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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
DARING PERFORMANCE
 OF A FRENCH WOMAN.
Loops the Loop in m "Automob;ls''- Machine Leaps A Feet After
 Making Swift Descent.

Paris.-of all the daring women Paris has seen in recent years none can, compare with Mime. Mauricia De Thiers, who is the first person ever to attempt "loop-the-loop" in an auto mobile. But in this case it is not called an automobile. The devil wag- on in this case is known as the auto bolide.D
 The plunge taken by Mime, De Thiers at the Folies- Bergere nightly is a hair raiser, If ever there was one. The ma chine in which she takes it runs down F a steep incline, turns a half somer- sault forward, dashes bottom up along a curve under the toboggan slide, shoots out into space, making clear leap of A feet, and then lands on a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

reverse curve that finally brings the machine rightside up and launches it upon another inclined plane, on which the autobolide runs off into the wings. The trip occupies exactly four sec onds. Spectators first hold their breath, then gasp as Mime. De Thiers shoots of into the wings like a comet. The young woman knows nothing about driving an automobile, has never ridden a bicycle. ee~
 The man who invented the machine happened to be an acquaintance and she volunteered to take the first peril ous ride. It was successful and she continued to loop-the-loop in the ma chine for the entertainment of the pub- lie.
 "Oh, no, it, does not frighten me much,' said Mime. De Thiers, when asked to describe the lightning like trip. "But just as the autobolide is turning the first curve, and is about to shoot out into space I have a highly disagreeable sensation. The fraction of a second at that point seems like 8 whole minute or more. My head feels like it would burst, 1t is so heavy. It seems, too, as if some terrific force is dragging me down toward the ground. cannot get my breath and a violent pain shoots through my head that leaves me dizzy for hours afterWard. hope in time that this disagreeable feature of the performance may wear off"
 Mime. De Thiers says she means to go to America next year and give the performance there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
RUSSIANS FAILED
Besiegers Repulsed Attempt
 to Retake Meter Hill.
ST. PETERSBURG PREPARES FOR END
Japanese Mounting Heavy Guns to Sweep City-StoesSeI's Friends Say
 He Will Not Yield Even If So Ordered.

LONDON, Dec 3.-Advices from To kyO say that concentrating almost all their entire available force in tue forts at Port Arthur the Russians under General Stoessel have made a deter. mined but unsuccessful assault upon Two Hundred and Three Meter hill, just captured by the Japanese. The Japanese met the oncoming Russians with the same determination and reck. lessness that has marked their fighting since the siege of Port Arthur began.
 The Russians, to strengthen their forces, drafted sailors from the battle ships hemmed in in the harbor.
 The Japanese met the assault with fury. She'll and shrapnel plowed through the ranks of the ragged, weak and half starved Russian troops, but on they came, and then began, the hand to hand conflicts that have continued since the assault on Two Hundred and Three Meter hill began. The Japanese, armed with swords and bayonets and outnumbering by many times the Rus sians, met the oncolhing forces, slew many and then drove the remnant back to the inner 'strongholds of the city.
 With the confirmation of the news at St. Petersburg that the Japanese have occupied Two Hundred and Three Meter hill and the report that the Rus sians unsuccessfully attempted its re- capture, officials at the war office are beginning to prepare themselves for the inevitable Golden hill and Liaotl hill are higher and dominate Two Hun dred and Three Meter hill, but the off, cials say that if the Japanese succeed in mounting heavy guns upon the lat ter it probably will be only question Of days or weeks before the fortress falls Still there is not the slightest idea among General Stoessel's friends that he will surrender, even if he should be ordered to do so. It is hint ed that it is possible that if the fall of the fortress is shown to be inevitable the emperor may direct it's surrender in order to prevent the unnecessary sac rifice of the remnant of it's brave de- lenders. But it is believed by those who know General Stoessel best that he will literally make good his threat to hold out to the last man and the last cartridge in Port Arthur.
 The ships in the harbor of Port Ar thur, it can now be stated on high au- thority, are in no condition to attempt to break through the investing squad ron. The guns of the warships were long ago landed, and the marines and sailors have been participating in the land defense. Some of the ships also have been injured by shells. If the fortress falls 1t is understood they will be taken outside and. sunk in deep wa. ter in order to prevent the possibility of their ever being of service to the enemy.
 A Mukden dispatch says that Gen. eral Rennenkampf has hotly pursued Japanese detachment below Sintsin- tin as far as the Taitse river, and on the Russian right scouts have explored the Hun river below Liaoyang. All the passes fell into Rennenkampf's hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
Favor Peace Proposals.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 3.--Mr. Hioki, the Japanese charge d'affaires, called at the state department and informed Assistant Secretary Loomis that the Japanese government had received the invitation of the American government for a second conference at The Hague and that the invitation would be promptly presented to the diet. The intimation is that the proposition meets with Japanese favor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
ssC5rand Mulets. ,,

The Grand Mu cts is a mass Of gran ite on Mount Blanc rising up like an island in a tremendous biIlowy ocean of ice and snow.D In the face of the rock a rough shielding of stone and boards has been built where bed and refreshment can be had. It is in charge of woman who ascends in the beginning of the season and remains there three months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
Agent Baked Thieves.

TRENTON, N. J., Dec. 3.-William Wilmot, night ticket agent at the Penn sy1vania railroad station in this city, is the victim of daring robbery. Will mot was the central figure in what he says was a sensational attack by four strange men, two of whom climbed through the ticket office window and bound and gagged him. The thieves obtained $21.36, Wilmot refusing to give them the combination of the safe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
Rrtherx rn Land Fraudr case.

PORTLAND, Ore. Dec. 3.--In the land fraud trial here J. w. Heidricks of Detroit, Mich.. told a story of how ne was induced 50 countenance crime by the acceptanA of a bribe which, he said, was paid him by s. A. D. Puter, pne of the defendants in the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
cnrnegie veterans plne.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-For the third time since it's organization the Carne- gie Veterans association gathered last night at the home of Andrew Carnegie for it's annual dinner as guests of the Lronmaster. There were forty-on mem- bers present, all men who were asso- .iated with MT. Carnegie in the con aucting of the Carnegie Steel company before it's absorption by the United States Steel corporation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
Returned Minern Again peported.

TELLURIDE, Colo, Dec. Slight union miners who had@returned to this city since the strike was called off were placed aboard an outgoing train by Acting City Marshal Geyer and deputies, who had arrested them, and ordered to stay away from this dis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
Hotel steward a Suicide.

CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 3. = Raoul Larscenneux, twenty eight years old, steward at the Hollenden hotel in this city, committed suicide by shooting himself in the head last night. No known cause can be assigned for the deed. Larscenneux and his wife had just dined together.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
Pretty Stale Bread.

The best examples of old Roman bread have been found at Pompeii, town that vas destroyed by an eruption of vesuvius in the year 7S A. D. Forty-eight Ioavea were dug out of one bake shop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
It Was All Raeh+.

''I meant to have told you of that hole, said the kindly hest to his friend, who had suddenly disap- peared, in the course of stroll through the grounds, into pit full of water The friend climbed out, and shook himself Tt doesn't matter" kS said. cheerily, q found "-London Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
1Eothers Will Be suspieioua.

4 Chicago doctor has discovered an antiseptic which, If applied to the, lips, will obyiate all danger from kissing. Mothers who ind it on their daugh- ters' toilet tables will continue to be suspicious, however.-PhiladeIphia In- uuirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
Organ of Paner

A church organ has recently been made in Belgium which is composed enc tirely of paper. the pipes being rolls oe cardboard. The sound is sweet and powerful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
Probably . Newspaper Beel

A bee that works only at night ta found in the iungles of India, It ia an unusually large insect, the couba being often six feet long. four feet wida and from four inches to six inches thick Lahore Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
oueer Grave Decoratsora

Most curiousIy decorated are the na- tives' graves in zululand. some of them are even garniehed with the empty bottles of medicine used by the departed in their final illness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03
Vice President at washineton

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, = Senator Fairbanks, vice president elect, has ar rived in Washington, to remain during the session of congress. He was S.2- companied by Mrs. Fairbanks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

w. T.-The stamps you describe are as common as sunny days in June and therefore have no premium.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

Lowell-Is 1t proper to say of . water pipe from which water is drip ping, but in which there is DO leak, that it is sweating
 A. Entirely so..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

J. A. A.-Sorry, but I have kept no memoranda as to the men who dined at the White House during Cleve- lands term. .,,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

E. c. and A. c. G.-The half cent of 1894, the half dollar of 1881 and the dollar of 1895 are not rare
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

B. M.-What part of a husbands real estate is a widow entitled to in Massachusetts?
 A. One-third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

D. E. J.-What is the largest news paper in Blackstone, Mass?
 A. There is none, large or small.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

Neb.-Is there penalty for with. holIing a mortgage after 1t has been paid? to the maker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

Pansy.-How can I remove ink spots from mahogany?
 A. Apply spirits of salt (muriatic acid) with a cloth until the spots dis. appear and immediately after wash with clear water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

: J. P. T.-Is the book "Dr. Jekyn and MT. Hyde" fable? psco %
 A. It Is rather. parable. or course the incidents described in the story are impossible The book is in- tended to convey moral lesson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

lily B.-What is the difference be- tween Canadian money and United States money?
 A. Like other nations, the United States regulates it's money for itself. Canada does the same Few here will accept Canadian money, and in many parts of Canada United States money would be refused. Tn other words, money of one nation is not money ill another country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

Alto.-Where was Sterne, the auth or of Tristan Shandy, born and where did he die?
 A. He was born in Clonmel, Ire land, and died in London, Eng.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

R. A. R. -Is the Canadian paper quarter of 1870 of any value?
 On what day of the week did Oct, 10, 1858, come? A. Not in this country, certainly. Mondays K %'s ae
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

B. G.-Can you give me any infor- nation in regard to the uncles of Gen. John Gunby who fought on the Maryland line in the revolutionary war? 5ats<x5 Z A. find no reference to them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

Fl. H.-What are the relative heat ing values of anthracite, oil and wood?
 A. Approximately 14,S00, 19,5OO and 8,4S0. The last figure is for dry ash wood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

L. L. Milf one files a claim for. a section of government land and lets it revert to the government, is he en. titled to take up another section
 A. Undoubtedly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

Important-Would Uncle Sam give a gold dollar for one of silver? @, What causes alkaIt plains in the west? :? (3) What does "R. I.'' mean with ref erence to British monarchs? (4) What is walking delegate? (5) Is a day gained by going round the world tn the east? (6l Gan man legally de- stroy his own property? CD Is the ahkoond Of Swat real parsonage? (8
 How do scientists get temperature when mercury freezes? @ Is Me.
 Cabe's history considered good one? 41Ol Wien did the Italian king marry :? l1D What is grade crossing? l12l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

G. H.-When will the total vote for president be known?
 A. The figures from the various states are. being printed as ascertained in the daily papers. The official can- vasS of the vote of each state is made at the opening of the legislature in most states.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

A. E. D-Mrs Roosevelt being the first lady of the land, who is the sec ondE
 A. There being no vice-president be accorded to the wife of Secretary of State John Hay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

. I. D. H.-What was the aggregate number of votes cast for president Nov,8?
 In what years were the greatest crops of corn, wheat and oats raised?
 A. The vote in only a part of the states has yet been announced. @ Corn and wheat in 1903, oats in1996.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-03

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
CAMPAIGN LIES.
Chicago Anti-ParKer Club With lo,-
 yOOO Members.

Chicago, Sept 24.-The anti-Parker Democratic National league, with the object of enlisting every democrat .op- posed to the democratic presidential nominee, has just been organized in Chicago. 1t was announced that the league will have branches in every county in the northern states and in a good many of those in the south.
 The officers of the league are: Presi- dent, A. w. Maxwell, former chairman of the Iowa democratic state commit tee; vice president, Thomas N. Has, kins, former member of the Illinois state committed; secretary, George P. Locke, former chairman of the Kan sas state executive committee; treas urer, Michael D. Callahan, of the Chi cago and Western Indiana railroad. The objects of the league, as outlined by MT Locke, are as follows:
 To get in touch with every democrat who is opposed to the election of Par ker.
 To work against the element that controlled the St Louis convention.
 To reorganize the democratic party so that it will be in a position to elect a candidate four years hence.
 It was said the names of 10000 men already had been secured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
ORGANIZATION ON
 NATIONAL SCOPE

New York, Sept 24.-A movement is on foot among the casualty insur- ance companies, according to the Journal of Commerce, to form an or ganizatione of national scope on the lines of the national board of fire un- derwriters An informal meeting will be held here shortly at which representatives of all the leading companies will discuss the plan. association will be the inauguration of active measures to suppress alleg- ed systematic fraud in casualty claims.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
HH TEI.I.s Hrs sTORY.

Chefoo. Sept 24 (noon).-A Japanese who has arrived here from Dalny says that the battle which began at Port Arthur September 19 continued during September 20, but he is unable to give any details Of the fighting. On Sep tember 21 and September p the Jap anese bombardment was slight.
 The Japanese further said that there were unverifed rumors at Dalny to the effect that the Japanese had made some gains. The bombardment of Sep tember 19 began at 3 o'clock in the morning and lasted one hour At dawn the volume of firing increased to an extent hitherto unknown. Some of the heavy guns which have lately been placed opened fire from quarter which has previously been silent. Dur ing the fiercest firing the heavy guns were fired at an average of twice in one minute. Every window in Dalny shook. Thereafter it was inconsequen- tial. Chinese from village near Port Arthur confirm the foregoing and add while off the Miaotao Islands yester- day they heard firing from 10 o'clock in the morning until o'clock in the afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
CITY NEWS

MT and Mrs N. Solomon ~ port.. iand, Ore are the guests of Mrs eoIn. mons parents, Mir and Mrs T Rssrlys ner of North Main street.
 The members of the cast of char acters who are to take part fn fha uraIna Eileen Oge'' will hold fha fs,snf. renearsal tomorrow afternoon.
 salvatore Maestriano of North E.In,' Seret was arrested to-day by Consfapja Darrle as result of breach of DroI,,- lse sllt which Attorney Charles Ba11bv sDlr,ougnt sl,g against him in behalf of Mics NicnelIna Resas. who claims 41 sf1o Maestr1ano was unable to f,,rrfe,5 ponds and he will be taken fo fbe N1o1.z Haven Jail this afternoon or to-niorI,f Maestrlano lived for two weeks TjfI@ MISS Ressa, promising to marry her put then he deserted her. Severai 4 uays ago she brought suit for brear1,. 0r promise and efforts were made fo iocaIe Maestriano, who had lost hiz empioyment at the clock shop. To. Elm street. AT -' '''A " ne laborers who were employed isr WesL Cheshire on the work of extendz Y rug tne local trolley lines to Cheshire nave not yet received their pay. Sev~ Ls AS oSO AtUOTAey BauDy. who nas been engaged by about seventv4 nve of the smen to look after their in- terests, placed an attachment T,ro1, the stock of the Walter Burke fsan- struction Go for $5,O0O, but F. IT. Lev & % had placed previous attachmeIlf for $25,0O0. About two weeks 100 fI1e Springfield attorneys of F. q. lev Ss 70 stated that the firm would be will ing to pay 75 per cent of the wages dIIe 70 the men, and to this proposition the local attorney consented. But since then he has not heard from the attov- neys for the firm and no Excitement has been made. This has made him rather suspicious and 1t is probable that he will test the legality of the af. tachment which F. T. Ley & Cc made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
MANY MEN IDLE.
Owing to Strike of Engineers and Cranemen.

Boston, Sept 24.-About four hun dred men are out of work to-day in consequence of the strike of fourteen engineers and cranemen employed on contracts in Boston harbor by the Eastern Dredging Co The strike or der was issued from the national head quarters of the Dredge Workers unnon in Chicago early in the week and was received here yesterday. The trouble is over wages, the first class engineers demanding $125 monthly, the second class engineers $1OO, and the crane men $9o, the working day to be ten hours. Two other firms doing work in the harbor have signed the scale, but the trouble may bring the work of widening the main ship channel to standstiIl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
Ended in Death of
 One Boy.
Apples Thrown At Driver of Team--T Throwers Lash- ed With Whip. and Final- ly the Driver Was Knock. ed Down and Skull Frac- tured.

Walpole, Mass, Sept 24. School boy fun has caused the death of J. Orle Harding of Foxboro and Ralph Hudson, 15 years old, of East Wal pole is under arrest in connection with the affair. Hudson, according to the police, with several other boys, on the way home from school at East Walpole yesterday, in fun threw ap- pies at Harding as he passed on luis laundry wagon. Harding jumped from his seat and, it is said. began flashing the Hudson boy with his whip. Hudson, 1t is alleged, knocked Harding down with his fist and Harding.s head struck the pavement fracturing his skull. He died during tho night. Hudson was arrested to- day. Harding was 55 years old. He leaves a widow and two children.
 Hudson was taken before the dis trict court to-day on an assault charge, and the case was continued until October 8, Hudson furnishing bonds in $1,OOO. The police say he will be charged with manslaughter at the next hearing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
TO RUN BLOCKADE.

Tsingtau, Sept 24, Noon The Ger man steamer Erica, to which the British collier transferred her cargo of Cardiff coal, cleared for Victoria, B. C., yesterday. The chief engineer of the Erica refused to sail on the vessel, alleging that she was going to attempt to run the blockade at Port Arthur.
 Russians here say that several sup ply ships have arrived at Port Ar thur recently with foodstuffs, ammu- hilton and medicines. They further say that their advices from Port Ar thur are to the effect that the Japan ese attacks are becoming infrequent and less severe. They believe that the Japanese assaults will soon cease and that the Japanese will attempt to starve out the garrison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
MORE TROLLEY DEALING.

The New Haven Leader of last evening announced positively that the Consolidated Railway Co had pur. chased the Middletown Street Railway Go and that an option had been secured on the Danbury and Bethel, which will be exercised in a few days. The New Haven Register was less positive and said that both the Consolidated and the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Go were after the Middle town property. It did not think there had been sale Information at head quarters was not Forthcoming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
FIREnEN HURT.
School Roof Fell -Satur. day, No Children
 Present.

Boston, Sept 24.-S St Augustine's pa rochial school, situated on B street, South Boston, caught fire just before i o'clock this afternoon. Four alarms were sent in, as the building was To- cated in residential section and much property was threatened It is understood that it being Saturday and nearly noon time, few persons were in the building. The roof fell in short ly after 1 o'clock, lessening the dan ger. Several firemen were injured by flying slate when the roof collapsed and were taken to the hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-24
NUN IS COMING.
Will Make Investigation of Govern
 ments of World.


 Southampton, Sept 24. The Ameri- can line steamer Philadelphia, which sails for New York to-day, will take among her passengers Tsang Hse Nun and numerous Chinese suite. Nun Is charged by the empress dowager to make an important inquiry into the system of the governments of the world in order that any points suitable to the people of China may be intro duced in the empire. He has made an investigation in most of the coun- tries of Europe with the sympathetic assistance of the authorities, and through Ambassador Choate arrange ments have been made with the Unit ed States government to facilitate the work of Nuns mission
 Morton P. Plant, owner of the schooner yacht Ingomar, is passenger on the Philadelphia.