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The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
35,00O AT THE ROCK
Largest Crowd Ever Seen There So Early in the
 Season.
NEW ATTRACTIONS OPEN
storm of the Early Evening Drives Shore Visitors to Their
 Homes.

The anticipation of a good time at the ball field and the shores which was disappointed by the torrents of Saturday afternoon brought the ,arg- est crowds to Savin Rock and the East shore, that have ever visited those resorts so early In the season. At the Rock alone 1t is estimated that there were at least S5,0Oo people and the trolley company had all 1t could do to carry the crowds to the East shore.
 Everything was going full blast n perfectly orderly manner at the R ock Early in the afternoon some of the markers at the various attractions made more noise than the efficient West Haven police judged was proper and members of the force reasoned with them. No arrests were made and after the bankers were silenced they stood in martyrdom before the attractions holding enticing signs tell ing of the wonders to be found within.
 Many new attractions which had planned opening Memorial day open ed yesterday and did a good business. The Waltz Tickler, over near the roller boiler coaster was open for the first time and the novelty attracted a good business. It Is in the form of a merry go round, but instead of horses the sleighs and conveyances are re- volving tubs. The music of the anc- tent merry widow waltz adds much to the delight. Another resort which opened yesterday was the Stinger, an attraction situated in the middle of the grove. The Stinger did good business during the afternoon, and promises to be very popular attrac- tion
 In place of Jolly Ann there Is a new fat lady in the bin. She Is said to be larger and jollier and will be duly appreciated by all the shore ris- itors. The comedy creature received cany callers yesterday.
 Down on the East shore, the Light house was very popular place, equalled only by the Momauguin. The latter resort did very large business for so early in the season, and a large number of the visitors went In swim ming for awhile.
 Early in the evening a storm broke over the city and outskirts which drive many to the cars. After half hour the stars came out again, bu, the cool air kept the people from re- maining by the water very late.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
K COLLISIONS IN CHANNEL
Heavy Fog Raises Havoc With Ship-
 ping-One Steamer Sunk.

Dover, May S1.-A heavy fog in the channel tonight which has lasted for twenty-four hours. has been respon- sible for several collisions. The British steamer Queenswood was tow ed into the harbor, having been ser
 lously damaged In a collision with tho Spanish steamer Bermoo. Before she could be got to her moorings the Queenswood sank in the harbor. The Bermeo also arrived here. leaking badly A portion of the crew of the steamer Londa, from Hamburg for West Africa, who landed here to- night report being in collision with an un- known steamer. The Loanda is said to be in a bad condition, and her cap tain and the remainder of the crew are standing by awaiting assistance.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
F. D. MEIGs IMPROVING.

According to the statement of Dr. r H. Whlttemore, who is attending F. D. Meies, Of Melgs X Go, of Church street his patient is recovering from the at tack of illness with which he was seiz- ed while at his desk Saturday, and will be able to resume his work again in the early part of the week. The attack 1t was thought might prove 10 be apop. lexy, but the doctor stated last night that 1t was not of that nature, and that in fact there was nothing serious ir the case. Mir. Melgs became uncon. scious and was taken to his home in a carriage. He resumed consciousness before reaching his home.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
TO FLY BEFORE THE QUEEN
French AeropIanist at Romct Win
 Have Special Audience.

Rome, May Sl.--Leon Do Lagrange. the French aoroplanist, who yesterday made new record for distance in his machine, continued his experiments here this evening. Although there was not 30 much wind, he did not stay in the air moro than six minutes but the thousands of spectators who were pres. ent seemed satisfied with his exhibition and warmly applauded him.
 He will give another exhibition early tomorrow morning before Queen Mar. garhita, to which the public will be ad- mitted.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
PLAGUE STILL CONTINUES
La Guaira Bubonic Still Aniicts Cas-
 trO'S City,

Caracas May 2S., via Willemstad. May Notwithstanding President Castro's decree of May 23, in which 1t was set forth that because of the ab- sence of any new cases of bubonlc plague a La Guayra the port would De open to traffic with the interior on fear of the spread of the disease The plague still continues at La Guayra, several cases being reported daily.
 Willemstad May 31,-A Dutch steam CT, which arrived here to-day brought the Information that the port of La Guayra still remained closed on account of the appearance of new cases of plague.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
FRENCH DERBY A DRAW
Vandcrbilt's Scasick II. Runs Dead
 Heat in S2O,000 Race.

Paris, May 3l,-W. K, Vanderbilt's Seasick II, with Henry up ran a dead heat with M. Deschamps Quitette II for the French Derby valued at s2O, ,0OO at Chantilly today. Both horses were odds on favorites and the finish was a gruellng one, W. K. Vanderbilt s Maintenon won this stake in 1906.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

It is said that General Luke E. Wright will be appointed to the cabi- net to succeed Mir Taft when he resigns upon nomination at Chicago. We won der who will succeed Mr Bryan as edi- tor of the Commoner, or Is the Com moner used to his absence for a few months at time during his attempts to become president?
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
DE:A I HS.
PORTER-In Hartford, Conn, \

PORTER In Hartford, Conn, May 3O, 1908, Josephine Earle Sheffield wife of the late Prof John Addison Porter. Funeral services will be held al Trln- fly church, this city, on Tuesday aft ernoon at half-past two o'clock, 1t Is kindly requested that no flowers be sent, iu 1 2t DAV1S-Entered into rest May 29, 1903, Lewis T Davis Aged Al years.
 Funeral services will be held at his late residence No. $50 Howard ave nue, on Tuesday afternoon at half past 3 o'clock Friends are invited to attend ju 1t
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
CLASS OF FOURTEEN CONFIRMED

Bridgeport, May 3l,-In connection with the celebration of the fiftieth an niversary of St. Paul's Episcopal church today, Bishop Brewster con frmed a class of fourteen this evening At the morning service holy commun- ion was celebrated by the Rev. Millidge Walker assisted by several clergymen, and the Rev. Earl H. Kenyon preached an historical sermon
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

June is the month make preparations for our summer outing Shoes well gowns be taken into consider aon Whatever their itinerary may be- there is style of shoes the ladies must have-tha is Pumps-a pair Pumps that fit in the heel They need be expensive
 do not wish pay $50o you may have with ali the style and fs for s3 CO., in widths A. G. D. sizes |2 to7 ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-04

When he had paid the last debt or nature and his body. was on the way to be placed in its last resting place in Richmond, Virginia. 1t was taken to our capitol, where it lay In state TOT several hours that thousands of those who had followed and honored him in life and revered him in death might once more pay respect to the beloved leader
 Montgomery people reflect honor up- on themselves when they arrange 10 celebrate the Centennial of his oirsn and my dear young. friends o1 tnls him to you as one who was devoted to your ancestors and whose name should ever be dear to you"
 Mrs. Gayle presented Miss Centerfit, Principal of the school. who an- nounced that Mrs Mary Chiffon Jones had been selected to make the remarks of acceptance and Miss Gen. terft then paid the faithful teacher this beautiful tribute:
 ''In naming some one from Capitol Hill School to formally accept your gracious gift 1t seemed to us that none among us Is so worthy thishonor as she who lived through those troub- lous times that tried mems souls" who has given the better part of long and useful life In instilllng those principles and in inculcating those precepts that lead to that high plane attained by him whom we honor today Bringing to her work a broad understanding, ten- der sympathy and ready wit she has influenced many lives for good and daily teaches us y.her co-worlvers one of life's noblest. grandest lessons,
 That nothing walks with aimless feet
 That no one life shall be destroyed.
 or cast as rubbish to the void.
 When God has made the pile com piete."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-04

and when courts and every form of gov ernment were under military domina- tion, indicted MT. Davis for treason The case was never brought to trial. There was well-founded conviction on the part of eminent lawyers North ana South. that he could not be conyicteo The case had to remain on the docket because those in authority were un- willing to put to the rigid test or the law the main question at issue during the four years of war. It was at least a, tacit vindication of the Southern States
 'In Montgomery we have many req sons for holding his name and mem ory dear. He lived among us for awhile and was beloved by all with whom he came in contact. lie wor- shipped regularly in St Johps church and the pew he occupied has been prop erIy designated for the future. lie stood upon our capitol portlco when he took the oath of office as President or the Southern Confederacy, and the spot has been appropriately marked. When the corner stone of the stately monument to the Confederate soldiers on Capitol Hill was to be put in place he came from his Gulf side home ar Beauvoir, to perform that act of love
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-04

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-04

To the honoring of the memory of Jefferson Davis first and only Presl- dent of the Confederacy, Montgomery and the citizens of Alabama gave over most of the day yesterday The svvtn anniversary of the birth Of the peloveu Southern chieftain brought out ,nou ands of memories that renewed tne levine tenderness in which he was ever held :.
 Chief or the exercises were those at fhn fs,rnerfe Library. where iarEe picture of MT. Davis was presenteu n a timely speech by Judge V. oas- ion. Response was made ny cIty As- torney Patrick Mcintyse. s.s,.1 tions of the building were peautilui, sss.s rsura fillmore the librarian. and her assistant. Mrs. R. S. Tatum. spent sorne time in working out tne oetaiis to elaborate perfection. La.
 The schools were all presented with pictures of MT. Davis.
 The most notable decoration scneme was that worked out at tne 5enef sou T,avts home. A large picture or the dead leader with proper festooning made the perspective one of marked Dss sohn IT. wallace, Jr.. made a pretty talk Id the ladies at the Capitol when a large wreath was placed about tne star showing where Davis stoou ~ take the oath of office .ns
 Al the Hunt Street School every cnile nresent was d child or d grandchild or a Confederate veteran.
 Al The Carnegie Library.
 Tha exercises at the Carneg1e L hrsry al ii o'clock were attended py a large crowd of battle scarreo ve." erans and wives. widows. daugn.ers' Sons and Children of the Conleue
 IF Thomas M. Owen. chairman oL +heE centennarv Committees. presiueu' a.d bis ,ntroductory remarks were m terestIng, and delivered in most pie4s- Ing and entertainings manner. Eaitad narticular attention to the Iact Ehaf this elaboration was an occasion hot oniy unique but without par ailsi In the History of nations.
 ~FIerer he. said, i've are assemnle9 sa wesn over the flag that we loved and iost. vet true and loyal to the gag that triumphed, over 1t; paying tender and loving tribute to Ine Hlsln. v-of the great and gentle spirit that p,iided and directed the Government Ehat we held supreme in our hearts ana confidence and yet patrioticalv ioya. ss "a inc power that overthrow 1t as ever ], devoted citizenship was in the his orv of the world; true as love and de- l, tion themselves to the memories ana lrsdItIona of the lost Coufederacy, Keeping and mourning the heroes who
 ye their lives in its defense. we are
 I as loyal this day to the Union
 men and women may be to Gov
 ament and as proud of the soldiery nat supports and sustains It's prestige .mong nations.
 These apparent Inconsistencies, de- Jared Dr. Owen. are simply character stics of the devotion of the Southern ,eople to principles. their homes. their riends and what they believe to be light and duty.
 An invocation that was appropriate nd impressive was offered by Rev aely Comforter.
 Judge Gastem'a Address.
 The presentation address was d.Jiv- red by pr. J. B. Gaston. pr Gaetan aid that he would not attempt to dts uss Jefferson Davis's great services 9 his country as Secretary of War in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-04

With much pleasure I present, Mrs. Mary Chiffon Jones.
 Mrs. Jones said:
 "Jefferson Davis. the man who pore the immortal honor of Chief Executive of the Southern Confederacy--the man who trod the grassy slopes of this hill and the halls of wonder historic eol- fice-has passed into the shadows; put the deathless principles for which ne stood are forever linked with his name.
 Those of us who have been prlvleg- ed to the face of that great man will never forget his features and ms form In the heart of evry true South- erner there hangs. enshrined. the pie ture of that martyr to Constitutional Liberty; but the old generation who felt the inspiration of his presence heard his voice as 1t plead for truth and right saw his heroic struggle to maintain the cause he loved, and the cruel chains that bound his hands Tn a felcn's celI-needs no artisrs touch to vitalize our memory Of and reverence for him But another generation IS now upon the scene-the children and grandchildren of the men who followed This Tlustrious leader to the deatn They need the historic pen, the sculp- tors chisel, the poets harp. and the ar lists pencil to perpetuate the name fame and features Of Jerfefson DAVIS great
 "ApeIles, Phidias and Michael Angelo did not do less to perpetuate the spirit and history of Greece and Rome than the poets and historians of those lands and the hand that traced those graphic shades is rendering as much service to the cause of Liberty in the engraVement of that face upon the hearts of these children, as they look upon 1t from year to year, as the historian who has writ ten down the heroic deeds of Southern valor or the poet who has sung them into immortality.
 "As long sir, as virtue merits the respect of mankind and patriotism stirs the lover of Land and Liberty, so long will the face of Jefferson Davis enkindle those higher sentiments of the soul and inspire us thus to noble deeds.
 And so, for whatever of good this beautiful and worthy gift may do-to- day, tomorrow and beyond-in behalf Of the children here. and the thous- ands yet unborn. as the representative of Capitol Hili School thank you"
 At the conclusion of Mrs. Jones re- marks the exercises were brought to close and the children returned to their class rooms.
 ~ Some of the Veterans and a number of representatives of the different chapters of the U. D. c. were present during the interesting exercises.
 The Bey'a High School.
 The presentation speech at the Boys High School was delivered by General John W. A. Sanford. General Sanford was introduced in a few well chosen words by Judge John Purifoy. Pro- lessor A K. Mckenzie, the principal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-04

was a follower of the South's great Chieftain. In defense of the principles of right.
 "IIis intimate association with Pres idenf Davis gives us e rare opportun- ity in listening to him. and like the illustrious patriot whose birthday we are gathered to commemorate. he has followed the principles of truth and justice throughout a most useful life.
 Tt would be unnecessary to intro- duce the speaker within the confines of Alabama. except to young audience such as I see before me- for his name is household word wherever the man hood of our beloved State is known. It Is then with more than ordinary pleasure and pride that I introduce Maj W. w. Screws.
 Maj Screws after referring to Mir. Davis's youth and his career as officer in the Uni<ed States army. in Congress, House and Senate and his splendid ser vices as Secretary of War in Presl- dent Plerce's Cabinet said:
 ssWhen the Provisional Congress of the Southern States that had left the Union met in this city and determined eyes g s instinctiveiy turned to the great Mfssissippian. He had served his peo- pie ably and faithfully on battle field and in council chamber and seemed
 
 ed for the Presidency of the Confed- eracy. He was chosen. accepted ana was inaugurated In our capitol Feb. IS, 1881. He innmedtately entered upon which were rapidly placed upon him. Soon afterwards the seat of Govern ment was transferred to Richmond. His tory tells the fate of the infant repub- know of the stormy scenes that fol- lowed from that Inauguration only through the recitals upon history.s ships and trials of four years of war are rapidly passing away. Most Of those who survived have joined their comrades who fell upon the field or sonally to tell the tale. Only as the facts are recorded in history will those of the South who have been born since grand fathers suffered and dared. 1T justice Is done they will be placed among the worlds immortals and no name will be above that of Jefferson great military leader. and a noble. God-fearing. upright man. When he was in the United States Senate he met giants In intellect but he was ever against him. For his sufferings after the close of the war, and for the cruel indignities put upon him he should ever be dear to the hearts of those descendants as long as time shall last. Although he had been the head of government which had conducted civil and war measures for four years the United States authorities put price upon his head and when a helpless prisoner at Fortress Monroe to the unspeakable shame of the United States government shackies were placed upon his limbs. The infamy Of 1t will live to the dlscredit of those responsible for 1t, through all the ages After this outrage the United States Jury at Richmond, at time of passion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-04

was active in looking after the guests.
 The speaker spoke mainly of the courage and frank ness that character ized the life and conduct of Jefferson Davis. He told several apt and inter esting stories of events in MT. Davis life as a boy. man. soldier, citizen ana public official illustrating his open honesty and unfiinching courage. It was these ever predominant character istics that formed the strength. fidel- ity and duty and trust that made Jefferson Davis a great leader, pa- triotic follower and a great man. He knew no fear, concealed no wrong and met conditions as they arose with won derfuI adaptability to circumstances, said the speaker, and was always ready to sacrifice self to his country's cause and accepted diversity with magnaminity and philosophical pa tience.
 The picture of Mir. Davis presented to the school was very handsome one and will in the future adorn the walls of the institution where 1t will serve as an inspiration to the boys of Mont Romery to emulate the many virtues of the great southern patriot.
 The sayre street School.
 In a most eloquent and beautiful worded address D. s. Hausnan pret- sented the picturt of President Davis to the Sayre Street School.
 Mir. Hausman was introduced in graceful and appropriate little speech by Mrs. Bibb Graves. chairman of the committee appointed to conduct the exercises at that school.
 Mr. Hausman spoke particularly of the strong and courageous character of MT. Davis and told incidents in his private and public life that tended to prove his greatness and the beautiful simplicity of his living.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-04

ble conflict between the States, North and South and the men who fought and bled and the women who wept and prayed in defence of the Confectionery were nearly all gone to their eternal reward, and that it is the duty or the present generation to preserve the best records of their heroism and sacrifices and to honor their memories AS they pass away. The men who followed the fortunes of the Confectionery, he said, gave up all that is usually considered worth living for. home. peace, happi-- ness and loved ones, to fight for prin- ciples and prove their worthiness 70 uphold the traditions of their race and represent their country, and thelr names should not be allowed to perish with the passing of time by those who inherit the comforts and fortunes tnat might have been theirs.
 Mir. Mcintyre said that Montgomery siss the heart of the south, and that It Is meet and proper that this city snoulo set an example in preserving the mem ories and paying tribute to the heroism of Southern patriots. He declared that the walls of the homes of this city should be covered with pictures of Confederate dead and that local parks and streets should be studded with statues of the South's incomparaole leaders. That Jefferson Davis was 
 and patriot, and that he accepted his picture for the Carnegie Library in the interest of culture and because 1t if should have a place on the walls oE the institution that the memory or the south,s beloved citizen and statesmen might be preserved therein.
 The exercises closed with benedic- tion by Rev. A. F. Dix, chaplain of Camp Iomax, Confederate Veterans.
 One of the most interesting features of the Carnegie Library exercises was the attendance of the Winnie Davis Chapter, Children of the Confederacy, embracing in It's ranks over 100 bright and smiling little ones. This body or handsome young patriots formed most hea utiFuT and impressive picture as 1t orouped itself as an inside circle in front of the members of the older so- cieties. .,.,
 The program of exercises were car ried out as heretofore announced ana the children most creditaoly eAecuteo their mart. Mrs. ". A. Gayle was the chaIrnian. and first asked that all unite in saving the Lords Prayer. In the faw remarks that she made she re- farred to the special significance of exercises on Capitol Hill today, because of the many stirring events In the states history that had here taken place and said:
 S.Tn inc history of a nation there are many events around which cluster the pride and glory of that nation. so it is also with the great men of country uyhose sublime lives are an inspiration to the generations that follow them, and today we unite with the whole south in celebrating the tooth anniver- sary of the birthday or the nrst and oniv President of the Confederacy, whose memory we wish to enshrine in the hearts and minds of the youths of this southland.
 gro me Is given the privilege and pleasant duty of introducing one, who