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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
ARGUMENTS BEGUN IN
 BIC TELEPHONE FIGHT
ATTORNEY FIREMAN FOR THB INDEPENDENT COMPANY
 FIRST HEARD.

Declares the Act of 1901, Which Gave
 Practical Monopoly to the Southern
 New England, Was Put in Thrcurb
 the Back DOOr-Should be Wiped Off
 the Statutes--Lavish Expense of
 Junketing Trips Paid by Bell com-
 pany Almost Absolute Prohibition to
 Competitor-Judge stoddard Meets
 Assertion by Assertion.
 Hartford April 9,-Arguments were begun to-day before the judiciary com- mittee at the state capitol on the matt ter of the several telephone bills now pending in the legislature.
 Before the arguments began Judge Henry Stoddard representing the Southern New England Telephone com- pany, offered in evidence several arti- cles of incorporation of different tele- phone companies, including the Sharon Telephone company, East Haven Tele- graph and Electric company, Farming ton Valley Telephone company, and Waterbury and Woodbury Automatic company. He also submitted in evil dence decisions by Judge Case and Judge Thayer, of the superior court, regarding the repeal of the telephone law, and statement of the capitaliza- tion of the company, after introducing which he announced that the evidence was closed
 Attorney Harrison B. Freeman, jr.s representing the independent company, was the first to argue. At the start he said that the question before the com mittee was the most important before the general assembly, and it was sirn- ply a question as to whether a com pany would be allowed to operate tin- der the laws of the state as they exist ed previous to the enactment of the present law. After the act of 1901 was put on the statutes-and 1t was put i'm through the back door. not the front door--it might fairly be salu that lo telephone company could come in and compete in this state. It was only fair, he said, that the committee should re- port favorably, and the general assem- bly, act likewise, that legislation may be enacted so that the monopolistic law may be repealed. It is in line with the public policy of the state and other states to enact laws that will be for the public good.
 Your committee, he said, comes here l six months in a year, and five months are spent in enacting special leglsla4 ton, MT. Freeman then described at length the makings of the Southern New England Telephone company and characterized it as the worst monopoly that ever existed, and said further that it was practically impossible for any other company to attempt to get Q charter or oppose public service cor poration as strongly entrenched as the Southern New England company MT Freeman especially condemned the law which compelled those desiring to en- ter the state in competition to prove that a new company was public ne- cessity and convenience. He said that for this reason more than all else, this law should be wiped off the statutes. |
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
THIRD TERM BOOM GOES ON
MINNESOTA HOVSE BY RISING
 TOTE ENDORSES ROOSEVELT

Unanimous, Except for One Member,
 Who Did Not Think Honor should be
 Forced on Any Man--Connecticut
 General Assembly on Record as En-
 dorsing Roosevelt in His Controversy
 With Harripan.
 St. Paul, April s.-The Minn A house of representatives to-day, with rising vote which the speaker announc- ed was nearly unanimous" passed concurrent resolutions endorsing Presi- dent Roosevelt for third term. The resolutions follow
 Whereas, By his wise. initiative and courageous leadership, the present president of the United States has be- come prominently identified with the cause of political social and business reforms; and
 Whereas, The great work of which llC ild5 UtCll dllu llOW AS lllC lllOol dl0- tinguished exponent is yet unfinished; and
 Whereas, With singular unanimity the great body of the people of the United States, without regard to polit- ical afflliation, has implicit confidence in his great ability, unselfish patriotism and answering fidelity to his exalted trust; therefore, be it
 Resolved by the house of represent atives, the senate concurring, that the best interests of the general govern ment and the successful establishment of the great public measures which have been inaugurated by the present national administration demand the re- nomination and reelection of Theodore Roosevelt to the presidency of the Unit ed States"
 The only republican opposition came from Representative Lennon, of Min neapolis, who said he was not for fore ing a third term on any man. He be- lieved there was other good material in the party.
 During the taking of the vote the democratic members remained seated.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
TABooED AT CABINET MEETING.
Present Interesting Political Subjects
 Were Not Discussed.

w CEC 1HOl DASSuSSNus
 Washington, April 9.-"All the inter- esting political subjects you newspa- per reporters have been writing about were tabooed at the cabinet meeting to-day" said member of the cabinet at the close of the meeting.
 Senators Hansbrough and Curtis saw the president to-day. The latter declar- ed that Kansas is for the president and his policies.
 If the president should conclude that he will take the nomination again Kansas will no doubt support him. If some other man is to be nominated and the presidents policies are attack ed on the floor of the convention Kan sas will support the president" added the senator.
 Delegate Andrews of New Mexico, a close friend of Senator Penrose, who it has been charged was the ''proml- nent man" who gave away the story of the alleged combination against the president was at the White house again to-day. This is his fourth visit since the story regarding the dinner became public. He refused to talk when asked whether Senator Penrose was expected at the White House. No appointment has been made for the senator.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
FAVOR REMOVAL OF STORRS
ADVOCATES BEFORE COMMITTEE
 ON AGRICULTURE.

New Haveners for the Appointment of
 a Commission by the Governor to
 Consider the Matter-NO Reason
 Why Any Person should Fear This
 Professor Henry, m Expert, En-
 dorscs the Governors Proposition.
 Hartford, April 9-The advocates of commission to be appointed by the governor 10 consider the removal of the Storrs Agricultural college and the con- scldation of the various agricultural commissions and societies had their way this afternoon when the committee on agriculture held hearing in the hall of the house. The entire afternoon was taken up by arguments of those in favor of the commission and to-nlor- row those who are opposed to the ap- pointment of a commission will be heard, It is expected that there will be strong opposition to the governors s recommendation and that it will be led by Representative Higgins of Coventry, who represents the farming interests of many ill Windham and Holland coun- ties.
 Charles M. Jarvis of Berlin was the first speaker at to-day's hearing. He said that he was strongly in favor of the state maintaining such an institu tion as Storrs but that the present col lege is located in a place which makes it absolutely necessary if good results are to be had, for it's early removal to a more centrally located. He said that he came to Hartford friendly to the farmers interests and that he thought that these interests would be set back if the institution was not removed. MT. Jarvis, who owns an extensive farm himself, said that if the commission, if appointed did not deem it wise to move the college some provision should be made by the state whereby the thou sands of visitors who would want to visit the place during the year could do SO. He told of the expenditure of mon- ey at the institution and said that the state was not getting good results. During the last ten years the appro- priations, both national and state, for the maintenance and running of the college have amounted to $600,000 and in return only seventy-six farmers graduates of the college, have located in Connecticut. This he thought was no proper return.
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THREATENED HUYLER.
Millionaire Candy Man Causes Womans

Millionaire Candy Man Causes Womnn's
 Arrest-Brother-ln- Adopted Son.
 New York, April 9.-John $. Huyler, the millionaire candy manufacturer, to- day caused the arrest of Mrs. Mary E.. Hart widow, forty-eight years old, who is employed as an upholsterer. The arrest followed the receipt by Mr. Huy- Ter of letters in which, it was alleged, Mrs. Hart demanded that she be per mitted to see her son, who, fifteen years ago, was adopted by MT. Huy- ler's brother-in-law, Robert Lee, of 35 North Pearl street, Albany.
 After examination in the Tombs court Mrs. Hart was taken to Bellevue for a mental examination.
 MT. Huyler tonight said: About seventeen years ago Mrs. Hart came to my residence to do some upholster- ing. Some time later Mrs. Huyler took great interest in the woman's child. The boy was then about a year and one-half old. Both Mrs Huyler and myself thought that the woman was unable to care for the boy, and Mrs. Hart conflded with Mrs. Huyler as to her difficulties.
 Mrs. Hyler finally persuaded her sister, Mrs. Robert Lee, who lives in Albany to adopt the boy. This was done, and the boy was taken into Mrs. Lees family and now bears that name. The boy has been given an excellent education and is a great favorite. He has been to school and will enter col lege soon.
 T have not told Mrs. Hart where her son is, For more than a year she has been writing letters to me. As to the contents of the letters do not care to say anthing,"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
ANSWER TO CUSTER SUIT.
Filed by Standard oil Go. Rockefeller,
 Rogers and Others.

St. Louis, Mo-, April 9.-The answer of the Standard Oil company of New Jersey, John D. Rockefeller, Henry Rogers and other individual defendants and about forty of the defendant cor porations to the governments custer suit, was filed late this afternoon in the United States circuit court for the eastern division of the eastern district of Missouri
 The answer was filed by Judge H. s. Priest of St. Louis and comprises a general denial of all the charges in the bill filed by the government, and deny ing each paragraph in the bill With the denial was filed a bill of exceptions to all other parts of the governments bill comprising thirty-seven exceptions on the grounds of irrelevancy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
TAFT KEPT BUST.
Receives Many Commissions in Havana
 -Insureent Generals Call.

Receives Many Commissions in Havana
 --Insurgent Generals Call.
 Havana, April a.-secretary Taft was busy all the forenoon receiving com missions. One composed of prominent citizens of Mantanzas province and the municipal authorities of Mantanzas City, claiming that fair elections were an impossbility while these officials remained in office.
 A delegation from the Planters league called on the secretary and ex- pressed the hope that no elections would be held at an early date, saying that such a prospect would prevent them from obtaining money from the bankers.
 A committee of insurgent generals called and asked for the removal of the municipal officers of the city of Ha vana, Marianao and Batbano, claiming that ex-President Palma illegally sub stituted the present officers for regu- larly elected liberals.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
STOCK SWINDLING GAME.
sccrtary and Promoter of oil Company
 Held Under s15,OOo Bonds.

Topeka, Kan, April Swallowing his indictment on the charge of using the mails to defraud H. H. Tucker ir., of Cherryvale, Kansas, secretary and pro- moter of the Uncle Sam oil company, who was arrested last night in Kansas City, was arraigned in the United States district court here this afternoon. Judge Pollock fixed Hackers bond at $15,000 and he left fer Kansas City, in charge of an officer of the court, to secure bail.
 It is zllarged that Tucker has sold abNut $1,20O,O00 leash value) in stock in the Uncle Sam oil company with a par value of over $1O,OO0,0 900; that about $2O,O00 paid in dividends was taken from the receipts of stock sales and not from the earnings of the company and that while this was going on Tucker was using the mails to accomplish the sale of the stock also that the assets of the company are now $150,00O less than the money received from the sale of the stock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
ANOTHER DASH FOR POLE
PEARY ALREADY HAS PREPARA-
 TIONS WE'LL UNDER WAY.

Facts Revealed by His Application for
 Leave of Absence from Navy-Wim
 Start Sometime in June-Arctic
 Steamer Roosevelt Rehttlng-NO Un-
 easiness as to Necessary Funds.
 New York, April 12.-The application of Robert F. Peary, U. s. N, for leave of absence of three years which was approved by the secretary of the navy, has uncovered the fact that Command CT Peary definitely proposes to make another attempt this summer to reach the North pole. The three years leave of absence during which he made his famous journey to the farthest point north ever reached by man, S7 degrees 6 minutes, expired last Sunday and the new leave begins at once,
 Preparations for another dash to- ward the pole have hen we'll under way all winter, but Commander Peary and his associates of the Peary Arstic club has been keeping secret their ac- tion, as 1t was felt that 1t would be a breach of courtesy If not of discipline, for the naval officer to an nounce his voyage until his superiors made it possible by their approval The order granting the leave of absence stipulates that the time is to be de- voted to Arctic exploration.
 June is the month in which the start is to be made, but the exact day has not been settled. The explorer who has been busy giving lectures, went to Boston to-day and win return to New
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KING ALFONSO OFFERS CUP.
Spanish-American Yacht Races Pro-
 posed for Next Fall.

Spanish-American Yacht Races Pro-
 posed for Next Fall.
 Boston, April 9-Henry Howard, manager of the German cup races of the Eastern Yacht club was notified by cable to-day that King Alfonso of Spain had offered cup for a series of Spanish-American yacht races to be held in Spain next fall. The cable- gram was from President Ybarra, of the Royal Yacht club of San Sebastian, and 1t said:
 King Alfonso of Spain has offered cup for a series of Spanish American yacht races to be held at San Sebastin next September under the control of Royal Yacht club of San Sebastian, representing Spain, and Eastern Yacht club of Boston, representing America. General conditions same as for Emper- or William cup in German-Americau races to be held at Kiel."
 MT. Howard said to-day that the in- vitation would be accepted and that probably the same boats which are se- lected to sail for the Emperor William cup will participate in the Spanish American series.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
NEW BRITAIN ELECTION.
Republicans in Control of City Council
 --Voting Machines Used.

New Britain, April 9.-The republic ans won out in the city election to-day getting two seleetmen. two of the school visitors, four of the seven constables, nine councilme nagainst four for the democrats, and two aldermen against one for the democratic ticket. Voting machines were used for the first time in election here, and the result of the voting was WIS known fifteen minutes after the polls were closed. The vote was light only about 1,4OO ballots be- ing cast.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
BANKERS HEARD.
Speak Before Legislative Committee
 on Proposed Bills.

Hartford, April 9-Private bankers from many parts of the state to-day spoke on the proposed bills concerning state banks, trust companies and sav- ings banks, and on the bill concerning deposits in other savings banks.
 About twenty bankers were present, and of this number seventeen went on record as favoring single head com mission. Various sections or the pro- posed measure were taken up and dis cussef. Henry c. White and Thomas Hooker of New Haven appeared in be- half of the New Haven clearing house, and expressed the opinion that four year term was long enough for a man to hold the office, and also believed that the bond required should be in excess of $1O,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
HIS MIND 4 BLANK.
Dr. Guy Remembers Little About
 Murder of Wife.

New York, April 9.-Dr. Samuel S. Guy the Far Rockaway (L. I.) dentist who was arrested last night on a charge of having shot and killed his wife, was arraigned in a police court to-day. The prisoner did not enter a plea, as the hearig was adjourned un- til next Saturday. r. Guv was re- manded to jail without bonds.
 Dr. Guys counsel, in speaking of the case at the conclusion of the brief court proceedings, said Dr. Guy did not have a clear recollection of what happened last night. He said the doctor told him he remembered going out of the house early in the evening, and when he returned saw his wife lying dead on the floor After that his mind was a blank.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
conylcted Of Actress, Murder.

Chicago, April 9.-Howard Nicholas and Leonard Leopold were to-day con- victed of the murder of Mrs. Margaret Leslie, the actress. Nicholas was sen fenced to life imprisonment while Leo pold was given a fourteen year term in prison. Robbery is said to have been the motive for the crime.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
HARVARD MEN FINED.
Two Pay $40 Each For Disturbance at
 "BrOwn of Harvard"

Boston, April 9.-Robert T. Lee and Henry Watson, Harvard students, were each fined $40 in the municipal court to-day after pleading guilty to charge of creating a disturbance at the Majes- tic theater last night during the open ing performance of Brown of Har- vard.' Three other students who pleaded not guilty had their cases con- tinued until Thursday. A sixth stu dent was charged with drunkenness, but was released, as it was his first offense.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
Durant's Case VIII Go Over.

Bridgeport, April 9.-Business for the supreme court of errors, third judicial district, which opened its April term in this city to-day, will be light. Of the twenty-two cases on the docket, twelve went off, leaving only ten to be argued, four of which are New Haven county eases. The appeal of Harold R. Durant from the decision in the debar- ment proceedings will go over until the next term.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
Morgan Had No Connection with Matt
 ter.

Rome, April 9.-J. P. Morgan had an interview to-day with Minister of Edu- cation Rava for the purpose of telling him he had nothing to do with the al- legged removal from Italy of the paint ings by Vandyke which have disap- peared from Genoa. Signor Rava was very cordial and said the Italian gov ernment was not quite sure that the paintings in question had been taken out of Italy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
STUDENTS JUMP FOR LIFE.
Only Wooden Domitory at Phillips
 Exeter Destroyed.

Exeter, N. H., April 1O.-Dunbar hall, the only wooden dormitory at Phillips Exeter academy, was destroyed by fire early to-day and thirty-five students were. compelled to jump from the sec- ond-story windows, A nasty roll call at 1:3O this morning apparently showed that all had escaped and that no one had been injured. The loss is estimat- ed at $5O. .OO0.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
Plans for Arbitration Abandoned.

Cleveland, O., April 9.-Plans for a settlement by arbitration of the strike of the employees of the American Ship Building company were abandoned to- night, when Joseph Bishop, secretary of the state board of arbitration, with drew from the negotiations and return ed to Columbus.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
COUNTRY ON HORSEBACK

Lieut.. McCabe Selected to Test Endur-
 apce of Arabian Stallion.
 Junction City, Kan, April 9.-second Lieutenant F, R. w. McCabe, of the Sixth cavalry at Fort Riley, has receiv- ed notice from Washington that he has been selected to make ride from Portland, Ore, to New York on an Arabian stallion. The purpose is to test the endurance of the Arab breed and determine it's value as a cavalry horse. Lieutenant McCabe will be ac- companied by an orderly. They will travel full equipment
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
Child Labor Blll Passed.

Albany, April 9.-Features of the ses- sion of the legislature to-day were the passage in the assembly of Senator Pages child laber bill, and in the sen ate by vote of AS to 0, Mir. Waln- wright's bill which provides for an in- yestigation of the national guard.
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CAUSES SURPRISE IN LONDON

Washington Statement of New An-
 gIO-American Treaty.
 London, April 9.-The statement ca- bled from Washington that it is off, cially admitted tAere that an Anglo American treaty has been drafted pro- viding for the appointment of a joint commission to consider the boundaries and fisheries questions between the United States and Canada has caused much surprise in official circles here. The foreign officials say they have no advice from Ambassador Bryce that any such arrangement has been reactl- ed. In fact, so far as known here, the formal negotiations have not yet been opened, although there has been con siderable discussion of the various questions outstanding between the United States and Canada.
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COLLISION AT PLA1NV1L1E.
Passenger Train Crashes Into Freight
 During SnowstOrm.

Plainville, April 9.-In a blinding snow storm late to-day a suburban passenger train, east bound, and a freight train were in collision at the crossover in the local yards just west of the East street crossing The pas senger train was in charge of Con- ductor Hughes. Three of the freight cars were badly wrecked, the dinky en- zine of the passenger train shattered and it's tender demolished. Conductor Hughes, who was passing through one of the coaches collecting tickets, was thrown forward and had his back wrenched. A transfer system was es- tablished around the wreck and traffic resumed. The wrecker it as work and it Is expected that the tracks will be cleared by morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
Twelve Killed at Lodz.

Lodz, April 9.-Numerous fights oe- cured among the workmen in this dis trict to-day The men were actuated by political motives, and the fighting resulted in the killing of twelve and the wounding of fourteen persons.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
MRs. ToN CLAUSEN COURTEOUS.
Demeanor Dignifed at White House
 To Present Statement.

Washington, April 9.-Mrs. Ida M Won Claussen, who made complaint to the state department against United States Minister Graves at Stockholm because he declined to present her to King Oscar was at the White house to- day in an effort to obtain a personal in- terview with the president to state her case. This was refused her.
 At the White house her demeanor was courteous and dignified throughout.
 Mrs. Von Claussen stated tonight that Assistant Secretary of State Bacon telephoned her that if she would pre- sent her side of the case in writing it would receive his careful consideration She said she would prepare the state ment but that she will not call in per- son at the state department to present i:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-10
EXPIRED ON BOAT.
COlcbrOok Man on Way to Pasteur
 Institute.

New York, April 9.-John J. Clark, thirty-three years of age, of Jewell City, Conn.,, died this morning in a stateroom on the Norwich line steamer Chester W. Chapin, just as the vessel was putting into her berth at pier 40, North river The body was sent to the morgue, and a coroner's physician will perform an autopsy formally to decide the cause of death, although no doubt is entertained that it was the result of an attack of hydrOphobia. Clark was on his way to the Pasteur institute.