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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
CORONER INVESTIGATING

Westbrook. Dec 29-A coroner's hearing into the death from violence of Kane Treibel. who was struck on the head by an axe in the hands of his brother-in-law. last week. was opened today before Justice of the Peace Car los H. Chapman. As the defendant. Michael Fischel. Is a German. the ser vices of Dr Rosquier of Clinton. a lin- guist. were secured to translate the evidence to Fischel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29

mittee began its hearings to-day, Adrian Iselin, of the banking firm of A. Iselin X Co, member of the finance committee of the Mutual Life Insur- ance Co, presented a statement of his participations in underwriting syndi- cates in which the Mutual Life Insur- ance Co also took part. He was not required to testify further to-day.
 President John P. Mum of the United States Life Insurance Go was then called and asked about the agency contracts of his company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
NO uLTIMATUM SENT.

Paris. Dee 29.-The foreign office says no ultimatum has been sent to Venezuela and considers that the re- ports to that effect are the outgrowth of the conferences between Secretary Root and Ambassador Jusserand con corning further instructions 10 be sent to Minister Russell at Caracas. The officials here say the resumption by Venezuela Of diplomatic relations with the French charge d'affaires. M. TaiE- ny. Is essential as preliminary 10 con. sidering the other questions in dis puta
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
KING ALFONSO HrNTING.

Madrid. Dee 2g.-King Alfonso has gone on a hunting expedition to Gren- ada. As a coincidence the British ar mored cruiser Drake. flagship of Rear Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg, has arrived at Malaga. about fifty miles from Granada. The prince ana two ladies landed at Malaga and pro- ceeded to Granada. It is expected that a meeting between the king and the future queen of spain. Princess Ena Of Battenberg. will occur at the latter city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
CArGHT oNE INrRrnER.

Clinton. Conn. Dec. 2g-Two men broke into the house la which John BolIinger lives alone during last light and after taking a few things. chiefly cigars and eatahles. sought to escape. BOlllnger gave chase and on the rail road track overlook one of them and brought him hack to town. This morn Ing he was given a hearing before Justice Holcomh H. Jones Mr Boilin- ger Is in the employ of Dr Reynolds. the medical examiner here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
DAVID HILL IS ILL
Says He Cannot Now Appear Be- fore the Insurance Inyesti-
 gating Committee.

New York, Dec 29-Ex- Senator David Bennett Hill has written to the legislative insurance Investigating con- mittee saying in answer to letter re- questing that he appear as a witness, that he is i'll. MT Hill writes that he is in bed part of the time and he does not think he ought to make so extend ed trip as would be necessary if he testified for at least two weeks to come.
 It is on record that Mir Hill received a 5000 annual retainer from ths Equitable Life Assurance society for a period of years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
GOVERNMENTAL RESUMED.

Annapolis. Md. Dec. 29-The court martial of Midshipman Trenmor Cof fin, jr. for the alleged hazing of Mid shipman JerdOne F. Kimbrough, was resumed to-day. There is great inter. est in the case and it is generally re garded as the forerunner of a series of cases, the facts in which have been discovered by the board of investiga. ton now in session at the academy. The little court room was full of spec tators during the day. An hoY> was consumed at the opening Of the session in reviewing the testimony given yes- teryiay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
srncK RRokERs AssIaN.

Boston. Dec 2a-H. R. Leighton & Co. stock brokers of this cifF. made an assignment today for the teHefi. of their sresIitors- The liabilities arr said to be S50oO0. The rise in the money market was the general cause of the suspension. The firm was a member Of 10 stock exchange. but had many branches in various New Eng land cities and contracted a large amount of bnsinexs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
SPENT FOR EDUCATION.

Albany. Y. r.. Dec 29.-Four million dollars more was spent for education in this state during the last fiscal year than during the year previous. accord ing to a statement Inade to-day by the state educational department as summarizing the work of the year. The total expenditures for the public schools were $4T,OO0.OO0 as against s43.000.OD0 In the previous year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
THREE TRAINNrEN KILLED.

Fort Wayne, Ind Dec 29.-Three trainmen were killed m a wreck on the Chicago X Erie railroad at Disko. twenty miles west of Huntington. al l o'clock this morning. when tie rails spread and the engine drawing an east bound freight train was oyerulrn- GU in ditch beside the track. Engi- neer John O'Brien, Fireman Cecil OIL yer and Brakeman Lem Fisher were caught in the cab of the engine and burned to death. All the victims re- sided ar Huntington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
TWO CARS uPTuRNEp.

Utica. \. T.. Dec 2a.-By the spreading of the rails on sle New York & Ottawa railroad. between Bay Pond and Derrick. the engine tender and two passenger coaches of a train were thrown bottom up in the ditch. A Mir Cook from St Regis Falls wl,- 70 badly hurT that he may die. Sev. eral passengers received slight injar ipS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
woRKMEN WERE ANGRY.

Thought They Were Not Going to Be
 Paid Of So Broke Tool Chests.
 New Brunswick. Dec. 2o-When the two hundred employees of the Dela- ware River Construction company re- ported for work today and found out that they were not going to be paid off at once. they became greatly ex- cited. They apparently did not be- lieve that the paymaster was robbed Of 5000 yesterday and thought the robbery story was invented in Or,lcr to cheat them out of their pay. They made an attack on the company's tool chests, smashed all the lights and wrecked several small buildings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
JoHx MILLER sHor HINsET.F

San Francisco. Dec 29.-A man who recently registered at the Hotel Ter minus as John i. Miller. shot and killed himself yesterday. In his room were the sddresSes. John August NIL Ter. Providence. Pa and IT. T. Miller. Dixon. ILL Across the back of an en- vel0pe was written: This letter has driven me desperate- Miller was % years old. Little was known Of him at the hotel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
roLIsH cHrRcH BrRNEn

Dunkirk. N r.. Dee. 2g-St Helwigs Polish church was burned today The church was one of the largest efificeS In the city and was built only a year ago af q cost of S5tl0sl The blaze Is supposed to have originated in the boiler room but from what cause is moi known. The loss Is fully covered hy insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
MOVING PICTURES

The moving pictures at Eagles hall will SurpaSs anything of the kind
 ever ssen in the city; the original hlms of The Train Wreckers- will be used and other up bo date pictures which have never before been exhib- itei in Waterbury will be produced. Tom Kelly. the minstrel tenor. will sing the latest songs and will be as- sisted hv Master Eddie Keefe. Wa terbury's boy soprano.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
STRICTER RULES Pope Plus Will Not Be Imposed Upon. DIVORCED WOMAN Among Those Presented to the Pontiff Recently - Ameri-
 cans Who Refused
 to Kneel.

Rome, Dec. 29-The vatican author ities have received remonstrances from several American bishops against the audience granted by the pope to Amer jeans who, in the opinion of these bishops, were not worthy of the hon. or, which it is said created dissatis- faction among the faithful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
SOCIALISTS OK PARAnE

Warsaw. Dec 2a-Ranfs of social ists are parzdinz through the streets. striving fo enforce the order for a general strike They compelled the newspaper and iusurs1ce offices to close and seHt out gangs of youths to smash the windows of those who Fe- fused
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29

Every subscriber to the Evening Democrat during the year 1906 gets a copy Of The Woman's Home Compan- lon free of charge. the only stipulation being that subscriptions be paid in advance Subscribers can pay one month or one year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
INVENTOR UNDER ARREST.
Accused of Stealing Valuable Jewelry
 and United States Bonds.


 Bridgeport. Dec. 29.-Gssrge M. Cornell, until recently treasurer of the Wheeler X Wilson Manufacturing company, and an inventor of note, of improved parts of sewing machines, was arrested today on the charge of theft of United States bonds and jewelry of the total value of S11,000. The complainant was Mrs Gilbert A. Lumpkin, wife of Gilbert A. Lump kin, who also is known as Lumpkln A. Gill of the St Louis firm of Arnold X Co, which became involved in legal difficulties with the postoffice depart ment because of alleged get rich quick methods of doing business. He was arraigned in the city court this morn- ing and held in S10,OOO bail for hear ing tomorrow morning. In default of a bondsman he went to jail. It is said that he was just about to lear- for European trip when arrested!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
A Special Chamber Suit
 Bargain. SEE OUR SOUTH SHOW
 WINDOW.
 SPECIAL $15.95 :. Solid 0ok RndS%nn1
 Dresser

with French Plate BeveIIed Mir TOT and Washstand. Four draw CTS in the dresser and the con- struetion is equal to many of the high priced suits. Double tops to the Dresser and Commode In the lace of advanced prices by all the makers this exceptional offer ought to close out the dozen suits we have to sell right away. Also the largest selection of higher priced
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
AusTIN X woonRrFF co.

Hartford. Dee 29-Articles of i'm corporation were filed with the secre- tary of state this afternoon by the Austin X Woodruff Co of Waterbury. with a capital stock of SS.OO0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut. Fair ia south. rain followed by clearing ia north portion and falling temperaturet tonight. Safunlay fair and coilar. brisk southeriy to westerly winsiA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
WALLS CAvED IN-ONE DEAD.

Washington. Dec 2o.-One iabOrer Is dead. two others seriOusly injurei are in the hospital and several mors had narrow escapes in the cellar of the new National Metropolitan Citi- zens' bank building where a cavep occurred to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29

Why not have a maEazine when vou can gef one free of eiarzeg If you pay your subscription Co the DeT- osrat in advance The Woman-s Hone Companion will he sent to your sl- dress every month
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
YERKEs IS DEAD.

New York. Dee 29.-Charles T.. YerkeS. the great railway magnate. died this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
ISELIN'S STATEMENT.

New York, Dec 29.-When the Iegis lative life insurance Investigating com.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29
Chamber Suits

in Connecticut now on our aoors ready to select from.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-29

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
TRIBUTE LEVIED OF BIG
INSURANCE COMPANIES
FIVE SUGGESTIONS
TO IMPROVE SPORT
President Has Conference Regarding
Foot BaIl-Would Continue the
Game.

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 21.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt has made the second
move in his campaign to abolish bru-
tality in football.
To DR.. J. William White, professor
of surgery at the University of Penn
sylvania. whom he summoned to the
White house for the purpose, the presi-
dent suggested "a gentlemen's agree
ment" among the responsible authori-
ties of leading colleges on the follow
ing points:
First-A simple and uniform eligi,
bility code for all American colleges
and universities.
Second-Summary punishment for
brutality and foul play.
Third-Umpires to be given widest
latitude in enforcing the rules against
brutality
Fourth-College presidents to hold
to strict accountability umpires who
permit foul or brutal play.
Fifth Permanent removal from
the game not only of the brutal player
but of the player who is not a bona
fide student and amateur.
In urging upon DR.. White the neces-
sity for radical changes in football
rules President Roosevelt said he be-
lieved emphatically in continuing the
game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
SEND INVITATION
TO GOV. OENEEN
To Deliver Address of Welcome to
National Farmers Con-
gress.

l.. b. Strayer. of the joint local com
mittee on entertainment in connection
with the Farmers National congress
which meets in Rock Island Oct.
next, today prepared an invitation,
which is being generally signed by the
business institutions of the city. to
Gov. Deneen, inviting him 10 attend
the congress and deliver the address of
welcome on behalf of the state to the
national assembly.
1t is always customary that the goy
ernor perform this act of hospitality
in the states where the national con
gress meets and it is sincerely to be
hoped Illinois executive will not dis
appoint either the congress or the peo
pie of this locality by falling to do the
occasion and the community the honor
of his presence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
Congressman Mann Sees Pres
ident---Engineer Stevens
Called Home.

Washington. Nov. 21.-Several call
ers on the president yesterday discuss
ed with him the decision of the board
of consulting engineers 10 build sea
level canal. Among the callers was
Representative Mann of Illinois. mem
ber of the interstate and foreign COM
merCe committee of the house. which
deals with canal matters. Incidentally
Mann criticized Gen. Davis and Nj.
Burr. members of the board, for their
agreement with five foreign engineers
To make the canal a sea level water
way.
Formerly Favored Lock Canal.
1T was largely on the recommends
ton of Davis and Burr, said Mann.
in favor of the lock canal that con
gress decided in favor Of the Panama
canal Now they join with foreign en-
gineers in support of the sea level can
al that will cost tens of millions of
dollars more. That is the way the
money goes"
Mann indicated his belief that no
difficulty would be experienced in con
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
KEEP THEM YEARS
Secretary Taft Says United
States Must Hold Philip
pines a Generation.
UNFIT TO HAVE LIBERTY
Sugar and Tobacco interests Head Op-
position to Free Trade With
Islands.

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 21.-Secre-
tary Taft and Gov Hoch of Kansas
were the principal speakers last night
at the annual banquet of the CONNER
cial club. Secretary Taft. in respond
ing TO the toast, "The Philippines, -
said:
THE Philippine islands are ours and
must be ours for more than a genera
ton. 1t is quite probable that those
called upon TO act as legislators will
not live to see the day when separation
consistent with the welfare of the
Philippines can be made"
Opponents Ia Free Trade.
Referring To the tariff issue, the sec
retary said the two factions in the
United States arrayed in opposition to
free trade with the Philippines are the
sugar interest and the tobacco inter
est
The argument that the United States
is under no obligation to give the Phil
ippines any better market than they
had before he declared unfounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
CHEAP DOUBLE TRACKING
Milwaukee and Rock Island Join Fore
es into Council Bluffs.

Council Bluffs, Iowa, Nov. 21.-The
Rock Island and Milwaukee railroads
have concluded arrangement for the
joint use of their lines between Coun-
Gil Bluffs and Nicola, Iowa, 22 miles. as
a double track. The roads parallel one
another for that distance. and it is pro-
posed To use the Rock Island for trains
approaching Council Bluffs. and the
Milwaukee for those going the other
way. Both roads will use the Rock
Island depot. The depot of one road
will be abandoned at Weston, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
revolutionary MOVE IS
NEAR IN ISLAND OF CUBA
WHITESIDE COUNTY
FARMER Is KILLED
Burton Mapes Shot by Arthur Hanley
Former Employe, After a
Quarrel.

Burton Mapes. aged 40. a Whiteside
county farmer, was shot and instantly
killed yesterday by Arthur Hanley. A
farm hand employed by John Winkler
a neighbor of Mapes'. Hanley has
given himself up. and is in Jail in Nor
rison, the county seat of Whiteside
county
The Mapes and Winkler farms ad-
join, and are situated about Il miles
southeast of Prophetstown. During
the season Hanley worked for Mapes,
and the two had quarreled frequently
it is said, and were not on good terms
When Mapes finished picking his corn
he went over to the Winkler farm to
assist his neighbor, and yesterday
morning Mapes and Hanley met and
walked towards the field together. On
the way they quarreled. and it is al
legged that Mapes struck Hanley re
peatedly with a club. Hanley returned
to the house and secured a revolver
Meeting his former employe later in
the morning he drew the weapon and
shot him dead Then he returned 10
the Winkler house and told Mr.. Wink
Ter what he had done. Winkier ad
vised him to go to ProphetstOwn and
surrender himself To the authorities
which he did
Hanley has been in the vicinity OF
Prophetstown for three years, and il
is said had no bad habits and was vel
thought of. Mapes leaves a wife and
two small children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
WOULD ASSESS FOR
THE EXAMINATION
Civil Service Applicants May Here
after Be Called Upon to
Pay Fee.

Washington, Nov. 21.-A fee from
applicants for examination by the civil
service commission will be charged in
future if the recommendations of Chief
Examiner Higgins, of the commission,
are adopted. The suggestion is made
in Higgins annual report, which was
submitted to the commission today.
Examinations are now given by the
commission without cost TO applicants,
but the chief examiner calls attention
to the great expense in the prepara-
ton and rating of papers. correspond
ence. recording. printing. photo-litho-
graphing, etc, and recommends eacn
applicant be required to pay for the
privilege,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21

Clark's Harbor, " s. Nov. 21.-The
Norwegian steamer Turbin, with its
captain and crew of about 16 or IS men
is thought to have foundered in a ter
rife gale which swept over Nova SEQ
tia last Friday. The coasting steam
er, Edna r, which has arrived here
from Mud Island. brought news that
on Friday about O'Clock p. m. a
large steamer. supposed TO be the Tur-
bin. struck Black Rock ledge on the
south coast of the province. backed OF
in a few minutes. and then disappeared
in the raging sea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
stevens Is Coming Home.
FIFTH LOAN FOR JAPANESE
European Bankers AIIot $1,000, 900 to
United States.

New York. Nov. 21--ATrangements
have been completed in Europe for
issuing the fifth Japanese war loan
before the end of the month. The au-
thorized amount of the new loan Is
$3.50, ,000, 900 but only s125.000,Q00 will
be put out at the present time.
An interesting feature OF the new
loan is the small amount allotted 10
this country. The local bankers Will
take not more than s17,000,o00 OF the
bonds
OF the last loan, issued in July, $50.
00O. 900 was fioated here, and 100000.
600 was fioated here in the first three
loans. In all this country il will have
absorbed about $500, 100000 of Japan
csc bonds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
A. F. OF. |. COMES
TO AID OF PRINTERS
Indorses Fight for 8-Hour Day and
Votes to Raise $40, 900
Cash.

Pittsburg, Nov. 21.-At today's ses-
sion of the American Federation of La
bor. the matter of an S-hour day for
union printers was endorsed and the
executive councils giving the printers
moral aid and financial support was
commended. The committee reported
that the 8-hour day for printers is in
force in 26S cities and towns in this
country and Canada. An assessment
of four cents a member was ordered by
the federation to- aid the printers in
their contest. This assessment Is ex-
pected to yield about $50. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
POSTAL DEFICIT IS STILL GREATER
Postmaster Generals Estimate
for Coming Year Shows
S12,000,000 Increase.

Washington, Nov. 21.- Postmaster
General Cortelyou recently completed
and forwarded TO the secretary OF the
treasury estimates for the postoffice
department for the fiscal year ending
June 80. 1907.
They show a reduction in expenses
wherever il is believed IL will not i'm
pair the service. but provide for the
development of postal facilities 10 meet
the growing needs of all sections OF
the country.
Total sI93. .O0O.OOO.
The estimate for the postal service
IS large. an increase over last years
appropriation of about S12 ,000, 900. The
principal items of increase are the
rural delivery service, railway mail
service. and compensation to postmas-
ters. their clerks, and letters carried.
Large sum for Rural Delivery.
For maintenance of the rural deliv-
cry service and its proper extension,
over S29 900 900 Will be required. This
IS an increase Of 50. SOC, 900 over the
appropriation for the current year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
REPORTS PUBLISHED:
COTTON UP A CENT
Ginners Have Handled Thousands
OF Bales Less Than Ex-
pected.

New York, Nov. 21.-There was a
wild bull movement in cotton following
the giving out of the ginners' report
May advanced 81 points or almost
cent a pound in a few minutes. Esti-
mates as to the showing of the report
had the average close to 5000, ,000 bales
and when the actual figures were pub
lished showing 7.49S,0 900 bales ginned
to Nov. IA a rush to buy followed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
HEAD OF NATION
WEDDING GUEST
Distinguished Party Witnesses MARI
age Of Miss Anne Hitchcock and
Lieut.. Sims.

Washington, Nov. 21.-With Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Fairbanks and ambassa-
dors from Great Britain. France, Rus
sia, and Brazil and members OF the
cabinet as witnesses. Miss Anne Hitch
cock. daughter OF Secretary Hitchcock.
and Lieut.. Commander William s.
Sims. OF the L. s. n. were married at
noon today in St. Johns church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
STRENUOUS WORK
FOR THE EDITORS
With Revolvers Compel Another Paper
to Publish Workinsmen's Ga
zette in Russia.

ST. Petersburg, Nov. 21.-Last night
three editors of the official organ of the
workingmens council entered the com
posing room OF Novoe Vremya and
with revolvers in their hands COMPEL
ed the compositoTs TO set up their pa
per, making prisoners of such persons
who entered the room. Later de
scending to the press room the visitors
compelled the pressmen to run off 30,
600 copies OF the Workmen's Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
Stabbing at Sterling.

Sterling, ILL.,, Nov. 21.-Edward
Wright is probably mortalIy wounded
and Isaac Echtermatch is severely in
jured as the result of a clash with
seven Italians, who resented gibes di
rected at them. Four of the Italians
have been arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
ODD FELLOWS ASSEMBLE
Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment
Opens in Springfield.

Springfield, Ill, Nov. 21.-Several
hundred Odd Fellows and Daughters
of Rebekah are in the city to attend
the grand lodge of Odd Fellows. which
convenes in Representative hall this
evening. The grand encampment met
this morning The grand encampment
last night conferred the grand encamp
ment degree on a number of candi-
dates, the Decatur encampment degree
team exemplifying the secret work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-21
S3,OOO,0OO FOR A MUSEUM
Stephen Salisbury Leaves Bulk of For
tune for Art Institution.

Worcester, Mass, Nov. 21.-By the
will of Stephen Salisbury, which was
filed for probate yesterday afternoon,
more than $3,000,000 is bequeathed To
the Worcester art museum. His es-
tate is estimated at $5,000,000.