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The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
WOODRUFF BOOM
 HALF-HEARTED Second Ward Committee Din CTS Declare for Him, But
 Without Much En-
 thusiasm. SCENT COVER FOR LILLEY Governors denomination Talk Thought to Be Plan to Keep People Quict--Big Out
 ing at Shore.
SCENT COVER FOR LILLEY

Who's who in Connecticut" ap- peared to be Governor Rollin S. Woodruff, that Is so far as the surface showed last night at the annual din her of the Second ward republican committee. The dinner was held at Wilcox's al Savln Rock and was at tended by about seventy-five of the tried and possibly true members of republlcanism of the ward and few invited guests. 1t was Woodruff boom for a renomination all the way through even to Frederick w. Orr. who has been supposed 10 be a staunch Lake man, but who last night came out for a renomnation for Woodruff.
 The dinner was a mystery from the first to the last, Not a word had been said about 1t but the invitations ex- tended to those who, outside the ward workers were wanted to attend. These included quite a number among them being Town Clerk Frederick Whitak- CT, Judge A. Mcclellan Mathewson, Major Luzerne Luddington. City At torney Simpson, Police Commissioner Louis ullman, Joseph Ullman, Fred w. Orr and a number of others. Clerk Charles Birely of the common pleas court and also chairman of the ward presided as toastmaster and after the menu had been put away to the de- lectation of all those assembled he introduced the speakers. These were confined to the invited guests named above.
 The first introduced was ex-Senator Minotte F. Chatneld, the last candi. date of the republican party for may or. MT. Chatiield strictly confined himself 10 republication in genera and expressed the hope that 1t would soon be again triumphant In this city Then came Fred Orr and the surprise of the night. MT. Orr made one oi his usual good speeches and was full, appreciated by all present, but wher he followed along the line of tn, for Woodruff's renomnation, even tn, most skeptical was sorely put to de termlne whether 1t was SO or not was understood by almost everyon, present that he was for Lake first
 last and all the time.
 All the other speakers paid simila attention to the Woodruff renomina (ContInued on Second PageO
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
OPENING OF
 THE CONVENTION Bursting Enthusiasm and Lit tie Business Mark the
 Initial Ses-
 sion. MANY THOUSANDS THERE Popular Heroes, from Roosevelt Down, Lustily Chccrcd--LodGc
 for Permanent Chair man.
MANY THOUSANDS THERE

Chicago, Juno 16 Amid scenes of stirring enthusiasm the republican na- tional convention of 1908 began It's de- at noon today in the pres ence of m assemblage estimated at upward of li,O0O people, with the sounds of patriotic airs alternating with the shouts for Roosevelt, Taft and the oth- CT popular heroes. the first tocsin of the coming struggle from tho graceful orator of Michigan, Senator Julius Caesar Burrows. and the Initial for malities which started this momentous gathering into motion
 The opening session lasted less than two hours and was less notable for business accomplished than for the op- portunlty it afforded of seeing again the stirring picture of the people as sembled from every corner of the country to select a candidate for pres ident of the United States. The actual work of the day was quickly accom- plished and tonight the various import ant committees on credentials, plat lNllis VT 6dHlNd ll'llNt Nltfi dl' " pam \ for the moro important business to come.
 The scene when tho vast aesemblage was called to order, was one of impress sive dignity, of animation and of col or, In the central arena sat the dele gates, almost 1000 strong. and back of them their alternates another thous- and in number with the standards of the states rising here and there above the turbulent sea of heads. The points of vantage, immediately in front were held by Ohio, New York. Pennsylvania. Indiana and Wisconsin, each having a candidate, while further back, rank af- ter rank. were ranged the other states and territories. Hawaii, Porto Rico, the Philippines and Alaska, appropriately forming the outlying fringe of the of fetal delegation. Around this central mass of delegates swept the long lines of spectators in rising tiers.
 In front of the delegates stretched the mammoth platform, 200 feet square land accommodating 1,SoO distinguished guests. including ambassadors and ministers from foreign states, besides the officers of the convention and mem- bers of the national committee.
 Just as the opening hour arrived the Ohio delegation swung down thu
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The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
RENTING SUSPENDED BANK
Mechanics and Traders Reduces Its
 Capital and Borrows $1,0OO, ,OO0.

New York, June 16.-The first step in a plan to bring about the reopen ing of the Mechanics and Traders bank, which suspended during the financial panic was made to-day. Counsel for the directors of the institution ap- peared before Justice BlaNchard and asked permission to reduce the capital stock of the bank from $2,000.000 to $1,000,000 and to borrow S1,000,000 from the Equitable Trust company. It was stated that the banks liabili- ties are $14,411,S30, its assets $14,- 443,65O and surplus S31,S2O. in addi- ton to the capital stock of $2,000,O0
 Justice Blanchard after considering the facts signed the court order granting the application,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
PRINCETON WINS
 DECIDING GAME Twelve Thousand See Ellis Go Down to Defeat on Error After Eleven Innings
 of Play. FINAL SCORE FOUR TO TWO Nine Hits of Both Heyniger and Van Vlcck-Misplays by Dimes and
 Van Week Costly to
 the Blues.
FINAL SCORE FOUR TO TWO

Polo Grounds, N. r.. June 16.-- Princeton won the intercollegiate baseball championship this afternoon by defeating Yale in a sharply con- tested eleven inning game by a. score of to ?. In the third inning Prince- ton scored one on Dawson's single, Fish's sacrifice and Sides solid single to center. Yale had the bases full in this inning. but Heyniger frightened up and Williams popped to Vaughn. Wheaton famed and Clifford flied to Harlan
 Princeton tallied again in the fifth inning, Warwick was hit by a pitched ball and scored on errors by Dimes and Van Week. Yale broke the lee in the sixth inning. Clifford, who led off, was hit by a pitched ball and was forced by Van Week. Phlbin smashed out three bagger to right, scoring Van Week and Philbin was thrown out trying to make third on the hit
 Here the poor base coaching. which has lost Yale run after run this year. lost Yale the championship series with Princeton. Philbin tried to make his hit into a home run and crossed the third bag. He was caught between the bags and put out Fels singled, but three men were out before ho could score.
 In Princeton's seventh inning War; wick led off with a corking double to right but got no nearer the plate than third as Mister fouled to Jones, Daw- son went out to Philbin and Fish flied to Murphy.
 In Yale's seventh Murphy led off with a single to left and went to sec- ond on Williams out Wheaton fan- ned for the third time. Clifford walked and Van Vleck grounded tX Heyniger. Yale tied the score in tIDB eighth inning with two men out. lad Jones made his third single and Eole second and third and scored N the squeeze play, when Dimes beat out a neat bunt,
 In the tenth inning Jones reached second, but in stealing third ran across the base and was put out. That was Yaes last chance to score.
 Tn Prlnceton's eleventh inning Sides made his third hit and advanced to second on Heyniger's hard rap to the left field fence, that sharp fielding held
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The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
DIEDOF EXHAUSTION
Bacteriologist Gives That as Theory for Devastation of
 Fish at Wright's Ponds.
0VERCR0WDED WATERWAY
Unusual Explanation the Only Prac- tical One, as Water Is Abso-
 lutcly Pure.

An examination of the waters of Wright's Ponds, the spawning ground just above Mantle and in which thou sands of fish died recently presumably from some poisonous matter In the water, discloses that the water is pure. The only theory now for the deaths of the fishtis that they suffocated because of their enormous numper having ex- hausted all the oxygen and this is ad- vanced by the game commissioners.
 As told in The Journal-Courier a week or so ago thousands upon thou sands of the fish were found dead on the shores of the pond. The game com missioners were called in and were as- founded. Samples of the water were taken and given to bacteriologlst, pr McNiel, for examination in an effort tc find the cause of the great deaths among the fnny tribe.
 To John M. Crampton, one Of tho commissioners, Dr.. McNeil yesterday gave his finding. He says the water i! O. K and so far as an examination SllpWa toilldlllo Ho'hliiB buA thc p'oh VI fluids. There was absolutely no poisor in 1t that would cause the death o anything, even a fish.
 The only theory that can be ad vanced therefore is that the fish run ming Into the pond in numberless thou sands were so numerous that they ex hausted the oxygen from the wate and died from suffocation. They wer' in their usual spawning ground anC from the numbers picked up on shor, and the number that remain were with out doubt very plentiful this year. Tn only theory therefore that could be ar rived at was that they were so numer ous that they suffocated. A like occur renee occurred at Bantam Lake som years ago. but the cause has neve been satisfactorily solved.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
WASHELEMSKY MUST HANG
Supreme Court Hands Down Decision and Finds No Error in His Case.


 The Supreme court of Connecticut yesterday handed down an important decision, finding no error in the case of John W. Washelensky, the Polish murderer who was sentenced in the su- perior court to be hanged in the state prison July l. A new trial Is refused and the former farm hand will now have to pay the penalty for his crime.
 Washeensky, about three years ago, engaged In fight with Peter Lukes- avicz, the two being employed on the big Farnham estate in Westville. Washelensky killed the other, hid his body and fled the country only to be caught over two years later on his re- turn to Connecticut. He claimed that he acted in self defense, but was found guilty in the superior court and sen tenced 10 death.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
TIFFANY WILL SUSTAINED
Winsted Jury Returns Verdict Against
 NepheWs.

Winsted, June 16.-The jury in the trial of the appeal of heirs of Rev. pr, New York, brought In a verdict today sustaining the will, in which from $iOOO00 to $50O,o0o was Involved.
 The appeal which has been before the superior court for the past four weeks, was brought by Joseph B. Tiffany and Charles O. Tiffany, of Yonkers, N. Y, nephews of pr, Tiffany, who alleged that Dr. Tiffany was of unsound mind and that undue influence had been brought to bear upon him in the draw ing up of the will
 An appeal will be taken to the su- preme court.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
CORNELL FORTY YEARS OLD
Two Thousand Grads Back for Biz
 Celebration.

Ithaca. N. T., June 16.-Nearly two thousand graduates of Cornell are in town to-day to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the university. All the classes are hold ing reunions President Schurmann and Andrew D. White were the prin- cipal speakers to-day at the unveilng of memorial to Robert H. Thurston, former dean of Sibley college, and Judge Hiscock, of the court of ap- peals, will be the principal speaker tomorrow. The class day exercises took place to-day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
NATIONAL SAENGERFEST
Indianapolis Welcoming 2,OO0 Ameri-
 can Singers.


 Indianapolis, June 16.-Indanapolis is radiant in brilliant clouds of color in honor of the two thousand singers and instrumentalists and 10000 visitors ex pected to attend the national saenger- fest of the American Saengerbund this week.
 Societies from eighty cities will be represented A childrens chorus of two thousand and male chorus of 2,500 from Indianapolis will participate in the five concerts, the first of which will be given tomorrow night. The arrivals today included Walter Damrosch and 100 members of the New York Sym phony orchestra and smaller delega- tious from other cities, Artists arriving today are: Mime Raphold, David Bis pham and Adolph Muehlmann, Mme, Schummen- Heink will reach here to- morrow The exercises will open with a parade tomorrow at D. m.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
TAFT'S DAUGHTER WINS
Helen Gets Scholarship for Best En-
 trance Exam to Brsn Mawr.

Washington, June Secretary Taft received information to-day that his young daughter, Helen Heron Taft, who graduated early In June from the Baldwin school at Bryn Mawr, has won the Pennsylvania scholarship for the best entrance ex- animation to Bryn Mawr college, the value of which is $500 Miss Taft will enter Bryn Mawr next September,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
CUBA ABLE TO WALK ALONE
Cutting of the Apron-StrinSs Will Take
 Place in February

Washington, June l6,--Secretary Taft stated to-day that q report he has received from Governor Magoon describing in great detail the condi- tions in Cuba is most satisfactory with reference to the turning over of the island to the Cuban authorities in February next 6s proposed by the presidents program, Judging from the report the secretary is satisfied that the complete transfer of author ity will be accomplished without frie- ton.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
KANSAS CITY GLOOMY
Flood Conditions Continue Because of
 Heavy Rains.

Kansas City, Mo, June 16.- Flood conditions in Kansas City and vicinity assumed less cheerful condition late today and further serious damage may be expected if the rain that has fallen today over the entire state of Kansas and in the Missouri River Valley north to the Platte River Valley continues.
 Guthrie Okla, June 16-Reports from Pauls Valley state that the valley is covered with two feet or more of wa ter. Several miles of trackage of the Santa Fe have been washed away.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
GRADUATES CLUB RECEIVES
Three Hundred Friends Entertained
 Yesterday at Elm Street House.

One of the most successful recep- tions ever given by the Yale Grad uates club, was that held yesterday af- ternoon at the club house on Elm street, when over three hundred peo- pie were received. The house had been decorated throughout. In the halls there were tall vases of red roses and in the reading and writing rooms were clusters of Canterbury Bells In the assembly rooms there was a profusion of red and white peories.
 Wells orchestra furnished music and a luncheon was served. The re- ceiving hours were from 430 to o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
TO SELL SARGENT LAND
Application to Dispose of Property
 Wanted for Courthouse.

Application was made yesterday af- ternoon in the probate court by Henry Sargent and c, S. Sargent. acting for the estate of tho late Joseph R. sar- gent for authority to sell the real es- tate belonging to the estate of the ex- mayor at the corner of Elm and Church streets, which is 10 he pur- chased by the county for the erection of the new county court building The property fronts 73 feet four inches on Elm street and Sl6 1-2 on Church street. It Is subject 10 two mortgages, one for s25.o0O and the other for S6O,OOO. When the court has given permission for the sale 1t will probably soon after be car ried out.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
ROBBED CHINAMAN OF sss.

Some one succeeded during Sunday night in obtaining entrance through a window Into the laundry of Luke Quong at 963 State street, and secured the sum of $63 from the treasury of the Chnaman. He reported the rob bery to the police and they are in- vestgating into the affair
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
SOPHIA B1frRIcks, WILL. IN.

The will of Sophia E Butri6ks, of an estate valued at about Sl5,o0o, was filed yesterday in the probate court The property is all bequeathed to relatives of the deceased Franklin Countryman and Minot Butrlcks wre named as eX- eCutors.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
ot,n-AcE PENSION ADVANCED.

London June t6.--The house of com mons tonight passed the second read ing Of the old-age pensions bill, with out opposition The bh however ts likely to be greatly modified in com mittes.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
U. r. SHOPS ON FULL TIME.

Omaha, Neb., June 1.-Two thousand shop employees of the Union Pacific railroad were today placed on full time after working short time since Janu- ary 1.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
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The Journal-Courier Is widely read in the homes--the place from which the best in adver- Using results always comes. It reaches people who not only have the disposition to buy ad- vertised goods, but the means with which to do so.---News- paperdom, New York.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
WEATHER RECORD.

Washington, June l6.-Weather con. ditions and forecast for Wednesday and Thursday
 For Eastern New York: Fair Wednesday,; fair Thursday; warmer in central and northeast portions, light to fresh northeast winds
 For New England: Fair Wednesday,; Thursday fair; warmer In west por- tion; light to fresh northwest winds becoming variable.
 Observations at United States weath. CT bureau stations, taken at D. m. yes- terday, seventy-fifth meridian time.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-17
NEWS SUMMARY.
GEN ER AL.

SPORTS--PnEcs ., c md :. Poor Game Lost at Hartford. Springfield Downs Orators. Meriden Defeats Holyoke Twice. Waterbury Beaten by Cubans. Worlds Champions Lose. Pirates Overcome Bean Eaters, Yankees Again Beaten. Gold Lady Wins at Gravesend. Results at the Lawn Club.
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-22
BEsET BY SCANDAL; KILLS SELF.
indianapolis Former Commissioner
Commits Suicide in Own House.

indianapolis, Ind, May 20.-John e.
McGaughey, aged So, former member
Of the board Of county commissioners.
Tuesday shot and killed himself at his
home in Irvington because of the con-
nection of his name with the scandal
that has developed in the Office Of the
commissioners. His son, Ned Nc
Caughey, was awakened by the sound
of shot He ran into his fathers
room, whence the sound came. He
found his father gasping, his head
against the pillow, with blood gushing
from the temple. In his right hand
was revolver. Ned McGaughey told
the physician that his father had been
threatening to kill himself for the last
month because Of dependency grow
ing out Of the allegations in connection
with the commissioners court scandal.
McGaughey's term as commissioner
expired January /, 1907. The only in
stance in which his name had been
connected with the growing scandal
in the commissioners Office is that of
the Atlas Engine works deal. In this
the Atlas Engine works Is charged
with paying bride of $4,000 10 tho
commissioners.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-22
Howard Center.

Chas. Refs and family spent Sunday
at the Lybert home.
Frank Hutton and wife visited with
Sam Dinger and family, Sunday after
noon.
John Brierley returned from Du-
buque, Wednesday morning.
frankie Jones is slowly gaining.
George Kirschbaum spent Sunday
with relatives at Davis Corners.
Miss Marie Brierley has the whoop-
ing cough.
Howard Center and Schley will play
ball on the latter's diamond, Sunday
afternoon.
S. S. Culver and family called at the
Albertson home, Sunday afternoon.
AL. Bonne and wife entertained COM
pany, Sunday.
Steve Dotzler and crew commenced
Township road work, last week.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-22
Mcpherson After sootIeooers.

Des Moines.-1mposing sentence
upon James Logan, colored, who
pleaded guilty to "bootlegging" liquor
at Enterprise, a coal mining town
eight miles northwest of the city,
Judge Smith Mcpherson Of the United
States court, took occasion to ad.
monish Logan and future Offenders
that he proposed stopping the traffic.
Judge Mcpherson, addressing Logan,
said he had tried imposing fines and
it had not brought satisfactory re-
suits. II have tried to be as lenient
in the past as was consistent with
the duties of judge" said the court,
hoping those who violate the law in
this disreputable business would
take warning and abstain from fur
Their offending. But suspect fines
are inadequate, and in future I shall
substitute terms of imprisonment,
hoping for better results. Perhaps
Imprisonment at Fort Leavenworth
may have more salutary effect.
Fines may be paid and forgotten, but
a term In prison at hard work will
abide In the memory of those who
pay the penalty. Hard work under
duress by this class of offenders. in
my opinion, is the severest penalty
that can be imposed. Therefore, Mr..
Logan, 1t is the order of the court
that you be committed to the military
prison at Fort Leavenworth for the
term of fifteen months. When you
have served out the sentence ap.
prehend you will return better citi-
zen, having more respect for the
laws Of the state and of the United
States"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-22
PrOtiyin.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas M. Novak were
Cresco Saturday.
Robert Lukes, who has been working
out in Lisbon, N. D., came home last
Wednesday for visit.
Rev. Lakomy went to Fl. Atkinson
Saturday to deliver a sermon at the
Catholic Celebration there.
Joseph j. Mikesh moved to our town
last week from Jackson Junction.
Anton w. Shores and family who left
for Boulder, Colo, sometime in jan
uary, have returned to their farm in
this township.
Sisters of st. Francis went to TT.
Atkinson last Saturday, where they
attended an entertainment given under
the auspices of the Catholic Sisters of
that place.
There is talk of new butcher shop
being opened here in the near future.
Married-At Holy Trinity Church,
May 10, 1908, occurred the marriage of
Mr.. Anton G. Fisher of Spillville, to
Miss Anna Lukes of Protivin. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. La
komy. We extend congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Mikesh attended
the Novak-Silhachek wedding at Spill
vile last Tuesday.
The Protivin ball nine, played Fl.
Atkinson first nine at latter place last
Saturday. Our boys played a good
game down to seventh inning when the
score was to 2 in favor of Protivin,
but after this inning TT. Atkinson made
several more scores and at the end of
ninth inning Fl. Atkinson's team was
victorious.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-22
PRAY AS THEY BURN BARN.
Night Riders Become Devout During a
Raid In Kentucky.

Lancaster, KY, May 2O-Kneeling
on the ground in the moonlight with
their heads bowed, while their leader,
his masked face turned toward heaven,
offered prayer, band of night riders
destroyed the big tobacco barn of H.
g. Haddox, not far from this place.
The spectacle was witnessed by Flint
Randall and Miss Maggie Tate, two
young people who were returning from
party, and who were captured by the
raiders and forced to accompany them
to the prayer meeting and barn burn.
ing. After the torch had been ap.
piled and the flames We're under good
Roadway the young people were led
some distance away. with instructions
to go home, and as they left they heard
the strains of Nearer, My God, to
Thee" floating through the air.