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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24
F OREIGN DEMAND
SENDS WHEAT UP
News From Northwest Of Thrash
ing Returns A'sJ Had Stif-
fleming Effect.
SLIGHT REACTION AT THE END
Steady Advance in Quotations on
Corn During Wcck--Pro-
vision Market

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CHICAGO. ILL.,, september 23.-Septem-
Der wheat reached the q. cent mark last
week. tho fir.t ,fr.. f, mann. . 9,,.
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and ais, caused -,-., 6.-.,... D.. .to
c4ain in tho shook Tr.r r.a ..,..s
from tae Northwest mat the tlra.bIrg
returns were below expectations had an
or i.e mar N.t OF Frightening tho
% l'T .i@srf demand. and he
t N-'4 from no
gems i''iH .-'t l.' ln TIDE ~ %
-t'N on 'ar closing day
90 '"' "'H came r.f0i goa. tinn which
' i.e i' drop "A fraction.
-.'at change dur
" invest SITUATION
prominent grain status
."' -lp ~ ''e thfee North
"'''n Sai'. at is.-o'"' bushels. in-
'' o'T-in. caused
49,, @ '-' previous reports
Tle rcpar, vas 10 tbo eoc-, ,l'st nv
tae ri.er counties ln tle three states have
small yields. which Offset larger Yields
in other fortlors Minnesota has the
smallest crop SO gears ana North Da-
hota tie largest ou record Tie Weld
81 Minnesota i- t-n. bushels Tcr acre. or
almost 1870 bushels Jess than Iast year
y tae inHntas fNe tied is about one
h-ea'i i.nre Ir- acre than last year.
Total Wheat CroD
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24

A fool and his money make the rest Of
the world rejoice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24
Provisions.

Firmness has characterized the greater
part of the provision list The trade has
teen of small proportions. with the lead
Ing interests not Very active ina the mar
kct There has been a fair general in
Vestmcnt demand for the January product
induced 10y the lighter hog movement.
Packing hogs advanced five cents during
the week hut top stuff remained firm.
Cattle trade was nomnaly steady. only
n few arriving. Eastern buyers have
been strong for good fat steers. but have
been unable to get them. Prime steers
have sold as high as s. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
.LABORER UNEARTHS
 VALUABLE JEWELS Fifty Thousand Dollars Worth Stolen at the Worlds Fair Two
 Years Ago
SERVANT CONFESSED CRIME
Englishman Who Lost Them Re wards Finder By Making Him
 His Personal Attendant.

St Louis, Mo, Aug 15.-Acting un- der instructions cabled from England John P. O'Brien, laborer employed in the wrecking of the worlds fair buildings, has unearthed an alligator bag containing jewels valued at $50,- 900 which were stolen from MT and Mrs P. Henry Clayton of Devonshire, Eng, during a visit to the Louisiana Purchase exposition two years ago.
 The jewels were taken from a trunk and they were not missed until the Claytons had returned to England after tour around the world. They then had no means of knowing where the jewels had been stolen. About a month ago a Hindoo servant, who had been in their employ during the trip, was fatally injured by an ele- plant in India and on his bed con- fessed that he stole the jewels while in St Louis.
 He said that he became alarmed and fearing detection had dropped them into a hole in the wall of the manufactures building. Later he again wished to secure the gems, but on returning to the place he had se- creted them, could not reach the bot tom of the space between the plaster and the side of the building. Fear ing to make any inquiries or ask as- sistance, the Hindoo departed from St Louis with the Claytons, leaving the jewels in their hiding place.
 O'Brien was generously rewarded and was also employed by MT Clayton as his personal attendant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
ALL THE WHISTLES LET LOOSE,
A Method of Waking Up Railroad
 Men That is to Be Stopped.

New York, Aug 15.-Justice Flem- ing of the court of special sessions sat in chambers in Jamaica yesterday af- ternoon as city magistrate.
 President Ralph Peters of the Long Island railroad appeared before him on complaint regarding noises. The Long Island railroad has big yards at Jamaica and vicinity and a large por- tion of It's employees live in the neigh borhood of the yards or else along the lines of the road near the yards. Many of the conductors and engi- neers and some brakemen live in the railroad Y. M. C.. A. building. Tht engineers of the all night drill en- zines have been waking up the mel living near the tracks with toots of tEeir whistles, instead of having knockers up" go round and wake the men. During the early morning hours James B. Ward, the complain ant. said the blowing is incessant ant prolonged. An night long the engines gre wh!stling signals to, their ,.crau and to the yard men, but when walk ing up time comes all the engines ap- pear to let loose. This is said to be especially true near the Y. M. c. A. building.
 Mir Peters promised that the prac tice should cease and that whistling at night would be limited to the least amount possible. On this understand ing the matter was adjourned for a week and if the new conditions prove satisfactory they will not be resumed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
CITY NEWS

Best shorthand system. Monroe's college. Send for free catalogue.
 The American band will give a concert on the green tomorrow even- ing.
 At the Auditorium next Saturday evening. Military band promenade. Popular program.
 At the clambake of the county bar at Compounce to-day Waterbury was fairly represented. There were at it Attorneys c. W. Bauby. Abner P. Hayes. Thomas F. Lawlor and John 0'Neill.
 Mrs Patrick Conroy of Baldwin street was removed to the hospital to-day and it is likely that it will be necessary to take her husband there tomorrow or next day. The couple had good many trials. They buried eight or nine children and are now old, infirm and have no means and the only place they look for rest is in the quiet of the grave.
 List of letters advertised at the post office: Mrs J. W. Compton, Nell la W. Cray, Miss Marie Cullum, Miss Mabel Dubois. Miss Margaret Dunn, Ida NJ. Lyons. E. H. Demars. James Dennison, Harry NJ. Fields. William T. Cross. C. C. Grimes, Chester A. Hawkins, Simon Supien, H. Wesley Manville. Guy ]. Silvernail. Joe Sny- der, Fred S. Vincent John H. Wilson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
STATE POLICE BUSY Said to Have Visited Sixty SaIoon- keepers and the Guilty Ones
 Are Anxious
g WARRANTS SERVED TO-DAY

The state police besides paying their official respects to the players of policy also visited several saloon keepers. The total number is said to be sixty that were found to be do- ing business contrary to the provis- ions of the law. Almost all of the clubs" were visited also, but while many of them came within the status of the law a great many of them did not, and the governors of those will find themselves visited by police with warrants for their appearance in court before many days.
 Of the sixty arrests that are due, nine were made to-day. They were: William Lane, 56 East Main street; Peter Robillard, 21 Scovill street; Charles Messer, 66 Brook street; Frank DePario, 57 East Main street; Thomas Flynn, 135 East Main street; Edward Williams, Farmers Home, :" East Main street; Patrick Finnan, 490 West Main street, Patrick Ken nedy, Dublin street, and Patrick, Reardon, Baldwin street. The first mentioned five come under the de- nomination of social clubs where men congregate after legal hours for liquid refreshments. It is said that these cases will be contested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
c. A. R. MEN PARADE.
Drill Corps of Twenty-two Young
 Women fin the Line.

Minneapolis. Minn, Aug 15.-The annual parade of the grand army of the republic took place to-day. The old soldiers were greeted at times by cheers that drowned the roar and crash of their many bands.
 The parade was notably well hand led, quick moving and inspiring. Countless fings snapped in the breeze and the soldiers passed for miles be- tween buildings gorgeously decorated.
 The day was ideal. Several sharp showers during the night dispelled the oppressive heat of the day before and cool breeze swept over the city.
 Every precaution that could make the parade a success was taken by the authorities. The line of march,. two miles in length was wired off. Hours before the scheduled time the streets were filled with spectators.
 The parade formed at 0 o'clock and moved exactly an hour later, the sig nal being single gun.
 At the head of the column was q mounted platoon of police. Next and at the head of the parade proper came the Cook band and drum corps of Denver The twenty-two young wo- men who formed drill corps and are portion of the Cook organization were especial favorites with the crowd.
 Next came the chief marshal of the parades. Forver Gov Van Sant. and his chief of stan. General Fred R. Wood. Adjutant general of Minneso- ta, who was followed by regimentaI and staff officers of the Minnesota national guard. This comprised the entire escort of the grand army, and then. marching in splendid. even ranks with their formation we'll kept throughout the entire parade came the first of the old soldiers. Columbia post of Chicago. acting as the person al escort of Commander in Chief Tan upr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
RED CROSS ABUSE
No More Shall the Trade Mark Be Used For Any Sot of Commercial
 Purposes
LAW PROVIDES A PENALTY

Washington, Aug 15-Antiseptic barber shops, pharmacies and patent medicine manufacturers throughout the United States will be compelled to cease using the Red Cross as a trade mark if the convention agreed upon at the recent International Red Cross conference in Geneva is lived up to in every detail by the United States.
 This convention provides that each of the signatOry countries shall do all in its power to bring about legislation preventing the use of the Red Cross insignia for any sort of commercial purposes.
 The punishment for the offense, the act provides is fine of not less than $1 or more than $500, or imprison- ment for not more than one year, or both fine and imprisonment.
 All fine so collected are to be paid to the American National Red Cross.
 Nearly all other countries have safeguarded the insignia of the Red Cross very carefully and the United States is said to be the chief offender in the miscellaneous use of the em- blem created for the special purpose of protection in time of war to those who are caring for the sick and wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
AFTER STANDARD OIL.
Secretary Hitchcock Will Not Allow
 Them to Acquire Land.

Washington, Aug 15.-Powerful Influences are being arrayed in a contest which will be of nationwide almost worldwide The whole of the vast influence, personal and financial. of the Standard Oil company, is being hurled against the government in supreme effort to maintain the Standard prestige. Nlether the effort will be successful or unsuccessful will depend, to a great extent. on the nerve of the rep resentatives of the government.
 For several years the Standard oil Co, through its representatives, has been acquiring rich oil lands in the Indian territory and in Oklahoma tcr- ritory, which in few months will constitute the state of Oklahoma. The lands obtained by the Standard be- long to the Cherokee and Osage In- dians. Secretary Hitchcock of the interior department became cogni- zant of the intentions of the oil trust and after a careful investigation of the situation decided to frustrate the Standards purposes to acquire the lands at what evidently was a ri- diculously inadequate price. Under the law the secretary imposed cer- tain conditions on which only the land could be leased by the Indians to the trust or to anybody else. Among the conditions imposed was one that no person or corporation should be permitted to lease more than 4.S00 acres. In addition 1t was provided that the lease should be protected by cash deposit of s5,000 as a guar antee that the lessee would operate the lands Tn good faith and that 1t would not be held in any sense for speculative purposes. Secretary hitchcock also provided that the lease once obtained could be trans ferred only with the consent of the secretary of the interior. Every lessee also was required to present an affidavit that he was not interested in other oil lands held by the Indians in the territories.
 The conditions laid down by Secre- tary Hitcncoch made iiouole TUT tie Standard oil company. The state ment is made that the oil trust has obtained leases on nearly two mill lion acres of the finest oil lands In the two territories In direct violation of the regulations provided by Secre- tary Hitchcock. The lands are not only the best oil producing lands In the west, but probably in the world. They are worth making fight for. The Standard. therefore. is exerting all of it's tremendous power to induce Secretary Hitchcock to modify his or- ders So that it may continue to hold the leases. Thus far he has declined to do SO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
Hoe Gcrmany Takes It.

Berlin, Aug 15.-The press of all sections treats King Edwards visit to Emperor William from the view point of being a sign of improved re- lations between him and the emperor and the belief and hope are generally expressed that the visit will have a beneficial effect on the peoples Of both countries, besides putting their political relations on better foot ing. The papers. however. avoid all extravagant hopes in this direction, evidently trying to keep within the safe minimum of practical results. Nobody expects positive political ar rangements. but the Cologne Gazette. which usually reflects the views or the foreign ofiice, expects the rulers to fully discuss all political ques- lions concerning Germany and Great Britain, besides the general position of European politics. The Post. which also maintains a close connec- lion with the foreign office. cherishes the "glad expectation, that much Of inc m feeling and many of the mis- understandings may be removed Dy d frank face to face talk"
 A tone of sincere admiration for the king pervades all the leading ar ficles. The Cologne Gazette greets his majesty with feelings of sincere reverence, the National Zeitung calls him n practical statesman of the first rank. and the Neuste Nachrichten. while complaining that the kings nolIcy has been to isolate Germany. pronounces him a political artist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
LACE COMES IN CHICK PEAS.
Arrest of Syrian Merchant to Whom
 It Was Consigned.

New York, Aug 15.-Michel 5. KIeIe A Syrian of 35 Broadway who styles himself an importer. was held in sI 900 bail by United States Con- missioner Shields yesterday to an- aver to the charge of smuggling lace into the country.
 For some time the treasury agents have wondered why salted chick peas and p,stache nuts were imported In sueh quantity and sold at scarcely more than cost. On Monday they ex- amIned a large case addressed to KIeIe. containing nine tins of salted chick peas and one tin of pitsaehe nuts. In four of the tins of chick peas they found rolls of handmade Syrian lace wrapped In cloth In the shape of frankfurter sausages. On the lace, which is valued at about as o00. the United States govern ment leyies duty of 60 per cent. As on the chick peas imported there Ia A tax of only cents. the customs ofietaIs think they have found out vhy the peas are sold 90 cheaply here to those who are fond of them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
WON'T PAY WIPES LOSSES.
Denver Doctor Advertises Warning
 He and She Tell Why.

Denver, Col, Aug 15.-Dr Frank E. waxham. one of the most eminent physicians in Denver and prominent in society. advertised in the newspa- pers yesterday that he would refuse to pay debts contracted by his wife in playing bridge whist.
 Mrs Waxham said: My husband and I are agreed that this is the best course. I have been rather injudi- cious in my investments, and. like the majority. I got soaked"
 Dr Waxham said: The desire to invest money has grown to be a fad among society women. They are un- accustomed to the clever means em- ployed by the 'get-rich-Quick' men. and an immense business is done among innocent and unsuspecting victims. Oftener 1t is bridge whist and I for one mean to protect my self"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
TELEPHONE ForLs ROBBERS.
Quick witted Station Agent, Puts Oul
 Light and Calls for Help.

Grown Point. Ind. Aug 1.-Two men appeared with guns yesterday morning at the window of the Hobart station of the Pennsylvania railroad and ordered Agent Ralph Ruckman to throw up his hands. Instead of complying he extfnguished the Tone lamp that lighted the inside of the station. ducked behind c counter and made his way to telephone. where he aroused City Marshzi Fred Rose and Charles Traeger. . deputy. who enEaged in a running fight with the robbers and arrested one. The other escaped. The captured man gave his name co Henry Rochesn- He is ths father of ths nan vho ssc2pod-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
RUSSIAN BRUTALITY
 CROPS OUT AGAIN Refined Y0nng Woman ScouTged in An Open Count Yard By the
 Ch6Yalier Guards MUCH POPULAR INDIGNATION Soldiers Were Twitted on Their Failure to Hold Possession of
 Port Arthur.

St Petersburg, Aug 15.-Intense
 popular indignation has been created
 here by the brutal treatment of Mile
 Smirnoff, refined young woman, at
 the hands of the crack chevalier
 guards. While squadron of these guardsmen were passing along the Newski Prospect yesterday, Mile Smiroff. who was accompanied by an other young woman. remarked: 'They are as gay as if they had captured Port Arthur"
 Pedestrians hearing the remark, repeated it and quite q crowd collect ed and joined in the jeering. The commander of the cavalrymen sud denly wheeled his squadron and gave the command to charge with drawn whips. The troops charged the crow.l laying about them right and left.
 Mile Smiror and her companion were pursued down a side street. They tried to escape into. doorway but were caught. Under the direction of an officer they were forced to enter a cab and were driven to the guards
 barracks. where the young ladies
 were taken before Col Stenbockfer- mor The latter was disposed to turn
 Mile SmirOff over to the police, but other officers interferred and the girl finally was taken to the court yard where troopers, in the presence of two officers, administered to her twenty seven lashes with their whips. The girls clothing was cut as If by knives by the wire thongs of the whips and her flesh was horribly lacerated.
 The papers are. demanding the trial both of the officers and men who par ticipated in the affair. Reports of both police and private surgeons are printed describing in detail the ex- tent of the wounds inflicted. The girls back is swollen that it Is i'm possible as yet to ascertain whether any of her ribs are broken.
 No action on the part of the mili- tary authorities has yet been mn neqR0esls~s GIT Ess s,s,v ;; :, Ths Tweuticg4 Century which printed another sfory of the case to-
 day, has been confiscated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
BRAVE BOY STOOD AGONY.
Spent Nearly an Hour Under Sur. geon's Hands Without Anaesthetic.

1. New York, Aug 15.-For three quarters of an hour last night Ray McDermott, IA years old of 94 White street, lay on the operating table in the Hudson Street hospital, and bore the pain of an operation without a whimper. He had been run over by an express wagon automobile at White and Lafayette streets. His right thigh and leg bones were brok- en-, and the muscles of his arms and legs were torn.
 Dr Williams, the house surgeon, saw that the boy was too weak from shock to take an anaesthetic and told him so.
 "Go ahead, don't mind me-" said he, smiling through his agony. The boy kept stiff upper lip until 1t was nearly all over. Then he let out his first groan.
 Just a minute, my boy" said pr Williams.
 All right, doctor" he answered. "but will you please hurry it a bit?"
 The boy will live.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
KING EDWARD
 IS SIGHT SEEING Afectonats Greeting of the Ruler of England and Emperor of
 Germany CROWDS CHEER MAJESTIES German Welcome Made Democratic By the Plain Attire of
 Both Rulers.

Cronberg, Hesse-N Nassau, Prussia, Aug 15.-King Edward arrived here on a special train from Frankfort at 6:45 a. m., to-day. Emperor William and Prince and Princess Frederick Charles, of Hesse- Nassau, met him at the railroad station. The emperor as- sisted the king in alighting and then they kissed each other on both cheeks. The meeting was very cordial. The king wore black prince Albert cont and silk hat The emperor had on the uniform of the Posen Jaeger regi- ment, with a steel hemlet.
 King Edward was accompanied by Sir Charles Harlinge, permanent un- der secretary of the foreign office; Major General Sir Stanley Clarke, chief equerry, and Major Frederick E. G. Ponsonby, equerry to his majesty. Sir Frank Lascelles, the British ein- bassad0r to Germany and tho British consul general, Francis Oppenheimer Joined the royal party at Frankfort. After introductions had been ex- changed the royal party and their fol lowing proceeded to Friedrichshof in automobiles, the emperor, King Ed ward and Prince and Princess Fred erick Charles occupying the first ma chine. Tho streets were prcfusely decorated Their majesties were highly chcered by the crowds and school children who were lined up all along the route. Many Engllshmen from surrounding watering places were also present. After reaching Friedrichshof the royal party break lasted and then the emperor and king spent some time together.
 Sightseeing occupied the time up to luncheon. After lunch visit was made to Homburg. The king on this occasion wore grey suit. It is un- dcrstood that his appearance in civi- Han clothes corresponds, with the re- quest of the emperor. At lunch the party included the crowd prince of Greece and his sister the Grand Duchess (ieors MlcirailQyich.
 "A program .. pe ~4sigbtseellg and drives has created the impression that their majesties wish to avoid pro longed political discussions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
FOR CLEAN. sHoRN SOLDIERS.
Kansa, Militia Must wash. Trim Hair
 and Clean Their Nails.

Topeka. Kan. Aug 15.-0rders have been issued by Brigadier-Gen- eral wint. in command of the Fort Riley maneuvers. which will stir the Kansas soldiers who will go into camp there next week.
 No man will be allowed to wear hair or beard more than half an inch long while in camp. What a cropping of locks when the Kansas regiment arrive. When the rule becomes known football players are expected to desert.
 The short hair rule is only one of many sanitary regulations promul- gated. Here are some more:
 Every man must wash his face. head and neck. and If possible the folds of the body. and his feet daily He must wash his hands before each meal. take a bath at least once a week and brush his teeth thoroughly every day
 trinned-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
Unique Trolley Plan.

New York. Aug 15.-A unique plan to meet the conditions which have arisen on the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co.'S lines will be put in prac- tice by the company tomorrow. Heretofore the principal dificulty has been experienced on the trolley cars which crossed the single fare limit Psssengers who desire to visit Coney Island will be compelled to either take the elevated trains or transfer from the surface to the elevated at the single fare limit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-15
OLDEST FIXED DATE
Four. Thousand Two Hundred and Forty Ono Years Before Christ
 Was Born
CALENDER BEGUN IN JULY

Chicago, Aug 15.-James H. Breasted, the Egyptologist of the University of Chicago, announced in an article in the Biblical World, pub lished yesterday. that the oldest fixed date in history is 4241 B. c. In that year, he says, the calendar was es- tablished, the year beginning on what would now be July 19. Consequent ly the calendar now in use was 6,147 years old last month. The professor arrived at these conclusions during his long exploration trip to the Nile valley, where he compared the as- tronomical dates in the old and mid dle kingdoms of Egypt. Prof Breas- ted but recently returned from Egypt.