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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-06-08

other visitors spent the day sightsee-
ing. The local entertainment commit
tees furnished carriage rides for the
visitors to East and West Rock parks
and others were given a ride on the
trolley.
Thousands viewed the grand illumin-
alton on the old green last evening and
listened to the music by the band and
the streets in the center wore gala
appearance with the happy multltudes
of people out sightseeing, the decora-
tions and the Examinations.
Last evening complimentary hop
was given at the Momauguin, and the
greater part of the delegates and their
friends attended. Band concerts and
fireworks also entertained them at the
shore.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-06-08
WHITE o1TE FIREWORKS.
Grand Display at Popular Resort This
Evening.

Evening.
A grand display of fireworks will be
given at the new White City tonight.
1t will be a fine treat to lovers Of bril-
liant pyrotechnlcal displays as Manag-
er Speck has ordered the contractor to
put on some new shower effects that
undoubtedly will be beautiful in the
extreme.
A good crowd turned out last night
10 see the fine performance of Prof.
Winschermann' s trained troupe of bears
and monkeys. Those who have not seen
them should improve the opportunity
at once.
The 25-cent rate for admission to
the White City. including skates in
the roller skating pavilion, is proving
particularly popular as will also the
Saturday morning session from 10 to
1890 for ladies and children, when ad-
mission and skates will be given for
Is cents.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-06-08
VISITING FROM ATLANTA.

Mrs. D. Rosenberg and Miss Laura
Rosenberg, together with A. schulhafer
of Atlanta, Ca. are the guests Of Mrs.
L. Mailhouser of 919 State street. Mrs.
Rosenberg and Mr.. Schulhafer were
residents of New Haven forty gears
ago this is their second visit to New
Haven in that period. They intend to
remain here until June 80 and will
visit New York and other places in the
interval.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-06-08
VALUABLE SEYMOUR PROPERTY
SOLD

Seymour, June THE deeds convey
ing the ownership of the Tingue opera
house and Windsor hotel property from
the Tingue Manufacturing company to
Philip Cohen, of Ansonia, were to-day
turned over to Mr.. Cohen by Thomas
F. Burke, the Tingue company's local
representative. Mr.. Cohen paid over to
Mr.. Burke, for the company, the sum
Of $4,000
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-06-08
MAY ENTER CONTESTS IN WEST
HAVEN.

A number Of the members of Echo
Hose, Hook and Ladder company, Of
Shelton, are practicing nightly and 1t is
probable that some of them will enter
the various field sports to be held at
West Haven at the time OF the big pa
rade. Some very likely sprinters are
being developed for the 10O-yard dash
and the quarter-mtle.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-06-08
sroIIn sum on cLoTHEs.

John Lacey, coal HEAVIER, was ar
rested yesterday by Detectives Ward
and Dorman on a charge of theft. The
complaint is brought by jeremiah Ho-
gan Of 81 River street, who says that
Lacey stole suit Of clothes from him
about two weeks ago. The suit was val
ued al SIS,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-06-08

If the Baby is Cutting Teeth, be sure
and use that old and well tried remedy.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for
children teething. 1t soothes the child.
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie and Is the best remedy for
diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-06-08
Ex-MAYoR SETH LOW SELLS HIS
FARM.

Ex-Mayor Seth Low, of New York,
has sold his farm, better known as the
Almon Beers farm, located on the old
Coram road in Huntington, through the
w. E. Sloan agency, to Philomena So
mo, who has taken possession,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-06-08
NOTES.

Many of the visiting knights left the
city during the day. The early trains
yesterday morning were crowded with
the delegates from far off sections of
the country, who, lured by the wonder
full tales they have heard of the me-
tropolis and Coney Island decided they
would take this opportunity to see just
what New York is like and also to
take in the sights at the island. The
New York trains therefore carried the
largest outgoing crowds, but many of
those who took this trip will return to
this city this evening. Many others
have left for their homes.
Yesterday morning the. trolley com
pany provided six special cars for a
party Of Knights on a sight seeing
tour. They were taken out Whitney
avenue as far as Cliff street and return.
thence to Woodmont, Conductors and
motormen were kept busy answering
questions.
The knights of Columbus men who
are not delegates to the convention and
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-06-08
MIDDLETowN SURPRISE.
Downes said to Have Family in Phfla-
delphia.

- deIphla.
Mlddletown, June 7.-Following the
announcement of the indefinite post.
ponement of the marriage of Robert H
Downes of this place to Miss Edith IT.
win Walter of New York, comes the
story that Miss WATERS father, Her
bert s. Walter of New York, said he
had received word that DR.. Downes
was known as H. N. Robinson in Phil
adelphia, and that he has a wife and
children living in that city.
It is impossible to obtain any definite
information as to the whereabouts Of
Robert Dbwnes and his appearance is
awaited with interest.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-06-08

Mrs. Potts whispering to her hus-
band)-"Henry, what a shame for
you to be looking about SO during the
prayer" Mr.. Potts-''I was Just count
ing to see if there were as many women
closing their eyes as there were cycling
their clothes, "-Boston Transcript.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-06-08
CAR STRIKES TEAM.

Throws and Injuries Driver and Breaks
Shafts.
A team belonging to one Of the hard
ware stores on Congress avenue was
struck by trolley car last evening
about z o'clock at the corner of Chapel
and Day streets. The driver was thrown
out and pretty badly hurt, while the
shafts of the wagon were broken.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1906-06-08
BARREL OF OIL ROLLED ON HIS
HIP.

Piedro Vipano Taken to Hospital with
Bruised Hip.
Pedro Vipano, a freight handler DC
l46 Union street, was severely bruised
yesterday afternoon by the falling Of al
barrel of oil on his hip. HeAwas taken
to the New Haven hospital about 4
O'Clock in the afternoon, where t,fs
bruises We're attended to. 1t was at
first thought that his hip was broken.
but it was afterwards found to be only
bruised. 1t is expected that he will be
out in a few days
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SLAYER OF MABEL PAGE
MUST Be ELECTROCUTED
Continued from First Page.l

Continued from First Page.)
the testimony Of the medical experts.
We heard nothing to meet the strong
evidence of guilt which was offered at
the trial.
Accordingly if this were question
Of setting aside the verdict Of the jury,
we should be unablet odo so.
Very respectfully your obedient SER
wants
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-02
A DEBT TO GRANT
Wise Soldier Finds the Case Very Simple One and
Saves Young Confederate


81 am going to- tell you incident in the life of
General Ulysses S. Grant, which has never appeared in
print that know Of but which happened come within
my cognizance,' said Senator Daniel of VIRGINIA. when
Chicago the guest of the Hamilton club to Record
Herald writer a.:
Along in January February, 1865, young Vir-
gina soldier, about II Is years of ago (and want
you to understand that every boy in from 10 to
IA years of age upward carrying the time)
instructed by his commander who was Colonel John
s. Mosby, to cross the Potomac to certain posoce in
the military information he could get out of it.
This young man in his full confederate uniform
and with comrade two proceeded execute the or
der He arrived at the postofice and announcement
postmaster showed fight. He killed him. He cot the
mail and brought it and delivered it to his commander
short time afterward he captured He was taken
to the city of Washington He contaminated and
condemned to be shot for murder. -.
AT that stage of proceedings his father and mother
whom l knew weli-and there more respectable
and reputable people in Virgnia-went to the CITY of
Washington and laid the before the president Of the
United States Andrew Johnson. He referred them to
General Grant. g..
General Grant sent for the papers and read them
and wrote upon the back of words to this eff
feet: !This young soldier, in full uniform obeyed the
orders of his commander If he had done 50 he ought
to have been shot AS he did it would be murder to
shoot him. He should be instantly discharged 80
sAnd that is reason why am here and why I
am glad. to: pay the respect of soldier to the
brave true and honorable American soldier Ulysses s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-02

1--WE have with this afternoon - he said waving
a hand toward Admiral Schley and Colonel Mcclure
two distinguished guests''
This was too much for the old cavalryman. Pound
ing on the floor loudly with his cane rose from his seat
What's the matter with Wheeer?'' he demanded.
WHAT'S the matter with Joe Wheeler?''
At that some of the audience caught sight Of General
Wheeler, and began to applaud The general rose sml-
ing, and bowed an acknowledgment The leader of the
bank awoke with inspiration and started the beloved
strains OF Dixie.' The cheers which followed were
deafening.
When quiet restored and General Wheeler had
oeen brought to seat in the center Of the STAGE Gov
ernor Heard resumed his remarks. He too clever
politician and too completely master Of such situation
not to have his words ready.
'1 said two distinguished guests advisedy,'' he
SAID suavey, again Indicating the two ffor General
Wheeler is one of us''
And then the audience broke out again in a cheer
beside which the first nothing while the old col
one of cavalry sat back in his chair sighed happily
He had found out what the matter with Wheeler'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-02
IT @ NJ ~ CRACKER s"

~ HE members of the Tomahawk Club sitting
round the Council Fire. ready for the evening
- chat. The Pipe of Peace had been smoked and
the pungent odor of burning sweetfern still filed the
air from the big clay pipe stuffed with half dried leaves
The Council Fire of the Tomahawk Club held
in place another according to the weather. To-
night it the old stone ledge back of the Chief 8
garden There good safe crack in this ledge for
fire.
The Tomahawk was easy club, just the kind for
little fellows of 10 and l2 and the Council Fire and
the Pipe of Peace and the club made just In
dan-y enough to be in the fashion,.
There were six members One the ttChief - and
the other five were the 'Council.''
The Tomahawk's 'tRules and Regulations were
very simple
There but one Rule: THE WORD OF THE
CHIEF IS LAW.
There was but Regulation; this to the effect
that member should receive his club name' until
he had done deed that indicated what the name
ought to be; the of Tommy Crackers'' will show
you how this Regulation worked Tommy had already
private name truly Indian name borrowed from
Mr. Longfelow. He was called by it publicly for
it would have hurt his feelings. The was Iagoe -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-02

Any boy find it and its meaning in Mr. Longfeow's
The Chiefs principal duty was to propose pleasant
things to do and to pronounce punishment his Inaug
aton Address, he explained to the Club that his idea
of punishments "something that would not hurt
but would cure.'
The Councils principal duty was to exclain
"Sure!'' f|Surc'' F'That's so' whenever the Chief
making address,
Tonight nothing seemed doing At such times it
the chiefs duty to bring forward something
estng
1T bet you don't know how many crackers ate
last nlght!' suddenly he remarked -
"Certain," replied the Chief.
"Depends upon whether they oyster crackers
or ship biscuits!" grunted member.
"Gentlemen, ate five Boston crackers after
the other" said the Chief "And drank drop
Of water until after the last one.''
''Huh that IT much!'' snecred Tommy-that is
to say, Iagoo. II could eat pound this minute.''
Gentlemen, we I'll see how many he eat the
Chief remarked.
Tommy looked bit anxious, but kept still. The
Chief leaped the garden and dis
appeared thru the woodshed door. He returned with
pair Of scales in hand and bag of crackers in
other pound of crackers weighed out by the
Council Tommy was seated in the midst of the circle
and the test begun The first cracker swallowed at
a mouthful. The second was gone almost By
the time he started the third Tommy was ready to
chew it.. He ate the fourth slowly, and by the
time he had begun the fifth dry he could only
nibbe at the edge
The Council winked, then laughed.
''Gentlemen, give him chance!'' demonstrated the
Squared by the behavior of the Council Tommy
persisted until he had eaten the ninth cracker But at
that point he could not manage another mouthful
There five crackers still in the bag
At signal from the Chief, Tommy silently tied
to oak few feet distant.
After period of silence the Chief rose and again
disappeared thru his father woodshed time
he brought back pad and his rubber stamp alphabet
The Council looked while he spelled out several
Z words. Then he read them. & = r*F- -. - ..-
'sThs is TOMMY CRACKERS. He said he could
eat pound of dry crackers He carries in the bag the
i've he could not eat.'' ..-se4s. T. 49,: -z0.4r
This inscription the Chief mounted on a pasteboard
sign. zs1.ssss
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-02
A DOG DANDY
The Forgotten Gun Was Well Guarded Tho Faithful Ned
Was in Great Danger

"a True Story)
Ned handsome Bismarck setter, brown coat,
white vest and always wore white gloves his fore
paws and in the dog kingdom considered quite
dandy. ..
He trained to hunt which he an
error. 49,
lie and his young master had been out cunning, and
on their return home the master called to
the unloading of connected with his fathers
business. Close to the railroad woodpi'e and on
this he laid his gun After he thru he into the
house, forgetting all about his gun.
For three days the dog left the woodpile not
even to eat drink and whenever any of the family
would out he would act strangely, and bark
and then run back to the wood. The young master
marked that fpoor old Teddic acting so peculiarly
he was afraid he going mad and would have to be
killed. ~. Il = - 49,. -. &c., -.
At last suggestion made to 60 to the wcodpilc.
he WENT and the dog his approach nearly went crazy
strange actions his doing without food water for three
days and nights za1s @ 50. .s-<rsa.s E.
He was petted, made much Of and fed sumptuously.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-02

On the bag with the five crackers in it, he printed
three words, 'Please Look In!''
Tommy was ordered by the Chief to wear the sign
and carry the bag wherever he went for week. and
order gwen out in solemn Council could be disobeyed by
member of the Tomahawk
1t was a long week, and by the end of it Tommy
Crackers had earned his permanent name.
The Tomahawk Club has long since disbanded but
in Quakertown Tommy is still called @Tommy Crackers"
He is "cured' for he firmly believes that boastng is
mistake.-Little Folks
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-02

leAS Sat on the piaJIorm.
with Governor Heard
and the guests in the
center. The auditorium
was crowded.
While some minor
speech of welcome was
being made General
Wheeler, who had unex-
pectedly arrived in
town, entered the hall,
and slipped round to
the stage. He brought
a small campchair in his
hand, and slipping thru
the wings, took a seat
at one end of the recep-
tion committee. He was
a very slight man, and
was not in uniform. His
appearance passed al
most unnoticed.
Down in front, how
ever, was one Of Wheel
er's former colonies of
confederate valry,
himself a "fire-eater'
of early days, and still
devotedly attached to
his old commander.
When General Wheeler
F. entered, the old colonel
began to clap, but no
one joined him. He
st oppe d and glared
about Indignantly at
the spectators. A mo-
ment later Governor
Heard rose to speak.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-02
A SPRINKLED PICNIC.

One day last June group of fourteen girls decided
to have picnic We all started with happy hearts, but
most came back with sad AS as we left the
car one girl that she had lost her pocetbook
and that ended her fun for the rest of the dav But
she was not the only who lost her money The first
thing we did was to get lunch The clouds began hang
were about to sit down. it began pour Ther, was
house about two blocks from us, but there was creek
between and we had to take roundabout way to get
there BY the time did reach the house our clothes
were soaked with water. Anna Maher
A Sixth Grade, 1926 Pleasant Avenne g
Whittier School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-02
THE SWIFTEST "SHEEP."

+ There quite few children in neighborhood
and like all children, they enjoyed games Our favorte
was Run sheeprun every evening after supper
would congregate at the and count out see
which side would be happened evening that
l was selected captain. The leader should be swift
runner, so knew would better not try and asked
D if she would be leader for She, refused I
decided should have to be it. We began to play and
took my side out and hid them in what thought
very safe place. Then went back and calling
"Red-red-white, and then called out in loud harsh
tone, run, sheep, run!'' Soon running very
fas but to disappointment the other side reached
the goal first and heard cheers for the other sde
Then D. said, 'You put in such roundabout place
that we could not help it. We very FAST too Then
we chose leader for side and went playing
and after the first game side successful
Eighth Grade, Loretta Kelly
Whittier School. 27O4 Garfield Avenue s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-02
AMONG HIS OWN PEOPLE
Modest Little General Was Given the Hearty Greeting
Deserved.

General "Joe' Wheeler remained to his death one
of the most generally beloved officers those who had
served the south in the civil Even after he had
donned the blue and fought for reunited country in
the Spanish the southern people still acclaimed him
peculiarly theirs.
In the spring of 1908 Rear Admiral Schey and
Colonel A. K. Mcclure touring the south together
and were guests at reception in the Crescent
New Orleans. committee of 100 representative cit-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-02

boldly in. found the Office safely off from the rest
but with no name the door. have for
gotten that roundabout trip Lillian NJ. Laird,
Seventh Grade 2644 Bryant Avenue S.
Douglas School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-02
A QUESTION OF KNOWING.

It happened my birthday, the 9th of October
My mother had planned to have party for and she
asked me what girls I wanted ''You may have only
fourteen she said. looked rather when
said could only have fourteen because when I named
the girls wanted, there twentyeight. out
fourteen invitations and handed them the girls One
of the girls Dorothy told that she did not
way to our house alone directed her very clearly
thought but she could not understand I also in
vlted Margaret who lived two doors Dorothy
and she said that she knew the way and would bring
Dorothy The party to be at oclock that after
noon All the children but Dorothy Margaret
l called them up and their parents said that they had
left an hour before. We waited long time about
clock the two girls arrived All the girls asked them
what way they had and they answered. eve came
such a roundabout way that lost''
Seventh Grade, Florence Kelly
Whittier School, 27O4 Garfield Avenne g
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-02
TRUTH IN THE PRICK.

1t was in the month of August when my cousin A.
was visiting my summer home that few Of my friends
and A were to play g un-sheep-run.'' We started
with A as captain my side. She had not led US
very far before some remarked 'Oh what round
about way to lead sde!' This remark was not liked
very we'll by the captain and she decided to play
we told her that the other girls would not like it if she
lett and finally persuaded her to play She led
until we were called to retire. After we were in bed
that night my cousin she could BEFORE what
a roundabout way she had led us. Esther Moe
Sixth Grade, Spring Park Lake Minnetonka.
Garfield School.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-29
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.


By virtue OF authority In me vested
ls mayor of the city OF Ardmore and
In conformity with resolution OF the
city council OF the said city. an cleo.
tion is hereby called and the same
shall be held IN said city on the 9Th
day oi April. 1906 at the fire station
at the city hall In tho city OF Ard.
more, Indian Territory for the purpose
OF determining whether or not there
shall be Issued by tho said city s35,
900 at por cent 2o-year school bonds
TO be used for the purpose OF erect
Ing and equlpplng school buildings In
said city $4,000 nj per cent 20.
year waterworks bonds to be used tor
the purpose OF extending water mains
putting In fire hydrants. etc. $4,000
at per cent 20-year sewer bonds to
be used for tho purpose OF putting
in sanitary sewers, sceptic tanks. etc,
interest TO be paid semi-annually on
all the said bonds At said election,
uO phA hudll W dlOhNu u NbiN uhAS'F
he Is a qualified elector under the
law. and In addition be the owner o.
real or person property within said
city subject to taxation, Those votlnc
for the Issuance OF said bonds shall
have prlrei on their tickets. For
the Issuance Of $4,000 at . per cent
20-ycar School House Bonds" For
the Issuance Of S35.OO0 at per cent
20-year Waterworks Bonds" For the
issuance OF $4,000 at per cent 90
year Sewer Bonds and those voting
against the issuance Of said bond
shall have printed on their tickets
Against the issuance Of $4,000 at
per cent 2O-year School House
Bonds" Against the issuance OF
$4,000 AZ per cent 20-year Water.
works bonds" Against the issuanc>
Of $4,000 at per cent 2O.yeor Sewer
Bonds"
Given IN my hand and zeal OF Office
as such mayor This the 9TH day Of
March. 1905. r. W. DICK.
Ctr Mayor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-29
WARNING ORDER.

Arthur ID. Hyde, plaintiff. VS.. The
Ardmore and Boston Con- pany. a Cor.
poratlon, defendant.
The defendant. The Ardmore ana
Boston Company. Corporation. Il
warned TO appear in this court In thir-
ty days and answer the complaint OF
tho plaintiff. Arthur ID. Hyde.
Witness. the Hon. Hosea Townsend.
Judge Of said court, and the seal there.
or this 10Th day OF March, 1906.
(seaD G. NJ. CAMPBELL. Clerk.
In the United States court In tha
Indian Territory, Southern district:
BY o. A. WELLS, Deputy Clerk.
Johnson & Dolman. attorneys.
j. w Harreid. attorney for non.resi.
dent.
First published March 20. 1906.