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Arizona republican., 1908-11-30
SOUTH DAKoTA's GOLD

Perre. Nov. 29.-The report of the state mine inspector shows that South Dakota's gold production last year was s7,46O.O0O. the highest in the history of the state
Arizona republican., 1908-11-30
COKE OVENS START UP.

Huntington. w. Va. Nov. 29.-More than a hundred coke ovens in Nor folk and Western fields which have been idle since a year ago, resumed operations tonight
Arizona republican., 1908-11-30

slow. Experts are directing the work. Thousands of people were attracted to the scene today.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-30
S6OOO

Buys a Lodging House, well located.
 Furnished. Modern Cottage for rent; furnished.
 Near Capitol. E. E. PAscoE, 11o No. Center St.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-30

Third and Washington Streets
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
NICHOLS ARRESTED
Coroner Orders Him Held to Await Outcome of Injuries of
 Man He Assaulted.

Bethel, Conn, April 4.-On the ordor of Coroner Charles A. Doten of Bridgeport Clarence Nichols, 2l years old, was arrested on a farm on the outskirts of this place last night by Deputy Sheriff Johnson and taken to Newtown to await the re- suit of injuries received by Perry Smith, his brother-iD-law during a quarrel in Newtown few days ago.
 The death of Smith, who was man ager of the Yard farm near New town, occurred later in the evening. Dr w. H. Kiernan, medical exam iner of Newtown, and Dr D. C.. Brown of Danbury, are to make an autopsy to-day to determine the cause of Smiths death. It is al- legged that Nichols and Smith quar- reled a week ago Sunday and that Nichols struck Smith upon the head. Smith was attacked by paralysis a few days ago. Smith was Al years old and married. Nichols is held at present on a charge of assault and he spent last night in the Bridge port jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
BLISS'S DENIAL
National Republican Committee Treasurer Talks About the
 $60O.00O Contribution.

New York, April 4.-Cornelius N. Bliss, treasurer of the republican na- tional committee said to-day that so far as the republican party is con- cerned, no contribution of $600,000 was made to campaign fund by the Metropolitan Street Railway Go in 1900. MT Bliss statement was brought forth by the publication of the reported contents of a present. ment soon to be made by the New York county grand jury basd upon evidence given before that body by Thoams F. Ryan. q read that story" ssaid MT Bliss to-day, and so far as the republican party is con- cerned it is absurd. No such thing happened. $500,000 is big sum of money and had anything like that oc- cured I would have known about it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
MORGAN AND DAUGHTER.
Called on Queen Helena and Pope
 Plus To-day.

Rome, April Al. P. Morgan and his daughter, Mrs Herbert l.. Satterlee, were received in private audience today by Queen Helena af- ter which they visited the pope.
 Her majesty accepted the presi- dency of a committee to give outside relief in maternity cases in which Mir Morgan is interested. She gave Mrs Satterlee photograph of the royal children, asking her to take 1t to her own children.
 The pope received MT Morgan and Mrs Satterlee in his private library. He was very cordial. Mir Morgan re- quested the pontiff to write on a piece of paper an expression of his good wishes for himself and his fam fly and the pope complied.
 Subsequently Mir Morgan and his called upon Cardinal del Val, the papal secretary of state, aft CT which they visited the Borgia apartments and the nreturned to their hotel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
WANT $5,OOO
Italian Parent, With Police aud School Children Searching
 For Three Year Old Child
THREAT OF KIDNAPPER

New York, April 4.-Hundreds of pupils aided the police today in a search for Bartolo Giuffe, the Swear old son of an Italian grocer or Brooklyn, who is believed to have been kidnapped and for whose re- turn payment of $5,000 has been de- handed. The little Italian boy was last seen by his parents on Thurs day when he was sent from his home with penny to buy candy. Yesterday his father received let ter from the kidnappers demanding $5,000. He turned the letter over to the police and detectives began search for the child, but thus far without success. It is reported that a strange woman expensively dressed was seen about the neighborhood of Giuffe home for several days be- fore the boy was missed and that she has not been seen since.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
FLORETTA TALKS
Girl Who Eloped With Jere Cooke Says Seven Bishops Couldn't
 Have Tied Knot Tighter.

San Francisco, April 4,-F'loretta Whaley, who eloped With Jere Rhode Cooke, formerly pastor of St Georges church, Hampstead, Long Island, Tn an interview published in the Exam iner to-day under the name of Flo retta w. Balcom, the name now talk en by Cooke, says:
 My life since leaving Hampstead has been happy. l feel that am as fully married to MT Balcom as though the ceremony had been performed be- fore an altar and by seven bishops If I had not loved MT Balcom l would not have come west with him. God has surely joined us and no human agency shall put us asunder. II Mfs Cooke ever obtains divorce we Will be married before the law.
 CT have no resentment against Mrs | Cooke. She is only the woman Whc married my husband before l did. She was an obstacle in our way and we had to get around her. We have done so and the only thing we could now ask of her is that she should make it possible. for us to be married and take our place in the world as we would like to.
 q naturally grew to love MT Bal com. I have known him since l was twelve years of age. Everybody Tn the parish liked him and liked him more than the others. Then l loved him and I knew he loved me. Three years ago we decided to come away and began saving money to do so. was not eighteen years of age and we ! waited until that time.
 "The world has not treated me badly since I came away. I am hap pier as I am than I would be if ] were back home, and I do not regret coming.
 MT Balcom was never my legal guardian. He was my spiritual ad- wiser and rector and nothing more in that capacity. Since l left Hemp stead he has been able to support me adequately. While we have not lived l in luxury we have been comfortable and MT Balcom has had no trouble in making a good living for the baby and me-"
 Mrs Balcom, as she styles herself, says there is no truth in the stories that they had hard time making a living. Balcom, she says, is an ex- pert workman and makes S4.50 a day. She says that when her estate | is settled she will have between l $10O,0O0 and $150,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
CITY NEWS.

William McGrath & Son are ready to take your order for trucking and paving. Cement and concrete work a speciality.
 The Brooklyn and Town Plot Im- provement society met in the Ly- ceum last evening, but transacted no business of importance.
 This morning the Leavenworth street firemen were summoned by still alarm to a house owned by Joseph c. Srahan on Baldwin street, where a chimney was on fire. The damage was slight.
 Clarence w. Schofeld died last night at the Waterbury hospital. Tht funeral will be held Monday morn ing at 10 o'clock from his late resi- dence 10 North Riverside street. The Rev II. l.. Mitchell, assistant pastor at St Johns church will read the ser vice. The remains will be taken to StratfOrd for burial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
GUESTS HURRIED OUT.
Fire in Meadville Hotel Did Damage
 to Amount of $1OO,OOO.

Meadvile, Pa, April 4.-Over 100 guests at the Lafayette hotel were compelled to make a hurried exit in their night clothes early to-day when fire destroyed the hotel square caus- ing a loss estimated at $100,000. For a time the fire threatened to spread and hefire departments of Erie and Franklin, Pa, were held in radiness to assist the local department. About 3 o'clock this morning one of the bell boys discovered that one of the pass ages was quickly filling with smoke An alarm was sounded immediately but the fire burned so rapidly that guests left their belongings in the hotel and fled to the street. Prac- tically everything was lost. The cause of the fire has not yet been as- certained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
CAMBRIDGE IS AHEAD.
Defeated Oxford To-day by 21s
 Lengths.

Putney. Eng, April 4.-For the third year in succession Cambridge to-day won the varsity boat race, defeating Oxford by the handsome margin of about 21s lengths. The light blues-the Cambridge crew fully justified the confidence re- posed in them by the riverside ex- perts and forged to the front from the crack of the pistol and led the procession from start to finish. The result never was in doubt. In spite of the advantage of the dark blues the Oxford men-in winning the toss which enabled them to choose the Surrey side of the river and thus escape much of the heavy wa ter at the start. the extra stamina of the Cambridge men quickly sent the nose of their boat ahead and enabled them to assume a lead which they held comfortably to the end.
 Cambridge was strong favorite in the betShg which was four and three to one in her favor. Her smart ness in getting off in practice leads everyone to expect her to take the lad at the start and the Cambridge crew has shown also the best stay ing powers. Both crews appeared for short practice spins before noon to test their boats. They were warmly cheered. The Cambridge crew is us ing the same boat with which it won in 1907. The Oxford crew received much chaffing because of it's recent secret trial over the course. This awakened tremendous storm of pro test from the newspapers and from the public as a violation of all anna teur sporting traditions. Cambridge was a strong favorite at the begin ming of training and was expected to repeat her victories of 1906 and 1907. As the season progressed Ox- ford made an unexpectedly good showing and her chances were appar- ently brighter than in the beginning. Each crew was stroked by a veteran and each had two other old men be- sides the coxswain. The Cambridge style as shown in training gave them extraordinary pace for a short dis tance while that of Oxford seemed to produce more lift on the boat and more pace in the long run. The names of the crews and their ewights fololw:
 Oxford-R. Stanhope (Magdalen), bow. 1924 pounds; 2, c. R. Cud- more (Magdalen), 16S pounds; 3, E. H. l.. Southwell (Magdalem, 175 pounds; 4, A. E. itchen (St John's), 17Sk pounds; 5, A. c. Kirby (Magdalen), 19O1s pounds; 6, A. G. McCulloch University, 1S0 pounds: H. R. Barker (Christ church), I'll pounds; A. C. Glad stone (Christ church), stroke, 160 pounds: A. W. Donkin (Magdalen), coxswain. 130 pounds.
 Cambridge F. H. Jerwood (Jesus), bow, 165 pounds; 2. G. F. Fairbairn (Jesus), 167 pounds; 8. O. A. Carver (First Trinity), 179 pounds; 4, H. E. iKtching (Trinity HalD. 1s4 pounds; 5, ]. s. Burn (First Trinity. 179 pounds: 6, E. c. Williams (Third Triuity), 1s3 pounds: [. F. w. Powell (Third Trinity. 1601a pounds; D. c. R. Stuart (Trinity HalD, stroke, 157 pounds: R. Boyle (Trini,y HalD, coxswain, 11S pounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
Railroads Retrenching.

St John, N. B., April 4.-The rail- roads operating in eastern. Canada have inaugurated a policy of re- trenchment because of the extensive decrease in traffic over their lines. The construction of new cars has been stopped entirely by most of the roads and many cars in need of re- pairs are laid up at the shops. The Canadian Pacific railway officials say that 300 men have been laid of at the shops in Angus. Quebec, and a further cut down is possible. The work shops of the Grand Trunk rail- road at Point St Charles are working on reduced time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
THE SHERMAN LAW.
Sub-C Committee of House Judiciary
 Heard Arguments To-day.

Washington, April 4.-Arguments for and against the proposed amend ments to the Sherman antitrust law recently introduced by Represents tive Hepburn on behalf of the Ma tional Civic federation were heard to-day by a subcommittee of the house committee on judiciary of which Representative Littletield of Maine is chairman. Seth Low of eNw York headed the delegation that appeared for the measure. It included the following:
 Ex-Mayor Seth Low, E. H Gary Albert Shaw, Isaac N, Seligman, Vic tor Morawetz, Charles A. Moore William J. Schieffiin, John s. Huy- Ter, V. E. Macay. William c. Breed and Ralph M Easley, all of New York President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor; John Mitchell of Indianapolis, the retiring president of the United Mine Work CTS of America; D. J. Keefe of De- troit; Samuel Mather, Cleveland; Henry L. Higginson of Boston Franklin Macveagh, Chicago: A. B Garretson, Cedar Rapids, Ia; Theo- dore Marburg, Baltimore; Frank Faxan, Kansas City, Mo; Mahlon Kline, Philadelphia; Prof J. w. Jenks, Ithaca, N. Y, and J. w. Kin near, Pittsburg.
 Chairman Littlefield read num- Der of telegrams from manufactur- ing and business firms throughout
 
 against the proposed amendments and attorneys representing nearly 200 associations of manufacturers and business house were present in the interests of their clients. Mir Low was the first speaker. He said:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
NOMINATED BY TOSS OF COIN.
Deadlock in Ohio District Ended ir
 Congressman Coles Favor.

Kenton, Ohio, April 4.-On the flip of a coin yesterday afternoon Con- third nomination in the Eighth dis district republican convention. Four years ago Cole won his first nomina- nation from Judge Porterfield by the same method.
 Yesterday E. Jay Miller, Logan county's candidate in the convention which was deadlocked in Marysville four weeks ago after four. days bal loting, lost the toss. He agreed to give Cole his delegation after the 4S0th ballot. On the 4S1st ballot Logan's 37 votes, Champaign's 3S and Al from Hancock nominated Cole, with votes to spare.
 Delegates to the national conven- tion were pledged to Taft.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
O'GORMAN PUNCHED.
Used His Fists On Negro Who Was
 Burglarizing House.

New York, April 4.-Justice James A. O'Gorman of the supreme court en- gagged in hand to hand fight with a into the O'Gorman residence early to- day it is alleged, for the purpose of burglary. The negro first gave battle to Justice O'Gorman's butler when the latter attempted to eject him from the house. Hearing the scufie Justice O'Gorman first telephoned for the police and then joined in the fight using his fists to such advantage that the negro was put to flight. The po- lice summoned by the justice arrived in time to arrest the negro.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
Watson Refuses to Talk.

Atlanta. Ga. April An response to a request for a statement as to whether or not he would accept the popuIist nomination for president. Thomas E. Watson sent the follow ing message to the Associated Press to-day from Macon. en route to his home at Thomson. Ga: ''In advance of official notification it would be best for me not to talk Cor publica- tion. Thomas F. Watson"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
Defacing Post Cards.

Washington, April As result of numerous complaints of postal and post cards being defaced by the postmarking, the postmasrer-generaf has ordered discontinuance of the, postmarking of cards at fhe office of address. The postal card lad has reached enormous proportions and the new ruling is expected by postal officials to be received with delight by the thousands of collectors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
Phil Brock Was Clever.

Los Angeles, Cal. April i.-GeOrge Memsic (Jimmy Burnsl and Phil Brock Of Cleveland fought ten rounds before the Pacific club last night. The result was surprise, Brock making a showing that would at least have entitled him tO draw if a decision had been rendered. In point of cIeyerness Brock showed to the better advantage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
In Dead Letter Office.

Washington, April 4.-Out of r. 053,692 pieces of mail matter re- ceived in the dead letter office dur ing the month of March over 600,- 900 were returned to the senders, breaking all records for this divis- ion Fourth Assistant Postmaster General De Graw to-day said that the great increase in mail handled is largely due to the proficiency and accuracy of the postal experts em- ployed in the dead letter division.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
REIS'S REVENGE
Be Told on Fellow Convict Who Had Seat Him 10 Sing SiDq
 Prison.

Chicago, April 4.-Philip Refs, who declares that he was sent to Sing Sing penitentiary for six years when he was innocent of the charge, waited eleven years for his revenge. Yesterday he recognized in fellow prisoner at the county jail the one whose testimony had sent him into confinement. The mans name is Charles Acker. Refs is waiting trial on charge of larceny. 4Acker is on trial charged with robbery It was discovered by the identification bu- reau of the states attorneys office that Acker had escaped from the Wethersfield penitentiary in Con- necticut in 1899 after serving less than two years. This was revealed in the first place by Refs. If Acker is found not guilty in the robbery case he will be sent at once to the eastern prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
Crisis Is Acute.

Antwerp. April 4-Tlie crisis in the diamond industry which is due large ly to the cessation of the American demand for flle stones is acute. The decision Uf the Diamond Workers union t0 cease work for the mouth of April will make it practically i.npOs- sibIe for merchants to unload their stocks and meet their liabilities and as a result failures are anticipated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
Coal Operators to Meet.

Pittsburg. Pa. April 4.-The coal operators of the Pittsburg district will hold a meeting to-day and se- lect committee to attend the con- ference in Indianapolis next week when the interstate agreement will be discussedi It Is said the commit tee will probably be uninstructed as to the new agreement or as to the continuance of the suspension at the coal mines pending an agreement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
Devotional Service.

Bristol, R. l., April 1.-The ses- sions to-day of the sixty-eighth an- nual meeting of the New England Southern Methodist Episcopal con ference at the State street church in this city, opened with T 1evotion- al service conducted by Bishop Dan iel A. Goodsell of Boston. The re- mainder of the forenoon was given over to the selection of one more ministerial delegate and three min isterial alternates to the quadren- nial general conference at Baltimore next month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
Industrial Conference.

Chicago, April IA general call has been made for an industrial con ference in Chicago next Monday at which an attempt will be made to unite in an independent federation the Western Federation of Miners, the United Mine Workers of Amer ica and the brewery workers, litho- graphers and wod workers unions. Just how the federation of labor will look on the new organization is doubtful but it is reported that its formation will be discouraged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
Appeal for Funds.

Halifax. N. E.. April 4.-Goyernor Duncan c. Fraser of the Province of Nova Scotia has issued an appeal to all the Celtic descendants in the Province for funds to further a movement being made fin Scotland to restore the historical St Columbia cathedral to its original form. It is proposed to provide a window in the cathedral as a memorial from Nova Scotia. and to contribute all the remaining funds to the general list
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
BRYAN IS ENDORSED.
And Taft Just Squeezes Through by
 One Little Vote.

Manila, April 4.-The democratic convention in the Philippines de- feated a resolution condemning the Taft administration of the islands by one vote. The convention en- dorsed William J. Bryan for the presidency and adopted resolu- tion demanding tariff reform. Six delegates were elected to the na- tional democratic convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
Expressed Sympathy.

London, April 4.-Acting on ca bled instructions from the navy de- partment, Lieutenant Commander John H. Gibbons, the American naval attache here, called at the admiralty to-day to express the sympathy of the American government in the sinking Thursday night of the Brit ish torpedo boat destroyer Tiger and the consequent loss of Ihirty-six men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
Going to Work Monday.

South Norwalk, April At was agreed this morning. after pro- longed conference with the Crofut X Knapp Hat Co that the employees would return to work Monday morn ing after temporary agreement and abode later by the decision to be rem dered by an arbitration board.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
BLACK EYE FOR LEAGUE.
Supreme Court Says It Is Not One
 of the Leading Parties.

Boston, April 4-The supreme court to-day decided that the Independence league is not one of the leading pOlit- ical parties of this state and has no right to representation on the bi-par- tisan board. The court held that the interpretation sought by the league is too strict.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
1n IdIe.

PIattsburg. \. Y.. April 4.-Five hundred and fifty miners and labor CTS were temporarily thrown out of employment at Lyon Mountain to- day by the shutting down of the mines of the Delaware and Hudson company. The shut down is for a period of 90 days and is due 10 an over production of ore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
Sank in the sound.

Bridgeport, April 4.-The schooner B H. Warford of Fall River. coal laden, from Port Bedding to Chatham, Mass, sank in the sound off here to-day. The boat sprung a leak and could not reach the shore owing to the heavy wind. Captain Anderso and a crew of two men were rescued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
strike Breaker Drowned.

New York. April IA drowned man about 8 years old vi h smooth face and dark hair and well dressed. was found yesterday morning in the Goxanus canal al the foot of Eighth street. Brooklyn He had a ss- calfher loaded revolver and a po- lice billy in his pocket
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04

Paris, April A gigantic lockout affecting 150,OO0 masons, bricklayers and allied workmen in the building trades went into tffect to-day. The trouble has been brewing for months past over the question of hours and the application of the weekly day of rtst law.
 The men insisted on maximum day of nine hours. The masters of fered a higher wage scale and q re- duction of hours last autumn, but this the men refused. The lockout will result in bringing to a standstill all building operation both public and private including the work on the un- derground railroad system to Paris.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
Securities Make q Decline.

London, April 4-American secur- ities made a further decline in sym pathy with Wall street. The Pacific stocks yielded the most and the ab- sence of an official statement regard- the unsettled feeling apparent at the close which was dull and easy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
5o,oOo IN LINE
Monster Procession of WOrkmen Visited Inc Graves of Men
 Killed in Riot.
15O,OOO MENLOCKEDOU

Rome, April A procession of J0,OOO workmen made it's way through the main stretts to-day to the ceme- tery where are the graves of the men killed in the rioting last Thurs day. Wreaths were deposited on the gryes. Fiery speeches were deliy- cred in the cemetery but there was no large numbers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
Hills Covered With Snow.

Winsted, April 4.-Thc LItchfeld hills were covered with s light fall of snow this morning and the ther- mometer registered .16 degrees above. The fruit trees were not far enough advanced to be injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04

Wethersfeld, April 4-Charles Acker was sent to Wotnersfield prison from Fairfield county febru- ary 23, 1897, for five years for bur- glary, and>Rscaped from the insane ward of that institution June IS, 1899. Steps will be taken to have him returned to that institution.