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Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
ADVERSE DECISION
 TO INSURANCE MEN
Law Limiting Amount of Business to
 $l5O, ,0GO, 600 Held Constitutional.

New York, April 1.-The attempt of the bi life insurance companies to have rullified by the courts that sec ton of the New York Insurance Laws which limits the amount of business they may do annually has failed In the Supreme Court to-day Justice O'Gornsan handed down a decision de- claring that this section of the state law is constitutional.
 Folio wing the investigation of the in surance companies by the Armstrong Committee the legislature enacted stricter supervision statutes wh ch were hard fought by the companies. The section they objected to most was that which limited the amount of new business which could be done in one year to s150. .O00. .O0O
 Last December the big companies do- ing business in this state found that they had reached the point named by the law late in November and for the of the year they were com 1BSf4e6e Ito refuse policies AaceRut1gS S0n&y- such as could be taken as other poli cies expired. It was decided to test the law and the case was submitted to Justice O'Gorman. It was argued by the companies that such a restriction was unconstitutional; that it hampered the operations of the companies.
 To-day's decision is a heavy defeat to the companies and it is expected the case will be carried to the higher courts.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
PETROLEUM VESSEL
 BLOWN TO ATOMS
Caroo of Schooner Explodes Killing 8 of
 C w and Fatally Wonnding !.

Marseilles. April 1.-The three-mast- ed schooner Jules Henry, from Phila- deiphia, was blown to kindling wood today by the explosion of her cargo of l 800 tons of petroleum. Eight of the crew were killed outright and seven mortally and three dangerously wound ed.
 The Jules Henry was a French tank vessel. explained by M. Escoffier The cause of the explosion is unknown. It occurred while preparations were being made to unload the ship.
 Later 1t was learned that the ex- pfosion followed the entry into the tank hold of the vessel of a repre- sentative of the Veritas agency and the second officer who were inspect ng the vessel. Twenty men of the crew were at work at the time. They were blown high into the air and many of them mangled. Among the fatally in jured are the two inspectors. The deck of the bark was lifted off and the for ward part of the ship wrenched as- under.
 Fire completed the wreck. Neighbor- ing ships attempted to render aid but the Jules Henry burned so fiercely that they could not come close enough to take anyone off.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
PRIEST OWES
 $l,5O4,l4l.64
Father MMahon Bankrupt After Mi1up
 With Keiren.

Cleveland, April 1.-The Rev. William McMahon, pastor of St. Bridget's s Church and editor of the Catholic Uni verse, late yesterday filed a petition ities are put at $1. 1.504 ,141.64 and the as- sets aa s75.2e7.Os
 The bankruptcy was brought about by Father McMahon indorsing notes for P. J. Keiren of the defunct Fidel- ity Funding Company of New York to a total of close to $1,500,00O The exact amount of the notes he has indorsed is rot Known. Father McMahon was in New York yesterday.
 Fou< suits against Father McMahon in ont of which default judgment for more than ESQ., ,000 has been taken, re- suited in tying up his interests in va- rlouS enterprises The notes Father McMa non indorsed are mentioned in the pc tition but the dates of many are not Sl own. These notes are held by New York, Pfttsburg and Cleveland banks.
 The transactions by which Father McMahon became involved go back 1865, saying that St. Bridget's was pay ing toO much for the money it had borrowed and proposing a scheme by which to loan money to the church at 3 per cent Ten members of the church insured their lives, the church paying the premiums and Keiran talk ing the policies as security. Notes to the Reliable Life Insurance Agency, at 1-2 per cent. were given to Keiran. In the name of the Reliable Life In- surance Agency Keiran contracted to refund 1-2 per cent. on the interest. was not responsible. The notes, which did not mention the contract to refund, then were made security by Keiran for loans from banks
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
DEATH OF WIFE
 OF BISHOP VINCENT
Rev. w. P. Ester, After 40 Years of Service, Resigns as Treasurer of Confer ence.

Stamford, April 1-Rev. V. V. Kelley announced to the Methodist confer ence in session here ko-dav the death of the wife of Bishop Vincent who presided at this conference the last time in 1899. A resolution of sympathy for the Bishop was adopted and Dr. Kelley was appointed a committee to convey the sentiments of the confer ence to Bishop Vincent.
 A debate took place regarding ap- portioninS the collections for the sup port of the conference claimants. The subject was introduced in speech by Rev. J. B. Hingley of Chicago. Rev. w. P. Ester stated that it was his re- solve to resign the treasurership of the conference which he has faithfully served for the past 40 years. The de- ciSion on the part of Dr. Ester caused a sensation as only yesterday he was reelected to the office. No reason was assigned for the resignation.
 A committee was appointed to draw up suitable resolutions recognizing Dr. Estes splendid services to the confer ence.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
MILITARY PRISON
 AT LEAVENWORTH
 BURNED LAST NIGHT
Prisoners Taken out by Arm ed Soldiers Just Before Roof of Cell House Fell With a Crash.
Entire List of Convicts Will Have to be Checked Off Be- fore 1t Is Known Whether Any Were Lost or Escaped.

Leavenworth, KaS., April 1.-Soldfers from Fort Leavenworth are making a thorough search today in the vicinity of the Federal prison which was burn ed last night in an effort to ascertain whether or not any of the five hum dred convictS escaped. An examina- tfon will also be made to determine the cause of the fire and where it started It was first believed to have originated in the tailor shop but later indications are that the rubbish in the
 Vigorous action by United States troops is all that prevented a serious panic. The prisoners, awakened by the panic and seeing the glare of the fire, set up a great outcry. Many of the convfcts beat helpless1y at the doors of their cells. Several compan- ieS of soldiers were ordered under arms and stationed at the prison doors. The convicts were then brought out and transferred to a local stockade.
 An investigation will be made today for the reason for the low water pres sure. Because of the low pressure the fire gained headway rapidly. Hardly had the prisoners been taken out when the roof of the cell house fell with a crash. The property loss is estimat- ed at $200- 0-000- The prison records building.
 Today the prison officials are engag- ed checking over the names of the pris- oners. Several have been removed to the hospital and the whole list will have to be gone over in order to see if any were lost in the fire or escaped during the confusion.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
DEBATE ON THE
 TARIFF CONTINUES

Washington, April 1.-Protection for the tobacco growers of the Black Patch district in Kentucky and the patch curer.s of that state was the plea made Cantrill, Democrat. Kentucky, in his maiden speech. Cantrill was followed by Representatives Gaines. (Republi- can. w. Va.) a members of the Ways and Means Committee who adont"d a strong defense of the bill as represent ing a complete adjustment of the tariff to meet modern conditions. In response to a. question as to the duty on sugar he declared his belief that sufficient protection should De given the sugar industry.
 A strong intimation by Gaines that the tax of tea would be taken from the bill before it leaves the House cause surprise to those who had been listen ing to his speech. It came out when Representative Sulzer. Democrat, New York) who objected to the heavy taxes imposed by the bill on the neces- stties of life.
 '"It does not" answered Gaines Does it not lay tax on tea?" asked Sulzer. "I do not think we need to tax tea.' said Gaines. eff the gentleman will possess his soul in patience think he and I will agree on that be- fore the bill gets out of the House." members as evidence that the Ways and Means Committee had becpme aware of the unpopularity of the itax on tea and had decided to revoke it.
 When Speaker Cannon left the White House to-day after a call on the Pres ident he was asked whether April 10 was the date he had in mind for a vote on the tariff bill.s God knows when we will vote,'' replied the Speak CT as he got into his automobile. You may rest assured that we will vote as soon as we can with due deliberation on the bill.'
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
Hypnotic Patient
 Not Known in Berlin

New Haven, April 1.-The authori- ties at Grace Hospital have received a letter from the chief of police of Ber- lin, Germany, in answer to the in uuiries made by them in the hope of learning further Of the identity of Charles von Osten, who for the past four months has been puzzling the physicians at the hospital. The Ber- in official says that he has searched the city's records for the past ten years. but has failed. to locate any person that fight answer the descrip- lions given by Osten while hypnotized
 Osten's condition is the same to-day that it has been for the past month. He has completely recovered from the operations performed on him.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
PITCH BLEND AT
 PORTLAND CONN.
Crystalline Sample of Uraainite From
 Which Radium is Taken.

NIiddletown, April What is be- lieved to be the finest crystalline speci- men of uraninite. or pitchblend. from which radium is obtained. in existence, was found last week in F. E. Str ck- lands quarry, Portland and now lies with the uraninite collection in the Wesleyan University museum. The university paid an astonishingly high price for the specimen, in order to keep it from being sold to the Smithsonian institution at Washington and other museums which bid for the minerals mined at the quarry.
 The specimen is a little less than an inch in diameter and is of almost per feet octohedronal shape. Uranin1te contains argon, helium. rad!um ana polonium and has been discovered only in the Portland quarries in crystalline form. In Germany and other European countries it is mined in commercial quantities, but only in massive. non- crystalline shapes. In the Portland quarry it is not mined commercially, across a small crystal But one crystal found rivals that which is to-day in the Wesleyan museum. That was found in a dump heap by a Smithso l. ian professor, who was inspecting the quarries with Acting-President Will small but more perfect. Taken all in all, however, Professor Rice and the curator of the museum. s. Ward Lop- er believe the new specimen unequal led
 The Portland quarries. through the Wesleyan geological officials, have furnished Professor Hale of Chicago and Professor Ramsay of England with uraninite from time to time. The two welI-known investigators have the newlY-found element in minerals, helium.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
LIFE NOT A SUCCESS Young Immigrant Dies from ChlOrOform in Hartford

Hartford, April 1.-Despondent be- cause he had failed to make a success of life in this country. Hans M. Eel senberg chloroformed himself in his room at No. 1132 Main street Monday night but his body was not found down on the bed with his clothes on, put a good sized dish of chloroform on a chair beside the bed and had ar ranged a blanket over the dish and over his head in such a way as to con- fine the fumes. On the table in the room ne left several letters. A let ter to his father was written in Ger man. It begged forgiveness for his killing himself.
 He vas a we'll educated young man and a chemist. He had been running a shop known as the Vienna Electro Plating and Mirror Manufa acturing Co.,, but the business had not been success full.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
MANHATTAN COLLEGE
 BOYS 60 BACK TODAY

New York, April 1-Because Brother Peter, managing head of Manhattan College is absent from the city the students who have been ''on strike there because one of their number. John p. Nugent of Troy, N. r., was expelled for being out late nights, de- cided to return to their classes tn s afternoon. They made it plain to the members of the faculty that they talk ed with however, that they did so un- der truce in depending on the word of some of the school officials that the rights of Nugent would be protected. He lad permission to stay out at night from one of the teachers but under the college rules only Brother Peter has the right to make such concessions. The students are confident that Nugent will be re-inStated.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
ACCIDENT IN
 ENGINE ROOM
 OF LA TOURAINE

New York, April 1.-The big French liner La Touraine which cleared from her dock for Harve today is anchor ed off St. George, Staten Island, dis abled as the result of an accident in her engine room. Two of her enSi- neers are reported to have been scald- ed so severely that they may die all though the captain positively refused to say who they are or how they were injured.
 far as he could learn, one of the star board pistons had given way. those in the engine room being more or less scalded. She was able to make a safe landing with her other engine while the tug John Nicholson stood by. The captain would say nothing except that he hoped the damage could be repaired by the engine crew.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
DIR. JONES MURDERED
 BY FILIPINO NATIVES
Confirmation of Story Received From
 Governor of the Islands.

Washington, April 1.-Governor Gen era1 Desplanches of the Philippines in a. dispatch to the bureau of inSula.r affairs today confirmed the report of the murder by Filipinos of Dr. William Jones, the noted anthropologist of the Field Museum. Desplanches stated:
 Jones died March 2S from bolo and spear wounds received on the same day near Dunabato. I have directed a full investigation of the murder and have ordered the preservation of his note books, photographic plates and experiments
 Dr. Jones went to the Philippines in 1906 and had been collecting for the Field Museum since that time. He was one of the most noted ethnotog- iStS.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
FOUR DEAD AFTER MINE EXPLOSION
BODIES RECOVERED FROM THE ECHO MINE IN WEST
 VIRGINIA.

Charleston, w. Va. April -Four bodies have today been recovered from the Echo mine of the Buery Brothers Coal & Coke Company at Buery, Fay cite county, and it is believed that no more were killed in last nights explo- sion. The dead are: Sam and Andy Melhorn, Charles Jones and John Broomfield. John D. Lynch and his son were seriously injured. Only about a score of men were in the mine at the time of the explosion and it is thought all have been accounted for.
 Workers are still searching the de- bris of the entry affected by the ex- plosion of gas. Cause of the explosion is unknown, but it is generally believ- ed that it was occasioned by a leakage of gas from an abandoned part of the mine.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRIFICATION OF
 NEW. HAVEN ROAD
EXPECTED THAT. WITHIN TWO YEARS DIVISION. FROM STAM- 7 FORD TO NEW HAVEN
 TWILL BE. COMPLETE

New Haven, April 1-Plans have been completed, it was said yesterday, for the identification of the New Ha- ven road from Stamford to this city and work will be begun at once on a powerhouse on the HouSatonic river at Naugatuck Junction, on the main line.
 This news came out at the trial of a suit for $1O,O0O damages against the railroad, brought by Mrs. Henrietta Law, who complains of the smoke from a roundhouse.
 Vice-President E. H. McHenry made the statement in court that these roundhouses will soon be closed. New roundhouses will be erected on the meadows near Cedar Hall for the steam engines. The old buildings will be refitted and remodeled for the stor- age of electric motors.
 The new power station which will supply electricity will be on the water front, so that coal and other supplies can come by water. In two years, MT. McHe1ry said, all passenger trains between New Haven and Stamford will use electricity. The New Haven road experts are unanimous in their opin- ion that the electrical operation be- tween New York and Stamford is a success.
 The shore line division will be equip ped to Boston as soon as possible af- ter the work to New Haven is com- pleted,
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
ARE IN TAX COMMISSIONER
 CORBIN'S TN RAD' CLUB
Says Some Board of Relief Members Are Ridiculous and Selfish.

Hartford, April 1-Members of Boards of Relief in some of the towns in the State are in Tax Commissioner William H. Corbin's ''In Bad" club. according to a. statement which he made before the committee on Finance at the Capitol. He accused them of working their offices to their own per sonal ends, of being selfish and often times ridiculous.
 MT. Cor-bin expressed himself on the subject during a hearing on a. pro- posed bill which provides for the cleo ton of assessors and members of Boards of Relief for. or.threazskAaAsi-tensnu By the provisions of the bHr the town meetings next fall would elect one member of the board for one year, one for two years and the third for three for a. term of three years. thus keeping two hold-overs always in office. MT. Corbin spoke on a substitute which he had proposed and which included only the assessors in it's provisions and would make. the change permissible. but not mandatory on the towns. He said, however, that he would be strong ly in favor of a mandatory act, but was afraid the towns wouldn't stand for it now; it might come later.
 Wouldn't you include Boards of Re lief in the bill and make their terms three years also ?" asked a member of the committee.
 Well, I'll tell you,' replied MT. Cor bin. 1.-The Boards of Relief are very much in disfavor with me, as a. great many people know. In very few towns do they do their duty. I have numerous letters in my office showing that those in some towns have actually cut down their own tax assessment, that they have used their office for their own personal ends, and that this has made them ridiculous in the eyes of others, not to say that their action is Illegal This does not, of course, apply to all, However. it is possible ho e.. D. Relief might give added dignity to the office and result in more satisfactory and equitable service. I certainly have no objection to such a clause"
 If this bill or one like it should go through 1t would be another blow to representation, which has for generations been a cherished institu- tfon in the political life of the small towns, for each party would, put up a single candidate every year. MT. Cor bin admits this, but thinks it would simply result in the best man being elected. He thinks these offices should be kept out of politics anyway.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
"Kid Terry" Knocked
 Out by Strikebreaker
Young Woman Gives Him
 One in Eye in Resentment ] for Word "Scab.o

South Norwalk. March 31.-Tony Tor torelli. featherweight of local reputa- kion. who fights under the name of ,sKid Terry is nursing discolored and swollen optic to-day while the prosecuting attorney is Investigating his complaint against his alleged as sailant Miss Estelle Ruther. IT year old girl employed as a telephone opera tor at the hat factory of Crofut and Knapp.
 The alleged assault occurred last evening as the strike-breaking em- ployes of the hat company were leav- Ing the shop. Tony was standing on the curb and according to M ss Ruth CTS statement, called her sScab." In an instant Miss Ruther's tiny fist shot out and landed on Tony's eye, after which she continued on her way.
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
HAS LOST FAITH.


 Should Any Clergyman Desire Aid to
 Establish Personal Reputation, Must
 Pay Advertising Rates.
 woodbury. Conn.,. April 1.-In the matter of the disappearance of Rev. Augustus Dane, on the same day that Mrs George S. Procter left town, the editor of the Woodbury Reporter, who has been a staunch supporter of the missing clergyman, says in his paper:
 To champion the cause of a man and defend him even when standing almost alone, and this because you believe in the integrity of character and honesty of purpose of the man whose cause you champion-to do all of this and then witness the crumbling ruins of what you thought was Substance-to have this experience and still retain faith in humankind is only possible when the victim of misplaced confi- dence reflects that where there is one opposite color, that where one man goes astray. be he preacher or the humbiest citizen of our land. there are mu1titudes who are not turned aside from the straight path of rectitude. and are not led astray by the glamour of their own diseased and d-sordered intellects.
 We have no need to remind the read CTS of the Reporter that the writer has been persistent in his defense of the man whom the Methodist people of -safonored by placing in charge of their parsonage and church during the past two years
 We believed the man was all that we claimed him to be. But it seems that he had the power to deceive some of his most intimate friends, and deep and humiliating is the sequel Certain it is that in the days to come should any member of the cloth hope to secure the aid of the Woodbury Reporter in his efforts to establish a reputation for the alleged personal possession of abil- ity and character, he must do so in the use of our advertising columns paid for at regular rates. and in ad- vance@
Republican farmer., 1909-04-02
M e t dist Conference Grants Woodbury Pastor
 Permission So to Do.
Certain Charges Had Been Brought Against Him
 Which Were Discussed.
Action is Taken in Execu- tive Session-Woodbury Editor Promises Never to Advertise Minister Again Without Charging Adver- Using Rates.

Stamford. April 1.-The New York East Conference of the Methodist Church to-day held executive ses- sion at which the case of Rev. Angus tus Dane of Woodbury, whose wife is suing him for an absolute divorce and the custody of their two children was discussed. Following a nearly two hour session behind closed doors, 1t was announced that his request to be permitted to withdraw from the min istry had been favorab'y acted upon. Certain charges that had been brought against the minister were discussed by the conference. It was held by the church leaders that they could not be gone into at this time and the matter was ended by acceding to his request to withdraw.