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The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01
Entertained nt Dance.

Miss Margaret Tibbits entertained a lumber of her friends at a dance at
 he Phelps Gymnasium this evening. The hall was prettily decorated with college banners and bunting. About twenty five couples were present and a most enjoyable time was passed by ev- eryone. During the evening refresh ments were served. A full orchestra rendered excellent music both for the concert and dance program. Among the out town guests were the Miss es Metcalf, Elliott Bailey, and Spauld- ing: Mcssrs Metcalf Bacon, John and William Uigott, all of New Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Peter B. Lee has entered into part nership with Patrick J. Roland in the creamery business The firm name will be Roland X Lee and business will be conducted at the old stand on South Whittlessey avenue. They have the good wishes of everyone for a prosper ouS career
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The southIngton W. c. T. '. will meet with Mrs. J. J. Blythe on Friday afternoon at o'clock. Topis, God s Dealings with His People"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Sheriff P. J. Carney served attach ment papers on the property of the Breakwater Construction company at Sachem's Head. Guilford, on Saturday of last week Two suits have been brought, one for s3.0O0 by George F. Walter of Guilford. and the other by Joseph De Lucca for s20,000. Attorney Beers of Guilford represents MT. Wal ter and Attorney J. P. Goodhart of New Haven is looking out for the in terest of Mir. De Lucca. Officer W. J. Mckee of Branford and Daniel Kelly of Branford are the two keepers in charge of the plant, pending an ad- jGstment.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The annual meeting of the First Ec- clesiasucal society will be held at the Congregational church Wednesday af- ternoon
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The Young Mems Athletic club gave smoker at their club rooms this eve ming. large number were present and watched old 1907 on her outward journey.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Miss Mary M, Eaton, who Is studying under Mrs Milch, will be one of the soloists at the minstrels in North Ha- ven tomorrow evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Michael P. Harding was appointed administrator Monday of the estate of the late James T. Kane.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Mir, and Mrs. John s. Parker leave to- morrow for a visit with friends in Middletown, Conn.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Miss Stella Barker, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs Frank Phelps, left day for ProviGence, R. I.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Miss Annie F, O'Brien. who has been the guest of relatives here for several days, has returned to her home in New York city.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Misses Loretta and Isabelle Sheehan are the guests of friends in Danbury
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The Olympias took two games out of 1 three against the Crescents in the City woodbine alleys Mills was the high
 man with 16S points
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

At the Holy Trinity church this mor-
 ming at T:30 o'clock, Miss Mary Hart man, daughter of MT and Mrs. Theo- dore Hartman. beWme the bride of Jos eph Mansolf of Meriden. Rev. J. Fl. was brides maid and Frank Hartman, brother of the bride was best man. A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride on tho North Farms.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

William H. Barnes, formerly tax col lector, has put in a claim of sl,900 to the town.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Manager Wilkinson of the Walling- ford theater, announces that every child attending the matinee tomorrow afternoon will receive a bag of candy.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Wednesday being the Feast of the Circumcision. Holy Communion will be celebrated in Trinity church at 10 o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Tax Collector William Hurley has collected s6.7io 10 date, which is q very fine record.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The Temperance hall was crowd ed this evening for the presentation of the minstrels by Court George Curtiss of Meriden and Court Robert Wallace of this place. The entire company was excellent and the affair was decided success in every way. The jokes and songs of which there were a great number. were much enjoyed by the au- dience and elicited no small amount of applause. Dancing followed until l o'clock
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Southington IS Co join the inter -towp pool tourna ment which Is to be com prised of the towns of Bristol. Collins vlle, Unionvllle and Southington Will Ham Horan, the local star, will attend to the Southington honors
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Rev. Father William J. Blake cele- brated the high mass at St. Marys church this morning, the pastor being i'll as above stated. and the curate, Rev. Father McGuinness, also being indisposed.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

All the factories in town will start up next Monday with the exception of the Atwater Manufacturing Co. This last mentioned place has a great deal or manufactured stock on hand and with q lack of orders finds that 1t would be inexpedient to begin opera tions The three factories of the Peck, Stow and Wilcox company will re sume.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01
SOUTHINGTON.
Special Journal-courier News seryice)

Southington. Dec. Sl.--About twenty friends of Mrs. David V. Jones surpris- ed her at her home on Main street, Monday evening. fin honor of her fifti- eth birthday. Each lady gave Mrs. Jones an apron as a gift and the party presented her with a beautiful gold bracelet. They were served with bounteous collation and also enjoyed d musical program which had been ar ranged.
 All the factories in town will start up next Monday with the exception of the Atwater Manufacturing Co. This last mentioned place has a great deal of manufactured stock on hand and with a lack of orders finds that It would be tnexpedient to begin opera tions. The three factories of the Peck, Stow and Wilcox company will re sume.
 The Beaton X Corbin co. shut down tonight Tor the annual inventory, but will start up Monday morning
 
 It was learned to-day that John Wright. the burglar also broke Into the Huntsville school house Saturday night. Entrance was effected through rear window which he smashed. The desks of the teachers were rummaged bul lutit WAS HolnlnR to take. Burnt matches were found on the floor near by. Both doors of the school house were left open in order to effect es- cape. should he be disturbed in his op- erations.
 Miss May Kimball of Elm street, Meriden, gave a farewell party last sv- ening in honor of Miss Jenette Whiting of Milidale. Miss Whiting has been pmplOVpd gtAnaqra pbpr ha Charles Parker company's office and Is | about to sever his connections with the | company. Her departure will be greatly regretted as she has made many friends during her employment in Merlden.
 Miss Retta Hurley of South Main street, Is spending few days in Port land with relatives.
 The New Year observance in South ington will be the same as In former years, day of rest The different clubs gave smokers tonight and some of the churches had watch services. l while those who felt Inclined to dance the old year out, went to the A, o, II. | hall.
 I The A. o. IT. card team suffered It's 1 second defeat Monday evening, belag conquered by the r. of A team. 4 smoker followed the game which was very interesting.
 Mrs. r. W Dickerman. who has been visiting her son, Raymond, at Sarenac Lake, has returned
 Friday night vii be observed as la dies night by the U. NJ. T. club. Whist will be the entertaining feature. | Southington IS Co join the inter towS l pool tourna ment which Is to be com prised of the towns of Bristol. Collins | ville, Unionville and Southington Will l liam Horan, the local star, will attend | to the Southlngton honors. | Tax Collector William Hurley has collected s6.74o to date which is a very fine record.
 The Southington W. c. T. '. will meet with Mrs. J j. Blythe on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock Topis, God s l Dealings with His People, | William II. Barnes, formerly tax col lector, has put in claim of sl,90O to the town
 The Eureka lodge, L 0. Q. F. will | hold smoker this evening after tho meeting at which thers was vegree
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The Eureka lodge L 0. Q. F.. will hold smoker this evening after tho meeting at which thers was degree work.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Another event of this evening was the reception which Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Danielson gave in the basement of the Swedish Finnish Lutheran church The reception was for the purpose of giving the new pastor of the church an opportunity to become acquainted with residents of Branford and vicinity who are of Scandinavian origin. Re treatments were served. the affair last ing until the beginning of the New Year.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Friday night wil be observed as la dies night by the '. NJ T. club. Whist will be the entertaining feature.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

A special meeting of Montowese lodge, No 1S4, N. F. Q. F., has been called for wednesday evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The Beaton & Corbin Co shut down tonight for the annual inventory, but will start up Monday morning
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

It is expected that a basketball game at the armory will be played Wednes- day evening between the Battery team and the Hernes of New Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Mrs. r. W. Dickerman, who has been visiting her son, Raymond, at Sarenac Lake has returned
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The public schools of the town will be closed on Wednesday, New Years day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The A. 0. 1T. card team suffered it's second defeat Monday evening. belg conquered by the F. of A team. smoker followed the game which was very interesting
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The funeral of Mrs. Gainty, mother of Joseph Galnty of this place. was at tended in New Haven yesterday. sev- eral relatives and friends in Branford being among the mourners.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The holiday will be further observed by holiday hours at the library. post office and other public places and by several of the merchants.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Miss Grace Covert, who has been i'll for some time past. has recovered and resumed her duties as teacher at the Center school.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The members and friends of the Or tent Social club had an enjoyable straw ride to Centeryllle last evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The members of Guiding Star lodge, No 3, Q. s. B., are arranging for big meeting at Polar Star hall, o-morrow evening. This will be the annual in- stallation of officers and large attend ance Is expected |,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The employees of the National Box company in James street, will have holiday for the rest of the week, the plant having shut down last evening for the annual inventory.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The meeting of the Ladies' guild for work will be held at the parlors of the Grand Avenue Congregational church on Tuesday instead of to-day, owing to the holiday. The hour for meeting is 2:30 p. m. and at S:SO there will be a business meeting.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26

II has long been known, theoreti.
cally. that the tides act as a break on
the rotating earth and tend to length
en- the day. The effect. however. IL
so slight that II cannot DO measured
in any length OF time at mans dis
posal. II may be estimated with the
aid OF certain assumptions. ana. using
the data available. W. d. Macmillan
has recently made the necessary COM
putation by the formulas used by en-
gineers. He fnds for the increase Of
the length Of the day one second In
100000 years.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26
MISSOURI NEWS
READY FOR RATE HEARINGS.
Attorney General Hadiey confers
With Special Counsel.

st. Louis-Attorney General Hadley
met with Sanford d. Ladd and Fred.
erick w. Lehman. special counsel for
the state in the railroad rate cases,
and the states expert accountants at
the Jefferson Hotel TO talk over plans
for the presentation OF the states case
when the hearings are resumed at
Kansas City on November 30 before
Judge Smith Mcpherson of the Unit.
ed states circuit court.
The cases come up on the Injunction
proceedings brought by the railroad
TO restrain the state from enforcing
the maximum freight and 2-cent pass
enger laws. II will require three or
four days. Mr.. Ladd believes for the
railroads to close. after which the
state will have it's innings Judge
Mcpherson has indicated that he will
decide the cases In January. II the
state wins. the maximum freight
laws go into effect. II the railroads
win the state will not only be perma.
nently be restrained from the en-
forcement Of the maximum freight
law, but an injunction will issue to
prevent the enforcement OF the 2-cent
passenger law which has been tried
out during the past summer.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26
coULoNr FooL UNcLE agussN.
Darby Knew only the One Man 80
victorious Republican,"

Mr.. Allen, an Arkansas planter.
who enjoys the distinction Of being the
only white Republican in hts section
OF the state, has in his employ an
aged negro known as Uncle Reuben.
who ut fur de union endurin' do
wah."
For some time tho old man had been
endeavoring TO secure a pension from
the government for this service. A
few days ago. az Mr.. Allen was riding
by a field where he was blowing,
Uncle Reuben hailed him with the
words:
"Marse, Use done got my pension.
an wants to swar TO II befoh you"
Glad to hear that, Uncle Reuben.
but you must do your swearing before
a magistrate. Squire McCabe ia the
man for you 20 see"
Now, marse. quit tryin' to fool ole
Rube. My III gal who goes TO school
an kin read writin done read me from
dose papahs dat l mus swar to dem
befoh notorious Republican. an dat's
what you is. kase ever one knows dat
Squire McCabe am a Democrat
New York Times.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26
Hindu Fakinu.

Some OF the trance-like conditions
into which individuals fall and lie
for days and weeks have been studied
and have been found to be frauds.
The subjects are surreptitiously sup
piled with food and drink by their
attendants or family. The same is
true OF the alleged power possessed
by Hindu fakIrs and ascetics Of all
ages. OF going into states Of trance
IN which they will allow themselves
to be buried alive and dug up again
and revived after several months
have elapsed. In one instance on rec.
ord an individual Of this class allow.
ed himself to be buried alive and hts
grave watched by guard OF Eng
fish soldiers, and was dug up at the
end OF the time exceedingly dead. In
another, the English officer in charge
became alarmed on the third day
and had the fakir "resurrected" when
he was found Btill alive. A reed or
bamboo at one corner OF the grave
20 supply air would explain all these
cases. The whole subject Is involved
IN such an atmosphere OF mystery
and "fakery' that Il Is impossible
20 attach serious weight to the claims
made.--American Magazine.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26
Arbitration,

He was a man of peace, and he
came upon two youths in a back
street fighting. Accordingly he push
ed through the crowd and persuaded
the combatants to deslst.
Let me beg OF you. my good Eel.
lows" earnestly besought the peace.
maker, Ito settle your dispute by ar.
bitration. Each OF you choose half
dozen friends to arbitrate."
"Hurrah!" yelled the crowd. DO
as the gentleman says, boys"
Having seen the l2 arbitrators SO
lected TO the satisfaction OF both
sides. the man of peace went on his
way rejoicing In the thought OF hav-
ing once again prevailed upon brute
force 10 yield TO peaceful argument
Half an hour later he returned that
way and was horrifed to find the
whole street fighting. while in the
distance police whistles could be
heard blowing and police rushing "a
the spot from ali quarters.
Good gracious! What is the mat
ter now" asked the peacemaker OF an
onlooher.
"shure. sor." was the reply. 1.-THE
arbitrators are at work. "-Philadel
phia Ledger.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26
NO SKIN LEFT ON BODY.
For Six Months Baby Was Expected
TO Die with Eezema-Now Well
Doctor Said to Use cutleura.

six months after birth my little girl
broke out with eczema and had two
doctors in attendance. There was not
n particle OF skin left on her body, the
blood oozed out Just anywhere. and we
had to wrap her in silk and carry her
on a pillow for ten weeks. She was the
most terrible sight ever saw, and for
six months / looked for her to die. I
used every known remedy to allevi'
ate her suffering. for II was terrible
10 witness. DR.. c. gave her up. DR..
b recommended the Cuticura
Remedies. She will soon be three
years old and has never had a sign
OF the dread trouble since. We used
about eight cakes OF Cuticura Soap
and three boxes Of cutlcurR Ointment.
James J. Smith. Durmid, Va. Oct 10
aud %, 1906"
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26

William NJ. Chase, at the request OF
the Italian government. painted a por.
trait OF himself this summer to hang
In the saloon OF modern painters In
the Ufizi palace In Florence. The
picture was done at single sitting of
three hours. II hangs opposite a por.
trait OF John Singer Sargent. also
painted by the subject at tho request
OF the government. The only other
portrait Of an American painter In the
gallery is that OF G. p. A. HeRly. The
two saloons OF painters in the palace
contain the portraits Of famous artists
OF all nations nearly all done by the
artists themselves.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26

The French concern which has or
dered 80 aeroplanes Of the type de.
signed by American inventors refuses
70 explain as TO what use the flying
machines will be put. saying the mat.
ter II a secret. but Il IA intimated In
dispatches from Paris that the air.
ships win be for naval purposes. and
that hereafter such appliances may be
expected TO play IN important part in
war maneuvers on the water. And
those who are watching the expert.
ments at Fort Myer. Va. are certain
the army must have Aging machines.
Things are being revolutionized rap
Idly.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26
OFFICIAL VOTE OF MISSOURI

sS2; Cowherd (Dem.). s4o.O5S. Had.
ley's pluarity. 1879.
OF the eight constitutional amend.
ments submitted to the voters OF
Missouri, only two carried-that al.
lowing the voting OF 25-cent tax for
road purposes, and that providing for
the Initiative aud Referendum.
The rond amendment carried by 49,.
100 majority. and the Initiative and
Referendum by 30,942.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26

The final count and recount OF the
election figures by the secretary Of
state gives the lieutenant-governor
ship to Jacob +. Gmellch. Republican,
by a plunrity OF 80. William r. Paint
err, Democrat. claims that corrected
returns will give him the office by
plurality OF 35. Painter probably will
renew the contest before the legisla.
ture.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26

The complete vote on the minor
state officials In Missouri has been
counted, but II will not become Off.
cial until the count by the legislature
IL made.
For Presldent--Taft (Rep.), 346.915;
Bryan (Dem.), 345.Ss9; Debs (Soc.),
1898; Chain (Pro). 4.222; Watson
(Peo.), 1,i65; Hisgen und). 3s7.
Preston (Soc. Labl, SCI.
For ovsrnor--Hadley (Rep.). 1885,
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26
Miner Gives hImssIf Up.

Carthage.-After hiding for three
months. Sam Gay. a miner, returned
and gave himself up TO the officials.
on Sept. 1, last Gay killed Cleo
Koehler, another miner, near Pros
perity, while at work in the bottom OF
the shaft. Gay. after stabblng Koehler
went direct to the superintendent and
asked for his check. saying: Il have
Just killed a man and you had better
give me my check"
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26

New York has discovered a new and
unique use for prisons. A man there
who killed two very bad men In self.
defense pleaded guilty to manslaugh.
ter, so he might be sent to prison. out
OF reach OF the gang" OF the men he
killed. In other words, he saw no way
OF saving his own life except to be
locked up. AS Ravens OF refuge this 10
a decidedly new role for prisons to
play. And the incident does not speak
In trumpet praise for the metropolis
ability to protect life.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26
Girl Tells Of Killing Negro.

Kansas City.--A coroner's Jury has
exonerated Miss Corinne McCowen. IS
years old who shot and killed Norvell
Powell a negro. in n confectionery
store. The jury's verdict was that she
shot in self defense. Miss McCowen
was a voluntary witness. Her story
OF the shooting was dramatic Before
she finished she was crying.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26

Notice has been given to British sub.
Jects at Tangler. Morocco, by the
British consulate that his majesty's
government VIII refuse henceforth to
advance money as ransom in the event
Of their being captured by brigands
either In or outside the town. This
decision has been received with great
Indignation by the British colony.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26
RsxnoId, Elected by 1851.

Jefferson City-The official figures
on the election Of judges of the St.
Louis and Kansas City court OF APP
peals have been announced by the
secretary OF state. George d. Rey-
nolds OF ST. Louis. was elected TO
the st. Louis court OF appeals. and
James Ellison OF Kansas City, to the
Kansas City court Of appeals. The
former Is a Republican aud the latter
is a Democrat.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26
The expedition organized by the

The expedition organized by the
American Museum Of Natural History,
which has been exploring the Fayum
desert. I'm northern Egypt seems to
have located the place Of origin OF
the elephant in the Tertiary age. Re.
mains Of the ancestral form OF ele-
plants. called the Moeritherlum, were
obtained and restoration have been
made by Charles r. Knight under the
direction OF Prof. Osborn. From
northern Africa. 1t Is affirmed. the
elephant stock migrated south
through Africa. north into Europe and
east and northeast through Asia 60
America.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26

st. Louis.-Frank Schaller. IA years
old. OF Avondale. ST. Louis County.
who ran away last week and fell into
the hands of the police OF St Louis.
is held at Clayton. The boy says he
was not treated well by his stepfather
Joseph Fritsch. and refuses to live at
home An effort will be made by
Sheriff Herpel 10 find n home for
him.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26
Governor Fills Two Vacancies.

Jefferson City.-Gov. Folk made the
following appointments: Ernst j.
Powell OF LInneus, school commission
er for Linn county. vice r. NJ. Sipple.
resigned. Alexander Carter. presiding
Judge OF the county court Of Audrain
county, vice J. W. Smith. resigned.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26

A foreigner at stoughton is fined $50
for conducting a rattle. He should
learn the American method, says the
Brockton Enterprise. He should run
his rattle. under the sanction OF some
church or society, call the prizes do
nations" and snap his fingers at the
law. II Is all in the form. not the spir-
Il, of the doing.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26

The New York Mall maintains that
Bulgaria" 10 the name OF a sleeping
car. The Richmond Times-Dlspatch
Il sure that Herzegovina" Is an order
Of goulash. Then Boania Is a glass
Of aliyervitz. And this encourages the
Cleveland Leader 10 ask: Which can
We ssrviai
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-26

The smallest orchid grown has an
imposing name. II is the Bulbophyl-
lum Lermiscatoldes, The B. l.. would
not make a buttonhole. as you can
only see the blossom under 4 micro
scope. and II will be best to stick to
the royal gardenia for manly decora-
ton. Nothing has ever proved superb
or to that ideally fragrant flower.