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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-06-09
Heroic Treatment.

Mrs! Ebony-"Doctah, my husban'
he got the paralersis in the laigs, SO
he carn't move his feet"
Doctor Dark-'Is dat so, Mrs. Eb-
ony? Well, I'll call right away"
Mrs. Ebony-"Yes, doctah, an BE
suah to brung you'll banjo erlong. II
dat doan start his laigs goin', nutLin'
will"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
POSEY GULL TY..
Found Negro Stealing Corn.
 Killed Him Must Serve 25 Years.

Brook Haven, Miss, Dec 21.-7In the circuit court Dave Posey has been conYisted of manslaughter for the kill ing of Ben BayIes, negro Tile efes fendant claimed that the killing was .justitiabie. as he declared he found the negro stealing corn. The jury was out less than an hour. After the usual motion for a new trial, which was overruled, Judge Wilkinson sentenced Posey to twenty i've years m the peni- 'tentiary.
 '' Judge Wilkinson passed sentence on other men as follows:
 Oscar Franklin, life imprisonmens, for the murder of Ell Hilson, d negro: Will Franklin, D. w. smith, Elias Smith, K. T., Smith and Elbert Gin, each fifty years in the penitentiary for manslaughter for killing of Henry List, a negro.
 These two killings l0 re the white cap eases which aroused the indigna- ton of the citizens and caused the for mation of tho Law and Order league.
 sam Posey, who pleadei guilty to the charges of whltecapping and was convicted of highway robbery, was sentenced to twenty years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
HI E.REl
 DYING OUT. ].
Only Small Crowd
 atPatterson Trial.
Nan is Still Confident ol Being Set Free E Expects Jury to be Out Only a Short Time.

New York. Dec. 21-The case of Nan Patterson charged with the mur- der of Caesar Young will not go to tue jury today. This announcement was made by Justice Davis this after noon, who said that the physical con dition of some of the jurors was such that they could not stand a night session. The entire forenoon session was taken up by Abraham Levy. lead- ing counsel for Miss Patterson, in the closing argument for the defense. As eistant District Attorney Rand spoke for three hours this afternoon. The charge to the jury will be given to- uanrTDw.
 T feel sure that the jury believes my story" Nan said to-day, and aio matter what Mir Rand says in regard to 1t. 1t will still be convinced of my innocence I know. of course that such things arey awfully uncertain, but I feel that I will be acquitte,l within a brief time after the jury ad- journs to deliberate.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
THE WIRE
Che of Washington's Fash. able Club Houses Burn.
 ed Cut To-Day.

Washington, Dec. 2I-The Metro politan club house, the home of the most fashionable club in Washington, was gutted by fire today, involving an estimated loss of from $6O,OO to $100,000, partially covered by iIlsur- ance The fire was caused by spark from an electric wire near the elevator shaft. The flames broke out about five o'clock this morning an famed by strong wind soon enveloped the entire building. They were not ex- tinguished until nearly five hours later. The club has large member ship embracing some of the best known men in public life. but none of them were in the building at the time of the fire, the only occupants being the watchman, steward, and two other employees, all of whom escaped wrtil- out difficulty except Watchman Be ponia, who gave the alarm and was afterward overcome by smoke. He was carried out by the firemen oth- erwise Uninjured. 4 library estimated tobe worth upwards of $15,OOO, and containing some volumes that cannot be replaced, escaped practically unfn- pured, and the flames did not reach the wine cellar. Manager Knight, of the club, estimates the loss on she
 building at $1OO,O00, on which there Is an insurance of $45,0oO, and on con- rents $35,O00, with S15.O0O insurance. The police estimate of the loss is con- siderably lower than these figures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
ANOTHER CRY FOR WATER.
People of Wesport Hold Town Meeting Discuss Sub- ject-Ihe Drouth Has Paralyzed Business in
 Western Pennsylvania

S125,Q00. He stated that should he retain possession of the plant on Janu-
 ary I he should dismantle the electric light plant and purchase power for street and house lighting iron, the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co,
 A special committee was authorized by the meeting to secure the services
 of an expert at a cost of $500 to ap,
 praise the Westport company's plant. Superintendent Brinsmade of the HousatOnic Water Go of Derby, on the 14th instant, submitted report of ap- praisaI to a special town meeting. He said that the plant could be duplicated for. q little over 2,50O. The electric light plant. which is distinct from the water plant, could be duplicated a9h $31 300, and the two plants together for about $104, ,00O, as against Mir Jack sons demand for $125,O00. Mr Jack. son was to come here on the 18th to receive the experts figures and to talk over the matter with the special com mittee, but through unforeseen events he was unable to come. The commit tee was to offer him $75. GOO cash down for the water plant. The approach of the new year had made 1t urgent that the town do something definite, and accordingly to-night's meeting has been
 called to act upon the matter of a water and light supply.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21

Westport. Dec 21. The water sup ply question in this town is reaching an acute stage. the continuation of the long drawn out disagreenent between. the town through the members of the fire district and the Westport Water Go. Tonight town meeting will be held to once more go over the matter and attempt to reach some settlement with Mir Jackson of Philadelphia, the owner of the water cornpany's plant. The trouble has had many stages. "A year ago the fire district did not have money enough to pay for the public rental of fire hydrants The rcason for this, it was claimed. was the f0il- ure of town officer to collect in taxes which would specifically meet the water bills, About that time Newton Jackson of Philadelphia bought the water company from Francis w. Marsh and Orange Merwin of Bridge port. Mir Jackson, in order to reach settlement with the town. demanded immediate payment for three years unpaid rental of fire hydrants. and fix, ing rate which was slight increase for future rental The town voted not sO " n GOuJIHtCI TOT WtlLSTf at. dI II1-s creased rate. On August MT Jack son gave the town ten days in which to make a new contract for water supply under penalty of shutting off the water if the bills were not paid. The water was shut off for week In consequence of a failure of the town tc heed the warning. Then the ire district members had conference with MT Jackson. at which time it was verbally agreed, 1t is understood. that the water should he turned on again at q rental of $25 per year for each hy- drant, instead of SS5. as heretofore.
 It was also agreed that the town should take steps to consider d propcsi- ton to purchase the plant. At a spe- clal town meeting on October 10. Mr Jackson offered to sell the plant Tor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
THE BALLOON CORPS

Mukden. Dec 21.--Mr Nandt. who has been in charge of the balloon corps In the far east during the greater part of the war, has given some interesting conclusions reached in practical work ln the field. He still thinks the bal, loon has q distinct future in warfare and there have been a number of oe casions when the balloons did valuable work in scouting. but on the whole he says that the weather in Manchnria is too damp for balloons to be at their best It has proved exceedingly difi- cult to get photographs of any value. When the balloon was low the vibra- ton owing to the air currents was excessive. Light was seldom favora. ble and frequently the balloon was too high for the pictufes to be of any use. In the attack on Poutilof (Lone TTee) hillt he says there wEs presented a very interesting panorama of the bat tleield, but 1t was often Impossible to tell with certainty which were Russian lines and which were Japanese. The best work of the balloon corps was done during the retreat from Liaoyang when he says for scouting purposes they, were really valuable, often. al- most indispensable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
THE RUSSIAN LOAN.

New York, Dec 21 overtures are reported to have been made to a num- Der of local bankers concerning the fiotation here of a part of. the forth. coming Russian loan. No definite steps have been taken as yet toward placing the bonds, but bankers express the belief that a fair sized block will find market in this city, and thert may even be a. public offering, as in the case of the two receut Japanese loans, which were placed half here ana half in Europe. The amount of the new Russian lRan, as already an nounced. will be $2OO,00O, ,0OO, and it was said that perhaps $35, ,o00, 900 of this amount might be placed in this country.
 This loan was to have been brought out in January next, but it is now stated that the issue will be postponed probably until the middle of Fcbru. ary.
 A certain amount of the previous Russian loan was taken In this coun- try on direct subscription, princlpally by banks and insurance companies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21

snow. however, has lsaved many per sons and cattle from thirst. Tn the Allegheny mountains and along the foothills melted snow is used exten- sively. The mines in the mountains are reported to have used sulphur wa ter until the pipes and boilers have been greatly damaged.
 Officials of the railroads east of Pittsburg are experiencing great diff ficulty in keeping the tanks supplied. Mountain streams which in past years have produced a fairly abundant amount of water are drained ana de spite the fact that trains are being used to, transport water from far eusr-s ern points, 1t is said to be difficult to meet the demands of the PittsDurg division.
 In the towns along the Pennsyl- vania railrbad various water coInpan- ies have ordered all bath tubs shut off. Many manufacturing industries have not had water for a week.
 At Latrobe. fireEen when called by an alarm, could not get water to ex- tinguish a blaze. They stood by and saw a house and barn burn down. The water company at Irwin is oniy issuing a limited supply daily.
 Beginning at Cresson, on the noun tain top, to the bottom of the range, water is being carried in barrels many miles or melted snow sufhceg for all purposes. :. The Allegheny river is pouring out q fair supply of water. The Aile- Gheny and Rittsburg water works are supplied from this river which. how ever. is gradually getting lower. Towns further up the Allegheny are in a distressed condition.
 The Youghioghen running past Connellsville and through the coke re- zion, is dry from, the source to its mouth. and the Monongahela river is So low and sulphurous that the water lis unfit for WaA.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
A. Q. H. OF BOSTON
 GOES ON RECORD.

Boston, Dec 21-The A. Q. H. of ton to 3 treaty sof arbitration betwee.s the United States and Great Britain. A letter of protest enclosing resolutions was sent from the state Headquarters to the president of each division in the state. The resolutions declare that the ratification of the treaty coupled with the instructions of John Hay, secretary Of state, to take concurrent action with the English government on all impor~ tant questions, may precipitate war with one or more of the great powers 1n Europe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
CITY NEWS

The hearing that was to take place to-day in the probate court for the appointment of a guardian over Adolph, the five years old child of Christian and Alice Delkescamp has been postponed.
 The jury in the district court today gave d verdict for Lizzie Higgins in her suit against Frederick Mangini for a bill for the maintenance of q child. The plaintiff was represented by Attorney Kelley and the defendant by Attorney c. G. Root.
 This afternoon in the city court Judge Peasley took up the case of Louis Leventhal against the city for $1OO damages. MT Leventhal lives on ScovilIf street and back water from sewer connection flooded his cellar. He is represented by Attorney Me- Grath and the city is defended by Att torney Kellogg.
 To settle dispute Nellie Delaney Of Wall street has filed petition in the superior court for the removal Of judgment lien placed on her proper ty by Charles Nichols some time ago. Nichols brought suit Against the plaintiffs father and, thinking the land in question was owned hv him he had a lien for $T50 placed on 1t. Subsequently, he obtained Judgment.
 Mrs Annie Grady has brought a pc tition to the superior court through her counsel Attorney Gllilfoile for an order to sell certain land situated on Wall street held in trust by her for. Thomas Delaney, Jr. Her object is to invest the procheds SO that her. ward may derive more benefit than he brought- against Thomas Delaney, SI'., and others, and IS D friendly suit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
New YoriS Markets.

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 IIfAY--Qpist; shipping, eoa6sc good to choice, I7I1SQSoe.
 HoPs-pulI state. common to choice. eifle coast. 1904, 2s@sSc.:; 1903, s09sscs; olds,
 vgE4E1A 2 astsady; contract grade, De
 OAFs Steady: No 2 white, natural. se4s QS6sse.5 No. white, clipped, 36NGa7c.
 western creamery. 2sc extra nearby
 s's zgeals:. ', IT. sreas .. nearby. sos at
 CHEBS E-F Firm; New ork full creams, fancy, f256c.:: do, choice. 1fN@12c; do., 4';Is LIVE Po'UIHRR Turkeys. ola, per pound, l2@d3c.d; ducks, average, per pain 70ffS9c, geese. average. per pair q. .5O1 75 ;.
 pFssEMb M ogfr sens' sT gssF ssl zgc; srv picked, Jersey, Maryland and Delaware, iSe.i stsfe s2S M so anev isg is 19c.i fair to prime. l6@17c.; chickens, Phil- sssslp asdslphia' to poundsss to pair per pound, sylvania, to pounds to pair, fancy, 141 l6c. state and Pennsylvania. mixed sizes, i29Sise,i fowls, per pound, lie. poor to
 DREssED MEArs-Dressed beef in fair demand at 7aloc per pound for com. vaals steady at 90l3c. per pound with se. iected careasses selling at 1S14c.; country dressed unchanged at 1dt1c, dressed nut selling up to 9c::y dressed lambs lover at 9d10c.: dressed hogs steady at 5QD5c. per pound for heavy to light weights
 FRESH FRUITS Apples, Jonathan, hand picked, per double head barrel, S26 S.se; ,do.s King. Eorthern* S250GS.50; do. western New York, 50: dos, Spttzen- berg. Northern, $2.50GI55o do., western Few York. s2GS; do. Spy, Northern S2.25 si3; do. western New York, $t.75a1260: do, Ben Davis. Northern $262. .75 {; do. western New York, g. 50G2: 25; do., Baldwin. North eFn, $2D2.60; do., western New York. S1.5 I2; do., Greening, Northern S26D3; do., western New York, SI.50a2: cranberries. Cape Cod, per barrel. s2,5o17: do. per busael crate, $1.5012 do., Jersey. per barr reI, &6el6. g; do., per crate. 5. .25d1.7b.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
pARAIYzES FRESHNESS.

New York, Dec 21 Dispatches from Western Pennsylvania .are to tile effect that industrial activity in many centars is threatened on account of the protracted drought. Unless conditions change soon ii Is possible thousands of men may be thrown out. Of employment in the mills, mines and coke fields.
 This has been the longest drought and the driest year, according to the records for that section, since 1871. There is one-half foot of snow on the ground, but even should it melt the situation would not be relieved. The
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
FIREhEN HURT
m an Explosion Which Occurred So {
 Fire in Co.umbns To-Day.

Columbus, O., Dec 21.- Fire to-day on High street, near Broad, desffe $225,0OO worth of property n the nn iness district and in m explosion alg ing the fire five firemen were IllIli e The flames started in the MitupH building in the rear of the First tional bank The second, third and fourth floors were occupied as Bats. and fifteen families resided there pus all were rescued
 The fire spread to the stores of the Krauss. Butler & Benham Co, one the largest carpet and rug dealers central Ohio, and the Wheeler adioin ing.
 While the fremen were at work en the second floor of the DIithod build ing there was an explosion of i've fremen were injured, but none seriously
 Of the total loss, $50.000 is aa f Mithof building and $1O0,000 on gAs stock owned by Krauss, Butler l. Benham.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
REn cRoss WoRK.

Mukden. Dec 21.-A report on the work of the Red Cross iI the north. eastern district has been submitted by Prince Vassilitchkoff. During the month of October, 1O,691 sick were treated. Of these 89.9S per cent were only slightly ill and 1O.O2 seriously sick, A little over B per cent of the sick recovered under treatment. The others were invalided or transferred to OL.sr hospitals. Less than 1 per cent died. The figures relating to wounded are conflicting and uncertain. but 1t apears the ratio of shot and sheII wounds to cold steel are about 2s5 to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
A PRIEST TWENTY
 FIVE YEARS

Derby, Dec. 21- Services in celebra- tion of. the 25th ami iyersary of the or dination to the priesthood of the Rev Q. !. DIcElroy, pastor Of St lfary's church have been held here, the event being marked by, the presentation also of a purse of $l ,000 to Father McElroy from the members of the parish and a purse of $2O0 from the children Of the paroehiaf school Rev Father McElroy is prominent in the diocese as a mem Der Of the diocesan board of consulfers and of parochia school board. He has been in Derby thirteen years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
PORTER BEGGED
 AND SOBRFD TO-DAY.

New Haven, Dec 21.--A sentence of 180 days in jail was imposed in the city court to-day on Charles G, Porter, the Roxbury. Mass, man who was ar- rested on complaint of President Had ley of Yale university. There were six charges against him including he9eina. i1Ianess and travelling from place to place without lawful pur- pose. Porter conducted his own de fense, begging hard to be released and sobbing loudly when sentence was passed upon him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
CASHIER ASSIGNS.

Conneaut O., Dec 21.-o. c. Lille, cashier of the closed First National bank of this city and president and owner of the Marine Savings bank at Conneaut Harbpr, which is also closed. has made an assignment. IL was stated yesterday that both banks would be able to open within weeA or ten days. but the assignment of AIr I4alie puts new aspect upon the whole affair. No statement of Mir Lfl- lies assets or liabilities is given out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
KILLED HERSELF
 HAN MAY LIVE

New York. Dec 2l Mary Olah, the Hungarian girl who shot Sigimnnd Bohn, aswaiter in the Cate Boulevard, !, in the presence of many guests early to-day, and then sent two bullets Into her own body. is dead at the hospital, where she was taken. After the shoot Ing the young woman said that Rphn had betrayed her before she learned that he had wife ana two children Bonn is practically . prisoner Tn the hospital, where he is held on. a techin- cal charge of felonious assault.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
sIvRoI pI1Nr,H Rtanrr.-

Hartford. Dec 21.-At the Capitol day Comptroller Seeley was pfasesl with a cut glass punch bowl bx Capitol force, and Superi nf Stevenson and Assistant Supers sn dent Wilson were each given m chairs. Secretary of State VinaI ceiyed cut glass cigar bowl from office force. All these officers will tire at the end of their terms
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
BAD NEWS KILLED
 THIS WOMAN

New York, Dec 21An unfounded report of the death of her husband. from whom she had been separated for three years has cost the life of Union Hill, N. J. Shaffer has been i'll with pneumonia but Is recovering. A child of the couple, who lived with the mother, was told on the street that he was dead She ran home and broke the news. The mother became. hysterical, passed from one convulsion to another and died ina few minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
NE WIS COT IRlfED
Destruction of Russian Ship Report Concerning Ral.
 loon Corp iii the War

st Petersburg, Dec 21 While de. eslinlng to give details, the admiralty admits that the Russian advices from Pert Arthur, sent by General stoeseei, substantially conhrR the Japanese aoA vices of the destruction of the Russian ships in the harbor. The reports of D Japanese squadron of forty vessels having sailed 10 meet Ene second Pas cilc squadron are regarded as ullrelia- ble
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
FAyORABI.ET no DEP F

New York, Dec 21 At fba conc sion of the conference called bg SA ator PIatt at the Fifth Avenue m today. it was said by several o2 tilnss present that the sentiment of the ufas Ing was unanimously tn favor Q3 sen ator Depew's reelection. It was aa1 oCIs to bring about the result and nek was expressed that a contest could avoided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
MANUFACTURERS
 REJECT PROPOSITION.

Fall River, Dec. 21-Tbe Fall River Cotton manufacturers have rejected the proposition for arbitration by the national civic federation, submitted by the textile council and ratified yes terday by mass meeting of the i've unions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
live stoc1x nfnrIxetn.

CATTLE-Supply light; market steady; choice, S6 &G6.s0; prime. S4.S6QS 10; veal calves. &7GI7.50.
 HCGS Receipts fair: market steady; prime. heavy, S4: 7S6l4.sO. msdiunns. s465: heavy Workers. $4. 606a465; light Workers, s4.E0914.s5; pigs, S4. .40G4460 [ roughs. S414.zS.
 SHEEP AND LAMBS Supply fair: market lower: prime wethers. S4.I5@b4 ga: : common, $e@S; spring lambs. &416.66
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
ROBERTS PLURALITY.

Hartford, Dec 2l The vote for the state officers cast at the November election, was ftieialIy counted at the capitol to-day. Governor elect Roberts, has a plurality of 25,572 over A. Heaton Robertson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
TRAIN DERAILED,
 PASSENGER KILLED

Washington, Dec 21.--A north bound vestibule train on the Virginia Midland division of the Southern rail- way was derailed at Somerset, Vir- ginia, today. Che passenger named McArthur, of Baltimore, was killed, tapd two other passengers were in. iured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
HAY CHAPEL BURNpD.

sirnsbnry. Dec 21. The Hay Mem orfaI chapel, given to Westminster school by Secretary Hay in memory of his son. Adelbert S Hay, was burned to-day. The loss Is estimated. at S12,000 and IS only partly covered by insurance. The fire IS supposed to-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
Other Suggesfi0rss.

Parlor Cabinets $10.00 to S60.00. China Closets $13.5O to $55.00, Earlor Tables $2.00 to $35.O0, Library Tables $7.OO to $6000. also the best Sectional Book Cases, Ladies Desks S4.00 to $45OO. Book Cases with glass doors $7.5O to $35.0O, Foot Rests S125 up. wards. Morris Chairs S6.5O to $SS00. Book Shelves $1.00 upwards
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
STEEL PLANT BURNED.

Peru, Ind., Dec. 21- The Peru Steel company's plant with the execution of the office and small brick structure has been destroyed BY fire. The iHn- plement store Of N, NJ. Watts x conn pany also was burned. Toss $10O, ,0OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
JURYnEN APPROACHED.
Attempt to Influence Its Decision on
 Land Frauds.

Portland, ore, Dec 21. The Ore golian to-day says that it has become known that the grand jury which is Investigating the land frauds has been approached for the, purpose .of influencing it's decisions. One jury man is, known to have been approach ed and the man who did it is known to the federal authorities. The at- tempt was unsuccessful, so 1t IS stat ed.
 1t also trapspires that infornaa ton is leaking from the jury room as to what is taking place there. This would not De serious ifsit did not in dicate that itzis possible to get into with the Jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
FINANeIaL ANB eoMMgaeIALl. {: }.
C5Ionlnr gtocVv o.u.ta eea,,,..

EE ~NWV1N1aII DNEFNs0N Es3aE N4s l M Money on call nominally at per cent; prime mercantile paper. 40416 per cent }; exchanges s84s. .sS2, 815 balances S1s, 25l, ITS; exports Of general naerchandise from the port of New York For. the week ended yesterday were valued at s132s9. .s5s.