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The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
FULLY NOURIsHED.
Grape Nuts Perfectly Balanced Food

.a No chemists analysis Of Grape Nuts can begin to show the real value of the food---the practical value as shown by personal experience.
 It is a food that is perfectly bal anced, supplies the needed elements of brain and nerves in all Tages of life from the infant, through the strenuous times of active middle life, and is comfort and support in old age.
 For two years have used Grape Nuts with milk and a little cream, for breakfast l am comfortably hungry for my dinner at noon.
 "I use little meat, plenty of vege- tables and fruit in season for the noon meal, and if tired at tea time, take Grape Nuts alone and feel per fectly nourished.
 Nerve and brain power, and mem ory are much improved since using Grape-Nuts I am over sixty and weigh 1855 lbs My son and husband seeing how I had improved, are now using Grape-Nuts.
 My son, who is a travelling man, eats nothing for breakfast but Grape Nuts and glass of milk. An aunt over 70, seems fully nourished on Grape-Nuts and cream" There's a Reason"
 Name given by Postum Co.,. Battle Greek. Mich Read "The Road to ,Wellville," in pkgs,
 Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true and full of human knferest.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
CARACAS ALARMED
Venezuelan Capital Breathes Easier After Week of
 Plague Fright.
EPIDEMIC IS DYING OUT
South American Republic in Danger of Being Cut on by Steam-
 ship Lines.

Caracas, June l3.--A week of the greatest alarm for the capitol has end ed better than the most sangulne hoped for. there having been only three new cases of plague in Caracas as a result of the breaking out of the epidemic here last week. However, 1t Is remembered that in La Guaira at first there were only a few scattered case and that af- ter few weeks the plague broke out rapidly in all quarters of the city. The plague seems to be dying out now In La Guaira as only two or three cases per week are reported.
 The withdrawal by the Red D. Line of the steamers from the Venezuelan service has been dscouraging sign for the optimists who have hoped for q rapid change for the better in condl- tons here. This determination of the steamship company indicates the dan ger that Venezuela is now exposed to, of becoming practically cut off from communication with the outside world.
 All of the municipal councils of Ven ezueia are now busily engaged in pass ing resolutions to the effect that the next congress should be petitioned to erect a great statue in Caracas during the celebration In commemoration of the tooth anniversary of the indepen- dence of Venezuela. which will be in 1910. The monument Is to perpetuate all the glorles obtained by the nation since the Independence and especially those of President Castro to be symbol iZed above all others with Castro's blockade proclamation and his "tri- umpn' at The Hague.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
COMPROMISE APPROVED.

Judge studley in the probate court yesterday approved the terms Of com promise of disputed claim against the estate of George A. Isbell, late of Woodbridge. This was the claim of Elizabeth s. Sammins of Glen Allen, Va. who alleged that Mir Isbel's es- tate owed her s2,3oo. She said that some years ago she gave Mir. Isbell sum of money with which he was 10 purchase a farm for her In the town of Wood bridge. She charged that Mir. Isbell bought 30 acres of land with the money and alleges that he kept 20 acres Of this for his own use Her s2.3oo claim Is for that ground.
 In the compromise the estate pur- chases from the Virginia woman the whole farm at Woodbridge. having an opportunity to sell it to the financial benefit or the estate.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
TAGGART ACTIVITY
Chairman of Democratic Ma tional Committees Arrives
 at Denver.
WITH SECOND-PLACE BOOM
Says Bryan Will Be Nominated on First Ballot and Kern Will Get
 Vicc-Presidency.

Denver. Colo, June 25-Thomas Tag gart, chairman of the national demo cratic committee, came to town today bringing along a vice presidential boom which he put forth with much en- thuslasm.
 Bryan will be nominated on the first ballot without a doubt and his running mate will be John W, Kern of Indiana ''
 This was the greeting MT, Taggart gave to newspaper men A little later when he had visited the convention hall he exhibited little Jess enthusiasm.
 The arrangements for the conven- ton are fne." he said. T cannot see how they could be improved upon By erything seems to be In tip-top shape A conference between Chairman Tag gart and other members of the nation a committee was held tonight when Il was decided that consideration of con- tests would begin Monday, July 9th, the day before the convention opens. Mr, Taggart explained that but little time would be required to decide con tests as they were small in number and would be disposed of quickly,
 Chairman Taggart was asked as tc his ambitions with regard to succeed ing himself as chairman of the na- tlonal committee. He replied with con siderable emphasis T know will bC chairman" Further than that he de. clined to go.
 Chairman Taggart has called meet. ing of the national committee for July (. Norman Mack of Buffalo, who ar rived to-day is booming Lieutenant Governor Chanler of New York for tho vice presidential nomination.
 'Concedlng the nomination for frs, place to MT. Bryan" he said, T think the nomination for the vice presidency should go to New York state. Mir Chanler has demonstrated his popular, ity there and am very sure his nam, would add strength to the ticket. "Hc said the selection of Mir. Chanler would not be displeaslng to MT Bryan.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
YERkES' AUTO HITS BOY
Italian Lad in Critical Condition
 Chauffeur Arrested.

New York, June 2b.--The automobile of Mrs Mary "A. Yerkes, widow of Charles T. Yerkes, carrying Mrs. Yerkes and two women companions, ran over an Italian boy, Dominick Pasqualc, eleven years old, in Washington park roadway tonight; seriously injuring him.
 The boy, who had been playing in the roadway. darted in front of the Yerkes machine The automobile was going at moderate pace, but the chauffeur was unableto check the machine. The in- Jured boy was taken by Mrs, Yerkes in her automobile to a hospital where 1t was said that the boy was in critic al condition.
 Mrs. Yerkes' chauffeur. Edward Ro- shong. was arrested on technical charge of assault.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
DEMOCRATIC DEADLOCK
North Carolina Unable to Decide on
 Gubernatorlal Candidate.

Charlotte, x. C., June 5-After a ses- sion of twenty eight hours the demo- cratic state convention Is no nearer conclusion on the gubernatorial contest at midnight than when 1t convened Wednesday at noon. Congressman w, W. w. Kitchin, who came to tho con- vention with a lead of 33 votes over Locke Craig. of Buncombe county. has increased this lead to 46 votes, while Col. Ashley Herne of Johnston county has gained some strength and Is hold, ing his own.
 Fourteen ballots had been taken at midnight with no prospect of a break in the deadlock
 The delegates are being urged to stick to their respective candidates all summer If necessary.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
sTALWARTs VICTORIOUS
Republican Primaries in North Dakota
 Won by That Faction.

Fargo. N. D., June 25.--With at least a third of the counties in the state to hear from, the stalwart wing of the republican party seems to have named the state ticket In yesterdays primary. with the possible exception of supreme court justice. Tho miss ing returns are not likely to change results materially. The status of United States senator based on returns actually at hand are Thomas F, Mar shall, 5000; NJ. N. Johnson. $500; c. B. Little, $500; H. c. Hansbrough, 4,250.
 Under the primary law, If candi- date for senator does not receive forty per cent of the party vote, the two highest shall be placed on the ballot at the November election. The one who then reaches the highest vote will be the party candidate when the legislature ballots on the senatorship.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
RABIES EPIDEMIC
Thirty Towns in New York State
 Quarantined on That Account.

Albany, June 25,--Accordlng to an announcement made to-day by Commis- sioner A. R. Pearson of the state agrl- cultural department this afternoon, thirty towns in this state are under quarantine for rabies or hydrophobia.
 'oficials of the department said Commissioner Pearson. have never known of such an outbreak or rabies as at present. Similar conditions exist in other parts of the country"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
SHERMAN MUCH BETTER
Vice-Presidential Nominee Expects to
 Be Out on Monday.

Cleveland, June 25.-Representa tive James s, sherman,- republican vice presidential candidate, made such rapid progress in recovering from his illness to-day that all thoughts of an immediate operation have subsided. The candidate Is near recovery Dr, D., P, Carter said tonight, and there is now no reason to be anxious over his condition,
 MT, sherman passed q comfortable day At o'clock tonight his tenn perature was 994 while at the same hour last night the temperature was 101.6. Tonight the pulse was 72, a decrease of 16, and hls respiration was 2s, four higher than last night.
 Mrs, sherman was with her hus-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
KING EDWARDS BIRTHDAY
Four New Peers Created at Official
 Celebration of Occasion.

London, June 25.-The list of hon ors accorded on the occasion of the official celebration of King Edwards birthday was issued to-day, Four new peers have been created and there are ten new privy councillors, eleven bar onets and twenty-five knights,
 The peers include Sir Antony. Pat rick McDonnell under secretary to the lord lieutenant of Ireland, whose resignation from the post concdes with his elevation, and George White Icy Whlteley, member of parliament for the West Rldlngs of Yorks, who has just resigned the post of liberal whip, Sir Charles Fitzpatrick, chief justice of Canada and Thomas Wal lace Russell, liberal member of par lament for the south division of Ty- rone, are made privy councillors.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
BRYAN MAY HEAR TAFT
Democrat and Republican Nominee to
 Speak in Lincoln.

Lincoln, Neb., June 25.-Willlam J. Bryan and William II. Taft will speak in Lincoln on consecutive days during September, and 1t is possible each will listen to the other. That was the an nouncement made this evening at Gov ernor sheldon's offce, following corre- spondence with Mir. Bryan and Mir, Taft by W, R. Heller. secretary of the Nebraska board of agriculture Prom ises, 1t was said. had been made by both gentlemen to attend the Nebraska state fair and make addresses, but the exact dates were not announced.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
ONE BURNED TO DEATH.

New York. June 26.-Dederick D. Gristede, fifty years old, was burned to death early to-day in his warehouse on East One Hundred and Tenth street. He was a member of the firm of Gris- tede Bros, proprietors of chain of q dozen grocery stores in Harlem. Fire broke out in tho Grlstede warch ouse shortly after midnight. Tho firemen after short fight. extinguished the blaze. They thought every one had gotten out of the building, but when washing down tho ruins came upon the burned body of the proprietor.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
TROOPS AWAIT ELECTION
1,250 American Marines at Panama to
 Prevent Fraud.

Washington, June 25.-Wori reached the navy department today of the ar rival of the cruiser Tacoma at Calon with 30 marines. In all the American government will have 1,250 marines in the canal zone before election day for any service that may be required in preventing frauds and keeping the peace. Both parties in Panama are claiming the advantage as election day approaches. according to information reaching the state department. There ts no excitement, however.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
IOWA CHEERS BRYAN
Convention Closes With Lively Fight
 Over Liquor Plank.

Sioux City, Ia-. June 25.-Bnllvened in its last hours by spirited contest over the liquor plank In It's platform, the fight on which had been previously waged for four hours in the committee on resolutions, the democratic state convention was brought to a close late this afternoon with enthusiastic cheers for William I Bryan and for the Iowa state ticket, The liquor plank which was adopted by good majority simply afiirms the traditional policy of the party with reference to local self-gov- ernment. Aside from the shrmish over the liquor issue the convention was entirely harmonious.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
sUFFRAGETTEs AT IT AGAIN
Gordon Will Surround House of Con-
 mons and Interview Premier.

london. June 25.-Convinced that their recent tactics have failed to persuade Premier Asquith to accelerate the legislative machine in their favor, the suffragettes projected another novel demonstration for next Tuesday with a view to exerting further pressure.
 U While deputation will seek an h. fsrview with the prime minister 1t is tho intention 10 surround the house of Commons with a cordon of suffra- gettes.. the leaders of whicn will num- Der loo. It will be a peaceful gather ing. however and no attempt will be made to force an entry into the house,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
ENTIRE POLICE FORCE oUsrEp

Lima. June 25.-owing to the es- cape of Augusto Durand. the leader in the recent unsuccessful revolution ary uprising against the Peruvian government, the police authorities at Lima and Callao have been deposed from office and other officials appoint ed in their place. The latest reports indicate that Durand is now on the frontier engaged in fomenting another revolution.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN OPENS.

Washington, June 25.--Elmer Dover, secretary of the republican national committee is expected here by to-mor- row morning to take up actively tho work of preparing for the coming cam paign. The rooms of the national com nlittee were again opened up to day pre- paratory to Mir. Dover's return and to the beginning of the campaign.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
TAKES POISON AT WIPES CRAVE,

East Canaan June 25--The body of Nathaniel Beebe was found near the grave of his wife in the local ceme- tery, with q bottle which is said to have contained laudanum nearby Beebe came from Cornwall several days ago and 1t ls supposed he be- came Respondent and took the poison. He was about sixty-eight years old.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
BASEBALL KILLS GIRL.

Torrington. June 25.-Bthel Gath, aged ten, died at 4:15 o'clock yester- day afternoon as the result of con- cussion of the brain caused by being hit by baseball on the side of the head, while passing number of small boys playing ball In the street Tues day afternoon. The little girl was about to enter her home when the fatal accident occurred. She was the daughter of Samuel Gath of 82 New Litchf1eld street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
AMERICAN WRITER PENsToNED

London, June 25.--The list pensions granted by the government in the past year for services to science and itera- ture includes $25O yearly to Paul Foun tain, an American traveller and writer, the latter fin consideration of his con ; tributions to literature and his strain ed circumstances
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
DROwNS HER FOUR CHILDREN.

Ida Grove, Iowa, June 25.-Whlle temporarily Insane Mrs August F. Johnson drowned her four little chll- dren in the cistern at their farm home, mile south of town, today The youngest was about one year old ana the eldest about six. After she had drowned the four children she tried to drown herself but neighbors rescued her.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
JEWS CONDITION

London, June 26.--The Jewish Chron- icle understands that during the re- cent meeting between King Edward and Emperor Nicholas at Reval, it was intimated that Premier Stolypin was preparing an important measure for the ameloration of the condition of the Jews in Russia. This measure, 1t is stated will be directed towards modify ing laws governing the Jewish Pales.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
BOY DR0WNS IN BROOK

Bridgeport, June 25 A five year old boy named Jablowsky was drown ed In Bruce brook on the Bridgeport Stratford line to-day. The body has not been recovered The drowning occurred in the presence of number of companions.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
MILFORD.
Special Journnl-oourier News Service, :,

Special Journnl- Courier News Service.)
 Milford, June 25.--A very pleasing entertainment was given by the mem bers of the Junior league Wednesday afternoon at the chapel of the NJ. F. church. The opening service was a song by the league followed by a prayer by the pastor, roll call, reel tation by Marjory Beach; piano solo by Esther Cox. recitation by Mabel Hutchinson. reading by Chester Bal ley, remarks by Rev. II. O. Gilman, plano solo by Florence Gregory, reel tation by Dorothy Libby, song by Doris Gregory recitation by Stanton Bailey, piano duet by Marion Parker and Florence Gregory The mite boxes were returned for the year and were presented with verse of scrip ture by the members. Three prizes were given for the scholars recitlng the greatest number of verses during the year and were presented to Miss Natalie Ford, Miss Marion Razee and Miss Florence Gregory. and were fancy toilet perfumed bottles. There were about fifty children present and at the close of the entertainment all were served with ice cream and cake. The committee in charge were Mrs. Walter Razee, Mrs. Walter Cox, Mrs. B. B. Gregory and Mrs. William Marsh Rev, H. O. Gilman had charge of the program on account of the Illness of the superintendent, Mrs. Mrs. C. H. Harvey.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
NOW DIR. MAYNARD.

Rev. John ". Maynard, pastor of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church Of thls city. and a Wesleyan graduate of the class of 1885, was honored with a degree of D. D. from that university at the commencement Wednesday. Dr Maynard came here but a few months ago
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
DEWITT S. SMITH DEAD.

Lee, Mass, June 25.--De Witt S. Smith, one of the best known paper manufacturers in the state, died at his home here today Mir, Smith was pres ident of the Smith Paper company, which operates five mills in Lee and Lenox. He was 6S years of age.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
WoOLEN MILLS SHUT DOWN,

Ware, Mass, June 25-The employees of the C. F. Stevens x company woolen mills have been notified that the mills will shut down July for a period of two months. The management gives as reason the dull market. The mills employ about 200 hands.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
PORTLAND HEAT FATAL

Portland June 25--John O. Ander- son, aged forty-nve, died last night of apoplexy induced, 1t Is believed, by the excessive heat of yesterday He was overcome while working in a hay field. He leaves a family.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
D. D. FOR REV. W. 4. BENNETT

Hamilton, N. r., June 25.---The de- gree of doctor of divinity was confer red upon the Rev. William A. Bennett of Hartford, Conn, by the Colgate university to-day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
DIAMOND FIELD DISCOVERED.

Berlin, June 25,-A dispatch. received here from Windhook Damara Land, German Southwest Africa, says that a diamond field. the extent of which is nearly ten square miles, has been dis covered at Luderltz Bay.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26

Five members of the graduating class of the Branrord high school went to New Haven to-day. to take the entrance examination to Yale university
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26

Miss Esther Jarvis of New York is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. w. s. Put ney of Broad street. Miss Jarvis will spend most of her summer vacation in town.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26

A fair Is announced to be held in members of Freelove Baldwin Stowe chapter, D, A. R. Home made bread. cakes and candy will be on sale, and fine entertainment will be rendered each evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26

Several more employees of the Branford Manufacturing company were laid off last night in conse- quence of scarcity of orders.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
SUPREME COUNCIL. o. U. c. T

Columbus, o.. June 25,---The Su. Commercial Travellers of America be- gan its twenty first annual meeting here to-day. i"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26

Mrs. Arthur J. Odenkirchen of New Haven, was the guest last even ing, of her parents MT. and Mrs. A. ]. Coyle of Montowese street
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26

Mrs, Harriet Palmer attended the Yale graduation exercises in New Ha- ven, yesterday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26

Work has been commenced for the widening of the street in front of Mrs, | Charles Hines house on Lafayette street E. N. Clark has the contract for the work.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26

Mrs. John Kershow of West Main street has entertained her sister and infant son from South Norwalk this week.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26

Those who took the entrance ex- animation to Yale yesterday, included Daniel Daby, Clarence Bradley. Ray mond and Perry Prann and Roy Goodwill.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26

A daughter was born to Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Nettleton of Noble ave- nue the first of the week.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26

Mrs. William Perry of Stratford has been a recent visitor with relatives in town.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26

The Orpheus club is planning to give concert in the near future, for the benefit of the Village Improve ment society.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26
CRAWFORD.
Especial Jourhni-couricr New. Service,

Branford. June 25.-The semi- annIal meeting of the trustees of the Branford Savings bank will be held next Tuesday evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26

Rev. John L. McGuinness of Rox- bury, formerly curate in St. Mary's church, Is the guest of M. F. Wallace and family. o,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26


 The lawn party to be held at the Mary Taylor M E church on We'd nesday evening was postponed on &C., count of the weather, the much need ed rain coming just in time to make 1t impossible to enjoy the festivities out of doors. The tables and lanterns had been arranged and a committee left in charge, but the shower, which lasted through the entire evening, rendered all preparations unnecessary.
 The marriage of Miss Bertha Platt, daughter of Luke Platt of this town. and Augustus Tabor of New London, was solemnized at the rectory on Broad street on Wednesday afternoon by the Rev Father McClaine.
 The happy couple left on the 5d5 train and party of their young friends were awaiting them with rice and con- fetti, which was showered freely. The carriage conveying them to the station was decorated with black and white ribbons, and bore several placards ad- vertising the marriage; also slippers dIu tll cdils, l 1eSt lDNtNtl, WtIc without the knowledge of the newly welded couple and came as a surprise when they allghted at the station MT. and Mrs Tabor will visit Providence, and will attend the boat races in New London before they return.
 The death of Merritt ]. Yale took place on Wednesday at the Soldiers home at Noroton Mir Yale was 93 years of age and had lived many years in Milford was a member of the Mary Taylor M, F. church at the time of his death, The funeral services will be held at Noroton this Friday afternoon and the burial will be in Westville. Rev. FL o. Gilman will have charge of the burial service Mir. Yale leaves one daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Lindsley of town.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-26

A special meeting of the board of education was held this evening, to hear the report of the teachers com mttee on several vacancies In the public school.