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The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-24
LUXURIOUS VESSEL New Steamer Commonwealth Goes on New York Boston
 Service July 1. $2,000,000 SPENT ON HER Flagship of the Sound Fleet the Lar gest Inland Waters Vessel
 Afoat.

When the new steamer Common wealth Is placed in service on the Fall River line between New York and Boston, on July 1, passengers will be transported on Long Island sound with Rll the luxury and comfort of the new est ocean liner. The new Common wealth outrivals In size, speed and magniflcence any vessel heretofore built for service on inland waters.
 For the construction and equipment and decoration of the Commonwealth, !he New England Navigation company expended s2,Oo0,oo0. The Common wealth has the double distinction of being the largest and costliest steamer in American waters,
 The new st samer will take her place on the line as the flagship Of the fleet This honor passes from the Priscilla tc the Commonwealth.
 With a commanding high bow and true sheer, curving gracefully two- thirds of her length the Common wealth's broadside is a beautiful mod. el. Her length over all Is 456 feet; breadth of hull, moulded 55 feet breadth over guards, 96 feet; depth oi hull 22 feet. She has sleeping accom- rodations for 2,000 persons.
 The Commonwealth represents tht highest achievement of decorative ar placed in steamboat interior Every detail in the decoration and furnishing of the boat has been conceived by ar artist. The steamer is a striking ex ample of what taste and money cal accomplish
 Like all steamers of the Fall Rive
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-24
RUDD CASE TO-DAY
Action Against State Policeman to Be Heard in West
 Haven.
SERIOUS CHARGE POSSIBLE
Feeling Against Force Increases, and New Details Are Brought
 Up.

In the borough court of West Ha- ven this morning at 10 o'clock the case of the State against Rudd, the state police officer who Is charged with breach of the peace against Will liam lhne, jr., on Sunday last, will come up and there will probably be one of the largest galleries at this session of the court that there has ever been in the borough for feeling is running high and everyone is in- terested in the case. The action is the outgrowth of the attempted entrance of three state police officers into the hotel of William 1hne, ST., opposite the Savin Rock park, Sunday night, for the purpose of obtaining evidence of violation of the Sunday liquor law. In the fracas which is well known in this vicinity as 1t has been n leading topic of conversation ever since Will liam Ihne jr., was shot in the right arm and Is still badly disabled, and his brother Charles and a waiter at the hotel, John Wallace, received bad blows over the head from a black jack.
 That feeling is high against the ac- tions of the state police, not only here l but throughout the state, Is evidenced by the letters which are pouring Into this office condemning their actions and methods in no uncertain Ian. guage. Some of these letters come direct from Willimantic, the home of two of the state policemen who were connected with this case. It vii probably be attempted to show thi. morning in the course of the case that the state police are not useful force and that its personnel is not up to the standard which should be required fol
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-24

the prosecution of such duties and the exercising of such rights as belong to the organization.
 Even more serious charges may result from the trial. A certain wo- men has reason 10 believe that one of the state police officers is the person concerned in the disappearance some time ago of her daughter and she will be in court to-day and if the suspect cd officer Is present will attempt to identify him. If she does so there will be prosecution. Evidence will be brought In along the lines suggest ed in the case.
 Besides the case against Rudd the cases of Hickey and Wallace the two walters who are charged with breach of the peace, also will come up in court this morning.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-24
PATHFINDERS SAIL ON
Battleships of Special Service Squad
 ron Leave Honolulu.

Honolulu, June 23.-The battleships Maine and Alabama composing the special service squadron which is pre- ceding the Atlantic fleet around the world sailed from here at 1925 this morning for Manila. They will touch at Guam on July and are scheduled to arrive at Manila, July 21, The squadron is under the command of Captain Giles B. Harber of the Maine The two battleships will, to some eX- tent, act as a pathfinder squadron for the Atlantic fleet which sails from San Francisco, July '.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-24
WESLEYAN TRUSTEES ACT
Church Attendance No Longer Com-
 pulsory--Ousting the Colds.

Middletown, June 23.---At the clos ing meeting of the trustees of Wes- leyan university to-day 1t was decided not to elect a new president, but to give President Bradford P. Raymond six months leave of absence. Pro- lessor William North Rice will be acting president during the next col- lege year
 The matter of co-education was ta- ken up and deferred until next Octo- Der when it is expected that plans will be formulated for the establishing of woman's college separate from the university
 Church attendance which up to the present time has been compulsory, was left to the option of the students in the future.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-24
FOURTEEN SURVIVORS.
Women's National Lawn Tennis Con.
 testants Fewer.

Philadelphia, June 23.--As a result of the second days play In the womens national lawn tennis tournament at the Philadelphia Cricket club, fourteen contestants survived in the women's singles. To Mrs. w. H. Pouch, of En- glewood N J., and Miss Marie Wag- tlon of having advanced further in the tournament. Their victories over Miss Louise Osthelmer, of Huntingdon Val ley and Miss Marion Swords, of Mor- rls county, N. J., placed them In the fourth round Mrs Barger- Wallach of New York and Newport, continued her victorious career by dlsposlng of Miss Emily Scott of Westchester, N. Y.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-24
JOE JEFFERsoN.s SON DEAD.

New York, June 2S.-Charles B. Jef- ferson, the former theatrical manager, and eldest son of the late Joseph Jef- ferson, died tonight at St. Luke's Kos- pltal after an Illness of several days bles He leaves a widow and four daughters. The interment will be at Sandwich, Mass,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-24

Ship and Engine Building company of Philadelphia. The cabinet work, dec- orations and furnishings were con- ceived and executed by the Pottier X Stymus company of New York.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-24
A SPECIALITY OF LADIES' and CHI!..DREN'S
 UNDERWEAR.

In these departments ladies will see selections that attest the care VIC give to all our purchases--sclcctions that arc not found fin tho general run of stores The other departments are equally attractive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-11
LILLEY BALKS
Connecticut Congressman Re. fuses 10 Give His Private
 Papers 10 Committee
PUT UP TO THE HOUSE

Washington, May 11.-Representa- tive Lilley has refused to produce the letters called for by the Electric Boat investigation committee. The refus- al came to-day in letter addressed to Chairman Boutell. Mir Lilley's re- fusal was based on the advice of counsel. He also enclosed physi- clans certificate to the effect that his health would not permit of his re- turning to Washington at this time. The committee was ill executive ses- sion to-day, preparing report which will be presented to congress i'll about a week. This report will note the fact of MT Lilley's refusal to produce his letters and will leave to the house the question of determining what ac- tion shall be taken against him. The production of the books of the two torpedo boat companies probably will not be called for unless the committee finds in going through the records some disputed point that is desirable to clear up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-11
WAS ON THE ROOF
Incendiary Who Tried 10 Burn Tenement House = Detec-
 live Shot al Him.

New York, May 11.-While two policemen and a fireman guarded the hall of the tenement house at 14O incendiary crept across the roof and poured bucket of kerosene oil down the stairway through the skylight. Having soaked the walls and stairs with the oil the incendiary lowered by string burning bundle of pa pers attempting to set the stairs on fire. A detective who was making an inspection of the house saw the ward discovered the face of a man peering down through the skylight. The detective fired six times at the face above him, then bounded up the stairs but the incendiary ran across the roof and escaped through a neigh boring house.
 This was the seventh areempt made within a week to destroy the Eouse. The police suspect that the refusal of one of the tenants to comply with the demands of a black hand letter has led to these persistent efforts to set the house on fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-11
SHOT THROUGH WINDOW.
Card Party Fired Upon and One Man
 Is Kiiled-Another Slain Later.

Watertown. \. Y.. May II. - The crash of a charge of buckshot through a window upon a party of card players sent Jerry Apple weltering in his blood to the floor of his little cabin on Ap- ples island, in Black lake. north of this city. As Apple fell a sOn-in-law, Albert Crowder, jumped to his feet and fled from the cabin. The report Of the shotgun again echoed through the woods. and Crowder fell dead in his tracks.
 Mrs. Royal Dunning. Apples daugh- ter and another of the card players. fed in another direction and escaped in spite of several charges fired in her direction, She brought the news of the double tragedy to this city after q night. of terrified flight through the woods.
 On her complaint her husband. Royal Dunning. has been arrested charged with murder. Cunning and his wife quarreled. and she went to her fathers cabin. Later Cunning appeared at the cabin and sought to effect reeOncilla- tion. When he failed he left the cabin. and the others engaged in a game Of cards.
 Apple. the father-in-iaw. was sitting nearest lthe window when the charge of shot shattered the glass. His death was instantaneous Dunning stoutly maintains h.s innocence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-11
WOMAN RAN DOWN.
Scovill Co.'S Horse Made Mad Dash
 on Grand Street.

One of the most exciting runa- ways in this city in some time took place this afternoon when a horse of the Scovill Manufacturing Co was frightened by an automobile while standing in front of the postoffice. The horse, although he had check weight on, immediately galloped along Grand street, across Bank onto Grand again. It swung the carriage of the street and continued its mad tear until it collided with wagon of the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Go at the corner of Grand and South Main streets. There the horse, free from its wagon, went upon the side walk and ran down Catherine Reilly, who works at the Convent de Notre Dame. The woman was knocked to the ground with much force. She was immediately carried into the Pratte drug store and q physician summoned. The woman's right leg was badly hurt and she suffered greatly from shock, becoming almost hysterical.
 The Atlantic X Pacific wagon was turned over by the crash and tho goods in it were strewn in all direc. tions. The factory wagon was badly smashed and parts of it were lying all along the street. As the horse went ny the Democrat office it swung the cheek weight in the air and the weight almost went into the window. It awaits an owner at this office.
 William Mosely who was in charge of the team said that the horse was standing when m automobile drove right up in back of it. The machine made so much noise that the horse was scared. Wish it had been the driver of that machine instead of t,ie woman who had been runover." said Mosely who was much put out over the aerident
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-11
ROW IN THE SCHOOL
ResigDatiOns of Three Teachers Demanded By District Com-
 mitiee at South NOrWalk.

South Norwalk, Conn.,, May H. As a result of strikes among the pupils, and alleged "insubordination" among the teachers in the Franklin school, the district committee has de- manded the resignations of three teachers, Misses Elizabeth I. Tolles, Agnes Barrett and Marie Keith. The resignation of Superintendent Will jam c. Foote was voluntarily submit ted, but the committee laid it on the table, A meeting of the South Nor walk school district, in response to q zens, has been called for next Moil- day evening, at which time it is cX- pected school matters will be warm ly and thoroughly discussed.
 Over week ago the district committee issued instructions to Superintendent Foote to consolidate the three grades of the teachers mentioned, as there were only S5 pupils in all, into two grades, and one of the teachers was to be given grade of smaller scholars. The teachers objected to this, provided substitute teachers, and left the school declining to return unless it was under the old conditions. Later many of the scholars, influenced, it is alleged, by the teachers acts, re- fused to attend the school unless they had their former teachers, and inaugurated what the boys termed a strike" The district committee finally decided to take action on the matter, as above stated. Meanwhile several citizens had signed peti- tion to call a meeting where the troubles of all parties could be pub licly discussed.
 This morning the district com mittee held another meeting, and MT Foote insisted that his resignation be accepted. he declining to resume his duties at the schools this morn ing. The committee, after a long discussion on the matter, decided to accept the 'superintendents resigna- tion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-11
Grocers Have Convention.

Boston, May 1.-The National As sociation of Retail Grocers of the United States, including in its mem- bership retail dealers in all parts of this country and several places in aCanda. began its annual convention In this city to-day with a representa- ton of almost 500 delegates. present and total attendance of over 1000. The vast was particularly prominent several large parties being present from Denver, Chicago and Portland Ore. and California cities.
 President A. L. Stark of Boston presided over the opening meeting. Among the addresses of welcome were those of Representative Robert Luce pf Someryille for the state. and May or George A. Hubbard for the city. and the responses were by F. B. Con- molly of the California delegation and B. Bischoff of New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-11
Will Be Chosen soon

Chicago. May 1.-The presiding officers of the republican national convention will he chosen at the meeting of the national committee this week. Chairman Harry New of Indianapolis arrived in Chicago last night and to-day the headquar- ters Of the committee Wili l.o for mally opened. Secretary Elmer Do yer Of New York WiIi arrive to-day and vith Sergeant at Arms Stone uilI take up the routine work Of preparing for the convention The meeting of the srb-Cummitfse ia charge uf the conven ion is sched- uIed for "Wednesday and Co is st this meeting that the temporary ufSrsrs of the convention wfIl te named. Senator Beveridge. Leslie ". Shaw and Senator Dclliver are the rsndi- dates whose names have lseen most nruninentIy men toned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-11
CITY NEWS.

William Riether. the meatman has purchased from Mrs Mary Cheney her block at 32 North Main street.
 Daniel Leary, a Broolyn youth, was arrested this noon by Detective Ken naugh accused of theft. He is thought to be one of the boys that have been burglarizing Brooklyn stores.
 Attorney William H. Williams of Derby was in town to-day in conneC- tlon with the hearing of John Early's appeal from probate which takes place in the superior court tomorrow.
 William Foley Of North Main street was operated on for appendicitis at the Waterbury hospital today. The operation which was successful was performed by DTS Graves and Ander- son.
 The funeral of John H. Lawson was held yesterday afternoon from the family residence on Stone street with intermenT in new St Joseph's s cemetery. The floral tributes in- cluded a pillow marked Our Oar ling" from the parents of the de- ceased: basket of roses. Grandma Lawlor; basket. Cousin John Healey; bouquets. Mrs NJ. Bowling. Sake & Floto.
 Announcement has been made If the engagement of Miss Margaret M. Mcdonald. daughter of Mrs Edwarl W. Mcdonald or East Main street, to Attorney Francis F Guilfoile. son of Michael Guilfoile of South Willow street. Miss Mcdonald is a teacher in the kindergarten department of 'he Margaret Croft school and Mir Gull foile Is one of the leading young at- torneys of this city.
 Mrs Rose A. Mulligan. aged 5s years. died yesterday morning at the family residence. 24 Fuller street. af- ter a lingering illness of pneumonia She Is survived by four daughters and five sons One sister. Mrs Patrick Elliott. and one brother. Bernard Fay both of Pennsylvania also survive her. The remains vii be taken to Jersey City for burial In charge of ]. H. MulvilIe On Wednesday morning.
 Miss Mary Cross of this city former ly of AnSonia received wori to-day nf the death of her brother. Iohn !. Cross In Salt Lake eity, Ttah. yester- day. Mr Cruss vert west aIaout twenty-four years aro. Ills relatives had a number Of frieBis in this city. He leaves three sisters and two broth- CTS. Mary and Mrs F. r. Slawson of this city. Mrs Patrick RrasSIl uf Phil adelphia. Walter of Bridgeport .ni Charles Of shelton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-11
ANT|UN|ON MOVEMENT
Manufacturers Association Plan.
 hing National Campaign
HEAD EXPLAINS ITS MOTIVES
Has No Intention of Crushing Labor Organizations, He Declares, but Is Opposed to Boycotts, Sympathetic Strikes, Etc.

New York, May 11.-With $15,000,- 100000 behind it the National Associa- ton of Manufacturers is going into politics. The scope and plan of it's ac- tivity will be developed at the annual convention, to be held at the Waldorf Astoria May IS, 19 and 20. James w. Van Cleave, president of the associa- tion, outlined the attitude of the 5000 members, who, he said, were practical ly unanimous in the stand to be taken with reference to organized labor
 "The general public and even presl- dential candidates" said Mir. Van Cleave, have an exaggerated notion of organized labor's voting strength. We have in this country 32,000,000 wage earners. of whom 1,53S970 are enrolled in the American Federation of Labor. But these include women and children and aliens. Besides, many work and reside in Canada. You could probably cut these official figures to about 100000 or 100000. Of the 14,000,000 votes to be cast for presi- dent organized labor could furnish perhaps 500000.
 But history proves that 90 per cent of these will be cast for one or the other of the two national parties, ac- cording to individual convictions.
 Does Not Intend to Crush Unions.
 Tt has been charged by Samuel Gompers that it is the intention of the association to crush the labor unions but that is a misstatement. We have no desire or intention to disrupt any labor organization. But the organiza- ton will maintain it's unyielding oppo- sition to boycott, closed shop, sympa- thetc strike, limitation of output, com pulsory use of the union label, sacri- flee of the independent workmen to the union, restriction as to the use of tools, machinery or material except such as are unsafe and restriction as to the number of apprentices and help CTS when of legal age.
 Right at our hand is an opportunity to raise up more and better mechan- ics than the apprenticeship system, even in its best estate, ever furnished us namely, by attaching manual training department to every public school of the primary grade in the United States. In this department let every boy, from the age of nine, or ten, or fourteen. give an hour every school day to the use of tools employed in the more important mechanical trades, under competent instructors. and make the attendance compulsory on each boy.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-11
SAFE BLOWN OPEN
Robbers Enter South Meriden Post Office aud General
 Store.

Meriden, May 11.-Robbers en- tered the store and postoffice kept by l.. E. Clark at South Meriden early terday, blew open the safe with hi, 'o-glycerine and got away with a burf..Se of private papers belonging to MT Clark, evidently overlooking about $25 in stamps and small amount in cash. The work was evil dently that of professionals, it is be- lieved, who had acquainted them selves with the general layout of the place. An examination of the safe, which was a fair sized one, showed that no boring had been done, and it is thought the robbers must have poured a quantity of the explosive into the cracks of the safe door. That the charge was a heavy one is shown by the fact that although bar rels and other articles were backed up against the safe, when the charge went off the safe door was blown away and considerable damage done to the interior of the place, while pieces of the safe itself were blown through the windows. There is no clue to the perpetrators. The au- thorities conclude that the entry was made about 3:30 o'clock this morn ing, as the clock in the store was stopped at that hour, and also because it has developed that about that hour several persons aver they heard the sound of what must have been an explosion The discovery was not made until about two hours later when MT Clark was notified. It was explained to-day that the quarters in which the store and postoffice are located are only temporary and that 1t has been MT Clark's custom to keep in the safe only papers and books. The permanent quarters of fthe store and postoffice were burned last February and are now under going reconstruction. This is the third time within ten years that this postoffice has been broken into.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-11
Minister Russell comina Hnm,.

Willemstad. May ll.-w. W. Russell. the American minister to Venezuela. sailed from here on the steamship Caracas for the United States. where he will spend his vacation of two months That there is a tension in the diplomatic relations lretween the United States and NeneZueIa was shown by the fact that none of fhs Venezuelan officials was on hand to hId Mr. Russell goo-lhy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-11
AGAIN POSTPONED.
Hearing for Annulment of Evelyn
 Thaw's Marriage.

New York, May 11.-A hearing on Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's suit for the annulment of her marriage to Harry K. Thaw was scheduled to begin in this city to-day, but was postponed ny agreement of counsel. Daniel O'Reilly, counsel for Mrs Thaw, re- (quested postponement on the lground that he had been unable to secure certain evidence which he de- sired from Pittsburg. A commis- kioner to take that testimony was Appointed recently by Robert E. beyo, the referee appointed to take dhe evidence in the Thaw case. Coun- Sel for Thaw consented to the post ponement, but declared that he would agree to no further delays. trhe new date of the opening of the Ihearing has not been fixed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-11
Town Wiped Out by Fire.

Deadwood, S. D., May 11.-Camp Crook, a town of 400 population on the Little Missouri river, north of here. was destroyed by fire two days ago. Loss $2O0,O00. The news was brought to this city by courier from Belle Bourche. The flames. the origin of which is unknown. swept from one end to the other Of the village and only few build- ings were left standing: Camp Crook was a trading point for a large territory and the merchants carried large stocks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-11
Will Plant Many Trees.

Montpelier. Vt. May 11.-FoIlow- ing the policy of the state. which prompted the enactment of a law by the last legislature providing for the yearly distribution of seedlings and transplants. the state forestry department has begun its annual work and almost 50.000 young trees are ready to be placed in the ground This is considerably more than were distributed last year. The seedlings to be planted consist large iy of white pine, while Scotch pine and red pine are also much used. Practically the entire supply is com posed of coniferous trees.