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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-12
CHANDLER IS MANAGER
Of 1908 N. H. H. S. Baseball Team

Of 1908 N. H. H. s. Baseball Team
 Balance of 9233.93 iii Football.
 At meeting of the New Haven High School Athletic association hald yesterday afternoon in the Boardman session room Frank Chandler, Of As class of 1909, and also the staI GhaaGsa' of the football team which put few weeks ago closed such successful season, was elected baseball manager for next season. and Carl Dustin. also of the class of 1909, and captain of this years basketball team, was elect cd assistant manager,
 Tine report of the football manager, Frederick Grave, showed a balance of $2aS.eS, almost three times as large as has ever been made during hish schpol football season. Last season the school was in the state leMgpe apd turned in a balance. over ewpAfses ef $S7, the largest up to that,yeAf, f'aAs year the local high school team MaS not in the league and had to look lip teams outside of the league tb play, This fact nakes the large return pear all the more grand acGemplish- ment.
 The amendment that there shall be an athletic council, to be piciteaTli Dh CushiHs, Who shall have tho power pf passing on the judgment of the eaHtAan of the high school foothalls tAaEA Ag 10 who shall receive their IN M" wal passed by the association. The sfisn- rnittse will be MT. HaolSett, Dr. Hafh- rncnd and Mir. Galpln.
 A special meeting will bp hold to- morrow aftarnoon for the aswiSling of the TN H.'s' The nen who arA to recelye these will be picked frasA tho stsRApotgt of spirit shown aqTsng tue season W the players rather thah thu number of games played In 'rhs nth-i letic council will act on this piak ns- fofe tomorrow afternoon, tt. Vpasirle, and the announcement will tfsEn Do made.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-12
POULTRY SHOW NEXT.
Nineteenth Annual Exhibition at Mad
 ison Square Garden.


 Poultry, pigeons. pet stock and cats will hold possession of Madison Square Garden from Tuesday morning, the 17th, until Saturday nighr, the 21st, of next week, with the Nineteenth an- nual exhibition by the New York Poultry and Pis2on association.
 What the show is to breeders and the public need not be told; for the long years of service and increasing popularity have made the New York show the most important in the coun- try
 A special effort has been made by tho Atlantic Cat club to make their occupancy of the concert hall from Wednesday until Saturday night championship show of the famous cats that are valued high up in dol lars and of whom the owners are proud.
 Tho garden will be open from a. m. until 10:SO p, m, and half a dol lar admission covers all.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-12
POLTS.
Night on a House Boat" the Hit of
 the Season.

Might on 6 House Boat" the Hit of
 the Season.
 'Laskey's Night on House Boat" Is making a tremendous hit at Poh's. "The House Boat" is an anlivenLng bit of musical comedy with splendid scenic equipment and plenty of action that at once placed it in the foremost of the spectacular acts seen this season.
 Pat Rooney and Marion Bent In ''The Busy Bell Boy" were big hit last night, Rooney's dancing is one of the wonders of the century. His comedy efforts and the pretty Marion Bent add to the attraotivensss of the num- ber, which Is always pleasing to vaude- vile lovers In this dty.
 Bernar's Marionettes, a European novelty, and the rest of the cast, Is tip- top.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-12
HYPERION.
Fair Sized Audience Greets Ben
 Greet's Players.

E Rar SlZcd Aualence CreetS Ben
 Greet's Players.
 Ben Greet players presented Shakes peare's tragedy of Macbeth" before 6 'fair audience at the Hyperion theater gast evening. The piece was staged in the fashion of the great playwright's time, the single setting being made to Do represent stage of that age, there being no scenery to picture the various scenes, everything being left to the imagination ot the audience. { The acting of the great tragedy was mediocre, with the exception of the portrayal of Macbeth and Lady Mac Beth. The actors whose names, also Ihat of the other members of the cast,
 lid not appear on the program, and
 gho took the latter role at times, rose o some very good acting, particularly |Eh the scene with Macbeth, but the General run of the work was very lit- Nc above the average, and by no means to the standard set by other &C., .resses that have portrayed the role Ih this country,
 The role of Macbeth was portrayed
 y far the best of any, but the actor as handicapped by an apparent in- oility to control his voice, which broke times, especially during some of the ost dramatic parts of the play. The her members of the cast spoke their pes, but hardly after a fashion to call r especial praise,
 The banquet scene at which the ghost
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-12
MAxwErHis FINE SCORE.

Boston, Dec. 11.---In trap shooting contest at Wellington to-day for the championship of New England, George Maxwell of Hastings, Neb., the well known one-armed shot was high gun. making the phenomenal score of ss out of 100. He shot three events of 20 birds without a miss, and also hit every bird in the last twenty. He missed one bird in the fourth event. The contest will be concluded to-nhor- row
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-12
PTGEoN,s FAST FLIGHT.
Maintains Speed of 40 Miles m Hour
 for 1b Hours.

Maintains Speed of 40 Miles m Hour
 for 1b Hours.
 Boston, Dec. 1f.yrAt the tWeptyssav-, epth annual meeting of the 1ntefna-l tional Federation of American HomingI Pigeon Fsneiers which ciossd its sos sion here to.day, the best record for the year was awarded to IOrnado, be- longing to Fred May, of MiRnelpnlis with a flight of sQp miles fn i5 hours Anether record flight was by bird owned by pr. Jehn schililng of Fart Wayne. Ind, which covered 1.OOO rnafes in AT hours.
 George F. Kuett, of Patsrson, N y.,. was elected president and Wllalan vev~ rinder of Jersey City, 4secretary and tredsHrer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-12
J. B. HUDSON, sss CHAPEL ST.
Junfps BnToRE AIl, TRAIN.

New York, Dec. 11.-P Passsngers on the Third avenue elevated station at 47th street ware horrided tonight when a middle aged man. believed to be from Boston, deliberately threw himself in front of rapidly ap- preaching train and was cut to pieces. The road was blocked for some time. On the body was found an identifica- ton tag numbered "7IS13. Northwest ern Registry Bureau, Boston,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-12
MAYOR ELECT CAN'T SERVE.
Putnam Oniclal Sixty Years of Age
 Goes South for Health.

Putnam, Conn, Dec. 11.-Mayor-eleet Charles W. Bradway will not take the oath of office as mayor on January 6, His physician has told him that he must go south if lie wishes to i've and he wNl spend the winter in southern climes. He Is sixty years of age, and has suffered for years with asthma, having also a weak heart He was nom mated against his wishes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-12
Velutina 85C.

Colored Waist Patterns, yards In box; Thursday 5ES
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-12
WE HAVE SENT

To our customers ct tho request of the Consumers League their appeal to the public specially requesting that Christ. mas shopping be done before the 18th to the goods we seii, Ws W realize that that our extra business must be dopa most ly on the two days preceding Christmas day and that we will not be able to do all that is offered lis, but those cus- toners who can anticipate their wants and give us thair order in time will get the best service it Is possible to give them
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-12-12

again demonstrates the unerring judg- nent of MT. Belasco. N
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
No RIGHT TO REGULATE
WOMAN and CHILD LABOR
SCHOOL FURNITURE
COMPANY PROBED
Grand Jury at Chicago AlIeg-
ing Trust.

Chicago. Feb. 6.-Federal investisa-
ton of the American School Furniture
company. reorganiZed nearly a year
ago as the American Seating company,
is to be undertaken by the grand jury
now in session in Chicago.
Fully 100 witnesses have been sum
moned from all parts of the United
States, and ii is understood the cam
paign will be waged along the lines
followed by the government in the
Standard Oil and beef trust" cases.
The department of justice has been
gathering the evidence quietly against
this concern for several weeks and
this was the matter on which District
Attorney Sims was called to Washing
ton for a conference last week. While
the company is organized under the
avs of New Jersey, its main Office and
sales headquarters are in Chicago. and
as this is the most central point for al.
the witnesses concerned. it was deciG
ed to begin the investigation here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
GIVEN TWO DAYS
Friends of Local Option Get
Public Hearing Before Leg
iSiature Feb. 19 and 20.
BUT ONE FRANKLY OPPOSES
Douglas Patterson, Minority Leader,
Declares There Are Flaws in
the Measure.

Springfield. Ill. Feb. G.-Public hear
ings on the local option bill in the
house have been set for Feb. 19 and 20.
Advocates of the bill will be given the
first day and its opponents the second.
This was determined in the judiciary
committee yesterday afternoon. Chair
man Sheldon explained that inasmuch
as he had introduced the bill, and as
he was chairman of the committee TO
which it had been sent, it might be
supposed TO railroad it through. but
that he had no intentions of making
such endeavor.
Il am ready to take the bill up now
if the committee desires" he said. blu;
am perfectly willing that a day should
be set in advance to allow arguments
on both Sides
Representative Douglas PattisCn
minority leader in the house. was the
only opponent TO come out frankly
thus far and announce his opposition
to certain features of the measure.
Fix Court Costs.
Two bills fixing the price of supreme
and appellate court reports We're favor
ably reported ont of the house commit
tee on judicial department and prac-
tice.
Twenty additional committee clerks
were added TO the house list by the
contingent expense committee as re
suit of Speaker Shurtleff's declaration
| that the business Of the legislature
! could not be conducted with the pres
ent help. Representative Henry w
Austin chairman of the committee
who has been endeavoring to hold
! down expenses. made no objection tC
the increase.
| Illinois Central " ants suit Dismissed.
| Springfield, H.. Feb. G.-Attorneys
representing the Illinois Central rail
road have entered a motion in the su
preme court to dismiss the suit filed by
| Governor Charles S Deneen for an ac
counting for back taxes claimed to be
due the state A counter motion TO file
objections was entered by Attorney
General Stead and the case will no
inally was filed to collect back taxes
and the attorneys for the Illinois Cen
trail claim the supreme court has NJ
jurisdiction. Their objections are bas
ed on the ground that jurisdiction o
the supreme court is limited to cases
relating to revenue. mandamus. ant
habeaS corpus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS

Washington. Feb. 6.-Following is Il
brief resume of the important proceed
ings in both houses of congress ye5ter-
day:
SENATE The senate spent the en-
tire day considering the Indian appru-
priation bill The army appropriation
Dill. carrying SSl 600, an increase of
SS.oO0.00O over the amount voted by the
house. was reported. and will be taken
up as soon as the Indian bill is disposed
of. The senate committee amendment :
include S1.3T2.227 for barracks and
quraters. S6.22l.l60 for promoting and
extending the efficiency of the artillery
corps. and provision to exempt officers
and men and their families from the
provisions of the rate bill and allowing
them to accept free or reduced rates OF
transportation. Senator Hepburn in
troduced a resolution instructing the
secretary of the interior to issue pat
ents on all lands and mining applica-
tions where the law is complied with
and no protest is filed. Senator Snoot
gave notice of minority report favor
ing the house provision giving manu-
facturerS the right to adapt musical !
compositions to automatic musical in
StrumentS. Adjourned until today
HOUSE-General debate on the rivers
and harbors appropriation bill was ter
minated in the house at 3 o'clock in the
afternoon. when the reading of the bill
was begun under the fiveminute rule
The reading of 20 pages of the bill was
completed before adjournment until to-
y day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
HUNDREDS PROBABLY FROZEN IN THE
ISOLATED HOMES OF The NORTHWEST

Minneapolis, Mimi. Feb. 6-Passen-
gers from a stalled train near Fargo,
n. D., report finding family of four
frozen to death in farm house.
A dozen volunteers had left the train
TO search for food. They came to the
house and found the door gone En-.
tering, they saw in corner of the
room the bodies of the farmer and his
two children. Every bit of furniture
was gone, and apparently had been
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
Went ont Alone.

used for fuel, and the door had been
sacrificed as a last resort There was
no clew to the names of the stricken
family.
When winter loosens its grip on the
northwest it is feared the death roll
will be found to run up into the hun
dreds. The experience of former
stormy winters indicate that not less
than 200 have suffered the same fate
as this family whose death has just
been reported
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
PURE FOOD LAW HITS
ICE CREAM MAKERS
National Association Points Out Impos-
sibility of Complying With
Statute.

Chicago. Feb. 6.-Ice cream dealers
can not afford TO make the product in
pure food law. was the declaration
made at the annual convention of tho
National Association of Ice Cream
Manufacturers here yesterday. Several
speakers declared they could not af
ford to use II per cent cream in the
produce An insufficient supply of
sweet cream in the market TO supply
the demand was another reason given
why the pure food law could not be
complied with.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
SWEDE APPROACHES LHASSA
Explorer Sven Hedin Sends N~ws of
His Explorations in Tibet.

Calcutta. Feb. 6.-Sven Hedin. Il
Swedish traveller, who last year start
ed from Chinese Turkestan TO Tibet,
has sent word by courier that he has
explored $40 miles of unknown coun-
try He hopes to reach the monastic
city of Shigatse. 1870 miles from
Lhassa, AT the end of February. The
explorer has lost his whole caravan OF
animals but not single man. All the
maps and collections were saved. He
din travelled 81 days without seeing 4
single Tibetan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
SEVERE COLD CAUSES
DOGS TO BECOME MAD
Theory at ST. Paul. Where CANNES Are
Ordered Muzzed After People
Are Bitten.

81. Paul. Feb. 6.-Seven persons
were bitten by rabid dog in St. Paul
yesterday and last night the common
council passed an ordinance ordering
all dogs muzzled. Rabies is believed to
be epidemic on account of the severe
cold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
SOUGHT TO KILL SON
OF KING OF SERVlA
WouId-Ee Assassin Foied by Knife
Striking Heavy Pocketbook of
George Christich.

Constantinople. Feb. 6.-Last night
an unknown man attempted TO plunge
d knife into the breast of George Chris
itch. son of the late King Milan of
on struck thick pocketbooll and only
inflicted scratch. Christich was men
toned as a possible successor to the
throne of Servia al the time of the
murder of King Alexander and Queen
Draga.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
Boys SNOWFALL Hits Kaiser.

Berlin, Feb. emperor William
was accidentally hit in the face by Il
SNOWFALL while driving through the
Brandenburger Tor gate on Suuday.
1t was aimed at passing automobiles
The emperor the Tages Zeitung says.
shook his finger at a group of boys
from which the SNOWFALL came, who
thereupon scampered away
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
SOCIAL DEMOCRATS LOSE
Further Victory for Kaiser in RebaIlot-
ing in Parts of Germany.

Berlin. Feb. G.-The reballoting cleo
ton returns yesterday thus far receiv-
ed show further losses for the social
democrats Counting the results of
the first ballots, their total loss is now
SO seats against four gained. \ few
results of the reballoting are still out
standing. but il is figured that the so
cial democrats probably will have less
than fifty seats in the new reichstag
The center party has secured 100 seats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
BRIGGS SUCCEEDS DRYDEN
New Jersey State Treasurer Gets Place
in United States Senate.

Trenton. n. J., Feb. G.-State Treas
urer Frank 0. Briggs was elected bv
the legislature yesterday afternoon to
succeed John F. Dryden as one of New
Jerseys representatives in the United
States senate. He received fl of the
f3 republican votes cast. Senator Col
by voting for Justice Mahlon Pitnev
and Senator Ackerman for John W.
Griggs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
THRILLING RESCUES
AT A BOSTON FIRE
Police, Firemen and Members of Ath-
Ietic Club Heroes-One Killed
and 13 Injured.

Boston. Feb. 6.-One man was killed
and at least thirteen others injured in
a fire which destroyed the block occu-
pied by Hunt brothers department
store and several tenements. in Ire
mont street early today causing a loss
of 100000. Many thrilling rescues
were made by police, firemen and
members of the Shawmut Athletic
club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
DECIDES FOR RAILROADS
Arbitrator of Wage Dispute in East
Turns Down Employees.

New York. Feb. G.-Judge Gray of
Deleware, recently chosen umpire in
the dispute between yard brakemen
and conductors of various railroad
companies for an increase in wages Of
yardmen. The roads upon which the
men made the demands were the Jer-
sey Central. Lehigh Valley. Baltimore
& Ohio. Delaware Lackawanna K
Western Erie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
ROCK ISLAND SELLS
EQUIPMENT NOTES

New York. Feb. 6.-The Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific Railway COM
pany announced today it had sold to
Az per cent equipment notes. The
notes are payable in 90 semiannual
installments, beginning Aug. 1 next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
stork Leaves Small PACKAGE.

kOkomo. Ind. Feb. 6.-The stork has
just left a small package of humanity
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mccoy. near town. The infant. a girl.
weighs one pound and eight ounces.
1t is well developed and will live.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
CASTRO is PROBABLY DEAD
Was Expected to Pass Away Within
"a Hours Feb 4.

New York, Feb. Ga cable dispatch
from government official in Caracas
says President Castro of Venezuela is
expected 10 die within "a hours. The
message was dated Feb. 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
ICE HOLDS LAKE STEAMERS
City of Racine and Iowa Are a Day
Overdue at CHICAGO.

Chicago. Feb. THE steamer City
of Racine and the Iowa. due i'll Chi
cago yesterday morning. are believed
TO be icebound in Lake Michigan. Each
has passenger list of 80 to 40 per
sons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
OLIVER FILES HIS
BID FOR CANAL WORK

Washington, Feb. 6-W. j. Oliver
the lowest bidder on construction of
the Panama canal, this afternoon filed
on behalf of the Panama Construction
company his completed bid at the of.
fees of the isthmiau canal commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
Spcnt Too Little Money.

ity to withdraw if they SO desire" The
Countess of Yarmouth and Mrs.
George Carnegie quickly left the court
room.
Ri.idiy Cross Examined.
Jerome took the witness and for the
better part of an hour questioned him
closely as to his employment and plac-
es of residence for the last five years
attempting TO secure house numbers
and other details
Thaw's sisters evidently became re
assured during the long and rather
-ediOus cross examination and return
ed to the court room.
Thaw. who had shown an alert inter
est during the testimony as to the
threats said to have been made against
aim by White. gave evidence of becom-
ing fatigued and yawned several times
Defendant seemed today paler than
usual.
Rebellion Among Counsel.
New York. Feb. Adjournment of
yesterdays session of the trial of
Harry X. Thaw was marked by re-
DcIllbu Ill Tue ldIkS Ol I'D = tOlIHStl
1t had been generally understood
Monday night that as soon as the de
Tense began TO put in its testimony
today Dolphin NJ. Delmas would take
command of things for the Thaw side.
and from that time on be practically
the dominating influence among coun-
sci for the defense Yet when the first
witness was put on the stand it was
John b. Gleason who examined him
and all day long Mr.. DelmaS and the
other four lawyers sat at their table
without contributing a word to the pro
lceedings.
Expert Witness Dismal Failure.
Even then there might have been
no open rupture had not DR.. Charles
J. Wiley of Pittsburg proved to be
such hopeless witness for the de
| fense. DR.. Wiley took the stand at {
quarter of II. and with an hour off fol
luncheon he staid there for four morta
| hours. during most OF which time Dis
| trict Attorney jerome was subject
| ing him 10 a sruelling such as few i
any expert witnesses have ever eX
perienced
At the morning session Mr.. Gleason
made occasional efforts TO protect hi
witness from the savage onslaught o
Mr.. Jerome. but for two solid hours il
| the afternoon the district attorne!
worked his own sweet will upon DR.
| Wiley AS the afternoon lengthenet
it was plain that the Thaw LAWYER
were taking slight interest in the case
They sat. gloomy and silent. while thu
district attorney put the witnes
through an exhaustive and exhaustin
course in neurology
Went Ont Alone.
When it was over Mr.. Gleason wen
out alone Then the report got aroun
that counsel for the defense had had
disagreement None of them woul
say much about it. but it was plai
that they were much disturbed an
that they believed a serious error ha
been made in offering DR.. Wiley as a
expert witness
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06

the objection to the Introduction Of
evidence tending TO show insanity in
collateral branches of the Thaw fam
lily provided certain questions asked
the witnesses offered yesterday were
withdrawn.
I'VE withdraw the questions" saiG
Delmas. ''and will go over the matter
again.
Heard White Threaten Thaw.
Benjamin Boman a saloonkeeper at
the Garden theater was recalled as
the first witness. He testified in 1906
he heard Stanford White make threats
against Thaw's life
"A few nights after Christmas" wit
ness said. White came to me after
the show and wanted to know if Miss
Nesbit had gone home. | told him to
go back on the stage and see for him
self When he returned. and as he
passed me he pulled pistol from his
pocket and muttered. I'll find and kill
Thaw - before daylight.
stated in Loud Voice.
Witness stated the vile name he
said White had applied to the man
whose life he had threatened. in loud
voice. Boman said he communicates
this threat to Detective Sergeant al
the time and to Thaw. White was very
angry when he uttered the threat Al
the conclusion of Boman's examination
Justice Fitzgerald said. IF there ar.
any persons in the court room whose
sense of propriety would be offended
| by the testimony of this witness the
court will give them opportunity tt
withdraw
| Asks Courts Indulgence.
I'VE must ask the court to bear witt
US in bringing out this testimony" ex
planned Delmas. but it is essential"
1T is perfectly right and proper.
| Fitzgerald quickly assured the lawyer
There are ladies here, however. an,
| think they should be given opportun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
Count Creighton Near Death.

Omaha, Feb. Count John A.
Creighton. the noted phiIanthropist.
who has been i'll with pneumonia and
other complications, is not expected to
survive today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-06
Steamers Arrive Safely.

Halifax, Feb. 6.-The steamers Mys-
tic and Mana. which were in distress
off ketch harbor last night, arrived
safely in port today.