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The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
Beautiful Creation Paraded Through Center setS Thou sands of Eyes Gazing
 and Ogling Owner.
YET HE WAS ONLY A MAN
Advertising stunt Causes Apprchen. sion by Police, But HelIman Is Finally Sent Home in
 Cab.

The first sheath gown. genuine, worn in this city in the public. streets ap- peared yesterday and of course caused intense excitement. It appeared in the very center of the city, was worn right through the largest and best known stores In the center across the busy corner of Church and Chapel streetr with thousands of people out on business and pleasure bent and brazenly exhibited regardless of the astonishment and peering eyes of the onlookers. It was worn and display ed until one. Patrolman Kiernan found that it was creating more notoriety and more excitement than was good for the good people of New Haven and he accordingly rang down the curtain by escorting the wearcr to the central po- lice station. A crowd of several hun. dred followed in procession to the sta- ton peerIng some boldly, some half askance at the gown and especially the shapely leg encased in tight fitting pink tights that showed at every step In the dIrectoire slit that gives this ar- tlcle of apparel its name.
 It was striking figure that greeted Chief Cowles and Captain Woodruff and the rest of the central station men when the station was reached. Tall, gorgeously apparelled, with q beauti- ful blonde complexion that bespoke the powder box and accessories. and the pink encased leg all made up an ap- pearance such as has not been seen in the many days of the police station $ history and some great appearances have been seen there too. M But the best of It all was the voice | Not the rich soprano of the chorus girl which the following crowd supposed they were seeing nor any indignant | feminine pitch came from. the big fig. ure but the deepest and most unmis-
 takable bass of real man. that could not be disguised in this at least. Then the secret oozed out. It was not a high court lady nor .self-advertisinl
 chorus girl seeking to attract notori
 ety to herself in this quiet old Puritan town but a man. F.. l.. Hellman by
 name and his object just pure adver.
 Using
 Advertising? And what? The J. A
 keegan company. roofing specialist (Continued on Third Page.)
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
TO SEAL CASTRO'S PURSE
Blockade the Only Effective Club for
 Dutch in Venezuela.

London, Aug. 25.-The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph at the Hague says that after discussing the Ven ezuelan, affair with diplomats he has arrived at the conclusion that there can be no question of war such as ad- vocated by those who are calling upon the Dutch government to take forcible action, because, "ln tho first place, Venezuela has no navy worth mention Ing and in the second place, apart from the fact that the Monroe doctrine would prevent the Dutch from landing, the Dutch warshlps could do nothing against Venezuela's steep cliffs. and that portion of the Dutch army dts- fined for service in the colonies is far too small to affect anything
 On the other hand insults to national honor are not matters for arbitration: therefore, the only course left is a blockade which would hit Castro in the only weak spot-his purse.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
BANDIT HOLDS UP
 TOURISTS STAGES Seven Yellowstone National Park Coaches Robbed Con
 secutively by Lone High Wayman.
ESCAPES WITH $6,ooo
Two Troops of Cavalry Scour Coun- try for Daring old Man, Who Flecs on Stolen
 Horse.

old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone Park, Wyoming, Aug. 24--A hlghwayman to-day held up seven stage coaches five miles from Old Faithful Inn and robbed the tourists of more than | s6,00O. The bandit escaped. Two troops of cavalry and squadron Of government scouts are in pursuit Butte. Montana. Aug 24.-One highwayman, wearing black mask. to-day held up and robbed the pas sengcrs of seven stage coaches in Nei- lowstonc Park, at point only few miles distant from the old Faithful Inn. near the Upper Basin, according to tclephonic advices, ,recelycd this aft ernoon. The coaches left the hotel in the usual order, at intervals of few minutes. and were held up ono after the other as fast as they came In sight.
 The highwayman was stationed at n bend in the road where he was in- |. visible from either direction, At the point of a rife be lined up the pas sengers, and after relieving them of money and valuables allowed them to enter the stage and resume the jour ncy. This performance the bandit enacted seven times. If is understood from the meagre accounts of the af- fair received here that he collected in all more than s6,000 Tho fact that tourists in tho park are not allowed to carry weapons made it impossible for any of tho passengers to offer re- sistance. The robber was about fifty five years old and weighed In the vi- cinity of 140 pounds. He wore a coat and vest of mixed blue and gray goods and blue overalls. After hold ing up the last coach he disappeared into the hills. and 1t was afterward found that he had made his escape cn horse belonging to the trans portaton company.
 All haste was made back to Old Faithful Inn. and the ride in the six horse coach at full speed to give the alarm was not the least exciting of the mornings incidents The soldiers encamped at the Thumb station were notified and messenger was dis patched to the camp of soldiers on the ' West Galatin river, at the west boun- | dary of the park.
 The soldiers from Fort Yellowstone
 were on the road to take up the trail
 within ten minutes after news was re-
 celved
 It ia thought almost certain that
 the bandit is heading for point be-
 tween Big Springs and Ashton, sta
 tions lon the Yellowstone Park branch
 Of the Oregon Shortlne. and north oi | Idaho Springs, The robber Is In ex- tremely rough country. There are 2 nnmber of settlers and forest rangers tn the upper and lower basins. and il t he continues after reaching the main
 road he can hardly escape observa-
 ton On the West Gallatin trail 2
 squad of soldiers Is posted near the | line.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
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CONDITION IS SERIOUS
Italian Lads Attempt at Suicide Ma,
 Yet Succeed.

The condition of Patrick Frank, the seventeen-year- old Italian boy of 3 Rose street. who shot himself through the right cheek yesterday noon. was about the same last night as when he was taken to the New Haven hospital He was resting quite comfortably. but th cheek was swelling quite little and complications are quite possible Blood poisoning Is one of the complications which the doctors are not sure may develop. The boys condition, while not critical is serious and he Is hy no means out of danger.
 The reason for the lads act is not known II was apparently an attempt at suicide. The boy was a great novel reader and that may have turned his thoughts in that direction and given him the impulse. He was found uncon scious after the act by hls mother, who came Into his room from the back yard when she heard the shot. The bullet passed through both jaws and Is located in the head, but has not yet been found
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
GE|SHA GIRLS TABOO
'. NJ. (. A. of Japan Would Eliminate
 Them in Entertaining Sailors.

New York, Aug 24The American sailors of Admiral Sperry'e round the world fleet will not be permitted to break the hearts of the Japanese cieIsha girls if the Young Mems Chris tan Association of Japan. the native Christian churches and the mission- aries are able to prevent t. luforma- tion from Tokio was received at the headquarters of the Young Mems Christian Association in this city to- day that the Christian religious organ izations of Japan are circulating peti- tions among the citizens of Japan of the cities which the fleet will visit. pro- testing against the old style of Japan hospitality whicn is expected to include
 an abundance of stimuiants and intro- ductions to the Geisha girls.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
ALDERMEN SET
 ELECTION DATE Fix Upon September 4 for Se- lection of Successor to Late James J. Carr
 as Registrar.
PRIMARY DATES ALSO FIXED
Democratic Town Committee Decides to Hold Both Direct and Indi- rect on Afternoon of
 September i.

A special meeting of the board of aldermen called by Mayor Mar tin to set the date for the special election which must be held to All the vacancy In the office of regis trar of vital statistics, was held last night It was nearly S30 when the meeting was called to order and City Clerk Devine read the special communication from the may or calling the meeting which was couched in this form:
 New Haven Conn, Aug 2i, 1908. To the Honorable Board of Aldermen
 City of New Haven;
 Gentlemen; It Is my sad and painful duty to officially announce to youI honorable board the death of the Ia. mented James ] Carr. who for many years had served the city faithfully and efficiently as the registrar of vita statistics, In his passing the city has lost a good and patriotic citizen ant a capable and upright official,
 Under section of the city charte, It Is the duty of the board of alder men to order a special election to bt held to fill the vacancy In the office of the registrar of vital statistici within thirty days of the death of tn, late incumbent, which occurred or August is, 1908.
 therefore recommend the passag 2, by your honorable body of the accom- panying order
 Respectfully submitted,
 JAMES R. MARTIN. Mayor
 The order sent in was the usua form with the date left blank Tn, board on the motion of Alderman- at large Miller set September 14. whicl is the first Monday after Labor day. There was little discussion of tn matter and that little did not pertai, to the date. Alderman Collins spok of the fact that many people feel | is q great expense to have a speela election just before a regular electio and he asked If it was not possible { have It so arranged that the specia might he omitted and the election oc cur in November with the other. Al | derman Mulvey concurred with tn sentiment that 1t would he a goo thing to arrange it that way If possi hle. but stated that if was very clea
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
KAISER INJURED
Reported That Emperor Is Suffering
 from Injury to Leg.

Berlin Aug. 25.--A despatch receiv- ed here from Strassburg says it is re- ported that the imperial maneuvers have been postponed owing to the fact that the emperor is suffering from an injury to his leg, Confirmation of this report cannot be had tonight as if is impossible to communicate with Wilhelmshohe, where the emperor s staying. Semi-otficial circles. how ever, have no information on the sub- iect and consider the rumor unworthy of credence. The Berlin newspapers publish it with the greatest reserve but add that the military band which was to play in the Castle tonight re- ceived orders countermanding the earlier instructions.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
ITO REPRESENT ORANGE
West Haven Machine Prefers q. K.
 Bush and James B. Smith.

At recent meeting of the machine leaders of the republican party of the town of Orange 1t was decided that the two candidates for the positions of representative from the town should be Attorney Charles K, Bush and James B, Smith, president of the Phoenix club.
 The present representatives are Wat son Woodruff of Orange. who does not care to go back, and John Brown Of West Haven, who would like to go back. but whom the machine declines to send back. A call has not vet been issued for the caucus and will not be until the leaders decide who shall take the place of Clarence F. Thompson as state senator
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
CENTERVILLE SUNSHINERS
TO Give Splendid Entertainment To-
 morrow Night.

The Centerville Sunshiners expect to have gay time at the parish house tomorrow night when they will give a supper and entertainment in aid of the society The following has been composed for the occasion by the poet laureate of the local society: O. will you come and add your mite For the Sunshine work this Wednes
 day night? The Brewster branch of the Sunshine
 are we,
 Our supper Is good as it well can be- In the parish house in Centerville We guarantee you may have your fill Of shortcake good and peaches ripe, Amber coffee and biscuit light, Cake, the best our cooks can make, Tea that will keep you wide awake The price is ten cents, if you're half 3
 score,
 For those who are older it's Ave cents We're expecting to serve 1t from six to
 eight;
 Bring your friends early and stay until
 late
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
AUTO STRIKES CARRIAGE
Bad Accident Narrowly Ayertcd dt
 Kimberly Avenue Bridge.

The quick action of the chauffeur prevented very serious collision be- tween a Carlson tea and butter auto mobile delivery and farmers team near the Kimberley avenue bridge last evening. Tho automobile was coming along at fair nate Of speed and the road was rather crowded with other vehicles Just before reaching the bridge the team came across in front of the machine and the driver was un- able to turn one way or the other. The chauffeur drew Up the auto, and though the collision was not avoided the machine met the team with so lit- | tie force as to do little damage,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
MAXlM'S GUN SILENCER
Hartford Inventors New Contrlyance
 Tested by Government.

Springfield Mass, Aug, 24,-The tlrst official test of Hiram r. Maxms g gnn sIleneep was made by officers sta toned at the United States armory here to-day. Tho test it Is said, prov cd the claims of tho inventor. The device was attached to the regular army rife, which is manufactured here
 The test was made on the regular range, relays of signalers being sta- toned al intervals Tt was found that, while the discharge of the un- equipped rife Is audible 7,T00 yards, with the silencer this distance was cut down to l,5O0 yards. Further tests were made to determine whether the silencer interfered with the veloc- ity of the bullet and It was found that this interference was slight, reducing ing the velocity not more than [ or 6 per cent, Mir. Maxim came from his home in Hartford, Conn, to oversee the trials.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
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TWO STITCHES IN HEAD
Man Looking for Fight Gets Little
 MementO.

Indulging in the general belief that he could whip three companions who stood with him at the corner of State and Water streets early this morning, Samuel Parkerton, a young man from Montowese, succeeded in getting ar rested for breach of the peace and re- slstance to an officer and also In get ting a crack on the back of his head in his struggle which required two stitches to repair. Parkerton is said by the officer who arrested him to have had a knife with which he intended, it is thought, to do some damage in the general engagement he was trying to bring about He will be all right to au- pear in court this morning,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
Ward Primaries Held and Lieu tenant Governor Wins With. out the Slightest
 Struggle.
DWIGHT FOR CONGRESSMAN
Lilley Gains Seven and Lake Nine by Last Nights Caucuscs--Organiza- ton Carries Hebron and
 Colchester.
Special to th. Journni-Cour,erJ


 Hartford, Aug 24 24-Caucuses held in the various wards of the city tonight proved a very tame affair. the Lake ticket in every one of them going through Delegates were elected to the city convention which will be held to- night and which will elect delegates to the state convention favorable to Lake. In the congressional caucuses held tonight the ticket favoring ex-Mayor Henry C. Dwight of Hartford in his fight against Congressman Henry oi Rockville went through and the dele gates to the congressional convention will favor him.
 East hartford went for Lake tonight without a fight ana four delegates 10 the state convention were elected. In Hebron two delegates favorable to LII ley were chosen In Manchester three Lake and one Lilley delegates were chosen Lake won in Coventry with two and Lllley carried Colchester, which has four
 This gives Lilley 242 delega es, ac- cording to a very accurate canvas and gives Lake S5, Woodruff has S9 dele gates, most of whom are pledged Last night Lake gained nine to Lilley's seven.
 The Bridgeport Caucuses.
 The politicians throughout the state have not yet ceased to talk of the Bridgeport caucuses which sent a ma jority of Lllley delegates to the state convention. Bridgeport has generally been conceded 10 the Lake coiumn, but 1t is understood that the Ldlley prom ise makers became suddenly busy in Fairfield county, bringing Judge Banks Hawley and Judge Walsh in line un- der the winning smile of Mike kenealy Fairfield people think that the entire ticket as we'll as the entile list Q. state officers will now be made ur from there, but promises in other pare of the state will also have to be lived up to,
 When Bridgeport went for Lilley, il fact, few days before Col Matthew H Rogers of Bridgeport saw fit to an nounce his candidacy for the nomina. ton of secretary of state on the re. publican ticket. Back of him he claims to have the entire Fairfield county strength But over in New T.ondor county Eli Gledhill of Stonington ha' been promised the nomination for Sec retary of state by the Lilley party ant 1t looks as if the Bridgeport rush tc the band wagon had come too late. IT order to make the contest a little morr interesting Fayette Wright of Putnam who has had at various times longing for state office, to get into the race fol the secretaryshp and thus to knocl out some of the plans of the good re puhlicans of Windham.
 In the town of Windham itself is oc curing one of the most unique con tests and one which makes the guber material candidates pause and smile ir all the excitement Windham is tn, home of State Senator Charles A Gates, who now Is to become the nom l inee for controller on the Lilley ticket (COntinued on Second Page)
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
OPEN DISPLAY CASE
Eoys Screw OF lid at King Dental
 Company.

Somewhere about midnight last night some hoys went to the show case in front of the King Dental company'e of flee In Chapel street .ard unscrewed the front plate off the case. The case is used to display work of the company and is illuminated early in the evening with small electric lights. Nothing is kept ln tho case at night, so the lads got nothing for their trouble The af- fair was very daring one committed right i'll front of building on Chapel street near Church street where peo- ple are passing at all hours of the night The boys took the screws out and left the front plate with the glass In it in the front hall of the building which was unlocked There is no trace of the boys as yet. The deed was dis covered by young lad named Frank Carlson, boy employed by inc Asso- ciated Press He informed Patrolman carton who looked after the matter.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
MRS. J. ]. DEMPSEY WORSE
Result of Trolley Accident in Meadow
 Street Sunday.

Mrs. John ]. Dempsey, who was in- jured in the accident, Sunday, in Meadow street, caused by the front axle of a trolley car breaking, had grown little worse yesterday ac- cording to the statement of pr George r. Converse last night,
 The injury consists of sprained spine which unless further complica- tions set in will allow her to get around within week or two. Her family and doctor nevertheless are somewhat anxious as to the outcome of 1t.
 Mrs Dempsey is the wife of John J., Dempsey, a contractor connected with Abraham X Straus of Brooklyn and was visiting her mother. Mrs, C, E. Kennedy of 1S7 Dwight street Her husband was with her at the time or the accident
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
NOT YET our OF DANGER
Donald C. Mitchell Passed Comfort.
 able Day Yesterday,

A report was given out from the home of Donald G Mitchell last even- ing that he had passed q comfortable day. His condition has gradually i'm proved since last Friday and in spite of his advanced years there is still hope for his recovery. The moderate temperature has assisted materially toward better health for MT. Mitchell,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
NO Al.GECIRAS CONFERENCE
Change in Rulers Does Not Disturb
 Agreement With Powers.

Paris, Aug "A --- oh1cial circles view the situation in Morocco with a calm spirit It Is pointed out that the change of rulers does not change the problems presented. The act of Alge- ciras was devised to meet these prob lems and is equally applicable to the new as to the old regime Therefore, it is considered unlikely that 1t will become necessary to summon a new conference of the powers for there appears to be no reason why an agree ment as to concerted action cannot be arranged through the usual diplomatic channels
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
BARLOW GOING TO DENVER
Cashier of Yale National Bank Only
 Official to Attend from Here.

C. C. Barlow, cashier of the Yale National bank, will represent that bank at the meeting of the American Bankers association in Denver, Sep tember 2S to october 9 He will leave here September 2t and go direct to the western city At the present time he is the only New Haven bank official who plans to go to tho con yention
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
WANTS SEPARATION
Wife of William Knox Files Petition
 in Bridgeport.

Mrs. Harriet Knox of NorwalS is craving for a separation from her hus- band William Knox of New Haven. The case was filed with the clerk of the superior court of Bridgeport yesterday. The couple married February IS, 1899, and the desertion Is said to have taken place May 25 of the same year. Knox is in the rain coat business and has an office at 902 chapel street. this city. It is understood that he will not con- test the application for separation.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
TROLLEY CONDUCTOR KILLED.

Hartford, Aug. 24 James I Lynch, conductor on the Franklin Avenue trolley line was instantly killed on Windsor avenue tonight Lynch was running on a northbound car and was leaning over the side of the car fixing a sign when southbound car struck him on the head crushing his skull and breaking his neck Lynch lived at 54 Charter Oak avenue and was unmar- rioJ
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
CROCODILE CLUBS OUTING
Famous Organization to Give Dinner
 at Lake Compouncc Thursday.


 On Thursday next will be held at Lake Compounce the annual dinner of the Crocodile club. Distinguished men from all parts of the state have been invited including Judge B. II. Gaffney of New Britain, Hon.. George P. Mclean and Hon. George l.. Lilley Last year 265 representative men from all parts of tho state sat down to the barhacued sheep and fried corn dIn- ner. This year plans have been made to accommodate in the neighborhood of BOO.
 Two o'clock Is the time that has been set for the dinner and the New Haven people are all welcome whether they have received special invitation or otherwise Lake Compounce may be reached in two hours from the Green | by trolley.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
SUNDAY SELLER FINED
Windsor Druggist Convicted on Fruit
 Dealers Evidence.

Windsor, Aug. 24 At the trial of W. H. H, Mason, a local druggist charged with violating the Sunday law was held today, he was found guilty on two counts and fined Sl and costs on each count amounting to S26. Complaint was made against Mason by Joe Viola an Italian fruit dealer who had been prosecuted for selling fruit and candy on Sundoy, Viola charged Mason with having sold candy on Ju yl26 and Au- gust to Leona Datro,
 Mason appealed the case to the su- perior court under $50 bonds.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
NAVY TEAM BEST SHOTS.

Camp Perry, O., Aug. 24 The United States navy team, the 1907 winner, was in the lead tonight at the close of the first days shooting in the United States army matches Fifty teams. of twelve men each, arc contestlng for the honors and trophy.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-25
s,,,l,rox IN cuR,sr,,Na.

Chulstiania Aug 24. All thc schools u this city have been closed owing to a gerlous outbreak of smallpox.