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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
GIRL ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Turned GU Two Gas Jets and a Stove
 in Room at Globe Hotel.

A young woman about twenty five years old went to the Globe hotel about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon alone and registered, and assigned to room. Noth- ing more was seen of her until late in the evening when, on account of gas being smelled escaping from her room, an investigation was made by the pro- prietor and when the door was broken open she was found lying unconscious on the bed.
 The two gas jets and also a gas stove were found turned on unlighted and the room was full of gas. She was taken to Grace hospital in the police ambulance and early this morning the authorities of that institution stated that she would live.
 The girl was we'll dressed and noth- ing was found to indicate why the act was attempted. She also refused to say anything about it when she recov- cred consciousness. It was said last evening that the girls name was May Clark and that she resided somewhere on Grand avenue in this city. The po- lice are Investigating the matter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
FALL PROVES FATAL.
Man Dies in Hartford Who Fell on New
 Haven Sidewalk.

Hartford, Feb. 14.-John R. Bentley, a we'll known fraternity man and tray cling salesman of Buffalo, N. Y, died at the Hartford hospital to-day from wounds resulting from a fall while in New Haven about a week ago. He fell on an icy sidewalk while on a busi- ness trip to that city and suffered a slight scalp wound. He returned to Hartford, and it is believed he caught cold in the wound. He has been un- der the doctors treatment ever since His body will be taken to Buffalo to- night. He was a member of Lake Erie comfandery, Knights Templar, and also of the Mystic Shrine.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
TO co UNDER KNIFE AGAIN.
Another Operation on President Harper of Chicago University.

Chicago, Feb. A-Dr. William R. Harper, president of the University of Chicago, will undergo another opera tion within a week. His son Samuel, who has been in Moscow, Russia, all winter, and his brother Robert, who has been at Constantinople, are on their way home, and they are expected to reach Chicago before the operation is performed.
 Dr. Harper was on the programme for an address at the meeting of the Religious Education association in Bos- ton this week, but on account of his ill., ness, he will not be able to be present.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
YOUNG GIRL REPENTS.
Stole from Employer-Gives Herself
 Up in HartfOcil.

Hartford, Feb. 14.-Rose Mclaughlin of Boston became conscious stricken while in this city to-day and gave her. self up to the police. She told Chief of Police Dunn that she had been em- ployed by Michael Dougherty, a con- tractor and builder of that city, and had stolen $350 from him, and made a trip to New York. The cief of police of Boston was communicated with and said that a girl of that name was want ed there on a charge of theft. She will be taken to Boston for trial.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
Mo,ster petition for Mrs. Edwards.

Reading, Pa, Feb. 13-A monster petition urging the communication of the sentence of Mrs. Kate Edwards to life imprisonment was presented to Gover- nor Pennypacker at Harrisburg to-day by F. L. Boalt, Miss Catherine Pant land, Mrs. Anna Finch and Mrs. Ru- dolph Keipfer of Cleveland. Te peti-' ton contains the signatures of 275, 900 men and women of Ohio. The governor promised to refer the petition to the beard of pardons.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
Religious Education Association.

Boston, Feb. 14.-After day spent in departmental work and council meet ings, the first general session in con- nection with the third annual conven- ton of the Religious Education asso- citation in this city was held tonight in Fremont temple. The vast auditori- um was filled and there were many per- sons in the galleries.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
CANlEEN MAY BE RESTORED
EVIL OF PROHIBITIVE LAW
 AGAIN DISCUSSED.

l lO OSOhksICSS-GASNCCS " Ash
 Army Officers That Present Law is Ill., Advised and Likely to Increase
 Rather Than Decrease Drunkenness. ] Washington, Feb. IA circular is-
 sued by the war department to the
 army to-day gives the text of letter
 received by Secretary of War Taft from
 Representative Littlefeld, of Maine,
 relative to the anti-canteen act, and
 the secretary's reply, together with in i structions to officers with respect to l their reports on the subject. In his let
 ter MT. Littlefield states that he is the
 author of the anti-canteen amendment,
 and adds: T regret to say that an im-
 pression prevails that the officers in
 the army are not only adverse to this
 legislation, but are prejudiced against
 it. If this is true it has created an un-
 friendly atmosphere that not only will
 impair the efficiency of the recreation
 and amusement feature, but will of it.
 self practically defeat the object of the legislation.
 l Secretary Taft in reply said: T think you are correct in assuming that a
 great majority of the officers of the army regard the. anti-canteen law as ill-advised and as likely to increase rather than to decrease drunkenness in ! the ranks. Indeed, must admit to you
 that, as at present advised. share their i opinion.'' .s.- The secretary then says he recognizes that it was the intention of those who
 favored the amendment to substitute } for the canteen commodious post ex- change, and that the question whether the present system is to be maintained or the canteen restored, with the privi- lege of drinking beer and light wines
 only. will be- settled by congress after careful investigation. .- s} Continuing, the secretary said that. while he recognized the danger of for mer opinions colocing more or less judg- ments as to results, obedience to orders is, with army officers, the first soldierly virtue, and that if cautioned to report facts impartially they will obey the di- rection of constituted authority. He ! then informed MT. Littlefield that he Would transmit the correspondence, to- gether with a caution, to all officers, adding: T have no doubt of the good faith and energy with which the officers
 of the army are carrying out the pur- pose of congress in providing the post
 exchange, and do not think any cau-
 ton in this respect is needed
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
NO DIVoRCE FOR HIM.
Bridgeport Man Censured by South Da-
 kota Court.

Canton, S. D., Feb. 14.-Judge J. w. Jones has refused to grant Frank A. Bassett, of Bridgeport, Conn, a divorce from his wife, Florence May Bassett, on the ground that the testimony showed that Bassett had sustained ille- gal relations with a. woman in Bridge port, and also since he came to this city seeking a divorce. Il.
 Judge Jones not only denied the de- cree, but also rebuked Bassett severely. The court also directed that Bassett be required to pay alimony to his wife and provide for the support and education of their two children, who are to remain in the custody of Mrs. Bassett in Bridgeport.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
4 SERIOUS CHARGE.
Massachusetts Brakeman Arrested With Young Girl Companion.

Officers Smith and Spencer arrested Sidney Dillon and Maude Howard at 1O6 Meadow street late yesterday after noon on charge of lascivious car riage. According to the police Dillon is a married man and his home is in West Warren. Mass. He is a railroad brakeman. and it is alleged that he has been boarding with the stepmother of the Howard girl. The police claim that the girl is under sixteen years of age, and intimate that the couple have been living together They also state that the present charge may be chang, ed very serious one to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
AMENDMENT OF TREATIES
FOR EIGN COMMITTEE TO ISSUE 4 STATEMENT.

stand what President Roosevelt and
 Secretary Hay Mean by5a Step Back ward in Arbitration-Treaty Making Powers in Foreign Countries Re- viewed. Washington, Feb. 14.-"What we can- not understand" said member of the senate foreign relations committe to- day, lis what the president and Sec retary Hay mean by saying that in amending the treaties we have taken a step backward in the world movement for arbitration. This government was the only one asked to change it's form of ratifying treaties; none of the other signatory powers were to enlarge the treaty making powefs of. their pfesi- dent or sovereign 1t was a plain problem of law we had to face. ]"
 The statement setting for the position of the senate and giving reasons for amending the arbitration treaties will come as a public document from the foreign relations committee. It will contain elaborate citation of the treaty making powers of the foreign govern ments inteersted in the amended treat ies. Particular attention will be drawn to Article VIII. of the constitu- tional law of July 16, 1875, defining the treaty making power of France which provides: The president of the republic nego- tiates and ratifies treaties. He com municates them to the chambers as soon as the interests and safety of the state permit. Treaties of peace and of con- merce, treaties which involve the finan- ,ces of the state, those relating to the persons and property of French citizens in foreign countries, shall become defin- tive only after having been voted on by the two chambers.
 The legislative approval is given, in the form of law, and precedes the ex- change of ratification.
 As an example of how this law is construed it appears that the conven- ton with the United States signed at Washington, January Is, 1880, providing for the settlement by commission of arbitration of claims of American citi- zens, required the approval of both chambers. not only as involving finance of the state, but also as affecting the property and persons of French citizens in a foreign country. Under the latter head would be classed many of the claims conventions that have been con- cluded,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
COrnfield Reef IisitsI,iD Picked Up.

New London, Feb. 14.-Cornfield Reef Lightship was picked up to-day in the vicinity of Race Rock by lighthouse de- partment steamer Cactus. She was brought into this harbor and new ca bles secured, and at 1:30 p. m. the Cactus departed with her to westward in the expectation of replacing her on her station off Cornfield Point.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
Generous Millionaire Passes Away

Norwich, Feb. 14.-The death of S. B. Roath occurred in this city tonight. He was seventy-six years old and was native of Norwich. MT. Roath made fortune in Chicago, and two years ago distributed millions of dollars among his relatives. He was unmarried,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
Reichstag Considers Treaties.

Berlin, Feb. 14.-The Reichstag to-day finished the first reading of the com- mercial treaties, which were tren re-s ferred to a special committee of twen- ty-eight, after which the reichstag ad- journed to Saturday to give the com mittee time to dispose of the treaties.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
Fire fin Clothes Closet.

At APO o'clock yesterday afternoon the fire department was summoned by a box alarm to the residence of Mrs. Grant at 49 York street. It was found that the interior of the clothes closet was on fire, and the blaze was extin- guished before any great damage had been done. It is believed to be a case of mice and matches.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
FOR NkW PUBLIC BUILDINGs.
Bill Reported Includes One Each for
 Mcriden and New Britain.

Washington, Feb. 14.-The omnibus ton for new public buildings and the purchase of sites amounting to $9,499,- GOO, was reported to the house to-day by Chairman Gillett, of the house commit tee on public buildings and grounds The bill, among others, makes the fol- lowing authorizations for new build ings: Connecticut-New Britain, $100,- 900; Meriden, $50,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
Brown Professor Dead.

Providence, R. l., Feb. 14.--Alpheus Spring Packard, professor of zoology and geology at Brown university since 1878, died at his home here to-day. Death was due to necrosis caused by an ualcerted tooth. He was born in Brunswick. Me-, sixty-six years ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
King and aueen sit for r,,u,,nrs.

London, Feb. liking Edward and Queen Alexandra both gave sittings to- day in their robes of state to John Colin Forbes who is commissioned by the Canadian governmen ito paint por- traits of their majesties for the Do nlinion( houses of parliament.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
HARVARD ROWING AFFAIRS.
New Era Begins With Work of Pros -. " fessionaI Coach.

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 4.-A new era in Harvard rowing affairs began to-day when the recently engaged pro- fessional coach, James Wray, directed the work of candidates for the Harvard varsity crew who were set to work in the tank at the Newell Boat club for the first time this season.
 Considerable interest was attached to the appearance of MT. Wray as coach. but there were no innovations and the oarsmen used the long-reach and slow recover stroke taught them last year by Frederick Colson, the former Cor nell captain. U
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
STRIKE IN LODE.
situation Regarded as Less satisfac-
 tory Than Last Week.

tory Than Last Week.
 Lodz, Russian Poland, Feb. 14-Not- Withstanding the fact that the strikers have returned to work in all the smaller factories, the situation is regarded as less satisfactory than last week. This is due to evidence that the agitation is now conducted on well-defined lines. The large factories remain closed, but it has been discovered that the men who are not at work are receiving pay from a mysterious source at the rate of five cents per day for each member of the fanilya sum sufficient for one substantial meal The employers are holding daily conferences, but are una ble to reach an agreement. They ap-. pear to be altogether disorganized.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
MoNEY FOR TRISH CAUSE.
United Irish League of America senda
 Greetings.

London, Feb. 14-Mr. Redmond has received the following cable message from the United Irish League of Ans. erica:
 ..The United Irish League of America wishes godspeed to the Irish party i'll smashing the Tory government. The Irish in America smashed the treaty with Great Britain. Another thousand pounds follows in few days to aid in the work. God save Ireland"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
RUssTA's TRoUBLEs.
May Have to Face Cholera Epidemic in
 Sprfass.

St. Petersburg. Feb. 14-Russia may have to face new difficulty in the spring. The authorities are n1anifest- ing considerable alarm at the possibiI- ity of a genuine cholera epidemic with the advent of warm weather. Typhoid is now practically epidefic in St. Pet ersburg.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
Columbia Accents Yale Challenge.

New York, Feb. 1.-The challenge o6 Columbia university for wrestling championship match with Yale was &C., cepted. The championsip- events will start March 10. ,s5 y
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
MERIDEN DOCTOR IS
 FULLY EX0NERBTED
HAD NO TRANSACTION WITH
 BLACK HAND S0cIETY.

plaining the Affair-Dr.Parisrs Name
 Connected With It Through misun-
 derstanding-Ferrara Never Sent
 s4Oo to the Society Although He Had
 Received Various Letters.
 Meriden, Feb. 14.-Dr. Sorgi Parisi Of this city, whose name has been con- nected with the alleged attempt of the Black Hand society to extort money from R. Ferrara, fruit dealer of Westport, has received the following letter from MT. Ferrara, which corn- pletely exonerates him from all connec- tion with the matter. The letter was sent to pr. Parisi by MT. Ferrara on the advice of his attorney, John Cuneen of Norwalk.
 Westport, Conn, Feb. IS, 1905. Dr. Sorgi Parisi, Meriden, Conn.
 Dear Doctor: I exceedingly regret to hear of your name being connected with the Black Hand case as published in the various newspapers of the state. I take it my duty to state that the only connection you have had with the Black Hand matter is the Information I imparted to you of the receiving of letters purporting to come from the Black Hand demanding $40O. You strongly advised me to have absolutely nothing to do with the. Black Hand and to entirely ignore the letters. This is the only connection you have had with the so-called Black Hand case. and anything that has been published to the contrary is absolutely false This is the first time have made a state ment concerning this affair to anyone and I earnestly hope this will bring this matter connecting you with the Black Hand case to an end. I desire to have you understand that you are to con- tinue as our family physician.
 Yours very sincerely,
 Signed: R. Ferrara.
 It has been learned that Ferrara never sent s400 to the Black Hand by Dr.. Parisi or anyone else. The story, it is said. got out because Ferrara s daughter, who was hysterical, being frightened by the alleged Black Hand letters, was told by her father who de- sired to quiet her nervous fears that Dr. Parisi would "sett1e the matter and it would be all right It is understood that the daughter told a friend, who in turn gave the Information to re- porter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
SITUATION WAS ACUTE.
British Government Firm in Regard to
 Question of Contrabai,l. ..z

Question of Contrabai,'l.
 London, Feb. 14.-A parliamentary White Paper issued to-day gives the correspeodnece between Great Britain and Russia relating to the contrabrand of war between February 12, 1904, and October 24. It covers generally every thing alraedy known through the dis patches of the Associated Press, and shows the firm attitude of Foreign Sec retary Lansdowne in dealing with Rus- sia's contentious. The paper shows that the controversy was acute at one period.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
Prominent New York Lawyer Dead.

New York, Feb. 14.-James c. Carter one of the most prominent members of the New York Bar association, died to-i day after brief illness at his resi--l dence in this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-02-15
PRESIDENTS DINNER
 IN MITTLE HUNGARY"
EAST SIDE AFFAIR 4 GREAT
 POPULAR SUCCESS.

Chief Executive of the Nation Traverses Places Where No Other President While in Office Has Been Led-Ex- traOrdinary Police Precautions Taken but Nothing UntOward Happens-One Man Who Suddenly Starts Up at the Dinner to Shake Hands Causes am Amusing Incident.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
GENERAL COXEY
IN TOWN

Jacob S. Coxey,a a native Of this city,
who became famous by organizing the
Commonweal Army some years ago,
and marching at the head Of the gath
ering ali the way from Massilon, Ohio,
to Washington. d. c., is visiting rela-
tives in Danville.
General Coxey was born in Danville
and lived here until early manhood.
He was employed in several of the
iron mills here, and just prior to his
departure he held the position of en-
gineer at the Cooperative Iron and
Steel Company's works. In 1881 he
left Danville and located at Massilop,
at which place he was identified with
a number OF successful business en-
terprises. 1t was while in Massilon
that he organized the famous army.
About FIVE years ago he moved to Mt.
Vernon, Ohio. and engaged in the sand
business which he is still conducting.
General Coxey was transacting busi-
ness in Philadelphia this week and he
took occasion on his return trip to Vis-
it relatives in this city and Wilkes
barre. He arrived here yesterday sf-
ternoon at :33 o'clock and spent last
night at the home OF his sister, Mrs.
A. +. Splitter, Church street. He will
leave this morning for his home at Mt.
Vernon.
An AMERICAN representative call
ed on Mr.. Coxey last evening, aud
spent very pleasant period with nim.
He is a particularly interesting talker,
and is possessed of pleasing person
ality. He was especially we'll pleased
with the many improvements both in
dustrial and municipal. that have been
made In Danville siuce his departure,
and commented upon the prosperous
appearance of the city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
Engine and Dynamo Here.

The long looked for and anxiously
awaited engine and dynamo for the
municipal electric light plant, have
finally reached Danville.
They put in an appearance yester-
day morning, arriving over the Read
ing railroad and occupy ing two freight
cars. In accordance with prior instruc-
tions a message was sent the Rumsey
Electrical Company, notifying it that
the engine and dynamo were here. A
representative of the company is ex-
pected to arrive soon, to superintend
getting the machinery hauled from the
railroad to the water plant and setting
it up. How long that will take will
depend greatly on circumstances that
may likely be encountered. However.
some of the local people identified
with the new plant, are of the opinion
that every thing will be ready to turn
on the lights by February 1.
In order to have his end of the work
completed by the time the machinery
is in position. Superintendent Watts is
pushing the difficult matter Of planting
the poles as rapidly as possible.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
Schools I'm Good Condition.

The public schools of this city are
in a f1ourishing condition Everything
connected with them at the present
time, Is moving along TO the satisfsc-
tion of the superintendent, principals,
teachers and pupils.
The unsettled state which occurs in
all schools and colleges for short
time following vacation period, es
pecially after the festive Holiday tide,
has assumed normal state. Matters
are again working with clock like
regularity.
Each class is in its place, and each
pupil in his or her class. All are study
ing with hut one object in view-that
of advancing as rapidly as possible to-
ward that goal which everyone is an
xious 10 reach. Education. Since
the holidays the number of pupils has
gre ,tly increased. many children hav-
ing BEEN admitted for the first time on
account of reaching the legal age of
years. These swell the ranks to con-
siderable extent, and they are taking
interest in their primary studies.
Professor Gordy is we'll pleased with
the condition of all the schools, and
predicts successful winter term.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
A Protective Association.

The Montour County Medical So
ciety in accordance with the plaus ad-
opted at the last regular meeting, is
pushing the matter OF the formation OF
medical Protective Association. This
is with the view OF protecting the
members from sharps and dead beats.
people who make practice of not
paying their physicians for services
rendered. These are black listed and
their names placed on record in the
books of the association, in order that
no other member thereof may be
swindled by the shsrps. These protec-
tive associations have been in vogue
in other counties in the State for q
number Of years, and they prove
OF great benefit to the medical frater-
uity.
The committee appointed to arrange
for the organization in this county, is
hard at work protecting its plans. Dis
tant organizations have been written
to for copies Of their consultation and
bylaws, in order that suitable ones
may be drafted for the local associa-
tion. 1t is expected that all organiza
tion will take place soon.