davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
ANOTHER
 DEFAULTER New Yorker Said to Have Got Away With s25O.OoO worth
 of Bonds. TIT mac nnNrrrccrn
HE HAS CONFESSED
President oi inc Company That Was Deirauded Put Many SIeulhs On inc Track of inc Man...Fi.
 nally Arrested.

New York, April 22-The shortage in the accounts of w. o. Douglas, assistant loan clerk of the trust con- pany of North America, who was ar rested yesterday on a charge of steal ing $50.000, in bonds from the insti- tuition, may reach quarter of mill lion dollars. Douglas is said to have confessed to Oakleigh Thorne, pres
 ident of the trust company at the time of his arrest that he had made away with $50,00O in bonds, and to- day it was reported that he made a written confession to MT Thorne in which he admitted that the total val ue of bonds taken by him would reach $25O.00O. The bonds are said to have been turned over to Wall street broker who is believed to have acted for Douglas in good faith. It was reported, also, that the arrest of Douglas is expected to be followed by the arrest of another man, who reg istered for Douglas at the Hotel Port land, in West Forty-seventh street, las wv. R. Gray and wife, Boston" It was at this hotel that Douglas was arrested yesterday. where he was reg istered with his wife. The arrest was made on the specific charge of stealing Rock Island and Pacific railroad bonds valued at $50,00O The man who had registered as Gray disappeared just before the arrest was made.
 The arrest of Douglas was largely due to the personal efforts of Pres ident Thorne of the trust company who, in addition to asking the aid of the police and local detective bu- reau, enlisted 2S employees of the bank to make personal search for the fugitive. Douglas left the bank Saturday morning and the search be- gan a few days later. The amateur detectives watched all the railroad stations and ferry lines and an hour after midnight Sunday morning the watchers at the Grand Central sta tion were rewarded by seeing Mrs Douglas and strange man enter a cab and drive away. Inc watchers followed the cab to the hotel where they found Douglas and his wife reg istered under the names of Mir and Mrs w. R. Gray. Boston. The strange man had disappeared when the watchers. President Thorne and a detective went to the room and placed Douglas under arrest,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
AETNA MUST PAY Supreme Court UphoIds the IF. cision of the Missouri
 Courts. THE SUICIDE CLAUSE

|. .
 Washington. April 22.-In decid. Ing the case of Amanda Whitfield of Kansas City, Missouri, against the Aetna Life Insurance company of Hartford, Conn, the supreme court Of the United States to-day upheld the Missouri state laws. providing that the suicide of an insured person shall not constitute valid defense in re- slsting payment of the policy. The Woman's husband committed suicide lS months after taking out policy or $5,00O. A clause in the policy ex..s empted the company from paying more than $500 if the insured com- mitted suicide. The court decided that the company must pay the full policy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
EXPLOSION AND FIRE.
Canning Company at North Lubec
 Was Burned Out To-day.

I.nbec, Me. April 22.-The entire plant of the Seacoast Canning com pany, leased to the American Can company of New York, at North Lu bee was burned to-day. The fire was caused by an explosion in the gas house. No one was injured. Tht loss is estimated at $20Q,000.
 The explosion was followed by q rush of flames which spread rapidly through the oil soaked wooden build ing, and in very short space of time all the buildings were destroyed as there was no fire fighting appara- tus. The employees in the building in which the fire broke out were forced to move quickly to escape.
 The heaviest loss was on the ma chinery. The losses were covered by blanket insurance.
 The plant was established eight years ago by the Standard Sardinn company, which later sold out to the Seacoast acking company. The lat ter company went out of business and the property passed into the hands of re-organized company known as the Seacoast Canning con- pany of New York. which has oper- ated on large scale.
 The entire supply of cans for the sardine packing industry on this coast has been furnished by the de- strOyed plant. and smaller estab- lishment operated by the same com pany in Lubec. As the packing sea son opened only one week ago and so far. because of the scarcity of fish, on- ly n few factories have started up, It is not believed that operations will be hindered by the fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
Japan at Peace Conference.

Tokio, April 22.-According to the Japan Mail. the Japanese delegates at The Hague peace conference will present a series of independent propositions, among them being the conclusion of conventions for the conduct of battles on land and at sea. the use of mines in commercial routes. the use of wireless telegraphy between besieged fortresses and points in neutral territory, the use of neutral ports for belligerent pur- poses. methods for declaring the opening of hostilities and the limita- ton of armaments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
KILLED BY GAS.
Wife of Former County Commission
 CT Lindley Killed Herself.

New Haven. April 22.-Mrs Rose Lea Lindley. widow of former Coun- ty Commissioner John l.. Lindley, committed suicide at her home here some time last night. her body being found at an early hour to-day. Mrs Lindley took her life by means of gas asphyxiation and it is thought that she had been mentally unbal- anced few weeks previous to her death. Since the sudden death of Mir Hndley two years. Mrs Lindley had conducted successfully his insurance business, increasing it's volume of business to considerable extent.
 About year ago Mrs Lindley fell from a trolley car and the accident is said to have affected her nerves. Six weeks ago her health began to run down and it is thought that her in jury and the death of her husband unbalanced her mind.
 Mir Lindley was county commis- sioner from July, 1893 until July, 1897, and previous to that time was postmaster at Ansonia. where he also conducted an insurance agency. Mrs Lindley was B years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
Dead in Tobacco Field.

New Milford. April 2s.-The body of an unknown suicide was found to- day about a mile from the town in a tobacco field The man was about 5s years of age and there was noth- ing found on him to disclose his identity He had cut his throat with a razor which was found near by An empty bocketbook and a watch chain led to the suspicion that the body had been robbed after the act had been committed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
Held for High Court.

East Hartford. April 22.-Edward Pettingill. the gate tender who threw open the switch in front of the New York and Boston express on Satur- day. has been discharged by the rail- road and was brought before the court to-day. He was bound over to the next term of the criminal side of superior court under bonds of $500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
TROLLEY STRUCK TEAM.
Driver for Trott Baking Co Had Mar.
 row Escape.

Frank Huffman, a driver in the employ of the Trott Baking Co, col lided with trolley car this after noon at South Main and Scovill streets. and driver and vehicle were dragged some distance before they were liberated. They came out of the mixup with dished wheel and some broken traces. The driver blamed the motorman and the mo- torman blamed the driver. Whoever was at fault, it is certain that Hult- mann was fortunate to come out of it without injury. A big crowd col lected and everybody had version of his own as to how it happened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
Strikers Assault Man.

New York, April 22.-Striking cloak makers at the establishment of Margolin & Son to-day assaulted the senior member of the firm. Several hundred persons participated in the fight until they were finally beaten into submission by policemen's clubs. Four of the strikers have been ar rested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
DIR SMITH DEAD.
Was Representative from the Town
 of BrOOkfield.

Brookfield, April 22-Dr Junius r. Smith, representative from Brook
 field in the present general assembly, and one of the best known physicians in this section of the state, died at his home here this morning after q two weeks illness of pneumonia. Dr Smith, who was 42 years of age, was a native of New Marlboro, Mass. He graduated from Long Island hospital college in 1890 and immediately To- cated in Brookfield. He also had an office in Danbury, where he prac- ticed as q specialist in diseases of the eye and ear. He was for some time a member of the star of the Eye and Ear hospital of New York, and was also a graduate of the Post Graduate school of Medicine, of New York. He was prominent in Free Masonary. being a knight templar and shriiler.
 He leaves widow and two children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
Hole in Port Side.

Baltimore. Md, April 22.-The British steamship Barnstable, Cap tain Davidson, arrived in port this morning from Port Antonio. Jamai- ca, with large hole in her port side and with stem twisted. She was run into at full speed at 10 o'clock yes terday morning by the steamer Old Point Comfort, which runs from Cape Charles City, Va, to Old Point, Va.
 No one was injured on either yes sel and the Barnstable was able to proceed to Baltimore unassisted. Captain Davidson of the Barnstable could not account for the collision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
Stevens as Supervisor.

New Haven, April 22.-President Mellen of the New Haven road to- day made the statement that John F. Stevens. former chief engineer of the Panama canal, is to supervise some special work for this company prior to accepting any permanent contract elsewhere.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
Deadlock Over Peace Negotiations.

Washington, April 22.--Advices re. ceiyed from Central America are to the effect that the peace negotiations which have been in progress at Am- opala have come to a deadlock, and It IS feared renewal of hostilities will take place. The dificulty ap- pears to be the Nicaraguan demand that Salvador shall be held responsi- ble for what has occurred, which condition is not acceptable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
Repnblicans Endor,e Colt.

Providence. April 22.-The repub- lican state central committee. at a meeting held to-day. passed reso- lution endorsing Colonel Samuel Colt as the majority candidate for the United States senate. The vote will be taken tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
GoIne fo Orsfer Bax.

Washington. April 22.-President Roosevelt will leave Washington for his summer home at Oyster Bay on June 12- This is much earlier than is usual.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut. Fair to- night. Tuesday generally cloudy, fol lowed hg showers in afternoon TT night; light variable winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22

sf---s h--irx p--si vss-- vi-l s~ ssss ss r.s1 rs r-nt st srasee af ls in< f-ura fhf wh a-x re1f--s si.o ~ s~ ss< ts r~1 | vih e.h sye r-r<iy. u1.t1- ss da yo1r esf-<-e sr1 shssf ks-- tB--en<< rr-<rts1n Ns~1 th< ev~ beru-~ t-d fr-- r-s<i-e s~rE fl ts< t-sr-s lont S1---t srt r1- ts<rk-r- f sss t-s-1us fkst rl.-rs n<-<~t Th> -ns sr1 tn t,< re-p E--s ~ q u->susl e<-<:r cd hare tr7>-f-y f--sd ssrfs~~& Co-oru-f of tt~~r -~s ~f r--.1s [. p-ssi i-f.-s f--. A- r----.-t n C. Gl.~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. FOCND-Bunch of keys. on North Main st. Saturday. Owner may have same by calling at Democra, ofice and paying for advertisement
 4-22-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
VESSEL AGROUND
The Mongolia. a Pacific Mailer Was Trying 10 Avoid
 a Collision.
LYING NEAR SHORE

Tokio, April 22.-The Pacific Mall steamer Mongolia ran aground tnis morning near Mayeda lighthouse, Tn the province of Nagota, Japan. The locality is full of reefs. The steam CT, with list of 45 degrees, lies quite close to the shore, within reach of rescue from all directions. Her proximity to the land prevents any possible loss of life.
 The accident was caused by an at tempt to avoid collision with sail ing ship.
 The Mongolia is twin screw steamer with a registered tonnage of 13,S39 tons. She was built in New York for the Pacific Mail Steamship company in 1904. She has but re- gently been put in commission again after repairs necessitated by ground ing on reef of Midway island, on which she struck on September last. She was floated again without out side assistance on September 21.
 On her recent trip she was home ward bound from Yokohama and was under command of Captain Hatha- way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
GImbel Bros Statement.

Philadelphia. April 22.-In con- nection with the death of Benedict Gimbe1 in, Hoboken to-day. the fol. lowing statement was made by Gfm- bel Bros. Incorporated:
 "Gimbel Bros is corporation managed by the seven brothers, de- ceased being the youngest of the number and owning a small minority block of the stock. His demise will have no more effect on the business than the death of any one director of a railroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22

Try a Democrat Want Ad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22
The CO-CARTS
 at the hampson-SelIew Store are the best on the Market.

HAYWOOD BROS GO-CARTS are the highest standard of msriA The Haywood go-carts have alwayD led the pace for style, durability and lowness of price. There's every price you can think of now in stock, au- other large shipment having just ars rived.
 $2.25 to 9SS.oo. Some very good carts from e1s.oo to s20.00 in the new lot. -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-22

ns Hs.,sss.ssnsv fu.n.s e sss-su, ss:.ss q ea1A-lue
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
SIX new CARDINALS
RECEIVE RED HAT.
Public Consistory at the Vatican
Attended With Great
Ceremony.
Ceremony

ROME. April 1S.-A public consistory
took place at the Vatican to-day with
great ceremony. This being the season
in which Rome is crowded with tour
lists, the demand for tickets was eX-
traordinary. The procession accom-
panying the Pope was long and inter-
esting, being composed Of many nota-
BILE personages.
The Swiss Guard headed the process
sion, and the notable guard surrounded
the person of the Pontiff. who was
dressed In white. He was preceded
by the cardinals in full red robes, and
followed by the bishops and ARCH
bishops.
When the Pontiff was seated on the
throne, the six new cardinals advanced
one by ono TO receive the red hat
Each prelate knelt at the feet Of the
Pope while the master of ceremonies
held II magnificent red hat over the
cardinals head and tho Pope, saying
"Accipe galerum rubrum, etc., rose
and gave tho Papal embrace, The only
cardinal created at the secret con-
sistory of April 18th who was not pres
ent was Mgr. Rinaldini. the Papal Nun
clio at Madrid.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
THE BOARD ACCEPTS
HIS RESIGNATION
Prof. Soule Will Leave July 1st-V. p. !. Visitors
Conclude Session at Blacksburg- Committee
Named 10 Reply to Farmers Petition.

BLAcKsEURG. VA, April 1s.-The
board of directors of the ". P. I.
met here this morning at 1890. All
were present except Me,srs, Eggleston,
kizer and Watkins..
The resignation Of Dr. Thomas Il.
Watson as professor q, septogy and
nnineralogy was accepted with much
regret, to take effect June 30th. The
president was authorized T. arrange
with Professor Watson for completion
of geological survey during summer.
and for arrangement Of geological
specimens in cabinet of th depart-
ment.
In answer to request of Governor
Swanson. addressed to DR.. McBryde.
urging that the V. p. /. cadets be
present on Virginia Day at the James
town Exposition, the boari directed
that the corps be held there until the
evening of June 18th. the regular time
for closing of the college session.
On account of the abselce of Mr..
]. d. Eggleston, chairman of the
committee appointed at tie January
meeting of the board to consider the
availability of various mel who may
be chosen to succeed Dr.. IcBryde as
President of the v. p. T., the matter
of electing the next president was
postponed until q later meeting. This
is to be called at the suggestion of
Mr.. Eggeston that his Committee Is
ready to report, or in the event that
the committee shall wish for more
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

timo the matter will be deferred until
the next regular meeting Of the board.
The board, at their final session this
evening. accepted the resignation of
Professor A. NJ. Soule as dean of the
college OF agriculture and director of
the Virginia. Experimental Station, to
take effect July i, 90I.
President McBryde was authorized
to arrange with Professor Soule for
the preparation OF his report as to the
result of his experiments during the
current year, q similar arrangement
having been made with DR.. Watson
for his report on geological survey,
these reports in both cases to be ready
by September 1st A committee .of
three members of the board was ap-
pointed to frame reply to the petition
read before the board to-day from the
president and vice-presidcnt Of the
State Farmers Institute concerning
the matter Of Professor Soule's resig-
nation. The names of the members
who will serve on this committee wero
not made public.
Tho board adjourned ut 10 p. M. to
meet again during commencement
week. unless special meeting is called
to consider the question of DR.. Nc
Bryde's successor. Several of the men,
bcrs left Tonight, and the others leave
early tomorrow morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Five INCHES OF SNOW
IN THE NORTHWEST
Extends Over Several States and
Is Heaviest Known in April
for Years.

OMAHA, NEB.. April 1S.-Five inches
of snow fell during last night and
continued to-day The fall was gem
eral over Eastern Nebraska, and is
the heaviest known In April for many
years. The snowfall extends over a
wide area according to advices from
points In Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Col
orado-to the south. which report q
light snowfall, while Northern Nebras-
ka, Southern South Dakota, Northeast
Wyoming and the Blacle HIS are
covered with a blanket OF snow six
inches deep on the level which Is
still falling. AT Northwestern Rail
road headquarters here 1t was said
that the storm Is practically the same
over their entire system west of tho
Missouri River. Opinion as to tho cf-
feet on fruit and early vegetables
varies. Along the Southern and Central
belts cherries, peaches, plums and
berries are said by somo to have been
ruined almost entirely, whilo other
growers and dealers report that fruit
was not far enough advanced to be-
come seriously endangered.
IN grain circles 1t is believed the
snow will kill all the green bugs,
which have been threatening the win
ter crop
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
GET ALL PEP. y UTS;
PUT PR 6 lls UP
Chicago Firm Engineering Plan
to Get a Corner tn ne
Worlds Suppl
Especial to The Tlmcs-Di~ q I

Especial to The Tlmes-Dl~t lhl @
CHICAGO, ILL, April lS.--A corner
IN peanuts Is the result of the latest
manoeuvre of the marqet manipulators
N. a. Cobble & Co., South Water
Street commission firm, are engineering
the corner. Associated with this firm,
which is one OF the largest peanut
Wholesale dealers in tho country, arc
three Norfolk, Va, firms.
Not only will tho combine have tho
upper hand on the situation as far as
the American product Is concerned, but
1T will control the output Of Spain and
Japan. 1t Is tho Intention of the COM
,bination to buy UP tho entire avail
able supply and then force the price
UP to the highest possible point.
For several days the Cobble represcn-
tatives at Norfolk. in conjunction with
three firms at that place, have been
buying every thing in sight. Within
a. few days It Is eXpepted that their
control Of the market Will be COM
pletS, 4. sg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
THREE LIVES LOST
IN LAUNDRY FIRE

MONTREAL April 1S.--Flre this az
ternoon in the plant OF the Canada
Steam Laundry caused the loss of three
lives, two men and q woman, and the
injury OF twelve others, one OF whom,
Il woman. may die. The danes spread
rapidly. and panic resulted among
the employees, OF whom there We're
thirty women and ten men A NUM-
ber or them jumped from windows, and
six women who had made their way
to a. tire-escape on the third floor,
leaped to tho ground before they could
be rescued, When the tlames We're
gotten un;lbr control the bodies OF.
two men and u woman ware found In
the ruins burned beyond recognition.
a dozen injured women ana girls We're
taken to the general hospital nearby,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
IS GOVERNOR
OF PUERTO RICO
Inaugurated to Succeed Win.
throp-secretary Taft and
Party Present.

SAN JUAN, p. r., April 1S,---R. IT..
Rico to-day In succession to Beekman
Winthrop, who retired to become Assist
ant Secretary of the Treasury at WASH
ington. Secretary Taft was among those
thrup. wife of the retiring Governor, ana
Mrs. Post, The members OF the Supreme
Court. the Executive Council ind the
House OF Delegates attended In n body.
Secretary Taft and q. his party sailed for
noon TO day, accompanied BY Beekman
Winthrop, the retiring Governor of Porto
Rico, aud Mrs. Winthrop, Mrs, Taft and
Miss Marjorie lde. An Immense crowd
bala the Secretnry farewell,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
yA,. FRIDAY, APRIL IS, 1907.
)NLlNNEN7- WHEN CHILDREN ARRIVED WITH STATUE
THE DAVIS MONUMENT

died in New Oraasn
Richmond May 1Sos
Jefferson Davis
iaid In 2, 1885,
military parade OF which General
Boiling will chief
designed by w G. Noand
Valentine both of Rich
nond
"Vndicatrx' represent
the bronze likeness
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
TOLD THAW JURORS
FATHER WAS SHR|NER.
Members of Thaw Jury Sum
moned Before Jerome to Tell if
They Were approached
HAS NO SENIOR COUNSEL
Statement Given Out That NJ
Engagement Has Yet Been
Made.
w YORK. April 1S.-It was an

NEW YORK, April 1S,-It was an
nounced to-day that the district attor-
1,ey had begun the Investigation of a
report that one of the Thaw jurors had
been approached" by policeman dur
ing the trial. Henry c. Brearley, one
of the Jurors. had an interview with
District Attorney Jerome late to-day
at Mr.. Jero1ne's Office. Later it was
announced that several other of the
Thaw jurors would be asked to come
to the district attorneys office to-mor-
row and tell what. if anything they
knew Of the report in question. 1t
was reported that policeman talked
with juror on one Of the walks the
jury took from the Criminal Courts
building to the Broadway Central
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
WELL-KNOWN MINISTERS
DIES FROM PTOMAIN E

=. BALTIAIOl2ll, Md April 18,-Rev. w,
@. Herbert. ono Of the most. widely
copal Church In this city. died tonight
of acute indigestion, after q brief I'LL
ness, He is believed to have heen a
ylotm Of ptomaine polsoning, resulting
ners Of the family We're also affected.
4 lie MAS sixty years Of ago,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
SAID HIS BRIDE
MUST MAKE FIRES
Iowa Man, Being Married, Inter
poses to Require This
Obligation.
Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.l

DES MONIES, IOWA, April 1S.-The
solemnity OF a marriage ceremony was
broken to-day when the bridegroom
suddenly demanded that rs part Of
the obligations assumed by the bride
sho must covenant to build tho early,
morning fire. John Fl. Harris and Min
ME Allen were the contracting parties
and they stood in tho official chambers
of Judge Cope. upon whom they had
called to be made one,
"Why, man alive, that ia the most
astounding innovation that ever
Iheard,' shouted the Judge.
Harris started to argue the question,
Judge Cope sharply admonished Harris
proceed, judge" said Harris, and the
knot WAS tied. V Y