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conditions as a precedent to getting to
work. This was having a bad effect all
over the country. Judge Parker had been
nominated because he came from New
York, and the Democrats wanted TO be
sure OF this State above all others. But
Murphy, by his conduct, was holding
up the entire Democratic campaign.
An IntOlerable Situation.
This situation, the prominent Demo-
crat says. is rapidly becoming intOler-
able Democratic success is endangered
IL is an open secret that Murphy did
not have the Tammany assembly dis
trict leaders behind him in the course
he was pursuing, and it was madden
ing that one man should be permitted
longer TO put the bright prospects OF
the party in peril.
1t was evident from what this man
said that something must be done with
out much delay, and the suggestion has
seriously been made that National
Chairman Tagsart and Executive Chair
man Sheehan wait on Mr. Murphy no
longer than September !, and If he
does not show a disposition by that
time to get on the band wagon that
they send for the district leaders and.
after telling them the situation, ask
them to depose Mr.. Murphy as leader
and begin the campaign for Judge Par
ker
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ROOTS REFERENCE
TO MR.. DAVIS

In emphasizing the age OF Henry G..
Davis, the Democratic candidate for
Vice President. In his notification ad-
dress at Indianapolis, Elihu Root has
injected a new Issue into the campaign
One Democratic leader at the head
quarters Of the Congressional Commit
tee commented somewhat caustically
upon MI Roots criticism.
The attack made by Mr.. Root" said
ne. upon Senator Davis discloses only
Mr.. Roots consciousness Of the weak
ness OF his party's position. He knows
that the Roosevelt Administration hash I
a leg 70 stand on. Republican spell
binders cannot even revive the bugaboo
of cheap money
I'm their despair they are. driven 70
invoke tho Grim Reaper TO keep them
out Of the hole. AS for Senator Davis,
he is not only able TO sit UP and take
nourishment. but he and his friends are
sufficiently powerful 10 carry West Vir-
ginia. II you doubt It. all you have to
do is 20 read Senator SCOTS hysterical
predictions of every twenty-four hours
The truth is we've got the Republicans
on the run and intend 20 keep them on
the run
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NEW HAVEN ROW
MUST BE ENDED

NEW HAVEN, Aug. 6.-According TO
a story given out here William F. Shee-
han, OF New York, chairman OF the
executive committee OF the Democratic
National Committee, plainly told com
mittee Of leading Connecticut Demo-
Gratis in New York a few days ago that
Connecticut would be cut out altogether
IN the calculations OF the Democratic
managers as a State that might be car
ried by the Democrats If the New
Haven Democrats didn't stop quarreling
at once.
II everything were harmonious among
the New Haven Democrats, a condition
that has not prevailed for a number Of
years, the city could be carried by the
Democrats by 200 10 900 majority.
Just at present there are two Demo-
cratic town committees. both with full
equipment and both demanding recogni-
ton as the only simon pure Democratic
committee. Each has elected a chair
man. each has headquarters. and they
are both looking for the sinews OF war.
The old town committee has for its
chairman Albert r. Kelles, Yale. "a,
who says he will not give up the fort
under any consideration. Edward J.
81, is al the head Of the other com
mittee- He is a member Of the Demo-
cratic State central committee, and has
with him or his committee the other
three members Of the State committee
from this town.
1t was finally decided to appeal to
Sheehan, and he advised that TIE com
mittee be TcOrganlZed with a new chair
man. Then he added that the national
leaders would certainly pass Connect
II this local fight was not fxed up i'm
mediatelV.
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American Who Recently Sustained Bad
Fall Down an Elevator Shaft
at Her London Home.

LONDON, Aug 6.-The injuries Of
Mrs. Arthur Paget, formerly Miss Min
ME Stevens. Of New York. resulting
from her fall down the elevator shaft OF
her house, are more serious than at
first supposed
1t is feared that she viii be confined
to her bed for three months, and per
haps her right knee may be permanently
stin, owing to the fracture Of the knee
cap.
Sent by the King.
Sir Frederick Treves. the Kings
physician, who has retired from public
practice. was sent by his majesty 20 at
tend Mrs. Paget. He found her right
thigh badly fractured, the knee-cao
smashed, and other lesser injuries. but
fortunately no internal injuries. The
surgeons find it difficult to deal with
them ali without putting too severe a
strain upon the nervous system of the
patient. She exhibits great courage in
excTuciating pain.
This accident has served TO set at
rest some society gossip that has been
circulated freely of late in both London
and New York. IT WAS said that Mrs
Paget had forfeited royal friendship and
favor at court because OF participation
IN a scheme 10 get an American woman
10 a state ball without an invitation.
The deltnquents in the case were Lady
Cunard and Mrs Edward Bourke.
A Discreet Woman.
Mrs. Paget was far too discreet to
mix in an affair that was certain to be
deeply resented by the King. Twice
since the occurrence she has met the
King at dinner. and the sending Of Sir
Frederick Treves to attend her is final
proof OF her favor in royal circles Mrs
Paget usually goes TO Carlsbad for the
cure IN September, but this year in
tended going 10 Marienbad, where the
King is to go. in accordance with his
expressed wish.
Both King Edward and Queen Alex
andra make daily inquiries concerning
her condition.
People In society are inclined to smile
over the Duchess OF MarlbOrOuGh's mis-
hap. She never was an expert horse
woman, having a very uncertain al
though graceful seat. Her horses are
always well trained, but she is very
nervous IN the saddle and only rode in
Difference TO the dukes wishes. She
prefers driving and does her hunting
on wheels.
In this case she simply slipped of
the horse. which only shook itself and
did not jump at all. The duchess is
recovering rapidly.
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WATSON MAY GET
OFF HIS TICKET

NEW YORK, Aug. 6.-News received
here of fusion in Nebraska and Kansas
nearly resulted in Thomas L. Watson's
retirement from the Populist ticket as
a candidate for President. Il IS prob
able that Mr.. Watson VIII retire as a
result Of the practical completion OF ar
engagements whereby the Fopulists in
the two States mentioned are TO fuse
with the Democrats
Il should not be surprised If Mr.
Watson retired SAID Charles Z. Nc
Gregor, Watson's travelling companion,
yesterday; nor would I be surprised II
he made UP his mind TO remain in spite
Of what seems likely to happen in Ne
braEka and Kansas.
Watson IS not pleased by the indi-
cations which have materially altered
the situation as compared TO what 1t
was when he indicated that he would
accept He is now considering what
action he shall take. He cannot reach
Il decision until he is on the scene. He
viii leave for Nebraska Sunday night,
and viii make known his decision after
he reaches there
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CORTELYOU OFF
FOR NEW YORK

Secretary Cortelyou Will leave for New
York this afternoon.
He held a final conference with the
President this morning. but, as usual.
declined. to talk for publication. 1t is
known. however, that he received in
structions concerning the situation in
New York and the other States which
the Democrats allege is doubtful
Postmaster General Payne also had a
talk with the chairman This talk had
10 do with the disturbances in WisCOn-
sin. The Postmaster repeated his as
surances that despite any division II the
Republican party the Democrats can
not overcome the normal Republican
ma jority.
The President and chairman also dis
cussed the names or the men who are
10 be appointed members Of the advisory
committee. II was said this morning
that the list has been completed and
the chairman Will make IL public when
he reaches New York. The delay is
caused because some men selected have
not yet agreed TO accept
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His Life Threatened
By the s'BIack Hand"
Italians Life in Danger Unless He Pays Five
Hundred Dollars to Malta Society
in New York

NEW YORK. Aug. 6.-His life threat
ened by the Black Hand Society unless
he yielded to it's demands for $500. An
drew Polizzi, a tailor, has armed him
self and is awaiting attack at his home.
so Leonard Street. Williamsburg. He
Is in fear that an attempt viii be made
TO dynamite his home, which is now
under police guard.
The letters received by Polizzi were
mailed from Manhattan. and the last
one threatened his life if he disregarded
the demands of the writers 20 turn over
to them 500. It was stated in the let
ter that the writer's were aware that
he was in prosperous circumstances.
Polizzi paid no attention 10 the first
letters he received, but was so fright
ened by the tenor of the last one that he
at first intended 10 comply with the de-
mand. At the last moment he decided
not to part with his life savings, and
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the Western headquarters should be 10
Gated in his home city that unless he
is overruled absolutely by his colleagues
on the executive committee, it is safe
20 assume that the campaign IN the
West will be directed from Indianapolis
instead Of Chicago. as heretofore.
Mr. Tsggart favors the appointment
Of an additional com2ittee Of five men
10 assume charge Of the campaign IN
the States Of Colorado, Idaho. Montana,
Nevada. and Utah. and is understood
TO have already selected the men for
this committee.
Hill Coming to Conference.
Mr.. Taggart expects that David B.
Hill will be in the city on Monday, and
Mr.. Hill and Senator German will be
invited to attend the meeting of the
executive committee to give advice on
the various matters to be considered.
Mr.. Taggart Will go TO EsOpus on
Wednesday with the members of the
committee appointed to notify Judge
Parker of his nomination. Cord Meyer,
chairman of the New York State Demo-
cratic committee, has arranged to have
the members Of the committee taken
to ROsemOnt and return on the steam
er Sycamore, of the Long Island Rail-
road Company's fleet.
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TAGGART READY
FOR CAMPAIGN

NEW YORK, Aug. g. - With the ar
rival Of Thomas Taggart, chairman OF
the Democratic National Committee, the
campaign for the election OF Judge Par
ker assumes a business-like aspect, and
beginning with today all OF those identi-
ned with the active management OF the
campaign viii be busily engaged with
the actual work Of the campaign.
TaGgart did net learn OF Judge Par
ker's resignation as the chief Judge Of
the court Of appeals until he arrived IN
this city. but he manifested his salts
faction over the judges action. He went
direct 20 his rooms IN the Hoffman
House.
To Arrange for Headquarters.
His first act today was 70 inspect the
various rooms and houses upon which
Trey Woodson. the secretary Of the
committee, has obtained options for cam
paign headquarters. and he Will IN
doubtedly make definite arrangements
with the owners or agents OF the build
ing which he decides 10 be best suited
for the purposes OF the committee.
Later he had talk with Senator Cor
man. who arrived in the city yesterday
and then prepared for the meeting Of
the executive committee, which has
been called FOR Monday forenoon. At
this meeting the appointment Of ad-
diuOnal committees 70 assist IN the cam
paign work is 70 be considered, as well
az the question or establishing Western
headquarters IN indianapolis or Chicago,
and the appointment OF a second vice
chairman 10 assume charge OF this
headquarters.
Taggart Is 50 firmly CONVINCED that
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SENATORIAL NOMINEE
ACCUSED OF PEONAGE
Georgian Politician Under Arrest and
Judge in Case Subpenaed
as Witness.

SAVANNAH, Ca, Aug 6.-John E
Foye. Democratic nominee for the State
senate from the First district. and ].
H. Beach, of Egypt, Ga. and Henry
Jackson, a negro, have been arrested
and brought to Savannah on warrants
charging them with peonage.
Judge Frank Tarver, of the county
court Of bingham. was subpenaed as
a witness The defendants waived a
preliminary hearing and gave bonds
The case grows out Of the conviction
of negroes in Enngham who were first
employed to work for the Foye Manu-
featuring Company and later tried be-
fore Judge Tarver on a misdsmeanor
charge and sentenced TO pay a fine or
serve six months
The trial IS alleged to have been held
In a stockade at the FOye C0mpany's
works. where they were afterward put
TO work
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Senate Members.
PARKER RESIGNS
PLACE ON BENCH

ESOPUS, y. Y. Aug. 6.-Alton B. Par
ker is no longer chief justice Of the
court Of appeals.
He went 10 Albany yesterday, where
the other judges Of the court had as
sembled, and there the last session over
which he was To preside was held II
TASTED one minute
Such a session in midsummer Is IN
precedented in the annals OF the court
pose Of the business before IL, because
Judge Parker was determined 70 leave
Office with clean docket.
Once IL was over he sent his resigna-
ton down TO the office OF the secretary
Of state. in the same building, and de-
voted the rest OF the time TO taking
leave OF the men who have for 50 long
been his associates. Then he returned
10 Esopus.
It Is curious thing. but not at all
surprising, 20 those who have grown to
know Judge Parker, that, although he
is absolutely unaffected by anything
which takes place concerning his po-
ntical fortunes. at least so far as an OBJ
server can tell, he was visibly cast down
at having 10 sever the associations Of a
lifetime.
Twenty Seven Years on Bench.
He has been twenty-seven years on
the bench. counting the eight years he
spent as surrogate. and IN all his ex~
perence he has never been on bench
whose members were so congenial to
him and for whom he had a greater af-
lection than those from whom he Just
parted.
Hence the candidate who casually
said, "Is that SOP when informed that
he had been nominated for President.
was unable TO keep from showing the
sorrOyv ne felt aft leaving the work he
loved. even though he may step into the
highest place in the gift Of the nation.
The action taken prevents Governor
Odeu from naming successor 70 Judge
Parker. he can name him only TO serve
until January :, and the people must
elect the chief judge who takes bis
place on that day. Had the resignation
been postponed three days longer the
governor would have had the appoint
ment.
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Commissioner West Orders the Removal
of Weeds From Swimming Pool
in Inner Basin.

There is great activity at the Bathing
Beach today, as a result of District Com
missioner Vests Instructions yesterday
that steps be taken Immediately 10 re-
move from the surface and bottom of
the inner basin the vegetable growth
that has recently appeared there.
Although Superintendent Stevens is
destroying and removing the weeds and
water vegetation by means Of hooks and
other tackle. extra men being employed
for the purpose. Mr.. West has given or
ders that sulphate Of copper be used in
the future with a view TO determining
whether 1t viii, as claimed, keep down
the weeds
The weeds, while unpleasant to the
sight and disagreeable to the swimmers.
are not offensive IN odor It was thought
best, however. 10 get them out OF the
basin as soon az possible.
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instead went TO the Greenpolnt Avenue
police station and asked for protection.
He turned over the letter to Captain
Summers for Investigation.
According to the Instructions contain
ed in the letter, POlizzi was 20 ride 10
RidgewOod on a car OF the Gates Avenue
line, where he would be met by man
who would ask him for a match To
this man he was 10 turn over the money.
Several detectives from Central once
and policemen IN plain clothes from the
Greenpoint Avenue station we're on hand
with POliZZi 10 keep the appointment,
but Polizzi, fearing for his life, failed
to put in appearance. Instead he rs
NAMED at his home, armed with shot
gun and several revolvers-
The police failed TO find any suspicious
characters in the vicinity. AS precau-
tons, detectives are now guarding Poliz-
zi's home
SIX letters in all were received by the
frightened man, the first about two
months ago.
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THREE MEN HELD UP
IN CUMBERLAND CLUB

CUMBERLAND. Nd, Aug. 6.-Three
masked men with drawn revolvers en-
tered the Silver Leaf Club. IN this city.
and held up Gemfco MADEIRA, a wealthy
resident Of AIyersdale Pa; Joseph SEN
tello and William Simpson. getting $3.50
and three gold watches
MADEIRA also lost his steamship ticket
TO Europe being en- route to New York
TO sail The robbers fed by a rear exit
and had a pistol battle with Policeman
August Baker, whose shoulder was
grazed. They escaped.
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TRYING TO GET GIRL
FROM FOSTER MOTHER

STANFORD, Conn, Aug s.-Mrs
Richard NJ. Irwin had a writ of habeas
corpus served by Deputy Sheriff John
W. ScUlley on Mrs. Phoebe Clock, Of
Darien, 10 obtain possession of Nellie E
Mcdonald. a child of Mrs. Irwin by a
former husband
The writ alleges that the child is IN
lawfully held from the plaintiff. Re
Gently Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin attempted
10 gain possession OF the child, and were
arrested on complaint of Mrs. Clock
Mrs. Clock brought UP the child from
infancy.
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Versailles Lakes Dry,
And Famous Carp Die
City Becomes Almost UninhabitabIe-Som
of Dead Fish 200 Years OId-Carted Away
to Paris and Sold.

PARIS. Aug. Gone Of the most strik-
ing consequences Of the continued eX-
IRENE heat is the fate which has befal-
len Versailles, that splendid and royal
city having become almost uniuhabitable
owing TO the partial drying up Of the
great Suisses Lake.
All the fish in these waters, mostly
carp. and many Of them of enormous
size and more than two centuries old.
died one night from asphyXiation, and
as soon as the inhabitants saw them
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floating on the surface of the lake they
filled Up no less than fifty carts and
transported $500 kilos of dead fish to
Paris. where they were sold for a sou
a pound
The project of Versailles sent an en-
tire regiment of engineers to stop this
traffic, and the men are now drawn Up
around the park
The fish IN the other lakes, however
are dying at a great rate. and the
stencil permeates all Versailles, driving
hundreds Of residents away.
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GORMAN MAY END
MURPHY'S REVOLT

NEW YORK. Aug. 6.-Charles z. Muir
phys hostile attitude toward the Demo-
cratic State organization which is sup
porting Judge Parker, continues 10 be
the black cloud In the Democratic sky.
Many Democrats are asking:
How long viii Judge Parker :
friends wait before taking steps for the
protection Of the Democratic vote in the
city?''
William f. sheehan went 10 Esopus
Yesterday afternoon, after having an i'm
porrant meeting with Senator A p. Cor
man. Of Maryland. at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel
Senator German probably has more in
fuence with Murphy than any Demo-
crat outside OF New York, and has
the warm friendship OF Thomas Z.
RYAN. who is standing by Murphy In
some Of his contentious against Senator
McCarren II was said that Senator
German might be called on 10 use his
phy-McCarren difficulty. He is disin-
terested, and IL is not the first time
that he has done effective service IN
bringing 20 an end differences between
New York politicians.
Others Behaving Well.
As 10 the difficulty the Democrats are
having over Murphy Il was said by one
Of the most prominent Democrats in the
State that Of ali the Democrats Of TN
portance in New York Murphy was the
only one who was not behaving well.
Even David B. Hill. ne said. seemed TO
be q changed man.
HILL usually. this Democrat said, aft
er he won victory wanted 10 punish his
enemies and was constantly coming for
ward with programs which he insisted
should be adopted. But now H'q was
only asking; What IS the hes thing
for US TO do. How can we VIM"
Murphy. so this Democrat said, was
stil sulking. and insisting on impossible
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Others Behaving Well.
Collie, ChoIera and Dierrhoea
Remedy-The Best In Existence

7. NJ Wood, manager Of the white
County News Beebe. Ark, is rep
resentative Southern business man who
does not hesitate IN expressing his good
opinion Of a well-known remedy. He
says: 1T gives me pleasure TO recon-
mend Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. having used II my
self and in my family with the beet re-
suits. In fact ! believe 81 10 be the best
remedy OF The kind IL existence" Sold
By al drugglEtR
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President Has Power.
sI7 Louisville and Return, B. so. RR.

Knights OF Pythias' Biennial Encamp-
ment Tickets good going August l. to
10, valid for return until August 81, but
may be extended TO September IS. See
Baltimore and Ohio agents for particu-
lars.
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Excursion to Toronto B. & 0. R. R.

Account Friends General Conference.
Tickets sold August 10 II. valid return
ing until August 81 One fare plus 8 for
the round trip. See agents for particu-
lars.
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Conclusions Arrived At.

Inc DOard concludes.
That wireless te1egraphy is a neces-
sity 10 the Government in both peace
and war.
That strife between army and navy
should be adjusted by joint board
That the navy should control the
.coastwise system and should transmit
its Information to the Weather Bureau
for the making of ocean forecasts, a
work now done BY the photographic Of
fee Of the navy
The navy scheme to cover the coasts
and the canal zone and the insular pos
sessions is approved.
II recommends that as soon as the
navy gets its system into operation il
shall receive and transmit all messages
to and from ships free OF charge, pro-
vided that such service does not COM
pete with commercial stations
The board points out as its belief that
the navy should be paramount, and that
private stations should not be allowed
TO locate where they might interfere
with public business as carried on by
this branch of the service
At the same time il recommends that
private enterprise and invention should
be encouraged in every legitimate way.
and FOR their mutual as wei as public
welfare private stations should be
licensed under the supervision OF the
Department of Commerce and Labor.
ito prevent the explOitatiOEs Of specu-
lative schemes based on a public mis-
conception OF the art" and to prevent
control by monopolies and trusts.
President Has Power
The report, asserting that the Presi-
dent now has authority to control the
situation until Congress acts, admits
there is danger OF foreign complications
by reason Of other countries having
their own systems and laws on ne sub
Jest and Congress alone is able TO ad-
Just this phase. II concludes with a
recommendation that the President pre-
vent the erection of private stations
where they may interfere with those of
the Government.
The document is signed by the full
board, Rear Admirals Evans and Man
ney; Lieut.. Commander Jayne Brig.
Gen. Greeley and Wills T Moore.