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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
GARBAGE PLANT PROJECTED
WILL DISPOSE OF THE WASTE OF
 THREE CITIES.

Plan Includes This City, Bridgeport,
 Waterbury and Naugatucl1--Assem-
 bIy Asked to Incorporate Company
 for This Purpose--PIant to be Gen.
 traIIy Located-First Payment Made
 on Bristol Estate.
 A new and gigantic scheme for the disposal of the garbage of this city, Bridgeport, Waterbury and Naugatuck was discussed at some length by the members of the board of finance at their meeting last night. The details of the scheme have not been made public, but it's promoters have prepar- ed bill which will come up before the general assembly at the present ses- sion, in which they will ask for ar ticles of incorporation for the propos- ed company.
 The object of the scheme, 1t Is said, is not to make money, although it is reported that the promoters are men who are well acquainted with the vari- ous practical means of garbage dis posai
 The real trouble with incinerating and reduction plants are that they are too expensive, and will not pay unless large amount of garbage is to be handled. This is the explanation of the failure when tried ill the smaller cities.
 The plan is to locate a reduction plant that will be readily accessible by means of spur tracks to the cities mentioned. This, it is thought, will give enough business to make the pro- ject self-paying. The garbage will be carried to the plant in steel cars, made especially for this purpose. The exact location proposed could not be learned,
 One of the provisions in the bill states that the plant must not be To- cated within quarter of a mile of any one who objects to it.
 The names of the men in charge of the project could not be learned. May or Studley has been made acquainted with the plan, and he stated last night that he thought it ought to be support cd. At the same time he said the corn- pany might charge such high rates as to make it impossible for the city to take advantage of it. The project is said to have the support of a large number of prominent men.
 The members of the board had quite 8 little fun at the expense of Colonel w. F. Morse, the New York specialist, who lectured here on reduction and ir- cinerating plants last summer Great things were expected of Colonel Morse by the Women's Civic association, and it was thought that if his suggestions were followed out by the city the whole question of garbage disposal would be satisfactorily discovered. The board of finance listened to Colonel Morse, and appropriated $2OO for an investi- gation of local conditions by him, and a report on the best means of overcom- ing the difficulties Colonel Morse evil dently had no use for the money, for he has not been heard from since.
 The board last night made provision for the payment to John W. Bristol of $5,000 to bind the purchase of the Bris- tol property at the corner of Elm and Temple streets for the Ives Memorial library.
 Stanton Nj. Child and draughtsman from the All Steel Fire Proofing com pany visited city hall yesterday and in- vestigated as to the cost of making the vaults fireproof
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
CURZON DEFEATS ROSEBERY.
Ex- Viceroy of India Chosen Chancellor
 of Oxford University.

London, March 14.-Lord Curzon of Kedleston, ex-viceroy of India, was elected chancellor of Oxford university to-day by 1,111 votes against 43O cast for Lord Rosebery. Hitherto in the history of the university chancellors had always been chosen without con- test. Although much influential pres sure was exerted to persuade Lord Rosebery to accept the nomination, there was some adverse criticism of his acceptance in the fac of the all most ertain election of Lord Curzon, whois a conservative, on the ground that it gave the contest a political as pect, Lord Rosebery being a liberal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
TEN MILLION DAMAGE
 BY FLOOD IN PITTSBURC
OYER ONE HUNDRED THOI,sA MI PERSONS THROWN OUT
 OF WORK.

Complete Suspension of World Famous
 Manufacturing Plants - Fourteen
 Lives Sacrificed-Thirty Thousand
 Rendered Homeless and Many Houses
 Undermined--Train and Trolley ser-
 vice Stopped--Other Cities Suffer
 Also Including Many fin Ohio.
 Pittsburg. Pa.. March 14--with an estimated property damage of s10,000.- 900, the enforced likeness of over 1Oo.- 900 persons; almost the complete sus- pension of Pittsburgs world famous manufacturing plants; the sacrifice of fourteen lives. which will probably be increased to twenty deaths; train and trolley service annulled, telegraph and, telephone lines crippled; between twen- ty and thirty thousand persons home less; hundred of homes undermined and ready to collapse: theaters closed. guests rnarooned in hotels, thousands of families living in the second stories of their homes, and nearly all the down town section of Pittsburg under water is the record established by a sudden rise in the Monongahela, Alleghany, Ohio, Youghiogheny, Kiskiminetas, and Clarion rivers, which were swollen ab- normally by the combination of warm weather, melting snows and general rain throughout western Pennsylvania and West Virginia during the past for ty-eight hours.
 To add to the confusion here tonight numerous small fires have occurred in the flooded territory and the firemen have had great difficulty in reaching them In addition to this most of the fire engines engaged in different sec ton of the city assisting in keeping electric light plants free from water.
 Johnstown, Pa. March 14.--So much of Johnstown as was not kept up all night by fear, awoke to-day to find the city transformed into a lake with surging currents rapidly sweeping fences, gates, steps and all sorts of de- bris along the streets. Tt was the high est WdCsT olIrC6 tilS SISdI uOuO VI Aao1 when over 2,5OO lives were lost and the loss will run far into the hundreds of thousands of dollars,
 Telephone and street railway systems are suspended. The main streets are impossible and thousands are marooH ed in their homes
 Cleveland, O., March 14.-Many points in the state of Ohio are experiencing the most disastrous floods that have occurred in several years. Dispatches from many cities and towns, reprea senting a good part of the state bring news of death, damage and privation. Cincinnati March 14.--The worst flood in decades tonight treatens the lower Ohio river valley. By Friday it is expected that the sixty-ffve foot stage recorded in January will be reached, if not surpassed. Only Feb ruary, 1884, saw a higher flood mark Wheeling, W. Va, March 14.--Wheel- ing is in the midst of the worst flood since 1884.
 In Wheeling and the Surrounding towns of Benwood, Martins Ferry Bridgeport, Bellaire, McMechen and Moundsville, it is estimated that the flood has wholly or partly submerged 5000 houses and that nearly 15000 peo- pie have been driven from their homes or to upper floors.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
LOUISVILLE STRIKE ENDS.
Trolleymen Vote to Accept Terms of
 Compromise.

Louisville, Ky, March A. By a unanimous vote tonight the 800 strik- ing union employees of the Louisville Railway company decided to accept terms agreed on this afternoon by their executive committee and the officers of the company. All the strikers will go back to work and full service in the city and suburban lines operated by the company will be resumed tomorrow. The strike began last Sunday morning and tied up the company's lines while it lasted.
 The terms of settlement provide for an increase from IS to 20 cents an hour for new men and p cents for all em- ployes after the first year; 25 cents overtime; at least 30 minutes for lunch; all strikers to be restored to their old positions and an "open shop" for the company.
 A demand for closed shop was with drawn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
STATE o. .. 4. M. CONFERENCE.
Delegates Meet in New Britain-con-
 dition of the Order.

New Britain, March 14.-A confer ence of delegates and representatives of the councils of the o. U. A. M in the state was held here to-day, with State Councillor A. J. Cutting of Southington in the chair, and the con- ditions of the order were discussed. Thirty-three of the f1fty-four councils in the state were represented and the reports showed that there are 4,0OO members in Connecticut. No gain in membership over year ago was re- ported. This, 1t was said, was owing 10 the change from a per centum to a per capita plan. The state council paid out in sick benefits during the past year S157OO. It was decided to hold the annual meeting in New Ha- ven on May g.
 All the state officers were persent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
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LITTLE HOPE FOR G0WANBURN
Chinamen in Crew Taken OfT--White
 Men Stay on Ship.

Men Stay on Ship.
 New York, March 14.-One life was lost to-day as the result of the strand ing of the cargo steamer Gowanburn off Gerat South Beach, Long Island, yesterday The life saving crews in the vicinity have been standing by since the vessel went ashore, and to-day att tempted to put a working crew on the decks. As the lifeboat approached in a heavy sea, the long steering sweep snapped, and Edward Johnson, the helmsman, was swept overheard and lost,
 The boat with it's crew and wreekers, was in grave danger of being swamp ed in the breaking seas or dashed against the sides of the steamer, but finally was beached safely.
 The Gowanburn swung broadslde on the sands during the early hours of to-day, and pounded heavily. Finally all of the seventeen Chnamen in the crew were landed in the brooches buoy, Captain Forbes and crew of thirteen white men remaining aboard. There was little change in the vessels posi- tion tonight. Her pumps are chqked, and there was considerable apprehen- sion as to her breaking up. Tugs stood by tonight.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
RAILROAD PRESIDENTS, PLANS
Will Decide on Those for Trip to Wash
 ington, To-day.

New York. March 14.-It was stated in New York railroad circles tonight that the presidents of several trunk line roads will probably decide upon their plans for a trip to Washington to consider the situation with President Roosevelt tomorrow. President Nc Crea of the Pennsylvania, and Presi- dent Mellen of the New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford, were in town to-day but returned to their homes. President Hughitt of the Northwestern is in Chi cago, but is expected to leave for New York some time tomorrow. President Newman of the New York Central has not gone to WashingtOn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
JAPANESE GIRLS ADMITTED.
Nine Taken Into One Frisco School
 Yesterday.

San Francisco, March 14.-Late to- day nine little Japanese girls who had applied for admission to the Bedding primary school this morning were ad- mitted after an examination as to tfleir knowledge of the English language.
 Washington, March 14-Presfdent Roosevelt to-day issued an executive order directing that Japanese or Kor- can laborers, skilled and unskilled, who have received passports to go to Mex ico, Canada or Hawaii, and to como therefrom, be refused permission to en- ter the continental territory of the United States. This is practically the final chapter, except so far as the ques- ton may be taken up in treaty negoti- ations with Japan in the issue growing out of the differences with that colIn- try over the action of the San Fran cisco authorities in prohibiting Japan ese school children attending the schools set asde for the whites.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
DOWIE WILL RETURN.
A Posthumus Sermon--To Externinate
 Enemies.

Chicago March 14-Six weeks before he died, John Alexander Dowie, foun- der of Zion City, and first apostle of the Christian Catholic church, prepared his own funeral sermon.
 Although the sermon was prepared by Dowie was not used in the funeral rites, 1t was given out for publication. The document makes it plain that Dowie did not forgive his enemies be- fore he died. as he lashes those who busted him from control. as "dogs of he'll" saying:
 T shall return, and with ruthless hand shall I exterminate the vipers and the dogs of hell that now hold the high places in the city og Zion.
 There was a small sized panic during the funeral ceremonies because of the announcement that another of Voliva's s followers was dying,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
Woman Patient Disnnnenrs.

Stamford, March 14.-It was learned here to-day that Mrs. Mary Enc De- pue, said to be the wife of promin- ent Staten Island man, and a volun- tary patient at a local sanitarium, dis appeared from the institution early yesterday morning, and that her pres ent whereabouts are not known. It is supposed that she was accompanied by a nurse.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
JOY LINES LIABILITY.
So Small Survivors Win Get Practi-
 caIly Nothing.

New York, March 14.-As the result of an order granted to-day by Judge Adams in the admiralty branch of the United States district court, the stock holders of the Joy Line Steamship company, have limited their liability in connection with the Larchmont disas- ter to S1O312 This means that the sur vivors can recover collectively $1O3.12 and no more,
 Under the existing federal enactment the liability of a steamship company in case of a disaster is liimted to the value of the wreck
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
To Raise Price of Vehicles.

Chicago, March 14-The retail price of buggies, wagons and general pro- ducts of the wagon makers craft are to be advanced nearly fifty per cent. this spring, unless conditions regarding raw material and transportation take a beneficial change
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
SUIT DISMISSED.
Frank RockefelIers Action to RecoveE
 s185,O00 Fails.

St. Louis, March 14.-The suit of Frank Rockefeller, brother of John D. Rockefeller, to recover S165, ,0OO, invest ed in a zinc mine in Missouri, was dis missed in the circuit court to-day on a demurrer by the defendant, Henry c, Ross, after all of Rockefeller's testi- mony had been presented. Judge Rey- holds upheld the demurrer on the ground that no fraud had been shown as alleged. Rockefeller asserted that he had been induced to buy the mine through misrepresentation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
$1,OoO,OOo FOR PHTLADEEPHIA.
Agreement Reached and Litigation
 over Dr. Evnns' VIII to End.

Philadelphia, March 14.-Under an agreement reached at a conference in the office of Mayor Weaver to-day the city of Philadelphia will receive $1, 1,O0O,- 900 from the estate of Dr. Thomas w. Evans, who died in Paris several years ago, instead of the $5,OOO,OOO provided for in the will. lAll pending litigation will be abandoned The money was be- queathed to the city for the purpose of establishing and maintaining the Dr. Thomas w. Evans dental institute and museum.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
DISAGREEMENT IN REBATE CASE
Delaware, Lackawanna X Western Es-
 capes--Jury Discharged.

New York, March 14.-After a half days consideration of the evidence the jury in the criminal branch of the Unit ed States circuit court reported late to- day that it could not agree on a verdict in the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western rebating case. Judge Holt inn mediately discharged the jurymen.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
$2OO FOR HOSPITAL FUND.
Donated at Regular Meeting of San
 Salvador Council.

At the regular meeting of San salva- dor council, Knights of Columbus, last night, the initiation of two candidates took place and $2O0 was donated to St. RaphaePs hospital. A protest was made against the legislation concerning the qualifications of second-class mat ter,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
Hole Smith for Government Ownership

Cincinnati, March 14.-The danger in unrestricted management of railroad properties and the necessity for gov ernment control to prevent discrimina- tion in rates were urged by Governor Hoke Smith, of Georgia, in an address on Transportation" before the Cincin- natl Receivers and Shippers associa- sion tonight.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
Edward to Visit Alfonso.

San Sebastian, Spain, March 14.-It has been arranged for King Edward to visit King Alfonso here during the lat ter's annual spring sojourn. A revieiw of troops and a gala dinner will be giv- en in honor of King Edward.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
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K. OF c. CONVENTION.
State Call Issued Fixing It for May
 II in MiddIetOwn.

New Britain, March 14.-State Dep- uty James T. Meslxill to-day issued a call for the state convention of the Knights of Columbus, which will be held at Middletown May IA. A poll of the local councils of the state on the question of a state parade indicates that many of the councils are opposed to it. The reports from the local coun- cils likewise show that there is a strong sentiment in favor of establish ing hospital fund. Both of these matters were referred to the councils at the last convention.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
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SAME OLD BRYAN,
For Government Ownership of Rail-
 roads and EmphaticaIly So.

roads and Emphatically So.
 New York March 14.-Willam J. Bryan, who was in town for a short time to-day, while en route to Boston, said that the railroads prefer federal to state legislation, and that is why the presidents of the trunk lines are ap- pealing to the president. He attributed the timidity of investors to what he called tie attempts of the railway peo- pie to terrori5e the state legislatures. The tremendous shrinkages in the mar ket values of stocks he attributed to the squeezing out of the water.
 Do you still adhere to the position you took with reference to government ownership of railroads?" was asked.
 q do, most emphatically; but I said at Madison Square Garden that ulti- mate ownership might prove to be the remedy. I did not say immediate own ership."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
Henry Norman to We'd.

London, March 14.-It has been an. nounced that Henry Norman, M. P, will shortly marry Priscilla, younger daughter of Sir Charles B. B. McLaren, M. P.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
Plans for Convent.

New Britain, March 14.-Bishop Tierney of Hartford to-day approved the plans for a new convent to be known as St. Mary's convent The building will be of brick, and will cost, it is expected, about $45,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-03-15
FRENCH WARSHIP DAMAGED.
Another Accident in Which Vessel is
 Struck by Torpedo.

Brest, March 14.-There was another accident to a French warship off this port to-day. During torpedo exercises the coast defense ship Fulminant was struck and seriously damaged on the water line by a torpedo Collision mats wer at once applied in the hole of the vessels side, and she was lowed into port in sinking condition.
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-23
Hotels Unable 20 Provide Accom-
modatiOns and New House
VIII Soon Be Opened.
NEW CHANNEL PROGRESSING
Much OF the Big Ditch for the
Diversion of Appomattox
Has Been Dug.
Ispecisi 20 The ime~-Di.pa,ch.l

PETERSBURG. VA, January 22-The
demand for hotel accommodation IN this
city has be some 50 much greater than
the supply that tho Chesterfield. At pres
eut the largest house IN tho city. has
been compelled 20 turn away patrons
every night for several weeks. but ex-
tensiVe preparations arc being made %
remedy prevailing conditions and to meet
the big demand expected during the
jamestown Exposition. Work on the re-
modelling and reftting % the old Impe-
rial Hotel. on B~Oilingbrook Street. is rap
IDLY progressing. and the management
expects 20 open The house not later than
tine first Of May-probably sooner. u will
be the largest hostclry IN Petersburg. and
Will be called The Stratford. TT Is under
stood that the Prospect Hotel. which is
located near the Stratford. may also be
reOpcncd in the near future.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-23
HONOR E MAN.
Hanover Schoolchildren Have En-
joyable Exercises.

HANOVER. VA. January 22-White
School No. u. Ashland District. Hanover
county. celebrated with much zest the
o~ne-hundredth anniversary OF the birth os
General Z. J.. Lee. An appropriate hymn
was sung by the pupils. The Con
quered Banner by Father Ryan. was
impressively Tecited by Misses Bette and
Bernice Toler Grille and Elise Amos. Ole
and Lois Childress and SeymOre Amos.
The reply to Conquered Banner" by
j. J. Simmons. was well recfted by Rus
sell Amos. THE Sword OF Lee" was re-
cited by Misses Bertha Toler. Julia
Bowles. Carrie and Ruth Nicholas. Paul
Inc Amos and Clifton Perkins. Lees
surrender" was recited by three bright
little giris-Alice Perkins. Lottie and Viz
gle Toler. and afterwards sung very
sweetly by Giriie ana Elise Amos. Ollie
and Lois Childress and Bernice Toler.
Messrs. Roy Bowles. Ewell Amos. Lin
wood and Hunter Bowles. Waverly Goodc
and Ernest Chiidress made speeches and
read essays expressive OF General Lees
greatness and goodness. Little Cosy
Amos mounted the rostrum and sweetly
exclaimed. There hardly shines a heros
name as spotless as the name OF Lee"
in compliance with the request OF the
patrons. tie teacher read "A Prociama-
ton on the One-Hundredth Anniversary
Of the Birth OF General Z. J.. Lee" by
the Governor OF Virginia.
Pictures Of General Lee adorned tho
walls OF the schooiroom and were arts
tically decorated with flags. flowers ana
evergreens. The pupils. having acquitted
themselves most creditably. partook OF
oonfectioneries