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The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
NO GRAFT IN POLICE BASEBALL Players Convince Committee from Board and Secure
 Permission to Play
 This Year.
ONE BIG GAME ALLOWED
Stubs for Scorc-Card Advertising Show That Five Dollars Was Biggest Contribution for
 Il Single Adv.

Convincing Police Commissioners Maxwell and Ullman that there Is no graft or undue gathering of money in the police baseball team proposition the members of last years team with Patrolman C. J. Eagan. president of the Mutual Aid association yesterday secured from those commissioners per- mission for the organization of a po- lice baseball team for this season and the consent to have one big game for which tickets could be sold to friends in advance. Permission was asked by delegation of two who appeared be- fore the police board at the last meet Ing and objections to some of the meth- ods used last season by Commissioner Ullman resulted In the appointment of Messrs. Maxwell and Ullman as a spe- c!al committee to consider whether or not permission should be given.
 There has been talk on the outside that back of the proposition of police baseball there has been graft. One of the matters which was considered n- dicative of this was the printing of the score card and this was questioned by Commissioner ullman the night per- mission was asked. He wanted to know what was charged for advertisements and the committee thought about s2, but when questioned as to whether sometimes they did not get S10 could not state definitely that such was not the case. Yesterday afternoon at the session with the committee the stubs for the advertising last year were pro- | duced and 1t was shown that the high- est price that had been received at all | was S and that others were sold for s and sl.50 The money secured over ex- penses went to the Mutual Aid associa- tion 1t was declared. The total receiv- ed for the program was about s7o. Tho men agreed that they would not take any advertisements from saloons or from brewers because there had been objection to such advertisements and some remarks had been made against it Commissioner Ulman opposed taking such advertisements when the matter ] were cautioned to keep out of saloons.
 It was agreed that ,nere should be but one big game this year for which tickets will be sold in advance. This will probably he with the New York police team If the plans of the man agement can be carried out. For the remainder of the games tickets will he sold only at the gate to those who come to see the game without buying tickets outside. The men had asked If possible for two games for which they could sell tickets in advance, but one was decided upon az all that could be grant- cd this year
 Patroman Lippincott has been elePt- cd manager of the team and will call his men out in a short time. A good team Is looked for. as most of last years players will be on hand to don uniforms again. The commissioners wished the men luck.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
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DR. FERRIS ON STAND
Tcstifcs to Finding Human Blood on
 Axe in Moosup House.

Willimantc, May 14-Dr. Harry R. Ferris of New Haven, was on the stand again testifying in the Salvatore Cap odici murder case, when the trial was resumed in the superior court this morning. His evidence was to the of- feet that he had found blood, which he believed to be human blood on the aXo taken from the Capodici house at Moosup, and that he had also found several human hairs on the axe and also on the skirt, which had baan eX- hibted. Tho stains on the chopping block, that he examined, were not human blood, he said, but probably that of chicken. Human blood was found on the window shade, wall paper, and pillow case at the Capodici home. Dr. Ferris was not cross-ex- amlned.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
SCHOOL BOARD
 GETS ITS WAY Financiers, After Holding Up New School for Weeks, Agree on One That
 Was Wanted. ASSEMBLY HALL INCLUDED Eighteen Room Structure to Bc Built In Wclch District-McCarthy
 Matter Not Presented
HALL INCLUDED

Contrary 10 expectations the board ton of paying George Mccarthy last night at all Tho reason was that the aldermanic committee had not been notified by its chairman to appear and although two of the members apparently had understood that the matter was to be presented last night only Alderman Miller. who is a mem Der of the board of finance, showed up. He declared that he did not know that the matter was off but it was stated that the other members of the committee had been notified that tho matter would not be presented last night as there are other meetings of the board of finance before the next meeting of the board of aldermen
 The principal matter which did come before the board of finance was tho new school which the board of education has asked for in the Welch district. The board asked first that an appropriation be given for tho erection of school in that section
 
 Lafayette and Prince streets as the best site More money than that con- tained in tho original appropriation was asked for and while tho board said that a twclve-room school would do for short time recommended that an eighteen room school was needed and should ho erected, If pos sihle. On account of the expenses connected with the board of education in addition to the appropriations of the board last fall the present board demurred and has held the matter over for consideration for several weeks.
 Last night it voted to give the l board of education just what it had asked for The vote passed last night was to tho effect that the board of i finance notify the board of education i that the board of finance will provide | in the estimates of next fall for the erection of an eighteen poom two story, mill construction building with an assembly hall on the slte that the board of education picked out, and l further asking the board of education to advertise for bids and after secur- ing them submit them 10 the board of l finance so as to enable IL to know about the correct sum of money need ed for the school Tho estimate cost ns submitted by tho board of educa. tion for such a building based or architects estimates is sS1.OO0.
 Tho board of education has thus SC cured just about what 1t wanted. The board of finance, however is of tho opinion that the city is not so far be. hind in schools as to require the cree. tion of n large number of new one, and the probabilities are that if tho board of education presents another new one for next years estimates as
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
CHURCH ATTACKS CHURCH
Methodist Bishop Scores Catholic
 Practices

Baltimore, May 1i.-Another bitter attack upon the Roman Catholic church characterized the meeting of the Methodist general conference to- day, when Bishop Nicely scored the record of that church in South Amer ic accused 1t of minglng in the pol ltics of this country and declared that It's influence Is felt in state and mu- nicipal governments and at Washing ton. Another incident of the day was a blow aimed at the field secretaries of the Foreign Missions society in a memorial introduced In the commit tee on foreign missions asking that they be abolished Motives of econo- my are said to have inspired the me- morial.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
LECTURES ON CAM0ENS
Scnor Nabuco. the Brazilian Ambassa-
 dor, Speaks of Portuguese Poet

Senor Joaquin Nabuco, the Brazil Ian ambassador 70 the United States lectured on The Poetry of Camoens" at the university yesterday afternoon in the presence of a very cultured au- dience He was introduced by Secre- tary Stokes and among those present was the entire Romance faculty at the university. Of the poetry of Camoens Sonor Nabuco stated that he was a great admirer, and that in his estima- tton the poetry was the greatest ever written in Portuguese. Of the ele- ments of Camoens' poetry sympathy is one that prevails. and one that is ne- ceesary for any great poet,
 Senor NabGco will deliver a lecture of interest to the general public this evening at o'clock. His. subject will be "The National Spirit in Brazil"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
DRuENs CASE ON MONDAY.

The case of the Druens, father and son, who were arrested couple of weeks ago under suspicion of setting fire to the building at 7t Hamilton street, in which their shop was locat- ed, is to come up before court next Monday morning A conference with witnesses was held yesterday afternoon by City Attorney Simpson in connection with the case and lt is expected that all will be In readiness to bring the matter up next Monday
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
BANDITS GET $35,O00
New Mexico Robbers Secure Big
 Payroll.

El Paso, Tex, May 14--Pursued by men and bloodhounds three bandits with $35,00) of loot in their possession are fleeing through the rugged noun tain passes north of French, a little station eighty miles from East Las Vegas, N. M,, on the santa Fe railroad, in an effort to escape the cluthches of the law
 At French this afternoon they broke down the doors of the depot, bound and gagged the station agent and special guard, blew open the safe, took the money, and rode away leaving their victims helpless,
 The stolen money was sent from AL burquerque this morning on q santa Fo train 10 pay miners at Dawson, N, M. only branch road leads to the mines,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
CANDIDATES GALORE
Democrats Find No Trouble in Getting Men to Stand for
 State Offices.
FIVE WOULD HEAD TICKET
All Waiting, However, for the Result of the National Convention
 in July.

Now that the republicans have had their innings. the democrats who open ed the game with their state conven- ton in this city are returning to the fray and arc beginning to browse about for candidates for the various offices on the state, dstrict and town tickets. The field it appears is fertile and well grown as with the hope on account of the recent financial crisis, of demo- cratic victory this year in the country and mayhap the state, there are plenty of democrats who are willing to take chance this time.
 For the governorship several have been mentioned who would he expected to make a good run against either Lake, Lilley. Woodruff or whoever the republicans may put up. Among them are Senator Archibald McNeil of Bridgeport, who two years ago was practically endorsed as the nominee this time; Judge A. Heaton Robertson of this city whose own coterie at the last state convention put the nomina ton up to him; Melbert B. Cary of Ridgeheld, who some years ago was the nominee as was Judge Robertson. ex- Governor Thomas Waller and last but not least Representative George M. Gum of Milford Of the latter however. it is said he would prefer to receive the nomination as congressman-at- large to oppose Governor Woodruff or any other that is nominated. The campaign for the nomination as the head of the democratic state ticket Is
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
SHOULD COMPEL MERGER
Fitchburg Man Sees Increased Pros
 perty from Railroad Combine.

Boston, May li-The legislative com mittce on railroads today heard advo- cates of Boston X Maine-New Haven merger, principally members of the Business Mems merger league. seere- tary Buttricks stated that the league was not organized by the New Haven company but seeks only protection or Massachusetts business interests It has 950 members. employing over 19b,- 900 persons. Theophllus Parsons, treas urcr of the Lyman Mills of Holyoke, and president of the league, said the transportation facilities of New Eng land are In crude condition and that with the New Haven in control, condi- tIons would be far better.
 Arthur II. Lowe, of Fitchburg, be- llcvod the legislature should compel the two corporations to unite. to save New England from commercial decay.
 Jerome Jones, ex-presldent of the Boston Merchants association, thought the merger would mean a bigger Bos- ton. Massachusetts and New England. He said the agitation against the mer- ger had been created by one paid at torney.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
HOSTESS DROPS DEAD
Mrs. Melville Mead, of Norwalk,
 stricken Before Club.

Norwalk. May i4.-Mrs. Melville F. Mead. sixty years old. died suddenly at her home on Prospect street here to-day. Mrs, Mead was entertaining the Woman's club and had just finish cd reading paper, when she dropped back into her chair and died before anyone could reach her. Death was due to heart trouble Mrs. Mead was well known in educational circles in the state and had conducted q young ladies' seminary here for twenty years. Previous to coming to Nor walk she conducted a girls school In Darlen. Mrs. Mead was president of the Abbot Association of New York City. She leaves husband and three sons.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
GIVE WAITING MEN WORK
TroIIeymcn's Union Looks Out for
 Members in These Hard Times.

As a result of a vote taken by the Trolleymen's union, it is probable that members of the union who are on the waiting list will work three days each month and the regular men have va- cation during that same period. The union men took action to this effect in order that their brother members could have more experience and would also be given a chance to earn little money during the month. Tbe action does not affect men with families to support
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
0. U. A. M. ELECTIONS
c. Stevens, of Stamford, State
 Councillor.

South Norwalk, May 14.At the an lual state meeting of the o. U, A. M, lere to-day the election of officers for he ensuing year resulted as follows:
 State councillor, H. c, Stevens of ltamford state vice councillor, $. H., took of Hartford; state council chap ain, Rev. c. M Reed of East Lyme; tate council secretary, c. M. Adams if South Norwalk state council feasurer, H. II Purdy of Danbury;
 tate council inductor c W. Gam non of Manchester; state council ex- |miner, Frank Johnson of New Brit lin; state council inside protector, | H. Gates of New London; repre- |antative to the national council, Louis N, Jacobs of New Haven
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
F. w. RENNELL DEAD
Former Financicr Passed Away Early
 To-day in Bridgeport.

Bridgeport, May 15.-Frank W, Kennel, formerly a broker and mem Der of the New York Stock exchange, died rather suddenly shortly after midnight this morning at his home facing Seaside Park, in this city. He was hfty-hye years old. He retired from business in 1898 and has since been prominent in social life here. He leaves a widow, who is a grand daugh- ter of the late P. T. Barnum, and one son,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
GENERAL WHITTIER DEAD
Relative of Johw GrccnIcaf Whittier
 Dies at Sen,

New York, May Brigadier- General Charles A Whittier, T.. S. A. (retired), died to-day aboard the steamship Mauretana, according to a wireless report received tonight by his son-in-aw, Ernest lsclin, in this city. The Mauretania sailed from this port yesterday for Liverpool
 General Whittier was native of Massachusetts and relative of John Greenleaf Whittier, the poet He was for many years q successful mer- chant of Boston, He served with dis tincton in the civil war.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
SAVE $500 A MONTH
,holesale Discharges in Adams Ex-
 press Co. Decrease Expenses.

Following the example set by the ,afroads of the east among which he New Haven road is prominent, bward cutting running expenses by he discharge of employees, the Adams xpress company has begun sweep 2 release of men and in this city | one will reduce their expenses about Boo month.
 It is planned to discharge eighteen } the local employees in the various of the business and Bubble up on the work. In the mat |r of the drivers the routes of some them will be enlarged, and in the .nce the work will be redistributed.
 4x employees have already gone and
 e rest 1t is stated, will go before Ne end of the month
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
BANKER sculrr FOR TAFT.

New York May 1i--Jacob II Schff the banker, to-day accepted a vice pres. ldency of the Taft organization of this state in a letter in which he expressed his appreciation of Secretary Tafta ability and fidelity
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
YEsrEnnAY,s FIRE nnroRn.

65l p m Box is; barns and shed at 27 Palmer street. Jacob Cohen owneG damage S40O,
 7O1 ?. m.--stll; chimney hrej 05 Arch; Robert Lut2 owneri no damage
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
WEATHER RECORD.

Washington. May 14.-Forecast for Friday and Saturday,
 For New England. Fair Friday and Saturday: light. variable winds.
 For Eastern New York: Fair Friday except clearing in extreme south por- tlon, Saturday fair and warmer; fresh northeast to east winds.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15

According to the above report, New Haven is left out of the appropriation calling for the enlargement. extension and remodeing of the postofiice in this city. Senator Bulkeley. under this head introduced bill in the senate asking for S50000 for this pur- pose, and it was believed that the bill would be favorably reported.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
NO APPROPRIATION
Bulkeley's Bill Calling for S50,- 900 for Local Postoffice
 Sidetracked.
A NEW HAVEN FREEZE0UT
Ansonia, Danbury and Bristol AL lowed Big Sums-Omnibus
 Bill In.

Washington. May 1.-The Omnibus public buildings bill. carrying authori- zations of $20,963, 900 for new con tracts and s2,164.000 for continuing old contracts. total of s23,l2S, 900, was reported to-day to the house ly Chairman Bartholdt. of the committee on public buildings and grounds,
 For the completion of contracts for public buildings already entered into the bill carries scores of appropria- tions of less than s5o,oO0 each
 Among the authorizations for the enlargement, extension, remodeling or Improvements of public buildings, at s50,000 or more, Is Pawtucket R. l., s50,000
 Among the authorizations of new contracts for the purchase of sites and the erection of public buildings at a total cost exceeding S70,000 are the following: Ansonia, Conn, s90000; Bristol, Conn. s90,000; Danbury, Conn, s115,000.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
NEWS SUMMARY.
GEN ER AL.

bHNENfhb. House Passes Currency Blll..,,,,,, AIT NaNigators Meet Disaster, postoiiice Appropriation SIdetracked Hostess Drops Dead d........,..,,. Cans Defeats Unholz. olz...,,.,,.,.,,,. General Whittier Dead should Comnel Merger. Bandits Get $35, 00......,,,.,,,.. flnancial News and Quotations. ... Gov Gard Is
 CITY. William Maer's Body Found .,,.. No Graft in Police Baseball. Democratic CandlnaLes Galore...,,, school Board Has It's Wny,.,,,,.. No District Union ,,,,.,,.,,..,,,,, Brazilian Ambassador Hcre.,,,.,,,. McNorney to Go Next. Iot Pourri Doings, s,,,,,,.,.,,,.,,,,. l,2O0 Abstalners to Come. .,,.,,.,,.
 sPORTs-Pngcs s and Q. New Haven Game Postponed. Springfield Forfets to Hartford. Dartmouth Defeats Yale. Yankees Beat Cleveland. St, Louis and Reds Win. Bon tiommie Wins Warden Stakes. Important Cycling Events. lnterclass Track Meet. Good Shooting at Gun Club. Hartford Auto Road Race,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15
(Contlnued on Fifth Pase.)
CANS WINS

Cans won from Unholz. thc Boer. In their fight last night. Particulars on Page 1.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-05-15

Observations at United States wealth. CT bureau stations, taken at & D. m. yes-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-10-29
CROSS KEYS

Miss Elsie Duncan is recovering from a
very severe attack of bronchitis.
Several persons here are anticipating at
tending the Barn Dance TO be given at Sick
lertown next Saturday evening.
Mrs Lizzie Sparks who fell and sustained
broken rib is getting along very nicely.
John L. Pease has been repairing some of
his out buildings on his farm near Will
Jamestown.
Several from here attended the Grange at
Williamssown last Tuesday evening.
E. B. Cant is candidate for township
clerk in Monroe township. Ed. is
capable OF filing the position and deserves
the support of every good thinking voter.
Farmers are quite busy around here pre-
pairing their ground for sewing their grain.
Every legal voter that feels interested IN
the welfare Of the county should 90 to the
poll next Tuesday and cast their ballot.
Rev. DIR. Lake from National Park was
entertained by Rev. Z. G. Focer and FAM
lily over last Sunday. He filed she pulpit
in the church here and delivered very able
and interesting sermons.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-10-29
PEpRtcKTowN.

A masquerade fete will be held in
Red Mems Hall on Hallowe' en-, to
which all are invited to be present
Proceeds for the Ladies' Aid of the
M. e. Church.
Mrs. Perry Fenton has been enter
tanning her sister, Miss Edith Burns,
of Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gates and Miss
Elenore Gates, of Downingtown, Pa.
spent Sunday as guests OF Mrs. Maria
Pedrick.
James Sweeten entertained his
daughter, Mrs. Lewis Cook, of Penns-
grove over Sunday.
Mrs. William atterson,~of Frederl-
ca, Del, is visiting Cashier and Mrs.
S. r. Blocksom.
Mrs. George Pedrick is spending a
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Abram
Detwiler in Camden.
A special service is being prepared
for the M. E. Church for next Sunday,
when Old Folks Day will be observed.
George Johnson moved on Monday
into part of James Morrison's double
house
About twenty from Pedricktown at
tended a birthday surprise at the
home Of Frank Titus in Swedesboro
last Friday night.
James Morrison, who is under treat
ment for cancer Of the neck. was
brought last Sunday from Philadel,
pllia to his home here
Mrs. Daniel Morrison has returned
from a visit in Atlantic City.
mrs. Thog. TIolton is visiting rela-
tives in Trenton.
Mrs. Edward Justice is entertaining
her mother Mrs. Margaret Somers, OF
Philadelphia.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-10-29
MuLLIcA HILL

Dr. and Mrs. Samuel F. Ashcraft
and son, Dr. and Mrs. FISHER, of Clay
ton; Miss Lock and DR.. Heritage, of
Glassboro, last Thursday went on an
automobile tour to Atlantic City via
the new road by Malaga.
Mr.. Antonio Burgher, baggage mas
ter on Conductor Foust's train, arrived
at Washington, D. c., but quite indis-
posed, so that he is being treated
while there.
Mrs. Milliard F. Parker has return
ed home after sojourn at Palmyra
and Glenside, Pa.
The Daughters of Liberty at Null
lica Hill have made arrangements for
an election dinner and supper on next
Tuesday for the voters.
Mr. and Mrs James Davis were
guests of relatives at Sicklertown on
Sunday.
Rev. H. NJ. Smith, of the Methodist
Church. gave a very interesting sermon
on Sunday evening on the Life of San
key"
Corn is selling on the ear for 60
cents bushel.
Engineer and Mrs. William H. Fox
spent their vacation at Red Bank, the
home Of their daughter
Mrs. Ellen Steward, one time
resident of Mullca Hill, but now re-
siding with her daughter, Caroline X.
French, is nearly blind with cataracts,
and proposes undergoing an operation
for their removal. Mrs. Steward is
rs years old.
The Harmony school house will be
retained by the Board Of Education
for future PURPOSES.
The Ladies9 Aid Of the Baptist
Church win entertained by Mrs. b.
R. Black the first part Of November,
When Thanksgiving supper will be de-
cided on.