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The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12
CHANGED THEIR MINDS.

4 paternal government is an ever present helr. SO it is not surprising that even though the promoters of the proposed Alaska Yukon-T Pacific Ex- position announced that the United States would not he called on for one dollar they are now calling on it for SlO0. .0o0, nor is it surprising that the call finds some support in congress Ii also finds some opposition. Those are large and impressive figures vhich are brought to public notice by Senator burkett of Nebraska. Beginning with aid to the exposition in Vienna in 1873, in an appropris ton of s1ss.- S42 b1. and ending with Jamestown in
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12
The Omnipresent Lire.

The Duke of Skookum led the waltz In graceful swing, with Atlin Nan While Skaguay Sue whirled down the With one.Ear Jake-from Ketchi-
 kan.
 But Patient Hank and Thirsty Kate , With seorn gazed on a couple free, For Atlin Nan refused to talk To Dago Pete or Sweet Marie. Remarked across the genial foam, That Hobo Bill and Ping Pong Nell Had robbed slulce box up at Nome. Yet cen with these they joked and
 drank.
 And sang. and danced, with spirits But all agreed they could not mix With Dago Pete and Sweet Marie Then Sam-the- Swede and Ashcroft LII Said Rose Lepnea from Point Leyis) Was acting as no lady would FN tshe. swapped her clothes with Red
 McGec). But willie they scrappcd among them
 selves,
 On this thing they could all agree, They would not talk, nor dance, noi
 drink
 With Dago Pete or Sweet Marie.
 MORAL. In Palace or in Dance Hall cult, MlG London fog or Arctic chill, In dive or mansion. north or south, The social lead we follow still And we refuse to talk or drink, To nod or dance, to smile or meet Those whom our social law frown!
 down.
 Like Sweet Marie and Dago Pete.
 -Life.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12
wORLD-CIRcLING AUTO RAGE

We have long been of the opinion that the automobile that has proven its ability to withstand the exacting con ditions of an endurance contest is far more thoroughly tried for the ordin- ary prospective customer than the ma chine that has won in score or more of speed contests. But in matters of automobile endurance trials tho great est undertaking that can be planned will start this morning from Longacre Square, New York for New York to- Paris race. Surely the automobile that can cover that distance, no matter whether if comes in first or last at the l finish, is worthy of printing it's cata- | logue fin the future without an offer of discount for paymentfTithin a cer- tain period of time
 Only one American car will be rep resented In the race. There will be three from France. one from Ger many, and one from Italy. The race will be from New York to San Fran cisco. thence by boat to British Colum- bia. to Nome, by boat to Siberia. and thence overland to Paris through places with names that are less and less strange sounding as they bro. gress on their route They will go through IrkoutsK Mini Novgorod Moscow. St Petersburg Berlin. Aix-la. Chapelle and Paris Of course there is 3 great probability that most of the cars will reach Paris safely. A thous. and and one mishaps may occur. run. ming all the way from punctured tires whales while they are crossing the Behring Straits The total distance tc be travelled will he 10000 miles. Tn. men who will drive the cars will moi be the well-l5nown ones Instead they will be adventurers and arctic eyplor. CTS One of them was on relief ey. petition that went out in search ot the long-lost Andree. the arctic bal loonist
 One thing can he hoped That i, that the drivers will keep together a, much as possible Misery loves com pany. and we can certainly imagin, that it will be miserable driving sbou the time they are following the areti, circle around northern Siberia and hu man company will then not he mat ter to he despised, when all that stand between them and life and home vii he 8 few gallons of gasolene And. h, the way, are there gasolene-trees nj in Siberia that they can tap 10 ge the precious fluid from? The accornt do not treat of that subject. Ii dee not seem as if they would he able f. carry enough with them to last
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12
OUR CONTEMPORARIES.
Mexico A. n Sugar Producer
lThe Mexican IinraldA


 The production of sugar in Mexico is on ,he increase and the sugar planters In southern Mexico are rapiil learn ing that Increased cultivation means a larger stand of cane and consequently a greater production of sugas. ]. M. Parker, superintendent of the Osxa- auena plantation, in the State of Yer acruz, gives his opinion of the sugar outlook in Mexico 10 this effect.
 He states that the cane crop now be- ing moved Is an extremely heavy one and will be ono of the largest forNnany years, This, ha states Is largely dut to better cultivation. The planters of tropical Mexico have apparently neg lected this important Item In past years and only recently have com. menced 10 cultivate by stumping an' blowing and keeping well cultivated with mules. This year. however many of them devoted considerable attention to the cultivation of the sugar land and the result has been larger cror than for many years.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12
THE ALDRICH MAKEsHIFT.

Senator Aldrich made the speech of his life" on what might perhaps be called the bill of his life, l. Is said that his speech was characterized as mag nifcent" by J. P Morgan, and there is evidence that his bill is regarded with favor by large financial inter- ests" But that doesn't make its quail ty what it should he. Senator Aldrich made as strong ard ingenious speech for the bill as could be made, but his admission that It was only an emer- gency measure was alone enough to condemn it. He said: "Thc Committee on Finance, with practical unamn'ity' arrived at the conclusion that if would not he possible 10 secure this relief by the adoption at this session Of any measure which should provide for the 1 thorough revision or reconstruction of our monetary system, however advis- able such a course might be from a scientific ar practical standpoint. Bankers and students of economies are divided in opinion as to what should take the place of the existing system, if it is to be condemned and super seded, and if a new, comprehensive system. based on scientific principles is to replace it." If this Is true, and 1t probably is. why should the situation be further complicated and burdened by the passage of the Aldrich bill, which is admitted by it's author not to be adequate
 It is to be hoped that the congress of the United States win be as wise in this matter as was the congress of Hart ford business men which met day be- fore yesterday, and which included representative of almost every bank trust company. saving bank, life in- surance company and fire insurance company of the city This congress has some knowledge of finance and "the financial situation and it va; unani. mously of tho opinion that no bil should pass at the present lime, md that there is no need of emergency legislation. There is need of an ade. quate measure, and that the Hartford congress thought, and many others
 think, can be best secured by the ap
 pointment of capable commissior
 with power and time to make one
 What is the use of 'puttering" lonsei
 with this vital matter?
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12
lNSISTENT.

Your sons studying medicine. isnt he?' Yes Army or navy commsnd?" Life
 Patienoe-"l have taken a great dis like to those new nelghbors of ours. Patrice-"Whsts the matter-phono- graph or chickens?' ?'--Yonkers States man
 If the canteen cannot be restored to the army very likely the soldiers would be willing to compromise on a Kansas drug store.-Somerville Jour nal
 of course" said the tourist. yoI know all about the antidotes for snake hite?" certainly" replied the explorer. Well. when a snake bites you what's the first thing you do?" Yell. "-Phila delphia Press.
 Ephraim Washinston-Par Browf has opened an intelligence office. He l done get you job for two dollars. An ! drew Jackson-Ah's not gwine to take | a iob fur two dollars An can get mar ried fur cne.-Judse.
 Cheops had carved his name on ev- l ervthing in sight Now" boasted he | .posteritv will know me to be the req thing in Egyptian kings. Maybe not sire" said the court pessinlist. "MaS i be they'll take you for our leading five
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12
LINCOLN DAY.

Again we have come to Lincoln Day. Ever since this Day was first celebrated it has grown in observance and lnflu- ence, and bids fair to still further grow in them. There can be no ques- ton of its great usefulness The con temptation of Lincoln's life. work and death which it incites Is a powerful educational factor We learn from it just the lessons that are needed in this day of gold-worship, pomposlty may sbe great without continual study to appear great. We see how common sense is the most uncommon kind of sense. We see how the homely and humble virtues exalt man and a nation. We see how patience and kindness are better than petulance and brutality We see how humor can il- illuminate situation and good humor better it. We see how simplicity may be grander than grandeur. We see how he that loseth his life saves it, and we see how true patriotism is also true l humanltS
 So let us once more carefully con slider the wonderful career of Abra- ham Lincoln and rejoice that the God through him. and that though dead he yet speaks and will continue to speak to the country for which he lived and died, and to the world which more and more gratefully acknowl- edges his power to teach.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12

An institution has been foun 1e1 in one of the larger German cities With the object of Investigating how to 'm- prove the health of people Who work in factories. Just now in Germany the need seems to he of an nssituti ,n that will improve the chances ot peo- pie getting work in factories.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12
SOME MORE NATURE,

The nature fakirs. and the rebuker of them too. ought to be interested in what the eminent Professor Scl1uster has to say concerning animals. Within the last month student of animals has told us much about their moral
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12

Nothing can really stop the United States mail. A letter mailed fifty three years ago in New Orleans has just reached its destination in Penn sylvania.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12
SAYINGS AND DoINGS.

The nineteen women in the Finnish Parliament have already presented tWenty-six bills relating to the reform ot marriage laws. the legal position of nlegltimate children. protection ot minors. public education. the liquor question. etc
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12

Sometimes Missourians show in- stead of demanding to be shown. Fourteen of them who have moved 10 Oklahoma have shown that State how it would be for it's advantage to have them in its house of representatives.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12

As preliminary step in separating thes customs and postal administration the Chinese government has obtained permission from Japan 10 have young men educated at the postal school in Tokio. Some sl5.0o0 is to be spent for dwelling for these students in Tokie. who will start with their work in the near future
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12

Among recent callers at the White House were Messrs- MeshaEeyes'lig Tayoumiessig and Omunekakeace Wawayzeaeumis. And all the Presi- dent could say was How do you lo'
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12

If is recorded that horse has jumped thirtyseven feet, but that wasn't the favorite" in race at the finish of those who had bel OF him.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12

German captain named Arenhold proposes to abolish light houses, which are constant source of ex . pense and substitute system of searchlights pointed vertically. He says that the beams of searchlight are visible for a distance of fifty nau- tical miles, and when directed over head this distance Is increase to eigh- ty, There is plenty of opportunity for varying the character of the beam SC as to impart individuality to each sta. ton for the purpose of ready recogni- ton, and the proposed system has tho | additional advantage of making ! readily possible to embarrass the en emy in case of war by simply turning off the current and leaving the vicinit, | unlighted On the other hand sys | tenn of lighthouses stands for frien'
 as well as foe. The German nay,
 proposes to make extensive experi
 ments with the suggestion for the pur
 pose of determining its full value an' 1 economies.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12

At 2 recent meeting of the corpora ton uf Harvard ii was voted to estab-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12
THE MORNING COURIER WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY ,2 1908

fish. twenty-fye additional university scholarships. with 8 stipend of sl5o each. These will he assigned each year to seniors iii Harvard college and in other colleges, who will study in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences In the coming year. regard being paid in the assignment to the geographical distrihution of the applicants. This addition will make a total of l2f fel- lowships and scholarships. As the graduate school has four hundred stud ents some sort Of aid is now provided for nearly one third of the total num- Der
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12

lgnatius Ysgalla, described by the Pittsburg Gazette as high browed came 10 this country two years ago and has worked since then in factory made application for appointment to the Pittsburg Police Bureau. After enumerating all the other qualities which he thought fitted him for d place, he said that he could also speak read and write eight languages. These were Russian, Polish. Lithuanian Slavonic, Yiddish, German, Hungarian and English. The linguists of the de partment held an impromptu exarnina
 call the boys bluff" but he was fount
 not wanting and corrected the Yiddisl | of his examiner.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12
PER-.
 FIXTURE

Y our Shirt Department is stocked for a while yet-for two months more or less Yet 1t may not be wise to defer the selection of materials. Everything is here now, but every thing cannot stay here always. The stock may remain large for long while; but the very particular people are apt to come early, and sometimes one very particular per son takes just the things another particular person would have liked to take for himself. Then it does not seem to make any difference or offer any compensation that there are thousand other designs and all answer equally we'll the canons of good taste and seem to other people just as ehective. Come when you can.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-12

Timber warts or burls caused by the distortion of the grain out of it's natural position, rank high In conner cial value because of their rarity and beauty of figure. These freaks of nat ufe have brought as high as ten cents a pound, and a picture is shown of one that was valued at s260
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28

A very large and well pleased audi ence heard the Ansonia High School Glee club give It's annual concert last evening. The entire seating capacity of the Opera house was occupied and the event WAS a complete financial as well as musical success. "The Crusa- ders' by Gade and Fair Ellen" by Brusch, were rendered in an exception ally pleasing and eommendable man. ner. The one hundred and thirty mem bers of the chorus were we'll balanced and their singing was commented up on probably by every one of the large gathering present. The soloists were greeted with applause at tho conclu
 sion of every solo. They were Miss Retta Mcdonald, W. H. Joy and Henry Haugh Mrs. Elmer Beardsley of Stratford was the accompanist and her fine playing certainly helped the solo ists and the chorus in their good work. F, R. Hawley. supervisor of music of the public schools of the city, Is cer- tainly deserving of praise for the fine way in which both pieces were render cd The event was one of the great est successes in the history of the club,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28
Talked on Railroads,

The Grange discussed very inter estlng subject this evening at their meeting in Wallace Block. The topic was Railroads Government o7ner- ship. private ownership under govern 1nent supervision. or private ownership without supervision" The talk was led by James R. Campbell and Seth H. Wizard.
 In addition fo the above there were two papers upon travelling heipp az follows: Ancient Modes Of Travel ing. bv Mrs R II. Stone. Modern Modes of Travel. bv Mrs W. II Bar thoicneW nf musical part Of the evening was in charge of H. S Kfrt land. The program for the next two
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28
.ANSONIA.
,sp.clal Journal-courier New. Service,

The funeral of the late Mrs. Robert Hoadley took place from her home on New street yesterday afternoon at ? o'clock. The funeral services which were very largely attended by the many friends and relatives of the de- ceased were conducted by Rev. Otto Burtner, pastor of the Congregational church Interment took place in Pine Grove cemetery. the pail bearers be- ing A. H. Bartholomew. F. L. Gaylord. C. C. Ford. W. P. Judson, Edward Bowen and William Bowen. Under- taker Dewitt Marsh of the Ansonia Furniture company had charge of the funeral arrangements.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28

Many Derbyites will so to Newtown this morning to attend the funeral Of Richard Quinn, of this place, which takes place in that town at Il o'clock. Derby lodge, B. P. O. E.. will send as delegates, Alfred Gray. Harry killeen, James Kane. Bernard Quinn. Charles Tiegler. and George Mechtersheimer. James T. Hawley, Michael Barryt J. L. Nugent and William Mccarthy will represent the Derby Acrie of Eagles at the funeral services.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28

The Hotchkiss Hose Cos team and the Bassetts. the winners of the fire
 mems tournament for this year, met on the formers table. last evening, in the final round of the tournament. The Bassetts secured three out of the four games played The last game of the evening was the most interesting and Reidy hy winning ii has the honor of being the on1y man in the tournament who has played every game and has a clean record The results are as fol-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28

Henry Davis, the old man who was found in Schuss' saloon in Bride street
 in a helpless condition Wednesday eve ming at midnight. was in such a bad condition at the police station that he was removed to the Grace hospital, New Haven. pr. C. H. Mercer. who attended Davis during Wednesday nights bad spell advised his removal to the hospital for proper treatment. Ii is thought he will recover sufficient ly in few days to leave the hospital.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28

Peter Asphel of Derby. secured the horse that was given away at the An sonia roller skating rink last evening There were over four hundred at the rink and about one hundred couples in the grand march that was formed for the occasion.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28
JoInt Social n Success.

The joint social held this evening at the T. A. B. hall by the members of Compny and the Y. =. T. A. B. and l.. society was most enjoyable event The speaker of the evening was Major John .. Tilson of New Haven, who was the speaker of the house of represent atives in the last general assembly, During the evening remarks were also made by several local men. One of the first things on the program was the presentation of a handsome sword belt and cap to Daniel Lanouette, pres ident of the r. M. T. A. B. and l.. so- ciety by H. P. Prior. President Lam ouette in acknowledging the gift. thanked his many friends in a few well chosen words
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28

A special town meeting will be held on Saturday evening in the town hall. It will be of importance. as action must be taken to provide funds to meet the payments on the new Cent ral school It Is expected that the at tendance will be very large
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28

A magis lantern show will he given on Friday evening by Richard Bryan and Walter Pluecker at the Bryan home on Prospect street It is ex- pected that many friends of these two boys will be present to enjoy the fine pictures
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28
HOLY NAME ENTERTAINED.

The members of St Mary's Holy Name society gave musical and lit erary entertainment and social smoker last night at Steinert's hall, corner Court and Orange streets.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28

The Webster Hose Co. will hold its annual concert and ball this evening in the Opera house. A large number of out-of-toHn fire companies are ex- pected to be represented by large del- egations. The committee in charge ex- pect to make this years event the most successful in the history of the company.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28

The Wallingford grange assisted by some Yalesville people will present the opera The Merry Milkmaid,' next Tuesday evening at the Yalesville town hall for the benefit of the Yales- vile public library. It will be the most elaborate musical production m Yalesville.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28

James Rutland has purchased q plot of land from the heirs of F. H. Bald win near Walnut Beach. and when the land is cleared it will be used for a market garden. MT. Rutland has great success in raising vegetables of all kinds
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28

The Storms took four straight games from the Fountains last evening, in the last round of the pool tournament. The players of the home team were in fine f|m and certainly would have had a good chance of holding the cup if they had played each round as last evening was played. The following is the re- suit of the games:
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28

The ladies of Freelove Baldwin Stow chapter D. A, R., have decided to postpone their whist party until some time in the near future. It was originally planned for Saturday after noon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28
DERBY.
Special Journnr-courier New. Service,

tspccfni Journni-eour1ef NeWs ser'ice'
 Derby Aerie of Eagles held a very largely attended meeting last evening at which were present John Togue of Bridgeport, the state president, and Hugh Hagarty of Meriden, the state secretary. Both men gave very inter esting addresses which were well re- oeived by the members present. Fol lowing the business meeting refresh ments were served and q pleasant so- cial hour passed
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28

meetings of the grange will be as fol lows:
 March 5 Farm Labor Question. Lecture-Speaker to be announced Discussion, led by A. T. Henry and James Wooding. Music in charge of Mrs. George Hop- son.
 Light refreshments committee-Mrs George Anthony, Mrs. Willis Rose. Mrs Schuyler Hall.
 March 12. Grange in charge of younger mem bers. Master-Herbert Jacobs. Overseer-Harry Tuttle. Lecturer-Ethel o. Wilcox. Chaplain-Norman Barnes Steward-James Small. Assistant steward-Harry Young. Small. Treasurer-Harry Anthony. Secretary-Mary Cook. Gate keeper-Willie Harrison. Pomona--Winifred Owen. Ceres-Lena Anderson. Flora-Florence Harrison.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28

Following the business meeting of Esther lodge, S. of B., which was con cluded at o'clock last evening, the doors of the hall were opened to the public and whist and donkey social was held. A large number were pres cnt and very pleasant evening pass ed. During the evening pleasant mus ical program was rendered and re- treatments consisting of ice cream and cake were served.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-28

The Second division, A. o. H., and year concert and dance this evening in St Mary's hall. The committee as- sures all who attend a good time.