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Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-21
CONGO TREATY
PASSES; REIGN
OF CRIME ENDS
ANNEXATION BY BELGIUM NOW
ASSURED
RULE OF LEOPOLD IN AFRICA
DRAWS TO CLOSE
Confusing situation Resulting In Near
Interference Of Nations, Due to
Free State Atrocities, 10
Now Settled

b. Associated rress.
BRUSSELS, Aug. 20.-The
chamber of deputies today adopt
ed the Congo treaty by 345 to 244
votes. The Congo treaty bill
passed its second reading 90 to AS.
The ministry has not yet announced
that 1t will resign as q result OF this
failure OF the chamber of deputies to
indorse Belgium's responsibility for the
Congo debt.
The passage Of the Congo treaty by
the chamber of deputies means that
the annexation of the state to Belgium
is now practically assured. as the
senate and King Leopold are ready to
1ndorse the bill.
The personal rule Of King Leopold
in Africa is now drawing to a. close-in
the future he will have nothing to do
with the state which is to be admin
istered by Belgium-and the hope is
widespread that there will now be an
end to the atrocities and maladmin-
istrations in this part of the world.
which for years past has been a sub
ject of investigation and bitter COM
plant by humanitarians all over the
world.
Interference Imminent
The government became deeply in
terested in bringing about the intro
duction of reforms in the Congo. and
it became known last year that Great
T1~4fo Ia, ~
about decided to interfere in the Con-
go administration unless the situation
there improved.
The members of the cabinet and
King Leopold held q long conference
this afternoon, after which 1t was Of
ficially Given out that in order to avoid
the danger of collapse in the annexa-
decided, in a spirit of Cancellation, to
accept the action Of the chamber with
regard to Congo finances.
The members of the ministry will,
therefore, retain their portfolios.
Situation Confusing
The situation regarding the annexa-
ton of the Congo independent state
was thrown into great confusion last
year by the action of King Leopold in
Withdrawing the control Of the crown
domain, the richest part of the Congo,
from the regular Congo administra-
ton, in order to prevent the passage
of the domain to Belgium should an
nexation be contaminated.
This action was bitterly resented by
friends of annexation in parliament as
a usurpation of Belgium's national
heritage. and the opposition became so
great that in February of this year
King Leopold changed his attitude on
this matter and agreed TO abandon the
crown domain and the crown founda-
ton to Belgium. STIMULATING that Bel
GUM should not only assume all the
Congo obligations, amounting to $21,-
100000 but undertake also to continue
the kings usufruct in the Congo's rev.
enues during his life time. Belgium
was required specifically to respect the
concessions granted to two American
companies in 1906 in which Thomas F.
Ryan is interested.
The stipulations were embodied In
the final draft of the treaty.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-21
HUNTER IS MISTAKEN FOR
DEER; SHOT BY HIS GUIDE

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20.-George
II. jackson. local manager of the jack
son Napa Soda company and a MEM
Der OF the widely known family of that
name, was accidentally shot during a
last Saturday, and is now at the Ger
man hospital here for treatment. His
injury is not considered dangerous.
Jackson was mistaken for a deer by
one Of the guides of the party.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-21
BERKELEY BOYS
DEFY OFFICERS
Forbid Caps or Shoes to Be Worn by
First Year Pupils Not Sano-
toned by Sophomores.
Two In jail

By Associated Press.
BERKELEY, Aug. 20.-Two second
year students In the University of CAL
fornia, who disguised their identity
under the names of Brown and John
son, were arrested yesterday as a re-
suit of their alleged participation in
bill posting in the university grounds
and parts of the city setting forth GER
tain rules for the government Of the
freshmen class.
The posters were signed "the Sopho-
more class" and stated that no first
year man shall wear caps, hat bands
or shoes except those permitted by the
signers of the rules.
The placards were posted up all over
the town in defiance of the bill-post-
ing ordinance and aroused the wrath
of the police, the arrests following.
They were released on bail
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-21
HAS NO CONFIDENCE
IN WORDS OF POLICE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-James Hamil-
ton, an insurance man, was dismissed
from further jury service by Judge
Malone in the court of general sessions
without the thanks of the court" be-
cause he puts no faith in the word of a
policeman.
Mr.. Hamilton had declared in the
Jury room that he would never convict
anyone on the word of a policeman,
and largely on that account the jury
had failed to agree In the case OF d
man who has been up for trial before
every judge in general sessions.
Assistant District Attorney Mcclure
had heard of this. When Mr.. Hamil-
ton was called yesterday in a case of
robbery where a policeman was an Inn
portant witness he asked him II he
would accept the mans evidence as he
would the evidence of civilian.
He declared emphatically that he
would not.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-21
DORR CASE DELAYED;
EXPECTS TO PAY UP
Attorney Says He Believes He Can
SettIe-WiII Come Here and
Then Go to New
York
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20.-The case
of Fred Dorr, the stock broker who re-
Gently was forced by financial difficult
ties to suspend business and who is &C
cused of felony embezzlement in having
hypothecated $4,000 worth of securities
entrusted to him by customer, was
called today by Police Judge Cabaniss.
Attorney Shortridge, representing
Dorr, said the latter believed he would
be able to adjust all his difficulties with
his creditors in a few months. He pro-
posed going to Los Angeles and thence
to New York.
A continuance until September 20 was
granted.
During the hearing 1t was announced
that Hiram johnson would be asso-
ciated with the prosecution.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-21
.HETCH-I1ETCHY FIRES
YET RAGE UNDATED

BY Associated Press.
o SONORA, Cal, Aug. 2O.--The forest Z
q fire which is raging In the Heteh &
8 Hetchy valley continues undated, ac- &
@ cording to reports received tonight. z
8 The FIRE is sweeping north and al {
g ready great damage has been done. 4
8 A number of houses have been de- &
6 stroyed and numerous head of cat
O tie have persisted.
@ The flames are now raging in the Z
8 reserve timber tract Of the West Lum- s:
o Der company. s.
@ A surveying party from San Fran Z
@ cisco, headed by e. A. Jones, Is re- (:
8 ported to have had n narrow escape. z
q Major Benson. superintendent of &
8 the National park at Yosemite, with {
8 forty soldiers. as well as several hum Z
q bred men, are fighting the flames. IL (
o Is hoped by the fire fighters to check z
@ the fire at Lake Eleanor. z
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-21
SPOKANE NEGRO ASSAULTS
WOMAN; SLABS OFFICER

SPOKANE, Wash, Aug. 2O.-After
he had attempted criminal assault
on Mrs. Jane Lowe, alias Jones, a white
woman, Charles Lewis, a colored en-
ploye of a carnival company showing
here, murdereusly assaulted Officer E.
d. Bradbury with a knife, hacking him
about the neck, face and shoulders this
afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-21
CORN DOCTOR SLABS
STOCKTON LANDLORD

O STOCKTON, Aug. 20.-In row Z
8 one-armed corn doctor, 70 settle 4
@ his score this afternoon at the Weber Z
o Avenue house, q small hotel in this Z
3 city, James Hammond, tho prcprietors Z
O WAS stabbed with q corn lance In the
q left side, Just below the ribs. He Is Z
. at the Emergency hospital and 0'con- Z
3 nor Is IN jail.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-21
TO THE PUBLIC

have time to shop only on Saturdays
we will remain open till 10 p. m. Our
sample shoes ara bargains. Regular
S4 values 50 and $3.50 All canvas shoes
IS cents. Sample Shoe company, top
door, Bryson block, Second and Spring
nfraata
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-21
DRAWN TO DEATH IN
HYDRAULIC SIPHON


BY Associated Press.
@ CHICO, Cal, Aug. 20.--Floyd Ketch-
9 UNI, a 7-year-old boy, died today as
3 the result Of having been drawn into
3 the mouth of a hydraulic siphon at
8 Hamilton City.
q while swlmming in q ditch that
8 carries water to beet sugar factory,
g he got too near the ls-lnch pipe and
q was sucked into it and carried
3 distance OF 900 feet to the mill. He
q died two hours later,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-21

The place In which you live has so much
to do with WHAT YOU GET OUT OF LIFE
that the 'sTo Lett and '.For Sale" ads ought
to have q peculiar "hrman interest" FAX Ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

Mrs Nina c. Wells. wife of Charles E. Kennedy who has many relatives in Waterbury, died recent ly at her home in Utica, N. Y.
 The remains of the late Mrs Hen rietta H. Eldridge, who died Satur- day at her home in Springfield were brought here to-day and inferred in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Elmer M. Pierpont was held this afternoon with services at her late home on Montgomery street. The burial was in Riverside cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Sarah s. Cald- well, aged 70 years, who died yes terday, will be held tomorrow after noon at 1880 o'clock from the resi- dence of her daughter, Mrs T. s, Clark, Middlebury. The burial will be in Naugatuck.
 William A. Knowles, aged sixty four years. died yesterday at his home. 50 Field street, as the result of an attack of typhoid pneumonia. The deceased was born in Farming ton in 1S44 and came to this city forty-two years ago and with the exception of two years had resided here ever since, living in the same house in which he died for the past thirty years. He was formerly a foreman at the rolling mill of the Holmes, Booth & Haydens Co. MT Knowles is survived by widow, one daughter, Mrs Eleanor La Forge of New London, four grandchildren Harry Comstock of Chicago, Miss May Comstock of this city and the Misses Virginia and Mildred La Forge of New London, also a sister Miss Alice Hoffman of Thomaston. The funeral will be held at l:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with service by the Rev John N. Lewis, Jr, of St Johns parish and interment in Riverside cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17
CITY NEWS.

All wool black kersey oyercoats $l5 at Upson, Singleton & Co.'S.
 There will be meeting of the Cleaners this evening in St Pat rick's parish hall.
 All members of the Quaker foot ball team will report at the club rooms tonight for practice.
 Mrs John Eccles and daughter, Mrs George S. Dews, have returned from a six weeks tour of Europe.
 A very important meeting of the Queens Daughters will be held to- night at St Patrick's hall at s o'clock.
 Uncle N. D. Sperry, republican candidate for congress in the second district, reports that he gave $500 to the republican town committee of New Haven and S1,700 to P. G. Wall mo, his political agent.
 Stop, look, read. We are head pairs; also will attend to your plumb ing, timing and jobbing. Telephone 12593 or drop postal to w. T. Cor coran & Son, BOP North Main street.
 Dr Joseph H. Callbreath of 1894 North Main street, who has been practicing in this city for the past fifteen years, has left for the west. He will locate in Colorado and the only doctor within eleven miles of him will be his brother-in-law. He was located in Brooklyn until about a year ago and had numerous friends in this city.
 Boys heavy all wool serge suits, [ to IS years, $5 at Upson. Single ton & Co.'S.
 St Cecilia's church fair continues to draw large crowds and the parish hall on Jefferson street was we'll filled last evening. In addition to dancing the following stage enter tainment was furnished: Buck and wing dancing by John Malley; Irish reels and jigs, Dinah Fielding and Hannah Burke; vocal selections, Miss Margaret Flannigan; egg dance, Prof Tierney. Prof James Smith of Cheshire, violinist, accompanied the dancers. The fair will continue un- til Thanksgiving night.
 This afternoon the w. c. T. U. will hold meeting at their rooms, 43 East Main street. A paper will be read by Mrs Ella B. Kendrick of Plymouth entitled Tn the Wake of the Mayflower" From to o'clock tomorrow evening the society will serve a lunch. All friends of the so- ciety are invited to contribute food of all kinds, including salads, beans, coffee, etc. Money will also be ac- ceptable as this can be used to buy sugar, milk and articles that it is not necessary to prepare beforehand. The food may be sent to the w. c. T. U rooms at 43 East Main street any time after o'clock tomorrow after noon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17
THE CITY COURT.
Sentence Suspended on Man Accused
 of Running Gambling Joint.

The continued hearing on the gam
 bling cases against Francesca, Pen
 nasilico and eight of his compatriots
 was taken up in the city court to-
 day before Judge Burpee. To what had already been testified for the
 state Sergeant Bergin and Officer
 Harmon added that the place. 255 Bank street, had the reputation of
 being a gambling house. Attorney Guilfoile for the defense, tried to show that the reports concerning the place in question emanated from a confectionery store further down the street conducted by mon formerly
 in the employ of Pennasilico. But the states witness stated that card playing goes on there all night long and that crowds stand up back of the players so that sometimes it is i'm | possible to see whether the players are playing for money or marbles Officer Harmon identified the man
 whom the woman was looking for one morning at 3 o'clock, claiming he was her husband and she wished | him to go home.
 The defense was that the store is
 a meeting place for Italians after shows and entertainments, where
 they go with their families to have 1 refreshments About a dozen of the
 most prominent Italian business men 1 of the city testified to this effect | Sentence was suspended.
 Tony Miller was fined $5 and cost! 1 for intoxication and complaint 1 against Isaac Susselman for obtain 1 ing money under false pretence! went over to tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17
Woodmen of America

Rosedale camp, No 9615, held the largest meeting of the year on last evening, it being identification night and the hall was crowded with members and visiting Woodmen from nearby camps. Nine new applica- tions were favorsbly acted upon and two candidates had the short form ceremony conferred upon them. The promotion committee consisting of George s. Husker, B. Mannerirg, Ed ward Keenan J. Flannery, J. Shus- ter and C. B. Fuller were instructed to make arrangements for the big class initiation to be held in Decem- Der. when it is expected to have at least 50 candidates. The next meet ing of the camp will be election night and it will be a summons one. In the social session after the cigars were lit. interesting remarks on the good of the order were made by Dis trict Deputy l.. B. Koopman of New Haven. Consul George Buchanan and Past Consul James Burlingame Of Naugatuck camp, Consul C. B. Fuller, Walter Burke of Thompsonville
 Clerk B. Mannering, Banker George s. Husker and other members of the camp. Cigars and refreshments were also enjoyed and the meeting was the best oi the year and has aroused considerable enthusiasm The camp accepted an invitation tC visit Naugatuek camp of Naugatuci on November 2S, and big delega
 tion will visit the sister camp. Int district deputy by special dispensa
 ton conferred. the supreme degree upon two candidates -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17
Themi||er &PeCkC0 Wall Paper
 Sale

$1.OO a room. and 6 double rolls in each lot without borders. On Wednesday we will place on sale 100 room lots of high grade Wall Paper, comprising twoitones, florals and tapestries, suitable for parlors, halls, dining rooms and bed- rooms.
 This is an unusual opportunity to select a fine Wall Paper at low price. Formerly sold from $2 to $4 room, this sale $1. AT 25c a bundle-4 double rolls without borders.
 You will find a large assortment in our salesroom on second floor See window display. . ROBES AND BLANKETS At 20 per cent less than regular
 prices.
 A manufacturers line of Street Blankets. Chase's "3 Horse Head" goods, all sizes and qualities. Street Blankets at $1 each. Street Blankets at .$2 each. Street Blankets at $3, $4 and $5 each.
 FUR ROBES. AT $5.9S-Regular size Black Fur Robes. AT $9.9S-Extra size Black and Brown Fur Robes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17
THE ARMY AND
 NAVY JOURNAL

says ordinarily one cannot see now the military power of a nation couid depend upon buttermilk, but invesu- Cations into the deterioration in the physical development Of the popuia- ton in certain parts of Germany are expected to show that it is due to the lessened consumption of buttermiiK' Lately the candidates for the army show an inexplicable falling on physI ically but which were formerly me specimens of manhood. Inquiries show the dairies have been sending the buttermilk far, far away, and the result is the children and grown peo- pie can get only the cheap skim milk or comparatively innutritious substi- tutes. The American Journal or Medical Association says Switzerland is getting into the very same situa- ton. Now then if buttermilk will improve us in our physical develop ment we should drink it by all means, and you get the best at Phelan's Tea store. But this ad man claims for breakfast nice fresh roasted Coffee Is delicious and healthy, and for dinner and supper nice, clean, good quality Tea is very palatable and health bearing. But you must get the good kind, and Phelan's is the place to get it. We have few more coal hods and never break clothes dryers which we give with each pound of warrant ed good Baking Powder, 45 cents per, at
 PHELAN'S T STORE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17
xEETrHos ~o.H1GHr.

Boys club.
 Carpenters union. Company G, c. N. c. Court Falcon, F. of A. c. w. A.-Dressmaking. Sheridan council. No "A, K. of 0. Waterbury council No 10, F. B. l.. Comstock lodge. No IS, K. of P. E, F. Durand Co, No II, U. R. K. of P.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-01-28
FAREWELL RECEPTION

A farewell reception was given last
night by the members of the local
branch of the Salvation Army and
their friends to Adiutant Anderson,
who has been in charge of the rescue
work here for the last four years. A..
T.. Cooke, the chairman for the occa-
sion, opened the program with appro.
pirate remarks. Miss MGAbee OF Seat
tie, sang most pleasingly. Refresh.
menls were served after the following
program had been disposed of. Re.
marks, 4. +. Cooke; prayer STAT Cap
tain Bradley: song, Miss McAbae;
speech, Adjutant Long; address, Rev.
D. w. Crane; song, Captain Baker;
address, Miss Iarrow; farewell adj
dress. Adjutant Anderson; address
STAFF Captain Bradley; closing re.
marks, \. +. Cooke; chorus, God Be
With You TIL We Meet Again; pray
err; chorus, Aloha Oc."
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-01-28
IMMIGRATION BILL
IS RECOMMENDED
House Committee Makes
An Unimportant
Amendment

Governor Frear has received a copy
of the report of the House Committee
on immigration and Naturalization on
the Hawaii immigration bill, House
Bill 1O,56S. The committee recon-.
mends the passage of the BILL with
an amendment TO make Section read
rs follows.
Section 8. That nothing herein
contained shall be construed to admit
TO any port or place of the United
States on the North American con.
tinent any alien who is not admissible
under the provisions of the Act ap.
proved May 90, 1907"
This amendment makes no change
in the intent of the bill Governor
Frear says, as the Territory of Ha
wall does not want immigrants who
are inadmssabIe to other parts of the
United States. Hawaii Is not after
contract laborers.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-01-28
THE WAR TALK.

There can be no doubt that the
"yellows" of the mainland are doing
their utmost to work up a war scare.
Every movement of military or ma
val officer is followed with its pos
sible reference to war. Shipments OF
arms and munitions, which under
ordinary conditions would not war
rant passing attention, are recorded
in large type.
The unpleasant feature about this
is that II directs the thought of the
people to channels that might better
be avoided. For, when the sober
judgment of the country is appealed
to, the inyariabie response is that
there is no prospect Of war between
the United States and Japan, al
though there may be happenings in
China that will bring about armed
intervention of some kinG.
Where Hawaii suffers Is In the fear
which constant reading of war alarms
engenders in people who might other
wise come to the Islands for Il few
months stay. They look on Eawai
as the probable center of the troubles
of the Pacific, and they have very
much exaggerated idea of the trout
bles.
The profits this Territory gains are
to be found in the serious consldera-
ton of defenses and harbor develop
ment. The delays OF tne Govern
ment have been monumental Cou-
gress has never walked up in years
gone. 1t appears now 10 have come
to fair realization OF the most ordl-
harry needs.
II the war scare will keep Con-
grcss going till it has passed sum-
cient appropriation to do the work
which should have been done years
ago, it will have done the country u
great good and Hawaii can well af-
ford to suffer the loss and inconyc-
nience resulting from what we are
satisfied Is a scare indeed.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-01-28
EXCURSION TO THE VOLCANO
Taking in the Wild West
Show at Hilo.

II sufficient bookings can be OBJ
talned mot less than 25) an excur-
sion will leave Honolulu on Tuesday,
January 2Sth, by the S. S. KINAU
to cover the following itinerary:
Arrive at EIilo Wednesday early In
the afternoon; the night will be
spent in Hilo; Thursday morning
leave by rail for Glenwood, thence
Ivy stage to the Volcano, arriving in
time for lunch; visit the Crater in
the afternoon and evening. Thurs
day morning return to Hilo, where
the party will remain until Monday
afternoon; leaving by $. S. CLAUD-
lNE, arriving at Honolulu Thursday
morning, February 9Th.
A special rate or $500 covering
all necessary expenses for the round
trip will be given.
This will give an opportunity to
take in the wild West Show in Hilo
on Saturday, February 1st.
The steamship portion OF the tick
ct will be good for return by the KI-
NAU Friday. February eth, should
parties prefer to return by that YES
gel.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-01-28
RELATIVE MORTALITY OF BOYS
AND GIRLS DEMONSTRATED.

Mount Carlo, Jan. 15.-Dr. Fran
els Warner of the Child Study So
ciety says that although in 1895 81
per cent. of the births in this coun
try were boys, the death rate among
boy babies was SO much higher than
among the girls that of the 5-year-
old children alive at that time only
43 per cent. were boys.
Further statistics quoted by DR..
Warner showed that % per cent. of
boys born died in their first year,
whereas only 90 per cent. of the girl
babies succumbed in the same period.
DR.. Warner accounted for the pre-
ponderance Of females over males III
England and Wales by the fact that
although more boy babies were born,
a much larger proportion of males
than females had some physical de-
feet. From minute examination of
thousands of children DR.. Warner
found that . per cent of the boys
had some physical defect, as COM
pared with only per cent. in the
girls.
The lecturer pointed out that in n
children's medical ward practically
al the children had some physical
defect, and among these children
with defects the mortality was apt
to be higher in the case of the girls
than of the boys. From this 1t was
deducted that while the female sex
apparently approaches closer to nor
mality than the male, yet when alb
norma.ities are found equally in the
two sexes the lesser vitality of the
girl will cause her to break down un-
der any added strain sooner than the
| boy.
DR.. W~sner said that whereas the
male sex supplied the great majority
| of criminals, yet in the number of
murders complicated by lunacy wom-
en- greatly exceeded the men, even
leaving out entirely cases of infanti-
eide. Among incorrigible criminals
who had been convicted ten times or
over women were more than twice us
numerous as men.