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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
OIL TRUST MEN QUIT
 NEW YORK MUTUAL LIFE
II. II. ROGERS AND WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER RESIGN FROM
 TRUSTEE BOARD.

President Peabody Gives Out Letter De-
 lining Attitude of Standard Oil Inter-
 ests--Mr. Rogers Denies Reports that
 He Caused Election to Presidency of
 MT. Peabody--Mr. Rockefeller Not
 Even Now Policy Holder.
 New York, July 1.-The committee of trustees of the Mutual Life lnsur- ance company appointed to nominate a new board of trustees to be voted for at the annual meeting of the company In December made it's final report to- day, and in doing so disclosed the fact that Henry H. Rogers and William Rockefeller had withdrawn from fur ther connection with the committee, When asked as to the cause of the ac- ton, President Peabody, on the part of the Standard oil interests. gave out the following personal letter from Mir. Rog- CTS, which he said spoke for itself and upon which he would make no further comment. The letter dated July II, is addressed to MT. Peabody and reads:
 Now that the committee to nominate trustees for the Mutual Life Insurance company has performed it's duties, see no reason for longer retaining from you an explanation of my unwillingness to put my name forward for election as a trustee. I have been policy holder in the Mutual Life Insurance company for thirty-two years, and a trustee for twenty-one years. 1 have a policy on my life for $1OO,OOO. which has already cost me more than that amount in pre- miums.
 When the troubles came to the com pany felt in my duty as a trustee to stand by and do anything could of service to my fellow members and poll icyholders. I believe have rendered some assistance; at least you have been kind enough to say so.
 "The statement has been frequently made that caused your election to the presidency of the Mutual company. No one knows better than you how false this is. You know that I had but the SAle AASNSC ciN1uolANollNS Nill yOu DOLpl . your election; that I never exchanged a word with you respecting your candi- dacy nor was in any sense the inspir- ing cause of your selection. I am glad to say now, however, that I am proud of the acquaintaneeship brought about by our personal intercourse since you assumed the duties of the office, and in my Judgment you are the most desir- able person to act as president of this great corporation.
 q have repeatedly told you that the company should suffer no embarrass- ment on my account. Apparently the people who are most active in their hostility to the present administration are using the fact of my connection with the Standard OH company as ground for criticism. While this is a sufficient reason for my refusal to be candidate for trustee, since no one has a right to put such interests in jeop- ardy for the sake of achieving a per- scnal vindication, it is yet true that, aside from the relations of William Rockefeller and myself as policy hold CTS and trustees neith erthe Standard
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
HARTFORD TRADE BOARD.
Discusses Proposed Changes in City's
 Trolley Lines.

Hartford, July IT, The Hartford board of trade held directors meeting here this afternoon to discuss the pro posed changes in the city's trolley lines and the increase in fire insurance, No definite action was taken excepting the appointing of committees to look into both questions. A committee of four was appointed to represent the board at the meeting which is to be held in city hall next week, at which President Mellen will speak. Chairman Dwight and Secretary Taintor were appointed a committee to investigate the first in- surance increases and a report will be made by them soon at a special meet ing of the board
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
STEAMER CRASHES INTO
 WARSHIP RHODE ISLAND
DRIVEN AGAINST BATTL ESHIP DURING VIOLENT WIND AND
 RAIN STORM.

Drags Her Anchor in the Harb0r of
 Newport News and Before IrOnclad
 Can be Got Under Way the Steamer
 COIIides Stern On With the StarbOard
 side--Several Plates in the Warship
 Rent-HOIe Stove Into the Steamer.
 Newport News, Va., July 17.-During a violent wind and rain storm which swept over the harbor here this after noon about o'clock the Norwegian turret steamship Guernsey dragged an chor and crashed, stern-on, into the starboard side of the battleship Rhode Island, then at anchor off Chesapeake and Ohio Pier No. '. The battleship at once got under way and steamed fur ther out into the harbor for another anchorage,
 Several plates on the side of the Rhode Island are said to have been slightly bent, and hole was stove in the side of the tramp. It has been inn possible tonight to get an interview with either captain. The Rhode Island is here loading coal before proceeding up the coast to join the Atlantic fleet. 1t is possible that she will go to the Norfolk navy yard for repairs The Guernsey is awaiting orders from her owners here, and it is certain that she will have to be repaired before she goes to sea again.
 The Guernsey is commanded by Cap tain Gjertzen and is a vessel of 2,809 tonnage.
 The Rhode Island while on her shake down trip to Virginia waters May 6 went aground at York Spit, at the en- trance of York river. She had not yet been attached to any squadron The vessel at that time went ashore at nearly high water, drawing about 24-feet. She was subsequently floated and was uninjured. As result of that accident Captain Garst, her command CT, was court martialed and suspended from duty for a period of six months with one-half sea pay; lost five num- bers for allowing the big battleship to go aground and was succeeded in com mand of that ship by Captain Charles e. Bowman, captain of the Pensacola navy yard. The Rhode Island arrived at Newport News last Friday from Annapolis.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
FLEET REACHES NEW LONDON.
Combined Squadron Has Good Run
 From This Port.

New London, July 17.--After leaving Morris Cove in a fog and light west erly breeze this morning the combined Seawanhaka-C Corinthian and Atlantic and Corinthian yacht clubs had a good run to this port to-day the leading yachts anchorng wide off the harbor about o'clock, and the smaller craft coming in during the early evening. The fleet made a pretty sight as it was strung along the Connecticut shore and the cottagers at the many resorts be- tween New Haven and New London had splendid opportunity to see it. The breeze freshened during the after noon so that most of the boats had lit tie difficulty in getting by the mouth of the Connecticut river and continuing on to this port. The fleet anchored so far off the city front that the anchor lights were not easily distinguishable, and for this reason also very few of the yachtsmen came ashore here. The lateness of the arrival of some of the boats greatly delayed the committee in making up the table of the classes in which various types of craft raced.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
Lifts Roof from Factory and Carries
 It Fifty Feet Away.

Stamford, July 17.-A small cyclone struck the Stamford motor works, To- cated on the water front, and owned by Walter Ferguson, late to-day, tear ing off the roof of the building, which is about 1OOx45 feet, and with the roof carrying away to a distance of about fifty feet a part of the shafting of the pant, the whole weighing nearly ton. Eight men who were at work on the upper floor escaped injury by getting under long work table at one end of the upper room when they saw the cyclone coming from the southwestern ly direction across the harbor. During the heights of the storm three barns belonging to Henry H. Ayers on Long Ridge were burned entailing loss of about $2,0OO.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
AMBASSADOR STRICKEN
Prostrated by Heat and Taken to Hos-
 pitnI--SOon Recovers.

New York, July 17.-Baron speck von Sternberg, the German ambassador to the United States, was overcome by heat at the South station in Boston this afternoon as he was about to take a train for New York. He was im- mediately taken to hospital, where he was quickly revived, and discharged within an hour. The ambassador then continued his journey, and arrived here late tonight, feeling but little the worse for his experience. He went to his apartments in the Holland house, but chatted with several acquaintances dn the lobby before retiring, and was inclined to make light of the after moons incident. To all appearances he had completely recovered from the temporary breakdown.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
STAMPBDE AT CIRCUS.
Wind Blows Down Tents of Pawnee
 BiIl's Show.

New York, July TIA wild stampede occurred during the performance of Pawnee Bills Wild West Show to-day at Bayonne, N. J., when windstorm blew down several of the tents. An au- dience numbering about 1000 persons became panic-stricken when the main tent began to collapse Only two per- sons were injured. Major Lillie Paw nee BilD was struck by falling pole and suffered a dislocated shoulder and Mrs. John T. Lambert, of Bayonne, re- oeived a scalp wound.
 The horse tent blew down and 400 horses ran helter-skelter. Details of cowboys rounded up the frightened ani- mals, while a big detachment of police quieted the badly-scared audience, which consisted mainly of women and children. Ten tents were laid low.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
GLIDDEN TROPHY TOURISTS.
Revenue Inspectors to Accompany
 Them Over Canadian Border.

EAA ONSE NunsuIun 3DE0Sts
 Bluff Point, N. r., July 17.-Revenue inspectors of the United States and Canada met the Glidden trophy tourists upon their arrival at Hotel Champlain to-day and will accompany them over the Canadian border. This plan was arranged in order to simplify the cus- toms formahties. With the exception of large numbe of tire breakdowns, the run of BIT miles to-day from Eliz- abethtown to Hotel Champlain was made without accident in drizzling rain. The stretch of road between Elizabethtown and Ausable Chasm, where the cars were checked out, was hilly, sandy and generally hard on tires.
 The baggage truck which ran over an embankment on Monday was put to rights by a rescue party from Eliza bethtown, and arrived here late this afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
CAsTRo,s GALLERY PLAY
Amnesty on His Resumption of the
 Presidency.

Washington, July H--Advices receiv- ed at the Venezuelan legation here confirm the report that General Castro in commemoration of his resumption of the presidency, has pardoned all off, tenders sentenced by the state courts. The prisons have been completely cleared. The advices further state that this feeling of confidence which pre- walls at Caracas as a result of the re- cent events has been reflected in an appreciation of values of the Venezue- Ian outstanding bonds. These have all risen five to seven points. President Castro has not yet formed his new cab inet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
aold 1ronsidesa to be Moved.

Boston, July 1.-The old frigate Constitution will be moved tomorrow from her moorings at the Charlestowbn navy yard to a nearby pier. This will be the first time that the historic "oid Ironsides" has been moved since she was brought here from Portsmouth, N. H., in 1887. By the recent government appropriation of SlOO, ,oVO the ship will ba rebuilt throughout.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
overrun With Tramps.

Plainfield, July 17.--This section of Connecticut seems to be overrun with tramps, and the number of burglaries and acts of wanton mischief is steadily Complaints are becoming numerous, and the town authorities are seeking means to make the unde- sirable visitors move on. There is one large outdoor camp of the tramps at Wauregan. Commitments to the Brooklyn jail are being made, but this does not deter the others from robbing the farmers,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
Lightning Strikes Merlden Church.

Meriden, July 17.-A fierce electrical storm swept over Meriden this after noon, and did considerable damage. Lightning struck the Main Street Bap- tist church, but inflicted no serious damage. The electricity was so pow erful it knocked the current breaker off the machines at the Meriden Elec- tric Light companys plant, causing the electric lights to go out in all of the buildings in the city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
woman KiIIed by Live Wire.

Fall River, Mass, July 17.-In an at- tempt to assist three other persons who had become entangled in the coils of a live electric wire, Mrs. Lizzie Dondis, aged thirty-two, stepped on the wire and were instantly killed to- night The other persons were uncon- scious, but recovered under medical treatment,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
oHARLEMAGEE,s sRCoPHAGUs
Opened Yesterday at he Request Oi
 EmperOr William,

Aix-La-Chapelle, Prussia, July IT, The sarcophagus of Chrlemagne was opened to-day at Empgor Williams wish, and in the presene of high dig nitaries of the Catholic clurch and pro- vinclal officials, for the purpose of ex- amining two precious cloths. These and other relics were bund to be in good condition. Three documents were found, dated 14S1, 14S3 and 1861. Elm peror William took lively interest in having the documents rtmoyed for ex- animation.
 The sarcophagus was first opened in the year 1000 by Emperor Otto III.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
AN ARMISTICE ARRANGED.
Central American Belligerents Take
 Pence Sten.

San Salvador, July Is, p. m. (delayed in transmission).- belligerents, Guatemala, Honduras and Salvador, to- day agreed upon an armistice.
 It is claimed that the Guatemalans during the recent fighting used explo- sive bullets, notwithstanding the fact that Guatemala signed the Geneva con- vention.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
STEEL MEN RESIGN
First and Second Vice Presidents Quit Bethlehem Steel Company. .. ...

New York, July 17.-Edward NIGEL vaine, first vice president, and Adolph E. Boline, second vice president of the Bethlehem Steel corporation, rendered their resignations at a meeting of the board of directors to-day. Archibald Johnston was elected first vice presi- dent and Henry s. Snyder, second vice president. Mir. Snyder was formerly secretary and treasurer. J. A. Me- Gregor, the assistant secretary and treasurer was elected to succeed Mr. Snyder and B. H. Jones was elected assistant secretary.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
MANY ARE DOOMED.
Organization Which Has Sworn to Kill
 Prominent Russians.

St. Petersburg, July 1.-The assassin of General Kozloff of the headquarters staff, who was murdered in the English park at Peterhoff on Saturday last, has been identified as a Lett belonging to ar organization, the members Of which have sworn to kill general Trepoff General Prince Putiatin and thirteen other persons intimately connected with the court. The assassin was chosen by lot.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
STRoMBOLT VIOLENT.
Volcano in Serious MOOd--Causes Great
 Anxiety.

Palermo, July T-There was a vio- lent eruption of Stromboh to-day, in- candescent material being thrown to enormous heights, and causing serious fires on the island. Fortunately no deaths resulted. The eruption was att tended by loud detonations. The phe- nomenon was similar to that which im- mediately preceded the disastrous earthquakes in Calabria last autumn, and therefore occasions great anxiety lest it be followed by a repetition of the calamity.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
WILL OF ALFRED BEET.
Belief That He Left Many Millions to
 Public BenefactiOns.

London, July 17.-Friends of Alfred Belt, the South African f1nancier, who died July Is, estimate that he left a fortune of between $125, ,OOO,O ,OOO and $780, OOO,OOO, and expect that it will be found when his will is published that legacies aggregating many millions, if not the bulk of his fortune, will be devoted ito public benefactions in England and South Africa. It is not probable that the terms of the will, which is likely to be an interesting document, will be pub lished for several weeks.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
KILLED BY TROLLEY,
Joseph HOlIey, Painter, Has His Head
 Severed.

Killingly, July 17.-Joseph HolIey, a painter, was run over and killed by a trolley car in Dayville, near the trolley car barns, late last night, his head be- ing severed from his body. It is thought that Holley stumbled on the track and was unable to get out of the way before the car ran over him. Holley leaves two small children. The motorman of the car says that he failed to see Hol- ley in time to stop his car. There will be an investigation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
WILL LOSE SIGHT OF FIFE
Bridgeport Young Man Victim of Un-
 usual Accident.

Bridgeport, July 17-John Nagle, aged twenty-one, was the victim this n orning. of an unusual accident where by he will lose the sight of his left eye, He is employed in a lunch cart and while he was lifting a package of coffee from an egg crate with quick jerk the cord around the package caught on a nail, whirling it straight into his left eye so deeply that the sight of the eye will be destroyed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
THE "HoUNGESq" AGAIN
Pension Department Has New Man for
 For Civil War Honor.

Washington, July 17-The officials o& the pension office think they have dis covered in Lyston D. Howe of Streator, Ill, the youngest volunteer of the Civil war. He enlisted first in 1881, when only ten years and nine monNhs old, and served for four months, when he was discharged on account of his age He enlisted again in 1882 when eleven years and five months old, and served until the end of the war. The record was developed in connection with an application for increased pension, which was granted. The first service was in the Fifteenth, and the second in the F'ifty-flfth Illinois vol unteers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
BRYAN COMING HERE.
Will Visit New Haven on His Return
 From Europe.

New York, July 17.-Former City Collector Robert Davis, of Jersey City, the democratic leader of Hudson county, to-day received letter from William J. Bryan, promising to visit Jersey City, The letter was dated London. Mir, Bryan further says he has promised to go to New Haven, and would like to visit both New Ha- ven and New Jersey on the day fol- lowing the New York reception if pos sible, but will stay over another day if necessary.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
New Balloon Record.

Paris, July 17.-Count de La Vaulx, in the course of his first ascent in his new balloon to-day, established diri- gible record by remaining eight hours fn the air over the Bois de Boulogne,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
Bailey on Way to This State.

Niagara Falls, N. Y, July 17.-Hen- ry G. Bailey, the alleged murderer of Farmer Goodall, arrived here tonight in charge of an officer. He was locked up at police headquarters. An officer will leave for Middletown, Conn.,, with the prisoner tomorrow morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
Lightning shntters Newtovn FIasUoIe.

Newtown, July 17.-Lghtning struck and completely shattered a tall flag pole which stood in a small square on the main street of this place to-day. during a heavy thunder storm which ragged this afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-18
UNUSUAL MOVE FOR THAW
WRIT OF PROHIBITION AGAINST TAKING FURTHER TESTIMONY

ing the July Grand Jury nnd the Dis-
 trict Attorneys Ofice--Matter of Con-
 tinuing the Writ to be Heard To-day --Alienist Disguised us Prison Att
 tendant Keeps Thaw Under Close
 Scrutiny.
 New York, July 11.-The defense in the case of Harry K. Thaw, accused of the murder of Stanford White, made an unusual and unexpected move to-day, when writ of prohibition was secured from Justice Blanchard in the supreme court restraining the district attorney and the July grand jury from taking further evidence, under oath, against the prisoner. Application for the writ was made by John Gleason, of counsel for Thaw, and the order to show cause why it should not be continued was made returnable tomorrow. At that time the district attorneys office will request an adjournment because of the absence of District Attorney Jerome and his assistant, Mir. Garvan, who so far has had charge of the Thaw case.
 Counsel for Thaw allege that, through the illegal use of grand jury subpoenas, the district attorney is summoning ali possible witnesses In the case to it's office, putting them under oath there and taking dispositions which may be detrimental to the prisoners interest. It is further alleged that, as Thaw is already under indictment, and no new indictment for the murder of White is contemplated, the district attorney has no right to use the grand jury as a cloak for his own inquisition. Almost every person who can appear as wit ness in the case, forty-seven of them so far, has been sworn by the district at- torney, 1t is asserted, and dispositions made for use at the trial. Through all of this counsel for the defense has not been allowed to be present.
 Mrs. Harry Thaw visited her hus- band in the Tombs to-day and after ward went to the offices of Judge Ol- cott's law firm, which has been re-en- gagged in the case by Thaw's mother. The conference continued for nearly an hour.
 It was reported to-day that Thaw has been under the close scrutiny of an alienist, disguised as prison attendant, ever since the possibility was raised of an insanity plea being urged.