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Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
FOR CITY OWNERSHIP
Chicago Votes to Control City
 Transportation Facilities.
IMMEDIATE ACTION IMPOSSIBLE.
Heavy Municipal Indebtedness Will Prevent For Time Carrying Out of Peoples Wi!l-M ajority Favoring the Proposition Was Overwhelming.


 Prevent For Time Carrying Out of Peoples Wi!l-Majority Favorins the
 Proposition Was Overwhelming. Chicago, April 6.-The chief interest in the municipal election in this city eentered in tine vote on proposed mu- nicipal ownership of the street rail- ways. In this connection what is known as the Mueller law passed by the last legislature was submitted to the people. The law authorizes cities in Illinois to construct, own, operate and lease street railways and to pro vide the means therefor.
 On this proposition the vote stood 152, ,434 for the proposition and 30, 104 against. On the proposition that the city should at once take over the street railways into its control the vote stood 120,744 for and 50,S93 against.
 Tie Republicans elected eighteen al- dermen the Democrats sixteen. The six Republicans, thirty-one Democrats, two independents.
 In addition to choosing the aldermen and voting on municipal ownership of street railways, the voters balloted to decide. whether the members of the city board of education, now appoint ed by the mayor, are to be elected by tie people. This, too, was carried.
 Tine municipal ownership proposi- tion was generally indorsed by the press on the expectation that it's car rying would strengthen the city in it's negotiations with the existing compa- nies and would commit the city to the policy of ultimate ownership"
 citys Debt Prevents Action.
 The adoption of this proposition means little, because it is absolutely impossible for the city to put it into execution until it's debt incurring priv ileges are enlarged by the legislature.
 Probably the greatest contributory cause to the affirmative vote on mu- nicipM ownership is the miserable street car service which Chicago has today.
 AS for the vote on the proposition which commits the city to the policy of going after municipal ownership of the street car lines at once, it is gen orally agreed that Mayer Harrison is right in swing this radical proposi- ton was carried because the majori- ty of the voters did not know what it meant. It was tie uneducated vote that put through this proposition, as an analysis of the returns shows. The vote is so heavy in favor of the ques- ton, however, that it indicates seri- ous conviction on the part of the city as a whole that the idea of municipal ownershipsis a good thing as soon as it can be brought about.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
April 8 In History.

i722-David Rittenhouse. eminent Ameri- can mathematician and astronomer born at Germantown. Pa. died in Philadelphia i7e6
 ISSb-Richnrd Grant White, author and philologist died in New York city; born, there is21
 is95-Governor Joshua H. Marvil of Dela- ware died at Laurel; born 1928. Gen. eral James l.. kemper, ex-governor of Virginia, and one Of the brigade lead CTS in Picke;ta charge at Gettysburg, died; born lsz3 l902-The Earl of Kimberly, Right Hon. John Wodehouse, K. O., Liberal Brit ish statesman. died fin London; born
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
Practical Religion.

A Presbyterian mission meeting was held the other night at Southend, and one reverend gentleman who was called upon to address the meeting thus improved the occasion:
 My brethren, let us be men and wo- men in our belief in God. Don't let us trust to emotion and sentiment. have heard some of you praying that God may make you better. Some of you that have been praying owe me money. I have lent you money when you have been down You could have paid me back that money ten times over, and you have not done it. Begin from tonight to give me penny day or a penny week."
 Now, that is what I call practical Christianity.--London Truth.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
April ' In History.

i7So-Dr. William Ellcry Charming. distIn- Euished Unitarian divine and one oi the most eloquent American writers, born at Newport R. l.; died iS42. Dr. Charming inherited high moral worth and intellectual powers frcm both par ents. At his graduation from Harvard the English uration, an exceptional honor, was assigned him. After huid- ing tutorship in family in Rich mond be travelled in Europe. On his return he became oetiye in public questions, was an abolitionist and n peace advocate.
 lSss-General Quincy Adams Gilmore. Un- ion commander on the Carolina coast, died; born lS5.
 leoo-Frederick Edwin Church, noted American painter, died in New York city; born isa6.
 lso3-Josiah Wood whymper. noted Amer ican artist and Alpinist, died in Lon don born 1913. Rear Admiral George E. Belknap, II. s. N, retired, veteran o< the civil war. died at Key West Fla; born 1882.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
Steel Trust Report Shows a Deficit.

New York, April 6.-Directors of the United States Steel corporation have declared the regular quarterly dividend of 1H per cent on the preferred stock. The amount thus applied to the divi- dend was $6,304,910 and in order to meet this payment deficit for the quarter of $1,S57 ,120 was created. Earnings for the last quarter (March estimated at .$5,S00,OO0) amounted to $13, ,20S,s86. Although the lowest in the corporation's history, they were better than the most extravagant estimates made by outsiders.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
Hearst Man For Chairman In Ohio.

Columbus, O., April 6.-The Demo cratic state central committee met here and decided to hold the state con- vention at Columbus on May 24 and 25. k. L. Starr, editor of the Bryan Demo- crat and a supporter of W. R. Hearst for president, was selected for tempo rary chairman and w. $. Beebe of Mount Gilead temporary secretary of the convention. There was spirited contest over the selection of tempo rary chairman.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
Milwaukee Re-eleots Mayor Rose

Milwaukee, Wis, April G. Mayor David s. Rose, Democrat, carried the city in the municipal election, having a plurality of 5,912 over Guy D. Golf, Re publican. The Democrats also elected William H. Graebner treasurer and Peter Pawinsld comptroller and will control the common council, electing twenty-four members, the Republicans electing thiCteen and the Social Demo cratS nine
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
New York Republican Convention Plan.

Albany, N. Y, April 6.-It has prac. tically been decided that Congressman Serene +. Payne, Republican leader in the house of representatives. will be the permanent chairman of the Re publican state convention to be held in New York city on Tuesday next to select delegates to the Republican na. tional convention. Senator Depew has been selected as the temporary chair man, and upon him will devolve the outlining of party policy and the ex. tolling of the present administration. The new state committee will be elect. ed, and Governor Odell will be named as the new chairman to succeed George ". Dunn.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
Live Stock Markets.

CATTLE-Supply light; market steady; choice. s5.10a5.30; prime, s4S0a5; fair, s3.40 aI.l5; veal calves, s6a63.
 HOGS-Receipts, 12 double decks; mar lSet dull; prime heavy, S5.60a5.70; mediums, s5.70; heavy Workers. S5.G0a5.65; light York CTS. S555a5.60: pigs. s5.40a5.5o; roughs, s3.5O as.
 SHEEP AND LAMBS - Supply light; market steady: prime wethers, s 20a5. 4o; SC l0a6. 20.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
Heavy Failure In Memphis, Tenn

Memphis, Tenn, April 6.-Hosmer J. Barrett and T. Frost Barrett, sons of Thomas Barrett, widely known finan- cier and former business man of this city, have filed individual involuntary proceedings of bankruptcy in the Unit ed States district court of this city. The combined liabilities of the Barrett brothers aggregate S325,OOO, and com bined assets of S57, 900 are shown.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
A ure,ysome CoIIeciIon.

At the prison of St. Paul, at Lyons, France, there is curious collection of pens. They are the pens with which the executioners have signed the regu- lation receipts for the prisoners handed over to them to be executed. At each execution a fresh pen is used for the purpose, and the ink is left to dry up. on it.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07

 ed Andover Theological pr Judson' seminary turning his attention to the subject of foreign missions He yolun- teered to go to India and on the yoy- age became n convert 10 baptism by immersion. This cut him off from the society which had sent him abroad. After some difficulty he went into Burma and mastered the language. He preached and issued tracts, and, although often intorfered with by na- tive powers and once imprisoned for over a year. he made over 10000 con- verts.
 ISsl-The first shot at Sumter; beginning of the civil war. lsOl-Generel John Porter Hatch. U. s. A. retired, veteran of the Mexican and civil wars. died in New York city; born 1892
 i9o2-Rev T. De Witt Talmngo, noted Presbyterian divine, died in Washing ton; born 1882
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
GRIM ES
 AND CASUALTIES (

oNooH- featuring company's works at Priceburg, Pa, were killed by an explosion on Thursday after burned.
 Three persons on Thursday plunged 210 feet to their death over the Sho- shone falls of the Snake river, in Ida hO. They were Miss Marie Willis, Samuel Graham and man whose name is unknown.
 Three masked men held up tle south bound Oregon express on the Sc Ithern Pacific railroad at Copley, Cal, Friday night, killed W. J. O'Neil, the express messenger, and are supposed to have carried off the contents of the express box.
 At Meadville, Pa, Saturday, an air tank exploded in the machine shop of the Erie railroad shops, partially wrecking the immense building and killing one man instantly and injuring several others.
 On Thursday Joseph J. Hearne, once a well to do contractor and an infiuen- tfal Democratic politician in Westches- ter county, N. r., lost his life in fire which entirely consumed his home in Peekskill.
 Lieutenant Commander Edgar Town send WarbUrton, chief engineer of the battlcship Maine, on Friday committed suicide i'll his cabin on board that ves- gel in Pensacola harbor.
 On Friday Johnston Haydon, a Lou isville (Ky.) railroad man, committed suicide in New York by leaping from window on the twenty first floor of ! a skyScraper building. As a result of a heavy downpour of l rain eastern Ohio has been suffering from a record breaking flood. Many persons were driven from their homes | and railroads tied up. Ar explosion in the Citizens Nation l al bank building at Albia, la, resulted in three men being killed and several | injured. The cause of the explosion is | unknown.
 Two men were killed and a dozen ! injured by head-on collision on the , Schuylkill division of the Pennsylvania , railroad near Pottsville. Pa. Saturday
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
Another Oklahoma Bank Fails

Guthrie, Okla, April 6.-The Citi- zens' bank at Mcleod, Okla, with a capital of $i0,e9o, has closed its doors as result of the failure of the Capital National bank in which it deposited
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07

Washington, aged 76. is9G-Colonel John A. Cockerill. the well known American journalist. died al Cairo, Egypt; born 1850. Governor John F.. Jones Of Nevada died at San Fran. cisco; born 1Sl0. l903-Rev. w. H. Milburn, the venerabl, blind chaplain of the United States senate, died at Santa Barbara, Cal. born 1893.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
One SenHe Keen

Rob-Say, Bob, loan me $100. will you? Bob-Why, man, have you lost your senses? Rob-Nope; at least not my sense of touch.--Yale Record.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07

operations. 1t is eslImate.i that | .. .u carpenters are Immediately affected by the lockout.
 All differences between the coal op- orators and miners of Illinois have been settled. The miners gave way and acceded to the ultimatum of the operators.
 The Iowa miners and operators fail ed to agree. and 13,500 miners are on strike. Every mine in Iowa is closed
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07

there July {. 1908. fpsher AineS' III. ratified the first treaty with the United States after it's inde- pendence. surrendered to Grant nt Appo- mattox Va. J. Field. associate justice of the United States supreme court. on the retired list, died in Washington: born lSl7.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
April l2 In History.

TIT Henry Clay, states man, called the Great Pacificator," born in Hanover, Va: died lS52. 1850 - Rev. Dr. Adonlram Judson. missionary uc
 Burma, died at sea ;
 born fin Maiden, Mass.
 TBS. After graduating
 at Brown university Judson became a skop- tic. Heafterward chang ed his views and enter
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
IN THE FIELD

tion company was on Saturday tied up by strike of mo- tornen and conductors. There are 15O men in the employ of the com pany, and every one of the number obeyed the order to strike. The strike was precipitated as result of the re- fusal of the company to remove Gen eral Manager Nichols, who is charged with making rules held to be unfair by the men.
 After twenty-two weeks the strike of the pOlishers and buffers at factory H of the International Silver company at Meriden, Conn.,, has been settled. 1t is understood that the company will take back as fast as they can do so the men who have been on strike.
 The organization of contracting car pentcrs in Detroit, Mich, has unani- mously decided to suspend building
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
NEvyc oE President Diaz opened
 o,,e tile Mexican congress ,-oS,H on Friday evening, be- NI'1fi -Sho' inp acportcd to tho

no ing escorted to the hall by the presidential guards. His message covered a period embracing the st half year. Among other thti he referred to the circumspec- tion of the government in its interna- tional relations and to the good ac- complished by the sanitation works at the federal capital.
 At the opening of the Cuban con- gross on Monday the scene in the house of representatives was one of wild disorder. As a matter of fact, there was no formal opening of the house owing to the inability to muster quorum, for the reason that every Nationalist member refused to enter the chamber, the Nationalists fearing that if the question of contested seats arose they would be outvoted by the coalition lately arranged between the Republicans and the Moderate Lib erals.
 A severe earthquake has occurred at ManZanillo, Mexico. A number of buildings were shaken down, but the greatest damage was done to the new big breakwat that is being built there by the Mexican government for the improvement of the harbor. Much of it that had been built has sunk from sight, and the loss will be considera- ble.
 General JimineZ, former president of Santo Domingo and leader of a recent revolution in that republic, has fled to the island of St Thomas, Danish West Indies.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
DOiNGS OF CONGRESS-.

- day, Senator Simmons
 NoHSS09 introduced a bill to create a permanent commission to in- yestigate the several executive depart ments of the government. It provides for a commission of five persons, not more than three to be members of the same political party, who shall serve four years each from the date of their appointment. The commission is to report to each regular session of con gress. The house passed the District of ed.
 In the house of representatives on Monday an attempt to secure consid- eration under suspension of the rules of the bill appropriating $415.000 for the Lewis and Clark centennial ex- hibition, to be held in Portland, Ore, in 1905, failed after the house had di- viGed several times and the roll had been called twice.
 In the house on Monday bill was passed increasing from SIP to $100 per month the pension of those who have lost both eyes or have become totally blind from causes incident to the mlli- tary or naval service of the United States.
 Subpnnas have been sent out for witnesses to appear before the senate committee on privileges and elections in the Shoot inquiry on April 20, postpOnement being made from the 12th.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
April 10 In History.

I736 - Prince Eugene, fa- nous soldier and asso- clate of Marlborough, died: born 1J63. - 1so6-General Horatio Gates died in New York city: born in England fin TIPS. iS52-John Howard Payne. author of Home, Sweet Home" died in Tunls; born lT92.
 lS5S-Hon. Thomas H. Ben ton, 90 years senator from Missouri, died in
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
April 9 In History.

i62c-Francis Lord Bacon. reorganlZer of philoso- phy. died. born l5Gl. l73s-Rufus Putnam, soldier and principal founder of Marietta, O., born in Sutton. Mass; died in Marietta 1924.
 l75s-Fisher Ames. states man and orator, born in Dedham, Mass; died
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07
FOREIGN
 NOTES OF INTERES7

ntarEe eu Dy tue way or I una, oEtNTEeesr British India, Of SC UT TN ' were fighting in Tibet, the Tibetans having attacked the Brit. ish mission under Colonel Younghus. band. There were two engagements, and the Tibetans were repulsed with heavy loss. The British captured the native camp at Guru. The Tibetan general, the whole of his personal es. cort and five high Lassa officials were among the hundreds killed in the fight ing.
 The governments of Italy and Aus tria have concluded complete agree ment regarding affairs in the Balkans by which the status quo in those states is assured, both powers pledg- ing themselves not to undertake ter, ritorial occupation.
 The work of harvesting this years wheat crop in Australia is nearly com ple;cd, and the government estimates place the yield at 100000 bushels above the best previous record. Sev. enteen million bushels are now availa- ble for export.
 On April 1 Premier Combes of France ordered that all religious em. blems be removed from the courts Of justice. Among the emblems banished is Bonnat's famous picture of the eruci. fixion hanging in the Paris assize court.
 The British antarctic expedition which sailed on the steamer Discovery. commanded by Captain Scott, from London July 31, 1901,. arrived at Christ church. New Zealand. Friday.
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07

The entire system of the Cleveland and
 Southwestern Trac-
Connecticut western news., 1904-04-07

Eight girls and one
 man employed in the Dickson Squib Manu-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-18
COMMON SENSE IN COSTUMES.

A cablegram informs US that the
peignoir in France is the sensation
and delight of the season. 1t is bit
like the English teagown or the New
Jersey mother hubbard, but is said to
make these creations look like thirty
cents. A particular design is of rose
silk, combined with train of large
founces with an alencOn fall in front
Marie Antoinette fichu running around
the decolletage of tucked chiffon
tablier. Paris is said to be very happy
over the reignoir.
You can wear it at any and all hours
of the day and night. AS a dinner
dress it is all right. Worn at ball
it thrills the unprecedented observer,
while it fills the opponents Of rival
fashions with a desire to go back to
the woods. AS a dressing gown it has
been voted O. K, being soft and light.
And as a robe de chambre it is toler-
ably good, they say, and doesn't
scratch. In the morning you can
wear it as late as you please. Nor is
it necessary to remove it in order to
DO up the breakfast dishes, the sleeves
being no interference.
By removing the fichu from the dec
olletage of tucked chiffon tablier, pin
ming up the train and tying string
around the waist, the peignoir may be
made a good serviceable costume for
the ordinary duties of Homework,
sweeping, scrubbing, washing and the
like. Thus those who can afford but
one dress may safely choose the peig
noir
But in warm weather it is well to re-
member to remove the fichu from the
decolletage Of tucked chiffon tablier.
Indeed, in very warm weather the
decolletage of tucked chiffon tablier it
self may be removed. And one Of the
advantages Of the peignoir is that you
don't have to wear it at all. Some Of
those who have observed it's dinner
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-18

me to come to this country. He never
advanced money for me or to me after
I came. l never was under the slight
est obligation to him. The obligations,
financial and otherwise, were on the
other side. / never was in partnership
with Morford. Our only connection in
the law business was that Morford had
desk room in my office, and frequently
collected fees from my clients and
failed to turn them over to me. l ad-
vanced upward of $4,000 at different
times to Morford, and to others for the
purpose of saving his property from
his creditors l never received any
thing back, except $1,000, which he re-
luctantly gave me at Dawson City in
1900. For many years he was continu-
ally in litigation here. l fought all of
his battles in court, and never had
a dollar for my work Two of the
farms comprising most of the vast
property Morford is alleged to have
had here, were sold under execution,
and a sheriff's deed was given. l fur
nished the money to buy these farms
back. That money was never return
ed to me. Norford did not leave his
property in my hands when he went to
Alaska, as stated, and 1 never assum-
ed responsibility for it in any way,
nor was expected by him to look after
it, 1t is said Of me that entered into
a conspiracy to rob Morford after liv-
for Is years. I was at his house from
time to time during a period Of a little
more than two years prior to 1885,
Judge Rudkin is charged by S. O..
Morford Of North Yakima Of conspir-
ing with Morford's wife to defraud the
husband. of sustaining illicit relations
with the woman, granting her a di-
ing her. These charges are all con-
tanned in Morfords complaint, which
is a matter Of court record in Yakima
county, where he seeks a redistribu-
ton Of the community property Of his
former wife and himself. The case
was decided against Morford by Judge
Bell Judge Rudkin being disqualified
to siD and is now on appeal to the
supreme court.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-18
MEAD'S WEAK POSITION.

If it is true that every man is sup
great force, that a man who sets him
self up as the legal guide of his fell
find a man who is not only a profess
sional lawyer, but is a candidate for
cumbent know the law, we are apt to
think he is deficient in education when
he makes announcements which show
he knows but little law. The constitu-
ton of Washington defining and enum-
Grating the powers and duties of the
governor says:
He shall communicate at every ses-
sion by message to the legislature the
condition of the affairs of the state,
and recommend such measures as he
shall deem expedient for their action"
The Wayfaring man though fool
hearing or reading the statement that
it is the duty of the governor of Wash
ington to recommend such measures
as shall deem expedient" to the legis-
lature will gather the idea that if the
governor believes it would be for the
good Of the people to enact a railroad
commission law it is his duty to
recommend" the legislature to enact
one. And yet we find the Hon. Albert
L. Mead, the republican nominee for
the state telling the voters that IF the
legislature passes a commission bill.
will sign it, He absolutely fails to
declare. Il am in favor of a railroad
commission law and that if elected |
will recommend that the legislature
enact one
A good rule to follow in politics, de-
clares that he who is not for me is
against ne AS Mr.. Mead fails to de-
clare that he will, if elected recon-
mend to the Legislature the enactment
Of a law establishing a railroad COM
mission with power to regulate fares
and freights it is safe to regard him as
opposed to such legislation or else he
does not know the law governing the
office to which he aspres.