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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-12

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remained in suspense. All sorts of rumors
of the information contained in the dis
patches were spread among the officials
but they did not have the texts and were
under the impression that Admiral Maka-
ron had directed the attack upon the enc
mys fleet. When the texts appeared IL
became evident that the collisions between
the torpedo fotillas had occurred accident
ally during the night, while the Russians
were scouting in search of the enemy.
AS far as is known here, this is the first
time torpedo boats have engaged each other
al sea. Although the odds were against the
Russians, as the Japanese fiotilla was sup
ported by the cruiser squadron, the Rus
slams made a heroic dash for the foe and
apparently had the better of the combat,
sinking a japanese torpedo boat, until the
cruisers got within range and one of the
latters' shells crippled the Stereguschtchi.
The gallant action of Vice Admiral Maka-
rolf in transferring his flag to the fast
cruiser Novik and sailing out in the face
of the enemy in an attempt at rescue, re-
ceives unstinted praise, stamping him at
the outset of his command as man OF
force and action, who insists on being in
the van of the lighting.
Not much Importance is attached here
to the bombardment on account OF the
great distance of the enemy from the bat
teries Their cruisers took refuge behind
the Lao Tichin prOmOntOry, fearing 10 ex-
pose themselves to the direct fire of the
forts.
The removal of the battleship Retvizan
from the mouth of the inner harbor, which
marked the assumption OF command by
Admiral Makaroff. will permit the free exit
of the heavy armOred ships. 1t had been
believed that the reason why the Russian
ships had tot made a sOrtie before was
the apprehension of meeting with superior
force. but il is now clear that the ships
were unable TO leave. With the channel
open IL is expected that Admiral Makaron
will make the squadron an aggressive
force
Approaching the misfortune of the di-
vision of the feet before the war, II Is be-
lieved that Admiral Makaroff will attempt
to unite his forces by bringing the Nladi-
vostok squadron TO Port Arthur.
Repairs on the batteship Retvizan will
be completed in few weeks, but the battle
ship CZarevtch Is so badly damaged that Ii
is not thought she can participate in any
of the operations for long time
No official reports OF the recent lighting
have been received here up 10 this hour.
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vIadivostok Squadron on Gensan.

PARIS, March 12.-The Russian Vladivo-
stok squadron is cruising in the neighbor-
hood of Gensan, Korea the Figaros cor
respondent declares. and is harassing the
Japanese landing operations. Part of the
Japanese fleet is remaining near Vladivo-
stok in order to prevent the return of this
squadron to coal, but il is understood that
the Russian ships have ample supplies.
The correspondent repeats that General
Kurapotakin's campaign includes the re-
treat OF the Russian troops into Manchuria
and the temporary cutting off of Port Ar
thur.
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Americans Aiding Russians.

ST. PETERSBURG, March u.-Ollol
Petersen, of Brooklyn, n. Y, has sent $500
TO the Grand Duke Alexis. the high admiral,
for the relief of the survivors of the Rus
sian gunboat Korietz and the cruiser
Variag, sunk off ChemuIpo by the japanese,
as mark of sympathy with the bravery of
the crews.
George 5. Cassidy, of New Bedford,
Mass, writes to the Novoe Vremya that
he was with the Russian Red Cross Society
in South Africa and says thousands OF
Americans are ready to help Russia and are
willing to equip a Red Cross detachment.
He declares Russia has more friends in the
United States than any other country.
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MOUNTING
GUNS 1T NIEU-CHWANG

TIEN-TSIN, March n.-One field battery
has been installed in the fort at Nieu-
ohwang and also one company of infan-
try. while preparations are being made to
mount siege gun
A Chinese refugee from Hsu-Yen insists
that he has seen Russians retreating from
the Yalu river and destroying villages en-
route.
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JAPANESE WOMAN GETS
IMPORTANT PLANS

NEW YORK. March ia daring and
clever feat has been performed by Japan
csc woman who escaped from Dalny by
means which are still shrouded in secrecy
says a World dispatch from Tien-Tsin. 1t
is said she secured official plans OF the
harbors of Dalny and Port Arthur and
took them to Toxic, getting away simply
as an ordinary refugee. A decoration for
her heroism is the reported reward.
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COLORED PERSONS
MUST KEEP OFF WALKS

JOHANNESBURG. March n.-Yielding
to the pressure of public opinion. the COM
missioner of police has prohibited colored
persons. including coolies, from using the
sidewalks of Johannesburg. The better
class of colored persons are exempted from
this ruling.
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Was Closely Watched.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1.-THE steam
er Siberia. which arrived to-day from China
and Japan, was closely watched by Japan
csc war vessels as she was leaving Oriental
waters. At WOOsung a japanese cruiser
turned its searchlights on the steamer and
made close inspection. The Siberia
brought 100000 in japanese gold and $780,
900 worth of silk
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CHINESE TO RECEIVE
BREECHLOCKS OF GUNS

SHANGHAI. March lit has been final
ly arranged that a Chinese gunboat shall
go alongside the Russian gunboat Mandjur.
which has been in these waters since the
outbreak of the war, and receive the breech
locks OF her guns, her ammunition and the
essential parts of her engines.
The first Japanese mail steamer since the
war broke out arrived here to-day, thus re-
opening the service.
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Increase i'm Postal Receipts.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE gross
postal receipts at the fifty largest postoff1ces
in the country for February, 1904, show an
increase of Q 70 per cent over February
1903. Columbus, o., receipts decreased over
Z per cent. and Buffalo almost l per cent
The largest increase was almost rs per
cent, at New Haven, Conn. New York s
gross receipts increased almost 10 per cent
and Chicagos receipts over per cent
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May Lack Ammunition.

TOXIC, March ISIS p. m.-The i'm
preston prevails in certain well-informed
quarters here that the reason for the
Vladivostok forts not replying to the Jap
anese bombardment of March was lack
of ammunition, which had been transferred
To Port Arthur since the japanese attack
apparently was concentrated there
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RUSSIAN ARMY CORPS
TO REMAIN 1T HARDIN

MUKDEN, Manchuria, March lit is
officially announced that in consequence of
the many conflicting accounts of the land
ing of Japanese troops at different points
and the various reports of the intentions
of the japanese commanders. the Russian
army corps. which has arrived at Hardin
will be detained there IL will be most
difficult to find accommodation for this
great body of troops and their detention at
Hardin will entail much hardship on the
soldiers.
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through the streets of Mukden on Tuesday,
March 5.
On Feb 20 Major General Plug, chief of
staff of Viceroy A1exieff, telegra phed from
Port Arthur TO St Petersburg that num-
Der of Cossacks marching from Viii cap
tured Japanese major named Tatsuru
with five soldiers and two civilians.
Another dispatch from Port Arthur of the
same date stated that picket of Cossa cks
had captured some japanese on whom
they found maps and papers.
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Houehton still snovbound.

HOCGHTON, Mich. March lit is now
fOrty-eight hours since train has reached
or left the copper country. The blizzard of
Thursday blockaded the line six miles out
from HOughton. tying up two freight trains
and two of the heaviest engines in this part
of the State were derailed to-day while at
femnting 10 release the freights.
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Distress Mt Odessa.

ODESSA, March 1.-THE stoppage of
shipping to the far East is causing great
distress here among the dock laborers and
men employed in similar occupations.
Typhus fever has broken out in the poor
er quarters and the price of bread has dou-
bled, owing to the speculation of grain
brokers.
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TWO RUSSIAN TORPEDO
BOATS IRE MISSING

NEW YORK. March 1.-Two torpedo
boats sent out as scouts from Port Arthur
March have not been heard from. accord
ing to a Herald dispatch from Cheefoo II
is feared the dispatch adds, that they have
fallen into the hands of the Japanese
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Watching for Japanese Merchantmen.

PARIS, March 1.-THE commander of the
French steamer Saghalien, from Piraeus.
Greece, on arriving at Marseiles to-day
reported that two Russian cruisers and one
torpedo boat destroyer were at Piraeus
about to put to sea to intercept Japanese
merchant ships. Six of the latter are at
Havre, Nantes and Bordeaux, and others
are said to be coaling at English ports.
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The Russians Boldly Sail Out Of Port
ArthMr and AtaCk the Japanese Flee

by the Russians of junks at the entrance of
Nieu-Chwang harbor. This government has
received no official advices on the subject,
but ii is said that the discussion by MEM
bers of the Cabinet indicated that such an
attitude. if taken by Captain Sawyer, would
be sustained
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PROTEST. AGAINST
BLOCKING HARBOR

wAsHINGTON. March 1.-The Cabinet
10 day discussed the press reports that
Captain Sawyer. OF the United States gun
boat Helena. now in the mud dock at Nieu-
cnwang, had protested against the sinking
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Editor for Mayor.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, March III. II.
Neff. editor of local stock paper and well
known TO stockmen throughout the coun-
try, was nominated for mayor to-day by the
Republican city convention here.
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JAPANESE PRISONERS
PARADED 1T MUKDEN

TIEN-TSIN, March u.-One officer and
four Japanese soldiers. who recently were
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A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.

Itching Blind. Bleeding Protruding Piles.
Your druggist will refund money IL PAZO ONT
L. w. Groves signature on each box. &c.
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C0turrh
InDiteS Consumption

1t weakens the delicate lung tissues,
dcranges the digestive organs, and
breaks down the general health.
1t often causes headache and dizzi-
ness, impairs the taste, smell and
hearing, and affects the voice.
Being constitutional disease it re-
quires a constitutional remedy.
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Hoods CdrsQpdriU0

Radically and permanently cures ca
tarrh of the nose, throat, stomach,
bowels, and more delicate organs.
Read the testimonials.
No substitute for Hoods acts ike
Hoods. Be sure to get Hoods.
II was troubled with catarrh 20 year,
Seeing statements OF cures by Hoods Sar-
saparilla resolved TO try it. Four bottles
entirely cured me-" WILLIAM SHERMAN,
1880 9th ST., Milwaukee, Wis.
Hoods SarsaparIiia promises 70
cure and keeps the ~-~-''"o.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
CHAIRMAN OF THE
 JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.

Washington, Dec 15.-Senator O.. Fl. Platt was this morning formally made chairman of the committee on the Judiciary of the senate, to take the place of the late Senator Hoar of Massachusetts. This is one of. the most important places in the senate, the committee ranking with the one on finance and on appropriations. Sen ator Platt will of course reNnqJiish the chairmanship of the committee on relations with Cuba, of which he has been chairman since the commfttae was formed.
 During the holidays the senator will move into the committee room of the Judiciary in the northwest corner of the senate wing on the basement floor. It is one of the handsomest rooms in the capitol, finished in ma- hogany and with all the comforts that money can buy. He leaves the committee room he has occupied con- tinuously for nine years, both as chairman of the committee on pat ents and on Cuba.
 Charles G. Phelps of WaIlingford. who has been with Senator Platt for sixteen years, was made clerk of the judiciary committee as soon as Sena- tor Platt took his seat at the head of the committee. MT Phelps has been the clerk of the committe on Cuba, and the former clerk of the Judiciary takes Mir Phelps's place with the Gu. ban committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
PEOPLE DON T r1AKE LAWS
WatsrbpVy AHfairs That WilI Soon be Railroaasa Through Lesisla:nre.

A notice appeared in the papers yes terday signed by City Attorney KeI- logg stating that the city of Waterbury will make application to the general assembly at it's January session, 1905, for certain amendments to or altera- tions in it's charter relative to its pO- lice, fire and health departments; pen sioning of it's teachers in its public schools; the repair of its sidewalks; placing underground telegraph, tele- phone and electric light wires; fixing a tax for park purposes; the filing of liens for street and other public t11- 1 proyements: changing the rate of tn- terest upon assessments for public pur- poses, and the issuance of bonds for sewerage, water and street improve ments.
 So far not more than two or three of the matters referred to in MT Kel- loggs notice has ever been hinted at by any of the city boards, but that makes no difference. Somebody has said the word and that is sufficient. The fact that the city of Waterbury has decided to do all this without con sultlng the public in any way shows very plainly that the people have pre- cious little to do with the making of the laws they live under. They are made by and in the interest cf4a select few and are observed or ignored just as Athey happen to suit the men at whose suggestion they are railroaded through the legislature at Hartford. Take for example the charter provi- sion which states all unexpended bal ances Of annual appropriations shall be converted back with the treasury thirty days after the expiration of the fiscal year for which it is made, and note how much stock was taken In by the present administration. They car ried old appropriations into next year without even an explanation as to why the charter had been Winked at, and what makes the thing worse IS that there was no nfe of doing things that Sway, except, perhaps, that they want, ed to make it clear to all that the law was not made for them This is bad condition of affairs. Men who insist that others shall toe the mark should be willing to take their own medicine.
 It was said last night that the princt- pal changes aimed at in tue fire and police departments are the retirement of Chief Snagg and Chief Egan, which is scheduled to take place before the present administration retires, that Is unless the party succeeds i'll winning the city election ne e fall In that case the heads .of the fire and police de partmeats may continue n couple of years longer. Some of the members want new men appointed right away, but there appears to be some trouble in getting others to agree to this. many taking the ground that it would Ds difficult to get a better officer than Chief Egan. and others putting for- ward the claim that Chief Snagg's ser, vices are too valuable to be dispensed with. A movement is on foot to have Chief Snagg devote his entire tune to the care of the fire alarm system ana inspection of the houses and apparatus and have somebody else do the hus> ting at fires.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
CITY NEWS

Read the opening chapters of our new serial, Little France" to-day. It is an interesting and entertaining story and is sure to please.
 A lot of Christmas goods in win dow of N. A. Upham's drug store on North Main street, took fire this noon in a manner that awaits an explan- ation. The fire department was on the scene in a few minutes and the fire extinguished without very much loss, which is covered by insurance.
 The jury in the case of Santanna against Greenwood retired at noon and in ten minutes reported with verdict for the defendant. This case has been before the jury in the district court the past few days. The case of E. w. Mooring against Jane Tinkham was next taken up. This is a case to re- cover $3S0 commission oh the sale of the property occupied by the Ziglatzki- Marks company on South Main street, to Mrs Isaac Winestine, 173 South Main street. The price was $19,000.
 A man who has lived four years in Bridgeport and New Haven, and has been in Waterbury long enough to know something about taxation says if all property was listed tlHare in the manner 1t is in Bridgeport and New Haven the rate. for thIs years budget would not exceed ten mills on the dol lar. In Waterbury, he claimed, private property is listed as close to the full value as ibisei9 the other towns men toned, bubrit is different with other ratable RYopapty tand that is where the differeaeeE eenesl in, the corporations of this otoWpoynot being assessed on half Whats fheEaEe worth while In New Haven and Bridgeport they won't ac- cept even ninety per cent of the full value on any corporation. The gentle man was told that if that rule applied to the shops of Waterbury they would move out. He laughed at this and said they would do exactly what they did in the other places, come in and make kick and then pay the same as their neighbors.
 The collection of Christmas goods in the store Of the Lake & Strobei Go comprises many staples and novelties seen for the first time this season. Their line of quadrupIe plated is most extensive, including tea sets from $7.50 upwards cake dishes at $4 ana upwards and berry bowls at all prices The watch line comprises all the latest designs and styles and makes. foreign ana domeStlc,. gold and Silver, open and hunting cases. and ranging from prices .'unreasonably" lowfol hundreds of dol lars for the best products. If you think of buying a watch be sure and look at this line. The clock display Is the largest we ever arranged and the stock the most varied and best ''bleno. ed" all things considered. and we can please all tastes We have lines of gold link buttons finer than we ever carried, which is saying much, and from $2 to $25. and stick pins from $150 to $50. and superb array of dia- monds, any style, set or unset, and leather dainties, mission wood special. ties,> sterling novelties, silk umbrellas, canes, the new ware for the desk and den of man, and hundreds Of other things admirably adapted for gifts in this season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
LIGHT WILL REMAIN.
WashinGsOn School Clock VIII Stand
 Out as Beacon Light.

"The reporters must have been swapping stories at our meeting when the, votes were taken to discontinue lighting the clock in the Washington school" said a member of the board of education to-day. ''They got it twisted" he added. "The recommen- dation was not approved. When the first vote was taken it was not clear how it stood and a second vote was called for, when 1t was seen that a majority of the board, Commissioners Phelan. Lawlor, Mcdonald and Woos- ter, had voted against the recom- mendation." This is a nice bit of news foY the public and especially residents of that part of the town, all of whom find the illuminated clock great convenience and haven't done anything but thinking out plans to get it lighted by some other board since they learned that the department of education had decided to leave them Tn darkness. But the situation is not quite as bad as they had reason to believe, even though the papers said so.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
MORMON OBLIGATION.
SmOOt Inquiry Reveals Saints Oath
 to Church.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.--Testimony relating to the alleged polygamous marriages of the late Apostle Abram Cannon and Lillian HamIin and addi- tional testimony concerning the obiiga- tons taken by persons who pass through the Mormon endowment house was offered in the investigation of the protests against Senator Reed Snoot before the senate committee on privi- leges and elections.
 August Lundstrom of Salt Lake City, when sworn, said he was born in Swe- den and became a Mormon six years before coming to the United States. He has held high positions in the church both in Sweden and Utah. He testified that he went through the tenn ples in Salt Lake City aud Logan. He had heard the endowment obligations taken six times, he said, each ceFe- mony consuming from six to eight hours, according to tue size of the crowd. He said paths of sacrifice and of retribution were administered.
 The whole proceeding was series of obligations, said the witness, but he could not remember all of them. The first in order, he said, was the law of sacrifice, which bound each person to give his entire means and talents to the npbuilding of the Mormon church. The next obligation was that of the ret ribution, in which each person cove nanted and promised to task God to avenge the blood of Joseph Smith upon this nation" and to teach "our children and our childrens children to do the same to the end of the earth" The next obligation was that of chastity.
 Mr. Lundstrom said he remained a Mormon until he found many incon- Eistencies in the Beliefs taught. "I found weak spot in the wall, and when I touched 1t hole was made that was big enough to crawl through The foundation was not sound" he said. The witness had discussed these weaknesses with officials of the church
 Other witnesses declared that the Mormons took an oath directly re nouncing allegiance to the United States
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
{1lMELY TOPICS

Try the Connecticut Boot and Shoe Co.'S if you want an up to date line of shoes and slippers.
 Whatever is left in furniture at Cur. ran's you can purchase at less than half what 1t will cost later.
 Ladies' heavy winter coats at Miller & Peck's for $1.98. Odd lot ladies' waists at 25c. P. H. Garrity has good line of heaving stoves from $6 to $16 that will give satisfaction.
 Holiday slippers make nice. Xmas gifts; great variety, low prices, at J. c. Jackie & Sons, 75 Bank street. Upham says pack of congress cards makes fine present. He has cards from 10c a pack up. Austin & Woodruff have pictures at 10c and 15c; mating, glass, cardboard, rings, etc. K
 The Gaffney Jewelry Go are display ing jewelry Of all kinds, and will hold your purchase on small deposit
 Nugent's pharmacy has a full line of fumes.
 -E. P. Dunphy, the Bank street grocer is giving away handsome cal endars to his customers.
 If you get shoes for your boy don't forget to take look at Frank the shoeman's.
 NIailhiot has fine line of mufHers and umbrellas. Reduction on their se- lection of holiday goods.
 D. l.. Dickinson & Son sell com pressed salt brick and patent feeders for horses.
 The Hampson- Sellew warerooms make a good showing with their splendid display of furniture.
 Dodge has a line of rubber boots that are just what the little ones should have for school.
 The Waterbury Umbrella Go show a fine line of umbrellas from 3Oc to $15.