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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
kiIled ey Gas exolosion-

Newark. n. j.. April 25.-An ex-
plosion OF Illuminating gas from a
broken pipe wrecked the home OF
Charles Koch. a machinist. and set fire
20 the house. causing the death OF
Koch and probably fatal injuries to
his wife. While supposed TO be tenn
porariiy insane, Koch broke the pipe
I'm his dining room. and when Mrs.
Koch entered that room with a lighted
lamp an hour later there was an ex-
plosion which blew OF the roof OF the
house
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29

A housewife whose table linen al.
ways does her good service mends il
with embroidery cotton OF a number Ia
correspond with the quality OF the
cloth. Under the ragged edges OF the
tear she bastes a piece OF stiT paper
and makes a network Of fine stitches
back and forth over It's edges. carry.
Ing the stitches about an inch beyond
the edges. Thin places and breaks Ina
linen may be run with the fax or EN-.
broidery floss, and towels should Doe
mended I'm the same way.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
New York fire Chief KILLED.

fire on the East Side Acting Battalion
Chief Wieland was killed and one end
OF the block on Grand. Orchard and
Allen streets was Quilted, causing a
loss estimated at about 100000. The
fire was under control and Wieland
was ascending a ladder on the Grand
street side, when il slipped aud he
was plunged through a plate glass
window lie was removed to a hospi-
tai. where he died.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
T0G0'S FLEET
NEAR kAMRANH
Passed There a Day After Rojest-
vensky's Squadron Left.
RUSSIANS HAVE SEIZED HAINAN

Saigon, Coohin-China. April 26.-Ad-
vices just received from Ksmranh Bay
say that 20 Japanese warships passed
the bay between and o'clock in the
evening of April %. Rojestvensky's
feet left Kamranh Bay April p.
Two ships loaded with rice from Sal
gon and bound for Japan have been
captured by ships belonging TO the
Russian squadron.
Russian officers are reported 70 have
declared that Admiral Rojestvensky is
determined 10 hight Admiral Togo ami
will sndeavor 70 vanquish the Japanese
squadron or sink with it Admiral Ro-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
viii Advance Ironworksrs' Wages.

Coatesville. Pa. April 24.-Notices Of
a REIMBURSEMENT and advance In wages
to take effect in two weeks have been
posted at the works OF the Coatesville
Rolling Mill company, Worth Bros. &
Co. and the Lukens iron and Steel
company. of this place. and at the
Parkesburg iron works. This order
VIII affect 5000 workmen here and 500
at Parkesburg.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
Killed BY EaII Through skxlIaht.

New York. April 26.-Miss Geraldine
Boardman. daughter OF Albert B. Board
man. who is counsel 20 the New York
rapid transit commission. was instantly
killed by falling through a skyIight in
n hotel at Florence, Italy. Miss Board
man had been travelling In Europe with
her parents for several weeks
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
STEEL TRUSTS DIVIDEND
Earnings and Untitled Orders Show
Marked Increase.

MdfHSu increase
New York. April 26.-The board OF
directors OF the United States Steel
Corporation declared a regular owl
cend OF Ia per cent on the preferred
stock.
The earnings for the quarter were
t23. OPS. $50. an increase OF s.. $50. 664. as
compared with the same quarter last
year. The untitled orders on hand
March 81 were 5.597. $50 tons. an in
crease of 800 500. compared with March
81. 1904
The untitled orders on hand April ]
last, amounting to 5,597, 500 tons. is in
excess of all previous records. The
dividend on ali preferred stock is pay
able May 81.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
-FLARE SACK ON HE MAINE
Explosion Of Gases On sattleshl,
BADLY asrnS Tbre. A.,

Explosion Of Gases On Battleshlp
Badly Burns Three Men.
Pensacola. Fla. April %. "F1are
back" or explosion 81 gases. on the
bRttleship Maine recently caused the
injury OF three men on that vessel.
This fact did not become known until
the ship came into harbor and began
coaling. II then leaked out that the
fare back" had occurred while the
vessel was on the target range. badly
burning three men In one OF the tur-
rets IL Is asserted that a catastrophe
similar 20 that OF the Missouri a year
ago was narrowly averted. The "hare
back" which is one OF the breads OF
the men OF the navy. occurred a few
days after rthe Maine went on the tar
get range, and is the second 10 occur
since the vessels have been target
practicing. II is explained that gases
had formed in the breech Of the gun
and that when another charge was
fired the flare back" occurred being
caused by some particles or burning
powder or ccverins not having left the
muzzle of the gun TIE three men are
on the sic. list. but their injuries are
not serio-s.
Ruc~@c Ly-c.--s Arrested.
c. tr-il 26-Stewart
". vens. Stephen
Yes. rrC 0lgh. OF Ker-
show &C. ~ rye. I'D on warrants
c.;r ~i.l Y'rticipating in
IT, '-- ~ 70 Morrison. white.
lrlr Two s-lffa mon aDd q
nceio were comm tilted TO Jail in Ian
caster ,orrW Saturday on the same
chsree. one OF the men under arrest
is said TO have Turned states evidence.
Other arrests likely VIII follow. The
parties are prominent in the commu-
niey
Recomnr end Turbines For Cruisers.
Washington. April "a. The naval
board OF construction has recommended
to the department the acceptance OF
the bids OF the Fore River Company.
at Quincy. Mass, for the building OF
two OF the scout cruisers and the Bath
Iron Works, OF Bath, Me-, for the third.
They recommend that two OF the cruis-
ers be fitted with turbine engines and
the tuilc Win feStPicS@Ians euSiues-
Fatally Burned BY Stepping On Match.
Norristown, Pa. April rs. Miss
Mary Brennan. 81 years old employed
as domestic with the family OF At
torney Charles III. Drummer was r..
tally burned by her clothing catcblrs
FIRE Miss Brennan stepped Oh
match. which igpited. setting FIRE to
her clothing. The house was also set
on fire and badly DANA ged
Or. William q. Uirieh Dead.
Chester. Pa, April 25.-Dr. VIII n,
, b. Ulrich. president OF the PcnaSy
vsnia State Medical Society died acre
aged So years. Dr. Ulrich was the u
est practiciny physician in this $
ton OF the state.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
KILLED t.urryIna Home Fronn sehool

Harrisburg. Pa. April 26.-Because
she wanted to set home TO mamma
quickly after school Edna B liner.
10 years ~. c'i'pbed onto freight
train AT T,soa.sco. ,ais comfy. She
was iolfed of ar hsr right leg was
conpieiel- rfvrFca fro3i her body. She
was ccas. ioas icr a short time. but
d.ed IN Az ,pr
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
Lona-Lost erother Found.

Boulder, Colo. April 26.-Charles ].
Smith. OF this city brother of the late
Mrs. Charles l. Fair, who was killed
In an automobile accident in France.
said that Frank Smith. OF Topeka,
Kan is his long-lost brother. and that
he will receive a share Of the estate
of his mother and sister. Charles j.
Smith received a photograph OF Frank
Smith, and is convinced beyond a
doubt that II is that OF his brother. The
picture resembles William Smith. an
other brother residing in Newmarket
n. j. twenty-five years have elapsed
since any Of the Smiths heard from
Frank.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29

Sweden. was married here to Alice
Kinney Trip. formerly a minister in
the Universaiist church. The couple
left AZ once for New York. FROM where
they sail for Europe.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
The Brinkley House, ss5 w. Camden
Street.

BOARDING AND LODGING. Established 20
years ago. Has re-opened- The rooms are
well furnished and heated First class dining
service obtained II desired Special atten fion
pa 20 transient people. Persons desiring
rooms onrinF the Inauguration may obtain
them by writing 20 LEATHIA SMITH
rs W. Camden st.. near y a o Station.
Baltimore. Nd
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
Roosevelt Sends Message to eeronIn

Lawton. Okla, April %. While
hunting with President Roosevelt in
the Indian pasture reservation
Quanah Parker, a Comanche chief.
was given a message by the president
for Geronimo. q once ferocious Apache
warrior, who is a prisoner Of war at
Fort Sill. Parker expects a commits
him at his mountain home in a few
days. that he may formally deliver the
message. which is that the president
is averse TO Geronimo's petition that
his tribe be transferred TO Arizona. but
that when the president concludes his
western trip he viii take up the mat
ter OF giving the tribe freedom.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29

Jestvensky has given every detail OF
the coming conflict his particular at
tenuon. Togos flagship viii be his
objective according TO a special plan.
More firing at sea was heard at KAN
ranh Bay Sunday morning. The reports
were extremely faint
Il is reported that four Russian cruis-
ers are lying of the coast.
The statements that the crew OF the
Russian protected cruiser Diana Join ed
Admiral Roiestvensky's squadron are
again pronounced absolutely unfounded.
On the contrary. since the Diana has
been interned the most minute precau-
lions have been taken 10 prevent tho
slightest breach of neutrality. With
the exception Of Or. Storm. who was
invaded 90 Russia, one non-commis-
stoned officer. who died, and two sal
lors who were invaded. the crew re-
mains the same. The commander OF
the Diana has given his parole and re-
ports daily 10 the French commandment
All the essential parts OF the Diana
machinery are on board the French
battleship Redoubtabie
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29

esyre. Pa, April 26.--Colonel c. II.
Graves. OF Duluth, the newly appointed
Omitted States minister TO Norway and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
Don't Expect Battle For Some Time.

st. Petersburg. April 26.-Admiralty
circles are coming 20 accept the view
that there Will be no great or general
action between the fleets OF Russia and
Japan for some time. basing their belief
on stragetic and tactical reasons. which
incline Admiral Togo TO avoid a de-
cisive action until he has made every
effort 20 demoralize the Russian fleet
by torpedo attacks and interference
with transports by his cruiser division.
The admiralty last evening secuted
the reports that engagements have al
ready occurred. pointing out the great
distance separating the places where
the dispatches originated: and naval
stan captain declared that reports
from English sources should not only
be doubted but even mistrusted.
The probability OF sortie by the
vladivostok squadron IN an attempt 10
join Admiral Rojestvensky is discussed
by the Razvedchik. a military weekly
paper, which confirms the report that
the three cruisers, Gromoboi Rossia
and Bogatyr, have been repaired and
that Vladivostok harbor IS free OF ice.
and comments on this accession Of
strength 20 Rojestvensky. The paper
also intimates that there is posi-
bility that Vice Admiral Nebogaton
may await a second reinforcing squad
ron. and expresses the opinion that
Rojestvensky will now proceed as ra-
pidly as possible TO Vladivostok
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29

The New York, Realty Company, s3e W 3sfh
So. New York City. Real Estate and Insurance
Property cared for, and rents collected. Flats
AND rooms IN all parts Of the city. II yoa are
DESTROYS OF coming 90 the great metropolis
white us ~ once and We VIII secure You a re-
J.w. WATKINS. AoEsT.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29

Hongkong. April 26.-Great excite
ment prevails in Chinese circles here
over q report that the Baltic fleet has
seized the Island OF Hainan. The vice
roy OF Kwantung has dispatched Off
cials 10 investigate the matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
Kniobts Of Hytbias,
MAS A, E, A, A. AND
N. A, S. A, E., A., A. AND A.

g. J !. ]. !. !. u
<SIM This country
Grand Of Virginia has urls
o in stat male
M On Wv paid
ES(SRH6CN than
and on Be
fin itano
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scents is the
of
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29

Tuntire PaFtJ 70 NOW Affnosf 8noW-
Bosnd In Colorado.
Glenwood Springs. Colo. April 1e.-
President Roosevelts hunting trip has
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29

Chester. Pa, April 25.-Dr. VIII n,
b. Ulrich. president OF the PcnaSy
vsnia State Medical Society, died \,
aged So years. DR. Clrich was the u
est practiciny physician in this s.
ton OF the state.
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28
CONN, THURSDAY DECEMBER
Dec. 2S In Hfstcry.

1904 - Alexander Keith Johnston. noted Scottish geographer, born in Mid- lothian; died 1871.
 1859-Thomas Babington Macaulay. cele- brated English historian. died; born 1900.
 1870 - Marshal Juan Prim, virtually the ruler of Spain, assassinated; died on the 30th; born 1874. Prim entered the army and the cortes and helped over throw Espartero in 1S43. He also help ed overthrow Isabella and was the means of calling Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern to the throne. He next fixed upon the Italian prince Amadeus for fthe throne. Prim died the day Amadeus landed in Spain. 1S90-Octave Feuillet. popular French nov elist and dramatist, author of "The Romance of Poor Young Man." died in Paris; born 1872.
 19M-Rear Admiral Francis Asbury Roe, U. s. N, retired, a veteran of the civil war. died in Washington: born 1923.
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28
Dec. 30 Tn Hfstorv.

fB7-Otto von Kotzebue, explorer of the coast of Russian America, born in Revel, Russia; died there 1S46. 1851 - Lajos Uouis) Kossuth, Hungarian patriot and exile, visited Washington on invitation of congress. After a stormy career as an editor and insur- rectionary leader Kossuth resigned the office, of governor or dictator conferred on him by the Hungarian people and went into exile in Turkey. He was there imprisoned. but through the me- diation of England and the United States was released in August, 1851. On coming to this country a few weeks later he was given enthusiastic recep- tions by the citizens and hailed as a liberator of the oppressed. He died at Turin, where he had passed many years in exile. in 1894, aged 92 f893-Sir Samuel White Baker, the noted African explorer, died at Newton-Ab- bot, Devonshire; born 1921.
 is0s-The Iroquois theater burned in Chi- cago; 683 lives lost.
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS
Both Houses Wlll Reeonvene on Jan. {,
 After Holiday Recess.

Both Houses VIII Reeonvene on Jan. (,
 After Holiday Recess.
 Washington, Dec. 20. The work of congress ceased temporarily when both houses adjourned for the holiday re- cess. The closing hours of the senate were marked by little activity. only about half of the session being legls. lative in character. The senate will re- assemble on Jan. 4.
 There was but ten minute session of the house. when the holiday ad- journment until Jan. 1 was taken. The views of the minority members of Philippine tariff bill were filed hy Rep. resentative John sharp Williams (aIiss.l, the Democratic floor leader. The Democrats offer a substitute de- claring for absolute free trade between the Philippines and the United States, including Hawaii and Porto Rico, but add that if their substitute Is voted down they will support the Republic an bill, as 1t is "a long step fin the logical and right direction"
 President Roosevelt signed the bill passed by songress appropriating S1l,' 100000 for the Panama canal. This is the first bill passed by congress at its present session.
 No effort was made by the senate committee on interoceanlc canals to hold a meeting for the purpose of con sidering the nominations of members of the isthmian canal commission, the combinations of which were reconsid- cred by the senate on Wednesday. Senators Allison and Hale gave the president assurances that the nomina. tion of Joseph Bucklin Bishop as ca- nal commissioner to succeed Wallace would be confirmed.
 J. B. Bishop has figured conspicu- ously in the debate in congress on the emergency canal appropriation bill, be- ing termed by many representatives and senators the canal commissions press agent" -"
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28
Ian. 1 In Hfstcry.

1515-Louls XII, duke of Orleans, called the Father of His People" died: born 1462.
 t729-Edmund Burke, English statesman. born; died 1797. 1735-Paul Revere, patriot rider, born in Boston; died ISIS. 1776-American flag first used by Wash ington at Cambridge. Mass. 1800-Abolition of Irish parliament and legislative union of Great Britain and Ireland proclaimed. 1S79-Resumption of specie payments in the United States. Specie payments were suspended in some of the south ern states in 1860, but not until hostili- ties broke out in 1861 in the north. 1So1-Ignatius Donnelly, noted American scholar and orator, died at Minneapo- lis, Minn.; born 1881. 1e05-General Stoessel, Russian command ant at Port Arthur. offered to surren- der the post.
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28
Ban. } In btstory.

1740 Benedict Arnold born in Norwich. Conn; died 1901. Arnolds military career was glorious one up to the date of his treason at West Point. He aided Ethan Allen in the capture of Ticonderoga and led an expedition through the wilderness to Quebec, where he was wounded. He fought with great skill on Lake Champlain while In command of the fotilla. At Bemis' Heights he commanded the left wing of the American army and a few days later performed heroic deeds at Saltwater, where he was again wound ed. After his desertion to the British he engaged in a warfare of burning and pillage in Virginia. t70S-Lucretia Coffin Mott, reformer and abolitionist. born on Nantucket island | died 1880.
 1S5S-Rachel. the actress, died at Cannes. France; born 1920.
 1893 - Mrs. Martha Joan Reade Nash Lamb q distinguished historical au- thor and editor, died in New York city; born 1929.
 pB-Japanese troops took possession of Port Arthur.
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28

1so1-Peter John de Smet, American ex- plorer and missionary, born in Bel gium; died 1872 1862-The celebrated ironclad Monitor went down at midnight in storm off Cape Hatteras.
 1882-Leon Gambetta, prime minister of France, leader of the Republicans when the empire was overthrown in 1870. died in Paris; born 1888. 1894 - Susan Fenimore Cooper, second daughter of James Fenimore Cooper and herself an author of note, died at CooperStown.
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28

and a soldier in battle and through the kings influence was appointed arch bishop. After that he antagonized the crown, finally appealing to the pope and seeking refuge in France. Sup ported by Rome, he accommodated Henry's ministers and was permitted to return to England without change of attitude toward the crown. Four barons, the servants of the king. were the agents of his death. 1909 - William Ewart Gladstone, British statesman. born in Liverpool: died 1898. Balvinero Espartero, Span- ish statesman, died; born about 1792. Serpa Pinto, noted Portuguese African explorer. died at Lisbon; born
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28

Newburyport, M a ss.; Kinglake. born 1900.
 William Kingla..e, author of History of the Crimean War" died in London; born 1902. 1904 - General James Longstreet, noted Confederate leader in the civil war, died at Gainesville. Ga: born 1921. Princess Mathilde Bonaparte. daughter of Napoleon's brother Jerome. king of Westphalia, died In Paris; born 1920. 905-Port Arthur capitulated.
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28
Ian. 2 In bistory.

1926 - John R. Broadhead, diplomat and author of a history of New York, born in Philadelphia; {; died 1873.
 I861-Frederick William W. of Prussia died. Access sion of William l., the great Kaiser Wilhelm. 1S79-Caleb Cushing, jurist and statesman. died in
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28

James E. Martin, New York mil ionaire, was killed by the overturning -1 his automobile near Flushing. N. I. Gold Medal For John Mitchelps Book.
 Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. 27.-President John Mitchell Of the United Mine Workers of America has just received information from the officials of the Liege (Belgium) International exposi- ton that his book, Organized Labor" has been awarded a gold medal in the department of social economy. This makes Mir. Mitchelrs book recognized as one of the classics on labor.
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28
Dec. 20 In Bfstory.

17O-Archbishop Thomas g. Beckett assassinated in the cathedral at Cam terbury: born about
 1117. Beckett was the first Saxon archbishop of Canterbury after the Norman conquest. As chancellor of England
 he won the good will of King Henry II. by his oarxy{caO ne co,,rffar
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28
Dec. 31 Tn bistory.

t3S4-John Wyclif. first not ed English reformer, died; born 1924.
 l494-Jacques Cartier, first to sail up the St. Law, renee, born at St. Malo. France; died 1565. 17D = Charles E d W ar d (Louis Philip Caslmir). an English prince who claimed the throne Of the Stuarts. born; died
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28

Don't express a positive opinion un- Less you perfectly understand what you are talking about
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28
EIoN
 NOTES OF ER E ST

bassador to the United States. vis- count Aoki is a member of the privy council and of the first class order of the Rising Sun. He Is of the highest diplomatic rank and has been minister of foreign affairs at Tokyo and Japa- nese minister to Great Britain.
 Advices from Picking say that Viceroy Yuan Shi Kai has obtained imperial sanction to appoint German military officer head instructor of the Chinese military instructions instead of a Jap anese. Yuan Shl Kai took prominent part in the recent Chinese-Japanese ne gotiations and is considered u Hung Chang's successor and China's greatest living statesman.
 The remarkable trial of Hugh Watt the former member of parliament charged with melting hired agents to
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28

Advices from Tokyo say that Viscount Stu 20 Aokl has been ap- pointed Japanese am-
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28
NEWS OF OUR

BOEOth, IOIombIh, to dispose of President Reyes as an in- cident to plot for oveyturning the government. In consequence there were many arrests of prominent men. The country is tranquil.
 Rio Janeiro papers publish report that Baron Rio Branco, Brazilian min ister of foreign affairs, has refused to accept the explanations made by the German minister of the recent seizure in Brazil of a German deserter.
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28

Information has been received that an at- tempt was made in
 Rouota Colombia to
Connecticut western news., 1905-12-28

MARVIN A CAMP, ATToRNrys-sr-lsw, CANAAN. CONN,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-11-18

rnersindo Martinez Sanch q y Ia cual
inca es.a regissrads q favor de don
Bsniso Mayol Poos 81 folio s. tcmo
90 de Cislss, ndmsro 1872, inscription
81, sustitufdo los colind antas de Sud J
sslients, por ell mismo Msyol, , Ia
casa por otra de ma ieras del psis y
tscho dc zinc, con almac6a apexo de
igual construccl6n y otra casa para
mao uins.
Per TANTo, habisodose ordens dc
por ell Hon. Felix C6rdova Dkvils,
tuet de ssta Corte Munici pal, $, anuu'
Gle por tres veees J tetmino de Quincs
dfas nsturs'es, en ell psri6dlco La
DBNocRACIA que Sc sdiss en- San Juan,
la conversion que So iotersss para q u,
los que 90 crsau con dsrecho sobre Ia,
hncas , personals 'guoradas 4 quiens.
pusds psriudicsr dirha conversion
pusdan oponsrss pressnssnio la opor.
tuna dema andA dentro del tsrmino indi.
cado, d con.ar dssde el de lie pub ie ..
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de Mansf, 4 10 de Novlsmbre del afio
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PEDRO ]. RIVERA %
Secretary N. C. of Manati.