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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-03-16

Lynn, Mass. March 15.-The annual
session of the New England Evangeli-
cal association closed to-day in the
Wesley Evangelical church, and among
the appointments announced by Bishop
Bowman Of Chicago, who presided, were.
the following: Presiding elders, Joshua
Gill Of Brool1line, Mass; Ernest Webber,
New Haven. Conn; o. IT. Faunce.
Bridgeport, Conn; J. A. Ward, Mont
pelier, VT; NJ. D. Whattam, East Mont
pelier, VT; J. A. Ward, Barre, VT. K.
S. Truman and c. H. Hopkins were or
dained as deacons. The conference de-
cided to hold the next annual session at
Chelsea, Mass. .s.~>
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A NOVEL ENCOUNTER.
Four Dueis at Neutiiy TO Prove Harm
lossness of French Contests.


Paris, March 15.-A novel encounter
in which eight men fought with duelling
swords without buttons under the same
conditions as prevail in actual duels
and in which four of the combatants
We're slightly wounded, took place this
afternoon in a private enclosure at
Neuilly, northwestern suburb of Paris.
in the presence of $50 persons, among
them being Santos Dumont, Maxine
Dreyfus, Robert Charvri and other we'll
known Partisan clubmen. The police
attempted to interfere, but the commits
sary oS police was induced to believe
that the affair was an ordinary fencing
match with buttoned foils and he de-
parted. The organizers of the encoun-
ter declare that the object was to DEM
onstrate the harmlessness of duels as
they are generally fought.
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LAWLESSNESS IN SHOE STRIKE.
Two Houses ssoncd-shoeis May Cause n
woman's Death.

Haverhill, Mass, March 15.-After
several weeks of quiet in the local shoe
strike situation there were two OUT
breaks last night in plaistow. N. H..
few miles from this city, two houses
being stoned. Both houses belonged to
members of the Boot and Shoe Workers
union, and each suffered from broken
windows. In both instances three men
We're seen and Herbert Ham. whose
house was one Of those attacked, rush
ed out and exchanged revolver shorts
with one of the men.
At the house of Freeman Kelley,
which was attacked first, Mrs. Kelley
was lying i'll with heart trouble and two
small children were also sick in bed.
All three were badly frightened and it
is feared that the shock will have SER
ious effect on Mrs. Kelley.
The police have good description of
the three men and it is believed that
they will be aDprehended.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-03-16

Rome, March 15.-The minister for
foreign affairs has formally notified
Ambassador Meyer that Italy has de-
cided to officially participate in the
st. Louis exposition, appropriating
100000 to that purpose. A bill provid-
ing for this appropriation will be pre-
sented to parliament about Easter. A
warship will be used to transport part
of the Italian exhibit.
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Justice Day Em1rOvIn

Washington, March 15.-The condition
of Justice Day Of the United States
supreme court who is ill here with
pneumonia, continues encouraging. The
physicians to-day issued the following
bulletin: Justice Days condition good.
There has been no extension of the
pneumonia. All symptoms favorable"
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Will FIGHT 70 LAST DITCH
WATERBURY, TROLLEY MEN
STILL DETERMINED.

President w. d. Mahon and Treasurer
/ Org of the National AsaocintioR AR
rive IN Waterbury, Efforts for Set
eIsment to be Renewed-Remarkab
Feeling Caused by the Issuance Of the
injunction Against the Unions. -.
Waterbury, March 15.-That the .strik-
ing employees of the Connecticut Rail-
way & Lighting company will fight to
the last ditch became evident tonight
upon the arrival here of w. D. Mahon,
president of the American Association
of Street Railway Employees, accompa-
MED by Treasurer Orr Of the same as
sociation.
President Mahon Immediately went
into consultation with the executive
committee of the strikers and the men,
bers of the national board who are al
ready here. At the close of the confer
ence Mr.. Mahon issued statement an
nouncing that it was the intention of
the strikers, with the assistance of the
national body, to fight the trolley COM
pany to finish.
The feeling that has been aroused in
the city because of the injunction is-
sued last Saturday Is remarkable. It
seems to be the general opinion now
that upon this trolley strike now rests
the whole question of unionism in the
city and when the fact is taken into
consideration that Waterbury is the
strongest union city in the state of
Connecticut it will readily be seen how
important both to the city and state
the loss or gain of the strike is.
In statement issued tonight Presi-
dent Mahon says:
Treasurer Orr and myself have come
here at this time to take up the mat
ter with Chairman Dilworth, of the ma
tional board, and make thorough in
vestigation of the situation, and to see
if it is not possible in some way to
reach a settlement.
so far as the lawlessness which the
press has reported to have taken place,
I wish to say that If it is true we con-
denim it. We cannot believe that any
of our members here in anw way have
taken part in any lawlessness. If they
have we will not support them.
''The Amalgamated Association Of
Street Railway Employees is trade
union formed under the laws and in
line with the policy of the American
Federation of Labor, which stands for
the right of American labor founded on
true American citizenship and in de-
Tense of law and order in all that it
implies. ii
CAS- to the injunction served yester-
day think it the most absurd and un-
American edict issued by an American
court. However, we shall fight this in
junction in a legal and lawful manner.
am satisfied that the injunction, of it's
own weight, will destroy itself. In the
morning we will have another consulta-
ton and after the meeting will follow
such lires as our judgment dictates.
We will make every effort in our power
either through arbitration or otherwise
to bring about g. satisfactory settle
mcnt"
No disturbance Of any kind was re-
ported Tonight and the situation is q
marked contrast to that Of one week
ago when Policeman Palu Mendelssohn
lost his life while riding on a trolley
car. %-,.H,H.,,~f
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Cornell Athlete stricken.

Ithaca, N. Y, March 15.-J. w.
Knapp, Cornell senior, was taken to the
City hospital to-day, suffering with ty-
phoid fever. Knapp was Cornells
champion high jumper last year, and
his absence from the team will weaken
Cornell materially on it's western trip,
which will be taken during the Easter
vacation.
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IRISH LAND SETTLEMENT.
Nationalist Leaders Speak of the lm-
proved Outlook

proved Outlook.
Loindon, March 15.-Several Irish
members of parliament to-day address,
ed meetings at Liverpool, Manchester,
Birmingham and Dundee on the better
prospects OF an Irish land settlement.
John Redmond speaking at Liverpool
said the governments Irish land pur-
chase bill offered great hope of set
tlement. The policy of coercion, he add
ed, had changed to a policy of concilia-
tion, but in view of past disappoint-
ments the Irish party was not too san
guine. If it was worth while to spent
millions of pounds on the acquisition Of
two Dutch republics, it was much more
important to spend a few hundred
thousand pounds in conciliating Ire
land.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-03-16

Berlin. March 15.-The theatrical censor
ship recently refused to permit Paul Peyse' s
Mary of Magdala" to be produced in Ber-
lin, whereupon the Goethebund, with Suder-
mann, Ludwig Fulda and Professor Momm-
sen as leaders, decided to produce the play
d"rmann. however, has just published a
correspondence with the police in which the
latter forbids the private production of the
play.
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Eirst Payment 90 Germany.

Caracas, March 15.--The amount of
the first payment due to Germany un-
der the Washington agreement was de-
posted in safe at the treasury to-day
and will be paid on the order Of the
German minister. Herr Won PilldraIn.
The latter is expected to arrive here
next Tuesday,
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Annual Conference to be Held tm De-
troit, May to 8

New York, March 15.-The annual
conference of the National Congress of
Mothers will be held this year at De-
troit, Mich, May to 8. To the board
of management the congress has en-
trusted the conduct Of its business for
three years. thus giving more time for
valuable conferences, lectures and dis
cussions. An important feature of the
work of the congress is to secure the
cooperation of home and school, which
has been effected in hundreds of
schools on plans outlined by the con-
gress. These parent-teachers associa-
tions are regarded as most valuable
members of the congress, and among
their corps are hundreds of parents who
have received eagerly the practical and
scientific thought given at their meet
ings to the benefit OF both home and
school.
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Partial Settlement MIL Mems Ssr.k

Denver, March 15.-A partial settle
ment has been effected in the mill mems
strike at Colorado City, which has been
on for nearly a month and on account
OF which the state troops were ordered
out. One Of the fca atures of the settle
ment is an agreement that the troops
shall be withdrawn at once.
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HAD TO STOP USING GAS.
City Officials of Evansville, Ind, AT.
fected by Boycott.

fected by Boycott.
Evansville. Ind. March 15.-Mayor
Charles C. Covert and several mem
bers of his cabinet find themselves
compelled to discontinue the use Of gas
in their homes. This cones as a result
of their being members of labor unions.
Mayor Covert and other city officers
had the gas turned off in their homes
yesterday and will use other material
for lighting and fuel.
All were noticed by the Central La
bor union. which has placed a boycott
against the Evansville Gas ard Electric
Light company, either to discontinue
the use of gas or be suspended by the
unions.
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Berne, Switzerland, March ia national
plebiScitc has resulted in the adoption of
the new protectionist customs tariff by a
vote of 321 900 to 300 900. The new tariff,
will increase the cost of living anw compels
the hotel to raise their prices to tourists,
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Seward Webb Down ,t,h cou.,

San Francisco, March 15.-Dr. Seward
Webb Of New York has arrived unex-
pectedly from Southern California, He
was suffering from an attack Of gout
and came to this city for few days.
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London, March liking Edward this
afternoon received Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain at Buckingham palace
and talked with him on his tour in
South Africa. The queen was also pres
ent.
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]. Whitaker WRIGHT CAUGHT
ARRESTED ON THE ARRIVAL OF
THE LORRAINE.

American Promoter Accused of Being
Concerned In Colossal Frauds In Lon
dOD-YOung Woman Accompanied
Him Here-He is Surprised at HIS ar.
rest-Snys He Is Friend of King Ed
ward-ThOught Matter Had Been Set
a ed tn Parliament.
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CONGRESS OF MOTHERS.

(Cointinued on Third Page.)
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AMERICAN TARS' QUICK WORK.

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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-19
CAR ToLERATEs ALL RELIGIONS
important Russian Decree Has Been
Issued.

st. Petersburg, March 13.-The car
has issued a decree providing for free
dom of religion throughout his domin
ions, establishing to some degree local
self-government and many other con-
cession to the village laws.
After referring to the efforts Of his
predecessors, particularly his father,
to add to the welfare of the Russian
people, the car announced his decis.
ion to grant freedom of religion to all
his subjects who profess non-orthodox
creeds and to improve the conditions
of village life and those Of the loca,
nobility and peasantry.
Among the measures outlined by the
car for the attainment of these ends
is reform of the rural laws, which is
to be effected with the advance of per
sons who possess the confidence of the
people The system of administration
in the various divisions and districts
is to be examined by representatives
of the different localities concerned
with the view of effecting the neces
sary amendments.
Measures are also to be taken to re.
lieve the peasantry of the burdens Of
forced labor.
The decree, which was issued in
commemoration of the anniversary of
the birthday of Alexander Ill, Is con-
sidered to be the most significant act
of state since the emancipation of the
serfs. The public halls it as the proc
lamation of new era, opening up
bright prospects of the early improve
ment of Russian internal administra.
ton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-19
METER MAY LOSE OFFICE.
Inspectors Report Shortage Of $3.50
at Davenport.

Davenport, March 13.-The short.
age of Postmaster George Metzger, of
Davenport, amounting to $5,66924, has
been made good, the last dollar being
raised among his friends. The in.
spectors will make a report to the
postotfice department department re,
porting the shortage and recommend.
ing Mr.. Metzger's removal. They will
give the result of the examination in
detail which has kept them here for
two weeks looking into the affairs of
the office. Mr.. Metzger, it is said, will
undoubtedly be removed.
His bondsmen refused to make good
any part Of the shortage and have re-
fused to longer stay on his bond
Mr. Metzger is we'll known to the
people in this section. He is a popu-
lar man and well liked in Grand Army
circles, where he is also well known.
1t may be stated in Justice to Mr..
Metzger that the missing funds were
appropriated through stress Of circum.
stances which, it is said, entities him
to great leniency in the estimation of
his friends. 1t is said that a relative
was threatened with arrest and punish
ment because of a criminal act AMI
that Mr.. MetZger, prompted by the
kindness Of his heart, helped the dis
tressed one at the expense of himself.
There will be no prosecution, it is
said. but 1t Is stated that another post
master will be appointed undoubtedly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-19
HAPPENINGS IN
HAWKEYED0M
What Has Been Going on
During the Past
Week.
BLANCHARD LAW is ATTACKED
Its Constitutionality to Be Tested BY In
surancs Companies In Federal Court
Nebraska Law Invalidated by Judge
McPherson's Decision.

Des Moines, March ia bill at
lacking the Blanchard anti-compact
law and asking the United States cir
cult court to declare the statute un
constitutional, was filed by eleven in.
surance companies in the federal court
yesterday.
The law is alleged by the insurance
companies in contravention Of the
fourteenth amendment to the federal
constitution, to section 10 of article
of the constitution Of the United
States, and to section 6, article /, Of
the bill Of rights of the constitution Of
Iowa.
The fourteenth amendment to the
federal constitution Is that declaration
which provides that states shall not
pass laws denying persons the equal
protection of their laws or deprive
them of property without due process
Of law, etc. 1t is on the basis of this
constitutional right that the Nebraska
anti-compact law, almost identical
with the Iowa statute, was declared
unconstitutional by Judge Mcpherson
recently. 1t is on tSis ground that the
insurance men place the most reliance
in the fight they have begun in this
state. The Iowa case will be heard
before Judge Mcpherson, probably.
The Iowa constitutional provision
on which the insurance men rely is
that which provides that all laws of a
general nature shall have a uniform
operation. 1t was on this section Of
the state constitution that the insur
ance concerns relied in the proceed.
ings in the federal court in Dubuque,
before Judge Shiras, a few years ago,
begun, to have declared unconstitu
tional the statute requiring foreign in
surance companies to pay more taxes
than the domestic and local com.
panies; the court held that the state
had the right to collect license fees.
The second federal constitutional
provision which is cited by the insur.
ance men is that relating to the in.
hibition upon states not to pasS'laws
impairing the obligation of Contracts
Carr, Hewitt, Parker~& Wright and
James c. Davis are the attorneys for
the insurance companies, and the for
mer filed th9 bill with Clerk E. R.
Mason Of the United States circuit
cocurt yesterday. The suit is brought
in the name of eleven insurance COM
panies against the auditor Of state 1t
prays the court to declare the law un
constitutional and to issue an injunc.
ton restraining the auditor from en-
forcing the penalties provided in the
law for violation
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-19
GERMANY WILL RETALIATE.
Viii Demand Of v. S. and Cuba Privi
Ieoes ldenticaI 70 Cuban Treaty.

reyes ioentlCaI 10 Supan treaty.
Berlin, March 16.-Germany as soon
IS the reciprocity treaty between Gu
"a and the United States is ratified,
will ask both the Cuban and United
States governments for identical privi-
eyes. 1t is also intimated that other
governments intend to request the
ame treatment. While annoyed at
he prospect of the United States hav-
ng lower tariffs in Cuba than that Of
Germany, no one supposes that even
collective protest on the part of the
continental countries would cause
either the United States or Cuba to
proceed. But Germany's position Is
be defined clearly, so that the Unit
I'd States cannot complain when Ger
many gives other countries preferen-
ial treatment. The policy is give and
axe. The most favored nation theory
really abandoned.
Special conventions are to be drawn
Up to fit different situations. This
principle seems to be accepted by
Russia, Austria and Italy and the trade
policies are to rest upon the recipro-
;ity idea. What is the subject of some
concern here is that should the Cuban
.reaty be accepted and found to work
we'll similar treaties may be arranged
oy the United States with Mexico, Bra
I'll and Argentine, ultimately result
ng in the United States obtaining a
monopoly of all the South and Cen
raj American markets.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-19
WOULD INDICT LEvICH.
Evidence of Conspiracy Being Present.
ed By State.

Des Moines, March 13.-There is
no longer doubt as to the intention
of the state in regard to Harry Lev.
ich. Evidence of conspiracy to muir.
der Isaac Finklestein is being pres.
ented to the grand jury and an indict.
ment is expected sometime this term.
Though going about it in a quiet
way it is known the police officers and
detectives who claim to have knowl.
edge of such conspiracy have been
before the grand jury laying the
foundation for true bill. The state
realizes the impossibility of holding
Levich for murder, but relies on its
ability to prove conspiracy. The de.
cision of Judge Given will go a long
way to prove this against Walkers
co-defendant.
1t Is claimed by the state that II
does not have to prove Harry Levich
connected with the crime any more
than it did Walker. It is claimed that
if conspiracy can be shown as in the
Walker case, Levich is liable to pun.
ishment just the same as the colored
man.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-19
MAY SETTLE OUTSIDE HAGUE.
Thought Probable Powers and vene'

Thought Probable Powers ana Vene'
zueIa May Come to Agreement.
Washington, March 16.-By the pro
tocols which were signed February
10, Great Britain received cash pay
ment from Venezuela of $4,000, Ger
many was promised an advanced pay
ment of $4,000 in five monthly in
stallments, beginning one month from
the date of the signing, and it was to
have paid $17,500 two months from
that date Minister Bowen handed the
British ambassador a check the night
the protocol was signed, and it was
arranged that Germany and Italy were
to receive their money at Caracas.
What steps President Castro has TAX
en- to meet these obligations is not
known here. Some concern Is felt
here at the silence of the allied powers
regarding the draft of The Hague pro-
tocol which was mailed to them some
weeks ago and the absence OF any
representation in the subject may
mean that plan Is under considera-
ton looking to a settlement at Cara.
cas- of the preferential question by
President Castro and the representa-
tiyes Of the allied powers there. There
Is no indication that the Venezuelan
president will consent to such COM
promise, but it is believed that he will
be approached in that connection.
Minister Bowen is strongly opposed to
permitting the allied powers to escape
from appearing at The Hague, but
inasmuch as the cost Of a case at the
tribunal would probably exceed the
amount involved, European powers
prefer some other mode of settlement.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-19
FAIRBANKS AGAINST ROOSEVELT

Richmond, Va, March 16.-Proni
nent republicans just back from Wash
ington claim that Senator Fairbanks
will announce his candidacy for presi
dent in few days and attempt &c
capture southern delegates.
c. M. Bernard, a republican of inIlu
ence in North Carolina, has returned
to work for Fairbanks against Roose
welt.
Col. ]. Browning, one of the strong
est republicans in southwest Virginia,
has been in conference with Senator
Fairbanks in Washington and comes
home to start his boom in Virginia.
Senator Fairbanks. ii is said, will
depend largely on newspapers for his
boom and where they do not exist
they will be established.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-19
DISAPPOINTED IN LOVE.
William Warner, an Atlantic Youth,
Used Bullet to End His Sorrows.


Atlantic, March 16.-William War.
ner, the 19-year-old son OF MI and
Mrs. Louis Warner Of this city, at
tempted to take his own life by shoot
ing himself in the head with a 81
calibre pistol about midnight. Warner
and number Of young men had been
attending party at the home OF Ray
Stowe, 306 Linn street, when Warner
stepped out of doors and fired the shot
which will, in all probability, cost him
his life.
He was at once taken to the office
of a physician where an examination
revealed the fact that the ball had
entered the right side Of his head and
lodged at a point where an operation
for its removal is almost impossible.
On being removed to the home Of
his parents on Maple street. Warner
regained consciousness, and in re-
spouse to questions put to him by
Sheriff Marshall, stated that he had
fired the shot with the purpose of TAX
ing his life.
Warner has been respondent for
some time past because his affections
for Miss Haddie Linke, daughter OF
one Of the local shoe dealers, was not
returned, and that this attempt upon
his life was because of this is clearly
shown by the following letter, taken
from his pocket by the sheriff after
the shooting:
"Haddie, you will be sorry some
day, for the way you have treated me
| want you and all my friends to at.
tend my funeral in case l die. Will.
liam Warner"
The unfortunate young fellow is
resting quite easy, but his physicians
say there is but little change for his
recovery.