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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
LONGEST RAILROAD BRIDGE
Standard OIL and Rockefeller Intercsts
to Complete Road.

NORFOLK, VA. April e.-The Ledger
Standard Oil and Rockefeller inter
ests have become. identified In large
financial way with the Norfolk and
Southern Railway, owning over 200
miles Of valuable railroad property
through .he extensive lumber Districts
OF Eastern Uorth Carolina. and the orig
1nal plans for development of the road.
including the building OF the longest
railroad bridge in the world over AL
bemarle Sound. will now eacarried
out.
The large interest money due on the
bonded Indebtedness of the Norfolk
and Southern in May is now in hand
and Will be promptly paid. There Will
be no receiNership for the property.
ronas on l.hane,ni rae fr9hble tba was
ties OF the Trust Company OF North
America and the Knickerbocker Trust
Company of New York.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
PROSECUTE PAPER TRUST
Understood That Department of Justice
VIII Prefer Chnrgea Against Officers.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April e.-The
House resolution introduced by Speak
1er Cannon requesting information as
10 what steps have been taken to
prosecute the paper trust" reached
Bonaparte and werc
by him referred to Mr.. Purdy, assist
ant to the Attorney-General who is
charged with the preparation of the
reply to the House. 1t is understood
that this reply Will show that the
Department of ,Justice already has
taken the initial steps to bring the
paper trust" officials to trial on Grim:
inal charges. and probably for that rea-
Congress with much detailed informa-
ton which might ieopardize the sue
cess of the prosecution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
ENGINE BLOWS UP;
TWO MEN BADLY INJURED

ANSoNIA, CONN. April "A freight
and Hartford Railroad blew up early
to-day at Wheeler's farms, about three
miles below this city. Two men were
badly injured. one of whom may die.
The engine was drawing a train OF
thirty-hve loaded cars, and the three
forward cars We're also blown up.
Some of the trainmen jumped, and one
of them, James Templeton, brake.
man, of New Haven, suffered frac-
tured skull. Frank Rhodes, the fire.
man, was badly scalded about the back.
Frank Gilbert, engineer, was scalded
about the hands
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
DECLARE FOR HUGHES
Manhattan, the Bronx and King. Coun'
- for New York's Son.

NEW YORK. April 9-Conventions
were held tonight In the nine con-
gressional districts of Manhattan and
the Bronx to elect delegates ana al,
ternates to the Republican Nationa!
Convention at Chicago. In SIN
Of the districts, the Tenth Eleventh,
twelfth, Thirteenth. Fifteenth and
Seventeenth, the delegates We're IN
structed to work for the nomination
of Governor Hughes for the presidency
until he either is nominated or his
name is withdrawn. The delegates OF
the Sixteenth District were simply in
structed to vote for Hughes. while
those in the Eighteenth We're pledged
to work for Hughes" No lnstruc-
tions were given the delegates for the
Ninth District.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
CAVE NJ 'CAR7HY
GREAT OVATION
Palace Guard" Address, De,
void of Sensations, Loudly
Cheered by Audience.
DEALT WITH ISSUES
OF LIVE CAMPAIGN
Made Strong Plea for CIVIC
Righteousness, Without Attack
ing Opponent or Political
Rings-Theatre Crowd
ed With All Glasses
of People.
Final Features Of
City Campaign

FRIDAY,
Second move to be made In court
to hive national pledge eliminated
from municipal ticket.
Regular meeting OF City Demo-
cratic Committee ut NIurphy's Ho-
tel, s =. NJ, with effort to recon-
slider pledge.
Jefferson Ward rally nt Corco-
ran Hall, s T.. NJ, when council-
mnnic and mnyornity candidates
will speak.
Marshall Ward rally mt Nelson's
Hall O'ulton), s +. NJ, for cnndi-
dates for Bonrd and Council only.
Meeting of Henry Clay Club,
:s Maiden Lane, +. NJ; all can
didntcs Invited.
SATURDAY.,
Clay Ward rally at Monroe Hall,
$ Z. NJ, when mayoralty and ward
candidates Will speak.
Rally for NIL candidates mt How
ards Grove, r. NJ.
MONDAY:
Final rally mt Sanger Hall, r
NJ.
TUESDAY,:
Battle of the ballots from sun
rise to sunset. Receiving of re-
turns ut Sanger Hall, p. NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
MAKES ROPE OF SHEET
TO SAVE WIFE AND CHILD
Especial to The Times pispatch.1

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, VA. April 9.-To escape
from the mouse While 1t was on fire
starting lnder the steps leading to
the first floor, and cutting off this
avenue OF escape, Robert j. Bell, OF
No. 12 WaverN Street, at an early
hour this morning tore up a sheet
improvlsing a rope, and lowered his
wife and little child to safety The
house was partially destroyed The
fire was caused by the explosion of a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
FINED FOR REBATING
Great northern Railroad is Fined $4,000
-L.. by Judge Morris.

UIFI Dy JUuSe MOrris.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI. April 9,--In
the Federal Court to-day, w. r. Begg,
ern Railroad, entered a plea of guilty
In the rebate case against his COM
pany, and Judge Page Morris imposed
a fine OF $4,000
Attorney Haupt, the charges sin this
case against B, Campbell, fourth vice.
presidents; w. w. Broughton, freight
traffic manager, and g. ]. Sweeney, as
nolled,
A rebate case against the Minneap-
oils and ST, Louis road was also noled
on motion of the district attorney. The
specific charge was Illegal solicitatio
OF traffic The government found that
no shipments. had been made and no
otensa committed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
COURT UPHOEDs PROHIBITION
LAW IN STATE OF ALABANI

MCsITGoMERY, ALA. April 9.-The
Alabama Supreme Court to-day held
both the general prohibition and tile
3 o'clock closing laws to be constitu-
tlonal and effective Attack had been
made on beth by the liquor forces OF
the State.
The, two laws were argued together
and decision Is taken by both sides
terests have fought the two provisions
from the first, holding that both will
pc ruin to a coast city such as it IS.
In upholding the general prohibition
act the court also gives validity to
tho local option law that was involved
III the caHes brought.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
hank Fails,

ST. LOUIS. MO, April s.-The Olive
Street Bank, at Garrison Avenue and
olive Street. having a capital of $780,
to-day, Examiner Cook said late to-
day:
'"rhe bad loans will about wipe out
the capital stock and surplus OF the
hank, | will remain in charge until
n receiver is appointed, when will
turn the bank over to the receiver
Among the officers OF the bank are
FRENCH, vice.president; %. \. French, cis
cashier.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
Rrynn'x Itinerary.

LINCOLN, NEB,, April 9.---William i.
bryan will be In New York State from
April nth to the 2ad. While in New
York City he will meet Mrs. Bryan,
ropean trip, On Monday Mr.. Bryan
will leave for Peoria. H., where he will
speak April lith. He Will be In Mich
igan April 18TH and 18th
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
YOUNG MAN I'M FROM
sFlCklNG TOOTHPICl< IN THROAT

Especial to The Times Dispatch,
HAMPTON, VA. April 9,--Archie Da-
Wis, u Well-known young man of this
place, is seriously i'll at his home on
ing wooden toothpick in his throat
several days ago, The injury was very
slight and no espeoial attention was
Raid tn 1T at tho lime,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
Mind unbalanced He shoots.

DAYTONA. FLA. April 9.---Seized
a we'll known citizen of this place.
assaulted his sonn-law, r. S. Maiey,
at the latter's home, and then secured
a revolver sending n bullet into his
own head, causing almost instant
death. Maley Will recover.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
LAUNCH GRAY BOOM
George Gray League Formed Mt Meet
Ing In PHILADELPHIA.

i-"r"eu NJ Meet
Ing In philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA. PA. April a.-The
noon of United States Judge George
Gray. of Delaware, for the Democratic
presidential nomination. was launched
IN pennsylvania tonight by the or
ganlaation OF the George Gray League
at a meeting held In this city. An ex.
~ecutive committee. composed of lea ding
Democrats from nearly every section
OF the State. was named
Resolutions We're adopted pledgins
tie support of the members to use
every honorable means to secure the
nomination of Judge Gray at the Dem
yer convention
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
rornl.cr ana nroNn.YllIe.

WASHINGTON,i ID, O., April 9.--Sena-
tor Foraker to-day gave notice that
on next TUESDAY he would address the
Senate Oh the brownsville affair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
GOVERNOR HUGHES
uses BIG STICK
Sends Message to Legislature
Regarding the Defeat of
the Anti-Racing Bill.
WILL CALL EXTRA
SESSION In MAY
Mass-Meetings to Be Held to
Discuss Defeat OF Anti-Gambling
Measure, and Senator Grat-
tan Will Be Asked to
Explain His
Position.

LBANY, N. Y, April e.-Any ex-
~ pectation that lull would
follow the storm of yesterday
4 In the Legislature. whom the
Sennfa hu a tic Nnte defea I'D
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
President in Short Message
to Congress Thus Charac-
terizes This Class.
SAYS MAILS WILL BE
SIUTTO THEIR PAPERS
Submits Opinion of Attorney
General Regarding Anarchistic
Publications, Which States
That Postmastcr-General
Is Clearly Within
His Rights.

wy WASHINGTON. D. c.. April o.
nv In the shortest message
w ,sh which h he has yet transmit,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10
New Measure Which Abol.
ishes Common Law Liability
Applies Only to Railroads
CONTRIBUTORS NEGLECT
AS DEFENSE RELAXED
During Debate, Senator'S Bacor
and Core Take Thrusts at the
President on Account OF Harri-
man Incident-Gorc Has
Read Famous Letter to
Dear Hartman

wy , AsHINGToN. D. c., April o.
Nv The bill relating to the liza
AA/ bility of common carriers by
Wv railroad passed BY the House
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-10

an audience which was
thoroughly responsive to his di-
II rect and vigorous utterances
4 concerning municipal govern
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
Cleaning-Up
 Before Inventory

We have separated from the balance of our stock a goodly number of pieces on which we will make large reductions from regular prices.
 Included in them are some goods that we are going out of patterns of silver we are to discontinue and some articles that are slightly shop worn.
 There are also many staple articles that we have seen for a year and want to say goodbye to, as well as others that per haps we bought too freely.
 Taken all in all, the stock we offer affords splendid purchas- ing at great savings. Every article carries the full Monson guarantee.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
Church of the Second Advent.

Mrs. Rebecca J, Smith, editor of The Herald of Life will preach at the Church of the Second Advent, Grand avenue, opposite Strong school, at 10:30 a.. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday school at o'clock, and praise service at 1880 D. m. Loyal Workers society on Tuesday evening, and church pray CT meeting on Wednesday evening at 7;45 o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

Miss Carolyn C. Voorhees of Foun- tain street delightfully."- entertained a number of her friends last evening in celebration of Washington's birthday. The house was tasteflly decorated in national colors and games were play cd to suit the occasion Later in the evening the guests were coupled by the ladies hiding pictures Of themselves. which they sketched and each gentle man escorted the lady whose picture he found. into the dining room where a bountiful repast was served. Those present were the Misses Marion I. ce, Laura Osborn, Lucy Voorhees, Marion Strong, Anneva Farnham, Cleora Pierce and the Messrs George smith. Ralph Nichols Kent Bradley, Russell Chatfield Mansfield Lewis, Richard Ci ristie and Boynton Voorhees,.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

In Grannis hall at Strong school yesterday afternoon, 300 pupils of the upper grades, assembled for the Wash ington exercises, the program of which was given in yesterdays Journal Courier The attendants included some twenty five of the alumni. The exer- cises were introduced by the singing of Hail Columbia" by the pupils. The address by Attorney Joseph Shapiro of Bridgeport, on Washington" was very fine. He talked for. about fifty min utes, referring to the fact that work was the secret of success The charac- teristics in Washington's life which told. were integrity, courage, unselfish- ness, which were fundamentals of his greatness, he said. Mir. Shapiro was a graduate of the New Haven high school in 1904 and of the Yale Law school three years later. The singing yester- day afternoon, was fine, the patriotic selections having been given with great enthusiasm.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
, >oTRE DAME L.Dy.s APPEAL

whether muscular or of the joints. sci atiCa. lumba gos. backache. pains in the kidneys or neuralgia pains to write 10 her for home treatment which has repeatedly cured all of these tortures. She feels it her dutyto send it to all sufferers FREE. You cure yourself at home as thousands will testifv-no change Of climate being necessary. This simple discovery banishes uric acid from the blood. loosens the stiffened joints. purifies the blood and hrightens the eyes. giving elasticity and tone to the whole system. If the above inter- psts you. for proof address Mrs NJ. Summers, Box R, Notre Dame, Ind
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
FAIR HAVEN NEWS
Fifth Anniversary of Heroic Rescue-EXercises at
 Strong School.

To-day is the fifth anniversary ol 2 heroic act. which will be remembered by many Fair Haven people. It IS the anniversary Of brave rescue by Police man James M. Stevens, who rescued an insane woman from the icy waters ot Quinnipiac river MT. Stevens has re- gently been assigned to Fair Haven beat and so it serves to recall the res enc, which occurred on Sunday morn- ing, February 9. 1903. It seems that the woman attempting suicide. Jumped from Grand avenue bridge anu was seen by a boy, who called the attention of John w. Quinn to the affair and the latter notified Policeman stevens. The policeman had pulled off his coat ana was about to jump overheard 10 save the woman, when he espied an old row boat at the wharf just below Sals- 6urys drug store. He then ran through the store and down to the wharf. The boat leaked like riddle and had no oars, but he pushed o1 and in some way got the craft up to the woman and managed to pull her on board, She had no idea of being res cued and fought him with all her pow CT to get away. but he held on valiant ly and after a desperate struggle she was landed at the wharf. The story ol the rescue was told by Dr. F. H. Whee- Ter of Perkins street, who was com missioner, to the police board ana through his recommendation Stevens was advanced a grade. Several citl- zens who witnessed the rescue, said 1t was an act that anyone might be proud of Some little time afterward. Police man Stevens was transferred to an- other part of the city and has not done police duty here since, until he was re- gently transferred to Fair Haven. The story of the rescue was told last even' ing among a little group of men who remembered the occurrence very we'll
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

Next Thursday evening in Grannis hall, Strong school, there will he a mems meeting under the auspices of the United Civic societies Professor Kent will talk on, Work of the United Societies.; Superintendent Beede will talk on. The School and the Citizen" and Principal J. c. Knowlton of Win chester district will talk on, "The De- mand for Recreation Centers."
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

Several telephones which were out of business on Thursday were restored to proper condition, yesterday. The trou- ble in communication was on account of water having flooded one of the conduits and damaged the cable
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

Station A will close at noon to-day and there will be only the morning de- livery by carriers, on account af Wash ington's birthday, Usually the stores close on Washington's birthday. but as it comes this year on Saturday, the closing win have to be done away with It is expected that many people who own flags, will display them to-day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
NASHVILLE.

Miss Emily Walton, who has been visiting hcr sister Mrs. L. G. Warren of Barnett street and who was to have returned Thursday to her home in Stamford has decided to prolong her stay a week or two
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

Roy w Hemingway, formerly of Fair Haven, who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. C. F.. Bray of Quinnipiac avenue, has returned to his home in Auburn, x. Y. He is in business with his fath- CT, H. c, Hemingway, of the firm of H, c. Hemingway X Co, who are en- gagged in the canning business
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

The Y. NJ. A. C. team were defeated by the Yalesville quintet in fast and exciting game at the Yalesville Town hall last evening. The score was Yales- Vile 24, '. NJ. A C. F.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

Rev. Dr. Sheath will preach on Sun day morning in the Grand Avenue Con gregational church on the topic, "The Significance of a Temple Visit" At the the theme: "A Zeal that eats one up" The Sunday school and the Y. P s, c. E. at the usual hours On Tuesday cv- ening preparatory service for the next Lords Communion. The pastor will speak on the 'value of the communion to modern life" The standing commit tee will meet at the close of the morn ing service on Sunday to welcome ap- plicants who would like to unite with the church on March first
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

hours tomorrow and will be open only from to F and 6;3O to zoo D. m. Both the First National and Dime Savings banks will be closed all day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

Notices have been received at the To- cal post office concerning several sto- len money orders and warning to the storekeepers to be careful about cash ing orders.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

The sister of Mrs. Charles G. Smith of Whalley avenue. who recently un- derwent an operation in tho Philadel- phia hospital has sufficiently recovered to spend a few days here before retnn- ing to her home in the south.
 Several of the children Of Westville will attend the Colonial reception giv- on by Miss Chadburn at Harmonic Hall this afternoon. Miss Chadburn con ducts a large dancing class and her receptions in the past have been a fine SucCoSs.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

Washington, Lincoln. and Longfellow exercises w,.e held this afternoon at the meeting of the Junior League at the Methodist Episcopal church.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

of George E. Thompson, when "@' held in Plymouth church, yesterday al ternoon. The burial was in Far fa- ven cemetery,
 There was a surprise at the home of Mr and Mrs, William Brown of Front street, Thursday evening, on the occa-
 ion of their tenth marriage annlFer- sary. Many handsome gifts were brought by the callers.
 At the meeting of the Empress Whist club this week. prizes were secured py Mrs. O'Meara. Mrs. John Cofey, Mrs' Thomas Rice, Miss Lowe, Miss Rather inc Carroll, and Mrs. Ernest Blondh'
 Prize winners at the gathering of the Fair Haven Whist club were Mrs, Wli- liam Dixon, Mrs. Munson and Mrs Jones.
 A social gathering of the Masons and their wives, also widows of Masons was held in the town hall, Thursday evening. A banquet was served at { o'clock, 11O covers being laid, MT. ana Mrs Irving Hoxsey doing the cater ing. At S:3O they adjourned to the hall upstairs, where a vaudeville entertain ment was given with the following par ticipants: Harmony quartet; Miss Rawson, elocutionist; Joe Southerton i'll monologue: F. s. Hamilton, jr., vocal ist; A. c. Gilbert. The committees in charge were: Executive, H. H. Bradley w F. Bishop, secretary: L, J, Kirk ham. treasurer; entertainment. W. r, Bishop. chairman; banquet, LeRoy J Kirkham chairman; reception, H. H Bradley; printing, John Scoville Guests of honor were Rev. and Mrs l. W, Sheath, The affair was a com plete success.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

The Wallingford Drug corporation has leased the new building on Center street owned by Mrs. Donders for a period of five years.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

If is said that Frank Dedde of Mill ford, who was working in the rolling mill of the Bristol Brass company, caught his hand in the nelting, and was dragged into the machinery. With great difficulty his fellow workmen managed to extricate him. after Ded- de was taken to the hospital, his arm was amputated, and many bruises were found on him. His condition on Friday was considered very critical.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

"Dayy Crockett produced at the Op- era House this evening by members of the New Haven High school under the auspices of Ivy Lodge, K. of P. pleas ed a large audience. The play is a fine one and was very creditably given
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

There will be the usual services in our Churches on Sunday--Preaching at loS0 d. m. and at $50 D. m. Sunday school at noon, and shc Young Peoples society meetings a' $50 D. m. in the First, the Plymouth and the Methodist churches.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

First Baptist church has preaching at II a. m. Sunday school at 12:3O. The Womcn's Missionary society al D. m and the Evangelistic service at 7:45 D. m
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

A cross has been placed on the chan eel wall of St. James church this past week in memory of Rev. Alonzo Nor ton Lewis. This cross was used upon where MT, Lewis was rector for ten years. It has now been placed here as table in his memory, who served as rector of this parish from 1872 To 1875 and is well and kindly remembered by the people of the parish.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

Sunday school in the Devon school house at S.30 D. m. The attendance at this Sunday school, ethc Union Sunday school 0f Devom is growing.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

Being Washington's birthday the lo- cal stores will not keep open till 10 o'clock this evening as usual but will close promptly at o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
News of Neighboring Places

house of c. H. Milford & Son and will move into it about April l.
 Tax Collector l.. A. Merriam and Mss Myra Merriam spent to-day with friends in Waterbury.
 A meeting of Ladies' Auxiliary, No. 25' \. o. H., will be held at Music hall Monday evening, and it is expected that the dance committee will report at that time
 Rev. Father Sullivan will remain in Branford for the present, his work be- ing largely among the Polish and Luth- uranian members of the congregation of St. Mary's church.
 Mrs, T. J. Toole and Miss Elizabeth Carney spent yesterday with friends in Bridgeport.
 Emil Anderson, an employe of s. V. Osborn, had four toes severed from his left foot, yesterday, while at work in the saWmill of MT. osborn.
 Contractor 0. c. Kelsey is remodeling a house for Antonio Lazzarl, near the branch library at Stony Creek.
 George Wallace of Stony Creek, who has been critically ill the past three weeks, is reported better. l Miss Crissie Garden, teacher in the | Danbury schools, is spending a vaca- tion of few days at the home of her parents in Stony Creek
 Messrs w. A. Ahern and Clement { Quinn were among those from this place who attended the oratorio, The Creation, at Woolsey hall New Ha. ven, last evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
Special JournaI-Courier New. Service

Milford Feb. 21.-Saturday being Washington's birthday, the Taylor li- brary and the Milford Savings bank will be losed all day. The post office will be closed all day. The post office m. but the rural mail delivery clerks will not deliver mail.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

Service at { D. m. at the Calvary Baptist Mission in Mechanics hall on Broad street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22

Several from Fair Haven attended the funeral of E. Julia Smedley, widow