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The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
TAFT'S PLANS CHANGED
Is Called from White House to Cln-
 clnnatl Unexpectedly.

Washington. Nov. l5.-That a special session of the Slxty-first congress will be called soon after the 4th Of March to take up tariff revision, became known positively to-day, when Presl- dent-elect William II, Taft, after spending the day at the white house as the guest of President Roosevelt, said that he intended to call the special ses- sion as soon after hls Inauguration as would be reasonable.
 Judge Taft left tonight for Clncln- nati. where he was summoned on mat, ters of family importance. But he as- sured the newspaper men, who had gathered at the white house that these were in no manner connected with politics. The call to Judge Taft to come to Cincinnati, nocessItated a nasty change of plans, so that instead of returning to Hot Springs, Va. from Brooklyn, N. Y, he left for home. He Is due at Cincinnati tomorrow after noon
 The day proved to be a busy one for the president elect He spent the night at the white house as the presidents guest and breakfasted this morning with the family
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
FOUL PLAY IN CHINA
Suspicion Aroused by Sudden Death of
 DowHger and Emperor.

London, Nov. i6,-The Times Picking correspondent says there are countless rumors concerning the na- ture of the emperor's illness and tho manner of his death.
 No scientific opinion could be ob- tained but the general description of the symptoms indicate a severe norv- ous affection, in which complications arose that caused death. His rela- tions with the dowagcr empress re- mained strained to the last.
 As the dowager's decree issued lnte Saturday night appointing the new emperor indicates no impairment of her vitality her unexpected death ex- cites suspicion of foul play. There arc rumors of disorder in the palace and its precincts.
 All accounts agree that the now dowager empress is q complete nonen- tty, but the new regents mother-in- law is q woman of strong character and Is certain 10 exercise an import ant influence in the new regime.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
GUINNESS CASE DEFENSE
Claim Advanced That Iudinnn Mur-
 dcrCrS Committed Suicide.

la Porte, Ind, Nov. lj.-Proof of the death of Mrs Belle Gunness to the satisfaction of the state in the trial of Ray Lamphcrc, on trial for the mur- der of Mrs Gunncss and her three children, opens the way this week for the presentation of evidence, the prose- cutiou believes, that will show the de- rcudant sot fire to the Gunncss house and thereby caused tho death of the woman and her children,
 Attorney Wordon in interviews has advanced the proposition that Mrs Gunness, In yieW of inc win which she made the day before the fro, might have killed the children in the manner that she killed her vctm then set fire to the house and later taken poison herself She was on the eye of ex. posture and with Lamphere pressing her hard, A. K Helgelein about to come to La Porte to investigate the disappearance of his brother, and the relatives of Ole Budsberg getting sus- picious over his disappearance there was strong motive for her to take her own life.
 The completion of the trial in less than two weeks is not expected.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
BURN OFFICER IN EFFIGY
Tennessee National Guard Officers Dee
 nand Regular Army Pay.

Nashville, Tenn, No. 15,-Aftcr burning in enRy late last night at Camp Memo. Col Harvey Alexander, assistant adlutant general of Tennes- see, a number of officers of the first Tennessee regiment, on duty in the Reelfoot lake region during the re- cent night rider troubles, declare they will resign if they do not receive reg ular army pay instead of state pay for the services rendered.
 Frank prediction that the regiment will be dsbanded is already heard. Colf Tatom, commanding Is said to be one of the most determined that army pay shall be allowed. He re- fused angrily it ls said, the state pay tenderod him at Union City last night, DO you reckon l am policeman ho is credited with declaring to Cap tain Fred Philips commissary officer in charge "I will not accept q cent Of pay unless we are given the amount we deserve, tho same as that paid officers in tho United States army
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
SEN. ELKINS DENIES THAT ENGAGEM ENI Emphatically Declares That No Such Thing Exists and
 Hopes Talk Will
 Cease.
HE'S FOND OF THE DUKE
Expresses His Appreciation of the Distinguished Personality Who Seeks His Daughters
 Hand.

Washington, D. C., Nov 15,-senator Stephen B. Elkins tonight made the emphatic announcement that no en- gagement exists between his daughter, Miss Katberine Elkins, and the Duke of the Abruzzi. of the Italian navy.
 The statement was made with the knowledge and consent of Miss Elkins, who desired that the statement should be given to the public which has mani fested so great an interest in the mat ter.
 Senator Elkins arrived in Washing ton from his West Virginia home to- day. He was asked by representa- tive of the Associated Press If he cared to make any announcement concerning the reported engagement of his daugh- ter. In response he dictated the fol- lowing statement:
 'T do not care to say anything further than that my daughter and tho Duke do AbruzzI are not engaged to be married, and I regret exceeding ly the annoyance that must have come to tho duke and his family by reason of the almost daily discussion of the matter in tho press and the constant publication of rumors for SO long a time-rumors which I venture to hope will now cease
 While the senator made 1t clear that Miss Elkins and the Duke dc Abruzzl are not engaged he entertalns for the duke the highest regard, as was evi- denced by the reply which he made to an inquiry as to how well he wal acquainted with the duke.
 Not very we'll" he responded, "but from what I know and have heard of him, I regard him not only as a dis- his birth and position, but added to this he is an able man, of the highest character, a well known explorer and scientist-one who has done thlngs ard accomplished much--besdes be. ing an efficient officer of high rank in the navy of his country"
 Senator lfkins dictated the foregoing statements very carefully, and as care fully revised them after they wert written. He was earnest of his expres sion of the hope that his statemen would be accepted by the public fin tht spirit fin which 1t was made. He hal felt delicacy fin discussing the matte at all, but believed the time had ar rived, In all the circumstances, to mak an announcement of the facts.
 Mrs. Elkins and Miss Katherine El kns arc at their West Virginia home but they expect in the near future tt join the senator fin Washington.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
CHILD FALLS INTO FIRE,

Bridgeport, Nov. 15.--Antonlo. the two-year-old son of Antonio Tomasetti toddled to a bonfire in tho rear of his home on North washington avenue to- day while his elders were away, and fell into the flames When rescued by his mother he was very badly burned about the legs and lower part of the body and tonight he i sin A scrious-con- dition in q hospital
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
COLONEL HUGHES IS DEAD.

Washington, Nov, l5.-Colonel Martin R. Hughes, t' $. A. retired died to- day at the Washington barracks hospi- tai, this city after prolonged illness of cancer of the throat aged G1. Col Hughes served with distinction in Cuba and the Philippones and was until q few years ago, commander of the de- partment of Texas, He was gradu. ated from West Point in 1869
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
TENNESSEE HoNoRs CARMAck.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov 15.--1n a large number of towns and cities throughout Tdnnessee, services were held to-day In memory of F. W, Carmack, formerly Unltod States senator from Tennessee. who was killed here on Monday by Robert ! Cooper fin street fight. Res olutions highly eulogistic of the former senator were adopted by the various gatherings, and in several instances the manner of Carmacks taking off was severely condemned. Tho exercises in Nashville occurred in the Ryman auditorium, which wero packed with hundreds were turned away for lack of space Tributes of sonB oratory and praper5 were paid, and on many faces were traces of tears,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
STALLS WIDOW DEAD
Body of Women Believed to Have Been Chicks" Wife Found fin Street

Boston, Nov. i5,-The body of a richly dressed woman believed to be Julia Harmon Stahl, the widow of Chick Stahl, the Boston American baseball player and captain, who com nitted suicide at West Baden, Ind, March 2S, 1907, was found in a door way at [ Ellery terrace. South Bos- ton, late tonight
 Medical Examiner Mcdonald was unable immediately to determine the cause of death. Marks were found on the womans throat but it Is not thought those had 10 do with her death
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
ANNA G0ULD'S SUIT
Paris Paper Says Divorce Was Dis
 couragcd by Family.

Paris, Nov, 16--A morning paper states that Princess Hele de Sagan (formerly Miss Anna Gould) has act ually entered suit for q separation from the prince on Che advice of her attorney who considered that her sep aration would greatly increase her chances of success in her pending suit for tho custody of her children, but that she withdrew her application at the cahlcd request of her family, who feared further scandal
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
HAS HALLuCIMA NATIONS
Woman Who Threatened Mrs. Phpps
 Is in Serious Condition,

Denver, Nov, l5 Mrs, Allen r. Read, who threatened last Monday to kill Mrs Gcnevieve Chanler Phipps with dynamite unless $20,OO0 was im- mediately given her. tonight is re- ported by members of her family who have had her in charge since she was released from jail to be in q critical condition Her stomach refuses to re- tain noTlshmcnt, and she is said to be laborng under the impression that sho caused the death of someone and to be extremely remorseful for the i'm agnod deed
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
BRYAN AFTER DUCKS
Will Spend Two Weeks With Colonel Robertson at Bella Vista, Mexico.

Monterey, Mexico, Nov. 15. - Will liam Jennings Bryan and wife will ar rive in Monterey November 1S and will spend two weeks here as the guest of Colonel and Mrs, ]. A, Robertson at Belta Vista, Mr. Bryan wrote that he and his wife were coming for a rest, although he stated that he did not need 1t. He made inquiries as to the prospects for duck shooting here and probably will be able t1 find something in the shooting with the local sportsmen."
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
BRANFORD.
tspcr,ni Jo,rnnI-ronrIer News Service. i,

Branford, Nov i5,-Members of the Masonic fraternity and of the Or der of the Eastern Star, are looking forward to the old fashioned New England dance which Georgia chapter will give in Pythian hall, Monday evening. The proceeds will be for the benefit of the Masonic homo at Wall- ingford
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Another social event of this week will be the lemon social which the Social Workers of the Congregational church will give in the church parlors. Wednesday evening. Ice cream and homemade cake and candy will be served
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Ansonia, Nov t5,-The mons meet ing held this afternoon at 3:45 o'clock in the city hall under the auspices of tne local Y. M C A. was largely at- was Roy F. Clark of Bridgeport who gave very interesting and pleasing address, MT, Clark was a noted Brown baseball player and he gave some of his experiences while on the diamond,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
FIRE THIS MORNING.

Fire at o'clock this morning in the basement of the meat and grocery store of l Laeisco on Congress ave nue, just this side of Llnde's drug store, did $25 damage An alarm was sll1nlnd frn1n hnv fo
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

The much needed rain game last evening and early this morning, but the fall although continuous was not heavy and the springs and wells did not profit very much by the storm However, the rain finally turned into snow and about an inch was on tho ground this morning The water in the reservoir is still very low and tho of hcials of the water company are going to issue warnings against the lavish use of this commodity.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Rev C. k, Flanders, a missionary of the State Baptist association, be- gins series of evangelstlc meetings in the Branford Baptist church. this evening,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Harry T Allen has resigned the position of local agent for the Metro pOlitan Life Insurance company to which he was recently appointed.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Miss Margaret Harding of Spring field, Mass, was the recent guest of Peter Dunn and family of Ivy street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

The selectmcn arc engaged in re- pairing the highway over Branrord Hills,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Nothing is being heard of tho pro- posed Sunday mail these days although tho petition was circulated some time ago, Postmaster Reyes has not heard anything about the matter of late and such q matter should be transacted through the postmaster.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Rev. William Burke of Port Chester assisted to-day at st. Thomas church.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
SOUTHINGTON.
Special Journal-courIer News Service

Special Journal Courier News Seryice.D the local basketball team was defeated by the strong Bristol aggregation by a score of 3l-15. It was expected that the local team would carry off a vic- tory last evening at 1t was strengthen od by an out-of-town crack player. Upson, who was expected to appear in ! last nights lineup failed Co put in m appearance and on that account the team was somewhat weaker The vis-
 tors presented q very strong lineup and was much superior to the South 'inston team in all departments of the game The local fivc arc very slow and also rather inaccurate in their passing. Repeatedly the visiting teams block i their passes and for this reason there 1 ia little opportunity to shoot for goal. ! Lamb who played center a week ago i last night Is now in the Hartford hos ! pital suffering from m attack of blood | poisoning, which resulted from running i a rusty nail in his foot. The attend ance last night was not very good
 Yesterday morning Chairman Moran | of the democratic town committee re- I ceiyed n letter which states that cor rupt practices were attended upon the recent election In town The sender ob the letter states that a number of peo- pie fin Cheshire are up ready to give evidence in the matter and further states that their evidence will be con elusive. The names of the Chreshre 1 people who were willing to testify were given and yesterday Mir Moran wrote letters to them asking the circum- stances of the case When asked if he 1 had received an answer to his letters
 Mr. Moran stated that he had not bu, expected q response tomorrow. He said that there must be some great
 mistake on the part Of his informer as he believes that southngton's last election was a very honorable one. He is of the opinion that the information
 will prove to bc a mistake and is aXiously awaiting an answer to his election, The chairman of the rcpubli- can town committee says that it was as clean an election as was ever held
 hero
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Tho Lewis high school basketball team is rounding into shape and win open its season this wesk
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Attorney Frank J. Kinney attended the Yale-princeton football game, on Saturday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Friday night W, w. Williams was elected foreman of tho Mlldalc fire company; $. D. Williams, assistant foreman; Fred Ellis, second assistant foreman; Fred W, shellcnbcck, stew. art
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

William O'Brien of Thomaston is spending a few days in town.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Mr, and Mrs, E. D, Sheldon have returned from q visit in Norfolk.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.

A two- family house, large lot' " feet front. on easy terms, situated West Haven, on line of steam ar trolley roads. Also one-family nous seven rooms, central location. Pric' $2,500.
 Money tJ loan in sums 10 SUI.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

M, F. Rice attended the horse show in New York city last week.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Tomorrow there will he no sessions at the Lewis high school Teachers visiting day will be enjoyed by the faculty.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-16

Tomorrow night the second card game of the local card tournament will he held between K. of C. and l. O. R. M teams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-21
COTTON MARKET EASING DOWNWARD Decline In Liverpool Has Effect
 In New York BEARISH FACTORS ACTIVE Southern Spot Markets Are Reported Lower and This in Addition to
 Continued Good Weather
 Aids Decline.

New York. July 20.-The cotton market was active today, but lower, owing to good weather and local bear pressure, with the close steady at net decline of 7a14 points. Sales were estimated at 15,000 bales.
 The market opened barely steady at an advance of points on July, which was influenced by little covering, but gen. erally to points lower in response to lower cables, the decline in the English spot market, and favorable weather re- ports There was some Wall street buy ing during the first few minutes, and a rally of ? or points occurred in prices, but the market soon turned easier on the outlook for cloudy to showery weather in the south for tonight and tomorrow, and while it showed considerable resistance to bear pressure, no rallying power de- veloped. The close was within a point or two of the lowest figures of the day.
 Bearish interests were quite aggressive at times during the session, but while the bulls made no effort to advance the prices, they seemed to be willing to buy between 9.16c and 9.1Sc for October, and probably the net result for the day from a speculative standpoint was an increase in the concentrated interest on both sides of the account. The weather over the weekend was considered generally fav- orable, and there was more talk of freer offerings from the south, with the south- ern market officially reported unchanged to one-quarter cent lower. The next gov ernment condition report will be issued at noon on July 31.
 Receipts at the ports today 2650 bales, against 6O55 last week and 1850 last year.
 For the week, receipts (estimated) 25,000 against 25,004 last week and 1853 last year.
 Today's receipts at New Orleans 9S6 bales, against 354 last year and at Hous- ton 693, against $50 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-21

the northwest have gone far to reassure sentiment over the spring wheat crop. and made an influence both in the wheat and stock markets today.
 The undertone of strength in the raii- road stocks is maintained by the wide spread conviction that measures are in train to bring about an increased rate of transportatin service. The further read justment of wage schedules in the iron and steel industry, which was effected last week, has been followed by reports of further resumption of activity in those in- dustries, and this was a factor in stimu- lating the stock market. A rise in the price of copper in the London market also helped.
 A rise in Standard Oil in the outside market was cited by the professional ele- lacking for the movement to advance stocks Supplies of money continue abundant, and no apprehension is felt on that score for the future, although the markets. are recognized to be on the threshold of the annual interior demand for currency to move the crops. The stock market gathered renewed strength in the latter part of the day and closed at sub' stantial advances throughout.
 Bonds were strong. Total sales, par value, $4, AS 900. United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-21
UPWARD BULGE IN
 STOCK MARKET Many New Points of Strength
 Are Developed CONFIDENCE IN OUTLOOK Buying Is General from All Parts of the Country and from Foreign Centers, Which Substantial
 Iy Boosts Prices.
CONFIDENCE IN OUTLOOK

New York, July 20.-Considerable selling to realize profits came in the natural or Ger of things on todays stock market after the attractive advances of last week The feature, which owing to this opera ton attracted most attention, however, was the manner in which these offerings were absorbed and the small unfavorable effect produced on prices. There was a restraint apparent on any further upward movement in stocks which had become most buoyant by the end of last week, but no show of positive weakness at any inn Tortant point in the market. There were various new points of positive strength which served as sustaining forces for the whole list.
 There was little news bearing on special properties, and the movement was based almost wholly on the growth of confidence in the general outlook and the improve ment in speculative sentiment as applied to the industrial, financial and commer- clal outlook as a whole. This found eX- Iression in some substantial increase Of oemand for stocks as well as in an ex- banding volume of buying of bonds.
 Commission houses reported more gen. eral participation in the buying on ths Ta1t of clients scattered throughout the country and outside the class of habitual spectators of the very wealthy class. Foreign stock markets also sent orders to / this market, the attraction of sharing i'll the movement here being heightened by the comparative stagnation which persists ill foreign markets. In the bond market the broadening tendency persisted. Par value of bonds sold at the stock exchange last week rose to over $17,0o0,00o, which represents an increase of over S12,OOO,0C0 over the sales in this week of last year. It compares. moreover. with a volume of less than 100000 par value late in June, eInce which time there has been steady increase in bond sales at the stock eX- change from week to week. The bond market shows other signs of improving health, especially in the increasing num- Der of issues of varying size coming from first hands and purchases by bankers for resale. The relief of the congestion in this department of financial affairs is re- garded as of prime importance in keeping up the movement toward improvement in general affairs, which has set in. Railroad traffic officials gave testimony to this inn rrovement but in guarded terms and with allowance of uncertainty of improvement A substantial increase in the movement nf wheat made up factor that could not be ignored in this connection The rains In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-21
New York Cotton Futures.
 Omen. Hinb. Low. Close
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston-Quiet; middling, 1Ossc; net receipts, 1874; gross receipts, 1874 stock, 3S,00S; exports coastwise, 22S9.
 New Orleans-Quiet; middling, 10A c net receipts, 3S6; gross receipts, 4S6 sales, 115; stock, 5z,z4s.
 Mobile-Quiet; middling, 10%c; nei receipts, 52; gross receipts, 52; stock 9691
 Savannah-Dull; middling, 10%c; not receipts, 197; gross receipts, 197; stock 27,349; exports coastwise, II.
 Charleston-Quiet; net receipts. IA; gross receipts, IA; stock, ZOOS.
 ington-Quiet; middling, 10Bc: net receipts, ST; gross receipts, 37; stock, 2105.
 Norfolk-Quiet; middling, He; net re- ceipts, 150; gross receipts, 150; sales, 35; stock SIP; exports coastwise, Al.
 Baltimore-Nominal middling, 11kc, gross receipts 550 stock. 748O.
 New York-Quiet; middling, 10.85c: gross receipts, HOS; sales, 800; stock, 69.37O; exports to France, TIT; to the continent, 3734.
 Boston-Quiet; middling, 10.S5c; gross receipts, 90.
 ladelphia-Quiet; middling, 11.10c; gross receipts, 75; stock, 1760
 Total today, at all ports: Net, 2650; exports to France, TIT; to the continent. S734; stock, 224,327.
 Consolidated, at all ports: Net, 6S51. exports to Great Britain, 139; to France. 2247; to the continent, 5731.
 Total since September 1 at all ports. Net, S,297,5S exports to Great Britain, 2,S71 ,406; to France, S32,276; to the con tinent, 3,2S1,974; to Japan, 190,649; t) Mexico, 1549.