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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
JAPANESE SOLDIERS IN STATE OF REVOLT.
Say that Government Has Not Kept Faith With Them-They Want to be Returned to Japan-Do Not Present Solid Front to Russians at Mandarin Road-Ceneral Linevitch Issues Orders

Gunshu Pass, Manchuria, May 26.- The Japanese tactics are puzzllng. They give way at the slightest press hre against their center on both tue Failroad and the Mandarin road. The Chinese explain the retirement to trou- ble among the reserves, some of whom, |hey say. are almost in state of re- -olt because the government has not Eept its promise to return them to Japan.
 The retirement of the Japanese cen- ter is interpreted by some of the Rus. ian officers as postponement of Field Marshal Oyama's offensive because or he bad state of the roads, but this view is not shared by all the officers.
 In order to prevent wrangling over he question of reward or censure aris- Ing from reports forwarded by the -in-chief through the army .orps commanders, General Linevitch Il an order of the day has directed that copies of the original reports of all en- counters and individual exploits De transmitted to his staff as well as Driefer reports through the ordinary channelS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
senator rillnan Injured.

:, CHARLESTON, s. O.. May 28.-- While returning to hls home st. Trenton in carriage after attendi4v tne' com. rnencement exercises of the South Car olina Coeducational institution at Edge field United States Senator Benjamin R. Tillman was driven over an em- bankment near the campus and pain fully injured. sustaining two ugly cuts on the top of his head and was other wise bruised. It was very dark, and the horses missed the road, precipitat- ing the carriage and occupants down distance of about fifteen feet. In the carriage were Senator Tillman's daugh- ters. Misses Lona and Mollie May, and Miss Bryant. None of the ladies were sSiured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
THE GANGS FIGHT.
War of Extsrmination BeSun In
 New York.

New York, May 26.-One man IS dead, two others have been injured al- most unto death and a score or more are suffering more or less severe hurts sustained in hand to hand fights, ana several sothers are under arrest, as Il result of what the police believe IS in- tended as a war of exterminati0n De tween the members of three rlval gangs on the east side. That portion of the Bowery which skirts Chinatown has been selected as the battle-ground and sanguinary encounters already have taken place in more than one or the low resorts which are plentiful In that section. The latest victim of the feud of the gangs, who is known Tn every resort along the famous thor Oughfares as Eat Elm Up-Jack' Nc Manus, and who was recognized as the master of any man in the three gangs in stand-up fight, met his Wa terloo in the open street He was struck down from behind by an assail- ant armed with heavy piece of lead pipe. Pedestrians found him lying Tn the gutter early today, unconscious, his skull crushed and the bent and blOOd-Stained weapon, Wnlcn nau caused his wounds lying by his side. McManus died in the hospital a few hours later. The two other victims who had fallen earlier in the feud and who may die, have many knife wounds in their bodies.
 The warning bands are known as "The Monk Eastman gang "The Five Pointers" and "The Paul Kelley gang" All of these have been known and notorious for many years and each has figured in many desperate es- capades. More than a score of former members of these bands now are serv- ing time in prison, among them Monk Eastman himself, the most notorious leader of the most notorious of the gangs.
 McManus. who died to-day, at one time held the title of champion feather weight pugilist of New England. He came here from Boston many years ago and long was prominent fighter in local pugllistic, circles. A prize fight CT known as Young Griffo" has been arrested in connection with McManus's death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
THE SAME OLD STORY
 HEARD FROM CHICAGO.
Business Men Blame Police Department for Not Keep- ing Order Saloons in the Lumber District Ordered Closed by Mayor Dunne-Weekly Strike Benefits Are to be Increased-$lO Week the Rate Now.

Chicago, May 26.-The teamsters strike is running along like flood tide, no barrier appearing in any direction to keep 1t within definite bounds, and while it has been spreading interest has shifted temporarily from the strife between employers and labor unions to differences between the business inter- ests involved and the local admins trative authorities. q
 In the face of declarations by the employers that the police department is inadequate to afford protection to property as result of conditions brought about by the strikers spread to the lumber district, Mayor Dunne an- nounced that there will be no neces- sity to call for troops this week.
 The lumbermen, the latest interests to be affected by the strike, are not so optimistic They seem to be living in terror of riotous uprising in the vast area embraced by their yards and plants-a district peculiarly inviting to incendiarism.
 In anticipation of trouble in the lumber district, the mayor instructed Chief of Police O'Neill to close all sa- looms where crowds are permitted to gather.
 In preparation for protracted strike siege the teamsters joint council has arranged to send agents to all parts of the country for the purpose of gath ering funds. It is the ambition of the strike leaders to raise $1,0OO,0OO by July 1.
 Solicitors probably will start from Chicago next week on their mission. They will visit every local union in the United States, solicit funds and en- deavor to arouse sympathy.
 One of the first moves of the strike leaders to keep the men in line will be to increase the weekly strike bene- fits. The drivers on strike now re- ceive $1O week.
 The express drivers union has ar ranged, according to the officials to pay it's nine hundred members SIP weekly, beginning next Monday. If sufficient funds can be raised the benefits paid to other strikers will be increased in proportion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
AT MIDNIGHT.
Trolley Cars Collide and Kill and Maim Many
 People.

Baltimore, Md, May 26.-One man was almost instantly killed and half a hundred men and women were in- iured. several of them seriously. in a collision between two trolley cars re- turning to the city from Westport, a suburb of this city. soon after mid night.
 The dead: William Stemler.
 Many of the injured were negroes. Two of them and one white man proba- bly will die.
 in the neighborhood of the terminus of the westport car line are several summer resorts. and the cars, which were the last that were to come to the city. were filled with belated pleasure seekers. The last car but one had reached a point where the tracks cross those of the Western Maryland rail roads new tide water extension. Tbe conductor had gone ahead. but before he could signal the motorman to pro ceed the last car appeared at the top of a steep grade behind. running at fulI speed. The brakes failed to hold and the stationary car at the railroad crossing was struck with a crash tha, aroused the neighborhood. Shrieks ot the injured were heard in the city. which is separated from the scene q. the accident by an army of the Pataps- co river. The forward car was hurled across the railroad tracks The lights were extinguished and those who re- mained in the cars fought one another in their efforts to escape. In doing 90 they trampled those who had been thrown to the ground by the collision
 A big crowd gathered at the scene and aided the injured until ambulances arrived. Stemler. the only person killed. was on the rear platform of the forward car. He was badly mangled- The motorman of the second car was found on the front platform of his car. His escape from instant death Is little short of miraculous, but his injuries may prove fatal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
INSANITY AMONG INDIANS.

Tn my experience of twenty six years residence among the Chippewas of Minnesota I have known only two cases of insanity proper among full bloods. One of these. young boy, was insane from birth; the other was very old woman who became dement, ed over the death of her children three years ago and is now at the hospital for the insane. have known of abotlt six or more persons of mixed white and Indian blood who were lunatics. And 1t seems. from my observation. thar the more white blood and the more modernized the Indian becomes the more liable he becomes to mnacy or imbecility. This reservation now has three members in the Indian insane hospital; one of them Is the old woman cited above, another mixed-blood about 5 years old who has always been weak mentally and who was un- fortunate in marrying a shrew Ca be ing who is capable of driving any man. nor excepting ar Indian. to insanity: inc other subject Is e young mixed blood Indian boy of about 15 years old who is not a lunatic in the proper sense of the word. but. more proper ly speaking. an incorrigible being.
 have talked over the subject with several men. some of them old traders. and others who have lived among diff ferpnt tribe. of Indians. and the uni versal verdict seems to he that In the earlier history of the country insanity was not only rare. but was almost un- heard of among the Indians but Of recent years it seems to have develop. cd ifseif in s high deree--St Paul Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
STRIKE RIOTS.

Chicag May 26-Strike riots have begun near the lumber district. At 35th and Morgan streets, twenty lum- Der and shaving wagons, fourteen of which belonged to the Rittenhouse & Embree company and guarded by up wards of forty police, were attacked by a crowd of more than 400 strike sym pathizers with bricks, stones and sling shots.
 .WhMe the police used clubs, the fight ing waged- -dndecisiveiy. Finally the police drew revolvers and charged the crowd. At sight of firearms the mob fled wholesale. No arrests were made. Nearby police on guard were later forced indoors. Many of the strike sympatlhzers armed themselves with small air rifles and from behind lum- Der piles and buildings fired at the po- lice, number of whom were struck without being able to see the assail- ants and were finally forced to take refuge in office and other nearby build- ings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
SIGHTED BY sT LOUIS.

4
 New York, May 26.-The German racing yacht Hamburg led the Endy- mlon and the Ailsa by 136 miles in the transatlantic race for Emperor Will Hams cup on May P. All three of the yachts were sighted by the steamer St Louis on that day, the Endymion and Ailsa at :36 D. m.., mean Greenwich time about $40 '. m., New York time), and the Hamburg at 7:5O a. m., mean Greenwich time (about 2:46 p. In. New York time). The Ailsa was leading the Endymion by about two miles. A light southeast breeze prevailed. The Hamburg had light variable winds.
 This information was sent to the As sociated Press by Marconi wireless tel egraph from the St Louis by a round- about route which resulted in consid- erable delay in its transmission. From the St Louis 1t was given to the steam CT Campania, by the Campania to the Marconi station at SiascOnset and thence to New York. The message fol- lows:
 IS. S. St Louis, May 24, via s. s. Campania, via Marconi Station, Sias- sonset, May 26.
 Associated Press:
 May 9, 1:6 D. m., G. NJ. T., latitude 39.57, longitude 55.24, Endymion and Ailsa, latter leading two miles, light southeast breeze; same day, 76O c. M. T., latitude 9.59, longitude 52.25, Ham, burg 136 miles ahead of Endymion and Ailsa, light variable winds. (Slgned) St L0uis.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
SHAW IS HOPEFUL.
Says No Danger of Government Co.
 inf Into Bankruptcy.

Topeka, Kas, May 26.- Secretary of the Treasury Shaw addressing g group of business men In Governor H0ch's of- flee said:
 There is no danger of the govern ments becoming bankrupt. We could build the isthmian canal every year and never know that we were paying the additional taxes it cost It is for congress to increase revenues, and not for me to suggest.
 T have, however, set an actuary to work, figuring for the benefit of con- gress the probable fixed charges which we will be compelled to meet during, the next four years. This will enable congress to see how we stand, and to fix revenues for the next four yeara."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
SAW THE YACHTS
The Carpathia Brought News From the Races
 To-Day.

New York, May 26-The Cunard line steamer Carpathia, which arrived to- day from Mediterranean ports. brought news of the yachts On May p, in latitude 4O,46, longitude 52.02, wire less message was received from the American line steamer St Louis, from New York for Southampton, as fol- lows:
 At 12:3O a. m. Greenwich time), latitude 39.52, longitude 55.24, passed yachts Endymion and Ailsa; at 7:5O q. m. Greenwich tims), latitude 9.59, longitude 52.25, passed yacht Ham burg"
 The Carpathia, the same night, May P, at 11:2O (noon meridian), latitude 4O.44, longitude 5.13.15, passed sailing craft bound east, showing c0ston lights, red, blue, followed by one red ball. Captain Dow of the Carpathia says that the blue light might have been white. When the coston lights were displayed the craft showed an immense spread of canvas and was sailing northeast at great speed.
 The night signals of the Endymion are coston light, red, white, followed by one red star. Those of the Atlantic are coston light, red, blue, red. No yacht in the race was ordered to show coston lights, red, blue, followed by one red ball.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
LORDS MOTION HEARD.
ns Would Restrain the Equitabls
 lnsssancs Company.

New York. May 26.-The motion of Franklin E. Lord which sought to re strain the directors of the Equitable Life Assurance society from mutualiz- ing the company was granted to-day by Justice Maddox in the supreme court in Brooklyn. In granting the motion Justice Maddox said. after reviewing the facts in the case: "Tbe motion therefore is granted. but is limited to the filing and effectuation of such pro- posed amended charter for it appears that such contemplated amendment has been adopted and executed by the bord of directors"
 The injunction against the nutuali- xation of the society is to be in fore only pending the trial of the action; which also involves the same ques- fiQn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
CITY NEWS

Everything in music. Lowest prices. Fulton Music Go, opposite postoface.
 Mrs James NJ. Elliott died early this morning at the family residence, B Falrview street. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon.
 Attorney J. R. Lawlor has been ap, pointed trustee on the insolvent estate of Edward H. Plumb and Attorneys Slavin, Peasley and Freeman apprais- CTS.
 Don't forget the big prom at the Auditorium next Tuesday evening, Decoration day. The fans will be in full service on that evening, making 1t delightfully."- cool for dancing.
 Miss Mary McMahon of South street and Miss Katherine Kenney of North Willow street will leave here to- morrow for visit to their former homes in Ireland. They will sail on the Etruria of the Cunard line.
 The bureau of assessment met last night and discussed the question of benefits and damages arising from the layout of Baldwin street to the Pearl Lakes road. They will finish the mat ter up on time for presentation to the aldermen at the first meeting in June. Then it will be up to Mir Sewell to go ahead and complete the trolley line.
 Francis Donahue, son of Mfr and Mrs Thomas Donahue of Walnut street. student at the preparatory school in Worcester. was injured Wednesday night by a fall from a window of the third floor of the college. He got out of bed while asleep. opened the win dow and stepped out. falling to the ground. His parents were notified and went up there. It is not thought that his injuries are serious.
 Attorney Hayes, counsel for the Lof tus Bros of Chicago. has brought suit against Charles w. Hurlburt for s10o. Hurlburt bought a diamond ring. it is claimed. for which he has not fully paid Attorney Hayes has also brought suit against the New Milford Power Co to recover 800 damages for Mary Rose and others of wolcott for damage to their property. An electric cable running over their land broke and set fre to considerable timber.
 Yesterday was a big day in prospect. people from several towns throughout the state collected there to attend the dedication of the new library. A hand some structure thirty by thirty mine feet in ase. built Of field stone with blue stone trimmings and bed tile roof. An interesting program ef exercises was rendersd incluiing a poem en- titled An Act of Dedication by Dr Davenport of this city and addresses by Miss Helen Spery. librarian of the Bronson library and Judge Cowell.
 The Ladies auxiliary of the A. O. II. gave a private whist party and dance in Columbus hall last evening which was largely attended Twelve hands were played. the winners being as follows: Dfwsrd Dunphy. Nora Ludiy. Thomas Dorsey. Catherine Null lauey. William LAIlier. Effa White. and the consolation prixes went to William Norton and Mary Walsh Fc<ty-hve vas al>o played and the winners were Hugh llNiarty and Nellie Norisrty- Niss Nofsarsy winning she bisckthsFn ssick-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
DEATH OF A
 BANKER.
Head of a French
 Banking House.
Baron Rothschild Die Early To- Day..Financiers Regret the Death of This We'll Known Bank Man.

Par1S, May Z6.-BdrOn AIpnOn6e Q6 Rothschild head of the French branch of the banking house bearing the name of Rothschild and governor of the bank of France died at 4:3O this morning from acute bronchitis aggravated by gout. The eminent financier had been sinking slowly for many days but there was no apprehension that his death was imminent. He first took to his bed two weeks ago. Several rll- lies gave promise of his recovery. Two days ago the baron began to fail rapidly and his condition assumed disquieting form. Although he kept up an animated conversation with members of his family and the old ser wants the patient became very weak and last night entered upon comatose state and passed away this morning peacefully, surrounded by his family. The announcement of the baron's death caused widespread regret for be. sides his position in the financial world Baron Alphonse was known for his lavish charities one of the latest being the gift of $2,OOOOOO for the erection of Jworkingmen's homes.
 The news of the barons death caus- ed a deep impression among financiers generally. It was said that his death would probably momentarily influence the extensive interests in which the house is concerned but that it would not have lasting effect on the mar kets.
 The deceased will be succeeded as head of the Paris banking house by Baron de Rothschild of Brussels whose business capability has earned him world wide reputation.
 The burial of Baron AlphOnse will be most simple according to the strict rule of the Rothschild family, includ- ing plain coffin without mourning tributes.
 The funeral the date of which has not vet been fixed. will be the occas- ion of a notable tribute of respect.
 A member of French-Amerlcan banking house said:
 Baron Alph0nse was the leading spirit of the Rothschilds in their reia- tions with practically all the govern ments of Europs. Besides the colossal task of financing the indemnity which France paid to Germany a1ter tue Franco-G German war of 1S7O-71 he ac- lively carried on relations with other governments. In Italy these inclua- etl both the government and tue vata- can fininces.s The house also mas large interests in Spain. largely con trols Austria's railroad development and held considerable parts Of all the old Russian loan issues. But the house has not exercised controlling innu- ence in the new Russian loans. Ine large industrial interests or the houst' in Russia include the petroieum' nelus of Raku. The house has also had con siderable dealings with American Sc curities through the Belmonts. J. Pier pont Morgan and John w: Gates in- cmdIng Louisville X Nashville and the Atlantic coast line transactions and al so has extensive interests In mines Tn California.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
LAWYERS MAY DINE.

It now looks as if the lawyers will have a banquet at last. Mine Host Judd of the Elton has prepared a menu for the approval of the lawyers and tomorrow morning at bar meet ing in the district court 1t will he dis cussed. Some of the lawyers think it is too long. that it would take them until morning to get away with the dinner. and in that case there would be neither time nor room to display their forensic powers which in the parsance of the street means '-chawin' de rag
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
CAIeesa swept Away.

FORT WORTH. Tex. May 26.-It is reported here that the little town of Chicota. eighteen miles north of here. has been swept away by heavy wind storm. Wires are down. and the re- port cannot he confirmed At Paris. Tex. several houses were lifted from their foundations. At Fort Worth a heavy windstorm did considerable damage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
WANT HTS RECORD.

Superintendent of Police Egan thiA morning received a letter containing al photograph from the Hartford police, stating that the picture was a true likeness of one James Kelly who claim ed to have been born in Waterbury. The Hartford police would be much obliged for Kelly's record because ba was recently bound over for burglary. After investigation Superintendent Egan found that the picture was of James Kennedy a young man with . record who has been making Hartford and vicinity his stamping ground. His record was forwarded as requested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26

Hunsang Fer 0asrsillas' 0seA-
 In 1884 James Reynolds. Coofeder- ate captain. became leader Of guer- rila band similar to QuantBes's. says . Denver dispatch. The sang held up and robbed what was called the Buck. skin coach on the old South Park uail near Denver and secured A0OO. lt1 members were attacked on the follow inG day. One man was killed, and CAp- tain Reynolds and i've of his men were captured. But two escaped, and they 1t is said. buried the treasure at point near the scene of the battle and were never afterward able to find 1t Several searching parties have recently left Denver and will attempt to locate this treasure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
Boston Banker.' Big FaiIure.

BOSTON. May 26. = Seventy-one banks and trust companies, most of them in Massachusetts,. but several To- cated in various parts of the country, are hmong the creditors of the banking firm of Burnett. Cummings X Co. of 43 MIX street. this city. which has filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the United States district court, with liabilities placed at s1.714.36s. The assets arc stated to be uncertain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
CONCERT ON THE GREEN.

Fulton's band has addressed peti- ton to the department of public works for permission to give an open air con cert at the junction of Grand and Bank street on Wednesday June IA. There is a great desire on the part of the public for open air concerts and many wonder why we don't have more of them. The band stand on the green should be used for this purpose on and ofY. and concerts would he greatly ap- preciated by thousands who cannot snare the time to walk into the center to hear them. Get out the portable band stand and let the musicians see what they can do.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-26
PURCHASED BY RICE GO.

Authentic reports were in circulation to-day to the effect that the estate of the late F. B. Rice has brought from Mrs Sarah V. Chdpman the property on the corner of East Main and Brook streets. running for 100 feet easterly. The price paid was said to be $21 900. The other report, equally authentic. was that Valentine Bohl has bought the old Church homestead near the Manhan pond on West Main street, and that he will erect large refrigerating plant there. Both properties have been in the market for some time.