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The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
MAYFLOWER ARRIVES
Mrs. Roosevelt and Presidents Family
 at New London.

New London. June 24.--The presi- dental yacht Maynower, on which are Mrs. Roosevelt and family. which left oyster Bay this afternoon, steamed into the lower harbor. and anchored off the Fort Griswold house shortly after 10 o'clock tonight There was no communication with the shore. It is understood that in the morning Mrs. Roosevelt and the children will be transferred to the Sylph which then will go through the drawbridge and anchor abreast the finish line of the minor races.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
MILFORD.
Especial Journal-courIer News serviceo


 Milford, Juno 24--ln a letter re- celved from Capt. Herbert Royden's family. San Mateo, California, was TO- lated a statement that came near be- Ing a tragedy for the captains fam fly. Mir. and Mrs. Royden had just returned from visit In santa Cruz. when they were awakened in the night by Miss Alice Royden's call of fire. Directly across tho driveway stcod q neighbours house. This was al! ablaze With flames that reflected in the window and awakened the mother. who soon had the family awake and out of the house. This was none to soon, however, as the flames had already reached across and ignlted Mir. Royden's house. The children were all taken out of their beds and carried across the way 10 a nelghbor'5 house, while MT. Roy den called up the fire department and Mrs. Royden helped get the horse from tho barn near by. which was well stocked with hay. Three times the house was ignited by the flames, and each time extingulshed by the fremen. who worked faithfully to save their house. but the other being ono story and well under way when discovered, was burned to the ground ir an hour. The owner. Mrs. Nor gan, having gone away for the night, the house was tonantless. Consider able damage was done to Mr Roy den's house, one side being badly burned and every window on that side broken. Although great excitement prevailed they were exceedingly glad to escape with their lives. Captain Royden was Milford boy, and lived here until 1888, when he left for West Point, and afierward joined the army. He is now retired and living in Cali | fornia.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
TEDDY, JR., GETS DEGREE
Presidents Son Bachelor After
 Three Years of Study.

Cambridge, Mass, June A,-At the Harvard commencement today Pres- dent Eliot conferred honorary degrees as follows:
 Master of Arts-Prof Charles Hom- CT Hasklns, teacher of history at liar ward, Benjamin Johnson Lang, musl- clan and composer, Boston,
 Doctor of soence--William Crawford Gorgas. chief sanitary officer of the iSthmian canal zone,
 Doctors of divinity-Wllllam Wallace Fem, dean of the Harvard Divinity school, William Channlng Gannett, preacher and poet, Rochester, x. Y,
 Doctors of Laws-Henry Newton Sheldon, judge, Massachusetts supreme court; Charles Richard Van Hise, pres ident of the leading state university, the University of Wisconsin; Augustus Everett Wilson, governor of Kentucky
 Theodore Roosevelt, ir,, son of Pres- ident Roosevelt, was given his bache- lor's degree after three years of study having taken extra courses.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
BOY KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

Norwich, June 24-Ralph D.. Schwenter seventeen years old, was struck by lightning and instantly killed at 645 o'clock this evening. The boy had been in swimming and was standing in his tights on the dock when the bolt came. One companion was knocked into the water by the shock but was able to swim ashore.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
SHAKE-UP IN CABINET,

London, June 24.There was a rumor In the lobby of the house of commons tonight that the resignation of Lord Tweedmouth, president of the council, and Lord Loreburn lord high chan cellor, were imminent, and that MT. Hadane, secretary for war, and Win ston Churchill, president of the board of trade, would be appointed lord chan cellor and secretary for war. respect IrtnlAt
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
TAFT LEAVES AT 2 O'CLOCK
'7S Going 10 Races in Special and
 Will Return Tonight.

The class of '7S with Secretary Taft as a member of the party will leave the city at 2 o'clock this afternoon for New, London to see the boat race be- tween. Yale and Harvard The class will travel in Q special car. which has been especially fitted up for the ocea- sion, and will return Immediately afser the race.
 Mir. Taft received important mes sages from the state department yes terday afternoon, but last night it was stated that these would not inter- fore with his plans for today Follow ing the return from the races he will come here and Friday wlli go to oys- ter Bay to confer with the President.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
STILL UNIDENTIFIED
Body Found on Railroad Tracks Is
 Unknown.

The body of man who was pick ed up yesterday morning along the Shore line tracks in East Haven had not been identified yet at a late hour last night. The mans back was broken and the theory Is that he either fell from train or was struck by one during the night. Dr. Gustav us Eliot examined the body and or dered that 1t be taken to Crawford's s undertaking rooms There was no clue in the mans clothing to his Identity He was c man about thirty years of age.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
SOPHOMORE MADE CAPTAIN
Wesleyan Elects 1910 Man to Lead
 Varsity Baseball.

Middletown, June 24.-Robert c, Bacon, Wesleyan 1910, was elected captain of the university baseball team for the coming year to-day. This is the first time in the history of the university that sophomore has been selected as captain.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
AMERIcAN CHEMICAL sooIErY

On Tuesday evening. June 3O n re- ceptlon will be given to the members of the American Chemical society in the assembly room of the Graduates club. beginning at S:SO D m. The recep- ton will be informal and refreshments will be served, A large attendance Is eXpected,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
STATE POLICE PEST More Interesting Letters De- nouncing the Force and
 Its Work.
ONE FROM WlLLlMAMTIC
An Appeal Not to Judge Folks There by the Members of the
 Force.

The Journal-Courier Is continuing to receive letters denouncing the state po- lice force, one received from Wilt mantle contains an appeal not to take two of tho mon who claim Willmantc as their home place as Il sample of Willlmantic folks, It claims their repu- tations there are dIsreputable. The let ter goes on:
 How they ever were selected for po- lice officers Is mystery to most folks here and the people of the state of Con nectIcut will rejoice when such a prom iscuous institution as the state police force Is abolished What good are they? What good can they show having dpne in return for the thousands of dollars that Is simply thrown away when used by set of sneaks invading mems homes and places of business under the cloak of the law? Away with them, for they are no good, and the money spent on them could be put to a far better use than supporting such a set of men Let us do something. and when we elect representatives again elect men who will relieve us of this burden on the taxpayers of the state.
 Yours truly.
 WILLIAM BARNES,
 "Willimantic. Conn"
 Another letter, one written by a prominent New Haven business man contains the following,
 I noticed the other day your paper had an article in regard to our state police ralding place in West Haven do hope after the Yale blowouts arc all over you will start an investigation of thls business. for one do not be- leve in the state police coming into New Haven or West Haven until they are asked by someone In authority The state police are lot of buns. believe In local control. think each town should run it's own liquor business just as much as its other business. would suggest thar you get some point. CTS on the state police. Who are they Why send them on this snake-lils, work? If it is good thing shjw il up. and If rotten show it up also. Tn, public know about the whole thing.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
CUBANs SALUTE SPANISH FLAG

Havana. June 24. The school ship Nautilus, the first Spanish naval vessel to enter Cuban port since the relinquishment of Spanish sovereign ty over the island, came into the har- bor of Havana this afternoon and was hailed with enthusiastic express sions of delight by the entire Spanish colony of the city, many thousands of Cubans joining in the demonstra- tion
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
UP HEARST'S SLEEVE
Is Still Another scheme to Get May
 orally. Says Counsel.

New York. June 24.--In the mayor alty election recount to-day 169 boxes gave Hearst n net gain of 62. There are 165 boxes yet to be counted. The 1915 boxes previously opened gave Hearst a net gain of 7OS. Counsel for the contestant said that the suit would by no means be ended with the declaration of the plurality for May or Mcclellan and intlmated that Hearst will offer other evidence to sustain his contest.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

The annual meeting and reunion of the Lewis High School Alumni asso- citation was held this evening at the Lewis high school and the occasion was very pleasant one. After the business meeting, which was held at 8 o'clock the Rev F. s. Halloway of Hartford, gave a very interesting dis course, as did also Charles Morse. A very fine musical progrem consisting
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
CITY LODGE.
Annual Election of Officers Took
 Place last Night.

At a meeting of City lodge, I. o. O. F., held in their lodge rooms on Grown street last night the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
 Noble grand, IT. W. Enc; vice grand, Sidney Smith; recording secretary, A. M. Mcintyre; financial secretary, Peter Terhune; treasurer, Edwin Beecher; trustees, F. H, Sperry, Peter Terhune and J. J. Clark.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

A recent dispatch from Willemstad stated that two Dutch sloops, the Ma rion and the Carmlta. were detained by a Venezuelan coast guard vessel on tho high seas on La Vela de Coro, q sea port of Venezuela.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
HARTFORD CHURCH DAMAGED.

Hartford, June 24.-During a se- we're electrical storm here late this afternoon, lightning struck the north spire of the Keeney memorial on North Main street, dislodging about a to nand a half of stone.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
CENTENARIAN DIES,

Hartford, June 24.--Mrs. Emily 1T. Humes of GO Spring street, who cele- brated her 102nd birthday on June 4, died to-day. Mrs. Humes leaves two daughters and one son.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
NEW BRITAIN TEAM SOLD
State League Franchise Bought by
 w. W. Hanna, of That City.

New Britain, June 2i--lt was an- nounced here tonight that the fran chlse of the New Britain baseball team had been sold by Manager Charles Humphry of New London to William w Hanna of this place.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
CREWS HALTED BY STORM.

Poughkeepsie, N. r., June 24.--A terrific thunderstorm delayed the eve ming practice of the crews to-day, un- til between and ' o'clock and then no strenuous rowing was done. Cor nell and Columbia rowed down the course and back again.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
HOLLAND AFTER CASTRO
Demands Redress for Seizure of Dutch
 Ships and Malls.

London. June 25,-The Daily Tele- graphs correspondent at The Hague learns that Holland has made claim against Venezuela for redress for the seizure of Dutch ships and malls.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
HEAT BRINGS FOUR DEATHS.

New York June 24.--Four deaths and nearly a score of proslrations were caused by the excessive heat which made to-day the hottest twenty-four hours of the season.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

Among the scholars who will re- main at Ldurelton hall for the sum mer vacation are Dorothy Long, Anna Reardon, Florence Reardon and Mary O'Keefe, all of New York, and Con stance States of Portchester, N. Y.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
ON 'MONTAUK POINT ROCKS
Clyde Line Steamer Ashore and Help-
 less in Fog.

less in Fog.
 New York, June 24,--Losing her course in thick sea fog. the Clyde line steamer Chippewa, en route from Charleston, s, C., to Boston, ran on a submerged rock on the Long Island coast Just west of Montauk Point ear- ly today. The Chippewa is a freight CT and carried no passengers The sea rushed into the hole in the steamers hull, extnguishing the fires and rend- ering the Chippewa helpless. She has Q cargo of naval stores and lumber.
 Without steam the alarm whistle could not be sounded and 1t was not until the fog lifted that the steamers officers could signal their predicament. A wrecking tug has been sent to the Chippewa, which Is in no immediate danger tonight as the sea Is smooth.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

A number of thefts have been re- ported for the past few months and all the thieveries seem to be in the di- rection of food stuffs. The chicken coop of Charles Russell in Milldale was raided early this morning and a number of chickens were taken. A Bristol street woman reports that her cellar was entered and a large number of potatoes was stolen and a number of jars of canned goods.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

and Mrs. William Barnes of South End, there was a very pretty wedding when their daughter, Miss Pearl, was married to Albert Granniss. Both are popular young people and the groom Is a clerk at the store of Finch & Laity CO., The young couple will reside in Southington after short wedding tour.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

A tent has been erected at Fort Trumbull Beach, from which ice cream, Jolly pops, etc, arc dispensed This makis it very convenient for the residents in that locality as 1t saves long journey uptown,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

The regular meeting of Freelove Baldwin Stowe chapter, D, A. R., will be held in the chapter house, on Thursday afternoon, June 25
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

Carlton Ready and Densmore Brown have recently graduated from Hopkins grammar school, New Haven
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

The pupils of Mss Nellie Boynton will give rian0 recital in Pythian hall Thursday evening"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25
BRANFORD.
Especial Journal Courier News Scrvice.)

Especial Journal Courier News Scrviceo
 Branford, June 24.--An elm tree on the premises of Sheriff P, J. Carney of Ivy street was struck by a bolt of lightning during the electric storm of yesterday afternoon, The bark was torn from 1t in several places and a large hole was dug in the ground near the roots Of the tree.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

Judge w. K. Foote of the Bran ford probate court has granted an or der of sale for the real estate of the late w. Franklin Davis of Stony Creek to F. s. Grant, the administra- tor.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

Several Branford people will attend the Yale-H Harvard boat races at New London Thursday afternoon
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

Miss Alice Blen has secured a pos ition In WoCdmont for the summer.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

The even. of this evening was the banquet of the St. Mary's Dramatic club at the Granite Bay hotel,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

Mrs. Herbert Smith entertained the members of the Women's Relief corps on Wedn esday afternoon, at her resi- dence on king street. Stratlord. The ladies left on the o'clock car A very enjoyable afternoon was spent, collation. was furnished by the W. R. c. and ncrved by the hostess.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

MT and Mrs. Edward Williams, who recently returned from Ireland, are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas D.. Williams of Cedar street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

Hon. and Mrs. Stiles Judson of Stratford, are en route for Europe. Their trip will extend through Eng land and Scotland and other places of interest. Mr. and Mrs. Judson ex- pect to be away until the first of August. Before her marriage Mrs. Judson was one of Milfords fair daughters.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

Mir and Mrs Wilbur Stocking have recently entertained Mrs. Stocking 8 mother, Mrs. Hocomb of Granby. at their residence at Beaver Brook farm.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

One of Walter 1rving's horses drop ped on the street, Tuesday afternoon, in front of Reeves Manufacturing Co. The horse had been away for treatment for a distemper and was on the way home. Flo was hitched to a light buggy and was driven over from the veterinary surgeons In Bridgeport; being unable to travel further he dropped dead on the street before reaching home, and was car- ried away next morning and buried.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-25

Wopowage lodge, I. o. O. F., met in regular session at their hall on Broad street, Wednesday evening. On Tuesday evening they engaged with the American Mechanics in a game of carpet bowls in the I. o. 0. r, hall, at which the Wopowage aggregation won by score of IA to 10.
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force to pull them away from their domi-
noes and make them work.
Suppose that NJ. Pieindesoupe. from the
Quarter ST. Georges. has missed three
meetings of the sidewalks committee.
Soaring a Councilman.
This committee has certain delicate
labor. 4 department store in Pleinde-
soupes election district is complained of
by the neighbors for obs:ructing all the
sidewalks round about it. But wait; its
thousand clerks are registered as voters
in that district. They can make Coun-
Gilman Pleindesoupe scared or his job.
They get commissions on their sales
they are completely loyal to the store.
Yet there must be no weakness. The
syndic tells a secretary-or secretary
tells the syadc and a clerk sends out d
runner.
Councilman Plandesoupe, the syndic's
compliments. Get busy
And the Paris councilman gets busy.
There are nights when the renaissance
brilliantly illuminated. Long lines and
serpentines of fire flash from its outlines.
Gardes de Paris in their squadrons sit
immobile. Their steel casques shine in
Up the stairway of honor guards in
grande tenue-white doeskin pants.
brought out for such occasions. doimans
made by army officers ambassadors
flashing. form royal gauntlet. Be
tween them passes Edward, Leopold.
Other great nights the whole Paris
population seems to be engaged in dane
ing, promenading, eating, drinking in
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something that they know or think VIII
be unbecoming. \ prominent Washington
modiste declared the other day that II
would be "a survival of the unfittest.
Style Matter Of Comfort.
In this country" she said. style. even
among the most fashionable. is largely
matter OF comfort American women are
known the world over for their free car
riage The business woman has placed
her stamp on this generation. while the
craze for athletics has helped to give that
freedom that will not be hampered by
fashions dictates When we walk we do
ii boldly, as II We meant to go to our des-
tination. In France the women have not
learned this trick yet The women there
mince their steps as though walking were
real burden to them. and not vital
part of their existence. l cannot imagine
one of our healthy. happy. lively young
society women entertaining at her home
In a gown that interferes with her move
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in cocardes of red and blue. the city col
ors. Do not try to stop that coupe.
Hey? Not stop it? Lefevre's predeces
sor last year had played dominoes for
thirty years at the Cafe Cardinal, in the
boulevard. On Mi-Careme, when the
boulevard was cleared of vehicles. the CO.
carded coupe had trouble to get there
through the vast crowds.
Most Powerful Partisan.
The domino game was at its height. 4
noise came from the street. In ran the
cocarded fOotman-red and blue-to tell
that a policeman said the coupe must be
taken from the boulevard
The first man of Paris got hot in the
collar. He went out and told his quality.
And I've got orders from Lepine, pre-
feet of police.' said the policeman, drag
ging the two champing horses round the
corner of the Rue Richelieu.
Next day the president of the munich
paIty of Paris gave his resignation. He
found that there was a greater man than
he in his own city.
To watch the president the chiefs of the
departments have a private president
the syndic. The syndic is unofficially
elected by the councilmen Ito have an
eve on all" He has twelve secretaries.
and each secretary has his own stenogra-
pher and clerk and runner. All are per-
manent. completely posted on the work
of various municipal departments. Syn
dies come and go; their humble employees
stay on forever. The municipality could
not get on without them.
You see. the councilmen know their
own weakness. They appoint the syndic
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Voters. think of France
But tough little Robert thundered:
Women Garry the Purse.

Crowd of vermouth drinkers, where
would our shops be without our wives
and mothers. When you're doing your
two hours at the cafe they're at the desk
Do YOU fear they might work if they got
into the council?"
Lucien says This sister Will suppress the
juggernaut auto buses, pave the Quar-
tier st. Georges with wood; stop the
police from marrying vegetable buck
sters: unity the tariffs of the auto-cabs
to just minimum: ventiate the Metro
politan underground: stop the depart
ment stores encroaching the side
walks. and suppress the false poor-beg-
CARS by profession now encumberins the
Paris streets.
And she'll try to suppress the real
poor also" grumbled nasty little Robert
The family government of Paris.
1t does not seem silly to Parisians.
Woman traders pay third of the COM
mercial licenses. Husbands put the bust
ness in their wives names. Roberts
sheer at papa's dominoes in the cafe
while mamma runs the store is a pure
verify.
Half you loafers have your pocket
money doled to you by women accused
Robert. It's A Paris practice to hand
wages or check-book to ones wife-and
depend on her to make the combinations
Paris men are brilliant-and erratic; they
are plodders-lacking enthusiasm. but
grass would grow in the Paris streets
without their women.
No Municipal Graft.
This is why there is no graft in the
municipal council-women's ideals rule
this city. Once woman gets into the
council there will soon be fifty.
Glance at a sitting of the proud mu-
nicipality.
The members are all present. 1t is
pleasanter than hustling in the store or
office. almost like a cafe. Over cigarettes
and cordias. the Parisans chat of the
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fashions have more votaries than ever
among Uncle Sans daughters.
Such modes as the hoopskirt, the big
sleeves. the flowing gown are not for to-
day. Now the thought is to have every
thing fit as closely as possible. to do away
with all that alters the natural lines
The passing of the undergarment and
the vogue of the directoire Skin: are
simultaneous events.
In the tightly swathed gowns that have
the call today there is no chance To wear
a mass of lingerie. and the manufacturers
of these garments in Europe are fighting
the dfrectoire innovation.
Evolution of the Gown.
Many worthy folks have decried the
burlesque shows and striven to have
them banned because of The bad inf1u-
ence exerted by the frank posters by
which such shows are advertised See
ing these poster girls was wrong. they
argued: TO go to the show itself and see
the originals was downright criminal
ity. Now those things do not attract
much attention.
1t has been said that the costume Of