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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10

Former Senator Thurston of Ne braska is one of the leading lawyers in the District of Columbia, and has argued many cases since his retire ment from the senate a few years ago. It is said of MT Thurston that he was recently arguing point of law against the governments attor. ney in forceful and impressive manner. Before he had proceeded very far in his argument, however the judge interrupted him to say that he was ready to decide the case ir favor of MT Thurston. who said: Very we'll. your honor. l will make no further remarks for fear oi changing your opinion"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10
HEARD E PASSING.

With respect to the promuleatioD of the Cars apparent desire as to the DOuma. the Russian vocabulary seems to be lacking in a word effectively corresponding tO '-skidoo.-
 And now it looks as if Dreyfus .s about 10 I'e officially declared innocent of the peVfidy charged against him This is a ease Of moral triumph rarely equaIIed--Norvich Bulletin.
 England has st last had it's great railroad horror. still. on the whole tho English roads gre conducted with less danger and vastly fewer aorrors than are those in this cOuHtrr.-Brocktgn Enterprise
 Congressman Lonzvorrf. the pre<i- dents sen-in-law. appears to De dgur- ing in i'll tbeSe swell functions sn vhieh he is participating abroad in the minor role of Mn Longuor<1's husbaDd-Fau nfvW olob&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10
Murder at MiddIetovn. Conn.

MIDDLETOWN, Conn.,, July 10.- John Anderson, farmer. found the dead body of his friend, George Good ale. in a room in the latter's house with his head battered in. Goodale was a fish dealer and lived alone in a small house in the West Long Hill district and recently sold house, the sale bringing him in over thousand dol lars. Whether or not his money was stolen is not known, but it is not doubt cd that he was the victim of brutal murder, his assailant using blunt in. strument, which might have been a hammer or the back of an ax. The police have a warrant out for Henry Bailey, who is suspected of knowing something of the crime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10
.ou,y the peaa Remain the same.

BIRMINGHAM. July 1O.-Ihe eele- bration in honor of Joseph Chamber laln's attainThent of seventy years was continued last night. when 10000 per sons assembled in Bingley hail to wit ness the presentation of f20 addresses of appreciation of Mr. chamberlain's political services. The addresses came from various parts of the rnited King dom. Replying to the speeches of pres entatiOn Mr. Chamberlain entered on q political retrospect. Allnding to the charge that he had often changel his opinions. Mir. Chamberlain quoted VII. liam F. Gladstone. who once said that change was a sign of life and that il was only the dead who remained the same
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10

ssMr Knipp will you please decide our dispute? Is the chug wagon pro nounced Aw-to-mo-beel or Ow-to-mo- bil?' T don't know exactly; 1t emells as rank and is as expensive called by either name," replied the man with the copper nose. Then plac- ing his bag of BROWNS QUICK FIRE CHARCOAL carefully in front of him, MT Knipp started his machine avoiding the dynamite caps and blank cartridges some mischievous boys had placed in his path,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10
Live stock sr.rkets.

CATTI.E-Recefpts fair. market steady choice. S5.soI5o. prime. G.A3a5lse. veal calves. gG7N
 HOGS - Receipts fair: market active prime heavfes and mediums SlfIl l-ls heavv Workers Ei0: light Yorkers. f-ieii Isi ssi,RRssP RssP asp sIlI fEwPs ,sPs - Rsss'g,s Hrs;t r7arkst strong. prime vF1hsrs. ElsS1a. 2 cuils and common. c scE7- So. lambs. AsL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1906.

Postage-s stamp books have been adopted by the French postoffice de- partment. These books will be placed on sale at all the post offices in France on November l. This American idea has been adopted by Switzerland and now by France, which causes Counsel Ingram to add that imitation is the sincere flattery.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10

Docs evil still. your whole life fils
 Does woe betidel
 Your thoughts abide on suieidef
 You need a pill
 yow for prose and facfs-DeWiu's Little Early Risers are the most pleasant and reliable pills known to- day. They never gripe Sold by H. w. Lake Drug Co and Io~eph A. Smith. s26 Bank street. Brooklyn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10
u,.h I.n-r on sp-esaI Tr.ir.

FL PASO. Tex. July 10.-Traveling in a special train because his disease prohibits him from procuring accom- moiaii0ns with ether passengers. !. NJ. Bringas. a millionaire. Of Guaymas. Mex. passed through Fl Haso on his way to Europe seeking reiief from Iep- raSy. the disease that is eating away hix fife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10
ur.. sseussn ss.. L.~y.r eIs.s..

NEW YORK. July 10-3Irs. Stenton. whose daughter was mysteriously nur- dered a mouth sSo. has sued Burton W. Gibson. formerly her lawyer. for the return u[ pr1per1y worth nearly sImoG. She aIIeges deceit and intent te defraus
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10
STICK PIN HERE.

The tvc best mediums for store advertising are without doubt the vfniou and the local newspaper- Cheap or slack trsztuent of either VIII prove to yozr satisfaction that advertiang is . fsilure--Prfnters Ink
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10
rw. s-.-,,rlrI. ui-f,r.

ToTTENvrLLE x- r. rak Io.- Grace Heustreet and Elezaer I sIIle' young T5tfenvi7< hizh ehooi /lrzdu afez have dl<zpp<.zri after q pdlnI c neeu<s1< p9fsrnanca ID
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10
LIABILITIES.
S53.0a3.2o
Net Investment

Net Investment .......... So3,u.3.22. Gain over one year ago ..... S1,5So.34
 The report on membership was as follows: Junior $500 members, 104; Senior $7.50 members. 353; Sustaining S1O members, 173; total 630. A gain of 10 over one year ago. 31 members were received during the month. Sus- taining memberships or donations were received during the month from the following persons: Julius Maltby. Newton C. Smith, Edwin s. Hunt, William E. Fulton. George Rockwell, William F. Chatfield. lsidore Chase, William s. Jones, F. NJ. Peasley. Ed ward l.. Frisbie Jr. Frederick J. Kingsbury, F. N. Perry, l.. \. Van Keuren. Charles w. Humphrey, Mrs c. NJ. Platt, Waterbury Blank Book Mfg Go, R. W. Lowell. F. E. Stanley, R. William Hampson, Luzerne NJ. Camp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10
Dry Dock Dewey at o,ongapo.

MANILA, July 10.-The dry dock Dewey arrived at Olongapo this morn- ing from Singapore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing stock Quotations.

Money on call steady at 3 per cent. Prime mercantile paper. 545a per cent. Exchanges, slGs.3i7. ls7; balances, S.S3,siI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
TAKE UP FLUEGEl
CASE NEXT MONDAY
Magistrate Elliott Again Continues
Hearing on Charges of Forgery
of Business Receipts.

The hearing of the case against
Henry Fluegel, charged with forgery,
which was to have been taken up to-
day before Magistrate Elliott, was con-
tinued until Monday afternoons at z
O'Clock. 1t is probable that the case
will continue over Tuesday, as there
are many witnesses TO be examined
and the attorneys viii make hard
fight States Attorney ]. K. Scott is
assisted in the prosecution by b. f.
Schriver, representing Donavin & Cline,
the complaining witnesses, while the
defendant is represented by S. R. Ken
worthy and NJ. E. Sweeney. The charge
is that Fluegel altered certain receipts
that were exhibited as evidence in the
defense of Fluegel in a civil suit in
justice court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
Frisco contributions First.
WILL NOT MAKE RACE;
TOO MUCH OTHER WORK
Mrs. Clara p. BourIand Not a Can
didate for University
Trustee.

Chicago, Aug. 23.-Mrs. Clara p.
Bourland. who was nominated for uni
versity trustee by the democratic state
convention. announced yesterday that
she would not remain on the ticket.
She gave as a reason for her refusal
to accept the nomination the fact that
Governor Deneen had appointed her
member of the state board of chari-
ties, and that consequently she did
not think it right for her 10 accept a
nomination from a democratic conven-
ton Besides she said, "I have 9TH
er charitable work at home that oc-
cupies my time"
She will send her declination to the
democratic state committee at once.
Mrs. Bourland has fesided in Peoria
for the last 80 years. She has often
been named by governors to represent
the state at nationals charities confer
ences. For 21 years she has been
president of the Peoria Woman's club,
and is an officer of the Peoria Associ-
ated Charities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
MAKING PLANS FOR
ANNUAL PICNIC
Modern Woodmen Committees at Work
On Arrangements for outing, to
Be Held in September.

The Rock Island picnic association OF
the Modern Woodmen is planning for
the annual picnic which will be held
some time during September. A COM
mittee representing the three camps of
this city met last night in Woodmen
hall and discussed plans and appoint
ed a committee to secure the grounds.
]. S. Streeper of Camp No. 26 was
elected chairman, G. G. Pinkerton sec
retary and J. F. Cramer treasurer The
date of the picnic has not been decided
as yet. though it will be held during
the first week of September. A second
meeting OF the committee will be held
soon. when arrangements will be com
pleted.
The committee representing the
Rock Island camps is: Camp No 2G.
-. S. Streeper, Harry NJ. McCaskrin.
and Fred NJ. Burt; Camp No. 20, w. c.
McCulloch. J. f. Cramer, Spencer Mat
tison, Henry Lamp. and John Liedtke:
Camp No. 309. Samuel Kaufman, G. G..
Pinkerton. w. l.. Benson, and Mr.. Erx-
leben. The members of the committee
on grounds are: G. Barth. Camp No.
26; J. F. Cramer Camp No. 29, and Mr.
Erxleben. Camp No. 309.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
Efficiency Records to
SuppIant Fines in
Postal Service.
HITCHCOCK'S PET PLAN
Increases of Salary to Go Only
to Those Who Have Been
Faithful.

Washington, Aug. 23.-The fining OF
employees as means of enforcing dis
cipline in the postal service, a system
that has been in operation for many
years, is to be abolished First Assist.
ant Postmaster General Hitchcock,
who has jurisdiction over all postoffice
empolyes, after years of observation
of this means of discipline. has reached
the conclusion it is detrimental rath-
er than helpful.
Efficiency Record Substitute.
He proposes to establish in its place
a uniform system of efficiency records,
which will be put into operation as
soon as perfected Under Hitchcock :
plan, a plan which will be used as a
basis for all increases and reduction
in salary, employees will be given to
understand when they become gener-
ally careless or inefficient, reduction
in salary will follow
Promote Rest Ones.
Periodical promotions that are made
at the beginning of each fiscal year
will go to employees who merit ad-
vancement on their efficiency records.
The amount of reduction in the salary
of an inefficient or delinquent clerk
will not be lost to the department as
in case Of fines. but will be utilized in
promotion of the most deserving.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
NO MAN CAN DECLINE SUCH AN HONOR
POWDER TRUST IN A CORNER
1t is Announced the Governments At.
torneys Will Soon Prsecute.

Peoria. ILL.,, Aug. 23.-Robert s. Wad-
dell, president of the Buckeye Powder
company, has announced that the Unit
ed States government is preparing to
begin prosecution against the Dupont
Powder company for being an illegal
corporation and conducting a mOnopo-
ly of the powder business of the coun-
try. The assistant attorney general
has been in Peoria for three weeks
with Mr.. Waddell getting information,
and Mr.. Waddell has also been in
Washington. New York and Philadel-
phia in conference with the attorney
general. who says that prosecution
will be begun in the fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
Get RATING FROM LABOR STANDPOINT

is styled as "evasive," Representative
Bartholdt of Missouri as doubtful,
and Representative Griggs OF Georgia
and Champ Clark of Missouri are Civ
en- an 80. K" approval.
LabOr's Entry Into Politics.
The publication of the list is to be
an important step in connection with
the entry of labor into politics. The
September issue of the Federationist
will contain 12S of the replies received
by President Gompers from senators
and congressman. This viii be fol
lowed up by another batch in Octo-
ber
All members who fail to reply will
be blacklisted, so by the time the cam
paign wakes warm the federation will
be in the field with a complete roster
of congress, each member marked 30.
K" or hostile as the case may be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
Declaration of Cannon When
Asked as to Acceptance of
Nomination.

Plattsburg. n. Y, Aug. 23.-Speaker
Cannon arrived at the summer home
of J. c. Sibley. of Pennsylvania. from
New York yesterday. He knew moth
ing of the resolutions adopted by the
Illinois state convention indorsing him
for the presidency until he saw the pa
pers, and said he was very grateful TO
the people of his state for their action,
but he was in no sense an active can
didate for the nomination. When ask
ed if he would accept it if rendered
him he said no man could decline so
high an honor at the hands of his
party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
TELEPHONE GIRLS
SHY AT ALLEYWAY
Strike and Tie Up Business Phones
When Ordered to Use Rear
Door.

Chicago. Aug. 23.-Three hundred
fifty telephone girls. employed at cen
trail exchange of the Chicago Tele-
phone company, struck today. putting
1000 telephones out of commission in
the business district The cause of
the strike was an order issued by the
company directing the girls 10 enter
the building through tlte rear door,
which. in order TO reach. the girls are
compelled TO 90 through passageway
100 feet long. that the girls declared
dirty and otherwise Objectionable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
Western Congressman Lined
Up by Samuel Com
pers.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 23.-Sn the
next issue of the American Federation
ist President Gompers of the American
Federation of Labor will publish list
of western congressman whom he will
put either on an honor roll" or on d
BLACK list" according to their atti-
tude on certain questions in which or
ganiZed labor is interested.
Recently President Gompers sent out
circular letter to all senators and
members demanding to know their at
titude on the questions discussed in
the bill of grievances" presented TO
President Roosevelt at the last session
of congress.
Marked by Replies.
Replies are being received from SEN
ators and congressman, and Gompers
is marking them as either for or
against the interests of organized Ia
Dor. President Gompers classes Rep,
resentative Cooper of Wisconsin as zig
norant;" Representatives CrumpackeT
and Cheney of Indiana as hostile
and doubtful" Senator Dick of Ohio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
HEAT IS UNDATED
Large Cities of West Suffer From
Long Continued Torrid
Wave.
RESULTS IN MANY DEATHS
Each Day Sees Higher Temperature
Recorded Than on the Day
Previous.

Chicago. Aug. 23.-The city will evi
IDENTIFY have no relief from the hot
wave during the next II hours.
The mercury at 9 this morning was
S5, two degrees higher than yesterday
at the same hour. Two deaths were
reported before 8 o'clock.
Seventeen Perish i'm Day.
Chicago. Aug. 23.-Heat here yester-
day caused 10 deaths and % prostra-
tions. At IL o'clock yesterday fore
noon the weather bureau thermometer
registered 81 and four hours later 92.
Later a slight breeze from the west
gave some relief.
Four Die at Milwaukee.
Milwaukee, Aug 23- There were
four deaths and five prostrations from
the heat here yesterday. The ther-
mometer registered 80 degrees during
the forenoon. A heavy rain in the af-
ternoon cooled the atmosphere.
st. Louis Suffers.
st. Louis, Aug. 23.-One death and
two prostrations is the local heat rec
ord There were two prostrations in
East st. Louis. The maximum temper
ature here was 80 degrees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS
TO BE UNDERTAKES ALSO
Recommendation of Speaker at Con-
vention to Stop Imposing of
Big Charges.

Detroit, Aug. 23.-Frederick Green,
superintendent of the cemetery of
Cleveland, Ohio, today in paper read
before the 10th annual convention of
the Association of American Cemetery
Superintendents recommended that as
means toward stopping the exorbi-
tant charges of undertakers for burial
services that cemeteries install an un-
dertaking business in connection with
the burying grounds. The cost would
be about one-fourth what it now is if
the plan of having cemetery undertak-
ing establishments were carried out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
MEXICAN LAND co.
APPEARS BID FRAUD
Two Concerns Souelched by Chicago
Officers and Operators Ar
rested.

Chicago Aug -3.-OperatiOns OF the
Liabasco CEiaras Trading d Transpor-
tation company ana the Lu-Me-Ha Mills
company. a Mexican investment CON
Germ with offices here. were stopped
yesterday by the United States postal
authorities. Henry ID. Bushnell. presi-
dent, and ]. B. Miller, secretary and
treasurer, were arrested. According TO
the literature of the companies, they
operate large coffee plantations and
steamers. The authorities declare such
is not the case and that Miller and
Bushnell have been paying dividends
from stock subscriptions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
DELUGE OF RAIN
AT KANSAS CITY
Lower Districts Flooded and Police and
Fire Departments Are Called
Upon.

Kansas City, Mo, Aug. pa terri
fic rainstorm prevailed in Kansas City
and vicinity early today causing more
or less serious damage in Kansas City,
93 inches of water fell the record
for the time in three hours and half.
Low lying lands were flooded and the
police and fire departments were call
ed upon to rescue persons from base
ments in Little Italy. where the water
entered many small houses. Several
down town Easements were flooded
and goods damaged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
MORRIS BROWN FOR SENATOR
Nebraska Republicans Sidetrack Am
bitionS of Rosewater.

Lincoln, Neb. Aug. 23.- The repub,
lican state convention at IL o'clock
last night had neither completed a
ticket nor adopted a platform. The
chief places filed were Attorney Gen
eral Norris Brown for United States
senator and State Senator George l..
Sheldon for governor Melville Hope
well was nominated for lieutenant gov
srnor last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
Russia CensOrs News
From Caucasus
District
IN STATE OF WARFARE
Armenian-Tartan Situation Is
Worse Than Had Been
Suspected.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 23.-The Asso-
ciated Press learns by mail the strict
est censorship is now exercised over
press dispatches in the Caucasus to
conceal the true state of affairs both
regarding the true inwardness OF the
Tartar-Armenian warfare and the TO-
mention among Russian troops in gar
risOn towns of Trans-Caucasia.
Worse Than Supposed.
The ArmeniaTartar situation is
worse than is known to the outside
world. Almost all Russian military
units are disaffected and even Cos
sacks are Febehing against doing po-
lice duty.
Free speech 10 the Firms.
Helsingfors, Aug. 23.--The car has
signed decree granting free speech
to the Firms.
Poison for TrepOn.
st. Petersburg Aug. 23.-A story is
in circulation here that an attempt has
been made to poison General Trepoff,
commandant OF the Imperial palace,
whose illness has just been announced.
The generals cook and three other
servants have been arrested, it is said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
SON OF TRIBUNE BROWNS
William Griggs of Prominent kewanee
Family Lost While Bathing.

Kewanee. ILL.,, Aug. 23.-William
Grisss. Fl years old, was dorwned
while bathing in a small lake yester-
day. He was son of John E. Griggs.
chief tribune of the state organization
of the Fraternal Tribunes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
German Bakers Also Have
Boys knead Dough
With Feet.
OTHER UNCLEANLINESS
Government Report Shows Bad
Conditions In Slaugh-
ter Houses.

Berlin, Aug. 23.-The government
port on the sanitary conditions of
Prussian bakeries and slaughter hous-
es. to which newspapers are giving
sensational prominence. one of them
using the caption America in Prus-
sia.''
Feet In the Dough.
The reports set forth that many es-
adjustments were found in a very un-
clean condition. In one town boys
kneaded dough with their feet. One
bakery was occupied by cats and hens.
another bakery oven served, ad inter
i'm, as a goose pen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
FORCED To ASSIST
Everybody at Valparaiso Pressed
into Service to Relieve
Suffering.
CITY UNDER MARTIAL LAW
Destruction of Graveyards flinders
Work of lnterring the
Bodies.

Valparaiso, Aug. 23.-Some business
houses reopened today for the first
time since the earthquake. Telephone
and telegraph communication with San
tiago has been established, but the
lines are used almost exclusively by
government officials. The city is still
under martial law and everybody is
compelled to take some part in the
work of restoring normal conditions.
Government Contributes S4,OOO.OOO.
AS the first instaHnaent, the govern
ment has appropriated s4000,O00 for
the relief of the destitute. The custom
house opened today and traffic by wa
ter and rail has been resumed. Postal
service also is in operation. One of
the greatest difficulties encountered by
the authorities is the interment of bod
les recovered from the ruins, as all
cemeteries were destroyed.
Collins I'm Heaps.
At various temporary morgues heaps
of collins have accumulated awaiting
designation of the place of burial. The
work of recovering bodies is being
pushed to the utmost in order TO avoid
an epidemic.
Talk of Rebuilding City.
Survivors of the earthquake say dur
ing the shocks it was impossible to
stand erect without support. A move
ment is on foot to organize a company
TO facilitate the raising of money nee
essary TO reconstruct the city. 1t is
proposed to advance the sums needed
without interest for the first six
months.
Other Provinces Aid.
All provinces of the north and south
which have not suffered from earth
quake are sending supplies of food and
money to the stricken cities and towns.
The department of public works at
Santiago appropriated 100000 for the
construction of sheds to shelter refu-
gees from Valparaiso and elsewhere
who continue 10 arrive at the Chilean
capital in large numbers.
Order Maintained.
Valparaiso is witheut street lights,
but order is maintained Owing to the
severity OF the authorities who shoor
all persons caught committing rob
berries.
Frisco Contributions First.
Washington, Aug. 23.-San Francis
co made the first American csntribu-
ton for the relief of the Valparaiso
earthquake Sufferers. A dispatch to-
day from American Minister Hicks at
Santiago announced a donation of $40,
900 has been received from San Fran
cisco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-23
SMITH WINS IN GEORGIA
Carries Primaries by Large Majority
and Victory is Conceded.

Atlanta, Ga. Aug 23.- The state
democratic primaries yesterday gave
the victory to Hoke Smith, candidate
for governor. OF 145 counties he car
ried 10. Clark Howell carried six and
his paper, the Constitution, in the first
edition, says Hoke Smiths nomination
on the first ballot of the state conven-
ton is practically assured. There were
few contests for other Offices. There
was no opposition to Senator Bacon.