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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-24
skipper and His Wife Drown.

New Haven. Conn. Dec. 24.--Cap-
tain Henry Scribner of the barge New
Haven and his wife were drowned in
the sound yesterday of Woodmont
Their barge foundered and they tried
to row ashore. Six of the crew were
rescued
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-24
Special Election to Fin Vacancy.

Springfield, H., Dec. PA special
election for congressman in the 25thI
district owing to the death of George
w. Smith of Murphysboro has been
called by Governor Deneen. 1t will
be held Feb. 25, 1908.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-24

the republican national convention in
Chicago next year and had been voted
down with a roar.
Help From Federal Crowd.
This resolution was supported by
some of the federal Office holders,
friends of Congressman Herbert Par
sons, the chairman of the New York
county republican committee, who, at
a meeting of the organization last
Thursday night, after conference
with President Roosevelt at the White
house, contrived TO have the resolu-
tion endorsing Governor Hughes for
the presidency sidetracked. At the
meeting last night the name of Presi-
dent Roosevelt was not even men-
toned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-24
Decrease.

the great earthquake and fire of April
of that year. The 1907 death roll from
the same cause is estimated at 931-
The national capital shows a slight
falling off, as does, Baltimore, but in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-24
MOVING MOUNTAIN OF DIRT
INEACH MONTH AT PANAMA

today formally rested its case in the
prosecution of John r. Walsh, who is
accused of misappropriating funds of
the Chicago National bank Judge An
derson adjourned court until Thurs
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-24
Paw Cash at pes Moines.

Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 24.-The
banks of Dcs Moines announce the
resumption of cash payments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-24
Memphis Bank CLOSES.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 24.-The Mem
phis Savings bank failed to open its
doors this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-24
WALSH PROSECUTION OPENS

judge Anderson Adjourns Court at
Chicago Till Thursday.
Chicago, Dec. 24.-The government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-24
READY TO GO TO HER HOME
Mrs. Longworth Rapidly Recovering
After Recent Operation.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Mrs. Long
worth has so far recovered from the
effects of the operation for appendi-
citis that she will leave the White
house Thursday for her own residence
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-19

Grand junior steward, Edgar H. Mar
tin of Burlington.
Grand pursuivant, ]. Harry Stannard
of Barton.
Grand tyler, G. H. B. Allen of Fair
Haven.
The district deputy grand masters
were also elected at this time, those from
this section being as follows: District
No. IL, A. ]. Goss of Danville; District
No. 10, G. w. Buzzell of Stowe; District
No. IA, Fred L. Follensby of Guildhall.
The Grand Imperial Council of the Red
Cross of Constantine and the Order of
High Priesthood held their meetings
Thursday evening.
The meetings of the grand Masonic
bodies for the jurisdiction of Vermont
which have been in progress since Mon
day came to close Friday with the
Goth annual convocation of the Grand
ROYAL Arch chapter of Vermont. Ses-
sions were held both in the morning and
afternoon. The following officers were
elected:
Grand high priest, Collins Blakely of
Montpelier.
Deputy grand high priest, DIN W.
Daley of White River Junction.
Grand king, Edward H. Martin of
Middlebury.
Grand scribe, Carroll W. Black of
Bellows Falls.
Grand treasurer, Charles w. Whit
comb of Proctorsville.
| Grand secretary, Henry H. Ross of
Burlington.
Grand captain of the host, Henry S.
Root of Newport.
j The following appointments were
made:
Grand principal sojourner, Samuel T.
Braley of Rutland.
Grand royal arch captain, Henry D.
BRYAN of Morrisville.
Grand master third veil, Silas H. Dan
forth of St. Adams.
Grand master second veil, Don A.
Stone of Burlington.
Grand master first veil, Henry J. Stan
Grand chaplain, Charles F. Partridge
of Woodstock.
Grand lecturer, David A. Elliott of
White River Junction.
Grand senior steward George F.
Morse of Burlington.
Grand junior steward, Edgar H.
Martin of Burlington.
Grand sentinel, Ransom R. O'Bryan of
Vergennes.
Grand tyler, Albert Killam of Bur-
lington:
The following district deputy grand
high priests were elected:
District No. 1, M. c. Clark of Bur
lington.
District No. 2, John H. Whipple OF
Manchester.
District No. 3, William Mari of Barre.
District No 4, Charles A. Burrows Of
Barton.
District No. S, Romeo D. Locklin Of
Bellows Falls.
The officers were installed by Past
Grand High Priest Marsh o. Perkins Of
Windsor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-19
MASONIC WEEK.
n,stinguished Members of the Fratern-
itv Meet at Burlington and Elect OFF,
GERS in the Various Bodies.

The first day of the annual Masonic
d l that of Iune 10, was devoted to
We Scottish Rite when the Vermont
[ UHnnnciI of Deliberation held their 33d
onn,ai session. The session was opened
hr Marsh o. Perkins, SD degree, of
Windsor y illustrious commander-in- chief
Who delivered his annual address, follow
e M'i bv an address on "The True Temple
e of Masonry" by Rev. ]. A. Belanger of
Wells River. The following officers were
First lieutenant commander, Daniel S.
nanforth, 33rd degree, of St. Adams.
Second lieutenant commander, George
r. Kingsley, 33rd degree, of Burlington.
Grand minister of State, Edwin B.
True, 32nd degree, of Newport.
Grand prior, Henry L. Stillson, 32nd
degree, of Bennington.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-19
Special Prices

Silk PettCodS this week. 1898 $1,000 EACH Our entire stock
OF PeCOaS will get Ovedung and all of the odd lots and dis
continued numbers will be marked cheap to close out
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-19

Admission Tickets show CIRCUITS
Pharma tsame prices on grounds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
YALE IS IN
 THE DUMPS Athletic Conditions Are Giving the Students and Coaches
 Great Alarm
PRACTICE IS STOPPED
Bad Weather and Illness of Some O the Athletes Has Put a Damper on inc Hitherto Confident
 Spirits at Old Ell.

New Haven, April 11.-Athletic conditions at Yale are in more per- picking state than for many years. the uncertainty as to development of teams extending to every branch of sport. The unreasonable weather has stopped base ball practice on Yale field and also has sent the track men back into the gymnasium for exercise. The ball game with Tufts college which for the past two years has been good attraction, has been cancelled and the nine is not in good trim for the game with Brown at Providence on Saturday should it be played. Coach Lush has sent word that he will return home next week from Washington and that his in- jured eye is much better. A number of track men and oarsmen are re- ported i'll with the humps. The foot ball men have been called out for spring practice, but have accom- plished nothing yet, and the tennis and golf men are longing for better weather. The track team is expect ed to be stronger than an earlier forecast made it out to be as the long distance men and those in the hurdles and field events are showing good form. The crew men are able to practice. rain, snow or sunshine, and while the chill weather keeps down muscular activity the coaches believe the varsity squad is showing better form than was expected a fortnight ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
GENERAL GRIFFIN DEAD.
Commanded the First Regiment of
 Volunteers in Spanish War.

Schenectady, N. r., April h. General Eugene Griffin. first vice president and head of the sales de- partment of the General Electric com pany died at the Mohawk club early today. He had stroke of paralysis after the theater last evening.
 Mir Griffin. his wife and daughter came up from New York yesterday to attend an amateur minstrel show given here last evening by prominent men at the local works of the General Electric company. Mir Griffin's son took a prominent part and following the performance General Griffin gave an informal dinner at the Mohawk club to the performers. While at the table he suddenly collapsed.
 General Griffin organized and com handed the first regiment. T. $. Vol unteer engineers during the Spanish American war and was with General Miles in the Puerto Rican campaign. He had been first vice-president and sales manager of the General Electric company from its organization.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
CARNEGIE INSTITUTE.
Fist Ceremonies of Re-dedication
 Brings Many Visitors.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 11.--The first ceremonies in connection With the re-dedication of the magnificent Carnegie institute of Pittsburg, which will extend over three days, began at 9:45 o'clock to-day when William N. Frew president of the board of trustees, welcomed the invited guests from England. Germany, France. Belgium, Holland, South America, Canada and the United States in the founders room of the institute. The meeting was an in- formal one. Immediately following this Mayor George w. Guthrie. of Pittsburg, and Mrs Guthrie held a municipal reception in the foyer. They were assisted by Mir and Mrs Andrew Carnegie The the close of the reception the museum and galleries of Fire Art including the international annual exhibition of paintings were inspected. The tour of inspection gave the visitors the first complete view of the institute buildings.
 A few minutes before noon the guests left the institute for the Hotel Schenley where luncheon was served.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
CITY NEWS.

P. Sanzero formerly of this city but now of Stony Creek. was visiting in town to-day.
 It seems as though every one in the city is interested in the outcome of the Thaw trial. as all bulletins have been eagerly read during the day.
 Beginning Saturday in accordance with a vote of the board of finance all the employees of the city with the exception of the school and engineer ing departments will he paid weekly. instead of every two weeks.
 Detective Colesanto was in Litchfield to-day to testify in an assault case which occurred at Hancock a few months ago. Colesanto captured the men who were on trial to-day the morning after the assault as they were about to take a train from this city.
 Attorney John Kellogg was in Hart ford today to obtain requisition pa- pers from Governor Woodruff for Archibald Patton. Prosecuting Attor- ney Meigs during the day took afi- davits frcm Proprietor Austin and Miss Emma Boyle. his stenographer to the effect that the money stolen was left in charge of Patton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
POLICE AT BALL GAMES.
Each Officer Will Serve When His
 Turn Comes.

This season all the members of the police department will have an op- portunity of witnessing the ball games at State League park. as the same squad will not be stationed there all season. The new arrange ment is welcomed by the ofilcers who were not given a chance last year. but it is also causing large amount of hard feeling. Last season the squad was looked after by Patrol man Tim" Hickey. assisted by Dick" Leroy, but under the new de- tail as sent out by Superintendent of Police Beach. Hickey will have to await his turn. and then he won't be in command. as the command of each squad in all probability will go to the senior member.
 On Good Friday the new plan was tried for the first time and big howl was made. as 1t was said five balls were lost as the result of going over the fence.
 It is understood that the manage ment of the base ball team was pleased with the work of the officers last year, but there was so much hard feeling among the officers that for the good of the department it was thougnt best to make change.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
NO STRIKE
 AT PARIS Bicycle Police Pafr0lled the Streets During the Morn
 ing Hours STORES ARE OPEN
Public Buildings Are Guarded By a Company 0f Soldiers While a Battalion is in Readiness al
 inc Barracks.

Paris, April 11.-Up to II a. m., there was no indication that strike movement had begun here. The stores were open as usual but num- Der of bicycle police patrolled the principal thoroughfares and the pub lie buildings generally were guarded by the republican guard of regular infantry, while at the barracks near the labor exchange battalion of infantry was kept under arms.
 Detachments of cavalry are patrol ling the place de La RepubliQue and the vicinity of the labor exchange where 2,000 bakers, including many men out of work voted for an im- mediate strike. The grievances of the bakers are principally connected with the non-application of the day e rest law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
N. E. Q. P.
Sheridan Lodge Won First Prize for
 Gaining Members.

At the nineteenth annual meeting of the Connecticut Order of the New England Order of Protection at Hart ford yesterday, the name and location of the four lodges that have won the cash prizes awarded by the grand ex- ecutive board are: Sheridan. 21S. of Waterbury, making the largest numerical gain, 99; won the first cash prize of $25.
 Again the city of Waterbury has made the largest growth. with its five lodges, of any city in the state. with net gain of 197; while Stam- ford, New London, Hartford, Nor wich New Britain and New Haven have also shown good results.
 Grand Secretary Jeremiah Wall presented his report. The number of lodges is eighty, with membership of 12,72S. a gain of 701 during the year. The total assets of the grand lodge are $5,725.Ss in money and $530 in office furniture. fixtures and supplies.
 Grand Treasrer Drew presented his report. The balance on hand April n, 1906. was $s6s.sS. The receipts have been s6.019.10. and the pay ments $5.79314. leaving a balance on hand. April 1. 1907. of $1.195.64.
 Grand Warden Frederick E. Hill was reelected. Other officers were elected as follows:
 Grand Warden. Frank E. Hill. New Haven: grand vice warden. Frederick H. Tolles, Windsor: grand secretary Jeremiah Wall. New Haven: grand treasurer. Frederick NJ. Drew. An sonia: grand chaplain, Mrs l.. M Eldert. Bridgeport; grand guide Thomas H. Payne. Waterbury; grand guardian. E. ]. Hunter. Hartford ; grand sentinel. John Watt. New Lon. don: trustees, John Baiseley, Water bury; Victor Carlson, New Britain George D. Curtiss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
100000 AT WORK
Third Steamer of the Great East. ern Railway Company 10 Go
 Ashore Within a Few Weeks
PASSENGERS RESCUED


 London, April 11.-The Great Eastern Railway company's steamer Brussels went ashore in a dense fog off Harwich at II o'clock last night, while outward bound for Antwerp. She remained fast all night long. with about sixty passengers on board. but was not considered to be in any danger as she was resting on soft bottom. It is expected that the ves- sel will be hauled of at high water to-day. This is the third of this com pany's steamers to be in trouble re- gently, including the Berlin, which was wrecked of the Hook of Holland February 21, with the loss of over hundred lives.
 The passengers of the Brussels were taken of this afternoon and her cargo is being removed in order to tighten the vessel preparatory to another attempt to refloat her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Waterbury Country Club.

Hartford, April 11.-A resolution authorizing the Torrington Electric Light Co to increase the capital stock was passed with an amendment that the stock shall be paid in in cash and not less than the par value. The bill incorporating the Country club of Waterbury was also passed. The following resolutions relative to Wa terbury were passed in the house. Authorizing the city to issue $2O0.- 900 in sewer bonds. $150.O00 in i'm provement bonds. and $4o0,000 in water bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
'HOADLEY GUARDS
Mayor Thoms Says the City Will Not Furnish inc Men
 10 Do Ii.
ISSUES A STATEMENT

Mayor Thoms does not believe in
 having the police department turned into bad debt collection agency for the insurance companies and others and consequently he draws the line at having officers detailed to do police duty at the home of c. E. Hoadley,
 whose affairs are said to be somewhat
 mixed up and whose health does not
 permit leaving the house. The insur-
 ance company or somebody else had
 couple of guards keeping ward and
 watch for Mir Hoadley's appearance at the doorstep. but the mayor has put his foot down hard on detailing regular or supernumerary police oiii- cers to do such chores as will be seen
 by the following communication.
 copy of which was served upon Su- perintendent of Police George NJ.
 Beach to-day:
 MT George NJ Beach, superintendent
 of police: Dear Sir-I am credibly informed that one or more supernulnerary pO- lice officers of the city of Waterbury are doing duty in the nature of po- lice duty at the house of C. k. Hoad- ley. at Highland park. without any authority from your department. or any other authority of law as far as can ascertain. While it is part of the office of the police department to render all assistance possible to the prosecuting officers of the state. in case they desire it. for the enforce
 ment of the criminal law, it is rot concerned with the collection of debts or negotiations for the settlement Of claims for money, whether these claims are founded on violations of the criminal statutes or not.
 You will therefore ascertain wheth- CT there are any supernumerary po- lieemen now doing duty in the nature of police duty at or about the house of C. F. Hoadley, and If such are there. whether or not they have law full warrants in their hands for ser vice. If they have no such warrants you will instruct them to desist from such service tonight at six o'clock,
 and at least three hours previous to that time you will give notice of
 your action to the prosecuting attor- ney of the city court of Waterbury.
 the prosecuting attorney of the dis
 trict court of Waterbury and the as sist>.it states attorney for New Ha- yeH county. Yours truly.
 WILLIAM E.. THOslS,
 Mayor. Supernumerary Officer Leroy, who
 has been doing duty at the Hoadley
 residence will get through there to-
 night and some private citizens or
 constable will be put on duty in his stead The other guard who has
 been taking turns with Mir Leroy is
 not an officer, SO that the watch will
 be kept up just the same.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
SUIT FOR slo.ooo.
Donaldson and Wife Will Try to Get
 Money From Hoadley.

The clouds seem to be gathering over c. E. Hoadley for the first suit arising out of his rumored defalca- tions from the New England Mutual Life Insurance company will be ser ved this afternoon as soon as the us- ual title search has been made in the land records. The plaintiffs in the suit are Thomas Donaldson and his wife Sarah who are in charge of the Southmayd home on North Main street. They claim to have loaned MT Hoadley, without getting one cent of security, $7,000, which was every penny they had in the world, and Colonel L. F. Burpee their counsel, calculating to get ahead of all other claims that may arise against Mir Hoadley brought suit and the papers may be served any time this after noon or evening. They were in teh possession of Constable Maurice Fl Carmody at press hour. The dam ages claimed in the suit is $10.000.
 Excepting this, there can hardly be said to be any other development in this peculiar case. MT Hastings. general manager for the company did not give out the promised report of the state of Mir Hoadley's office in connection with the company. as he promised. -Ha-.was out ef-,towDs.an this may explain the failure of the the report to ;iDpear.
 There is q feeling growing that MT Hoadley's friends have come to an agreement with Mir Hastings. This could hardly be done in any other way except by making good in cash, that is presuming there is shortage. and by Mir Hoadley deeding to him his real estate. Up to to-day he could have done the latter. but the serving of an attachment on all his local real estate prevents such step now.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
But Ii Was Inc President ef dlo Duma in St Petersburg Who
 Suspended { Member
HE WANTED RESPECT
Asked That the Members Rise as | Mark of Regard For the Persons Murdered By Revolutioalsts
 and Was Squelched.

4 St Petersburg, April 11.-At to-
 days sitting of the lower house ol parliament, M. Purishkeyich. molS archist, and yice-president of tho Union of the True Russian People. suddenly called on the members t6 rise as mark of respect for the pog~ sons murdered by revolutioni9ts. whereupon President Golovin de-
 clared the proposal out of order. M. Purishkeyich then shouted: 1
 You're not president of the dumar
 but of the left
 M. Golovin moved M. Purishkos vich's suspension during the sittiud and the motion was carried by .
 large majority. M. Purishkevich
 left the house threatening the prest~ dent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-11
Locked Up Till Dawn.

New York. April 11.-Dawn found the twelve men who are charged with the duty of finding Harry K. Thaw guilty or guiltless of Stanford Whites swift death at his hands last June, still locked up within the jury room in the criminal courts building. They had been confined there since 11:2O o'clock last night. and they had the case committed to them shortly after o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 Fewer rumors than usually filter from jury room. when great case Is near its end. reached the outer air last night and early to-day. But scant and comparatively valueless as these reports were their trend was all in the same direction, disagreement. Of course guesses. some of them based on shrewd deductions and some, of them on mere hearsay were not infre- quent. Daniel O'Reilly, one of the prisoners lawyers. who has been credited with d successful forecasting of the way the jury stood in the Nan Patterson case, said that the jury stood ten for acquittal and two for murder in the first degree. Mir O'Reilly was also convinced that the jury would agree by 1O30 o'clock.
 As for the defendant. the cheerful ness and even gaiety which marked his recovery from the gloom which al- most overwhelmed him when District Attorney Jerome excoriated him and wife. and Justice Fitzgerald solemnly adjured the jury to do their duty, re mained with him up until late into the night. Indeed, through Clifford W. Hartridge. his personal counsel. he sent a message to one of the newspa- pers which quotes him as declaring that he had the absolute conviction that he would be acquitted and added:
 "I fear neither the electric chair nor the madhouse for my act was justifable.
 After what is believed to have been a fruitless night of discussion and hal- loting. the jury in the case of Harry K. Thaw was liberated from it's con ference room at a. m-. today snd had been a hard one for many of the jurors and the strain of the long trial and longer hours of deliberation upon a verdict plainly showed in their pale faces and reddened eyes.
 A jury locked up to consider ease is given no comforts. The Thaw jurors have been cheerful body of men. hut today their countenances wore the serious look of men at issue with one another.
 Justice Fitzgerald's charge an yes teriay gave the jury the choice of four vertiicts and il was said this morning that the disagreement of the jurors may have had to do with the degree of their verdict as much as with the brosder question of guilt or innocenre.
 The court said the jury could find verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree. wherein there had been design coupled with deiibersfion aud reconciliation: murder in the second degree where there had been the de sign to kill but no reconciliation: rsnslauxhfer in the first degree where there had Ieen neither design nor pge- meditation hut homicide in the beat of passion. and lastly not guilty ou the ground of ineanity.