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The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
PRIZE SINGING CONTEST.
Arions to Sing With New Jersey
 Orpheus.

The arrangements for the masquer- ade and prize singing contest to be held under the auspices of the Arion Sing ing society at Harmonic hall Monday night have now been completed. The singing contest between the Arions and the Orpheus Singing society of Union Hill N J.. will be one of the attrac- tions of the evening. There Is eonsid- erable friendly rivalry between the two lodges and much interest is being talk en in the result of the contest. The Orpheans are to send a big delegation along with their singers. There Is still a limited number of tickets left, which can he had from the members of the committee. The Arions voted to give benefit concert in aid of the unem- ployed. and a committee was appoint ed to carry out the necessary arrange ments. the entire receipts of the affair will be handed over to the mayor for distribution.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
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BRIEF MENTION.
High water to-day at 2:43 a. m.

fall for deserting from the barracks at Fort Wright, Fishers Island, has been arrested in this city by Detec- tive Sergeant Dennehy and was taken back to the military authorities there yesterday noon. Last October while here on furlough, McGovern was ar rested for causing disturbance at Music hall, He was released at that time and deserted soon afterwards Sergeant Dennehy's memory for faces was in working order when he ran across the soldier boy on State street Thursday evening and his capture was the result. The sergeant left for Fish CTS Island with his prisoner on the 1205 train.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
TO ERECT s2O. 900 TENEMENT

A new tenement house is to be erect
 ed in Park street. between Chapel and Crown streets. for William Gay. who built Duncan hall. It is to cost s2O,OOO and the architect is c. E. Joy. The mason work will be done by James Ho- gan. It is to he three stories high. of yellow brick with twelve apartments.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
STATES PRISON CROWDED.

Hartford, March 6.-The present pop uation of the state prison at Wethers- field. 576, is the largest in the history of that institution. Criminologists say that this does not necessarily indicate that crime in on the increase in Con nectiCut.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

Sash ribbons, wide soft and lustrous with lovely printed designs are among the rousseau accessories for spring brides, which indicates return of the fashion of sashes for morning wear with sheer dainty tub frocks, Another use for these ribbons Is for the huge bows which are used on the morning hats of those who have ordered hats for southern wear.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
Mission Workers Bible 35c

Size 5 f-2xs, 1000 pages print ed on bible paper, cloth bound, gold title, back stamping. Contains Old and New Testament, Bible Students Helps Words Obsolete in the Eng fish Bible, and new concordance. Regular $1 .00 value.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

The annual banquet of the Yale Automobile club will be held at the University club on Wednesday even ing, March IS, at o'clock. The fol- lowing men have consented to speak at the banquet: Hon. Colgate Hoyt, president of the Automobile club of America; A. L. Riker, president of the Locomobile company; ". c. Williams of Yantlc, Conn: James H Macdon- aid, highway commissioner of the state of Connecticut; E. Y. Smith of Hart ford, and ". F. Fuller, president of the Connecticut Automobile associa- tion.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
Friday the 13 tn, soc.

By Thomas W. Lawson. The story of great and passionate love which endures through the suffering brought on by money madness. Reg ular $f.5O edition.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
On the 3ec Table.

The House of Defence, by Ben. son; Daniel Sweetland, by Eden Phillpots Latter day Sveethearts, by Mrs. Burton Harrison; Resanov, by Gertrude Atherton; Kate Meredith Financier, by Cutcllife Hyne.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

Mary Maroon had a narrow escane last Wednesday afternoon, at the cor ner of Cedar and Portsea streets. The child was crossing the street, when she fell in front of a car Motorman Rudge put on the brakes and stopped the car within few feet of the child.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

Next Friday afternoon at the police headquarters there will occur the an nual auction of goods confiscated dur ing the past year to be held at that time with Chief of Police Cowles prob ably in the role of the auctioneer." although he has not definitely decided this point As captain of the detective bureau he always presided in that ca pacity at the yearly rummage sales, but on account of the dignity of his present office he may appoint another Warf1eld.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

Egbert Thrall of 10s Willard street, @ landscape gardener employed by the Elm City Nursery company, was found lying unconscious near the railroad tracks at Stony Creek yesterday morn> ing, as a result of a fall over an em- bankment, He had been doing some york on private grounds in that sec tion. Engineer Allen of the Shore Line express which arrives at BPS, saw Thrall near the tracks and thought he had been hit by a train. When picked up 1t was found that his injuries con- sisted of a few cuts on the face and head. After his cuts were dressed at the hospital MT. Thrall went to his home.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
PAVING COMMISSIONS SESSION.

The paving commission will hold a meeting Monday evening at o'clock. A public hearing on the pavements de- cided upon at the boards last meet- ing will take place.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
NEARING $2,OOO MARK.
Poor Fund of City Has Now Reached
 $1.S32.35.

Every mail continues to bring in money to the mayors office for the relief work in the charge of the citl- zen's committee. Yesterday s162 was received, bring the tota up to s1.SS2.S5.
 Those whose contributions were re- ceived yesterday were:
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
Tales from Fleetwood.

The most charming set of stories ever published. They are boxed In sets of six volumes, each one bound in red cloth with library label. Regu- lar $500 value for $2.0o.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

This morning the Gamble-Desmond Co start their famous annual sale of French kid gloves. s1.Oo to si.9S gloves for 59c pair. and $2.O0 to $S5O values for 9Sc a pair.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

Satisfactory bureau and table covers for the bedroom are those made of linen sheeting. First fit each piece neatly in width and length and then hand -scallop in linen thread. Make rollers to keep them out of heavy corrugated paper, such as comes to protect silk from creaslng when sent from the shop, and they always look much heater than when folded.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
MEDICAL EXAMINATION MONDAY

The state medical examinations will be in the aldermanic chambers in tho city hall Monday and Tuesday from a. m. to ?. m.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

The newest color shown in the ad- vanced styles for spring is called null berry. This seems to be a cross be- tween crushed strawberry and rasp- berry, and it Is just near enough to old rose to be becoming to almost any complexion. The most charming linen suits are made in this color, the white cuffs and yoke softening the tone where it comes near the face. Many of these dresses are trimmed with white cotton or soutache braid in all sorts of intricate designs. The new mirage silk also comes in this color and makes most fascinating material for house dresses and dancing frocks for young girls
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
Gibson Folios l5c.

Life of Charles Dana Gibson, with portrait illustration, each folio con- tains several Gibson Pictures suitable for framing.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

Gold and silver gauge ribbons have arrived to beautify the lace garden hats that are made of plaitings and built on most picturesque lines.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

Tapestry blue as the new shade is called, Is softer in tone than Alice" and more becoming to most people. An exquisite hat in tapestry blue" was in soft felt, three quarters of yard across from brim edge, to brim edge, carefully wired to keep 1t In graceful curves, with it's crown completely GOV cred with gonna in blue and purple, giving an effect of thistle coloring, so airy and intangible 1t seemed.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

The belt fad of the moment Is a. plain strap of leather to accord with the gown and fastens with a mono- gram buckle. These are gold or silver, quite round the wearers initials being set within a fine rim. The clasp is precisely the width or the belt and so adjusted that it may be put on diff ferent bands.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09
Fighting the Yellow Men.

Il may have seemed that with an ad-
5ustment more OF less temporary OF the
question OF admitting japanese children
10 the public schools OF the Pacific Coast
cities. q question which seriously threat
ened trouble at one time, agitation
against Asiatic immigration had prac-
ticaIIy ceased on the Pacific Slope. Those
ception OF how vital the dweIlers on our
Western shores consider Il, nor how un-
relentingIy they set their faces against it.
Il is not probable that this question OF
Asiatic immigration VIII have much part
IN the political compaign in the East. but
cut West it IS going to have a marked
effect on the elections through the ef-
forts OF the Asiatic Exclusion League.
well organized. backed with plenty Of
money, and standing firmly and sQusrely
On the question that an Asiatics must be
kept out The league IS not a political
or perhaps II would be better TO say not
a psTtisan-orgsnization. Both RepubIi-
cans and Democrats make up its member
snip DAA AllGg ADLACL tLlclE partisan QlL-
1erences in the common agreement that
the Asiatic must stay away. And 30 the
Asistic Exclusion League is addressing
the candidates fo- Congress a series Of
questions, and requiring them to answer
as TO whether they favor an Asiatic ex-
clusion law; whether they would vote for
such q law. even though the political
party 10 which they belong should eau
Gus against Il. and whether, further. they
would vote to table the veto OF a Presi-
dent Who should venture to veto such a
law II it were passed Similar questions
are being asked Of the candidate for the
State legislature. only there are add
tionai questions touching the prohibition
OF marriage between Asiatics and white,
and asking whether the candidate is in
xeEor of the segregation Of the children
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09
TRIBUTE TO CLEVELAND.
Chicago Tribune Points Out Great
ness of the Man.
From the Chic4So Tribune

From the Ch1csZo Tribune
Mr.. William J. Bryan described. in an
article IN Golfers. some Of the ouaHfca-
tons OF the model President. He says he
should have moral courage He should
be able TO detect the sophistries- that
are always employed by special inter
ests~ seeking unfair advantage" He
should look on himself as committed by
his platform 10 certain principles. and
those principles are binding"
1Ir. Bryan could have given life and
emphasis 20 his observations by mention
ing a PTesideut-a Democratic one at that
who possessed these Presidential quaIif-
cations IN ample measure. Few occupants
OF the White House have equsled Grover
Cleveland in moral courage. He was an
intense party man. He glorisd IN its de-
feats. But he had the moral courage 10
stand up against hts party when it went
mad over free silver. He knew that he
would be excOmmunicated. that most
Democrats would vilify and curse him,
and that his course would contribute 10
the defeat Of his party. Yet he never fal-
tered Mr.. Bryan never has favored the
public with any manifestation OF a moral
courage approaching that
Cleveland was able TO detect the sOph-
istries'- Of the silver-mine owners and dis
honest debtors who hsn<ered after 50-cent
dollars He was not 10 be moved by the
appeals OF special interests for free
silver legislation
The platform on which Mr.. Cleveland
was elected IN IS92 pledged the party 20
the maintenance Of the equal power OF
every dollar at all times in the markets
and IN the payment OF debts" President
Cleveland kept that pledEe though il
called for much selling Of bonds and buy
ing Of goId-au contrary 10 Mr.. BTvan's
wishes. Cleveland incurred great odium
IN many quarters because he kept the
faith. but he had that moral courage
which Mr.. Bryan says moral President
should be endowed with
Certainly Mr.. Bryan did not intend that
his disqufsftion on the qualifications OF a
President should be read as a eulogy of
Grover Cleveland. whom he greatly hated
Cleveland did much TO prevent his cleo
ton But the intelligent reader viii think
OF Cleveland rather than OF Bryan wnen
he reads the article.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09
Turkish Widows.

II is a sad and disheartening reflection
that no violent reform can be undertaken
without bringing sOrrUw and bitterness
in its train For instance, 70 come near
home. 1t was all very well for Gov
Hughes. Of New York. and for our own
District authorities to place a ban on
race-track gambling. but no one seemed
10 think Of the poor. starving bookmak-
ers. doomed to turn once more to real
work. however much they Ioathe it.
So too. in Turkey just now they have
ushered IN ar era CT real reform The
Sultan has granted his people a con-
stitution. sand has announced his inter
tion Of nodernIzIng Turkey. 50 far as
any Mohammedan country may be mod
ernized. But. having tasted the first fruits
OF reform, the Young Turkey psrty-it
has nothing TO do with Thanksgiving
Day-which started the innovation. is now
petitioning the Sultan to dismiss the
ladies Of his harem and to take unto him
self one w!fe-ths pick OF the lot-and let
the others so. OF course. IL the Sultan
should decide to follow this advice. and
he Is really getting so good 10 his people
that they only throw one OF Two bombs
in his direction each week now. it fol-
lows as matter Of course that every
other Turkish pasha IN the kingdom viii
have to throw open the doors Of his
harem. with results that cannot fan 10 be
dlsastrous-at least at first.
What VII be the status Of these xIsoxs
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09
Appearance of a Suppressed Document.

Those who are interested in politics can
not fail 10 have observed TO what an ex-
tent the army is figuring in the Presi-
army paymaster. has been much in evi-
dence, and now Lieut.. Gen H c. Corbin.
L S. A. retired. has appeared on the
scene with some information which all
the machinery OF Congress failed to e1-
tract at the last session from the archives
OF the War Department In an inter
view which Gen Corbin has given for
the benefit Of Mr.. Taft and the Repub-
Hcan party there IS disclosed for the
first tine the text Of the cablegram which
8Ir. Roosevelt sent 10 Secretary Taft ex-
planning why the President would not re-
consider. much less revoke. the order
which discharged an entire battalion Of
the Twenty-ffth Infantry on account OF
the Brownsville ARRAY. Gen Corbin has
not been able 70 give the cablegram 20
which the Roosevelt message Is a reply.
which is a pity. since Mr. Taft's original
appeal for inspiration and guidance must
nave DteL 4lltt a. lIttItsllIE dS Lle
Roosevelt reply is spirited Gen Corbin
explains that he does not happen" TO
have a copy Of the Taft cablegram, but
il IS important that the Roosevelt cable
gram IS at last disclosed
Il is these two messages which were
not included in the voIuminous records
which the War Department sent TO the
Capitol at the last session in response
10 Senatorial resolution. Later, individual
members. such as Senator Foraker.
sought 10 obtain the text OF these cable
grams. but II was not forthcoming They
were not then. and presumably they are
not now, a part of the records OF the
War Department The unexpected ap-
pearance Of the Roosevelt cabIegram is
a belated but welcome contribution TO
the Brownsville documents. and its en-
pIoyment by an army officer in the pollt-
ical campaign IS no less amazing. Those
who are interested in Brownsville in any
way. politically. historically. OF psychic
logically. viii probably be inpatient until
Gen. Corbiu. OF some one else connected
with the army who IS now da5bljpg in
politics. is able tc produce this missing
link.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09

who are not wives? II sounds ike one Of
the conundruns propounded by Bertha N.
Clay. but it is in all seriousness a 0ues-
ton that viii take craftsmanship, not to
say diplomacy. to solve. No lady is con-
sidered beautiful in Turkey unless she is
fat It does not matter what her features
are-no one sees them but her husband.
for she must keep veiied; but her avcir-
dupois she cannot swathe. The fstter
lady is in Turkey the more beautiful, and
the Turkish gentleman who owns a
harem. Just as our smart set OWE their
own automobile garages sees to it that
his wives have plenty OF slaves TO DO the
work. 50 that there is nothing to make
them nervous or worry them thin Re
clining on Turkish divans. clad In Turkish
slippers and Turkish robes and smoking
Turkish cigarettes. these pampered ladies
OF fortune have spent their days eating
sweetmeats and fattening things. daily
growing-according TO Turkish ethics
more and more beautiful
It Is unfortunate that the Western
world has a narrow prejudice against fat
fenaininity- II it were not so the solution
OF this grave Turkish grass-widow prob
lem gould be simple. As It is. the reform
movement is too strong to check; the
hare.n doors viii be thrown open; the
Turks will clean house and the fat ladies.
bereaved by law OF the potentate who
was but yesterday the lawful spouse of 50
many Of them. will wander forth dis
consolate-and fat
Their fate Is pitiable IN the extreme
As unoffending IN their desire to please as
the placid geese whose llvers are fattened
for Suasburg pies. victims OF misplaced
confidence in man. It is not unlikely
that the excess OF avoirdupois will fall
from them through excess OF grief Who
can speculate on their future without a
sigh,
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09
Georgia. Tniauo I.nr.

From the Nfilwaukce Sentinel
It IS not generally known that Georgia
IS the only State in The Union where
successful Presidential electors must re-
eeive a majority OF the votes cast in the
State. The Atlanta Constitution calls at
tention TO the possibility Of the Demo
cratic electors receiving a plurality only
In November In that event Il would
become necessary TO call an extra ses-
sion OF the legislature 20 name Presi-
dential electors The Constitution asks
the Legislature which Is now in session.
10 amend the law so as TO make II con-
form TO the statutes OF the other States
in this respect Il says the Georgia law
accoTnplishes nothing except to nuddle
the situation and put an unnecessary
expense upon the State IN the event Of
the failure Of any Of the tickets 20 re
ceive a majority vote.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09
THE AVERAGE WAY.

an SICK Of the average rzn.
an weary q giving HIN praise:
he is lingering where he began.
HIS ways are The p-oftless ways;
He lab0rs with hammer o. hoe
Going where he is ordered 70 70
A slave till the end q his days
He sleeps and he eats and he drinks,
And he frequently ftfully signs;
What his masters have taught him he thinkz
And he. THEREFOR belieTes he Is wise:
he follows WHERE others have trod.
And at last he les Under the sod.
Fo-g0tten soo7 as he dies.
What Is the goal be would rsachS
What are the wrongs be world rightf
Is there nuEht IN his deeds o. his speech
To Strengthen OF guide OF deliFhts
He does what he must and no uoTes
His sO1i never ventures 70 soar.
he dvells On no glorious height
am weary Of hearing hin praised
He tolls where his telling began.
He goes where the WAYS have been blzzsd
Too tiuid to lead o. % plan.
Who 0res for q tribute from ns
Afust have the proud courage to Be
Something 1ore than an average man.
= zS-E E -KissE u he GaisGQ Reeczs Esz4
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09
Conspicuou. Fitnr.s.

From the Chiczso Herald
Some Of the machine politicians have
boasted os their alleged power TO prevent
the denomination OF the '-nonpartisan'
governor. the man who makes no deals
them. who appeals directly 10 the people.
and whose weapons are publlctty and
fidelity to the public interests. Il viii.
therefore. devolve on the upright and dis
interested members OF the party TO bring
about cooperation OF the progressive and
Independent press. and they should have
no difficulty in defeating the disgrUntied
and sPiteful spoilsmen. In subordinatins
personal 10 public considerations Gov
Hughes has again manifested his devO-
ton to high ideals and his conspicuous
fitness for distinguished public service
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09
THE CUBAN ELECTIONS.
Every One RejOIces They Were So
Successful

Successful.
From the Ser Yo-k Pcs
Gov. Magoon is delighted with the good
order Of Saturdays elections in Cuba. and
every ore must rejoice with him. II VIII
be easy. however 20 be misled IN tie
matter, for It Is much too early 20 say as
the governor does that the success II the
nSw and complicated election law Is as
sured. Il VIII take more than one cleo
ton 70 demonstrate that. ard even II the
elections were quiet. Il remains 10 Be seen
whether the results viii be accented by
those defeated for Office. BY all odds the
best outcome of the voting IS the reported
Conservative successes Cuba may well
r. 5oice II these have been great enough 10
make that party enter the Presidential
campaign Gen. Mario Menocai who IS
spoken OF as their candidate. Is the frs;
man mentioned for the Presidency really
worthy Of that Office Zayas and Gomez
are quite the wrong kind. and their can
dldacies are waning because they are al
ready duarreling among themselves muc1
az they would were they to obtain control
Of the republic Gen 3IenocaI represents
the educated and well-to-do classes -
genuinely conservative. who have hereto
fore shrunk from taking part in politics
with the gang Of successful gamblers
horse thieves. and revolutionists whom
the fortunes Of war brought 20 the front
after the fan OF the Palma government
Should Menocal be chosen President there
would be definite promise Of the stability
OF the reconstructed republic that would
be wholly lacking II any one else now in
the field should be elected
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09

Of all Asiatics in the public schools. In
fact. the severity Of the questions allows
no room for sinking. and candidate
must declare himself either for OF against
the whole Asiatic immigration problem
What effect this viii have on the elee-
tions out West remains to be seen But
the very movement makes 1t plain how
seriously the problem OF AsIatic competi-
ton. with its consequent lowering Of the
standards Of life. is regarded out there.
The league is quite open and abOvebosrd.
and undoubtedly the japanese authorities.
as well as the Chinese, are aware of the
fact. and thus can be under not the
slightest deception as to how the immi-
grant Of their peoples to these shores IS
regarded.
Even If the league should accomplish
all il desires. and should be able TO secure
the passage Of a law shutting out Jap
anese. Chinese. and Hindoos altogether.
We 90 not believe tha; Japan OF any other
nation would regard it as a hostile move
on our part II they sought 20 retaliate.
II would be. We think, through industrial
channels. and there. We doubt not-as in
any other feld-we shall be found amply
able to take care OF our own.