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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
PLUMBER INSTANTLY KILLED.
Bridgeport Man Loses Life Attempting Bridgeport Man Loses Life Attempting

Bridgeport Man Loses Life Attempting Bridgeport Man Loses Life Attempting
 Bridgeport, April 25.-John Kearns, forty-nine years old, prominent plumber here, was instantly killed at the county jail this afternoon while at tempting to save a,prisoner from possi- ble death. The prisoner, while feeding leather to a rolling and polishing ma chine, got one hand caught between the rolls and called to Kearns to slip off the belt and stop the machine. This Kearns attempted to do, but failed. He was caught by the belt, thrown against the engine wheel and was dismembered. He expired before aid could reach him. When Kearns was thrown upon the en- zine the belt broke, releasing the crush ed hand of the prisoner.
 Kearns was former democratic al- derman and man of much influence in the party at one time. He was pro- nounced in favoring the sixteen-t -to-one scheme of Bryan, and after Mckinley 8 election practically lost all his business, He leaves widow and one son.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
AUTOMOBILE RACES.
American Record for Standing Start
 Broken at Atlantic City.

Atlantic City, N. J., April 25.-The automobile races to-day did not deyel- op any great surprises outside of Wall ter Christie breaking the American rec ord for standing start of 54 12, which he established at Cape May last year. He made the mile to-day in fifty-three flat. About 5000 persons witnessed the races. The final heat in the first event was postponed until ro-morrow. At present H. Ernest Rogers holds first place, making it in 42 3-5. In event No. the Napier defeated the Thomas car, making it in 45 3-5. Tn event No. 3, for the John H. Lyons cup, H. F. Rock cit won, time. 1:1S 2-5 Event No. 4 was the one taken by Christie. In event No. for gasoline touring cars Gadfrey s. Mahn won, time 1:15 2-5. In the spe- cial class for stripped cars Harry s. Houpt won, time 1:O2. The last event of the day. a handicap for four cylinder cars, was won by F. s. Walton, time, 1:25.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
RUSSIAN LABOR SITUATION
DANGER OF BLOODY EVENT OB-
 VIATED FOR PRESENT.

Great Labor Demonstration and Threat
 of Repetition of "Red sundays Met
 by ConciIiatory Attitude of City Rep-
 resentatives of St. Petersburg-Pub-
 He Works Planned to Cost S1,500, 900
 on Which Destitute VIII be Put to
 Work-Fund for Their Relief.
 St. Petersburg, April 25.-Thanks to the oonciliatory attitude of the city representatives the threat of repeti- tion of the great labor demonstration and the bloody events of Red Sunday" January 22, 1905, on account of the des- titution of thousands of idle Workmen, has been obviated for the moment. The city council tonight, after listening to speeches by orators of the worknAen and to the advice of Prof. Paul Milu- koff and other constitutional demo- cratic leaders, decided to begin public works amounting to $1,500,000 and pend- ing their initiation to assign $250,000 among those out of work, the number of whom actually destitute at present, according to labor representatives, is not only 10000. A commission, of which one half are workmen and one- half aldermen, was elected to plan the works and supervise the distribution of money Danger turks in the fact that the Improvements which may be begun immediately will employ less than 5000 men and that it will take weeks or even months to complete plans for bridges and other important works, while the $25O,OO0 to be distrib- utes in advance will be quickly exhaust ed. The situation Is especially threat ening as the measures of relief are purely artificial. The army of the un- employed, because factories are running on half force on account of the lack of orders, is constantly increasing.
 It was a picturesque sight as the del- egation of workinen, clad in their work ing garb and many showing poverty in their patched clothing and pinched faces, filed into the council chamber and took seats among the aldermen, almost all of whom are representatives of the St. Petersburg plutocracy. The speeches of the members of the delega- tion were moderate in tone. They de- 1nanded only work and not charity Some social agitators who accompanied the delegation in an advisory capacity, however, were decidedly truculent. We speak in the name of the great Russian proletariat, which headed the revolution" said one. Heed our de- mands and warning. If you refuse we will rank you with the enemies of the fatherIand and we will transmit your refusal to the proletariat with whom you must reckon. Your blood and theirs be upon your heads"
 After the meeting a fanatic caused a scens by calling on the worlSrnen to spurn assistance and to rise and strike down their oppressors, but he was hurried out of the room by his com rades.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
PATRICK HEARING RESUMED
EXPERT MEDICAL TESTIMONY INTRODUCED FOR ACCUSED.

Dr. Albert T. Weston, Coroner's Phys
 ician, Who Has Testified on Both
 Sides of the Case and Receive9
 Money in Each Instance, of the
 Opinion That the Poison Found in
 Rice's Body Might Have Come From
 FmbaIming Fluid.
 New York, April 25.-Expert medical testimony was to-day introduced at the resumption of Albert T. Patrick's hear ing for a new trial on the charge of murdering the millionaire William Marsh Rice. An affidavit of Dr. Albert IT. Weston, a coroner's physician, stat ing that the evidences of poison found in the organs of Rice by an autopsy might have come from the embalming process, was introduced in Patricks be- half. Questioned by MT. Jerome, the witness said that he had testified on both sides of the Patrick case and had been paid for his services in each in- stance.
 What is your motive in testifying 1lere?" d MT. Jerome.
 q G.. ping it for justice" was the reply,
 The witness said that he expected to put in bill for his services, but that money was not his main motive in tes- tifying now. He added that important medical facts had come to his knowl- edge since he was a witness against Patrick.
 Tt never was my opinion" said Dr. Weston, that William M. Rice died of chloroform poisoning, and would have testified to that effect at the other trial I expressed that opinion to all of the medical experts for the prosecution by which l was retained, and I was fre- quently In conference with the experts and with Assistant District Attorneys Osborne and Rand.
 Why" asked MT. Jerome, ''did you conceal your opinion that chloroform did not kill Rice?"
 q can't say did conceal it." was the answer.
 Dr. Weston will resume the stand to- morrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
Each i'm Turn EuTogixed i'm the House
 Yesterday.


 Washington, April 25.-The ears of the American farmer must have burned to-day because of the eulogies and tributes to his untiring energy, his de- votion and his patriotism, which were paid him by members of the house dur ing the consideration of the agricultur- al appropriation bill.
 Next to the achievements of the American garner, the American hen came in for unstinted praise for her in dustry and her usefulness he cham pion being Mir. Dawson of Iowa, who contributed a thoughtful speech to the literature of the farm.
 The presidents message recommend ing an appropriation of $5OO,OOO for Mare island navy yard was read and referred to the committee on appropriations.
 Without reaching an agreement as to the limit of general debate on the agricultural bill went over until to-mor- row, the features of the bill not being touched upon.
 The first protest against free seeds at this session of congress came from MT. Henry of Connecticut, who insisted that the country was not demanding free seeds but on the contrary would be glad when their issuance by the gov ernment was abandoned.
 MT. Gaines, Tennessee, said he pro- posed to vote for free seeds Up one side and down the other"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
RATHER STARTLING REPORT.
British Army Division Ordered to Mob-
 iIize in View of Trouble.

London, April 25.--A dispatch from Aldershot to the Tribune this morning gives the startling report that the first division of General French's army corps has been instructed to prepare to mobi- lize in view of serious developments in South Africa.
 At late hour last night officials of the war office knew nothing of the re- ported orders, but it is the idea of the Tribune that if there is any basis for the report it refers to some movement of troops to strengthen the garrison in Egypt. The war office yesterday order ed a regiment of dragons stationed at Belfast to proceed to Egypt.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
VATICAN AND OUIRINAL.
Sign of Approaching Good Feeling Be-
 tween Them.

Rome, April 25.-For the first time since the tall of the temporal power members of the College of Cardinals tonight attended function given by a diplomat accredited to the Quirinal. The occasion was a dinner given by MT. White, the American ambassador to to Italy, and Mrs. White, in honor of Archbishop Ireland, and the cardinals who were guests were Vincenzo Vannu- telli, Satolli, Mathieu and Martinelli. Among the other guests were Mrs. Wetmore, wife of the United States senator from Rhode Island. The dinner was originally set for last week, but was postponed on account of the San Francisco disaster, and for the same reason the after-dinner reception which had been planned at the embassy was omitted.
 The presence of the four cardinals at MT. Whites table tonight is regarded as an augury of approaching good feel ing between the vatican and the quir- inal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
eorkr Aadres.es Large Audience.

New York, April 26-Maxim Gorky addressed a large audience of men and women in the Grand Central palace tonight, the meeting being under the auspices of the Russian social demo- cratic party. Gorky's reception was an enthusiastic one, and he made his way to the platform accompanied by Madame Andreieva, amid cheers and salutations in his native tongue. He spoke on the Jewish question, and de- clared the Jews were the fighting force in Russia.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
UNUSUAL SCENE IN COMMONS
Police Called Upon to Clear Galleries of
 Women Demonstrators.

London, April 25.-Discussion of James Kelr Herdies motion in favor of female suffrage led to 8 very unusual scene in the house of commoys tonight, several suffragist women in the gallery making a demonstration by calling out: Divide" divide" and thrusting through the grill flag inscribed, Vote for women."
 The speaker immediately ordered the galleries cleared. The appearance of the police with an assistant deputy ser geant to remove the women caused a further commotion, William Redmond asking whether it was in accordance with decency that policemen should be called to expel ladies. After much vol uble protest the demonstrators were re- moved, together with several innocent occupants of the gallery, who, however, were rescued by friends in the house.
 Mr. Hardies motion was talked out.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
ADJUSTMENT OF INSURANCE.
Cheering Statement by California Com
 missioner--Estimntes Differ.

Oakland, Cal. April 25.-state Insur- ance Commissioner Wolfe announced yesterday that nearly all the large in- surance companies would be able to make satisfactory adjustments of the losses caused by the San Francisco. fire. He estimates that the amounts for which the companies are liable will probably reach $250,000,000
 
 San Francisco, April 25,-There are 107 companies to share the San Fran cisco insurance loss, This loss is esti- mated by the local agents at between $175,OOO,O ,OOO and $2OOiOOGOOO, but New York sent word that the insurance men there think the loss will not exceed $125 1000, ,OOO.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
TO MAKE BULGARIA. 4 KINGDOM
Object of Special Mission to the
 Powers.

Odessa, April 25-A dispatch received here from an unimpeacable source at Sofia states that the object of the spe- cial mission of General Petroff, the Bull garian premier and minister of foreign affairs, to European courts is to obtain the consent and support of the powers for the establishment of Bulgarian in- dependence, and the eevation of the pjrincipality to the status of a king dom. If the mission of General Petroff is successful Prince Ferdinand will be proclaimed king of Bulgaria either on JulyS, the anniversary of his election to the present position, or on August IA, the anniversary of his coronation. A firm belief in the premier's success pre- vails at Sofia, as the abrogation Of Turkish suzerainty IS calculated to ma terially assist the powers in their paci- ficatory task in Macedonia.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
PENALTIES OF S1Y, GOO, GOO.
Action by Texas as Result of Anti
 Trust Investigation

Austin, Tex, April 25.-As a result of antitrust investigation by Judge J. H. Lightfoot, assistant to the attorney general, twenty-one complaints have been filed in the twenty-sixth district court by the state, involving penalties of 17,0000OO. It is sought by the state
 to forfeit the charters and permits of the Fort Worth Live Stock exchange, and all it's members. The Fort Worth Stock Yards company, Armour & Co.,, and Swift & Co.,, which corporations are charged with maintaining monop- oly and conspiracy in restrain of trade,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
No Call Men Substitutes.

Boston, April Ex-Governor Guild sent his first veto to the legislature to- day when he returned without his ap- proval the bill providing for the ap- pointment by the fire commissioners of Boston of call men for substitutes. The bill is vetoed on the general ground that 1t Is an infraction of the civil ser vice idea, and that 1t would tend to injure the fire department.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
Coroner MIX Investigated.

Ansonia, April 5.-Coroner Max cana to Ansonia to-day to investigate the death of Dennis Lonrigan, who was found dead at his nome on Orchard street under somewhat suspicious cir- cumstances. Investigation showed that the man had died from carbolio acid poisoning, and late to-day verdict of suicide was rendered.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
ACTION AGAINST DoWIE.
Proceedings Brought to Force Him Into
 Bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy,
 Chicago April 5-Involuntary bank ruptcy proceedings were started this afternoon against John Alexander Dowie individually before Judge K. M. Landis. Ransom F. Walker is one of the petitioning creditors. He is guar dian of the estate of Ethel B. Foley, a minor, and conservator of William T. Foley. The claims involved amount to $7,000. The petition alleges that on March Dowie transferred property valued at 1,2O0 to Margaret H. Fielder, and that on January 10 other property was transferred to James H, Hirsch, thus showing preference to these cred- itors over others, which is alleged to be in violation of the bankruptcy law. Dowie's liabilities are not actually known at this time. His assets are said to be about S2,5O0OOO.
 The court set the motion for hearing next Monday morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
TRADES DISPUTES BILL.
Passes Second Reading in House of
 Commons.

London, April 25.-After a long de- bate the trades disputes bill, which is designed to define the liability of trades unions for damages through their acts, and which marks the legal limitations of persuasion and picketing in times of strikes, was passed to its second read ing without opposition in the house of commons to-day. Former Premier Bal four, conservative, in the course of a speech made it clear that while he and his colleagues would not challenge the bill at this stage, they would reserve detailed criticism when 1t reached the committee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
Firebug In Oxford.

Oxford, April 25.-An unsuccessful at tempt to burn the new assembly hall in the Quaker Farms district was made last night. Hay soaked with kerosene oil had been stacked against the build Ing and then fired. Owing to the damp ness of the hay, however. little damage was done to the building, which has just been completed. The authorities are investigating.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
Army to Dispense supplies--Citizens to
 Turn to Business.

Aro,v to Dispense Supplies-Citizens to
 Turn to Business.
 San Francisco, April 25.-This was a dav of optimistic reports from all sides. aConditions improving" was the happy exnression of those who have charge of caring for their less fort hnate fellow townsmen during the last few days. In fact now that the most important duty will hereafter be performed by the United States army, that of distribut- ing the food supplies, which have been given lavishly, the citizens of san francisco have turned their attention to details of the reconstruction Of their business.
 There was resumption of business to an astonishing extent. Retail stores were instructed to open and that mu~ nicipal government has established a scale of prices for the most important commodities which is even below that existing under normal conditions. Warning was given retailers that any effort on their part to charge eXoroi- tant prices would result in summary action by the authorities.
 Street cars are promised for to-mor-
 (Continued on Eighth Page.)
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
Price of stesl Rails Fixed for 1907.

New York. April 25.-E. H. Gary chairman of the board of directors oa the United States Steel corporation, ans' nounced to-day that subsidiary comp panies of that corporation have fixed the price of steel rails for 1907 at $2S ton. This is the price now prevaila ing,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
Austrian Socialists warn Investors.

Vienna, April 25.-The Austro-Hun- garian minister of finance has author1z- ed the quotation of the new Russian loan on the bourse. A committee of so- cialist politicians has drawn up man. ifesto reviewing conditions in Russia, and warning investors not to subscribe for the loan. It is stated that this manifesto will be placarded in Vienna tomorrow,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
Lodge Denies.

Washington, April 25.-Senator Lodge corrects the report that he will offer the Philippine tariff bill as an amend ment to the house bill removing the tax from denatured alcohol, and also denies that he is opposed to that meas ure,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
Knnnns nemocrats Nomlnate

Topeka, Kan, April 25.-The demo- cratic state convention tonight made the following nominations for state oft1- cers by exclamation: Governor, former United States Senator William A. Ear ris, of Lyndon; lleutenant-governor. H. P. Farrelly, of Chanute; attorney-gen- eral. David Overmyer, of Topeka; sec retary of state, Hugh c. Ahihorn, of Smith
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
TO NhGO1IATE CANAL.
Passage of the Dewey Through the
 SueE,

Washington. April 25,-The navy de- partment has been informed that the final arrangements are being made for the passage through the Suez canal of the dry dock Dewey. The canal must be cleared of all other shipping for six days at least, and the clearance between the sides of the great dock and the sides of the canal in places is be- lieved to be only about two feet. The dock and convoy will start Friday from Port Said for the trip through the canal
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
BALDWIN CHOSEN COMMANDER
Elected at State Encampnnent of Sons
 of veterans.

Hartford, April 25.-At the annual state encanipment of the Sons of Yet erans here to-day these officers were elected: Commander Alfred c. Bald win, of Derby; senior vice-commander, F. D. Brooks, of Rockville; junior vice. commander, F. H. May of New Brit ain; secretary, F. s. Valentine, of Der by; treasurer, Charles w. Roberts.
 Delegates to the national convention R. T. AIcorn, of Hartford, and H. H. Groton, of Naugatuck.
 Division council-N. D. Rudd of Lakeville; G. M. Crossman, of Winsted and c. W. Davis, of New London.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
Crimmins Refuses,

New York, April 25.-John D. Grim mins has refused to become member of the Mutual Life Policyholders' asso- ciation. This body was organized in protest against some features of the Mutual's management.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
Hotel Essex Case.

Boston, April 25.-Unable after mora chan seven hours deliberation, to arr rive at satisfactory vote. the jury in the Hotel Essex screen case to-day re- ported a disagreement in the superior criminal court. It is stated that Dis- triet Attorney Moran win try the case again.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
VOTE OA RATE BILL.
TlIIman Unsuccessfuly Attempts to Get
 n Date Set.

Washington, April 25.-The senate again spent most of the day discussing the various provisions of the Indian ap- propriation bill, but did not conclude the consideration of that measure. MT. Tillman made an effort to have day fixed for vote on the railroad-rate bill, but was again unsuccessful. Mr., Spooner gave notice of a speech for to- morrow on that bill, and MT. Clark, of Arkansas, for speech on Friday on the same question.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
NOT WORRIED OVER LOSSES
STATEMENTS BY HEADS OF
 HARTFORD INSURANCE COS.

is Declared, of a Pool Among the
 Companies Affected by San Francisco
 Fire-Belief That Reports of Damage
 Are Exaggerated--Also That Conn
 panies VIII Not be Liable for More
 Than s15O,0OOOOo.
 Hartford, April 25.-That the Hart ford fire insurance companies are not at all worried as the result of the loss es they will be compelled to pay re- sulting from the San Francisco fire was strongly evidenced to-day in state nents made by President William B. Clark of the Aetna Fire Insurance com pany and John D. Brown of the Con necticut First Insurance company. Aside from saying that the Hartford companies were all right, MT. Clark said that there was nothing in the re- port from New York of a pool among IllG IUILApdillGD IllL US LllC III V lOE RlS- tection's sake, so far as the Hartford companies are concerned. Mir. Clark also said that he believed the reports of the damage done by the fire in San Francisco were greatly exaggerated and believes that the various compan- les will not be liable for more than $150,000,000. The loss has been placed as high as $250000,O 900.
 MT. Brown was of the belief that re- ports on the actual loss would be at hand soon and said that the reason why his company had not received defi- nite word from the coast was because the vaults of the company in a burned building were not approachable on ac- count of the heat and debris. He has received word from the San Francisco agent of the company that as soon as the vaults cool off enough to allow men to open them the records of the com pany will be examined.
 Not single share of stock in any of the big insurance companies of this city was offered for sale by brokers to-day. The following list was prepared by the brokers: Aetna Fire, $400; Connecticut, $85O; Hartford, $1,OoO; National, s4OO; Phoenix, $325.
 Hartford, April 25.-President Taylor of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insur- ance company of this city has directed the California agents of the company to give sixty days additional time with o,,f nh roa fo,. 4ha daIaJr tn tba roftox, holders who are sufferers by the San Francisco disaster, whose premiums come due in April, May or June.