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, 1908-04-08
is INSPECTING
THE OVERLAND
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MAIN.
TENANCE AND OPERATIONS
MAKES STOP AT LARAMIE.
On Way to Chicago From Mexico, w.
B. Scott Looks over Property Here
and Leaves for East Middle of AZ
demonstrating of Special Sig
nificance in His Visit.

Union Pacific official car OLA was a
part of train No. 4 from the west this
afternoon, coming from Rawlins. 1t
was occupied by Mr.. w. b. Scott, as
sistant director of maintenance and
operation of the Hartman system, his
direct superior being Julius Krutt-
schnitt. He was accompanied over the
Wyoming division by Superintendent
II. l.. Anderson. The official car was
detached here and the gentlemen re.
manned in the city until nearly 2
O'Clock, when they left for the east, on
a fruit train.
Just Looking Around.
A reporter for The Republican met
Mr.. Scott at the office of District Fore.
man Highleyman, Messrs. Scott and
Anderson having spent half an hour
inspecting the shops and roundhouse.
Mr.. Scott said hat his visit at this
time had no special significance. 81
have just returned from a trip to the
south, having visited in Mexico, and
am making my way by easy stages to
Chicago. We are preparing for a rush
of business, and when it comes it will
find us ready. Mr.. Anderson and |
stopped here to look over the railroad
property in this place, and will leave
in a few minutes for the east. No, |
have nothing hat would be of more
than ordinary interest to the readers
of your paper"
, 1908-04-08
Home From the West.

Tralnmaster F. c. Let's was at his
Office this morning, having returned
from a business trip to Rawlins and
points between.
, 1908-04-08
Will Leave Tomorrow.

Gene Gray spent the day acquainting
Mr.. Brown, who has relieved him here
as time clerk at the shops, with the
duties of the office, and expects to
leave for Evanston tomorrow after,
noon, where he will enter upon his
duties as chief clerk in the office of
District Foreman viii Roth of the
Utah division. His family will follow
later, when he has secured a house
for a residence.
, 1908-04-08
Wool Market at st. LOUIS,

st. Louis, April S.-Wool steady.
Territory n western mediums, $50
zoe; fine mediums, 16Q17c; fine, 10
@15c.
, 1908-04-08
Milwaukee Elects Democrat.

Milwaukee, Wis, April S.-Completo
returns from yesterdays municipal
election give David S. Rose, demo
craft, for mayor, 2,247 plurality over
Emil Seidel, ~(social democrat). The
total vote was-Rose, 23,114; Seidel,
20,S56; Pringle, (republican), 1850.
Democrats Elect Aldermen.
The democrats also elected the
treasurer and twenty aldermen. The
social democrats elected nine and the
republicans six aldermen.
La Toilette Wins Delegation.
La Toilette delegates at large to the
republican national convention were
elected, and nearly all the district del
egates are favorable to him. The
Eighth district is in doubt and the
Tenth is claimed by the Taft support
ere
, 1908-04-08
Will Report Resolutions.

Washington, d. c., April Spy man
imous vote the house committee on
judiciary today agreed to report fav-
orably the paper trust" resolutions
introduced April 2 by Speaker Can
non
, 1908-04-08

Daily Republican. SO cente a mon
, 1908-04-08
One Tor ATTORNEY General.

attorney general to inform the house
what steps have been taken to investi-
gate and prosecute the International
Paper company of New York and 9TH
er corporations or combinations en-
gagged in the manufacture of wood pulp
or print paper.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-02-07

at the outlook; but there Is no justifica-
for this feeling. There is no nation so
absolutely sure of ultimate success as
ours. OF course we shall succeed. Ours
is nation of masterful energy, with
continent for its domain, and it feels
within its veins the thrill which comes
to those who know that they possess the
future. We are not cast down by the
fear of failure. We are upheld by the
confident hope of ultimate triumph.
The wrongs that exist are to be cor
rected; but they in no way justify doubt
as to the final outcome, doubt as to the
great material prosperity of the future,
or of the lofty spiritual life which is to
be built upon that prosperity as a founda-
ton. No misdeeds done in the present
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-02-07

can be enforced against the wealthiest
corporation and the richest and most
powerful manager or manipulation of that
corporation. as vigorously and fearlessly
as against the humblest offender.
Above all, they have been enforced
against the very wrondoers and agents of
wrongdoers who have for so many years
gone scott-free and fiouted the laws with
impunity, against great law defying cor
porations of immense wealth, which, I'M
til within the last half dozen years, have
treated themselves and have expected
others to treat them as being beyond and
above ali possible check from law.
WIDEN CONTROL OVER RAILROADS.
The Interstate Commerce Com mission
should be provided with the means to
make physical valuation of any road
as to which it deems this valuation nee
essary.
When once an inflated capitalization
has gone upon the market and has be.
come fixed in value, its existence must be
recognized.
think that the Federal Government
must also assume a certain measure of
control over the physical operation of
railways.
This country provides its railway facil-
tiles by private capital. Those facilities
will not be adequate unless the capital
employed is assured of just treatment
and an adequate return.
The fundamental idea that these rail-
ways are public highways must be recog-
, nized, and they must be open 10 the
whole public upon equal terms and upon
reasonable terms.
desire to repeat my recommendation
that railways be permitted to form traffic
associations.
In fixing the charges of our railroads,
l believe that, considering the interest of
the public alone, it Is better to allow too
liberal rather than too scanty earnings,
for, otherwise there is grave danger that
GUS railway development may not keep
peace with the demand for transporta-
ton.
The Presidents Message closes as fol-
lows:
We have just passed through two
months of acute financial stress. At any
such time it is sad fact that entirely
innocent people suffer from no fault of
their own; and everyone must feel the
keenest sympathy for the large body Of
honest business men, of honest investors,
of honest wageworkers. who suffer be-
cause involved in a crash for which they
are in no way responsible, At such time
there is a natural tendency on the part of
many men to feel gloomy and frightened
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04
FAIR HAVEN NEWS Polander Slips While Trying to Board Boat and Has Narrow
 Escape from Drowning, STRONG SCHOOL FAIR Recent Change in Temperature Said by Many to Be the Worst Ever
 Experienced,
FAIR

A young Polander, employed on steamer l. F. Brown, had a narrow escape from drowning at about 10 o'clock Wednesday night He was returning to the boat for the night, when in attempting to step on board from the wharf, near Qulnniplac ave nue, he slipped into the river, The water was quite deep and having no means of supporting himself, he was in precarIous condition, He shout ed with all his might for help and Captain Frank Brown, the commander of the steamer who lives near the wharf, ran 10 the rescue and was fol- lowed by Lewis Hathaway, Officer Mack of the borough police, hearing the cries, ran down, but upon his ar- rival Brown and Hathaway had flshed the fellow out of the water, He was put into his bunk in the cabin of the steamer where there was good warm fire and was soon himself again He says he had a very narrow escape and had not the two men arrived just as they did, the man would doubtless have perished.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04
NASHVILLE.

4 very enjoyable entertainment and dance was given Wednesday evening hy the ladies of St Josephs church at Masonic hall The program was as follows First house maid dance, giv- on by six little misses, was a very pleasing feature for an opening and much credit is due Miss Katherine Me tabe, their director Second was a
 song and whistling solo by Frank Hamilton. who is well known in New Haven and vicinity, as an expert whistler Third was a clog dance by Master William McCabe, who had a
 few catchy steps Edmund Denneen made 2 great hit with his songs and German comedy The hit of the even ing was the little novelty by Hollis and Thrall with their song and dance and original parody, entitled "The Power of Little Things which receiv- ed enthusiastic encores Miss Rogers accompanied them very acceptably on the piano Mrs. l.. Mautte rendered a very nice solo. Mir. Mautte also rem deied very nice violin solo Miss Mary Lynch one of New Havens. best contraltos. was received with great ap- lause The program ended with a Leap year dance by Geo. Cohan and his eight girls who made great hit with h;s
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04
Mortgage Deeds.

R Donegan and r. ]. Fogarty to M l. Blakesleo, Ellsworth avenue, 37 feet. $500.
 Jonn J, Bradley to Henry c. New ton, TAO state street, s225.
 Annie Mckay to Lena II. Stetson Admiral street, 40 feet 5000 Almshouse, Wheeler street, 53 feet, s1,80O.
 F. and A. Gajewsk to the Connecti- cut Savings bank, Fitch street, ca feet s1,400,
 Annie Mckay to Carrie M. Pierpont Admiral street, 40 feet, sl,000.
 Patrick Toohy to Peter Sichom Porter street 35 feet, $500
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Supervising Principal Graves said last evening that the annual fair of Strong school to be held Saturday af- ternoon, ought to be the biggest af- fair the school and the alumni had ever attempted. Last year there was crowd at the school building, long before the doors were open and the interest this year Is much greater than in 1907 Mir. Graves says the fair ought 10 net s200, The general committee consists of Mrs Weisbarth. chairman; Miss Grswold and Miss Crittenden, Among the attractions will be four fish ponds containing 700 articles and for five cents any patron of the fair can fish out ont of these articles. Then there will he a fine fancy articles department where choice Christmas goods can be pur- chased, And there is to be a very large stock of home cooking for which there Is always a big demand And home made candy will be sold in large quantities, Calendars of 1909. with a handsome picture of the Strong school buidine-100 in number be sold and will be in great demand, especially by pupils and the alumni. There will also be sale of aprons and of dolls The sale is to be held on the first floor of the Strong school building and doors are open Saturday at r. m.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Captain George Bradlsy of Lenox street attended the annual banquet and reception of the New Haven Grays Wednesday evening. Captain Bradley is 7S years of age and was one of the oldest cy-membcrs present He en- listed in the Grays in 1861 and in eighteen days afterwards he was with tho company al the battle of Bull Run. He returned al the expiration and re-inisted. He takes great inter- est in the company although now only a veteran Gray.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04
POMONA GRANGE MEETS.
In odd Fellows Hall and Elects Offi-
 cprs

The annual meeting of the New Ha- ven County Pomona grange was held yesterday in the Odd Fellows hall in Crown street About seventy-hve mem bers were present,
 The important business of the day was the annual election of officers.
 The list of those elected is as follows: Master. Walter H Baldwin of Chesh- ire. overscer, E. H. Newell of Orange; lecturer, Mrs, c. A. D. Allen of Wal lingford: steward, w. H. Benham of Hishwood assistant steward, Clyde Dickinson of Woodbridge.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Ethel chapter No. 2S, o, r, S, held very enjoyable whist and plnochle al the home of Mrs A. Krahl, 167 sher- ton avenue, Tuesday evening The win ners were as follows; First ladies prize in whist, Mrs. Ross; second prize Mrs Y. Butler, gentlemen's first prize in whist, Mir Granger; second prize, c, Cameron Pinochle first ladies prize
 Mrs La Diptold; second prize, Mrs T. Baldwin; gcntlemens, first prize, Mrs Rogers; second prize. Mrs Krahl After
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04
Warranty Deeds.

Robert GwnneIl to Ward Church, Hazel street, land.
 Peter SIckholm to Patrick r. Toohy Porter street 35 feet.
 Nicholas Hubinger to Frank J. Rice, EdgeWood avenue, land
 Edward J. Jente to Oscar Boettger DiSwell avenue, 50 feet.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Lyman II. Grannls of East Haven president of the New Haven County Milk Producers association, presided at the institute held under the aus pices of the society in this city yes terday and made the address of well come. Several milk dealers from Fair Haven, East Haven and vicinity, at tended
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Clara A. Hatfield, to estate of Will liam Hatfield, Cottage street 30 feet
 Joseph Sheldon to Robert w. Cur. nell, Hazel street so feet.
 s, r, Thaycr to AnnieMckaN Ad- mira street, 40 feet.
 Pierre Fl. Davis to c. r, and W. G. Davis, Dlxwell avenue, 51 feet
 ]. F, Hoadley, guardian, to J. r. HOadlcy Philip street. 190 feet
 Trustee old Almshouse to Alfred A. Bastarachc, Wheeler street, 53 feet.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

For usc on rural delivery routes 2 etlor bov has an electric attachment which gives tho alarm in the house some distance away when the mail mat ter has been deposited within by the carrier
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

A special meeting of the Congrega tional church committee and F. $. c. society will be held Sunday morning, December 6, after the morning sermon. to consider 9 few matters Of important business
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Another building which looks fine in its new coat of paint is the residence of John c, Hurd, tne newspaper agent in East Pearl street Mr. Hurd has done all the painting himself and it is a creditabe job, There Is about half of the front of the house yet to paint, but MT, Hurd says he will nave 1t completed by next week, despite the cold weather.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

David Williams, who has been i'll at his home in Pierpont street for some time, remains about the same. Charles Green of Exchange street, who has been very i'll, does not show much improvement in his condition.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

At St Francis and St. Rose 8 cnurches the first Friday services of the season will be held to-day morn ing and evening Al St. Roses church the Bucharlstlc league of the Sacred Heart will be formed after the even
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

The ladies of Pilgrim church were very successful in their Christmas sale and supper. clearing about s150. The ladies of the East Pearl Street NJ. r. church made the sum of s62 on their sale, but they did not hold sup Der
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04
PERSONAL NOTES

There has been an enormous amount of interest shown with regard to the Song Folio, which is to be shown at Foy auditorium on next Wednesday evening, the 9th of December at 8 o'clock The folio contains songs, both old well known ones and the later popular ones, and if also has delight fully Illustrated pages These pictures beautifully framed are shown with each song The songs will be made enjoya- ble by Miss Grace walker, Miss Char lotte Barnes, Miss Eleanor Booth, MT William P Frost, MT Allen Fenno, and MT Irving Beebe. Tn the pictures the characters will be represented by mem bcrs of the society and their friends, among them Mir and Mrs Barbour, who are among the most devoted of the sunshine's friends.
 Tickets can be obtained of Mrs F. NJ Chambers. 339 Willow street. or Mrs Arthur x, Dean, 575 Winthrop avenue.
 Professor and Mrs Wiliston Walker of 2sl Edwards street will hold re- aeptlon on Monday evening, December | from until 10 o'clock for the mem bers of the Divinity school This in- cludes the members Of the school fac ulty with their wives as well as all the students
 \ meeting of the managers of the Florence crittenton mission will he held at the home Of Mrs, N $. Bron- son, the president in West Chapel i street. this evening al 10 o'clock
 The Friday evening riding class will meet for the first time this season in Troop \ armory this evening and will meet every Friday during the season
 Mrs M. Harry Marlin of Townsend avenue Is entertaining Miss Margaret Granniss of Waterbury for few days
 Prof John W Wetzel of the univer- sity will he the speaker at the Doccm- 1 ber meeting of the Mothers club which will be held in the parlors of the Y M C. A. building tomorrow afternoon at , o'clock Prof. Wetzel will have as his subject Religious Training ir the Home" Mrs. Norton R, HotchkisS will act as chairman,
 At the meeting tomorrow the litera' ture committee will have on exhibition in the rear of the parIors a display o holiday books.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04
\ Word of Explanation.

To this terse announcement, which ought to suffice we feel constrained to add, for the benefit of those not our regular customers, that it means much to prospective fur buyers. Our prices have been low all through the season. Wholesale prices on furs have advanced. Our stock Is ceptionaily carefully selected and every fur fully guaranteed exactly as represented. You take no chances In buying here and need no knowledge 10 buy we'll We offer Mink, Lynx Caracul Blue Fox. Blue Wolf Persian Paw. etc. The latest styles of Scarfs, etc, with muHs to match.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

song, Every Day is Ladies Day With Me After the entertainment dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. Ice cream and cake and soda was also en- joyod
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Church suppers were held last eyen- ing in the parlors of the East Pearl street church and of St. James church and were largely attended.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Henry Bcttigole is to build a brick addition to his place on Washington avcnuc, near Gold street L. Skolnjck is mason and II. Dancig carpenter.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Quite number from this section will go on the straw ride to North Gulford this evening, given under the auspices of the E. Z assembly
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Steamer Emily Mansfield is work ing down on the Narrsganseu oyster grounds. The steamer EX- Ray has gone to away to be hauled out and overhauled
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

It was reported yesterday that In- ternal Revenue Collector Robert O.. Eaton of Montowese was likely to be one of Governor-ele Lilley's staff ap- pointees.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

street moved to-day down to Plymouth street
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04
DOINGS IN REALTY
Allan J. Carmichael to Build Double House and Henry Bettigole to Make
 Alterations.

Allan J. Carmichael is to build a two family frame dwelling on Linden street, near Livingston street Tnis is to be 2SXS5 feet, and will contain siN- teen rooms,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

The recent change in temperature is regarded by many as about the most severe they ever experienced Temperature of maximum of 6S dc- dgecs on Tuesday and a minimum temperature Of IS degrees yesterday morning gave a change that was rath- CT trying to the most rugged people Flowers were in bloom in sheltered places on Tuesday. There had been warnings that the temperature would fall the next day but a drop of some 43 degrees in twelve hours was not looked for.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Mir and Mrs H King and son Earle have returned home after a visit of a few weeks with friends in New Lon don.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

The Bassermann block at Grand avenue and Ferry street has been much improved by repainting.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Mrs. Thomas Hughson has general charge of Tag day operations in Fair Haven on Saturday for the benefit of St. Raphacl's hospital.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

More Christmas sales are coming The annual sale by the ladies aid so- cIety will be held in the chapel of Grand avenue Baptist church on De- cember beginning at D. m, and continuing through the evening. Use full and fancy articles suitable for Christmas gifts, ten cent table con taining q biz array of articles. food, candy and ice cream will be on sale Also tea and wafers All who have promised articles for the sale are urged 10 send them to the committee as soon as possible. A feature Of the sale will be an entertainment in the evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Quite a number from Fair Haven has attended the dance of the Pequot Canoe club at East Haven last night
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Mrs, C. F. Bates of Atwatcr street, has gone to Hartford on a visit of several days.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

One Of the pleasant events of Wednesday evening was surprise party rendered Miss Jane Skelly Of Clay street The affair was made very pleasant with games and music and at midnight a collation. was served
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

On the same afternoon and evening the parish aid society of Grace church will nave a sale in the parish house. On December 10 the ladies of St. James church will hold their annual sale. The Ministering circle of Kings Daughters will hold food sale in the parlors of Grand avenue Congregational church to-day from 3 to D. m.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

For the past ten days Mrs Albert Storer of Grand avenue has been very i'll from heart troubles, but is now somewhat improved
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

An infant girl Of Mir, and Mrs. liar. ry Flint was reported to be very fl NesterdaN.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

\ little boy has arrived at the home of Mir and Mrs Frank Carter Of Sal tonstall avenue
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

\ rally for the young people and Queen Esther circles of the Methodist churches will he held in St. Andrew !. N E, church at Granns corner, on Monday. at 13O D, m Mrs M r. Roberts, who is very interesting speaker and general organizer of the Womans Home Missionary society. will bc present and give an address. A cordial invitation is extended to all ln- terestnd
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Steamer II. (. Rowe X Company, which came in Wednesday with car go of oysters loaded in Narragansott bay, has discharged
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Mrs. Brown of Grand avenue enter tained the members of the Minerva Whist club at its meeting this week. Prizes were awarded 10 Mrs Johnson, Mrs Wallace and Mrs Adley.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Ing service It is to be made up of men of tho parish
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

At the annual meeting Of Crawford council. K s, M,, al Masonic hall Wednesday evening, the following of ficers were elected Charles F Par sells, thric" illustrious master; Burton l.. Tuttle. R. l. D M. Irving Hopkins, r. C. Of w.; Harry w. Crawford, treasurer, Wilfred T. Thompson. secre- tary Herbert H Bradley, captain Of Ithe guard George " Beebe, conduc- tor; Joel M Bradley steward, Alex. ander A Chalmers sentinel Rev ]. Frederic Sexton, chaplain
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04
Quit Claim Deeds.

The following papers were filed in the office of the town clerk.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Mrs. John Kendall and daughter Irene of Grand avenue have returned from visit with relatives in Norwalk
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04
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The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

Mrs M. Harry Marlin of Townsend avenue Is entertaining Miss Margaret Granniss of Waterbury for a few days.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

The Friday evening riding class will meet for the first time this season in Troop \ armory this evening and will meet every Friday during the season,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-04

\ meeting Of the managers of the Florence crittenton mission Will be held at the home of Mrs, \. s. Bron- son. the president. in West Chapel street, this evening al 10 o'clock