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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-12-29
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-12-29

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
LOTS OF RUBBER
This Country Imported About Fifty Million Dollars Worth
 During the Past Year
AUTOS HELP TRADE

Washington, Dec 2O-The United States will have imported an aggre- gate of nearly or quite $5O,O0O, ,000 worth of crude india rubber at the close of the present year, according to statement made public to-day by the bureau of statistics of the depart ment of commerce and labor. If to this is added the value of old scrap rubber intended for re-manufacture. the total will considerably exceed that amount. In the ten months end. ing with October, 53,500,0 ,000 of india rubber, with value of $41,500, 900 were imported. During the single month of October $5.00O.00O worth was imported.
 The enormous growth in the im- portations of india rubber into the United States, which consumes more than one-half of the worlds produc- tion. is attributed to the popularity of the bicycle and automobile coupled with the increased use of electricity in the daily affairs of the people. The importations have more than trebled during the last twelve years, and shows now a larger value in the im- port list than almost any other single product.
 The statement says the indications seem to justify the belief that the Philippine and Hawaiian Islands are capable of producing large quantities of this article as result of this gov ernment's establishment of nurseries in those possessions for the distribu- ton of rubber plants for use of rub Der plantations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
omcIal NotIce Receircd.

Washington. Dec 0.-The secre- tary of the treasury having to-day rc- ceived official notice of the death of George A. Narden. the United states assistant treasurer at Boston. has ii- rectei United States Treasurer Treat. who is now in New York. to proceed at onre to Boston 10 tske charge of the office pending the arrival theer ef Depuy Assistant United States Treas ursr Banfx from Washington who vflI continue In charge until Mr liar den's sucres<cr has been appointed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
Sir Henry Campbell Banner mans Cabinet Will Not Be
 Dissolved Just Yet
THE EDUCATION BILL
1 Was Defeated By Opponents of the Government. But They VIII Not Ask For a New
 Election.

London, Dec 20.-There will be no dissolution of parliament as the re- suit of the action of the house of lords in defeating the governments education bill. Although the rejec- tion of this, the main liberal measure of the session, is the most serious re- buff, Sir Henry Campbell Bauner- mans cabinet has yet suffered it is not regarded as being sufficiently grave to necessitate an appeal to the country. Whether the government could successfully appeal to the na- tion on the educational bill is the question on which even many liberals are in great doubt. The only imme- dlate effect on the step taken by the upper house, therefore will be to give an enormous impetus to the radical agitation in favor of curbing the veto powers of the peers and to furnish the non-confOrmists with a new gun and ammunition in their fight for the disestablishment of the Church of England. There is to-day widespread impression that a pure ly secular education bill will be in troduced during the next session of parliament, while, no doubt the cabi- net during recess will consider what means are possible to prevent the lords from nullfying prolonged labors in the commons and to debar their veto of measures passed twice by the lower house.
 It is the general view of politicians that the peers by last nights action have entered into constitutional struggle embracing much more than the educational bill. The liberals promise that there shall be no cessa- ton of the fight until the constitution al issue is settled, as to whether the liberal party is to be forever check mated by the standing committee of the Tory peers."
 King Edward to-day received the premier at Buckingham palace. It Is understood that his majesty wished to be fully informed regarding the cabinets views on the political situa- tion, as affected by the education question.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
XMAS PIANOS
The F. H. Lewis O., A East Main St. Have
 Large and Elegant Assortment.
Make Your Selection. Prices and Terms to Suit n.
STORE OPEN EVERY EVENING.

Now is the time for you to select the Christmas piano. Go to-day or tonight and see the beautiful instru- ments displayed at the warerooms of the F. H. Lewis Co, 24 East Main street.
 There are many fine and useful ar ticles suitable for a Xmas gift, but is there or where is there anything as nice. anything more appreciated by the whole family than fine piano.
 You will agree that piano lends refinement to the home. educates the children, and is a source of great pleasure for years to come.
 Why not select a piano and have it sent home the day before Christmas?
 At this popular store only the best pianos are sold, instruments having d worldwide reputation for thorough goodness; old we'll known makes such as Haines, Knabe, Newby X Evans. Schencke, Marshall & Wen- dell, Doll. Kimball, Armstrong and other instruments of equal note.
 Here you can buy plano right, and when we say right we mean right in every sense that the word implies. Price, terms, quality. style-eyery- thing that goes to make a good, fair, honest deal.
 You can certainly afford to buy a piano for the terms will be arranged to suit your purse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
CITY NEWS

w. J. Larkin, superintendent of the clock shop. is confined to his home with severe cold.
 There is no clue to the origin of the fire at the Platt Mill Co last night and it is not likely that there ever will be.
 Subscribers of the Evening Demo- crat will want the next number of the Woman's Home Companion. It is beauty. Be sure your name ,s on the list. Payments should be made on or before the goth of each month.
 The case of Patrick Hickey's ap- peal from the probate court was started this afternoon in the superior court. The contention is to find out whether John Cuddy, who was for merly a resident of Railroad Hill street. is still alive. Mir Cuddy left Waterbury over forty years ago.
 John Glynn of Wolcott street, whose mind has become temporarily unbalanced. was removed 10 the Brookside home. Mir Glynn was for- merly a stamper in the employ of the Waterbury Buckle Go and has since worked in different shops end also performed some out of door wpcls in the capacity of stone mason.
 It was said to-day that a petition is being circulated in a department of one Of the big factories of Water. bury to be presented to the manage. ment asking that all the single men be dischareed so that the others may have steadier work. This is all right from a married mans standpoint. bu, the single men object and % far none Of them has appended his name to the petition II it be true. it Is a selfish game and probably vfll not receive much consideration at the Ofice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
UP IN A BALLOON
Paris is Going Crazy on Aerial
 Navigation as Well as , Church Matters
EXPECT A REVOLUTION

Paris, Dec 20.-So confident Is the French government that the day is only short distance of when aerial locomotion will be practical that sew eral commissions are actually at work elaborating plans for meeting. in the various branches of the public service. the solution of any new prob lems which the revolution will entail. Captain Ferber of the French army, who is devoting all his time to aerostatics, and who conducted the negotiations on behalf of his gov ernment with the Wright Bros, agrees with Santos Dumont that fly ing machines in few years will be as common as automobiles to-day. In the next war he is convinced there will be battles between fotillas of airships Human mastery over the air." said he to the Associated Press, is virtually achieved. None of the startling achievements of the past, neither steam, electricity nor the tele- phone, can compare with what the future now holds in store for us. Not only will the life of individuals be revolutionized. but governments will be compelled to devise, in almost every department, new methods to meet the changed conditions. This change will come with amazing sud- denness and France is taking the pre- caution to meet it. In the customs service present methods of watching the frontiers will be obsolete. Aerial patrols will be necessary to prevent the smuggling of contraband across the border. The police of all cities will have to be provided with flying machines to protect the people from the new opportunities of crime which aerial locomotion will place in the power of criminals. It would seem that flying machines would enable anarchists to achieve any end by threats against not only rulers, but whole cities. but with the police sail ing about in the air it will be no moro difiicult to frustrate their plots than 1t is now on solid ground. In war the intelligence service will be entirely consigned to the aerostatic divisions and armed airships will guard the bivouacs of armies
 Captain Ferber believes the whole solution of the problem of aerial nav igation lies in the question of equi- librium as the principle of flight, that is area of aeroplane surface and speed are now demonstrated. The practical maintenance of equilibrium is yet in the experimental stage and VIII only. be achieved when present crude and temporary expedients em- ployed by Santos Dumont arc re- placed by co-ordinating central mechanism which will permit the op- orator. with an instinctive touch of the helm. to right his machine when 1t dips to one side or the other as the bicyclist to-day maintains his equilibrium by the instinctive inclina- ton of his body. Captain Ferber has just completed an interesting series tf experiments to prove that birds are powerless to fly until they have been taught. He contends that the dom- ination of the air at present enjoyed by birds was only obtained as a re- suit of slow process of evolution comparable. in a way. to slow perfec- tion of the present human means of flight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
BIG HAUL OF sIIvERwARE.
Burglars Robbed Home of a Chicago
 Liquor Dealer.

Chicago, Dec 20.-Silver plate. diamonds and jewelry, valued at $15,000, were stolen yesterday from the Hinsdale residence of Charles V. Stein of the firm of Stein Brothers. wholesale liquor dealers.
 The booty was packed into one of Mrs Stein's trunks and carried away. Simultaneously with its disappear ance. two of the Stein servants, a man and his wife. who were em- ployed about a month ago, are said to have left abruptly.
 The robbery occurred during the absence of Mrs Stein. who came into the city yesterday, leaving the ser- wants in the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
F0RAKER's ARGUMENT.
Military Affairs Committee lnvesti'
 gate Discharge of Troops.

Washington, Dec 20.-When Sena- tor Foraker concluded his remarks on the negro troops resolution ill the senate to-day he received the unani- mousconsent tomodify the resolution so that it was directed that the senate committee on military affairs is au- thorized to investigate the circum- stances leading up to the discharge Of the colored troops.
 Mir Lodge replied briefly and Sena- tor Scott remarked that as he had read the history of the Spanish Amer ican war, the tenth cavalry, colored, was largely responsible for the pro tection of the Rough Riders. If 1t had not been for the tenth cavalry we might not today have the privilege of having that gallant soldier, that splendid president in the White house." @f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
PURCHASE IS MADE.
New Haven Road Gets Hold of Rhode
 Island Property.

hSAouu NrVlNEys
 New York, Dec 20.-At a meeting of the board of directors of .he New Haven road in this city to-day an- nouncement was made of the com plete purchase by the New Haven road of the Rhode Island Security Co and the Rhode Island Co operat- ing a system of trolley lines in the state from which they take their names. The stock and indebtedness of the Rhode Island companies. as of August 1. 1906. will be paid for at par upon the payment by the pres ent holders of the Rhode Island &c., curity stock of an assessment of $f0 in cash per share.
 The New Haven road also an- nounced to-day the taking of a lease practically in perpetuity of the prop critics of tho Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co. A purchase has also been made Of the United Gas Im- provement Co.'S interests in several Connecticut power companies and these plants will be turned over to the Consolidated road. The pur- chase of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co.'S privileges. fran ehise, lighting systems and water powers, including the power at New Milford. is the largest transaction that has ever taken place fin New England. The total estimated value is not less than sl30. 0.0o0.o0 It is understod that the purchase price of the Connecticut Railway and Light ing Co will be for the first payment ss75. 900. This sill increase s10.000 a year until 1t has reached si.s0o.- 900. This sum will permit the pay ment Of the interest on all bonds. etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20

You can pay cash If you desire to, but it is not necessary.
 Go and select the piano of your choice. either fine figured mshog- any. pretty burl walnut, or a hand- some golden oak case, pay a modsr- ate amount of cash on it for starter and this firm will be glad indeed to send the instrument to your home. You can have the use of the in> strument, enjoying its sweet music, while you pay for 1t, little each week or month, and before you know it time slips by and you are the posA sessor of fine piano.
 The pianos sold at this store aro( warranted for long term of year.. The prices range from SIPS. @l47,l s1s7. $22s. s247. $37s. $2s7. es1z( and so on up.
 Let nothing prevent your buy1nel a piano for the family ChristmAoi present.
 All pianos delivered free of charUo( and tuned free for one year.
  Remember the reliable plano houseI is at 24 East Main street. SAt1sfac> ton guaranteed at this place.
 Free tickets to Company GH DaIb with every piano.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
PERKINS WITNESS
Was the First Nan Called Before Grand Jury h the Insurance
 Case To-Day
JEROME NOT TALKING

4 !. .a o ~
 New York, Dec 20.-George W. Perkins was the first witness before the grand jury to-day when the in vestigation into the concerns of the New York Insurance company was resumed. Edmund D. Randolph, treasurer of the New York Life. his chief clerk, NJ. NJ. Madison, both of whom were heard by the grand jury yesterday were also expected to tes- tify again to-day.
 District Attorney Jerome was un- communicative as to the scope of the investigation and neither of tho of ficers of the company who had been before the grand jury was willing to give any hint of the line of the tes- timony.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
The Coal shortage.

Tacoma. Wash. Dec 20.---Coal deal CTS and shippers yesterday told the special Investigating committee ap- pointed by Governor Mead to inyesti- gate the coal shortage. that the con- ditlon Is due principally to the with drawal of Northern Pacific coal from this market and the failure of rail- roads to furnish cars to the indepen- dent mines. All reports of a com bination are indignantly denied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
Drain on spprruticc..

Newport. R. l.. Dec 2o.-The com ing rendezvous of the Atlantic fleet in southern waters has caused a heavy drain upon the number of naval apprentices al this station. Within the past five days nearly 1000 young men have been transferred to the ships of the feet. the last draft to leave this week containing '2ss ap- prentice seamen under charge of Lieutenant H. K Cage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
Prpared for Rebels.

Ranking. China. Dec 20.-About 1000 Chinese soldiers from Ranking. armed with modern weapons. trained by European officers and accom- panied by batteries of field artillery. have already proceeded to the front to meet the rebels in the PinT-Kiang district. General Hsie. the conman- der of the troops. left this city yes- ferdav.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
rn.sruetsoa in Winter Ccur-e..

storrs. Dee 1s.-rrof C. L. Beach of the -CuEversity of Vermont viIl spend the month Of January at the Connecsicut Agricultural college and vtIl give instruction ia the winter courSes in dairy and creamery prar- tice and management. ass;sted hy H. L. carrSgzs. farm superinfendent sf Storm Prcf C. K- GrakAn wfIi be swisted in fke v1nsl1 scbool poultry short cosrR V Prof .. Willard up0oA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
Bids for Cars.

Philadelphia. Dec 20.-The pur- chasing agent of the Pennsylvania railroad has invited bids for the con- struction of 5000 cars. The con- tract will be awarded within a few days. Their estimated cost is 3e.- 100000. It is not expected that the cars will be delivered before the lat ter part of next year. With the plac- ing of this order the company will have ordered within the last two years nearly 6o.o00 additional freight cars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
Details of Explosion.

New Orleans. Dec 3.-Detal,s of the packet Scovill explosion place the number of dead at F. four whites and eight negroes. X part of the boiler. after cutting through n mast, continued on. it's flight for 200 yards. up the earth for fifty feet. The body of Lavell Yergcr was found on the bank beneath log which had crushed out his life. Under this same log was the body of a negro with whom Yerger had been talking.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
I'm Session, scventy-one Days.

Montpelier. Vt, Dec 20.-The bi- ennial session of the Vermont. legis- lature took final adjournment to-day after a sitting of seventy-one days. The chief feature of the session was the authorization of' expenditures amounting to about $200,000 more than any previous legislature in this state. At the same time means were provided for increasing the revenues of the state, to an amount which is expected to offset the increased ex- penses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
The King. Good Nixh,.

Stockholm. Sweden. Dec 20.-The bulletin issued by King Oscars physi- clans this morning reads: The king passed a good night His tempers- ture vss ss.1 last night and is ss.s this morning. His mstesty's sppe- tise is good and his hearts action is unchanged There is s;iIl some uucus in the trzchez-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
HArHER roREcAsr.

Fore>ar for Coanecfieut. Rain in south. nov or min and varm<r in norsh to-nieks Friday raIn. or snov: varDer in Dorth poettn. lioht Co fpo11 englerly vfn1s In<Fsn1InG
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20

Subscribers to the Evesing Dsn.- erat will want the nert number ~ the Womnns Hoeze Co0pantc1- Y is . besufT- Be sure yo1r n.De is |oa she l1uk- P.yE<afs sAe1i1 be EIsle |sa = bsosrs tbe 1et1 q n<h noash-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20

sone eases the net pro1t is declared to have been e high co 60 per cent an1 that of the vnGDa sales e high ss co per eat nat this Ice di1 no< epuk the coUDony moro than e1-9l - oDo c loe1D1u1 uDsn-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
asa standssuI.

Rio de Jsuefro. Dec ze.-The ship ment of coffee iron this port ts st . s-andssiII owing to the fact that the stsvedores have xone out on strike
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
Shah Able to Sign.

Theran, Persia, Dec 20.-The shah maintained his strength fairly dur ing the last twenty-four hours and was able to sign some of the most im- port orders referring to state busi- ness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
Notc from the Vatican.

Rome. Dec 20.-A semi-ofYicial note Issued by the vatican to-day says that the text of the new French gov ernment bill. amending the church and state separation bill of 1905. is as bad as the former regulations. being a maximum of oppression with a minimum appearance" and aggravstes the position of the church in everything without this being ap- parent to the general public.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
"
 XHrST.

Nov that cooler weather prevails whist vflI again become the pastime surfur the winter months. Tn Ill., vervsre ve vill sell solid silver tsa- epocus Tsc to S1 each. tsblespoons Sa. s.-ss and sz.se esch. All kfnds of novelties suitable for prissa. Watch for our biz sale. coUne1eing ocfo>sr ls. lasting two ve>k1 ns Laks q strcbe1 Go
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
Died from His Injuries.

Buffalo. N. Y., Dec zo.-A. Charles Dean. the Buffalo salesman who was burned in the fire at the Zenobia apartment house last night. died to- day from his injuries. making the number of dead five. Nothing fur ther as to the identity of T. K Fish CT. husband of one of the women burned to death. has been learned He Is said to have been in the the ztrieal business in New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
PATRICK SAVED.
Governor Higgins Commutes Death
 Sentence to Life Imprisonment.

Albany, Dec c20.-Governor Higgins to-day commuted to imprisonment for life the sentence of death under which, Albert T. Patrick has re- mained for nearly five years. for the murder of aged Millionaire William Rice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
The House Adjourns.

Washington. Dec io.-The house to-day adjourned until January 3-
Middletown transcript., 1906-02-17
PORT PENN

Mrs. George H. Webb is visiting friends
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. George Shelton was a visitor in
Wilmington on Monday.
Miss Katie Evans is spending sometime
with her sister in Philadelphia.
Miss Clara johnson is the guest oI
Mrs. Emma Cox, OF Delaware City.
Mr.. William Ellis and Miss Jennie
B4ndler spent Sunday in st. Georges.
Mrs. David Keen, of Blackbird, is
spending this week with her daughter.
Mrs. c. n McMunn is visiting her sis.
ter, Mrs. Harry Heal, OF Delaware City.
Mrs. A. C. Jones, and Miss Annie
Keen spent part OF last week in Town
send.
Mrs. James F. Moore, OF near town, en-
tertained her niece, Miss Bertha Reed, OF
Wilmington. over Sunday.
Mr.. Alexander johnson principal
keeper of Ship John Lighthouse, is spend
ing sometime in the family Of Mr.. w. II.
Hall.
Mrs. Wickes, wife OF DR.. H. w. Wickes
of the U. S. Quarantine Station. returned
from an extended Southern visit this
week.
Middletown transcript., 1906-02-17
cEciLToN

Revival services are still in progress in
the NJ. E. Church.
Mr. and Mrs. S W. Lusby have returned
from visiting relatives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. William Pierce, of Middletown, is
spending this week with Mrs. James A.
Pierce.
Owen Griffith, of Elkton High School,
spent few days with his parents, Charles
Griffith and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Davis, ,of Odessa,
have been spending few days OF the past
week with her parents, ]. A. Pierce and
wife.
On account of the revival services the
entertainment which was to be held in
the Mechanics Hall Tuesday evening
February 10Th, has been postponed until
further notice.
A blue rock shoot took place here on
Wednesday afternoon between five men
from the Manor and FIVE from CeciIton, it
being won by the latter. They will shoot
again next Saturday afternoon at Cayots.
A surprise masquerade was given to
Miss Frances Giffith at the home of her
parents Charles Griffith and wife, last Fri
day evening, February 9th. Quite num-
,ber of guests were present and an enjoy
able time was had by all.