parents, Mr. and Mrs Lewis
Shickle, over Sunday-Lewis Green
and family, of st. Johns, visited Mrs
Green's sister, Mrs. Geo Woodland and
brother Lee Head, Saturday and Sun
day-A. L. Colby and daughter were
the guests of A. L. Phillips and family
last week Wednesday-The following
named officers and teachers were elect
ed at the M. p. Sunday school, Sunday:
Superintendent, Samuel Mitchell: AS
sistant, John Mitchell; Treasurer, Eliza
Green; Secretary, Loretta Austin; Or
ganist, Mabel Richmond; Teachers,
Bible class, Lewis Shickle, young
peoples, Fannie Colby; intermediate,
Mabel Richmond.