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The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
ANNUAL DRESSINGS
Central America Soothing With Revolutionary
 Plots.
OUTBREAK IS IMMINENT
Uprisiugs fin Both Guatemala and Honduras, and Interstate War
 Threatens.

Panama, May Lit is reported that Honduras is concentrating her forces on the Guatemalan frontier. Passen- gers who have arrived here recently from Guatemala say that a revolution was being planned against the Hondu- ran government by General Domingo Nasquez. ex-president of Honduras, of Guatemala. This, they say, was the reason why Senor Bustillos, finance minister of Honduras, was sent on a special confidential mission to Presi- dent Cabrera of Guatemala, and why Cabrera instead of treating with Bus tillos. practically imprisoned him in Guatemala City.
 After the last war with Nicaragua, Honduras was left entirely disarmed and should the reports of the Hondur- an military movements prove true, 1t Is supposed that Nicaraguans and Sal vadoreans have furnished her with mu- ntions of war.
 The situation in Guatemala is re- ported to be exceedingly critical The passengers say that among others of the persons reported to have been ex- ecuted there were Mrs. X. Castanedo and Mrs Blanco and Messrs. Herrera Tribueras Edwardo Rubio and Antonio Ruhio, all of whom belonged to promi- nent wealthy Central American fam lilies. During the past year all these persons had been incommunlcado in the dungeon of the penitentlary in Guatemala City, and the passengers says that if was impossible for them to have participated In the recent at tempt on the life of President Cabrera They add that the executions were considered cruel and unnecessary and that the relatives of those persons put to death, who are rich and powerful will not rest until they have succeed ed In bringing about the downfall oi Cabrera.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
Alleged Administration Order to Relax Vigilance May be Exposed in House
 To day.
CHAMP CLARK AROUSED
Win Charge That Exclusion Law Wns Nullliied In Effect In Order to Bring Boycott to
 m End

Washington, May lit Is expected that when the house IL Its considera- tion of the sundry civil bill reaches the paragraph approprlating s55O0OO for the enforcement of the Chinese exclusion law. which may be to.mor- row. Representative Champ Clark of Missouri. will offer an amendment to increase the appropriation to $500 GOO, and that this move will make way for a discussion intended to expose an alleged administration order directing federal officials to relax their vigilance and wink at unlawful entry of China men into the United States territory. for tho purpose of propitiating the Chinese government and inducing an abatement of the boycott declared by Chinese merchants against American goods.
 II is understood that Mir Clark. Mir Fitzgerald of New York and oth- CTS will quote from and dllate upon the testimony given before the appro- nriations committee in executive ses- sion on thn 2ith of last month by Frank r Sargent, commissioner gen eral of immigration and natnraliza- ton In his testimony Mir. Sargent said that until two years ago he an nually asked for and obtained an ap- propriation of ssO0.0O0 for tho en- forcement of tho exclusion act, but that in July of 1906. coincdent with the institution of the Chinese boycott "a circular letter was issued which made a change In tho condition
 Mir Fitzgerald asked--"As a result of that circular you were not very ac- tive in enforcing thls law"
 Mr Sargent replled--"As a result of that circular reduced my estl- mates of appropriations that year by sl00, ,000."
 Mr Fltzgerald-"Has there been any change in the instructions issued at that time?"
 Mir sargent-'No, sir
 Mr Fitzgerald that circular apply to the Japanese as well as to tho ! Chinese ."
 Mir Sargent No. sir The Japanese were not mentioned That circular arose on account of the activity of the | Chinese boycott, and from the com plnlns made Of the abuses practical by tho United states officers, which were pronounced 10 be lntolerabe. and there was a great deai of excitement over lt Up to that time we had been quite active in endeavorlng to prevent the incoming as well as assist the out going of those Chinamen who had nc right to be here. We were prevente cd from making arrests of those unlawful Fly here. Practically since that time our arrests have been limited in number"
 Mir. Fitzgerald My recollection oi that circular is that there was either q direct order or an lntimation that yo, should go slow in this matter, eo l' moi tb offend the Chinese government.
 Mir SargentAWe obeyed orders ant went very slow"
 Mir tzgerad--"Are you still going slow"
 Mir Sargent.-"We are still goint slow, but somewhat improved In speet lately"
 Mir. Fitzgerald The approach of tht coming campaign has not accelerated your speed, has it?"
 MT Sar2ent-"No"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
GEAR EMTERTAlMS KING
Gustayc of sweden at Petersburg for
 Wedding of His Son.

st. Petersburg, May 1, King Ghstave of Sweden and the members of his par ty arrived at Tsarskoe- selo today from Reval to attend the wedding next Sun day of lis son Prince Wilhelm to Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna, daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexan- drovitch. He was met at the railroad station by Emperor Nicholas, Prince Wilhelm and his afTianced, and many members of the Russian Imperial house After a hearty exchange of greetings the king was driven to the great palace, where the two expresses were awaiting him.
 The prefect of St. Petersburg has given orders that the city be decorated with flags on the day of the wedding, and that 1t be Illuminated for two hours in the evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
MORSE SETTLES
 $5OO,OOO DEBT Former Head of National Bank cf North America Pays Up Suspended Banks
 Claims.
SUIT WILL BE DISMISSED
New England Friends of the Banker Put Up S25O,00O In Cash and Securities for Balance
 of Debt.

New York, May 1,--Announcement was made tonight that Charles w., Morse, former vlce president of the National Bank of North America, had, with his friends, turned over to iCharles A. Hanna, receiver for the Suspended institution, nearly S250 1000 Fin cash and securities in settlement of close to s5O0,000 of the banks claims ragainst Morse.
 As result of this settlement Mr. Hanna, 1t is stated, will pay before the middle of this month a dividend of 25 per cent. to the suspended banks depositors, and will also instruct Thomas F. Wing. his counsel to have dismissed the suit for S405,676.62 and interest which he instituted in
 he supreme court against Mir Morse spn account of various notes which he banker had the National Bank of North America discount for him.
 The money and securities turned 1bver to Mir Hanna to-day were put 8ip by certain New England friends of Mir. Morse, headed by Eugene r. Car Fer, one of the former bankers law 9ers. Mir. Carver has been negotat-
 Ing with the receiver for the last month, but 1t was not until to-day
 hat the papers were signed and the honey and securities paid over. A | suit for s700.000, which Receiver
 Hanna has brought against the d.
 ectors of the bank under the Morse Regime to collect losses alleged to
 ave been incurred in stock specula- ] on Is still pending in the federal s ourts and Mir. Morse will of course, ie liable for his proport!onate share.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
TRINITY BUYS
 VACATION HOUSE Fine Residence of J. s. 0gilvie, of Brooklyn, at Morris
 Cove, Taken Over
 by Church.
PRICE PAID ABOUT S7,00o
Splendid Spot for Summer Outings of the Many arishloncrs--Sltu- ated Right on the
 Shore.

An important realty transaction has just been completed through the firm of John r. Sloan x Son whereby Trinity church comes into possession of the large and excellently located shore residence at Morris Cove of J. $. Ogilylc of Brooklyn, N. Y. It is understood that he price paid was about 5000. It Is the intention of tho church to use the residence for a summer vacation house for it's great number of parlshioners. It is most conveniently located, being but a shoit distance from the trolley ears and this fact will be greatly appreciated by the aged members of the church, who will be able to make frequent visits and enjoy the invlgoratlng breezes from the sound.
 The house stands a short distance this side of the Forbes house and di- rectly on the beach It has large living room, with a fireplace, splen- didly fitted kitchen and a large din Ing room in one side of the Twins room and two large bedrooms on the other side.
 Stairs lead from the large room tC the second story where there are three bed rooms and a perfectly up. to-date bath room on one side, and q long room, or loft, on the other. large piazza runs across the cottage on the shore side. and under this arc built bath houses fully equipped wtl showers and other convcniences, and back of the bath houses a splendid store room and laundry IL is one ot the most complete and convenient a' well as ono of the largest cottages or the Cove. A large lawn extends tc the street at the back of the propert! and can be used for games of all sorts There have been lawn parties galore given there fin years past
 It Is this fine place that the churcl will use to afford outings to its>Sun day school, choir boys and parishion CTS, etc. The last vacation cottage 0 the church was located at Pawsoi Park. but the sale of that place mad tho purchase of some other cottag a necessity. The new cottage will un dergo alterations in the near future.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
S97,7OO,O0O INCREASE
Circulation Statement shows Big Gain
 Over Preceding Year.

Washington, May 1.-The monthly circulation statement shows the total circulation of national bank notes on April 30 1908. to have been S697,- 645.69S which Is an increase for the year of $o7,731,s57, and an increase for the month of $l.23S,342. The circulation based on United States bonds amounted to s625,425,375, an increase for the year of s75,220,604. and decrease for the month of s. 40S,961.
 The circulation secured by lawful money aggregated $2,220,323, an in crease for the year of $49,709, ,O69, and an increase for the month of S4,- 647,804 The amount of bonds on de- posit to secure circulation notes was S62S,SS0,430, and to secure public de poslts s226,5a3,2 ,240.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
SECOND HILL INCIDENT
Kaiser Again Interrupts Regular
 Course of Diplomacy.

Christiania, May 1 The selection of NJ. lrgens is reported 10 have heen the outcome of an incident bearing resemblance to that which arose over the appointment of Dr David Jayne Hill as ambassador to Germany in succession to "harlcmagne Tower. The Norwegian government desired to promote NJ von Dittcn, ifs ambassa- dor to Germany, to tho London post, but Emperor William. rescning the idea that the London emhas- sy was a higher position In tho diplomatic scale than that at Berlin, expressed a strong wish that N, vou Dittcn be retained there and Norway, not desiring 10 offend tho emperor, aequiesced
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
ALL QUIET IN PITTSBURG
Threatened Traction Strike Settled by
 Arbitration.

Pittsburg, May May day in the Pittsburg district passed without even the suggestion of ripple in the in- tlustrial fields. No issues between em- poyers and employees were brought to a focus at the end of labors fiscal year
 Most of the crafts arranged scales and worltingjagreements earlier in the year, Miners, following series of conventions are resumlng work as rap idly as the mines are made ready ex- cept in the Mercer Butler field, where there is a serious dispute, with the state constabulary in control of the situation,
 A tie-up of all traction lines In the city was threatened until last night when an agreement to arbltrate was reached
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
NORMALLY STRICKEN
Report That Ex- President Cleveland is Suffering
 from Cancer.
MUCH ANXIETY IS CAUSED
Physicians Say Condition is Not Crl,i- cal, and Refuse to Divulgc Ma
 turc of Disease.

New York, May 1,-considerahle anxiety was orcasioued today by wide ly circulated rumors that the condition of former President Grover Cleveland, who has been ill for several weeks at hotel in Lakewood, x. l., has as- sumed a grave phase and that slight hopes were entertained of his recovery. The Evening World gave prominence to reports current at the offices of the Equitable Life Assurance society, of which Mr cleveland is voting trus- tec, that the former presidents physl- clans had diagnosed his illness as can ger of the stomach and had decided tfat there was no hope of their dis tnguished patients recovery.
 Positive denial of these statements was not obt1inable. Dr Joseph Rry- ant who has attended Mr. Cleveland for years, said that his patient was Fall right" and that all his reports from Lakewood were favorable. In answer to question ae to whether Mr Cleve- land was suffering from cancer of the stomach. pr Bryant said he could not, as physician, mako public the diag- nosis in the case of any of his patl- ents, Any information on such a eub- iect if it were to be given to the pub- lie should come from the family, he said.
 At the Lakewood hotel 1t was said today that Mir. Cleveland was making very satisfactory progress and 1t was denied that his case had assumed a se- tious aspect.
 The rumor as to Mir Cleveland's state of health attracted unusual attention today because of he retieence ohserv- cd since it became known about ten days ago that the former president had remained al Lakewood after the hoteI at which he is stopping had been closed | for the season.
 At Lakewood tonight efforts were i made to secure an authoritative state. ment regarding MT. Clevelands illness from the hotel authorities or through them statement from Mrs. Cleveland but the same answer nothing to say was all that was given though severa inquiries were made.
 Some of the friends of the former president, who have seen Mrs, Clevc land say that she has stated to then that there ienothlng serious the mat ter with Mi Cleveland, but they alsc say that she appears much worried re- garding her husbands condition
 It is knowr in Lakewood that as ye no local physician or additional nurse have been called in to the case and pr Joseph T. Bryant of New York tn, family physician, only visits MT Cleve land every other night.
 pr. Bryant visited Mir. Cleveland to night but could not be reached when telephone call was sent for him at tn | hotel
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
Touring Car Containing Five Students Brings Death At Busy Central
 Corner.
CORONER HOLDS CHAUFFEUR
Investigation to be Started This Morning Sophie Sugerman Dies Before Reaching
 Hospital.

An automobile occupied by five stu dents of the Academic department at Yale and driven by William B. Mose- ley of Bridgeport, as chauffeur, struck little eight-year old Sophia Sugerman of 27 Arch street about 4;3O o'clock yesterday afternoon, frac- turing her skull and injuring her so seriously that she died within a few minutes. The little girl. 1t seems, was on her way to the public library and was just crossing Chapel street In front of the old town pump when the auto struck her. She had crossed the car tracks and Tn endeavoring to avoid one of the trolley cars did not notice the automobile at all, accord- inG to the statements of some of the bystanders. She was struck and thrown heavily to the pavement, the car passing over her shoulders. The car was stopped Immediately and the students jumped out. With Patrol- man Kennedy they picked up the child who was bleeding profusely from cuts about the neck and head, and placing her in the automobile, hastened with her to Grace hospital.
 Before reaching the hospital, how ever, the child was dead and as soon as she had been received word was sent to Coroner Mix. The coroner rode out at once and investigated the principal details of the case. He then ordered that William Mose- of s1,000 pending the inquest, of s1,000 pending the investigation, which will be commenced at the cor- oner's office this morning at 10 o'clock The other occupants of the car were not held, but were summoned to ap- pear as witnesses this morning. The occupants of the car were Hunting ton Smith, jr.. of St. Louis, Mo-, a member of the junior class at Yale, and owner of the automobile, living l
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
CUT IN BIG FACTORY,

Gardner Mass, May I,.-Notlces !, orc posted to-day in all departments oc the Haywood Brothers X Wakefield Co.'S factory here, Informing the 1,tO0 employees that beginning this week and until further notice there will be no work on Saturdays. The plant Is the largest chair factory In the United States.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
SILK THIEF ARRESTED
Man Who Stole S2000 Consignment
 from New Haven Train,

East Hartford May 1.--John J. Foran of this place. was arrested in Hopewell, N r., to-day by Detective E Lawson of the New York New Ha- ven and Hartford railroad, and DeteC- tive J. o. Young of the Central New England force. Fcran is- alleged to have been implicated in the theft of $2,0O0 worth of silk from freight cars in the yards of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad here last December, The silk was part of d consignment shipped by Cheney Bros. of South Manchester, James J. Me- Donough, who Is serving term in tai, for the same offence, implicated Foran in the matter and the officers have been looking for him for the past five months,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
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MILLIONAIRE A SUICIDE
St. Petersburg Publisher Had Lost
 S2.OO0.O0O Recently.

st. Petersburg, May 1.--Julian Bakk, the Jewish millionaire publish CT of the Rech, banged himself in the bathroom of his residence here to- day. Ills act was due to financial losses, which totalled s2,000,OOO. M. Bakk was a self-made man. He was a philanthropist and contributed large sums to the Jewish cause. The con stitutional democratic party will col lect funds and continue the publica- ton of the Rech
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
ABBATH CANDLES AGAIN
use Fire in Lafayette Street
 House.

;Sa bbath eve candles were the cause another fire last night One in tho .artments of Samuel stovln of 1l6 4 fayotte street tipped over and ser F to the cloth of the table on which
 9was standing, resulting In call from sx 13. The fire damage was only Sbut s25. however. The owner of the
 slse Is Norris Rabson
 sNhlle returning from this fire Chem ID No. 1 was .held at the corner of slirch and Chapel streets 10 extingush 1blsze in one of the cars of the troll z express company, number 2o1. A
 N box had started fire which was lsn put out.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
FRUITLESS
Aycrs and Employcs Fail to Come
 to an Agreement.

z committee from the Brewer Elm
 es' union met the owners of the
 ,eries yesterday afternoon at the ns of the Connecticut Brewers as-
 ton on Chapel street and discussed demands which the men have made 4 the proprietors. No agreement reached, and it is understood the fers asked for another meeting be- Aany decisive action is taken by the
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
 ANY FIRES THIS YEAR
ready Thirty eight Ahead of 1907 at
 This Time.

Enc yearof 19Js has made a grea. Brt in the fire record, and SO far, at lEt, has surpassed the record breaking
 4r of 1907 Up to the first of May ,ce were thirty eight alarms recorded Headquarters for the year, more than { he same four months last year. Of lse alarms slxty-five were received month, which is quite a large Nhth for the local department. Of
 { se last month nineteen were bell gFns and the remaining forty six
 Me stills.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
TAXES COMING WELL
pril Collections Almost Equal Those
 of 1907.

The collection of taxes in this city hs not been seriously retarded this
 bar by the tightncss and scarcity of tsh, it seems. The tax collections for De month of April this year were bmething over si7 less than fin April f3O7, Inc total coilected being S9i,- \ HOS this year as against s9i,0l9.63 for
 st year. The taxes for the current
 Bar became due on April l. and there
 He six months to pay in, so that this aprescnts the collections for the first i'onth only and of course does not ln- talde tho largest estates, which are not rid until considerably later in the
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
low NOW A FIXTURE
bort That 1t Went Ashore In storm
 is Delayed News.

may be interesting to many to fn that the laden scow, No
 Belonging to the Sea Coast Con Action company, which was reported llerday afternoon to have run pund and sruck on reef off Bran
 in the hard wind storm of Thurs x night, has been anchored at the stion named for the last year and a
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
NAuGaTUCK DELEGATES.

Naugatuck, May 1.--John M, Swee- of Woodbridge were named as dele gates at large to the republican state convention at the convention of the fourteenth senatorial district here to- JuV
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
INFERRED PLANS APPROVED.

Q committee on railroad ands and 'tes at session last night consid- 4 thealtered plans of the railroad { he layout of tracks at the corner
 lsnd avenueand state street so as ,ci,ldo the requested relocation of Tracks in Elm street. The plan as aitted was approved,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
ALTO TRIP FoR COMMITTEE.

The uldermanlc committee on lighting took an automobile trip last night to look over several of the locations where new lights have been asked Tor Then conclusions will be reported to the board at the meeting to be held next l Monday evening,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
SHOE MaNuFAoTuRrRs FAIL.

Boston, May 1.-The Knott and Pope company, boot and shoe manufacturers, 154 Lincoln street, this city, and Hud- son, mas assigned to Benjamin M. John- son, a Boston attorney No financial statement has been prepared.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02

NTWWTN-TNRC ". Yale Nine Play L. of F. To-day. New England League Opens. Iielng Never in Debut, Burns Win offer S5,000 cornell Football Schedule Out MeGitnn Wins Game for Boston. soccer Game Called Or Demnrcst Defeats poggensburg ltlgh school Mines Clash To- day, T. M C 4, Baseball Lenguc Organized Vale Spring Track Games.
 EVENTS T0-DAN--Pngr i llyperlon- Johnny Comes Marching" New Haven East Lynne" Polls Emma Carus.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
HELD FOR AssAuLTING WIFE.

Joseph Burns of 29 Rose street was arrested last night by the police of the Howard avenue station for breach of the peace upon his wife The trouble occurred at their home. The assault was not serious one.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
WEATHER RECORD.

Washington, May 1.-Porecast for Saturday and Sunday:--
 For New England d:-Fair showers In south portion Saturday and Sunday; fresh west winds.
 For Eastern New York: Fair on coast. showers in the interior Satur- day; Sunday fair; light to fresh winds.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-02
NEWS SUM HAIRY.
,ENIR RAt.

GENERAL.
 !. ieRelnnd Mortnlly stricken 1 Morse lGys Debts ot Half MillIon, l Ntth 'toNernmont DcncIt,..,,...,,. Sna.0oo Train RobDtrS l NS,hlderbllt Cup Rdrc,.,.,,..,,,.,,, 1 Ten May bay Strikes, 3 ree.Cchl Fare tAne strike, ,.,,,,,a Ml .luiet In PIttshurg g..,...,..,., 1 SNi,iuO,00 Increased Circulation, FlnanciHl News and Quotations. li
 CITY.
 nlfl killed by Automobile. o...,,,,,,, alNArd behators Beat Yale ..,, Trinity Buys Shore Pfoperty i Governor and Star See Grays. .,,,, | Many Fires This Year. Taxes Coming In Well...,.,,.,,..., 1 hfeWtrs' Conference Fruitless. BlG Pat Powers Coming .....,..,.,, i2 To Hunt in Afrlca. :