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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
"TAFT ON FIRST BALLOT"
Roosevelt Quoted as Predicting Nomi-
 nation of Secretary.

Washington. Jan. 1.-The New York Press says that taking the visit of See retary Taft to New York city as an oppOrtunc time in which to settle the presidential succession, Mir. Roosevelt announced that the Republican na. tlonal convention in Chicago would nominate the secretary of war on the first ballot and that before the end of the roll call Mfr. Taft would be the unanimous choice Of the delegates. The Ohio man will have more than 600 of the gs0 men sent to register the will of the Republican party unless President Roosevelt is mistaken in his computation of the figures.
 \ man who spoke for the adminis- tration gave out the following official figures of the Taft vote in the national convention:
 Alabama. 22: Arkansas. Is: Cslifor- Hia. @: Colorado. l0. Florida. i0: GeOr- gia tone halfl. t3: Idaho. C: Iowa. 2G. Kansas. 20. Kentucky dwo-thiniSi. li: Louisiana. 1S: Michigan. =. MinneSo- Ga. -. Mississippi. 9n: Missouri. 20. Montana. C. Nebraska. IG. Nevada. c: North Carolina lhalfi. i2. North Dako ta. $: Ohio. 4fi: Oklahoma. I4. OreSOn $. South Dakota. <: Tennessee tone halft. r.. Texas. 3s. Utah. 6. Virginia. q: Washington. fo. Wyoming. C. Dis trict uf Columbia. 2: Alaska. .. Arize- na. 2. Hawaii. .: New Nextro. 2. Phfl- Ippines. 2: Porto Rico. 2. total siT. Probable frsm ths Taft viewpoint: New Yorx- 7S. West Virginia. s. New England nWc hiniss. 54. total rroia- De. i4e. SrznsI tosal of Taft rainbow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Smugglcd in Arms.

St Petersburg, Jan 11.-Captain Kayutin, the commander of Rus sian Black Sea steamer, has been brought to St Petersburg and incar- cerated on the charge of having brought into the country large quan- titles of arms fur the use of Russian revolutionists. For several years past Captain Kayutin has been sue cessfully engaged in running rifles and ammunition via the Black sea and landing them at small ports in Caucasus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
WILLIAM II TAFT.

interrogatories, many of them pointed and embarrassing. got away from him. He landed on each one hard and swift and knocked out an answer in light ming time. The answer was invariably to the point. '
 The audience was wholly of the prol- etariat. There were white whiskered, spectacled old gentlemen. young ones, women of all ages and most of them skilled under the training of Charles Sprague Smith in putting questions. There are many Socialists in the Peo- ple's institute. and most of them have radical ideas on the particular subject on which Secretary Taft elected to speak. His subject was delightful surprise to the audience. as he had been previously announced to speak on the Philippines.
 When the secretary had finished his speech, Charles Sprague smith told the audience to write their questions and pencil and paper would be sup piled by the ushers. In q minute the first question. covering several sheets of paper. was handed up by negro. Bishop Walters of the Arso-Amegican Zion church. Mir. Taft glanced over the pages and said:
 I'll read this question. but of course I don't understand the rules of the game you run here. I understood that only questions germane to subject of an address can he asked. This ques- tion asks. Tn the name of 5000 ne gro voters ask you. Mir. Taft. if you justify the presidents discharge of the companies of negro soldiers at Browns vile. and as a candidate for the presi- dency. are yOu willing to gO before the country justifying their dischargeT
 My answer is this: In a speech de- liverei in Ohio in August | said I did not think it was a proper question for me to publicly discuss IL was q mat ter passed upon officially by the presi- dent and myself. and it is now pend ing in the United States senate. I must respectfully decline to answer that question. as 1t is clearly not ger mnne tO the subject
 In the next half hour Bishop Walters sent up three more questions. all deal ing with the discharge of the ne-To troops. The other three questions were not even read.
 The secUn,l question was:
 ~Do you think labor gets fair com penSaiiony-'
 Secretary Taft's answer: n don't know what his compensation is. and I don't know what his labor is. ! think some labor gets more comrensa- tion than 1t deserves ard some a god deal less
 Questioa-what caused Mir. Taft to ehanze his attitude on labor unions to the one he had when on the Ohio henrhs
 Secretary Taft1s answer. -I-H first ansuer tsae iuSinuatign in your cueS- tim and flen answer the question IT yOu can hnd word in rny aiisirr~s to night that [ haven-t Ssti uhfe oa tag t~urh sr nssa ' hevse yeu wIH point c uuf or hf-r a lawyer fe d. G. kavs sluays in mty cgurs raIsnxs expressed tie prsSSse vieus ! have stfered hsFe-
 Qzesfta-Are yoa "a fsv0r of immt Erziis1t
 Ansves-Ihts fs nss sercuisus to tkx
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
PANIC AT THEATER
Sixteen Persons Were Crushed to Death, Although There
 Was No Cause For II.

Barnsley, York, Eng, Jan 1.-The senseless stampede of a crowd of per sons in theater here to-day resulted in shocking disaster. Sixteen per ons, including a number of children in arms, were crushed to death by the frantic efforts of the crowd to get clear of the building and many others were injured. There was no danger, no fire, only the uncomfortable panic of q crowd, which found it's egress from the theater hampered by it's own numbers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
FOUND BY BOYS
Most Atr0ci0US Murder in Pea body - Body Was Badly
 Mutilaled.

Peabody, Mass, Jan 1.-The most atrocious murder ever known in this section of the country was discov- cred to-day by two boys. They were crossing field when the body of Ludywck Kubals, Russian Poland CT, was found. The body was fright fully mangled. It is believed that jealousy was the cause of the mur- der. A large sum of money was missing which Kubals was known to have carried.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
FESSENDEN's FUNERAL.
Private and Public Services Were
 Held To-Day.

Stamford, Jan. 1.-The funeral of States Attorney Samuel Fessenden took place this afternoon. Private services for the family and immediate friends were held at the home, after which the body was taken to the church where public services were held. The services were conducted by the Rev l.. F. Berry of the First Congregational church, assisted by Rev William J. Long. Many promin- ent people were present from this state and other parts of the country. The honorary pallbearers were all townsmen of MT Fessenden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
SULTAN OF FEE.
New Ruler Named and A Holy War is
 Threatened.

Tangier. Morocco. Jan ll.-Mulai Hafid has been proclaimed sultan at Fez. one Of the capitals Of Morocco. and holy war has been derlared. Un- reliable reports to this effect have been in circulation for day or two. but to day official confirmation Os them was received. Mulai IIaiid. who some months ago was proclaimed sultan at Morocco City. was not present at Fez and consequently his uncle. Mulai Sa- ramini was made vice regent pending the arrival of Hafid himself. Alsi-el- Azfz. the sultan of recor,l. was formal Iv dep0sed from his sultanatc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Manor House Burned.

St Petersburg, Jan 1.-The manor house on the estate of Fedo- dor A. Goloyine, who was president of the second duma, has been burned. Mir Golovine possessed a valuable political library and col lection of documents relating to the present epoch of Russian history. These were destroyed and can never be replaced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Fire in Paper Foctorv

Westport. Jan 1.-The factory of the Westport Paper Co was damaged to the extent of $10,OOO by n fire which broke out in the plant at noon to-day. The fire was caused by spontaneous combustion in the drying room. The entire building at one time was threatened. but by closing the iron doors which sem arated the new addition from the old mill goodly portion was saved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Will I,urrhase Land.

Spokane. Wash. Jan Ii.-A- C. CuEsin of Seattle. state manager of the Loyal Americans. !. W. Tessey and John Peters. wealthy sheep men uf Prusser. Lett for Durango. Mex. ico. last March to purchase land Thsy took along about s30.ooe. No tranu 0f them has been found since last April. though it is known they reached Dura1ro- It is suspected they were lost .u the mountains or were Killed br indians.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Consul Paddock ExOnerated.

San Francisco, Jan. l1.--Henry L. Paddock. United States consul to Annoy. China, was wholly exoneratei yesterday. in the police court of the charle of felonious embezzlement of s2.00o perferred against him Decem- Der by Mrs Bane Blake, widow of a prominent physician of this city who died about four years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Drought Is Broken.

LaHore. India, Jan 1.-The drought which has prevailed here for the past six ronths has been broken by copious rains throughout the Punjab, and the threatened repeti- ton of an acute state of famine which has causcd such terrible nor tality in recent years has thus been ayerted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
COrteIyOu to Talk.

Washington, Jan 11.-Secretary Cortelyou left to-day for Brooklyn, N. Y., where he will deliver an ad- dress tonight before the Hamilton club of that city at their meeting held in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Alexan- der Hamilton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
StcamSl,ip Rates Cut.

Liverpool Ina 1.-The Cunari Steamship rompany has made a fur ther rrsluctiau af Ss.za in ifs sfearaSp rates to meet the White Star lines sec- end cut The Cunarsi eurnpaBy has also followed tEp White Star line in is< rpsiuction in the seruud cabin rates
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
They Want Taft.

San Francisco, Jan 11.-The ex- ecutive committee of the league of Lincoln and Roosevelt Republican clubs of California yesterday en- dorsed William H. Taft for presi- dent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11

Hon Philip Corbin president of the Savings bank. was seen at his home last evening and confirmed the report that Mr ,Pease was homeward bound. He said Mir Pense had ac' complished all he could at Ensenada, and there was no reason for his re- maining longer. Mir Corbin was ask ed if he thought it had been a wise policy for the bank to send a man to Ensenada. He said that it was the only advisable thing to do. We could not have done anything else in justice to the bank and to its consti- tuents." he said. Mir Corbin was asked if there had been any financial bene- tit from Mir Pease's trip, and he said that Mir pease had not got anything from any report he had sent home as far as he knew. He thought Mir Pease would have very interesting story to tell when he arrived home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
nunrd hr v-nsrrl,ur, Man.

Milford. Jan IA c0ttaEe al Walnut Beach be1auEing to W L. Whifuey Of WaEerbnrv vas de stroyed by fire lasf night The Loss Es said to b. sI.saa An oil stove uzS tipped over whfeh stared the fire
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
PEASE STARTS HOME
Says He Knows Nothing of Any Plan By Walker io Fight
 Exiradiiion.

San Diego. Cal, Jan 11.-Julius II. Pease. representative of the New Brit ain bank, returned this morning on the steamer St Denis from Ensenada, where he went couple of weeks ago for the purpose of identifying the man under arrest there. Mir Pease is unwilling to discuss the case further than to say that the Mexican authori- ties have the right man under arrest. He declared that he knew nothing about any plan of Walker to fight eX- tradition and he would not discuss Walkers plans or attorneys. He would divulge nothing about what he was able to learn regarding lost se- curities, but word from Ensenada is that he learned nothing and that there are no securities in Walkers lower California effects.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
urNrIl Rn..,r Rohhr-l.

BrsIgsF-rgt. Ian 1.-The Ftsfssure of Senator ArphiFald McNeil uHS ea- tered hy thieves last night whIie tI1e fsmEIy werp at dinner and peueIEy te- kuuxfng lo Mrs NeNel to the rsiae of SuO wss taken Thzre Is uo clue-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Baron Takahira Chosen.

Tokio, Jan H., D. mt is official ly announced to-day that Baron Ia kahira has been chosen ambassador to the United States to succeed Wis count Aoki.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
a.u kiIls q aurzIsr.

Crr~nsburx. Pa Ian 1t--rznl Bow CTS. foarteea rears cd kFied a nero hurrisr uRso l<vSe iufo fhe hsEns os kfs fafber al AEvezrgn-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
Taft Is Endorsed.

Cherryvale, Kan, Jan 11.-The third district congressional commit ice last night endorsed W. H. Taft for presidential candidate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
FATHER WHITE DEAD
Former Waterbury Nan Was Found Dead in His Bed
 This Morning.

Little Falls, New York, Jan H. Rev William H. White, for fifteen years pastor of St Mary's Roman Catholic church here, was found dead in bed this morning. Heart disease was pronounced the cause of death. He was born in Waterbury, Conn, forty-seven years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
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BerIin. las. f1-The Ererzzeuf kss sezf a tSu ts tse retchstAx fer c gsv- ernn~uf usszsssF sf ui-esszs ssafbo1s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11

Father White was a son of the late MT and Mrs Matthew White of Adams street. He made frequent visits to Waterbury and had a per sonal acquaintance with nearly all the older residents of the town. He was a large, handsome man, and so far as the public knew, always en- joyed excellent health. He leaves three sisters, Mother M. Antonia of Albany, N. Y.; Sister Ignatius of Cohoes, N. Y, and Mrs s. E. Whitney of New York city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11

Es-Emprsss Esss.ss Lsssss sarseines
 MnrseHlss. Jan 11.-E1 E1zgreSs Eu- Eezie. widou of Napsse.n m ana ssr s1it ssIed for Coss1ho.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11
WEATHER FORECAST.
Snow Storm Is Promised For Sunday
 Church Goers.

Forecast for Connecticut: Snow or rain late tonight in south. fair in
 north portion and warmer Sunday. snow or rain. light to fresh northeast winds increasing to high by Sunday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11

New Haven. Jan tl.--F0r New Ha- ven and VirinEty: Snow 0r rain late tO-nigit and sunday. waTnie-.
 \ storm of considerable intensity is central this morning near Eicksburr Miss- Ii iS prslucins cloudy weather win beavy rain in the southern sec fiosls and light snow @r rain in the central sertioHS.
 This storm will protatiy move n0rtbeasfWari and reach fIis vicinity late tonight or sunday murning.
 The fcmTerature eslntfnues leW over New England. bun L. rising n the crntral ansI western sscfiosls-
 t'onsiifioms favox for this vicinity fair wezther. followed ly increasing eiouliuess with snow er rain and ris- Ing tcmTErature-
 sterm warnings are orserel along fhe cuasf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-11

New York. Jan. 1.-The local weather bureau has received the fol- lowing special from Washington: Southeast storm warnings are ordered displayed at I0:30 a. nl. from Balti- more to New York and northeast storm warnings at I2 noon on the New England coast. storm central over Mississippi will move northeast ward with increasing and high easter ly winds on the middle Atlantic coast tonight
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-24
SAY EXCLUSION LAWS
SHOULD BE AMENDED
Ministers and Congregation Discuss
Act at Mass Meeting Held in First
Methodist Church-Ask
Justice Be Done

IT think we should shower Senator
Flint with thousands of letters, urging
the amendment prescribed regarding
the Chinese exclusion act be passed.
This was one of the solutions advo-
Gated by Rev. Hugh X. Walker at the
mass meeting yesterday afternoon re-
garding the Chinese exclusion act,
which was the topic of discussion.
A large congregation attended the
meeting in the First Methodist church.
Rev. Reynold e. Blight made brief pre-
liminary remarks and introduced Rev.
DR.. Walker as the principal speaker.
Eastern people are looking to us on
the Pacific coast" said DIR. Walker, to
see what action we may take upon this
important question. 1t is the question
of the brotherhood of man. The wrongs
perpetrated against certain classes or
Chinese in this country are simply out
rageous. We want the laws amended
so that justice will be done with the
Chinese who are here and have right
to remain in this country, but VINO are
deported because they cannot possibly
comply, in many cases, to the unreason-
able demands forced upon them.
''Our attitude in this country seems TO
he TO kick the Chinese liks dogs on gem
eral principles. But / think we should
watch out on the proposition or aWak-
ening antipathy against the chinese
nation, for it is bound to be one or the
greatest nations on earth, to Whicn
Americans may be placed in the posi-
ton to more readily recognize it's merits
and commercial value.
what we want arc laws amended TO
adjust these wrongs perpetrated upon
the innocent Chinese anG in way that
Young business Americans can enter
China and be treated respectfully by
that nation.
1--WE cannot kill the Chinese nation
with their many millions, but we can
win them with Godlike treatment. Let
Christian love take first place ana
nolitical economy the second
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-24
MANY ATTEND MEETINGS
OF TEMPERANCE WORKERS

More than 1000 people attended the
Murphy gospel temperance meeting
yesterday afternoon in the pavilion at
Chutes park An elaborate music pro-
cram was rendered at the service. Ro-
land Paul sang For You and For Me-"
and Francis Murphy, jr., and Howard
II. Stowe sang a duet, Lord. l Am
Coming Home" Prof. Rosebrook gave
"The Holy City" as cornet solo.
Thomas G. Murphy made an eloquent
address, followed by William j. Muir
phy. who made the principal address
of the afternoon.
Mr.. Murphy dwelt on the movement
heine- started in this country to raise
50 .0O0, 900 for foreign missions and
81 OOO, 900 for home missions, saying In
his estimation it should be reversed;
that there was great deal to do at
home. In carrying out this thought he
read this text from the Bible: "He
that neglects to provide for his own is
worse than an infidel."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-24
PRoHIeITloNIsTs HOLD
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING

The Los Angeles Prohibition union
held an enthusiastic meeting yesterday
afternoon in Symphony hail. when
Rev. c. j. Hall made his second spirit
ed reply to Brewer Busch. Mr.. Hall
stated that $4,000 copies of the circular
written by Adolphus Busch had been
circulated and that 1t was said the
brewer had spent $500 In answering the
prohibitionists.
Rev. Mr.. Hall again answered the
statement made by Brewer Busch that
there were no bad saloons In Los An
eeles and answered every point from
the standpoint of the prohibtttonists-
He quoted well known men on the
prohibition laws of Maine and gave
statistics to prove his statements. His
address was largely one OF condemns
ton Of Brewer Busch and his LIQUOR
traffic.
This evening a citizens meeting will
be held In Symphony hall. when a COM
imittee OF twenty-five will be appointed
to make the preliminary move toward
the coming prohibition campaign to
be started in about year. whom tho
prohibitionists hope to carry the day
OF Los Angeles.
Rev w. w. Logan will preside at
the meeting and 1t Ii expected plans
VIII be formulated for the coming
battle.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-24
EDITORS TO MEET IN
LOS ANGELES IN APRIL
Members of the California Press Assoc
citation viii Hold Annual Conven-
ton in This city--Entertain-
ments Planned

The annual excursion and meeting of
the California Press association Will be
held in Los Angeles early in April.
Members from all the larger cities In
the state are expected to be present.
A committee on arrangements met
Yesterday at the Hollenbeck hotel and
the visiting members have the assur-
ance that a good time will be accord
ed them. Trips to Catalina, Mount
Lowe and a ride over the Balloon
Route will be features of the enter
tainment as well as trips to Riverside
and San Diego.
Friend William Richardson, editor
and manager of the Daily Gazette at
Berkeley. is president of the associa-
ton and was present at the meeting
held yesterday.
Those composing the committee are
D. G. Holt Outlook, Santa Monica; II.
G. Tinsley, Review, Pomona, ]. p.
Baumgartner. Register, Santa Ana; D.
]. Reese, Free Press, Ventura; e.
johnson. Tribune, Fullerton.
A meeting of the northern members
was held at Berkeley Saturday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-24
WOMAN INJURED BY
FALLING FROM GAR

Mrs. ]. L. Griffin of 21OS Willard ave-
me was taken to the receiving hospi-
tai from the Santa Fe depot last night
suffering from concussion and shock
from a fall from street car While It
was in motion.
Mrs. Griffin, her husband and daugh-
Tor were passengers on car 100 of the
denot line of the Los Angeles railway,
and she stepped from the car in front
of the railway station before the car
had come to a full stop. She was
thrown heavily to the pavement, her
head striking the curbing and render
ing her unconscious.
She was revived at the hospital ana
afterward sent to her home. She stat
ed she thought the car had come to
q stop or she would not have attempt
ed to alight from 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-24
FORCED TO FIGHT
WITH PRISONERS
pATRoLMAN WHIPS DESPERATE
MEXICAN
EXCITING Chase Ends> When Officer
Finally Breaks Down Doors and
Handouts Man Suspected
of Robbery

After an exciting chase of several
blocks and desperate hight with an
Infatuated Mexican, Patrolman Conley
yesterday arrested Jose Soliz ana TOOK
him to the station, where ne VIII De
held for trial on charge OF attempt
ing to rob Pete Cassou.
Patrolmen Fisher and Conley, While
near Vignes and Banning streets, heard
loud cries for help, and rushing to the
corner saw three men on top or an
other man beating him with all their
power
The officers jerked two of them from
the PROSTATE man. They were quickly
turned his attention to the other as
sailant. who jumped up and ran down
Banning street with Conley in pursuit
After running several blocks the man
darted into house and locked the
door. Conley kicked the door down and
entered the. house. He saw the man
enter a room The officer rushed to the
door and tried to gain admittance be-
fore the man had locked the door, but
he was too late.
C.onlev threw his weight against the
door and broke 1t open. Then after a
fierce struggle in the dark he over
powered his man and took MIN to
where Fisher was guarding the other
Mexicans.
Al the station the men gave their
names as Jose Soliz, A. Sandraman and
r. G.. Garcia.
The officers say the men were
searching Gaseous pockets in addition
to beating him.
The prisoners say the four OF them
We're drinking together. When " came
Gaseous turn TO buy the drinks he
refused. This angered them and they
jumped ON him and gave him beat
ing.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-24
ALLEGED THIEVES TO
FACE COURT TODAY
WOMEN EXPECT FREEDOM ON
BAIL
Authorities of Eastern Cities Comn1u-
nicsted with by Police and In
formation Is Expected
Soon

Anna Nelson and Annie Williams, the
women who were arrested Friday art
ernoon by detectives charged with
stealing a silk skirt, an expensive hat
and several other articles of value
from the Broadway department store,
are still prisoners in the city jail.
The authorities of several eastern
cities have been communicated with
and pictures and the description of the
alleged thieves have also been sent to
San Francisco. The police are awaiting
replies to these letters regarding the
women and think when they hear from
the eastern cities, they will receive the
desired information.
When arrested the women had the
return portions of two round trip tick
cts from Chicago to Los Angeles.
The alleged shoplifters will have their
preliminary hearing in the police court
today and will make an effort to secure
their release on ball.