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The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
Trolley Company, Not To Be Caught Mapping, AdYer- tises for Men in
 Big Cities.
BOTH SIDES ARE PREPARED
Probability That Lines May Be Tied Up on Labor Day Local Union Strong
 for a Strike.

The Connecticut company ana the trolley unions are on the verge to-day of a serious struggle. The Journal Courier is in position to state, on behalf of the men that they are deter mined to force complete recognition of the demands which they deem req sonablc, These demands include the reinstatement of the fifty-four Provi- dence men, whom they claim were dismissed because they joined the trolleymen's union. The Connecticut company thus far has refrained from making any statement touching upon this issue and therefore the public is accepting the statement of the men.
 Yesterday Messrs. Walsh and Rear don were in this city in consultation with the officials of the local union. Mir Walsh is one of the national off, cers and Mir. Reardon one of the of- ficers of the Worcester union. It Is said that they intImated to several persons that the New Haven employees had voted overwhelmingly for strike, Just how correct this is can not bc told until Chairman .Minnix of the general conference. board an- nounces the figures and he will not make any undue haste about .thIs.,
 At the present time the matter of strike is toss-up. 1t may como and 1t may not. but apparently all tho chances seem to favor 1t. The truth of this Is seen in the preparations both sides are making. The trolley company does not intend7to be caught asleep for men to take the places of those that may quit. Headquarters are to be opened at once, some to-day. in the large cities where applications will be received to take the places of the strikers. The first of these head- quarters will be In Brooklyn, and ad. vertsements may be found in the pa- pers of that city to-day
 The matter of housing and feeding the strike breakers has also been threshed out by the company Thoil. sands of cots and bedding are in read mess for an emergency and one of the bitterest fights in this state, at least, Is not improbable
 .''''N'6 us tit iluN StEll. tlt l1u1Ca- tions are that the New Haven men are more united for strike than any other city. Various reasons for this are advanced. but none are admitted by either the union or the railroad company
 The general impression is, that if a strike is ordered 1t will be at mid night Sunday thus paralyzing all traf- fic for Labor day. but there are others who think that the men will not so in- convenience the public for fear of los- ing its sympathy.
 It was stated yesterday by one of the men that in view of the, attitude of the railroad off1cials-it was expect ed that the company would to-day or tomorrow put extra men on the cars to be broken in. This was partly con- firmed by man close to the trolley company. " -A
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
BRYAN CONVINCED
Hears Canned Talks by Taft and Self.
 and Prefers His Own.

Sioux City. Sept 2.--Addressing a democratic rally here tonight, William J. Bryan democratic candidate for the presidency. denounced Col. Dupont of Delaware and Senator Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania, members of the re- publican executive committee as not being expected to become reformers be- cause AS he charged, all of their affili- alton was with the trusts.
 During a two-hour stay in St Paul between trains, MT. Bryan took break fast in an uptown cafe, which he reached after brisk walk On the way back he observed in a music store win dow an announcement that the stock included photographic secords of his speech on guaranty of bank deposits and of Mr. Taft on injunctions in labor disputes He entered the place and at his request both records were repro- duced. His own remarks were heard first and as the last word died away he smilingly remarked,
 "I am now convinced"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
WORKED BUSH- SMITH
Probation Officer Catches One of His
 Charges at It Again.

Charged with the theft of number of small articles from the Bush Smith five and ten cent store on Chapel street yesterday afternoon, Clair Proctor. aged II years, of 2O4 Franklin street, and stephen Seoeke, aged l2, of Tam llton street, will face Judge Tyner this morning, The lads went through the store yesterday afternoon and were go- ing down Chapel street when Probation Officer Leyerzapf detected something suspicious about the lads. Proctor Is already on the probation officers list and when he saw the boys he called to them They tried to evade at first but finally admitted taking harmonicas. playing cards and several other small articles from the store, They were then placed under arrest and taken be- fore Judge Matbewson, but as he Is not acting this week he declined to inter fere SO the cases were left off until this morning.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
SECOND FLEET IN PORT
Test of Towing Torpedo Boats at Sea
 Proves a Success.

Honolulu, Sept. 1.-The cruisers of th9 Pacific fleet commanded by Rear Admiral Swinburne finished the first stage of the cruise undertaken to test the practicabilty of towing torpedo boat destroyers when the flagship West Virginia, the Maryland Pennsylvania and Tennessee docked at 1 o'clock this afternoon in 'he harbor and the re- manlng vessels, including the supply ship Solace, anchored outside
 Except upon several occasions when the tow lines parted or became so chaf- ed that alterations or stoppage were nseessary, the fleet maintained the one point echelon formation taken outside tho harbor of San Francisco, until 630 this afternoon when the torpedo boat destroyers were cast off and proceed ed under their own steam to anchorage ,off the harbor.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
Refuses to Gall Caucus Because He Was Not Notified Before Call for It Was Advertised
 Over His Name.
GETS NO DELEGATES
Other Fourteen Overlook Hurried Method of Calling Requisite As- scmblics--Robcrt Lee Likely
 to Be Nominated.

With the exception of the Tenth ward everything went along In com plete harmony and without incident at the special republican caucuses made necessary by the fact that there is to be a special election for the off, flee of registrar of vital statistics on September IA. In the Tenth ward. however. there came an unexpected earthquake, as a result of which that ward will not be represented by any delegates at the convention this even ing. The cause of the trouble was the absolute refusal of George F.. Hall, chairman of the ward committee to call the caucus on the ground that he had not been notified that here was to be a caucus and that the call which was inserted in the newspapers was placed there unsigned by him and without his knowledge.
 The assembly which should nave been a caucus If the call had heen car ried out was held on the sidewalk In front of the intended caucus hall and stayed there until 1t dIsbanded. Chair man Hall announced to about twenty voters who appeared, that he had been utterly unaware of the fact that a caucus had been called until supper time last night at which time his sls- ter had called his attention to the advertisement which he know not of. He said the caucus had been called over his head and therefore was not legal as 1t could not be called excspt through him. Several of the voters tried to explain that Chairman Mac donald of the town committee had been away when the vacancy occurred and that he had apparently hurriedly called the caucuses without consult ing any of the chairmen of the wards. thinking all was harmony and that it would make no difference. Mir. Hall declined to allow the explanation to explain. He felt that some notice should be sent to him of the action and stated that while the caucus could go ahead and do what business there was to be done he would not call the caucus. The voters proceeded by vote to elect him chairman of .he meeting and then ensued on the curbstone d lengthy argument between Mir. Hall and Major fsbell on one hand and the rest of the group on the other. Every effort was made to induce MT. Hall to legally call the caucus, but he refused stating that it would establish pre- cedent and insinuating that it would allow chances for a snap caucus. He further declared that the advertise ment had not been published the teq- uisite number of times and therefore the voters had not received proper notice and the caucus was Illegally called on this score.
 The argument only tended to draw each side farther apart. It resulted | in many acrimonious remarks Major Isbell declared that the Tenth ward was being sighted by the republican party and did not count for anything with 1t and he supported Mir Hall fir his contention that precedent would
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
MURPHY WEAK, BUT VICTOR
Had Fight Been Ten Rounds Finish
 Might Have Been Different

New York, Sept Zone of the great est crowds to attend a prize fight since the repeal of the Horton law was pres ent at the Navarro Athletic club in Ul- mer Park tonight when Tommy Mur- phy. one of the best fighters of his weight in the east had the better of a six-round battle with his former spar ring partner. Leach Cross, The fight was slashing one from start to finish, with Murphy the aggressor Under the rules no decision was rendered, but it was perfectly evident that Mur- phy was the superior, There are those who believe, however, that had the fight gone to ten rounds. Cross would have defeated Murphy for Cross was agining strength and aggressiveness with each round and Murphy was weakening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
CELEBRATE EVICTION
Glorious Drunk Ends in Couples Ar
 rest In Grand Avenue,

After being evicted from their ten ement down town upon failure to leave after being given notice Charles Hulsizer and Stella, his wife, started to cut up yesterday afternoon about their home in Grand avenue and created so much disturbance that they were arrested The two celebrat- ed the eviction by getting intoxicated, to say it sweetly, and they afterwards repaired to the place where their fur niture had been set and began to throw cooking utensils and other fight war about and out into the streets. Boys gathered and to have sport with them threw them back creating a great uproar The two were charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
WHEELER OUT OF IT
Friends Say He Will Not Be a Candidate for Gov
 ernorship.
HAS PERMANENT PLACE
Would Have to Fight for Nomination, and Even Election Is
 Doubtful.
Especial 10 Inc JournnI-Courler.)

Bridgeport. Sept. 2.-Judge George W. Wheeler of the superior court is out of town tonight, but friends with whom he talked before he went away said that he would under no conditions accept the nomination for governor on the democratic ticket.
 They say that the decision Of Judge Wheeler in this matter Is not without respect to the democratic party of the state. and that he believes that the democratic candidate for governor. if he Is one who is accepta bIe to the par ty as a whole. will be elected. He believes, however, that he can hest serve the state on the superior court bench, where he is at present.
 His friends say that they would be sorry to have him step down from the bench to run for governor. He is still young man and in the course of time would undoubtedly rise to the supreme court bench. With such a future before him, his friends in both parties say that he would be foolish to leave his preesnt position for one which would last but two years and for which he would have to fight.
 It was made known today that the question of the nomination would be put up to Judge Wheeler probably in a day or two as the result of the con ference in Ridgefield Sunday which Chairman Mack attended.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
EVERYTHINGLOVELY
Democratic Delegation Chosen Without a Murmur Last
 Night.
MAYOR MARTIN AT ITS HEAD
Tom Reilly Will Be the Choice for Congress at To-night's Con-
 yention.

The first of the democratic conven- tions was held last night in Heublein's banquet hall and proved very harmoni- ous. John F. Doughan. chairman of the democratic town committee, called the meeting to order and asked for perma nent organization William J Cronin was nominated for chairman and John w. Hut was chosen secretary. Every thing else went off as planned.
 A motion was made that a commit. tee of seven be appointed by the chair man to bring in a list of the state dele gates to the Hartford convention. The committee chosen was made up of John J. Sullivan. Jacob Frohlich. Thomas r. Fitzsimmons. Fred L. Daykin, Freder- ick l. Brothers. John ] Mcfarland and Thomas Kelly.
 After about half an hours delay the committee returned with the list of del egates The list is very representa- tive one, taking in the Martin faction, the anti Martin faction. and the fac ton not in sympathy with either of the aforesaid factions The list follows
 James B. MdTllli, JunH F bDuEllHll, Philip Hugo. John | McPartland, Francis w Foley, Frederick I. Broth CTS, James F Keleher, Samuel l.. Bron. son. Edward M Rogers, John H. Court ney, James E. McGann, Thomas F. Fitzsimmons, David F. Fitzgerald, Thomas H. Molloy, John S. Mccarthy, Antonio Di Stephano. James J. Devine, John B Began, George Wohlmaker, Jacob Frohlich, Morris Spier, John j. | O'Donnel. George M Griswold, J H Barlow, Timothy F. Callahan. l. j. O'Sullvan and Robert M Meacham
 After the delegation was announced Judge Hobart l., Hotchkiss arose and proposed the motion that the election be made by exclamation He seid that he was very glad that MT Griswold had been put on the delegation and dwelt on the chances for democratic victory this fall
 The delegation proposed by the com mlttee was then elected II was unn- structed and the understanding Is that 1t will vote for Judge A. Heaton Rob ertson or E. c. Stoddard if nominated
 The congressional convention for the city will be held tonight and Mayoi Reilly of Meriden will have the New Haven delegation. Charles Gay. of Faii Haven is after it and Charles ]. An. derson is in the race.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
MARATHON WINNER OUT
Hayes Resigns from A. A. A. to Ap-
 pear in Vaudeville.

New York, Sept 22-The withdrawal from amateur athletic ranks of John J. Hayes, winner of the Marathon race at the Olympic games in London, recent ly, was announced to- day in letter written by Hayes, reslgning his mem bershlp in the Amateur Athletic union The letter was addressed to James J. Sullivan, president of the Amateur Attn letic Association of America. The res ignation said in part:
 'I need not say to you that circum stances are such that I am obliged to take this move so that may make tha most of my opportunities desire to express to you and through you to all my associates my deep regret in leav- ing the ranks
 Hayes engagement to appear on the vaudeville stage in this city and else where in the near future was announce ed last night,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
BACON FOUND DEAD
Cousin of Assistant Secretary of State
 Drowned.

Falmouth, Mass Sept. 2.--The body of Edward Bacon, of New York city, a cousin of Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon, was washed ashore on the beach at Falmouth heights to o-day.
 MT. Bacon mysteriousy disappeared from the Dexter house at Woods Hole last Thursday. He had been spending the summer at the hotel and was not in the best of health
 Medical Examiner Charles Milliken. of Hyannls, pronounced death due to drowning.
 The body will be taken to New York city tomorrow for burial
 Bacon was forty-one years of ago, and the son of Daniel Bacon of New York.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
JACKSON COMFORTABLE
Lineman Who Escaped Electrocntion
 Gaining Strength Daily.

John Jackson of 645 Chapel street, the United Illuminating Co. lineman who was nearly electrocuted on Tues day afternoon at the corner of Center and Gregson streets, was reported as resting comfortably at the New Haven hospital, last night.
 It was feared that the mans burns might prove fatal, but all thought of this was dispelled by the mans con dition. Jackson will probably be 1ble to leave the hospital in a week or ten days
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
FORTlFYING EAST0N
John Bolinsky, Prominent Citizen,
 Would Keep Strangers Out.

Easton, Sept 2--John Boinsky, a well-known resident of this town, was taken into custody to-day by the se- lectmen and an examination will be made to determine his sanity. He was building a wall in the center of the town and said he intended to build wall completely around the town to prevent strangers from en- tering Easton. Some time afterward he lay down in the middle of the road and had a narrow escape from being run over. Being aroused, he entered the house of Fl. W. Osborne and drove the inmates from the kitchen. after which he demolished the furniture. He then returned to the building of his wall, and word was sent to Select man Charles Gilbert When arrested Bolinsky had piled several boulders across the road forming a complete barrier against vehicles. He was taken to Bridgeport, where he will be brought before the probate court.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
SAY ROBERTS IS DEAD
But Hospital Declares Boardwalk Nic-
 tim Is Only in State of Coma.

Baltimore, Md, Sept, s,-4A report reached hero early this morning from Atlantic City, that Charles B, Roberts, Jr., of this city, the victim of the now celebrated board walk shooting, week ago. Is dead The hospital authorities are said to deny his death put q direc- tor of the institution Is credited with saying that he Is in n state of coma.
 New York. Sept. 2,--lts correspond ent at Atlantic City telegraphed to the Standard News association tonight the following:
 Tt was learned late tonight that Roberts Is In a dangerous condition, and that unless there Is distinct im- proyement tomorrow there Is little chance for his recovery. Reports from the hospital says he is improv- Ing"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
FORT IN ROBERTS CASE
Governor Will Probe Wounding of
 Baltimorean on Boardwalk.

Sea Girt. N. J, Sept. 2--Governor Fort of New Jersey has determined to take a hand in the investigation of the mysterious shooting of Charles Boyle Roberts. jr.. of Baltimore, at Atlantic City last Wednesday night. The gov ernor who is deeply interested in the case. has declared that he will at once institute an investigation Into the tragedy and the manner In which the would-be murderer of Mir Roberts is being hunted and if he finds that the state government can be of any as- slstance to the Atlantic City authorl- ties he will at once take action along that line, although he declined to say at this time what his action would be,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
JAIL FOR CHAUFFEUR
Reckless Driver Sentenced by Boston
 Judge Files Appeal.

Boston. Sept. 2.-A jail sentence for reckless automobile driving was im- posed by Judge Murray in .he munici- pal court to-day upon John T. Fay of 77 East 22nd street, New York. Fay appealed and furnished s2O0 bonds. The courts have almost invariably im- posed fines for this offense heretofore, but Judge Murray stated that in view of numerous automobile accidents of late, he felt that jail sentence vas necessary as a warning to drivers to be more careful.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
FOREST GIANTS SAVED
Calayeras Fire Turns Away from
 Threatened Grove.

Stockton, Cal, Sept 2.-The fire in the Calaveras forests near the big trees has taken direction northward and away from the grove and Is now burn ing toward the StanisIaus river. The latest report is that the fire fighters will check it before morning. The only big tree attacked by the fire was the fallen trunk of Mother of the For est and that is not badly damaged, The fire has burned over an area of four or five miles square aud tonight the grove seems to be no longer in danger.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
TOMMY BURNS
American Heavyweight Defeats Lang.
 of Australia, in Sixth.

Melbourne, Thursday, Sept. 8.-"Tom- my" Burns the American heavyweisht pugillst today defeated "Bill' Lang of Australia, in the sixth round
 Lang was out-generaled by Burns in the infighting and after the first two rounds the American had 1t all his own way. Honors were comparatively even In the first round and in the sec ond Lang knocked Burns off his feet with heavy swing.
 Burns came back in the third and put the Australian on the floor several times before the latter was counted out in the sixth.
 squires has issued another challenge to Burns
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03

New London, Sept. 2,--Former Governor Waller to-day said, in ref erence to the possibility that the dem ocratic state convention would offer the gubernatorial nomination to Judge George w. Wheeler: He would make an ideal candidate. He would be platform in himself. Judge Wheeler ought to put up
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
IRISH LEADERS CROSS SEA.

New York, Sept. 2--The executive committee of the United Irish leagua, at a meeting tonight completed arr arrangements for the reception of John E Redmond and Joseph Deyln, the two Irish mepbers of parliament, who will visit this country soon Mir Redmond Is chairman of the Irish parliamentary party and president of the United Irish league while Mir Devlin holds the pres idency of the Ancient Order of Hi- hernians In Ireland.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
NASHVILLE CLUB GAINS.

After the caucus of the Thirteenth ward last night the Thirteenth Ward Republican club held short session. A number of new members were taken In, and plans for a marching club for the campaign were discussed. but no definite steps were taken The next meeting of the club will be held on Septmber l6.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
WEATHER RECORD.

Washington Sept. 2,-4Forecast for
 For New England: Fair and cooler Friday fair, with rising tenn perature; fresh west to northwest winds.
 For Eastern New York: Fair and cooler Thursday. Friday. fair. warmer in north and central portions; fresh northwest winds
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03

SPORTS--Pages : md Q. Locals Divide. Double Header. Ponies Take Game from Orators. Hartford Trounced MInsirels. Paperweights Win Exhibition Games smoky City Nearer to Giants. Cubs Blank Cardinals Tigers Break Hoodoo. White Sox In Second Place. Local Police in Waterbury day Maskette Again Winner
 EVENTS TO-DAY--PHge 2. Morning. Noon and Night" at Grand. Faust" at Polls.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-03
NEWS SUMMARY.
GENEnAI.

 Mayor Martin on Mack's Board..,. Death Fall from Alrship, p,..,,.,.,,,, J0ll for Chauffeur. ..,,,,,..,,..,,,,s Second Fleet in Port,..,.....,..,., ] Bryan Convinced ,.,,,,..,...,.,,, Bacon Found Dead d,,,,,,,,.,.,,.,., l Murphy Beats Cross Gov Fort in Roberts Case,..,...,, Marathon Winner Out.,.,,,.,u.,. Financial News and Quotatons...., iC
 STATE. Judge Wheeler Out of Running ..,.. News from All Parts of Connecticut Fortliylng Easton. on.,,,,,,,,,..,...,.
 CITY.
 Great Trolley Strike Near. r......,., Coroner Clears Engineer, Dean,..... Chairman Hall Balks, s,,,..,..,,,...n Smooth Democratic Sailing ......,,, Bob Eaton Robbed of $500. ..,....,, Megaphonc Man Here. re..,..,........, Jackson Is Comfortable. ....,...,.... Celebrate Eviction ,,,,.....,....... For Auto Ambulance. e..,...,....... Increase Urged for Teachers. .,,....