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The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
BRYAN LOSES JERSEY
Anti Forces in Full Control of Con.
 vention--Unit Rule Adopted

Trenton, N J, April 2s.--'ro day 5 democratic state convention 10 select delegates to the national convention at Denver selected a dciegation that is unlnstructed, except as to voting under the unit rule, A resolution to instruct tn delegation in favor of William J. Bryan was voted down.
 Former United States Senator James Smith, jr.. who is ar nti-Bryan man, was in full control of the convention and succeeded by q large majority in defeating the aspirations of Robert Davis of Hudson county and James E, Maritime of Union county the latter a personal friend of MT Bryan, who wanted to go to Denver as delegate at-larEe
 Just before the convention adjourned and after half the delegates had left the hall former Congressman Allan Benny offered resolution instructlns the delegates to Denver to vote for William J. Bryan's nomination for president Senator Smith quickly mov- ed to table the resolution and this was done on viva Yoce vote,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
HOUSE SIXTEENTH
Presidents Message Carefully Followed Applause from
 Both Sides.

Washington, April 2S,-- ostenslbly considering the sundry civil appro- priatIon hlll, the house devoted most oG it9 time to-day to speeches cover ing q wide range of subjects and con clnded the session by giving an at tentlye hearing to the presidents special message, Although nearly every member had read the message in the newspapers, q large number remained in their seats carefully fol- lowing the words of the reading clerk, When the portion of the message re ferrlng to the multi-millionalre whose son is a fool and his daugh- ter a foreign process" was reached there was q storm of applause equally prominent on both sides of the house.
 Mr. Leake of New Jersey gave some caustc remarks on the presi- dent, eyoking applause on the demo- cratic side.
 Sumpuary laws and especially the shutting out from army posts of the canteen were the subjects of remarks by Mir Goehel of Ohio
 Predicting that Roosevelt policies would prevail at the next national re- publican convention, Mir, Madison of Kansas, paid a glowing tribute to the president, declaring that his forestry achievements alone had realized the dream of ages.
 The great advantage the country would reap from the manufacture of { all of its cotton instead of sending two-thrds of that product abroad, was the subject of a stirring speech by Mir Byrd of Mississippi By abandon | ing protective tariff principles, MT Byrd believed that result would be achieved
 Need for further educational re- strlctlon in immigration was discussed | by Mir Burnett of Alabama. who de precated the condition of immigrants from southern Italy.
 MT. Aiken of south Carolina advo cated the passage of his bill 10. llmi the Jurisdiction of federal control ovei interstate commerce to permit states to control the liquor traflp within their borders.
 Representative Keller of Ohio, dis cussed pension legislation and direct ed caustic criticism toward bills in troduced by his colleague, Genera Sherwood 'Later MT. Ansberry O Ohio, in a brief speech defended pen sion measures presented by Genera Sherwood and expressed regret tha two veterans of the war should be a odds over pension legislation.
 Other speeches were made by Rep resentatlye Hitchcock of Nebraska Vreeland of New York and Hamlil Missouri At 5:05 ?. m. the hous took n recess until 11:3O o'clock to morrow morning
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
THREE-CENT FARE IN FORCE
Cleyclandcrs Get One Day of Free
 Rides by Way of Celebration.

Cleveland. O.. April 2S.-Cleveland to- day Is riding free in the street cars,
 Following the settlement of the so- called seven years war" In which the municipality has been engaged, Presi- dent Du Pont, who took charge of the newly organized Cleveland Railway company at midnight, announced that free transportation would be granted in honor of the cessation of the trou- bles. Incidentally, Mir. Du Pont is re- ported to have stated that upon the same date each year an effort would be made to 'consecrate" the day in a sim- liar manner
 It was announced this afternoon that tho three cent rate of fare will go into effect tomorrow morning, instead of at the expiration of 10 days, as had pre- yiously planned.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
HARVARD SPORTS
Athletic Committee Unable to sgre,
 on CurtaiImcnt-Decisi Later.

Cambridge Mass. April 2s.--For three hours tonight the Harvard ath- letic committee discussed the question of the elimination of winter sports at Harvard university, but was unable to arrive at definite decision and final action was postponed until the next meeting, the date of which is not fixed When the committee is- sued its recent statement on the cur talment of sports 1t declared 1t would render a decision concerning winter sports before May 1 It is expected
 therefore. that the next meeting of
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
COLLISION VERDICT
British Coroner's Inquest Ex. onerates Officers of
 Both Ships.
CAPTAINS ON THE STAND
Bsttlcshlp's Chief. OfIlcor Makes Conn- dental Explanatory Report to
 Admiralty.

Yarmouth, Eng. April 2s,-Tho coroners inquest over the bodies of four of the twenty-eght men who were drowned as result of the col- lision last Saturday between the liner st. Paul and the British cruiser Glad iator, was held to-day and verdict was given saying the mon met death accidentally and that nobody is crim- finally blamed for the collision.
 The British admiralty and The Am crican line. the owners of the st. Paul. both were represented 5y coun- sel. Captain Passow of the St. Paul and Captain Lumsdcn of the Gladia- tor, were present Counsel for the American line, speaking on behalf of his clients, expressed deep regret over the lamentable collision and voiced the sympathy of the line for the suf- ferers. The representative of the ad- mlralty spoke in like manner.
 Captain Lumsden testified how tho collision had occurred. He said Inc was on the bridge of the Gladiator when he saw the st. Paul approach ing about half a mile away The St Paul swung to port and Captain Lum sden starboarded the helm of thu Gladiator to pass the liner. The cap tain said he did not hear any bias from the siren of the St. Paul, but h' observed that she was swinging tt port It was reported to him, ht said, that the liner had given two blasts. indicating that she was putting her helm to starboard. He ordered that the Gladlator's starboard helm b, eased, intending to pass the liner oi the starboard side. Asked by tn, coroner why he had decided to pas the St. Paul on the starboard side Captain Lumsden said he would pre- fer not to answer, as he has made confidential report to the admiralty ol this point.
 Lieutenant Wright of the Royal En gineers witnessed the collision iron a window of Fort Victoria. He heart the St Paul give one blast of her sirei and few seconds later. what seemed to be an answering blast Then tn Gladiator hove In sight Both yes sels were broadside to him and h. was unable to tell If they changed their course.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
SUCCESSFUL WHIST
Winners of Prizes at Joint Affair Given
 Last Night in Music Hall.

Nearly loo tables were filled at the whist party arranged by the joint committees of San Salvador circle, Daughters of Isabella and San Salva- dor council Knights of Columbus, at Music hall, last evening. Just two hours were spent at the game which started at S:15. then the scores were taken and to the highest scores in each section handsome prizes were awarded. the following being a com plete list of prizes and winners
 Section 1-l'irst prize. Miss Annie o'Brien, strawberry set; second, Miss Jennie Mack, salad dish; third, w. D.. Carpenter, cuff box.
 Section 2--First, Miss Celia Riley, china cake set; second, Miss Nellie Doyle, one-half dozen bread and but ter plates; third, Miss J. Mclaughlin. renaissance piece.
 Section 3-First. Mrs. A. Clarkin, one-half dozen silver knives and forks; second, Miss N, NJ, Sheehan, stick pin; third, Mrs. T. Gibbons one half dozen silver tea spoons.
 Section i--Flrst, Miss Farrell, one half dozen Silver table spoons; 7econd, Mrs. B. Poddeen, jardinere; third, Miss Carrigan, dozen silver teaspoons
 Section 5-First, Rose Buchanan, Queen Louise cake set; second, John Devlln, glass berry set; third. Mary Newman, match case.
 Section 6--First, Miss ManniX, ann Der stem pipe; second, Mir. Delgado, salad dish third. MT. Victoria, one half dozen sherbct glasses.
 Section First, w. Byrne. Life oi Pope Leo XIII second, Lucy Byrne , flint goblets; third, Mrs. P. White, dozen tea spoons.
 Section s-First, M McGuinnls, l.. dozen flint goblets; second, Dan Bren man, fern; third, II. ]. sullivan, twt towels.
 Section 9--Frst Ada Root, l-2 dozer fruit forks; second M. A. McGorigan linen center piece; third Mary J. Weir l-2 dozen sherbet glasses.
 Section 1O-Frst, J. Coeller, 12 doz en silver teaspoons; second, Miss No Ian. water set. third. Miss M. Avery aeh receiver.
 Section 11--First NJ. c. Kelley, dosei silver knives and forks; second. Nils w. II. Boyce, 1-2 dozen bread and but ter plates; third, Miss C. S. Bennett embroidery bag.
 Section l2--First. Miss NJ. Dixon, tw ladies neckties; second, W. Blatchley cloth book third, Mrs. Connolly, eu and saucer.
 Following the distribution of tn prizes there was an informal danc until 12 o'clock, the music for whic
 was furnished by an orchestra com
 posed of members of the council unde the drectorship of Hannon. This
 the first large affair given by the tw organizations together and 1t was
 splendid success.
 The entertainment was in charge O : Edward C. Lyons for San salvado council, and Mrs. T. J Mulvey for Sa Salvador circle, assisted by the follow ing committee: Mrs, l. F. Booth, MT Alexander Bleto, Mrs E C Byons, MT, , c. c Fahy. Mrs. W. II. Moakley Mir J F. Clark, Mrs. Donelon, Mrs. T O Brien, Mrs Kelly Mrs Rudolph. Miss { Kelly. Miss Casey. Miss l.. Kelly, Nils } Conghlin, Miss A. Kelly. Mrs Avery
 Jiseph H. Lynch, John r. starr lame
 James P. Gallivan, John C. Riley 1saa Booth, Christopher Ledwith Harry I Walker, Thomas J, Mulvey. Laex Bletl r Daniel w. Brennan, Bernard F. Farrel
 Henry z. Mcdonald, John II. Holme 7, and T. r Martin,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
POLICE CALL FIGHT OFF
McGopcrn- Summers Bout Falls to
 Matcrinllc.

New York April 2S The police to- night prevented the scheduled ten round boxing bout between Terry Me- Govern and Johnny Summers of Eng land, at the old Broadway Athletic club The Ave hundred persons who gathered to witness the event were in- formed by the management of the hall chat for police reasons they had de- clned to permit the fight to take place. Tho spectators were then informed that tho bout would take place at the sharkey Athletic club. The police how ever, were on hand when the crowd ar rived there and informed the specta- tors that the projected hstic encounter would not be permitted
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
BRITISH DESTROYER SUNK.
One Life Lost During Night Man.
 euyres--Explosion on Battleship.

Harwich, England, April 2S.-The British torpedoboat destroyed Gala was cut in two and sunk early this morning off Kentish Knock, in the North sea, by the scout Attentive. The torpedoboat destroyer Ribble was also involved In the collision and re- turned to Sheerness with two com partments full of water. The flotllla was engaged In night manoeuvres when the accident happened. Engin- ger Lieutenant Frank A. Fletcher of the Gala, who was In his bunk at the point where the destroyer was struck, went down with the vessel. There was no other loss of life.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

It was stated here last night that John Mack, as the Yale trainer s known here, went to Chelsea, Monday to look out for the interests of his family who suffered heavy losses as result of the big fire. The we'll known trainer when he left New Ila- ven was not aware that member of his family had perished in the fire.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
SCHEFF DIVORCED
Actress Given Absolute Decree from
 Titled Austrian.

New York, April 2S.--l'ritzi, the ac- tress, or Frederick Anna Von Bardel- ben, as she is known in private life, is entitled to decree of absolute di- vorce from Baron Frederick Wilhelm Gustave Carl Won Bardelben, accord ing to a report which has just been made by Referee Edmond F, Wise, who took testimony in the case by ap- pointment of the supreme court, Coun- sal for Miss Scheff applied to Justice Mccall in the supreme court to-day to have the report of the referee con tirmed. The justice took the matter under adyisemcnt and reserved deel5- ion.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

There were 35 officers and ex-presi- dents of Christian Endeavor societies in this city and vicinity present on Mon day evening at the Grand Avenue Bap- list church at the executive board meeting of the c, F. The first part of the meeting was devoted to the read ing of reports of the work in the vari- ous societies and other routine busl- ness. This was followed by an address by Rev. R. D Trick, pastor of the Howard Avenue Baptist church, who spoke on the results Go the Christian Endeavor societies from the Chapman meetings early in the year, He then called for a vote as to the willingness to have another such revival and a unanimous vote of approval was cast This" said Mr Trick, lis our Chris tian Endeavor reply to pr. Haynes" Refreshments of cake and cream were served,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
GEORGE E. HAIGHT VERY ILL
President of Thompson Company Fail
 ing at His Home.

At his residence at $40 Elm street last evening it was stated that George E, Halght, who had been i'll since last November, was In very serious con dition He has been failing steadily for some time, MT. Ilaight is the father of Frederic R. Haight city ed itor of the Register, and is president of Henry c. Thompson X Son com pany of Elm street
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
ALENENDE ADMITS IT
Arrested Last Night for Burglary
 Committed April 15

When Louis Al2nendc came back to New Haven last night he was arrested on the charge Of stealing two rings valued at s75 and Sl5 in money from O. H. Stankey's house, April i5. Alen" cnde was arrested by Detectives Daley and Dorman and the detectives stated last night that he admitted having dcne the job.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
SOUTH CAROLINA FOR TAFT
Administration Faction Controls State
 Conycntion--No Pledges.

Columbia, S. C., April 2s.- With the exception of a fight between a negro temporary chairman and del egate, the republican state convention here to-day passed off harmoniously, the national administration faction being in complete control. Resolu- tions were read endorsing the admin Istration of President Roosevelt and pledging support to tho nominee of the national convention, whoever he might be.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
AFTER POPE'S PERMISSION
Dc Sagan and Mime Gould Going to
 Rome for That Purpose.

Naples, April 2S.--One of the Ma ples newspapers says that the reason Prince Helie de Sagan and Mme. Gould are going to Rome is that they may discuss at the Vatican the possi- bility of meeting the objections of the church to a marriage between them pn account of the fact that Mme. Gould has been divorced.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
OLDEST MEDICAL SOCIETY
Idtchfleid County Association Holds
 Hath Annual Meeting.

Winsted, April 2S.-The Lltchfeld County Medical association, the oldest pociety of It's kind in the country, held its 144th annual meeting here to-day. The guest of honor was Reynold Webb Wilcox, M, D., of New York, who read a paper on Chronic Bright's Disease. " pr. l. l., Hamant, of Norfolk, was sHlected president
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
C0NFERS WITH GRAVE
c. R. French and Cigar Manufactur.
 crs' President Talk it Over.

q. K. French the arhiter sent here by the International Cigarmakers un- ion to settle the dispute between the men and the manufacturers, held a conference with Frederick D Grave, president of the Manufacturers assnci alton at the Tontlne last night When asked after the conference if there was anything new in tho situation Nr. French responded that there was not
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

There was a large attendance yester- day afternoon at the funeral of Captain Horato N Pond, which was held at his late residence, 4S Clinton avenue The services were conducted by Rev Dr. Sheath. There was present a large delegation from Adelphia lodge, F and A M, of which Captain Pond was q member and the Masonic services were conducted al the grave. There were many beautiful floral tributes from relatives and friends Among the floral tributes was one from the ban- craft Bross the oyster dealers, on one of whose steamers he was pilot and one from the captains of these steam CTS. There were also handsome flora remembrances from the family. The in torment was in Branford.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
JURY READY FOR RUFF
Taking Of Testimony Against Frisco
 Graftcr Begins To-day.

San Francisco, April 2S.-The jury to try Abraham Ruef was completed this afternoon after both sides had ex- hausted their peremptory challenges. The taking of testimony will commence tomorrow
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

Miss Leila Smith of New York and Harry J, Payne of Buffalo, were mar ried at the home of the bride last Thursday, Miss smith. formerly resid- ed In Fair Haven, where she has many friends.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

A charity whist was held on Monday at the home of Mrs George Rondeau in Chatham street, at which prizes were awarded to Mrs, McGuire,' Mrs. Rice, and Miss Thomas, After the whist, light refreshments were served.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

Granniss hall, Strong school, Leon Hausman, a former pupil at Strong, aud now studying at the Northheld school, will give an Illustrated address on birds,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
JOHN MACK'S BROTHER
Vale Trainer Identifies William Mc-
 NnmRra as Chelsea Fire Victim

NnmRra as Chelsea Fire Victim
 Boston, April 2s,--The body of ono of lhe victims of the Chelsea fire, which was found in the ruins on April 22 on Highland street ncar Essex, was identified tonight as that of Wll- liam McNamara, aged twenty-five years. of 75 Maverick street Tho Identification was made hy the mans brother John McNamara, athletic trainer at Yale university
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

Mir. William Rogers and family of Barnett street have moved to West Haven for the summer.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

Mir John McGuire who has been con- fined to his home on Barnett street with rheumatism Is able to be out again.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

The Ethel chapter, No. 2S. o. E. s., will hold whist and pinochle tourna- ment in Masonic hall at 8 p. m. this evening. Dancing will also be enjoyed.l
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

Announcement has already been made that the wedding of Miss Cora, daughter of Robert o. Eaton and Wal ter Franklin Potter, will occur at the Eaton homestead in Montowese, May IA, at 6 o'clock. Seventy-fve relatives and personal friends have been invited to witness the wedding ceremony at 6 o'clock and many other invitations have been issued to the reception which will begin at o'clock. Every resident of North Haven Is invited to attend this reception. l. will be impossible to send written invitations to each resi- dent of North Haven, but Collector Eaton wishes 1t understood that every resident of his home town is invited to this reception and that he particularly desires that the invitation be accepted, A big tent will be erected on the lawn and arrangements made for the com- plete entertainment of all who accept these invitations.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

Miss Anna Thompson of Qunnlpiac avenue is visiting in Boston.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

Te Y. P. $. c. E. of the Congrega- tional church cleared about $45 on their minstrel show which was held In Ma sonic hall, Friday evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

An entertainment will be given in Pilgrim church by the Foreign Mission ary society Friday, May 1, at s p. m. After the entertainment cake and ice cream will be served. The entertain ment will include play and musical selections.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
NASHVILLE.

Master Elmer Himman. youngest son of Steven Himman Is i'll at his home Oh Willard street with scarlet fever.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

Miss Cary Sabine and mother from Brooklyn are the guests of Miss Bes- sic Hollis of Fountain street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

Mir. and Mrs. George Luzerne Foote of No, S55 Lenox street, this city cele- brated their. fftieth anniversary last evening at their home from 7:3O until 10 o'clock. About l25 guests were pres ent. The couple received many fine gifts including gifts of gold. The couple were married 50 years ago by the Rev. Dr. vibnert of St. James church.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

IA very pleasant surrpise party was given in honor of Miss Margaret
 Schwlnd at her home, 23 River street, few evenings ago. Dancing, musical selections and many games were played
 while Mir. William Taylor sang several songs A buffet luncheon was served and later the happy guests departed wishing the hostess many more such pleasant events. Among those present were the Misses Catherine Schwind, Mary Schwlnd. Viola Macdonald, Lil- Han Berry, Elizabeth Maloney, Flor ence La Fountain, Emma Kolterman, Bertha Ziebell, Gertrude Benz, Gussie Leggitt. Eva slagle, Mildred Slagle, Helen Reynolds and the Messrs. Will liam Taylor, Morgan Harris. Bernard Cassick, William Brennan, James Kier- nan, Lester Fowler, Luther Loeffel, Albln Elliot, John Coyne. Paul Flint, Coley Williams. Joseph Schwind. Jos eph Schmidt, Charles Schmidt, George Schmidt, Mir. and Mrs. Schwind and Mir. and Mrs. Schmidt. ga
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

Bird and Arbor day will be observed in several of the local schools At
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

The ladies of the East Pearl Street M. E. church are busy preparing for the annual banquet of the Twentieth Gen. tury league to be given In the Sunday school room of that church this even- ing at 7:3o. It is expected that 25O will attend and from all the Methodist churches In New Haven and vicinity. After the banquet there will be a num- Der of speeches. The league is the so- clety which banded together to clear off the debt on all the Methodist churches of New Haven several years ago.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

Mrs. H, l, Barnes of IA Exchange greet, has just returned from short %slt In Mt. Vernon and New Rochelle
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29
Aid society at the Grace church par ish house this evening at 6;S0.

Among the recent removals have been the following; l. Hemming has moved from IFS Blatchley avenue to l5l Chatham street; David Adams, from Al James street to New Jersey; Mich- ael Marion, from 1S5 Saltonstall ave- nue to Derby; F, C.. Mansfield, from l5l0 Quinnipiac avenue to unionville: R. II, Rice and family from 55 Lom- bard street to the Van Dover farm. North Haven, and II, Davis, A Poplar street, has removed to Norwalk.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

William Cook of Front street has re turned from Pittsburg.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-29

Supper will be served by the Parish
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