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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
HARTFORD PLUMBERS, STRIKE.
Employers Reject Business Mems Offer Will Settle Trouble Themselves.


 Hartford, Dec. H. - The Master Plumbers association held a meeting tonight whereat it was voted not to accept the offer of the local Business Mems association to help arbitrate the strike of the plumbers locally. The as- sociation resolved to take the matter in their own hands and to effect a"settle- ment with the men as best they can A committee of the master plumbers accordingly will meet the unions com mittee probably tomorrow in an effort to end the strike and state tonight that a satisfactory adjustment of the trouble is likely to be made without outside assistance. The association passed a vote of thanks to the Land- lords and Taxpayers association and the Hartford Business Mems associa- tion for their offers and work tn rela- tion to the present plumbers strike.
 Hiram Fox of New Haven, 8 member of the state board of mediation and ar bitration, came to Hartford to-day and preferred the services of the board in the strike of plumbers.
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NEW MACHINE GUN PLATOON
Organized in Bridgeport by Adiutant
 General Cole and Captain Sears.

Bridgeport, Dec. 11Adjutant Gen eral Cole and Captain W. H. Sears of Ne wHaven assisted in the organiza- tion of the Bridgeport platoon of the Machine Gun battery of the state. and which will be known as the Third platoon. Fifteen applicants passed their physical examinations and were enlisted by Captain Sears. The third platoon will be under the command of George E. Hawes who studied under the officers at New Haven, and who took his examinations at Hartford some time ago. The two machine guna and the uniforms of the men will be shipped to this city from Hartford in 8 few days.
 The story that General Cole came to this city to attend 9 meeting of Com pany E, Third infantry, which has had a good deal of trouble recently, and was about to disband, was without foundation.
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WANTED IN THIS. GITT.
Danbury Police Believe They Have
 ' Head of Had Gang.

Danbury, Dec. 11.-By the arrest of Menzo Robinson tonight the police be- lieve they have captured the head of a desperate gang of men, who have been committing numerous thefts and rob- berries about this city during the past month Robinson is nineteen years old, and is accused of breaking into the trunk room of the New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford railroad on the night of December 2. A large number of tickets and some money was taken on. that occasion. Rudolph Fisher, said to be a member of Robinson's gang, also was arrested here tonight, and will be held on the same charge as the former. Ralph De Julian, still another man captured, confessed tonight of having assaulted and robbed Samuel La FIam last Saturday night in the railroad yards in company with Robinson and another man. It is stated that the po- lice of New Haven and Bridgeport want Robinson, who with his pals will be tried in the city court tomorrow morning.
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SETTLEMENT IS REACHED
BoDY ATTACHMENT FOR MILL
 ION DOLLARS WITHDRAWN
Adjustment of Differences Between John D. SIayback nnd Charles M. Raymond Is Made in Pittsburg- Guard Over the Latter at south Nor walk Released by SberiR HawIey.

Bridgeport, Dec. 11,--As the result of a conference held in Pittsburg to-day Sheriff Samuel E. HaWley of this city tonight went to South Norwalk and released the. guard over Charles NJ. Raymond, the former New York law yer, whose body was attached for $1,- 100000 in suit brought by John D. Slayback of New York to recover Car bon Steel stock and dividends alleged to be held illegally under the control of Mir. Raymond. The suit was brought three weeks ago and up to tonight two deputy sheriffs had guarded the defendant continuously. .}
 It could not be learned on what terms a settlement was made tnz the case. Counsel for both parties in the suit met, 1t is stated, at the office of the Carbon Steel company in Pittsburg and agreed upon compromise. There was to have been hearing before Jus tice A. J. Merritt here to-day. but 1t was postponed pending the result of the meeting In Philadelphia.
 MT. Raymond at previous hearing held here testified that he could pro- duce the stock or It's equivalent, $450,- 900, If desired, and that he thought that he could procure $50 shares of the stock not included In that amount, He would make no statement tonight.
 Pittsburg, Dec. 11.-After some twelve years of contention the long disputed claims involving the stocks, bonds, notes and other securities of the Car bon Steel company, which John D. slayback of New York claimed Charles M Raymond hypothecated and disposed of among his friends and rel atives after obtaining them from him under false pretenses, has been settled ln an amicable emanner, and the suits and executions secured in courts are to be called off at once. The amount in volved in the suits was about $1,000 000.
 The settlement was effected this evening after an all days conference with officials of the company and at torneys of the two disputants. On what terms the settlement was made none of those concerned would state, but it was admitted that the trouble was over, and the securities involved in the dispute had been returned or would be at once. Raymond and Slay- back were present at the signing of the agreement.
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NO MENTION OF MITCHELL.
Senate Takes No Note of Death of Ore
 gon's Senator.

Washington, Dec 11.-With spirited debates on the subjects of railroad rate legislation, arising through the intro duction of 8 bill by MT. Tillman to au- thorize the interstate commerce com mission to fix maximum rates, and the Panama canal, due to a controversy over the reference of the emergency appropriation bill to a committee, to- days session of the senate proved in- teresting for more than four hours. An adjournment was taken without men- tion of the late Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, and So for the first time the death of a member was permitted to pass unnoted by the senate. The eras- ure of Mir. Mitchells name from the rolls follows. Chaplain Hale called the situation to mind in his prayer by re- ferring pointedly to corruption and death, and by praying that members of the senate be given strength to bear each others burdens.
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EPIDEMIC OF INSANITY.
Breaks Out i'm the Hartford County
 Jail.

Hartford, Dec. 11.--An epidemic of mental Arrangement has struck the county jail here, and to-day Sheriff Edwin J. Smith requested Governor Roberts to appoint commission to in- quire into the mental condition of Sam uel Tabel, a prisoner sentenced to five months in the jail for theft. He was found guilty in September. Tabel broke out" as the sheriff expressed it, last night, and it took three men to hold him.
 Three other prisoners, Thomas King, Fred s. Blair. New Britain youth, and Nellie Tucker, gave evidence of mental Arrangement, and their cases have been referred to Governor Rob- erts
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BANNERMAN,s APPOINTMENTS
New British Premier Names Assistants
 -Chlef LIberaI Mhip.

London, Dec. 11.-Premier Campbell Zimmerman announced the following appointments to-day:
 George Whitely. liberal member of parliament for the Pudzey division of Yorkshire, as chief liberal whip.
 Hon. Charles Robert Spencer, heir to and half-brother of Earl Spencer, as lord chamberlain. He will go to the house of lords with the title of Lord Althorp.
 The Marquis of Butte as under-secre- tary for foreign affairs.
 John Lawson Walter, M. F., as at torney-general.
 Thomas Shaw, M. P, as lord advo- cate.
 It is expected that Winston Churchill, M. F., will be appointed under-secre- tary for the colonies.
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LICHTSHIP FOUNDERS
 BUT CREW IS RESCUED
FATE OF NANTUCKET SHOAL VESSEL DISABLED IN SUM
 DAYS STORM.

Picked Up by the Tender AzaIea but
 Goes Down After Being Taken in Tow Eighteen Miles West of Her statiOn-AzaIea Reached New Bed- ford ut 2:15 O'Clock This Morning GunbOat Wasp still Unheard From Probably Blown Far Out to Sea.
 New Bedford, Mass, Dec. 12.-The lighthouse tender Azalea arrived here at 2:15 o'clock this morning with the crew of the Nantucket shoal nghtship. The lightship foundered at a. m. Mon day, eighteen miles west of her station, while in tow of the tender,
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Newport, R. l., Dec. 1.-The suspense attending the outcome of the leak in the Nantucket South shoal lightship and the absence of any news regarding the little gunboat Wasp, which left here a few hours before the storm on Sun day morning to succor the disabled brig Harry Smith, only twenty-five miles away, has made the day at the naval training and torpedo stations one of much anxiety.
 It was confidently expected that the lightship would be heard from during the day, either by the return of one of the vessels which went to her aid or by wireless from some passing ocean liner. The only word, however, was a faint message at a. m. from the light ship herself which read: Nantucket shoals lightship in distress. Send help from anywhere" The message then broke off into a long series of unintel- ligible dots and dashes. It is thought that the wireless operators on the AAShhoA4AP "SAS et1AC Lo u5G phSA t1tS0 hAt6" teries after the fires han rendered the dynamos useless.
 At dawn this morning three govern ment steamers were on their way to the station of the Nantucket lightship- the lighthouse steamer Azalea, which started last night from New Bedford; the gunboat Hist, which left here at o'clock this morning, and the revenue cutter Gresham, which sailed from Bos- ton late last night. -s-.~-s -
 It is a ten=hour run from New Bed ford to the lightship's station, a. twelve hour run from this port and about the same from Boston.
 It was believed that the Aazalea would be able to reach the lightship by dawn to-day and would return with either the vessel or the crew to New Bedford or Hyannis, reaching one place or the other by or 8 o'clock this evening.
 At 10 o'clock tonight nothing of the Azalea had been seen either by observ- CTS at New Bedford or Hyannis, or by the patrol at Gay Head and Cuttyhunk.
 The day on the southeastern Massa- chusetts coast was quite calm and the sea in the vicinity of Nantucket Island
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ACTION AGAINST RAILROADS.
Five Companies Are Accused of Allow
 ing Rebates.


 Philadelphia, Dec. 1l.-United States District Attorney Thompson to-day was granted permission of Judge Hol- land in the United States district court to present to the federal grand jury bills of indictment against railroad companies with headquarters in this Jurisdiction. The charge is allowing rebates. In his petition the district at torney states that he has twelve wit nesses who are prepared to testify that they have been favored by railroad companies.
 The proceeding was taken under the act of congress of February 19, 1903, which fixes the minimum penalty at $l,OO0 and the maximum $20. 1000 fine for each offense.
 The taking of testimony will begin Wednesday at the secret session of the grand jury. The district attorney said tonight that the action was taken at the suggestion of the department at Washington.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
CENTER CHURCH
May Call an Assistant PastOr-Meeting
 Tonight.

Notices have been sent out to mem bers of Center church of meeting to be held this evening at Center church chapel to discuss the subject of calling an assistant pastor. No further infor- nation on the subject could be obtain ed last evening further than that al- though Dr. Smyth is in full health and strength, the work pertaining. to a large and extended parish like that of Center church would seem to call for action of this kind. No candidate is in view, and the question is simply to be dis cussed and action taken If thought ad- visable.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
Has Right to Refuse to Sell.

New York, Dec. 1.-The right of the American Tobacco company to refuse to sell to small retailers was sustained by 8 decision rendered to-day by Jus- tice Marean in the supreme court in Brooklyn. E. Locker & Co.,, retailers, had brought suit against the company demanding $100,000 for damages which, they alleged, had resulted from the American Tobacco company's refusal to do business with them.
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Firearms Manufacturer Dead.

Norwich, Dec. 12.-The death of Will liam H. Davenport, the founder of tine w. H. Davenport Firearms company, occurred here early this morning from pneumonia. He was well known in the firearms trade. MT. Davenport was seventy-eight years old. He is surviv- ed by his wife and one son, W. c. Day. enport.
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WILLIAMS STEPS ON
 LID IN NICK OF THE
MINORITY LEADER IN HOUSE PREVENTS OBJECTIONABLE
 REVELATIONS

Declines to Allow Washing of Demo-
 cratic Linen for the Amusement of
 RepuBIicans-ResponsibIe for Com
 mittee Assignments Which were
 About to be CritIeised--Accused by
 MT. Lamar of Taking Matter Into
 Newspapers.
 Washington, Dec. 11.--Mr. Williams, the minority leader of the house, step- ped on the Hd' to-day just in time to prevent revelations in the nature of open criticism of the committee assign ments of certain of his colleagues for which he is responsible. MT. Payne. the republican leader, naively suggest ed a way by which the revelations might be made, but MT. Williams as- sumed all responsibility and declined to allow the washing of democratic lin en for the amusement of the republi- cans"
 The incident followed the announces ment of committees. MT. Lamar of Florida submitted and had read a newspaper clipping purporting to quote MT. Williams to the effect that MT. Lamar and MT. Shackelford (N1o.l had been left off the interstate and foreign commerce committee because they had failed to follow the democratic caucus action of last session on the railroad rate bill. Speaker Cannon suggested that the statement read did not conse- ute a question of personal privilege. which entitled Mir. Lamar to the door,
 The gentleman might proceed 2y unanimous consent suggested Mir. Payne. How much time does he want .--an hour?" It was here that Mr Wil- Hams strode forward from his seat iia the rear He hailed the speaker with word and gesture and when he got his eye he reserved his right to object only long enough to make the statement that in the interest of democratic .hax- mony, effectiveness and of general good will, which will not be promoted by washing democratic linen for tte amusement of the republicans of tfa house object"
 Immediately the situation became de- cidedly interesting. Mir. Lamar faced Mir. Williams, who stood close to him. and charged him with taking the mat ter into the newspapers. Many demo- crats applauded the stand taken by MT, Williams. MT. Lamar demanded that MT. Williams call democratic caucus tomorrow or allow him to proceed. Speaker Cannon yielded his gavel wig orously and declared every body out Of order, and in the midst of the confu sion recognized Mir. Payne for mo- ton to adjourn, which was declared carried and the session was over until Wednesday,.
 Before this incident the session had proceeded without hitch. The unan- imous consent necessary to increase the size of the larger committees had been given, and in this manner the increasA ed membership of the house and in- creased republican representation had 'been provided with committee places The democrats lost no committee places, but made a gain of one, witch MT. Williams declare satisfactory. to the minority. As an indication of the intention to begin work at once, sew .eral of the committees gained perrnis- sion to have printing done and to Sit during the sessions of the house. The session today lasted fifty-f1ve minutes.
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Reiane,s Husband Gets Divorce.

Paris, Dec. 11.--M. Porel, manager of the Vaudeville theater, was to-day granted a divorce from his wife, Madame Rejane, the well known French actress. The original suit for divorce was instituted by Madame Re- jane, but counter suit was brought by the husband and the court decided in his favor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
Invitation from TtaIx.

Washington, Dec. 11.-Secretary Root sent to congress to-day an invitation of the Italian government to the United States to take part in the Milan ex- position in 1906, in celebration of the completion of the simplon tunnel In case the invitation be accepted Secre- tary Root recommends an appropria- tion of $4o,000.
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KILLED BY TRAIN
Man Struck on. MiddIetOwn Branch
 Had Been Drinking.

Middletown, Dec. 11.--Patrick Clancy, sixty-two years old, of Bridgeport, was struck and instantly Killed by train on the Middletown branch road to- night as he was walking from this place to East Berlin, where he was employed by the American Bridge con- pany. Clancy, it is stated, came here this afternoon and drank with some friends and then started to walk to East Berlin on the track. A passenger train to Berlin struck him and his body was picked up and taken to East Ber- lin. Clancy was member of the First regiment. Connecticut volunteers, and in his pocket was found an application for a pension as such, He leaves a widow and son in Bridgeport.
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Train Strikes Team.

Saybrook, Dec. 11.-George Bran chelli, an Italian grocer, while driving along the Essex road tonight, was struck by a passenger train at Platt's crossing and sustained injuries which may prove fatal. Branchelli's horse was killed instantly. and his wagon was smashed to bits.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
CREEVEY CONFIRMED,
Connecticut Man to Go as Consul to
 Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The senate in executive session to-day confirmed the following nominations:
 Ministers: John Barrett, Oregon, to Columbia; John Hicks, Wisconsin, to Chilli; William w. Russell, District of Columbia, to Venezuela; Erwin V. Morgan of New York to Cuba.
 Consuls-Pierre Paul Demers, New Hampshire, at Barranquilla, Colon- bia; Milo A. Jewett, Massachusetts, at Trebizonde, Turkey; Edward A. Cree vey, Connecticut, at Yarmouth. Nova Scotia; James E. Cunning, Maine, at Milan, Italy.
 Postmasters-Connec Edward D. Gilbert, Higganum; Wilson M. Rev. holds, Newtown; Willard Baker. shar- on; George B. French, Ivoryton.
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Annapolis Wants the Constitution.

Annapolis, Md, Dec. 1.-The city council tonight passed unanimously a resolution petitioning congress not to authorize the destruction of the old frigate Constitution, but to have it brought to Annapolis and kept at the naval academy as memorial of the great deeds of the American navy and an incentive to the midshipmen.
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s25,OOO Painting Stolen

New York, Dec. 1.-The theft of a $25,0OO painting by Greco. entitled Christ and the Cross," from an art gallery in Madrid, became known here to-day. Customs inspectors at this port have been asked to keep a watch for it, as it is thought that. an effort will be made to bring it to this country.
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TO FOSTER GAME OF GOLF.
Association Incorporated at Albany
 for the Purpose.

Albany, Dec. 1.-The Eastern Profes- sional Golfers association of New York city was incorporated to-day to foster the game of golf. The directors are George Low. of Springfield, N. J.; Don- aid J. Ross, of Watertown, Mass; Sew ard Gardner, of Plainfeld, N. J.; Don- aid Ball, of Philadelphia; Alexander Campbell, of Brookline, Mass; Walter Stoddard, of Noroton, Conn; William Norton, of Lakewood, N. J.; William Anderson, of Rye, N. r.; Alexander Smith, of Glen Cove, L. l., and James Luing, of Brooklyn.
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.usro,s advzosnuuN s1qsnrpA

Rome, Dec. 1.-The Gornale di Italia prints report to the effect that . val uable manuscript of Plus VII. has been stolen from the secret archives of the Vatican library. The manuscript in cludes the record of the pope's imprisr onment at Fontainebleau, which is con- sidered of great importance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
Leo Ditrichstein's Condition Not seri-

Stamford, Dec. 1.-The condition of Leo Ditrictstein, the actor, who was thrown from his horse on the Noroton road, Is not so serious as was at first feared. He was much improved to- day, and his physician said he would probably be ableto assume his part on the stage to-morrow night.
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s1O,OOo offered for sold rronside..s

Washington, Dec. Il. Secretary Bonaparte has received number of of. fers for the Constitution, among them one from a man in Boston, who offered $10,0O0 for the old frigate. The secre- tary has replied that he could not Ie~ gally consider the offers.
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Peabody to Hend MutuaI.

New York, Dec. 1.-The World to- morrow will say that an agreement was reached to-day to elect Charles A. Pea body president of the Mutual Life In surance company at 8 meeting of the trustees to-noggoWA }
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REDUCED FOR ONE FEAR.
Driver LOngstein of Engine PenaIized for That Time ....

A special session of the board of fire commissioners was held last evening to hear charges against Driver Augustus Longstein of Engine 6. Longstein was up on a charge of intoxication to which he pleaded guilty. The board voted to reduce him one grade for one year, and to allow him but one day off a month, instead of the customary three for a year.
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Fire From Lamp Destroys House

Abingdon, Dec. 11.-An overturned lamp exploded in the house of, William snell tonight causing a. complete de- struction of his house and entaiIing a loss of $4,6O0, There was no insurance on it. @
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12

London, Dec. 12.-The correspondent of the Daily News at Constantipole says: "The sultan has yielded. He has accepted the scheme for the finan- cial control of Macedonia as embodied in the last collective note of the pow CTS"
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PORTE,S REPLY TO POWERS
Handed to the Austrian Ambassador
 Last Night.

Constantinople, Dec. 1.-The reply of the porte to the collective note regard ing Macedonia, which was presented by the ambassadors of the six powers De" cember 8. was communicated to Baron von Calico, the Austro-Hungarian am- bassador, this evening.