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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-06
MEMS GOODS
REDUCED.
Manhattan Shirts Reduced

One lot Manhattan Stiff Bosom Colored
Shirts reduced TO. each..........-.:.....::. Use
All the 81 so White Manhattan Negli-
gee Shirts reduced 10, each.........:.. $l.l2
All the Manhattan $3.50 Fancy Negli- -,
gee Shirts reduced to, each........."... Sl.l2
All the Manhattan 81 White and Fancy
Negigee shirts now, each. .......,.,.... $l.oo
One lot Mems 81 Fancy Negligee Shirts
now each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. DOC
One lot Mems 81 White Madras Shirts,
separate cuffs each ..........,.. ......:.... SOC
One lot Mems SOC Fancy Madras Shirts
nOE..... ...............'........' s'..ss'' Vye
One lot Mems 25c Suspenders nOw........ l5c
One lot 25c Neckties now........-........... lOc
One lot Mems Odd Shirts now..-..-..... Zoe
Mems soc Fancy Hose now. $500. ........ Doc
Mems SOC Balbriggan Underwear re-
duced to, each. $50. ........ $40
One lot Boys soc Negligee Shirts
reduced to. each ......... SO. ............ 500
Mems SOC Fancy and White Stocks
nOW....... i1e
Mems and Boys 25c Fancy Stocks now DC
One lot Mems and Boys Fancy Madras
Shirts observation-disclosures. 2o'
Trunks from........ ......"S2.93 up.
Srit Cases from....... 9oc up.
Satchels from................ soc up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-06

One lot Co. &c and 81 Hamburg En-
brOidery. yard ........ -. .................- &c
One lot All-linen Fringe Towels, regu-
lar price fic each; now ............ ........ lie
One lot 90 Blue Calico, yd.............. -. 3lc
Regular 25c White Madras now. lie
Regular iSc ......... 1910
Regular laIe ............ Ole
Ladies, s. Lawn Wrappers now...... soc soc
Ladies' Zoe olc
Ladies' SOC Lawn Kimonas now...-...... 35c
Children's soc Null Caps now. Soc Zoe
Another bale &c Unbleached Cotton,
one ward wide Special price, I'D -. DC
All Zoe and i2ic Colored Lawns now,
yard..... 5000. ,..:....:....:':''.'''''.'. Isc
Ladies' 81 Lawn and Duck Skirts, now zoe
ladies' 75c Duck Dress Skirts now...... 59c
Ladies' $l.5O White Shirt Waists now. use
Ladies' 81 White Lawn and Linen
Shirt Waists now ....... .....":...,:,,.. 69c
One piece Heavy Kleached Twilled
Sheeting, q yards wide; regular price
SOC, reduced to, I'd. ..............":.... &c
lSc Colored Yoiles reduced to, Yard. llAc
l9c Colored lawns now........o~.".... lie
Children's SOC Colored Dresses now. Doe
" 81 " ...... zoe
Ladies' Muslin Pants. made of fine mus
lin and nicely trimmed. pair. ...... 2le
Regular l2lc Soft Thin Batiste, pretty
styles, now ............,"....... ..... vac
Boys 25c Balbriggan Underwear reduc-
ed 20, each ...........,"...... ...."....... l'c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-06

New York Rocksways and Little Meek
Clans On half shell, RAmmsl's Restaurant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
WILL CLOSE OUT.
Large Dry Goods House of New York
 Adopts Slow Scheme.

New York, May 11.--One of the large dry goods jobbing houses in the country. Sweetser, Pembrook SC Co of this city, established in 1864, has adopted policy of gradual liquida- ton. After a meeting of the direc- tors just held the announcement was made and a statement issued as fol lows:
 lowing to the death of President J.. Howard Sweetser. and the present business conditions, the officers and board of directors of the corporation have concluded to adopt a policy of gradual liquidation, without at pres ent determining the question whether the company shall be ultimately wound up or shall continue in business.
 'It is the belief of the officers and board of directors that the assets of the company are ample to pay all bus mess obligations and leave a good surplus for dividend for the stock holders holding preferred stock.
 Ten bankers and manufacturers, representing one-half the firms entire liabilities, will act as an advisory com mittee. The concern is capitalized at S1, 100000, divided equally into com mon and preferred shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
MEETING AT BUFFALO.
[. II. C. A. Associations of North
 America There To-Day.

Buffalo, May 1.-The international convention of the Young Mems Chris tian associations of North America con yened here today. The convention marks the fiftieth anniversary of the first international convention in Amer ica, when the International commit tees were formed and the first meeting on this continent of association dele gates was held. The convention has brought about 1,4O0 delegates, repre- senting 600 city association 700 stu dent associations, 200 railroad associa- tions and large number of miscellane- ous associations representing the army, navy. negro and Indian races and in dustrial concerns. An interesting fea- ture of the big gathering are eight frames which spread over the entire length Of a spacious room made up of maps, charts. diagrams and photo graphs, showing at a glance the de- velopment of the work of the associa- ton all over the world. The program includes not only meetings for the dele gates but meetings for the ladies and the members of the boys department. Workers are present from every state in the Union. Canada, Mixico and Eu- rOpean countries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
SUIT FOR ISLANDER.
Judge Robinson Hearing it in the Stu.
 periOr Court.

The islander suit of Julia aIadden against Michael and Mary Mahan, husband and wife, for $S,Q00 damag was begun before Judge Robinson in the superior court this afternooD.. There are three counts in the corn plaint The first alleges islander in Oc- tober In the presence of Richard Fitx simmons, the second on September 2, 19OO in the presence of John 1eara. the defendants brother and the. third on the same date and in the presence of Michael Harrington. A general de- nial was the defense.
 John Meara was the ftrst witness called and his evidence was to the eff feet that the islander was exceedingly vile and low, and shouted out to all who might hear The trouble began over the plaintiffs dog chasing tgd' defendants chickens.
 On cross-examination 1t developed that upon the death of witness' par-' ents there was trouble between the heirs over the distribution of the es- tate and that his share was gobbled up or lost. At all events he claimed to. have received none of 1t.
 Attorney Russell for the defense. tried to make him say that he tleeded his share to the other heirs, but this witness denied emphatically.
 Tn tho district court the plaintiff was given judgment for $75. and this hear irg is au appeal from that decision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
CITY NEWS

The board of safety will meet at 8 o'clock tonight
 Tomorrow will be Ascension Thurs day, holy day of obligation in the Roman Catholic church.
 The members of Clark commandery, K. T., will decorate the graves Of de- ceased members of the order to-mor- row.
 Miss Della Curran has returned to her home in Bridgeport, after spending a three weeks vacation with Elizabeth Guilfoile of Bishop street.
 Dog owners are still dropping into the town clerks office, but unless they get a move on the last man will not have put in an appearance by the first of next January.
 The democratic state central com mittee vii hold meeting in New Ha- ven tomorrow noon for the purpose of organization. The meeting will be held at the Tontine hotel. Judge Robinson gave judgment to- day in the case of Alesandro Fillep- poni against the Waterbury Clock Go for damages for the loss of two fingers of the left hand sustained while in the company's employ. Judgment was for $2O. The suit was for $5,0OO. Con- tributory negligence was found. Three weeks from next Sunday the members of Company G will leave on it's trip to the St Louis exposition. The trip will last ten days. About fifty five members of the company will go on the trip and about fifteen persons outside of the company have already signified their intention of taking in the trip, and it is expected that about as many more will ask the privilege of doing so. Persons who would like to go on the trip with the company should make arrangements with Cap tain Fitzpatrick.
 Edward, son of MT and Mrs Charles E. Turner of Ottawa died in that city yesterday after three days illness of appendicitis. Considerable regret was expressed when the sad news reached town for both MT and Mrs Turner were exceedingly popular, not only among their own associates but the people in general. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the home of his grandmother, Mrs E. T. Turner of Johnson street. Interment will Ia la Riverside ceme- terY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11

working in New Haven at $8 day each. 1t was said here to-day that an effort has been made to have the Waterbury men discharged at New Haven, but the contractors refused. giving as a reason that they had to have the work done within a given time, and besides if they did such a thing the rest of the help would quit and then they would be in a worse box than ever It is not likely that all the local men will return this sumA mer. even though the strike should be settled next week. Business is good all along the line and while they can command half dollar a day more than the schedule here they will take their time about coming back. It' seems in the towns between here and New York and in Massachusetts, Ithe pay is from $3.50 to $3.S0 per day. so that when one stops to look at inc matter in all it's bearings he will see that Waterbury will be the principal sufferer. More houses are needed and If they do not go Up this year many will suffer in the near future Working people can pay only about so much rent anyway and unless tene- ment houses keep going up 1t must be plain ito evrybody that rents will soon be at figure that some folks will not be able to pay. The owners cannot help this. The taxes are piling up on them and they have to get some of it from their tenants Many think the situation has reached a stage where the mayor and other members of the city government ought to step in and see if they can do anything to pour oit on the troubled waters before things get to & point where a settlement will be out of the question.
 Third Vice President George B. Thornton of the Brieklayers' Interna- tional union, left town to-day for Bos- ton. Before leaving he stated that the Hodcarriers' union would have meeting tonight and he intimated that the men would decide to return to work. He thought that the men did not understand the agreement which was submitted to them by the contractors. He read it and thought that the men were being well treated. The men will probably apply for their old positions tomorrow. If they re turn the bricklayers can also work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
IMPRISONED.
Bremen Rescued by Their Fellow Workers at
 ChiCagO Fire.

Chicago, May 11.-Ffve firemen mar rowly escaped death ill a burning building at 51 Institute place early to- day. When the men arrived the three upper floors of the structure, which is tenanted by cabinet and piano makers, were blazing hotly. Three pipemen climbed ladders to the third floor and forced their way into the center of the building. Finding the heat too great they tried to retreat and then discov- cred the door had been caught by fall ing wreckage. When ten minutes passed and the three men did not ap- pear other fTemen went to the rescue and carried them from the building. They were soon revived.
 A few minutes later two pipemen were on the roof when it gave. way. They saved themselves by clinging to the wall until ladders could be run up to them. The loss is. $50,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
SrOVILL'S FACTORY TO
 CO., ON SHORT TIME

Notices were posted to-day through out the various departments of the Scovill Manufacturing concern to the effect that commencing this week and until further notice the entire shop would run only five days. This Is in contrast to the notice posted about a year ago in this factory. It was to the effect that commencing with the fol- lowing Saturday the employees would be granted a half holiday during the summer months. From present indi- cations the employees will have no half holiday with pay this summer, but will have a full holiday without pay. The notice says that dull business is re- sponsible for the new order. Business at Scovills has not been very brisk during the past few months and many departments have been running on short time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
BANANAS FIRST MEMBER
 LEGION OF HONOR,

Paris, May 1.-The government has made M Philippe Bunau-V Varilla, hrst minister of Panama to the Unit ed States, an officer of the Legion of Honor. President Loubet acted in this matter on the request of Foreign Minister Delcasse and it is understood that this is expressive of the govern ment's approval of the winding up of the Panama transfer and of NJ. Bunau- VaT1lla g. services in that connection.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
nOROS KILLED THEM.
One OfEicer and Fifteen nen, and Five
 Were Injured.

Manila, May Lieutenant Win field Harper and 30 men of Company F of the 17th United States infantry were caught in an ambush on May o by 200 NIoros. The American officer and 15 men were killed and injured. The ambush took place at Flmpaten on the east shore of Liguasan island at Miandano.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
WILL APPOINT WHITE.

Washington, May 11.-President Roosevelt has decided to appoint George F. White of Macon, Ga, as United States marshal vice J. M. Barnes, who was removed yesterday. MT White was the deputy marshal under Barnes. Judge Emory Speer had a conference with the president to-day at the conclusion of which the decision was announced
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
MRS MARx 1N JAIL.

Colchester, May 11.--Mrs Marx, who Pas yesterday indicted for murder by he grand jury, was served with d Dench warrant and brought to the ounty jaJil. She was accompanied " her 14.months-old child.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11


 The Esmeralda is an armored cruis- CT of 7.020 tons displacement and 1e,- 900 indicated horsepower. She was built in England and was completed in 1897. She has an armor belt six inches thick, steel bulkheads six inches in thickness and 4 15 5-inch steel shields to protect her heavy guns. Her arma- ment consists of two S-inch guns, six teen 6-inch guns, eight 12-pounders and six small rapid fire guns. Her speed is estimated at over 22 knots.
 The protected cruiser Chacabuco is of 4,5O0 tons displacement and 15,75O Indicated horsepower. She was in England and was completed in 1908 The Chacabuco has an armored deck fM to Az inches thick. Her arma- ment consists of two S-inch guns, ten A.7inch guns, sixteen 1.S-inch guns and three small rapid fire guns Her speed is estimated at g knots.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11

St Petersburg, May 11.-Emperor Nicholas, who was accompanied by the empress and several of the grand dukes and brilliant staff, reviewed 5O,0OO troops on the Champ de Mars this morning. A great cOncourse viewed the brilliant spectacle. As each regiment marched past his majesty their soldiers shouted, "Good health, your majesty!'' A grand charge of Cossacks ended the review.
 The imperial party was accorded hearty reception by the people. Seats on balconies overlooking the review ground sold for $25. The money will be devoted to the Red Cross.
 St Petersburg, May 11.-No news has been received here from the seat of war in regard to the many rumors of hard fighting which are drifting here mainly through Japanese sources. There were violent thunderstorms over Siberia last night and the telegraph line is working badly to-day. The gen eraI staff admits that it is without ad- vice as to whether the railroad or tele- graph line to Port Arthur is still open.
 Chee Foo, May II, p. m.-An un- official Japanese dispatch has been re- ceiyed here to the effect that the Rus sians have destroyed their fleet in Port Arthur.
 Tokio, May II, noon.-Admiral Togo reports that since the sixth of May many explosions have been heard com ing from the vicinity of Port Arthur but their cause has not been ascertain ed The impression is that the Rus sians, despairing of their ability to defend Port Arthur are destroying their ships before eVacuating the place.
 Antung, May 6, via Seoul, MaEI1.- An official report of casualties at the battle of the Yalu shows list of thirty-one Japanese officers killed and twenty-nine wounded, one hundred and sixty men killed and six hundred and sixty-six wounded. On the Rus sian side 1862 men were found dead on the field, four hundred and seven ty-fiye wounded are in Japanese hospi- tals and one hundred and thirty eight men were taken prisoners.
 Most of the Russians who surren- dered at Hamatan, west of Chiu-Lien- Cheng, where the Japanese charged the Russian rear guard were wounded.
 The Russian soldiers who have since died in hospital aer buried on a hill top near Antung and were followed to the grave by Japanese guard of hon. or ad the staff officers. A Danish Lutheran missionary, the only foreign CT living at Antung, read the funeral services over the remains
 The captured Russian munitions of war being brought into Antung in- clude twenty field pieces, ten machine guns, much small arm ammunition. twenty passport wagons, two ambu- lances and band instruments, the lat ter perforated with bullets. Most of these things were abandoned in the precipitate flight of the Russian troops.
 Seoul, Tuesday, May 1O.-A Russian force, estimated to number 200 men. is attacking An-Ju (about sixty miles southeast of Wi-Ju, Korea.) The Ja- panese garrison of that place is fight ing fiercely.
 London. May 11-AA dispatch to the Central News from Liao Yang, dated to-day, says:
 "A train hence reached Port Arthur yesterday. The railroad officials say that no Japanese troops were observed near the railroad, but that some Japan ese cavalry were seen behind Feng- Wang -Cheng"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
TWO GILLIAN CRUISERS.
Esmeralda and Chacabuco Sold to
 New York Han.

Santiago de Chile, May 1.-The Chilean cruisers Esmeralda and Cha cabuco have been definitely sold to Charles R. Flint of New York. The contract price is $5,15O,OOO Congress- will assemble to approve the sale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
EMPEROR NICHOLAS
 REVIEWS TROOPS TO-DAY

Seats Reviewing Stand Sold for $25-Proceeds to Go to Red Cross--Oficial Report of Japanese Kill- ed at Battle of Yalu-- -Rumor That Russians Are Blowing Up Their Own Vessels at Port Arthur. Train Has Reached Port Arthur From Liao YanS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11

TOR SALE-One car load of potatoes at II $I.25 a bushel, sold in any quantity. beginning Thursday morning, at car oppo- site New England depot. 5.il-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
WEATHER FoRECAsT

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to, night and Thursday; cooler in the in- terior tonight; light variable winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
MINE ExPInsr0N

Duquoin, III, May 11.-Five ren wer killed and 20 seriously injured in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
OF HOD CARRIERS
 NEW AGREEMENT

Contractor Says They are More Strict Then The Old One-This Contractor Also Says There is Feel ing Against Unions-But That the Men Who Assume Responsibility Ought to Have Some Say About Things -Carpenters Waiting for Developments
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11
MIKE" KENEALY WINS--
 ANDY" GATES IS OUT.
Head Central Republican all
  Will anne EIeced-Llley Q

in a few words. was passed after the reading of the platform.
 The work of the convention was ex peditiously transacted. although sew eral lively contests developed in the county and district conventions over the election of delegates. Much inter- est was centered in the selection of a new chairman of the state central committee. For many weeks past a lively contest has been Waged be- Ween the opposing forces one force being headed by Andrew F. Gates, the present. chairman, and the other being marshaled by Michael Kenealy. The battle was hot and much work was done by both sides. At a meeting of the new state committee MT Kenealy was elected chairman. He received IS votes, while MT Gates received IT votes.
 The only contest for convention del egate which had to be put to 8 vote of the convention was that of John II. Robinson of Hartford and A. J. Slo- per of New Britain for second dele. gate at large. Robinson won by a. vote of 2S3 to 22O. His election was made unanimous.
 The following fourteen delegates to the national convention, to be held at Chicago, were appointed: Congression- al districts. first Francis T. Maxwell, Vernon; second, Frederick De Peyster, Portland; third, Congressman Frank B. Brandegee, New London; fourth, Michael Kenealy, Stamford.
 County delegates: New Haven, c. s. Mellen, president of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad; Hartford, 0. 0. Bissell of Sufield; Windhan, George Milner of Plain field; New London, Edward W. Hig- gins of New London; Fairfield, George l.. Rockwell of Fairfield; Middlesex, George l.. Cheney of Essex; Ldtchfield, Donald T. Warner of Salisbury; Tol- land, W. H. Hall of Wilmington. Y A meeting of the Connecticut dele gates to the national convention was held after the adjournment of the con vention shortly after 12 o'clock. It was decided to reserve 20 rooms at the Au- ditorium hotel, Chicago. They will leave for the convention on Friday, June IT, or the following morning by a. special train. which will carry the members of the Connecticut and Rhode Island delegations and friends. A meeting of the delegates will be. held in Hartford on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock to consider further arrange ments.
 Frank B. Hea1ey of Windsor Locks has been highly commended by the Gates men for taking up the challenge and opposing the Warner resolution on the floor of the convention. He
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11

Frank E. HeaIey of Windsor Locks has been highly commended. by the Gates men for taking up the challenge and opposing the Warner resolution on the floor of the convention. He met Speaker KeneaIy afterwards, who inquired of him why he sbutted in"
 MT Hea1ey replied that he couldn't stand for cards being tdealt from the bottom of the pack" and they parted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11

London May 11.-AA dispatch to the Central News from Liao Yang, dated to-day, says:
 A train hence reached Port Arthur yesterday. The railroad officials say that no Japanese troops were observed near the railroad, but that some Japan ese cavalry were seen behind Feng- Wang -Cheng."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-11

Seoul, Tuesday, May 1O.-A Russian force, estimated to number 200 men. Is attacking An-Ju (about sixty miles southeast of Wi-Ju, Korea.) The Ja- panese garrison of that place is fight ing fiercely
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1904-12-31

OF eourse the dry goods man dom
need to advertise. Everybody known
him and they all know he has twenty
pairs Of shoes stored in the cellar
which he will sell at one-third of.
The long estAblished grocer don't
need TO advertise. either: he has
been in bushes % long that the peo-
pie know just where he i located.
and Of course they know he hes some
canned goods in the warehouse that
he is offering at especially low prices.
No: indeed. it isn't necessary 70 3D.
vertise. because the people know
where you are doing business and
every customer isa mind-reader. who
can zee in your eye - soon - he en-
ters your place Of business that you
have six bottles Of musty catsup in the
basement which you are anxious to
sell before it sours. Yes; the people
are all mind-readers and the business
man who throws his money away
telling the people what he has in
stock d . sucker-besides. nobody
ever reads the paper. They pay
81 so year for it because they love
the editor and are interested in his
financial welfare. OF course. Il don't
pay TO advertise.