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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
MORE EVIDENCE
Suspect Becker Will Have Diff cult Time of Clearing Him.
 self of Murder Charge.

New York, May 25.-Further dam aging evidence has been found against Henry Becker, the suspect held for the murder of Amelia Staffeldt at Elm hurst, l.. l., Wednesday, according to the police to-day.
 Following the dramtic confession of Becker beside the coffin of the girl victim, in which he said that he saw the murder committed, and claimed that it was done by man in whose company he was, but whose name he did not know, the police report that they found in a Chinese laundry, at Elmhurst, a shirt which Becker had taken there shortly after the girl was murdered. a
 The shirt had two large spots upon it which looked as though they were blood stains.
 The discovery of the garment. with it's suspicious spots, is considered sig nificant. The police argue that the stains, if they are of blood, could not have been made unless Becker stood
 
 closer to the victim of the crime than he admits.
 Another link in the chain of in- criminating evidence is a. small hand kerchlef which Becker had in his pos session. In one corner there is em- broidered the initial "S' The hand- kerchief belongs to Mrs Eva Simonson and was missed by her shortly after the disappearance of Becker and his companion, who had cleansed their hands at the pump ill her yard. There are several small spots upon the hand kerchief. The detectives believe they are blood stains.
 The police have secured minute de- scriptlon of Becker's companion and have every confidence that they vii! have him in custody within 24 hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
$20, ,OOO MILL FIRE.
Thought to Have Been Work of Fire
 Bug. ....

Danielson, May 25.-The largest fire in Danielson in fifteen years last night destroyed James A. Nichols blaming mill on Prince street, with all its contents, involving loss of $20,- GOO, probably covered by insurance. The mill was a frame building 100 by 60 feet and the fire which was first seen by G. A. Johnstone at o'clock, spread rapidly.
 When Mir Johnstone saw the fire 1t was in the southeast corner away from all loose timber and shayings. He said that he. could have put it out if he had an extinguisher. AS it was he hastily gave the alarm. but when the firemen arrived the whole building seemed a mass of flames.
 The entire fire department was call ed out and did good work. There was almost no wind so that there was little danger of the fire spreading. Over POGO people were attracted.
 An employe of the mil had been through the building at 8 o'clock and found everything secure. At 10 o'clock the building was almost in ruins. This Is the third large fire in this vicinity since May 2 and 1t is believed that d firebug is about.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
STILL GUESSING.
Assistant Prosecutor for Waterbury
 Not Named Yet.

The bill providing for an assistant prosecutor in the city court has passed both houses of the legisla- ture and Representative Abner P. Hayes said to-day that he was under the impression the bill has been signed by Governor Woodruff. If that is so then there Is in existence an additional office in the city court and Prosecutor c. E. Meigs will get rest once in while. But who will get the appointment to the new office is the question that is engaging the attention of the lawyers. They say that Representative Hayes can have the position if he cares for it, and another report has him circulating himself for the official scalp of Liquor Prosecuting Agent Wilson H. Pierce. There is a good deal of probability in both rumors. but evil dently more in the latter. The law yers are certain that Judge Burpee, who will have to make the appoint ment of assistant prosecutor. will lose no time in filling the office, for in his opinion delays are dangerous and they provoke trouble and bother.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
SERIOUS CHARGE
Mrs Gould Says Her Mail Was Tempered With = Govern
 ment to Investigate.

New York, May 25.-An investi- gation by the postoffice department of the charges made by Mrs Howard Gould, who is seeking separation from her husband, Howard Gould, that her mail was tempered with for months, will be made if Mrs Gould furnishes the department with the letters, which Mrs Gould informed Police Commissioner Bingham yester- day afternoon had been apparently opened and tracings made of the ad- dresse.
 Mrs Gould is quoted as saying to Commissioner Bingham that last summer she noticed that the mail she received had been tempered with and that tracings had been made of the addresses. A friend of Mrs Gould, who was present when Mrs Gould made her statement to Con- missioner Bingham, said:
 Whether Mrs Gould was in town or not, it made no difference-her mail was tampered with. She has discovered since that many a letter sent to her never reached her hands Tracings were made of addresses and she saw the blur of the tracing paper or where an attempt had been made to take an impression of the writing of the sender by means of copying paper"
 Postoffice department officials stat ed to-day that they had no official knowledge of the charges made by Mrs Gould and as the affairs of MT and Mrs Gould were of civil char acter they would take no action in the matter unless Mrs Gould pro- duced the letters and made a formal complaint.
 In cases where local authorities can show evidence that acrime has been committed the postal authorities will furnish tracings of mail but this Is never done ill civil cases. w. $. May er inspector in charge of the New York postal district said to-day: If Mrs Gould will furnish us the letters we will make an investigation as in all similar case
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
CITY NEWS.

American band prom. City hall, this evening.
 An anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated at St Francis Xaviers church on Monday morning at 7.30 o'clock for the late Mrs Sarah Bowes of South street.
 For the first time since Waterbury was connected with New Haven by trolley people could leave here to- day on the cars and keep their seats until they arrived at Savin Rock. The cars carried the Sayin Rock sign and everybody who contemplates making trips to that popular resort was pleased to see it.
 The strike of the section hands of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad is breathing its last as almost all the men have returned to work. There has been no trouble to speak of since the strike started. and the men instead of trying to make mischief are applying for the'r old positions willing 10 work for the wages which they were receiving before they went out.
 Raffelo Tooturo of New Haven was arrested this afternoon about o'clock as he alighted from a Cheshire car for carrying concealed weaPons. Tootura had fallen asleep on the car and while slumhering a revolver was noticed in one of his pockets. Word was sent to the police station and when inc eae reached Exchange place Detectives Keegan and COIesanto' were there 10 meet it. It was a surprise parry for Tootura.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Child Labor Commission.

Washington, May 25.-The national commission on child labor composed of official representatives of the Ma tional Manufacturers association, Am erican Federation of Labor, the gen eral federation of women's clubs and the national civic federation met here to-day to organize and outline the scope and character of the work which it will undertake.
 The president will receive the com mission at noon and it will confer with Secretary Straus of the department of commissioner and labor, Commission CT of Labor Neill and Director North of the census, later in the day.
 The commission will cooperate in every practical way with the depart ment of labor in the investigation 1t is about to undertake along this llne.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Strike Riot at santIago.

SANTIAGO, Cuba. May 2J.-In a riot of strikers trying to prevent the unloading from the ships in the harbor the police were stoned by strikers and returned q volley of shots. wounding one man and dispersing the mob. The strikers gathered again In large num- bers and made a demonstration before the office of the civil governor against what they call an unjustihsble attack by the police. Tho strikers now domi. nate the city. and the police are almost powerless.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
GIVEN AN OVATION
Representative of the Italian Government Arrived al New
 York This Morning.

New York, May 25.-Admiral the Duke of the Abruzzi arrived in New York harbor to-day aboard the ltal- ian cruiser varese, flagship of the squadron sent to the United States by the Italian government to partici- pate in the naval ceremonies attend ing the opening of the Jamestown exposition.
 Just how long the duke will re- main in New York is not known. He has received numerous invitations to social affairs and if he accepts even half of them his stay will be lengthy. While here he will probably meet Commander Peary. The duke him self is a we'll known Arctic explorer, his record for "furthest north" hav- ing been beaten only by Peary.
 Official calls will occupy much of the dukes time to-day
 Scarcely had the flagship reached her anchorage in New York harbor when came the first of the long list of ceremonies which are expected to mark the stay here of the royal vis- itor. Headed by the Italian consult general. Count Massiglia, delega- ton of prominent persons who had been in waiting for the arrival of the admiral-prince, boarded the Varese before many New Workers were out of bed and the distinguished visitor was given formal welcome to the city.
 It is expected that to-day will be almost entirely occupied in making official calls in the city. Tomorrow will be spent on board the flagship where the prince will make his head quarters during his stay here. On Monday he will be the guest of Ma jor-General and Mrs Frederick D. Grant at Governors Island and on Monday evening he will attend din- ner which will be given in his honor by Count Massiglia at the Waldorf Astoria.
 Prince Louis is one of the first members of European royalty. He is the son of king, having been born at Madrid in 1873 while his father. Due D'Aoste, was king of Spain from 1870 to 1875. The Due D'Aoste was brother of King Hum- bert of Italy, thus making the Due D'Abruzzes cousin of the present king Victor Emanuel of Italy.
 Although holding this exalted rank in the house of Savoy, Prince Louis preferred life of adventure and daring rather than the ease and luxury of court life. He therefore renounced his title to succession to the. throne of Italy and devoted all his time to exploring the remotest regions of the globe. He Is only 34 years old. yet his record of success is probably without parallel among modern exporers.
 In the Arctic his record of far thest north" is next to that of Man. zen and Peary. Pushing into the heart of Central Africa. he followed the route of Stanley and explored the hitherto unknown mountains of the moon. The British Geographical so- clety recognized this latest achieve ment as one of the most important in modern geographical research.
 In selecting Prince Louis. the Due D'Abruzzes, to come to America with the Italian fleet. the Italian govern ment has paid a marked compliment to the United States, as the envoy combines the bluest blood of Italian royalty with the renown of the first explorer Of Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Declined Assistance.

Berlin. May 25.-The admiralty announced to-day that the comman- der of the French cruiser Chanzy. which went ashore May 20 on one of the islands of the Gnu San group, had declined with thanks the assist ance of the German gunboat Luchs. sent from Shanghai to aid in rehoat- ing the stranded warship. because 1t seemed almost certain that the Brit fish and Japanese vessels on the spot would be able to save the Chanzy. The Luchs thereupon returned to Shanghai.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Nineteen Doomed by C.sr.r..

CITY OF MEXICO. May 25.-Nine- teen men. including two Mexicans. one spaniard. two Italians and one Bel gian. have been sentenced to death in Guatemala City for complicity in the attempt to kill President Estrada Ca brera by means of mines. These sen tences were imposed after the arch conspirators had committed suicide. preferring death at their own hands rather than fall into the power of the president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Governors to Confer.

St Petersburg, May 2j.-Premier stolypln has summoned the governors general of Kiev and odessa and the governors of Kiev. Voronezh, Saratov. Tula and other provinces to St Peters burg in order to confer with them re- garding the peasant outbreaks in those parts of Russia and the means of fighting them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
IS NEAR DEATH
Mrs Mckinley Takes a Sudden Change For the Worse
 Consultation of Doctors
DR BUxTON'S OPINION

Canton. O., May 25.-After an early morning call at the Mckinley home, preceding the conference with Dr Rixey, Dr o. E. Portman, in a statement says Mrs Mckinley is not so well, that all change in her condi- ton since early morning has been unfavorable, and that Dr. Rixey will abandon his plan to return to Wash ington tonight unless the days de- velopments are much more satisfac- tory.
 Canton, O., May 25.-Hope is now expressed by Mrs McKinley's friends that she may recover from the seri- ous afiiction, but it is barely hope and is coupled with the belief that she can never recover the strength she had few months ago, even if she survives for several days or a month or more.
 The condition of Mrs Mckinley at 8 o'clock this morning was not changed over that during the late night. Not since a temporary rally to consciousness last evening, when she took small amount of nourish- ment, has she showed any indications of realizing what is going on about her.
 It is stated that much depends on the turn taken by the. patient to-day. If 1t should be for the worse, then it is feared dissolution cannot long be stayed. If she should regain con- sciousness and yield to treatment there is then hope of an indefinite prolongation of life for even months.
 Any change in the treatment viii be decided on at a consultation of doc tors, including Doctors Rixey, Port man and Eyman, after which an offi- cial bulletin will be issued.
 At 10:15 o'clock Rev Dr Buxton, pastor of the First NJ. F. church, of which Mrs Mckinley is member, came from the Mckinley home. He said that he found the symptoms of the patient alarming. Mrs Mckinley is gradually sinking and he believes she cannot possibly survive.
 A conference of Doctors RiAey, Portmann and Eyman is being heId
 At Il o'clock the following bulletin was issued. Doctors refer to Mrs Me- Kinleys condition as not favorable. She does not suffer pain and seems to rest as comfortably as possible. The hope for improvement is scarcely to be expected. It is said however that there are no indications. of immediate dissolution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Iapanesr Ahusrd.

Washington. May 25.-The state department was informed to-day by viseount Ooki. the Japanese ambas- sador. of the abuses of number of Japanese restaurant keepers in San Francisco. Secretary Root immedi- ately took hold of the matter and will have an investigation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Attacked by Peasants.

Kiev. Russia. May 15.-Bands of several hundred peasants,a armed with seythes. axes and shotguns. attacked the estate of Count Shuvalof yester- day. After several hours fighting they were dispersed by mounted Cossacks. The peasants left twenty men wounded on the field of hostili- fIaa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Ordained by Bishop.

Hartford, May 25.-Bishop Tier ney to-day ordained to the priesthood in St Joseph's cathedral Rev Martin E. Wilson and Rev John Nathleu of this city; Rev Philip Massicot and Rev Frederick Dusserault of Meri- den and Ray Peter Manfreddi of Italy to the sub deaconage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Chamberlain Improving.

Saint Raphael, France. May D. Mr and Mrs Joseph Chamberlain, who have been here for some time past, are returning to England in few days. Mir Chamberlain is much lm- proved in health, but 1t is probable that a considerable time must elapse before he will be able to re-cnter public life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
THREE MEN DEAD.
Lost Lives in Fire at East Boston
 To-day.

Boston, May 25.--Three men lost their lives in a fire in the wook work ing district along the East Boston water front this afternoon. The fire was the worst East Boston has had in some years. Three alarms were rung in. The financial loss Is about $50. 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Eir, of A Gener.I str,le.

New York. May 25.-The strike of the mzehinists which began along the lines of the Erie railroad ysster- day Is understood to be only the first step of a general strike Of nschinisfs sgzinst the railroads where piece work Is in vogue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Another Endle.. Ch.ln.

Cleveland. May 2s.-An endless chain involving members of the Ma sons to contribute to the Mckinley memorial. has stirred up some in- quiry In the east as to whether the money collected surely reaches the memorial fund association
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Tornado at Fort Worth.

Fort Worth, Texas. May 25.-A bad tornado is said to have struck sec- ton of the country four miles north of here. Three persons are reported as having been killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair In
 east. showers in vest portion late to- -nirht or Sunday morning; sundsy |<koxsrE and warmer: light east to |soath winds. increz<irE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Yale Beat Harvard.

Longwood, Mass, May 25.-Yale won from Harvard in the dual ten- his meet held here to-day with vic- tory of 6 to 3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Two More Talesmen.

Boise, May 25.-Two more tales men qualified as jurymen to-day in the Steunenberg murder case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Death of an Archbishon.

Lima, Peru. May 25.-The Most Rev Augustin Tovar, archbishop of Lima, died to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-25
Business Clothes Made-to-Measure.

Inasmuch as the greater part of ths average mans waking moments ard those devoted to his business, it is eminently fitting that he should he as particular about his BUSINESS SUIT as he is where more formal dress is concerned.
 Our line of SUITINGS FOR BUST. NESS WEAR is an extensive one. em- bracing every desirable weave and every popular coloring.
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-03-29
ELKS ELECT OFFICERS.
Order Also Initiated Two Candidates
Last Night.

At the regular meeting of Pendle-
ton lodge b. T. or F., held last eve
ming the annual election of officers
occurred and two candidates were
initiated into the mysteries of Elk
DOM.
For officer Charles J. Ferguson,
exalted ruler during the past year,
was chosen to serve for another term
and accepted the honor. other Off
GERS were elected as follows: Carl
Cooley, esteemed leading knight;
Glenn G. Goodman, esteemed loyal
knight; Charles L, Bond esteemed
lecturing knight; Harry c. Thomp-
SON, SECRETARY c. Il. Bean, treasurer
Harry Norwood, tyler, and Lee
Teutsch, trustee.
No further action was taken by
the lodge in the matter of securing
club rooms, the committee appointed
to investigate having asked for an
other weeks time.
Among the outside men present at
the meeting last night were the fol-
lowing from Echo; Fred T. George,
H. Il. Stevens, oliver Morton, W. W.
I'anky, Earl A. Race, w. j. Calvin,
H. L. kile, and r. r Stanfield.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-03-29

MENTION

Matt Mosgrove is in the city today
from Athena.
Mrs. C. F. Colesworthy is Ill with
the grip this week.
James II. Stewart has been In town
from his home at Athena, today.
]. C. Cutler, general manager of the
W. e. c. r., has been in the city to-
day.
Orville Edwards of the o. r. G. N.
offices in Portland is in the city on a
visit.
Mrs. Kippinger has returned home
after visit of several weeks to The
Dalles.
S. T. Neil, the we'll known dairy
man of Alba, is in the city today on
trading trip.
j. d. Gregoire, the city recorder at
Adams. was in the city today on a
business trip.
w. A. Hunt of Walla Walla, has
been here today and is guest at the
Hotel st. George.
G. F. Dunn. farmer of Upper
Mckay, has heen in town today up
on business trip.
]. P. Winter of the legal firm of
Winter & Collier. has returned from
business trip to Portland.
]. H. O'Neill, the genial travelling
passenger agent of the o. R. & N,
Is in the city today on business trip.
County Surveyor ]. w. Kimbrell
left this morning for Athena to do
private surveying for a number of
people in that vicinity.
James Daley. formerly of the firm
of Baer & Daley is now at Athena as
sisting in the management of the Ma
nassee store THAT place.
T. l.. Dunsmore, agent for the Ore
gon Fire Relief association, is in the |
city today on business, this being his |
first visit here since the death of Mrs. |
Dunsmore, which occurred several |
weeks ago in Portland.
Rev. ]. NJ. Cornelison arrived home
today from Richmond, Kentucky,
where ne was called month ago by
the serious illness of his mother,
who Is now recovering. On his way
home Mr.. Cornelison visited in Okla
homa.
Miss Isabella E. S. Dowden, super
ntendent of the Oregon and Idaho
Children's Home society, which was
organized in this city year
ago, passed through the city this
morning to Spokane, where she goes
o take two homeless children to
Portland where she has found homes
or them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-03-29
CITY BREVITIES

Peacock COAL Oregon Lumber
Yard.
All kinds of good. dry wood. See
Minnis.
For Rent-3-room furnished cot
tage, 1875 Thompson street.
See Minnis for good, dry wood that
burns. Lots OF 1t on hand.
Try Walters new Hard Wheat"
flour. now on the market.
Leathers Transfer Co.. day and
night service. Phone Main 511.
Nice furnished housekeeping rooms
for rent, Inquire 302 Logan street.
Peacock brand coal, burns the best
and lasts longest. Oregon Lumber
Yard.
Wanted-Fify acres good potato
land near Pendleton. Inquire this
office.
Special panel photos, s1.25 dozen.
Bowman studio. Finishing for ANA
teurs.
Peacock brand coal, the kind that
holds heat and burns clean. Oregon
Lumber Yard.
When in Portland stop at the Hotel
Oregon. Rates 81 per day and up
ward. European plan. Free bus.
The hest coal to he had is the Pea
cock brand, handled by the Oregon
Lumber yard. Phone in your order.
For Sale-Rusiness, furniture and
fixtures of Broom lodging house.
Price reasonable. Inquire at 202
Fast Webb street.
The Insurance" gasoline stove
automatically controls the supply of
gasoline. 1t is an absolute safeguard
against accidents from any cause, and
makes gasoline as safe fuel as wood
or coal. Less than half as expensive
as gas. Goodman Hardware Co.,
agents.