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Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
SENATOR CONGER FILES
 AFFIDAVIT OF BRIBE
SWedrS Senator Aids Received
 S1,COO to Drop Bill

Backing up his charge of bribery against Senator Jotham r. Aids, Re publican leader in the New York state senate. Senator Benn COuger, also a Republican member of the legislature. filed the following affidavit at Albany:
 l, Benn ConGer senator from the Forty first district. do hereby. pursuant to the requirement of the resolution and the rules adopted by the senate on the 26th day of January, 1910, make and file the following statement:
 On the 4th day of January, 1910, at a conference of certain senators held. in a room of the Hotel Ten Eyck. in the city of Albany, l stated in the course of a conversation my reasons for refusing to support Senator Aids for the position of president pro tenn. of the senate.
 1 said that 1 knew him to be unfit for the position because he had to my knowl- edge while a member of the assembly de- manded and received and accepted money as the consideration for action which he had taken with regard to certain proposed legislation pending before that body, and that statement was, as l am informed and believe, communicated to Senator Aids on the following day.
 About two weeks later the substance of what I said became public through the press, and then Senator Aids demanded this investigation, and the senate has in effect by the resolution and rules adopt ed by 1t required me to make and file a definite statement of my charges,
 In accordance herewith ] do hereby state and charge:
 First.-That Jotham P. Aids on or about the 23d day of April, 1901, while a member of the assembly of the state of New York received and accepted the sum of $1,O00 in my presence at the capi- tol in the city of Albany; and
 Second.-That said sum was demanded by him and was paid to and accepted by him as the consideration for his having refrained from pressing to passage a certain bill pending before that house.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
WALL STREET BANKERS
 FAIL FOR S7,OOO,OOO
Fisk & Robinson Held Too Many Railroad Bonds.

The New York banking house of Fisk & Robinson, prominent among the Wall street houses dealing in gov erpment, state and city bonds and oth- CT investment securities, failed on Tuesday, with liabilities of $7,000,0OO, of which more than $20O0,O00 is un- secured. The liabilities are greater than those of any other private bank ing house which has suspended in the last five years
 The failure was due directly to Buffalo and Susquehanna railroad sys- tenn. The firm owned $S00,0O0 bonds of the Buffalo and Susquehanna Rail road company and $1,200,OOO preferred stock of it's subsidiary, the Buffalo and Susquehanna Railway company, and was unable to dispose of these securi- ties except at a very heavy loss. It had acted as fiscal agent for the sys- tenn for several years and had become involved in it otherwise than in the securities owned outright at the time of the suspension. The railroad was q joint promotion of the banking house and the Messrs. Goodyear, the wealthy coal and lumber people of Buffalo, and ur to the present has failed to earn its fixed charges.
 The members of the firm afe Har- vey F. Fisk and George H. Robinson. MT. Fisk is the second son of the late Harvey Fisk, who founded the house of Harvey Fisk SG Sons
 In addition to its business in govern ment, state and municipal bonds, the firm was also busy in floating the se- curities of railroad and industrial con- panies in the interior.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
ESTRADA WINS BATTLE.
Insurgent Leader Advances on Mana
 qua Despite Heavy Losses.

Insurgent Leader Advances on Mana
 qua Despite Heavy Losses.
 General Chamerro, at the head of the Nicaraguan inSurgent. army, de feuted the Madriz troops under Gen eral VasqueZ at Acoyapa in a battle that continued from Wednesday until Saturday.
 General Chamorro' was wounded, but not fatally. He led q charge on a Madriz battery midway between Acoy- apa and La Libertad. The English gunners' fire worked havoc. but the guns were finally sflenced.
 Hand to hand fighting for a great distance along the line ensued. The losses of the government troops were very great. and Estrada's message said, "Recreo outdone."
 Estrada is now mobiliZing his troops for the assault on Managua. It is be- lieved that the fight will be short and sharp.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
GIRL AND BOY SUICIDES.
They Take Poison Because They Are
 Forbidden to Marry.

A lovesick girl of fifteen years. Miss Lima Ammer, and her devoted swain. Verne Burr. eighteen years, driven to despair because they were forbidden to marry, took their lives at Des Moines, Ia., on Thursday. They left these brief, sad notes:
 We have decided to die together. Good by to every one. LIMA.
 We are unhappy and do not care to live any longer. Do not worry about us. We will get along all right. Goodby to every one. VERNE.
 Their fathers. prosperous farmers. forbade the children's marriage be- cause of their youth.
 Young Burr drove to his sweet hearts home and took her to d dance. No one at the dance seemed happier than the youthful pair. They danced together constantly. A few hours lat CT they took poison and died in each others arms.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
CLAWS TESTIFIES AT
 BkLLlNGER INQUIRY
Says CaOilet Officer Favored
 Alaska Claimants.

The joint committee of congress ap- pointed by the senate and house to in- vestigate the chargeS made against Richard A. Ralliuger. secretary of the interior, resumed its sessions at Wash ington- on Monday.
 Louis R. Glavis. the former special agent who was dismissed from the government land service for making charges against Ballinger. was again on the stand.
 He testified that while he was a spe- ciai agent of the land office investigat ing certain applications for coal land claims in Lewis county, Wash, known as the Wilson Coal company cases" he secured a deposition from Watson Allen of Seattle, who represented the Wilson Coal company. in which Allen stated that Richard A. Ballinger, then practicing attorney, who had not yet become commissioner of the land of flee. had drawn up an agreement and certain deeds to be held in escrow conveying the interests in the, lands of the entry men to the Wilson corporal tion.> Glavis claimed that he secured lLlS dVDoSilIOh III NOli NtAI Assistant District Attorney Hoyt.
 The inference conveyed by Glavis was that Mir. Balinger by the profes- sional service be had rendered in this case had been party to transaction which would have ultimately led to perjury and a fraud upon the public land office laws.
 Glavis stated that Ballinger's name appeared as attorney in the deposition. but that when the Wilson Coal com pany case later was carried into the courts by the government in suit to invalidate the title to the lands he had heard that the attorneys for both sides entered a stipulation that in the record of the case the name of Mir. Ballinger as attorney should be omitted and that it had been omitted in pursuance to this agreement.
 Glavis then reached that phase of the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy which related to the statement by Charles Davis of Seattle. an Alaska coal claim ant who told Glavis when the latter asked him for an affidavit regarding the Hunt group" of coal claims that Commissioner Bailinger had told Da- wis to make no affidavit or statement until after the government had made up its case, when he would know just what he was expected to refute. He declared that it was a violation of the rules of the office and that it inter fered with his efforts to get the nee essary proofs on which to determine the validity of the Hunt claim.
 Glavis testified that Donald McKen- zie of Nelson, Alaska, had boasted to Louis R. Glavis and H. D. Jones, spe- , cial agents of the general land office, that Alaska coal claimants had suffi- cient influence through friends in con- gross and in politics to dissuade Presi- dent Taft from keeping James k. Gar field in the cabinet as secretary of the interior.
 Referring to Mckenzie, Glavis testi- fled He said that because of Secre- tary Garfelds hostility toward the Alaska coal claimants Mir. Garfield was not made secretary of the inte- rior.''
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
PHlPPS AND WIFE REUNITED.
Pittsburs Millionaire Yields to the
 Pleas of His Uncle.

Lawrence C. Phipps. the Pittsburg millionaire, and his beautiful divorced wife, Genevieve Chandler Phipps. have become reconcied. Mrs. Phipps reached the Hotel Schenley from Den yer on Sunday with her two children. Helen and Dorothy, and her husband joined her there. He said:
 With my family l expect to sail from New York for Europe in a very few days to be gone at least until July"
 The reconciliation is due to the ef- forts of Mir. Phipps' uncle, Henry Phipps, who since the separation of the couple, five years ago, and the kidnapping by Lawrence Phipps of his children from the Hotel Majestic, in New York, has striven to have the young folks make up flor the chil- dren's sake"
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
NAVY YARD DANCE ROW.
Paymaster AuId Under Court Martia!
 For AssauIting pr. CowIeo.

For AssauIting pr. Cowle3.
 At the navy court martial in Boston where Paymaster George r. Auld ie being tried on charges of aSsaultire and insulting pr. Edward s. Cowie$ at navy yard ball Miss Dorothy Hos, Ter of Chicago, the young lady over whom the trouble began, testified on Tuesday.
 She said that pr. COwles took her photograph from her home while she was absent and refused to give it back. He boasted to his friends that she had given him the picture.
 Paymaster Auld testified that he and Surgeon AnSev H. RObnett heard of the actions of Dr. COwles and that at a conference at Admiral Swiftis residence it was decided that Dr. Cowles would be an undesirable guest at the dance.
 When Dr. Cowles and his wife ap, peared at the ball Paymaster Aud asked him to leave. He refused. ard a fight ensued, in which he knocked down COwles, and the two rolled on the floor together.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
TEMPLE OF THE SUN, FOUND
Important Excavations In Egypt by
 Professor Garstanu,

The Temple of the Sun, erected by Ergamenes, has been discovered in the locality of Meroe, Egypt, by Profess or Garstang. It seems to be the tenn pie mentioned by Diodorus. It con- tains sculptures representing victories and a triumphal procession of Erga- menes ana also sanctuary walled with brightly enameled tiles.
 Further investigation on the site of the Temple of Ammon at Meroe have resulted in the discovery of many stat ues and inscriptions, and the temple has been found to have been on a grander scale than was supposed.
 Meroe was one of the capitals of Ethiopia ill ancient days. Ergamenes reigned there about 25O B. c.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
An Indirect Hit.

A patient who was suffering from a scalp wound was recently admitted to a hospital. How did this happenT asked the resident surgeon.
 The wife hit me on the head with a stone" was the answer.
 "Its the first time ever heard of a woman hitting anything she aimed as' the doctor observed jokingly.
 "Oh, she didn't aim 1t at me! She was throwing the stone at our neigh bor's fowls, and I was standing behind herr'-London Graphic.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
OriCirt of Life.

Where life comes from and what it is after it comes no man can tell. This much. however, seems to be generally accepted-that life can come only from life. Huxley declared just before his departure that the idea of creating life from nonvital matter was the dream of q fool, and nothing that has hap pened since HuXley's death has served to disprove the soundness of his state ment.-New York American.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
What A Channel

"He used to kiss me every time we passed through a tunnel before our marriage" said the little woman, with sad reflections.
 And does he do so nowT" asked the bosom friend.
 "No; he takes drink."-Brooklyn Eagle
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
Tho Pnnrltv.

Jinks-How much do you think a minister ought to get for marrying a couple? Filkins-Well, If wholly unac- quainted with them, perhaps he might be let off with six months.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
ASQUITH'S MAJORITY 122.
Only Three Constituencies In Scotland
 Now to Be Heard From.

In the British elections on Tuesday the Liberals gained a seat at Wick. which the Unionists carried at the fast election by a majority of 96.
 Excluding the speaker and with three Scottish seats still thrilled. the parties now stand: Liberals, 274; Un- ionists, 27O; LabOrites, 40; National ists, S2; Asquith coalition majority, 122.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
Eiohteen Days In Trance.

James F. Smithwick, a cotton mer- chant from South Creek, N. C.. has lain for eighteen days in trance at the Star hotel at Toledo, D. Doctors are puzzled to account f9ir his long sleep.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
SMALLEST MAN IS DYING.
He Is Reuben Steere of Chepachet,
 R. l., and Weighs 55 Pounds

TN' II anu "eIST's O0 FOuHus'
 Reuben Allen Steere, who Barnum said was tbe smallest man in the world, is dying of pneumonia at his home in Chepachet, R. I.
 Steere is seventy-two years old. He weighs fifty-fve pounds and is forty eight inches tall.
 Steere and his brother William, who was three inches taller. travelled all over the country with Barnum. Reu- ben Steere married Miss Annie Myer a liliputian. in 1887.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
Reduced.

"Old Juggleworth died at m ad- vanced age, didn't heY'
 "On the contrary, he died at a great ly reduced age. He was really twenty years older than he said he was."- Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1910-02-03
His May of puttinn It.

Sillicus-Do you believe there is honor among thieves? Cynicus-No; they are just as bad as other people, Philadelphia Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-03
Shirt Waist Department.

Irish Linen Shirt Waists. with front of
Mexican drawnwork with cluster Of tucks and
Gibson plaits over shoulders; plain back with
Gibson plait long sleeves: Numbered collar and
cuffs; size AZ. Reduced from $295 to 81 90 each.
= Irish Linen Shirt Waists. front Of hand EN-
broidery and clusters OF gradua ted tucks fasten-
under hemstitched plat: tucked back: long
sleeves: Numbered collar and cuffs; size SO. Re-
duced from $2.g5 to $3.50 each.
Womens Shirt Waists. of white shifting.
with front of is-ineh striped blue tucks: back
tucked to MATCH fasten In front under narrow
box plat: long sleeves; laundered cuffs: sizes
o. IS and 40. Reduced from s.. S5 to 30 each.
6 Womens Lingerie Shirt Waists. OF French
batistc. with yoke back and front Of Germd n
yalenciennes insertion. tucks and handembroid-
cred bands and clusters OF tucks below yoke back
and front: tucked high collar trimmed with lace:
tucked long sleeves with sleeves to match and
German valenciennes insertion; fasten in back;
sizes "a, IS 40 and AZ. Reduced from $500 to
50. IS each.
Women's Fine Lingerie Shirt Waists of
French batiste. with entire front of graduated
tucks hand embroidery. cluny insertion and valcn-
ciennes beading; back tucked to match tucked
long sleeves trimmed with lace; fasten In back;
sizes "a and IS. Reduced from 5000 TO s.. %
each.
small lot Of king Brand Shirt Waists. of
linen madras and India linOn. in assorted sizes
and styles. slightly soiled from handling, offered
at greatly reduced prices.
Third floor. G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-03
Friday Bargains in
BOYS Furnishings.

A lot of Boys Sweaters, i'll gray
with red and navy blue combina-
ton: sizes for all ages.
85c each. Value, $I.5o.
A collection of Boys Madras
Pajamas, in plain white and fgur-
ed and striped effects: some mill
tary style; others fasten with
frogs: sizes to I6.
85c suit. Were SI.oo, SIPS and
$I.5o.
A lot of Boys *. & s. and
*. & E. Laundered Blouses, OF
fine quality madrases; all figured
and striped effects; exceptionally
good designs; sizes 8 to 10.
o5c each. Were SI.oo.
And these remnants:
med. Reduced from $500 to 25c each.
Boys Neglige Shirts. with attached collars;
size l4l. Reduced from soc to 25c each.
Boys Atwood Sweaters. plain cOlors; sizes
1 and . Reduced from 81 .25 to 45c each.
II pairs Fancy Suspcnders. Reduced from SOC
to- 25c pair
Third floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-03
5.VO VdCf1. WIN DO:o0 70 s70:J0'
And these remnants.
Mems Furnishing Dept.

10 dozen pairs Mems Fancy Lisle Thread Half
Hose-the final clearance Of this seasons odds
and ends; all sizes in the lot. Reduced from
25c. 35c and soc TO pairs for soc.
10 pieces Mems Heavy Ribbed Fine Balbrig-
gan Underwear: shirts, sizes a. AZ. ~ and AZ;
drawers. sizes 81. &c. 3s and AZ. Reduced from
$50 TO 75c each garment.
Ii Mems Heavy Ribbed Balbriggan Union
Suits-the ends of 4 discontinued line; sizes "a.
SO, 40 and A. Reduced from $40 to $1.0o
each.
Mems Fine Venetian Cloth Smoking Jackets.
blue and tan. trimmed with velvet and silk
cord: sizes &c. IS and 40 Reduced from $1,000
to $500 each.
2 Mems Smoking Jackets. blue and green vel
vet lined with silk: size AZ. Reduced from
$500 to $1,000 each.
23 Mems Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs. plain
centers with fancy borders. Reduced from Doc
to 2Jc each.
81 Mems Fancy Silk Fourth Hand Ties,
in medium and dark colors: ends of several
lines. Reduced from 25c and 50c to for 5Oc
10 Mems Black Derbies, subject to manufac-
furers imperfections: sizes 6's. Ia IA and rs.
Reduced from $500 and $500 TO $1.50 each.
Main floor. Il st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-03
Book Department.

The. Birth of the Nation, jamestown. 1907,
by Mrs. Roger A Pryor: with ILLUSTRATIONS
Reduced from $1.15 to 15c.
The Conquest of Cancer a plan Of campaign
Reduced Ry &C. W ssssey NJ g. ,o Sen ssl
Trafalgar Refought by Sir \. Laird Cloves
and Alan H. Burgoyne: dedicated to the mem
great naval battle 1t would be If fought to
day with steam. steel clad ships and tremendous
weapons; 10 Illustrations. Reduced from $500
to soc a copy.
Sankey's Story Of the Gospel Hymns and of
Sacred Songs and Solos. by Ira ID. SaDkey. in
and other illustrations. together with the music
of some of his choicest hymns. Reduced from
zoe to soc copy.
The Blind Mans World and other stories. by
Edward Bellamy. with II PREDATORY sketch by
Wm d. Howels: cloth. AS pages Reduced
rq Ta Sl pos TO % 1I nnPy q, lanes Russell
with predatory note by DR.. f.. +: Hale and an
Introduction by Walter Littlefied: boards. 2+s
Ghosts. drama OF family life. by H. 1been
Both translated by Henrietta F. Lord: both in
= An Introduction to the , Study OF Zoology, by
grams Reduced from $, SO to ase s copy s1u 'A
Secretary to Rayne, NJ. p: novel by W. PETIT
Ridge; cloth. 2es pages. Reduced from sl.oo
The Gap in the Garden. by Wanda Wathen
Bartlett; clever story Of fascinating woman !:
boards 35S pages Reduced from $50 to 25c
copy.
The Detachable Mountain. by Arthur Cotton;
series of charming essays or sketches Of out
door life and communion with nature. Reduced
Though the Gods and the Years Relent. or
the Romance Of Two Women. by Mrs. Edmund
15c copy.
Rank vs.. Merit. by Victoria worthington;
cloth binding ling 2s pages -, novel of real life
Main floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-03
Furniture Department.

Solid Mahogany Parlor Suite.
consisting of settee, armchair
and side chair A very hand
some set, hand-carved frames and
leather seats.
Settee, $1,000. Value. $4,000.
Arm chair, $12.oo. Value, $4,000.
Side Chair, 5000. Value, $500.
/ Bird's.eye Maple washstand. Reduced from
$25 90 to 1895.
/ Chartered Oak Wasbstand with long drawer
and cabinets. Reduced from SO. 90 to $1,000.
CHARTERED Oak Toilet Table, well made on
neat lines. Reduced from $500 TO $3.50.
Fine Mahogany Toilet Table. triple mirrors,
three drawers with locks: Louis XVI design.
Reduced from $1,000 to $1,000.
1 Oak Library Chair. leather seat and back.
Reduced from 5000 to $1,000.
5 Curly Birch Bedroom Chairs cane seats.
Reduced from $3.50 to 30 each.
Solid Mahogany Table. suitable for hall or
library Reduced from $40.O 90 to SIS 90.
1 Mission Oak Library Table, with drawer.
Reduced from $500 to $11.95.
1 CHARTERED Oak Dining Table, IT, extension.
Reduced from $40. 90 to SOS. 20.
CHARTERED Oak Buffet, medium size. conven-
iently arranged Reduced from $500 to $3.50
Solid Mahogany Rocker, wood seat. Reduced
from $1,000 to 1885,
sixth floor. G. St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-03
WASHINGTON OUTING CLUB IN,
First Meeting Under Cover Is q
Jolly Smoker.

The Greater Washington Outing Club
held the first indoor meet i'm it's history
at the jolly Fat Mems Club last night,
and called it smoker.
There was fine first part, with plenty
of good things to eat, drink and smoke,
with songs, speeches and recitations to
help along digestion. Joseph II. Burkhart
was POSTMASTER and introduced the en-
tertainers.
The program included a bass solo by
Walter Humphrey, accompanied by o.
A. Danzenbaker; tenor song by Thomas
+. McNulty of Baltimore, the guest of
the club songs by William A. Scuiley
and vaudeville act by talent from one
of the Washington theaters
Col. Robert f. Lee Montague, who ex-
planned that he was from Virginia, gave
a witty monologue- Hugh F. Harvey. in
a more serious vein, talked to the mem
bers of business matters Of particular in
terest to the members Of the club
Among the seyenty-fiye or more men,
bers present were:
F. A. Sullivan. A. D. Loeffier. ]. II.
Miller, Charles Schaffner, s. L. Hoover,
Walter Scott, w. e. Scully, j. ]. McCar.
thy, j. H. Bradley. w. J. Mullen. e. A.
jr., F. II: Potts. Jack Oliver. T. L
Costello. F. G. Graf. NJ. p. Sullivan. J.
]. Casey. NJ. A. Flanagan. O. E. Reid
w. II. McComas, ]. NJ Wright. r. F
Carroll, w. f. Dulin. w. j. Madigan, J
w. Brow. I. II. Rowland c. r. May, T
o. May, w. III. Wetzel, Lewis SilverberR
NJ. p. Keene. NJ. r. O'Brien. j. J. Casey
o. Reed. II. D. Hayden, j. j. O'Connor
W. J. Tharp. Hugh F. Harvey, Angus
Brill. w. j. Donovan, J. w. Hurley, W
r. Sculty; w. {. Scott, j. j.. Mccarthy
F. III. Sullivan and W. F. Rogers.
The officers of the club are: President
j. f. McGaw, vice president, M. P
keane: secretary. f. R. Humphrey
treasurer, Andrew D. Loeffier; sergeant
alarms, John w. Hurley: executive com
moittee, John O'Day, William j. Mullen
W. ]. Staub. +. Swarts, W. Madiear
and Charles +. Schaffner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-03
Travelling Goods Department.

Mems Wardrobe Trunk. medium size: slightly
damaged Reduced from $3.50 to Sl2JO
Womens Wardrobe Trunk, complete in every
$3.50 iiolii Sfo.oVte
- ai.lnch Dress Trunk. best make. brass trim
from $500 to $50
34-inch Dress Trunk. with two trays. exeeI
tent make Reduced from S2OGp to SIS o.
IL. 1t -,n Dress Trunk. two trays. malleahle
iron trimmed, nber bound; perfect In every re-
specI: Reduced from Sl5.o0 TO Sl3 so
= Steamer Trunks. in good scrviceable si,es-
e. s ~ - u s,n Reduced from $1,000 and
3i-inch Steamer Trunks. strongly made I'm
each. " Tio.V'
army Ofieers Trunk. all necessary equip
ments Reduced from $1,000 to $1,000
lo-inch Sole Leather Bag. hest quality ha nd.
$50. "' "'-'' u
l4-inch Grain Leather Bag leather lined
to S4.75. i f'.oo
l4-inch Alligator Leather Travelling Bag
Reduced from 90 TO 5000
ls-inch Cowhde Leather Bag. Reduced
Basement Equitable bldg