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The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
INLAND WATERWAYS
Our Commission May Inspect Practice
 On tho Continent.

Chicago, June 19.--The executive committee of the National Resources commission, which organization is an outgrowth of the recent conferences of governors in the White house, met to-day in conjunction with the h. land Waterways commission The ga-hering discussed the scope of the work to be undertaken and the best methods of obtaining wide support for the movement.
 It was decided that the first full meeting of the resources commission shall be held in Washington on De- cember l, this gathering to be fol- lowed two weeks later by a joint meeting of the national and state commissions, so far as the latter may then be organized Thomas R. Shipp of Indianapolis was chosen general secretary of the resources commits sion, of which Clifford Pinchot is chairman, the following chiefs of di- visions of the commission were also in attendance to-day; Water, Repre- sentative Theodore E, Burton, Ohio; forest, Reed Shoot, Utah; land, Sena- tor Knute Nelson, Minnesota; miner al, Representative J. Dalzell, Penn sylvania.
 After the joint meeting with the na- tional resources commissions com mittee, the inland waterways commis- sion held a separate session and dis cussed a proposal to visit Europe for a study of the waterways of that con- tinent This discussion will be con tinued by mail, and if majority of the commissioners arc able to make the trip. 1t will be undertaken soon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
TWO SOLDIERS DEAD
Flare back in Militia War Game Claims Two
 Victims.
BUT THE GAME CONTINUES
Hostile Fleet Rctircs from New De- fences Confcsslng
 Defeat.

New York, June 19.--Two soldiers were clail~ed as victims in the mimic warfare down the bay today when Pri- yate Jolh walsh, aged 25 years, and George Harvey, aged 22 years, mem- bers of the Ninth regiment, x. '. Ma tional Guard, died as a result of injur- ies received from a nareback while swabblng six inch gun last night, Private Mcdowell, another member of the same regiment, who was caught In the nareback, was reported near death at midnight from his wounds Har- veys skull was fractured and Me Dowell's right arm was blown off In the premature explosion of the charges Of powder.
 The accident of last night did no, halt the war game. Two attempts were made by the battleship fleet te pass the batteries to-day, Both at tempts provoked the fire of the great guns, and resulted In the retirement of the hostile fleet
 The defending force expected that an attempt to effect a landing party was to be made from vessel shelter. ed behind the line of attacking battle ships and q battalion was thrown out to prevent this. Four companies oi regulars represented the landing force sprang a surprise by landing outside the fort and attempted to capture the fort. This was the signal for spec tacular interchange of rife and max i'm gun fire. In the midst of the figh the mine planter battleships signallet communication of their defeat by coast defences.
 The mimic war was pronounced over and tomorrow the militiamer will return to the city.
 An investigation Is being made in to the cause of last nights fatal ac cident
 Two officers in charge of the bat tery are under military arrest pend ing the findings of the board of in quiry.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
TAFT OFF FOR CINCINNATI
Yesterday the 22d Anniversary of His
 Wedding.

Washington, June 19--secretary Taft left here at 4:05 o'clock this afternoon for Cincinnati, where he will confer with Representative sherman, his run- ming mate on the ticket. He travelled over the Baltimore & Ohio railroad and vii reach Cincinnati tomorrow morn ing.
 The secretary and party travelled in a Pullman attached to the St. Louis eX- press Mir, Taft occupied a drawing room. With him were James T. Will Hams, jr., of the Taft political head quarters in this city, and the represen tatives of the press associations. Sec retary Taft arrived at the Union sta ton a few minutes before the time for leaving, and as he famed himself viz orously with his straw hat, he remark ed to the newspaper men that to-day was the twentysecond anniversary of his wedding.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
SOCI0L0GISTS TO MEET.
John Mitchell Will Talk on the Phil.
 osophy of Trade Unionism.

Boston, June 19.--Plans are practic- ally complete for the second annual Sagamore Sociological conference which will be held at Sagamore beach from June 30 to July 2. John Mitchell, former president of the United Mine Workers of America, will speak on "The Philosophy of Trade Unionsm;" Dean George Hodges, of the Episcopal The ological uchool, Cambridge, on The Trade Union from the Point of View of the Church." John Spargo on The Spir- itual Significance of Modern Socialism, and Rev. Dr. Leighton Williams on "The Sociali2ed Church. These four topics will be discussed py many oth- CT prominent speakers, including Dr. Charles F. Fagnani of Union Theologlc- al seminary; Rev. Charles Stelzle, sec retary of the labor department of the Presbyterian church. Robert Hunter and Dr. George Sale of Atlanta, Go,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
A NAP0LE0NIC PRESIDENT
London Daily Graphic Sees Creation
 of Dynastic Legitimacy.

London, June 20.-Most of the morn ing newspapers and the weeklies which are Issued today. print editorials on President Roosevelt's great triumph in securing the nomination of Secretary of War Taft for the presidency. The Daily Chronicle says:
 To save the life of his policy he loses bis life as president. It Is an interest ing phenomenon In the working of the American constitution.
 The Daily Graphic describes Mir. Taft as an American Dauphin," adding there Is something Napoleonic about this creation of new dynastie legitim- lacy under the shadow of the Stars and Stripes"
 All of the newspapers pay tribute to lSecretery Taft's great qualifications for the high office to which he has been nominated. H'
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
TAFT'S SUCCESSOR
Luke E. Wright, Confederate Officer, Becomes Sec
 tary of War.
GOVERNOR OF PHILIPPINES
Established n Reputation at Time of Yellow Fever Epidemic in
 Memphis.

Washington, June 10. - General Luke F. Wright of Tennessee, ex- governor general of the Philippines andambassador to Japan, will be ap- pointed secretary of war to suceeed Mir. Taft.
 The statement given out at the white house concerning MT. Wright's appointment said:
 "As Philippine commissioner and later as yce-governor and governor he won the affection and regard of the army to a high degree, and many of the most distinguished of the men who served in the army at the time he was In the Philippines have urged his appointment because they felt he was in peculiar way their cham pion and to peculiar degree under stood them and their needs. This ls especially true as regards the men who were union veterans of the civil war for these grew to feel that he was always specially interested in their welfare Moreover, his great admin istratve and legal ability both pecul- iarly fit him to deal with the problems In the Philippines, Panama and Cuba for the work of the war department is such now that only man with spec ial fitness and unusual training is able to do justice to It. of all the men in the country the president feels that Luke E. Wright is the man best equipped to take up the work of the department which for the last seven years has been under the control first of Root and then of Taft.
 As young man he was captain In the confederated army He Is one of the leading lawyers not only of his state, but of the entire south. He has also been foremost in advocating and insisting upon fair treatment for the colored people. He first definitely es- abolished his reputation in the terrible Memphis when he practically made himself mayor of the town and took charge of all the relief measures, show ing what may justly be called heroic devotion to duty and indifference to his own life together with the masterful qualities of a successful administrator In great crisis. He was himself struck down by the plague he was fighting, but lived to see 1t stamped out and himself to take part in introducing into Memphis the hygienic measures which have since made 1t one of the model health cities of the world. k He was appointed by President Mckinley as one of the Philippine commission and enjoyed President Me Kinley's heartiest confidence, being se- lected as one of the southerners wnc , were hs sympathy with his administra- tion. Under President Roosevelt he was promoted first to be vice gover- nor of the Philippines and was after ward made the first ambassador tc Japan. In dispositions he served with signal fidelity and ability and has been in hearty and outspoken agreement with the administration in all its main policies"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
A PLATFORM OVERSIGHT
Belmont Deprccates Fact That Cnm-
 paign Publicity Was Overlooked.

Paris, June 1s,-Perry Belmont, presi- dent of the American National Publi- city Law organization has sent the clated Press:
 Our organization had hoped that Secretary Taft's strong letter support ing the campaign publicity bill, which Is pending before the United States congress, would have resulted in the republican national convention favor Ing the publication of campaign con trlbutions and expenditures In view of the declarations of the democratic leaders l assume that the democratic national convention will adopt plank in its platform favoring the publicity policy"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
MRS. FARMER GUILTY
Northern New York Murdcress Sen.
 tcnced to Death.

Watertown, N r., June 19-Mrs, Farmer was found guilty of murder in the first degree here today and sen. tenced to death. The crime for which Mrs. Farmer, who Is 29 years old, was convicted of the most fiendish in the criminal annals of northern New York, Her victim, Mrs. Brennan, who was J5 years of age, was her next door neis hbor and most intimate friends and the motive was to gain possession of the Brennan home, deeds of which Mrs. Farmer had forged in October. The crime was committed April 23 Mrs, Brennan was hacked to pieces with a hatchet and her body stuffed in a trunk where 1t was found four days later
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
NEW YORK AFTER TRADE
Trunk Line Association May Re-di-
 vert Grain Traffic.

New York June 19.-Members of the Trunk Line association met nere to" day the special committee of the grain and steamship trades of the Produce exchange to discuss the possibility of q Production of expert freight rates on grain between Buffalo and New York.
 The committee was informed that tho railroad men were willing to aid in keeping the port of New York in su- premacy of the sea a-going traffic of the western hemisphere To that end, the committee was informed the trunk line association would hold a meeting next week, and the whole matter would be gone over and if found possible relief would be afforded.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
PAN-ANGL,CAN MEET POPULAR

London, June 19.-The Pan-Angli- can conference continues to maintain the interest both of the public and the press by it's astonishing success. Tn addition to the largely attended daily sectional meetings, the vast Albert Hall was occupied tonight by an aud fence of nearly 10000 persons. The discussion was race problems in chris tiandom. The bishop of Missouri presided and expressed his surprise at the wonderful gatherings during the week
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
RECOUNT WEARS END
Mayoralty of New York to Be Divided
 Next Week.

New York, June l9.-In the mayoralty election contest recount today 57 boxes were recounted comprising the Seventh Assembly District of Kings W. R. Hearst gained S7 and Mayor Mcclellan D. net gain for Hearst of 60. In 1900 boxes opened thus far Hearst has gain ed 4s2 net There are still to be count cd 64S boxes Adjournment was taken until Monday It Is believed the re- count will be finished by the end of next week
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
BIG FIRE IN PORTLAND
Damage of S1O0,OO0 Done and En.
 tire Department Called Out.

Portland Me, June 19-The entire city fire department including the re- serves fought for several hours tonight a fire which badly damaged the large four story brick business block in Monumtnt Square at the corner of Con gross and Center streets. The fire start ed in the basemen tand went quickly up the elevator shaft communicating to all the floors in short time, The half of the building nearest the street corner was occupied by Loring, Short and Harmon, booksellers, whose loss is $50,0 ,000 The total loss is estimated at $1O0,Oo0 practically covered by in- surance.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
BOSTON UP IN THE AIR
It's Glidden's New Balloon and Is On
 Its Maiden Voyage. Q

Pittsfeld, Mass. June lS.--The initial ascention of the new balloon Boston" |" owned by Charles J. Glidden of Boston, was made late today, with Leo Stevens of New York, as pilot, and MT. Glidden as the only passenger. The balloon rose at o'clock and was carried in a north- erly direction. Mir. Glidden expressed the hope of landing near North Adams If possible.
 Before the ascent the balloon was christened by Miss Caroline Crafts of Pittsfield.
 The balloon was last seen over the village of Zoar, about 30 miles north east of Pittsfield, at 6:3O Mir. Glidden and MT. Stevens planned to descend about o'clock but up to late hour tonight no word had been received from them.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
COAST ARTILLERY PERFECT
Fourteenth Company Makes 100 Per
 Cent. in Gun Practice.

Fort Wright, Fishers Island N. r., June 19.-Fourteenth company, Coast Artillery, made 100 per cent in artil- lery practice to-day with ten inch gun. Captain G. F. Hawes and Lieu tenant William Batter were at the battery and Lieut.. F. c. Irwin at pri- mary station.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
TORPEDO BOAT LOST
French Fighting Craft Thrown Upon
 Rocks on Morocco.

Algiers, June lo.-The French torpedo boat No. lel. has been wrecked on the coast during a storm. She was thrown up on the rocks near sizifernich. The destroyer Pique came to her rescue and the entire crew were rescued The crew of the Pique did heroic piece of work. during which one of the destroy CTS sailors was lost overheard.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
DIED RATHER THAN FACE EXAM.

Aston R. l., June l9.--Havlng failed once to pass an examination in steno- graphy and overcome by nervousness at the prospect of final test today, Mabel Rogers, the l6 year old daugh- ter of James Rogers of this town, fled from a commercial school in Pawtuck- ct, which she attended, today came to her home here, left her books and drowned herself In nearby canal
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
A. A. ADEE BACK HOME.

New York, June 19.-A. A. Adee, assistant secretary of state, Mir. Des Portes de la Posse. counselor of the French embassy at Washington and Olmedo Alfaro, son of the president of Ecuador, were passengers on the steamer La Provence which arrived to-day from Europe.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
FILIPIN0S WANT FREEDOM
Assembly at Maniln on Record for
 Immediate Independence.

Manila June l9.-The Philippine as sembly today, on the eve of adjourn that independence was the aspiration of the Filipino people. and that they were ready for immediate independ- ence.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20

The members of Wopowage lodge, I. o. o. F.. will meet on Sunday after noon, June 21, at o'clock at their rooms on Broad, street From there they will march to the cemetery to decorate the graves of the deceased members.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20

A large assembly of people gather ed at the rooms of Rebekah lodge on Thursday evening, Invitations had been Issued to the members of I. O. o. F., lodge and many were present also from Dorothy lodge of Bridge port The assembly officers, Mrs. Dora Hare. president. from Norwich, and Miss Nettleton vice president from New London. were present. A degree team from Bridgeport gave some excellent drill work. Cake and cream was served and a very delight ful evening enjoyed.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
s5,ooO FIRE IN MILFORD.

Milford, June l9-Fire tonight dam aged the home of Walter S. Crompton in this place to the extent of 5000. The fire was discovered during the absence of the family and it's origin is not known.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20

Feminine Customer--What beautiful things you make of celluloId! Do you think you could make a pipe out of itI
 Shopman taghast) madam don't you know"
 "Oh, I don't care what it costs. want 10 give 1t to my husband for a birthday present. "--Chicago Tribune.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20

MT. and Mrs. Alexander Reed were very pleasantly surprised at their home on Rogers avenue by delega- ton of their friends one evening re- gently. and very pleasant time en- ioyed During the evening collation was served. Before leaving Mrs. Reed was presented with some very fine table linen, the occasion being the ad- vent of Mir. and Mrs. Reed in their new house recently built in which they are now nicely settled.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
HARVARD FRESHMAN DIES.

Boston, June 19.-Willam Otis Smith aged 19 years, son of Rev. Roland Cot ter Smith of Washington, D. C., and a member of the freshman class of liar ward university, died today in Cam bridge.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20

The afternoon session of Miss Fran. cis Beachs school at Woodmont Fri day afternoon was devoted to exercises by the children, including music and recitations. During the afternoon ice cream and cake were served
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20

The meeting of the junior league of the Methodist church was postponed this week and will be held In the church parlors on Wednesday after noon, June 24. This will be the clos ing meeting of the season and the mite boxes will be returned and col lation served.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
TAFT PURCHASES CHURCH LANDS

Washington June 19.-The president today approved the agreement made between Secretary Taft and Mgr Aver sa, apostolic delegate to Cuba for the purhase of the church lands in that island for $360,000.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20

The marriage of Dr. Irving l.. F. Nettleton and Miss Ida May Young of Brantford, Canada, was solemnized in the st. Paul's Episcopal church by Rev Earl H. Kenyon, rector of St. Paul's church, assisted by Rev. John Brown rector of Calvary church Aft CT a wedding trip to Atlantic City Dr. Nettleton and bride will reside at Ss5 Noble avenue, Bridgeport. Milford people will be interested as MT. Net tleton's father was well known Mill ford man.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
NOW THE ELECTRIC GUN
Fires 1900 Shots a Minute Without
 Powder or Other Explosive.

Dijon, June 1o.--An engineer named Ponteaux announces the invention of an electric gun, which, without powder or other explosive. is capable of firing l,200 shots minute.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
BURNHAM \ NOTIFIER.

Connecticut's representative on the committee appointed to notify James s. sherman of his nomination as vice. president is William F. Burnham.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20

Mrs, M Tullis Gregory and son Ly- man attended the graduating exer- clses of her niece, Miss Helen White head at An5onia Wednesday after noon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20

Miss Carolyn Platt has returned home from her school In Mystic. Her friends are delighted to have her at home again, and also to learn that the training of the school has proved ben eflcial to her.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20

At the Mary Taylor NJ F. church on Sunday morning the pastor. Rev. II. o. Gilman, will preach the third in the series of sermons taking for his subject The Discords of Life" In the evening he will commence series of talks from the Old Testament begin ming with Genesis, and will selec, some of the interesting characters for quarter of an hour discourse. Sun day school at noon Epworth league service at G:30.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20

Mir. and Mrs. Wesley Barker and family have moved from the Dempsey house on West Main street to their former home in Sachem's Head.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20

Mrs. Charles Proctor, who has been seriously Ill, Is recovering and is now able to Do up again.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
HOMESTEAD SKATING RINK. OPEN FOR THE SEASON.
 Admission 10 Gents, Including Dancing from 1o:15 to 11:15
 Skating 15 Gents.

lows case Is such as to require the service of trained nurse.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20

Mrs. Frank Barlow Is quite Ill al her home on High street. Mrs. Bar.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20

The sale which has been taking place on Wednesday and Thursday of this week at Mir. Gregory's store were closed on Friday to prepare for anoth- CT opening Saturday morning. These sales have brought out large dele- gations of people, who are we'll pleased with the value received
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20
YALE GOLF CLUB. R. D. PRYDE, Professional. CITY MEMBERSHIP $t2.O0
 SUMMER MEMBERSHIP $500 TAKE WINCHESTER AVENUE CAR

day afternoon at 23o o'clock for bus mess and work. At o'clock sup per was served. At 7:SO the prayer service was held at which the pastor, Rev. F. A, Summer, addressed the audience, taking for his theme The Hope of Immortality"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-20

The benevolent union of the First church met In the church parlors Fri
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-08-29

for = iocaslon. The Inspector would
not even speak 20 the man.
fOn each occasion that ! asked
for location" said Iiroatod.
vfheaals did not even give me a ~.
pv Every time there was stall
vacant. but be gave these stalls TO
peddieFH
At 10 o'clock this morning
Frosted had failed 20 get any loca.
tiDn on the market. aud said he
MAJ going home aud throw the poui.
frF IN the sioppail n he could not
20 any better.
. Jorgenson. a farmer. who owns
a soc acre farm ~ Renton Junction.
came to the market for the second
time this morning. and. not being
familiar with the rules. he took q
stan which Was vacant on the a..
suyance Of q farmer IN an adioin.
Ing stall that Il Was all right
when Chcadlc discovered JorEen.
son IN the stall he drove him out.
nainK language. according 20 the
irAfe farmer, that would have been
insulting 90 a beast or the woods
"a noon 1orgennon was standing
With his wagon north 81 the mar.
ket. with very little hope Of selling
hts load u produce. and almost do.
seruinea 20 throw IL into the bay
ta get rld Of r..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-08-29

SCARES
JAPS
Threatens Arrest Unless They
Withdraw Accusations
Against Him.

IN a lac, desperate effort 20 save
himself from the graft" exposures
ard dismissal from office, Market
Inspector cheaaie this morning
nearly prccieitsted riot IN the
public market by trying 20 lrsini.
date Japanese farmers into SIGNING
a statement denying the aceusations
made against him.
chcaals took the Japarsss ems D.
one into an ousofshe~ay oftiee
ana told them "a sign the paper be
HANDED out. thrr aserina ihat u they
dic not slQn ne would arrest them
and refuse 20 let them have err
stalls in the future.
Twelve Japanese had signed the
paper gp 20 the noon hour one
angry Japanese ssho refused 70 put
his narns on tire paper broke sway
from the inspector ard ran into the
street. a crowd Of his eountryrsen
ard large number o. spectators
gathered around and for . n,onsnt
there was every prospee, Of reg
ular rough house.