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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-28
Rain WeakenS Structures and
EndangorS Many Lives,
EXODUS NEARLY ENDED.
The Stream Of Refugees From San
Francisco Almost Stops.

PIanto Borrow 500 900 900 From Federal
Treasury-Idea Is to Secure q Loan At .
Per Cent. with Real Estate Security
Many Downtown Streets to he Widenod
Great Civic Centre Practically Ger.
tatn-Old Chinatown to be Given Up 10
Retail Trade-Rain Followed by .
Bright Day-Every One Cheere6
Clearing Up Work Goes on BrIshly.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
MRs BIRDsoNG'S CAST.
Judge Refuses New TriaI-Accused Out
 on s1O.OOO Bail.

Hazelhurst, Miss, Dec. 14,-Mrs. An gie Birdson was to-day denied new trial by Judge Miller. She was sen- fenced to five years in the penitentiary, and notice was given of appeal to the Mississippi supreme court.
 When the notice of appeal was filed counsel for Mrs Blrdsong made appli- cation for bail, which was granted in the sum of $10,00O. She was later re- leased on bond.
 Mrs. Birdsong shot and killed Dr. Thomas Butler at Monticello, Miss, November 25, 1905, and the trial was concluded several days ago, she was convicted of manslaughter, Since that time she has been seriously ill Be- cause of her young child and her ill., ness, Mrs. Birdsong was never sent to jail.
 The young defendant was taken to court to-day lying upon cot, moaning with pain and fever, calling continually for water, and at times was delirious, she listened for an hour and a quarter to her counseTs argument for lenieney, and new trial She was allowed to hear the sentence without standing.
 A striking feature of the scene was the fact that leading argument for Mrs. Birdsong was made by lawyer himself so i'll that hereclined in an in- valids chair whilef addressing the court. This was R. N. Miller, who suf- fered a complete breakdown at one of the critical parts of the trial
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
KING OSCARS CONDITION.
Reported More Favorable In the oficiaI
 Bulletin.

Stockholm, Dec. 4,-The bulletin is sued at o'clock tonight on the con dition of King Oscar is more favora- be. It says: King Oscar passed a quiet day. He slept for four hours The action of his heart is more regu- lar His temperature is 1O0.9 Fahren- heit. The phlegm in the trachea is still troublesome, but the appetite is fairly good"
 His majestys condition, however, is still extremely serious, and it is under stood that the doctors believe their pa tient could not survive another attack of the heart like that of Wednesday.
 His majesty continues to be interest ed in affairs. To-day he asked that a lighted Christmas tree be brought into the sick room, as he did not wish to be deprived of his last Christmas pleasure. This wish was acceded to, and presents from the tree were distributed to mem bers of the royal family. The scene was pathetic one, the recipients of gifts voicing their thanks in trembling tones and with fearful eyes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
COURTNARTIAL ORDERED
 BY TIE GENERAL STAFF
OFFICERS WHO COMMANDED DISGRACED NEGRO BATTAL-
 ION TO BE TRIED.

Major Charles w. PenrOse and Captain
 Edgar A. MacI1lin Charged With Con-
 duet to the Prejudice of Good Order
 and DiscipIine-FaiIed in Their Duty
 to Prevent and Suppress the Riot at
 Brownsville Tex.
 Washington, Dec. 14.-On the recom- mendation of the general staff the sec~ retary of war has ordered the trial by courtmartial of Major Charles w. Penrose and Captain Edgar A. Mack lin of Go. c, fnst battalion, Twenty fifth infantry, under the 62d article of war for conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline in failing in their duty in preventing and sup pressing the riot at Brownsville, Tex, last August.
 The specifications will include among other things the charge that the two officers named failed to exercise due diligence in preventing the occurrence when the condition of affairs at Brownsville made it necessary that all proper precautions should be taken to prevent a clash between the troops and citizens; and also that they did not examine the rifles of the men until daylight, although they learned of the true state of affairs by o'clock in the morning.
 The details as to the membership of the court and the place where the trial will be had have been left to the discretion of the commanding officer of the department of Texas
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
ITALIAN FIRM GIVES IN.
Meets Price of American Concern for
 Armor Plate.

Rome, Dec. 14,-Admiral Mirabello, minister of marine. announced in the chamber of deputies to-day that the Italian armor plate factory at Terni had accepted a contract to priyide the navy with 5000 tons of plate at the same price as the Midvale Steel Co. of Phil adelphia undertook its contract for the Italian government. This announce ment proves that the contract with the American company already has had the effect of forcing the Terni company to lower it's prices, This means a sav- present, and this reduction in price will result in further economies, for the gov ernment has ordered the construction of a large battleship of 15,OOO tons. When this ship is completed others of the same class will be ordered, and it is planned to form a new naval divi- sion of these modern ships.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
QUITE AN EXPLOSION.
Ten Thousands Pounds of Powder Set
 Off by Electric Spark.

Bluefeld, W. Va, Dec. 1.-The explo- sion of 10000 pounds of powder, loaded lon three mine cars and drawn by a mine motor at Eckman to-day, caused the death of one person and the injury of nine others, two probably being fa-
 tally hurt. Joe Steele was killed. Alexander Finney and Mrs. George Johnson were probably fatally injured, and Edward Mclhn, Tyler Harrison, Fe- lix Hardnett, George Bland, Oscar Gowns, c. w. Case and Mary Rhoades sustained serious injuries, The men were on the powder laden cars, and the woman in the house near by. The pow der was in tins, and was moved from a freight to the magazine when sparks from the motor wheels set it off. The houses near by were torn into splinters, and the detonation rocked the entire vil- lage. In few moments hundreds of people had congregated and engaged in fighting the fire which broke out as soon as the explosion occurred. Some of the wounded were horribly burned, sew eral of them lost their eyes, and the flesh hung in tatters from their bodies.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
WIRELESS "rELEPHoNY.n n
Successful Communication over Dis
 tance of Twenty-four Miles.

NtuCt uA AWeuty-IUur HlIeBs
 Berlin, Dec. 4-The German Society of Wireless Telegraphy has succeeded in holding wireless telephonic commun- ication between Berlin and Nauen, twentyfour miles away. Professor slaby, in an interview, described the experiment as eminently successful. The conversation was carried on partly by Herr Von sydow, under secretary of the state postal department, who re- ceived( perfectly intelligible repetitIons to his questions, Professor Slaby says the problem of wireless telephony is solved, but that the limit of distance is not yet known. He sees no reason to set any limit, and believes that the time is coming when man will be able to speak wirelessly to friend in any part of the world.
 The method employed to-day consists in the use of the microphone in con nection with the ordinary wireless tel | egraphy apparatus.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
HARVESTER REORGANIZATION
Plans Sanctioned by Morgan Will Prob-
 ably be Rolled.

Chicago, Dec. 14.-The Post to-day says: Unless plans which are sane toned by J. Pierpont Morgan and agreed to by the holders of at least $1OO O00, ,OO0 out of $12O 100000 of the cap- ital stock of the International Harvest- CT company fall through, February l., 1907, should see the complete financial reorganization of the great farm inn plement trust. Tentative contracts, which have been signed by the chief stockholders call for the conversion of $120, ,0O0,00O of capital stock of one class into a like amount of new stock, divid- ed into $60000, 900 seven per cent. cunl- ulative preferred stock, and $60,0000 000 common stock the retirement of sev- eral interests from active business man. agement of the company and a general change in the staff of officials. The ex- pectation is that the new securities will be listed on the New York stock ex- change, which if the plans are carried through will give the stockholders a broad market for their securities, and enable them to retire if they desire to do so.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
DEGENERATES INTO A FARCE
ax-DAY BICYCLE RAGE NOT 4
 SQUARE DEAL.
Spectators Apparently Disgusted and There is Great Falling on in At- tendance-Spills to Prevent End Men Gaining Lnps--Belgium Team Leaves the Track-DIscOuruge Over Loss oi Lap.

New York, Dec. 14.-Though thou sands were still present there was a noticeable falling off to-day and to- night in the attendance on the six-da bicycle race at Madison Square Gar dea.
 Spills among the riders often at times when some team bade fair to gain @ lap in the race, caused reports of possible revolt on the part of some entrants. During most of the day the pace was slow, the cyclists creep ing around the track at snails pace. Some of the riders including Breton, Walthour. Samuelsoti and Bedeh had to accept penalty of a lap, by team ing anew after accidents had deprived them of their partners.
 There was a ripple of excitement when late tonight fast sprint was started by Root, closely followed by Mcfarland. The result was the loss of a lap by Vanderstuyft and Stol and Calvin and Wiley.
 At 12:90 o'clock the Holland Belgium team composed of Vanderstuyft and Stol, left the track. They were evil dently much discouraged over the loss of lap in the mad sprint which took place shortly after 10 o'clock and de- clded to give up the contest. They were allowed four hours rest under the rules. If they do not return with in the time limit they will be official ly declared out of the race. This would leave but eleven teams in the race which began with sixteen teams. One o'clock score: Eight teams, 1,96O miles and laps; Breton and Samuel son and Walthour and Bedell, 1860 miles laps. Calvin and Wiley, 1,96O miles laps. Vanderstuyft and Stol, 1853 miles and 5 laps. The record for the 121 hours is 2,9S6 miles and ' laps, made by Miller and Waller in 1899
 Two o'clock score: Eight teams, 1,977 miles and 2 laps; Breton and Samuel son and Walthour and Bedell, 1877 miles and 1 lap.
 (Vanderstuyft and Stol and Calvin and Wiley dropped out of the race)
 Record for this hour is 2,254 miles g laps made by Miller and Waller in 1899.
 The race is rapidly degenerating into farce. All day to-day the riders have been plodding along in procession or in pairs on the track near the rail, none trying to get up any speed and all about ready to quit the game. They
 
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
MEXICAN RAILROAD DEAL.
Government of That Republic FavOrs
 Proposed Consolidation.

Government of That Republic FavOrs
 Proposed Consolidation.
 New York, Dec. 14.-The following official statement was given out here to-day:
 "The negotiations pending for some time with the government of the re- public of Mexico in relation to the con- solidatton of the Mexican Central Rail- way company, limited, and the Nation al Railway of Mexico, and the acqui- sition by the government of control of the consolidated company, have now been closed and will, it is expect ed, be ratified by the congress of the republic of Mexico. In these negotia> tions the holders of the securities of the National Railroad of Mexico not owned by the government have been represented by Speyer & Co. The Mex ican Central Securities company, linn tied, of London, which owns a large majority of the outstanding consoli- dated bonds of the Mexican Central Railway company, limited has been represented by Kuhn, Loeb & Co.,, and the present management of the Mex ican Central Railroad company, as well as its noteholders and junior se- curlty holders has been represented by Ladenburg, Thalman & Co.,, Hall garten & Co, the Bank Fur Handel and Industrie Berlin and the Berliner Handelsgesellschaft of Berlin.
 The plan for the conversion of the securities of the Mexican Central rail- way company and the National Rail- road company of Mexico is now in course of preparation and will shortly be published.
 The above mentioned bankers have agreed to provide the cash necessary for the carrying through of the plan for which they will act as readjust- ment managers.
 City of Mexico, Dec. 14.-Details of the railway merger by which the Mex ican government takes control of all important railroad lines in the republic became known to-day.
 By the terms of the contract the gov ernment procures absolute control of the Mexican Central, the National, the International the Interoceanic and the Hidalgo and Northeastern railroads, all of which will be merged into one great railroad system. The government also comes into control of the Texas-Mexi- can, a railroad at Laredo Tex, which is owned by the National. The mile- age of the system will aggregate 10000 miles.
 The Tehuantepec National and the Vera Cruz and Pacific railroads, con- trolled by the government, will con tinue to be operated as independent companies.
 A Mexican company a majority of whose stock will be held by the Mexi- can government, will be organized with headquarters in Mexico City
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
DEMOCRATIC CLUB FORMED.
IZEKIEL c. STODDARD CHOSEN
 FIRST PRESIDENT.

mittee of Fifteen Named--About 15O
 Members Enrolled at Once--Will Take
 Steps Towards Incorporation-Quar
 ters to be Secured.
 A mass meeting of democrats was held last night at Elks' hall, Crown street, for the purpose of perfecting a democratic organization. The commit tee of forty-fve appointed by a former meeting presented the draft of a con stitution and bylaws, which was unanimously adopted. Judge A. Heaton Robertson presided and Jeremiah J. Donovan was elected secretary. The draft of laws provides for a president, three vice-presldents and an executive committee of fifteen chosen by wards. It also provides for a nominating com mittee of nine, no two of whom shall live in any one ward. Provision is also made for committees on membership, entertainment, reception and house.
 A committee of fifteen, chosen by wards, was selected to bring in a list of officers and executive committee. In it's report it named the following, who were unanimously elected.
 Presidential G. Stoddard.
 First vice -president-David E. Fitz- gerald.
 Second president-Harry w. Asher.
 Third -president-Dr Cappolli.
 The following are the members of the executive committee: First ward--A. Heaton Robertson.
 Second Ward-William S. Pardee.
 Third ward-Joseph F. McHugh.
 Fourth ward--Henry c. Bretzfelder.
 Fifth ward-Henry Farrell.
 Sixth ward-Edward A, Rourke. Seventh ward-James Logan.
 Eighth ward--Daniel M. Sheehan. Ninth ward--Louis E. Stoddard. Tenth ward-Matthew E. Reynolds. Eleventh Ward-Frederick E. Dakin Twelfth ward--John Hugo.
  Thirteenth ward-William F. Alcorn
 Fourteenth ward-Edward H, Farren
 Fifteenth ward-sidney E. Kelsey.
 The above named will hold office til February 1. The laws provide for al election of permanent officers on th' second Tuesday in hanuary. | About 150 members were enrolled las night. The meeting was very enthusi astic.
 The original committee of forty-fiv' was continued for the object of increas ing the membership. The executiv, committee was authorized to take step to have the club incorporated and wa also instructed to secure and furnisl quarters.
 Membership dues will be $2 annually and any one over eighteen years olt residing in the state is eligible to mem bership, but only those residing in Nev Haven can hold office or vote.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
Yale Basketball Team Reinstated.

New York, Dec. 1.-The Yale basket ball team was to-day reinstated in the Amateur Athletic union, according to an announcement made by the secre- tary, G. T, Hepborn, of the A. A. U basketball committee, c. H. Chapin manager of the Yale team. spent sev- eral days in consultation with Mr. Hep. burn and President James E. Sullivan MT. Chapin explained that the manage ment of Yale had no desire whatever tc antagonize the A. A. 1T.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
M P'S FINANCIAL PLAN.
Made Public Late Last Night-Increase
 of Capital Stock.


 New York, Dec. 14.-The expected financial plan of the Northern Pacific railway was made public late tonight. It provides for the increase of the cap- ital stock from $155, 100000, the present amount, to $25O 100000 A special meet ing of the stockholders is called for January to take action on the propos- al to authorize the issue of $95, GOO, ,OOO additional stock. the right to subscribe to $9S ,000, ,O00 of which at par, in propor- tion to their respective holdings of the present stock is to be offered to share holders of record at the close of business on December S1. The plan contem- plates the immediate issue of $9S, COG, ,00C of new stock, the payment for which will be distributed over longer period than that allowed the subscribers to the Great Northern $60,000,00O of new stock, and ' per cent. interest will be allowed on the payments. The pay ments are to be made at the office of J P. Morgan & Co.,, fiscal agents of the company, as follows
 Five per cent. on or before February 1, 1907; 1-2 per cent. on or before April l, and 12 1-2 per cent. every three months thereafter, up to and including January 1, 1909. The reasons for mak. ing this stock issue are set forth in a circular to the stockholders, which ex. plains that the rapid growth of popu- lation and developmentof business in the territory served by the system have overtaxed the capacity of the line, anC made advisable an extension of the company's mileage and facilities.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
CIVIL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
State Body Meets Here and Elects
 Officers.

At the annual meeting of the Con necticut Civil Service Reform associa- tion held yesterday afternoon in this city officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:
 President, Henry w. Farnam; vice presidents, William F. Henney of Hartford, Joseph B. Sargent of New Haven, John P. Elton of Waterbury, John H. Perry of Fairfield; treasurer, Benjamin R English; secretary, Charles G. Morris.
 Executive committee: William A. Aiken of Norwich, James Kingsley Blake of New Haven, Charles Hop kins Clark of Hartford. w H. Corbin of Hartford, Harry G. Day of New Haven, George H. Driggs of Water bury. Henry w. Farnam of New Ha- ven, George F. Hill of Bridgeport, Ar thur R. Kimball of Waterbury, Fred erick J. Kingsbury, jr., of New Haven, Howard H. Knapp of Bridgeport, Nor ris c. Osborn of New Haven, William s. Pardee of New Haven, Horace D. Taft of Watertown.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
Must be Pure or Labeled Otherwise.

Lexington, Ky, Dec. 14.-Admissions made by the members of the United States commission on the purity of food this afternoon are to the effect that the commission will advise the secretary of agriculture that only genuine whiskey may be called whiskey, a mixture of two or more genuine whiskeys only is entitled to be called blended" wbis- key, and if neutral cologne or other spirits is used in the production of any beverage it must be distinctly stated on the label of the package,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
SUPPORT TOR STRIKERS.
Western Miners VIII Aid the Men Out
 at SchenectadY.

Schenectady, N. Y, Dec. 14.-Assur- ances of support from the Western Fed eration of Miners were received from Denver to-day and served to encourage the 2,O0O or more striking members of the Industrial Workers of the World, who left their places in the plant of the General Electric company on Tuesday last.
 Tn strike leaders say that the miners have an organization of about 40,OOG who can be depended on to give them financial aid. Messages of a similar character have been received by the strikers from branches of the Workers in New York, Chiago, and Paterson, N J. The officials of the General Electric company to-day gave out statement of their position.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
Accent 1ncrease under Protest.

New Bedford, Mass, Dec. 1.-The textile council, after listening to the re- ports of the various unions on the re- suit of the balloting on the question of accepting the wage advance of [ 1-2 per cent, which went into effect this week, voted unanimously at meeting to- night to accept the offer of the manu- EsntunArs rIa4lap nnataSt
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
Harvard Appoints Professor ROtch.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec, 14.-Abbott Lawrence Rotch, the famous meteorol- ogist of the Blue Hill observatory, has been appointed professor of meteorolo- BY at Harvard university, according to an official announcement made to- night. The appointment takes effect retroactively on September 1 of the present year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
seeretary Root,. Aetlon Endor.ed.

Boston, Dec. 14.4Resolutions endors- ing the action of Secretary Root in addressing the British government on The Congo situation were adopted to- day at a meeting of the administra- tive committee of the Congo Reform association.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-15
RaIIroad AccIdent at New BrItaIn.

New Britain, Dec. 14-A dinky en- zine drawing a passenger train run ming through an open switch and into a freight car about 400 yards from the local station tonight. The front of the dinky was stove in. The passen- bers were shaken up but no one was injured. The train was bound for Hartford.