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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
KILLED FIVE.
Murderer Burness CoolIy Took the Chair and As-
 sisted His Executors.

New York, June 27-Frank Henry Hurness, one of the mast remarkable prisoners that ever occupied the death house at Sing Sing prison, went to his death in the electric chaI today. With smile on his face he walked from his cell, and seating himself in the chair assisted the men in adjust ing the straps which were to bind him. -Four electric shocks were given be- fore he was pronounced dead.
 Burness was executed for killing Captain George B. Townsend of the schooner Charles Buckley last Novem- Der, but he also had confessed to hav- ing killed four other persons. Townsend was killed during dispute over wages amounting to about $20, which Burness claimed was due him. After his arrest Burness freely admit ted having killed Townsend and vol- untarily told of Sther murders he had done. When convicted of the latest crime and brought up for sentence he announced that he was willing to waive the six weeks that the law re- quires to elapse between the time of sentence and the execution. Despite his objections the case was carried to the court of appeals and a long delay resulted. The sentence was affirmed however, and the week beginning at midnight to-day was set for carrying 1t into effect. When informed that the end was to come at last, Burness expressed himself as pleased that there would be no more delay.
 1T deserved to die,, Burness told the prison officials who brought the news to him land the sooner they put an end to my troubles the better. I've got an uncomfortable temper and if released would only commit more vlo- lent crimes. I'd Kill a man for five cents as quick as for anything else. It is better that should die and it won't come any too soon to suit me" !"
 Burness was born in Butler, Pa, A years ago and had followed the sea nearly all his life.
 Burness had refused religious conso- lation and there was no clergyman with him at the end.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
THE SLOCUM DISASTER.
The Coroner's Jury on Investigating
 Trip To-Day.

New York, June 27. Members of the coroner's jury who are investigat- ing the General Slocum disaster were summoned by Coroner Berry to-day to inspect the hull of the Slocum, which has been raised and towed to Erie ba- sin.
 Following the Inspection it was planned to have the jury go over the course followed by the steamer on the day of the disaster to determine the correctness Of Judgment Of Captain Van Schaik in bleaching the boat at North Brother Island. A police pa tfol boat had been provided for the oc- casion and the jurors were accompan- jed by the coroner's Jury and officials who have taken prominent part in the Investigation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH.
Corner Stone of New Ediace to bs
 Laid .Iuly 24.


 The corner stone of the new St Jo- seph's Lithuanian church, which is sit uated at the corner of James and John streets in the Brooklyn district. wilt be laid on Sunday, July 24, by the Right Rev Bishop Tierney Befcra the laying of the corner stone there will be parade in which number of the Catholic societies Of the city will participate.
 The new church will be built In RomanesQue Byzantine style and will be the only church in the city to have two towers. It will have Rnonkaea of 6S feet and a depth of 1Ob feet The height of the towers will be 1O0 feet. There will be six entrances, three i'm front, one at the chapels on each side and one in the rear. It will be brick structure and will be a model one of its kind. The interior will con- tain rich carvings and beautiful and ornamental decorative work. The seating, capacity wlll be between zoo and 800.
 The work on the church has already begun The contract states that tho edifce with the exception Of the tow CTS, must be finished by April. 1905. In the meantime services will be held ill the old church, which has been re- moved to one side.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
sToRY oF THE BATTLE.

Tokio, June PC G D. m-Admiral Togo's detailed report of his effective attack on Port Arthur last Thursday night reached Tokio to-day.
 The report confirms the reported de- stTuction of a Russian battIeship of the Peresviet type, the disabling of a bat tleship of the SevastopoI class and protected cruiser resembling the Diana, and the injuring of a torpedo desroye-, but throws no light on the Russian plan.
 The entire Russian fleet steamed out to sea in line of battle Suddenly, when within fourteen thousand metres of the Japanese fleet, the Russian fleet refused battle and steamed back to an anchorage outside the harbor, where, during the night the Japanese destroy CTS and torpedo boats made eight des- perate attacks upon it. The Russian vessels re-entered the harbor on Fri day, since which time it has failed to reappear.
 In his report, Admiral Togo says;
 The exit of the Russian fleet from Port Arthur began early Thursday. The battleships Peresviet, Poltava and Seyastopol, the armored cruiser Bayan, the protected. cruisers Pallada, Diana, Askold and Novik came first, q steamer leading them clearing mines.
 warning flashed by wireless tel egraphy by the Japanese patrol brought up Admiral Togo's fleet at full speed to series of pre-arranged stations
 Three fotillas of Japanese destroy CTS and torpedo boats steamed close to the harbor entrance and watched the Russian vessels. At II o'clock the Rus sian batt1eships Gzarevitch, Retvizan and Pobieda joined the other Russian ships outside the harbor. Several steamers and boats were engaged in clearing and exploding mines in order to make passage seaward
 Captain Asai. commanding the Jap anese hotilla. attacked the vessels en- gagged in clearing out the mines and hampered the work. At 3 o'clock seven Russian destroyers appeared and the Japanese vigorously attacked them. One of the Russian destroyers, which was hit and set on fire, retreated to the harbor burning. The Novik attacked the Japanese, who scurried away. The vessels engaged in clearing the harbor finally made passage and the Novik led the Russian fleet seaward. Tn the meantime Admiral Togo concealed the positions of his ships and at o'clock SeuJ lHe lHlru s4AduIOH out AhlO CHS vision of the Russians with the object of withdrawing them seaward. The Russian fleet stood southeastward and then southward. During this time Ad- mfral Togo had concealed his first squadron south of Gugan rock. As the Russians approached Admiral Togo as- sembled his fleet and prepared to at tack. At 6:15 p. m. the Russians were in nlafn sight eight miles northwest of Cugan Rock. The Czarevitch led and EEe nine others followed in single line. The Novik and seven destroyers were placed at the right of the line. Ad- nnfral Togo waited. with battle flags flying from all the tops. The Japanese fleet formation represented the first let ter of the Japanese alphabet inverted.
 At [ 80 D. n. the Russians headed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
CITY NEWS

The department of public works wiIf meet tomorrow night, when several matters of importance will come up for an airing.
 Sheriff J. B. Doherty has retired from the local office of che free ems ployment bureau. The situation pay $1, 200 and there are many who want to step into MT Doherty's shoes.
 Two young men named Harry Hill and Charles Morse were arrested to- day by Detectives Dodds and Ken-l naugh, charged with being deserters from the United States ship Lancaster. stationed in Philadelphia. Hill be- longs in Waterbury and Morse in Hols yoke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
RUSSIAN BATTLE SONGS.

Ta-Tche-Kaio between Kai-Chou and Hai-Cheng, Liao-Tung peninsula June 27, 2.45 a. m.--A great battle ceems ot be impending. A. portion of the Russian army has assumed the of fensive against the Japanese forces commanded by General Oku and 1t is reported that General Kuroki is nov ing along the Russian left flank against Hai4Cheng. According to q high parsonage General Kurolzi's army is strong enough to take the offensive and he presumably is anxious for a decisive action before the rains be- gin.
 Sharp firing was heard in the hills yesterday at daybreak and severe fighting is reported to be in progress near the village of Ton-Chen. An off ficer who galloped in yesterday even ing reported that the Russians were gaining the upper hand and driving back the enemy. This, however, has not yet been confirmed.
 All day yesterday Russian troops were hurrying southward from Ia Tche-K -Kiao and as night fell battaI- ions were continuously moving out briskly to the accompaniment of theil. battle songs. Clouds of dust hung over the marching columns and the chorus of the infantry singers was occasionally interrupted by the rattle and clank of guns drawn at smart trot and followed by galloping squad rons of cavalry. It was stirring spectacle to see the Russian army eagerly hastening, singing into battle The old battle hymns last heard in the Balkans resounded among the hills and valleys, bayonets glitterlng in the setting sun as the regimental colors were borne majestically for ward. For hours after darkness fell over the scene one could. still hear the rattle of moving guns, the creaking of commissariat wagons and the tread of marching men, while, occasionally, in place of the war songs of the sol diers homely melodies accounting the joys of village life, which carried the minds of the men back to their dis tant homes in Russia, echoed through the air
 As this dispatch is filed, news has reached here that General Kuroki is marching upon Hai- -Cheng.
 There are many military attaches and newspaper correspondents here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27

for the Japanese and Admiral Togo veered slightly to the right in order to bring pressure against the head of the Russian formation. At s D. m. the Rus sians changed their course and headed northward. Admiral Togo followed in a long single line, ordering the destroy CTS and torpedo boats to prepare for an attack after sundown.
 At S:22 D. m the small f1otillas swung around the rear of the Japanese fleet and headed toward the Russians at full speed
 At 9:3O the fourteenth fotilla deliv. cred the first attack on the Russian fleet, now In the rear of point five miles outside the entrance to Port Ar thur. Immediately afterwards the fifth dotilla delivered second attack. The Russian fleet was confused and 1t was impossible for 1t to retreat quick 1y into the harbor on account of the narrowness of the channel and possibly the low tide.
 At 1O:3O p. m, the Russian fleet an chored in a single line extending from the foot of Wantsuoing fort to the base of Chentaorhan. During the night the toredo fiotillas kept up constant attacks Ion the Russian fleet, going in eight times.
 The most effective attack was that of the sixteenth fotilla. which. at 11:3O pgm., caught the Russians round ing Shenshen. The first class torpedo boat Shirataka; Commander Wakabay- ashi. sent two torpedOes into battle ship of the Peresviet class. She was seen to sink in volume of smoke and fire. Other effects of the, attack were not observed on account of the heavy firing, which cast volumes of water over the hotilla. and the heavy can- nonading which rent the air. 1ne searchlights from the ships and the forts also blinded the Japanese.
 At dawn Friday a reconnaissance Of the entrance was made by the fourth and fifth fiotillas whose report con- firmed that of the patrol ships as to the Russian loss.
 Admiral Togo says the moonlight and the narrow line of the enemy prevent ed his fleet from infiicting greater dam age.
 The Japanese loss was unexpectedly small. The destroyer Shirakunlp was struck in the cabin and three of her crew were killed and three wounded.
 The first class torpedo boat Ch1dora was struck in the engine room. Tor- peio boats GA, 66 and HS were damaged, the others engaged were unin1tlred. In concluding his report Admiral Togo says:
 'sThe effect of the attack and the small loss must be attributed to the H. Iustrious virtues of his majesty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
THROWN FROM MOTOR
 CAR AND KILLED

Wiesbaden, Prussia, June 27.-' Court Chamberlain Won Specht has been killed while riding in motor car in company with Hereditary Prince Adolf of Schaumberg-Li -Lippe. The acca- dent occurred near Langenschwal- bach Tn turning to avoid striking a dog the car swerved and dashed against telegraph pole, killing the court chamberlain on the spot. Prince Adolf and chauffeur were thrown out, but escaped with slight injury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
TICKETS ARE LIMITED.
Only Those Who Have Them to Get
 Into Democratic Convention.

St. Louis, June 27-No tickets of admission to the democratic national convention, which begins at the colo scum on July 6, will be on sale and there will be but three ways in which they can be secured namely from the business mems league, through the members of the democratic national committee and from the delegates,
 each of whom is given three besides their own. The seats number 1O,8O4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
WILL SAIL WEDNESDAY.
The New Ocean Liner. Baltic, to rdaKe
 Maiden Trin.

Liverpool, June 27.-The White Star line steamer Baltic, the largest vessel afloat, sails on her maiden voyage June %. J. Pierpont Morgan and Joseph Pulitzer will be among her passengers.
 The Baltic was built by Harland Ss Wolff of Belfast, Ireland. She is of 24. .OOO tons gross exceeding the regis try of the Cedric and the Celtic, of the same line, by 5000 tons. Her cargo capacity Is 2S,0O0 tons, and her load draught displacement is 10000 tons. She is 726 feet long and is Of seventy five feet beam. She can accommodate 5000 passengers, besides a crew of 350 Lieutenant c. J. Smith, R. N. R.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
TRAINS IN COLLISION.
One Han Was Killed To-Day. and
 Several injured.

Buffalo, N. r, June 27.-One man was killed, 15 injured and number of others badly shaken up to-day in a collision between a South Buffalo steel plant train carrying workmen to the steel plant and Nickel Plate freight train a the junction of the LackawRnna and Nickel Plate roads. Nobody in authority will give out any reason for the wreck, but it is said that a misunderstanding of signals was the cause of the disaster.
 The steel plant train had stopped Fat crossing and had not regained its speed at the time it was struck by the other engine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
Troup1e In PortuKuese Africa

LONDON, June 27.--A dispatch to the Central News from Lisbon says that a punitive expedition is about to be dis patched to Portuguese West Africa in consequence of the threatening attitude of the natives there. Since tho revolt of the Herero tribe the natives Of both Hast and West Africa have been show ing signs of insubordination, which have caused the government much un- eastness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
BELL TALKS AGAIN.
Says There are 10000 Lies Being Told
 About Him.

Cripple Creek, June 27-General Sherman NJ. Bell, who is governing Teller county under martial law, is- sued a statement in which he says: '9There are ten thousand lies being written about me. I am acting under the orders of the governor of the state of Colorado. He stands for peace and quiet and for good government and has authorized me to see to it that the western federation of miners shall not directly or indirectly murder any more men and they shall not
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
vicar and Workman.

The vicar of oolliery district in
 Leicestershire has Just accomplished
 the remarkable feat of restoring, mainly by his own manual labor, his dilapidated church. Since February, 1901. the vicar has labored as a workman all the week and preached to his people on the Sun days. He has worked at the church all most alone, the only assistance being a few days by one man.--Isondon1 1Nt-BitH-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
pnR1cARIs GRATEFUL

waghington, June 27.-SecrefalY lY Hay today received the following rela- gram from Tangier, dated June 2I :; ''Profoundly grateful, to the govern ment for securing my release. Signed. Perdicaris.'' It is reported at the state department Hhat there is no dis position to make further demands upon the Moorish government, so long as there is no other outrage upon American citizens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
SARATOGA BANK
Closed Its Doors To-Day Run on Citizens Bank
 Begun Saturday.

Saratoga, N. l., June 27.-The First National bank of Saratoga was not opened for business to-day. The fol- lowing notice was posted on the door: "At the request of the directors and by order of the controller of the cur rency, this bank is closed
 (Signed) "J. VAN VRANKEN.
 National Bank Examiner 2 The run on the Citizens National bank which was begun Saturday was continued to-day by smaller deposit OTIS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
GREAT BATTLE ON.

St Petersburg, June 27 (11:2 a. m. 1--. Dispatches received here from Ta- Tche-Kiao indicate that both the Rus sian and Japanese armies are moving into contact for great battle which even now may be in progress. General Kuropatkin yesterday assumed the of- fensive against General Oku, while General Kuroki from position four teen miles to the eastward was moving against the Russian flank at Hai- Cheng
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
WESLEYAN GLASS DAY.

day exercises of Wesleyan college were held this afternoon on the cam pus. The class numbered seventy and President Raymond presided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
MASTER MECHANICS.

Saratoga, N. r.. June 27.-The American Railway Master Mechanics, association, with President W. H. Lewis of Roanoke, Va, in the chair, began its 87th annual convention here to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
WHY THEY HALT.

Liao Yang, June 27.--The apparent cessation of Japanese advance in the northern part of the Ldao-Tung benin sula is attributed here to the loss of two or three transports carrying am munition. It is also reported that the naval battle or Port Arthur caused an alteration Of JRpanese planss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
HELD TIP. AND ROBBED

Middletown, June 27.-The police were notified to-day from Marona's quarry that Tony FelecA was held up by two highwaymen last night and robbed of $66, all he had in his pockets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
DoHERTY WON AGAIN.

London, June 27.-H s. Doherty again won the tennis championship at Wimbledon to-day, defeating Fred L. Risely, 6-1, 7-5 and S-6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-27
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and cooler tonight; Tuesday fair; light to fresh northwest to north winds.
The Tomahawk., 1904-05-26
EXPLANATORY,

In the last issue of the IONA
HAWK mention was made In the
local column that Miss Ella Cajune
was handling the ribbons" Of the
Fosston stage line.
For this, Lee Logan, the IONA
HAWKS manager: was called to ac;;
count during our recent absence
by Miss Josie Burnette, who made
him understand in a forcible way
that she, and not Miss Cajune, is
handling the ribbons OF the
Fosston stage line.
We humbly beg the young lady
Jehu s pardon for not in the first
place giving her the credit to
which she was entitled, and here
after we will insist upon haFing
more reliable news from our re-
porter, relative to that particular
stage line.
The Tomahawk., 1904-05-26
TOWNSHIP MAPS OF
WHITE EARTH.

1t will be absolutely necessary
for all those who are entitled to an
additional allotment Of land un-
Ger the Steenerson act, to secure
township maps Of this reservation.
and they should call at the .Ameri-
can Land Company's office, in the
ToMAHAwk Office building, and
leave their orders. These maps
cannot be obtai ned elsewhere ex-
cept at the office Of the Indian
agent who cannot allow, them, IN
der strict rule Of the interior
department., to be copied or given
out. The map which will be sold
from the American Land Com
pany's office will show all the un-
allotted tracts on this reservation.
The price Of the ulaps will be very
reasonable, but in order to secure
them in time orders must be given
immedietly:
The Tomahawk., 1904-05-26
BeauIieu Items.

The teachers herS are busy
drilling the children for decora-
ton day exercises.
Miss Sarah Beaulieu has left
for Staples to visit relatives there.
The Wild Rice Lumber Co.'S
logs have been passing in the
river here for the last three days.
Mrs. +. A. Weston has returned
from a short visit to Detroit.
Selam Fairbanks has been on
the sick list for several days past.
E. w. Davis is here looking
after his store business.
The Tomahawk., 1904-05-26
Notice Of Application for Guardianship Of
Minors,
STATE OF MINI EsOTA, ss
COUNTY OF BECKER.

STATE OF MINI EsOTA, ! GO
COUNTY OF BECKER. ~
In Probate Court, special term.
May 18th, 1904,
In the matter of the guardianship
Of Joseph Bellanger and George Bell
anger. Minors.
On reading and filing the petition OF
George a Morrison, guardian OF said
minors. representing, among other
things, that his said wards are seized
of certain real estate in Becker Coun-
ty, Minnesota. and that for the benefit
of said wards the same should be sold,
and praying for license to sci! the
same. And it appearing to the salts
faction OF the Court. from said petit
tion, that for the benefit of said wards
said real estate should be sold:
IT Is ORDERED, That all persons
interested in said estate appear before
this Court on Monday, the 18th, day
of June, a, d., 1904. at ten o'clock.
a. M, at the Court House in the city
OF Detroit. IN Sald county, lnen anu
there to show cause (if any there be-
why license should not be granted for
the sale of said real estate, according
10 the prayer OF said petition.
ANDlT IS FURTHER ORDERED. That
!. this Order shall be published once in
each week, for three successive weeks
prior to said day of hearing. in the
TostAHAwK, a weekly newspaper
printed and published at White
Earth in said County.
Dated at Detroit, Minn.. the 18th,
day of May. A. d., 1904.
BY the Court:
w. w. Wilkins,
Judge of Probate
The Tomahawk., 1904-05-26
DECORATION DAY.

Preparations for the usual
Decoration Day''' exercises have
been made by the ladies ct both
the Catholic and Episcopal
churches. The usual services
will be held at the several ceme-
taries, anu the White Earth
School band will render appro-
pirate music at each Of the ceme-
taries.