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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
Noted Fenian Leader Passes Away.

New York. Feb. l9.-Colonel Thoma,
r. Kelly, a Fenlan leader, who helped
to make history in England in 1861
died In this city on Feb. 5. Such was
the secrecy surrounding his death and
burial that none outside his immeliats
relatives and friends knew that he had
passed away. II was in connection
with the rescue Of Kelly and Captain
Deasy that Allen. Larkin and O'BEien
.'the Manchester martyrs" were exc
cuted by the British government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
Taft Is Endorsed.

Albuquerque, n. NJ, Feb 19.-The
New Mexico republican territorial
committee in session here yesterday
adopted by unanimous vote of the
forty-one members present a strong
resolution indorsing the candidacy
of William II. Taft for the republi-
can presidential nomination, ard
pledging the committee and the re.
publican organization to do all in
their power to further the candida
cy. This is equivalent to a delega-
tion instructed for Taft from New
Mexico 10 the national convention.
The republican territorial convention
will be held at Silver City, March 81.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
Talks Against Medicine.

San Francisco. Feb 19.-Willard
p. Hatch, who is delivering a series
OF free lectures on health throughout
the state. contending that the use of
medicine is unnecessary, has ar
nounced that he will allow himself
10 be inoculated with the germs OF
any disease and will agree to work
such germs out of his system with
out the use OF medicine. Mr. Hatch
says that pure blood is all that is
necessary to secure immunity from
disease. and in his lecture tells the
public how by a proper understand
ing of natural laws perfect health
may be secured and maintained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
Grand Jury Probina pelawar. Road.

New York, Feb. 19.-The affairs OF
the Delaware and Hudson company, of
which L. II. Hartman is one Of the
principal stockholders and directors,
are under investigation by the special
grand jury The responsibility Of the
railroads officers. including the board
of directors. for various transactions
which minority stockholders declare
are questionable is being considered
with n view to finding indictments II
the facts warrant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
Ponnypaeker on Stand at Graft Trial.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. 10. - Former
Governor Pennypacker was an impOr-
tant witness at the state capitol con.
spiracy trial. Pennypacker was presI-
dent OF the board Of grounds and build.
ings during the equipment Of the capl-
tol. The former governor admitted that
he did not know that Sl.O69.OOO had
been paid without the approval Of the
board or that S2.000.O00 had been paid
In excess Of Architect Illusions esti.
mate on the cost Of the furnishings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
CITY NEWS.

George Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs
NJ. Roberts, an employe of the Oak
vile Pin Co, is at the hospital suffer-
ing from the effects of an injury re-
ceived at the factory Monday by be-
ing accidentally hit in the lower part
of the back with sharp tool, which
inflicted wound from which blood
flowed copiously. The boys were fool-
ing when the accident occurred.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
WHY FLEET SAILED.
TAFT Tells New Hampshire Men 1t
Is to Convince 0rientaIs.
SECRETARYLAUDS ROOSEVELT
Declares tho Tariff Must Be Revised
on Purely Protective Basis and That
It Is Nobody's Business Where War
ships Are Going To.

Concord, n. H., Feb. 19.-There was
more than mild sensation here when
Secretary Taft in Phenix hall threw a
good sized brick at the japanese ma
tion and, caused the jingoes in the
crowd to cheer him. Not everybody,
however, applauded what was regard
ed as an unnecessary criticism of a
friendly nation, and it was regarded as
all the more serious because uttered by
a member of the presidents cabinet.
After asserting that it was nobody's
business where the fleet Is going Mr..
Taft said:
In the orient it is necessary to fill
the measure of the eye in order to be
convincing. That is why our battle
ship fleet is on the Pacific"
Later in his speech Mr.. Taft used al
most the same phrase in declaring that
the Filipinos were very much disturb
ed when they heard talk of war with
Japan and greatly relieved when they
learned that sixteen battleships were
to 60 to the Pacific. Mr.. Tafts friends
say that there was no threat in his
speech and that "orientals" applied to
the Filipinos as well as to the Japa-
nese. His early reception here was
rather cool
There was no demonstration as Mr..
Taft, accompanied by former Governor
Frank w. Rollins, Winston Churchill,
General George H. Adams of Plym-
outh and Allen Hollis of this city,
alighted from the train. The party
walked through to the carriages in per-
feet silence.
In Phenix hall. where he spoke Mr.
Taft was greeted with great applause.
As the secretary of war arose some
one in the gallery cried, "Three cheers
for our next PRESIDENT and the hall
rang with the response. Mr.. Taft's ad-
tory of the Republican party" men
tioning Abraham Lincoln as the great
est of Republicans" He sketched the
history of various tariffs and said:
''The time has come when the Ding
ley tariff should be re-examined with
view to its revision on a purely pro
tective basis.'
The speaker next gave an account Of
present conditions in the Philippine
Islands. At this point, for the first
time in his speech. Mr.. Taft mentioned
the name of President Roosevelt. At
first it was passed without applause.
but when Mr. Taft said, mo man ever
has made so much for righteousness
and peace among the nations as has
Theodore Roosevelt" storm Of APP
plause the greatest of the afternoon,
broke forth. Further applause greeted
his statement of the belief that the ma
ton was behind the president in his
foreign policy.
FINALLY" said Mr.. Taft, "the Repub-
llcan party is the party of equal pro-
lection and enforcement of the laws.
1t is not necessary now for the rail-
roads TO busy themselves about legis-
lation. If they obey the law the peo-
pie will see that they get fair play"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
OUR COMMERCE HURT
Japan's Action In Manchuria Of
fends Yankee Merchants.
OPEN DOOR QUESTION IS UP.


United States Protest to Uncle Sam
Against Discrimination of Mikado
Regarding American Goods.
of Japan in Manchuria has for some
time been watched by this government
with reference to Its effect upon Amer
ican commerce and the integrity Of
China. In spite Of Japan's assent, at
the opening of the war with Russia, to
the late Secretary Hays note on the in
tegrity of China, Japan has pushed
steadily ahead in its acquisition Of
territory, has practically occupied Ko-
rea and is gaining foothold in Man
churia, which, it is feared, may mean
permanent occupation.
China, it is understood, has laid the
situation before the Washington gov
ernment, and Minister WI will take it
up in person with the state department
and the White House on his arrival
here. At the same time large CONNER
cial interests throughout the country
have appealed to the government
against the discrimination of the Japa-
nese protectorate against American
goods in favor of Japanese where the
two enter into competition.
Gradually the American commercial
world has grown to appreciate the val
ue of the Manchurian field. The en-
tire loss of it was realized during the
Russo-Japanese war. Reports of Amer
ican representatives in Manchuria bear
out the statements made by leading
commercial houses as to the present
discrimination against foreign mer-
chants, including Americans.
The attention of European diplomats
already has been attracted to this new
situation. 1t Is being watched with
marked interest. and there has already
been considerable correspondence on
the subject between Washington EN-
bassies and European capitals. 1t will
doubtless be one of the first subjects
to engage the attention of the new
japanese ambassador, Takahira. The
immigration question also will be TAX
EN- up by Takahira, and he will not
spend much time in Washington after
he has presented his credentials, but
will leave Immediately for San Fran
cisco. where he will familiarize him.
self with conditions in the japanese
colonies along the Pacific coast.
No direct protest, 1t is understood.
has yet been made by this government
to Japan on the subject of her alleged
discrimination against American trade
In Manchuria, and the hope is express
ed that none will be necessary after
the matter has been thoroughly dis
cussed with the japanese government
In connection with this matter the
growing friendllness of China toward
the United States is noted with inter-
est here. The interesting information
that the Chinese government has quiet.
ly dismissed the Japanese officers who
were training the rapidly growing Chi
nese army is considered significant.
So Is the information that the Peklng
authorities are endeavoring to obtain
the services of American army officers
for the same purpose. The conclusion
is that China believes her best inter-
ests lie in promoting her friendship
with the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
Farmer Eiah,s Three Masked Men.

Yardley. Pa, Feb. l9.-Caleb Scat
tergood. an old farmer. is in a serious
condition as the result Of an encounter
with three masked burglars who at
tackled him. his wife and Miss Anna
Smith. a relative. in his home. The
farmer was aroused by a noise in the
rear Of his home and. going to investi
gate. ran into the men. who had fore
ell an entrance. As he turned to run
he was shot I'm the cheek.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
callao Hears Frcm American Fleet.

Lima. Peru. Feb. 19.-A wireless dis
patch has been received at CaIlao froH
the feet Of American battleships under
Rear Admiral Evans. II is dated Tues.
day. 9.45 a. m. and says that At that
hour the vessels were ISL miles from
Callao. The hanks and commercial
houses both at Lima and at Callac
have declared Thursday a holiday In
honor Of the American fleet. which Il
expected 10 arrive on that day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
ThaM and Wife 70 Part.

New York. Feb 1s.-Harry X. Thaw
and his wife. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw,
have reached the parting of the ways
Several proceedings by which their le-
gal separation can be accomplished are
being considered by Mrs. William
Thaw and her lawyers on the one side
and young Mrs. Thaw and her legal
advisers on the other. The only hitch
ment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
Cleveland Next StOp.

Erie, Pa, Feb 19.-The German
car in the New York to Paris auto
mobile race which arrived here from
Buffalo last night, left Erie at S:45
a. m. for Cleveland. A heavy snow
has been falling during the past
twelve hours and the roads are in
bad shape.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
So Hi. MIfr

Seattle. Wash. FEB 1S.-Becsuss
his wife threstened TO secure a d.
vorce from him l. Asbury shot and
killed her Iss1 night He thea turu-
ed the gun upon himself snd seat 3
bullet crashing through his brain. in
the presence Of a number Of pe-soas,
incInaing Eanice Larkfn. the . rear
cid sauEhfsr of Mrs Asbury hy q
former marriage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
eav. Lif, . s.y, ersndehild.

York. Pa. Feb. l9.-Mrs. Isaac Har-
rinzton. wife of the general ticket
agent of the Pennsylvania raiIroad and
her grandchiId. aged Eve months. wert
burned to death in a fire whirh de
struyesi their home Mrs. Harringt0E
rushed into the burning building in an
effort n rescue her grand -bfl1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
Eminafinn ourstinn.

Toxic. Feb 1s.-The memorandum
of the japanese government in reply
to that of the United States On the
subject ~ swirrstion vas HANDED to
Ambzxszsor OBrien today u Is
understood that IL agrees in genera
terms With . number Of saEgeStioLs
made b the American government
and rpaeus q further restriction of
emfEFzsisn ~ practical prohibItion
Of Iaboreru
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
Owen wisser Beaten Fer counsiImsu

Philadelphia. Feb. BIN the mu
nicipaI election here owen wister. the
novelist. was a city party candidate
for select councilman. but his oppO
nent. Charles Seger. a powerful mem
Der Of the Republican organization
was elected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19

Springfield. ia. Feb. 1a.-TIlr Repub-
Iran central committee adopted resoiu-
tions iLdOrSiug IOsrph q Cannon fos
the presb1ency aasI sxed March ~ IS
the date for hoiding the state ooavea-
tion in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
Favorable Report Ordered.

Washington. Feb 19.-After hear
ing Secretary Root in explanation OF
the proposed new French arbitration
treaty. to-day. the senate committee
ON foreign relations ordered a favor
able report on the treaty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19

Shanghai Feb. 70 - Genersl Tune
Fuh Slang. the leader of the B0Hers.
IN the uprising in 1900. i desd- He
had been hanfshel 70 Kansu, desrsded
and deprived Of his rank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
French Car Starts for Erie.

Buffalo, N. Y, Feb 19.-The sec
ond French car in the New York to
Paris automobile race left here for
Erie, Pa, at 1880 this morning,
driven by Charles GODDARD.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
Days of Work Reduced.

New Haven, Feb 19.-The New
Haven Railroad Co has made a re.
duction in its shops here TO four
days a week and eight hours a day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
wur, p,y rsr ch;s.so T.,ss.-,

Chbcago. Feb. Ias-An iacr=sse a
nearly = per cent IN the salanas .,
University Of Chicago ts2chErs uzs
soted by the university board "a trus
srps
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19

Northeast. Pa Feb 1a.-Eusign &
Sons. private bankers. closed their
doors. The hank was opened In 1Slf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19

The storm that was central near
ST Louis yesterday morning has NOV
cd slowly eastward and Is now cen
tral over Lake Erie II is producing
cloudy weather with snow or rain IN
all sections east Of the Mississippi
river.
An area Of high pressure Is produc-
Ing pleasant weather with q moder-
ate cold wave between the Mississippi
river and the Rocky mountains
Conditions favor for this vicinity
snow probably turning to rain and
followed By clearing and colder On
THURSDAY
storm warnings are displayed along
Ne coast
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
c. 8. Hopkins Drops Dead In Train

G 5. Hopkins Drops Uead N Tram.
New York. Feb H. Edmund y Hop
kIns. who as assistant attorney general
Of Rhode Island prosecuted Richard A.
Canfield al Providence for gambling.
dropped dead in an elevated train In
Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Snow or
rain Tonight and Thursday morning.
followed by clearing. warmer to
night. Thursday colder in south por-
tion: brisk TO high easterIy winds. BE-
coming westerly by THURSDAY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-19
subm.rin.s Reach Cap. Henry Safely

Submarines Reach Cape Henry Safely
Norfolk. Va. Feb 1a--The hOtilla Of
United States submarines-the Viper
Tarzntula and Cuttlefsh-and then
convoy, the gunbOat Hist passed ir
Cape Henry safely The boats lef.
New York Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
WOMAN THIEF IS
 CAUGHT AT LAST Made a Speciality of LoOting
 Hotel Rooms IS CAUGHT IN THE ACT Paris Is In the Throes of an Un- savory Heavy Fog That Interferes With Business-Traeedy In
 Lonely Farm House.
IS CAUGHT IN THE ACT
By VlLLIERS.

Paris, December 26.--A notable woman thief, who has had an adventurous career stood her trial at the Nice Assizes yes terday. She is Amelie Condemine, and for a long period had been known to the de- tectives as a member of a gang of thieves who made a speciality of robbing visitors at fashionable hotels. Twice she had been caught, but as the evidence against her was incomplete, she was released. However the detectives resolved to keep close watch upon her.
 On March 8 of the present year she put up at hotel at Nice, where she de- scribed herself as the Comtesse De Manda. Three days later she left this hotel and went to another, where she was known as Mme. De Montague Two detectives followed her there, and took up their quarters in bath room close to the room occupied by Mime. De Montague
 They soon discovered her wandering along the corridors late at night. She was dressed in black silk veil The de- tectives saw her attempt to open, by means of a special key, the door of a room occupied by wealthy visitor. They iiiiineuldlely spidhs iloli tneii Aiiiis place and arrested her.
 Her room in the hotel was searched, and a complete set of burglars imple- ments, including electric lamps. was dis covered. Among her papers were notes giving particulars of the hotels she in- tended to visit
 In these notes the positions of the rooms and the kind of locks used on the ooors were indicated. The adventures denied that she was a thief. and alleged that the burglars tools in her possession belonged to a friend whose address she declined to give. The bold defence she made created an unfavorable impression. The jury found her guilty, and sentenced her to ten years hard labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
Live Stock Market.

Chicago, December 26.-Cattle: Re- ceipts, estimated, 400; steady. Reeves, sS.5OQ7.6o; Texans. $3.50Q 4.10; west erners, $3.50Q5.50; stockers and feed CTS, $2.60@4.70; cows and heifers, $1.50 @4.90; calves, $6.25Q9.
 Hogs: Receipts. estimated, 1O,000 Dc higher. Bulk of sales, s5.5o@5.s5.
 Sheep: Receipts. estimated 25o0; steady. Native. $2.6O@4.90; western, $2.60@ 4.90; lambs, native, $4.50@7.70.
 Kansas City, December 26.-Cattle: Receipts. including 100 south erns; steady; receipts for the week, 22, 300. Choice export and dressed beef steers, $6@7.25; fair to good, $4.6o@6; stck- CTS and feeders, $9@5.25; southern steers, $3.75Q5.50; southern cows, $2.25 @4 bulls, $2.60@4.25; calves, $3.50@ 7.25.
 Tops, $5.95; bulk of sales, $5.40@ 5.s5; CTS, $5.70@5.90; light, $5.20@ 5.60 ;; pigs, $4@5. Receipts for the week, 45,- 400.
 Sheep: Receipts 800; steady. Receipts for the week, 14,1o0. Lambs, $5.50@ 7.5O; ewes and yearlings, $425@ 5.25; stockers and feeders, s2.75@4.75.
 St. Louis, December 26-Cattle: Re- ceipts. 800, including 450 Texans; steady. Texans and Indian steers, $3@ 6.5o; cows and heifers, $1.75@4.40.
 Hogs: Receipts, 2500; 10c high CT. Pigs and lights, $3.25 @ 5.60; packers, $5.50@5.s0; butchers and best heavy, $5.90@610.
 Sheep: Receipts 15O; steady. Lambs, $5.5O@750; calves and bucks, $2.50@ 4.50; stockers, $2@3.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
Personal and General.

Miss Wilson of Jacksonville Fla, is 1 spending the holidays with Miss Essie | Lacey
 | Charles Downey of Washington, D. C., is spending few days with friends In the Marvel City. l Dick Moxley is the guest of C. Me- Gee for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Req of Mobile are the guests of MT. and Mrs. D. A. Downey for few days. l c. F. Goodwin is spending the holidays in Montgomery with relatives. letter today from Walter Anderson, who is in New York undergoing a treat ment for his neck, states that he Is get ting along nicely and that he hopes in a little while to be able to come home.
 David Trotter, a student of the Stark university is in Bessemer. spending the holidays with his relatives.
 MT and Mrs. M. B. Chandler are in Jacksonville, Fla, spending the holidays with relatives.
 MT. and Mrs. Barkis left yesterday to be gone ten days visiting relatives and friends in Kansas and Missouri.
 MT and Mrs. Andrew c. Mitchell cele- brated the twelfth anniversary of their wedding yesterday, many of their friends being present to help them make merry the occasion. Dainty refreshments were served.
 The Salvation Army did its part yes terday in making the hearts of many poor people glad. giving away many bas- kets containing enough provisions each to supply family of ten.
 The Rev l.. A. Reagor of Ensley will preach at the Cumberland Presbyterian church Sunday at Il o'clock The Rev. MT. Reagor along with others was ap pointed by the recent presbytery to look after the Bessemer church and to hold services occasionally at this point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
HEAVY INCREASE
 IN BANK DEPOSITS
New York, December 26.-rhe Financier

New York, December 26.-The Financier will say:
 The statement of tho clearing house banks of New York city for the week ending December 26 showed a eontinu- ance of the very heavy decreases in lead ing items reported in the last previous statement. Loans were contracted by $2S,- 693, 900, the decrease in cash was $35S0,- TOO, while deposits fell off $50, 665, 300 The heavy decrease in deposits lessened the required cash reserve by over $7,5000 900, so that while the banks lost 3,500,0OO in cash, the surplus reserve rose $4,0So,625, stand ing on Saturday, taking actual conditions as a basis, at $1S,269,675 The rather un- usual decrease in loans and deposits, amounting during the last fortnight to over $71 750,OO0 in loans and to nearly $e5- 800, in deposits, are to be accounted for by reason of payments on the Panama loan and the adjustment of number of heavy syndicate operations. So far as the movement of money between banks is concerned, the New York banks have been gaining from the interior the high CT rate for money having attracted funds to this center. 1t is noteworthy that the state banks and trust companies or Greater New York not reporting to the New York clearing house are showing steady increases in loans, which indicates probably a shifting of current business to the trust companies. The increase in the loan item of the latter institutions during the past week was $9,706, 600 while net deposits rose S, 1903, 300. The state banks and trust companies, however, did not fortify themselves proportionately in cash, the loss in that item last week having been over $5O0,00 The banks, however, end the year in very comfortable cir cumstances, the surplus reserve stand ing several million dollars higher than reported 12 months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
Jolly Jokers" Entertained.

The Jolly Jokers." a little organiza- tion of fun-makers. were delightfully."- en- tertained last evening by Miss Mary Mo Gee and the Christmas decorations-holly and mistletoe-were profusely used in beautifying her lovely home. All kinds of games were played and lovely refresh ments were served, and the evening made most enjoyable one by the little hostess. The following "Jokers" were present to enjoy the occasion: Misses Essie, Mae and Lula Lacey, Miss Mary Ray, Miss Ethel Hawkins, Miss Alice Skews. Miss Mary McGee; Messrs. Charles Downey, Joe Parson, Dick Moxley Conrad McGee, Charles Smith, Frank Mims, C. Grove, and Jack, Will and Charles S-ews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27
GETS GOLD FISH FOR BESSEMER FOUNTAIN Will Add to Improvements At
 City Park SERVICES AT CHURCHES Negro Employe of City Is Arrested for Carrying Away coal-PersonaI and
 General News of Interest
 In Bessemer.
SERVICES AT CHURCHES
By J. B. HOUSTON.

Bessemer, December 26.-(Special.) )-Mrs James H. Hard, president of the Civic Improvement society. received a dozen beautiful gold fish this afternoon which she intends to donate as a Christmas present to the park, and as soon as the fountain Is cleaned out and made ready they will be put there. Mrs. Hard gives her undivided time and attention to the beautifying of this place and next spring when the hundreds of plants that have been set out are in bloom the City park will be one of the prettiest in the state. Two expert gardeners are daily employed to look after this place and arrange and set out the bulbs and plants that are of Mrs. Hard's selection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-27

Paris is again in the fog-a week Of fog. The duration is quite unusual and has excited the lamentations of the tradespeople who declare that trade was never worse at this period of the year The traffic on the suburban lines has also been disorganized. At the Care St Lazare, on the Western of France sys- tenn, there have been strange scenes. The huge stat tion has been invaded each even ing by a bowling mob of passengers un- able, owing to the irreguiarity of the service, to reach their homes until long after the normal hour.