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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
HUGHES DEFENDS STAND.
Declares That Movement Asains,
Gambling Admits of No Debate.


New York, March g. -Governo,
Hughes came to town and In the
stronghold of the opposition vigorously
defended his attitude on the pending
antlrace track gambling legislation.
The occasion was dinner rendered
the governor by the north side boaro
of trade. From his hotel to Ebling's
Casino In the Bronx, where the dinner
was served. Governor Hughes was es
corted by the officers of the Secono
battery, n. @. s. y. Y.
The speech Of Governor Hughes was
largely an answer to the argument OF
Ex-Governor Frank S. Black, made al
the legislative hearing on the antiracs
track gambling bills. He referred tc
the legislature as trying "the case OF
the people Of the state Of New York
against hookmakers and pool sellers
and those who are seeking to amaS
wealth by defying the fundamental
law under cover of a statute which re-
sembles the tricks of the gambling
profession. To use one of their own
phrases, the Percy-Gray law is nothing
but "brace game" on the people OF
the state.
There can be only one issue to this
trial." said the governor. ut is one of
those rare cases which permit of nc
debate. and there you can point to the
plain and unambiguous language Of the
constitution. 1t is simply a question
whether the people and their constitu.
tion are supreme in this state OF
whether we are ruled by gamblers and
those who profit by gambling. This
question can be decided in only one
way"
In conclusion the governor said: 81
have repeatedly said that am not
against horse training or racing or race
tracks. There is much to be said for
the view that they could be success
fully conducted without race track
gambling. But. however that may be
this know. that 1t Is my duty to stand
for the constitution and to do all that
may properly do in my power TO secure
the abolition Of tine evils which fow
from these public plague spots now ex
isting under what amounts to legal
protection
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
BULLET IN HEAD.
Former Well -To-Do Man Depressed
By Financial Affairs.

Detroit, Mich, March Ellwood
T. Hance, first vice-president of the
Union Trust company of this city and
former postmaster of Detroit, shot
killed himself early to-day in his
home here. Friends say that he had
been greatly depressed over his own
financial affairs for sometime. Mr.
Hance's health also had not been
good and it is supposed that this ag-
gravated the worry and impelled him
to shoot himself. Mr. Hance was born
in Wilmington, Del, 56 years ago
and came to Detroit in 1878. He was
admitted to the bar and in 1889 was
appointed postmaster. When the
Union Trust company was organized
he was made secretary and later vice.
president.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06

Kherson. Russia. March Gin an
encounter here last night between the
authorities and couple Of revolution
lists. two policemen and two gen.
darmes were sot TO death. The police
attempted TO arrest ON the street two
unknown men who had aroused their
suspicion. There was a fight and the
men got away after killing one po-
liceman. Policemen and gendarmes
followed the men to a house where the
fight was continued Here the revo-
lufionists shot two geusiarmes and
another policemen. The revolu;ion-
ists were arrested one Of them was
wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
Riot In Trenton Jail.

Trenton. y. J.. March 6.-with drawn
reyplvers and clubs squads OF police
charged into a mob Of $50 prisoners
who. armed with stones and otheI
weapons. revolted and tried to escape
from the county jail here. No shots
were fired. although the police were
ordered to shoot II necessary. but clubs
were used freely. Many Of the prison
ers were badly beaten. and several po-
licemen were injured by stones. The
battle. desperate while it lasted. was
not Of long duration. The prisoners
were dissatisfied with their rations.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
viii R.por, Hsrt. Aan.w Bills.

Albany. y. Y. March 6.-The Hart.
Agnew bills for the enforcement Of the
constitutional prohibition Of race track
gambling will be reported to the as,
sembly next week. This statement
was made by Charles r. Murphy.
chairman Of the codes committee Of
the assembly. to which were referred
both the amendment TO the penal code
and the amendment to the Percy-Gray
law. Since the hearing on the bills the
feeling seems 10 he general In Albany
that the antirace track gambling bills
will probably pass
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
Condemned to Death.

Moscow, March 6.-Two political
prisoners were condemned to death
hereto-day for having made an at
tempt to escape from the prison in
which they were confined. One OF
them is the student Poltavatsky who
in January. 1905, attempted to as
sassinate General Trepoff. In the
fight the two men made for freedom
one of the prison warders was wound
ed
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
Negro RepubIieans For Eor.k.r

Washington. March 9. An appeal
was issued by the colored campaign
vigilance committee to the negro voters
of the southern states TO secure the
election of delegates to the Republican
national convention at Chicago who
will cast their votes for Senator 10.
seph b. Foraker OF Ohio for the pres.
idency. In case OF the failure to Sc.
cure Senator Foraker's nomination
they are urged to unite upon Vice
President Fairbanks or Senator Rob.
ert NJ. La Toilette of Wisconsin. They
are urged also to oppose the nomina.
tion OF Secretary of War Taft for the
presidency ON the ground that he was
a party to the dismissal from the army
Of the colored soldiers involved in the
Brownsville incident.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06

Helena. Mont. March s.-Becauss
counsel for p Augustus Heinze had
received no reply from President
Roosevelt regarding pardon in con-
neetion with q fine of $4,000 inn
posed upon Mr. Heinze for contempt
during hts copper war with the
Amzlgsmated Copper company. Fed
ersl Judge W r. Hunt has granted 10
dsys more in vhich to deposit the
hne money. Counsel asked for an ex-
tension % sixty DAYS.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
L.,. M,rL In She. E.s,sri.,.

Brockton. Mass. March 6. Ths
George L Keith company. which op.
crates shoe factories IN this city. North
Adams and several other piaces
throughout New England. have re
duced the working hours IN all theii
factories. For an indefinite perio
they will run on = seven ho1r scheduls
hve days q week The company en-
ploys 200 hands
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
JAPS ARE VERY ANGRY
Public Opinion Greatly Aroused
by Steamship Seizure.
DECLINE CHINA'S APOLOGY.


oonditionaiIy Restored, Declares For
sisn Minister Hayash--Proposed Ar.
btration by British Admiral Refused
Tokyo March 6.-Public opinion has
been greatly aroused in Japan con
cerning the seizure of the steamer Tat
su by the Chinese authorities at Ma
Gao, Feb. Z. Special cabegrams just
published in an extra edition of the
jill state that China offered to release
the Tatsu and apologize, but purposed
holding the captured munitions pend
ing an investigation by mixed tri
bunal. Minister Hayashi, it is report
ed, positively refused to consider the
proposition and said that the vessel
and her entire cargo must be uncon
ditionally restored.
1t is further said that Minister Hay
ashi, acting under Instructions from
the home government. sent the first
secretary to the minister of foreign
affairs with the statement that in
view of the attitude of the Chinese
government, it only remained for ia
pan to proceed In such manner that
would uphold her dignity and protect
her interests. The Tokyo newspapers
In their editorials urge the government
to stand firm. The sentiment of tine
foreign office remains unchanged, and
it is evidently determined not to yield
single point.
1t repeated the statements formerly
made that 1t would demand an apology
and an indemnity. The cabinet coun
Gil may consider the question and
steps for the future, but among the
highest officials ii is believed that the
matter will be settled without resort.
ing to force. China's propositions are
considered tantamount to a complete
surrender The question Of cargo is
regarded as merely minor one, and il
Is therefore thought that China will
yield eventually.
China has proposed arbitration by
Vice Admiral Sir Arthur William
Moore, commander in chief of the
British-Chfna station, but Japan has
refused these overtures and has warn.
ed the foreign board that such pro.
posals are unwelcome.
II is understood that the Pekin au.
thorlties would have released the Tat.
su Maru because of the reasonable
doubt as 10 the legality of the seizure,
coupled with the menace of Japan, pro.
yided that Japan would make no claim
for indemnity.
China believes that she has fully es.
tablished her charge of violation OF
neutrality by reports that have come
In here showing arrests of other YES
sells by working contraband cargo in
the same waters where the Tatsu
Maru was seized and over which the
maritime customs have Jurisdiction.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
Lif. nf Hunh., 1hr....n.d.

Albany. y. T. March G-Thst Gov
ernOr Hughes has received AZ least one
letter threatening his life from q man
laying claim to he Interested in the
continuation Of race track gambling
was admitted At the executive cham
Der. This letter was addressed TO the
governor more than a week ago. The
anonymous writer mentioned the name
Of Archbishop Farley Of New York IN
his threats.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
Ballots Can Be Counted.

Albany. March G.-In a decision
handed down to-day by the court of
appeals, in the quo warranto proceed
ings brought by William Randolph
Hearst to test the right of Mayor
George Il. Mcclellan to the title of
mayor Of New York, the court decides
that the ballot, boxes can be opened
and the ballots counted.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
Electric Chair For Virginia.

Richmond. Va. March 6.-The vir-
ginia senate has concurred In the
house bill for execution at the peniten.
tiary by electricity. thus abolishinS
hanging in the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
100 Houses Burned.

Toxic, March GA serious fire
took place this morning at Noda
Soy. a brewing, town near Toxic.
Four hundred out of 1000 houses
in the town were destroyed. The
damage is estimated at about So
SOC. 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
Increase of Pay.

Washington. March 6.-The senate
army pay increase bill, granting an
Increase Of forty per cent in the pay
Of enlisted men. and of smaller per
cents to officers. varying by rank, was
passed by the senate to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06

ri.s Pearl worsh 500 In pis', Meek
Bsyoane. y. J Msrcb GA big par
-ss founai IN the neck ~ q piE whtcs
william wesrer. = fsstctrer. was dress
iEE A IeEelsr said the hnd was uorit
SO
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06

Albany. y. t March e.-Governo
Hughes snnJanced his decision not 4
entertain the chsrz-~ preferred agalu<;
Msvor Mann o. Troy On the grourd u
'srk Of Juris5ictioa-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
LILLEY'S CHANCE
Committee Is Named 10 IHvesti.
gate His Charges Against
Electric Boat Co.
BOUTELL IS CHAIRMAN

Washington, March 6.-Without
discussion or division the house to-
day adopted resolution brought il
by the committee on rules, providing
for the appointment of committee
to investigate the charges made by
Congressman George l.. Lilley againsi
the Electric Boat company of New
Jersey. The speaker appointed Messrs
Boutell of Illinois, Stevens of Mime
sofa, Olmstead of Pennsylvania
Broussard of Louisiana and Howard
of Georgia. The committee was
directed to report it's re-
concentrations as speedily as pos
sible. Mr. Lilley was present when
the resolution was adopted but made
no remarks, The resolution is
sweeping and gives the committee-au-
thority to call for the Electric com
pany's check books and all the papers
In their possession, which may have
any bearing on the investigation.
Electric Boat company of New Jer-
sey as sent in by Congressman Lilley
state in part that the company has
maintained lobby at Washington
for years, under a salaried retainer,
that newspaper writers on prominent
papers have been subsidized, that
competition by other companies has
been killed by reason of the afore-
said lobby and that the company has
contributed to election campaigns in
order to retain the friendship of GER
tain members of committees.
Washington, March 6.-That Re-
preventative George l.. Lilley of Con-
necticut is being shadowed is the lat
est development in the submarine
boat scandal and controversy here.
The shadowers are representatives or
friends of the electric boat company
1t is said on the highest authority
From the same authority it was learn
ed to-day that the alleged sleuths
were on Mr. Lilley's trail during his
recent visit to several Connecticut
cities. They are now said to be imi-
tating Sherlock Holmes in the ma
tional capital.
Mr. Lilley was averse to discussing
the matter for publication to-day
The object of the alleged detectives
is said to be to see with whom MI
Lilley advises. presumably with a
view to meeting whatever move he
may make in connection with the
scandal. Mr. Lilley has reason to be-
lieve that the submarine boat people
are very much worried over the pros
pect of an investigation.
Representative Lilley called at the
White House and discussed the sub
marine boat matter with the presi-I
dent. The latter is believed TO be in
complete sympathy with Mr. Lilley in
his attitude on the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06

Paris. Nzrck e-Prenier Cler-
encssa snd ForsiEn Minister Pichor
we're TIE Enests st Ianeheon to-day
ef kirx EdrRrA
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
WEATHER FORECAST.
Snow and Rsin-storm Warnings
Are Displayed.

Forecast for Connecticut: Snow
or rain in north. rain in south pOr-
tion and warmer tonight; Saturday
rain in north. fair in south portion
and warmer. fresh southeast TO esst
winds. increasing and becoming
southwest BY Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
D. si,, { s-.II.- W, mi

HsTfshurr. Pa March s-Ths Rev.
Dr. suss e srsuc-. Prasihifion ca-
fIzafs fsr prssidest IN 1904. d ssricu<
" ~ vita fvphcsd rueunsaa
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06
IA and Japan to Arbitrate.

Wants China and Japan to Arbitrate.
London, March 6.-The Times in an
editorial suggests that China and ia.
pan should submit their dispute over
the seizure by China OF the japanese
steamer Tatsu Maru at Macao to The
Hague tribunal
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06

\ storm Of considerable energy n
central this morning near ~ Paul.
MINI. II is producing cloudy weather
with rain or snow from the upper
Mississippi valley eastward to the
coast
Pleasant weather prevails in the
southern sections.
This storm viii move eastward AMI
prsxluee cloudy and rsiny weather in
this vieiaify during the next - 10 -
hours. II will i-e followed l,y clearing
weather Saturday afternoon OF night
and Sunday viii ~ fair ami sssssier.
storm warnings are displayed along
ffe caust
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06

Boston March s-The kEaI
reafher bureau TO-DAY Issued the
fo,l9ufnz STORM warning South
east warnings II a. M. Boston 20
Essspors- Storm over Wfscnrsin
ard sscandzry over TirEinis- n1ovsng
northeast. ulII czuse increzsinE
sputheszs wiads to-niEht'
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-03-06

Chicago, March 6.-The Inter-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-29
WILL OF LATE LENDALL TlTCOMB
Leaves All to Widow, Who Is Appoint
ed Executrix, Without Bond.

The will of the late Lendall Tit
comb, whose death occurred on Thurs-
day. April %. was filed for probate
late Tuesday afternoon, and is in sub
stance as follows:
"First-All my estate, both real and
personal, of whatever nature and
wherever situate. I give, devise and be-
oueath to my wife. Ida S. c. Titcomb,
to her own sole use and benefit for
ever.
Il make no provision for my children,
not because of any lack of love and
affection for them, but because l know
the disposition of my property as above
named is best for them
"Second-I nominate and appoint my
said wife to be the sole eXecutriX OF
this, my last will and testament, and
I request that as such executrix she
shall not be required to file any bond.
The will was dated Feb. 2, 1894 and
was witnessed by O. d. Lambard. C.
s. Hichborn and Harriet c. Haskell
Two of the witnesses to the document
are dead. No estimate of the property
is given in the will.
Notice was ordered by Judge Stew
ems Tuesday afternoon and it will b.
returnable on the fourth Monday OF
May next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-29
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING.
Chairman stursis of Boston School,
house Commission to Visit Augusta.

The Board of Education is eXerting
every effort to secure up-t0-date and
absolutely reliable information along
the line of schoolhouse construction,
and has finally succeeded in engaging
the services of r. Clipston Sturgis,
chairman of the Boston Schoolhouse
Commission. A public meeting at
which Mr.. Sturgis will be present, will
be held in the City building Thursday
evening.
For years the Boston Schoolhouse
Commission has been engaged in maxi
ing experiments, collecting statistics,
and, in general, reducing the matter of
schoolhouse construction to special
science Their reports have become
architectural classics, containing, as
they do, more reliable schoolhouse in
formation than any other similar pub
LEGATION in this country. Mr.. Sturgis,
it's chairman, is repeatedly summoned
to various parts of the country by
cities which contemplate the erection
of schoolhouse, and has come to be
regarded as one of the very highest
authorities in such matters. Walpole
Mass, which has this year completed
a new High school building designed
to accommodate $50 students, expend-
ed over $500 for the single purpose OF
securing Mr.. Sturgis' advice. He has
Just returned from Atlantic CITY
whittier he had been summoned on
similar mission. Augusta is fortunate
in securing his services, especially az
arrangements have been made Whereby
his visit will necessitate but small ex-
pense.
Continued investigation has dis
closed the fact that the problem OF
adequate High school facilities Is more
serious than it at first appeared. 1t Is
quite probable that the city will be
asked to expend more in this direction
than is now commonly supposed to be
necessary. Every voter who expects tC
be present at the annual school meet
ing on May II, should, in order to vote
intelligently, take advantage of this OPP
portunity to make himself acquainted
with the real educational needs of the
city. The Board of Education is es'
pecially anxious that, when it shall
finally make it's recommendations tt
the city, none need be ignorant of the
considerations which have prompted
| it's action.
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APRIL, MEETING.
CONTINUED from Page Nine.)


ture and from the fact that Moore has
served 10 years, the petitioners claim
that clemency should be shown.
A pardon for Moore was denied by
the Governor and Council six years
ago.
The petitioner is Charles f. Moore
of Waterville, brother of the pris-
oner and Hon. Thomas Leigh of Au-
gusta Is the counsel for the petitioner.
The hearing on the petition for the
pardon of Thomas Mcintosh of Carey
plantation, who is serving a sentence
Of three years in the State prison. at
Thon,aston for an assault on his wife,
was continued until the next meeting
Of the Council.
The Council adjourned to meet May
&c at 10 A. M. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-29
AS OTHERS THINK.
Everyone in Augusta Has a Right to
His Own Opinion.

While everyone has a right to his
own opinion, yet it is wise to always
consider what others think and profit
by their experience.
Nothing makes life so miserable, or
interferes so widely with the useful
ness of the average American, as In
digestion, and it is we'll for us to give
fair consideration to what others think
about this remarkable afIlicton.
Bowditch, Webster & Co., are posi-
tive that in Mi-o-na stomach tablets
they have an absolute cure for in
digestion and the many disagreeable
symptoms that follow this disease,
such as distress after eating, coated
tongue. bad taste in the mouth, dizzi-
ness. flatulence. nervousness and
debility.
Their action in selling Mi-o-na on
a guarantee to refund the money unless
it cures, shows plainly their belief In
the value of this remedy. They take all
the risk, and there will be no charge
whatever for Mi-o-na unless you are
satisfied that it has relieved you OF
Indigestion.
Mi-o-na wakens up the stomach
muscles and strengthens them so that
they take care of all the food you Eat
in natural. healthy way, without
pain or distress after meals.
1t costs but so cents a box, and does
more real good than dozen boxes OF
the ordinary digestive tablets. The
absolute, unqualified guarantee OF
Bowditch, Webster & Co.. shows their
faith in the value of Mi-o-na.
Sold, and guaranteed in Waterville
by Geo. W. Dorr and in Gardiner by G.
a Beanie.
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LOCAL NOTICES.

The greatest event of the season will
be the concert at the Congregationalist
church Thursday evening. April 80.
The following talented artists will
take part: Frank E. Holding. violin
list; Miss Ada Holding, soloist; Menan-
der bennett, reader; Miss Mabel john
son. accompanist. The merits of all
the artists are widely known and
especially Mr.. Holding, as this is his
second appearance in Augusta. The
concert is under the auspices of the
combined c. E. Societies of Augusta
and for the benefit of the State c. E
convention in Augusta next September
Admission IS cents. apr2Sd3t
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SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The I'd District Republican delegates
so far elected stand: Swasey "a; Sew
all a; Blanchard 81; Wing II; Libby
s; Cobb 5; uninstructed &c.
A cottage owned by Charles A. Rob-
inson and located near the Cliff House
at Cape Cottage near Portland, was
burned Monday night. and another
cottage also owned by Mr. Robinson
was badly damaged. The loss on the
two buildings is estimated at about
sl6oe;t,, How the fire caught is. a n,ysi
terry. an Hi'2t = "flf"i.
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"Wednesday. April %, 1908.

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Advertising notices, news form will be
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