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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
LOOKS NOW AS IF
 FLEET WAS DEFEATED
Reports From Various Sources Indicate That Admiral Togo Thwarted the Escape of the Russian Fleet at Port Arthur-A Few Vessels Got Through the Cor den-Cermany May be Forced to Take Hand.

patch from Viceroy Alexieff, dated August Il:
 According to report from the commandant at Port Arthur the squadron put to sea August 10 The steamer Mongolia followed the squad ron. The following Japanese vessels were on the horizon: three first class cruisers, eight small cruisers and sey. enteen torpedo boats. The port has been bombarded with siege guns for the past four days.'
 WASHINGTON CONFIRMS IT.
 Washington, Aug 12.-The follow ing cablegTam was received at the state department to-day from Minis, ter GTiscom. dated Tokio, August 12:
 According to latest reports re ceived at headquarters Japanese fleet attacked Russian fleet emerging from Port Arthur to the south of Round Island off Talien bay. The Russian fleet, finally defeated, fled during the night. Cruisers Askold, Notik and one other, and one destroyer entered Kiao Chou bay night of 11th; one destroyer fled Chefoo; five battleships. one cruiser, probably Diana, hospital ship several destroyers, returned Port Arthur between dawn and midday of 11th Apparently no damage to Jap- anese fleet"
 "A cabIegram also has been received from Mr Fowler, American conaul- general at Chefoo, saying that two Japanese torpedo boats entered the harbor. attacked the Russian torpedo boat which had arrived there several days ago and dismantled, captured her and took her out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
INSURGENTS CAPTURE PORTS.

Buenos Ayres, Argentine, Aug 12.- 1t is rumored that the Paraguayan in surgents have captured the ports Of Humaita, Villa Pillar and Conception. They also are said to have taken the steamer Villa Rica, which had on board the minister Of the interior. The minister escaped Humaita is a vil- .lage on the Paraguay river.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Charged With Lynchsnr Negro.

SELMA, Ala., Aug. 12.--In their pre- iiminary hearing on the charge of mur der in the first degree, D. D. Stanf1l B. F. Cherry and M M. Ransom were remarked to jail without ball to await the aaEion of the grand jury. Edmond Bell, negro, was given into their charge last Saturday and it is alleged that the negro was taken from the of. ficsrs and lynched by mob of ne groes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Psrsonal rnvatation For Pse.s.len ;,

personaI Invftatfon For PFesidcnt.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 12. President Roosevelt has received a personal in vitation to visit the St. Louis exposi- ton from William H. Thompson, treas urer of the exposition company. MT. Thompson has been taking a brief va cation in the east and is now en route to St. Louis. The president did not encourage MT. Thompson in the belief that he would attend the fair. He ex- pressed his appreciation of the cordial invitation extended to him, but said that it probably would be impossible for him to accept it, as he could not un- dertake to make such trip during the campaign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
George E. Morse safe.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Aug 12.-A rumor that George E. Morse of New York city, timber land prospector had disappeared under circumstancea indicating foul play in Merrimac coun Sy, around Mount Kearsarge, has been Sound to be false. He is safe in Sails bury. N. H.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Double Murder at stureis, Ky.

OWENSBORO, Ky, Aug. IF. - At Sturgis, Ky, R. H. Latham shot and killed his brother-in-law, Isaac Tucker, and Mrs. Tucker. They were all oc. cupants of the same house. The difi- cuIty was caused by Latham attempt ing to put Tucker out of the house. Latham is in Jail at Morganfield.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Trolley Men Held Liable.

WORCESTER, Mass, Aug. 12 At 3 nearing in the caaa of Conductor Edgar J. Balcom and Motorman William A. Dunn, charged with manslaughter in the collision on the Boston and Worces ter line at Westboro on Aug. 1, from which two deaths have resulted, the men were held for the grand jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Asks Canada For BaIxIxa

WASHINGTON Aug. 12.-The state department has asked for the extradi, ton of William Bakka, who was treas. urer of the Red Lodge of Miners in Montana and is charged with having stolen $1,o5O of the unions funds He is now under arrest at Beavermouth. British Columbia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
FORGED TO SUSPEND.

Boston, Aug 12.-A number of con tractors who employ union garment workers to-day signed the agreement put forward by the union and conse- quently several hundred of the em- pIoyes who struck yesterday returned to work to-day. Three contractors who had refused to sign the agree ment were forced to suspend opera tions to-day because of the strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
LuLL IN MOVEMENTS.

London, Aug. 12.A dispatch from Anshanshan to the Central News re- lates that, according to Chinese re- ports. the Hull in Japanese military operations arises from the fact that three divisions of General Kurokps force have been sent to assist the troops besieging Port Arthur.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Kinx Edward InooxnIto.

MARIENBAD, Bohemia, Aug. 12.-- King Edward. who Is trevee..!!:::ees; in- cognito as the Duke of Lancaster, has arrived here, accompanied by his suit. The reception at the railway station was purely informal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
RETURNED TO PORT ARTHUF
FLEET WAS SCATTERED.

London, Aug 12.-A dispatch from Tokio to the Japanese legation here says:
 "According to reports received up to the present, the Russian squadron emerged from Port Arthur, was at tackled by our fleet south of Yentao and dispersed. The Askold, Novik and another cruiser and destroyer took refuge at Kiao Chou Another destroy CT took refuge at Chefoo On August il five Russian battleshfps, cruiser, probably the Diana, hospital ship and several torpedo destroyers, seemed to regain Port Arthur. Our fleet is believed to be undamaged."
 ALExIEFF AGAIN LATE.
 st Petersburg, Aug 12.-The en- peror has received the following dis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Cxar Awaits an Heir.

SIT. PETERSBURG Aug. 12. = Dr, riedly summoned to tie yTniiiia Alexan dra at Peterhof last night and an an nouncement thence is expected hourly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
COMING IN STATE.
Prince Henry sf Prussia. Ills Wlfs
 and Son.

St Louis, Aug. 12s-Word has beer received in St Louis that Prince Hen. ry of Prussia. his wife and eldest soa will leave Germany in two weeks fH a tour of the United States, and w5Ik come after his arrival In New York directly to St Louis.
 The prince is coming in state. and will be entertained in the most laT ish manner during his stay here hF Dr Theodore Isewald German. ii4s perial commissioner to the wDfldS fair.
 Dr Lewald was notified of the pro. posed trip in letter and has sinrR missioners in St Louis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Live Stool arnrIxetn.

CATH Supply light market steady; choice, s6.soQ6; prime, g .b0Q5.75; fair, $41 04.60; veal calves, $66660
 HOGS-R Receipts light; market slow; prime heavy. $6. .60&D6.G5; medium, $S. .7QGB. 90; heavy Workers and light Workers and pigs, S5s0Q6.85 roughs, $4G6
 SHEEP AND LAMBS--Supply light; market staady; prime wetherss $4. 156D4. .26; common shaep, M.5o@S; spring lambs, $s0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night and Saturday; warmer In the northwest Saturday, light variable winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
c1osins stock anotat,onn.

Money on call nominally at %g1 per cent; prime mercantile paper, 4Q34M per cent; exchanges. s164. 100, Ss7; balances. $s, S35, 973.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
BATTL LESHIP REPORTED SUNK.

Tokio, Aug 12-Admiral Togo re ports that the Russian battleshiT Czarevitch was probably sunk on Au gust 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
SULTAN

Rear Admiral Theodore Frenghuysen Jewell in command of the fleet compelling of live his promise to United States schools and other ins
 
  Spain protected Mnneapo lis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
GERMAN CRUISER TAKES HAND.

GERMAN CRUISER TAKES HAND.
 Chefoo, Aug 12 c p. m.)-The Ger man armored cruiser Fuerst Bismarck has just left for the port of Tsing Tau, in Kiao Chou bay. Her preparations were made in the greatest haste.
 Private interests seeking 1nforma- ton from Tsing Tau can get no replies as the wires are jammed with officiaa telegrams to and from Pekin.
 RETURNED TO PORT ARTHUR.
 Tokio. Aug 12 d0:30 a. m.)-It Is believed here that a majority of the Russian fleet has returned to Port Ar thur.
The Jewish outlook., 1904-08-05

Idaho Springs, Colo,
TO the Editor Of the Jewish Outlook
Dear Sir There is rlmor current
that in the book of 'Don Yoden" by
Rabbi Samson of Asropolia there is the
following passage taken from Isaiah,
chapter 63, ''The day of vengeance is in
my heart and the day of redemption
will come.' Each letter of the above
passage used in Hebrew, used as the first
letter of words will make the following
sentence, "All Israelites will see and
hear the downfall of Car Nicolas of
Russia in his war with Japan and after
his downfall the time of Messiah will
come and the arrival of Elijah the pro-
phet will be proclaimed (This is IA
Interpretation of Biblical text, where
single letters are taken as initials of full
words.)
was asked by many if this is true. I
have looked through the book Don Yo-
den, but could not find the above men
toned passage, but to-day l received a
letter from the holy city, Jerusalem,
stating that it is to be found in the book
"Machne Don" very rare book that
can not procure, published two hundred
years ago.
In any event, whether this is taken
from an old book or from some contem-
porary, the Interpretation of the text is
beautiful, and l hope it may be realized.
Copied from ''Yall<ut Yossef" pub
lished in Hungary by Rabbi Joseph
Schwartz, son-in-law of the Rabbi of the
city Banhad. | am your friend,
SIMCHE ALTMAN.
The Jewish outlook., 1904-08-05

the ear of DR.. Margolis, the second De
troit recommended of the synod, whose
patron DR.. Voorsanger was and is. So
far there is colluson in this simultaneity
Of recommendation. The third recon-
mendation came from DR.. Silverman.
But then-Silverman This year DR.. Sill
verman s successor, DR.. Krauskopf, re-
peated the recommendation in his presi-
dent report. But everybody knows that
a president s report must contain some
thing and must be of an impressive
length, and if there be not something
enough. to furnish that impressive
length, why, any old thing is welcome
for stuffing and for ballast This is the
secret OF the persistent synod demand. :"
Jewish Chronicle
The Jewish outlook., 1904-08-05


ness and the cobweb stuff we have cleared
out Of our Reform household decades
ago, they can impress and impose upon
modern-day intelligence, and bluff their
way into influence and prominence.
Their individual successes in securing
the admiration and wonder of the public
for their Hebrew quotations and their
antiquated technical English we would
not grudge them in.
But we do protest, and protest siren
uously, when with their ridiculous ped
antry they would foist upon liberal. in
dependent American Judaism Jesuit
ical institution which, if once formed,
their restless vanity in their superan-
nuated erudition will plot and labor to
change from an institution of apparent
innocence into one Of at least vexatous
if not dangerous activity. Reform Ju-
daism should be warned in time; but it's
rabbinate and it's laity should see not
simply the uselessness but the possible
peril Of this proposed institution. There
is no occasion for it. The central con-
ference of American rabbis and the I'm
ion Of American Hebrew Congregations,
our two existing bodies and bodies of
growing strength and of a progressive
crystalizatiOn OF our forces, are adequate
for every contingency and demand and
purpose in American Israel to-day If
it be argued that the rabbis and the lay
men should come together in one author
itative body, the answer is that they do
do SO already, namely, in the conven-
tiOns Of the Union of American Hebrew
Congregations, whose every convocation
or assemblage has an overwhelming pro-
portion Of the rabbinate. There is not a
rabbi in the entire Central Conference of
American Rabbis who can not attend
as full participating delegate and mem
ber every and all the conventions Of the
Union of American Hebrew Congrega-
tions. Here, in this body, the propa-
ganda Of Israel is discussed and practi-
cally considered, pronouncement is made
of Jewish standpoint and conviction, and
the cause Of Reform Judaism both
among it's own and before the world at
large is practically pushed, practically
advanced, without any offensive ecclesi-
asticism, such as will attach to a synod.
We have to-day in Reform Judaism ev-
erything synod can give us except it's
Consciousness its possibilities of mis-
chief and tyranny. The chairman of the
committee on synod points to the ''de-
mand" for a synod as evidenced in the
recommendation Of it from three diff
ferent sources at Detroit last year. First,
there was the Sabbath committee that
recommended it, But this years chair
man OF the synod committee was a mem
- Nil
The Jewish outlook., 1904-08-05
The Synod

lie IlOCl uucSIlOu, 50 lllC hIICl-
lean lsraelite, is the paramount discus
sion in Judaism to-day. We have just
finished reading the report OF the chair
man of the committee on Synod to the
central conference of American rabbis
at Louisville. This gentleman received
a doctor title for a thesis on the 'Synod
in Judaism and he has been living on
the capital of that thesis ever since. 1t
is his hobby his monomania, or shall we
say his megalomania. We were very
anxious to read his report because it had
been characterized as brilliant and schol-
arly The brilliancy and scholarship we
fail to discover. Possibly that is our
fault. What particularly strikes us in
the report is that it is another illustrious
instance Of 'lucus non hicenda. 1t
tells most emphatically what it is that
the Synod should not do, what is is not
expected to do, what it must by no means
attempt or arrogate itself to do. AS to
what there is for it to do the report is
most admirably non-committal, almost
entirely silent. Beyond the formulation
of creed which shall rule by it's own
intrinsic truth but by no authority of
the Synod itself, the report cannot sug-
gest a single thing for the Synod s en-
ployment. But if the conference itself
would formulate creed of such ma
ture that it's statement would be uni
versally and unobjectionably acceptable
to and accepted in Israel in what way
would that credal statement have any
less authority than if it were made by
Synod which on the plan proposed is not
to be possessed of any other authority
than the compulsion, the native compul-
sion Of the truth of it's announcements?
We fail to see any imaginable purpose,
object, necessity, justification or call for
a Synod in American Judaism other
than it's creation Of office and Importance
for handful OF opinionated erudites
who, in the present organization and
constitution of Israel in America, find no
opportunity to invest with credit or re-
spect among the masses their musty, me-
diaeval lore. These erudites Of media
eval rabbinism in American Israel would
be ridiculous set if they were not so
pestiferous. The lore that they plume
themselves on and for which they are
seeking to obtain influence in the ranks
of Reform Judaism is lore that has
value and weight only in the camp of
ultra orthodoxy But if these scholars
of Reform Judaism would betake them
selves to the camp of orthodoxy they
would be laughed at there for their
scholarly pretensions. The very boys
of orthodoxy could beat them at their
own game. So they come to the camp Of
Reform where such scholarship has been
mt hv abandoned and discontinued 1Onp
The Jewish outlook., 1904-08-05

DR.. Schumacher, who has charge of
the excavation in Tel Mutesellim
which is only another name for
the Biblical Megiddo, reports that seal
has been found belonging to Jeroboam
H., 7S5-742 B. G. The seal contains a
lion with gaping jaws, bearing the in
scription ''Belongs to Senia the servant
Of Jeroboam DR.. Schumacher further
reports that many skeletons, weapons
and millstones with old Hebrew inscrip-
tions have also been excavated
, 1904-12-30
KILLED IN HIS ROOM.
Wife Arrested on Suspicion Of Having
Murdered Him.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 30.-Bruce
Metca!f, a photographer, was shot and
killed in a room which he was ,occu-
plying with his wife. The latter was
arrested or suspicion of having MUIR
dered him, n told a story to the
police which duplicates a man named
Edward Pierce Kelley, with whom she
had been keeping company. The wo-
man. who had filed an application for
divorce, met her husband aad went to
the room with him. They were heard
q~uarreling, and Don afterward other
dodgers in the house were startled by
two pistol shots. The police found
Metcalf dead on the floor, with a bull
let wound in his neck. His wife had
fled to another room, where she was
taken into custody. She says a mar
resembling Kelley came to the room,
breaking in the door, after her hus-
band had knocked her down, and shot
Metcalf. The police are looking for
Metcalf, who is a structural iron
worker.
, 1904-12-30
A BIG EVENT
ON MONDAY
INAUGURATION OF GOVERNOR
TREASURER AND JUDGE OF
THE SUPREME COURT.
Caths Of Office to Be Administered By
Chief Justice Corn in senate
Chamber of Capital Building, Fol-.
lowed by Inaugural Adress by the
Governor.

The committee of arrangements for
the ceremonies attending the %inaugur
alton of GOvernorelect b. b, Brooks,
State Treasurer VIM. C. Irvine and
Judge Cyrus Beard are rapidly com
pleting the details of the important
function and everything indicates that
it will be the biggest and most success.
full event of its kind ever witnessed in
the state, says the Cheyenne Tribune.
The inauguration proper will occur
at the state house at noon Monday
when the oath of office will be admin
istered to Messrs. Brooks. Irvine and
Beard and brief speeches will be made,
including the inaugural address by
Governor elect Brooks. This ceremony
will probably take place in the senate
chamber, the cath of office being ad-
ministered by Judge S. T. Corn, the
retiring chief justice of the supreme
court. After the Inauguration of ad.
dresses an informal reception will be
held.
The grand public reception will be
gin at $50 o'clock in the evening and
promises to be an elaborate affair in
every way. The senate chamber and
hall Of representatives are being clear.
ed and the floors put in condition for
dancing. Orc.estra will be stationed
in each of the halls.
With the beginning of the new
year Judge Jesse knight. who is now
in California for his health. becomes
chief justice of the supreme our and
Judge Cyrus Beard takes his seat on
the bench. Justice C. N. Potter will
be advanced to the position second to
Chief Justice knight.
The Union Pacific railroad and the
Oregon Short Line informed the inaug.
uration committee that they will make
a rate from all points along their lines
to Cheyenne and return for one fare
plus so cents. tickets good from Janu-
airy / to Janaury 4. The Colorado and
Southern has made a one fare rate tor
the round trip from all points on its
lines, tickets good from December 81
to January 4.
An effort will be made to have as
many visitors come to Cheyenne for
tne inaugural ceremonies as possible.
The railroads will interest themselves
in the matter and as a general invi-
tation is extended to all residents OF
Wyoming to be present and participate
II is expected that a large number will
come to Cheyenne next Monday to at.
tend the affair.
, 1904-12-30
GETS The DROP ON
TWO BAD MEN
SHERIFF KENNEDY OF BUFFALO
CAPTURES ALLEGED HORSE
THIEVES AT A RANCH.
Seth We're Armed, but johnson County
officer Held Pistol in Each Hand
Move-Turned Over to Montana
Oticers-Babe Smothers in Bed.

Sheridan. Wyo., Dec. 30.-Sheriff
.nenIedy OF Buffalo returned yesterday
after having captured two desperate
Alleged horse thieves at Smiths road
zach, in the Big Horn mountains.
sheriff Kennedy turned the prisoners
over to Forsyth, Mont, officers for
prosecution.
Whel Kennedy confronted the men
1t the road ranch they were both
armed, but Kennedy held a siX-shoot-
er in each hand and warned them not
- move.
About two weeks ago the two stran-
as. it is said, stole two saddle horses
at Forsyth, Mont, and headed for
Wyoming. Deputy Sheriffs e. NJ. Huff
and James Kearnealy Of Fortyth at
once took their trail, following them
for a week. when they were discov-
ered to be in Sheridan county. Last
week the supposed outlaws were heard
Of as feeding at the Weir ranch, on
Dutch creek. Deputy Sheriff Charles
Long was out with the Montana Off,
.ers and rendered valuable assistance
10 them, as he knows the country
well. Messages and postal cards were
seat Out from Sheridan in all direc.
ions. One of these Eel to Sheriff
Nennedy of Buffalo, and the arrests
followed.
, 1904-12-30
HIS WIFE TO
PAY BILL He OWED
JAMES BEGANSEA AND MARTIN
EDISON SQUARE ACCOUNTS
WITH PRETTY WOMAN.
Latter Agrees to Exchange, but Cruel
Officers in Pennsylvania Town
Have Different Views and Matter
May Get Into Courts-Debt Of
Twenty-Five Dollars L%iquidated.

Washington, Pa, Dec. 30.-Warrants
were issued today for the arrest of
James Begansea and Martin Edison.
The former, it appears, sold his own
wife to Edison for Il debt of $25. Beg
ansea is a steel worker who bought
goods from Edison, a single Be-
ing unable to pay, he suggested to
Edison that he take his (B~egansea's)
pretty wife in payment. Edison agreed,
the bargain was made and the bill
Cancelled. Mrs. Begansea was quite
satisfied with the arrangements.
, 1904-12-30
BURLINGTON MAY BUILD
INTO BIG HORN BASIN.

The Burlington is preparing to in.
wade the Big Horn Basin of Wyoming
in the near future, SAYS the Denver
News. Line locating parties are now
out to the northwest. paving the way
for some big work which nav follow
in that region during the coming sum-
mer. The impression prevails that
some move will be made to check the
building plans Of the Chicago and
Northwestern in the basin country.
In the past there has been talk of the
Burlington building a line from Gar
land to Basin, on the Zig Horn river.
Basin is about ffty-five miles north Of
~Thermopolis, one of the proposed ter
minals of the Northwestern's new lines.
There has been talk of building a line
northwest Of Cody. near Burlington.
which would be on OF neal the road
from Garland to basin. where some
extensive irrigation projects are under
way.
, 1904-12-30
'CREAT ADM|RALS
REACH CAPITAL
TOGO AND kAMIMAURA GIVEN
ROUSiNG RECEPTION ON
WAY TO PALACE.
Honor and People Try to Clasp
Hands of famous Heroes-Cos-
sacks Surprise Japanese Outpost,
Killing Eight and Capturing Two.

Toxic, Dec. 3O.-Admirals Togo and
kamimauTa, accompanied by their
staits, arrived today and were given a
rOuslnS reception. They proceeded to
the palace to deliver their reports to
the mIkadO. Probably all Toxic turned
out to welcome them. The streets
were draped, banners were flying and
thousands of persons stretched out
their arms in an effort to reach the
famous heroes. Both will be here at
least a week preparing their plans.
Togo and the other naval heroes were
presented with memorials by thou
sands of school children and congLtu-
Iatory resolutions by both houses of
the diet. The quiet. gray bearded Ad-
miral Togo, in a well worn blue uni
form, seemed greatly embarrassed at
the attention shown him. He was shy
as a girl. Admiral Kamimura laugh
Ingly enjoyed the spectacle and re
sponded to the hundreds of hands push
ed forward to greet Togo and himself
over the carriage sent by the emperor
to convey the distinguished party to
the palace. Admiral Togo and Vice
Admiral kamimura will have daily
conferences with the emperor, perfect
ing plans for future operations against
the Russian Baltic squadron.