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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
WOUNDED TWO GIRLS
Small Boy Shoots His Gun Indiscrimin-
 atingIy at savin Rock.

Small Boy Shoots His Gun Indiscrimln-
 atingIy at snvin Rock.
 A small boy and his toy pistol were the occasion of considerable excitement at Savin Rock yesterday morning at about half-past nine. Two young la dies from different towns, and utter strangers to each other, one having come from the Emerald Isle not so long ago, and the other once simple Rhine maiden, were standing side by side at souvenir stand looking at postal cards. Just about this time the afore- mentioned youngster with his toy gun came meandering along, and, not hav- ing shot off his gun in at least min ute, aiming nowhere in particular, he let her go a couple of times. One of these nowhere In particulars was the right thigh of the Irish damsel, and the other was the left thigh of the German maid
 When the small boy saw what he had done he vanished in the crowd. One of the officers on duty there, seeing it was futile to attempt to catch the mis- chief-maker, gave all his attention to the injured girls. They were taken to Dr. Kowalewski's office on Campbell avenue to be attended to, and it was found that they were more scared than hurt. After their wounds were dressed they returned to the Rock, arm in arm, to finish out day that had begun so inauspiciously for them, but as they
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
RECORD THRONG FOR CITY DISPLAY Splendid Fireworks Exhi- bition on Green Attended by Vast Crowd of
 5O,OOO. FARMLAND SCENE
 DELIGHTS PEOPLE Many Declare Last Nights Display the Finest Ever Given in This
 City.

The celebration of the ore hundred and thirty-first anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independ- ence of the United States was ended, so far as the city of New Haven was officially concerned, when the splendid fireworks display on the central green went out with the Good Night+ sign. The big green was one sea of human heads when with the stroke of o'clock the 5000 red, white and blue lights of the beautiful electrical illumination were turned on and the City band burst forth with the Star Spangled Banner Nearly 5O,00O persons, it is estimated, were on and about the green during the evening to witness the splendid dis play, and every point of vantage was seized upon.
 The south end of the green was roped off for the men in charge of the fire- works and Senator Homan, of the al- of the lower half of the green was ~ mass of good-natured people of ali ages and conditions The steps of the three churches were thronged, the rails of the fences were perched upon, and the streets outside were blocked with the great mass of people. City hall steps and offices furnished opportunity for quite number of persons to behold the scene. Acting Mayor Johnson and party witnessed the celebration from the mayors office
 The sight was one never to be forgot ten. The green was a veritable fairy land when the lights went on. and the thousands expressed their delight at the scene. For one hour the band played on while the crowd patiently awaited the fireworks display The amount Of noise on the green Wa5 greatly diminished over that of many previous years, when dynamite cafres and blank cartridge reyolvers rendered the spot anything but pleasant. The policing of the green was admirable, and no trouble was reported; neither
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
Southern New England schuetzenbuna
 Gather at Taftville.

Gather at Taftvillc.
 Taftville, July 1.-The thirty-eighth annual Schuetzenfest of the Southern New England Schuetzenbund was held with the Germania Schuetzen Verein to-day and will continue tomorrow. There was very large attendance and one of the best fests held in many years with choice selection of prizes. Mayor Thayer opened the fest with appropriate remarks and fired the first shot, scoring a bullseye.
 The high score on the tarket of hon. or for the first day went to Fred Ross of Springfield, with a score of 70, and w. Wollman of New Britain was sec- ond with 69. On the ladies target Mrs. J. Baumgartner was high with 72. Mrs. Emil Claus and Mrs. John B. Goetz of Hartford tied for second at 6S. On the general target the high score on the general target went to F. E. Ross of Springfield, who took first premium with a score of 21S. W. D., Kittler of New Haven was second with 214 and IA. F. Laudensaek of New Ha- ven third with 21S, The fest closes late tomorrow
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
ACCIDENTS ABOUT STATE FEWER THAN USUAL
Naugatuck Lad Receives a Bullet Which Lodges
 Near Eye.

Naugatuck, July Awhile looking at a target at which he and number of friends had been shooting with rifles at this afternoon, Emil Weiss was hit In the back of the neck with a rife ball. the bullet glancing off the Jawbone and lodging under the left eye It is said that small boy had picked up rifle and that it's accidental dis charge resulted in the shooting of Weiss. The bullet has been extracted and it is believed Weiss will recover.
 GunnarG Anderson had part of one of his hands torn away when a small cannon he was loading burst to-day.
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FIREMEN HAVE
 VERY BUSY DAY Every Piece of Apparatus Except Engine No. 9 Called out with Lit
 tie Damage Done.
TWELVE STILL AND
 SIX BELL ALARMS
Come From Every Section of City But Most of Them from Congress
 Ave. Section.

Yesterday was the busiest day known in the fire department for several years and the men were tired lot when they turned in early this morning. The calls began early and lasted late. There were twelve still alarms and six bell alarms up to 12 o'clock last night, but in no case was serious damage done, and In many the fremen were need- lessly called out.
 The calls came from all parts of the city, although Congress avenue was the busiest section during the evening. It was stated at fire headquarters that so general had the calls been that every piece of apparatus in the city, with the exception of engine No, 9, had been put in commission at some time during the day or evening.
 On the whole, it must have seemed like chasing the devil around the stump, because In most cases the fire men arrived to find that there was nothing for them to do. In several in- stances the engines were on the street returning when another alarm In their district would come in and they would have to turn around again.
 Engine No. had no opportunity to respond to bell alarm 19, which is in it's district, When the alarm was rung in the company was out on a still, and another company had to cover the bell alarm. As soon as No. returned to its house 1t was called out on another still. So 1t was case of being contin- 'ually on the go, repeated by nearly all the companies of the city.
 Three calls disturbed the peace of the department between press time yester- day morning and ? D. m. this after noon. The first was Q telephone call received at Company 1O's house at S:SO a. m. One of the small store houses in the Cedar Hill freight yards east of the Ferry street bridge was on fire and when the firemen arrived 1t was beyond hope. Three barrels of oil stored in 1t
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
FIRE IN MADISON
Dunlap Residence Razed And Others Threat
 ened.
BELL ALARM UNHEFDED
Help Comes From Beach lust in the Nick of
 Time.

Special to the Journal and Courier.)
 Madison, July 4.-A house occupied by F, H. Dunlap and owned by Mrs. F. e. yogel, of Derby, was burned to che ground at o'clock this morning, en- tailing loss of about s2,50O, which, it is thought, is covered by insurance
 Little Buena Aver discovered the fire, noticing thick clouds of smoke pouring out from under the shingles She ran to her home, giving the alarm. Her father, Dr. A. D. Aver, put the girl into the Methodist church, through a win dow and she rang the bell as an alarm. No one paid the slightest attention to the old church bell, thinking it part of the Fourth of July celebration.
 pr. Aver succeeded in making the villagers understand by harnessing up his horse and driving through the prin- cipal streets, shouting to every one he met.
 A telephone call was sent in to the handsome summer residence of Archer Smith, at Madison Beach, who respond ed with 100 feet of fire hose and many willing hands from the shore colony. The hose was attached to several hun dred lengths sent over from Clinton, and prompt work saved the residence of Benjamin R, Meigs, an adjoining piece of property; also the home of Frank Dee.
 The townspeople saved most of MT. Dunlap's furniture, dragging it out and deposlting 1t in the street. The fire ap- parently caught on the roof or in the garret, as Mrs. Dunlap, when she heard noise and rushed upstairs, found the upper floor mass of flames. Probably firecracker lodging on the roof set the shingles ablaze, and the fire crept under the roof unnoticed until Dr. l Ayers daughter saw smoke.
 But for the prompt action of the shore people in supplying hose it is likely that Madison Center would have been threatened, as the Dunlap house is but few rods from the postoftice Had the flames gained headway serious results would undoubtedly have follow. ed, as Madison has no fire-fighting ap. paratus of any description.
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METCALF CONFIRMS
Large Part of Navy VIII Be Seen fin
 Pacific Waters.

Large Part of Navy Will Be Seen fin
 Pacific Waters.
 Oakland, Cal, July 4-Secretary of the Navy Victor H. Metcalf, in an in- terview to-day, confirmed the report that large part of the United States navy will be seen in the Pacific waters next winter Eighteen or twenty of the largest battleships will come around Cape Horn on practice cruise and will be seen in San Francisco har- bor.
 "Many false impressions have gained circulation about the movement" said Secretary Metcalf. q have held all along that there was practically no sig nificance to this movement from a mil itary standpoint. I might have stated before leaving Washington exactly what am saying now, but I thought that as the news concerned the people of the Pacific coast to-day would be an appropriate time to announce the plans.
 ''It is the policy of the navy depart ment to keep the fleet in American wa ters as much as possible. It is also our policy to keep as large a number of battleShips together as possible. We might as well spend the money in
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
RICH PRISONER ESTATES
BARTELs OF SYRACUSE
Slips Away at Extradition Hearing in Toronto,
 Canada.

Toronto, Ont, July 4-Herman Bar tels, the millionaire brewer of Syracuse, who has been fighting extradition pro- ceedings to the United States. escaped from custody in Osgoode Hall to-day, and Is still at large.
 The hearing came up before Judge Wells at Welland and an order for ex- tradition was granted. On habeas cor pus the order was appealed to the high court and the matter came up be- fore Justice Riddell at Osgoode Hall to-day. Bartels, in custody of Sheriff Smith of Welland, and an American detective, had been an interested audi tor of the proceedings, Whether he considered that the comments of the bench were unfavorable to his case or not, the opportunity offered and he made his escape.
 While the sheriff was otherwise en- gagged for moment Bartels slipped quietly away,
 He had shown no intention of es- eaping," said the sheriff "Ie came up here quietly enough. l left him stand Ing there in the door and wasn't away minute"
 As soon as the escape was noticed the sheriff gave the alarm.
 Every corridor and corner was searched, Not spot in the hall escap- ed scrutiny. But Bartels was not found
 During the hearing Justice Riddell seemed to hold against the contention of MT. Dewart that the warrant for arrest was not properly made out.
 The argument was continued this afternoon. At it's conclusion the judge said:
 q won't decide the case until to-nor- row.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
FELL" SQUIRES
 A FALSE ALARM Man From Australia Proves the Easiest Kind of
 Mark for From
 my" Burns. TWO MINUTES
 TO FINISH HIM Should Not Have Been Pit ted Against Any One But 3 Fourth tthh Rate
 Fighter.

San Francisco, July 4.-Bill Squires the much heralded champion of Aus tralia, succumbed to the blow of a Canadian fist at Colma to-day after he had been in the ring two minutes with Tommy Burns, The men who witness sed the brief meeting between the two pugilists were charitable enough not to call him "dub." They designated him "a false alarm" who should have been pitted against fourth rate fight CT rather than any pugilist with the slightest possession of ring skill.
 To say that the 5000 persons who journeyed out to CoIma to witness the fight were disappointed woud be phras- ing it too mildly
 It was a hot day and the journey to Colma was a disagreeable one. Hun dreds of persons came from other states to see the leading fighter of the Antipodes battle with the light heavy weight champion of the United States and anticipation was keyed up to the highest point. From the stand point of the average spectator the outcome would have been amusing If less effort had been required to reach the arena The fight was as good as ended the moment the gong sounded for the men to advance to the center of the ring That the defensive skill of the Austra- Han was exceedingly poor was speedily attested, for in ten seconds he was prone on the mat. A we'll directed right from Burns fist struck him flush on the jaw
 It did not have force enough be- hind 1t to give Squires his quietus and after taking a count of four he rose in wobbly fashion and rushed at
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
RESERVES AT COVE
Local Battalion Open Summer Quarters
 at Yale Yacht Club.

The local division of the naval re- serves have taken the club house re- gently used by the Yale Yacht club at Morris Cove, and will occupy it during the season. Yesterday they entertained their friends there during the after noon and evening. an orchestra of four pieces furnishing music during the aft ernoon for the pleasure of those on well filled verandas and lawns. and two launches were kept busy taking the guests from the club house dock to the Elfreda, which lay in the Cove gaily decorated for the occasion. In the evening dance was enjoyed by about 150 people The committee in charge was: Lieutenant Second Brigade O. A. Maynard Coxswain R. O. Williams. Coxswain F. K. Williams, Seaman A. A. Boyle, and Seaman J. D. Tersill.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
NEWS SUMMARY.
GENERAL.

GENERAL. Meeting of American Institute. Scheme of Peace Conference. w. J. Bryan Celebrates the Fourth. Train Held Up in New Jersey. A Fleet for the Pacific. Rockefeller on Way to Chicago. London Celebrates Fourth. Rich Prisoner Escapes. Fourth Costs Seven Lives in New York. The Brakes Failed to Work,
 STATE. State Charity Board. The Amended Bank Bill National Guard Legislative Changes. Old Home Day at Scotland, Conn. Mans Body Found in Housatonic. Fire in Madison. Farmer Falls Under Car Wheels.
 CITY. Baseball Game Injures Three. Arrested on Return After Two Months. Schooner Thieves Get Fines. Fire in Stewards Row. Record Audience Sees Fine Fireworks. Sargent Family Expresses Appreciation. Bremen Hold Celebration. Four Brothers in Quarrel. Italians in Razor Slashing. Heenan's Injury Bad One. Patriotic Meeting at Center Church. Police Mutual Aid Meets To-day. Elks Celebrate Fourth. Ftremen Kept Very Busy, Few Accidents in This City.
 SPORTS. Squires an Easy Mark Peter Pan Wins Sl2000 Stake Sheridan A. A. U. Champion. Claridge Breaks 9S Out of 100. Little Can Now Meet llagned. Belgians Defeat Leanders. Miss Sutton Wins Again. Trotting Races at Dea)y. Pequots Win Uphill Fight. Springfield at the Rock To-day. New Haven Loses Both Games Shepard Country Club Champion. New Yacht Clubs Regatta.
 EVENTS TO-DAY. Annual Meeting of Police Mutual Aid. Paving Commission Meets To-day. Big Bill at White City. Summer Opera at Polls
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BUSY DAYS FOR POLICE
Sergeant Hayes Absence Causes Change
 ln Reports of sergeants.

6SEkeuut lhEeBf AbhcHcR OhU8es OOunEG
 In Reports of sergeants.
 Sergeant Michael J. Hayes of Station one, has secured a months leave of ab- sence during which time he will take a trip to the west The absence of Sergeant Hayes makes necessary change in the reports of the other ser geants at the station. Sergeant Gibson will not come on duty until 10 o'clock and will remain until s o'clock in the morning, Captain Woodruff will remain on until Sergeant Gibson reports at night.
 The work at central station has been extremely heavy of late and Sergeant Gibson who has been in charge has been terribly rushed but has kept up with the business in a conlmendable manner. The relief of a few quiet days after the hard work of commencement week and the rush of Fourth of July trade will be welcome to the police de- partment. During these events the whole day force has been kept on until 1 o'clock at night.
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BUT FEW ACCIDENTS Several Unfortunates In- iured but None Will Re-
 suit Seriously it is
 Thought. MAN STRUCK BY CAR Two Boys Injured While Setting Off Fireworks and Two Young La
 dies Wounded.
MAN STRUCK BY CAR

The Fourth of July was pleasantly free from many acidents so fas as this city was concerned. Several were re- corded but none it is thought will re- suit fatally and it is to be hoped that none will be more serious than the case of young Herman Brunt of Judson street, who was carried into the realms of fits by the beauty of the celebration on the Green and as a result got free ride to his home in the police wagon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
FOURTH AT MADISON.
Archer Smith Gives House Party, ana

Archer Smith Gsives House Party, ana
 Holds Aquatic Carnival.
 Madison did It's share in keeping the glorious Fourth, and celebrated it in a royal, or rather loyal, manner. Many of the shore residents had house parties for the day, the largest one be- ing at Archer Smiths beautiful shore cottage. There were many Madison people among Mr. Smiths guests. They gathered along the beach and on the spacious piazza and watched a water carnival. The program of aquatic sports was very much enjoyed by the onlookers. The tub racing was mirth provoking as were one or two of the canoeing contests. Suitable prizes were given to the winners.
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SARGENTS THANKFUL

Express Appreciation of Action Taken
 to Stop Noise.
 Bright and early yesterday morning Henry Sargent entered City hall in search of Acting Mayor Johnson to ex- press to him the appreciation of the Sargent family for the steps taken by the city in reducing the noise about the Central Green during the past two days. He especially commended the removal of fireworks and band stand to the further side of the Green and the stopping of the drum and fife corps as they passed the Sargent home. Mir. Sargents appreciation were communi- cated to the acting mayor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
Quiet in BrIdrenort.

Bridgeport, July 4.--Although there was plenty of noise all day, officially this was the quietest Fourth on record in this city The Emergency hospital staff was fairly busy, but the worst case was the loss of half a thumb, and there was no eye accident case. Both general hospitals reported one of the quietest days there in several months. There were only five alarms for fire three still alarms and two bell calls and the grand total loss will not reach $100. Only one arrest was made during the day.
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Geed Luck Waterhurr.

Waterbury July 4.-The day was re- markedly free from serious accidents, by comparison with previous years, al- though a dozen or more minor cases of accidental injury were reported.
 Joseph O'Neill of 84 Vine street, aged IS, trapped lighted match into a can of powder and the explosion filled his face and eyes It was necessary to re-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
roo.ted Corn Flakes Plant Burned.

Battle Creek, Mich, July A. The main building of the Toasted Corn Flakes company's plant in this city was burned to-day, causing loss of about S75,O00. Three firemen were set verely injured, and a hneman was ins stantly killed by a live wire while work- ing among the debris.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
FELL UNDER WHEELS

Farmer Visiting in New Britain Loses
 Leg.
 New Britain, July 4.-While attempt ing to board moving trolley car at the corner of Chestnut and North Stan ley streets this afternoon William Hunt. a farmer about fifty-hve years of age, living in Glastonbury, fell un- der the wheels and both legs were run over by the back wheels of the rear truck He was removed to the hospital where the right leg was taken off above the knee and the left one just below the knee. Hunt had been in the city this morning visiting married daugh- ter and was about to go home.
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WEATHER RECORD.
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Washington, July 1, 1se9
 Forecast for Friday and Saturday:---
 For Eastern New York; Partly cloudy Friday; warmer in west portionl showers at night or Saturday; light Id fresh south winds,
 For New England: Partly cloudy Friday, warmer in north portioni Satt urday partly cloudy light to tresR south winds.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
FORMER GOV. ROBERTS
Spoke at Big Independence Day cele-
 bration at Jamestown.

Norfolk, Va. July 4.-Governor Hughes of New York. and Woodrow Wilson, president of Princeton uniyer- sity. were the orators of the day at the joint Independence Day celebration and first annual reunion of the lineal of the signers of the Decla- ration of Independence at the James, town exposition to-day, the descen- dants reunion being held under the auspices of the Thomas Jefferson me- morial association, of which former Secretary of the Navy Hilary 4. Her bert, is the acting president.
 A military parade preceded the for nal exercises of the day.
 Former Gov. Roberts of Connecticut, vice-president of the Jefferson me- morial association, presided and spoke briefly.
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New York Itallans Celehrnte.

New York, July 1.-The one hun dredth anniversary of the birth of the Italian patriot, Garlbaldi, was celebrat- ed in New York to-day by parade down Broadway and dedication of the Garibaldi pantheon at Clifton, staten Island.
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FATAL RUNAWAY
Farmers Horse Becomes Frightened at
 n UFyoryahIes5 Parade.

"Horrables5 Parade.
 Dayville, July 4.--A holiday parade of "horribles" was tho indirect cause of the death of John B. Williams, a tarrn- CT of this village, to-day. He had driv- en to the station to deliver milk and his horse became frightened at the noise and grotesqueness of the costumes of the paraders, and got beyond cons treI The animal dashed down the rail- road tracks towards an approaching train, but took to siding. Mr. Will Hams after gaining control. of the horse tried to turn 1t around, and in so doing was struck by the train. which threw him against a freight car killing him almost instantly. The horse was un- hurt. MT. Williams was eighty-three years of age.
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Irrnncis B. Thurher Dend.

New York, July 4.-Francis B. Thur ber one of the organizers of the New York board of trade and transportation died, to-day, aged 65 years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-07-05
Mnxor sargent,s Condition.

The condition of Mayor Sargent last night remained about the same. The noise of the Fourth disturbed him somewhat. He continues unconscious.
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HANDBAG FOUND
DiOgencs Would Have Found His Hon.
 est Man in This City.

The world is a good deal more hon. est than many people think. Eugene Pendergrast who lives al 25 Cassius street. found at Savin Rock yesterday a large hand bag, containing sum of money and also few pieces of jewelrJ He turned it over to Sergeant Scran- ton of the West Haven police who holds it for identification.