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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
CONFESSION OF PAT GROVE
WROTE LETTER TO MR CUDAHY
 ASKING CLEMENCY.

Latter Could Not Agree Not to Prose
 cute-CrOwe Acknowledged Abduct-
 ing Young Cudahy--Wanted to Re-
 turn 1000 of the Ransom Money
 Fought With the Roers and Was
 Twice Wounded.
 Omaha, Neb., Oct. 4.-Edward A. Cudahy to-day gave to the Associated Press a signed statement touching the confession said to have been made by Pat Grove. MT. Cudahy says:
 "As to the alleged statement of Grove that my son was a party to the kid mapping plot, it is so absurd, particu- larly in the light of his previous state ments, that l can hardly believe that he made it. It certainly is untrue
 For several years l have made an effort to secure the arrest of =CroWe,4 although having had two letters sent to me, signed by him, admitting that he was guilty of the kidnapping of my son and begging clemency, stating that he wanted to start life anew. In one of these letters, he says: I am guilty of the Cudahy affair. I am to blame for the whole crime. After it was over I regretted my act and offered to return $21,000 to MT. Cudahy, but he refused to take it, and then 1 went to South Africa, where I joined the rebel army and was badly wounded, being shot twice. Then I returned to America and have repeatedly tried to make peace with the man I wronged.'
 q have felt in duty bound to refrain from agreeing not to prosecute him, believing that this was a matter en- tirely within the province of the state authorities.
 T deplore the continued publicity which has been given this entire mat ter, for it has been a constant source of anxiety and annoyance to me and all the members of my family.
 (Signed) ''E. A. Cudahy." Sheriff Power to-day received a tele- gram from Pat Grove himself in which Grove asks the sheriff to go to Mon- tana to bring him to Omaha. In his telegram Grove says that he will make no effort to avoid extradition in case the sheriff goes after him, but that un- less he does so Grove will make every effort to prevent his being brought to Nebraska. The sheriff has taken no action in the matter and will cooperate with the Omaha police.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
OCEAN LINER STRANDED.
Citti di Palermo Ashore With a VaIu-
 able Cargo.

Norfolk. Va, Oct. 4.-The Italian steamer Citti di Palermo, bound for New Orleans with a valuable cargo from Italy, lies stranded on the Dia- mond shoals, one mile from Cape Hat teras life saving station, and wrecking tugs have gone to her assistance. The vessel is commanded by Captain Mas sardo and has touched at New York, Baltimore and Norfolk to discharge part of her lading. The vessel went ashore at 9:30 o'clock last night dur ing thick weather, and the crew of thirty men were landed in lifeboats to- day by life saving crews from the Cape Hatteras and Creeds Hill stations. The reports received during the day from the stranded ship indicate that the ves- sel is in good condition and while still hard aground no immediate fears are felt for the ship. No details addition al to those received during the day reached Norfolk tonight. The wreck was due to a mistake in taking Cape Hatteras lights for the Diamond shoal lightship. The wrecking expedition will begin it's efforts to float the vessel to- morrow morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
Results of the Races -PicHpoclxet Caught Red Handed.

Danbury, Oct. 4.-TWelve thousand persons visited the fair grounds to-day, special trains bringing parties from many parts of the state. To-morrow will be excursion day, and as usual a great crowd probably will attend. To- days horse racing was good and re- suited as follows:
 2:2O class. pacing, purse $S0O--First, Mildred. b m, B. A, Bulkeley, South port; second, Dick Letcher, D g; thirds8 Jerseywood, b g. Best time, 2:16 if
 2:3O class, trotting, purse $500 0-First, AxWorthy, Wynfromere farm, Greens Farms; second, Rapigus, g; third, Ria Direct, $ g. Best time, 2:21 IA.
 Miss M. A. Gregg, of Bridgeport, to- day claimed the gold watch which was taken from an alleged pickpocket yes- terday. The three supposed pickpock- cts arrested by the railroad detectives will be tried in the city court to-rnor- row.
 ] Another arrest was made to-day, the prisoner giving his name as Oscar Jen- kins, of New York Jenkins attempted to steal watch from Simeon KeeIer, a citizen of this place, and as he was about to lift it from MT. Keeler's pock- ct the latter caught his hand and a. rough and tumble fight erlsued, but MT. Keeler held on until the police arrived. Jenkins will face the city court judge in the morning on the charge of att tempted theft from person.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
NATIONAL ". c. T. U. MEETINGS
Arrangements Completed for Them in Los Angeles

Chicago, Oct. A. Arrangements for the national meetings of the Women's Christian Temperance union at Los Angeles, Cal. are completed.
 The first official board meeting will be held the morning of Wednesday, October 25 and the executive commit tee, will meet the same afternoon. Thursday there will be an all day evangelistic meeting, Friday night will be welcome night, addresses to be given by the mayor of the city and oth- CTS. Saturday afternoon there will be addresses by Mrs. c. L. R. Hoskins, Dr. Mary Fowler Thompson and others, and fraternal delegates, visitors and guests will be introduced.
 A diamond medal oratorical contest will take place in the evening. Miss Elizabeth w. Greenwood will preach the convention sermon Sunday Monday night the organizers will speak, and Tuesday evening there will be a plat form meeting, the speakers being Mrs. Adrianna Hungerford, Mrs. Margaret D. Ellis and Miss Belle Kearney. We'd nesday night the jubilee will occur, and the prize banners for membership will be presented.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
JURY DTSAGREES.
COIOred Boy to be Tried Again for Nrur-
 der Of Stepmother.

Bridgeport, Oct. 1.-The fate of Leroy Butler, the lad charged with the mur der of his stepmother in Stamford, was in the hands of the jury from il o'clock this morning until S:30 o'clock tonight when a disagreement was announced. Twice from the hour the jury retired they reported that they could reach nothing better than a disagreement, but on each occasion they were sent back by Judge Thayer in the hope that a verdict could be reached. After the third announcement of a disagree ment Judge Thayer discharged the jury. State Attorney Fessenden an- nounced later that he would try the case over again, whereupon young But lew was committed to jail.
 It was learned after the adjournment of court that il of the jurors had favor ed acquittal while one held out for a conviction and that there was no pos- sible chance of a verdict being reached.
 Butler, who is a colored boy, is al- legged to have killed his stepmother with an axe after a quarrel.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
srArEDEPARTMEHr SURPRISED
Man Appointed Consul General to CaI-
 eutta Has Never Served.

Washington, Oct. 4.-In a letter dated at Paris, Stanley Stoner informs the state department that he has de- cided not to accept his appointment as consul general at Calcutta because of the ill health of his wife, and has ask ed that he be given employment in the diplomatic service instead. The notice was a surprise at the state department, where it had been assumed that MT. Stoner, who was appointed from Mis- souri on March last to be consul general at Calcutta was comfortably occupying that post. Robert F. Patter- son of Tennessee, who has been consul general there some years, and whom MT. Stoner was appointed to succeed, has been regularly drawing his sal ary at that place and discharging the duties of a consul general. The pres ident has not yet decided how to dis pose of Mr. Stoner's case.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
TROLLEY CAR HITS CARRIAGE.
Serious Collision on Line Between
 Derby and This City.

Derby and This City.
 One man, quite seriously hurt, it is believed, a carriage smashed and a horse killed was the result of a col lision between a Derby-New Haven trolley car and carriage belonging to MT. Reynolds, who lives about four miles out of New Haven on the Derby turnpike. The accident occurred on the Connecticut Railway and Lighting eompany's branch of the Derby line about 9:SO o'clock last evening. MT. Reynolds, it appears. was just turning off the road into his place when the car struck his carriage, killed his horse and threw him. He appeared to be quite badly hurt when picked up. The statement is made that he was taken to Derby. He was not at either of the local hospitals last evening. His in juries may not prove so serious as at first appearance they seemed. A Con- nacticut Railway and Lighting com- pany crew were in charge of the car at the time of the accident. Their names could not be learned last night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
BRIDGEPORT ATTORNEY
 ACCUSED OF SWINDLING
FRANK L. RODGERS ARRESTED AND PLACED UNDER
 $1O,OOO BONDS.

ID. K. Tripp, a New York Business Man,
 Also Held on the Same Charge and q
 Warrant is Out for His Partner-The
 Complainant Henry G. Wheeler,
 Wealthy Farmer of Stratford, Who
 Says He Has Been SwindIed Out of
 $17,00O.
 Bridgeport, Oct. 4.-Charged with swindling Henry G. Wheeler, a wealthy farmer of Stratford out of S17,OOO. At torney Frank L. Rodgers of this city and D. K. Tripp, a New York business man, are locked up at police headquar- ters in default of bail of $10,000 in each case. A warrant was issued tonight for the arrest of William H. Sutphen of New York, said to be Tripp's business partner. Sutphen IS alleged to have a hand in the operations which Mr. Wheeler says cost him over $17,O00. MT. Wheeler said that Rodgers and Tripp have given him a bundle of worthless mining securities in return for his en- dorsement of checks and that, together with several large sums of borrowed money, for which he received bogus notes, he has parted with $17,000. A complaint was made and Deputy Sher- if Stagg of Stratford devised a scheme to catch the men. Stagg made an of fer to Rogers to the effect that he would agree to. cash some of the cheeks endorsed by MT. Wheeler if he should be paid generous fees, asking $100 to cash one check and $500 for another. The deputy finally notified Rogers that he would meet him in the. sheriff's office this morning, where he would cash the checks. Rodgers and Tripp appeared at the court house at the appointed time and awaiting them in the sheriff's office was MT. Wheeler. Both men seemed surprised when told that they had been accused by Mir. Wheeler of sWindling him and entered the charge. The warrants which had been drawn previously were served, however and both men were put in jail. Bail at first was fixed at $5,00O but State Aattorney Fessenden on hearing the details of the case ordered the amount of bail raised to $10,O0O, which had not been secured up to late hour tonight.
 Attorney Rodgers lives in Fairfield but conducted law office in this city, and is we'll known lawyer. The case has created considerable excitement throughout the legal profession here on account of the prominence of the pris- oners.
 Attorney Rodgers was seen at police headquarters tonight and he said that MT Wheeler turned over the money to several others to further bridge pro- ject which was to be put througR by Tripp and his partner in New YorM He said he had nothing to do with the case exceptto introduce Tripp to MT. Wheel CT.
 Prosecuting Attorney Pullman of this city also made a statement in which he said that he was possessed of informa- tion which would make a strong case against the two accused men.
 Up to midnight Rodgers and Tripp had not secured bail
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
IFAS GOING TO SURRENDER.
CrOwe's Sole Object in Going to Butte,
 Mont.

Butte, Mont, Oct. 4.-Pat Grove to- day admitted that he was in Omaha six weeks ago and engaged in a pistol duel with the police, during which an officer was shot. He says the police fired sixteen shots at him before he replied, and tht he opened fire to save his own life. He says his sole object in coming here was to surrender, be-
 lieving that he had better give him. self up at distance from home, so that in yielding to extradition he might make terms favorable to himself with the Nebraska authorities. He de- nies absolutely the alleged confession published in Butte last night, and re- flutes the statement that he has said that young Cudahy plotted with him to extort money from MT. Cudahy, senior.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
Feli While Drunk and May Die.

Hartford, Oct, 4.-George Nelson, forty-fve years old, a carpenter, while intoxicated this afternoon fell down a flight of four stairs at his boarding place on State street and received in- juries which will probably cause his death He was picked up unconscious and it was found that his right arm was broken and that he had a severe scalp wound. He was taken to the Hartford hospital, where death is ex- pected any moment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
PROBE SINKS DEEPER
 IN INSURANCE INQUIRY
PRES M'CALL OF 6EW YORK LIFE AGAIN ON THE
 STAND.

Leaning and Borrowing of Money Be-
 low Market Rate-TelI-taIe Cheeks
 Missing from Judge HamiIton,s oaaee
 --Apartment House Owned by New
 York Life Rented to Members of
 President McCalPs Family at Exeeed-
 ingIy Low Figure--No Record of
 s15O,OOO Given Republican Campaign
 Committee.
 New York. Oct. 4.--That John R. Hegeman, president of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company borrowed $5O,- 900 from the New York Life Insurance company at 1 1-2 per cent, rate be- low the market rate, was brought out in the insurance investigation last week; but to-day President John A. Mccall of the New York Life Insurance company testified that he in turn bor- roWed $75,O00 from the Metropolitan at the same rate. This was in January. 1903; the loan was renewed in January 1904. and ran until March, 1905, when the rate of interest was advanced to g per cent. at which rate it is still run. ming.
 MT. Mccall testified that he was director of the Metropolitan Life h. surance company, but not stockhold- CT. The fact of his being a director. MT. Mccall continued, did not deter him from procuring a loan at as low rate of interest as possible when it was to his interest to do so.
 Somewhat of a sensation was caused in the late hours of to-day's session of the committee which is investigating the methods of life insurance compan- ies when Nellie F. Towner of Albany was called to the stand and disclairned any knowledge of the whereabouts of cancelled checks of Judge Andrew Hamilton of Albany. Mr. Towner tes- tified that he was associated with Judge Hamilton in the practice of law in Az bany.
 The Hamilton account was again lIn- der investigation and MT. Mccall had been excused for few minutes while MT. ToWner took the stand. Mr. ToWner testified that he had made de- posits for Judge Hamilton, but not while the latter was in Europe. He had taken some cancelled checks from the Albany Trust company early in September and had thrown them into a drawer in Judge Hamilton's desk. He had had no occasion to foelass atzt.llanl again until last week, when he receiv- ed the subpoena to appear before the committee. He was asked to bring these checks with him, but when he looked for them they were gone. He had no knowledge. he declared, of where they could have gone or which could have taken them. Pressed by MT. Hughes he said almost anybody had access to the drawer in which the checks were. placed.
 MT. Mccall resuming, was asked about a deposit to the credit of Jndge Hamilton of $162.o41.67 September 1, 1905. MT. Mccall said the New York E
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
AUDUBON BOY FAILS.
Unable to Beat His Previous Record
 Sweet Marie Goes Fast Mile.

Sweet Marie Goes Fast Mile.
 Readville, Mass, Oct. 4.-With the exception of little breeze that blew down the stretch at the last quarter, conditions at the Readville track to- day were perfect for record time, and although. Sweet Marie trotted a mile in 2:04 IA, Audubon Boy could do no bet ter than 2:03 IA in his endeayor to beat his previous pacing record of 1:59 t-4. Sweet Marie's performance to-day was the fastest mile ,trotted in public this season. Major Delmar made mark of 2:O4 this summer, but as no adnis- sion fee was charged the record could not stand as for public trial.
 The chestnut son of J. J. Audubon started on his initial trial at o'clock. He reached the quarter in thirty-one seconds and made the half in one min ute flat. Then he broke into run and James Gatcombe, his owner and driver, was forced to pull hi into stop. An hour later he tried again, making the fractional parts of the mile in :S1 IA, 1:01, 1:31 IA, 2:03 IA. The only reason assigned for the pacer's poor showing was that he was not in the best of physical condition. The horse was driv- en out at the finish.
 Sweet Marie, who was of secondary choice in the opinion of the public be- fore the trials were run, proved to be the particular feature when all was over In an endeavor to beat 2:04 3-4 she trotted her mile in 2:04 IA. The fractions of the mile were trotted in :S1 1-2, 1:O2, 1:32 3-4 and 2:O4 IA, mak- ing the middle half with the wind in 1:01 IA
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05

A~k~Ao-I EAfS SouAch uA S"pSah <AP
 proves the Treaty Which Practically
 Means Its Ratification.
 Washington, Oct. 4.-Ratifications of the treaty of Portsmouth will be ex- changed at Washington between Baron Rosen, the Russian ambassador, and Mr. Takahira, the Japanese minister, as soon as these important documents are received from St. Petersburg and Tokio. The notifications will contain the French and English texts of the treaty. This was decided at 8 confer ence to-day between Baron Rosen and Mr.. Takahira, which began in the Rus sian ambassadors apartments and was concluded at the state department. MT. Takahira called on Baron Rosen this morning tc find out from him the usual form of the Russian ratification. In order that the minister might inspect a copy they went to. the state depart meht, where MT. Adee, the third assist ant secretary of state, received them and showed them the ratification of the Russian-American' extradition treaty.
 MT. Takahira will inform his govern ment fully on the subject so that the notifications may conform. .. ..a..
 The special plenary powers to be con- ferred upon the two plenipotentiaries enabling them to exchange ratifica- tions will be identical in scope, The approval to-day of the treaty by the privy council at Tokio, in effect, rat flies the convention, and it is expected that the formality of the emperor's signature will follow shortly. As the treaty becomes effective as soon as rat flied the exchange of notifications is only a formality. Japan will be ready to exchange as soon as the enperor's signature is affixed, as the formal rati- fication can be prepared and delivered at the legations here. It is not believ- ed that the Russian ratification will be long delayed. -,....z.t
 Diplomatic relations between the bel ligerents have been practically resum- ed at Washington. Returning the courtesy paid him in New York by Bar on Rosen who called several times on the Japanese plenipo potentiaries, Mr. Ia kahira made his call this morning per- sonal as. well as official and the two envoys have corresponded frequently since the treaty was signed.
 No arrangements have been conclud- ed for the ceremony of notifications, but it probably win be an even. more simple ceremony than was the signing of the treaty at Portsmouth. The chief difference between the two ceremonies will be the presence of President Roosevelt, who will be invited by the two envoys to witness the exchange. It is probable that the president will place the White house at the disposal | of the envoys on this occasion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
HUNGER STRIKE"
Inmates of aRussian Prison Refuse to
 Eat.

St. Petersburg, Oct. 4.-The hunger strike" which began October 2 in the women's department of one of the large prisons here devoted to the de- tention of political offenders has be- come general. For three days all the inmates of the prison have been refus- ing to eat as protest against the rough treatment of female prisoner and the general administrative condi- tions of the prison. The prisoners are mainly socialists, many of whom were arrested last week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
WHAT PRESIDENT REALLY SAID
Secretary Taft Declares Bowen Wholly
 Misunderstood Statement.


 Washington, Oct. 4-Secretary Taft being asked to-day concerning the statement said to have bsen made to the president to Herbert w. Bowen, late minister to Venezuela, in the let ter which MT. Bowen gave out yester- day, said he was present at the inter- view and that Mir. Bowen wholly mis- understood what the president in fact said.
 MT. Bowen,' continued the secretary, repeated once or twice that he would do exactly what he had done were the same case presented to him for action, and he finally said that he was glad the whole matter had come out and was generally known. To which the president replied: do not agree with you, and I am very sorry that the whole matter has happened
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
II q. Y, Co.,. Loses Point.

Trenton, N. J., Oct. 4.-In an opinion filed here to-day by Vice Chancellor Garrison, Adam H, Groel wins another preliminary victory in his suit to com- pei the United Gas Improvement Co. to account for $2O,OOO,OOO worth of the capital stock of the United Electric Co., which stock Groel claims the United Gas Improvement Co. fraudu- lently acquired as promoter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-10-05
YALE BRUSHES WESLEYAN
METHoDISTS, ASPIRATIONS RE-
 CEIVE AN ICE-WATER BATH.

ShevIin's Men Roll Up n Score of 27 to Q
 First Half Well Fought but the l. Second Proves Wallover for the
 BIne-Stevenson InduIges in Some
 Star work = Quarterback Position
 We'll Taken Care Of
 Wesleyan came to Yale yesterday hopeful of making a record showing, She even entertained hopes of scoring on the Blue warriors, but she was bit terly disappointed. Her defeat was one Of the most crushing she has ever suf- fered in New Haven. The score was 27 to 0.
 The men from Middletown started the game with fine spirit and dash. During the first half they put up a strong article of football. Their best efforts were confined to defensive work and by them they held Yale down to single touchdown in this half. The score was made after five minutes of play from consistent line bucking. Finn was pushed over from the ten yard line and Hoyt kicked the goal. YaNa had another chance to score in this half, but Morse fumbled the ball on Wesleyan's ten yard line and a Wesleyan man fell on it. It was then punted out of danger and the half end ed three minutes after.
 The second half was a surprise. Ev- eryone was looking for another nip and tuck struggle, but Yale had got her "sacond wind,' and simply tore down the field almost as she pleased. Wesleyan weakened perceptibly under the vigorous assaults of Yale. She Twas bewildered by the suddenness of the plays and her inability to check them. Stevenson for Yale was the bright and proper star. He did not go in until the second half, but as soon as he had his hands on the ball there seemed to be a change in the whole Yale eleven. Almost at the opening of the half he made a fifty-seven yard run around Wesleyan's. right end, and shortly after carried the ball over for a touchdown, 'eighty-five yards being made by Yale in four plays. The next tuuCLIuu"Il Col1lIS ctLIGl tt SIAug ydIus run by, Bigelow, Weeder launching over the line with ease. Veeder in this in- stance as in the one before proved his | inability to kick goals. He failed both times and a steadier man will evidently | have to be looked for unless he in1- proves. Besides other changes in the second half Jones went to quarter Yale seems fortunate in this position Continued on Seventh Page.)