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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-07
MAJORITY OF 80
Claimed For the New Congo
Annexation Treaty.
But Opposition Will StouiIy
Fight All Attempts
To Restrict BeIgium's Control and
Correct Existing Abuses.

Brussels, March 6.-Although a rough
friends of King Leopold indicates that
the body is in favor of ratifying the
new Congo annexation treaty by ma
jority of 80, the opposition. encouraged
by the partial surrender of His Majesty
already is preparing for a desperate
fight against any restriction upon Bel
GUMS control of the Congo and liberty
to eradicate the existing abuses. The
new treaty was submitted to Pertinent
yesterday by Premier Schollacrt and
was sent to the committee without de-
bate. The opposition regards the
recognition of private concessions as
a limit upon the exercise OF the sovcr-
eighty of Belgium and consequently as
absolutely inadmiSsible. King Leopold,
members of the opposition say, would
retain an immense indirect recenue
from these concessions. The financial
side CT the transaction alone is I'M
satisfactory to the opposition. A promi-
| nent Socialist said today:
1.-THE Belgium people will be Suf-
| ficiently generous if they assume
the debts of the Congo Independent
| State and the charges against the crown
domain without contracting such side
obligations as annuitieS to Belgian
princes and an allowance to the King,
and it will be better for the colon
ial administration of Belgium TO under
take to build hospitals and schools in
the Congo and conduct scientific work
there than to grant the King 100000 a
xa1r for these DurpOSeS
The failure of the government to give
out the full text of the new treaty to-
day has created an unfavorable i'm
preston. The afternoon newspapers
publish interviews with a number of
members of the Chamber of Deputies
in which fear Is expressed that the text
| of the treaty which now is promised
for next Sunday, may conceal some
| trick. Even the official synopsis of the
treaty. the deputies declare to be I'M
acceptable, especially that portion re-
ferring to the recognition OF the rights
granted an American company of over
100000 hectares of land, as we'll as the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-07
ELECTRIC BOAT GO.
TO Be INVESTIGATED.
National House Adopts Resolutions For
Investigation Of Charges by Mr..
Li|ey Of Connecticut.

Washington, March "a resolution,
providing for an investigation Of the
charges made by Mr.. Lilley of Con-
necticut that members of the naval af-
fairs committee We're unduly influenced
| in recommending certain submarine
torpedo boats. was reported to the
House of Representatives today by Mr..
DallZel of Pennsylvania from the COM
mittee on rules and adopted by the
House. The subject has been under
consideration Ly the committee for two
weeks. The resolution follows:
Whereas, Mr.. George L. Lilley, a
representative from the state of Con-
necticut on his responsibility as a
member of this House. before the COM
mlttee on rules, has among things
stated in substance that the Electric
Boat CO. of New Jersey and their pred
ecessors, the Holland Boat Co. have
been engaged in efforts to exert cor
rupting influence on certain members
of Congress i'll their legislative capac-
tiles, and have in fact eXerted such
corrupting influence.
wherefore, be it resolved, That a
committee of five members be appoint
~ w investigate Tie c1ldIStS 1lduc DIV
said George l.. Lilley of corrupt prac-
tlce on the part of the said company
and of members Of the Congress with
respect to legislation and that said
committee shall have authority to send
for persons and papers and to take
testimony in Washington or elsewhere
by the full committee or any sub
committee thereof. Said committee
shall report as speedily as possible
with recommendations Of any to the
committee as shall seem meet
Accompanying the resolution was a
report declaring it to be due to the
House and its members that an inves-
LEGATION should be made
Speaker Cannon announced the fol-
lowing members as the committee to
conduct the investigations: Messrs
Boutell. Ills; Stevens, Mimi; Oimsted
Pa; Howard, Ga; and Boussard. La.
Without a dissenting voice the reso-
luton was adopted. Lilley was present
but made no remarks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-07
NEW LIGHT ON SUDDEN
DEATH OF W.T.. BAKER,
The Investigation During Several
Months Reveals New Facts on
Which C0r0ner's Jury WillAct.

New York, March 6.-The mysterious
death OF Walter f. Baker, the wealthy
young Boston man, which caused a
sensation last October. is to be the
subject OF further investigation by the
officials of Bogota, n. j., where the
death occurred. 1t was announced to-
day THAT District Attorney Rooster
and Coroner A. D. Lees have decided
t. hold formal inquest and probe to
the bottom all the circumstances sur
rounding Bakers death. The body Of
the dead man, which was buried in
Boston soon after his death, is now in
Nov Jersey awaiting the empanel-
ling of coroner's jury. 1t was ex-
humed Jan. % and brought to New
York the same day. From New York it
was taken Immediately to Ridgefield
Park, \. j., the same day, and has
been lying in the rooms of an under
taker since that time
The decision to probe further into
the circumstances surrounding Bakers
death was reached after a corps of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-07
AWFUL TRAGEDY.
John Lynch Shoots Wife,
Her Mother and Himself,
Mother-in-IaW and Lynch Both
DEED al Avon, Conn.
Mrs. Lynch Cannot Live...Perpetra.
tor 0fethe Deed Intoxicated,

Avon, Conn, March 6.-What doubt
less will develop into a double murder
and suicide occurred here today when
John j. Lynch, 80 years old, went to
the home of his mother-in-law. Mrs
Catherine Dittman. killed her, shot his
wife twice through the breast and then
killed himself. 1t is thought that
Lynch implored his wife to leave her
mothers home and live with him, and
on her refusal he shut up the house
Mrs. Lynch is not expected to live
through the afternoon and Coroner
Knight of Hartford, is making arrange
ments for a triple autopsy late in the
day.
Lynch, who it is reported. had not
ben living with his wife of late, went
to Mrs. Dittmans house, where his
wife was staying and after a short
argument with her, pulled a revolver
and sent two bullets into her lungs
The mother-in-law, who was nearby,
attempted to run from the house and
just as she was outside, Lynch fired
at her and the woman dropped to the
ground lifeless
After his murderous work Lynch
walked to the woods, a short distance
from the rear of Mrs. Dttman's house
and put a bullet into his head, dying
instantly. Lynch, it is reported, was
in an intoxicated condition when he ar
rived at the Dittman house
The house where the tragedy oc-
CURED is known as the old Chidsey
place, and was frequently referred to
as the murder house owing to the
mysterious murder there 80 years ago
of the Miss Chidsey, two aged spin
sters. The women were slain in the
house and no one was ever convicted
of the crime.
Lynch was employed by the Climax
Fuse Co, and had always borne a fair
reputation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-07
Records Go Smash
At OrmOnd Beach.

OrinOnd Fla, March 1.-TWO records
We're broken on Ormond beach today
M. j. BerniD in 60 horsepower
French car covered 100 miles in / hour
II minutes, sc Is seconds, three full
minutes under the old record of
hour, Is minutes. Sc Is seconds.
The French car acted consistently
today on every lap and was splendidly
driven throughout. The other record
to fall was that of the mile for mid
dleweight gasoline cars. Cedrino in a
60 horsepower Italian car covered the
distance in 50 seconds. The old record
made by Louis Chevrolet in 1906 was
40 80 seconds. Bernin made his 100
mile record in Il special made race
against Cedrinos car r. Il. Stevens
driving the latter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-07
TOWN ELECTIONS.

WHITEFIELD-Selec Carleton
Philhrick. c. ID. Northey, Joseph II. Bal
ley: town clerk, J. A. Douglass. Money
appropriated: Schools. 1920; highways
sl6Ss: support Of poor, $500: other pur-
poses, S20l9.
NORTHPORT-Select Howard w.
Elwell. Rodel A. Packard. Martin q.
Black; town clerk, Franklin A. Rhodes !:
school committee, Joel p. Wood. Money
appropriated Schools. $1,000: highways.
$3.50 support of poor and town charges.
$1,000, other purposes. $3.50.
MOSCOW--Selectmen, J. b. Whitney.
=. &. Foss. J. w. FitZsimmons: town
clerk. }. B. Whitney; school committee.
r. +. Baker Money Appropriated:
Schools $500: highways, $500: support OF
poor. 500: State road. SloG: repair OF
schoolhouses, 5000: text books, $50: tuition
High school pupils. SIS.
MONHEGAN-S electmen. W. s. STAN
ley, Frank C. Pierce, Geo F. Davis;
town clerk, w. s. Stanley. Money appro-
piiated: Schools. $l7b; highways. 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-07

concession giving the forest and min
eral company exclusive mineral and
timber rights over 1905. 600 hectares.
The government intends to press the
treaty in the hope of getting it out Of
committee and into open debate in the
chamber by April Is in order TO Sc
cure a vote by May l.. when the ses-
sion expires by limitation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-07
Burns johnson Match Is OF.

London, March 6.-"Tommy" Burns.
the heavyweight prize fighter, today
withdrew the deposit he had put up
with a local sportsman as a forfeit to
bind a match with Jack" johnson, the
American negro pugilist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-07
RAIN-FAIR SUNDAY.

Washington, March 6.-Forecast for
New England: Rain and warmer Sat
urday; Sunday fair, colder in north
west portions; brisk to high southeast,
shifting to southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-07
Boston Forecast.

Boston. March 6.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Saturday clearing
weather, warmer; Sunday fair brisk
southerly to westerly winds diminish
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-07

TIRED, NERVOUS MOTHERS
Comforted by a cup OF Ginger Tea made
from genuine Sanford'S Nothing better.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13

It seems to be taken for granted by some American manufacturers that it is impossible successfully to introduce American cassimeres, tweeds, worsteds, serges, etc, into Mexico, says Consul Canada of Vera Cruz, but careful study of the prob- lem will soon dispel that idea and make it apparent that it is not only possible to do so, but comparatively easy to introduce these goods in this consular district, as we'll as in other parts of the republic. The cities of Jalapa (capitaD, Orizaba, Cordoba, and several other towns of the same elevation in this state, and even Vera Cruz itself, form field that can be acquired by American manufacturers at any time. English, German and French goods are sold almost to the exclusion of other foreign manufac- tures Native products do not com pete as yet with foreign woolens, save in the lower grades, and while there has been wonderful advance in the quality of native manufactures within the past ten years, the state ment still stands that they do not enter into competition with foreign goods. The English goods sold at Orizaba and Jalapa, in fact through out this consular district, are of a class which at wholesale do not cost above $1.20 (gold) per yard, and the French goods are of about the same quality. With some exceptions the patterns are old in style and the goods of an inferior grade. Prices, however, are extremely high; the average is about $4.50 in gold per meter, which is 39.57 inches. The actual cost to the merchant is about $1.90 to s2 per meter. Such prices on old stocks are not satisfactory 10 the buyers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
SECURES HUSBAND BY DOCTORS SKILI
She Almost Lost Him But the Doctor Came to Cupid's
 Rescue.

Boston, Nov. 4.-One of our wealthy women has just announced her wedding after most remarkable courtship in which Cupid, two hearts. doctor and blemished face played importan, roles.
 For years the couple were engaged but although she was wealthy. highly educated and ofa pleasing personality. all that Cupid requires of woman she was blemished in facial appearance and he was reluctant to marry her.
 Atlast-in desperation-she appealed to Dr. A. L. Nelden, the famous Beauty Specialist of IS East 18th Street, New York, to have a scar, mole and some super1uous hairs removed.
 When the doctor heard that he must aid Cupid by removing the only oh. stacle, he entered upon the work eagerly, for 1t demonstrated how futile money, intelligence and social position are when the face is even slightly blemished.
 The work was not only successful and painless, the bride announces, leaving no scars and guaranteed to be perman. ent, but she is also pleased to have read that the doctor is willing to send samples of these discoveries to all who write him. Cupid has won another victory which would have been impos. sible except for Dr. Nelden's s skill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
HEARD IN PASSING.

If Bridgeport thinks it is having lively time with burglars, just keep track of what Is going on in the same line over around New York. Can it be that the Taft election boom is rH- sponsible for all this increased in dustrial activity?-Bridgepo Post.
 There are about 35,000 cases Of burglary and larceny in New YorH each year, and the average property loss is about s16,000,000. On an average there are 1900 arrests a year, and only APO convictions. Only ' per cent of the jewelry stolen is ever recovered.-Norwich Bulletin.
 MT Baer, of coal trade fame, who by divine right holds the destiny of the coal trade in his hand, says it is no ones business why the price has been increased. According to the findings of the commission and the courts Baer knows what he is talking about evidently, but the people don't know what they are paying extra for. -Middletown Press.
 President Roosevelt has again done the unexpected and the unprecedeat- ed by issuing invitations to Tabor legislation" dinner. to be given in the white house one week from to-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13

Calling attention to the warning sounded by Clifford Pinchot, chief of the United States forest service, the Chicago Post said recently: Forest fires in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan are destroying millions of dollars worth of standing timber and are menacing score of villages with destruction. The states indi- vidually, by adopting the govern ment's system of protective patrols now in service in the federal forest reserves, can prevent the repetition of the disasters of the present year Clifford Pinchot, the governments chief forester, said, less than six months ago that at the present rate of consumption of timber the end of the American forests as sources of supply of good material would come in twenty years. The warning was based on a study of conditions in ev- cry part of the United States. The fires that have been in progress since the present period of drought began have been the most damaging in a quarter of century. If ade- Quate protective measures are not taken the limit of twenty years life set for the woodlands will be cut in half. If prompt action is taken, even in view of the great losses of the year, the forests may be preserved for all time."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13

day. Considering that 1t Is to be a Tabor" dinner. there are whole lor of us who should have received in- vitations who have been deliberately "cut. Ansonia Sentinel.
 We have had prosperity, and We have 1t still, but 1t has gone little to our heads. We care too much for luxury and like children We want what other people have. whether we have need of those things or not, or whether they are good for us. The beauty of simplicity, the virtue of self-denial, the importance of living within our means, are lessons tho rising generation Is not learning.--- Torrington Register.
 The prediction Is being made by 50 competent an authority as James J.. Hill that within five years the Pacific coast will cease to export wheat needing all Its wheat production for It's own sustenance. Predictions Of this kind in relation to the United States or any considerable part thereof are always dangerous. Az ricultural statisticians decade or more ago were predicting that by this time the country would be an i'm porter instead of an exporter of the grain. Yet 1t continues to raise u considerable surplus and is likely to continue doing so for many years to come.-Springfeld Republican. The Bulletin knows what kind of a political year this is, but it does not know what kind of turkey year it is. Since the chestnut crop was never so large before, and the nuts were never more abundantly grubby, perhaps the gobblers have found sus- tenance and tenderness from this un. usual condition; but this is not what determines whether there are many or few birds being raised in this sec tion of the country this year. That depends upon how the farmers viewed the outlook early in the season and if they thought that chances were good and that there are more tur- keys than last year, and Horace Vose was authority for the statement that last years crop of birds was large one and good one.-Norwich Bulle. | tin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13

Dexter & Co will go further, and will give with every package they sell their personal guarantee to re- fund the money if Dr Anes' Pleas ant Specific does not cure-a re- liable medicine at half price, with a guarantee that your money will be cheerfully returned if the remedy does not cure.
 Anyone who is suffering from liver trouble, constipation, sick head ache. indigestion, bad taste in the mouth, biliousness, specks before the eyes, melancholy, or tired feel ings. should take advantage of this offer. Messrs Dexter & Co don't know how long they will be able to sell Ames' Pleasant Specific at half price, for the sale has been some thing phenomenal.
 As the dose is diminished after the first few days bottle that you can obtain now for 25 cents. will last a month. And it cos nothing if it does not cure.
 !. l.. DEXTER & co, Druggists,
 Corner East and West Main
 Streets, Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
Cut This Coupon Out It is Valuable and will Save Half Your Money. Redeemable at
 Dexter's.

George L. Dexter & Co, the popu- lar druggists, will save you money. Present the following coupon at their store. corner East and North Main streets, and they will let you have a regular fifty cent package of Dr Ames' Pleasant Specific for the cure of constipation and dyspep- sia, containing a full months treat ment at half price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
HE KNEW ABOUT LAWYERS
And That Was Why He Was Not In.
 terssted In the Case.

And That Was Why He Was Not In.
 tsrssted In the Case. The sudden manner in which the team that was coming down the road halted was enough to show that the driver was surprised at something. He took his hat of and waved it at a man who was working in the field, at the same time calling at the top of his voice:
 ''S-a-a-y. there"
 What do you want" asked the man who was working as he came and leaned over the fence without letting so of the lines over his team.
 Didn't you hear bout ity'
 "Bout what?"
 Its goin' on."
 Whats goin' on?"
 Hand sakes! There's a man fur ye! Ye'll be sayin' next yer uncle didn't die an leave a will that mentions ye ter have hull lot O money if the oth- CT fellers don't succeed in breakin' it." Course I knowed that"
 An the case come up fur trial this mornin'." !
 q knowed that too" < Then why wasn't ye up to the courthouse takin an interest inter 1t same ez the rest on 'em did?"
 "Waal. ye see, this here's a busy season with me. If. I hedn't nothin' else ter do wouldn't mind droppin' in an hearin' 'em argy bacr an forth. But I dunnos I care muA which O the lawyers gifts the money, ,"-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13

John A. Johnson. who was elect ed governor of Minnesota last week, although the state went for Taft, hopes the democrats will get togeth- CT before another presidential cam- paign. Johnson was mentioned in connection with the presidency this year, but the wires were laid in an other direction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
Don t Get Roped In

to buy TRUNK of inferior quality at high price when we can offer you the very best make, constructed of hard wood and patent locks for much lower price. We are leaders in the TRUNK LINE and our great sales speak volumes as to the excellence of our goods.
 We have splendid new stock of UMBRELLAS for the wise and thrift ty to choose from, made with para gon frames and waterproof cover ings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
No Wonder.

Mother tviciously scruA4ng her smal! boys face with soap :.sd water) Johnny. didn't I tell you never to blacken your face with burnt cork again? Here I have been scrubbing half an hour. and it won't come of.
 Boy (between gulps)--I-uch-a your little Doy-uch! Is Nose, de col ored lady's boy.-Judge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
THE BATTLE OF LOW PRICES IS ol
Most Extraordinary Sale 4 QD
at inc x1s

db llle
 Greatly Reduced Prices of Grocer fes and Teas and Coffees with Extra Stamps.
 cn STAMPS FREE with 1 ID of " our Freshly Roasted Coffee at 25c, and ID of our New Crop Tea any kind, at soc Enjoy a cup of Perfect Tea or Coffee, give these goods trial. They will do double the work of the same priced goods elsewhere
 35 STAMPS with 1 ID 3Sc Coffee. 50 STAMPS with l ID 35c Coffee. 25 STAMPS with 1 ID soc Coffee. 20 STAMPS with 1 lb 25c Coffee. 10 STAMPS with 1 ID 200 Coffee. 10 STAMPS with 1 can Old Dutch Cleanser, 10c. 10 STAMPS with pkgs Grape Nuts, 25e.
 10 STAMPS with l pkg Macaroni or Spaghetti, 10c. 10 STAMPS with 1 can Sultana To- matoes, 10c. Look! Great Reduction Sale of
 Laundry Goods. A. & P. Laundry Soap, 8 cakes. 25c Regular price for 25c. There is no better soap for washing pur- poses on the market. Laundry Starch, 6 lbs =. " 15c Regular price for 25c Washing Soda, ID. ... =. .. 1c Regular price 3 for SC. Chloride of Lime, a can. n.... ... 6c Regular price Sc. Potash or Lye, can. Sc Regular price Sc. Clothes Pins. 100 for. co. .c Regular price 10c. A. < P. X-Ray Stove Polish, 3 ooxes. s..... ...... ..... 1Oc Regular price 15c Pearline or 1776 Washing Pow der, pkgs. ...... . 5c Regular price 6c. "A. & P. Washing Powder, 4 ID Regular price 16c
 It is perfect Washing Compound. Can be used in either hot or cold water. One tablespoonful to a pail of water. No better washing powder made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
Cut This Coupon Out and use it
 at Once.

This coupon entities the hold. CT to one 5Oc package of Dr Ames' Pleasant Specific for the cure of dyspepsia, constipation and biliousness, at half price. 25c. We agree to return money in all cases where it does not cure.
 GEO l.. DEXTER & co,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13

As Mir Knipp, the man with the copper nose, staggered in, balancing himself with a bag of
 BROWNS QUICkFIRE CHARCOAL. in each hand, Mrs Knipp exclaimed: ''Oh, dear, that horrid red terrier next door bit poor Muggin's Cher pet poodle) ear and then ran away with and ate that nice string of sausage was to have for lunch" Its the same old story (hic) it's dog eat dog the world over," replied MT Knipp, as he staggered and fell on a chair, overcome by gin and, heat. we women are not considered intelligent enough to vote while such as this, '" pointing in the direction of her hus- band. lis permitted to make our laws"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13

Only One "BROMO QUININE" That is LAXATIVE PROMO QUIN- NE. Look for the signature of F. W. GROVE. Used the World over to Cure a Cold in One Day. 25c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
FRIDAY, NOV 18. 1908.

Buy your tags early and often to- morrow. No limit to the number a person may wear.