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The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
WINS RACE WITH DEATH.
Cruiser Tacoma Arrives in Time. for
 Appendicitis Operation.

Philadelphia, July 27.-The cruiser Tacoma, which arrived here yesterday from Panama with 150 marines, has apparently won race against death by landing in this city Commander Charles H. Harlow, commandant of the Guantanamo naval station, in time for an operation for appendicitis be. fore grave complications set in.
 The co1nmander was i'll when he boarded she Tacoma, and the cruiser made [ Fast run to this port. He was too i'll Co be moved immediately upon the arrival at the Philadelphia navy yard, but chance was taken to-day, when he was removed to the univer. sity of Pennsylvania hospital An op. eration was immediately performsd4 and pronounced successful.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
Tobacco Picking in Connecticut.

Hartford, July 27.--Tobacco pick ing in the extensive fields along the Connecticut river Is about to begin, ana growers say that the leaf is in splendid condition. Much interest is taken in the Cooley hybrid plant grown by government experts under direction of Prof. Shamel of Wash ington, D, C., at Sufheld It is cross from the Havana seed and Sumatra, and 1t makes wrapper leaf.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
Attcmpts Suicide.

New London, July 27.-Michael l., Spcllman, aged fifty-fve. attempted to commit suicide at St. Mary's cemc- tery this morning about II o'clock by drinking muriatic acid He was Gis- covered soon after taking the pois- onous dose and was taken to the Memorial hospital where he is con- sidered in a very critical condition. Since the death of his wife. about a year ago. he has been acting pecul- iarly The attempt at suicide was near his 'wifes grave.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
NEWS OF THE STATE Death of Dairy Commissioner Noble-Tobacco Picking
 in Connecticut.
WALKER A SHOEMAKER
Industrial Concerns Resume Business -Well-Known Druggist
 Fined.

East Windsor, July 27.-John R. Noble, state dairy commissioner, died at his home here to-day. He was In hls siXty-iirst year, native of this town, and commissioner since 1895, He was recognized as a well-nformed state officer on agricultural and dairy subjects. In 1899 he was secretary and treasurer of the National Dairy and Pure Food association, and In 1905. at Portland, Ore, he was chosen president of the Association of State Dairy and Food Departments of the National Association of Commission CTS,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
PROF. NICHOLS.
Entcrtains His Friends on Ills Fifty.
 fourth Birthday.

Prof. H. c. Nichols of the City band ceebrpted his hfty-fourth birthday last night by entertaining number of hIs friends at his home, 92S Dixwell avenue. In the party who helped Pro- feasor Nichols enjoy the evening were tlle folloWing Dr. Klenke. John Mur- phy, James McNeil, Chief Englneee number of friends from Dorscht lodge
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

District of New Haven, ss. Probate
 Court July 24. I90S ESTATE OF PETER H. MULLEN. late of New Haven, in said District. de- ceased
 Michael r. Mullen of New Haven having made written application pray ing that administration of said estate may he granted, as by said application on fife in this Court more fully ap- pears, 1t Is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at a Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District. on the 3Oth day of July, 1908, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice of the pendency of said application, and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given to all parties interested in said estate, by publishing this order three times in newspaper having a circulation In said District
 By the Court.
 JOHN L. GILsoN,
 Clerk Clark Hall & Peek Attornavs for +ba
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
"Plunger" Is Dead.

Mystic, July 27.--L D. Knapp of this place, who created furore re- gently. when he started for New York with s36 with the avowed purpose of busting" the stock market, Is dead Mir. Knapp was veteran of the civil war, having served in Company C., Twenty-frst Connecticut regiment.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
CITY NOTICES.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
 Notice Is hereby given of a public hearing by the Bureau of Compensa- tion to be held in Room 10, City Hall, July 30, 1908, at o'clock D. m, on the assessment of benefits and damages due 10 the extension of Fruit street north erly to city line. and southerly to Munson street, to meet the proposed extension of Sherman avenue.
 BUREAU OF COMPENSATION, jy2s 3t B N BLATCHLEY, Clerk,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
Plate Work Resumed.

Wlnsted, July 27,-The Morgan Silver Plate Works resumed operations here today after months shutdown.
 The Wlnsted Edge Tool company s plant will resume tomorrow, 1t Is oX- pected and with this resumption, all the factories In this city, will again be in operation.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
Burglar Bound Over.

Thompsonville, July 27,-George Do- wins of Lakeville, Mass, who con fessed yesterday to having committed number of burglaries in this vicinity recently, was given hearing in the town court today and probable cause being found, he was bound over to the
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
Druggist Fined.

Torrington July 27,-John M Claxton, a prominent druggist of this place, was fined a total of s6S5 In the borough court this morning for viola ton of the pure food law. He was found guilty of having sold tincture of iodine which was below the standard. The sample had been obtained by an agent of the dairy commissioner. MT. Cla.ton pleaded guilty 10 the charge.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
Boy Bait. Catchers Organize.

Hampton, July 27-To keep up the price of frogs and helgramites used by fishermen in bass fishing, boys of this section have organized frog catch CTS union. The members are pledged not to cut the price of bait,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
Paris Green Fatal.

Norfolk, July 21-Mrs John S, scott, 95 years old, wife of the keeper of the almshouse here, died today, as q re- suit of taking Paris green yesterday with suicidal intent, No cause Is known for the act
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
AnnapolIs souadron on,

New London. July 27.-The vessels of the Annapolis training squadron sail ed today for Newport, Boston, Ports mouth and Bath The cruise will end at Hampton Roads and Annapolis on August 2.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
PROPOSALS FOR STATE ROAD
 WORK

PROPOSALS FOR STATE ROAD
 WORK.
 SEALED PROPOSALS will be receiv- ed by the State Highway Commissioner, Room 27. Capitol, Hartford, Conn., un- til l2 o'clock, noon, of Thursday, July 30, 1908, for the construction of a tel ford road in the Town of Hartford, and in the Town of North Haven in &C., cordance with plans and specifications. Bids will state the prices as noted In the specifications. The State Highway Commissioner reserves the right to ill., crease or decrease the number of feet to be improved, after the contract Is let.
 All bids must be accompanied by d bond of not less than one third of the cost of the work. Any bidder to whom contract has been awarded refusing to sing the contract at the prices offered and furnish d surety bond, or certified check, shall forfeit from his bond q sum equal to the difference in price be- tween his bid and the next lowest bidder Plans and specifications may be examined at City Engineers Office. work in the town of Hartford, and res idence of D. Walter Patten, North Ha- ven. for work in the town of North Haven, or at the office of the State Highway Commissioner, Room 27, Cap- itol.
 The State Highway Commiss yvp.r reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 Dated at Hartford, Conn.,, July 24, 1908.
 JAMES H. MACDONALD,
 State Highway Commissioner. Room 21, Capitol, Hartford Conn.
 1y27 At
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
Another Plant Opens.

Montvillc, July 2I-The cotton mills of the Uncasville Manufacturing com pany, which also operates a plant at Versailles, started in both places to- day after brief shutdown due to a break in machinery,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

Candy Lachance was compelled to re- main In Waterbury and llavel replaced him at first base. Coptain Eddie did fine work.
 Two thousand eight hundred dollars has already been offered for Chic Co., ans the young twlrler of the Capitol City team. Another twlrler of note Is sherman, who, however, Is only an anna teur.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

September term of the superior court under $l,Oo0 bonds The two other sus- poets arrested in connection with these robberies, were allowed to go, as Do- wins said he had committed them alone.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
Anderson Is Dead.

Bridgeport, July 27.-John Anderson, who gave his home as New Haven, and who was struck by a train while walk ing on the viaduct yesterday, died at the hospital to-day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
Rubber Company Closes.

Naugatuck, July 27--The United States Rubber companys retaining plant, employing about 200 hands, clos ed down to-day. The plant Is not ex- pected to remain closed for more than two or three weeks
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
NOTICE TO CONTR ACTORs. SEW FRS AND MATERIALS. City Engineers office,
 Nn IL GitN IInll


 New Haven, Conn, July 24, 1908. Sealed proposals will be received at this office until 10 a. m, August (, 1908, for paving Chapel street from point near railroad cut to East street, Fair street from Union street to Olive street and Prindle alley, with grant- old block paving.
 Blank forms of proposal, and any in- formation concerning plans, specified . tions. bonds, etc., will be furnished up- on application,
 No proposal will be received after the time specified. and all proposals not on the blanks furnished or not properly filled out will be rejected The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
 By order of
 THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.
 c, W. KELLY,
 jy25 St City Engineer. COMMITTEE ON ABATEMENT oE
 TAXES.
 The Committee on Abatement of Taxes of the Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing in Room 13, City Hall, Wednesday, July go, 1908 at s the following petitions:
 Petitions of Ellen J. l.. Eagan, Ellen M. ODonovan, Catherine Callahan, F. Goggins Mary Bruton, John Reilly, adms; John Schmitt, Maria Anastasio Troop A Armory association, Robert L.. Scobie, Herman Bussman, Anna C. Con- roy, Edward l. Williams, A. Herzog James J. Ryan, Mary B. Mccarthy Mar garet Cannon, John F. Moran, Mary H. Quirk, Ellen C, and Mary and Est. of John O'Brlen Jacob Greenberg ct als. Mrs, Anna M Arbuckle, Catherine Brennan, Bernard P. smith Est. Of Louis Rosenberg, Alveno M, Holmes Est, Leva F. Clark, Alfonso DeMaio Charles A. Clauss, Frank C. Recor Morgan E. Fowler, and R. H. and j. A. and F F, Grodske.
 An persons interested in the forego- ing are hereby notified to be present and be heard thereon without further notice.
 Per order
 MICHAEL J. BURKE,
 Chairman. Attest;
 M. A. MORAN, JR., jy27 St Assistant City Clerk.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

sherman Is q young fellow attending the Hartford High school and establish ed record of an average Of sixteen strike outs during his twlrllng. In the championship game for the state claim young sherman struck out twenty men. He is very reliable twrler and has the spit ball and other benders.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

A number of rumors are afloat about another change in the Waterbury team. Ii was said that the Lynn club had sent for O'llagan and wanted him back
 If O'Hagan goes back to Lynn, Nich- ols will probably play first base an1 Maggert who Is playing fine ball in Springfield, will be sent to the center field berth, Manager Durant would have nothing to say about the changes,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

That discards pick up when they have been transferred Is quite a general rule. Big Bill Dlneen, who won the world 5 championship for the Boston Americans In 1893 and later was dropped for in- effective work. has won eight of ten games he has pitched this year for the St, Louis Browns, Vic Willis is anoth- CT example. He was considered prac- tically has been some years ago, when he left the Boston Nationals, but to-day he is the most effective pitcher on the staff of the Pirates, who are leading the National league race
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
4Am Marine Record. GW
 PORT OF NEW HAVEN.
CLEARED

Sch Hercules. Moulton. New London. Sch Zach. sherman, Cook, Norfolk. Sch Sea Breeze. Harris, Onset Sch Aetna, Baker Clifton, l.. l.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

The best twirlers at present in the circuit are the following: Corcoran and Herbst, New Haven, Waller Bridgeport; Tuckey. Meriden Evans and Schuman, Hartford; Lavender, Hol- yoke; Bronkle. Waterbury; Powel and Parker, Springfield.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

The Silver stars defeated the O, K. s In one-sded game by the score of 10 to l, The feature of the game was the great back stopping of M, Goldman, and the fine twlrling of F. Romano. The lineup of the winning team Is as follows M. Goldman c., E. Romano D., l.. Lyman h., ]. Romano 2b., II. Gold stein Sb,. W. Fairbanks cf, r. Amensky Miller cf,, The Silver stars would like to challenge any team In the city ev- eraging twelve to thirteen years, Senl all challenges to J. Monk, 50 Silver street
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

The Mohegans also defeated the park In a fast five-innlng game by the score of 1 to ?, The line-ap Is as follows, J Bastlste 2b, j, Bobb ss,, E. Thomas Sb, J. Selloto lb, Boyle C., c, Murphy Of, Ready If, De Bridget lf,, M. Mastrano lf,, H. Poole ?, Send all challenges to r, Comforte, 126 Co., lumbus avenue.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
Troup n Trooper.
Boston Herald.

In saying that Bryan ia sure of elec- ton, Delegate Troup of New Haven talks like C trooper,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

According to Sid Challenger, only one man of the local team has place in the over 300 mark, and even Simmons has been falling down considerably h his stick work. Simmons seems rather loathe to pass his century mark, get ting only one hit in each of the last ihrpn pnmns. Tine Stnnhlnr,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
Although New Haven has only one representative in the batting averages of the individual mon. still she holds first nlncn In fenm haftinE,

Errorless work was absent great part of last week which almost prov ed q record breaker. In team fielding New Haven has to be content with sixth nlnno The rnnnrh
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

The veteran Cy Young of the Boston Americans leads the Red Sox in the box with fourteen victories out of twenty games pitched, giving this twenty-year man the splendid percentage of TOO for victories.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

Sunday in fast and exciting game by the score of l6 to l3, The feature of the game was the batting rally ot Mohegans in the last inning with the score 10 to 10 In favor of the Blues, the Mohegans scoring six runs, win hing the game.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
Diamond Clippings.
Double header at Hartford to-ddy.

on the slab. the locals have great chances of keeping up their good work.
 Two umplres oniciated the game at the Rock yesterday, Wilkinson taking tho decisions on pitched bnlls and Ken nedy on bases. As result of this very few disputes arose and the game progressed smoothly.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
LOCAL AMATEUR NOTES.

The Superbas would like to try con- clusIons with any of the fast amateur teams in the city averaging l6 and ll years-Monarchs, Crmsons or Huslers preferred, Send al! challenges to Il, Mulligan l2 Edgar street, city
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

It is several years since it has been impossible to pick the winner of the National league pennant at this stage of the season. The race this year in that league Is one of the best that the organization has ever had and from present indications i will continue toss up until the flag end of the playing term. Pttsburg, New York and Chiea- go are all closely matched and the fight between these three for first place is a hot one, For several years past, the only excitement about the league race has been the fight of some rival In the list
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

Summers, Detroit's pitching find from the American association. is the sec ond pitcher in effectiveness on the IT. ger staff this year. He is making q very excellent showing for his first year in the big league. Manning of the New York Americans Is another new comor who is doing well, He Is the best pitcher on the Highlanders' list this year so far as winning games goes
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

Tho leading pitcher in the National league SO far is Mccarthy of Boston, who has won five games out of six. ed, Brown of Chicago and Mathowson of New York are the best The lat ter has lost but five games this year.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

Blll Dahlen, last year of New York, is leading the Boston Nationals at the bat, Ills average Is considerably un- der the 300 mark at that,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

Clerk. Clark Hall & Peck, Attorneys for the Estate. Jy25 St
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28
Do It Now! What?

puES Eu o1A Why, have DIR. MANS uIIiNG FIELD, 7S7 Chapel St.,
 | New Haven, cure your NS corns. His method Is painless.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-28

M. A. MORAN, JR, jy17 St Assistant City Clerk.
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PROPOSED CONsT|1U.
T|ONAL AMENDMENTS
To Be Submitted to the Electors
at Election to Be Held
November 3, 1908.

ACT No. %.
,1o,,.e yII <o 20 BY Mr.. Butler.
AN ACT

House Bill No 80. by MI. bu''e''
AN ACT
, IDINf EroDLLT1ON
t.rouusin4. IN .tueu,.Icnt to Article I4S
OF tnr Constitution Of the State %
LoulsLau., relative 10 the Office oL she
otat. superintendent OF fupilc Huo
C.ItIun. -, o.,
~.r,,,su /. lie il resolved, by the Cen
craI assembly az TIE state OF l'oulsian"
tnt.-luIru- ui All members eleeteu ~
eacn iluuso cpnteufflnS- ha' -Ai 80
80 TT tne ,UG-tfLuiiun Of the State VI
IotiiSliII,l D.- So amended as 10 Iedo d.
follows. ,, lao,
Ar.IcIe -. There snail be elected ny
the qualified elect - OF the state gu
perlmIeuurut OF fubiic tducatioh' "iv
siltli HoId ms office Tor the term VI
four years. ,Jnd untIl ms successor :"
auiliflcG. Ans duties shall De pfeStI'o
"a ny law. 5,..G Ic sH.ill receive an an
nGs4l salary Of five Thousand doiiai
payable MUHtaIy on ais warrant
Section :. :pc 1t further ftsol>th. 49,
Thai this IrU5UScd amendment s!lall We
submitted to ne qu,tIitled voters Oh We
State for adoption OF rejection d, 'l!'
congressional election to be neiu Al
November nineteen hundred ana elSnt'
and thar if 5,oopted the same snail tahe
effect on the first day of December
1898.
Section D. BE il further resolved, etc.,
That on the official ballots to be useG
at SAID election. there shall be placed
tn. words For tie proposed ameno'
mcni TO Article 249 of the CONSTITUTION
OF the STATE of Louisiana, ana the
words Against the proposed amend
incnt 20 Article 249 Of the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana, ana each
elector shall indicate, as PROVIDED III
the general election laws of the state
which of the propositions For OF
Against he votes for.
H. O. Dl'PRE.
Sneaker Of the House of Representatives.
T. NJ LAMBRt.MONT,
Lieutenant Governor and PRESIDENT o.
the Senate.
Approved June goth. 1908.
j. y. SANDERS.
Governor of the State of Louisiana
true copy. JOHN 7. MICHEL.
Secretary of State.
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ACT No. 300.

All M. SVU
House Bill No. $40. By Mr.. Smith.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article
Two Hundred and Eighty-one (2SD
of the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana. relative to the issuance of
bonds for work of public improve
ment by municipal corporations. par
iShes and drainage districts, and the
assessment Of special taxes to pay
for same
Section /. Be it resolved by the Cen
eraI Assembly of the State of I1ouisi-
ana. two-thirds (2-3) Of all the men,
bcrs elected to each House concurring,
That Article Two Hundred and Eighty
one esd of the Constitution of the
State of Louisiana. be SO amended as
to read as follows:
Article 2Sl Municipal corporation,
parishes, school, drainage or sewerage
districts OF the City of NeW Orleans
excepted. when authorized to do so, by
a vote of the majority in number and
amount Of the property taxpayers
qualified as electors under the Consti-
tuition and laws Of this State, voting at
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to be charged by the Secretary OF State,
shall be collected and paid over by him
monthly to the State Treasurer to be
placed to the credit of the General
Fund.
Article 50. Appropriations for the
clerical and all other expenses of the
officers named in the preceding article
shall specify each item of appropria-
ton. and for all purposes shall not ex-
ceed in any one year for the State
treasurer the sum of thirty-six hum
dred dollars: and for all purposes for
any one year for the Auditor of Public
Accounts the sum of eight thousand
dollars: and for all purposes for any
one year for the Secretary of State in
Guiding the salary of the Assistant Sec
rotary of State. and all expenses of the
insurance department, the sum of ten
thousand dollars.
Section 2. Be it further resolved etc
Inat the foregoing amendments Of the
Constitution of the State shall be sub
mitted TO the electors for their approx
az or rejection. required bv Article
321 of the Constitution of the State 81
Louisiana and general election laws Of
this State at the general State election
TO be held in this State on the 3rd dav
OF November, 1908.
p NJ. LAMBREMONT.
Lieutenant Governor and President ~
the Senate.
H. G. DUPRE,
Speaker of the House of REPRESENTATIVE.
Approved July s, 1908
j. Y. SANDERS,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
true copy: JOHN r. MICHEL,
Secretary of State.
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Homestead Entry No. DIGS.

Department OF the ihtcriuT,I
u. S. Land Once at NatchitOches, La,
" ~ August 49, 1905.
NOTICE is hereby given that join
~ Carter, of Bellevue, La, who. On
September IL, 1901, made Homestead
Entry No. 9165 (O104) for lots 8, 10, 10
and is of section 80, township ~ north,
range II west, Louisiana Meridian, mas
filed notice of intention to make hnai
five year proof to establish claim to the
land above described, before B. A. Kelly,
Clerk of Court, at Benton, La, on Inc
9Th day of October, 1903.
Claimant names as witnesses: J. NJ.
Simmons, C. Jones, VIM. G. Falrciotn
and L. C. Biggs, all of Bellevue, La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
August 20. 1908. sept ?,
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for Administrative.

Application for Administration.
In District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
NOTICE is hereby given that j. +.
~ Edwards has this day filed his APP
plication to be appointed administrators
of the succession of Charles w. Edwards
deceased. Now, this is to admon!sn ~
persons concerned, that if opposition %
not made thereto within the time pre- ne,
scribed by law, the said applicant VIII
be appointed administrator OF sad oue-
cession as prayed for.
Given under my official signature anu
seal of Office, at Benton, La, on th.s'
the 9th day of August, 1908.
s. A. KELLY,
u.7-a Clerk District Cours.