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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-29
Nav Be Fathers Body.

RACINE. Wis. Nov. 23.-George
Stried of Pittsburg, Pa. will be here to-
night to examine a body found several
months ago on the river docks. The body
is thought to be that Of his father, An
drew Stried who disappeared from Pitts
burg . year ago.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-29
Dies Moines Scheme Is Upheld.

DIES MONIES. Ia, Nov. 2J.-Judge
James A. Howe in the district court has
decided that the Des Moines plan of gov
eminent was constitutional in all points.
He said it was republican in form and
representative, that the. act is not local
or special legislation and that the officers
of a city are not part of the state gov
ont
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-29
Student to Sue Regents.

MADISON, Wis, Nov. 25.-[ Special
The board of regents has been notified
that an action will be started against
them for damages by John Forest, a stu
dent who last year lost a part of his leg
in an explosion at the laboratory at the
university.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-29
Ball Player May Be Mayor.

PITTSBURG. Pa, Nov. Pa. C.
Gumbert, form pitcher in the National
league. will, according to report, be the
next mayor Of Greater Pittsburg. At
least, he is to be advanced by the Repub-
ican narty. which is very strong.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-29
Leading Hudson Man Dies.

HUDSON, Wis, Nov. 23,-[Special.l
Frank Warner, aged so years, a mem
Der Of the Masonic and other fraternai
orders died here today. He had been u
resident Of Hudson for nearly half d
century.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-29
MILWAUKEE HAY MARKET.

Choice timothy hay. 165O017.OO; No. /
hay, I$op@ii.50; clover and mixed. i2,00tp
400: choice Kansas and Nebraska prairie
13.5OQ14oo; No 1 prairie, 120O@pl2. so; No.
feeding, 9.50@l0o0; packing hay, 75o9S.oG;
rye straw, S.50QS.75; oats straw, 7.OOpT50.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-29
Fall Hurts Six Men.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Nov. 25.-[Spe-
cial. IA scaffold fell down this morning
on a farm at Truax Prairie, this county,
and six men We're hurt Some had their
ribs broken. One man by the name VI
Champion, was seriously hurt internally.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-29
Found Dead N q Barn.

PRAIRIE DU CHEN. Wis. Nov. %.
i Special. Joseph Whitney, aged 90.
was found dead in 4 barn belonging to
Levi Cole in the town of Whea tlaud. He
was wrapped in . blanket and is sup
posed To have died from the effects of in
rnNirnnrS.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-11-29
Five Hundred Attend Golden Wedding.

OSHKOSH. Wis. Nov 23.-[Spe-
cial. MIR and Mrs. Frank Willie cele-
persons We're present. Mr.. Willie is one
Of the early merchants of this cit--.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
IN ANNUAL SESSION
Business Men Call Meeting for Next Wednesday
 Evening.
WILL ELECT OFFICER;
Report Expected on the Recent Exposition Held at the
 Armory.

The New Haven Business Mems association will hold it's annual meet ing in the hall in the Letfingwell build- ing next Wednesday evening at o'clock There will be the annual election of officers as the main feat 'ure of business for the meeting. There is likely to be report on the recent exposition held under the aus pices of the association in the arno1y about month ago The manufactur- ing interests took considerable inter- est in the exposition this year, and the report is likely to be of great in terest from many standpoints. A number of other matters are up for disposition.
 The call which Secretary Linsley has issued states that all members are invited to be present and to pre- sent to the session any question: or recommendation that will tend to inn prove conditions pertaining to busi- ness interests of the city, the state or the nation.
 There will of course, be the annual reports for the year and many other details relating to the years affairs of the organization, together with the financial statement of the year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
ESTATE OF $54,OOO
Left by Frank Pfleghar, For mer Hardware Man
 ufacturer.

Frank P, Pheghar, Jr., junior mem Der of the firm of F. P. Pfleghar 6 Son, hardware manufacturers, of Win chester avenue and Compton street, left an estate of $54,26S.26 He ended his life July 12
 Yesterday afternoon the appraisers appointed by Judge John P. Studley of the Probate court to determine the amount of the estate left by MT. Pfeg- har, he haviny left no will, filed their re- port. This shows that there is a half interest in the business of F, P. Pfleg- nar & Son amounting to $45, ,000 Under an open account with the firm the ap- praisers find that there is due the es- tate $S,O00,
 The heirs are the widow, Mrs. Bertha c. Pfeghar, who Is also the adninie- tratrix, and a son, Albert $. Pfeghar, who was born April IS last.
 Mrs. Pheghar receives one third of the estate, the remainder reverting to the son.
 The appraisers are Clarence w. Bron- son and Henry w Iberhauser.
 The late Mrs Sarah H. Robinson, widow of warren Robinson, S11 Orange street, leaves an estate of $4,000 This will be divided under the will among her two daughters, the Misses Julia IA. and Sarah M, Robinson, and Mrs, Edith l.. Pitcher of Westfleld. Mrs. Robinson was the mother of Architect I. w Robinson.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
FIVE ASK PARDONS New Haveners Under Sen tence of Life 1mprison-
 ment Seek Release. ONE IN TWENTY YEARS James F. Taylor Makes Eight
 eenth Appeal on Spruce > Street Crime.
ONE IN TWENTY YEARS

Among the applications to the state board of pardons this year are five men from New Haven, all of whom are serving life sentences. They are:
 James r. Taylor, sentenced July IS, 1887, for life for the murder of Mrs. Ernst in Spruce street, who petitions for pardon for the eighteenth time. The murder was committed while Taylor and Henry F. Chamberlain were robbing the house. The woman was about to awake, and to silence her chloroform was employed, the woman succumbing to the effects. In his petition Taylor declares that he did not administer the drug, and that he was unconscious of what was happen ing.
 Henry F. Chamberlain, who was with Taylor, petitions for the six teenth time. He and Taylor began their prison careers the same day. He sets up high grounds for his re- lease. He says that his punishment has been excessive; that the law was vindicated ten years ago; that one should serve life sentence for an unpremeditated act is not In accord with justice or the modern method of treating first commitment of one
 / T 1S.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
NO FEELING THERE
Mrs. Bennett Bryan Incident Yesterday Hardly Sup
 ports Theory.

From the fact that Mrs. P. s. Ben nett remained in her carriage instead of occupying a position with w. J. Bryan upon the stand at yesterdays dedication of the Bennett fountain, a. rumor of their arrangement arose. It was thought by some that at the bot tom of the circumstance was the ques- tion of the "sealed letter" attached to the last will of Mir. Bennett. It win be remembered that by the terms of this letter dated after the will was made MT. Bryan was 10 have received $50O00, but Mrs, Bennett contested this and the courts ruled against him.
 After the ceremonies yesterday MT. Bryan stopped for a moment to speak to Mrs Bennett and during the course of his address on MT Bennett's life, said: He found the one whom he chose in his youth, partner who as- sisted him in his plans and who shared his ideas of life"
 It is not believed that Mrs Bennett intended any slight to MT Bryan by her action. While she remained in her carriage the occupants of another car riage remained in it also It is not probable that any lll-feeling prompted the action.
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Document Which is Said to Have Caused Some AL dermen to Change
 Their Minds.
AIMED AGAINST A
 FANCHER INCREASE
Chief Denies Some of State ments Made by Alderman Elect Text of the
 Letter.

Since the passage of the resolution by the aldermanlc body Tuesday night increasing the salary of Chief Rufus R Fancher oa the fire department from $25oo to S300O, which was cut down by the finance board to $2,75O per an mum, there has been mucn discussion among officials at city hall and others as to the nature of letter which was circulated among the aldermen. This letter was signed by J. Edmund Miller, alderman -alect, and was disseminated in the interests of the fremen of New Haven
 The letter was alluded to by Alder man Joseph H. Mulvey of the Third ward, who was member of the com mittee to which the raise of the chief with those of City Engineer Cassius W. Kelly and Building Inspector Joseph B. Austin had been referred at a previous session of the board Alderman Mul- vey at a meeting of the committee said he was opposed to increases but be- tween that time and the time of the meeting of the aldermen Tuesday night he had changed his mind The letter was an important element In the bring ing about of this change, he said. AL derman Patrick Collins also changed his mind after reading the letter. or rather learning of It's contents.
 Alderman Elect Miller says among other things in the letter;
 "The nlfestion of the rnan,a eolarv rests entirely with the board of fire commissioners, and they show that they are very inconsistent by advocating a raise of 20 per cent in the chief and refusing to grant an increase of less than 10 per cent in the salary of the men.
 When asked respecting this phase of the matter Chief Fancher said last night:
 The facts in the matter are that the firemen have had 40 per cent. increase
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
TROUP ELECTED HEAD OF LEAGUE Progressive Democratic Off, , cers Named at the An
 nual Convention
 Here.
BRYAN TALKS ON
 DEMOCRATIC IDEAS
Tells the Members That Roose- velt Has Adopted Many Policies of the
 Party.

Before. the New England Progress sive Democratic league in Steinert's Atheneum yesterday afternoon a short address was delivered by the or ganization's protege, William J. Bryan, in which the Great Commoner de- clared President Roosevelt true ad
 herent to democratic principles.
 MT. Bryan said: Progress in pub lie sentiment is shown by the fact that things denounced as wild, radical and dangerous few years age are now applauded. For this remarkable change within three years President Roosevelt is in part, at least responsi- ble, and the democratic party's policy before the presidents expressed opin- ions is also responsible. There Is nothing wild or unreasonable in dem ocratic policies. They are conserve tive and intended to conserve the pub lie welfare In the past four years there has been more independence in politics than at any time in the pre- vious thirty, and this Is a good sign for the democratic party The next CdIllQdlEn WAll DC dGllliAlS StlAd POoi V Sf and the democratic platform will be clear and not constructed in such a way that it can be read in two ways. The party has had platforms taken one way before election and in am other after election, and the people have been betrayed. Reformers from both parties are speaking out follow | ing Rapsevelt's lead When the pres ident does something democratic he gains in popularity and when he goes away from the democratic party's principles he loses In popularity The reform element is the life giving ele- ment in every party, and the stand patters' are the dead element. If the democratic party had had the power 1 the republicans have had of late years the results would have proved good, but by their failure to follow demo- /Cox..A,,adf 1~ HCnann1 T1a-ra
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
DEATH OF WEBSTER
Head of Wire Company With Subsidiary Concern in
 New Haven.

Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. 20 Everett B. Webster president of the National Steel and Wire company with sub- sidiary companies at Dekalb, Ills, Bayonne, N. J., New Haven and on the Pacific Coast, died at the Windsor ho- tel here to-day aged thirty-eight years. He was a we'll known horse man and was owner of the steam yacht Seneca. He had country homes at Wyvernwood Farm, Beverly, Mass, and at Manhansett, L. L He had a business office in New York city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
r. J. Shares Buys Mare at "Old Glory'' Sale for 1000.

t
 New York, Nov. 29--Sales at the "Old Glory auction at Madison Square gar den tonight were light, only 109 head being disposed of at an aggregate sum of $56,50O For the five days of the sale, 5SS head have been sold for $34S,- 71O
 The principal sale of the day was the Directum Kelly, the trotter, which was purchased by Emil Jacobsen, of this city, for $4550. The summary of sales at $1,0OO or over Is as follows:
 stiletto C., oh C., T. pacer, by Stein way-Nola, H. Jones, Rushfield, Ind, $1,5oo,
 Anda H., blk. S., 5, pacer, by Andal- usia- Bermuda Belle, E. H. White, New York ely, s1,2OO
 King Direct, blks., 8, pacer by Direct Welcome Bunker, to A. s. Rodney, Lowell, New York, $2,1OO.
 Directum Kelly, b. h., 19 trotter, by Direct-Rosa Ludwig, to Emil Jacob- sen, New York city, $t55o
 The Phantom, blk S., 5, trotter by Boreal-Shadow, to B, Shank, Cleve- land, O., S2,5O0.
 Daphne Direct, blk. m., r. pacer, by Direct Madam Daphne, to G. D. sher- man, Port Henry, Now York, $1,050.
 Direct Flight, blk. m., 5, pacer, by Direct-Dianar H. to F. J, Shares, New Haven, Conn, S1,00O.
 Badelia D. m, 8, trotter, by Jack Daw-Queen McGregor, to James Bell, Philadelphia, $1,11o.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
NEWS SUMMARY.
GENERAL.

NEhfN EsItAbs to Fight for Delegation Mellen Brings on New Fight. Mrs. Bradleys Minister on Stand. Chicago's Burlesque Currency, Douma Must Bend to Czar. Ships to Be in Battle Trim. Progress ofsOld Glory Sale. Rumor of Attempt to Blow Up Taft.
 STATE. Hebrews Protest in New Britain. Five Killed in Waterbury Hartford Bridge Opens. O'Brien Will Try Again.
 Fairfield Church Burglarized. Hartford Detective Disgra ced.
 CITY. Bryan Dined by Local Democrats. Bennett Fountain Passed to City. Bryan Speaks at Woolsey Hall Finance Board Read Estimates. New Haven Will Not Cut Wages. Five Ask Pardons from Here No Exam Marks for Two Weeks. Building Line Again Debated. Alderman Davis Mistaken for Burglar Business Mems Annual Meeting. Newport Suit Is settled. Alex. Tropp Heads Progressiyes. Miller Letter to Aldermen, Pfeghar Estate is S54,26S. Many New Restaurants Spring Up. Jewish Festival of Lights Starts. No Mrs. Bennett Bryan Feeling.
 SPORTS. Favorite Gregg Captures Cup, Watt Leads With Average of POST. New Haven Wins from Providence. Army and Navy Battle To-day. Heavyweight Championship Fight Dec Huber Wins Match from Swift Pawtucket Takes Overtime Game.
 EVENTS TO-DAY. Full vaudeville Bill at Polls. The Charity Ball' at the BijoU '4rhe Candy Kid" at the New Haven
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
TWO WEEKS TO WAIT
Results of Examinations for Captaincy Will Take
 That Long.

The civil service commission, which hled an examination Tuesday night at Boardman high school for the position of police coptain will nota look over the papers of the candidates until next Wednesday night It will, require longer than one evening to determine the names of the sergeants who have accurately answered the questions
 After this ils settled the sergeants who excel the other contestants will have to appear before @ physician, that their physical fitness to discharge the duties devolving upon a police captain may be ascertalned.
 The scrutiny of the papers and the physical examination will not be fin- ished for two weeks.
 Meanwhile the rank and file of the police department are on the qui vive to know who's who Of course, from the list of eliglbles will be chosen one police captain-no more. This man will he selected for the post of captain of detectives, vice Chief Henry D Cowles, promoted to the head of the depart rnent Al police headquarteus they say Sergeant Jeremiah Dennehy will be the head of the detective department
 Elsewhere the name of Sergeant Thomas J. Dunn of the Grand avenue precinct is frequently heard in this con- nection. The power of appointment is vested in the board of police commis- sioners.
 Some of the questions asked the po- lice sergeants at the examination were rather surprising.
 "Now," said one sergeant who was there, what do you suppose the ques- tion, What is the capital of Indiana hast to do with the enforcement of the law In New Haven?"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
sHREwp MOVIE PLANNED.

Washington, Nov. 29.-7At a caucus of the Democratic members of the house, scheduled flor tomorrow at 2 p. m, Representative Jones Of Virginia will introduce a resolution to this effect: That it fsShe sense of the Democratic members that all appointments to com mistees should be made by the speak CT. The purpose uTr6srlying t119s seemingly commcnplece propoeal is to tske out of the-hands Ct John Sharp Williams the choice of the. Democratic members of the commfttees-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
DEFECTIVE DISCARDED
Hartford Officer Dismissed from Force
 for Misconduct

Hartford, Nov. 2s.-Deteotive serg- cant Theodore Districh was dismissed from the local police force tonight by decision of the board of police com missioners. Dietrich arrested Lauritz Hansen on serious charges and it was alleged that when Hansen asked Die trich to notify a certain attorney as he wished to retain him, the detective ad- vised the retaining of a certain other attorney. This Hansen did and the at torney charged him s65O. Then the att torney it was alleged gave Dietrich two checks, one for $50 and one for s25, which the detective cashed. Han- sen was sentenced to eighteen months in iail
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
FINANCE BOARD REVIEWS PROOFS Has Decided Practically That the Tax Rate Shall be 143-4
 Mills. MISS HUGO GIVEN
 INCREASE OF $64 Board Still Fails to Act Upon the Payment of the Mill
 tary Enrolling
 Officer.

The finance board met at o'clock yesterday afternoon and surrounding the oak table in the office of Director James B. Coe of the public works departmentit read proof for an hour. The proof was the hook that is being printed for distribution among the al- dermen at their session Monday night. This book will contain the net results of the boards deliberations for the last month as to the amounts that will be necessary for the conduct of the city's affairs for the ensuing year, and 1t will also show what income the city expects from it's various departments to meet the requirements of Q grow ing city.
 While the figures in the book are practically agreed upon the financiers will meet a half hour before the meet ing of the aldermen and affix their signatures to it. after a final vote.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
COMMISSION SUIT SETTLED
Case of Newport Against Anderson
 Ends.

The case of Walter K. Newport against Giles R. Anderson in the SUI perior court was settled yesterday by Attorneys Mears and Bears, represent ing the plaintiff and Attorneys Bronson and Lewis of Waterbury, acting for the defendant The suit was to recover half of commission of $S,5OO upon the placing of an annuity policy of $75,- 900 for the National Vermont Life In- surance company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
QUALITIES AS AIR PILOT
F. H. White, Pupil of Stevens, Makes
 Long Balloon Trip Alone.

North Adams, Mass, Nov 29.-As- cending a small balloon from this city at l1:oS a. m. to-day Frederick H. White, of New York, travelled nearly a hundred miles before he landed, finally coming down at S;15 p, m. without a mishap. in an open field and a mile and a half north of the city of Fitchburg. MT. White stated that he had enjoyed his trip greatly, and that it had been without special incident He had pre- viously made three ascensions with Leo Stevens of New York. and his voyage alone to-day was made to enable him to qualify as a pilot
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
HARVEY OFF TICKET
John Lynn Put in His Place by West Haven Democratic
 Committee.

William M Harney has declined to stand as candidate for burgess at West Haven. Mir. Harney was nomin- ated by unanimous vote at the dem ocratic caucus last Monday night. He is an employe of the Mathushek Piano company, and states that his business affairs allow him no time for public service.
 The borough committee has filled the vacancy by placing the name of John Lynn on the ticket Mir, Lynn served as q burgess in 1sss-9 and has an ex- ceIlent official record
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
TAFT IN DANGER l?
Another Attempt Made to Blow Up
 His Train.

Penza, European Russia, Nov. 29.- The police of Ufa were alarmed last night owing to a report that an at- tempt would be made to blow up the train bearing Secretary Taft and his paety toward St. Petersburg and fifty soldiers were stationed in the corri- dors and vestibulee of the cars at Ufa and remained on guard until morning. The train proceeded slowly and with great caution throughout the night.
 Mir. Taft knows nothing of the rumor in circulation that Emperor William will meet him at Hamburg.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
FoRAKER TO FIGHT
VIII Contest With Taft Ohio Delega-
 tion to National Convention.

Washington, Nov 29-United States Senator ]. B. Foraker made it clear today that he will contest the Ohio delegation to the Republican national convention with Secretary of War Will liam H. Taft This decision is indicated in 6 letter to Conrad J. Mattern. vice president of the Ohio Republican league. who forwarded to Mir. Foraker a copy of the resolutions adopted by the advisory and the executive com mittees of the league, indorsing Mir. Foraker for the senatorship and for the nresi9nntiel n no,-,tnNtinn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
12 pIRECroRs HFIip FoR TRTATl.

Philadelphia, Nov 29.-Twelve direct ors of the United States Graphite com pany, which went into the hands of receivers last July, were held in 5000 bail each for court today. It was al- legged that the investors had been paid quarterly dividends out of money they lad paid in and that the property which the company owned had not been improved and that false rtate- ments were made as to the Financial status of the company
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ARREsrEp FoR AssAu1n.

Stuart Wise was arrested by the Dixwell avenue police last night for trying to hurt Maud Reed, former friend, with his fists.
 John E. Kenney was arrested by Fatrolmen Allen and Dunn yesterday afternoon on an accusation of stealing chickens from Mrs, Besste PodoEeff, l2s Oak street
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WEATHER RECORD

Washington, Nov. 29.--Forecast for Saturday and Sunday
 For Eastern New York: Fair Satur- and rain or snow in north portion by night; fresh possibly brisk north to northeast winds becoming variable.
 For New England7 Fair Saturday, with north to northeast winds, possibly increasing; Sunday increasing oloudS- ness with rain or snow in afternoon or night
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-30
scoRNs rATNrEp MONEY.

New York, Nov. 29.-John D. Arch bold, vice-president of the Standard Oil company, declared tonight, in speech at the annual dinner of the New York Alumni Association of Syr- ecuse University, that if he had thought that there was any taint on his money he never would have offer ed dollar to Syracuse university
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1o0 IocoMoTTyFs ORpERED.

Montreal Que, Nov. 29-The Grand Trunk to-day placed orders for one hundred freight and passenger loeomo- lives with different Canadian and Unit ed States builders The cost will be ahort S1,6Oe,Ooo and delivery is to be completed in the hrst Rine months of next years