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The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
FUNDS LACKING
SAYS HITCHCOCK
Republican Chairman Explains
Delay in Prosecuting the
Work of the National
Campaign.
OCTOBER BATTLE MONTH
Says Leaders Agreed Long Ago 10
Reserve Ammunition Until
Thirty Days Before
Election.

Chicago Sept 2l.-That the funds ne
ceesary to defray the expenses of a
long vigorous campaign have not been
forthcoming was frankly admitted to-
day by Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock
OF the republican national committee.
The statement was made In explana-
tion of the delays that have attended
the beginning OF the campaign work IN
most OF the states,
Il have no apologies" he said 1--WE
knew long ago that we could not
waste our funds and for that reason
wa decided the proper thing to do was
to get the states In shape for nm Of
fective campaign for the last month
preceding election. To that end have
devoted most of my time TO the adjust
ment of factional differences In large
number OF states where the republicans
were not pulling together.
The last of the state quarrels which
has needed the attention Of the ma
tional committee Is that In West Nir-
Rinla and | am In hopes that this will
he settled at a conference to be held
In that state tomorrow.
Chairman Hitchcock expressed the
opinion that IF an active campaign
could be carried on for thirty days
that Is, for the month Of October, that
the republican ticket would he success.
full in all the normally republican states
end IN most Of the states that have
been put In the doubtful column b,
conservative politicians.
THAT was the theory when our plan:
were outlined AT conferences which
had with the party leaders AT Colorado
Springs, Chicago, Boston, and othe,
places said Mr., Hitchcock I'VE be.
leved then that october I. would b,
time enough to put our speakers Of ma.
tional prominence and our paid speak
ers In the field II costs great dea
OF money to keep the large speaking
Continued on Second PaRe)
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
THOMPSON ELECTED
Attempt to Dust Senator from
School Board in West Ha-
ven Frustrated.
REMARKABLE VOTE P0LLED
Renewed Interest Manifested In Out.
come of Rallot--Dr. Barnett
Also Reelected.

The many friends OF Senator Clarence
e Thompson and DR.. John r. Barnett
OF West Haven rallied TO their support
at the election Of two members OF the
board of education Of the Union school
district In West Haven and reelected
them to the positions which they have
so successfully filed In the past. De-
week IN which the friends Of Eugene
J. Grimes placed him In the ticket with
DR. Barnett the result yesterday show
ed conclusively that the work Of the
two members Of the board had been
appreciated and that Mr.. Grimes had
not been nominated by a representa-
| tive caucus.
The polls opened at o'clock and
from that time until the interest OF
| the borough was centered In the plac-
| ing OF two members on the school
board The vote was the heaviest
polled for long time and showed that
considerable interest could be manifest
ed IN a school board election.
| A total of l,42O votes were polled yes
terday as against q total OF 81 at the
election last year when Messrs. Hall
and Lucy were elected to the board.
| OF the total number of votes cast,
Senator Thompson received 825. Dr.
Barnett 562 and Mr., Grimes 28S. In
view Of the fact that the independent
ticket with Messrs. Thompson and Bar
nett az candidates was not placed In
the field until some time after the reg.
uler ticket the result is sweeping
victory for Senator Thompson. When
the result OF the ballot was announced
to the crowd that had assembled to
hear the vote, many cries of Speech
speech" arose, the senator responded
and said
1T pleases me very much to see that
my work on the board for the past
quarter century has been appreciated
and that the people Of the borough
realize that the interests OF their chill
dren have been we'll looked after un.
der the present administration"
WIN interviewed regarding the re
suit Of the election Mr.. Thompson said
| 1T does not SURPRISE me IN the leas
for personally think that the people
of the district have been and are a
the present day well pleased with th'
present MANAGEMENT Of their children
school interests The people are still
hack Of me and I think that they d.
not want change In the system"
DR.. Barnett said that he was vel
pleased with the outcome but was mo
at all surprised with the result.
"The people are satisfied with TIL
management and do not care for
change" was the substance OF hi
statement. The board for the comm,
wear will be made up as follows
Messrs. Thompson, Barnett. Hall, Lucy
; Brown and Gagel
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
DREDGING LAW OFF
Oystermen Get After the Set and Work
on Natural Beds.

Yesterday the law on the dredging
OF seed from the natural oyster beds
went off and the oystermen who have
been waiting for this time TO CONS
had everything In readiness to leave
their moorings at the earliest possible
moment yesterday morning AS 1t
was nearly light about o'clock a
fleet Of between 200 and 900 oyster
boats sailed out Of the harbor, all
sails set because Of the tagging breeze.
The set this year gives promise Of
great things In the oyster limo, 1t Is
sail by the oystermen 10 be better
than II has been for several years,
They are hoping that II there are any
storms on the way they VIII hold on
until the major part of the dredging
has been done. for II a heavy storm
should come while the sand on the
beds s soft, and all stirred mp by the
fingers of the dredges, II would cover
the beds deeply and all Of the set
would be lost. or az much as had not
been got up,
Shortly after 3 o'clock In the after
noon the first Of the men who had
gone out In the morning were seen
making their way for the anchorage
basin, where they would find buyers
and dispose of their DAYS dredging
There Is always race between the
oyster boats TO get In here first. be-
cause the first IN always stands the
best chance.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
BARNES NOW FOR HUGHES
Albany County Boss Introduces Fer
mer Enemy at Ratification.

Albany, n. Y, Sept. 21.-Standing
on tho broad stone steps of the state
capitol tonight, William Barnes. jr.,
Albany county republican leader, in
introducing Governor Hughes TO a
host OF spectators pledged to the gov
ernor and other candidates on tho re-
publican state ticket the earnest sup
port Of the Albany county republican
organization. Mr.. Barnes had op
posed the denomination Of Governor
Hughes at the recent state convention
but bowling to the will OF the party ha
declared tonight, It becomes the duty
OF the minority ito proceed IN united
column against our opponents
Governor Hughes addressing the
crowd VIII had gathered on the capitol
green, rendered his thanks on the
god will expressed by the assemblage.
He lauded the national candidates rA-
fered briefly TO national state issues
and in conclusion urged harmony and
cooperation.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
Harry Wcissmann Escapes Luckily
from Truck Wheels.

Harry Weissmann, 10 years old Of
90 Frank street was run over yesterday
afternoon by a heavy truck, but es-
capped without serious injury. The
accident happened on Congress avenue
near George street and was witnessed
by a number of people who were hor-
rined to see the heavy truck driven by
William Adolphini pass over the boy.
An ambulance was sent for. When 1t
arrived the surgeon attended the boy
and found no signs of serious injury.
The boy would have been taken to the
hospital for further examination but
he wanted to go home and was allow
ed TO-
Sergeant Doherty saw the accident
and ran after the truck as the driver
did not know that the boy was under
his wheels The driver was exoneratcd
from all blame
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
BISPHAM GETS CHILDREN
Dramatic Scene In Court When Sing.
er's Wife Parts With Them.

Philadelphia, Sept. H.-Davd Bis
pham, the singer, today won the first
battle In the legal war with his wife,
Mrs. Caroline r. Bispham, over the
custody Of their two children, a girl Of
IA and a boy OF 10. Judge Audenried
adjudged Mrs. Bisphem In contempt of
court for disregardlng a written agree
ment made three years ago when the
Bisphams agreed as to who should
have the children at different period Of
the year It Is alleged that Mrs. Bis
pham took the children without per-
mission from Mr. Bispham's home in
Connecticut
There was a dramatic scene when the
Judge issued his order. Clinging to the
boy and girl until they were literally
dragged from the court room Mrs,
Bisphsm got on her knees and kissed
them repeatedly, and was only parted
from the children when the lawyers.
for Mr. Bspham took them from the
court.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
FIGHT FOR SECOND PLACE
Three Candidates Clambering for Mas
sncbusetts Iicutenancy.

Boston, Sept, 21.--With three we'll
known politicians In the field as can
didates for Acknowledgements on the
republican ticket this fall and all
three completing tonight three
months hard struggle for control at
the state convention in this city on
October 8, and with an unusual num-
ber of contests among the councillor,
congressional and senatorial districts,
the republican primaries tomorrow
are expected to be better attended
than for many years.
The candidates for lieutenant-gov-
ernor are John n, Cole. of Andover,
speaker OF the house; former Speaker
Lewis A. rockingham, OF Boston,
and Representative Robert Luce, of
Somervile. Tonight each of the
campaign managers is claiming VIC
tory,
Democratic primaries will also be
held in few cities and towns. in,
Guiding Boston, where the so-called
Joint caucus act obtains.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
GILBERT MARRIED
Worlds Champion Pole Vsulter
Weds Miss Mary Thomp-
son of Seattle.
COMING HERE TO LIVE
Is Best known Locally of All Nale's
Athletes-Has Won Scores of
Trophies.

News was received In this city yes
terday Of the marriage of A. c. Gil
bert, the worlds champion pole
vaulter, In Seattle. Wash. Saturday to
Miss Mary Thompson, daughter of one
of the leading citizens of that place.
Gilbert's home is IN Portland, Ore.
and he had known Miss Thompson for
several years.
Mr.. and Mrs Gilbert Will come east
Immediately and will take up their
residence IN New Haven where Gilbert
is probably the best personally known
of any of the Yale athletes. He will
complete his course In the Yale medi-
cal school this year. taking his doc
tors degree In June.
While Gilbert will undoubtedly he
at Yale field during the fall and next
spring assisting In coaching he will
after several years in which he came
to be one Of the most famous athletes
of the country. He retires as world
champion at IL feet "a inches, and
also as Olympic champion. In his
four years at Yale he took four track
Y's. three gymnasium Y's, his Y. w. A.
for wrestling and over n score Of
cups. His freshman year he wrestied
and travelled around considerably with
Shevln as a lightweight to the latter's
heavyweight. Once at Princeton
Shevln and Gilbert offered 10 wrestle
all corners at the end of a Joint meet
and succeeded remarkably well. His
later years at Yale Gilbert withdrew
from wrestling activities and paid at
tention only to gymnasium and track
work.
Then came the breaking OF the pols
vault records. In the spring Of 1907
Gilbert established worlds record a
about L. feet inch, n record whicf
!
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
American Aeroplanist Flies One
Hour and Thirty.two Minutes
Before 10000 People
at lie Mans.
A DISTANCE OF 81 MILES
American Ambassador Hastens IN
Congratulate Aeronsut and Sug-
gcsts Testimonial from
the People.

Lerans. Sept. ot,--1n the presenc-
of the officials of the French Aero
club. Amba ssador Henry White Cen
eral Baza him -Hayter, commander Of
the Fourth Army corps, a large num-
her of French and foreign officers and
aeroplane experts and wildly cheer
ing crowd numbering 10000 Wilhir
Wright. the American aeronaut, this
afternoon accomplished a signal tri-
umph capturing the worlds record
from his brother. Orville Wright, with
a marvellouslv impressive fight in his
powerful machine. Of one hour, thirty
ono minutes and ffty-one seconds,
covering in that time an actual dis
tance Of as kilometres or nearly sixty
one miles.
owing to the recent accident at
Fort Myer to-day's trial for the
Michelin cup, for the greatest distance
covered by an aeroplane in 1908 and
the Aero club prize Of $1,000, for the
longest nlghtest flight over an en-
closed ground attracted intense inter-
est and the spectators displayed the
utmost Difference and sympathy.
Mr. Wright at first appeared ner-
vous and lll-luck seemed to be pursu.
ing him. The wind was TO high IN
the morning to permit of fight and
when II fell at four o'clock this after.
noon Wright made three false starts
Finally, at isis after the direction
Of the starting rail had been changed
to point in the teeth Of the breeze
which was then blowing gently al
about four miles an hour the aviator
got away nicely. sailing majestically ur
the field amid laundering cheers. Red
| flags were posted at regular intervals
which permitted the spectators e
estimate the distance as the fligh
proceeded.
After rounding the upper turi
Wrisht swept back to where the thou
sands were gathered and began des
crIbing ecllpses Round and round h
went with the regularity Of clock-worl
and the sicadiness Of railroad train
The great crowd was at once. deighte,
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
s5oo,ooo FOR TUFTS
Massachusetts College to Found School
Of Finance and Accounts.

Medford. Mass, Sept. PA gift or
s50o.OOo to Tufts college under the pro-
visions Of the Becker will recently ad-
mltted to probate In New York, was
announced to Tufts students tonight
by President F. w. Hamilton, at the
annual Tufts night TO welcome the
members of the freshman class, In
Goddard gymnasium. The money Is
to be used as a foundation for a school
of finance and accounts. Neither Pres
ldent Hamilton nor any of the trus-
tees could give any further informa-
tion regarding the gift or the testator.
President Hamilton sad that the only
information he had on the subject was
contained In a message received from
New York merely stating that under
the provisions Of the Becker will
Tufts would receive 100000 as foun-
dation for school of finance and ac-
counts.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
TAFT SPURNED F0RAKER'S
ADVANCES SAYS PRESIDENT
ONE BODY RECOVERED
Victim Of Quadruplc Stratford Drown.
Ing Found on Flats.

Stratford, Sept 2l,--The body of
Jessie May Roswell, aged seven years,
who, with her parents and brother,
was drowned off the Stratford break
water Saturday night, was found this
afternoon on the mud flats west Of the
scene of the fatality by Charles Nor
gan. who was digging clans. Medical
Examiner Coggswell gave permission
for burial The body will be held for
a few days to see whether the other
bodies are recovered
Parties have dragged the Housaton
ic river near the ftal spot all day and
into the night for the bodies of the
other members Of the family, but
without success.
Mrs C. Wesley Parks Of Bridge
port one of the three members of the
party that were rescued, Is weak from
the exposure and II Is feared that
pneumonia may result
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
LORD BISHOP STRICKEN
The Very Rev. James Carmichael Diet
Mt Montreal Home.

Montreal, Que, Sept, 21.-The Very
Rev. James Carmichael, lord bishop Of
Montreal, who was stricken with An
attack Of heart failure Yesterday, died
al his home In this city early to-day.
The late Bishop Carmichael was born
in Dublin 70 years ago last July He
was ordained in Canada in 1859 His
successor will be chosen by the do
cesan SYNOD in February
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
CERTIFICATE WAS FILED


The announcement IN An evening
paper last night to the effect that the
marriage certificate Of Arthur Edward
Brides. the yale football player, had
not been fled in the city hall, caused
considerable comment about the town,
Father Coyle Of st Johns r G..
church, who officlsted at the ceremony,
said last evening that he had filed the
certificate as usual and that If 1t could
not he found II was not due to his
careessness
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
FOLLOWED THE FAIRS.

Hubert T. Dickernan, clerk Of the
city court, and Frank Thompson Of tho
firm of Jenkins & Thompson, returned
yesterday from very ENJOYABLE two
weeks in northern New England Will,
in New Hampshire and Vermont they
attended many of the fairs and had
considerable out OF door life.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
NANCE 0'MEIL ARRESTED
Actress and Manager Held for Illegally
PLAYING THE Fires Of st. John"

New York, Sept q Mckee Rankin,
the theatrical manager, and his star,
Miss Nance o'Neil, were arrested here
today by a United states deputy mar
shal. on an indictment found against
them last July in California, alleging
that they had infringed the copyright
of the suderman play "The Fires Of
St John" After formal erraignment
before United states commissioner
thew we're held in $1,000 hail each for
examination tomorrow, and were later
paroled in the custody Of their counsel
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
BARNEY REILLY HERE
Yale's Freshman Captain 10 BE Tried
Out BY New York Americans.

Barney Reilly, captain of last
springs freshman baseball team. ar
rived In New Haven Yesterday and
will continue his course In the ale
Law school this fail tIe has been
playing on the Haverhill team In the
New England league this summer and
his batting average for the past month
was 40 Reilly will be Ineligible for
the Yale varsity next spring because
of his summer playing He has been
offered a trv-out with the New York
Americans next spring
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
WEATHER RECORD.

Washington Sept. 2l,-Forecast: New,
England--Fair and warmer Tuesdays;
Wednesday fair; light to fresh south
west and west winds.
Ea stern New York-Fsir Tuesday
and Wednesday: light to fresh south
and southwest winds.
Observations at United States weathS
err bureau stations taken at 8 p. m. yes~
terday, seventy-fifth meridian time.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22

sPORTs-Pnge o.
Wheaton nj Quarterback.
Two Veterans Out for y, II. II. =.
Simmons With Giants This Week,
Giants Lose Second Successive Game
Cubs Advance on Taking Two Contests
Cleveland In First Place.
Tigers Lose to Puritans
White Sox Blank Athletics.
Grand Circuit Rnces.
EVENTS 'TO-DAy--Pnre T.
False Friends at the Grand.
Vaudeville at Polls.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-09-22
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-06-26
ESTES HOUSE AT
PRIMM SPRINGS
POPULAR RESORT is READY TO
RECEIVE SUMNER VISITORS
HOW TO GE THERE.

The Estes House at Primm springs
Is now open to the general puohc'
and will be up to its usual satlslactoI!
standard through the summer months
primms is the popular summer resort
for Columbia and Maury county peo-
ME and hundreds drink the healtn-
giving waters every year and are
greatly benefited. The Estes House
Is famed for the wholesome, appeuzing
and bounteous fare and no visitor ever
had any complaint on this score Ihe
fare this year will be up to the usual
high standard, the hotel is IN goou
shane and ample arrangements nave
been made for entertaining all guests
comfortably.
The hack TO Prlmm's VIII not DC
started for ten days or two weeks, bu'
All who wish to go to Primms can
telephone the Estes House and ar
rsnrements will be made TO get them
to the springs.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-06-26
PROMINENT MEN
HERE ON BUSINESS
Ex-cOV. McMILLlN, GEN. Gates
AND JESSE M. LlTTLEToN WIS.,
TORS TO COLUMBIA.

In the lobby of the Bethel House
Tuesday there were several OF the
most prominent public ment OF inc
state and for time this hotel bore a
resemblance to the lobby of the Max
well House at Nashville. Politics
did not, however, attract the crowd
for as GOV. McMillin said, 1T was
non-partisan assembly" PROMINENT
among those present were Ex-GoV.
Benton McMillin, Attorney General
Charles t. Gates, Jr., and Jesse M
tittleton, the Republican candidate
for Governor in 1904.
These gentlemen are all here inter-
ested in phosphate lands in TINS Sec
ton and they met for conference
and discussion of the affairs connect
ed with their phosphate interests
Cen Gates is here to give legal assist
ance to some of the interested parties.
The non-partisan character of the as
sembly was illustrated by the facS
4, that of the three mentioned one is a
Republican. Gov. McMillin a supporter
of Patterson and Gen. Gates an aroenS
advocate of the election of Carmack.
Neither of these gentlemen woulo
discuss the political situation. They
are here they stated, purely on busl-
ness matters. Mr.. Littleton declneu
positively to discuss the situation IN
the Republican party in this state az
| this time.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-06-26
ORDER PRIMARY
FOR CONGRESS
DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE CON-
MITTEE OF 9TH DiSTRlC''
CALLS ELECTION.

At a meeting Of the Democratic Ex'
ecutive Committee of the Seventh
Congressional district held at FRANK
lin Yesterday afternoon direct prl-
mary was ordered on the day OF the
Augpst election for the nomination o.
a candidate for Congress in this as
trict. The meeting was perfectiiy
harmonious and every county was
represented. The committee was
presided over by Chairman j. "
Hobbs. of Houston county.
The plan adopted by the committee
provided that the candidates before
the primary must qualify before July
7 ana nav to the Chairman $3.50. IL
on that date there shall be but one
candidate qualified he shall be by the
chairman declared the regular Demo-
cratic nominee and there shall then
be no primary held.
II is not expected that Mr.. Padgete
will have any opposition and for that
reason there will be no primary heid
and he will again be declared the
nominee. Mr.. Padgett is serving ms
fourth term and IS practically assured
OF a fifth. J "