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The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11
BROKER BURGLARY
Ex- Butler and Housekeeper C Held in New York for
 Extradition.
ANTIQUE JEWELRY GONE
Burglary Last Sunday Finished Theft That Was Uneomplcted Last
 Summer.

The sequel to the burglary last Sun day night at the home of c. F. Brook CT, vice-president of the New Haven road, at Ansonia, was staged in the Tombs court in New York city yester- day morning when Frank Riva, with his wife and brother, were arraigned on the charge of burglary and held for extradition back to this state. Riva was formerly butler Tor Brooker while his wife acted as housekeeper
 Riva was so completely trusted that he was the only person outside the Brooker family who knew where Broo- ker kept his most treasured yaluables. Brooker has the hobby of collecting antique jewelry which he deposited in a concealed safe, Riva knew where the key to this safe was It was the rifling of this safe which aroused ex citement in Ansonia over one of the biggest burglaries in that city in years
 Last July Riya was discharged. Mrs Riva followed. Two weeks later MT Brooker went to the safe one day. The key was in its usual place and the safe was locked, but fully half the con tents gone. MT. Brooker, after an in ventory of the remainder, found tha; sl5,O00 worth of the choicest antiques had disappeared.
 Sunday night. before the detectives had given up their hunt, aroused by the first theft, a window in the Brooker home was forced, and next morning the jewel safe, was found to be empty. The key hung in its place as before. the safe door was closed and locked, but the balance of the collec- tion of jewelry had disappeared.
 The New York police were notified and, Thursday night the three Rivas were located on West Forty-ninth street and arrested. The police say they found in their apartment man dolin and guitar which had been ta- ken from the Brooker home. When l the Rivas were arraigned, several pawnbrokers identified the elder Riva as having endeavo-ed to sell them an tique jewolry.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11
HOSPITAL SUNDAY
Church Congregations of City Asked to Remember Insti-
 tuition To- morrow.
HOW EXPENSE INCREASES
During the Past Nine Years it Has Nearly Doubled--Patients
 1855 Day.

During the last nine years the an- nual expenses of the New Haven hos pital have increased from about $57, 900 to about $1O6,OOO. The daily average number of patients has increased from 11S to about 1s5 and there has been a very marked advance in the price of labor, food, fuel and other supplies.
 In this period the necessary expenses of the hospital have exceeded it's in come by an average of more than $6,OOO a year. This deficit cannot be avoided without closing some of the general wards, This. however, would entail too much hardship upon the sick poor of the city, and there is no other way to meet the deficit than by the an- nual contribution of the people of the city, and by drafts upon the unrestrict- ed gifts.
 The directors, through their pruden- tial committee, respectfully ask the congregations assembled for worship In the several churches on Sunday, Jan uary 12th, to give as generously as their means will allow to the support of the good work which is being car ried on in this institution. The annual hospital collections have been gener- ous in the past, and have greatly aided us in our work. The remembrance of this past generosity makes us hope that this years contributions may show an increase in proportion to the in
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11
BRYAN PICKS CANNON.
As Republican Nomince--Thinks 1896
 Democratic Platform yindicated.

Danville, H., Jan William ]. Bryan, who spoke here last night at d dinner given in his honor by the Bryan Democracy, declared it his belief that Joseph G. Cannon, the speaker of the house of representatives, who comes from this city, will be the republican candidate for president, and that he will oppose Mir. Cannon.
 MT. Bryan spoke on The Issues of the Hour" criticising the actions of the administration and sugg sting remedies for financial affairs, curbing the Eastern banks, Wall street, and the standardization of wealth. His offer ngs would probably be made light of by the Opposition, he said, and he should be again referred to as dreamer, but it mattered not to him.
 MT. Bryan said there is not plank in the platform laid down at Chicago in 1896 which is not stronger now. and not plank in the republican platform of that year but what is weaker. Every principle held then by the democratic party had been vindicated.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11
PRIESTS NOVEL OFFER.
Free Wedding for Prize Whist, Says
 Father Eity of Stratford.

The Rev John T. Elty, pastor of St. James Roman Catholic church, Strat- ford, realizing that this is Leap Year and feeling. with all other divines of that denomination, that long engage ments are to be discouraged, has made a special inducement to Stratford couples to wed
 lie offered as first prize at the whist party given last evening at the resi- dence of MT. and Mrs. James Sexton, for the benefit of the church, his ser vices as clergyman and the use of the church for q wedding, a solid gold wedding ring of the latest style, and a wedding cake appropriate for such d ceremony.
 Of course it will not be obligatory upon the winner of the prize to marry but should 1he fortunate couple be in that happy frame of blissful adoration common to engaged couples, it will bt a splendid opportunity.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11
WORKING FOREMEN PLAN.
Director Foley Has New Idea in
 Department.

In order that the city of New Haven may have clean streets and that this may be done in the most efficient and economic manner, Director Foley of the public works department is forming a plan with Superintendent Cronin of the street department to have at least one regular man in each ward In the city
 These men Mir. Foley does not desig- nate as foremen. but for the name of this laborer he has coined the word working foreman The duty of the working foreman In each ward Is to be responsible for the appearance of each street in his district, to do the work, or his share of 1t, himself, and receive the same pay as any other laborer. The fact that he will from time to time, according as the work in his section requires it, be over body of men and responsible for them, does not mean that this working foreman will receive more wages, nor that he will stand over them and do the bossing He win re- ceive exactly the same wages and his only advantage will be that his work will be permanent. These working fore men will be responsible to the superin- tendent of streets
 Director Foley is receiving many ap- plications for positions. The number of men who visit Mir. Foley's office makes it evident that there arc many men out of work Director Foley puts each applicant through set of ques- tions and makes it plain that he is looking for good hard workers.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11
McGOvERN CLAIMS POSITION.
Writes Letter to Foley and Cronin
 Showing Stand.

The trouble in the public works de- partment arising out of the discharge by Director Foley of Patrick F. Nc Govern does not appear to have abat ed. Yesterday Director Foley received a communication addressed to himself and Superintendent of Streets Cronin in which McGovern announces notifi- cation that he claims the right and de- sire to retain the clerkship and further declaring that he considers the dis charge contrary to the civil service rules. Director Foley says the next move is up to McGovern.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11
MONEY FOR HOSPITALS.
Church Contributions Tomorrow to
 Co to Public Institutions.

The following statement and request las been issled by Grace hospital; From long established usage, the second sabhath of the year has been observed by the churches of our city as Hospital uay.
 Heretofore Grace hospital has been well remembered by the offering made on these days, but they have never been adequate to compensate the soci- ety for the charitable work done.
 During the past year the hospital has given 5s9 weeks of care and treatment without remuneration from the patti ents. There have been none turned away from the doors of the institution who have sought entrance for treat ment and were unable to pay anything for it. It is a charitable work that ought to appeal to anyone who has any spirit of the Good Samaritan" and also a charity that gives proof of the good work accomplished. So fol- low your offering with a visit to the hospitaL Contributions may be sent to any one of the prudential commit zee or to the treasurer, NIT. H. R. Flint at the Yale National bank. in behalf of the society.
 JOEL A. SHERRY,
 EDWIN S GREELEY, E
 VIM. PITT BALDWIN.
 Prudential Committee. E. J. WABKER Secretary.
 New Haven. Jan. 12,. 1908.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11
TESTING REPAIR PRICES.

In order that he might get line on what 1t would and should cost to have the S4 city watering carts repaired, Di- rector Foley has put four of them in shops about the city and is to receive estimates as to what they should cost. The four in question are among the worst in the department and a good working figure should be secured by the plan. The contract for the repair of all the wagons will be let in about a month
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11
PTTTSBURG PAYS CASH.
Banks Resume Payment--Stock Ex-
 change to Open Soon.

Pittsburgh, Jan. 10.-Currency pay ments were resumed by the banks here to-day, and issue of pay checks discon- tinued
 The directors of the Pittsburgh Stock Exchange held a prolonged meeting yesterday and discussed the reopen ing of the exchange. It. was decided to resume open trading next week, un less the Clearing House committee pre- sents good and sufficient reasons why such a procedure will be inimical to the banking position here. Current gossip is to the effect that three mem bers of the committee were opposed to re-opening and that the others favored it The contention of the bankers
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11
SKATERS LOSE SHOES.
Police Think They Have the Man Who
 Stole Them.

Detective Colwell of the local detec- tive bureau arrested Frank Caldwell yesterday afternoon for the theft of n pair of shoes at Dickerman's pond Monday afternoon. A good many skat- CTS change their shoes at the pond, and for the last few days several pairs have been stolen, and more than one com plaint has been entered at police head quarters. The police after couple of days investigation came to the con- clusion that Caldwell was the man who helped himself to the shoes. They think they have clear case against him.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11
SPRINGsIDE FIRE DRILL.
Company Does Good Work to Protect
 Home.

The new fire depe r.a ent of Spring side home has had i . first drill. The board of charities was present and was pleased with it's work. The outside company under Chief Manchard got a stream in minute and a half, though the alarm was unexpected.
 The inside companies were also there with their chemicals before any fire could have gained headway. The auxil- iary from the farm under Farmer Wright were prompt at the second alarms. There is little doubt but wha they could cope with any fire.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11
MISTAKEN FOR BANDITS.
Germans in Chilli in Fatal Encounter
 With Natives.

Valparaiso, Chilli, Jan. 10.-The en- counter three days ago between a party of Germans and the residents of hamlet about midway between this city and Santiago in which one Ger man was killed and five wounded, has to-day assumed a more serious aspect. The matter has been brought to the attention of the authorities by the German. legation
 The Germans approached the vil- lage after dark and were mistaken for bandits.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11
VISITING NURSES, MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Visiting Nurse association of New Haven has been called fer next Monday afternoon. The meeting will be held in United church chapel at 4:3e in the afternoon. Della B. Day is secretary.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11
TO PROTECT THE TREES.
Director Foley Planning an Active
 Campaign Against the Beetles.

Francis w. Foley, the new director of public works, is planning with the coming of spring to start an active campaign against the elm beetles and to take such other steps as will pro tect the shade trees of the city. He will look after the matter personally in conjunction with the tree superin- tendent, Thomas Sullivan.
 MT. Foley will consult with the Yale forestry school authorities in regard to the best method of protecting the trees, and will also confer with the state officials in whose department the matter comes.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11

crease in the growth of the institu- tion.
 Contributions may be sent at any time to the treasurer, Charles E. Cur tis, of the City bank. or to James R. Coddington, superintendent at the hos pital
 HARRY G. DAY,
 FREDERICK G. HOTCHKIss.
 GEORGE BLUMER,
 Prudential Committee. New Haven, January, 1908.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-11

against the proposition is that the yn- certain attitude of the country bank CTS makes resumption of business has- ardous at this time.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-28

THE IRON AaE" IN commenting
on trade conditions says in it's current
number that the " leaders in the steel
industry object to the efforts to boom
the business" not expecting a return
to normal conditions until next spring.
The Iron Trade Review says that the
prosperity Of the farmer is rehecUed in
the Improvement of the iron business.
and that though the improvement is
slow, it is real and coming in midsum-
mer, usually dull period of the year,
is most encouraging. The mill super
intendcnts, under officials, heads of de-
partmentS, ETC., Of the mills of the
United States Steel Corporation at
Pittsburg, now in conference with
President Corey in New York, report
the mills as running on Sc per cent. of
capacity, with orders steadily increas-
ing and in such ratio that increase of
operation will be a necessity in the
near future. Interstate Commerce
Commissioner Knapp foresees the time
near at hand when there will be car
famine ON the railroads. From other
points comes the information that the
idle freight cars of last winter are be-
ing rapidly put to use. If these be not
sure indications of returning prosperi-
ty, it will be difficult to find satisfying
signs. Indeed, with plentiful crops,
and such crops moving to ports Of ship
ment up to the capacity Of the roads
to carry, and the steel mills working
on fuller time, everyone except the
most confirmed pessimist, must believe
that prosperity has already arrived,
Confidence alone is required to make
it apparent to all, and that seems tc
be developing in European purchases
: of American securities.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-28
of New Yor

FOLLOWING close upon the exposures
before the State excise commission, the
executive committee Of the Hudson
County Liquor Dealers Association
has arranged to combat what is felt to
be plan of the State excise commits
sion to recommend the passage Of law
creating a. State excise board. The as
ISOLATION has held several conferences
and has practically agreed that the
members will not make a fight in Tren-
ton at the next session of the Legisla-
ture. A fight will be made against
any recommendation that may be
made for the creation of State excise
board, but the saloon men say they
will make their fight before election
by pledging both the Assembly can
didates and the candidates for State
Senate to vote against any bill along
these lines. Those who refuse to pledge
themselves will be battered by the
liquor dealers in the county in which
they are running. Between the liqour
interest and local option the nominees
for the Assembly can look forward to a
Strenuous campaign this fall. The
prospect seems case of
You shan't and you shall, you will
and you won't,
You're damned if you do and damned
if you DON'T"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-28

DIR. DAVID JAYNE HILL, the new
American Ambassador to Germany,
has startled old-fashioned diplomatists
by publishing an article in the Neue
Revue, on the relations between NOR
ality and diplomacy. He declares that
diplomacy can succeed only by follow
ing moral methods. 1.-THE time has
gone forever when intelligent men ac-
cepted the definition OF an Ambassador
as clever diplomat who is sent abroad
to lie for his fatherland. Dr.. Hill
writes, diplomatic success cannot in
the long run be achieved by dishonor-
able methods. This truth is recognized
at last" He pleads for the elevation
OF international relations to higher
plane by the conduct of international
affairs on those moral and ethical lines
which honorable men follow in the pri-
vate affairs.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-28

THE State Board of Education has
put tax on Cupid by demanding that
the young women who are graduated
from the new Normal School that is to
open at Montclair Heights on Septem-
Der Is shall teach in the public schools
for two years afterward or refund the
cost of. their education.-Paterson
Press.
That is not a new requirement.. 1t
has been in force at the State Normal
School for at least forty years, and the
school law provides: "Pupils when ad-
mitted ito the Normal SchooD shall
sign a declaration that they intend to
teach in the public schools of this
State for at least two years immedi-
ately after being graduated, unless ex-
cused temporarily by the State Board
of Education, and that If they do not
so teach they will refund to the State
the cost of their education" There
is no " tax on Cupid" The course is
almost entirely professional and not
likely to be taken by one who does not
Intend to teach; but there is danger
that without such requirement some
of the graduates may be attracted to
other States by the higher salaries
offered. sA~"tN
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-28
Private Chapel in the woods.

Mrs. Edward Balbach, Jr.. of New
ark, who owns a large estate, VBal-
brook" on the mountain at Bernards-
vile, is building handsome private
chapel in the woods at the rear of her
home. The building, of gothic archi-
lecture and constructed entirely OF
stone and iron, is patterned after a
chapel in the Bavarian woods seen by
her while travelling abroad.
The design has been modified by
Mrs. Balbach, who drew the plans fol-
the structure. The chapel site is APP
preached by beautiful driveway lead
ing through the woods and skirting an
artificial lake.
The services in the new building
which will soon be completed, will be
held in accordance with Simplifieo
Episcopalian ritual, with the idea, as
phrased by Mrs. Balbach: ITO worship
God in "a simple way and in His owr
temple, the woods"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-28
NEWS FROM
OTHER TOWNS
MENDHAM.

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Robinson are en-
pertaining Mr.. Robinson's sister, Mrs.
Jewett, and family, from Connecticut
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Munger attend
ed the funeral of Mr.. Munger'S father
on Tuesday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Van Derver
have as their guest their nephew, Ar
mold Burd, of Washington, DC.
| John Connors is very i'll at this writ
| ing also William Reynolds.
Miss Laura Guerin, of Newark, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Babbitt.
| Rev. Joseph G.. and Mrs. Symes, of
terUaining friends from Center Grove
for two weeks.
Miss Rubie Lockwood has been en-
pertaining friends from Washington,
DC.
Y. P. S. G. e. meeting in the chapel
at 7 o'clock. Topic, Home Missions
The home mission schoolhouSe and
what it does. Ref, IL. Chron. IT: 10.
Leader, Miss Isabelle Thompson.
The Ladies Aid will hold fair and
festival on the M. e. Church groudns
on Wednesday afternoon, July 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Moran have re-
turned from weeks visit with Mr..
Moran's mother In the Catskills.
During the thunder shower on Sun
day evening lightning struck the car
riage shops of Charles Freeman, tore
away the weatherboards, broke the
windows, set fire to the rafters and cut
new wagon in two.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Bockoven, of
Mendham mountain, are entertaining
their son and his family from Bayonne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bloomfield Beavers
have returned to Newark after spend
ing week at the Black Horse Inn.
Mrs. George Fear, who has been the
guest of her parents, has returned to
her home in Montclair.
The reception for Rev. J. G.. and
Mrs. Symes will be held in the manse
parlors this Friday evening.
Rev. William Morgan, of Newark,
was in town ON Monday renewing old
acquaintance.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-28
HANOVER.

Miss Susan Ely is entertaing friends
from the West. ~ ,a.iSJi4 =.
Miss Clara Hibbs, of Albany, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. David S. Ely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Raymond spent
the first of last week in Rockaway.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Frank Kitchell and
son bod, of Newark, we're guests over
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Kitch-
ell.
Mrs. Albert Reinmann left last week
for Germany, where she will visit her
daughter. She will be gone about
three months.
Mrs. Harrion D. Mead gave a baby
party to number of small tots and
their mothers on Wednesday in honor
Of Miss Dorothy ely, of.'Summit, and
her mother, Mrs. James Ely.
Mrs. Henry DeForest entertained a
few friends at cards on Wednesday
evening.
The Rev. Mr.. Burrell, pastor of the
Baptist Church, of Livingston, will
occupy the pulpit of the Hanover
Church next Sunday.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-28

THE reduction in ratables on &C
count of the new exemption of bank
stock under the Bank act, due to ex-
emption Of so much of the assets as
are invested in non-taxable securities,
is going to make serious deficit in the
ratahles for every county in the State.
In Hunterdon, where there is a very
active County Board of Taxation, the
reductions required have been com.
puted and the, total reduction in the
eleven banks Of that county is $780,
100 ,...g
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-07-28
proctor,s Theatre, Newark.

The program offered at Proctor's
Newark Theatre during the week Of
August abounds as usual with nov
elites and stellar features. One of the
program s most entertaining numbers
will be an elaborate dramatic produc-
tion presented by Mr.. and Mrs. Robyns
and Company, entitled " Shore Folks. !"
The playlet is the joint work of Mr..
Robyns and Il. Dockstader. Beautiful
scenic effects are carried to enhance
the efficacy of the act. Another dain-
ty offering that win serve to introduce
Felice Morris. the daughter of that
sterling actor, Felix Morris, to the
vaudeville public, is "The Old, Old
Story" by Francis Wilson. Charles
Silk and Russell Barrett will assist
Miss Morris in the exploitation OF this
comedy. The Willy Parker Troupe,
without peers in their line, will be
seen in series of acrobatic feats, each
bordering on the sensational. Now
that the directoire gown has the call,
this quartet with the " Four Sheath
Gown Girls will find immediate favor.
Gilday and Fox, Notwithstanding their
Celtic names, are pair of clever He
brew dialect comedians. Sharp Bros.
and their Six Dusky Fellers appear in
a Southern scenic speciality entitled
Dancing on the Levee." Marcello,
a rapid sculptor, offers a distinct nov
city, using cloth instead of clay in all
his models. Leonie Pam, an attractive
and pretty newcomer in the vaudeville
ranks, will be heard in some Of her
musical comedy successes. New Ami
mated Pictures as usual close the bill.