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The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
Estimates Submitted Yesterday Contain New Schedule of Pay, With Substantial
 All Round Raise.
TOTAL s354,ooo
Auto Chemical, Water Tower, Fire. proof Headquarters, New Alarm
 System, Engine House and Two Engines.

Before the close of business yesier- day afternoon all the estimates of tho various city departments were f,led with City Clerk Devine and are now ready for action by the board of finance next month. Among the biz ones which did not come in until yesterday afternoon were those of the fire, police and public works department all of which call for much larger sums than were granted last year.
 The estimates of the fire department for 1909 total s354.5sO. This Is cor,- pared with an appropriation ,of $1as.- 525 last year but the board feels that 1t has not included anything which is not a real need of the department. Many of the special Improvements in the service for which extra appropria- tions have been asked for next year are the rirect result of the, thor ough inspection made a few months ago by the inspectors of the National Underwriters and are in the line oe carrying. out the suggestions made by them in their report for the better ment of the fire service here Among the items which fall under this head is that of $30,QD0 which is asked for the erection of new headquarters buiId- ing which shall be fireproof and shalr also be the head of the, fire alarm tele- graph. At present the building, in which the telegraph system is located Is not fire proof at all and in the event of any emergencies the entire, system might be crippled and put out of ser- vice 80 that no alarms could be, receiv. ed at all. The erection of a properly installed and fire proof headquarters would do away with this and Is con- sidered to be one of the greatest needs of the service today.
 Another appropriation which Is ask- ed for on the strength of the under- writer's report is for the changing over of the present alarm system from the antiquated circuit affair at present In use to the so-called central station sys- tenn. Under the present system 1t is impossible to send in two alarms at the same time and the past year has shown that two alarms from different parts of the city may fall at practically the same time. The cost of making this change Is estimated at $2o0oo.
 Another important Item in the esti- mates of this department is the salary list Under the estimates as subinit- ted the board of free commissioners have asked for a substantial raise in the wages of the men throughout the entire department and for all classes of employees of the service an increased schedule has been made out which will result in much more adequate payment of the firemen If 1t is granted The new schedule as compared with the old, based on the pay per day of each grade follows. N
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
BOY PROVES TO BE A GIRL
Miss Annie McMahon, of Norwich, Was a Hobo for Forty Days.

Manchester, Aug. 1o.-whle Officer T. ]. Smith was making his rounds ear ly tonight he came across what hs thought to be q boy asleep on pile of lumber in the railroad yards here. As he was taking the supposed boy to the lookup for the night the officers suspicious were aroused and on closely questioning the youth brought out the confession that instead of being a boy she was a girl. The girl, whose name is Annie McMahon. sixteen years old, daughter of Edwin McMahon. of Nor wch. was dressed in pair of light trousers. white shirt and cap and had close cropped hair.
 The girl who has been missing from her home since July g. told the follow ing story 10 the officers at headquarters after her arrest: "I began hitting tho road two days before the Fourth (JulyJ and since then have been In many places in Rhode Island and Connecti- cut. My father ill-treated me and shot at mo, so I pinched suit of my brther's clothes and hid them in the woods near Norwich. At night I went out and put on the clothes and got my hair cut so I should look like boy. No man ever took me for girl until to- day. This afternoon while coming from Willimantic I fell fin with a man with lots of money and I think 1t was him who squealed on me"
 The girl spent some time in Nara gansett Pier where she secured em- ployment and has since then been wall- dering around the two states working on farms and doing other odd jobs. Tho Norwich authorities have been notified
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
BETWEEN TWO FIRES
Germans of State After Legis- lation for More Liberal
 Liquor Laws.
PRoHIBITIoNIsTs OPPOSE
Each Sl0e to Canvass Members of the Lcglslatllre-After the State
 Police.

The prohibition party and the Ger mans of the state are going to start out on campaign which will cause considerable. discomfort to legislators from the rural communities If adhered to strictly, and incidentally will oc- casion some amusement for everybody else. The Germans want liberal liquor laws. The prohibitionlsts want very strict ones The two big groups are in direct opposition, and they intend to question every senatorial candidate nominated in the state. as to how he stands, and act accordingly.
 At meeting in Merlden Sunday of the Staats Verband, 1T delegates, rep resenting as many cities or large towns, and also representing societies which are composed of 14,60O Germans and German-Americans, all voters, dis cussed the matter fully. It was detail ed to the delegates that the prohibit ton party is going to quiz" each sen- atorial candidate on how he stands on tiit ilduol questiol, ana puDllSn ms answer, if 1t Is possible to secure one, surging all prohibitionists to vote for or against the man, according to how his answer appealed to the party.
 The Germans who want to put stop to this continual pestering of saloon keepers and the bounding of the men engaged in what they consider is a perfectly legitimate business, are also going to follow out that plan, and they will have their representatives ask each senatorial candidate how he stands toward the saloon business and whether he Is willing to have reason- able. liberal laws or Is inclined to be- lieve in the tenets of the blue rib- boners
 The Germans at the meeting in ad- dition to their attitude on the liquor laws, voted to have more liberal Sunday law, with Sunday baseball and other harmless sports permitted where the people want them, and they are also going out for the abolition of the state police.
 The Germans in this city will lend all their influence to the movement
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
Lawyer Who Represented Con. gressman in Electric Boat Go. Inquiry Chosen to
 Nominate Him.
HUDSON SAID TO FAVOR LAKE
Fairfield County Sore Because of Deal to Have Major Tllson Take Judge Walshs Place
 on Ticket.

With the contest for the governor ship nomination on the republican ticket warming up, and the candidates making every effort to get their forces In line, the organization in favor of George l., Lilley of Waterbury has practically decided who Is to nominate him. At present the choice is Attor- new Frank T. Brown of Norwich. who was one of Mir. Lilley's counsel in the Electric Boat company investigation. MT. Brown was a representative from Norwich to the last legislature, and has held varous other political offices.
 IL Is interesting to know in this con- nection that Stiles Judson of Strat- ford, who is pretty sure to be one of the delegates to the state convention, will be there In favor of Everett j.. Lake. Attorney Judson was Mir. Lil- ley's other lawyer at the time of the Investigation.
 It is said that the first choice to nominate Llley was ex-Governor George P. Mclean of simsbury. There was a slight doubt that Mir. Mclean would be able to get on the delega- ton, and stronger doubt that Mir. Mir. Lean would be able to carry Sims bury for Mir. Hlley should he be nom mated.
 When Mir. Lilley first started out in politics he was friend of Mir Me- Lean and was of such assistance as he could be in getting MT. Mclean the nomination against Donald T. Warner of Litchheld
 Down In Fairfield county there is an man Lilley among the people who think that he has made deal with Major Tllson of this city to knock out Judge Walsh for the nomination for congressman-at-lar Judge Walsh says that he was given to understand direct from Maor Tllson that the lat ter would not enter the race about a year ago. and that It was only on this assurance that he decided to go out for the nomination for congressman at large. But now he says, Major Tilson has gone back on him. and he will try to knock him out any way. The slt- uatlon is very interesting. but Far field county Is understood to be back of Judge Walsh's candidacy.
 Members of the New Haven organ ization say that New Haven should be against Judge Walsh because of his opposition in the senate 10 some of the measures Governor Woodruff fav- ored. But others call to mind the fact that Major Tilson as speaker of the house of representatives allowed Judge Elmore s. Banks to make an even more bitter attack on the gover- nor, and did not call halt.
 The tradition that there be but one name on the state ticket from a cer- tain town has not had the effect of making Governor Woodruff's friends any the less active In his behalf and the governor himself does not recog- nize the tradition,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
BRYAN WELL PLEASED
Yesterday Brought Candidate Many
 Gratifying Reports.

Fairview, Lincoln Neb., Aug. 10.- From the lips of numerous callers from various parts of the country and from letters, William ] Bryan to-day received gratifying reports regarding the political outlook as affecting his candidacy for the presidency of the United States Altogether he had one of the busiest days since his nomina- ton
 In addition to some travelling men the visitors included Representative Henry Clayton of Alabama, chairman of the committee on notification; Henry George, jr., of New York, Harvey w. Hardy of Lincoln, an octogenarian, who intends to stump Erie and Wyo- ming counties, New York, for Bryan; delegation of Christian Scientists from various parts of the country, and 300 members of the Epworth Guild. to whom he delivered a brief address
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
Brilliant Reception Held This Afternoon With Women Gowned in Latest Win
 ter Fashions.
BLuEJAcKETs DO TOWN
One Thousand Tars Gaze Into Extinct Volcano's Mouth, Take in the Free Theaters and Jolly
 tho Pretty Girls.

Auckland, N. z.. Aug. 1l.-New zea. land today again with lavish hand showered It's hospitality upon the off, cers and men of the United States At lantic battleship fleet. The chief event of the day was the reception to Rear Admiral Sperry and his officers given this afternoon in drill hall by the may or and mayoress of Auckland To meet the naval officers had gathered all the officials. civil and military, and hun dreds of citizens. Numerous women, gowned In the latest winter fashions. also attended the function, which was a brilliant one in every respect. The admiral was highly complimented by every one on his successful cruise from San Francisco.
 After the reception Admiral Sperry entertained the members of the legIsla- ture at luncheon on board the Connec- ticut. The speeches on both sides were fellcitous to a degree and expressive of the warm friendship that exists be- tween New Zealand and the United states. Shore leave was granted to 1000 blue jackets this morning. They were taken in hand by various commit tees whose duty and pleasure 1t was to see that they had good time. And they had it. Theater parties and oth Ter entertainments had been arranged. and decorated electric cars conveyed the men of the fleet to the numerous beauty spots in the suburbs Many of them took advantage of their freedom to visit the summit of Nit Eden. ar, extinct volcano. the view from which is magnificent. Numerous souvenirs from old Qualifications built in the days of the wars between the trlbesman were carried away by the tackles.
 The New Zealander and the enlisted men fraternlzed freely The Americans took remarkable interest In the work mon of New Zealand and questioned them a length with regard to the labor regulations. their pay. etc. Through. out the morning every where could he seen sailors who had declined the in- vltations of the committees and with pretty girls on their arms were prom enndins up and down the main thor oughfare, laughing and chatting gaily and answering with witty replies the sallies of bystanders.
 This evening brilliant state ball will be given in honor of Admiral Sper, ry and the officers of the fleet by Lord Plunkitt, the governor, at government house and various smokers have been arranged for the enlisted men.
 Paul Gentil, machinist while working to-day in the engine room of the battleship Missouri, was badly mangled by the fall of steel shaft. He died later In d hospital. A military funeral will be accorded him.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
FARMAN MEETS HIS MASTER
British Aeroplspist Admits Edison's
 Scheme Surpasses His Own.

New York, Aug. 1O-Thomas A. Edison tonight had Henry Farman, the aviator, as guest at his labora- tory in Orange, N. J., for the purpose of showing him the flying machine which he has invented,
 MT Edison explained fully the prin- ciples on which his invention is based which are said to be those of the gy- roscope or uplifting fan and the for eign aeroplsnist was greatly impress ed He declared they embodied far better ideas than the machine which he had brought from France for his exhibitions in this country
 MT, Farman's manager, MT Mac Mechin of St Lous, was busy to-day looking for new financial backing for MT. Farmans tour of the country as originally planned. MT. Farman said he would be glad to give further ex- hibitions over here, but unless the funds were forthcoming shortly he would return 10 France.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
ALL ESTIMATES
 FOR 1909 FILED Police Department Requests Kept Close to Last Years Appropriation by Board
 of Finance.
s1,ooo FOR BERTILLoM
Public Works Department Calls for S337 ,000, Which Is Increase of SS0.00O Over Sum Granted It
 for Year of 1908.

The estimates filed yesterday after noon for the police department for next year show that the board of police commissioners have attempted to keep their requests down 10 very modest amount. Among the main items which they have included are combination ambulance and patrol wagon for the use of the central station and the pur- chase of this 1t Is figured will save the city considerable money in various ways as It will do away with two of the horses now used by the depart ment. The present ambulance in use at Grand avenue station Is a very ancient affair and must be replaced. If this auto is purchased for central station the present ambulance at central could go down town and supply the need there. The Item for new precinct sta ton for Grand avenue was not includ- cd In the estimates as the board felt that this was not time to ask for new stations when so much was still needed to perfect the service at central station. Another important item Is for the increase of the force by the addi- tion of twenty new men. The only sal ary increase asked is that of the chief, which Is placed at $3,000 instead of s2,5o0. The salary schedule with the re- quested increase which was granted in half last year of twenty-five cents q day per man was presented so that the salary roll shows requested figures of s246, 3s663 against an appropriation re- ceived last year of s212,000.
 For the installation of the Bertlllon system for the use of the department there Is asked sl,00o The board feels that New Haven has been very back ward in this respect as most other cities of any size in the country use 1t and the fact that New Haven does not use the Bertillon system and measurements injures It greatly in the attempts to have men wanted captured in Ot her cities
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
4,O0O-FO0T SLIDE FOR LIFE
Mountain Climber With Broken Leg
 Gets Novel First-Ald Treatment.

Seattle. Wash. Aug. 1o.-With his leg broken In two places, John Ander- son, of Little Falls Ore. was found on Mount St. Helens, In Washington, last Wednesday, by Seattle party of the Mazamas, club of mountain climbers, who, to save his life, carried him to the summit of the mountain at immi- nent at imminent risk to themselves, and, in an improvised stretcher made out of a sleeping bag, slid him down the north side of the great peak for 4OOO feet to the Mazamas camp, where medical attention was given him. The Injured man was shot down the mo,in- tainside at almost lightning speed, tied to his rescuers with ropes Physicians say that had not this expedient been followed, Anderson would have died of his injuries,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
DAN DRESSER DIVORCED
Absolute Decree Granted His Wife In
 Convenient South Dakota.

Sioux Falls, s. D.. Aug. 10,-Mrs Daniel Leroy. Dresser. who last Feb ruary established a residence in Sioux Falls today got an absolute divorce from Daniel Dresser of New York city The decree was granted on the ground of assertion.
 The question of alimony did not en- ter into the case go far as the court records disclose, this business evident ly having been adjusted out of court
 At the hearing Mrs, Dresser was rep- resented by II, S. Senator Kittredge of Sioux Falls, while C. W, Gould of New York and p, R, Winans of Sioux Falls represented Mir. Dresser.
 Mrs Dresser. 1t was said, is not yet ready to discuss her future plans, She has lived quietly since taking up her residence In Sioux Falls Not until nearly four months after she. arrived in the city was her presence made pub- Ilc
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
FIRST ATTACK ON VERMONT
Secretaries Wilson and Straus to Open
 Campaign There.

New York, Aug 10.--Secretary Will son, of the department of agriculture, and Secretary Straus, of the depart .ment of commerce and labor, both have promised to make speeches in the republican campaign in Vermont, The election in that state will be held on September 1 and is the first in the list of states The fact that two cab inet members are to participate in the campaign was announced tonight by Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock, of the republican national committee. De- tails of the campaign and dates for the speeches will be made tomorrow, when MT. Hitchcock will confer with Vermont republican leaders.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
ENTERTAINMENT CHARGED
schoenberger Employe Charged With
 Taking Eight Dollars,

Morrls Sfnev, a collector and dis penser employed by the Schoenbergers stores, was arrested yesterday by De- tective Ward on charge of embezzle- ment Of $S from the firm. Sinev has been accustomed, it seems, to take out goods for the company and collect the money and turn 1t in. Saturday he took out $S worth and failed either to return goods or give up the cash The firm could not get satisfaction from the man so yesterday warrant was issued for his arrest He is charg- ed with embezzlement.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
WRIGHT SAILS WELL
Aeroplane Flies 1.24 Miles in One Min.
 ute and Forty-three Seconds.

Lemans Aug. 10.--After two false starts, Wilbur wright, the Dayton, O.. aeroplanist, made a successful ascen- sion here shortly before 8 o'clock this evening. The machine flew about two kilometers u.24 niles) in one minute and 4S seconds, official time Owing to the lateness of the hour Mir. Wright decided not to try longer run. The flight was viewed by several thousand people.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
CHAN D DLER MOULTON
Authoress Dies After Nine Months Ill.,
 ncss---Born at Pomfret.

Boston, Aug. 10.-Mrs. Louise Chand- Ter Moulton, the we'll known authoress dled at her home here today after an illness of nearly nine months.
 Mrs Moultons death was due to acute Bright's disease, against which she had been contending for nearly a year and not unexpected. Mrs. Moulton was the daughter of Lucius l.. Chand- Ter and was born in Pomfret, Conn. Tn 1885. She married William U. Moul- ton in 1855. Her husband died ten years ago.
 Mrs, Moulton wrote large number of short stories for children as well as number of novels and poems. She spent many years of her life in Lon don, where she became well known in literary circles.
 She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Will Ham H. Schaefer of Charleston, s. c.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
CONVERSE GIVES A SCHOOL
Steel Man to Build New One for Stanwich in Exchange for the Old.

Greenwich, Aug 10--Edniond C.
 Converse, an officer of the United States Steel corporation, who has a 1,200 acre estate near the town of Stanwich will give that village a. new brick school house in exchange for the old one that now stands there. He made the offer recently and 1t was gladly accepted MT Converse will his estate, as it is over a hundred years old and he wishes to preserve 1t.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
MRS. DUKE ON TRIAL
Former Wife of Tobacco Merchant
 Passed Worthless Checks.

Chicago, Aug 10,-Mrs. Alice L. Webb Duke, formerly the wife of Brodie L. Duke, tobacco merchant. was placed on trial today, charged with defrauding the Great Northern hotel by means of alleged worthless cheeks. As one of the witnesses for the defense did not appear, the case against Mrs. Duke was postponed until to- morrow.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
KINGDOM GOES TO WORK
Son of George J. Gould Looking Into
 Mexican Mining Properties.

New York, Aug. 10.--Kingdon Gould, son of George J. Gould, is en route to Guanajuato, Mexico, where he will investigate the mining district and the properties financed by the Securities corporation, limited, of New York Young Mr. Gould will be the guest of the Guanajuato Develop ment company, which is allied to the Securities corporation
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
EMMA R. SMITH SAFE HOME

Newport, R, |, Aug. 10--The Brttish barkentine Emma R. Smith, St Nicho- las, Cape Verdi, for Providence, which has been over due for several weeks and which was thought to have met with Ian accident in the gale off the coast ten days ago. arrived here to day in good condition, her captain re- porting light weather throughout the voyage.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
MEAD0WBR0OK CUP WINNER
Brilliant Finish to Final Polo Match
 Against Dcdham.

Narragansett Pier, R. L. Aug. 1o.-- Meadowbrook in brilliant finish to- day won the final polo match and the Narragansett cups here, The fina, score stood. Meadowbrook 19 Dedham. 12 1-2. Dedham received II goals by handicap, won two and lost 1-2 on s foul, Meadowbrook won all it's goals.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
TRAIN NO. 49 LATE
E. x A. Fails to Deliver Train on Time
 at Springfield.

Train No. 49, scheduled to leave New Haven for New York at 122 D. m did not arrive here yesterday unti 236 The train IS Boston express via Spring field and the delay was occasioned on the Boston and Albany road
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
Wanted--Hous to rent. N LID Sol Smith was saving coin, ' Gradually but sure. > Thoughts, perchance of riches,
 large,
 Did old Sol al1,ira

Did old Sol allure. But, alas, there came day
 When Sol was perplexed Had house he couldn't rent 'Nough to make him vexed, What the mischief shall I do?" Sol was heard to say Empty house is sure to make Money fade away Then a happy thought Cried he: "I will advertiser House is rented Sol is glad. No more frowns or signs.
 Moral: Don't let real estate stand idle-advertise in The Journal Cour- fer.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
2,ooo AFFECTED BY SHUTDOWN

Ware, Mass, Aug, 1o.--The Otis con- pany mills in Ware, employing 2,oor people, will shut down Thursday night until August 2t because of general cur tailment of output by New England cotton mills. The mills have been run ming forty hours a week
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

The total Tor this years estimates Is thus made s271,s71.63 as against an ac- tual appropriation received last year of SPA, ,140
 The public works department asks for the sum of s33T,l57 to conduct it's business next year as compared with an appropriation of s253,1a4 last year The complete items asked for follow