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The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22

.IlSI lcSl dlH Ter DblllcO4I
 Like little mice stole in and out,
 As if they feared the light;
 But oh, she dances such way, No sun upon an Easter day [
 Is half so fine q sight
 The class of 1909 ushered in it's social masterpiece last night at the Armory on Meadow street amid blaze of glory From first to last it was 'On with the dance; let joy be unconfined'' No one would have thought as they looked at the merry couples whirling away the miles that they had done the very same thing the night before at the germans No one would have thought that veritabe dream of fairy land was the hideous and unattractive armory interior, made over by skillful hands. But such they were and such it was and more the wonder of it. Yale does not do things by halves, be it on the gridiron or on the dance floor
 For all hour before the grand march the juniors, with their stove pipes that they imagined they wore like vet erans but really did not, began tb ar rive with their ladies fair. Those who were mere spectators in the rear gal lery were there for the most part even before that and each couple as they entered We're subjected to the most critical gaze,with opera glasses in some ,,ac ..f Ltoi. were all obliyious
 In the meantime coaches and hacks, some of antidiluvian type, were only being kept within the speed limits aE they rattled down over the rough paw ing g-stones of Meadow street to the scene of The festivities by the watchful interference of the City's newly organ ized mounted police force. Up on the campus the iuniors were perfectly fabbergasted in their efforts to jump from a frock suit into evening attire in the minimum of time, and the fresh men. who alone were debarred from the big social event, were cudgelling their brains to think up the next best sub stitute
 The deecoraNons for the first time in a number of years were the work of a local concern. For number of years past they have been in the hands of Mrs. Fox. of Hartford; this year they were planned and executed hy the New Haven Decorating company. The gen. eral color scheme was green and white The decorations were somewhat lower than in past years Although this made the armorv look much smaller, still it was far more pleasing from sn artistic standpoint. In the center was hung the victorious she'll of the Harvard race on the Thames last June. Radiating from point directly
 over that and in all directions were festoons of southern smilax, thirty cases being used, in which electric lights, some 1000 in number, were in tertwined Above this was draped canopy ceiling of cheese cloth in the predominating colors. Altogether over 1 ten miles of the cheese cloth was used l and it all was fire -proofed.
 The boxes were decorated in colon ial seneme. Against the ends of the partitions between them were placed |
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22
CITY NOT TO APPEAL
Corporation Counsel Not Surprised at
 Bishop Award.

So far as the city is concerned there will be no appeal to the supreme court from the decision of Judge Gager of the superior court in awarding dam ages of $50.325 tG E. T. & F. c. Bishop for the taking of their property in State street to provide way for the Crown street extension The city had awarded the Bishops s45.000 for the property, and they appealed,
 Corporation Counsel Daggett said yesterday that it was not likely the city would appeal the case to ths highest court He said he could have been better satisfied if a lower figure had been awarded by Judge Gager, but the amount awarded was not much larger than he had expected it would be.
 Counsel for the Bishops. however, are considering an appeal to the su preme court.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22
LEVEN JURYMEN CHOSEN
scond Trial of Birbarie in Williman-
 tic for Murder of Wife.

iwillimantic Jan 2k-Efeven Jurors Nd been chosen for the second trial Najeeb Birbare on the charge Of fusing his wife's death by poison 'hen the superior court adjourned to- gght. This exhausted the special panel orty-eight talesmen and Judge bed ordered that eight talesmen be mmoned to he present at the open
 ig of court tomorrow The eleven irors thus far selected are William | Burrows, Danielson, Wayland ".
 heldon. Woodstock; Orson H. Sweet. 1otland; Erastus F. Hill Sterling
 hdrew G. Morse. Eastford. Frank W.
 1apell of Chaplin Clifton H. Wright.
 Ehford Edwin S John, Canterbury:
 pward S. Sanderson. Pomfret. Frank
 fhipple. Killingly; Thomas Ryan. 'hompson
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22
lITCHELL DECLINES GIFT
But Miners Require Retiring President
 to Accept S2.7OO Token.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 21--Perhaps Be most eloquent speech President 9hn Mitchell of the United Mine Iorkers of America ever made was de- Tered this afternoon before the na- bnal convention when he declined to tcept personal gift of s2,7OO tender ' him by the miners of Montana and Fyoming as token of their apprecia-
 bn of his efforts to make their condi-
 bn better
 Fl prefer that you take the money Ack but if you cannot do that without Anger of giving offense to the good
 fople who sent it to me, then send it Mrs. Mitchell and let her use it to
 Aucate our boys sThe draft will be sent to Mrs. Nit Nell
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22
DIED AT HOSPITAL.

Al o'clock yesterday afternoon. three hours after he had dropped in q feint in front os Notkin's drug store on Congress avenue John Kirker of 7s 1-2 Lafayette street died at the New Ha, en hospital from congestion of the lungs. X large crowd collected when Mr Ktrker fell on Congress avenue. the people believing that he had sui fered a stroke of apoplexy and died.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22
RETAIN PRIEST BY FORGE
900 Polanders Refuse to Abide by Bishops Removal.

Ludlow, Mass, Jan 21,-Greatly an Nered because Father F K Kolodziez, lheir parish priest, had been ordered to Hnother pastorate by Bishop Beaven Of he Springfield Roman Catholic diocese.
 bore than 2,000 Polanders gathered Ibout the parochial residence here to- 3hy determined to prevent by force
 he departure Of Father Kolodziez and
 lhe advent of Father Francis Cha lupka, Hhstor of the Polish church at Webster
 Fho was named by Bishop Beaven as Nather Kolodziez's successor
 XFather Kolodziez did not show him
 hlf until this afternoon, when he
 inerged from his residence, prepared b go to the railroad station, His par Hhioners however, surrounded him and Ercibly, prevented his leaving.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22
MASTER PAINTERS DINE
Have Their Annual Banquet at the
 Davenport.

The fourth annual banquet of the Master Painters association was held at the Hotel Davenport last night and was a most enjoyable gathering There was large attendance. and various subjects of interest to the association were discussed F. NJ. Walsh president of the association presided, and other officers present were c. II. Marsh, vice president, c. Q. beardsley, secretary and treasurer
 The business meeting was postponed to latef date.
 The committee on arrangements were c, H. Marsh, C, C. Davison. A. J Thai : berg and Robert Hannegiesser. The dining room was very handsome ly decorated.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22
TRIED TO CHEAT RAILROAD
Harry Rapport Thought Ride Was
 Worthless.

When the 3 o'clock train arrived here yesterday afternoon the conductor carefully rendered Harry Rapport over to Officer Spencer, charging him with his fare Rapport said that a ride over the road was worth nothing. He will explain further in the city court this morning.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22
MAYOR DELIRERATES
i'll Not Decide Sullivan Case at
 Once.

Mayor Martin was not prepared last ight to say when he should give a scision in Police Commissioner Sulli-
 ms case He wishes to look care sllv over the stenographic reports of ,e testimony before he concludes what ? do
 sIt may be three or four days before .e mayor acts. II seems quite cer- ~ln that if the mayor removes the
 mmissioner the latter will at once ke an appeal to the superior court.
 d before that tribunal the issue will sume added importance and command creased public attention. Judge Ty- ar. counsel for the police commission } has plenty of material composed 5f
 ceptions to ths --lyor's rulings. and
 fundamental cerstions on which to
 se an appeal.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22
STEDMAN'S FUNERAL
Professional Men and Financicrs Pay
 Honor to Dead Poet.

New York. Jan 21.-The funeral of Edmund Clarence Stedman. the poet and banker. was held today in the Unitarian Church of the Messiah. and literary men, f1nanciers and those prominent in many professions paid honor to the dead poet There were many floral tributes from organiza- tons with 1aich MT Stedman had been identified The body will be in tered iH wrodlawn cemetery to-mor- row.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22
TELLER FOR SILVER PURCHASE.

Washington, Jan 21.ASenator Tell CT to-day introduced an amendment to the sundrv civil appropriation bill providing for the purchase of silver bullion to the extent of S100, 000.000 to he made into subsidiary change.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22
BURNED TO DEATH IN HAY LOFT

Fairfield. Jan 21-A farm hand named Cole Joe employed by Thomas Fraik was burned to death late yes terdav. He apparently set fire to the hay in the loft by ashes from his pine while he was asleep and was burn ed to death before he could be res cued.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22
ANNETTE SECOND lrrurrN,Nr

Daniel " Lannette defeated " II. smith in the election for second lieu tenant of Cd. X. c. N c, of walling ford last night
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22
BEST SERVICE To CALIFORNIA

via Washington-Suns route. Person. ally conducted tourist cars without change from Washington Berth sS.5O
 Offices IIo. FPS Washington St, Boston.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22

Washington, Jan. 21.-Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday:--
 For Eastern New York: Local show CTS Wednesday, possibly snow in ex--, treme north portion; Thursday falM colder. brisk southwest to west winY
 For New England. Local showsfs Wednesday; Thursday fair. csrler. brisk southwest to west winds.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22
WEATHER RECORD.

fContinued on Second Page,)
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-22
JOY UNCONFINED
 AT THE ARMORY Junior Promenade Festivi- ties Well Planned and Executed, Proves an Epoch Making Yale Event.
  GOVERNOR IS GUEST The Floor, a Little Inadequate at First, Waxes Better-Mu- sic of the Best Society
 Seen in the Boxes
 The Gowns.
GOVERNOR IS GUEST

Her feet beneath her petticoat, Like little mice stole in and out,
 As if they feared the light; But oh, she dances such a way, No sun upon an Easter day
 Is half cn fnr q cirhf
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-20

lects the news most wisely and pres
ents the unvarnished truth In all mat
tiers In which the constituency are in
terested.
The ideal paper would have to do
only with facts. The news would have
TO be well written, but the interest
would be mainly in the news itself and
not In the reporters or the publishers
views concerning 1t"
The answer showed that local news
led all other features in interest. Then
came political. sporting and financial
news
1t Is significant fact that 65 per
cent OF the business and professional
men united in stating that the motive
in first subscribing for their chosen
paper was the desire to keep informed
concerning current events. The fol-
lowing expressions were frequently
used and are most suggestive: ITO
keep In touch with current events"
desire to be informed" ito be I'D to
the times and not a back number"
ito be en- rapport with the world"
I'VE keep our automobile in the
mirage" said one Topeka matron to
another.
That's where most OF us keep our
automobiles" was the gentle reply
Kansas City Journal.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-20

lT1F ONLY" he said, you wouiu
wholly throw In your lot WILD
mine things might De very
different. Then you and
could 90 together into the
hurly-burly." , uu,,.
Don't you value me h'IAe "e
ly?" asked Diana.
Strong only laughed. Don't you
understand my ability little!' ne
asked. by way Of answer. lou wouIu
he inst as safe and free from harm
ON board the Victor as you would Dc
here. and things would certainly Dc q
shade more exciting.
YES. said Diana slowly, "and l
fear a little more heartbreaking al
together" Diana closed her eyes and
gave a little shudder. Il am thinking
Of Bomberg." she said.
Strong drew in his breath sharply
land made no reply. Presently, how
ever, he broke silence again.
81 cannot make you see II" he said
almost YEARLY. Il cannot make you
see II. II you would only realize how
great. how really glorious is the end
I have in view, you would think more
lightly of the little incidents which
pave the way for the goal"
And you," said Diana, II am afraid
would think a little more lightly or
me-"
Again Strong made no answer. for
In his heart he knew that Diana was
right
He left her and made the other men
turn In, telling them almost roughly
that they must be asur betimes In the
81 40 -gc unrk ikPlv
TO be arduous. Then he rolled him
self I'D in a blanket and slept dream
lessly beside the fire.
At 6 O'Clock he and Langley got to
work by the light Of the Victor's cleo
trio lamps and thoroughly overnauieo
| her machinery. Strong saw to the
slowing Of the ammunition, OF which
they had brought a good supply from
the yacht. Churston was set TO work
10 fill the empty shells.
At about O'Clock they all sat down
to breakfast on the bowlder beside the
torrent, which they had selected as
sort OF open-air dining room, Forum.
ately the weather still held fair.
AS the hour for departure drew
near Diana took Strong to one side
She looked up into his face and be-
sough him with her eyes.
Remember" she said. what you
have promised me"
Dear heart" said Strong. Il have
given you my word that IL there can
be peace 1t shall be peace. Not one
single life shall be taken by my hand
II | can possibly avoid It. but, OF
course. hold myself open to protect
myself from attack or even TO reply
to hostilities"
III you are careful" said Diana
there should be none"
Strong laughed little bitterly.
After the kind things which the
kaiser was pleased TO say OF me yes
terday." he remarked. Il fear that
am not likely 10 find his majesty in a
particularly conciliatory mood. How
ever, | seldom lose my temper al
mere words. William OF Germany can
be as Insulting as he pleases and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-20
THE TINES FIGHT FOR CLEAN ADVER-
Using AN "A ADMIRABLE POLICY"
Apprecave Words from The Journal of the Michigan State
Medical Society

stand which its
medical advertising On the occasion OF the
its nativity the editor under the
That Costing You Good Money
which appearing
the The Times
which several
principle when made
field which
especially admired and commended
called number Of Objectionable ad
published
probably
sophisticated
possibly
their
And The Times asks Does pay" going show
legitimate advertising
sticking
the trade
advertisers II
subscribers who
striking
medicines
fully exposed little
of the Chichester
whirng
optimistic
conscience increased the
public
admirable policy Of The Times despite financial
would
Stood the fuu meaning OF his nSht
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-20
The Manicure Lady
Identifies the Wrong Man

awful looking beast l says, and
shuddered when | looked at It. You
need not have been afraid, says he.
| because gorillas In cages never attack
manicure girls outside OF the cages.
Had been there at the time he says,
i could easily have treasured you
~ see you have a book there about
big game in Africa says. so have.
so have says he. L expect to go
over there shortly. and l don't want
the animals that roam through darkest
Africa TO think that / am a tender
foot. | want 10 meet them as friends.
but also want to know their customs.
so that they won't think me a barbar-
ian.
when was hunting out On the
boundless plains he says. out In the
mighty west. there was no form OF
man or beast that ever made me
blanch and shudder; but of course
am made OF sterner stuff than a mani
cure girl. and so, perhaps. l should not
blame you for trembling In the ma
jestic presence OF huge gorilla.
killed one once with my fists he says.
but that Is neither here nor there.
Quite a Resemblance, but
HE told me lot of stuff about wild
animals which he had met. and wild
animals which were sorry that they
had met him, and 4 thought he was
awful interesting. but after he got
through talking about the animals he
began TO ask me about my children.
81 am a single girl says to him,
and expect to be single for some
time That will never do, he says.
You must be at least 29 years old.
and you should have been married
some years ago; and you should have
been the mother OF at least two or
three children by now he says.
We'll, George. when he began to get
personal gave him one OF them fiery
looks Of mine, the kind keep on tap
for the fresh ones. and he shut up.
wonder II it was Teddy"
NO." said the Head Barber. "If he
shut up 1t must have been somebody
else"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-20

mission on which he sailel was doom
ed TO failure. He knew, just as sure
ly as the sun shone above him and
the wind tingled on his face, that he
would hear the sound OF guns before
nightfall came.
Wildney remained behind with
Churston. who was busy setting up
the machinery. which they might soon
greatly need
With the Victor" went Langley,
Strong and Pelham.
Arbuthnot. Strong decided, should
take the "Di," and Arbuthnot, declar'
ing that he cared nothing for loneli-
ness, went alone.
Bellingham. Strong had suggested,
should remain with Diana. But Bel
bingham, although by no means in
sensible to the princess charms, was
Of another mind. His heart was In
Vienna with Miss Hunt. and, more
over. he had spent enough days OF
weary waiting 10 satisfy even his
amazing patience.
The men had by now grown so used
TO swift passage through the air. and
TO watching country after country
stream past them, that they took but
world as ii rolled swiftly away below
them.
When, however, they drew near to
Berlin, the boredom Of the long. swift
trip instantly vanished.
Pelham suddenly sang out from
above, "Airship ahead"
Strong snatched up the glasses and
looking westward, saw sailing over
the roofs OF Berlin the greatly priced
airship OF the Germans. 1t was about
q thousand feet from the earth, and
was moving. at least as they judged,
slowly.
Strong dropped the Victor thou.
sand feet, letting her fall slightly to-
ward the German craft.
(COntinued Monday
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-20
THE MAN WHO STOLE THE EARTH"
|, w. Hour WHITE

promise you l will be positively ur
bane; but IL he proceeds from words
30 deeds, and tries a little target prac
uce on the Victor with his very-much
Wanted guns. then warn you solemn
ly that | shall not have the slightest
conjunction in the world In sinking
the whole Of his feet II l am able to
do So"
Diana's eyes sparkled.
And II his majesty" she said,
were TO resort TO such tactics. l don't
think should hold you much TO blame
II you were 10 make some reply"
Strong took OF his cap as he stood
before her at the moment OF parting.
He looked hungrily in her eyes, but he
realized that IL would be a most un'
gentlemanly thing for him to in any
way betray the uppermost thought In
his mind.
So he contented himself with what
had now become his habit when meet.
ing and parting from Diana He rails
ed her hand and kissed 1t, before the
gaze OF the other man, and he did SO
without any feeling OF embarrassment.
or, indeed, causing the slightest shade
Of annoyance TO Diana. For there was
in this grave little salute no more dis
play of emotion than would have been
betrayed by any ordinary act Of hon.
age.
Diana sat alone among the broken
meats OF the breakfast on the great
boulder. and for the third time watch
ed the Victor" leap away with Strong.
And Strong's heart was gloomy
enough till he had crossed the gla-
ciers and felt the sting OF the keen
air on his face. and, putting the Vic
tor west, had felt the tide of battle
surging in his veins.
This instinct was good-almost as
good as the instinct Of a woman; and
he knew that In spite Of every reason.
able argument, in spite of any check
that he might set upon his tongue, the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-20
Sugar a Bad
Doctrine For Home
Consumption
Sweet Talk by the Secretary Of the
Michigan Sugar Co. for the
Michigan Farmers and
Miners.

Reasonsin accordance with the altrustic of tariff
outside of head and front OF the pro-
tecve doctrine namely Michigan Sugar Company is re-
let of the unearned profits which the present
permits to enjoy
Secretary Hathaway statistical marvel and never fails
take good of his before the and means commit
tee Just Michigan and the Michigan
coal miners limestone quarters will lose if the remaining two
and half millions people granted the inaienabie right
Of getting their sugar tariff free.
unhappy this contemplated injustice to the
producing few crafty the clamos OF the consuming millions
And taking heart than the corporation
which Secretary Hathaway overlook entirely in his eager
the beetrowers and the mine and quarry owners
from the impending calamity
is only phase infant industry
that secreara friend has omitted
dulyregsered protests against high tariff inquity
usually piled upon poor
surprised versatile spokesman for the Mchi
gan Sugar Company pictured distressing plight TIE
limestone quarter should the
tariff n sugar be tinkered
local limited seteest whenever there appeal
for relief from tariff oppression
thing the Michigan Sugar did
overlook that that schedule the
producer any the Dingley schedules
This protective traditions thus glory show
ing revenues progressive tariff ultimate
abolition leaving everything lovely home for the
domestic producers the
But shows again benehas Of the schedule
seek only the good side and the material wei
fare of the begower and other producers the other side
Could patriotic self-forgetfulness 60 further?
The putting every Michigan factory of business would
be inevitable sequel of the duty according
Mr. Hathaways understanding of what brought the
hearings in Washington.
Is infant industry dependent upon favor
desirable feature of this productivity In the
public Reproduction of fostering tariffs 10 foredoomed
anyway, if unable to stand of itself?
So precariou this apparently unsuited the
obtain region many factories Mich
igan already shut down.
Can stability permanently healthy state be expected OF
industry experimental hangs entirely the
favor of the standpatters?
should the great body Of be expected
burden of thus nurtung infant industry whose helpless
babyhood bids fair be of long and costly continuance
The Times does find fault with Secretary Hathaway for
putting valiant persuasive appeal for his company slice
of the tariff melon both here and Washington.
is part of the days work for him and he found
wanting when tariff revision impending of
asking when that benevolent assimilation will fall
due with relation to the sugar schedules.
But his present perturbation the peoples hope He makes
favorsm sacchaine outwad but still doesn't down!
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-20
The Sea Hate.

Soft II sings in shining ripples. giad pc
meath tho golden day,
with laugh among the uuhe sia'
II filings its jewel spray;
pnt hate It's smiles and whispers, Tor
beneath the white, curled crests
lies the great black heart or terror
and the wrath that never rests.
hidden from the blessed daylight, In It's
caves II heaves and throbs'
with a dreadful, choking sursle anu d
sound of dying sobs:
And the long dark, trailing seaweed'
lifted on It's ebb and flow,
T.. like hair OF drowned women wheImed
with the undertow
Through the pale green dusks OF twi-
tight. from the rolling mystic line
Comes a chant OF fear and beauty call
ing sweet to me and mine.
But fec the siren music OF the cruel
Turing flood,
For tits doom Is In It's message ana the
answer In my blood.
London Daily News.