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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03
PROBING RAILWAY SYSTEM
Alleged Payment of s1O,OOO for Mould
 ing Public Sentiment.

New York. Oct 2.-The Metropolitan Street railway systems special con struetion fund" was again the chief ob 1ect ot inquiry before the public ser vice commission to-day and Lemnel II. Quigg. as before gave most of the in- formation.
 Items charged to this fund included lawyers fees for creating opposition in told of paying former Judge william M. K. olcott $l0.0OO for moulding pub- lie sentiment" According to the testi mony, Quigg spent most of his time stihing or promoting legislation and, as ness" in various directions. It was brought out that he controlled com plex organization of lawyers, detectives and sentiment boosters.' which he us- ed to further the ends of the Metropol- itan. He even kept going lot of so- cieties Interested in bettering transit conditions.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03
ONLY GOOD SHOES The New Haven Shoe COnpan1 842 and 846 Chapel Street

called to order by Bishop Futile, in mediately eleven bishops, appearing j the house for the first time were pr| sented. They were Bishops Strang East Carolina; Roots, Hankow; Spall ing, Salt Lake; W. F. Johnson, Soul Dakota; CD. Williams, Michigan; Pal ker, New Hampshire; McCormic| Western Michigan; Webb, Milwaulsel Scadding, Oregon; Tucker, southel Virginia, and Guerry, South Carolin|
 Bishop William Lawrence of Mass| chusetts was reelected chairman all Dr. Samuel Hart, of Connecticut, sel retary of the house. After this bud ness had been disposed of Govern| Swansonnwas ushered into the hons and spoke at some length, welcomir the convention.
 Archbishop Nuttall and Bishop Il gram responded to an enthusiastic we come by making brief remarks. Tl house of bishops then adjourned uni tomorrow at 2 o'clock Simultan ously with the assembling of the hou of bishops the house of deputies WI holding it's preliminary gathering St. Pauls church. The sessions of tl house of deputies are open to the pull lie. pr. Randolph McKim, of Wasl ington, and Rev. Henry Anstfce New York, were reelected presideE and secretary, respectively, the eleA tions being by acclamatioris.
 Committees were dispatched to th house of bishops to convey the infd nation that, the house of deputies WI organized, and another committee WI appointed to invite the visiting En fish clergymen to name time
 which it will be convenient for theA to attend the house of deputies TN members of the house of bishops WI also be invited to attend the foreiN clergy on that occasion.
 J. P. Morgan, of New York, presera ed a resolution providing for the aS lpointment of a joint committee to coR slider the place of holding the conve$ ton in 1910 The question of chanH ing the procedure in relation to t$ election of presiding bishop to serN for life, or until he has reached t age of seventy years, and number other matters that are expected provoke considerable discussion wei the subjects of resolutions, all which were referred to comnittees
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03
CONVENTION OF EPISCOPALIANS Forty fifth National Triennial Session Being Held in
 Richmond, Va.
BISHOP OF LONDON
 BREACHES THE SERMON
pr. Samuel Hart, of Connecti- cut, Chosen Secretary of
 the House.

Richmond, Va, Oct. 2.--l'he forty fifth triennial general convention of the Protestant Episcopal church con- vention In the United States convened to-day and was fully organized for business. The beginning was as aus picious as could be desired. Of the 102 members of the house of bishops only ten were absent, and the attend anee of clerical and lay members of the house of deputies was nearly complete. A large number Of foreign church dignitaries were present, in- cludins the archbishop of the West Indies and the bishops of London, St. Albans, Montgomery Niagara, Que- bee, Ontario and Mackenzie River.
 The business of the two houses was confined to organization and both bodies reelected all of their officers exclamation. By far the most Inter esting of the proceedings to-day was the holy communion at Holy Trinity church, where the Rt. Rev. Winning ton-1ngram, bishop of London, preached the sermon, and all of the visiting bishops participated in the professional.
 After singing by an excellent choir, the ten commandments were read by Bishop Futile and extracts from the scriptures by Bishop Potter Of New York and Bishop Satterlee of Wash ington. The congregation sang and this was practically the only prelude to the sermon of the bishop Of Lon don.
 The sessions of the House Of Bisn- ops, which was held in the Virginia state capital building, were executive and will continue to be so during the convention. At the close a statement of the proceedings was made by pr. Samuel Hart, of Connecticut, secretary of the house. After the house was
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

tion and it was learned through him that the Italian who fled was very reliable man and lived in East Derby. He was not married. About a month ago Louis, as the Italian was called. received a letter from the "Black Hand" so 1t was learned, de- manding $12.50, or he would forfeit his life. As the letter was postmark- ed Derby it seems that there is branch of this society formed In this city. Louis gave up the $12.50, as he was requested to do, and thought that would be the end of it. But he was mistaken, as on Monday he received another letter from the same parties demanding s100 Louis told about receiving the letter to his fellow workmen and going home he got all his belongings together, drew out of the bank all his hard earned savings and departed for New York en route for his old home in Italy. The let ters received by Louis have caused a great amount of excitement among his friends and they will certainly work hard in order to find the senders of them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03
q ATFIElD TALKS
 ID THIRD WARDERS

Notwithstanding much mud sling ing because I am said to belong to a machine, I am proud to belong to the New Haven political machine which is the cleanest political machine in the country"
 There was another large rally in Germania hall at which several of the candidates were present and gave talks to the assembled voters,
 The democrats held a big rally in the Eighth ward at Pyramid hall. Thomas Kinney was the presiding of ficer and most of the candidates on the city ticket spoke. Mir Martin made short talk which was received enthusiastically,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03
CHASE BOY THREE MILES.
Woman of Sixty Drops After Pursuing Youth Accused of Robbing Her.

Meriden, Oct, 2.-Taken in, housed and fed when he had no place to go, Bastino Ricci, eighteen years old, a recent arrival from Europe, is alleged to have repaid his benefactor. Mrs. Emilio Occhailini, Sunday by robbing her of S60. The woman says that she saw Ricci drop her empty purse in her yard and flee.
 Despite her sixty years, she gave chase and ran through Cat Hole Pass, an isolated country, for three miles to Kensington, where she fell exhausted at the door of farmhouse. Ricci es- caped. Mrs. Occhallni was preparing to go with him to physician at his request when the alleged theft was committed. She is reported to be in serious condition.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03
SHELTON.

Special Journa' Courier News Service )
 At the democratic caucus which was held in the town hall last evening at 8 o'clock there were about seventy vot- CTS present. The meeting was called for the purpose of nominating a full town ticket to be voted upon on the annual election day, Monday. Oct. T. The meeting was called to order at 8 oclock and the following officers elect cd: David l.. Clark, chairman, and H. 0. Barnes, clerk. Immediately the work of preparing the town ticket was begun which was completed without much discussion. The following Is the full town ticket that Is to be voted upon next Monday:
 Assessors-William J. Cord, Gideon M. Wakelee.
 Board of Relief-z. c. Beard, H. L. Barnes.
 selectmen--Gideon M Wakelee, first; William H. Main, second
 Agent of Town Deposit and Other Trust Funds-B N. Beard.
 Town Clerk--Tsercy Maulthron.
 Treasurer-D. N. Clark.
 Registrars of Voters-Tlmothy J. Shea, First district; D P, L,overling, Second district,
 Library Dlrector-Lewis W. Booth. Tree Warden--Timothy E Donovan,
 School Committee-z. c. Beard.
 Tax Collector-Timothy E. Donovan,
 Constables Timothy F, Donovan, James Montgomery Thomas Burgess, Harry L. Barnes.
 Audltor-Harry L. Barnes.
 Grand Jurors--J H. Donovan, Wil- liam c. Booth, William J. Cord
 Town Committee-D. N. Clark, Rich ard Mullen, 0. s. Beardsley, Dennis Sullivan, William J. Cord
 The caucus was a quiet and peaceful one, everybody being satisfied with the ticket made up. It Is not at all prob- able that the grand jurors will be on the ticket as in the call 1t was not specified whether or not these should be nominated.
 The caucus adjourned at S:45 o'clock
 The R. N Bassett Co. of this place has closed it's Ansonia branch on Ma pie street Machines installed In the local factory do the work that was for. merly done in Ansonla The condition of Mrs Frank Foley of Long Hill avenue, who was operated upon yesterday in St. Vlncent's hos- pital for appendicitis, Is reported as being critical.
 The w. c. T. U. will meet this after. noon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs Mary Radcliffe A full attendance is desired, as the delegate to the coming state convention, which Is to be held in Stamford, Oct 23 and 25, win be ap. pointed.
 A. J. Burgess has been appointed dog warden of this place by the selectmen of the town and Warden Healey. He intends to do his duty faithfully and as a warning to others took in one dog, whose owner Is known, yesterday morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03
BILLIARD TOURNEY IN CHICAGO

New York, Oct. 2.-The amateur na- tional billiard championship tourna- ment to be held in March, 1908, goes to the Chicago Athletic association. That was decided by the thirty delegates as- sembled tonight at the meeting of the national association of Amateur bill- iard players at the Llederkranz club.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03
BOY KILLS PLAYMATE.
Gun He Was Carrying Was Accident
 ally Discharged.

Fall River, Mass, Oct. 2.-Joseph Bird, a 16-years-old boy, was arrested on charge of manslaughter tonight on account of the death of Francis M. Des Fortes. aged IA. The two boys were returning borrowed gun to its owner yesterday and in crossing an open lot the weapon which was fin the hands of Bird was discharged and Des Fortes was fatally wounded.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

The polling places that are to be used on next Monday when the voters of this city will vote upon the consti- tutional amendments have been desig- mated and are as follows: First ward city hall; Second ward, Reserve hose hour; Third ward Pangassett's hose house. The polls are to be open from 6 6. m. to D. m, and almost the full corps of election officials will be present. As no voting list has been made out this year the one that was made out last year will have to be used.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03
rARMER SHOT TREsPAssER.]

Plainville, Oct. 2.-Robert M. Smi a farmer here, was to-day bound oy to the December term of the super court on the charge of shooting Vi cenzo, Spoda on September 1T. Spo attempted to take some fruit from farm of Smith, and the latter shot h for trespassing.
 Spoda was struck on the arm, | was not dangerously wounded. He not appear in court to-day
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03
ADDRESS BY F. A. PARSONS.
Art Teachers of the City Gather in
 High School Auditorium.

The several art teachers of the city met in the auditorium of the high school last evening and listened to ah address on the Teaching of Elemen- tary Art" by r A. Parsons. MT. Par- sons advocated the teaching of art, commencing with simple subjects, and warned against giving school children such difficult work at first that they would lose interest.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

In spite of the fact that signs are placed near all approaches of Wise's corner warning autos to go slow still they do not heed them and round the corner at @ very fast clip, Nothing but a serious accident, 1t seems, will stop them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

Excelsior encampment, l. O. o. F., will hold very interesting meeting tonight at which all members are re- quested to be present. The grand officers are to be entertained and a supper. will be served in the hall at ' o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

Friday afternoon of this week the Woman's club of Ansonia. Derby and Shelton will hold an afternoon tea in the parish house of Christ church. The sum realized on the tea will go to the Mary M. Abbott memorial fund at Yale university, devoted to the establish. ing a scholarship in the department or aort of a studentof history and theory of education In awarding the prize preference will be given to Connect fcut woman. Each Woman's society in the state has pledged q contribution to the fund. the sum of which IS $l,O00'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

The Derby high school football team will meet for practice this after noon at o'clock on the meadows.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

A telephone has been placed in Chief of Police O'Delrs home and one also in Lieutenant Joseph Daly's house. Dog Warden James Kane has been appointed a special officer
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

some time ago grabbed a poeketbook from woman on Elizabeth street and was captured in Shelton came up in the superior court, New Haven, yes terday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

Another Derby case which also came up was that of Glacomo Di Paulo, charged with attempting to as- sault Miss Lucy Londusky.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

Saturday afternoon a number of An sonians will journey to Waterbury to witness the baseball game between the strong Independents of that city and the Danbury baseball team McNamaral will pitch for the Danbury team, and as the Independents are all state leag, uers the game will no doubt be a hard fought one. A great deal Of interest IS taken in the game locally.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03
ANSONIA.

tspecial Journal-Courier News service)
 A large number of Ansonians went up to New Milford yesterday. Hoosier Prince, the local horse, was entered ln fhn 2,27 class event. On Tuesday ne was entered in the 2:23 classand, won the event in three straight heats, there. by winning purse of S2oO. The horse was driven by T. D. Donovan Of Shei- fnr1
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03
DERBY.

tSpectal Journal Courier News servfce
 Martin Kinney of Orange, Mass, ia visiting his brother, Michael Kinney of Lafayette street
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

The fall opening In all the stores opened very successfully in this city yesterday. A large number of peo- pie took advantage of. the fine wealth CT prevailing and johrneyed to the green yesterday afternoon where the first of the six band concerts that are 10 take place this week was rendered by the Ansonia brass band The mu- sic played by this fine band was cer- talnly enough to make all present en- thusiastlc and the plan of giving these concerts was certainly an admirable one, and one that will bring the peo- pie out as no other thing will. AL though the crowd was of fair size one in the afternoon in the evening It seemed that everybody who could at tend in the vicinity was present. AL though the air was trihe chilly still the entire crowd remained near and on the green during the playing. The numbers played were more lively than in the afternoon and were more pleas ing. The band stand and the grounds nearby were well lighted with num- erous arc lights. George Carglll of Derby avenue acted as leader of the band.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

The West Side Social clubs football eleven would like to arrange aSgame with any team in the state whose average weight is 1855 pounds. All communications should be addressed to Robert oHara, Derby, Conn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

John Dobbins of lower Main street who was seriously burned at the Old erman fire month ago, resumed work yesterday
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

Following the conclusion of the concert the large crowd that had gathered went to the various stores and besides inspecting the fine deco rations and displays took advantage of the cut in prices and made many purchases, The majority of the stores are certainly very artistically decorat- ed and make an excellent appearance. Fall eolots are. used throughout the entire decoration.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

The Rising Star lodge No. 29, shep- ards of Bethlehem, will meet tonight in Odd Fellows hall. As the degree team. will initiate several cndidates, all members are requested to be present.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

A large number of local people at tended the band concert given in Derby last evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

The case of Lioicomo Barillo. who
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

Itis thought that the dog pound will be located in the city hall.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03
MEIGs & co
ME1Gs & co.
Visit the largest Lghe1t
Smart Fall Suits ct $2O.

good strong fin average price, as values run now but as our values rn our Suits at S20OO give more satisfaction than the in You're welcome to look of them.
 splendid range of new brown paids and stripes and very for and
 Fall $10OO o
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

The Country Circus" ended very suc- cessfully last evening and the ladies who had the event In charge were thoroughly pleased, and are very thapkful to the business men and to all who in any way helped to make the affair the success that 1t was. Last evenings program was also very pleas- ing to the large audience gathered. The team of gymnasts from the Hartford as. soeiation In their clever gymnastic ex-
 Saturday afternoon the West Side so- cial clubs football team will play the Independents on the meadows. The game promises to be an interesting and evenly matched
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

Another concert will be held on the green this afternoon at o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

The disappearance of one of the Italians employed on the section gang of the Naugatuck road on Monday has uncovered another of the many of the "Black hand" schemes of extort- ing money from their fellow country men. David McDermott of New .Ha- ven avenue, is in charge of this sec-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03
Clever New Fall Shirts.

 Shirts, neeligee model Shirts other as good-pred o Fourn Hands growing popular Kscr creations We've in andS
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-10-05

every conceivable corner OF the city.
and every police record. not a single
clew as 10 his whereabouts has been
anearthed. His wife. whom he left an
their rooms In the Marlborough Hotel.
AT Broadway and Thirty-ssxth street.
at o'clock wednesday morning. Is
the last one who saw him. Her per
sonal efforts 20 find him, as well rs
those % their numerous frieudS-peo-
PIE well known Ina this city-have been
as uuavailluG as those ~ the police
and private detectives
MrS. Mcintyre has visited several
Of the hospitals with the police. IA the
hope that 81 least she might find him.
and but stlll alive. The result has al
WAYS been the same. not the ninStcst
Indications as 60 the manner OF his
appearances has been found.
Mrs. Mcintyre IS Frustrated with
apprehension. and under the care OF
a doctor. The disappearance Is al
the more baciinE because OF his strik-
irg appearance. re IS iorse man.
standing six feet in his stockings. anu
Weighing go pounds. HIS injury o-
death would surely have been noticed
had he subsequently passed through
any OF The channels BY which NeW
Nr-k-s hundreds OF temporarily miss
Ing are found or brought 20 the att
tention OF The police.
Nr. Mcintyre. who for the past zen
years has spent az least one month
each summer in ;his city. left his
hotel. telling his wife he was EoinE
down town 90 keep q business appcir-
rnent He said DE would surely be
back within Two hours.
~ hen noon arrives she pfN-nAe an X
ious At once she telcphoneG 90 che
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-10-05
SIX INDICTMENTS
FOR HARTMAN

NEW YORK--special- The names
~ T. II. Herman. John O.. stubbs.
and p p Schw>rin are said 20 be
mentioned ln six indictments against
the Pacific Mall Steamship Company.
returned BY the Federal grand jury.
The indictments embrace l40 counts.
and relate particularly 20 Violations
~ the law on shipments from the
orient through the port OF San Fran
cisco 20 Chicago. The particulars IN
which the law 20 have been violated
relate 20 shipments 81 mating from
Kobe 70 Chicago. these shipments be-
lng Scry heavy.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-10-05
CONDUCTOR JAS. KING
TAKES his OWN LIFE

NORFOLK. SpeciaIs--Labor-
ing under extreme depression, James
King. % LAmbcrt's Point. blew ont
his brains with a revolver last night.
Ar King. who was the father OF n
large family. and who was formerly
a railroad conductor. Was recently
discharged from his position. King .
family had been elected from their
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-10-05
DROPS OUT OF SIGHT
IN CITY OF NEW YORK
Andrew Mcintyre, Birmingham
(Ala.) Capitalist, Leaves Wife
st Hotel TO Attend Engage
nent and Is Seen No More.

NV GORk--Specis
pr c-rSsVe. one g the most prominent
-sncie-s @ birmingham. director "a
zee southern railroads. and half q
l1re1 big co-poFR-ions. - missing in
tAis city NcInCyre's 6isa prezrance
has sstonished the police. Although a
Sene-al alarm has been se-. out for
hL-1 and a force o. Central of7ce Rrd
private detectives have been securing
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-10-05

fTrTS whose offfcss were his 1estEnafTos-
only 90 ind that he had not been there
~ all When night arrived and with
"a no word iron, him. she notified a
special cfAcer employed BY the hotel.
who made search FOR him without
sent ont
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-10-05
neutrality-suspicious..

T. Fulton. OF Bachelors Han near
Danvlile. Va. az noon % wednesday
last. the wedding of Miss Lillian Full
ton % Mr J.. J. iIetchctt. son q
Mr.. and Mrs. ~. r. Hatchett OF RUIZ
nn. y. c.. the Rev. AZ Clements on
ciattng
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-10-05

Ar. Richard r. Mos. OF AppQmat-
fox. Va, has sent out cards fgr the
marriage o. his daughter. Anne Belle.
70 Mr. william G.. Harvey, Jr, on
Tuesday. October Sth. at $50 J.. AZ.
the ceremony 20 DE performed in RED
oak Baptist Church.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-10-05
Not Unwilling

The cave man proposed ~ soak
fns rs girl on the oOaoonnt Win q
stone club
a psirtrl process sinPs-ed Miss
PasSee. '7nut still
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-10-05
ATTTNIN HEInTS-

Mr.. and Mrs. w. =. Tr0utman. OF
Newport Neus. va. announce the en-
gaFernent % their daughter. Lena. 20
SIR. STEPHEN AnstLl Tompkius. the
wedding 20 he celebrated ia October.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-10-05
HARnTmAS sUFFERs

NEWYORK--Speci H Harris
man has suffered from g slight rsc1r~
renee Of the trouble which placed hfuf
on the sick list for a month last spring.
~ 10 said BY Mr.. Harriman's friendol
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-10-05

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ciallsts. Students from % states. Rate
exceptionally low. Write FOR free cat
aioRue ,. :. CRUVI-R. A. n.
Prest-, FrSAt Royal, Va.
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