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The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
GRAND LODGE. A. 0. U. w.
Meeting In Hartford Shows Order In
 Good Condition.

Hartford Oct. 15-Several hundred delegates were in attendance here to- day at the eighth annual session of the grand lodge of Connecticut A, 0. U, w.. the meeting place being Putnam pha- lanx hail. Among the guests were Su- preme Master W. C. Marcis Of Iowa and the Rev. J. Warn Wilson of Detroit. past supreme master. At this morn mg's session degrees were conferred upon forty-six past masters.
 Grand Master Trant of Connecticut among other things recommended in his report that tho age limit for admission bo changed from forty-five 10 fifty five years.
 The order has made substantial prog gross since tho institution of the new rites. AT debts and claims have been paid and there is reserve fund amounting to $1So,ooO.
 The following officers were elected Grand Master workman, w. C. Hard Nauga tuck, Foreman. F. k, Clark Turnervllle. Ovcrseer, F, Gushing, Mer- iden; recorder, George stroh, New rIa- ven; receiver, l. R. Sloane, Meriden guide, F x. Farreu, New Haven. inside watchman, C. w Pltkin, Rockville; out side watchnan. C. $. Brlghtmsn, Ston- ington. and medicai examiner, Dr. F. II Wheeler, New Haven
 The next meeting of the order will be held in Meriden October 21. 1909
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
ROBERTSON SAMGUlME
In Norwich Speech Says Whole Demo.
 cratic Ticket Will Be Elected.

Norwich, oct 15-At the conclusion of the Democratic caucus here tonight for the selection of representatives there was a rally at which Judge 4. Heston Robertson, of New Haven. Ho- mer s Cummings, of Stamford and II M Hunter of willimantic. candidate for congressman addressed fair sized gathering. There were also present Rollln T. Tyler, of Haddam and c. L. Avery, of Groton but they did not speak while Senator W. A Kennedy of Waterbury joined the party at the con clusion.
 In his long address Mir, Cummings spoke on the tariff question and nation al politics. predicting the election of W. ] Bryan while on the state mat ter he severely arraigned c. L. Lilley because of his conduct in the subma- rine investigation and referred to A Heaton Robertson as the next govern of of the state
 Judge Robertson explained after wis iting many places in the state that he believed the entire Democratic ticket will be elected, He denounced machine politics and declared it the cause of great dissenslon in the Republican ranks.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
SHERMAN IN STRONGHOLD D
Jamestown Republicans Turn Out En
 Niassc to Hear Candidate,

Jamestown, N r. Oct. tj.--A day that began with expoundlng republican doctrines to a number of travelling men In a railroad coach on the way from Cuba to this place. ended here tonight for James S. sherman in a huge out pouring of voters to listen to tho vice. presidential candidates views on cam pa gn issues, In this county of Chau- tauqua, one of the three impregnable republican strongholds of the Empire State, unusual interest was exhibited in tonight's meeting, large delegations coming from all nearby towns to hear MT sherman speak. Although tho local republican committee had secured the largest available building the traction companys street car barns, which were Cited up for the occasion, an overflow meeting was necessary Tn the after noon tho candidate was taken for an automobile ride around Lake Chautau- qua,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
SUFFRAGETTES DISAGREE
American Women Do Nm tountenance
 British Sisters Methods,

Buffalo N ya oct j-The fortlcth annual convention of the National American Women suffrage association was called tp order this afternoon by the president, the Rev Anna Howard shaw Mrs shaw called attention to the progress made hy the workers for woman suffrage and predicted even more rapid advancement nf the cause in tho future. IL was 4 day of wel- comes. Mayor J N Adam extended q hearty greeting to inc delegates at tho Y NJ C. A. auditorium tonight The letter of Mrs Annie Golden Sand- erson, the English suftraglst organizer, advising American suffragsts to "in- troduce into your organization more of the fire of revolt" was made public
 ''American suffraglsts do not count enance the methods fin vogue in Eng
 land This opinion, voiced by one of the prominent delegates, reflects the general feeling among the quffragis llere
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
CHARGE AGAINST CHANLER
Former Husband of Amcle Rivcs Says
 Brother Committed Fraud.

Charlottesville, Va, oct. 15.--The case of John Armstrong Chaoner or Chanler, former husband of Amelie Rives, authoress, against Thomas T. Sherman of New York, committee, Is being heard before Commissioner Booth.
 Mr Chaloner will take the stand to- morrow morning and probably will he under examination all day, "1t will be tho most sensational thing of my life he said tonight, referring to the nature of the testimony he expects to give.
 The object of the suit is legally to establish the sanity of Chaloner and recovery of his fortune. alleged to have been confscated by New York courta.
 Chaloner charges his brother. Lewis StuyVesant Chanler, candidate for governor of New York on the demo- cratic ticket, with fraud and prscti- cally alleges that his brother made a false certificate to commit him to B mad house
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
BRYAN CLAIMS NEBRASKA
Forcsccs Larger Majority Than In 'a8
 After Trip Through State.

Plattsmouth, Neb,. Oct, 15-wm j., Bryan closed his three days speaking tour of his home state with a large meeting in this city tonight and said that he felt that Nebraska could be safely counted in the democratic col un,n this year by larger ma lority than he received in l3as IT was q notable day in point of the number of speeches made, the size of the crowds addressed and the vigorous manner in which the candidate spoke 10 his audi ences,
 In discussing the panic he said the republicans were threatening a panic in case of his election, There will be a panic in one family he said and that will be the Taft family fer Mr Tafts federal salary will be withdrawn for inc frzt time in moro than twen- tJ years
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
MURDER IN GLASTONBURY
Discussion Over Dog Bite Results in
 Fatal Punch.

Glastonbury, oct, l5,-- Michael We terdak, a Hungarian thirty years old, was murdered tonight by Peter Ruaha, 1t is alleged, at the latters home, Weierdak went carly tonight 10 Ruaha's house and complained toat tho latter's dog had bitten him. The conversation ended In fight between tho two men and John Sayerock. Dur Ing the course of the fight John Jed losky. who was standing near the two men, said he saw Ruaha stab Weler- dak in the side,
 A physician was summoned to at tend Weierdak and on his arrival found him dead. le told the men who were implicated In the fight to go Into the house, which they did, and were fonnd there by an officer who ar. rested Ruaha and Saverock on the charge of murder and held Jedloski and Steven Saverock as witnesses. The prisoners were taken 10 the Hartford jail and will be given a hearing in the morning, Weierjak Is unmBrried, Ruaha Is tifty-four years old and mar red and John SaNerock, twenty-siX years old and unmarried. The men arc all Hungarians.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
THAW TO P|TTSBURG
pr. Baker. of Nattcawan. Wiling to
 Let Prisoner Go,

New York oct. l5, It was auuouuc- ed here tonight that Harry K. Thaw may possibly go to Pttsburg next Sun day morning or soon after to testify in the bankruptcy proceedings now pend ing against him in that city This ln- formation was given out after q con ference between pr, Amos Y, Baker assistant superintendent of tho Mat tewean hospital for the criminal insane where Thaw Is confined, and Col Asa Bird Gardner, special deputy attorney general appointed to take charge of the Thaw case for the state,
 A writ issued by the United States court in Pennsylvania commanding pr Robert r Lamb superintendent ot the Matteawan hospital to produce rhaw in Pittsburg, was served in Dr Lamb today
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
TAFT STUDENTS FIRED
James K. Garfcld's Son One of Those
 Suspended for Hazing.

Watertown, Oct i5.---As the result of haaing four of the younger students of the Taft school for boys, all of whom arc the sons of prominent mon of the country and ono of whom is Johu \. Garfield. son of James R. Garfield, secretary of the interior, were suspended from the institution to-day. The boys suspended are:
 Kenneth Monteagle of San Francis co. Fred Andrews of New York, Henry l'ournes of Pittsburg. John x. Gar field of Washington, D. c.
 Three of the students will he gone for six week, while young Garfield is suspended for Dnly three weeks. Three of tho malefactors were members of the regular football team and Gar field was center on the second team.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
MORE SPRINKLING
Board of Finance Arranges for Continuance at Least An.
 other Week.
NO DISCUSSION ON IT
Mayor Not Present and Only Bare Quorum Meets in Short Busl-
 ness Session.

The hoard of finance took coEnirance last evening of tho dust nuisance which has becu anlictlng the citizens of New Haven especially along the newly pay cd streets the past few days since street sprinkling has been abolished on account of the lack of funds. and vote was passed which will make it possible for Director of Public Works Foley to re.cstablish the sprinkling sar- vice again this morning The vote was passed without dlecussion, it being tho unanimous opinion that if money was necessary to allow inc continuation of the work t must he found. Director Foley sent 10 the board a communica. ton ytating that the sprinking had to be abandoned because the funds had run out, and that he had no account to draw from 10 continue the work with any money remaining in his de rariment The board promptly voted to authorize the director Co resume sprinkling for s week if he deemed it necessary, and the board of finance would provide tho money for the pay ment of the work If is the intention of the board 10 net again on the matter next week if there Is need for further continuation of the sprinkling.
 A communication was received from the board of finance asking for clark Tor period not to exceed three weeks to help in the carrying out of Its work In considering tho appeals from tax assessments This was granted
 The board Of education also had a petition in. This was for transfer of enough money, SOD for tho equip meut and furnishing of the new Greene street school This sum has been in
 clud1d m the estimates, but would not be available until January whereas the board of education announces that the school can be equipped and ready for occupancy December l. if the board can secure the money n let the equip. ping contracts now The transfer is simply in anticipation of the money which is included in tho estimates. It was made from tho item of current expenses to that If special expenses.
 Alderman Miller presided al the meet. Ing last night in the absence of thc mayor Only n quorum was present 1 consisting of Alderman Miller. Con trollor Rowe and Messrs Fisher Stev eus and Ees.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
AFTER POWDER TRUST
Government Hears Further Testimony
 In Its Suit Against Du Pont,

New York, Oct b. Further testl- mony through which it is sought to esta blish the existence of an Illegal com hination Of gunpowdor manufac- turers was introduced to-day at q hearing held before Special United States Commissioner Mahsffy In the Investigation instituted by the federal department of justice into the so.call- cd powder trust. This action, direct cd by the government against the F, I. Du Pont dc Nemours Powder Co. and seventy-one other defendants, charges them with securing control of practi- oally all the ,oWder mills of the coun- try ard conc lctins them as one great concern in defiance of the Sherman antitrust law.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
HON. JAMES BRYCE, DODGE LECTURER
 ---------------~--------- British Ambassador to United States Delivers a Strong Discourse to Large
 Audience.
 -@------.------~ JAMESON HALL CROWDED "Indolcnce as Hindrancc 10 Good Citizenship" Topic of Addrcss--- First Of Series of
 Four.
JAMESON HALL CROWDED

The Right Honorable James Bryce, British ambassador to the United States, delivered the first of the four Dodge lectures on "lndolence as 8 HIindrance 10 Citizenship" In Lamp son hall last night The house was crowded to its limits, many standing in the rear and around the edges. There were about as many citizens and la dies as Yale students present.
 Promptly at o'clock, Ambassador Bryce and President Hadley entered tho hall and took their places on the platform amid 8 whlrlwind of applause. ' President Hadley then spoke few words of introduction He said. "The lecturer needs little word of introduc. ton as yoyr applause shows. Never theless. America never knew Ambassa dor Bryce as well as he has shown he kroWs America. He knows our strong and weak points" Ambassador Bryce vas then introduced and spoke briefly of hs gratitude for the welcome he had received He said that the course had been founded by man whom he was personally acquainted with man who was model citizen. one who was a flt man to found such course.
 The lecturer said that he had hesi- tated to accept the invitation to deliver this course with which he had been bopnrad horaura ba tl,n,,,l,t .l,,. .to special difficulties incident to good cit izenship in America could he more ftly and more freely handled by those who were themselves American citizens However. he had been led to feel that most of the difficulties were substanti- ally those which existed in Europe also So that European experience. and in particular English experience. might be | useful to Americans The institutions of the two countries, if different in form, were similar in spirit; similar merits appeared, and similar deflcien. cies Tn these lectures he proposed tc base himself chiefly upon European and especially upon English facts. It wa, his duty to avoid any comments upon current American politics. He did mol Intend to refer to them. But there wa, plenty to say about tho duties and re. responsibilities of citizenship whicl, could be drawn from the free countrie, of Europe. and which might be mol
 only interesting but practically usef,l on this side of inc Atlantic, Human nature was the same; the forms fl
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT
residents Positive Dis8,owaI of the
 Lilley Insipuatiou
,Hy Associated prcss.

Washington Oct. Is President |oosevelt has not interfored in inc |onnecticut political situation, either Ir or agains. Representative George !. Lilley, republican candidate for |overnor, 1t was stated at the White kouss to-day.
 In letter to MT, Liley made public esterdey at Waterbury, the president eid he heartily approved of Mir. Lil- |ys speech in the house last winter |lative to the conduct of navy yards Ind the bureau system. Al the White |ouse. to day jt was said that only part Ii the letter had been made public by hr, Lilley.
 The congre ssnan wrote to the presi- lent recently for a confirmation of 2 which took place be- kveen them last winter after tho beech had been delivered. The presi- |ent requested Mir. Liley 10 send him
 copy of tho speech and when Inc re-
 fived it he recollected the eonversa-
 on. He then wrote the letter re
 lested by MT L'lley, explaining in
 le first paragraph thas he was writ .g merely to confirm the conversation
 \ requested
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
Official Statement From White House That Waterbury Mans Candidacy Has
 Not Been En-
 dorsed,
ROOSEVELT EXPOSES TRICK
Did Not Write Lilley First N. A, Tanner Receives Let ter from President Tell
 ing What He Said
 to Lilley,

President Roosevelt yesterday pub |'icly and enlphatically denied tho in- |sinuation of George L. Lilley that he, |the president, had wished him every success in his .ampaign" for the gov |ernorship of Connecticut, In state |ment given out at the White House |to the Associated Press last night, which will reach the papers of every . city of importance in the country and also in a letter to a private citizen of New Haven the president declares he has not interfered in the Con hectlcut political situation either for pr against Mir. Lilley.
 The truth Is revealed regarding the Roosevelt letters to Lilley and it put, FLilley in very bad light.
 The truth shows the desperate and plunging methods of the 1illcy camp 70 land their machine made candidate II the gubernatorial chair, It shows hat the president did not write to Mir. 4illey first hut that Mir. LIlley did write to him first. asking him to con hrm a conversation they had last spring when the president commended ,illeys speech on naval, matters. It hows the president in answer to this wrote Mir. Lilley for his speech in or CT. It shows that after reading his beech he wrote the letter confirming he words of commendation. but made o reference whatever to lilley's cam sien in this state. It shows that only art of theNletter has been made pub c and 1t shows by tho desperate rasging in of the presidents name he limits the Liliey men will go to in heir efforts to work deception on part the. state prose and on the elector. te.
 If confirmation is needed of thc boy5 one has only 10 read the lettei ecefved by Norman A. Tanner of 1al "a nd avenue, this city, from tho pres
 ents secretary in reply to ono Q lr, Tanners 10 the president, Tn
 ssociated Press dispatch and the cor
 espondence between Mir. Tanner ant he president are printed fin full be ,w.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
LlLLEY'S CAMPAIGN LETTER
 NAILED BY THE PRESIDENT

corning tho Rovornorship in Connec- ticut or tn any other state, While con tiuually being appealed 10 10 do so, he has steadily refused 10 Interfere in any state election. Mr. Lilley wrote to the president asking him to confirm 8 Inc had with Mir, Lilley last winter, as follows
 MT, l.illey, have read and heart lily approve of your speech, You have told number of needed truths, and thank you for telling them I wish you success in your career, sir" This conversation the president con hrmed in Q letter to Mir Lilley under date of the 10th Instant.
 Very truly yours,
 WM LOEB, JR,
 Secretary to the President, MT N A Tanner
 190 Grand Avenue,
 New Haven, Connecticut.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
FIGHTING IN UNIVERSITY
st. Petersburg School Surrounded by
 Police---NIauy Heads Broken,

St Petersburg oct l5.~-~The stu dents of the University of st Feteta- burg held meeting today to discuss the continuation of the strike they have embarked on because of alleged impositions by the mipstrv of educa ton, but the gathering broke up tn a. free nEht between the opposing fac tions. Clubs and canss were used free- l} and many heads were broken A riot call for tho police was sounded but st the iutercesslon of the rector the DO. lice did not enter the university The rector made personal appeal to the students and sueceeded in getting q somhance of order Further trouble is expected The university tonight is sur rounded by policemen
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
coloael Macdonald rosstr,o.lcr.

Promptly a B o'clock. the dinner party filed into the hall while Prof Nichols orchestra rendered march. The dinner was very informal and l w Stewart did the catering After the cigars. Col Macdonald. who acted as toastmaater, thanked the members Of tho different ward committees for coming to the meeting and said that this was the only way the town com- mitteo had of showing ifs appreciation for the work which the ward commit- tee men do during the year Ho call cd the attention of the committeeman to the necessity of getting out large vote this fall. and of getting all the new mon in line Then he introduced as tho first speaker of tho evening. Congressman N b Snerry
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
Lilley Would Drop Matter.

Waterbury. Oct 15--Congressman George l.. Liley, Republican candidate for governor when asked today if he intended to make public today, or at any time in the near future "the other letter from President Roosevelt which Mir Ljlley did not read at the rally here night before last, said
 The first letter was merely request from President Roosevelt for copy of my speech regarding navy yards, and wishing me success as has been pub lisbed The second letter read at the rally here
 Mir Llley was asked the dates of the letters, and replied that the first was written the 1th and the second the 10th as lts publication shows
 The Republican candidate said that he did not care to make any further statement on the matter at present
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
LtlleY's Eyrnan

Torrington, oct 15.--Tonight Mir Iil- ley said "1 have quoted that part of the letter which the President author. i5ed me to make public
 Liliey said further that f fine pres. ident will release tha letter of October 10 for publication he gib g1adly pub lIah f. in its entirety Tt ras marked personal but distinctly authorized ihe use of that part which was quoted
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
l40 STUDENTS POISONED
Ptomalne in Canned Corn Affects
 south Lancaster Academy.

Clinton, Mass, oct lj About l4O students and several of the teachers of South Lancaster academy. at South Lancaster. are suffering from ptomaine poisoning, believed to have resulted from eating some canned corn which was used in the preparation Of soup served in tho dining room of the acad- emy dormitory yesterday noon, It is believed that none of the persons af- fected is in a dangerous condition,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
spcrry's Speech.

Congressman Sperry spoke of ths 'm- portance of the position of ward com nlitteemen and how on them depends whether 2 community shall go for one party or for tho other ofteutiuies. Tho safety of the republican lntert sts in New Haven. said he. arc In the hands of tho ward committeeman This ycar hc said every republican has candi- dates worth fighting for thc candidate for the presidency, William II. Taft. and the candidate for the yice -l'rcsi-
 
 Continued on Second rage.)
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
Washington, oct. 1l. 1908

Nashlneton, Oct, lA, 1902 Y Dear Sir
 The president has received your let r of the 18th instant and in reply rects me 10 state that Hou are tn TOT in assuming that the president .' publicly expressed himself con
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16

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The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
The Personal Chars
(Contlnued on Second Page.)
WEATHER RECORD.

Washington. Oct. 15.--Forecast y for Friday and Saturday,
 For New England and Eastern New York. Fair Friday and Saturday; light south to southwest winds
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
Letter to Mir. Tanner
The White HnlIse

Following ia the letter to Mir ran 1a p.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-16
Meeting Big One.

The meeting was the largest ot it's kind ever held in New Haven. there being nearly 400 the seating capacity of tho hall at tho tables The tables were deccrated in carnations and smlay and huge clusters of chrysan. themums were arranged as center pieces, the gift of Edward Morse, one of tho members of tho Fifteenth ward