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FRENCH NAVAL PLANS.
Cabinet Supports Marine Minister for
 It's Carrying Out.

GaDAueT SUppoFAs NkuFAhe HiAlskeE Aor
 Its Carrying Out
 Paris, Oct 12-A conflict has arisen between the minister of marine, Gaston Thomson, and the budget committee, the latter demanding that construction on the three last ironclads forming part of the naval programme of 1906 be not commenced. This programme compris- ed six battleships, of which three are now in course of construction. The cabinet at to-day's meeting fully sup ported M. Thomson's demand to carry out the complete programme.
 M. Thomson, Premier sarrien and M. Poincare, the minister of finance, later appeared before the budget committee in the matter. The members of the committee are largely socialists, com mitted to a specific policy not favoring preparations for national defense. M. Thomson made speech in which he declared that the requirements of the navy admitted of no reduction in the programme, but he informed the conn., mittee that he had decided to give or ders not to commence the construction of these three battleships until the chamber debated the subject again and gave definite vote thereon, This prob- ably would occur immediately after the opening session, as notice of an inter- pellation already had been given, In conclusion M. Thomson said he hoped the chamber would confirm Its previous decision in this matter.
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PHYSICIAN SUICIDES.
Wife and Daughter struggle With Man
 in His Laboratory.

New York, oct. 12.-Dr. Eugene Van Ness committed suicide by swallowing poison at his laboratory on West S1st street tonight while his wife and step daughter struggled with him in an ef- fort to snatch the bottle containing the poison from the physicians hand. Ac- cording to the police, Dr. Van Ness wife and stepdaughter had gone to his laboratory and were endeaNoring to persuade him to go home with them when the physician suddenly ran to a closet, procured bottle of poison and swallowed the contents in spite of the efforts nf the two women to take 1t flom him. Mrs. Van Ness told the po- lice that her husband had recently had heavy financial losses.
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CAMPAIGN FORMALLY OPENS
RFPUBLICAN RALLY HELD IN
 HYPERION THEATER.

tzes Democratic Party as SOctHitsttc
 and Decaying - Raps Democratic
 Nominees in Massachusetts and New
 YorIx-Praise for Administration.
 The local campaign of the republican party was opened with a rally In the Hyperion theater last night at which the speaker was Hon. Joseph L. Bar bour of Hartford. The attendance was good but not especially large. TheraI were many vacant seats both on the platform, which was occupied by local republicans, and in the body of the tbeater The meeting opened with twoI selections by the City orchestra. Then Colonel Theodore H. Macdonald, chair man of the republican town committee, called the assembly to order and intro- duced Prof. E. B. Reed as chairman of the evening.
 In introducing Mir. Barbour Prof. Reed said that if the voters did their duty this fall our next governor would be our fellow townsman, Rolin s. Woodruff. He said that although once Harvard football player Senator Lake would have the loyal support of many Yale men this fall in his candida cy for lieutenant governor. He said it was a great pleasure for him to intro- duce the Hon. Joseph l.. Barbour of Hartford.
 MT. Barbour said The democratic party in it's state platform adopted at a convention held recently in Hartford declared that the approaching cam- paign should confine itself to state is- sues, and that the national issues should be left until the national cleo tion two years hence. This Is a curious statement in a campaign in which not only a governor and state officers are to be elected but a congressman-at- large and -four congressman from the four districts of the state. How can 1t be figured that national issues can be postponed two years Is beyond my com, prehension It is an albsurdity that the campaign can be confined to state is- sues.
 The democrats have nominated Charles F. Thayer as their candidate. He is a, good fellow and a likely man. There Is nothing against him personal ly, and comparing him With the candi- dates nominated in Massachusetts and New York he is rather to be commend- ed In his letter of acceptance he says that he is not the leader of forlorn hope and tells us what he expects to do as the next governor of the state. Since he was chairman of the democratic state central committee have had lit- tie faith in his predictions. On the eve of the election in that year he gave out the prediction that Bryan would be elected, that Judge Bronson would be elected governor of the state, that MT Gtldersleeve would defeat N. D, Sperry for congress and that fifteen democrat ic state senators would be elected. None of these predictions came true and am not therefore dismayed in the trust
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TRICK OF CONSCIENCE.
Ordained Minister surrenders to Army
 Oflscer as Deserter.

Washington, Oct. 12. Conscience stricken Rev. James R, Slayton 1r., presented himself to the assistant sec retary of the navy to-day and asked that he be arrested for deserting the navy five years ago, Slayton said that his conversion to religion and service as a minister of the gospel caused him to see the wrong he had done in leav- ing the service and he requested that he be tried for the crime. He was ac> companied to the navy department by officers of the Salvation Army, with whom he has been associated in relig- ious work.
 MT. NewbeiTy referred Slayton to Captain Wilson, who is in charge of enlisted men. After hearing Slayton'. s story the captain ordered him to re- port at the Washington navy yard and surrender himself to officers there, who would put him in prison and hold him for court martial.
 Aye, aye, sir; I win report there on my honor, sir" Slayton replied as he saluted the officer and backed away from him. lAn hour later SIayton re- ported to the navy yard and was lock- ed in a cell. Slayton was arrested at Myersdale, Pa, by detective but es- capped from the officer and came to Washington to surrender himself. He explained to the officers at the navy de- partment that he is a regularly ordain- ed minister of the Evangelical asso- citation and has charge at Myersdale It is charged by slayton that a w,dn, an in Cleveland, who is jealous of him and was angry because of his recent marriage to another woman caused the detectives to pursue him.
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Assyrian Peddler Arrested.

willmantic Oct. 12-Majoba Berbe- ris, the Assyrian pedler, whose wife, Mary A. Berbers, was found dead in bed to-day at her home here, with her mouth badly burned by poison which the authorities say is carbolic acid, was captured tonight at the house of Nathan Mains at Quarryville, in the A.wn of Bolton, by Captain Richmond of the local police force, who had been out 19oking for him in an automobile since 4 o'clock this afternoon.
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SWEET MARIE FAILS
Did Not Lower Her Record at Lexing-
 ton.

Lexington, Ky, Oct. 12.--sweet Marie failed to lower her record of 2;02 at the Breeders course to-day but not- withstanding a strong wind that blew up the home stretch the game daughter of Mckinney finished the mile in 2:02 3-4. The AbIbe won the Kentucky stake. Among the horses that finished behind The Albbe were Governor Fran cis Custer, Kid MIcGregor, Sheeny and Daffodil.
 In the second heat The Abbe stepped in 2:10 3-4, within one quarter of 8 sec- ond lof the stallion record for three year olds. Siliko, winner of the Kentucky futurity, did not start as he was in1ur- ed in that race
 PhaIla won the 2:10 pace and Budd the 2;2O trot in straight heats. The latter lost a heat to Estrella.
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LOYAL WORKERS, OFFICERS
Election at the Annual Meeting In
 Bristol.

Bristol, Oct. 12.-The principal busl- ness of the afternoon of the State Loyal Workers session was the election of officers, which resulted as follows: President, Rev. c. E. Tyler, Bristol; first vice president, Rev. E. z. Ellis, Danbury; second vice president, s. s. Atkins, Wallingford; secretary Alice E. Strong, Yalesville; treasurer, Han nah Robinson, Danbury.
 Addresses were delivered by F. P. Converse of Bridgeport and Mrs. Jen- hie E, Watkin of South Manchester. The closing services were held to- night.
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PANAMA CANAL BUILDING.
Two More Foreign Governments Show
 Interest in Contract Work.

Washington, Oct. 12-Two more for eign governments showed an interest to-day in the proposed contract for the completion of the Isthmian canal. Representatives of the French embassy and the Swiss legation called at the of flee of the Isthmian canal commission, and obtained copies of the contract, and other information of interest to pros pective contractors. Hundreds of in- quiries from Americans who are inter ested in the contract have reached the commission already and information is being supplied to construction firms throughout the east.
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schreck-Hart Fight Called og.

Terre Haute, Ind, Oct. 12.-The schreck-Hart fight, scheduled for to- night, was called off this afternoon. The promoters had obtained an lnjunc- tion against the city officials forbidding them to interfere, but Chief of Police Jones served notice that he would over step any injunction that might be is- sued against it, and the promoters then decided to declare the match off,
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Died at Dedication.

Springfield, Mass, Oct. 1S.-Lyman c, Converse, aged sevonty-seven years, an inmate of the Odd Fellows home in Worcester, died suddenly this afternoon while attending the dedication of Hampden lodge of Odd Fellows new hall in Pynchon street. As one of the oldest members of the lodge he had been given a seat of honor on the plat form,
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Dies of Rugby Injuries.

Toronto, Oct. 12.-W. G, Ellis, aged twenty-one, of Toronto, fourth year modern history man at Toronto univer- sity. and manager of the third Rugby team last year, died tonight from in- juries received in a practice football game on the varsity lawn "Wednesday afternoon. He walked home after the game. and no serious results were look cd for until to-day, when he suddenly collapsed. It is believed that he was kicked in the head.
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Miners Entitled to Increase.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Oct 12.-Commis- sioner Charles P. Nein announces that the price of white ash coal of sizes above pea coal sold at Perth Amboy and Edgewater for the month of Sep tember last was $4,75 per ton. Under the commissioners ruling the anthra- cite miners are entitled to a 4 per cent. Increase over the last award.
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New York schoolboy Kills H,mse,s

New York Oct 12.-In fit of. des. pondenoy brought on by i'll health. VII. liam Coleman, a schoolboy, thirteen years old committed suicide at his home in Brooklyn to-day by shooting in the head with parlor rifle. Last "wednesday the lad attempted to shoot himself, but an elder brother wrested the weapon from his hands.
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Fatal Hunting Accident in Berkshlres

Lenox, Mass, oct. 12.-A fatal hunt ing accident occurred near Baldhead Mountain to-day. While Frank Peters and William Henry, young men of Lem OK, were crossing stone wall Henrys gun was accidentally discharged, the contents entering Peters back. Peters died in an hour and half, He was twenty years old.
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TV1TTE HAS HAD ENOUGH.
Never Again VIII He Return to Power
 in Russia.

Paris, Oct. 12.-Count Witte, when questioned to-day by the Associated Press in the matter of the St. Peters burg reports of a movement in Russia to induce him to resume the direction of Russian finances, said:
 Never, never, will return to power. I do not desire to speak ill of the em- peror, who is still my imperial master and to whom I owe everything, nor of the government nor of my country; but have had enough. You cannot make that statement too emphatic.
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HEARST CHALLENGE 1AKEN.
Elmira Paper VIII Prove He Employs
 Chinese Labor.

Elmira, N. Y, Oct. 18.--on the re- celpt of dispatch tonight from w. R. Hearst, offering to pay $1 ,OOo to the Home for the Aged if the Blmira Ad- vertiser will prove it's assertion of to- day that Chinese labor is employed on ]FTearsts estates in California, the Ad- vertiser announces to-day that it ac- eepts the challenge, and will submit the evidence in the case to the chief judge of the court of appeals of New York; to the chief judge of Califoria and to ex-President of the United States Gro yer Cleveland.
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colleges and Preparatory schools.

Boston, Oct. Addresses by college presidents and other educators opened the twenty-frst annual meeting of the New England association of Colleges and Preparatory schools here to-day. President William J. Tucker of Dart mouth college, President William De- Witte Hyde of Bowdoin college and Prof. A. F. West of Princeton were among the speakers,
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BRITISH CONSERVATIVES
 FREE AS 10 HOME RULE
LORD LANSDOWNE MAKES 4N INTERESTING STATEMENT AT
 NOTTINGHAM,

Declares EmphaticalIy That Neither Ex-
 Premier BalfOur Nor His ColIeawues
 Ever Promoted or Participated in the
 Promotion of Proposals for Deyolu-
 tion or Anything Leading to Home
 Rule-NOt Responsible for the Attt-
 tude of Sir Antony Patrick Mac-
 DonnelI.
 London, Oct. 12.-Lord Lansdowne. addressing 1000 persons at Nottingham tonight, endeayored to settle the con- troversy concerning Sir Antony Patrick Mcdonnell, under-secretary to the lord lieutenant of Ireland, and. his dew olution plan.
 The speaker declared emphaticaIly that neither ex-Premier Balfour nor his colleagues ever promoted or parHcipat- ed in the promotion of proposals for devolution or anything leading up to home rule, and he said he was not aware of the existence of any docu- ments compromising the liberty ottac- tion of the conservative party.
 Lord Lansdowne added that Sir An tony had been appointed solely on the responsibility of Lord Balfour. George Wyndham, formerly chief secretary for Ireland, and himself, after they had fully satisfied themselves that he had completely disassociated himself from the home rule party and it's methods. The speaker declared further that neither MT. Balfour nor his colleagues had had any knowledge of the exist ence of Lord Dunraven's devolution scheme, or Sir Antony's connection herewith.
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Due to Natural Cnuaes,

Bridgeport, Oct. 12.-It is expected that when Coroner Doten makes his finding in the death of A. R. Jones, which occurred here suddenly yester- day, he will pronounce it due to natur- al causes, The coroner has received the report of Medical Examiner Downs who gave as his opinion that death was due to oedema of the lungs.
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Columbus Day Observed.

Boston, Oct. 12.-''Columtbus day" was observed tonight by the Knights pf Columbus of Massachusetts with a ves> per service at the cathedral of the Holy Cross. Most Rev. William H. O'Con- nell, D. D., coadjutor archbishop of Boston, delivered the sermon.
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BR0UWER TRIAL.
Defense to Prove That Woman Died of
 Ptomaine Poisoning.

Toms River, N. J., Oct, 12.-The pros ecution to-day rested its case against Dr. Frank Brouwer, charged with hav- ing poisoned his wife and the defense began the presentation of testimony. The state endeavored to establish that Mrs Bnouwer came to her death from the effects of arsenic administered by her husband, while the line of defense mapped out by counsel for Dr. Buor- wer will be that the woman died from ptomaine poison in food she had eaten.
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EARTHoUAKE SICILY
Causing Serious Damage to Dwellings,
 end Churches.

Palermo, Sicily, Oct. 12.-The earth quake shocks in Sicily continue and are causing serious damage to dwellings and churches, some of which have fall en. Caccamo sustained particularly heavy damages, and the condition of the people of that town, Termini and Trabia is extremely distressing. They have been camped in the open air for weeks past. In the last five days more than 100 shocks have been felt at Ira hia.
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ment aS g Gross NlolallOh oA the
 Rights of 2 self-Governing Colony.
 St. Johns, N. F., Oct. 12.-The Colonial cabinet at its meeting last night to dis cuss the fishery situation decided, 1t is understood, to resist to the fullest pos sible legal extent the enforcement of the modus vivendi arrived at by the Brit ish and American governments.
 The Telegram, the premiers organ, published an exhaustive article to-day, in which it is stated that the modus vii vendi is objectionable because it att tempts to grant to the Americans rights additional to those conferred by the treaty of ISIS; because it attempts to surrender the eolonys right to legislate for the preservation of the herring fish cry; because it attempts to nullify the colonys existing laws, which have in view the same subject; because 1t at- tempts to abrogate part of the foreign fishing vessels act of 1895, and because it attempts to violate the bait act, The article predicts that the Downing street authorities will be unable to enforce the modus viyendi, which has against it the law of the land, the wishes of the gov ernment, and the sentiment of the col ony.
 The article contains citations from the works of Hall Anson and Dicey to show that it has a basis in constitu- tional law for the position taken.
 The merchants of St. Johns in the resolutions adopted by them last night with but one dissentient, protest against the modus vivendi as a gross violation of the rights of a self-governing colony The resolutions declare further that the use of purse seines will be ruinous to the fishery interests, and that 1t will be attended by serious financial loss to the colony, and industrial embar- rassment to the inhabitants of the west coast. The merchants express alarm and astonishment in the resolutions re garding the terms of the modus vi vendi
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Skilled and UnskiIIsd Lahor

Can work year round in san Francisco. Cheap colonist rates till Ocotber 31. Berth $8.50 via Washington-Sunset route. Offices Southern railway, 22S Washington street, and Southern Pa oifio Co.,, 17O Washington street, Bos- ton,
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Dr. Muc,x Receives warm welcome

Boston, Oct. 12.-Dr. Karl Muck, the new director of the Boston Symphony orchestra, received hearty welcome upon his first appearance to-day before a Boston audience at the opening pub lie rehearsal of the organization.
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Sultan Grants Audiences.

Constantinople, Oct 12.-After the selamlik to-day the sultan granted pri- vate audiences to several members of the diplomatic corps, including the American ambassador John c. A. Leishman.
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winner of Western Chnmpionahip.

Chicago, Oct. 12,-W. H. Sherwood of Canton, O., Won the championship of the western Professional Golfers asso- citation at Calumet Country club to-day from Fred Mcleod of Midlothian by l I'D in 97 holes.
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WORLDS SERIES AGAIN EVEN
EACH TEAM HAS WoN TWo GAMES IN CHAMPIONSHIP,
Cautiously Enough Both National vic- tories Have Been on American Grounds, While the White Stockings Have Earned Success on Their Rivals FieId--story of the Game.

Have Earned Success on Their Rivals
 FieId--Story of the Game.
 Chicago, Oct. 12.-The worlds cham pionship baseball series is again even, the local National league team to-day defeating the American leaguers, 1 to 0. Each team has now won two games. Curiously enough, both National vic- tories have been on the American grounds, while the White Stockings have earned success on their rivals field.
 Altrock, for the Americans, and Brown, for the Nationals, the pitchers who opposed each other in the opening game, which was won by Altrock's s team, again contested to-day. Brown was at his best. He gave only two passes and allowed only two hits. He held the Americans hitless until the sixth inning, when, with two out, Hahn hit cleanly to center. Jones, however, promptly ended the inning by flying out to Schulte.
 The Nationals looked dangerous as early as the second inning, when Stein feldt hit to center and reached third. Kling, always a formidable batsman, was up, and Altrock deliberately at tempted to pass him with the hope that Brown would go out easily. Kling, however, reached for one of the wide ones and lifted mighty fly into right field. Hahn raced back and saved the day, at least temporarily, by making a magnificent catch while bending back over the wire cable used to hold the crowd
 The Americans made their only real bid for the game when Rohe reached first on Steinfeldt's bad throw and third on sacrifice and an out. Brown, how ever, showed his nerve by striking out Davis, who was again back i'll the game at short.
 The Nationals earned the run which won the game. Chance sent a fly to short right field and reached third on sacrifices by Steinfeldt and Tinker. Evers placed a pretty single over third base and Chance scored.
 In the ninth Mcfarland batted for Altrock and went out, Steinfeldt to Chance. Hahn flew out to Tinker Then Jones raised the fiuttering hopes of his supporters by waiting for foul balls and going to second when a ball got past second and hit the umpire 1 Under the rules Jones was entitled to a base. A good hit would have tied the game. Isbell swung viciously at a waist high ball and connected squarely | It went like a cannon shot right al Browns face Brown had barely time to get his hands on the ball and the force of the blow laid him flat on his back. He recovered and threw out the runner, ending the game.
 Brown had pitched masterly game and the usual crowd of enthusiasts swarmed onto the field and fought fol chance to pat him on the back. Ht had fairly to fight to get out of tht grounds.
 The weather was by far the best ot the series, and, although heavy wraps were worn, they really were not needed The attendance reflected the improved weather, the official count showing 1S,' 1885 paid admissions. This was the last game in, which the players share the gate money. The total receipts for the
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CHEAP oOLoNIST RATES TO CALT-
 FORNT4.

Via Washington-Sunse Route. Per-
 sonaIly conducted excursion, Sleeping cars without change from Washington. Berth, $S.50. Southern Railway, No. 22S; Southern Pacific, No. ITO Wash
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Renominated by RepubIlcann.

Waterbury, Oct. 12.-Judge of Prchate Robert A. Lowe was renominated for that office by the republicans to-day. He has already been named by the democrats.
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Mrs. Jefferson Davis Better.

New York, Oct. 12.-It was stated to- night that Mrs. Jefferson Davis condi- ton had shown some improvement dur ina tha dav
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Step Cannot at Least be Taken Until the Time Arrives When Fair Elections Are Assured--Definite Statement by Secretary Taft as Sort of VaIedic- tory Address to the RevoIutiOnists.
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WILL BITTERLY OPPOSE
 THE MODUS VIVENDI NEWFOUNDLAND WILL RESIST TITO THE FULLEST
 EXTENT.

Objectionable Because It Attempts to Grant to Americans Rights Additional to Those Conferred by Treaty-her- chants Protest Against the Arrange ment as g Gross Violation of the Rights of . self-Governing Colony.