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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
England,s Protest Presented.

St. Petersburg, July 20-6:S5 p. m.- Sir Charles Hardinge, the British arn- bassador to Russia, this afternoon, in behal fof his government, presented a strong protest to Russia against the seizure and detention in the Red Sea of the peninsular and Oriental steamer Malacca, which was carrying three hundred tons of British government stores for the naval establishment at Hong Kong, each case of which was marked with the broad arrow, which is the government stamp. The ambassa- dor also presented a general protest against the action of the Russian Yol-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
''STAND FATHERS" WERE
 IN CONTROL IN IOWA
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION 4 NOTABLY HARMONIOUS AFFAIR.

Every Candidate But One Nominated by
 Aoclamation--sesslon One of BrIefest
 in Years--Governor Cummins AIigna
 Himself with "stand Pat'' Men-NO
 oRense in Platform to the "Iowa
 Idea.r
 Des Moines, la, July 2o.-The follow ing ticket was nominated by the repub- licans of Iowa this afternoon:
 Secretary of state, w. B. Martin; treasurer, G. s. Gilbertson; auditor of state, B. F. Carroll; attorney general, c. w. Mullin; supreme judge, H. P. Deemer; railroad commissioner, N. s. Ketchum; electors-at t-large, Colonel E. H. orrnsby and J. H. Trewin.
 The convention was notably harmo- nious, every candidate but railroad commissioner being nominated by ac- clamation.
 The session was one of the briefest held in years and it was marked by only one enthusiastic onstration that which greeted Governor Cummins when his name was read in resolutions before the convention. The delegates howled for several minutes until the governor was forced to come to the platform and make a short speech.
 Governor Cumnins' speech was unique, in that he aligned himself fully for the campaign with the dominant faction in the party, which is opposed to him. He declared himself in perfect accord with the address of Congress- man w. P. Hepburn, 8 leading stand patter,' and as he continued in this harmonious vein he was accorded cheer upon cheer.
 The resolutions adopted are brief and they include nothing to give of fense to the "Iowa-idea' minority, all though the majority had it in it's power to do so. The resolutions indorse the Chicago national platform, the admin nstration of President Roosevelt and the nomination of Roosevelt and Fair banks. The Iowa delegation in congress in indorsed and also the administration of Governor Cummins
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
KuRoPArKIN,s REPORT.
His Advance Forces Driven Back To-
 ward Liao Yang.

ward LiRo Yang.
 St. Petersburg, July 2O.-The czar has received the following dispatch from General Kuropatlkin. dated July 19:
 "There has been no special change in the situation since July +.
 aAt5 5 In the afternoon of July IS Jap- anese advance forces of considerable strength were observed in the direction of Sikseyan. on the Liao Yang-Saimats- ga road, moving against detachment of our troops. After two days fighting the latter force is retreating toward the village Of Houtsiatze, east of Anping
 All advices from the theater of war continue to confirm the opinion that the pressure on General Kuropatkin's southern front at Ia Che Kiao is being relieved and that the Japanese are pur- esuing their favorite flanking tactics, working around to the northeast as if to threaten the communication between Mukden and Liao Yang or to make a direct attack on the latter place.
 The bulk of the armies are now with in striking distance. and only a single days march separates them.
 The great importance or the appear. ance Of the Japanese on the northern road is that If the advance should be- pushed General KelIer's position Iii the Lian valley would be outfianked as would later in the strong Russian posi- tion at Liandiansian, which commands the Feng Wang Cheng high road and two minor roads from Simou Cheng and Stu Yen over which the Japanese would advance to the north. Once out thanked here the road to Liao Yang would be open.
 On the other hand an advance beyond Houtsiatze would give general Keller an opportunity by an energetic move ment to strike this column in the rear. From a strategic point of view the situation is intensely interesting and seemingly increases the probabilities of a general engagement soon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
COL. WILSON'S TRAGIC DEATH.
Body wfl be Buried by French omeIal.
 Unless Claimed.

Paris. July 2o.-The American consul general. Mr. Gowdy, is investigating the tragic death yesterday of Colonel George Wilson, who fired several shots at Mile, Charlotte Murmann. lady's maid, and afterwards shot himself through the head Although Wilson was generally referred to as a retired American colonel, the effects of the de- ceased show that his only military con- nection was that of a member of the Thirteenth battery. New York volun- teer artillery, during the war of the re- bellion. He received a pension. lived for time at Milwaukee. and has a daughter living there Wilson has no other known relatives. The French au- thorities will bury the body unless the family claims it. Mile. Murmann is still in the hospital, where she was talk en after the shooting, but her wounds are not considered to be serious.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
AUroMoBILIsTs ARRESTED.
One Runs Down the First seIeetman of
 rhomnsonyiIIe.

Thompsonville. July 2O.-L. H. Elmer of Hartford was arrested this afternoon by First Selactman Charles D. Dent, whom he ran into with his automobile. selectman Dents team was standing near Maple and North Main streets, when the Hartford autoist came along and bumped him from behind. Bring ing into stress his authority, Selecman Dent promply arrested Mir. Elmer and placed him under $50 bonds to appear in court Friday to explain the collision.
 E. R. Greer of Bridgeport was arrest ed this afternoon on the charge of speeding his automobile faster than the law allows. and gave cash bond of S15 for his appearance in the town court tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
"sTEADY, DEMOCRATS, srEAD1p
Grover oleveIand's Advice--Lauds Ae.

Grover CIeveIand's Advice Lauds Ac-
 tion of Judge Parker.
 New York, July 2o- Steady, Derno- crats, Steady is the title of an article Iby Grover Cleveland which will be printed in Golfers for July 2S In it MT. Cleveland lauds the action of Judge Parker in sending his gold telegram to the St. Louis convention, and ex- presses his satisfaction with the plat form and the outlook. h concluding MT. Cleveland says:
 Senator Tillman and have occa- sionally differed, but hope he will take no offense if I applaud and give hearty concurrence to his expression or the belief that Providence has taken kindly hold on our affairs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
GEAR MAY PREVENT RUPTURE
Said to be DispIeased With the Course
 of Events.

Said to be DispIeased With the Course
 of Events.
 St. Petersburg, July 21-1:42 a. m The Associated Press has just been in formed that Emperor Nicholas, in an interview with Count Lamsdorff, the foreign minister, expressed his displeas- ure at the turn events had taken. and the possibility of complications with Great Britain arising out of the deten- tion of British ships by the Russian volunteer fleet steamers in the Red Sea. This pacific attitude, if the report be correct, will doubtless lead to an imme- diate and amicable adjustment of the difficulties.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
THREE AumUNlr1oS FACTORIES

Contracts About Completed by Canada
 for Their Construction.
 Winnipeg. Man.. July 2o.-word has been received from Ottawa that Sir Frederick Borden has about completed contract with a firm in England to build a large ammunition factory near Winnipeg, one at Ottawa and a third probably at Vancouver.
 The one to be built at Ottawa will produce 4O.0O0,OOO rounds annually.
 At present all ammunition and cord- ite comes from England, and in event with war with the United States, Can ada would be cut off from a supply. To guard against such g possibility, it is planned to build these factories.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
Chapin but yery Slightly Damaged.

New London, July 20.-Investigation of the steamer Chester w. Chapin, of the Norwich line, which scraped against barge in this harbor early this morning disclosed no damage to the vessel other than can be repaired by the application of paint.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
Another British ship seiret.

London, July 21. The China Mutual Steam Navigation company's steamer Pax Ling Is believed to have been seiz- cd in the Red Sea. The Pax Ling sail- ed from Middlesborough, England, on June IS and London on July 2, bound for Yokohama She is a British owned vessel.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
POPE ASSISTS AT MASS.
solemn Celebration in Memory of the
 Death of Leo XIII.

Rome, July 2o.-The pope assisted at a solemn masc in St. Peters this morn ing, the anniversary of the death of Leo XIII. The ambassadors and min isters, the cardinals, and crowd of about 5000 persons were present. Car dinal Agiiardi officiated. The pope kissed the catafalque. and said short prayer before the provisional tomb of Pope Leo, afterwards returning to his apartments in the vatican.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
STANDARD OIL MAGNATE HELD
Responsible for the Death of Edgar J.
 Coleman.

New York, July 2o.--H. H. Rogers, the Standard Oil magnate and president of the Richmond Light and Railroad company, was held to-day in $1,000 bonds by Coroner Schaefer of Richmond borough, to await the action of the grand jury. MT. Rogers and the lirec- tors Of his company were to-day held responsible by coroner's jury for the death Of Edgar J. Coleman. who was killed, as alleged, by an improperly in sulated electric wire belonging to the company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
shipping News.

Fastnet, July 20.-Passed: Steamer |Carpathia, New York for Queenstown and Liverpool Gin communication by
 wireless telegraph ninety-four miles to the westward at 7:30 D. m.) Sagres, July 2o-Passed: Steamer |JJltonia, New York for Naples. Trieste and Fiume
 New York, July 2O--Arrived: SteanaeF AAurania, Liverpool and QueenafoWns
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
No. Comment from Rooseyelt.

Oyster Bay, L. l.. July 2O.--President Roosevelt tonight received information the settlement of the beef strike on the basis of arbitration. He made no comment for publication upon the news, but was evidently greatly pleased.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
sso,OOO, 900 CORPORATION.
Southern Cotton Corporation Tiles Ar
 tIcIes in New Jersey.

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 Trenton, N. j.. July 2O-The Southern Cotton corporation, capital s2O.OOoOOO. was incorporated here this afternoon to grow. manufacture and de1 in cotton, cotton seeds and their p2oducts. The capital stock is divIed into 5O,OOO shares of preferred 1tock at s1OO each. with per cent. cumulative dividend. and 75O,0O0 shares of common stock at the par value of s2O each. The incor- porators are Thomas P. Grasty, of Ball tinore, Samuel F. B. Morse, of New York. and John J. Treaey, of Jersey City.
 It is said here. though not confirmed, that this is a reorganization of the sully interests.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
LAND BATTLE R. GNG
 ON JAPS' RIGHT FLANK
HEAYY ENGAGEMENT STARTED
 AT DAWN JULR 19.

Russian Report That KurOki's Forces
 Have Been Pushed Back to saimatsze
 with Loss of Ten Guns and His Po-
 sitions Occupied-Raid of vIadivOstOk
 FIeet-Japanese Steamer of SIS Tons
 sunk on Island of IsOya.
 London, July 21.-The Standards cor respondent with the first Japanese army, cabling under date of July 19 says: "our right flank has been en- gagged since morning."
 The correspondent of the Times with General Kuroki's army. under date of July 19, confirms the Standards cor respondents report that the right flank of the army had been fighting since dawn.
 Ia Tche Kiao, July 19 Delayed in transmission) Sharp fighting was re- ported yesterday to the northeast where it is stated the Japanese lost ten guns. Their forces were pushed back and their positions occupied as far as Saimatsze. If this report be true 1t in dicates heavy engagement.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
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Bristol Residence Destroyed.

Bristol, July 2o.-The residence of w. W. Russell on South street was partly gutted this afternoon by fire caused by the explosion of a gasoline stove. Mrs. Russell was badly burned about the face and hands by the explosion, The loss. $1.5Oo. is covered by insur- anee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
BLooDsrAINED FOODS BgRNEp.
Those of Alexander and Draga Make a
 Bonfire.

Belgrade. servia. July 2O-The blood stained furniture and the wardrobes of the late King Alexander and Queen Drsga were made a bonfire of in the palace grounds to-day, King Peter hav- ing refused to hand them over to the sisters of the murdered queen, fearing that they might be devoted to political 5lIsa
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
Steamer. ordered Not to Lenve.

Yokohama, July 20.--In consequence of the presence at sea of the Russian Vladivostok squadron, the steamers Wing Hang, Heathdene and Lennox have been ordered not to leave Yoko- hama.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
OTHER VESSELS MAT PASS.

Russia Preparing to Send More
 Through DardaneIles.
 London, July 21.-The correspondent at odessa of the Standard telegraphing under date of July 20, says:
 Another volunteer fleet steamer proceeded hence tonight to sebastopol for coal and armament preparatory to leaving the Black sea.
 Two of the remaining five volunteer fleet steamers here will follow very shortly"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-07-21
JAPANESE STEAMER SUNK.
Overcome by vladivostols Raiders Of
 Coast of Isoya.

Washington, July 2O,-The Japanese legation has received the following tel egram from the foreign office at Tokio:
 At 9:30 q. m, July 20 the Vladivos- tok squadron fired on and sank a Jap. anese steamboat of SIS tons off the coast of Isoya, about twenty-five miles from Hakodate. All of the crew were landed safely at Cape Yesan.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

If there is an American aristocracy, the non-aristocrats form the founda- ton upon which it stands, says an ex- change. The latter with their work and domestic jars and base ball, cheer ing and play-going and bulI-hght ex- citement and pugilistic recreation and delight in militarism they do not find enough amusement and variety. They need diversion, such as can be ob- tained only through mock idolatry, The members of the American aris- tocracy may take themselves serious ly. But there is no reason for having any grave concern about aristocracy, as the American aristocracy resembles spectacular theatrical production, with lavishness of costumes and jewels and pretensions, the public rel ishes the spice and repays with ap- plause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1904.

Philosophers, poets and scientists have all essayed to account for the charm held by the sea for the mind of man. but all with ill success, says an exchange To a man who has never seen the ocean their reasoning is with. out force. One must look upon the sea to comprehend its fascination. In- deed, the sailor man cannot compre- bend the person who beholds the sea without desiring to go at once afoat; and those of us who go afioat join with him in wondering why in some the sea satisfies merely through the sense of vision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

Assuming the grant of civil rights to be real and substantive, speculation will be rife as to the agencies which brought it about at this time, says the New York Evening Post, in comment ing upon proposed changes in the Rus sian government. That the czar's per sonal inclinations are wholly in accord with this new policy would seem high ly probable. But the Russian bu- reaucracy has hitherto seemed to pos sess the faculty of diverting the czar's activity into channels which the pow, erful officials deem as little harmful as possible. It may perhaps be sur mised that piecemeal grant of a bill of rights is to be extorted from the unwilling hands of the real rulers of the Russian empire by the internal mutterings of discontent which can no longer be despised or repressed. Ma poleon the Third tried to hush up do- mestic discord by means of foreign war The Russian bureaucracy hav- ing been betrayed into war for which tho empire was iii prepared. seems to be purchasing support at home by seriatim grants of civil lib critics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

and upon some fifteen of the small roads not embraced in the ticket priv nege, usually funicular roads, a re- ductfon of from 20 to 50 per cent upon usual fares is extended. The rates Of fare are: First class, for fifteen days, $14.50; for thirty days. $22.19; second class, for fifteen days, $1O.61; for thirty days, $15.44; third class, for fifteen days, $7.72; for thirty days, $11.58. Upon these rates 965 cents is reimbursed at the end of the period. Longer periods of travel-three, six and twelve months-are also provided for. No luggage is transported free on the Swiss railroads. It is a useful point of information for travellers that trunks may be sent by post through out the country and thus be delivered at hotels to wait the arrival of own, CTS. This is practical plan for me. dfum sized and small trunks and va dises. The trunks must be sent to the postoface, but are delivered on their arrival. It is apparent that Ameri- cans can advantageously study the transportation systems of other coun- tries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

The Indianapolis News gives few simple rules for comfort and safety in hot weather. They are: An absence of worry; avoidance of haste; a light diet not merely in minimum of meat and the substitution of fish and fowl, but light in the amount of food eaten Do not "overload;" eat deliberately that should be the watchword in all things in the heated term-delibera. tion. Be careful as to drink; avoid al, coholic drinks; avoid much ice-cold drink. There is a difference between cool drink and ice-coId drink Dress comfortably, and for those that need it. have flannel protection covering the digestive tract, particularly at night. This sort of regimen will en. able anybody to have during the hOt weather, as nature meant man should have as ,he plants have-the most fourishing life of all the seasons. A person in perfect health should weigh more in hot weather than at any other time of the year, and have the enjoyment of his faculties at the high est. Where it is not so the victim is simply abusing himself and neglect ing the opportunity that nature pro yides for him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

On the average, railway rates are much lower in Europe than in Ameri- ca. This is due to at least two causes first, that prices generally are less in the older countries; second, that most of the roads over the water are
 owned or controlled by the govern ment. In none of the countries are rates cheaper than in the model re- public of Switzerland. Horace Lee Washington, the American consul at Geneva, refers to one peculiar feature of the Swiss system. Tn n recent re- port to this government he says that the steamers and railways of Switzer- land sell time tickets, ranging from fifteen to thirty days, permitting the holder to travel at will during the designated period. These tickets are obtainable at all large railway and boat stations in Switzerland. They may be ordered through any station, however. A delay of from one to two days is usual, and photograph, size known as "carte de yisite," is re- quired. The tickets permit continuous and ulinited travel at will during the period of their validity upon most of the railways and lakes in Switzerland,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
KING LEoPoLD's s75,ooo RUG.

"King Leopold of Belgium owns one rug that cost q comfortable fortune i'll itself," said ]. F. Caldwell, who rep resents an eastern carpet manufactory, T have seen the rug, and 1t is Il beau, ty. King Leopold paid G15,0OOO, or 1000, for 1t. I saw the rug when it was on exhibition in Vienna 1t was made in the Orient and Is hand tuft. ed. It's age is it's principal value, and 1t has been under the feet or royalty for probably a century. The rug is very large, measuring probably 50 by 75 feet.
 Flew rugs like that come to Amer iea, though the milionaires frequently pay as much as $5,O00 or $6,000 for some. Few carpets are imported as they can be made much better by ma. chinery than by hand, and America excels in all machine made goods. Large number of hand made rugs. however, are imported every year from Turkey, Persia, Arabia and all parts of the Orient We have no la. bor capable of competing with stheir raasss W Aaaassxiil@ G0asSiar- Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
HARD BED AND SOFT PILLOW.

"No matter how comfortable soft bed and a large, soft pillow may be, 7 said Dr A. $. Barnes, jr., they are not healthy, and women especially would do we'll to avoid them, for they assist materially in injuring her phys. ical appearance. When the body sinks down in soft bed a considerable pOr- ton of the skin is robbed of it's prop or ventilation and the circulation is interfered with. It also helps to make the flesh ffrner and the form must therefore. appear somewhat bet. ter as a result The large pillows are not good to sleep on because the head is too high when it rests on them, and efhis prevents that deep, regular breathing which gives good lungs and in consequence better appearance to the bust and shoulders.
 ssOne ought always to sleep on the left side, preferably with the arms at the back. This may be little asyk- ward at first but as soon as one be comes accustomed to it he will find it not only the most reStful and easy, but the position in which sleep is more easily conduced The pillow ought to, of course be small and the bed hard, or at least firm. The body is then i'll the correct position for sleeping and for helping the physical appearance of the person while at rest. The arms at the back throw the chest forward and make the shoulders broader and the back straighter, so that material
 assistance toward good carriage is thus obtained When one lies on his back. even though the pillow is small, 1t has tendency to crook the shoHl- ders. and many cases of stopped shoulders have probably originated i'll this way"-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
DIED GIVING ALARM or FIRE.

The herOism of a dog, a plain story of not uncommon animal intelligence, which is not without it's pathos, has aroused the interest of Somerville residents who almost overlook the magnitude of the service rendered in their expressions of regret at the out come
 Jack, a pet by day and a watchman by night, was the property of Herbert E. Bowman, a druggist in NIagoun square
 Between 12:30 and 1 o'clock yester- day morning, the height of Jacks vigil. there occurred fire in Mir Bow mans store. due, it is believed, to spontaneous combustion. Jack was alive to it in a twinkling. With q bound he was on his feet at the first smell Of smoke. He was helpless, though not without realization of his trust. The loudest bark was all he could give and he gave its Leaping about paving madly at the front door and lifting his tones with all his strength, he raised the alarm.
 Above the store where there are tenements occupied by ten persons in all. the cries of Jack gave first warn, ing of the danger that lay beneath. Before the, smoke had penetrated through the floors, every one of Sle sleepers bad been aroused and hurried to q place of safety.
 Meanwhile Jack had not ceased his efforts His yelps, though not as ire quent and as loud as at first. showed him mindful of his duty The door was forced, though the smoke which burst out was almost unbearable. Jack lay on the floor. dead. Suffo- cated, the firemen said.--B Boston Globe.