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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
NAN IS
 ALERT.
Every Juror Closely
 Eyed by Her.
Gives Her Attorney the Nod When One Suits Her
 Disappointed at Sudden Ending of First Trial.

New York, Dec 6.--NVith only three
 jurors chosen as l result of the first days work 1t was evident when the l case of Nan Patterson for the murder 1 of Caesar Young was resumed in the 1 supreme Court lt1-day that more time time would be required for prelilnin- aries than in tile first trial. The ex- animation Of candidates for jury duty l is being prosecuted with the grearest care. and particularlar attention Is be- ing given to the conditions of health of 1 the talesmen to prevent, If possible. a repetition of the occurrence which . brought the previous trial to sudden termination. On that ocsa sion when ] juror was stricken with apopIexy. 1t ] was learned that he had suffered two previous shocks. Tn addition to this ] lprecaution, medical experts are kept close at hand in case it became neces- sary to make an expert inquiry into the physical condition of the prospective juror.
 Miss Patterson herself is taking q keen interest in the selection of the men who are to decide her fate
 From her attitude thus far it seems evident that she will do her best to se- lect twelve men who will be as accept table to her as were the others in the 1 first jury. This time she has 200 men from whom she may make her selec- tions
 As one after another taIesmen takes his place on the stand to undergo searching examination by the attor~
 neys for both the prosecution and the defense he is subjected to the search. l ing scrutiny of the accused woman His every act is noted by her and to her the attorney far tho defense always looks for a nod of approval or head shake indicating her dissa tisfaction be-
 fore the final word IS given. Tn the first triaiit was said that Nan .Patrcr. son chose her own jury When the case came to a sudden and unexpected end she expressed regret. 2 was sure that jury would acQuit me" slse said as she was lctl away to her cell in tue tomIls.
 Aside from Miss Patterson her self, the most interesting figure in tfe case is her aged, gray haired father, lfJ Randolph Patterson of Washington. Esgsels since llis tier was charged with murder six months ago, Mir Pat .terson has given his whole time to her case. Ir the previous trial he was ai-
 ways among the first to enter the court room and through the long daily ses- sions he sat at his daughters side H.s was the first to welcome her when She came from her cell m 1 the morning and the Inst to bid her good night Tn this trial the now familiar figure is to be each day in its accustomed place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
JAURES IN DUEL.
Well Known French Social- ist Leader Escaped
 Unhurt.

Hendaye, France, Dec 6-M. De roulede and NJ. Jaures. the socialist leader in the French chamber of depu. ties, fought a duel with pistols here this morning. The exchange of shots had no result.
 The challenge and duel grew out of the agitation of the students Of Paris resulting from the alleged in sulting remarks about Joan of Arc made by professor of history at the Lycee Condorcet. NJ. Deroulede tele- graphed from Spain declaring that the socialists were responsible for the at tacks on Joan of Arc, adding that she was the most sublime figure in history. whereas M. Jaures was the most con tenptible of her detractors.
 Hendaye, tor Andayel, where the duel was fought, is a small seaport town of France, near the Spanish from tier and twelve miles southwest of Bayonne
 The encounter took place at 10 q. m. Two shots were exchanged at twenty paces.
 The political prominence of the par ticipants in the meeting attracted great interest. The Spanish government warned the parties not to fight in Spain so the French government al lowed NJ. Deroulede twenty -four hours leave to enter France and meet M. Jaures.
 The seconds of both parties were prominent members of the chamber of deputies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
BRONSON'S CASE
Important Trials Begin in the New Haven Super
 for Court To-Day.

New Haven, Dec 6.--The December term of the New Haven county super four court opened today with ali unus- ually large number of eases on the docket Among the important actions is one for SlUO,OOO brought as one of series of six by Nathaniel R. Bron- son as trustee of the bankrupt estate ot F.. S. Wheeler $ Co, against former creditors of E. $. Wheeler. This par ticular action is laid against j. B. Moore X Co, of Boston. to recover the sum of $e9,527 paid to defendants on account of E. s. Wheeler. personally. The allegations assert that almost from 1887, the date of it's organiza ton, the concern of F. s. Wheeler x Co had been lnsolvent up 10 the time ir went into bankruptcy on October 1903 when Alr Bronson took control Notwithstanding this condition 1t ig alleged thar the concern had paid out sums aggregating $122, 2,92s between the years 1895 and 19U3 on the person al account of E. S. Wheeler. Some time before the company was formed Mir Wheeler had failed for q large amount. Actions of the same charac- ter as this one are brought against fiYe banks in New Haven
 The most important damage suit returned is that of Robert G Russell and wife against the Connecticut Rail- day & Lighting company, plaintias claiming $1O,000 for alleged personal injuries received by Mrs Russell while alighting from car of the company in Ansonia, February 14, 1904
 Another interesting case returned is that of the State of Connecticut vs Arthur D. Warner, ex-judge Of pros bate of Woodbury, and Julius E CowIes as executor and heir Of the estate of Edward Cowles, in the sum of $2O,OOO, to collect on probate bond. Plaintiff alleges that Warner and Edward Cowles as administrators of the estate of George B. Lewis had failed to account for certain invest ments and profits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
STOESSELTRIE TO TAKE METER HILL
Defenders Have Landed Many Heavy Caliber Guns From War Vessels. Russian victory Reported
 at Mukden.

LONDON, Dec. GA dispatch from Chefu this morning says: Heavy fir. ing continues at Port Arthur. The Japanese are making most determined and persistent efforts to capture the northern forts"
 Adv1ces from the Japanese forces be aieging Port Arthur say that the troops have mounted siege and naval guns on Two Hundred and Three Meter hill, the eminence west of the town which was captured last Wednesday night. With these they are heavily lombard Ing the Russian fleet in the harbor.
 Thirteen shells have struck the Rus sian battleship Peresviet Other war ships of the squadron are in flames.
 The Russians are still attempting to recapture Two Hundred and Three Me- ter hill. They are now apparently massing their forces in that direction from the eastern and northern forts. Evidently the position, though it was not a permanently fortified one, is con- lidered worth the riske of diminishing the garrison to the utmost in attempts to recover it.
 IVY @A~ A4GAKS JNG6 AG@OA A4SJ " Tokyo from Port Arthur says that when he left the Russians were land- ing the heavy guns from the ships of war in the harbor preparatory to blow Ing up the ships.
 Tokyo advices say that preparations for meeting the Russian warships are progressing on a most extensive scale, particularly in the case of the navy, which is confident of solving the prob lem under fair conditions.
 A special from Mukden says that the force of Japanese sent to turn General Rennenkampf's flank has been re- pulsed with great loss The story is not yet officially confirmed. It is stated that General Rennenkampf, who knew the movement was maturing, awaited the Japanese at the mouth of one of the captured passes and that the Japa- nese turning force threw themselves unsuspectingly into the ambuscade, where after the fight the Russians col Iected 300 Japanese corpses. Il, is add ed that there are a thousand more Jap anese corpses which 1t has been impos- sible to collect owing to the fire of the Japanese. This does not include the Iapanese loss in .Hnrns.--'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
Ex-poatmaster General Dead.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Mr. James N. Tyner. who was postmaster general In the cabinet of President Grant, is lead at his home here. A breakdown following stroke of paralysis was the immediate cause of death. Mr. Tyner was born in Brookville, Ind, in 1925. He had been in public life for many years, serving as representative in congress, as postmaster general, first assistant and second assistant postmas- tar general and latterly as assistant attorney general for the postofnce de nartment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
THR MEssAt4E.

The main features of the president's s message, delivered to congress to-day, are:
 The enlargement of scope of the functions of the national government required by our development as q na- tfon involves, of course. increase of ex- panse. and the period of prosperity through which the country is passing justtfes expenditures for permanent Improvements far greater than would be wise in hard times, but abundant revenues and large surplus always Invite extravaganza, and constant care should be taken to guard against un- necessary increase of the ordinary ex- penses. of government.
 CAPITAL AND LABOR.
 The relations of capital and labor, and especially of organized capital and organized labor, to each other and to 4he public at large come second in inn portance only to the intimate questions of family life, Our peculiar form of government, with its sharp division of authority between the nation and the several states, has been on the whole lar more advantageous to our develop ment than more strongly centralized government Bdt 1t is undoubtedly re- sponsibIe for much of the difficulty of meeting with adequate legislation the new problems presented by the total change in industrial conditions on this continent during the last half century. Tn actual practice it has proved eK- eedingly difficult. and in many cases impossible, to get unanimity of wise aation among the various states on e|iese subjects. From the very nature M file case this is esnecially frue nf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
FIRE WAS SMALL.
Bus the Prancing Fire Horses Upset
 Things Generally.

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 The fire department was called this afternoon to the residence of Mrs Gas, eidy on East Main street, where 6 small fire in q wood box on the rear veranda threatened to do considerable harm. Neighbors came to the rescue and extinguished the pudding blaze before the department reached the scene On the way out the mad gal. fOping of the horses attached to the engines scared a horse belonging to the Waterbury Ice corporation which was standing opposite the brick block at the junction of Cole and East Main streets The horse was being used by the Benson Fsrniture ompany, and the mon in charge of the animal were up stairs fixing up a stove. There was another small stove in. the wogon and when the horse started it wheeled around and headed for the center with mad rush, throw ing the stove out of the wagon with such force it bounded off the street and across the way where 1t eollided with m iron pole belonging tO the trolley company which was but out of business. People farther down the street n1istook the stove for the driver Of the team and shouted; He's killed, sure!'' one fellow remarking as The ran in the direction of the prostrate victim, She never stirred hand or foot. : The horse was captured on Spring Street before it did any further damage When the crowd collected and learned that the driver was not in the wagon at the time and saw the shattered remnants of the stove. they laughed at the humor of the thing and said they were very much pleased that they got fooled for once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
RUSSIANS RENEW ATTACK.

Tokio, Dec 6 (noonl The Russians are nightly attacking 203- Metre hill in a determined endeavor to retake the summit of the ground in contention.
 The Japanese are increasing their defenses on the position and Have sue, ceeded so far in repeling all the as- saults.
 The Russians have suffered the heaviest losses and it is estimated that they have sacrificed 2,U0O men in ah effort to recapture the ground which the Japanese are confident in their ability to hold.
 Observations indicate that the garri- son is feeling the shortage of men.
 The works against the forts on Sung Shu mountain eastward are progress ing speedily and all indications point to an early general assault, although the date when 1t will begin is kept secret
 1t is expected that the next general assault will prove successful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
LETTER
 TO SAINT
Little Girl Wants q Rocker and . Morris Chair for
 Her Pa.
15 Snow View Avenue,
 Waterbury. Conn. Tuesday, December 6, 1e0z
TEAR
 SANTA CLAUS:

.Please be sure to bring me one p those nice little rockers that they have at the Hampson-selIew Furniture Store. It is located at 116-I20 Rank street, between Reid & Hughes's and Davis 6 Yves store. Papa says t 10 the largest and best furniture store ln Connecticut and that when grow up must be sure and buy there. that ia if they continue to be as good as they are TOW. They have lots of nice littIe rockers for boys and girls. priced at 8 to $4.5o Papa said when we were in there that he hoped mamma would tell Santa Claus to bring him one of those Morris chairs which we saw So many of. I counted thirty eight stylea while I was there of Morris chalrs. Win you please be sure and got that $15 Morris chair for papa? It had claw feet and the cushions were pretty green color. It is just the one papa wanted and can sit in 1t beside him 1t is so big and roony. Papa said Santa Claus would bring one of those baby tenders from the HampsonsS lew store if asked him to so please get one for baby. Also I was to ask you to get mamma a Glenwood Home Grand Range for her Christmas pres- ent. Our old stove is so much smaller that it is all mamma can do to keep a fire over night and then she has to make new fire for baking. Papa says he has a friend that has one of the Glenwoods and praises if So much tliat he wants one for mamma Don get me.
 Your friend,
 Esf SITE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
It is expected that the next general assault will prove successful.

Tne reports that France has given adhesion to Russian overtures for q modification of the treaty of Paris so as to permit the Black sea fleet to pass through the Dardanelles are officially denied.
 A cable from St. Petersburg says that the Russians are clamoring for. the release of the Black sea feet whether the powers assent to it's pass ing the Dardanelles or not.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
LEFT HER HOn
Frs DOsn Now Asks for DivOrcs, AeF
 Ch.ld and AIsmony.


 Mrs Anna Cooke Dorn has parted from her husband and brought suit for divorce against him, alleging intolera ble cruelty. Tn her petition she also asks the custody of her one minor child, Harold, and aIimony She claims her husband owns, $5,Q00 of property and she wants one-third of it Up to Saturday the Dorns lived ou Tracy avenue, Simonsville. While Aia DOrn. who is a carpenter, was at work that day, MTs Dorn had her persona 6elon gings removed by an man. She took her ehild with Der That afternoon an attachment to ee cure the claim fof lifnpi1y was paae upon her husband $ property. and l1 1ter the divorce petition was served upon him TIle Dorns were married ApFiA 18, 1890 ile case, which has been prepared by Attorney Carmody was retUrnabIe to-day to the superior court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
JAPANESE CRUISER
 BLOWN UP BY MINE

Moscow, Dec 6-A special dispatch from Yladivostok says that a steamer which has just arrived there from Shanghai reports that the Japanese cruiser AtsuIna has been blown up by a mine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
STORY IS REVIVED.
RumOr shat Trolley Co. Wants to
 Control Water Rights.

New Milford, Dec 6--There is Ia re- yival of the report that the Connecti- cut Lighting X Power company is seeking to obtain control of the water rights at Bulls bridge now controlled by the New Milford Power company Tn the summer 1t was understood that the Connecticut company had plans to establish plant for the generation of electricity which was to be trans mitted to a station ut Bpardman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
STOCKS. TOOK A VIO- LENT DROP TO-DAY

Philadelphia, Dec 6. A violent break occurred today in Leigh Coal and Navigation Company's stock. fol lowing the sudden ending of negotia- tions for the sale of the company to the New Haven road. The stock closed yesterday at 124 and at noon it had fal- len to 1OS1h
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
WEATHER FoGEcAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- nlgti and Wednesday,: colder in north portion tonight Wednesday warmer in north portion; light to fresh wester- ly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06
WIFE DESERTION. ].
flakes Busy ana Costly Work for
 Charity Board.

While men continue to desert their wives the department of charities is bound to have urgent calls. The last one of this kind came In yesterday from Hill street and received prompt attention. The detective force has often been sent out to look up men foA smaller crimes than deserting womels while they are confined to the bed with sickness and have no one about the house to see that they receive proper treatment. II q bad time for man to suik Ut out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06

ROCKVILLE GETS BUSY
 Rockville, Dec The sum of S75 GOO was appropriated af q city meeting to-day for the cons trletlon 0f hltTa- ton plant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-06

Of necessity the careful investigation of special corporations will afford the commissioner knowledge of certain business facts. the publication of which might be an improper infringement of private rights. The method of making public the results of these investfga- tions affords, under the law, means for the protection of private rights. The congress will have all facts except such as would give to another cor poration information which would in- jure the legitimate business of a com petitor and destroy the incentive for individual superiority and thrift.
 The bureau has also made exhaustive examinations into the legal condition under which corporate business is car ried on in the various states, into ali Judicial decisions on the subject and into the various systems of corporate taxation in use. I call special attention to the report of the chief of the bureau, and earnestly ask that the congress carefully consider the report and rec ommendations of the commissioner on this subject.
 The business of insurance vitalIy af- fects the great mass of the people of the United States and is national and not local in it's application. It involves multitude of transactions among the people of the different states and be- tween American companies and for eign governments. ! urge that the con gress carefully consider whether the power of the bureau of corporations cannot constitu utionally be extcnded to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
ADMIRAL TOGO JAPAN'S
 DETERMINED FIGHTER

In the bombardment of Tankchow, and saw the final overthrow and destruction at Wei Hal Wei of all that was left of the Chinese fleet Nor did his ship, the Naniwa, pass entirely scatheless through these ordeals, though she received no vital damage. But ever the fame of Togo Heihachrio grew he was known as a man of resolution and resource, most of all as a hard and determined fighter.
 After the war he was raised to the rank of rear admiral, and promoted to the third command In the Japanese fleet. Prior to his present appointment he was commander-in-chief at Maizuru, a dockyard on the sea of Japan. Maizuru is not one of the largest yards in the island empire but 1t may become of great importance as a suitable port from which troops can be dispatched to Korea, owing to it's comparative nearness to the penin- suia. His present rank Is that of vice admiral.
 In person, Admarl Togo Is short, somewhat stout man, with full black beard and mustache, and distinctively Japanese appearance. He is not a. great talker; indeed, in manner, he is some what reserved. Above all he is cool resolute. determined very courageous sailor, quick and alert of perception, but calm and unprecipitate in action. He knows his fleet well-knowns what it can do to nicety He knows the spirit and temper of his men, freshly and passion ately moved at this time by consuming fever of patriotism. Japan confidently expects much from him and them, and has no fear that they will dlsappoint her fervent anticipations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
THE "DE LACY CIN-kO-NA"
 MAN ARRIVES IN TOWN
JOHNSON KNOWN ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AS THE "peLAcY cikLko-NA" Louis,
 

surgeons to try and get a combination of drugs that would abate the trouble and after careful consultation and experi- menting a remedy was found that proved to be an absolute specific for rheumatism. catarrh. and malaria. This remedy was prepared by the DeLacey Chemical com pany of St. Louis, and later given the name of "DeLacey's Cfn-Ko-Na and Iron" MT. Johnson says that all con- tracts between his company and physi- clans have expired. and as so many mar velous cures had been made by Della cey's Cin-KQ-Na and Iron" and after years of experimenting with the most prominent physicians of the United States all over the country. and 1t being endorsed by them. that it was only in justice to the public that this great remedy be put in all the drug stores where it could be obtained by simply paying the price of the medicine instead of having to pay the ad- ditional charge of the physician. and that from now on it could be obtained in large bottles at the nominal sum of q at any first class drug store.
 Mir Johnson extends warm invitation to. every man and woman, not only In Birmingham. but in all surrounding towns to call Monday and get . free bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

Mir. F. V. Johnson, probably one Of the best known medicine men in the country today arrivedin Birmingham this morning and will personally conduct free distri- button of 5000 bottles of "DeIlacey's Cin- Ko-Na and Iron" at the News office next Monday, where he will gladly advise ana answer any question of those who suffer from catarrh. malaria or nervous blood or stomach troubles.
 When seen last night at the new Hili- man by reporter MT. Johnson explained in answer to the report er's question. as to how they could afford to be so generous. that De-Lacey's Cin- Ko-Na and Iron was a remedy Of unusual merit and his company was anxious for all suffering humanity to try bottle at their expense, and that they would give away nearly million bottles this year in all large cities. This is the concern that gained so much fame and prominence when the K C., P. & Gulf built their great railroad from Kansas City to Port Arthur During the building of this road the physicians had no end of trouble with malaria. colds. coughs and catarrh. So serious were these dreaded diseases among the employees that 1t caused the combined counsel and efforts of these great railrosd