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States, body which possesses enorm- ous powers over tho life and welfare of this community a body which has pointed It's eloquent finger at him in defense of it's own honor and in scorn of his recklessness Moved to stage indignation by hotel lobby gossip and irresponsible tittle-tattle on the streets -everywhere--he charged personal friends, political equals and social ac- quaintances with the fearful crime of proftng by graft No one can read the testimony, which was taken by a declared to be as representa- tive body as could have been select ed by MT. Lilley's own state colleagues, without becoming convinced of his reckless temperament, his want of bal ance his lack of justice,
 These are some of the considerations which the voters must weigh before they conclude to support Mir Lilley and thus give aid and comfort to move
 ment which directly involves the aban-
 donment of good government in Con- necticut, the repudiation of an honest man and the gorincation of selfish machine. It's mad work.
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UT TO GOVERNOR HUGHES,

The Thaw-N Nesbit- White scandal and it's succeeding incidents have long since become blot upon the record of the courts. In spite of the determined ef- forts of conscientious and able prose cutting officer, Mir Jerome, backed up by worthy assistants, the untold pow CT of money as means to avert the just penalties of the law has been we'll shown Not only have the supposedly fair scales of justice been highly par tial to Harry Thaw when on trial but when in asylum, jail, or the Tombs The recent disclosures made to the New York state prisons commission as to the many ways in which Thaw has been favored at the Duchess county jail have only been made the more de- plorable because of the refusal of the proper authorities to compel Thaw to submit to the same treatment as the poorest and least befriendcd man who like, him. has been convicted of being criminally insane
 But, if the history of the Thaw case has been nothing less than legal scandal in the past, there are present indications that there are worse devel- opments ahead The present plans are for Thaw to be taken to pittsburg on Friday of this week, there to be ex. amined by his creditors in a bankrupt cy proceeding once out of the state there Is certain to be trouble in getting him back and undoubtedly the whole affair has been cooked up to bring that result about It ia most urgent that the proper authorities should interfere to prevent this. IL is serious enough situation 10 warrant interference al the hands of Governor Hughes, the known advocate of the fairest sort Of justice
 and regularity in the courts Harry | Thaw has long enough been ndulged
 Some day he may get his freedom. Un- l til then let him be treated. not as a l favored and pampered son of the rich ! but as man among men Then. if the l time must come to llberate him, it may be hoped he will prove h,s right to his i freedom.
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the administration af Governor Wood ruff? They ''unreservedly endorse the conduct of state affairs by Governor Rollln S. Woodruff" In approving this stick of candy, the convention not only declined to nominate the excel lent governor, but forgot to ask the platform tinkers why they side step ped the Issues which have made the Woodruff administration strong and popular? Is there an end to the movement to dispense with the rail- road commission in order that an ef- fectve public utilities commission may take It's place? Have we heard the last of the various suggestions for the betterment of government in Connec- ticut? Are the public service corpo- ratlons to draw from this silent plat form the inference that the day of general legislation has been indefinite ly postponed and that if they have favors to ask next winter will be the time? Is the direct primary nominat-
 ing act to be neglected and the starch taken out of the corrupt practices law?
 The voters of Connecticut are left entirely in the dark by this platform as to what they may expect next win ter, and this, too, after a platform, adopted two years ago, which brought the party candidates large indepen- dent vote for the mprehensivenes of It's outlook. If one can judge at all of the size of the independent vote in Connecticut by the size of the en- rolled, or canned vote, there will be something doing in the month of No yember. The independents are asked to go it blind just once too often.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-10
WHAT OF CONNECTICuTf

"A bad year for the bosses. A wide spread revolt against them on every hand" comes the story daily. Says the Boston Transcript of the political bosses. They are being dethroned right and left by the one-time blind and subservlent voters. who are show ing an alarming disposition to do their own thinking and to elect their own selection rather than the favorites put up by political dictators,"
 It is a generally recognized fact that all things move in cycles of time Mat ters polite are no exception. There are years such as this when mark ed and universal opposition to long standing political evils Is evidenced, When the cycle of political reform comes, 1t ls not surprising that it is ticular section of our country It is not surprising this year that at the same time that Boss McCarren is having his troubles in Brooklyn, that the bosses of the New York state republican ma chine are meeting thcf Waterloo In the advocates of Governor Hughes for second term. AS the Transcript puts 1t, "The Woodruffs, the Wards and the Parsonses In other states through out the union are more or less af- f1icted with barrassments growing out of the anti boss wave which seems to be sweeping over the country"
 It is not surprising but significant that Senator La Toilette, the recog- nized boss of Wisconsin, should find the man he selected to be the other senator with him completely showed under; that In Illinois the Hopkins political fight bedraggled to such an extent that the doom of It's ring has already been sounded, that there should be keen opposition in West Virginia against the bossism of the two senators; and that the same ten dencies should be shown in Iowa, Ohio, oregon, South Dakota, and Michigan.
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TAFT ON THE STUMP.

Whoever Is responsible for the change in the program as It affects the work of Judge Taft in the cam paign, himself or his political train CTS, the judgment used is of the best The more the people see this man. catch the spirit of his leadership and size np his professions the better they will like him.
 The interesting part of the an- nouncement that he will take to the stump is that he personally wants to go out among the people and mingle freely with them. He has done lit- tie campaigning and he likes it, not because it Is campaigning but because he Is fearfully in earnest in his de- sire to do all that Is expected of him, That was his way in college, It was his free and easy association with his classmates, and the members of the other classes. which made them recog- niae In him the qualities of leadership, while he thought only of the doing of the things thus set him to do.
 There is always the fear of the ef- feet of this tremendous wear and tear upon candidate for office, the travel ing thousands of miles and the inevit- able confusion of fixed habits of life, but Judge Taft has had an excellent preparation for this in his globe en- clrcling trips and in his devotion to useful exercise, His friends may well expect to hear steadily of his pro gress In the affection Of those who hear him.
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THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

"The tail goes with hide" That is the most appropriate comment to make upon the work of the commit tee on resolutions in the republican state convention charged with the for mutation of party principles. It's si- lence upon the issues, in which the people are interested and the state press has endorsed, automatically lifts them and losses them out of the win dow.
 The administration of President Roosevelt was of course approved as should have been the powerful per sonality of Judge Taft. But to ap- prove "the legislation enacted by a republican congress- approves the finding of the investigating commit tee charged with the task of examin- ing Mir. Lilleys submarine voyage into the land of fancy and fiction. Surely the platform makers, In their desire to avoid all of the rocks in the har- bor, were very careless in thus enter ing shallow water. Did they realize what they were doing when they re- commended "the candidates nominat- ed" by the national convention "as worthy of the support of all electors of Connecticut irrespective of party? ?' James Schoolcraft sherman is the candidate for vice president on that ticket, was damaging witness against Mir. Lilley in the investigation, voted to accept the scathing report of the committee and regretted that he coul6 not introduce a resolution expelline the Connecticut member from the house.
 But if the platform makers were asleep on their job when considerine matters of national import, what is tc be said of them when they came tc
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orncuIar Forgery, Anyway.
lRoston TranscrInt.l


 Of all senscless warm weather specu- latlons, that concerning the authentici- ty of Mir Cleveands posthumous com trlbutIon to the campaign. deserves first place, Of course he wrote it. Nothing unusual either In matter or method can be found in It's text Who can read, reckless of underlying principles, fail not nor faltcr in that day" selfish ends, or excited clamor,' and have any doubt of It's genulneness? Beck less has long been one of his favorite words In describing opposition policies. The use of the ship as rhetorical figure may be found In scores of his public addresses. No political party, he now says has ever been wrecked by continued consistency with tho principles which originally made 1t a party, the rocks on which lt fell in- varably being the errors of opportun- ists' Mir. Cleveland has not only said the same thing before, but in almost the same words If this letter is the work of clever forger as the Louis Vile Courier-Journal maintains, thai forger deserves to be reckoned amona the oracles of his time and listened {; accordingly.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-10
WELCOME, BLUES 1

IL may, indeed, be taken as high compliment for both Richmond and New Haven to express the hope that the stalwart soldiers of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues Battalion will be able truthfully to say, when they have left us, that New Haven hospitality is as worthy of wide reputation as is the hospitality of Richmond. They of the IF F. v's", of the First Families of Virginia, will be heartily welcomed today by every family and every citi- zen in New Haven, whether connected with the Foot Guard or not The city is theirs. May they enjoy every mo- ment of their stay in New Haven.
 The friendships between our Feet CTS" and the Blues has long since been we'll established Among our red-coat- ed soldiers there Is no brighter and pleasanter memory today than of the thoroughly delightful visit to Richmond as the guests of the Blues, when it seemed as if every Virginian in the state capitol city exerted himself to do them honor Since that time ths martial friendship has ripened with in terchanges of courtesies and it may well be believed and hoped that as guests and hosts the two crack mili- tary organizations will continue beins entertained or entertaining, and that they of Virginia will become heartily convinced that Connecticut friendships. are second to none, not even 10 those of "old virginny"
 The belief has been expressed by some that such ancient and honorable military organizations as the Cover nor's Foot Guard of Connecticut and the Richmond Light Infantry Blues Battalion of Virginia are, at best, show organizations. wherein men of proml- hence in many walks of life play at soldiery. Those who hold to this belief could not but hasten to rectify them, should they read the charming little historical sketches of these two organ. lzations as presented in the handsome souvenir book which will be given the yirginian visitors When 1t Is realized as there stated that the "Feeters' have been represented in all the wars of our country from the Revolution to the present day and that the Blues in the south have a record quite as en- viable, any fears as to their utility must seem groundless. As for the lat ter as organized today, the 'Hartford Courant well said yesterday of thelf visit to the First company of the
 "Feeters" there. "The Richmond Blues marched into Foot Guard hall on High street last evening With springy ster and the true soldierly bearing. They are biz men, and evidently would have | to be reckoned with in day of stress
 It may be believed that the impres'
 sion they make with New Havener'
 will likewise be favorable,
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"HnndIcapping Init In Connecticut"
 tNew York Sum-

The Hon. Rollin s. Woodruff has been faithful governor of Connecticut, His approval or veto of bills passed by the legislature has not been dependent. upon the will of the machine. The ma chine must have its trusty man. Tn 1908 lt promised 70 nominate the Hon. George Leayens Lilley, The promise will be kept by the republican state convention to-day Woodruff is to be turned down" by the convention bosses. Possibly there are a number of Connecticut republicans who will not stand this or does Connecticut have the Isolated and melancholy distinction of being the one state where tho or ders Of the bosslets arc obeyed meekly and Independent voting Is unknown?
 We should say that Connecticut was q. little too near Massachusetts, which elected a democratic governor In a Roosevelt year, too near Rhode Island. which has Q democratic governor, too near New York, which Is sure 10 elect democratic governor by republican votes If Hughes is turned down" to swo How the commands of the bosslets, although "a Presidential year" may cover multitude of sins.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-10
The Connecticut situation.
lProyldence Journal.l

CProVidence JournaL)
 In sense, the situation Is similar to that which has existed in the Republi- can party of New York. where the bosses have desired to turn down Gov ernor Hughes. In Mir. Hughes case. however, the Governor has had the advantage over the machine because of certain Inherent elements of strength, as well as acquired talents, that MT. Woodruff, who Is of modest origin and education does not possess. The governor of Connecticut Is simply plain, long headed business man. He has conducted the executive office in q sensible, businesslike way, exactly as he would have conducted his private concerns; and in so doing he has re {. ceived general commendation But the machine chose MT Lilley for the place two years ago, and that Is all there Is to it. What travesty on democ- racy! What subversion of consti- tutional ideals in the so-called Con stltutlon State"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-10
The RascuIs.
u.oulsvllle Courier Journal,

Louisville Courier-J Journal)
 Corrupt and eontented' was q phrase flung at Philadelphia some time ago, Robbed and contented would de- scribe the condition of such citizens as those referred to so contemptuously by Mr Horace Taft But there is a marked tendency nowadays toward get ting away from hide bound party Ism and voting intelllgently, The ras- cals--that Is to say the republican lead CTS who make alliances with the heads of corrupt corporations, exchanging d high tariff for tall barrel of cam . paign money--have plundored the peo- pie of Connecticut and other states of a great deal more than the worth of their capltos, And many thousands of the plundered have literally kept on blowing just the same. But lmmutable indifference to grand larceny Is not as widespread as lt formerly was,
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THE STIFF ON THE STAIR.

Tn the silence of the night Airy dainty, soft, and light; Der the noises of the day, Like the dropping of spray; can hear lt lt Ia near. Like an echo in my ear, That loved footstep, over more on the step and at the door, In the morning when the trees Shake their little hands In breeze: m the noon when murmur reigns And the flies buzz on the panes, Soft and gentle, tippytoe. 1 can hear her shadow go, And her vision paases by While we listen and we sigh, In each home where death hath been There are sounds above the din, And below t; ah, they sway Through the babble of the day; Tn the dusk of eve they creep In the silent halls of sleep; Soft and gentle they are there, Little steps upon the stalr
 Baltimore Sun
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These instances are all part of na- tional movement
 Is It to be supposed that Connecticut will be exempt? A machine-made nom inee has been put before the people here by machine as dominant as any mentioned, The movements of that machine the plain voters have been absolutely powerless to control But they will have their chance in November
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-10

The sheath gown is doomed. Its fate has been sealed, and 1t will not be generally adopted either here or abroad That is the decree of the dressmakers' convention. But the male population had best make this an opportunity for getting second wind The sheath gown is to be sue ceeded by the latest apotheosis in dressmaking, a skirt said to be so compressed and restricted that 1t has a circumference hitherto unattained by fashions widest frolic.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-10

Orville Wright Is certainly not up in the air" nguratively even if he Is very much so physically With his latest record of fifty-eight minutes of consecutive flight in his aeroplane, circing the parade grounds al Fort Meyer fifty-eight times at speed of thirty eight miles an hour, he stands In a class of his own in matters aero nautic Indeed his only near rival Is his brother who Is now doing equally creditable work at Le Mans, France.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-10
The Cleveland Article.

The article itself shows plainly enough the need and lack of revision, and this fully accounts for the awk- wardness and obscurity of the style. As to the subject matter 1t Is entirely in harmony with Mir. Cleveland's inde- pendence of thought and not inconsist- ent with past utterances, so we see no
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-10

Mrs Russell Sage and Miss Anna Bartlett Warner have done a highly public spirited act in giving Consttu- ories. to the government Its position, directly opposite the military academy at West Point makes it particularly acceptable and the fact that the gov ernment has long wanted 1t makes their action more than timely.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-10
LIllcy the Worst Lender.

NFTT TTTVTTlT
 The nomination of Congressman Ltl- tain, and it alone makes Connecticut a doubtful state, The republicans could hardly have chosen a poorer leader. Had they tried to help Bryan they could not have done better Mir. LlI- ley has in no wise proved his capacity to govern, The nomination has been promised to him and the promise will be kept
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reason to dispute its authenticity on that score Nevertheless, since the ques- ton has been raised and since so much has been made of the article as a campaign argument, we think it IS due the public that some further as surance should be given by its pub. fishers that | IS authentic, II ought not to be difficult to furnish substan- tal proof of MT, CleVeland's authorship Let lt be forthcomlng
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-10

When we have so many ambitious young noveists starving on every hand. 1t seems nothing less than the irony of fate that Joseph Medill Pat terson's latest book decrying the evils of society should prove a best seller" {" He Is a millionaire.
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old Times Again.
(sprlngheld Republican.

If ex Governor Waller of Connecticut is ready to take the stump for the Bryan ticket then 1t must be true, as reported that the old-line democrats If that state are 6oekng' back 10 the party. Il will make people down that way think of 1884 to see Waller out around again
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-10

With the announcement that Hayes, the Marathon winner, Is to go on the stage, comes his expressed hope that his turn may have Tong run"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-10

Evidently Uncle Joe" Is to get his'' this campaign, The country "got its'' when he was speaker last session.
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When business men wake up to their civic duty they stay awake until the task Is ended.
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OUR CONTEMPORARIES.
RooscveIt--A second Peter pnp

(New York World)
 Teddy biographies will multiply as time rolls on. To produce the ultimate perfect volume something will be need- ed of the touch of Barrie; the knack of a man who has already written d Peter Pan'--the story of one boy who never grew up
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Southern soldiers tramping north ern streets, Bully.
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THE SOUTHEAST CORNER,

Funny thing about eggs, isn't it?" "What is?'
 "Why, the stronger they are the poorer they come out in a scramble
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SAYINGS AND DOIyGs.

In the production of soft coal Bo- hemla at present occupies the second place among the countries and prlnci- nalIties of Europe, Germany standing first The total output of Bohemia. which was 942SS6 tons in 1866, amount ed 10 20.01b s21 tons in l906 or an increase of twenty fold Of hard coal Bohemia furnished in 1906 a little oevr one-third of the whole production of Austria, its output amount to 4,13S, 03a tons, of which 762l per cent. were consumed in Bohemia itself.
 We have found that thin spots in our rubbers can be mended at home by applying a cement made from five cents worth of real rubber dissolved in chloroform. Keep the bottle con- taining the cement tightly oorked and apply with a mucilage brush as quick ly as possible that 1t may not harden We used rubber darn for an actual hole Cut a piece of the rubber the right size. fasten t with few stitches over the hole and brush with the ce. ment. Both kinds of rubber may be obtnined from dealer in dentists sup plies.
 over sso000000 were given by wom- on to philanthropy in the last year Mrs. Russell Sage gave more than any other one person with the single excep- ton of John D. Rockefeller. While some of her gifts are not large they mean much to some young people. She recently gave S27J0 to pay the rent of the school building of the Pascal Insti- tute in New York city and to cover tho expenses of free vacation classes for young children, To Sag Harbor l.. l., she gave the fair ground to be turned into park especially for the 1 children. When the citizens proposed changing the name of the village tc Sage Harbor she declared that the old l place should cling to it's original name
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Polltician--Congratu me, my dear I've won the nomination.
 His wife Gin surprise )-IIonestly?
 Politician---Now, what in thunder did you want to bring up that point for?
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Jack-The fortune teller said would marry blonde,
 Belle--Dd she say how soon?
 Iack--ln six months
 Belle Ccoyly).--I can easily be a blonde by that time Jack
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Bobhie-That Mrs, Castleton said something nice about you,
 Mrs yon Blumer (purring)-What was it Robbie? "she said you didn't show your age,' Life.
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ready" says the guv-nor, 'You'll And him somewhere In the garden, Now, I'm a walter, not bloodhound, ,'-The Tatler,
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Tell the gentleman is breakfasts