. 55...“- ' ESTABLISHED 1870. “Entered" II tho Shall Nurwnlh Post-once as Second Class Matter. SOUTH NORWALK. CONN-n WW liuropalirin s Reireol Is Probably ilul II 'W TIME Ill SIMIIIH'I‘IIIIIIIIIIWIIII} ii, all” |.? Russians Mating Desperate Efforts to Save What lheylfian OutoI Ihe Wreck But the [scope of Ills Divisions In force Is Not likely—I’repar- ations Being Made By Russians in Evacuate Sacred City .of Mulrden and Move on Io liar- tf' bin Where Reinforcements Await Ihem—-—A Rus- sian Newspaper Mon Shows Ihe Irue Spirit ' i7 , savour) YENTAI. TOKIO, Sept. 6, 2 p. m.-—It is re- ported here that the Russians have re- tired beyond chtai. Gen. Kurokl has occupied the town. ROADS ARE HEAVY. MUKDEN, Sept. 6. 1:40 p. nl.——Tlre retreat of General Kuropatkin's army is being carried out in good order, do spite the terrible condition of the roads rendered sodsden by the hains which fell yesterday and today, which mire the lumbering guns and heavy transport trains, "Dong" lines of com missariat wagons drawn by strong mules. horses and even bullocks. are straining their way north over the soaking, cut up maln road from Yen- iai. Behind them come long trains of artillery and back of them Gen. Kuro— patkln' s army The Japanese are hang- lng on Kuropatkin's flanks, keeping. the Russians engaged in a continuous rear guard action. The progress of the retreating army has been slow, ow- ing to the necessity of first getting through the baggage and grins; but the heads of the comrnissarlat trains al- ready have passed through Mukderl and are continuing their way towards the north. , The main Japanese army is march lug up along the road eastward of the Bosnian lines of retreat. which con- yerge at Mukden. RACING TO MUKDEN. Another Japeueee force also is heari- lng for Mukden from the west coming from the direction of the Line River. Field Harchal Oyalna seems to be making a race for Mllkden. He evi dently has great superiority in num- bers, especially in artillery. HEARS CANNON BOOM. _As this despatch is filed the corres- pondent of the the Associated Press can hear the booming of the Japanese cannon, which are In play fourteen - miles from Mukden. The skies are black and the air is stifling with the sense of suffocation which is felt here before a storm breaks. strange harmony between the elements and the menacing attitude of the moving armies, HARBIN. Sept. 6.——Vlceroy Alexlelf and his staff have arrived here from .Vladivoetok. HEAVY FIGHTING REPORTED. YENTAI, Monday, Sept. 5, (delayed) v—There was heavy fighting northeast of this place today. The Japanese troops are now pressing northward along the ridges east of the railway and several skirmishes have already taken place within twenty miles to the southeast of Multden. ISLAND OF SAKHALIN, Sept (delayed) .—All Is quiet on the Island. The Japanese have not reappeared A fishing boat with thirteen Japan- , ese aboard has been captured of! the coast. MUKDEN, Sept 6.—-The following message, describing the earlier events of the Japanese attack on General Stakelberg's corps, southwest of Line Yang, August 30. was written on the battlefield by M. Klrllofl, one of .ne .‘Assoclnted Press Russian correspond- onto. just before he was shot through the lung). and first sent to Mukden for transmission: “This morning around Uno Yang sum blundewd. uncenflugly. The heights forming ‘n semi-circle around the city woredott'od with jet: of flame and little black and white clmlrls. The Spectacle was visible from the water tower of Lino Yul. The Russian left alone was not engaged. t 4. the Russian cantor where the Jap- ‘ were cocoontritlng In an at- to hunt format: and climbed uaawmwun. (allowing a “Atfmnthqcorrupondontmde- went to Can- viewed all of thoworl lug places where tllcy believed the Russian reserves were located. Ilcforo the correspondent corrlri reach the bat- tery he had to cross a danger zone oi one hundred and fifty yards. projctt lies falling and bursting until the very ground seemed to quiver with wrath. "There was a touching scene when the skirmishcrs were reached. A Rus sian soldier nlct a brother whom he had last seen in their native village There were joyous gratings and a quick exchange of news from home Then each went his Way and settled down to the work of firing, coolly and deliberately. The Japanese fire was spasmodic. Their bullets sang like birds as they sped overhead and the Russian crrar kcd jokes about It. "Two hours later the correspondent reached the butt cry and found that I’o Irotiloff and another otllcer, Costroff. had been killed Out of sixty gunnels 40 were killed or wounded Captain annsoff‘ was in (barge of the battery His quiet courtesy recalled the hero Continued on Eighth Page. HOME CAMP MEETING. Members of Knight street A. M. E. Church Are Planning Big . Revival. The Knight Street A. M. E. Church. the ltev. John D. Nichols pastor. has arranged for a grand home camp meet. tug at Barnum's square. corner of North avenue and France street. Sep- tember 11th to _11th inclusive Speakers and singers will be of the best and a cordial welcome will be extended to everyone to be present. The Sunday services will take place at 11 a. m.. noon. 3:00. 7:30 and 8 p. m. and during the week at 7:80 and 8 p. m. » A large waterproof tent has been so- cured. therefore assuring comfort. This camp will close with a harvest praise service, to begin at 8 p. 18.. Sunday. September 18th. [THE LAST EXCURSION. Arion Singing Society and Friends GO to North Beach on the Mar. that's Vineyard. About 300 people. members of the Arion Singing Society and their friends. enjoyed the last sail of the sea- son given by this well- known organiza tion Saturday to North Beach. The steamer "Martha's Vineyard" took the party to the beach and returned them safe and sound. without accident or Incident. at the steamboatdocll about 7:30 in the eveulnl. Some little delay was occasioned in starting. due to the fact. that the train conveying members of the moieties from Stamford and Bridgeport. were late in arriving. GIRLB' FRIENDLY MEETING" A meeting of the St. Paul's Branch of the Girl’ s Friendly Seclety, Nor- walk. will be held this evening at 7: 80 o 'clock at the town assembly hall. Wall street This will be the first meeting of the fall season. The regular week- ly meetings, however, will not com- mence until October DR. CLARK DEAD. The Rev. Slyvoster Clark. D D.. tho. first rector of Trinity Episcopal church of Bridgeport died at his home. :84 Fnlrfleld avenue, Sunday morning at 6; 30 o'.cloclr in the flat year of IIII' age. ”lather n long illness 0! hour trope ble. He has been ill hon: this dil- roads rendered sudden by the rotors Inflerer ‘ VISITED COREY ISLAND. A party of pi: Norwnlk young man . on their way to Danbury In a United ’ , hire multed. The children were Iliad renters-y ml 2 old scum wooden ‘ ' drained falbwg. Viho was arr-e: highwaymengiluld Up Mine. Raymond. of Wilton, Stopped and Demand Made for Their Jew- elry and Money but They Elcnpe the Misses "Raymond. of that place. were held up while driving through Wirmipauk, on their way home Satur- day nlght. and that a demand was made for their money and JeWelry. It Is stated that they flnall managed to got away from the worrlr -bc highway- men. The young ladies had previously driven to Norwalk on a business trip. ”cow ON THE TRACK. Rowayton Trolley Hits Animal In Bur. chard's Woods. but no Damage Results. The motorman on the Ii o'clock car in froru Rowayton last night had a bad team. He was running his car at :r snort rate of speed at Witch‘s Lane «.l. on suddenly a big objcrt loorucrl up n front of him He made every effort to stop the car but was unmrcrressfu‘ and it struck the object which proved to be a cow. There was a jar and a crash and the row rolled down the bank and scamp- cred off. The fender of thocar was broken. the motorlnan started out of a years growth. the passengers shaken rrp considerably and the cow was a lit- tle jarred itself. AUTO BALKED. Brooklyn Men After Repairing Punc- ure Find Their Machine to be Short' of Damiano. Two "green" follows from Brooklyn. States Long Distancw auto. had ' the misfortune to puncture one of the front tires of the machine in South Nor- walk yesterday morning. The fellows put up their machine In front of the office of Taylor & Golden in Washing- ton street where they worked for sev- eral hours trying to repair the tire. Finally they called upon William Shop- ard front H. R. Bulklcy's repair shop. who' fixed the tire and they were an parcntly ready to proceed. when. at the last moment. thev discovered that. they didn't have any gasoline. Ire Trimmed In Two Bail Games Rags Secure But One Run in [ightoon' Innings of Play—Cuban Giants late mm In l0 to 0 and the Watsessings by a Score of 5 to l During eighteen innings of play yes- terday the II & G tcnrn scored one run, being defeated in both games yester~ day. In the morning they played the Cuban Giants, losing by a score of 10 to 0 and In the afternoon they were trimmed by‘tne Watsessings to the tune of 5 to 1. The re‘llson for this was that they played a dopey and spir- ltless game Alexander's pitching hand was in poor condition owing to its having been hit In the Stamford game Sunday. ’1 he morning game against the Cu— ban Giants was a complete whitewash. The Rage could not seem to find Pen- no's‘curves at all. and batted as if they- were animated windmills. 0n the other hand the damage to Alexander's paw allowed tire Giants to hammer his delivery all over the field. The colored men also played a good fielding game. During the contest James and Dunbar completed a line double play. ,Corllle, a Continued on Sixth Page. IDEAL ORGAN GRINDER. One of the features of the conven- tion of Haylnnkers at Savin Rook yes— terday was the way In which Fred Benedict of South Nerwalk. ‘took off" the organ grinder. This was a new role for Fred. yet he took his part to perfection. Up and down the avenues In the park he went grinding out his tunes. while the spectators held their sides with merrlment. The owner of the machine. a little Italian. entered Into all the frln and Ifter‘ 'Pop" Na- phey had taken up a collection of nearly :5, went on his way, uttering blessings upon Mr. Benedict. “TRULY REALISTIC SCENE. During the presentation of the fire scene at the matinee yesterday after- noon at Hoyt’l. o number of children e excited and rushed for the door. Had It not been for the prompt action ofso eral attaches who were 0 tilts. a panic align. and induced to take their no again. HID I'll! “Mt: Puller-1cm ladies lu Winulpaulr- orchestra. last regular dance of t e season. but . It Is probable that some .xtras will be held if the weather contln es favorable throughout the month, South Norwallr. There was a moral exodus of the residents to the all re re- sorts and other places where a uses ment and recreation could be The city people who came into t wn (or the day woreglad enough to enjoy- 900‘! thn an orderly by drives and trolley rides about the town. ' Thor-u Conley was mated from” mar-int hr TUESDAY. In use (I I asses in hood-Spirits and Good Health and Soon get Used. to livingian Out-Door life—ridged Elly Many Ad- ditional Officers from too- necticut Fourth Brigade, First Division Maneuver Camp No. l, Mauasus, Va, Sept. 4 (From a staff correspondent.) Tile great event In the Fourth llrl gadc today, (Sunday) was the arrival of the Connecticut troops. The various special trains containing tllc soldiers. equipment. horses and baggage. arri- ved at the Manassaa‘ switch station early this momlllg having been enroute since early Saturday afternoon. The men were somewhat wearied with the long journey. but detralnerl rapidly and the formation of the organizations was completed, prepared for the march to the camp ground. a mile away BY special detail of General Russell Frost, corrrlnanrliug the brigade. the various troops were met by Captain Robert (I. Mi'r‘lrcll. aid on General Frost's start and by First Lieutenuuts. Carnpbel._ Ilcitsclr and Wilson. of the Second - Contlrrusd on Fourth Page. “.mw HIGH KICKING GIRL —~ ”—5 Demolish" a Straw Hat Owned by Norwalk Young Man on North Main Street. As a Sentinel reporter was strolling lowrrrtl home Inst evening he came up on a curious sight ill North Main street. A Norwalk young man strxrd on the sidewalk holding his straw bat as birth in the air as he could. A young lady who had been visitiugfriourls ilr North Muill sil‘cei stood by his side. Sud‘ dcrrly there was it swish of skirts and tr flush of French heels and the young man's but was minus the briur. She. then brcrzily rellrarkctl that. It was rout. straw bats were called in, and took her departure. The party did not think that. the newspaper man saw the little affair, lull he did nevertheless. oaucmc AT THE KNOB. The Cloning Hop'of the Susan Will be Held on Saturday Night of.” This Week. There was a very large attendance at the dance at the Knob last evening. The floor was completely lifted from enrlv ill the evening llutll 10:30 o‘clock when the music, furnished by the Wheeler and Wilson orchestra, of Bridgeport. ceased. Last night’s crowd was probably the largest of the summer. There will be one more hop to close the season by this popular shore. resort. the name it) be hold on Satuyday night of this week .5-.- 5—. . 55.5—55 GOOD PRODUCTION. Charles. K. Champlin Stock Company Plan-en Large Audience at Hoyt'o Theatre. The Clkarles K. Champlln Company played th opening bills of a three days' onga meat at Hoyt’s Theatre. yesterday a moon and evening. The matinee bill ‘as the Up and Downs of Life. and lb evening, Jim the West- erner. Both «harming spot. A large number en- joyed the bathing a d in the evening the dancing floor of ‘he pavilion was well illled. music for a occasion be ing furnished by Wh ler & Wilson‘s Last night occurred the VERY QUIET DA ‘Yesterday was (very qut’l day In ind. r ..._5...-_......._._. CONLEY TUMILED let warn-m i met- for «manual . Hebndfal armada-me a cmdifim‘ Men i Militiamen Arrive at Mon-. ‘ that during July there were 6,182 vis- SEPT. 6, 1904. local Man 0 cred lieub- Governorship Chairman of Peoploi' Party In Town| for That Purpose—Wow -known Man Plans to Identify Himself with the. Mowment. It Is probably not generally known State Central Committee of the Peo- ples' Party, who was In town last week ill the Interests of the party, made the trip here largely for- thc purpose of offering the nomination for Lieutenant Governor to a prominent South Nor- walkcr. 'I‘llc gcntlcmall approached re- fused to accept the nomination. It In said. because of certain financial ren sons that prevented. It is probable that later In the fall he will promi- nently Identify himself with this party. POLICE WORK WAS EASY. _ Business was very quiet In Norwaik police circles over Sunday and Labor llay, not an arrest being made. One or two little holiday brawls of the us- ual order llrauifested themselves blrt there were no serious results. The po- Iice were called to Chapel street to brcnk up a hilarious gathering and another small affair Interested Knight street. MCGUIRK'I APPEAL. Tile appealed case of Frank McGulrk, of Hoyt street. Norwalk. comes up to- day before the Bridgeport court. Mc- Grrlrk was sentenced by Judge Luck- woorl ill the Norwalk court. for breach of peace and resistance to an officer. The police entered Ills house to arrest him. McGuirk ls represented by the law firm of Hurlbutt arid Davis, of Nov- walk. COMING ON OCT. I. St. John Merrill, clerk of St. Paul's parish has received all official announ- cement by mail from the Rev. Wemyss Smith that he will assume charge of the parish here October let. The un- orlrlccmcnt was a brief one. The Rev. Mr. Snrith resigns the rectorslrip of St. Matthew's parish. Illoomingtou. III. Mrs. Lymcburgh. of Bridgeport, Is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Britto. of Orchard street. Norwalk. , lire Ilrresis Ill A Month Norwaik Malefactors Hill/8 Been Very Quiet Intel 3 —Gornmon Council Holds Brief Meeting and Prepares for‘ (lily Ilection Which Will Be Held Soon The Norwnlk City Council set aside the traditions of Labor Day and held a regular monthly session last night at the council chamber in Wall street. The city fathers were not disposed to spend any more of the holiday than necessary, however, and tire moetiug was quite a brief one. The vote to hold the annual city clwtion this year as usual at the Hope Hose headquarters in Water strict brought to rulnd the fact rather forc- ibly that obesity election War he held in a few Weeks. The statute provides that the election shall be held on the first Monday in October. This year that day falls on the third of the month. These in attendance last night In eluded Mayor Ferdinand B. Smith. City Clerk J. leden Hrrrlbutt and Loun- cilmen Wesley M. Niblock, David 'F. Gould. William M. Bette and William F. Lockwood. 'lhc library report of Miss Dotha Stone Pinneo, city librarian. showed lime to the city library, the daily av- erage being 225. 3,400 books were given out. with a daily average of 120. Twen y-nine new book cards were Issued and gift books made by James T. llubboll. Louise 1. Stevens Mrs. J. W McLean Nelson Taylor. George W. Cram and Willis Woodward. The state register and Norwalk directories were also received The report of Chief of Police Thomas Bradley showed that during August there were only five arrests. three for drunkenness and two for assault. Contractor Chiappa. who has laid many of the City of Norwalk's new sewer lines. bid for the work of grad- ing East Rocks avenue and Cannon street, on which thoroughfares the city propoaa to do considerable work. The whole matter was turned over to the highway committee with power to do the work. - It was then voted to hold the elec~ tlon at Hope Hone house and that the city clerk publish the notices. it was reported that the dangerous .sldewnllt in front of Hanlon Brothers piece in Wall street had been repaired. The Connecticut Railway and Light- fag Company has complied with the edict of the last meeting of the city council. held three weeks ago. at which the city clerk was instructed to notify the trolley my to clean the and m helm its tracks in Want no mm undivide- tlult ’I‘. It Thomas. chairman of tho' During the month , ,._ 'Bloodsheri ill Maoassusi Regeiiufleli May Result if Sorrtheru Iroops and Connecticut Negroes blush—Southern ers Ihreateu Io Use Ball Cartridges On first Separ- ate Connecticut Infantr:y at Bull Run (IAINSVIIJJT. Va.. Monday—After a day spent lu regimental drill and orrl bricf rest to the two divisions of troops Iwhich may now be said to be sleep- ing under arms in the hostile ramps rlt Manassas and Thoroughfare. At mirr- night tonight peace ends and war Will be. :in. At corps headquarters efforts have been made not to advertise the fact. but under a modification of the origin- al orders the battle is to begin as soon after midnight as the‘opposirrg forces can get into touch, and from both of the ramps the troops at that hour Will be moving out under the starlight to takh up positions against the enemy. Unofficial but generally treurtcrl rrr mors about headquarters tonight re port that General Boll plans to s rike Gr‘llcl'al Grant‘s forces at daybreak not frrr from Grovcton.on the Wurrr-nlorw turnpike and to extend his lincsllorth-' ward toward Sudley Springs. Should Continued On Seycnth Page. COMMINUTED TERRA‘FIRMA. South Norwalk Streets Filled With This Vol-y Undulrnblc Article. The drought of the past week has resulted In the accumululon of a great deal of dust. more than has been soon at any time this summer now being found on our streets. The carriages and trolleys stir these fine particles of dirt. but the most. offer-live “dust" dis- penser Is "110 automobile. Nowadays they leave almost an noticable ll. train as a freight that uses soft coal. 5a_...__...._... 5-55 H ELD CONVENTION. The Ladies Auxiliary of the A. 0. ll. held its annual convention Saturday afternoon in Hibernian Hall, Norwalk. Mrs Fulton. of Brdgcport, was elector] president and Miss Anna Burke. of Norwalk, was elected Vicol‘resideui. The convention was attended by mem- bers of the different auxiliaries of this county. Considerable routine business was also transacted. THE NEEDLEWORK GUILD. 'l‘hsclc will be a meeting of the (li- rectors of tire Needlework Guild to mun-ow afternoon at three O't‘lOck at the residence of Mrs. Leslie Smith of 39 Elmwoorl avenue. A frrll attend ance ls desired. TO LET. TO LET—ONE FURNISHED ROOM in a fine location, within five minutes' urrik front Norwallr P. 0 and one half block from West Avenue. Privilege of bath. Address “N" Sentinel Office. Norwalk. sG TO Lat-anus. FLOOR ‘1 HENRY St, Sc.‘ Nor‘walk, four \romna Rent 38. Inquire Mrs. S. A. Youngs. 241 East avenue. s2 3t. BUSINESS! NOTICES. J. A. RUDDER. PRACTICAL PAINT er, Paper Hanger and Decorator. Esti- mates submitted Address, Madison street. foot of Franklin. 0p. Luther “ . w- r of! ti CEMETERIES. Riverside Monetary—Nomnlk can». seventy herbs beautifully located Lots to suit all It In wise to select a lot while you are alive. Apply to Geo W. Voorhees Superintendent on the minds (1 10 if -55....“55... . MISCELLANEOUS. 5 «Mr. -555- .. .- supearulous HAIR, notes. warts. permanently destroyed by Electrolysis, Iwithout pain or scar. on nklcs. sarriinrtfinsb. —n '.mulcs Ill wk heads. booklet. removed. Scalp treat- ment. maulcu lug. Consultation free. Madam Frances Murray. 5650 Main treat. .23 6t paghassrouar. SCHOOL Q DANCING—PROF D. . l resume teaching danc- or 19046. at which will he must! Wilt: and Two Step. with all new a d popular society done School on with class I Wellhead” Hall. South dress D A. Sti ‘ Stamford. post drltv tonight will bring only a‘ ,Conn. ' WEATHER FORRCAIT. 51.»... Forecast for New England: Fair continued cool tonight and Wednesdal‘yl fresh to brink northeast winds. I In interior. , Nurwalk Yacht Ulllll Ilrlltl Successful Races Yester- ‘day with Many Interesting and Exciting Brushes ' Panrpero lrims the lilofiy of the New Rochelle van Club The annual regatta of the Norwn'llt an ht Club held yesterday was a grant success from every point of view and the races were satisfactory to all who were in them. The arrangements made by the Regatta Committee, 00m? Iprising Irving R. Wilmot, 0. Buck DI! Rois and George Id. Curtis, acting in the absence of Col. Frederick Hill“ who Is at Manaasas, were carried on in every detail. The rates were frrll of Intoreoflp contests. In the larger class Dr. K lcr‘s Defiance distanced the fast Pal .II of the Knickerbocker Yacllt OlltII Illeet. in the 21- foot class Strohmey“ or 's Crilir won from Samuel lflnea‘ Little Joe by seconds. The Polar!“ trimmed the fast Firefly from S ford. 'l‘ he day was an ideal one for yacht ing and there was a good sallan brreze outside which allowed the I‘M:— crs to c"ully all their canvas and show what they were capable of under IA Continued on Fourth Page. ~Iu—an5. -—A FAIR WARNING T9 EAST NOR WALK BOYS. " g Several boys and young men who are well known have been trespassing ‘on the property of Mrs H. S Kefler , East Norwalk, stealing fr It and (II . aging the property in g ueral Mrs. Keyser wishes it distinctly understood the next person caught on her pron crry will be prosecuted to the fill tent of the law regardless of apolo'gl or person MRS H. S. KEYSER Mr and Mrs. William Pennlu to Quirrtnrd avenue ands their til err. y Sherwood. will sail on the tic“ tomorrow morning for lauded Ellglansd. having procured their tic ets through Jacob M. Dayton. ‘ ‘WA'NTED; “ WANTED—4t Mll.Lrnnal‘r”MAKER also an apprentice. apply to M Arkerman Sr 00., 31 Wall street. No walk. WANTED—BY TWO YOUNG dies one or two moms. with.“ or wl out board Address Board care of The Sentinel. WANTED;- BOY WANTED learn the Dry Goods business. dress Dry C code. Sentinel Ofllce. a WANTED—A FEW PRIVATIII. plls by a teacher of- experience In on lie and private schools Pupils may taught in their own homes or at .t residence of the teacher. Best of re: ercnces given Address Box 396.81” WANTED—A Trmusrnn SINGLE man. Apply E. T. Bates, Darleu, C as ...5...5.....'.. -. 5—. _,. waurso— a Laov [8 ANSI e to obtain two rooms fer light-It keeping In South Nor-walk at ran, his rates. Address M. E. W., 4' .3 mend St" So. Norwclk. ll WANTED—PUPILS. A cmss’o six to team a nice paying bual Business or branches of it tnu tilt rd. sonable, $5 00up. day or evening class call soon, 66 So. Main St. Madam ma rls Murray at II FOR SALE. FOR SALE—LIGRT noel) titans or spindle seat runabout F. E. Baker, East Norwnlk. FOR SALE—WAGON. COVER good for Tea and Collee or dell ‘ wagon Call or address John F. ham. 17 North Main St, So. Nor Conn. v.5». 5 FOR SALE-A VERY LAB feed barn with stable and carri house—lumber enough In it for small houses Also 3 large India ber plants and two fine Century Inquire Mrs. Prentiss, Woodward OYSTERMEN. ATTENTIO SALE—Cat boat. :2 x 10. In first condition. sail and rigging new July. lost the but to make Will It Bridgeport this fall rheap. Address C. 8. 0.. . "W55 FOR SALMIX ROBE H _... “55.5.... LOST—l
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