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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04

Representing the sentiment of many of the citizens in the north of Orange Prosecutor Robert J. Woodruff said that he and they were absolutely in favor of a city charter He said that the present kickers had been dissatis- fled with the old form of government and had howled for city. Now they were not satisfied with the city and were bowling against it, even though it is the most liberal charter ever granted by the Connecticut legisla- ture
 In reply to an often reiterated state ment of Mir. Neumann that no persons could be found who would take the pos itions without salaries provided by the charter Mr. Woodruff said that MT. Neumann had been working seven days in the week against the charter without pay and always attended the town meetings and looked into the town bus mess without pay.
 To this George B. Bailey added that in the position of burgess to which there had neverfbeen any remuneration that anyone knew of, there had always been a hot fight for the position.
 Following Mir. Bailey's remarks, MT. Neumann said that if the wealthy men of West Haven were willing to guaran- tee that the city would live within it's income and lay aside $2,OOO year for the sinking fund as the charter pro- vides, and would personally go bond for the carrying out of the provisions he would withdraw his objections and vote for the city charter. MT. Neu- mann's proposal was met with consid- erable laughter and there were no talk CTS among the large assemblage.
 The meeting was then adjourned and the most interesting part followed on the steps when Senator Thompson de- manded from Mr. Neumann why he was so interested in keeping Orange from becoming a city.
 You are wearing yourself to death, Charlie" said Senator Thompson, "and all in fighting against the city, while we people who have lived here all our lives and have owned property here are not worrying at all. You worry about the selection of a selectman and look upon it as a vital matter, while we who should be the most interested because of property holdings find no l fault with the present officials" | MT. Neumann responded that what money he had was invested in West
 Haven and though newcomer he had taken a strong interest.
 You took strong interest" said Mr Thompson, before you ever had any property here, before you were a citizen and before you moved your family here Unless some vital matter comes up you should not be so strenu- ous. You get us all to hot town meeting on a hot night like this, over nothing. You are wearing yourself and us out"
 To this Me Neumann made reply and a crowd gathered, listening to the ar l gument pro and con which continued for half an hour.
 The citizens of Orange will vote to morrow on whether or not they will ac cept the charter which the Legislature granted subject to a referendum It i expected that large vote will be poll cd and from the sentiment expressed last night it will probably be strongl. in favor of city
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
REDUKE FOR H0DCKINSON DOUBLE DEAL CHARGED Norwalk Ministers After Chairman of Excise
 Committee.

South Norwalk, Sept. 3.-serious charges are brought against senator Samuel Hodgkinson, chairman or the excise committee at the recent session of the general assembly, by the Mil isters' association of Norwalk 1le statement is signed by Rev Charles S. Macfarland Rev George D. Eg- bert Rev. r. D. Torrey, Rev George T. Freeman and Rev. H. 5. Carpeh- ter.
 It tells of the bill presented by the association to do away with sue rooms and booths in saloons, Dill which, the ministers say, was indors- ed by the police and court officials or all the important cities and by many citizens. Nevertheless, it was report ed unfavorably by Senator Hodgkin- son,s committee. Notwithstanding the unfayorable report, both branches Of the assembly passed the bill, Cover nor Woodruff signed 1t and it is now law.
 Senator Hodgkinson voted in the committee" asserted the ministers, to continue the side room and all it's evils. Appealed to by members of our association he promised them the bill would pass, and assured them their anxiety was unwarranted, He then used every means in his power delib- erately to defeat the bill. His first method was repeated postponment.
 Ion July 3, having promised to bring the bill up, he caused postpon- ment. ostensibly that Senator Hurley might prepare an amendment Then he pledged himself to our association to call the bill up on July 9. On that date he left the senate chamber Just before the bill was to be called, thus causing another postponment.
 file absented himself on July ID, II and 12, although the bill had been made the order of the day for the Eth on the strength of assurance to the senate leader that Senator Hodgkin- son would be in his seat on that day. Finally, on July 16, when the Dill was brought before the senate senator Hodgkinson, despite his assurance to our association that the bill would pass, moved the acceptance of the na1OTlLy T6pOIVy WllASAA SOAA'S ---NNN the death of the bill.
 4 s'Even the senate leader was op- posed to him, and when it became ap- parent that the motion would be de- feated he accepted an amendment or fered by Senator Hurley, saloon keeper from Waterbury-a amend ment which cut the bill badly and left the side room further menace to the welfare of the state. Then, when this amendment was defeated, Senator Hodgkinson prepared another that weakened the bill vitally. It was de- feated and the bill finally was passed,
 Now 1t is interesting to note that the files of the Senate Journal show nc record of such behavior on the part oi Senator Hodgkinson. He engineered postponement after postponement, ac, cepted and proposed amendments thai in1ure the bill and yet was caTla' fiji so to vote that no trace of thii treachery can be found on the Journal We are prepared to furnished afidavitS as to the statements herein contained and we believe 1t to be our duty in .tht interest of good citizenship to publish the same.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
FEW OPPOSED 10
 ORANGE CHARTER
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so large that a new form of govern ment was needed. Among the most crying needs, he said, was a sewage system and this could be much better installed when Orange had become a city He spoke of the many deaths from typhoid fever in West Haven be- cause of the sewage conditions and said that unless some precautions were taken the borough might In the future fear an epidemic,
 In regard to MT. Neumann's charge that the new charter was favored and backed by office seekers and politi- clans MT Thompson said that he be- lieved the opinions of men who had lived In the town long time should have more weight than those of com parative new corners like MT. Neu- mann. He said that he was confident the men who drew up the charter were without selfish motives and did not promote It's adoption because they wanted office All weak points, he said, would be later corrected.
 c. D. Hall, the real estate dealer, spoke of the increased value of real estate which has been noticeable since the talk of the city and the improve ments which would naturally follow had spread abroad eHe went on record as being strongly in favor of the adop- ton of the charter.
 James B. Smith said that to have the sewage system, in need of which the borough is so strongly, it would be necessary to have a city, for no one would take sewer bonds issued by the borough in it's present condition He said that ex-Warden James Peck tried very hard to live within the income of the borough and had never been able to do so. With city charter the bonds could be sold and the necessary improvements made.
 Judge Bryant, the next speaker, said that the only way to avoid annex alton to New Haven was by making l Orange into a separate city. In this connection he said that one of the cit l izens of New Haven who favored an- nexation and held in the greatest re- spect was Colonel N, c, Osborn, edi- tor of the Journal and Courier but that Colonel Osborn in his editorials favoring annexation has shown lack of knowledge of local conditions and 1 has been hugging an Authorization. He said that 1t was time the people 1 in the farming districts united with the people of the borough and worked for common purpose, the improve ment of Orange. He closed by say ing that the Derby charter, on which /, the proposed Orange charter was founded, had proved very successful.
 Attorney George s. Mclean said that Colonel Osborn would find that there are more mileage of unsewered streets in New Haven to-day than there are In West Haven, and that with their own streets to provide for the majority of board of aldermen I representing New Haven and West Haven would provide for very few street and sewage improvements in the latter locality. With the city charter the improvements In Orange
 he said, can be rapidly pushed, He said the present government of Or ange was three-cornered and irrespon- sible, liable to spend all the money it could borrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
CARPENTERS ALL ON STRIKE TIE UP MAY RESULT Sympathy With Bench and Mill Hands Causes Refusal
 to Use Non-union
 Material.

Because they wouldn't use the trim rninEs made by non-union bench and mill hands and because no other trim naings could be procured 100 journey men carpenters employed by David H. Clark, James E. Todd and Charles w. Murdock went on strike yesterday morning and their action will be fol- lowed by other carpenters throughout the city as rapidly as the union made material is used up.
 The carpenters have no grievance against their employers on account of hours or wages and the strike is one in sympathy with the bench and mill hands who struck early in June for an eight hour day. The carpenters have been giving the inside men f. nanoial assistance right along and at a meeting of the district council held recently 1t was voted that the men strike when any nonunion material made it's appearance.
 The contractors have been able to procure the trimmings they needed up to a few days ago, but the supply is now exhausted and they are facing the possibility of @ big tie up in all building operations in the city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
"Without Are Dogs.'

if, through some wondrous miracle of
 grace, ssA To the celestial City I might win, And find upon the golden pavement
 place, The gates of pearl within. In some sweet pausing of the immor-
 tai song To which the choiring Seraphlm give
 birth, Should not for that humber greeting
 long Known in the dumb companionships
 of earth? Friends whom the softest whistle of
 my cal! Brought to my side in love that
 knew no doubt. Would I not seek to cross the jasper
 wall If haply l might find you there 'without?" Edward A. Church in the Century.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
FIVE KILLED IN WRECK

Engine on Special Canadian Pacific
 Passenger Train Leaves Track.
 Orangeville, Ont, Sept. 3.-Five passengers of a special Canadian Pa ci1c passenger train from Markdale to Toronto are in the ditch near Cale- don as a result of the engine leaving the track. Six persons are dead anu large number of others are sclloe.s- ly injured.
 The dead: Norman Tucker, Fisher town; John Thurston, Walter Falls; James Banks. Perm; James Butler, Priceville; ". A. Armstrong, Mark dale; Robert Carr, Shelbourne.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
WOULD BE PHARMACISTS EXAM
 INEn

Hartford, Sept. S,-The following candidates for certificates as pharma- cists were examined at the Capitol to- day by the Connecticut board of phar- macy commissioners: Clarence, H. Egg gleston, Sharon; Gerry R. volpe, New Haven; Albert Joseph Portelance, Nor- wich; John Thomas Kane. Windsor Locks; James c. Blaine Humphrey, Springfield; William s, Bain, Bethel; Carl Hans Peters. New Haven; Morris shlissel, New York; William Garfield Reynolds.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
DOLLAR GAS FOR BRIDGEPORT.

Bridgeport now has dollar gas, the Bridgeport Gas Light company having reduced the price in accordance with "A promise originally made to Mayor Reynolds early last spring. The new rate became operative on Sunday, be- ing the first day of the month, and the consumers will get the benefit of the reduction in their bills for the present month which are payable October l.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
TO nrAR RAILROAD REaUEsr.

The aldermanlo committee on rall- roads and bridges has appointed a ses- sion to be held next Monday evening when public hearing will be given on the application of the New Haven road for permission to construct a branch of railroad from the Manufac- turers' road. which is now controlled by it, to it's property at what is known as station B.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
FRANCO AMERICANS
State Society Meets in Bridgeport and
 Elects Officers.

Elects Officers,
 Bridgeport, Sept. 3.-With upwards of 250 delegates present the Franco American society held it's fifteenth an- nual convention in this city to-day at Warner hall After mass at the French Catholic church the conven- tion was called to order in the hall, reports presented and approved and officers elected. The officers whose names follow were installed at the afternoon session:
 Chaplain, Rev. Father Dessauliners, Bridgeport; president, Napoleon P. Bissonette, Bridgeport; first vice pres ident, Hemisdas Dion, Willimantic; second vice president, Dr. George A. Comeau, Norwich; secretary, Dr. J. A. Girouard, Willimantic; treasurer, Alexander Commette, Bridgeport; as- sistant treasurer, J. A. Bienvenue, Waterbury; marshal, George Lacroix, Baltic.
 The convention will conclude to- morrow afternoon with a banquet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
GIRL A vANDAL
With Scissors She Destroys mgres'
 Masterpiece.


 Paris, Sept 9,--Another valuable picture in the galleries of the Louvre was partly destroyed to-day. This is the third time within two months that paintings in the galleries have been uantonly damaged. The culprit thls afternoon, who with pair of scissors, cut the canvas of1ngres' masterpiece, ''The sistine Chapel" She explained that she had damaged the painting from a desire to be arrested. M. Bu- jardin Beaumetz, under secretary of state for fine arts, to-day summoned the custodian of the Louvre galleries and several high police officials to meet him in order to decide on some means to put an end to these deplor- able acts of vandalism
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
IRRIGATION CONGRESS.

Sacramento, Cal. Sept. 3-This was irrigation and conservation day at the national irrigation congress Several prominent men, including United States Senator Francis c. Newlands of Neva- da, member of the inland waterways commission who spoke of the work of that body, were present.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
ARMY CORPORAL srICrDEs.

Portsmouth, N H., Sept S-Corporal James ]. Jenkins of the marine corps at the navy yard committed suicide by cutting his throat at boarding house here to-day. He had been Respondent for several days Jenkins was 27 years old and was married. He enlisted from Pittsburg in 1904.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
PRISON FOR DEPOT BURGLAR.

Putnam, Sept. 3.--Tn the superior court, to-day Archie Breault of River Point R. l., pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering the railroad station at South Windham on August and stealing s20. Judge Gager sen- tencod him to not less than one nor nore than three years in state prison.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
 DIR. FRED BECKWITH.

Health Officer of New London Dies
 Suddenly.
 Dr. Fred J. Beckwith, health officer of the city of New London, died sud- denly of heart disease at the home of Charles Crane on Clark lane. Water ford, Monday afternoon, aged 52 Death came almost immediately after Mrs. Crane had given birth to child and Dr. Beckwith had declared both mother and babe safely through the crisis Dr. Beckwith was summoned to the Crane home about noon. It is believed that he was obliged to hurry to catch a New London and East Lyme car and after lie left the car he had about three fourths of a mile to walk, This exer- ton Is thought to have weakened his heart, He leaves a widow and two children.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
LIGHTNING Kuus Frvr.

Raleigh, N. C., Sept. 3.-Lightning struck the power house of the electric plant at Buckhorn this afternoon, kill ing five men and injuring twenty. Ow- ing to wires being down, 1t Is impos- sible to obtain names of those killed and Injured. The extent of damage to the property has not been learned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
MISSING noYs FOuNp.

New Britain, Sept. 8.-The two boys. Louis Lyman and John W. Wenz, re- ported as missing from Hancock Point, near Indian Neck, are safe at home in New Britain, having arrived here last Saturday evening. Young Wenz was taken sick and was compelled to return home.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
lLOTTERs AGAINsT CzAR HANGEn.

St. Petersburg, Sept. S.--Two of the three men who were sentenced five days ago to death for having organized a plot against the life of the emperor were hanged here to-day, Their names were sinasAy, alias Purkin, aged 27, and Vladimir Naoumuff, aged 28,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
CIEPINNo EXoNERATED
Shoemaker Who Killed Member 0
 Black Hand Society Released.

Blairsville Pa, Sept. S.-Frank Ciepinno, shoemaker, who last Sat urday night shot and killed one of the three alleged members of the Black Hand society, who entered his store and demanded money, was exonerat- ed by a coroner's jury to-day on the grounds of self-defense. Ciepinno, who was stabbed by the assailants, one of whom was captured, will re- cover.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
YELLOW JACK IN HAVANA.

Washington, Sept. 9.-The marine hospital service has been notified of the appearance of yellow fever in Ha- yana for the first time this season. So far only one case has been reported.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
LABOR DAY IN PORTO RICO.

San Juan, Porto Rico. Sept S.-Labor day was observed in this city by street parade and a meeting in the theater at which Governor Post spoke.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
CORNELL MAN TO COACH CAR.
 IJSIE,

Ithaca, N. Y, Sept. S.-William Newman '07, center on Cornell foot ball team for three years, has been appointed assistant coach for the Car hsla Indian team.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
F1TzpATR1cK ATTAcKEp wrrn.

For an assault upon his wife, com mitted at their home at 50 Wilson street last evening, Dennis J. Fitzpat- rick was arrested by the police of the Howard avenue station and held on a breach of the peace charge. The wife was not injured at all in the melee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
TO PAINT KINGS PICTURE.

Marieubad, Sept 3.-King Edward has commissioned Mrs Leslie Cotton, we'll known portrait painter of New York, to paint his portrait.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
TORRINGToN MAN DROPS DEAD.

Torrington, Sept. Civilian schapp. aged 55, dropped dead on the street to- night as he was going home from work. Heart disease is given as the cause.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-04
WILL REMAIN A FoRTNICuT

Honolulu, Sept. 9.-The United States cruiser squadron, which arrived here yesterday, will remain fortnight.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-04
HOUSEHOLD HELPS.

A painted kitchen wall becomes
greasy from the steam caused by cook
ing and the dust by sweeping. which
together it is almost impossible to re
move. To a pailful of warm soapsuds
add a little ammonia and three or four
ia blespOonfuls of kerosene, which.
when applied with sponge or soft
cloth. will remove all greasy and dusty
substances
Those who like sausages. but with
whom the grease does not agree. should
try parboiling them a few minutes be-
fore frying The result is most salts
factory. Pierce sausages with a fork
before boiling.
For a cool floor covering an old brus-
sells rug worn and faded may be thor
oughly cleaned, turned upside down
and given two coats of floor stain. with
varnish added This also is a good way
to treat old strips of brussels carpet
for porch use
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-04
MRS. EDWIN MOULTON.

eral civic improvement, including ~
giene, pure drinking water, abolition
of smoke, public stations of comfort.
with the establishment of Fairgrounds.
parks, the preservation Of natural seen
lie beauty, art III public schools. tree
culture, beautifying school grounds,
home gardens, etc.
AS a result a great wave of improve
ment swept over the state, men ans.
women Of all classes joining in it, and
Mrs. MoultOn was chosen chairman in
Ohio for the Woman's Outdoor Art
league when that body was organized
as an affiliated branch Of the Ameri-
can Civic association. At the last
meeting of the league she was chosen
president.
AS the wife of the city superintend-
ent of schools Mrs. MoultOn has been
one of the social leaders Of Cleveland.
o., where outdoor art is finely display
I'D. At Mr.. MOulton's retirement from
active duties last year they took up
their permanent residence at Moulton
Hall, Warren. O.. which is now the ma
tional headquarters for the Woman's
Outdoor Art League of America.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-04
DANES AND DAUGHTERS.

Ethel Roosevelt. daughter of the
president, was second in her gradua-
ton class il the Cathedral school OF
Washington.
The tvo-year-o!d daughter Of Mrs
Marga,at Rung Of Williamsport. Pa.
Rugged her ha!y sister SO hard that
she broke the infants collar bone
Nine. Emma Calve as proprietrcss q:
the Chateau de Cacricrs il tie depart
ment Of -avcyron. France, has received
q gold medal at the Rodez agricultural
show for model far4ling
Ade!ina Tatti HIS Il superb collection
Of jewels her diamonds alone being
valued at S3T5nGn. She has sung be
fore most Of the royalties, most all of
whom have made her presents of jew
elry.
Ida Lewis, Keeper of the Lime island
lighthouse, near Newport. r. l.. one of
the few women in the United States
holding such a position. is probably
the greatest life saver of her sex in the
world
One of the Oldest women in Vermont
is Mrs Ruth Allen Smith of Putney.
who recently celebrated her one hun
bred and fourth birthday anniversary.
She is remarkably keen and bright and
is a constant reader of newspapers.
Mrs. NJ. c. Barber. a sister of the
late Mrs. William Mckinley. announces
that she will buy the homestead of the
late president and his wife if their
heirs will sell it and present it to the
National Mckinley Memorial associa-
ton
Mrs Marshall Field, widow Of Chi
cago's merchant prince. is to become
an inspector of milk. Il visitor TO the
tenement houses OF Chicago. an angel
of The hospitals ana rival for Soc!oioG-
ical hon0rs of Miss Jane Adams and
Mrs Potter Palmer