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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27
FOR HOME
 DEFENSE England Will Adopt
 ConsCription. Claim it is the Only Means of Providing Adequate Army Will Give the Country 35O,OOO Trained Men Annually.

London, May 27.-The report of the royal commission on the volunteer and militia forces practically recommends conscription as the only means of pro- viding home defense army adequate for the protection of the country in the absence or partial absence Of the regu- lar troops The commissioners are of the opinion that the principles adopted by all the other great European states must be largely adopted by Great Brit ain and that it is the duty of every able bodied citizen to be trained for na- tional defense.
 They point out that the necessary training would involve a period of con- tinuous service with the colors. under an instruction body of specially edu- cated and highly trained officers, and they consider that one year of such continuous training would suffice, with "a few weeks attendance at the maneu- vers for year or two afterwards The commissioners estimate that such a scheme would provide about 350,00O trained men annually at cost proba- bly, less than that of the present mili- tarV system
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27
FLYING MACHINE
 GIVEN ANOTHER TEST

Dayton, O., May 27.-The Wright flying machine, invented by Orville and Wilbur Wright, brothers, of this city, who made successful flight at Kitty Hawk, N. O., i'll December last. has been given another test near this city, which the brothers say was suc- cessful Secrecy was maintained about the test and few witnessed it. The machine, after being propelled a hundred feet, rose twelve feet in the air and flew thirty feet, when it drop ped. This was due, the navigators say, to a Arrangement of the gasolene engine that furnishes the power. In the fall the propellors were broken and the test could not be repeated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27
SATOLLI STARTS.
The We'll Known Cardinal Left for
 This Country Via Naples To-Day

Rome, May 27.-Cardinal Satolli left here this morning for Naples on his journey to the United States At Naples he will take the steamer Prlu- cess Irene for New York.
 Cardinal Satolli is accompanied by his cousin, Father Ercole, his private secretary, Father Marucchi, and a second secretary, Father Luigi. There were gathered at the railway station to bid him goodbye many high pre- lates and dignitaries. Cardinal Sa- tolli repeated that he was not charged with any mission, adding:
 T am going, attracted to the United States by pleasant remembrances of my sojourn there. I have many good friends in America, I anticipate great pleasure in revisiting the noble cOun- try, where pursued such an important part of my career and where the peo- pie give the whole world such an ex- ample of fraternity, all harmonizing without distinction of religion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27
WEST POINT NEXT.
Seery Hayes Has Passed Successfully
 All Preliminary Examinations.

Seery Hayes, son of Mir and Mrs T. H. Hayes of North Main street, has successfully passed the mental and physical examinations for admission to the United States military academy at West Point. He has just received word to this effect and has also re ceived notice from the adjutant- general Of the military academy to report at West Point on June 16 to enter upon the four years course of military train ing and study. Seery Hayes's appoint ment to take the examinations was made by Congressman Sperry. Last September he took the preliminary ex- aminations, which were chiefly physi- cal, and passed them with flying col OTIS. Three weeks ago he took the final examinations, which were held at Governors Island, New York. They lasted for six days and were of most trying and difficult nature, but Hayes passed them most successfully.
 Congressman Sperry. his private sec retary, and other prominent citizens of New Haven, paid a visit to T. H. Hayes to-day and congratulated him upon the successful work of his son. The congratulations were of the most hearty nature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27
ATTACK POLICE.
Negroes and Blue Coats Have a Run In at
 New York.

New York, May 27.-In a clash be- tween the police and a crowd of ne groes in West Sixty second street early to-day, one of the offenders was shot after he had assaulted a policeman, a woman spectator who sat in a win dow was struck by a stray bullet, razors were drawn and bricks were thrown and reyolvefs fred by an angry crowd of men who perched on roofs or in the windows of houses adjoining the scene of the trouble None of the injured was fatally hurt
 The trouble began when policeman attempted to dfsperse a crowd of twen- ty negroes who were creating a dis turbance in front Of dance hall. Two of the men refused to obey the order to move on and while one of the ne- groes held the policeman's arms the other beat him over the head with a night stick. In the fight which fol lowed razors were drawn and before the policeman succeeded in freeing himself his uniform had been badly slashed. Wen the officer finally broke loose and drew his revolver several of the negroes had mounted to roof tops and had taken up positions in windows, whence they fired numerous shots and hurled bricks into the street By this time several other policemen had taken hand i'll the trouble.
 The entire neighborhood was aroused, windows were flung up and men, wo- men and children in night clothing watched the fight. One of the women was struck by a stray bullet, but was not badly hurt. It was not until after the officers had gone through all the buildings in the neighborhood and routed out the belligerents that sem blance of order was restored.
 Only one arrest was made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27
LAPS WILL STARVE OUT PEOPLE AT PORT ARTHUR
Think it Will Take About Three Nonths-PrOvisiOns Growing Scarce Already-BarOn Hayashis Opinion on Present Outlook Russians Say Another Jap anese Batteship Has Been Sunk-Capture of Kim Chou Occurred After Five Hours Fight

[ from their positions on the southern heights. The Japanese are now ill pur- suit of the retreating Russians"
 Moscow, May 27.-Captain Padal- koff, of the Russian hospital ship Mon- golia, which was damaged by being struck by a shell at Port Arthur, ana which is now at Odessa, said, in an in terview to-day, that the Mongolia is leaking badly and that it will probably be necessary to replace her with an other vessel.
 New Chwan, May 27 (morning).- The Russian authorities here declare that a Japanese battleship has been sunk by a submarine boat and that three craft of this class are now at Port Arthur and another enroute to Vladiyostok by rail.
 A French priest just arrived from Mukden says 10000 Russian troops are stationed there and that an army of 1UU. 900 men is at Liao Yan with heavy endorsements arriving daily.
 Feng Ling Keto, who was deported by the Russians in July last and es- capped, has recently returned and has gathered 5000 brigands near kWan Ling and is harassing his old enemies.
 Tokio, May 27, noon.-The Japanese troops have swept all the Russians from their defences west of Talienwan bay It is now improbable that the latter will be capable of offering any further serious resistance in the ter ritory north of Port Arthur.
 Tokio, May 27, 10 a. m.-Vice Ad- miral Togo has now established com plete blockade around the southern end of the Liao Tung peninsula. This completely envelops Port Arthur from the seaward and. probably marks the opening of the final investment of the town and its notifications.
 Tokio, May 27, 10 a. m.-After five hours of desperate fighting the Japan ese captured Kin-Chou yesterday eyen- ing. Nan Quan Ling. a stronghold of the enemy, was taken later after a hot fight. An artillery duel still contin- ues. Russian gunboat -bombarded the Japanese left flank from Talien- wan bay. while the Japanese warships worked with the army from Kin-Chou bay.
 London, May 27.-The Japanese le- gation has received the following dis patch from Tokio:t Kin Chou and all the heights in the vicinity have been taken and our troops are pushing the Russians toward Port Arthur
 Vladivostok, Thursday, May 26.- Everything remains perfectly quiet in the town and it's vicinity. The fog nas lifted and the weather is fine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27
TRANSFERS ARE OUT.
nen Working on Cheshire Trolley
 Line Want SIP Week.

Samuel vanwagner a teamster in the employ of Contractor Ley of Spring field, who has the contract for the grading of the trolley line on the Cheshire road called at the Democrat office this afternoon and requested that an item be published to the effect that the teamsters in the employe of MT Ley were on strike. They had been receiving $10 a week and some time ago made application for an in- crease of $2 per week, so that on pay day the men would find SIP in their envelopes instead of $10. The places of all the men have been filled, but the old hands think that the boss will soon find out that they are worth what they asked for and will agree to set them at work at SIP a week. They have no union, but claim that union or no union man should get fair days wages in return for good service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27
MEMORIAL DAY
 EXERCISES IN SCHOOLS

Memorial day exercises were held in the public and parochial schools to- day Members of the G. A. R. visited the different schools and addressed the children, explaining the significance of the day and reason of the beautiful custom of decorating the graves of de- ceased comrades once a year. They also spoke briefly of some of their ex- periences in that trying period when mighty conflicts were being put forth in all parts of this glorious land, then burdened with strife and rebellion. Exercises in which the children took part were held, such as the singing of national anthems and the reciting of appropriate verses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27
A CLOSE CALL.
Lightning Struck District Attorney Jerome's Home
 at Lakeville.

Lakeville, May 27.-"The Cedars," the summer residence of District Attor- ney Jerome of New York was struck by lightning during a heavy shower last night and considerably damaged. The carpet iE one room was torn from tue Geor and a number of valuable paintings injured, while the roof was spIintered badly. A slight blaze started but was quickly put out Mir and Mrs Jerome were not there at the time. the house being in the care Of servants.
 Two other places were struck-a farm house belonging to Dr George H. Knight and an ice house belonging to tlie Hotchkiss school
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27
MORE ATWOOD CASES.
Some That Were Settled and Some
 That Were Fought.

Willimantic, May 27.-According to c. B. Pomeroy. formerly sheriff of Windham county. D. Preston Atwood obtained two judgments in his favor and obtained a settlement in another suit, on writs brought against admin istrators of estates under the delin- quency statute Of these four writs, one was settled out of court, two oth- CTS were brought to the New Haven courts where Judgment was rendered in favor of the plaintiff. The results of the fourth, MT Pomeroy does not re- member.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27
ARE RECEIVING FREIGHT.

Providence, R. l.. May 27.-In ac- cordance with instructions from New York the local freight houses of the New York, New Haven X Hartford railroad, which were deserted by the freight handlers Monday, are now re- ceiving all freight offered for shipment to the west. No difficulty is experi- enced in handling the traffic with new hands hired in place of the strikers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27
TROLLEY co. SUITS.
Judge Robinson Gives Judgment for S2s and Costs Each in Three Cases

All of the cases against the COnnec- ticut Railway and Lighting Go heard by Judge Robinson during the past week were determined by him this af- ternoon.
 In the two cases of LucfuS F. Alcott and Frederick DingwelI for $1, 1,5O0 and $3, ,OOO respectively, judgment was giv- en in each case to recover nominal damages of $25 and costs. Plaintiffs while driving in wagon on North Main street were thrown into ditch by trolley car A1cott escaped with slight injuries, but Dingwell is per manently lame and is unable to straighten the fingers of his left hand. The court memorandum was to the eff feet that both were intoxicated and therefore contributory negligent.
 h the cases of Richard Benjamin, his wife Hannah and Ann Mayhew, an o.ner trolley accident. damages of $25 afld costs was awarded in each case. Contributory negligence was the de fense in each of these cases. The court found this to be so and also that the motorman did ring the car gong and that the car was not going at thigh rate of speed" The plaintiffs claimed the gong did not ring and that the car was going at a high rate or speeu' MT Benjamin sued for $1,O00, his wife or S3,O0O and Ann Mayhew $2,OO0.
 It is probable the case of the Go operative Savings society against +. J. Kingsbury and George Schindler, Jr. will be settled by compromise. This case was heard some weeks ago by Judge Robinson and decision was re served tn ne being a prosp it of an amicabi5 settlement. To-day the judge asked if any arrangement had been arrived at and was informed that Attorney McMahon was in consulta- ton with the Savings society a few days ago with that end in view and that a a settlement may be effected any day. The purpose of the suit was to set aside a deed to a certain house. the property of Schindlers mothers estate, and which became the property of F. H. Humphrey through mfsap- prehension on the part of Mir Kings bury, who had mortgage on it. The value of the house is about $2,O00.
 The superior court adjourned to-day without date, this being the end of the term.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27

Newport, R. T., May 27.-The steam CT Puritan which arrived here to-day from New York brought more freight than she has on any trip since the strike began. It was handled with out trouble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27

New Haven, May 27.-The officers of the local freight handlers were sur prised this morning by the receipt of a telegram saying that Mir Curran, president of the International Freight Handlers would come here to-day. U was said also to-day that E. F. Car roll. business agent of the New York local. came here twenty-four hours ago with instructions to the New Haven freight handlers to go out, but that they declined to recognize his authority.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27
TWO DOLLARS FOR
 A PINT OF BEER

That's What Strike Breakers Are Charged for it at Mott Haven-It Formerly Cost Ten Gents The. Non-Union Men Are Not Able to Keep the Freight Caught Up Consequently Yards Are Now Full Freight Cars
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night and Saturday; cooler tonight; fresh to brisk Westerlx Winds-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27
VOTED NOT TO STRIKE.

Bridgeport, May 2T.-Agent l.. B. Nickerman of the N. Y, N. Fl. X H. railroad here, says that the local freight handlers have voted not to strike. He says that all are working as usual to-day and the company is handling freight both ways on the Bridgeport line of steamships without any trouble at all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27

from their positions on the southern heights. The Japanese are now i'll pur- suit of the retreating Russians"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27

The superior court adjourned to-day without date, this being the end of the term.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-27

London, May 27-A dispatch from Tokio to the Central News, dated to- day says:
 The fighting which eliminated in the Japanese occupation of Kin-Chou was practically confined to an artillery duel, which, beginning at dawn of May -v, continued without intermission for five hours
 Three Japanese warships in Kin Chou bay co-operated, firing with heavy guns on the Russian positions. A Russian gunboat in Talienwan bay also joined in the fight, bombarding the left flank of the Japanese army.
 s'Kin-Chou castle was occupied by the Japanese at 20 minutes past o'clock this morning
 Later the hussians were driven
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-03
WHEN LADIES
PLAY THE HOST

The Leap Year dance of Mrs. Mary
Gum. set for February u, holds some
what of an innovation in it's plan as
far as Honolulu is concerned. The
whole expense of the ball. which is
held at the Hawaiian Hotel, is borne
by the ladies who have the privilege of
electing their gentlemen guests and the
latter are practically out of it as far
as choice is concerned of those who
are to be present or who are to join in
the dances.
Each lady to whom the invitation to
participate in the dance has been sent,
possesses the privilege, in exchange for
the subscription as notified, af inviting
the gentlemen will take the second
place being relegated to wall-fiower
positions if the ladies so choose while
the latter play cavalier.
The ladies, taking advantage of their
'once-in-four-years . privilege, will
range the floor and choose whom they
will take for partners while the only
attribute of choice left the gentlemen
will be the borrowed retort of my
card is full L am afraid AS the Ia
dies pay the piper" they have
right to choose the dance and woman
will dominate the Leap Year Ball to its
inevitable success.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-03
EFFORTS TO SCARE
A JAP WITNESS

Guari Baker of Oahu Prison has been
discharged for smuggling into the Jail
a letter from Japanese in which Naka-
mura Tokue, a witness in Japanese
murder case, was threatened with bod
lily injury unless she should tell a story
in court which would assist Funakoshi
Tatsugoro in securing an acquittaL
Funakosi1i is alleged to be an accessory
to murder committed by Watanabe,
now serving a twenty-five year sem
tence, at Hilo on July %, 1902. Funa-
koshi was convicted but appealed his
case. The woman Tokue was his mis-
tress and testified against him during
the first trial. She is now being held
as witness for the second trial It
is also claimed that Japanese outside
the prison tried TO get a new Japanese
steward appointed to Warden Henry in
the prison and in that way be able to
administer poison to Tokue.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-03
PUBLIC LANDS NOTICE.

On Friday. February 18th. 1904, at II
o'clock noon, at the front entrance TO
the Judiciary Building, Honolulu. T.
H. there win be offered for sale at
Public Auction a License for a period
of fifty C50) years. for the privilege of
entering upon certain public lands OH
the Island of Hawaii. Territory of Ha-
wall, to conftne. conserve, collect, i'm
pound, divert and sell all the Running
Natural Surface Water, and power
produced therefrom, .(subject TO exist
ing vested rights of private parties in
such water, and to the rights Of the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-03
Sample Verdict.

Ogihara Heijus body was found
hanging to a tree at Honomaele, Maui,
and coroner's jury found the follow
ing verdict:
I'VE, the coroners, do hereby agree
the cause of death of the said per-
son who is found cuicide Jap, and,
he himself took his own life by tieing
a piece of cloth around his own neck
and let fall his body to be hang.
The person is supposed his death
took place about three months ago"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-03
BEFORE THE
POLICE JUDGE
Turk Woman Drops Her
Case Against
Frank.

Except for the presence of the Turk
woman who came to withdraw the
charge against her husband, business
was slow in the police court yesterday.
The case of Leon Straus, attorney,
charged with cashing a warrant that
did not belong to him went over for
a week. Ventura Garcia, a Porto Ri
can. charged with larceny got the bene-
fit of nolle prosequi. Another Porto
Rican, Pedro Rica, alias Fredarico
Rodriguez, was committed to the cir
cult court for trial on a charge of hav-
ing drawn razor on another Porto
Rican.' Two Japs appeared on char
ges of being common nuisances and
His Honor made it four dollars each
and costs.
Then Albert Kaiser. an old German,
and almost blind, was brought up.
woman owned dog. Yesterday the
dog was found to have a hole in it's
side from which blood was flowing.
Kaiser was seen to have knife. There
fore he was guilty. At least this is
what the netghbors thought and that
is what they told the judge. The judge
decided that Kaiser was not guilty of
attempting to murder the dog.
Sam Fox had been drunk but forfeit
ed bail of six dollars in order to save
himself a lecture. So was Joe Fraga,
but he came into court and was assess
ed three dollars and costs.
The next name was &C. Macpherson.
Here is a chance to do a good turn
for a fellow from the land of my an
cestors," thought the Scotch judge.
But the alleged Scotchman turned out
to be a Porto Rican. However, the
judge detected that he had been assoc
ciating with the Scotch considerably
during the previous night and consid-
cred that his entertainment was worth
about three dollars and the regulation
costs.
Then Mary Morris, - alias Mrs. J. H.
Love. appeared to answer to three
charges of assault and battery. She
was an attractive looking woman. 1t
appeared that Mary had been in a
rough house in which she had more or
less battered the persons of Miss All
Chuck, Mrs. Jos. Vierra, and Mrs. La
pana. There We're four nationalities
represented in the trouble and accord
ng to all accounts it was interesting.
Mary found one of the women wearing
/ new shawl She had missed lap
'obe and declared that the new shawl |
lad been made from the lap covering. |
She charged the ladies' with this effense |
ind the piliHia followed. Judge Lind |
Jay made it five dollars and COSTS
Farm Cornn appeared. He is not |
me of the original small farmers but is |
sleek looking young Chinaman. He |
lad been a shareholder in the Fidelity |
insurance Company. Another China
nan had said naughty things concern
ng the Fidelity. Arguments ensued |
nd Farm Cornn had refuted the other
CLOVIS arguments by vigorous use
f his fists. He paid dividend of five
ollars to the court.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-03

United States therein,) upon and from
all the said public lands situated on the
Island of Hawaii, in the Territory of
Hawaii, within the following describ-
ed area, to wit:
Boundary. Bounded on the north by
the sea, on the east by Waipio Valley.
on the south by Waipio Valley. the
Puukapu-Laupahoeh boundary until
such boundary line reaches an eleva-
ton of 1900 feet, from which point the
contour line of 1900 feet elevation shall
form the balance of the south boun-
dairy, and on the west by the Honoka-
ne-Awini boundary as shown by green
border on the sketch plan subjoined to
license, the whole Of such area being
hereafter called the Kohala- Hamakua
Watershed.
Stated Annual Fee. $4,000.
Upset 421z per cent of Gross Revenue,
but in no event, after expiration of
? years from date of license. shall the
revenue received by the Government
through this clause amount to less
than s25O0.00 per annum.
Any bid other than on percentage Of
Gross Revenue viii be rejected.
Upon fall of the hammer the success
full bidder win signify his acceptance IF
the license and of all the terms there
of by his written endorsement thereon,
and the payment of the first Five Hun
dred $500 Dollar Fee.
For full particulars, in regard to con-
ditions of said license, Apply at the Of
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-03
SEALED TENDERS.

Sealed Tenders will be received by
the Superintendent of Public Works
until II IN. of Saturday, February 6,
1904, for towing garbage to sea in &C
cordance with regulations of the Gar
bage Department. Bids to state price
per trip. Further information can be
Road Supervisor, Honolulu.
The Superintendent reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Bids to be endorsed on envelope
Proposal for Garbage Towing
C.,S. HOLLOWAY,
superintendent of Public Works.
Honolulu, T. H. February 1, 1904.
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