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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
Vermont Convicts Had Access to Cell of
 Mrs. Rogers.

vermont COAVActB t1au AccesS lO UGH WE
 Mrs. Rogers.
 Bellows Falls, Vt.,. Aug. 25.-Sensa- tional testimony concerning affairs at the state prison at Windsor, was given at to-day's hearing of the investigation of public institutions now being held by the state. Horace Boyd, prison officer, testified regarding the alleged conduct of Mrs. Mary Rogers, the Ben- nington woman, who was convicted of the murder of her husband, Marcus Rogers, in August, 1902, but not execut- ed.
 Boyd testified this afternoon that Vernon Rogers, a convict who is serv- ing a sentence of sixteen years, had told him that he (Rogers) had access last spring to Mrs. Rogers cell by means of g. key which he had made in the shoe shop of the institution. The convict is not 8 relative of Mrs. Rog- CTS. Officer Boyd further stated that Boydand the condemned murderess had not conducted themselves properly. Another prisoner, Oakes, also had ac- cess to her cellH
 Mrs. Rogers was delivered of child after being in prison over year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
4 STRANGE STORY.
Student Went to Prison to Protect Woman's Honor.

New York, Aug. 25.-As strange a story as that constituting the plot of any novel will be told to Governor Hig- gins of this state by New York city lawyer when he endeavors to secure the pardon of a man who chose a sentence of, three years Imprisonment in Sing Sing prison for theft of which he was innocent, to shield the name of a wom- an from scandal. Carl Fischer Hansen, the lawyer, said to-day that he would at once appeal for the pardon of the prisoner whose name he would not re- veal, as the request of the woman whose reputation the prisoner had saved at an expense of his own liberty. The woman, MT. F'isher-H Hansen said, had visited his office within a few days and said that her husband had just died that she now wonted to do justice to the prisoner. They had been friends and, more than year ago, when her husband returned unexpectedly, he caught the other running away To save her from scandal the man con- fessed that he had broken into her home to steal. Whereupon he was ar rested and had served one year in Sing Sing for theft.
 The prisoner, said MT. Fischer Han sen, was young college student who disappeared from one of the colleges when he was arrested.
 T will not say whether it was Har- ward, Yale or Princeton" said the law yer, No one has ever known what be- came of his as he was tried and sen- tenced under an assumed name.
 ''TIle woman in the case has also paid 8 penalty for her indiscretion as servant who knew of the affair has collected $S6,000 in blackmail from her within few years. She is a member of one of the. best of the old families of New York, and her late husband owned several factories in New Jersey"
 MT. Fischer-Hansen added that he expected a signed statement from the woman and would then investigate her case.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
ROOSEVELT APPROVED.
His Efforts to EnI War Endorsed by
 American Bar Association.


 Narragansett Pier, R. l., Aug. 25.- To-day, the final day of the session, was a busy and important one for the delegates in attendance at the annual convention of the American Bar associ- ation here The most striking feature of the convention came to-day when resolutions approving President Roose- velt's efforts to end the war between Russia and Japan were adopted. The resolutions were brought before the convention just previous to the ad- journment of the business meeting, and were adopted unanimously.
 The presentation of the majority and minority reports of the committee on insurance law and the discussions that followed their presentation occupied a great deal of time at the morning ses- sion.
 F Before action was taken a resolution was introduced which held that, in view of the recent supreme court decision that it would be unconstitutional for the national congress to enact laws for federal regulation of insurance matters, 1t would be improper for the American Bar association to request congress that such action be taken. A motion to refer the resolution to the incoming committee on insurance laws was pass- ed, after considerable discussion, 11S to 29
 In the course of the discussion James M. Beck, of New York, took occasion to absolutely deny that he had been in any way instrumental in bayJnr +bo committee report on the matter as it did. This denial, he said, was based on rumors to that effect which seemed to be current.
 It was finally voted to refer the whole question of insurance law to the incoming insurance law committee,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
PEACE MEETING ENDS
Thanks to Roosevelt for Efforts to End i. the War.

Mystic, Aug. 25.--Despite the unfavor- able weather to-day, large number of persons attended the final session of the Universal Peace union and the Con- necticut Peace society in Peace grove. At this afternoons session officers were elected, Alfred H. Love of Philadelphia. being re-chosen president.
 The session opened at Il o'clock this morning, and after the usual prayeE and song several letters were read from the various peace meetings throughout the east, and from many prominent ad- vocates. of peace elsewhere. One of the letters was from M. Witte, the Russian peace envoy, and is addressed to Pres- ident Love. It is as follows:
 Sir:-I beg to acknowledge the re- ceipts, of your letter, and thank you in behalf of my colleagues and myself for the welcome, and also for the wishes you were good enough to express to us on behalf of the Universal Peace union. .. .s eay
 (signed) :r.E s. Witte
 Resolutions were adopted thanking President Roosevelt for his efforts in behalf of peace.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
STRANGE DEVELOPMENTS.
Miss AmmaI, High Caste Hindu Convert,
 NOt Abducted.

Baltimore. Aug. 25.-The Sun has re- ceived a letter from Charles Parkhurst, editor of Ziou's Herald of Boston, deny ing the recently reported abduction of Miss SOoboonagum Ammal, the high caste Hindu convert to Christianity and missionary. In the letter MT. Park hurst says:
 ''The statement that she was abduct- ed was made by Bishop w. F. Oldham of the Methodist Episcopal church in India, and corroborated by Miss Grace Stephens, superintendent of the Meth odist Episcopal Zenana mission at Madras, through whose influence Soo- boonagam was converted and with whom she had lived for ten years. It now appears that Sooboonagam Ammal was not abducted"
 MT. Parkhurst has received letter from Bishop Oldham in which the lat- ter says:
 Strange developments have come to light. She was not abducted. Will ex- plain later.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
ANSWER OF THE GEAR E PARTLY RESPONSIVE
REPLY TO THE LATEST APPEAL OF PRESIDENT ROOSE-
 TELT.

Long Cipher Message Received From
 Oyster Bay at 1880 This Morning by
 Assistant State Secretary Pierce
 Conference Meets Again To-day
 Baron KaneIxO Holds Another Long
 Conference With the President
 Japan Has No Wish to HumiIiate
 Russia.
 Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 25.-The As soeiated Press is permitted to announce that Emperor Nicholas answer to President Roosevelt's latest appeal was partially responsive. To-morrow's meeting, consequently, is likely not to prove decisive. It will probably be per funtory, and some pretext found to ad- journ over to Monday or Tuesday.
 Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 25.-At 1:3O a. m. a long cipher message arrived from Oyster Bay for Assistant secre- tary Peirce.
 Oyster Bay, L. l., Aug. 25.-Two en- perors, the one at St. Petersburg and the other at Tokio, are the determining factors in the pending peace negotia- tions. Although the negotiations tenn porarily are suspended at Portsmouth they are proceeding actively through Resident Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. He is practically in constant communi- cation with the St. Petersburg and Tokio governments. By both of the warning nations his good offices have been sought and his efforts to bring their plenipotentiaries into accord, and thus prevent a failure of the peace con- ference, are unrenitting.
 Early in the day the president had an extended conference with Baron Kaneko, the recognized confidential agent of the Japanese government, in this country. Neither the president nor Baron Kaneko would discuss the na- ture of the interview. While the bar on's expressed views of the peace nego- tiations were not optimistic, he left a distinct impression that the last word. by no means had been spoken and that hope of a successful issue of the con- ference still was strong. Both of the belligerents, he said, desired peace; Japan, peace with justice; Russia, peace with honor. He added that Jap an had no wish to do anything to hu- initiate Russia, but expressed the belief that the Japanese terms were quite reasonable and that no further conces- sions would be made.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
Denies Kaiser is Not for Peace.

Lenox, Mass, Aug. 25.-When Baron Won Dem Bussche, the German charge d'affaires, was shown the report en- anating from Portsmouth to the effect that the German emperor was using his influence against the acceptance by Russia of Japan's terms, to-day, he said: Such reports are contrary to the truth. The emperor is strongly for peace and is not interfering with President Roosevelts efforts. Quite the contrary, he earnestly sympathizes Tith the presidents endeavors."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
YELLOW FEVER SITUATION
Slight Increase in New Cases Attributed
 to Weather.

10 "euHneEs
 New Orleans, Aug. 25-FolIowing is the official report on the yellow fever situ- cases to-day, 65; total cases to date, 1866; deaths to-day, 6; total deaths to date, 232; new disease centers, 16; total disease centers to date, 376; remaining under treatment, 2S0 cases.
 The figures show a slight increase in the new cases over yesterdays report, possibly attributable to the excessively warm weather. New Orleans has re- ceived one cases of fever which appears to have come from Memphis. The case was a woman who arrived August 16 and was taken i'll two days later. -~-
 The list to-day shows seven new dis ease centers uptown and three more in Algiers. Of the deaths one was sail or at the marine hospital, another was a very old man at the emergency hos pital and one child in the Peters ave- nue neighborhood. The others were Italians.
 Patterson reports nine new cases, Hanson City one, Morgan City one, Mississippi City one, and Lake Provi- dence two new cases and one death.
 Gulf Port, Miss, three miles west of Mississippi City, and where Dr. Was din makes his headquarters in conduct ing the campaign in Mississippi, re- ports three cases in the northeastern section of the city in a boarding house. The cases came from Mississippi City.
 President Souchon of the state board, Surgeon Guiteras and others will go to Patterson tomorrow to determine whether the state should take charge of the situation there entirely.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
JAPANs HANDS STRENGTHENED.
Opinion of New Alliance With Great
 Britain.

Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 25.-The public announcement of the new Anglo Japanese alliance, which was signed ten days ago, according to information received here, is considered to strength en Japan's position in the negotiations and is regarded as Roland for the Russian Oliver in the ernperor's assem- ply manifesto. At the same time it is stated that it has freed England's hands and permitted her to support the presidents efforts without creating sus- picion at TolSio.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
". E. SHELBY EXPIRES
 AFTER HOURS ILLNESS
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS fl HIS SUMMER HOME IN
 LAKEVILLE.

Former State Controller and SenatOr-
 President of the First National Bank
 of Bridgeport to Which Office He Had
 Worked Himself Up from Office Boy
 Declined Position of Treasurer of
 the United States Under Mckinley
 Prominent Figure for a Number of
 Years in This State.
 Lakeville, Aug. 25.-William E. See ley Of Bridgeport, one of the foremost men of the state, died at his summer home at S:S0 this afternoon after an illness of only an hours duration, death being caused by paralytic shock. About 2:S0, while sitting on the porch of his home, he complained of pains in his legs, but thought little of them, saying they would pass off soon. The pains grew worse and a physician was sent for, but despite his, best eff forts MT. Seeley died within an hour. According to a member of his family tonight, it was the first time that MT. Seeley had had occasion to consult a physician for the past twenty-five years. His body will be taken to Bridgeport tomorrow.
 Tn the death of Mir. Seeley Connect icut loses a man who had been a prominent figure in political and busi- ness life for a number of years. Born in Bridgeport September 19, 1S41, he started at an early age as office boy in the Farmers bank, which later became the First National bank. He worked his way from office boy to that of pres ident, which position he held to the time of his death. He attended to his banking duties in Bridgeport as usual this morning, and appeared in the best of health. At noon he took a train for his summer home here. MT. Seeley was formerly a state senator, holding the office for two terms. He was state controller under the Chamberlain ad- nlinistration, and at one time was prominently mentioned as a candidate for governor. He was warm friend of the late President Mckinley, and at the opening of the latter's second term was asked to accept the position of treasurer of the United States, which he declined, as MT. Seeley did not wish to be absent from Connecticut a great CT part of the time. MT. Seeley was q delegate to the national convention which nominated MT. Mckinley the first time. +..
 MT. Seeley's business interests were many, as aside from his connection with the First National bank he was president of the Peoples bank of Bridgeport, treasurer of the Rolling Stock company and interested in sever al other enterprises of that city. He also was a member of many prominent Bridgeport clubs and organizations and took an active part in the social life of the city. He leaveg a widow and five sons. They are W. E. Seeley, jr, the deputy state fire marshal; Fred. s. See- ley, a travelling man; Robert c. Seeley, who is in the First National bank of Bridgeport; Henry s. iseeley of the Colonial Trust company, Waterbury, and Frank E. Seeley of the Bryant Electrical company, Bridgeport.
 The funeral will probably be held on Monday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
Shipping News.

Plymouth, Aug. 25.-Arrived: Steamer Noordam, New York for Boulogne and Rotterdam (and proceeded).
 Plymouth, Aug. 24--4:25 D. In.--Arriv- ed: Steamer Moltke, New York for Chedbourg and Hamburg (and proceed- ed).
 Copenhagen, Aug. 23-sailed: Steam- CT He1lig Olav, New York
 Brow Head, Aug. 25--9: 36 D. n1-. Passed: Steamer Cedric, New York for Queenstown and Liverpool
 Queenstown, Aug. 25-5:4S D. r1.--4Ar- rived: Steamer Cymric, Boston for Liv- erpool (and proceeded.
 HaVre, Aug. 25-8 D, nn.--Arriyeds Steamer La Bretagne, New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
EXCLUSION OF JAPANESE.
FOresters of America Favor Treating
 Them Same as Chinese.

Buffalo, Aug. 25.-The Foresters of America in biennial convention here to- day unanimously passed resolution favoring exclusion of Japanese from the United States along the same lines as the present Chinese exclusion. The resolution was introduced by Senator F. I. Wolfe of California, president pro tenn. of the California Japanese Exclu- sion society.
 Senator Wolfe explained that the res- olution was directed only against the Japanese and Korean coolie element, which he said is as detrimental as Chinese coolie immigration.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
RECOMMENDATION DISPUTE.
Fresh Sensation by Publication of state-
 ments by Each Side.

simla. British India, Aug. 25.-The publication of strongly worded pro- test by Lord Kitchener, eommander-in- chief of the forces in India, against the alleged misrepresentations of his views by Lord Curzon to the home govern ment, and detailed reply by the viceroy, maintaining the accuracy of his state ments and reiterating that Lord Kitch- ener's reorganization scheme would concentrate all the power at army headquarters, has created a fresh sen- sation and still further embittered the feeling between the two opposing fac tions. .
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
PRESIDENT ACCEPTS.
Honorary Vice President of Public
 Schools Athletic League.

Oyster Bay,A Aug. 25.-President Roose- welt has accepted the office of honorary vice president of the Public Schools Athletic league, the headquarters of which is in New York city. In his letter to General George w. Wingate, Presi- dent Roosevelt expresses his cordial ap- proval of the objects of the league, which are the promotion of athletics along healthy lines among school ehiI- dre1l. ".-.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
DOUGLAS IN FINALS.
Former National Champion to Meet White for EIzwanOk Cup.

Manchester, N. H., Aug. 25.-Findlay s. Douglas, of the Nassau Country club and a former national champion, will meet Albert L. White, of the. Wollastou Golf club of Boston, and the present intercollegiate champion, in the final match of thirty-six holes for the pres- ident's cup at the Ekwanok club to- morrow.
 Both players came through two rounds of match play to-day. the morn- ing contests being won without effort, but in the afternoon Douglas was fore ed to extend himself in his match with G. E. Morse, of Rutland, winning on the seventeenth green by two up and one to play.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
Secretary Hays Estate worth s2sO, 1000

Washington, Aug. 25.-A petition by Mrs. Clara s. Hay, widow of the late Secretary of State Hay for the probate of MT. Hays will, was filed to-day in the probate court. The petition states that MT. Hay left property, real and personal to the value of more than &250, 1000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
Child nrinIss Renzine.

Westport, Aug. 25.-Emily E. Nilsson, aged two years, died to-day from the effects of drinking benzine. A physi- clan was called, but the poison worked tee quickly to permit of saving the lit- tie ones life.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
NEW HAVEN CHOSEN.

Next National Convention of Municipal
 Electricians to be Held Here.
 Erie, Pa., Aug, 25.-The international convention of municipal electricians ad- journed to-day. New Haven, Conn, was chosen as the next place of meet ing. and the following officers were elected: President, Joseph Murphy, of Cleveland; first president, William Crane, of Erie; second vice-p president, H. R. Ailensworth, of Columbus, Ohio; third president, B, A. Blakey, of Montgomery, Ala; fourth vice-presi- dent, c. A. Cambridge, Of Winnipeg; secretary, Frank P. Foster, of Corning, N. r.; treasurer, R. E. Diehl, of Har- risburg. gt
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
Brakeman Killed.

Hartford, Aug. 25.-Augustus Smith, a brakeman employed on the Central New England road, fell from car this afternoon and was instantly killed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26

Score: Myopia 19, New Haven 8A Goals earned-Myopfa 20, New Haven ? Fouls-M. Norman, Stoddard Safeties M. Norman, G. H. Norman, Rainey Referee-R. c. Vanderbilt. Timer--J c. Costello. F @
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
NEW HAVEN POLOISTS LOSE
DEFEATED AT NEWPORT BR
 MYOPLA,S SECOND TEAM

Brilliant Work by NIilburn of the Latter
 Team-score Nineteen to Flight aud q
 Quarter-AIatch the First to be Held
 for the Newport Cup-Lineup of the
 Teams.
 Newport, R. L, Aug. 25.-The brilliant work of Devereaux Milburn, of the My opia second team, was the feature of the polo match at the Westchester Polo club to-day between Myopia and the New Haven Freebooters Myopia won by a score of 1a to s11z. The match to-. day was the first one for the Newport cup. The lineup and summary: ..
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
ANGLO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE
NEW TREATY SIGNED BY THE
 TWO GOVERNMENTS.
Convention Broader in Scope in Some Respects Than the old one-Japanese Protectorate Over Korea Recognized Japan to Protect British interests in the Far East if Her Ally is Att tackled by Two Powers.

London, Aug. 25.-The Associated Press has good reason for stating that 8 newtAnglo- Japanese treaty of alli- ance has been signed. The foreign of flee declines to give official confirna- tion or denial, but the Associated Press understands that the treaty was signed some days ago. There is no reason why it should not be signed prior to the con- clusion of the Portsmouth conference as the action of the conference will not affect it's terms. The new treaty is broader in scope in some respects than the former treaty, notably where it includes the recognition by Great Britain of a Japanese protectorate over Korea, and on other points which it was not necessary to include in the old.
 In some respects the new treaty con- tains limitations as compared with the old treaty. For instance, the latter contained a clause to the effect that in case of combination Of two powers against Great Britain, Japan would be obliged to assist her ally while the clause in the new treaty only requires the assistance of Japan so far as the British colonies in the far east and the Pacific are concerned. The Associated Press understands that the terms of the new treaty were fully agreed upon before parliament adjourned, but 1t was also agreed that the announcement of its signature and of it's full terms should be deferred until after the con- clusion of the Portsmouth conference.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-26
Myopia Second.

! Position. Handicap,
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SCANDAL IN PRISON.

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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-01
WONT USE Pen BRICK.
Contractors Agree to Boycott Product
Made by Convicts.

Giving as reason that they are I'M
able to obtain a supply when it is
most needed a number of the con-
tractors in Walla Walla have signed
an agreement to boycott the brick
manufactured at the state peniten-
tiary. This action was taken yester-
day when the agreement was circu-
lated by Architect Henry Osterman
and was signed by j. L. Jones, S. F.
Henderson, James Knott, George H.
Barber, Taylor & VESSEL and Eugene
Lennon At the meeting of the Brick
layers union last night resolutions
were adopted endorsing the agreement
and enjoining it's members from laying
any of the penitentiary brick. The
agreement was sent to Senator Pauly
at Olympia today with afrequest that
he report the matter to the legislature.
The quality of the brick that has
been furnished at the prison in the
past has met all the requirements OF
the contractors, but they claim That
they have been unable to secure it
when it was needed.