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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
.''|CE KING" VAN|SHES
Charles W. Morse, Sued For $243, ,O00, Cannot Be Found.
LAW sEIzES HIS MANSION.
Friends and Enemies of Missing Ice Trust Organizer Admit That He Is Virtually Down and Out" May Have Sailed For Europe.

New York, Feb. 6. = Marking his downfall, sworn statement was made in the supreme court that Charles w. Morse, once called "the ice king" the much fouted organizer of the coast wise steamship lines merger, former controller of half dozen banks and prominent figure in the famous Dodge Morse scandal which sent Abe Hum- mel to prison, had sailed for Europe or had gone beyond the reach of a New York process server. Upon that statement, made by counsel for Charles A. Hanna, receiver of the Ma tional Bank of North America, who has begun suit to recover from Morse $243,000 on promissory notes, Justice Leventritt issued an attach ment upon the financier's Fifth ave
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
Another Walker Story.

San Diego, Cal, Feb 6.-The steam. CT St Denis arrived yesterday from Ensenada and brought word that ex- tradition papers for w. F. Walker, wanted in New Britain, Conn, for al- legged embezzlement, have arrived at Ensenada from Mexico C'N. It is expected that Walker will be brought here on the next steamer from lower California.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
TOWN IS FLOODED
Fifty Families Had 10 Leave Their R0mes - Ice Changed inc
 Course of River
WORST ON RECORD

Dillonvale, o, Feb 6.-Heavy rain caused the ice in Short creek to gorge early to-day, and at the Dillonvale athletic park, bank of ice 50 feet high formed. This changed the course of the stream and water and ice GOV cred the lower portion of the town to 8 depth of 15 feet. Fifty families es- capped from their homes by horses and boats and it was but a few minutes until the first floor were submerged Two Polish boys and one girl were drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
GRAHAM LOSES SLIT.

Boston. Feb GA judgment for S20,OO0 was returned against John Graham, president of the International Trust company, in the United States circuit court to-day. for alleged fraud ulent and false representations regard ing the financial condition of the Thomas X Pike Coal company of Bos- ton, which went into bankruptcy in May. 1903.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
JUST CALL IT BEER.
Brewers Are 0biecting to the Num-
 erous CIassifcations.

Chicago, Feb 6.--Just call 1t beer. and let 1t go at that, was the advice given yesterday by representatives or the National Brewers association to the government food experts in confer encc here. The brewers could not see a bit of reason in various classifica- tions of the hot weather beverage as beer, lager beer, ale and porter. Beer is beer, they told the food men. so they would like to have the govern ment ease up a little on its require ments.
 Also kindly admit sugar and glu- cose as raw materials to be used as the manufacturer pleases.' pleaded John Schram of New York, for the brewers.
 The government experts said they would think 1t over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
R.fOrmatory [. piph,h.ris Nest.

Trenton. \. J.. Feb. 6.-The alarming epidemic Of diphtheria in the New Jer- sey state reformatory at Railway. where there are 140 inmates down with the disease and ten under obser- vation. was discussed hy the refOrma- tory tommiSsiOners. The situation Is considered most serious. There are now 53S inmates in the reformatory. which was built to accommOdate only ssO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
POPE RECEIVES STUDENTS.
American Boys in Rome Granted an
 Audience.

Rome, Feb 6.-The pope to-day received the 132 students who com prise the American college in this city. The students were headed by their rector, Mgr Thomas P. Ken nedy, titular ishop of Adrianapolis, and Mgr John Farrelly spiritual di- rector of the college. They thanked the pontiff for the honor conferred upon the college by appointing their retcor a bishop. In reply the pope praised the work of Mgr Kennedy and expressed his satisfaction at the growing importance of the college. In conclusion he urged the students to be always true Americans and loyal Catholics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
CONFERENCE ON THAW.
Will Be Held This Evening As to His
 Stay at Matteawan.

Albany, Feb. GA conference will be held here tonight between Dr Ferris. president of the state lunacy commission and Attorneys Peabody and O'Reilly, representing Harry Thaw, relative to his confinement in Matteawan. It is expected that Thaw's counsel will request the transfer of the patient to another institution. l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
PHYSICAL CULTURE WORK.

Salt Lake City. Feb 6.-Instruction in the science of physical culture will form a part of the work of the sum mer school at the University of Utah this year. Dr William Gilbert Ander- son of Yale and Dr Wayne Babcock of Philadelphia will be among the in- structors from abroad. The students will be qualified to teach physical culture. ,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
Next T. A. Convention.

Danbury, Feb 6.-Rev Father Shanley to-day announced that the national convention of the Total Ab- stinence and Benevolent union of America would be held in New Ha- ven in the second week of August, when delegates from all parts of the country will attend.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
N,nL.. Cow H..rrinI.,..

Northampton. Mass. Feb. GA COW owned by Patrick Merrigan of this place gave birth to triplets. Mir. Mer- riean will attempt to raise the calves. which he has about decided to name after members of President ROose- velt's family
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
CITY NEWS.

The snow storm of last night made lots of work for the street department and the trolley and also furnished something tO do for workmen who are not afraid to pitch in and take a turn out of anything there Is an honest dol lar in Superintendent Kilduff lad the snow blows ont bright and early and the work done in opening avenues through the streets was greatly ap- rpecizted. All the men and teams avaIIztle were set to work and by noon things were pretty well clearei oG about the center. The trolley com pany worked with cars and earried CT as much of the snow as could be rsached convensutly from the tracks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06

Cleveland, o, Feb 6.-The fierce storm of wind, snow, hail, sleet and rain that ragged over this section of the country for A hours, finally subsided early to-day after causing wide spread destruction to telegraph, tele- phone and trolley lines. |
 Practically all the trains from the east were from two to three and one half hours late this morning as a re- suit of the storm and the prostration of wires.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
DEMAND LEGISLATION.

Seattle, Wash, Feb 6.-Before taking adjournment yesterday the Asiatic Ex- cluslon League of North America framed a memorial to congress" de- mandlng immediate legislation looking toward the absolute expulsion of Jap anese. Koreans and Chinese from American shores. The memorial pro- tests against the presence of orientals in America as menace to labor and suggests that if congress does not act quickly the people will take the law in their own hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
RoILJNG MILL BURNED

Cincinnati, Feb 6-The Newport Rolling Mill company at 11th and Lick ing streets. Covington. Ky. and the plant of the Licking Coal & Iron Co. occupying the entire block on the Licking river between 11th and 18th streets. burned last night The damage is si15.OO0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
Trnnn. tn Be MohiIinr.i-

Paris. Feb s.-The Matin states that on account Of the gravity of the situation in Morocco. which shows 90 signs of improvement or ders have been issued for the uotIl. nation of the army cnrps and col. ouial troops gzrrfsoned fn Francs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
Called tn Rome.

Rome. Feb 6.-Mer Montaeninl. who vas at one time secretary Of the papal nunciature at Paris and vho was forcibly expelled from France at the height of the church and state troubles in that country. has been called to Rome. vkere he will be given secretsryship at the Vatican.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
Tive M.- RiS. o- i. ss.~slis..

Crested Butte. Colo. Feb. 6-A snow side carried foar men down the no1n- tain for a thouzsnd feet Two of then were b1ried and kiled Ia tbe sgida bat the other tuo nslarei to ride sn the sasu and vsrs unhurt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
No Trace of Franco.

Lisbon, Feb 6.-Nothing can be learned here about the exact where abouts of ex-Premier Franco. Some say he has fled the country by way of Madrid. Others think he is still in hiding in southern Portugal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
ssor. Wrecked ty Slack Hsnd somb.

Greensburg- Pa. Feb. GA dyna- mite bomb was exPIoied under the general store of Samuel LetsOvic at Export. near here. demolishing the building Recently Lessovic received threatening letters from q Black Hand society. and the authorities believe the outrage can be trsced to this source.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
EATON LANDS IT
PresideDl Roosevelt Sent His Name to The Senaie This
 Morning.

Washington, Feb 6.-The president to-day sent to the senate the nomina- ton of Robert 0. Eaton to be collec- tor of internal revenues for the dis trict of Connecticut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
NO TRUTH IN THIS STORY

London, Feb 6.-It is officially de- clared that there is absolutely no truth in the report from Halifax yes- terday, that the British squadron in the Pacific is to be materially in- creased.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
PuIn Mills tn Close

Gardiner. Me. Feb 6.-The Inter. national Paper Co.'S pulp mill will close this week for an indefinite period. One hundred men will De thrown out of employment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
New Haven Road Mnters.

New Haven. Feb 6.-The New Haven road has placed an order for six more electric locomotors for use on the lines between Stamford and New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
FIRE IN CLrR ROOMS.

Racine. Wis. Feb 6.-Five firemen injured and a loss of s120.OO0 were the results of a fire in the rooms of the Racine club to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
Imperial Secretary Resigns.

Berlin, Feb. 6.--It was announced to-day that Freiheer Von Stenzel.sec- retary of the imperial treasury had resigned his office. His successor has not been named.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
Railrn.d R.dus.. s.l.ri..

Louisville. Ny. Feb. 6.-The Louis vile and Nashville railroad reduced the salaries of all employees making nare than SEQ a month
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
FIRE CAUSES LOSS OT seooOO

Philadelphia. Feb 6.-Several fires here to-day caused an aggregate dam age estimated at S2OoOcO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Snow in north, snow or rain In south DOT ton tonight; Friday fair and cold CT. brisk to highI easterly to south erIy winds. becoming westerly by Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06

The storm that was central in Iowa yesterday morning has moved eastward and is now central over Lake Huron It is producing cloudy weather. with snow or rain in the lake region and along the coast from Hatterss to Passport. Ne. Pleasant weather prevails in the western and southern sections
 The temperature is below zeTo ia the extreme northwest and freezing temperatures extend as far south as Tennessee
 Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy weather with light rain or snow, followed by clearing tonight Friday fair and slightly colder
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06
VERDICT NEXT WEEK.
Owing to Illness of President Stoessel
 Case is Delayed.

2 St Petersburg. s'eb B.--The verdict in the case of Lieutenant General Stoessel will not be handed down until February 10, on account of the illness of the president of the court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-06

Valparaiso. Chile. Feb 6.-The news that the American feet of battIeships will pass close to the shore here and salute the port. has been received with enthusiasm. Preparations are being made for a great demonstration of welcome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
Fourteen Delegates to Chicago Con-
 vention to Be Selected.

Fourteen Delegates to Chicago Con-
 vention to Be Selected.
 Hartford, Conn, May 3-To choose the states fourteen delegates to the Chicago convention the Connecticut republican state convection will be held at the Auditorium on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.
 The proceedings will be brief, as the delegation Is practically agreed upon. Rev. pr. Flavel s. Luther, president of Trinity Coilege. will be permanent chairman. Of the fourteen delegate. to be chosen. twelve will be confirmed as the chioce of county and conyres- sionai district conventions, while the other two. designated as delegates at large will be chosen on the flor.
 The convention will not instruct It's delegation. following custun. but 1t may receive a resolution expressing confidence in Secretary Taft as the body will be almost wholly Taft in sentiment. The convention probably will adopt platform endorsing the administration of President Roosevelt and dealing with tariff revision in positive terms because of the manifold Industries in Connecticut affected by tariff conditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
GIGANTIC SEA WALL
GOVERNMENT TO EXTEND ONE FE7a MILLION DOLLARS.
The Wall VIII Be Constructed Around Fort Pfckens on Senta Rosa
 Isiand--F1orida's Early
 Closing Law Valid. /

Pensacola, Fla. May 3.--.(Special.)-- Nearly s1.000.000 are to be expended by the Government in building gi- gantic sea wall around Fort Pickens on Santa Rosa Island.
 Bids for this work are to be opened
 here on May 20. and as the work Is of such great proportions and the expen-
 allure of money so large. 1t is anti cipated that there will be bidders from
 various sections of the country. The
 wall Is to be II feet in height, 14 feet
 at the bottom in thickness, and to taper
 of and be five feet at the top. Ttsis to be e.15o feet in length, protecting the
 entire points of Santa Rosa Island, where the fort Is located. It is to be of solid concrete with rip-rap ex- tending out about twenty-f live feet on the outer beach side. which will sup port the wall and break the force of
 the heavy waves as they dash against
 the protection.
 It is estimated that 100000 tons of material will be necessary in the construction of this sea wall, which is one of the most gigantic undertak- ings to be authorized by the War De- partment in the South fin many years !. The work is to start three months af- ter the contract is awarded and will be continued with such activity that by Feb. 1, 1909. not less than 30 per cent of it is completed. The contract will call for the completion of the work by Nov. i, 1909. The sea wall is to be constructed to protect the fort. which is one of the modern ones of the South. from storms such as was experienced
 in September of 1906. when waves broke over the island and caused much damage. With such sea wall 1t Is
 believed that the fort will never be
 damaged by any storm. no matter how
 severe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
CLAY COUNTY PoLIrrCs.
2 Candidates for County 0nlees {
 Working Sfrenuoualx.

Candidates for County OHlces are
 Working strenuouaIy.
 Ashland. May 3.--(Speciai )-The e candidates for county ofaces in this county are working hard to stir up some enthusiasm, but as yet the voters seem to be apathetic. Nine candidat4F have qualified for the ofice of Ta7- the lector. For each of the other g.. yes there are three applicants.
 Hon. c. S. Cornelius of this place is a candidate for presidential elector from the Fifth Congressional District; he is prominent lawyer of this place. and is unanimously endorsed by the bar here. and by majority of the county officials.
 The cold snap of May does not seems to have hurt the fruit crop Of this section of country. On the morn ing of May 1 we had considerable frost. but so far no i'll effects therefrom have been seen.
 Our people are enthusiastically pull ing for the State High School, and be- lieve that they will wAl the prize. Ash : land has long been known as an educa : tional center. and Is the largest town in the county. Is on the railroad. and is fin the center of population of the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
REFUSES A DIVISION
FERRY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO FILE SUIT.
They Asked for Part of Proceeds From
 the Dispensary at Marion But Their Hequest Was Refused

E Marion, May s.--(Special )--The Court of County Commissioners met in special session this week for the pur- pose of making formal demand on the city officials of Marion and the dispen- sary directors, for an equal division of the net proceeds of the dispensary profits with the County In accordance with special act passed by the last Legislature, making this division and which went Into effect last october.
 Since<the adoption of the dispensary nve years ago, the entire funds have gone 10 the city. and the issue was made and carried in the selection of members of the last Legislature de- manding that half of the net profits be given to the County and that the Coun- " nave equal control with the city in the management. The city refusing to acknowledge this law. attorneys have 'oeen employed to test it's validity, and rom one cause or anotaer the matter has been delayed until this time.
 A conference was held between the commissioners and the city oficiais ana dispensary directors in the Coun- cii Chamber when a formal dema nd was made for a division which was fiatly refused. The only recourse now left will be to file bill in chancery requiring the city officials and dis pensary directors to show cause why they will not. accede to the provisions of the law. As the general dfspensary law will go into effect before the case can be reached 1t will no doubt be some time before the county wilY be able to make collection Besides the city treasury is kept about clean ed out, and just where the county can get its money will be the question that will keep the docket open for future generations to settle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
EurAuLA SENDS AID.
Check Is sent tc storm Sufferers at
 ArhNrfxyRIlN.


 Eufaula, May 3.--(SpeciaD-W. F. Rose. of this city. promptly forwarded a check for. eighty eight dollars and eighty cents to the Mayor of Albertyilie yesterday. The amount was the result of Dr. Mcdowell and his canvass among the citizens asking aid for the storm sufferers in that city. The amount will be supplemented tomorrow or next day by another remittance which Is be.ing taken by the Odd Fellows here and 1t is highly probable that the other Secret Orders will fall in line and pur- sue the same course.
 It has been learned that Miss Emma Pruett one of the teachers of the High school here will tender the graduating class a reception at the home of MT. and Mrs. E Y. Dent at an early day The occasion will mark a most inter esting one, for Miss Pruett enjoys the confidence and esteem of the pupils in perhaps as great degree as any of the teachers and possesses peculiar pleas ing power of imparting her knowledge that has won for her.san enviaole repu- tation. She fills most important pos tion that has met not only the require. ments but the highest commendation at the hands of the citizens.
 Miss Marie Cherry was hostess to the Pierian club of Women at her home Friday evening. The hours were ern- ployed in answering questions per 1kAkeSpG0Te hand painted booklets. were provtded the guests. A prize was awarded the best replys and Mrs. Eearl Foy came on the victor. A salad course with deltc- lous punch and ices was served and the occasion was greatly enjoyed.
 Jim Morris we'll known negro who resides twelve miles north aof the city furnishes a good example of what his race might profit by. Jim was in tSA city yesterday wheNe he was providing supplies for ten horse farm. of which he is the owner and supreme rudcr. It may be further said that Jim. holds the deeds to several hundred acres of valuable lands that are recorded in his name upon which there is no in- cumbrances. When the fact Is taken into consideration that he Is compar atively only about thirty five years old. it Is all the more remarkable. He also enjoys a good credit among the merchants always meeting his obliga- tions promptly but seldom has occa- sion to ask favors along the line. Coura teous and polite to his superiors Jim has many warm friends among the citizens, and seems as prosperous and happy as the days are long.
 J. D. Holmes prominent citizen, Is making some elaborate improve ments in his residence on Orange street that will add to the appearance of that part of the city.
 Several of the Broad street mer- chants are experimenting with the new gasoline lights and have had plants put in. Those who are trying 1t ex- press themselves as greatly pleased with the experiment.
 Every attention is being turned to the Brenau chautauqua the date for which is fast approaching. 4 meeting of the Alumnae of the institution Of the city has been called to perfect plans for a proper observance of that day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-04
stecI MiIIn to rIn.e.

sault Ste Marie. Mich, May s.-The Algoma Steel Company, a branch oI ing a steel mill in Canada. yesterday blew blew out blast furnace No. l. Furnace No. 2. will be blown out this week This action follows the recent closing of the rail mills. By the end of the week every branch of the mill will be closed, and 1,5O0 men will be idle. The company In a statement says that because of the financial troubles, the Canadian railroads refuse to place orders for rails.