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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23

M. A. DULAC, builder and contrac- tor, stair builder and cabinet maS- CT. store fitting a speciality. Ofn"e and shop with J. B. Smith & Co, 85 Benedict st, Waterbury, Conn. Res idence 62 Tracy ave; postofice box 119.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23

WANTED-For the U. s. Marine Corps, men between ages 21 and 35. An opportunity to see the world. For full information apply in per son or by letter to postoffice bu1ld- ing. Waterbury. Conn. 7-5-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23

THE DUTY IS of alcohol; that's why the old Danbury Hat Store at "A Grand st is selling better hat than ever for $1.90 and s1.40. Remem- Der the number, "A Grand st, just around the corner from Bark st. Only one toll, from maker to wear CT. 11-5-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23

WANTED--Cast of clothing of all kinds; highest prices paid. Mail or ders promptly attended to. A H. Posner, 303 Plank st. 11-23-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-23

by competent truckmen; also trucking of all kinds. c. Griffin, 124 East Main. Telephone 123-12.
 l1-11-tf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
TO INCREASE VALUE.
Congressman Peters Proposes to Make
S1Oi Gold Pieces Heavier.

Washington, Dec. o0.-Congressnan
Peters Of Massachusetts has introduced
a bill establishing the $40 gold piece as
the standard gold coin of the United
States and providing that it shall con-
sist of 1856 grams of standard gold.
The bill directs that the several gold
coins authorized by existing law snail
no longer be issued from any mint OIL
the United States, but that those IN
existence shall continue current at the
reduced rate of 1886 for every $40.
Tho. gold dollar Of 1-1cth the value OF
the SO piece is made the standard unit
of value, and in exchange with Great
Britain it is given a value of % pence,
sterling. For the same purpose the
value of the pound sterling is fixed at
$4.SG.
The bill also provides for a postal
exchange under which American
stamps may be used in England on
mali for the United states and English
stamps in this country on mail intend
ed for England, at the rate OF two
cent of American money for one Eng
lish penny The purpose of the bill IS
to facilitate exchange between tho TWO
countries and render it practicable TO
maintain a more satisfactory postal
arrangement.
The present $40 gold pieces contains
25S grains, or about 1872 grams
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
CABINET A SPECULATION.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

Augusta. Ga, Dec 2G.-TreSid2nt-eloct ct
and Mrs. William H. Taft attended SER
vices today at st. Paul's Episcopal
church, which was established in its pres
ent location in 1875 by the Church Of Eng
land, which at that time owned the entire
site of The city of Augusta.
TIE President-elect said tonight that he
was still innocent of being the source OF
'inspired' OF "authoritative' cabinet sto-
ries. His cabinet, he said, had acquired
no additional members since the Knox an
nounccrnent, 30 offers of positions were
pending, nor had he made any decisions
with respect to making offers.
That a Taft summer colony may be es-
tablished somewhere on the New Eng
land coast is the earnest hope of the
President-e.ect. He said tonight that he
had no intention of summerng on Long
Island, that while no active endeavors
were being made at present. it was his
desire and that of his brothers to md
some place on the New England coast
as nearly as possible duplicating the very
desirable conditions the family so long
enioved during the summer months at
Murray Bay, Canada. There each of the
Taft brothers have cottages. II the
proper place can be found, and earnest
efforts to this end will be made later
the four brothers. William IT., Charles F.
Henry w. and Horace D., will locate to-
gether that their outdoor exercise anc
coneenial family life and association may
be carried on as it has been heretofore
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
THREE CHILDREN BURNED.
One, An Infant, Is Not Expected to
Survive Injuries.

New York, Dec. o0-Three small chill
dren were batilv burned III q fire w.l!cil
destroyed the tenement house at NO.
2c95 Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn. Satur-
day. The youngest, a siH-months-cld
baby, now in ST. Mary's hospital, Is not
expected to live. The building burned
rapidly, and the fremon had to wage
desperate battle.
When the firemen arrived they
thought the house was empty, but q
woman rushed up to them crying:
MY babies are in there. Up Oil the
third tioor.." Three of the fire fighters
dashed up the stairs. and. throwing
open hail door to the Jackson apart
n.ent, they found James, five Years old
bending over the body OF his baby
brother. Peter, trying to protect it from
the flames. Martha, three years old
was crying ana trying to beat out tbs
flames Both James and Martha Were
painfully burned, but they will re-
cover
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
SLAIN AND ROBBED.
Continued from Page OneD

and the robbery of $4,000 from his
yalise. The murder is said to have been
committed on Sunday morning by two
Italian laborerS from the Grand Trunk
Pacific construction camps, who lay IN
whiting near Beaver Brook for Green
as he came down the track with an
o1her peddler, a Jew whose name IS
not known.
Green is said to have been killed IN
stantlv with shots from rifle. Ills
companion was fired at but escaped.
The Italians seized Green's valisc ana
made off into the woods, where they
left it after securing the money. \
large posse of men are in pursull ana
came upon the valise with Green S
Docketbook and papers soon after the
start. Owing to the deep snow 1t IS
thought that there will be no difficulty
in securing the men, as they cannot
cover mp their tracks.
Chief Foster of the Grand Trunk
Pacific police has gone to the
Niramichi and will work back to head
the men off Constable Macrae has been
sent by Sheriff Tibbetts from Ando-
yer to join in the hunt from Plaster
Rock. No word of capture was eH-
pcctcd before Monday.
Little is known about Green or the
nan who was his companion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
Pres. Simon OF
Hayti Takes Oath.

Port au Prince Dec. 20.-General An
tome Simon, the newly elected President
OF Hayti. took the oath of Office at l0
o'clock this morning at the palace. where
a special sitting of the legislative bodies
was held, and in the presence of the Tor
eign diplomats, the officers Of the Ameri-
can and Italian warships and the Haytien
officials of state. He repeated the oath
in q strong, clear voice. Senator Paulln
who presided at the session of Congress
which elected Gen. Simon President, OIL
ciated and demanded that the President
rospect the constitution and the other
laws of the republic
General Hippolyte, the minister OF the
interior. who responded in behalf of Gen
Simon, promised that every effort should
be made to forward the agricultural and
commercial interests Of the country and
to take measures to ensure economics III
carving on the government.
Later, at the reception which was held
in the salon, NJ Carteron, the French
minister. addressed the President on be-
half of the diplomatic corps and official
lv presented the respects of the foreign
minister's M. Claude, minister of foreign
affairs. gave assurances of the intention
of the government to maintain the most
cordial relations with all nations.
President Simon then attended service
at the cathedral, where the Te Deum
was SUNG afterwards proceeding on
horseback. followed by brilliant escort
through the principal streets of the city
where he was acclaimed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
A MARKED IMPROVEMENT.
Broker Sudan Of New York, Shot ~
Inventor Lumsden, Will Recover.

New York, Dec 20.-There was mark
ed improvement today in the c"ndl-
ticn OF Harry y. Sudan, the curb
broker, who was shot and seriously
wounded yesterday in his ofnce on
Broad street, by John G. Lnrisdtn, an
inventor. after d dispute over none '
matters. At the hospital Sudan was
taken ii was said tonight that neither
or tho bullets from LulnSden'3 revoi-
Yer which entered his body is thought
to have inflicted fatal wounds. ills
chances Of recovery are now conSid-
cred excellent.
I.umsdcn, presenting disheVcllcd
appearance, was arraigned in court
today and committed To the Tombs
without bail to await examination to-
morrow He appeared to take little
interest in the proceedings.
After an alteration over an alleged
debt of $3.50 incurred in connection
with the financing of an electric vibla-
tor company Of which he was treasurer
Henry B. Suydam, q mining stock
broker. member of the Curb Stock
Market, was shot in his office at ~
Broad street New York, Saturday by
John c. Lumsden. an inventor. Suy-
dom was probably fatally wounded
Lumsdcn claimed that the money in
ouestion was due him ard that an at
tempt was being made to defraud him
of it
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
THE CABlNE EFT.
Pres elect Taft Says Knox Is OnlJ
Member Vet Selected.

Augusta, Ga, Dec 20-As an answer TO
the numerous newspaper suggestions
which have been made recently in many
quarters, President-elect Taft said Satur-
day night that he had made no progress
whatever in making up his cabinet. aside
from the announcement OF the selection
of Senator Knox. Admitting that nearly
all of the names which have been sug-
eested in the papers have also been su@-
cested to him, and that in nearly all m
stances he thought well OF the men, ne
insisted that he had reached no determi-
nation and that there was not pendlnG
any offer of any position to anyone
Since his arrival here MI Taft sad nc
had been free from "active negotiation
regarding his cabinet, aside from the tel
| esram he received Friday from Senator
Knox. In this connection he added fha
he had made no engagements for con
| ferences on that or other subjects. JndS'
| Taft said he had not yet written Sena'ol
| Knox of the desire to see him here. ant
he had not heard from the senator cN
cept in the telegram of acceptance hir
Taft said he would consult his secretai!
| of state thoroughly before going furthe
into the cabinet-making business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
CAUGHT IN ACT.
(Continued from Page One.)

big revolvers there was CONSERVATION
The birds were just being prepared
for the first fight when the officers APP
peared.
The Lowell police were notified OF
the arrest and a special car with Of
ficers with chains and handcuffs was
sent to the scene to help bring the men
to this city.
The churches were just closing then
morning services and thousands oi
people were on the streets when the
special car arrived and unloaded IT'S
prisoners in the center of the city ino
marched them through the streets tf
the station house. Many of the prls-
oners were we'll known and thelr pres
ence in custody of officers created q
sensation. 1t is said that about -0o
others who had been delayed in reach
ing the rink escaped arrest by about
10 minutes.
The prisoners came from Woourh
Lawrence. Nashua. Haverhill, Lowei
and surrounding towns and Atkinson
n. II. Thirteen game cocks, valued al
from s25 to $500. were also taken II
the raid.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
Goth CONGRESS-.
Continued from Page One.)

Il object said Mr.. GallinSer.
Senator Carter then interrupted the
reader and endcavored to stop the
reading. but Senator Money of Missis-
sippi objected. Again Senator Culber-
son called attention to the presence oi
the Presidents representative and rc-
pcated his request.
Il object" insisted Mr.. Money.
This running fire of requests and OBJ
jections was accompanied by frequent
laughter, and finally the clerk was al
lowed to pursue his doleful reading un-
til the journal had been completed
Then the messages were received, but
the delay lad overlappcd the session
of the House so that when Mr.. Iatta
reached that end Of the capitol he
found it had adjourned and he was OBJ
liged to carry the Presidents messages
back to the White House, after having
delivered them to the Senate only
One of the messages related to tho
granting Of franchise for water anG
gas companies and for the building OF
a bridge and the Improvement of {
| harhor in Porto Rico; another asked al
| Appropriation Of $250.000 for the ac'
ccptance of The invitation Of the Aus
| tro-Ifungarian government to partici
pate in an exposition and Still alOthc
related to fixing the boundary line be
| tween Colorado and New Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
CAPITAL JOTTINGS.

President and Mrs. Roosevelt were
guests OF honor at a dinner given Satul-
day night by Vice President and Mrs.
Fairbanks at the Fairbanks home in
Washington.
Certainty that the cruiser Yankee.
which sunk second time off the Massa-
chusetts coast after having been raised
and was being towed to New Bedford.
Mass, can be again floated and delivered
safely at the New York navy yard. ac
cording to contract. is expressed by john
Arbuckle, who successfully fioated her the
first time after the officers of the navy
had given up The vessel.
A remarkable increase in the value of
mineral production since the begin
ming Of the new century IS announced
in St report of the geographic survey
on the mineral resources OF the United
States This increase includes all OF
the principal mineral produces. repre-
scnting an annual output OF over 81
0U0, 900 0G0, an advance OF more tnan
100 per cent. in less than 10 years. d.
rector Smith of the survey said the
increase was the more impressive Wnen
compared with the recent statement or
Sec of Agriculture Wilson that taking
100 as the basis for the value of the
farm products of 1899, those of 1907
had increased to 139. and those OF l9oo
to 165 Assuming the mineral product
OF 1899 10 be 100. as in the case Of ag-
ficulture. that CT the 1870. mineral
product was o04, or more than double.
At the White House Saturday even
| ing Secretary Loeb. when asked re-
hat
State Root probably would tender his
resignation to the President II ne
should be elected to the United states
Senate by the New York state Legis-
latura. which will meet Jan. is next.
In the event of Mr.. Roots resignation
before the expiration of his term, Mr..
| Loeb said the post of secretary of state
probably would be offered to Assist
ant Secretary Bacon to fill out the re-
| mainder OF the term. Both secretary
| Root and Assistant Secretary Bacon
| positively declined to discuss either the
| early resignation report or the rumor
that Mr. Bacon would be appointed tc
q diplomatic mission in Mr.. Taft's ad-
! miniStration.
There is strong probability that the
| further importation of absinthe into the
United States will be prohibited. a rec
ommendation to that end was made Fri
day by DR.. Harvey W. Wiley, chief OF
the bureau of chemistry, and the actor
of the secretary is awaited with interest
DR.. Wiley has reported that on account
of the taste and effect of the drug tho
habit is rapidly acquired and is diff
cult one to give up. In his recommends
ton DR.. Wiley points out that Section l
of the pure food and drug act prohibits
the importation of articles injurious tt
the health. and he classes absinthe as on
of these. Discussing the matter DR.. Wiley
said: THE use Of absinthe has caused
great distress in France. and the alth0'i
ties have taken up the question of pro
hibiting its sale. The Belgian government
already has passed law prohibiting IT.
sale in the kingdom
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
70 MAKE OWN PROBE.
Pulitzer, With Staff Writers, viii In.
vcstiqate Panama Canal.

Newport News. Va. Dec. 2O--Joseph
Pulitzer, publisher Of the New York
World, accompanied by party of friends
and several staff writer's, arrived off Old
Point Saturday on Mr.. Pulitzer's yacht
Liberty. 1t is stated that he is on his
way to Panam to investigate the condi-
tions prevailing in the canal zone. and
probably to secure evidence in connection
with the purchase of the canal property
by the government. According to infor-
nation obtained at Old Point, the yacht
will make the trip by easy stages, the
publisher desiring to reach Panama about
the time set for the arrival there of Pres
ident elect Taft. Mr.. PulitZer's trip is of
especial interest on account of the atti-
tude of President Roosevelt In demand
ing that Congress have Mr.. Pulitzer ana
other publishers prosecuted for criminal
libel for publishing articles attacking the
administration in connection with tho
canal purchase.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21

French, both in the canal zone and tho
Republic OF Panama, nor value OF tie
property in all the buildings. including
the large amount of stores. The only
protection against fire the government
has for these buildings scattered along
a line 50 miles in length is in the
precautionary measures taken and in
the fire department which has been de-
veloped to a high state Of efficiency.
In all those are 1898 buildings own
ed by the Isthmian Canal Commis-
sion and with but few exceptions these
are frame and Of very light construc-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
WANTS ORDER REVOKED.
Miss Phillips Is Anxious to Receive
Mail for Santa Claus.

Philadelphia Dec 2o.-Appeal has
been made by Miss Elizabeth A. Phil
lips, "the Santa Claus Lady" to Presi-
dent Roosevelt asking him to revoke
the order of Postmaster General Meyer
and permit the delivery OF letters to
Santa Claus at her headquarters. Miss
Phillips in her letter said
Mr.. Dear Mr.. Roosevelt: Won't You
please Santa Claus like you did last
year? AS the postmaster general has
rescinded the former order, you are the
only person possessing the key that
will open the door that has been closed
upon me and the little children-the
door through which is to so the little
soldiers. the trains. the dolls, and other
toys to poor homes.
They all need clothing, but they look
upon the receipt Of such things as then
brthright from parents, but the gifts
on Christmas morning are the things
that make them believe in Santa Claus
and the God he represents.
ELIZABETH A. PHILLIPS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
LATiN.AMERlcAN POLICY
Will Be Continued by Taft, Who Gives
His Views in Letter.

Washington, Dec. 20.-1n view OF the
growing Importance of the closer re-
lations in commerce and comfy pc
tween the United States and the 20
Latin-American republics. letter OF
President-elect Taft made public to-
night. announcing that Mr.. Taft Will
continue the present policy toward
I,atin-America is of interest. The let
ter is addressed to Director John Bar
rett of the International Bureau OF
American Republics. under date OF
Dec Z, and says:
81 have always regarded the VISIT OF
Mr.. Root to the Latin American re-
publics and the other measures taken
at his instance to cultivate their Sood
will and to increase. as much as pos
sihla. the extent of their coi1mefcla'
relations with this country. as one oi
the most important branches or the
policy Of the administration of MT
Roosevelt.
."rhe wonderful material growth OF
| the republics of South and Central
America and the progress they are
making to higher cultivation fully
iustifes if any justification We're need
| ed, the special attention given by oul
state department to the establishment
! of firm bond of union with our south
ern neighhors. | rejoice greatly at th'
cordial manner in which they receive
| and reciprocate our advances.
| II expect to continue the same pol
| lev toward Latin America, thus SC
maprily entered on by Mr.. Root ano
Mr.. Roosevelt. and shall count by adj
| ~. If further steps
can he taken and new measures adopt
| cd to secure a closer and mutuhlS
more beneficial commercial association
and to awaken a greater internationa
| sympathy than even now Obtain.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
BASEBALL NOTES.

That the finding made by the National
Baseball Commission on the alleged sale
of tickets to scalpers in Chicago FOR tie
worlds championship series are net to be
passed over in silence is made evident
President Charles Murphy of the Chica-
go National League team spent Saturday
writing answers to the findings of the
commission. Mr.. Murphy asks Chairman
Hermann, to whom his answers are to be
sent, why tie decision Of the commission
was not first submitted to the Chicago
club before it was promulgated, so that
the club might have ar opportunity of
defending itself simultaneously with the
publication Of the report.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
COLLECTORS NOTICE or SALE.

Unpaid taxes on lands situated in the
town Of Pittston. in the County Of Ken
nebec, for tie year 1908
The following list OF taxes on real es
tate Of nonresident owners in the town
of Pittstcn, for the year 1905, committed
to me for collection for said town. on the
second day of May. 1905. remains unpaid
and
NOTICE is hereby given that if said
taxes. interest and charges are rot pre-.
viously paid, 50 much of the real estate
taxed rs is sufficient to pay the amouh,
due therefor. including interest ana
charges. will he sold at public auction al
Grange hall. in said town uhe same be-
ing the place where the last preceding
annual town meeting of said town was
heidi. on the first Monday of FehrliarN
1909, at Q o'clock A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
FOR CONSULAR SERVICE.
Forty-five Qualify, Among Them Paul
II. Cram Of Maine.

Washington. Dec. 20.-'rhe board OF
examiners has certified to the sccre-
tary of state list of successful cam
didates, which was made public today.
who are eligible to appointment in
tho consular service. having passed the
examinations prescribed by the board.
OF the IL candidates who We're desig-
mated for the examination last July.
As presented themselves and only 19
passed the examination. In the No
vember examination, S. candidates
were designated and these 81 were ex-
amined, out of which only 90 were Sic
cessfu. Commenting upon the No
vember examination the board reports
Among those successful for the post
OF consul was Paul II. Cram OF
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
CARDINAL LGcOT DEAD.
Was Ore cs TIE Most Prcn1iGent Cat,
clcs in Europe.

Chambery, France. Dec. 20.-Cardi.
mai Victor I.ucian Suipice Lecnt, arch.
bishop of Bordeaux. died at a hotel
here today from hnmorrhagc of the
brain, while returning from a visit TO
Rome Cardinal l.ecot was the leader
of the movement among Z group Of
French ecclesiastics to find n basis Of
settlement in the difference which has
arisen between the government and
the church He was the exponent Of
Liberalism in the College Of Cardinals
and went to Rome to submit to the
Pope plan for the amelioraton Of
| the material condition of the French
| clergy.
| Cardinal Lecot was born at Monies.
court Jan s, 1891 He WAS appointed
bishop of Dion in 1886 and archbishop
of Bordeaux in 1890. He was created
| and proclaimed cardinal Jan. l6, 1899
| Cardinal I4ecot was one of the most
| prominent figures in the crisis attend
| ing the question of separation OF the
church and state in France.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
LONGBOAT TO MARRY.
ca-Wa- &c, "Everythine," to Wed ka'
Hon. Do Son, "The Leader"

Toronto, Ont. Dec. 20.-Tom Long
boat the Indian long-distancc runner,
who defeated Dorando in the Marathon
race in New York, will be received into
the Anglican church here tomorrow.
He is now what is known as n Pagan
Indian. His marriage to Miss Maraole
of the Mohawk Indian reserve is t"
take place on the platform of Massey
hall Monday, Dec. 2S, at the close of 4
benefit performance. LongboatS name
is Ca-Wa-Ge meaning 'Everything
and that of his intended bride is ka-
Hon-Do-S Son, meaning THE Leader"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21

r.. r. Thomas, the former banker
settled the cases in the courts Satur-
day at Long Branch, n. j., against
him. resulting from collision between
the Thomas automobile and team last
summer Thomas was fined q total OF
SIZE Cor exceeding the speed limit, reck-
less driving and driving car without
a state license. The car driven by
Thomas ran at high speed into team
belonging to Emi! Seelig. Daniel Con-
molly, the driver, and Thomas were
badly hurt Settlements were made
some time ago with Seelig and Con-
molly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
EUGENE r. LOUD.
The Former Congressman Dies Satur
day Night in San Francisco.

San Francisco, Dec. 20.-Former
CONGRESSMAN Eugene r. Loud died last
night at the home of his son-ln-ia",
Capt. J. ]. Callndinc here. For several
months past he had been in poor
health. His condition was aggravated
by the death of his daughter, flVe
months ago and the loss of his Wlie,
who died Dec 6. Mr.. Loud served l.
years in Congress from the 5th Dis
trict