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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
RUSSIA, ENGLAND AND
 FRANCE TO UNITE
Will Attempt to Overcome Agreement Among Germany, Turkey, Persia
 and Japan.

St. Petersburg, November 2.--The semi official Strana today. reviewing the aims of the visit of the Russian foreign min ister NJ. Iswolsky, to Paris, attributes to him the purpose of cementing the Franco Russian alliance and the growing Anglo Russian rapproachment into new triple alliance in the interests of the three powers concerned which clash with those of Germany in Turkey, Persia and Japan.
 Russia, the paper adds, feels that com mon action would be advantageous es- pecially in Persia, where the Anglo Rus sian agreement is meeting with German interference. In regard to Japan the Strana recalls the Japanees dissatisfaction with the Portsmouth treaty. and says the Russian government is convinced that re- organization and increase of the Japanese army and navy are directed toward a war of revenge. Great Britain, according to the semi-offiical paper. shares in Rus sias alarm at Japanees intentions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Hearst Comes Back AT Secretary R0Ot
 And Talks WitlOUt JMincing Words
BRYAN SAYS MR. TAFT IS
 NOT GENUINE REFORMER

Omaha, Neb., November 2.William J. Bryan spoke here tonight to a great crowd. Former Congressman G. M Hitch cock and Edward H. Smith of Omaha, preceded MT Bryan with addresses.
 Mir Bryan referred to the speech made by Secretary Taft at Omaha Wednesday night He pointed out that while recog- nizing the importance of the trust ques- ton, MT. Taft had presented no remedy. He ridiculed Mir. Bonapartes suggestion that the important thing was to keep the big trusts from crowding out the little ones. the secretary having com pared the big trusts to hogs that crowded the little ones away from the trough.
 MT. Bryan said he was reminded of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03

Concrete, 1,302, 7s0 yards. Steel gates. 29, ,230,000 pounds Gatun dam earth filled. 2l.2O0.000 yards. Gatun regulating works excavation, L. 5SO0OO yards.
 Concrete, 1S90O0 yards. Sluees, 5.0O0,00O pounds. Lake section excavation. 24,000.000 yards. Culebra excavation, 3900O,000 yards Pedro Miguel excavation, 6.SS5.000 yards. Pedro Miguel lock excavation, 1.170001 yards.
 Embankment, 1.100000 yards. Back fill, 390.000 yards. Concrete 513.6l5 yards. Cast iron, 732, ,oG0 pounds. Steel gates, 19,50000O pounds. Lake Sosa section excavation, 1,6so 900 yards.
 Sosa locks excavation, 1, ,430,000 yards. Back fill, 950.000 yards Concrete, 992,S00 yards. Cut stone 6000C1 yards Brick 14,000 yards
 Cast iron, 1,2S1.000 pounds Steel gates, g. 1S0000 pounds Corosal-Sosa dam, 5,S97000 yards. Panama Bay excavation, S,52S, GOO yards,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
LOADS THE GUNS
 TO KILL HIMSELF
German Soldier Gave His Companions instructions to Fire On Him at
 Given Signal.

Treves, Rhenish Prussia, November D. While several squads of the Twenty ninth regiment of infantry were exercis- ing in a field today, undergoing instruc- tions with blank cartridges and how 10 use their rifles on the firing line, ser geant of one squad fell dead with four bullets in his breast. It developed that he himself had loaded the rifles of the squad with ball cartridges and directed the re- cruits to aim at his breast and pull the triggers when he exclaimed:
 His majesty, hurrah!"
 The cause of the sergeant's suicide has not been ascertained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03

lady who was trying to impress upon her little boy the sdfferings of the Chris tian martyrs by showing him a picture of lions devouring the Christians. The boy looked at the picture a moment, and then pointed to one corner and said
 Why, there is one poor little lion that is not getting bite"
 He characterized Taft as the slated successor to President Roosevelt. but though the secretary had been exposed to all the reforms which the President ad- vocated, he had not caught any of them. He characterized the secretary's speech as a defense of the trusts, and an apolo- gy for them, rather than a denunciation of them. saying the only warmth the secretary manifested was when he in- sisted that they should be regulated rather than destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Will Not Consider Bribery Charges.

Cincinnati. November 2.-On the ground that it is matter to be settled by the National Association of Minor leagues. being an internal matter, the national commission has declined 10 consider the Michael Kely-L. A. Lydiard bribery charges from Minneapolis. the decision being published today. Because of the serious nature of the charges however. the commission in referring the case back to the national association, strongly recommends that that board thoroughly and carefully examine into the entire matter. and that the men charged be either convicted or acquitted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Big Storm In Philippines.

Charlottetown. P. E. l., November "A heavy wind and rain storm which is rag ing here has delayed communication with the mainland and with various parts of Prince Edward Island. The steamer Tur- rett Belle. bound from Montreal to Syd- ney, C. B., is ashore off Cable Head. The vessel lies on rocky bottom in nearly five feet of water. The crew are aDDarcntly gafe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
CrOkers Message Still ArOusts
 Much Discussion
MR. MURPHY DISCOUNTS II
Both Candidates Were In New York Last Night and Aided In Some Big Political Demon
 strations.

New York, November 3. 2.-Echoes of yes- terday's developments in the political sit uation in this state weie heard on every side today in the comments of political leaders on the Richard Croker interview and the speech of Secretary Root at Utica last night.
 Fresh interest was aroused by the publi- cation of letter from William J. Bryan to Bird s. Coler, borough president of Brooklyn, in which the writer expressed the hope that all democrats would sup port W. R. Hearst for governor.
 These things and the further fact that both Charles F. Hughes and W. R. Hearst were once more on the stubbornly con tested ground of Greater New York brought the political interest to a fever pitch.
 Tonight MT. Hughes and MT. Hearst gave their attention to the voters of Kings and Queens counties. both making whirlwind dashes from place to place to carry out the details of the long pro gramme mapped out for then. Mir Hearst was slated to speak at thirteen meetings in Brooklyn, Long Island City and Queens county, while MT. Hughes was billed for equally strenuous work. Besides meet ings arranged for the two gubernatorial candidates, both pt7 tres held numerous rallies throughout Manhattan in the in terests of candidates for the less, impor- tant offers. Everywhere there were crowds to listen to the various speakers and political enthusiasm reached the high est hitch 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
PITTSBURG NOW HAS
 MURDER MYSTERY
Police Are at Sea Over the Killing of James A. McMilen, Wealthy
 Business Man.

Pittsburg, November 2.--Deveopments tonight in the murder and robbery of James A. McMillen. aged G5 years, a wealthy business man who was found murdered, and with pockets rifled this morning. has assumed a mysterious phase.
 The authorities stated tonight that they are absolutely without a clew, and an- nounced that at 6;3O o'clock this evening another highway robbery occurred with in block of this mornings murderous assault.
 Edward Young a driver, was held up by three men, who, after beating him into unconsciousness, took $50. The mystery was increased when the detectives learned tonight that two well-dressed men had called at the morgue to examine McMil- lens effects. They said they were at torneys and asked If any legal papers had been found on the body, adding that they were needed in important litigation. They refused to give their names, and the authorities are now trying to- locate them. A post mortem examination has shown that McMillen was knocked uncon- scious and died from exposure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Bryan Endorses Hearst.

New York. November Civilian J. Bryan has written letter to Bird S. Coler, borough president of Brooklyn, en- dorsing the candidacy of William R. Hearst for governor.
 MT. Bryan's letter follows
 My Dear MT. Coler--I am very anxious to see Hearst elected, and would have come to New York to help him if thought an outside speaker would have been of assistance. From indications. however, he Is going to win, as he ought to. If I have any friends there I want them to vote for him BRYAN"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Part of Personal Letter.


 MT Bryan wrote, as quoted, in a per- sonal letter 10 Mir. Coler dated at Madi- son, Ill.,, and received on October 3l. The portion of the letter not given out was of q personal nature. MT. Coler telegraphed MT. Bryan and secured his authority to make portion of the letter public.
 Mir Coler, i'll giving out the letter, said: MT BryaEs letter should be enough for all democrats in this state. As for independents l cannot imagine that they are going to take the advice Of the pir- atical leaders of the old predatory politi- cal system. They will. I think, before voting ask themselves why it is that every leading benifciary of what was known as commercialsm fin politics, is now bitterly and hysterically hostile to MT. Hearst Some of MT. Hearst's news paper opponents must think the Amer ican public has lost It's sense of humor when they solemnly quote statements of Croker and McCarren, those ideal re- formers.
 MT. Roots speech last night will, think, help Mir Hearst It reminds me of the poster which contributed so much towards our success last year. A coward ly islander Is a cowardly islander. no mat ter who utters it."
 Leaders Discuss Croker Message.
 Charles F. Murphy was asked today what he thought was the motive that actuated MT. Croker in sending the Me- Carren cablegram.
 q have nothing to say on that proposi- tion," he said.
 Several Tammany district leaders de- clared that the cablegram will make no difference in their plans of preparation for the coming election.
 George r. Seannell said that he had been born in Mir. Croker's own district and that the lesson the old chieftain was always preaching was one of regularity
 q was thunderstruck when I read MT Croker's cablesram,' said MT. Scannell q have instructed my men to vote the straight ticket"
 Mir Scapnell declared that he is. and would be. with Mir Murphy through thick and thin, and that he would walk out of Tammany Hall with him. Eugene Mcclure declared that q million cablegrams would make no difference to him. He said the Bronx will give Mir Hearst and the entire ticket the biggest plurality ever given any candidate. q will follow Charles Murphy out of Tammany Hall. if necessary" said Mr McGuire. q don't care for MT. Croker's s cablegram It makes no difference.''
 Francis J. Lantry declined to express any opinion on the subject Chairman Woodruff of the state re- publican committee, in commenting on the | sneech delivered by Secretary Root at ] Utica last night, said:
 "That attack on Hearst by Murphy last 1 year was discounted by the fact that 1 Murphy was d political boss. and was | seeking votes It's totally different when
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03

sionsr of the civil service, Chairman Qriggs Of the democratic committee sets forth the facts in the case and requests that steps be taken which will prevent further violations of the law. Commis- sioner Greene said tonight that he would leave for West Virginia at once 10 in- Veeiigsie the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
After Ejsh ommissioner.

Civil Service Commissioner Greene leaves for Martinsburg. w, Va, tomor- row morning to investigate charges which have been made by the democratic congressional committee against George w. Bowers the United States fish com missioner. and q prominent hgnre in re- publican politics in his state.
 Bowers. 1t seems, has been busily en- gagged for some time past in collecting money from government officials to as' sist the republican congressional candi dates.
 The democrats have been unable until a few days ago to get evidence against him, but they now believe they have placed in the hands of tho democratic committed and through it the civil ser- vice commission, an array of Facts which will compel the commission 10 recommend the removal Of Bowers. Among other facts presented it is declared that he dena nded of Alexander Clohsn, postinas- ter at MartiirsburE. the sum of s2qOo as a contribution to the republican campaign fund.
 In letter to General Black, eommis'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Rector Charged With Heresy.

Cincinnati, November "A formal charge of heresy has heen lodged against Rev. George Clarke Cox. rector of the Protesant Episcopal church at Clifton and widely known in this city. because of q recent letter written by him and letter endorsed in sermon in which he dIsa- vowed belief in part of the creed. The matter will he taken mp by the standing committee of Che diocese of Southern Ohio next Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Taft Is Supporting Mormons.

The following telegram from Senator Dubois of Idaho. was received today at democratic headquarters, and shows Chairman Griggs' estimate of the situa- tlon out there was the correct one:
 'Section g. article 6. constitution of Ida ho, prescribes the qualifications of voters. The constitutionality of this provision has been passed upon and unanimously sus- tained by the supreme court of the United States In the case of Davis vs. Beson, 133 cases United States. page 3S3. The most eminent lawyers maintain that no legislative enactments can set aside and render imperative this constitutional pro vision. The democrats of Idaho in this campaign, in their platffom, are pledged to make this provision effective. The only issue discussed by either party in this campaign in Idaho has been the Mormon menace. The democratic party pledges the party that it will suppress polygamy, which is notoriously practiced by the Mormons in Idaho, and that It will enforce the constitution Of the state. Governor Goodng. who is running for reelection and who is notorious and open ally of the Mormons, and who objects to any interference with their practices. and the chairman Of the re- publican state committed openly, Tn pup lie snoeches. and in official communication over their signatures call on the Mormons to pay no attention to chaHengefs al tue polls. and on Mormon judges to eject such challengers as they make their ap- pearances. -,
 .sThis is the issue, the sole issue In Idaho Republicans all over the state, embracing nearly every leader or the re- publican party in the state are standing with the democratic party In tnis stats for upholding our constitution ana Tor tne suppression of polygamous practices ana Secretary Taft appears here under these conditions which can be interpreted only in one way, that President Roosevelt has been misled as to the conditions In ldaho. The fight here is high above party lines or partisanship. It is a fight for American citizenship and American institutions. The people of Idaho intend to repudiate Gov ernor Gooding and the republican lead CTS in this campaign on account Of the open alliance with the polygamous Mor- mons.
 .oThe visit of Secretary Taft under in- structions of President Roosevelt will carry encouragement to every polygam- ous household in Idaho and Utah
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Against Hearst-Murphy Crowd.

Henry B. Martin, national secretary of the American Antitrust league. to- night gave out statement in which he declares the anti-trust men of New York are using every eHort-to 'rid the party at this election of the HearstrMurphy crew, who are trying tsss lan she honored .vrganizaiion of Jeiferson and Jackson into political corporation for the profit of one millionaire and his partners and hirelings." M
 Leaders of both parties renewed their professions of absolute confidence in the outcome of Tuesdays balloting. Timothy Woodruff, chairman of the republican state committee, declared he was perfect " satisfied with the prospects and pre- dicted for MT. Hughes a sweeping victory.
 Dn the other hand Charles |. Murphy, leauer of Tammany, reiterated his assur- ance that Tammany would poll it's full vote for Hearst and that he was confident the democratic candidate would De elected by large majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Opinion of Taggart.


 "Mr.. Root objects to my criticism of Thomas Taggart and goes over from the corporation side of the republican party to the defense of the national chairman of the corporation wing of the demo- cratic party.
 'I have no personal feeling against MT Taggarf I have opposed him because he conducted a gambling resort where women and children were allowed to play 1 have opposed Taggart because he is il corrupt politician, and represents Bel mont and the corporations on the demo- cratic committed.
 q do not conduct my campaign nor my newspapers according to my personal prefudices, but for the interest of honest citizenship.
 Finally. 1 say that the same recognized and tlnwritten rule that makes the Presi- dent of the United States the President of all the people. and not of any faction. or section. should apply to the officers of his administration, and that when Elihu Root Secretary of State Of the United States. drags his high federal office into a state election, and into personal and partisan attack, he desrsdes his office to his own level"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03

challenge him now to allow those ballot boxes to be opened and those votes to be honestly counted.
 .I see how MT. Root the corporation lawyer and employe of Thomas F. Ryan, can endorse George B. Mcclellan, the present puppet of Mir. Ryan and errand boy of the trusts that MT. Root serves, but can MT. Root endose the theft of the election in New York city, and the crime by which the rights of citizens were out ragged, and the liberties of the citizens everywhere threatened?
 Pays Respects to Knox.
 MT Root objects to my opposing Sena- tor Knox.
 ''I have no personal hostility for this man Knox, and l do not think that | have ever met him seen him, but 1 do know that when l sent him documen- tary evidence that absolutely convicted the coal roads of criminal combination and of crushing out independent coal mine owners. he pocketed that evidence and refused to act for two years, although his United States district attorney, Bur nett. had reported to him that this evil dence sustained all my charges against the coal trust and warranted it's prose- cution, and although he recommended to Knox that the government institute pro- ceedings against the roads in the east ern district of Pennsylvania, I was finally compelled to proceed outside of the Att torney Generals office and brought my evidence before the interstate commerce commission: and because of the intermi- nable delay and inadequate powers of the interstate commerce commission, intro duced the railroad bill fin Congress which the republican party takes credit for. l positively assert that the republican party stole the greater part of my bill. and that they would, have a better bill if they had stolen all of 1t.
 And that is also my answer to MT. Roots criticism of my course in Con qreSs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Proud of His Enemies.

"I have said am proud of the enemies I have made. and I am prouder of none than l am of lIlihu Root. Boss Croker and Pat McCarren. These men and other corporation tools like them, are the best proof of the truth of what I have said. that the men who are trying to defeat me in this campaign. are the men who have been trying to rob you for years.
 MT. Root objects to my opposition to Mcclellan, and calls him a worthy heir to an honored name.
 .I say that MeClellsn has stolen the of ice he now holds. and he knows that he has stolen it, and that the proof of his theft is in those ballot boxes. and
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14
NORRIS.
TOWN TOPICS.

1OWN xOf1C9
Miss Adele Adele Hi1ls sosal en4
Miss 5: y joS jon sS%o q Rfs1 %insted was home
Fred PEER q Tisceae s sn' o'neo with DR.
Mis- Elsie Ct the High SCHOOL,
Agricultural college snent The Thanksgiving
recess with their father. 8 3. stockman. -
fathers William burlington. Thankssiving.
Miss skellsy teaches in Woodbury.. Mrs
issef NJ a Risss; porenc. of
as
Miss Grace burlington was gu 81 in Mid.
dlebury of the Tracy and Smith anniver-
Miss May Hnl is at her home at Frank Hills
The Ecclesiastical society met for business,
collation. and roll call Of the church was held.
Miss Mssths Rsst with
spent IL week with their SON, James, at i bis
s XII ton i putting up his barn upon
The Grange held the election of Off .ers De-
| GENDER II: and win not give the program in
Miss Ruth Root is at homo from her New
Frank Roots family are suffering with
Joseph Roots little Alzora is better. She
has been quite i'll. but is improving
Rev MI E!etcher'e people entertained at
ooIey and dausntsF Mabel 81 ssrat Saa M and
M and Mrs Ravier of Waterbury,.
l. Many people had an in exchange of Tha AXIS
giving dinners at their homes and many tur-
keys and chickens graced the Morris tables
1t is with regret that we learn that
Arthur Hill, the popular clerk Ut G..
II. johnson for the past two years, is
to sever his connection with Mr. John
son, as he has bought the store of Louis
H. Hagar in West Morris. We are
very sure of his success in the bust
ness for he is always courteous and
kind to all his customers here and we
shall miss his genial manners and
pleasant words.
Mrs Botsford has purchased resi-
dence in Roxbury, where she intends
to remove before spring.
The church dinner held at the par
sonage was great success. A large
company gathered in spite OF the
weather, which was on the zero order.
The Ecclesiastical society met in the
morning; roll call of church in the aft
ernoon.
A daughter, Evelyn Ophelia, was
born to Mr. and Mrs Leman Brundage,
December T. Mrs Brundage is the
daughter OF our newly elected sheriff,
E. II. Huntington.
S. e. Stockman and wife were in at
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14
tendance at the Mountain County
Pomona in .Torrington. Mr. Stock
man received the reappointment Oft
lecturer .
new MILFORD.
WORTHWHILE TOPICS,

NOhId Lille 1OPlCS.
Santa Claus has kindly consented to
visit US and provide Christmas tree.
Albert Baldwin and Miss Mile Kim
ney have raised the funds. Miss Bald
win and Mrs Leviness have good pro-
gram In preparation. Miss Mabel
Marsh Is in charge of the musical
part.
Miss Daisy Hill and Adelaide POns
visited at Mrs Hills on Saturday..
Mr. Nc Clean of Bear Hill farm Is
spending few days in New York.
A cottage. prayer meeting will be
held at the home Of W. G. Hine, Tues
day evening, December II.
Chauncey L. Marsh has purchased
the Starr Kinney farm, and Clifford
Marsh. with his bride, will make their
residence there early in March.
Mrs S. d. Woods returned, Friday
evening, from visit to Rnwayton.
The young folks are enjoying the
The Newtown bee., 1906-12-14
LITCHFIELD COUNTY.
sETHLEHEM.

JAMES KAssON BREAKS HIP.
James Kasson, an imbecile living on
the old Kasson place with John Green,
aged about 80, fell In his room, last
week, and broke his hip.
Mrs A. G. Lake has spent q week
with B. s. johnson in WATERFOWL.
p. L. Waldron had q specialist up
from New Haven to see him, last
week, but he could not give him much
encouragement.
L. w. Bennett has been digging a
we'll near his barn. Charles Wiltshire,
an expert well digger, has superin-
tended the job.
A. e. johnson bought of Mrs Ellis
Stackman piece of woodland on the
west shore of Long Meadow pond.
e. A. Johnson has sold q piece OF
woodland to A. @. Lake on the west
side of Long Meadow pond.
Leroy Sanford is home from Tor
rington, where he has been st school.
Mr. and Mrs Gilbert Van Dole are
rejoicing over the birth of q 10-p0und
daughter, December 4.
III. B. Atwood has returned from q
stay OF few weeks at Rome, n. Y.
j.. w. Smith has received new
steam engine.