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The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
LILLEY REVIEWS
 ANCIENT HISTORY
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create a monopoly for this company was adopted by the house naval com mttee.
 There were two courses open to me; First I could sit down and permit this corporation to enjoy It's monopoly at al expense of millions of dollars to the people, or second, I could introduce a resolution to investigate In order to find out and make public how they could obtain a vote for monopoly and tho consequent fat contract through any committee Tn congress
 l introduced q resolution calling for committee to investigate their meth ods was not appointed to this com- mIttee, nor was even allowed to call witnesses in an order that would bring out results. but, hardly were they or eanl7ed when l was summoned to ap- pear before them and publicly disclose to this corporation and any others who might be guilty exactly what facts were In my possession thereby making clear to them what defense was neces- sary I protested and cited the fact that no successful investigation had ever been commenced by disclosing in advance to those to ho Investigated just what facts were known but the com mittee insisted that take the stand Detectives Immediately began to follow my footsteps and annoy my | family. I requested the committee to subpoena those detectives to ascertain | hy whom and for what purpose they were employed. This the committee did not do.
 An eminent Connecticut iurlst said at the time that were he member of that committee he would have call ed these detectives at once to ascer- ain who was employing them, heliev- ing that those who did were guilty of wrong doing
 Attorneys whom I had employed at my own expense to bring out the truth were not permitted to examine and cross examine the witnesses. All kinds of limitations were imposed upon me and ] do not expect to make a record as a swimmer, if, after having my arms and legs tied I am thrown over board and told to make for tho shore | refuse. AS l believe the people of | Connecticut also have refused to take seriously the proceedings of the select committee.
 When the naval committee present ed their proposition to the house q sharp fight defeated the monopoly proposition of this lobbying corpora ton, as it was defeated later in the senate, and the naval bill of the first session of the SiXtioth congress does not contain a monopoly proposition in submarine boats. At least thai benefit to the country was the result of my efforts.
 If the investigation had accom- pished nothing more than tho des truction of monopoly in suhmarn, boat building and the placing back in to the hands of the administration where 1t belonged, the letting of con tracts by competition, it resulted il saving more than a million of dollar this year and will save millions O Iedollars in future years, as it is no likely that any submarine compan will attempt again to frame the law , of congress to give themselves monopoly.
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Regarding the Police,

Charles k, Bush then arose to speak about the police. He said; MT Platt, who brought a suit against tho town has not pressed 1t on account of the expense, The outcome Is purely a question of law, On my part, for the town of orange, l have not urged any action. The matter will have to go to the Supreme court. The difference as to whether the town or the borough will have to pay the bills does not make much difference as il will have to come out of the pocket of nearly the same taxpayers. The town grand list and the borough grand list arc nearly the same l am always ready to carry on the litigation If the people of the town are willing, but l do not think that it is wise"
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ORANGE NOT TO
 INCREASE TAXES

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Treasurcr's Report.

The treasmers report submitted by Harry C. Tolles for the year ending. September 16, 1908. showed $37l6S2 left in the treasury from 1aO7 slO,ooo from the sclectmen's notes, s4S7l2j from the state of Connecticut school fund; $a.G6l50 from county commissioners, H. quor licenses; s39o59 97 from c. w. Futile tax collector; $2I79SM from r. ] Crawford, tax collector; and smaller items 10 total of S9S,65i67 income.
 In the trcasurers report of paid out items are the following: Town court officers, salary, slS50; nine court or ders, Sl2932, S3o town orders, $S6 l63 27, C IT, Rtsenburg, bounty two foxes, S2i treasurer Of Conng dog licenses, S7226S. wash balance in treasury, Sep tembcr 16, 1908 s97S15o; total, s9S G5fGT.
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Mir, Jacques w. Landau, the well known vocal teacher of New York, will be in New Haven every Saturday to give vocal instruction. Voice place. mcnt and the art of singing, prep1r- ing pupils for opera, concert md church. Address, J w. Landau, 12i E. SGth street, New York.
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FARMER Iy TRIPLE Tu,cEny

Goldsberry, Mo-. oct. 13--D e. Sea man, a farmer went to the district school to-day, called out his two sons aged ten and twelve years, shot one of them dead, mortally wounded tbo other and thon shot and killed himself
 The cause of the tragedy ls not known.
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school AnproprIatIon RaIsed.

It was then voted unanimously to in- crease tho appropriation to $2,2O0 this year The Increase is to meet the ad- ded number of seatinGs for new pu- pis lt was also voted to appropriate $S3,72l for the support of schools as against $3lf25 for last year, the in- crease because of new rooms
 First Sclecuman Walter Main in speaking of the tax rate, said. "The tax rate will be at the rate of s mills on the dollar as there are no new ex- penses that cannot be met at that rate All the debts of last year have been paid md there Is balance of $l00O In the treasury. There is only ono item of in- crease of exceptional size, This Is for the new turnpike improvement that the state has authorized and that we will pay quarter of, The total cost will be $2O00O as was shown year ago, The cost of the police will be ta- ken out of the town and there will be that much less unless 1t is decided that their cost will be put back Oh the | town"
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CHEAP RATES TO CALIFORNIA

via Washington Sunset route. Per sonally conducted without change from Washington. Berth $50. Of- fees TO and 22S Washington street, Boston,
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
DETAILS OF A CozY AND COMFORTABLE Dwell

a han, proper ventilating fues for all
rooms end a kitchen that will be con-
Portable in all seasons These are essen
tial; all dwellings, large or small. should
have them. The windows and doors
should be arranged 10 suit the furniture
to be used
Washington Herald readers have doubt
less seen rooms with windows on two
sides. a door and fireplace on the other
This arrangement makes il impossible for
the rooms to contain an ordinary size
bedstead. without placing it before a win
dow or some other opening. Study these
things when getting up plans for the
house.
The dining-room should be light and
roomy. fronting the east If possible, as
the morning sun is always desirable. and
adds much to the cheerfulness OF the
family The kitchen should not connect
directly with the dining-room. Construct
a passageway. well ventilated, between
the two rooms; this will prevent unsav-
ory odors entering the dining-room. Ar
range your rooms. so that you will not be
compelled TO pass through one room to
get 70 another.
Do not dishgure the walls by driving
nails or hooks into the plastering for the
purpose OF hanging pictures, but fasten
a picture mold TO the wall all around the
room. This arrangement is somewhat ex-
pensive, but il is the only proper way in
which pictures are hung.
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parties communicate with a business man
whose name he furnishes for full particu-
lars
Agency for cotton-seed OLA report has
been received from a consul in which he
states that a firm on the west coast Of
Europe has requested his Office % furnish
the names Of cotton-seed oil dealers in
the United States. as il desires 10 import
the same, to be used in packing sardines
for expectation.
Metal beds-An American consul in
European country reports that there APP
pears TO be an excellent opportunity for
the introduction Of American metal beds
in his district. and forwards the names OF
merchants handling this class Of goods,
all Of whom would Ike 10 hear from
American manufacturers Of such articles,
The consul has also forwarded catalogues
showing the types Of beds in greatest de-
mand.
Panama Canal supples-Bids viii be re-
ceived until June %. 1908. by the Isthmian
Canal Commission, Washington, d. c.,
for the supply Of boilers and stack.
breeching uptakes. pipe and fittings for
same, shop machines, pneumatic tools,
hose. twist drills and sockets, steel rails.
angle bars. wire screening. wire rope,
drawbar yoke thimbles. copper tubes. two
horse trucks. electrical fixtures. wire, in
candescent lamps. binding and tuppets
for mattresses, twine, thread, sc.
Sealing wax for Egyptian government
Consul General Lewis NJ. Iddings. Of
Cairo. Egypt. has forwarded copy Of
specifications for bids 10 furnish a supply
of sealing wax for the use of the Egyp-
tan government. Bids must be received
by noon OF June y. 1905. Specifications
b. hr- FDfa
from the Bureau OF Manufactures.
Raw silk and pongees-One Of the con-
suls in the far East reports that a Japa-
nese firm in the city in which he is lOcat-
ed. exporters Of wild raw silk and pom
gees. are desirous of entering into busi-
ness relations with American firms inter
ested in these lines. Further particulars.
with prices. samples. &c, can be obtained
by interested parties.
Abattoir plan:-According 70 a notice
appearing in the Australasian Hardware
and Machinery OF April !, tenders are
shortly t. be invited for the construction
Of new abattOirs at HOmebuSh Sydney
Of such capacity as 70 permit Of u,270
sheep. 90 bullocks $50 calves, and l250
pigs being slaughtered daily.
Metal leather sealing devices-The bu-
reau has been requested TO furnish the
names OF American nTunS IN poSluOn 10
furnish metal letter sealing devices. Sam
pie of one type desired may be obtained
ny such firms from the above bureau.
Jelly tester-An American business man
writes the bureau that he desires 20 Sc
cure information in regard 10 jelly tester
to be used in determining when fruit
juices are ready to ell. as he intends to
purchase such an article.
Linen napkins, doilies, &c-The bureau
Is in receipt OF a letter from an American
business man, in which he states that he
would like to hear from American manu-
facturers of linen napkins. doilies. &c.
He purchases these articles in 10000 dozen
lots.
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The house shown by the illustrations
is Of the Colonial style, with good detail
The attractive features are the veranda
across the front with large columns ex-
tending 10 cornice. and the living porch
at the rear. The building is shown to be
of frame. but the walls above the foun-
dation can be constructed of red brick
laid in white mortar. Dimensions: Front.
as feet. Height OF ceilings: Basement. s
feet first story. II feet; second. 10 feet.
third. feet inches.
The hall is central, and is trimmed
with pine treated in white enamel. The
staircase is of a handsome design. with
broad sweeps at the bottom and the
newel-post is formed of a cluster Of
spindle balusters. The treads are Of
oak. the risers and balusters painted with
white enamel. and the rail of mahogany.
The walls are covered with a grayish
paper.
The reception-room is treated also with
white enamel. and its walls hung with
pale yellow silk. The fireplace is faced
with a white enamel tile and mantel Of
Colonial style. The living-room and den
are trimmed with quartered oak. finished
with a dark Flemish color. The living
room has an attractive ingle-nook, sep
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
WAITS FOR THE ALERT
Chances Presented to Supply Demand in
Markets of the World.

exporters with a view to securing the
agency for their goods The special agent
Is OF the opinion that they will be able 10
do a good business in this line.
Drugs and chemicals-A consul in OF
OF the cities Of Eastern Europe reports
that American drugs and chemicals are
practically unknown in that region. He
believes that a good market exists in his
district for the sale Of these products.
and suggests that American firms corre-
spond with the business houses whose
names he furnishes.
Cocoa OLA consul in an Italian city
reports that an inquiry has been received
az the consulate from local firm which
desires TO enter into communication with
manufacturers In the United States Of
cocoa oil. with a view to importing this
product direct
Agricultural implements - A German
merchant writes the Bureau Of Manufac-
lures that he desires 10 enter into CORE
spondence at once with American manu-
facturers Of agricultural implements. as
he has connections in Central Africa that
wish TO purchase them.
Cotton-seed cake-A consul In Southern
Europe reports that there appears to be
lean cotton-seed cake. though the article
is AT present comparatively unknown. He
suggests that sample sent 70 him. suiii
cient TO offer a small demonstration
would be very desirable. He also for
wards the name OF a hay and grain mer-
chant who is prepared 20 introduce the
product as soon as he is in possession Of
full information concerning It's use, price
&C.
Motor bicycles-A Turkish business man
advises an American consul that he is
open 10 correspondence witt American
manufacturers Of motor bicycles as he
desires TO import the same
Cartridges and firearms-A report has
been received from a consul in a city OF
Southern Europe in which he says that a
good market could be developed in his dis
! trict for cartridges and firearms. He for
wards the name Of a local fra that would
! like to be placed in communication with
American manufacturers of this class of
| goods.
Opening for American capital-A consul
| in one OF the leading cities OF Great Brit
ain reports that a firm I'm his district en-
gagged in the sale Of drugs. spices. seeds.
| horse and cattle foods, condiments, and
medicines. IS well as dog. game. and
poultry FOODS and similar lines. with an
/ excellent standing and good customers.
/ desires 70 interest an American firm in
/ similar lines that VIII send over an iex-
! perienced man TO take charge and run the
business The consul is Of the opinion
that It offers method Of introducing
| American poultry and agricultural food
supplies. artificial fertilizers. &c. into
that region. and suggests that interested
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arated from the room proper by an arch
way supported on columns.
The fireplace has a hearth and facings
Of teapot tile and a mantel Of oak. The
dining-room is trimmed with pine and is
treated with white enamel. The walls
are treated with Delft blue The pantry
Is trimmed in yellow pine and Is pro-
vided with sink, dresser and cupboards
The arrangements for service are well
planned, with plenty OF store room and
rear stair reaching the third floor
without passing through any part Of the
second floor.
The second floor is trimmed with pine
and treated with white enamel; It con-
tains five bedrooms, and each bedroom
has a private connection to the bath
rooms. There is a linen closet. seven
clothes closets, and two bathrooms, the
latter paved and wainscoted with white
enamel tiling There are two servants
rooms. with bath. trunk-room. and a bill
lizard room on the third floor the base
ment with a cemented bottom, furnished
with a furnace room, fuel room, cold
storage. and laundry.
In the following comment upon inside
construction no reference is made to the
arrangement or size Of rooms They
may be large or small. and in either in
stance lack the conveniences which may
always be provided for by good construc-
ton Even a small house can have tran
SONS over all the doors which open into
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OF three years. This directorate has alb
solute control Of the railway business of
the republic including the traffic man
agement. establishing OF rates the con-
struction, supply and equipment depart
ments. the purchasing OF all materials
and supplies construction OF cars. locomo-
tives. &c. The commission is responsible
only to the Parliament The president of
the department Of railways receives a
salary of 1900 francs a year. equal 10
S3,474 The other members OF the direc-
torate receive an annual compensation OF
1900 francs. equivalent to $2Ss5.
Divisions, Wages. and Expenses.
As a means OF facilitating the business
the railway system of the country is d.
vidcd into four sections. designated as
the Basel, Lausanne, st. Gall, and Zu-
rich districts, with subdirectorates for
oacn. When the ST. Gotthard road is
added to the government properties an
other division T. be known as the Lucerne
district VIII be c. Gated.
The wages paid TO the employees on the
government railways are the same as
those paid by the roads under private and
corporate management in the country.
There is apparently no dissatisfaction
among the government railway employees.
and the standard maintained among the
different classes compares faVorably with
those on private roads
The stations as "A rule are ample In pro-
portion and equipped with all the neces-
sary facilities for handling the passenger
and freight traffic The station Offices
and waiting rooms are well cared for
train sheds arc large and the trackage
and switch facilities equal to or better
than those found on railways operated
under private ownership In most coun-
tries The system Of tickets. which gives
one the option Of travelling over different
lines 70 reach n certain destination
where the difference in distance Is not
great. is an advantage not offered on
private roads
The law governing the federal railways
positively prohibits the possibility OF po-
litical influence entering into the man
agement. II also provides that all reve-
nucs received from the government rail-
ways shall be expended in the improve
ment and maintenance of the roads. X a
surplus accumulates, rates are adjusted
to equallZe the revenues and expenses.
thereby giving the people the benefit OF
lower fares This method insures the
maintenance OF "A high standard Of eX-
celence in the service and prevents the
application Of the revenues of one de-
partment Of the government 10 the use
Of another.
As organized. and under the present
management. the government railways OF
the Swiss confederation are successful
and prosperous The travelling public is
apparently satisfied with the service, and
the government is gratifed with the re-
suit
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HOUSES BUILT ON PILES.
African Natives Live Over Lake as
People Once Did I'm Switzerland.

African Natives Live Over Lake as
People Once Did I'm Switzerland.
At Lake Nokoue, on the Guinea coast
in Africa, there are a number of villages
which resemble the prehistoric villages
that stood on piles above the waters Of
the Swiss lakes. There are many scores
of huts with gable ends and grass roofs
lifted on piles 10 a height Of about seven
feet above the water. Rude veranGas
surround the huts, with fences along their
outer edge to keep the babies from rolling
into the lake.
Scantily draped men and women at all
hours of the day are floating in dugouts
on the quiet waters, engaged in fishing
their chief means OF livelihood. Poles in
stead Of paddles are used to prOpel the
canoes. for the water of the lake is no
where more than five or six feet in depth.
A wide natural channel extends south
ward from the lake TO within 300 feet Of
the Atlantic For some reason, years
ago, the whites on the coast decided to
connect the channel with the sea. The
results were disastrous to the poor lake
dwellers.
The tides brought floods Of coast water
into the lake. which became so salt that
the natives could not drink the water
and many Of their cattle perished. The
fresh-water fish were very much sur
prised by the changed conditions, and re
treated up the So River, while sea fish
found a new home in the lake.
AS no good was gained by this innova-
ton, the connection between the sea and
the lake was closed agein; and, although
the lake is still little brackish. the river
fish have come back 10 their old haunts
among the lake dwellings,. A few sea fish
are still living IN the lake. The change
from salinity to comparative freshness
came about so gradually that they grew
accustomed to the different conditions.
The French have Just been making a
survey and map Of the lake. All who
have seen these lake dwellers in their
homes agree that there is scarcely any
aspect Of human existence in Africa
which Is so cheerless and uninviting as
that of these hundreds Of people floating
on the water or reposing on the rude
platforms that support their huts.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14

One OF the most useful branches Of the
Department OF Commerce and Labor is
the Bureau Of Manufactures. 1t is con-
stantly disseminating information OF
great Importance 10 business men in all
parts of the country. and is one Of the
chief agencies Of the government In build
Ing up and fostering the foreign trade of
the nation.
The Washington Herald publishes here
with the list OF business opportunities
sent out from the bureau last week,
showing what is wanted in various parts
of the world. and giving sufficient infor-
nation to put those who have the goods
20 sell into direct communication with the
persons who want them. Fuller informa-
ticn can always be had by addressing a
letter to the director Of the bureau or 70
The Washington Herald financial and in
dustrial department.
Cotton goods office and household fur
niture, &c.-An American consul in the
Levant reports that trading company in
the city in which he is located would he
pleased to form connections with Ameri-
can manufacturers Of cotton goods office
and household furniture. hardware. foot
power-lathes. and any other goods for
which there is a market In that territory,
Dry and steam cleaning plant-A resi-
dent Of Panama states that he desires in
formation in regard to the methods OF
cleaning and treating mildewed clothing.
He desires TO put In a cleaning plant and
is IN the market for complete outfit for
dry and steam cleaning.
Machinery Of various kinds-A Greek
business man advises one Of the consu.s
that he desires to receive catalogues and
price lists from American manufacturers
OF pumps. butter-making machines, sew
ing machines, hand sprinkler for vines,
and iron and brass bedsteads (the iron
and brass parts to be sent separately. He
is willing to pay for goods on bill of
ladng. through Greek National Bank.
Hardware and leather belting-A report
has been received from an American con-
sui in one Of the cities of Southern Eu-
rope In which he states that a request
has been made at his office by a firm OF
general hardware dealers for catalogues
and price lists OF American hardware
manufacturers and dealers In leather belt
! ing. The firm especially desires 20 form
connections with manufacturers Of leather
/ betting.
! Cotton-seed products and foodstuffs-
/ One of the special agents Of the depart
ment writes from port OF Western Eu-
| rope that there is a good market in that
region for American cotton-seed products
and foodstuffs, and forwards the names OF
two commission agents who are anXiou:
10 get into communication with American