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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-23
PRINCIPAL CLARK DEAD.
Former Head of Meriden High School
 s,,

Former Head of Meriden High Schoo Dies in Lynn. Lynn, Feb. 22.--John F. Clark, sub.
 principal of the Lynn high school, diec at o'clock this morning of cerebro. meningitis. He was twenty-seven years old. MT. Clark was taken i'll Sunday and yesterday it was announced that ht would probably recover, but change for the worse took place during the night and he died this morning, MT. Clark came to Lynn from Meri. den, where he was principal of the higt
 school, and married his wife just be. fore his graduation from the same school.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-23
WILL INQUIRE.

Judge Hobart L. Hotchkiss said yes terday that he had asked the Westville police to investigate the reported prize fight at West Rock, and report to Pres ident Blake. The latter has not re- ceived any statement so far from the West vile police about the matter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-23
Friday, February 2s, 1906.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Baseball Goods-McKee. astoria-Druggists'. Cuticura Soap-Druggists'. Dress Goods-Gamble-D Co. ainments-Hyperion Theater Friday Specials-Howe & Stetson Co. Fish--The A. Foote Co. Grape Nuts-Grocers'. Mems Collars-The Chas. Monson Co. Opportunity-Boston Grocery Co. Pinkham's ompound--Druggists Stuart's Tablets-Druggists' Six Day Trips--Bishop Company. Sea Food-Wm. H. Wilson & Son. Vinols-HulFs Drug Store. We Want--Mendel & Freedman. Wanted-Situation- Washington. Watches-The Ford Go.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-23
WEATHER RECORD.

Washington, D. C., Feb. 22, p. m.
 Forecast for Friday and Saturday.
 For Eastern New York: Fair Friday, warmer in the interior; Saturday fair, warmer. fresh northeast winds, shift ing to south.
 For New England: Fair Friday; warmer in west portion; Saturday fair, warmer, fresh northeast winds chifting to south.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-23
WASHINGTON CAMP
Observed Washingtons Birthday With
 2 Fine Programme.

Observed Washingtons Birthday With
 q Fine Programme
 Washington camp No. 1, P. O. S. of A., observed he anniversary of the birth of Washington in room 25, Insur- ance building, Wednesday evening. The following fine programme was carried out:
 Words of welcome-William 2, Bart lett.
 Invocation--Ch Chaplain L. A. Horton. Address-z-Our Noble Washington-E. J.. Wilson.
 Recitation Washington's Kiss-Miss Josie Flannigan. Instrumental selections--Mr. Damn. Sketch-Our Bitterest Foe........
 Characters. General Wood. ......... William A. Gum Blanche Evans. Miss Helen Smith Henry LaFriere.. .... Clark Buckingham Maid .........,..,.......... Miss Smith Pianist-Walter Crockett. Some pictures-Kindness of Rev. Rob- ert Bell.
 All other camps in the city will meet in front of the Insurance building next Sunday evening at o'clock to attend divine service at the First Methodist church. All are requested to wear re- galia,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-23
ATTENDED CONVENTION.

The Rev. Henry Stone of WaIlingford accompanied by members of his church went to Torrington yesterday morning to atleild the annual convention of the Connecticut Advent Sunday schools and Loyal Workers societies.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-23
K. o. T. M. WHIST.

It Will be Held by Members MondaS Evening. Wallingford, Feb. 22.-Next Mondas evening Dewey tent, K. O. T. NJ, WI, have a public whist after their regulaI meeting, which will be held at 7;9 o'clock.
 Meriden hive, L. O. T. NJ, of Merido has accepted an invitation to attenG The Lillian Hollister hive, of New Ha ven, also has been invited.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-23

If the Baby Is Cutting Teeth, be sure and use that old and we'll tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething It soothes the child. softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for diaTrhoea. Twenty-five cents a bottle.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-23
MEMORIAL sERyTCE.

This afternoon at o'clock at the Ad- vent church, Wallingford, the w. c. T. U. win hold Frances Willard Memo rial service, at which Miss Clara Leete will give a Bible reading.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-23
E'tte gnmrna1 aud Gnmrter

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY. 12 GENTS A WEEK. 50 GENTS 4 MONTH, $S FOR SIX MONTHS. Se A YEAR. THE SAME TERMS BY MALL sINuLE COPIES, 3 CENTA
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noTAOn TO suRsCnIBERs

If you are going away, for . short or lcng period. the Journal and Courier will bs sent to you by mail without sxtra charge. The address may Ds changed as often as desired.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-23
REV. J. J. BLAIR

To Take Charge of Wallingford Church
 Temporarily
 Wallingford, Feb. 22.-The trustees of the Congregational church made ar engagements yesterday with Rev. J. J. Blair to take charge of the parish until such time as a regular pastor is secur- ed for the church.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-23

Miss Mary Rowe Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Walter s. Jones of 1S Wall street, was married Monday to Fred Edwards Jerks, well-known commission merchant
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-23
FISH FOR FRIDAY.

Fish for every day in the week is the way this market is conducted. You can al- ways find here the best to be had-best from your judg- ment too. Our constantly in- creasing business is the best proof. Send us your order to-day for Shad, Smelts, Had. dock, Halibut, Cod, Scallops, Spanish Sea Bass, Eels, Lob sters, Baking Clans, Cod Liver Oil in Glass, Prawn.
 Team runs to West Haven every day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-02-23
Local Weather Report. New Haven. Fahruarv 22

[. M TARR, Local Forecaster.
 U. s. Weather Bureau
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06
TEACHER FATALLY WOUNDED.
schoolhouse Robbers Shoot When .
Posse Attempts Arrest.

Prof. +. l.. Loux. principal of the
Souderton. Pa. public schools, was shot
and fatally wounded by n robber who
had broken into school house about
half mile from Souderton. The bullet
struck Mr.. Loux in the abdomen and his
physician says that he cannot live. Prot'
Loux and Constable Lands were veturn'
ing from Kulpsvile when they saw
light In the school house. Believing that
thieves had broken into the building ana
were engaged in looting IL, the constable
put Prof. Loux on guard near the build'
ing while he went for assistance. On MS
return Constable Lands entered the
school house and found three men seated
about the stove. One Of the men drew
revolver and fired several shots NJ
Lands. None Of them took effect. how
ever. and the constable returned the hfe'
In all about twenty shots were exchang.
ed. Lands and his party then decided
to surround the building. Prof. Loux
took up his position In the rear OF the
building One Of the robbers jumped
from the window and as he did 80 fired
at Prof. Loux. the ball entering his alb
domen. During the excitement which
followed the shooting the three robbers
made their escape,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06

The Bank Of America, Chicago's
latest banking Institution, and one of
the safest and most reliable In the
country, is located in the Ashland
Block.
The new bank occupies elegant quar-
tiers on the main or second floor of the
building, which being located Mt the
northeast corner Of Clark and Ran
dOlph streets, is most conveniently
situated i'm the center of the business
district. The Bank of America Occu-
pies spacious and well appointed OFF,
ces. Its president, Hon. Abner Smith,
Is one of the best known and most
popular citizens of Chicago, an hon
Ored member of the bar and former
Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook
County, Il great lawyer and successful
financier.
Its vice president, g. +. Sorrow, Is
also well known business man, one
Of the leading real estate men Of Chi
cago. safe and conservative In his
business methods, and man In whom
the public has confidence.
Daniel ID. Healy, who occupies the
responsible position of trust officer. is
one of the best known and most re-
spected citizens of Chicago. lie made
a splendid reputation as County Comp.
trOller, and to his work In that posi-
ton is due the fine financial condition
In which the affairs of Cook County
stand today.
The other officers of the bank arc
equally well known and respected.
From the rate at which the new In
stitution began to receive deposits
from the start the officers predict a
healthy and prosperous growth. Open.
ing of accounts and congratulatOry
greetings with handsome floral offer.
ings characterized the first day Of
business.
The bank has capital and surplus
of $JOO,OOO, of which more than one
nth was Over.subscribcd.
The. officers include Judge Abncr
Smith. President; q. +. Sorrow, Vice
President; jerome V. Pierce, Cashier
Il. II. Howe, Assistant Cashier; y. T.
Badger. Secretary; Directors, Judge
Abncr Smith, DR.. Frank Billings, Fer
dinand W. Peck, Daniel ID. Healy, O.
+. Sorrow, Jerome V. Pierce, +. T.
Crcclman, l.. q. Muller. !. +. Kavan
agh. l.. A. Becker, W. J. Morphy, Il
II. Howe, +. NJ. Savage, . L. Badger
Alexander Harris.
The Avcne Spring water from
France. of which Mr.. Dcvic Is tn,
Chicago agent. IL credited by all VIII,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06
BANDITS ROB A PAYMAsTER.
Force Him to Give Up $1,000 o.
Points of Revolvers.

Armed men are searching the woods
near New Brunswick. y. j., for 1--WE
robbers who stole n satchel containing
$1,000 In cash. ON main highway
and In broad daylight Paymaster VIII
liam Schieck Of the Delaware River
Quarry and Construction Company was
robbed Of the money. which he was car.
rying TO pay OF 200 Italian laborcrs OF
the company. With him was one com
panion. but both men were unarmed.
They were carrying the money In n car
iiage and were attacked while driving
through the woods. Five men wearing
hnndkerchiefs over their faces jumped
out from behind trees. each man carry
ing revolver. The paymaster gave w
the money satchel without resistance
The robbers then backed away into the
woods. keeping the carriage covered witt,
their revolvers until they disappeared
from view.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06

dodge the girl who looks cOyly out o:
the corners Of her eyes.
Well. II those Wall street spccula.
tors can't get any Of the governments
money they'll have to use some Of
their own, that's all.
~el~
The shah Of Persia has bought six
French automobiles. lie must feel
that something Ii necessary to stop the
ovcrcrowdlng In Persia.
~eSaA
It IL kind I'm DIR. GLADDEN. to Inform
us that the tainted money question
has been settled; but why should he
neglect to tell us which way!
~SA
! This discussion ms To who will take
Sir Henry lrvlng's place as the great.
est actor Is not interesting Richard
Mansfield. lie knows.
~e$A
"Kid" Mccoy. the prize fighter. hns
married q widow with three young
children. This thoroughly dlsproves
the charg, that Mr.. Mccoy lacks grit.
~e1A
Mrs. Russell Sage has given $I5..
600 for u public school building. 1t
was probably money her husband had
saved by not taking vacation.
~6A
President Roosevelt probably rccog'
nixcs the fact that football, rs ut pres
ent conducted, il an ungentlcmanly
disagreement.
Some Of the prejudiccd correspond
cnts are insinuating that tho Isle Of
Pines IL nothing more than II pile Of
vines, anyway.
~
Colleges that have failed to win dis
tlnctOn on the bloody football field VIII
have to be content with merely fur
nlshing opportunities for the acquire
ment of u good education.
John j.. sullivan announces thnt nc
In about to retire from the stage. Com
ing 80 soon after the death Of Henry
Irving. this leaves the drama rather
grOggy.
| The continuous efforts OF the uni
versitics to pervert the public schools
from their legitimate function Of pre-
pairing for life to the illcgitlmate func
ton OF preparing for a university Is
crying evil. 1t overlOads the publ
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06
HOLDS UNION LAW INVALID.
New York Supreme Court Reverses
Conviction Under Labor Act.

In the Appellate division of the New
York Supreme Court a decision was rem.
dered in the case of Harry Marcus. con.
victed on charge of cocrcine Hyman
Sheinbaum to enter into u written agree
ment with the II. Marcus Shirt Com
pany not TO become member OF any
labor organization as condition Of Sc.
curing employment with that concern. The
Judgment of conviction Is reversed and
the defendant ordered discharged. The
court holds that the section of the penal
code which forbids the making of con.
tracts Of the kind described. declaring
such act a misdemcanor, Is uncons,itu.
tional.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06

other company In which he ever held
S7.IOO,COO worth Of stock and securi.
ties.
Tho Japanese, while feeling sorry
for the Car, must entertain poor
opinion of his illustrlous ancestors.
Why do well meaning men help to
degrade the standard of humOr by
laughing ut jokes that aren't funny?
1t Is scarceiy necessary to remark
that President McCurdy will not enter
tie lecture fed.
&
When printed In u book, IN adven-
turc becomes romance. When print
al In newspaper, 1t becomes Il scan
dal.
Kaiser William says he wants "Only
pous and gallant soldiers" The Kai-
ser never had u regiment OF Rough
Riders.
@c$A
The fight Is not against the principle
of life insurance, but against the life
Insurance grafters who have no prin-
c!p.c.
49,
Emperor Nicholas manifestOes, like
the platforms of some American pOllti-
cal parties, are not meant to stand
upon.
~SA
| Wouidn't II De terrible If some of
those Russian grand dukes should have
to 20 To work for living? Horrible
ovi,sky..
<cA
Russia has gained much greater
victory ana far more glory than would
have been hers II she had swept the
japanese from the face of the earth.
\tEA
| Some day hO..est Americans will not
"hang their neads;" they will hang the
crooked politicians instead.
%S
Young man. II you are looking for a
good housekeeper, It's up to you ia
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06
COAL OIL JOHNNY DYING.
Man Who Ran Through with %, O00,.
600 in Seven Months q Pauper.


John W. Sicol known ms Goal Oil
Johnny" who in seven months during
1862 squandered n fortune Of S3.0OO,0O0
and earned the reputation of being the
most remarkable spendcr in history. Is
dying on Fee farm. near Franklin, Pa.
At his bedside his faithful wife Is his
sole companion. He has the necessaries
" life but nothing more. Ills last forty
years have been spent In grief because
81 his earlier folly. Coal Oil Johnny"
was 20 years old In 1901. when his foster
mother was blown to pieces while trying
to ignite fire with coal oil. That acci-
dent gave johnny his nickname, also a
farm under which were oceans Of oil and
q bank account of SjO0.OOO. He had to
wait one year to get possession OF this
| wealth. and for twelve months he plotted
| and planned how he would cut a figure
with his fortune. His record rs spend.
thrift Is told In book written by a
brighter mind than Johnny's. because he
| never learned to read or write. This
young man marched about the streets in
Oil City. the petroleum center, and other
| oil towns bedccked In the currency Of the
United States. bills of various denomina.
lions being pinned to his coat and trou'
sers. He used paper money as a lining
tor his hats. He scattered this wealth
broadcast. each day paying So for shoe
shine and so for shave. His tips ia
walters amounted TO from 81 to $40. lie
gave friends money to gamble with. and
once he bought n hotel and gave II to
The clerk. After six months Of this riot
GUS living in 1862 he got to the end Of his
string. He sold his oil properties. with
The royalties. for a song. One morning
he awoke dead broke. His friends de
'ertcd him, and he had hard work getting
Job ut $3.50 day. lie went west and
lived In Kansas. South Dakota md
IWashinQton.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06

and the service In every particular Is
bound to be of the very best kind.
Judging by Mr.. Gasch's great success
in the past In this line of business.
The Beef Trust must go.
&c~
Il. Rledsma's buffet, in the Journal
Building, 1G2 Washington street, is one
of the best and most popular in tie
city. Good value and fair treatment
can always he had there.
49,
Enforce the automobile ordinance.
~e~
Avene Mineral Water Is gaining in
the esteem Of the public every day.
Its curative qualities are simply won.
derful.
~eA
Enforce the vehicle light ordinance.
%e6M
There are no brands of beer in the
for than the Dortmundcr. Extra Pale.
Dortmunder Dopple. Salvador and
BcrghOff's Select. brands of the Berg
hoff Brewing Company, Fort Wayne.
Ind.
~eSA
Enforce the milk ordinance.
Norway now stands alone, AMI IL -
noted With pleasure that snc is net III
steady on her pins.
II II were possible to amputatc ones
conscience the surgeons would have to
| work overtime.
~d
President Stickney says that rail.
way rates are made by guess. The
shippers always guess wrong.
There may be millions of germs In
kisses. but Il Is not the germs, but the
kisses, that count.
~6A
And among those no. present nova.
days are Portsmouth, oyster Bay and
Esopus.
~eA
Wonderful how much larger Nicho.
las grows as he divests himself Of his
7. autocratic impcdiments.
~HA
Mr.. Hyde admits that he does not
know any other company that would
pay him n salary of $4,000 u year.
He probably does not know of any
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06

schools, wastes the public funds.
wears out teachers in attempting the
impossible and wastes the time Of tho
great majority Of the pupils. The
schools IRE constantly spurred into
attempting what they can not posi-.
bly, do.
After all, the wonder seems TO be
that there Is anything left for the pol.
icy.holdcrs to expect.
~G~
The Japanese, the Chinese. and even
the Turks. may be pnr,loncd II, after
reading our football returns for the
season, they contemplate sending us
few missionaries.
In view OF recent revelations con.
nectcd with college hazlng one should
guard against jumping ut the conclu-
sion that the college "scalpcr" Is an
Indian.
Mrs. Astor invited only seventy.nine
guests to the dinner which she gave
In honor Of Prince Louis. New York's
400 must during the past few years
have been making rapid Roadway In
the race suicide business.
a woman III Connecticut looked un.
der her bed for ten long years before
she found a man there. And then she
had him arrested!
~6A
Those Americans In the Isle Of Pines
were not long In assimilating the Gu
rIbbean way OF doing things.
~8A
One of the astronomers positively
declares that there are no canals on
Mars. II he IL right Mars must DO
n poor place for commissioners.
One of tho most attractive resorts
around Chicago IL BelmOnts Park at
the corner Of Twelfth street ana 4Sth
avenue. Mr.. l.. A. Belmont. the genial
proprietor, does everything In his pow
or to make his patrons happy and the
result Ia that his garden Is one of the
most popular resorts around Chicago.
Take the Metropolitan l. to 4sth ave-
nue. and walk three blocks south to
Twelfth street. Or take any West
Side car and transfer ut 4Sth avenue
to Twelfth street. All Twelfth street
ears pass the door. The car rides to
Belmont's are all interesting ana Bel
mOnt's place itself IL we'll worth the
trip.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06
BROTHERS DRAW LOTS FOR GIRL.
Young Woman Leaves to Chance tho
Selection Of Her Husband.

Nellie Depass. the chief ornament of
the family Of Jacob Dcpass. Davic
county, North Carolina. farmer. finding
herself unable to choose between John.
William and Henry Mock. brothers. all
of whom were suitors. left the selection
10 chance. She summoned her friends,
including the three young men. to we'd.
ding party. and then announced that the
brothers should draw straws for her.
Henry Mock won. and the marriage was
performed at once.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06
News from All Parts Of the World
Carefully Selected from the
Press kilograms.
A Weekly Digest Of the Most Important
Facts and Happenings for Busy
Readers.

The total appraised value of merchan.
disc handled Ivy Appraiser Whitehead Of
the United States customs office in New
York last year was SiO5.Oll .iS1. an in.
crease of ST2.joO.oOO over 1901. accord
ing to n statement issued the other day
The chief lines Of foreign merchandise
and their appraised values were: Sugar.
Si1.Up.ooc; wool and wooden gooI
S64.0O0,oOo; coffee and cocoa. 100000.
600; precious stones and pearls. S31..
OpO.OOO: cigars and tobacco. S15,000.OO0;
wines and liquors. Sill 100000. and 1854
automobiles. valued at SlOoO.OOO.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06
MAIL SCANDAL HITS GOVERNOR.
Kentucky Senator Refuses to Accept
Beckham's Explanation.

Gov. Beckham Of Kentucky admitted
that he. and not his private secretary,
opened two letters addressed to Sena'
tor Blackburn. The letters, he said.
came to his Office with the mass OF other
mail placed In the executive mansions
postotiice box. One came about year
ago and the other only n few weeks ago.
He opened and read them. and after
discovering the mistake, mailed them to
the Senator. This. he declares, Is the
foundation for the Senator's charge that
some one In the executive mansion has
been tampcring with his political mail,
Senator Blackburn, however. Is not ap'
peased by the explanation, and not only
will seek 70 make political capital out
Of the incident In his fight for rc.clec'
ton. but will insist that tho postofiice
authorities investigate the matter to the
botom.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06
INDIANS ATTACK AN OFFICER.
Policeman Of Their Own Color Tries
to Suppress Drunken Crowd.

Details Of a fatal clash between an
Indian policeman md drunken reds on
the old Fort Berthold have just reached
the officials at Fargo. n. ID. Drags
Wolf, an Indian officer, attempted TO sup.
press rowdy lot Of his friends and they
attacked him. In the fight which follow.
ed the policeman killed one Of his as
sailants. He was beaten into inscnsibil'
lily with neck yoke and lay In the snow
from o'clock till %. Despite his terrible
experience II is thought he will recover
Several other Indians were more or less
injured. The part Of the reservation
where the trouble occurred Is within tn,
boundaries Of Mclean county. but III,
local officers there have referred the mat
ter 90 the United States officials In Far
go. who will investigate.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06

J. V. n. Yates. II. q. Brayton and
William Schafer. members Of the Cleve'
land Coal Dealers Association. were
fined $500 and costs each on pleas Of
guilty Of violating the State antitrust
law. Eight other members Of the asso'
citation were freed, the cases against
them being nolled.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06
Crawford Gets Prison Term.

William G. Crawford. convicted OF
conspirins with August W. Machen and
George L. Lorenz 10 defraud the United
States In connection with contract fol
postofiice supplies, was sentenced In
Washington to two years Imprisonment
An appeal was noted and Crawford re-
leased on bail.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06
Goebel Verdict Upheld.

According TO decision of tho United
States Supreme Court James u. How.
ard must undergo the life Imprisonment
penalty for the murder Of Gov. William
Goebel OF Kentucky on Jan. 80. 1900.
Howard has been convicted Of tho crime
three times In the Kentucky courts.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06
Will Pay Cash for Advertising.

The Pennsylvania railroad has placed
newspapers in the same list with politi
clans as far as passes and transporta'
ton are concerned. II has ordered that
after Jan. all newspaper advertising
shall be paid for In cash and no trans
portaton shall he given.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-06
Two Die in Suicide Pact.

Harry e. Blake, a Wichita travelling
man, was found dead and Mrs. Maude
Jones, a widow, was found in dying
condition in a roomng house in Wichita.
Kan. IL Is believed the couple had sign
ed a suicide compact.