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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13

mediate successors. When the soil wash from the farmers fields choked the neigh boring river he thought only of using the railway rather than boats for moving his produce and supplies.
 Now all this Is changed. On the aver. age the son of tho farmer of today must make his living on h.a eathers farm, There is no difficulty in dofng this if the father will excrcsss wisdom No wise use of farm exhausts its fertility So with the forests. We are over the verge of timber famine in this country, and it Is unpardonable for the nation or the states to permit any further cutting of our tim Der save in accordance with a system which will provide that the next genera ton shall see the timber increased instead of diminished. Moreover, we can add enor- nous tracts of the niost valuable possible agricultural land to the national domain by irrigation in the arid ard semiard re- gions and by drainage of great tracts of swamp land in che humid regions We can enormously increase our transporta- tion facilities by the equalization of ouI rivers so as to complete great system of waterways on the Pacific Atlantic and gulf coats and in the Mississippi valley, from the great plains to the Alleghanies and from the northern lakes to the mouth of the mighty Father of Waters. But al, these various uses of our natural re- sources are so closely connected that they should be co-ordinated and should be treated as a part of the coherent plan and not in haphazard and piecemeal fash ion.
 Clifford Pinchot Lauded.
 It is largely because of this that I ap- pointed the waterways commission last year and that have sought to perpetuate its work. I wish to take this opportunity to express in heartiest fashion my ac- knowledgment to all the members of the commission. At great personal sacrifice of time and effort they have rendered a service to the public for which we cannot he too grateful. Especial credit is due to the initiative, the energy, the devotion to duty and the farsightedness of Clifford Pinchot, to whom we owe so much of the progress we have already made in han ding this matter of the coordination ana conservation of natural resources. If it had not been for him this convention neither would nor could have been called
 We are coming to recognize as never before the right of the nation to guara its own future in the essential matter 0, natural resources. In the past we have admitted the right of the individual to in jure the future of the republic for his own present profit. The time has come for a change.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13

its own lines has never yet been matched So great and so rapid has been our ma terial growth that there has been a tend ency to lag behind in spiritual and moral growth. but that Is not the subject upon which I speak to you today.
 Disregarding for the moment the ques- tion of moral purpose, il is safe to say that the prosperity of our people depends directly on the energy and intelligence with which our natural resources are used. It Is equally clear that these re- sources are the final basis of national power and perpetuity. Finally, it is om- !nously evident that these resources are fin the course of rapid exhaustion.
 This nation began with the belief that its landed possessions were illimitable and capable of supporting all the people who might care to make our country their nome, put already the limit ot unsettled land is in sight. and indeed but little land fitted for agriculture now remains unoc- cupied save what can be reclaimed by ir- rigation and drainage. We began with an unapproached heritage of forests: more than half of the timber is gone. We be- gan with coal fields more extensive than those of any other nation and with iron ores regarded as inexhaustible. and many experts now declare that the end of both iron and coal is in sight.
 The mere increase in our consumption Of coal during 1907 over 1906 exceeded the total consumption In 1876. the centennial year. The enormous stores of mineral oil and gas are largely gone Our natural waterways are not gone, but they have been so injured by neglect and by the di- vision of responsibility and utter lack of system in dealing with them that there is less navigation on them now than there was fifty years ago. Finally. we began with soils of unexampled fertility. and We have SD impoverished them by injudi- Cious use and by failing to check erosion that their crop producing power Is dimin- ishing instead of increasing. In a word. We have thoughtlessly and 10 a large de- gree unnecessarily diminished the re- sources upon which not only our pros perity but the prosperity of our children must always depend.
 The natural resources I have enumer- sted can be divided into two sharply dis tinguished classes accordingly as they are or are not capable of renewal Mines if used must necessarily be exhausted. The minerals do not and cannot renew them selves. Therefore in dealing with the coal, the oil. the gas. the iron. the metals gen orally. al! that we can do is to try to see that they are wisely used. The eKhaus- tion is certain 10 come in time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Socialist Convention laos,

Chicago. May 13.-Delegates to the Socialist national convention made lit. tie progress in the direction of an agreement on policies or candidates In and out of the convention the con- test between Eugene V. Debs and Vii. liam n. Haywood for the presidential nomination was the subject of much discussion, and with one day interven' ing before the balloting will probably begin it was predicted that neither would be chosen to lead the Socialist ticket.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
JOHNSON ON THE. OUTLOOK.
Believes Democratic Party Has Excel
 lent Chance of Success.

Believes Democratic Party Has Excel
 lent Chance of Success.
 Washington, May Ex-Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota, in Washing ton to attend the conference of govern ors, was asked his opinion regarding the political outlook. He said:
 "There seems to be a split in the Re publican party. which no doubt will in- jure 1t considerably. Also the Repub- lican party will be called upon to ex- plain several questions, such as the in cipient financial panic which swept the country last fall. All this taken into consideration, I am convinced that the Democratic party has an excellent chance of success in the approaching campaign"
 Twill you support Mir. Bryan if he is nominated?' Governor Johnson was asked.
 "To be sure" he replied vigorously "Why not? If the Democratic party feels that MT. Bryan is the man most suited for the presidency, shall gladly aid him in his campaign. I will sup. port MT, Bryan or any other Democra, who is nominated, for I want to SC, the Democracy carry the country.
 If the people believe. that I can ge, enough votes for election. I will gladly enter the fight and do all in my power for the success of the party. I am re lying principally upon the masses for a decision.
 twill Mir. Bryan support me if nomi mated: I think Mir. Bryan could better answer that question. ButI see no req son why he should not. Like myself he is desirous of the party's success. and I believe he will support any man selected by the party"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Train Races With Tornado.

St. Joseph. Mo. May 13.-The train crew of the Burlington passenger train from Omaha reported a race with a tornado near Island Park. Ia., barely escaping from the tornado, which they report wrecked bunk train contain ing a number of foreigners who had been working on the track. Six men were reported killed and a score in- jured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Does Not Want to Be Bishop.

Baltimore, May 13.-Interest in tn, forthcoming election of bishops is com. ing to the front in the quadrennial general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. now in session here Perhaps one of the most notable devel opments is the declaration that Rev Dr. John r. Boucher, long identified with the Woman's college, will moi accept bishopric.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Calls Prs.id.nt, a aIuH.r.

Boston. May 13.-"The four battle. ship proposition of President Roosevelt was a pure bluff in hopes that he could get two when the country was only entitled to one.- declared Edwin D. Mead at the eightieth annual business meeting of the American Peace sOci. ety. Benjamin F. TruebloOd. secretary of the society. took exceptions to the statement and declared he believed the president was sincere in his desire for four batt,eships.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
War Inevitable. Say. Lighting sob.-

North Platte. Neb.. May 13.-Admiral Evans passed through North Platte and stopped long enough to hObble to the rear of the train and make a short speech. in which he said. We will al. ways have war as long as we have anything worth while to fight over. tnd the more baitleships and the fewer statestBea We have the longer we will have peace
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Missina Yacht Turns up.

Digby. \. g. May 13.-The American yacht VaIelnOre. which left New Lon don. Conn. May {. for Chicago. Is an. chored in the harbOr here. Her star board rail was smashed. steering gear disabled and her sails were torn In recent severe gales. Hale Thompson of Chicago. her owner. and George Perry. also of that city. are on board. The Valemore. 1t Is reported. has been given up for lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Ser.. OF OF Ks.vos..; ....,....

In poin will fhe readers of fhis taie of romantic love and bril- liant daring search the maps of the Yorid for the picturesqus land of Kraponio, wherein lovely fascinating Sophy and her mys- fcrious Red Star played fheir ports. This much nc may tell him before he cmbarks on his voyage to Kraponia. But we may assure him fhat when he reiuc- tantiy paris with Sophy some time scullery maid of Morpiitg- ham, Essex, England, lafer spirft- ualistic medium of Ports, France, and still later of high rank irs Slapna and Volseni, in Kraporid, the country of her adoption will be 10 him, like Zenda and Grdus- lark, more real fhan are many of the smaller, actual Kingdoms of inc earth. Sad and tragic in some of its aspects IS the love story of Sophy of Kravonia, but its pu- thos is so lighfened by devoted Loyalty, hardy bravery ard ten- der, self sacrificing affection that at the end f1ie reader will surely feel its telling has not been unworthy of the master hand Of its famous chronicler.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Ia.hn Men Pl.da.d Fer r.t,.

Wallace. Ida. May 13.-The Repub- icans of Idaho in state convention eleetei a delegation to the national convention beaded by James H. Brady Of POeztsIlo. the acknowledged head of the party organization The delegation is pIedged Co use an honorable means to bring about the nomination of Sec retary of War Taft for president
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
viIIaa.rs lynch Church Robb.r,

Courtrai. Belgium. May 13.-Almost the whole population of the village of Belleghem. a short distance from Cour. trai. armed with clubs and knives. set upon and killed a man who was caught in the act of burglarizing the famous Chapel of the Virgin. The villagers had been highly incensed at previous church robberies. Seven of those i'm. plicated in the killing of the burglar were arrested. Doctors who made an examination of the body found twenty. seven knife wounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Iornado swssns Nebraska.

Lincoln. Neb.. May 13. A special from Springfield, Neb.. says a tornado wrecked the towns of Louisville. Belle. vue and Ritchfeld. killing several per. sons and injuring large number. The heaviest loss of life is reported at Louisville. junction point on the Nils. souri Pacific and Burlington roads in CaSs county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Live Stock Markets,

New York. May i2. cATTLE-SUpply light: market steady; calves xas50.
 HOGS - Receipts light: market active and higher: prime, heavies. S9eas; heavy Workers. s.S: light Workers. 5.75a5 80: pigs. ss50a5.so: roughs. q 4-5aas.
 SHEEP AND LAMBS - Supply light: market steady: prime wethers. S-Nu5.7s; culls and common. S2soas.so: lambs. sta -E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
THREE BODIES NAMED
Identification Made of More vic-
 tins of Mrs. Guinness.
FACTS ABOUT FEMALE CORPSE
Rings Found on Remains Believed to Be Those of Murderess Puzzle lnves. tigators = Strengthening the Case Against Ray Lamphere.

Laporte. Ind. May 13.-Evidence to establish the identity of three addi- tional victims of Mrs. Belle Gunness was the most positive development of a day filled with contradictory happen ings here.
 The new victims of Mrs. Guinness are supposed to have been John Moe of Elbow Lake, Minn.; Henry Gerhalt of Scandinavia, Wis. small town near lola, from which Ole 0. Budsberg came, and George Brady of Tuscola, III.
 Both prosecution and defense re- ceived setbacks from the discoveries and revelations, but on the whole sub stantial progress was made toward bringing the case to the stage where it will be transferred to the courts.
 The reports of the four physicians who conducted the post mortem ex- aminations on the bodies found in the ruins of the Guinness home April 2S were given to the coroner's jury. They fail to establish the manner in which the woman and three children met death, and it is probable that the coro- ners jury will return an open verdict regarding them.
 Case Against Lamphere.
 Prosecutor R. N. Smith is still col lecting evidence, which, he asserts, will connect Ray Lamphere with the hc, rf nd children, and in this work he is being aided by the sheriff. It is possible therefore that the case against Lam- phere may be presented to the grand jury before the coroners jury reaches a decision in the matter.
 The reports made to the coroner's jury by Drs. J. l.. Gray. H. H. Long, J. H. William Meyer and F. T. Wilcox revealed several circumstances, the existence of which has been carefully kept from the public. This is particu- larly true of the documents having to do with the adult body supposed to be that of Mrs. Guinness.
 The new facts brought to light con corning the body are as follows:
 That the right arm is practically complete and that most of the left fore. arm and hand are in existence. Hither- to the complete arm had been known as the left, and the right arm was sup posed to have been completely con- sumed in the fire.
 That three rings. two containing in- scriptions, had been found on the hands.
 Fragments of Clothing Found.
 That with the body had been discov- cred fragments of bed clothing and of feather mattress, the remains of four nightdresses, the one of an adult and the others those of a child, and frag- ments of adult underwear.
 The rings presented puzzle which thus far has not been solved. The in- scriptions contain initials which are unaccountable except upon one hypoth- esis. that being that the ornaments were the property of Peter Gunness' first wife, that he presented them to Mrs. Guinness or that she obtained pos session of them after his death and that she wore them on the night when the house was burned,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Presidents Opinion of Senator.

Washington. May 13.-Tt has devel- oped that something besides his three letters of defiance has stirred the wrath of senators recently against the president. He has spoken in personal disparagement of one of the most highly regarded of the "o!d group" ''rhe trouble with him." Mir. RooSe, cit is reported as having said of this sen ator. "is that he has sweetbreads for brains"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Hughes Wouldn't 8. Vice President.

New York. May Ex-Governor Hughes made public the fact that if nominated to the vice presidency he would decline to accept. The governors position was made known in letter sent to General Stewart l.. Woodford. president of the Hughes League of the United States and one of the four delegates at large from this state to the Republican na- tional convention. General Woodford declined to comment upon the letter oi even hint at the reason for it's publica. tion. It has been suggested. however, that Governor Hughes friends receiv. cd intimatiOns that it was the purpose to nominate him for the vice presiden- cy at Chicago and to adjourn before he could be apprised of the fact. The gov ernor's letter will serve to forestall any such DIan
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
D. s.a.n sIuruina In Mnn.x.

Monte Carlo. May 13.-Mme. Gould and her children. accompanied by Prince Heiie de Sagan. arrived here. Mme. Gould remained in an apartment reserved for her at the hotel. while the prince dIned in the restaurant. later going to the Casino. where he played for some time for small sums
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
sssooo Fir. .t es-ryto~-. N. N.

BarTyt0vn. Y. T.. May 15s-Fire de stroyed pr0Ie-ty valued st s5s0o st EsrrTtoun Landi7z- twenty-two miles north If Po1ghkeepSie- Nearly every buildInz In the hamlet was destroyed A saathwe~t gzle swept the flames from the Rivsrsids hotel over . half niis srer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Gnrernor of Isnao Drad.

Manila. May 1s.-Allen Card, governor Of Lsnao. Is dead. the re- suit of bolo wounds inflicted by Moros- He underEens a series of operations from which he gradually sank. and never rallied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
secnnd I.lentrnant Ml.sInr

Manila. May 13.-S Second Lieuten- ant Arthur R. Burnbeck. corps of engineers. '. s. A.. is missing from his station in Mindsnao He left Pintar alone one month ago. and has not been heard of since. It is feared he Is dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
LOOK ID OUR FUTURE
Conference Gathers to Discuss
 National Resources.
ADDRESSED BY PRESIDENT.

he Points Out Waste of Past Years
 and Advocates Measures of Preserva-
 tion = Governors Join With Noted
 Men In Meeting.
 Washington, May 13.-The confer ence called together "by President Roosevelt to consider the conservation of the natural resources of the country met in the White House and was ad- dressed by the president.
 The conferees include Chief Jus tice Fuller aid Associate Justices Har- Ian. Brewer, White, McKenna, Holmes, Day and Moody of the supreme court, Secretary of the Interior Garfield, Secre- tary of Agriculture Wilson, Vice Presi- dent Fairbanks, Speaker Cannon, Sen ators Newlands and Bankhead, Repre- sentative Theodore E. Burton, Briga- tlier General Mackenzie. F. H. Newell, Herbert Knox Smith, Clifford Pinchot
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
W.nt, v,rr M,,hlnasen L.on.r.d.

Washington. May 13 Representz- tive ShepTsard of Texas introduced q biIl approrriatinz ssn000 for tEa cree ton In fhis city of a suitable memorial to the notker of George Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Oxford Degree For Am.rie,n.

London. May 13.-oxford university conferred the honorary degree of doc. tor Of science on Professor William James. the noted educator. who was professor of philosophy at Harvard university from 1s9T to 10GT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Taft Get, Miehiaan psI.u.,.,.

Grand Rapids, Mich. May 13.-Reso- lutions were adopted in the Republican convention instructing the Michigan delegates to the national convention for Secretary Taft.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Re.ourees rhrt Max se Inereas.d.

The second c'ass of resources consists Of those which cannot only be used in such manner as 10 leave them undimin- iShei fo= our children but can actually b" improved by wise use The soil. the forests. the waIerUays. come In this cate gory
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Pos,.me. RnI Passed.

Washington. May 13. ~ The senait passed the postofiice appropriation bili carrying amounts aggregating S21s O2T.S67.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
An Incrra.- n aurn,,.

An 1ncrcase fn susrnr>s nlrans . greater income for
 you. serurr the businrss hT sdrertt<tnE. Tsy tho
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13

The opening chapters of "Sophy of Kravonia" appeared in the Demo- crat Saturday, May 9. A limited number of copies of that date can be had at this office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
VICE PRESIDENT FAIRBANKS.

Since then our knowledge and use of he resources of the present territory of he United States have increased a hun lredfoId- indeed. the growth of this ns ion by leaps and bounds makes one ot he most striking and important chapters n the history Of the world. Its growth Ias been due Co the rapid development tnd-alas that it should be said-tO the apid destruction of our natural re- uorrcss- Nature has supplied io us in the United States and still supplies 10 us more sinds of resources n more lavish de- free than has ever ben the case at any Fthsr time or with any other people Our position in the world has seen attained Iy the extent and thorgIEhnsss Of the rontroi we have achieved over nature. yut we are more sri not less drpeudent ipon what she furnishes than st any pre- riOus time Of history since the days of yrfrufsfva man
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-13
Prais. For First President.

Yet our fathers. though they knew so ittle of the resources of the country. eE- rcissd a wise foTethouEht iu reference hereto Washington clearly saU that the Derpetuity of the states could only he se- Fared by union and that the only feasi- 1e bass cf union was an economic one. r ether words that i5 must be baseI 1n he devsiopE1ent ard use af their natural resources Accordingly Ee heIpzsI t0 out fns sezsze of c0-umerc5aI dsTeIgpr1ent. trd by hts 3r7usuce an interstate water rsys Commission was aPs,ginted by Vir- rniz and IsryIaEd-
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