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Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1907-06-21
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Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1907-06-21

bette ffisIbe inbtr4ffe omtrent iunrti.
oist meo acknowledgements anbnins.
rasfiffe GeIesater iiotaIte iie fife.
Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1907-06-21
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Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1907-06-21

ESTxxED A. sScosD cIAfs nATTHE JvNr 18TH 1903
At ru Posr oyrcx AT DxooRAH, Iowa. uspxR THE
ACT on OossHEs ey NANCE ID 1851.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
TAKING OFF TRAINS.
The New Haven Road is Again Cut
 ting Its EXpenses.

New Haven, Dec. 2S.-Thc officials of the New Haven road announced to- day number of changes which will go into effect some time early in Jan uary. The following statement ac- companied the announcement:
 "The recession of business has made retrenchment imperative. It is not only evident by the temporary remedies inaugurated by large manu- featuring interests but in almost every line of commercial life. The trolley service will remain the same. "
 The one serious change that will affect Waterbury will be as follows: The train that now leaves New Haven for Ansonia, Waterbury and Winsted at 12:01 will be discontinued. The trains that return from Winsted at 12:17 and from Ansonia at 1:j4 will also be discontinued.
 In response to a petition from the business men of Waterbury. the early morning mail train will leave Fridge port about twenty minutes earlier and arrive in Waterbury in ample season for seven o'clock delivery of mail, satisfactorily effcting all points south.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
CITY NEWS.

Andrew ToOlc, ST. died this morning at his home, 2SS Baldwin street. He leaves five daughters, Mrs William Strubell, Mrs William Ackerman, Eli cia. Anna and Elizabeth. and two sons, James and Andrew. The funeral will be held Monday morning at S:3O o'clock with services at the lmmacu- late Conception church and intcrment in new St Joseph's cemetery.
 Two pistol shots were fired in Wards flats this afternoon and one of the bullets tore away part of the sash of the window over Fernan- dez's iewelry stoEe. The report of the pistol brought large crowd around. but the police were not notl- fled. It is understood fight be- tween a couple of Italians was the cause of the revolver being drawn, but as far as is known no one was injured.
 William Dunn, until a few weeks ago bartender at The Hub on Phoenix avenue was arrested in this city to- day accused of stealing s70G presum- able from the Goodyear Metallic Rub- Der Shoe company of Nausatuck. AL though the arrest was made by De- tective William Keegan, q pinkerron man came after the accused. Dunn, it is said. with George Allen of Naug- atuck. stole the money out of the safe in the office of the concern. Allen is thought to have worked around the place long enough to know the com- bination. Allen is now in New Bruns- wick. N. J. The local department re- fused to say a word on the matter and the Pinkerton man would rot make known statement about the case. They evidently came to the that it was nothing to give out" Officer Malone of Naug- atuck came to this city this after noon and with the Pinkerton sleurh was to take Dunn to Naugatuck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
SENT OUT FALSE REPORT.
Former Winsted Man When Cornered
 Owned Up To It.

Winsted. Dec 2S-On Christmas day, Mr and Mrs John Parkin receiv- ed a telegram signed with the name of their son-in-law. Clarence Church. il. and dated Phillipsburg. \. J., to the effect that their daughter. Hazel was dead A message was sent in reply to him to have the body shipped to Winsted. An answer came back that Churchill had no money to do this. The family then sent an under taker to get the body at Phillipsburg.
 He found Churchill, who said the body of his wife was at HaZleton, Pa, and he would not release it until he had seen his fatherin-law. The undertaken finally brought Churchill back with him to Winsted and both arrived here last night. In the meantime the family had received letter from their daughter
 Churchill to-day admitted that he did not know whether his wife was dead or not. Word came soon after from the daughter to pay no atten- ton to any report Churchill might give out.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
STILL A MYSTERY
The Woman Found Dead al Newark Has Not Yet Beeu
 Identified.

Newark, x. J.. Dec 2S.-The mys- tery surrounding the death, of the wo- man whose body was found in pond at Harrison last Thursday is no near CT solution to-day. A Mrs Wright, who keeps an employment office at Montclaire. x. H.. says that she be- lieves the woman was Annie Nevins. but the police do not accept this as identification. A letter reached the New York police headquarters to-day in which the unsigned writer says that he is certain the victim was Miss smith. who at one time was q tcle- phone operator at the Hotel Girard in West 44th street. New York city. The letter says that she was known to have had trouble with a man in New ark. Inquiry at the hotel brought out the fact that the dead woman very closely resembled the former telephone girl.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
PASTORAL LETTER
Archbishop of Lyons Deuouuces Work ot Stale in Separ-
 alton Law.

Lyons, Dec. 2S.-Cardinal Coullie, archbishop of Lyons, has issued pastoral letter in which he declares in the most vigorous language what he terms the "sacrilegious robbery of the church in France during 3 the first year of the application ot the separation law. He predicts that the state will persist in it's efforts to lai- cize he hospitals, suppress the Catho- lie orders that still remain, and put an end to Catholic schools. Continu- ing the cardinal complains that while a few of the faithful have been aroused to indignation, the majority of them are welded to their pleas ures and business, and, deceived by the newspapers, have shown them- selves indifferent to what is happen ing. He concludes with an appeal to Catholics to remain faithful and says: "The evil days will pass and eventually we will taste the joys of victory
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
State EmnIoyment Rureaus.

Washington. Dec. 2S.-The state free employment agencies at Hart ford, New Haven and Bridgeport will be visited by F. A. Donahue. assist ant chief of the information division, bureau of immigration. during the week beginning January (. The de- partment here wishes to get in closer touch with state employment bureaus view to more complete cooperation between such agencies ano the in- formation division in the matter of distributing immigration. Incident- ally MT DOnohue will examine the methods of operation employed in the Connecticut bureaus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
RECOVERY IS SLOW.
Some Alarm Felt Over Condition of
 Empress of Russia.

St Petersburg, Dec. 2S.-An au- thoritative announcement issued from TsarskOeSelo to-day confirms the information obtained yesterday by the Associated Press concerning the condition of the empress of Rus sia. Her illness is in no sense critical but her convalescence has oesn slower than her physicians had hoped. Her majesty has suffered no relapse. On the contrary, there has been a slight but steady improvement lay by day since the 18th of this month. Since the beginning of her illness the doc tors have entertained no illusions re- garding the debilitated condition of the empress. The strain of the last few years has told heavily upon her but there is no organic weakness 10 arouse alarm. It will be months be- fore she will be able to participate in the ceremonies of the court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
Discussed at To-tIay's Meeting.

Madison. Wis. Dec 2S.-The im- pOrtance of the Latin-American re- publics to the United States. from the view point of trade. commerce. personal intercourse. history and economic study. was discussed at to- days session of the American Politi- cal Science association. The meet ing was held at the University of Wisconsin. Addresses were made by John Barrett. director of the interna- tionaI bureau of American republics. Prof l.. s. Rows of the University of Pennsylvania. and Dr Hiram Bing- ham Of Yale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
MRS CARRIERS CASE.
Important Decision Has Just Been
 Handed Down.

New York, Dec. 2S.-A decision which will prove of considerable in terest to lawyers and theatrical peo- pie has been filed by Justice Hough in the United States district court i'll the matter of the bankruptcy O. Mrs Leslie Carter-Payne, the actress. Judge Hough decides that the ability of a player is not an asset that can be touched by creditors or a receiver in bankruptcy. The receiver took over the scenery and properties of "Zaza" and "Du Barry in which put Su!Inedde ueeq peq IelIsO SIN demanded share in the contracts under which she is appearing in La Tosca" and Fedora" Judge Hough orders the return of the property taken and rules that the receiver is not entitled to any interest in the contracts or in the salary she obtains for her work. It is said the case will be appealed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
DARR MINE DEAD
22O Bodies Already Taken Out Probably 50 Others Are
 Buried Under Slate.

Jacobs Creek, Pa, Dec 2S.-Ex- plorations in the Darr mine of the Pittsburg Coal Co were completed to-day with the exception of the numerous falls of slate. A total of 220 bodies have been recovered from the main headings and entries. The number of bodies that will be found under the falls, while still problem atical, is estimated at at least fifty. Coroner Wynn has fixed January g as the date of the inquest, which will be held at Smithton, Pa, two miles below this place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
TALE OF A LAD
On Way 10 San Francisco to Find Parents Sensational Story
 of Adventure.

Pittsburg, Dec 2S.-Howard Ray, a 15 year old boy, on his way to San Francisco, hoping to find his home and his parents, whom he left be- fore the earthquake, told sensa- tional story of adventure as a sailor, of being shanghaied by the crew of a British ship and of being mis- treated by United States consul in Brazil to whom he applied for re- lief, in the police station here last night when he applied for lodging.
 When 13 years old, he said, he shipped as cabin boy at San Fran cisco on the steamship Chilli, bound for Cape Town. As cabin boy and as ordinary seaman, often perform ing the full duties of grown man, he worked his way on different ships to Sydney, Melbourne and to many other points, finally landing at Rio Janeiro, Brazil, where he was seized with desire to return home. He shipped on boat bound for Nor folk, Va, and reached that port and was given his pay for the voyage and his discharge.
 Walking through the streets of Norfolk, he says, he was suddenly seized by sailors from the British coal steamer Titania and carried aboard where he was kept prisoner until the ship sailed. Then he was released and put to work as a sailor. The ship was short of men and he was forcibly taken on as recruit. In course of time he was again ill Rio Janeiro where he complained to the United States consul. That official, the lad ayers, gave him curt treat ment, hushed up the fact of ris hay ing been shanghaied, after several conferences with the British consul and finally refused to assist him to get back to the United States, be- cause he could not produce proof that he was an American cit zen. The British consul the lad says, secured him chance to work his way to New York, where he arrived a few days ago. He stole his way to AL toona, Pa., on freight trains. lie says, and the authorities at the latter place gave him transportation to Pittsburg. He hopes to get back 10 San Fran cisco. He has heard nothing from there since the earthquake.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
RICH MAN \ SUICIDE.
Henry T. Terry of Brooklyn Kills
 Himself.

New York. Dec 2S.-DespOndent over continued ill health. Henry F. Terry. a well known sBciety man of Brooklyn. committed suicide by shooting in Prospect Park last night His body was discovered by a man who stumbled over it while passing through the park Ambulance phy- sicfsns said that Terry had probably died instantly.
 Terry was socially prominent and independently wealthy. owning ranches in Oregon. at Los Angeles and a 1000 acre farm in ROckland county. New York He had been in poor health for some time sEd dur ing a recent stay at Los Angeles at. tempted to make way with himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
Banking Company Absorbed.

Jackson. Tenn, Dec 2S.-The Jack son Banking company, with capital stock of S75,0OO and deposits of 'SS25O. .OOO. will be absorbed by the Union Bank X Trust Co of this city According to an announcement by the officials of the retiring bank. no questions of the banks sOlvency is involved. the absorption being the re- suit of q desire on the part of the of- ficials of the Jackson Banking Co to retire from business. The de- postors they declare, will be paid dollar for dollar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
STRICKEN PITTSBURG
Thousands of People Are Down With Typhoid Fever, Pneu-
 wonia and inc Grip.

Pittsburg, Dec. 2S.-Wha. is said to be the worst epidemic of sickness since 1889, is being experienced in Pittsburg and physicians estimate that thousands of persons are pros trated by pneumonia, typhoid fever and especially the grip. Throughout the city nearly every home is affected in some manner and a scarcity of en- ployes in the large office buildings is seriously felt. The Pittsburg railway company is having difficulty il man. ming it's cars on account of conductors and motormen being laid up with the grip.
 City Physician B. A. Booth says the present epidemic of grip exceeds in scope and severity all bat that of 1889, the worst in history, aud may yet break that record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
EMPEROR'S SPEECH
The Emperor of Japan Says That Cordial Relations Exist l
 With All ihe Powers.

Tokio, Dec 2S.-The twenty-fourth diet was formally opened at 10:30 a. m. to-day by the emperor, who delivered the speech from the throne in the house of peers.
 The emperor laid stress on the increasingly cordial relations with foreign powers and the important bearing on peace in the far east, of the entete cordiale concluded with Russia and France by Japan.
 He dwelt on the importance of the more careful deliberation of fiscal measures and said he expected the concurrence of the diet in the budget which would be presented by the gov ernment.>
 The opening scene in the upper house was brilliant one. The 371 members composing the house were clothed in full evening dress, while the members of the different diplo- matic corps were dressed in full uni forms.
 Three minutes were consumed in the delivery of the speech from the throne.
 The emperor was driven to and from the diet in closed carriage under the escort of a company of lancers.
 The replies of the two houses to ho wi ho short and formal and will be pre- scented to his majesty at the palace later in the day, after which the presidents of both houses will report back to their respective houses the emperor's appreciation, and both houses will adjourn for three weeks, at which time the business of the session will commence
 The overwhelming majority of the government in the diet makes it inn probable that there will be any eX- tended debate, although there may be some on the finance and immigra- tion questions. It is generally un- derstood, however, that all the lead CTS are practically agreed on the gov ernment's policy looking toward the restriction of emigration.
 It is probable that a motion of lack of confinement in the cabinet will be introduced because of the proposed increase in taxation, which is unpopular with the masses.
 The motion may possibly pass in view of the fact that this is the last session of the diet. The general cleo tion will occur in the spring, when new diet will be chosen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
BY CARRIER PIGEON.
New Years Greetings from Minneap-
 OliS to Boston.

Minneapolis, Dec 2S.-New Years greetings from Mayor J. c. Haynes of Minneapolis will be sent to the mayor of Boston by carrier pigeons. It is thought the birds can complete the long journey of 1,200 miles in about fortysiX hours. The entire trip, however, will not be made by the same pigeons. Two birds will be liberated here, each having the message tied to it's leg, and they will fly to their home town. Aurora, III, where the message will be trans ferred to bird that is to make the flight from Aurora to Philadelphia, where the message will be fastened to the pigeon which is expected to deliver it in Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
MORE TROLLEY LINES.
Denies Intent to Buy Old Colony
 Electric Systems.

New Haven. Dec 2S.-The report that the New York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad company is nego- tiating for the electric lines of the Old Colony street railway system of the Massachusetts Electric cOmpan- ies. running between Newport. R. l.. and Boston. k practically denied by President Mellen. who says that his company is seeking no more proper ties. that the systems. both steam and electric. are practically complete. and that the further pOlicyy of the com pany will be. except in minor cxtc-l- siOns and details. the organization and development of properties it already has
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
State Teachers Elect Officers.

Syracuse. \. r.. Dee. 2S-The State Teachers association elected these off. cers: President. s. l.. BardwelI. New York: first vice president. (. T. Me. Farlane. BrOckport: second vice presi' dent. Miss Ada Gaten. Buffalo: third vice president. Miss Grace Strachan. New York: secretary. R- \. Soaring. North Tonawanda; treasurer. W. II. Benedict. Elmira.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
Caused hY Small Crons.

Houlton, Me, Dec 2S.-The fail ure of the potato crop in Aroostook county has been directly responsible for the filing of twelve petitions in bankruptcy in the United States dis trict court in Maine during the past week by farmers and others inter ested in the potato crop of the cOun- ty. It has been estimated that the loss represents about S3OO.OOO in money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-28
l. (. --- lead.

Washington. IIc,.. 2S.-IOhn Chanlef Bancroft Davis. for the past twenty. four years reporter for the United States supreme court and formerly United States minister to Germany. died here. He was born in Worcester. Mass. Dec. 2a. 1872. Among the more important positions held by Mir. Davis were those of secretary Of the United States legation at London. assistant secretary Jf state. agent of the United States government Isefore the Geneva court of arbitration for the settlement Of the Alabama claims and judge of the United States court of claims