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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Bryan's son.ln.Law ATTACKED

Paris. May l3.-W II. Leavitt. a
soninlaw of William J. Bryan. has
had a dangerous encounter here with
an Italian named Cana, who had been
sitting for Mr.. Leavitt as model for
a picture which the American artist
is painting. After being released from
his engagement Cana returned repeat
eddy 10 Mr.. Leavitt's studio and de-
manded extra pay, which was refused.
The model finally came back armed
with bludgeOn. with which be struck
Mr.. Leavitt on the head. The artist
was knocked down, but he jumped up
and defended himself. With a knife
he slashed at Cana, and cut him in the
head. Help then came and the Italian
was arrested. Mr.. Leavitt was cut on
the head, but not seriously hurt
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
SHORTAGE GROWS
cashier Of Allegheny Bank En-
bezzled sl,250,O00.
IIvEN UP BY his BONDSMEN
After Being "Sweated" In United
States MarshaFs once Montgomery
Was Released On 100000 saiI-Ex-
onerates His Friends.


onerates His Friends.
Pittsburg. May 1S.-The Allegheny
National bank shortage suddenly
jumped from s469. 900 to $3.50 900.
/ William Montgomery. the cashier,
given up by his bondsmen. was releas-
( ed after his bail had been doubled,
but is still under constant guard OF
four detectives. his friends declaring
they fear ne VIII attempt suicide.
Forged paper for large amounts Is
said 10 have been found In the bank
/ by Examiner W. L. Folds. Directors OF
the bank held an all-night session and
contend that 100000 OF the new short
age could be recovered Immediately:
that city and state funds were safe,
and that the banks surplus and undi-
I yided profits OF SS29.OO0 would take
care OF the loss.
Bank Examiner Folds refused 70 af-
/ firm this statement. There were ru-
mors that part OF the $1,000 900 city
/ funds ana $4,000 state funds we're
! ieopardized by the latest develop
/ ments. and the report was partially
| confirmed that the First National bank
had offered to take charge OF the
liquidation OF the Allegheny National
/ bank
| The announcement by Examiner Folds
/ that the shortage would reach 1880
| 600 was not made until Cashier Mont
| gomery had been taken into custody
by the United States marshal
George r. Tencr and Richard r
Quay who were on Montgomery's
bond for $4,000 appeared I'm United
I States court and offered TO surrender
Montgomery as soon as he could be
found
The bondsmen explained their &C
; ton by declaring that they believed
Montgomery mental condition 20 be
such that be would end hts life when
he learned that he had been formally
accused OF the embczzlemont OF
larger sum. They said they believed
he would be safer in Jail He was
found in the Frick building and imme-
diately taken into custody.
For two hours they sweated Mont
gomery in the United States marshaIs
Office. stubborn as a witness. IL ap-
pearod almost impossible 20 secure
any admissions from Montgomery.
Finally he turned over his stock In the
bank. 1900 shares. OF a face value OF
$780, 600. and other securities which
made the total amount considerably
over $3.50 900. lie told the government
officials where more securities could
be found
Montgomery's Questioners pleaded
with him 20 tell all be knew. The
banker paced 20 and fro In the mar.
shal's office. apparently worked up 20
high pitch OF excitement AS his
friends were mentioned as being under
suspicion with him. be declared almost
! savagely that they were not
Again he was piled with questions
| concerning the finding OF the forged
notes. There came weak admissions.
Finally new bail bond was prepared
II was for double the amount or the
original bail Of $50. 900. and George Z.
Tener and r. r. Quay went on his
bond for 100000.
Montgomery went out with his
bondsmen. He will not be allowed to
be alone for a moment Guards will
keep constant watch over the man
! day and night. pending his examina-
ton or trial in court
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
LOoked chlIdren In eurnina Home

Locked Children In Burning Home.
Jim Kennedy. a wellknown negro Of
Montgomery. Ala, locked up his seven
children in his house and then set the
house on fire. Five OF the seven were
burned to death. Two were rescued
by neighbors. Kennedy is in jail
Conversions Laid For Peace Temple.
President Roosevelt laid the corner
stone at Washington of the first IN
ternauonal temple Of peace, friend
ship and commerce yet TO be erect
ed the tangible evidence Of the
desire OF the twenty-one American re-
publics that war shall be no more IN
the western world.
Fitting the historical importance OF
the event the exercises were made i'm
pressive by the participation OF the
heads of each OF these republics. Fol
lowing addresses by President Roose-
welt. Secretary Root, Ambassador Ma
buco. Of Brazil. and Andrew Carnegie
cabled sentiment expressing the
hearty approval Of each president was
read. Cardinal Gibbons and Bishop
| Cranston pronounced an invocation
and benediction OF the work done. and
the United States marine band played
selections OF Pan-American music.
The building is to be the home OF
the international bureau maintained by
the American republics and is to be
made the centre Of a continuous cam
paign Of education, where one country
may obtain accurate and up-to-date
information of every other. A library
on all subjects American is 70 be do
veloped. and n propaganda maintained
intended TO bring all American govern
ments nearer together.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16

Courtrai. Belgium. May 1S.-Practi-
cally the whole population OF the viii
lage OF Belleghen. a short distance
from here, 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. Doctors
who made an examination OF the body
found twenty-seven knife wounds.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Boy Tosses Powder In Bonfire; pvlno.

Boy Tosses Powder IN Bonfire; Dying.
York. Pa. May 13.-Curvin Arnold.
eight years old, was fatally burned at
his home az Long Level. The lad, with
a ten-year-old companion. Jacob era
ham, had started a bonfire to pass
away the hours. Young Arnold had in
his possession can OF gunpowder i
want 70 see a big blaze" said Arnold.
lie then tossed the gunpOwder into the
blaze. There was a report and flames
were scattered In every direction. Ar
nold's clothes we're ignited. and in an
effort 10 save his life his companion
showed him into the river. He was res
eued from the water by several men.
but will die from his burns.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Triad 20 crematr wIfe

While IN jealous rage. John Cush.
ner. OF Kulpmont. near Shamokin. Pa,
thrust HIS wife in to a dough tray
and after stufnng some paper around
her, is alleged to have ignited It. She
was frightfully burned. and physicians
fear she cannot recover. Cushner was
arrested. along with John Cardish, who
is accused OF helping Cushner In his
attempt 20 cremate the woman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
lnfalllhie Sluns.

That man" remarked the dog fan
cier. as he pointed TO a departing Gus
toner. is a broker In Wall street"
How do you know" asked a
lounger In the place
Because" replied the observant
fancier. he bought a bull pup with a
bare glance at the others" -Balti-
more American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
To Put Motto Back On Coins.

Washington. May 13.-The senate
committee on finance voted unanl-
-ously TO report the bill passed by
the house for the permanent restora-
ton OF the words "In God We Trust"
10 gold and silver coins OF the United
States. The motto was taken of the
coins by order OF the president
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS
The Latest Closing Prices In the
PRINCIPAL Markets.

The Latest Closing Prices In the
Prineioal Markets.
PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR Quiet.
winter extras. new. $390Q4O5; Penn
sylyania roller, clear. S41JQ 425; city
mills. fancy, $5.7506. RYE FLOUR
quiet; per barrel. S4.5O646O. WHEAT
weak; No. 2 red. western, SI.O2 a
1.o212. CORN firm; No. 2 yellow. 10
cal. 79 a soc. OATS quiet: No. 2
white. clipped, 6Oc; lower grades. 5Sc
HAY steady, at $l75OQ1S Tor timothy.
large bales. PORK flrm; family. per
barrel. $3.50. BEEF steady; beef
hams, per barrel. $25G26. POULTRY:
Live steedy; hens. 13@I31hc.; old
ROSTERS, SIC. Dressed firm; choice
fowls, 1415c.; old ROSTERS, 101Ac. BUT
TER steady; extra creamery, CSC.
EGGS firm; selected. 19Q2lc.; nearby,
11hc-; western, 1Sc POTATOES
dull; per bushel, $50 s5c.
BALTIMORE-WH steady: No
2 spot, $l.04% G1.05; steamer No :
spot, 9SiA q 9S%c.; southern. 99Ibc. a.
S1.03. CORN steady; mixed spot, II q
Qu%c.; steamer mixed, 67Z a CSC
OATS hrmer; white, No. 2. 59lk d
soc; No. 3, S55Q59c.; No. f. 55G
56c.; mixed. No. 2, 561&Q57c.; No. 8
54G55c. BUTTER easy; creamery
separator extras, Pixie; held, 100
zoe; prints. 29430c.; Maryland and
Pennsylvania dairy prints, l6I17c
EGGS steady; fancy Maryland. Penn.
sylvania, Virginia and West Virginia
Ice: southern, 15c.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
The Professional Bear.

What" asked ST. Peter, "did you DO
when you were on earth?"
Il was a professional bear In Wall
street" replied the shade.
"Oh. one OF those fellows who al
ways wanted things lower. ehg Well.
you're going TO get them that way
right along after this. Down you 90"
Chicago Record Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16

Hiram" asked Mrs. Medders. you
don't think there's any danger in wear
ing these celluloid combs, do your"
There would be all kinds OF dan
ger in 1t for you. Alvira. said Mr..
Medders. Your hair is too red"
AT which simple remark. much to
Hiram's establishment. she famed out
Chicago Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
$4,000 Fire at Can. Man

Cape May. N. j.. May l3-The plant
or the Cape May Baking company.
valued at $4,000. was totally destroyed
by fire. The origin is unknown. Only
the good work OF the fire department
saved many surrounding buildings,
three OF which were slightly burned.
The officers OF the company announce
that they will rebuild Immediately.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Guile

They dent worry me with their
savage dogs"
How do you get round en-.
Weary ?"
When | hear dog bark. gifts out
me memory.ender-book. an pretends
TO be looking round. an takin notes.
dyer seer"
Yes"
An they takes me fer the man
come fer the dog license Royal
Magazine.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
eerman Paper Rldleules or Rlch clr

Berlin. May 13.-Ridiculing the pref
erence OF European mobiles for Amerf
can heiresses and vice versa. the
Nueste Nachrichten, OF Munich. has
started as a joke the International
Marriage Institute for Wealthy Amerl
can Heiresses." 1t recommends TO New
York and other heiresses "a large
number of aristocrats for sale at low
prices. to be shipped via Hamburg or
receipt OF remittance covering travel
Ing expenses" publishing a list OF
princes. counts, etc.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Fined $500 For SELLING oIeo.

John j. Lenderman, head OF the
Dundee Creamery company. OF Pitts
burg. and N. E Burns, his agent. were
fined 500 and costs at Pottsville
Pa. on each OF thirteen indictments
for illegal sale OF oleo In SchuyIkiIl
county. The men had been engaged
in the business extensively. and over
ton OF oleo was confiscated In the
western part OF Schnylkill county.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Live Stock Markets.

PITTSBURG (Union Stock Yards)-
CATTLE strong; choice; $7Q725;
prime, s6.70W6,90. SHEEP lower;
common, $2.53m3.5O; lambs. s4G7:
veal calves. $5Q6.75. HOGS active: :
prime heavles, mediums and heavy
Workers, $3.50; light Workers, $3.50:
pigs, $500 sos; roughs. s450Q5.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
The cvnie.

i wonder II the people In Mars are
specializing on whether this earth IS
Inhabited by people Of superior inteni-
gence2"
No" answered Mr.. Cumrox. III
they have any facilities for accurate
observation they probably announce
merely that this earth is populated.
and Jet II go at that ington
Stat
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Nothing 70 Be Gained.

What did you IRE that new girl
for? thought she was all right?"
she was absolutely OF no use. Her
beau was neither an ice man. a gro
Gerry clerk OF q coal man. We could
expect no favors from him at ALL
Detroit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
NEW JAsoTs Are UNFRAMED.
Dainty Simplicity the Characteristic
Of the Present Modes.

In striking contrast 70 the much
tucked and lace-trimmed neckwear
worn during the winter is "A new style
OF jabot the dainty simplicity OF
which carries us back 20 the days
when a hemsutched frin was the cor
rect finish for a mans linen shirt
The change from the trimmed neck
wear 20 the plain is welcomed with a
sense OF relief after the quantities OF
real and imitation edgings that have
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Barely So.

Prudent Mamma-Dora. has that
young man who comes to see you any
visible means OF support?
Miss Dora-They're not much more
than visible, mamma. but he can't
help being slender. can he?-Chicago
Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16

her home and ate about half a dozen
OF them. Within few minutes she
was taken with commissions and de-
spite efforts of several doctors to save
her life. died within an hour after her
mother found her.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16

And the name Is 10 be-" asked
The suave minister. as he approached
the font with the precious armfui OF
fat and hounces
Augustus Philip Ferdinand ccdring-
ton Chesterfield Livingstone smith"
Dear, dear" turning to the sex
toni "A little more water, Mr. Perkins.
II you please. '--Itoyai Magazine.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Boy Shoots Himself.

Otto Voorhees,. nine-teen-year-ol
farm hand. killed himself at MERGERS
Vile. n. J. The boy shot himself in the
head. It is said he had been drink
Ing. and this is the only known cause
for the deed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16

Mildred. the three-year-old daughter
Of Lewis Wilson. OF Upper Sandusky.
o.. found some headache tablets at
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
POstoffice Robbers Get EIuh. Yesr..

John Burns and William McKoy
were given a sentence OF eight years
each for breaking into the postoffices
at Bridgeport and Pedricktown, N. ].
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Takes Acid For Medicine; pvIno-

Shenandoah. Pa. May 13.-Carl Bos-
cavage took a dose OF murIatic acid
from cupboard IN mistake for medI
cine. and is believed to be dying.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16

We return thanks for an invitation
to the tweRty-seventh anniversary
exercises Of the Tuskegec Normal and
Industrial Institute. Booker 4. Wash
ington. A. NJ. Principal, May End TO
the 18th. 1908 at Tuskegee, Ala.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16

Entered at tho Post omce ~ Richmond. Va
- second class matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16

POSTAGE STAMPS or A HIGHER DENOMINA-
rI0S THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED
on SUBSCRIPTIONS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-18
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals for the finishing of Tuberculosis Ward at Brookside Home, which will include carpenter work. painting. clustering and plumbing, will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Public Charities at the office of said board City hall building, until & o'clock p m., Tuesday. January 2S. 1908.
 A certified check for five per cen tum (5%) of the amount of the pro- posal. made payable to the order of the Comptroller of the City of Wa terbury, must accompany each pro- posal as a guaranty that the sue cessful bidder will enter into con- tract according to the terms of his proposal within five t5) days after the award is made to him.
 The successful bidder in each case shall furnish the City of Waterbury a bond of some approved surety company, to the amount of thirty per centum (30GsD of the amount of their respective contracts. condi- toned upon the execution of their Sdlu GOHlTdCN III dtEbIudnNt "ltn AHt plans and specifications pertaining thereto in a proper. efficient and workmanlike manner.
 Separate bids for each class of work or bids for the entire work will be considered.
 The plans and specifications for the work aforesaid may be seen at the office of Freney & Jackson, arch fleets. Room 90. 5i Leavenworth street. Waterbury. Conn.
 The board will require a per diem forfeit of five dollars ts51 for each and every day the work shall re- main unfinished after the date fixed for completion.
 The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids
 By order of the Board of Commis- sioners of Public Charities.
 Dated at Waterbury this 1eth day of January. 1908.
 By JOHN Fl. CRARY. Clerk.
 1-1S-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-18
NEW MAN ARRIVES
Big Jim MeGraih Has Come on
 From the West. 4

Jim McGrath, the big western half back has arrived in Waterbury and is ready for business. He looks the polo player all right and will no doubt make good with the rejuvenated Wa terbury team. Eddie Higgins wired Manager McMahon to-day that he left for the east and would arrive be- fore Tuesday. Dave Cus!ck may 5e dropped by the local management. He has wired Manager McGilvray, it is understood for a position on the Providence team but of course that offer was turned down as the man. agers in the National league are g. irg to be loyal to each Ofher and nc player who jumps a contract will be taken on another team unless with the consent of the manager of the team from which he jumped Either Frank Sutton or Mitchell will fil Cusick's place at goal. Loxson and Fahey will be the only two of the present team tG be retained Anoth- CT rusher will be ned to EIake the siAt!. mar and perhaps Jason Of Bridgeport vii. he i,e tlan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-18
Died in I.ockup.

New Britain. Jan 1S.-The young man who died at the lockEr in Farm ington yesterday was last night iden- tified as John Pondorff Of this city. Identification vas made hy his sister Pondorff left his home Thursday and nothing more was heard of him by his relatives until ;he Identification last evening. lie was found half frozen. wet from head to foot, and nearly naked. in the cellar of Mrs Anson Porter's house on Main street. Pennington. He was taken to the Pennington lookup in ;he early hours of yesterday morning and wrapped in some blankets he was left alone ia 2 narroT cell with out receiving medical attention and at g o'clock was found dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-18
TIMELY TOPICS.

Look at furs in l.. Trudell's store He has the biggest line in town.
 Shoe specials at HOlczer's. SIPS kind now sSc; Misses shoes 7se.
 Every hat and fur in the Boston Millinery store is marked down in price.
 R. R. Harder & Co are batting out new. fresh stock in their doth ing sale.
 You will save money if you pur- chase meats and groceries at the Model market.
 Grieve. Bisset & Holland say this Is the biggest and best clearing sale they ever held
 Suits and overcOais al wcFzeI's. fancy vests and trousers st loser prices than ever.
 Big bargains Saturday and Mon day and free stamps with them at the Hub grocery store.
 The Public market will have pork Ioins at Ice a pound tonight. Short steak Ise and 1sc.
 The English woolen Mills Co wiIl press and repair for two years. every garment sold at this sale
 Hamilton 6 Co have marked suits. coats. and shirt waists al prices that vill sell them Of guics-
 FenzeS sas a sp7cizl for Eerr Tuesday that viII hs a sarprfss q. housskssPers Copper tea kettles 7sc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-18
OAKVILl.E HAPPENINGS

Mrs H. 4. Slocum was recent visitor in the village.
 Miss Margaret Magee of Davis street is on the sick list.
 Mrs Ezra Lawrence of Davis street is confined to her home by illness.
 Mrs Bell Hickox is working at her profession as nurse at Mill Plain.
 Mrs B. J. Flynn of Wood street Is recovering from severe attack of grip.
 Miss Josephine Broderick of New ton Heights is confined to her home by illness.
 A daughter was born on Thursday morning to MT and Mrs T. r. Allen, of Falls avenue.
 Mrs Duhaime of Davis street has received word of the illness of her husband in Cookshire, Canada, and will leave for that point Monday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DsrRIcT or w4r.RsUsr, - ProS.,

nISTRICT or wATERBCsY. e Fsrosate ~ Court. Jau. Fih. ies
 Estate of Napoleon Benoit late of Wat erhlry i'd said district aeceASsd
 Tpdn the application of Mary Bsnait afmln- fstratrix praying for authgrttv t8 sell the real estate of said deceased. consisting of a hause ard lot as Hen Mohr No. e Avon Aveune, s8 called ia said Waterbury. as per applica- t5es oa fls more fully appezrs it it
 ORDERED That satf anpiiuAttun be heard ars1 determ ned at the Probafe Offfre ia Water hslry. in szfd district o1 the .1th Gar os Izn A. D tse. at . o'elosk 10 the forenoon sad thai nutic- be given of th. psndensT pf szfH application arf the time arf plare of tszrirg thereCE- by publishing tze sa7e cree in Saue nerSpaper having eireulatiun fn sad district
 By Order of Court
 IAzes !. CassIa. CIsrk