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The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
MANY ASK PARD0NS
State Prisoners Appeal to Board, Which Meets To-
 day in Hartford.
THOSE FROM THIS COUNTY
In All Thirty-scycn Have Filed Pctl- tons to Be Frccd---Many
 Old Ones.

The board of pardons will hold its June session in the supreme courtroom in the capitol at Hartford today, the session opening at Il o'clock a. m, There is considerable business for the board There are thirty-six petitions for pardon and one for parole, but as fourteen of the prisoners in the Weth- ersheld institution have petitioned be- fore, under the rule of the board they cannot appear in person In support of their petitions There are four petition CTS who were sentenced in the superior court of this county and the parole pe- titioner was also sentenced here.
 There are fifteen who were sentenced in New Haven county who want to get out of prison and one of them Is An dreas Laudano, who was sentenced on November 25, 1901, to pay the death penaty, but the sentence was commut- ed to fife Imprisonment on April 2l 1902 H. B Chamberlain, who Is serv- ing life sentence, imposed July IS, 1887, for murder in the second degree. makes another application. NJ. A. Or lando and Charles Snyder are other life prisoners who want to be pardoned Snyder has been at the prison since october s. 1901, and orlando since Feb ruary il. 1897
 John Arnone, who was sentenced in New Haven on october 2, 1907. for q term of from one to one and one-nalf years, wants to be freed and pasquale Dell UnGaro, who is serving sen tence of from one to four years im- posed January 3, 1907, seeks his free dom. Valentine Dickerson, who was sentenced on November 1, 1907, for from one 10 two years, Is willing to leave the prison on the condition of Q pardon. Luigi Fusco, who Is serving a sentence for assaulting a minor fe- male, Is tired of being incarcerated 1 He was sentenced in July, 1907. for a term of from one to three years.
 Arthur D. Lewis was sentenced in New Haven on October 5. 1905, for a term of from five to eight years for abuse of a minor female and he makes petition for a pardon, and ! Frank r. Lewis, who is serving a pris- on sentence for emhezzlement, wants to get out, too, James c. Long was sentenced to prison for eighteen years on January 3. 1899, and he would Ike to be free.
 William R. Phillips preferred burg lary to earning a living at honest labor. He got caught and on October 2G, 1905, he was sentenced to prison l for from two 10 eight years. He thinks he has sufficiently reformed to be freed. David Russell set fire and he got caught, too. He was sentenced on January r 1906. for term oi from five to six years. He believes that he is a better man and he wauts to get out of prison Because he pull his hand in the pocket of another person Frank Smith Is serving a cent. ence of from one 10 four years. the sentence being imposed on Octoger 12 1906. He wants to be free mar again. Charles Van Lue is the other prisoner sentenced from New Haver county, who wants to be freed Ht harhored q female for immoral npr. poses and on April 1. 1906, he wa: sentenced to prison for from one tc three years.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
RACE TO BERNfUDAS.
Yachts Leave Marblchead Wcdncsda
 for St. David's Head Light.

Marblehead, Mass, May 31.-Half a score of yachts designed solely for a longshore sailing, will venture far out into the Atlantic this week on the third of the ocean races to the Ber- muda islands. The start will be from Marblehead rock at I a. m. on We'd nesday, Instead of from New York as in the two previous years, and the course will therefore be thirty-five miles farther, giving the yachts G75 miles to cover before reaching the f1n- ish off St Davids Head light
 Such a test, as has already been shown by the two previous Bermuda races for sailing craft, as well as the across the Atlantic contest in 1905, requires the most astute seamanship and well rlgged and stoutly spared vessels.
 The yachts which will probably compete this year for oceanic honors are the schooners Fleur dc Lys, own cd by Dr. L. A. Stimson of the New York Yacht club one of the con- testants for the German emperor's $ cup in the Atlantic race of 1905; the Dervish, owned by Commodore Hen ry A. Morse, of the Corintnian Yacht club of Marbehead, the winner of last years race; the Esperanza, owned by
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
HARVARD BEAT CORNELL.
Crimson Onrsmen Showed Ruddcr to
 Ithacans All the Way.

For the first time in the four years history of their dual eight pared boat races on the Charles, Harvard Sa,ur- day defeated Cornell For the Cam bridge crew 1t was pull away iace. Taking the lead at the very start and rowing steady stroke without a splash or a miss the Crimson oars drew ahead and stayed there until they crossed the line ten lengths in the lead
 Harvard's tlme for the course, a trine under i 7-S miles, was 10 min- utes. 47 seconds; Cornells, II minutes 24 seconds.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
WILL co ROrSD HORN.

Woods Hole, Mass. May 31.-The new relief llghtship No. 9l, recently completed at Fore River. which will make the trip around Cape Horn to Seattle, arrived here today In command of Capt Evans, who will deliver her 10 the government al Staten Island
 She average ten and half knots an hour around Cape Cod On board to watch the working of the ship are In- spector Cory of the lighthouse en- gneers and representative of the builders. She will proceed when the fog lifts.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
TUXEDOS AGAIN.
Played Double Header in Torring
 ton Saturday.

The Tuxedo baseball team went to Torrington Saturday and played two games with the Coe Brass company team. In the first game the Torring- ton boys defeated the locals with a score of IA to 0, In the second game the Tuexdo boys won out with score of to 1. Manager Cook did not ex- pect to take either game as he realiz- ed that the Torrington team is the fastest one in the state
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
HOSPITAL AUTO CONTEST.
Car to be Presented This Evening
 Interested Ones Invited.

A meeting of the physicians of St. Raphael's Hospital association will be held in Elks' hall on Grown street at a:30 this evening, and all those per sons interested in the automobile con- test are invited to attend as the con test Is now concluded and the car will be presented to the fortunate one who will be decided upon at the meeting.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
CRAWFORD WINS.
Very Tiresome Game Lost by Alpines
 Yesterday at East Shore Resort.

The Branford baseball team defeated the Alpines of this city yesterday by score of 9-s It was very unnterest- ing contest and save for some excellent hitting on the part of shanahan of the Alpines was featureless, Whilldeys support was miserable and his team mates as a rule failed to hit at oppor. tune moments.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

From plans drawn by Architects Foote & Townsend, c |. Hedges has been given the contract for the car penter work, mason work and paint ing on fine residence to be erected on Linden street for R. w Futile. of Futile, Warehouse & Taylor Con- tracts for the plumbing and hot water heating will be let soon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
Secondhand

Similar to design, with canopy; built specially to order; used one season. Has been put in perfect order, like new. New rubber tires, and rcvarnish- cd; whip cord trim. Pole and shafts. Price. less than half original cost.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

Architect Frank Elwood Brown Is drawing plans for some extensive changes 10 q house on Grove street for Warren spaldng. The interior of the house will be thoroughly over hauled and new plumbing and heating installed
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
BUILDING NOTES.
New Residences for Many New
 Hayencrs.

Work has been started on the pro- posed addition to the Grand avenue power station for the Connecticut company It will be one story high, of brick. about 2ox25 feet. c. w Murdock is the contractor. and the plans are by tho owners says the Commercial Record.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

B. Chadwick has the mason work and E. Spencer the carpenter work on a new house on Newhall street for the Connecticut Real Estate company, "A Kimberly avenue. The plans call for frame house lSx34 feet.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

Work has been started on the new building for A. Sagneli on Collis street. the plans for which were drawn by Architects Brown X Von Beren. The owner will do the carpenter work and L. Parante the mason work.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

During the past week building con- tracts in New England have totaled s2,096,000. For the corresponding period for the past seven years the totals have been as follows:
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

\ ne-family house of seven rooms, all Improvements, situate on Olive Street.
 \ desirable building lot, location central; price low to an immediate purchaser.
 Money to loan in sums 10 suit.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-01

Stuff the ballot box for your favo ite.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-23

NJ M tsa East one Hundred and For
w ~, M, -. ,,,., -,
tN-clEhth street lHero "'I' wv" '''''
IN the cab, which was bound down
broadway TO South ferry.
,r,, ocoi,o,, In u.ri,h tho ,t,r,ov
lhe aVcIuch' III N'"'u '"e 'iu'l'N
child was injured occurred In one of the
mos, crowded sections Of the upper east
-, $50. ,,,...,,,,,. , .h,,,c,,,r GOO.
sue 'oI''' 'u""'"E' '''"''V"'' was
driving a touring car IN First avenue
ON tho west side of the street, against
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,,'e u,eS w. a., '''" - '"''''
Ita saws that midway between Seven.
.,-,.-,,,,, s,,.,r,,.-.oc,,,a .,,.e,s a
N-"'S' "u" my ''' va" ~ q
nan ran from t"' sl"'NA'h u'rectly IN
front oi the car and was knocked down
As the car struck this man Connolly
,,,,,,sd ,b. ,to,ri,r wheel around and
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-23

street and Broadway. The car l. owned
hy Henry Wrisl, n broker Of NO ~
East S.Nty.second street. and was driven
hy oscar Anderson. Mir Wesl did all
he could for Mrs. LillRri after the acct
dent.
! touring car belonging to A. G..
Beatty, OF No. l6 East Seventy-thrd
street. ran down eleven-y ear-old Clara
Hanson last night at 1euoN avenue and
one Hundred and Forty-eighth street
MIR Beatty was riding in the car, which
was IN charge OF Patrick Noonan, mis-
chauffeur, BY orders OF MIR. Beatty the
injured girl was placed in the automo-
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-23
TEN MANNED OR
KILLED BY AUTOS
IN THREE DAYS
Two Victims Probably Fatally
Injured, To-Day Swell
List of Accidents.

Ten persons have been killed or seri-
ously injured by automobiles in and
about this city since las. Friday Two
or three of the injured victims probably
will die. This total does not take into
account the minor automobile accidents
in the same period. in which dozen or
more persons were hurt.
Two persons were run down and badly
hurt shortly after noon to-day-one n
man at Broadway and Cortlandt street,
the other a child in First avenue, be-
tween Seventy-first and Seventy second
streets Both the victims are said to
be in danger of death from their in
juries
James Cassidy, a grocer, of No. l5gI-
Grove street. Jersey City, was knocked
down and run over by big taxicab al
Broadway and Cortlandt street one of
the busiest corners in the city. This
accident occurred almost within reach
ing distance of two Traffic Squad police
men.
Car Runs, Amuck.
Lizzie Hurley, eight years old, was
standing on the sidewalk in front of
confectionery store at No. 1927 First
avenue when a big touring car bounced
up on the sidewalk. swept her against
the front of the building and held her
there, Before striking the child the car
had knocked down a man and over
turned delivery wagon. 1t was on the
wrong side of the street.
The car iS bc
property of w. H. Schiech, who runs
the Waldorf-Astoria taXicab service,
and was driven by William c. Kidney,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-23
THIEF GETS RELIGION.
Through Priest Returns watch
stolen Fourteen ears NHu.

gold watch and chain, valued at
s1sO, stolen from vest belonging to
David Madden. Of No 1913 Reach street,
Jersey city. fourteen years ago. was
returned to the owner to-day by the
Rev. Henry Il. Ter Woerte, pastor of
81 Mary's Roman Catholic church in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
Cupid TriumphS
Ger President;
Brooks Is Free.

Cupid has triumphed over the Big
Stick. He mas endorsed the President
Of the United States and the second
biggest navy In the world
Lieut. Leroy Brooks. ir.. who, fresh
from duty IN Chinese waters, took a
bIide under the impression that he
would secure HIS two years service here
unmolested, but who had his honey
moon 1t Cincinnati, Ohio interrupted by
an order to sail on the West Virginia
ahead Of the battle fleet, yesterday had
accepted the resignation which he tried
10 force on the department before TAX
Ing the trip that has just landed him
IN San Francisco.
IT was only a threat Of cOurt-martiaI
FOR disobedience OF orders that tore the
lieutenant from his bride. He Joined the
ship and made the trip. hut as soon as
he got on dry land he mailed another
appeal to the Navy Department for re-
lease. The papers reached the Presi-
dent today, and were approved On the
ground that a dissatisfied officer might
as well retire from the navy.
Brooks was appointed TO the Naval
Academy from Ohio in 1898. and reached
the grade Of ensign last May.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
BOYBAWOPLAY ERS oAT
WHITE HOUSE RECITAL;
PRESIDENT IS PLEASED

Two talented youngsters. Willard snd
Charles Leevitt, gave a banjo recital
yesterday afternoon for the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt, and so delighted
them that the President gave each his
autograph, and told the boys that the
recital was one Of the best entertain
ments he had ever heard.
The boys are eight and six years, re-
spectiVely. and have mastered the banjo
so completely that they can play IL
swinging about their heads, and IN
many other novel ways. Later yesteT-
day afternoon they gave a recital in
the Ebbitt House. and apparently en-
joyed /; quite as much as the concert
in the White House.
One OF their selections was given with
banjos crossed. each picking the strings
OF his own banjo and lingering on the
other They twirled the instruments
about in wheel fashion, but never inter
rupted the selection, played with the
banjos resting on the lack Of their
shoulders, and swinging in the air
The boys have been trained by their
mother who has been long Identified
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
MAN ROBBED OF $69I
INTENDED FOR PAYROLL

The police are still at sea in regard
to the identity Of the man who took
1891 from the pocket Of Andrew HerOld.
jr!. OF 200 East Capitol street, yester-
day afternoon.
Shortly after II O'Clock Herold, who is
one Of the contractors for the Mupici-
pal ard Congressional buildings, drew
Sesl from tn bank, expecting TO pay of
his hands. He says that he went into
"Stter's saloon, al 6l5 Fifteenth stresS,
and In leaving passed through a GROVE
toward the door As ne reached TING
exit he was roughly jostIed by three
men, but thought nothing or the mat
ter. until half an hour later, at II
home he reached IN hls inside pocket
and found the bills gone.
Herold reported the matter 10 head
quarters al once ard gave a dsscrip-
ton Of two 81 the men TO Detective
Pratt, who has been assigned TO the
case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
MEMORIAL TO DIR. STAFFORD
WILL TAKE PLACE TODAY
Men Prominent in Public Life Will Pay Tribute to Dead
Churchman--Doors Will Be Opened to Public,

of John Joy Eds)n, Scott c. Bone,
Robert n. Harper. Patrick j. Haltigan,
Henry B. F. mcfarland. cuno II. Ru-
dolph. RiChsrd V Oulahan.
Prominent Men on Committee.
The general committee, which was in
strumental in bringing the testimonial
to DR.. Stafford to a successful conclu-
sion, numbered about 10 citizens and
residents OF the District. Among The
number were Vice President Fairbar rs,
Speaker Cannon. Secretaries Bonapartc,
Cortelyou, and Taft. Baron Won Hengel-
muller, Secretary Loeb. Mgr. OConnelL
Surgeon General O'Reilly. and a number
OF prominent Senators and Represen-
tatives.
The stage will be draped in black and
the bfarine Ba1d viii occupy tha hack
ground OF the stage. facing the audi
ence. The BOXES and a few Of the i"ws
Of the orchestra have been reserved for
specially invited guests.
The exercises will begin promptly at
O'Clock. a half hour after the doors
have been thrown open 10 tae public.
Admittance to the theater viii be had
by the Pennsylvania entrance only, bat
it has been requested that the Fiji
teenth street exits be used at the close
Of the memorial
Major Sylvester, who was on the gen
eraI committee, will have a special de-
tail OF policemen on duty sL the theateT.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09

with the field OF entertainment as Nina
Drummond Leayitt. They came over
from their home In Brooklyn to play
for the President, and are going back
the two proudest young lads in the
country.
The elder of the boys. Willard, is the
better performer, but his younger
brother is not so impressed with the
dignity OF being a concert artist. NH.
lard keeps his eye well on the banjo all
the time, but Charles finds other things
to interest him. ana as he picks out the
stirring little tunes HIS eyes wander
around, and he apparently is paying not
the slightest attention to what he is do
ing. but he never misses q note.
Both OF the boys are charming little
fellows. and made a deep impression on
the President and Mrs. Roosevelt
After their recital IN the White House
Mrs. Roosevelt took each Of the boys
In her arms, and told them how she
enjoyed their playing. The youngsters
have been studying and playing the
banjo this ee years. and are fast winning
q name for themselves.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
HOBSON APPEALS
FOR GREAT NAVY

Representative Richmond Pearson
Hobson, of the Naval Committee. made
an appeal Saturday TO the committee
for his proposition that fifty million dol
lars be expended annually in the in
terests OF a greater navy. He also made
strong argument that the committee
should recommend the four battleships,
the torpedo boats, and submarines
recommended by the Navy Department
whose recommendation was indorsed by
the President
Mr.. HobsOn went over the whole sub
Jeet CT the needs OF the navy. and OPP
posed any reduction in the constructive
program suggested 10 this Congress.
The committee Will vote on the de-
parimehts recommendation tomorrow
morning. There is a disposition among
some members OF the committee tu vote
only for two battleships. and a limited
number Of the small vessels. Whatever
Is done by this committee its action will
so 70 the Senate, where the subject will
be again discussed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
JAMES w. WEBB'S FUNERAL
MONDAY AFTERNOON

Ths-funeraI services for the late James
Watson Webb Will b. held at the
Church OF Our Father Thirteenth and
I streets northwest, tomorrow at 2.I0
p m, instead OF p. m, as first ar
nounced. The change g made necessary
by the regulations 81 Arlington Gene
terry. where the intesment VIII take
place.
The honorary palibesrers viii be the
trustees of the church Of which he
was a member: II. =. Williams, Dr.. lie
Grand Powers. the Rev. y. ". Curry,
W. J. Drummond. Phil. s. Guniou. a.
NJ Condra. F O. Knight. Charles
Matthews. Z. J. Shepherd and L. A..
Rosafy-
The active paubesrers are All clerks
taken from his division ia the record
and pension Office Of the War Depart
meut: DR.. \. a. Darrah Dr. Paul J.
Smith. J. +. ExuiCi0s, Fred Van
Xranken, W. C. Crabb. and L. A
BOsafy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09

One Of the greatest testimonials OF
love and esteem ever given 10 the mem
DRY OF a citizen Of the District Of Co
lumbia will be held in memory OF the
Rev. Dennis J. Stafford at Chase's The
alter this afternoon at $50 O'Clock. Tick
cts OF admission are not required except
to the boxes and TO the stage. The
doors willie be thrown open promptly al
that hour to the general public
The array OF speakers includes some
OF the most prominent men in public
life The musical numbers Of the pro-
gram will be rendered by the best vocal
ana instrumental talent obtainable. The
fun Marine Band viii play under the
personal leadership OF Lieutenant San
telmann. The stage setting and cleo
trical arrangements viii be suitable To
the occasion.
The Program.
on the front cover Of the memorial
program Is a picture OF DR.. Stafford
The program follows:
PART /.
Funeral March" Chopin, United
states Marine Band, Lieutenant San
lehman. director.
Introductory address. Hon. Henry 3. r.
Nacfarland, president or commission
ers of the District of Columbia.
The Citizen" Vice President Charles
". Fairbanks.
The Friend" the Rev. DR.. John Van
SChatCk. OF the Church of Our Father.
"When Our Hearts Are Bowed With
Woe" tenor solo and quartet. w. ID.
Mcfarland, Mrs. Annie Grant Fugitt,
Mrs Eliza beth Tyler Evans. Melville
u. Hensey, and Thomas A Murray
''The Scholar and Philosopher" Hannis
Taylor.
THE Priest" the Rev. Thomas E Nc
Guigan, acting pastor of st. Patrick S
Church.
PART II.
Largo" OaandeD, the United states
Marine Band.
The Patriot" James Tanner. Register
Of Wills.
''The PhilaEthropist," the Rev Dr.
Abram simon. or the Washington He
brew Congregation.
'sThe Plains OF Peace" CD'Auvergne
Barnard. Mrs. Annie Grant F'ugitt,
with violin obligatO by Sol Minister
THE Orator" Albert J BeVcridge, Sen
ator from Indiana.
Nearer, My God to Thee," the United
States Marine Band.
The executive committee is composed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
LAST ORCHESTRA CONCERT
BY THE BOSTON SYMPHONY

The next 10 the last concert Of the
Boston symphony Orchestra this year
viii be given in the New National The
alter Tuesday afternoon. February IS.
at 4.50 o'clock. The sOloist will be Fritz
AreisieT. tine famous violinist.
After this concert Dr.. Muck viii only
make ere more appearance in Wash
ington, I'm March. for at the end Of this
season he returns 10 Germany to re-
sumo his duties as first conductor Of
The Royal opera House in Berlin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
POLICE HUNT PAINTINGS
STOLEN IN WASHINGTON

The Washington police department
has been asked 20 locate several paint
inzs which are said 10 have been stolen
from the home OF Senator knute Mel
son. az 635 East Capitol street, last
summer while the family was I'm the
West.
II is thought the robbery occurred
November Is, as the servant who was
left in charge first noticed the absence
OF the paintings. a handsome rug, and
q landscape etching on that date.
In connection with the investigation
the police department has sent out sew
eral thousand circulars to The police
OF the largest cities OF the country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
BABY HAS TWO HEADS
MOTHER SEES VISIONS

ROANOKE. Va. Feb. s.-A child with
two heads was born to Mrs. John Mere
dith in the Hiawasse district OF Pulaski
county, according TO a dispatch II Is
said the mother OF the little one Is al
most frantic with grief over the de-
formity Of her offspring. She IS con
stantly in tears. and is unable 10 sleep.
Some relief, IT is said, has been ar
forded her by a dream in which she
saw the baby's extra head removed with
no hurt TO the natural head This has
led her to believe that surgery can
accomplish this result. and II is assert
ed that the family doctor shares the
mothers belief