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The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
STUDENTS FIGHT FIRE
Williams College Men Battle With
 Forest Flames Near Remington.

North Adams, Mass. Oct l9-The Berkshire mountain region in western Massachusetts and the foot hills of the Green mountain range in southern Vermont were covered with thick smoke pail tonight from fires which have burned over hundreds of acres of timber land In the mass of fallen leaves and dry undergrowth in the woods fires have started at many points in the last few days, and some of them tonight are assuming dan gerous proportions. Hoosac noun tain, through which runs the long tunnel of the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine railroad. was a mass of flames near its top tonight, presenting a beautiful spectacle vis- ible for many miles.
 Williams college students formed part of the small army of men engag- ed tonight in battling with the blaze 1 near Bennington.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
Division No. 1. \. Q. Il.

At the regular meeting of division No. l. A. Q. H.. held in the Boardman building last evening the following delegates were elected to confer with delegates from the other seven diVi- sions in the city regarding the build ing of a home for the Hihernians in this city w. r Dwyer, William Lane, E. J. Sheehan, J. J, Devine and J. s. Hannigan.
 The meeting of the delegates will in all probability be held the early part of next month, the other divisions being represented by the following committees:
 Division No. 4--James F. McGann, John II. Courtney Peter J. McNerney' Edward Egan and Matthew Gallisan,
 Division No 5--John J. Hogan, Da- vil F.. FitzGerald, James Dinnan' John s. Mccarthy, and Thomas F. l Connolly.
 Division No 7-Joseph Mclaughlin Mchiacl B. McGrael, John McQueeney Thomas Ryder, and James Reynolds
 Division No 3--Dominick Sheehan Daniel o'Neil, James Ross J. J. Ryan and John kiboy.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
TAFT IS SECRETARY
Son of Republican Candidate an Officer in Yale Civic
 Club.
TO ARRANGE SPEAKERS
Organization Holds an Important Meeting--Thc Committee
 in Full.

Roebrt Alphonse Taft, Yale lo son of Judge William Howard Taft, was last night elected secretary and treas urer of the Yale Civil government club, one of the leading organizations of the university He will also be a member of the executive committee which ar ranges for the speakers at the meet ings.
 The club last night took action to- ward broadening It's work and making 1t more practical To this end, com mlttee was appointed to Investigate tenement conditions in New Haven The members of the committee are, Leonard Kennedy of Brooklyn, Leor Godchaux of New Orleans and JohI Favil of Chicago, all seniors. A com mlttee of Shelf men was appointed tc investigate factory conditions: Arthu, q Heidrich of Peoria Edgar B, How ard of New Orleans and Charles E Lockhart of Greenwich. James B Grant of Denver is president of th' club.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
s13.350 FOR SUFFRAGETTES
One Woman Gives S1O,00O to Votes
 for. Women Campalgn Fund.

Buffalo, Oct. 19,-The problem of financing the work of the National Woman Suffrage association cropped out to-day and forea time clogged the smooth running machinery of their convention The question first came up in executive session, where 1t is said President Anna H, Shaw talked to the delegates in no uncer- tain way as to their failure to pro- vide the national committee with funds to carry on its work. It was finally decided to make an effort at the afternoon session to raise at least S5.OO0 by voluntary subscription. The contributions had reached $S,S5C when messenger handed President Shaw a letter from Mrs Catherine B Lewis of Buffalo enclosing check l for si0,000.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
NEWS OF THE STATE
Reddings Biggest Fire Does Damage of $1S,oO0-Two
 Suicides,
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH
Arrested for an Old Theft--Struck by Touring Car--Other Hap
 penings.

Bethel. Oct. 19.--The most serious fire that ever occurred in Bedding was that which destroyed an immense stock barn on the country estate of l.. O. Peck, on Sunset Hlll, just across tho Bedding line from this town, yes- terday. The barn, which contained stalls for fifty cattle, and was provided with many modern appliances, was totally destroyed. Two cattle were burned to death and two hundred tons of hay, two carloads of grain, a tally ho valued at $1,000 and number of other vehicles were destroyed, The loss is estimated at about $1s,oO0 and is partly covered by insurance, The cause of the fire is unknown.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
NAVAL CHIEFS MUZZLED
Metcalf Guards Against Indiscrcct
 Campaign Uttcrances.

Washington. Oct 19.-To guard against publication of possible indis- erect utterances of chiefs of bureaus at the navy department during the campaign. Secretary Metcalf to-day directed that nothing contained in any regular annual report of those officers shall be made public until after the election in November.
 Several years ago bureau officer in his annual report criticised the presidents policy regarding the anal gamation of the engineer corps with the line of the navy and the criticism at that time attracted considerable at teftlOn.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
struck by Touring Car,

Hartford, Oct. 19.-While alehting from a trolley car at Union station to-day Mrs. Edward T smith, of 15 Adelaide street, was struck by an au- tomobile driven by w. F. Kibbe, of 32l Garden street Her right leg was fractured In three places above the knee. her left leg was fractured just above the ankle, her face, arms and head were cut and bruised and 1t Is feared that internal injuries may. de- velop. The touring car was travelling at speed of about fifteen miles an hour. Threats of bodily harm were made by the crowd to the occupant of the automobile Mrs smith Is fifty one years old
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
YANKEES SALVATION
Commander Marsh Agrees With Ar- buckle That Cruiser Can Be Saved.

buckle That Cruiser Can Be saved
 Newport, K. l., Oct 10.-Command- er John C, Marsh of the Cruiser ian- kee, tonight authorized the statement that 1t was the firm belief of himself, Lieutenant Commander Mark L Bris- tol, in charge of the Torpedo station, and John Arbuckle, who has under" taken to float the Cruiser Yankee, that the cruiser can be saved, He al- so announced some of the plans made by Mir. Arbuckle The Yankee is apparently in practically the same condition as shortly after she ground e1 on the rocks near the mouth of Buz2ards Bay.
 From bow to foremast she IS clear of water The remainder of the hull 1 is p(imitted to become flooded With l each F. Igh tide, in order to keep the ] vessel on an even keel. By the end l of tho present week Mir, Arbuckle eX- pects to begin dredging operations around the Yankee and removing the r,cK by the use of some explosive probably dynamite. After this Is Cone he expects by using compressed air, to he able to float the cruiser. She will then be lowed to the New York navy yard.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
MILLIONAIRE REJECTED
Immigrant Station Refuses Admittance
 to Englishman and Girl.

New York, Oct 19.--James How ard Allport, reputed to be a million aire of Liverpool, England, and Miss Ray Buoy, an English girl of twenty two years, are held at Ellis Island for deportation to England tomorrow on the Mauretania. The two were first cabin passengers on that vessel when 1t arrived here Saturday. Ahead of them had come word by cable from Howard Alport, the young mans fa- ther. that his son had left wife and daughter in Liverpool and that as young Allport was charged to be of unsound mind, his deportation was re- quested This action was ordered by the British consul general here.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
UNEXPECTED HUGHES SUPPORT.

Plattshurg, N, Y,, oct. 19.--In an invasion of the "cnemy's country to- day, Gov. Charles F. Hughes aroused greater enthusiasm than he and his managers declare they had anticipat- ed. Saratoga county which it has been claimed is opposed to the gov crnor because of the passage of the ant-race track betting laws, was vis- tied in his speechmakinE tour as wei as three other counties which have been considered in the doubtful col. umn.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
MANY ABRUZzI RUM0RS
Plentiful Lack of Evidence as to
 Whether It's to Be or Not to Be,

Rome, Oct. 1o,--Nothng as vet has been announced officially with regard Co the marriage of the Duke of the Abruz- 2I and Miss Katherine Elkins, Some of the papers publish the report that the dukes stepmother, the Princess LetItla, had confirmed the engagement, but It was assertcdt o-night that this had been denied
 The announcement that the duke would leave Tourin for the United States shortly has created renewed in- terest in the duke's affairs, and while, on tho ono hand, there are many who profess to have undeniable evidence that the marriage will take place soon. on tho other there are quite a many who claim 10 have discovered proof that the marriage engagement has been broken off.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
CROKER GIVES $1,500
Ex-Tammany Boss Contributes to Bryan Fund-Niack Sees Rainbows.

Now York, Oct 19.-Chairman Nor man F. Mack. of the democratic na- ticnal committee, arrived to-day at the Hoffman house from Chicago by way of Buffalo. He predicts a land slide for MT, Bryan including the states of New York, Ohio and ln- diana. The figures upon which his assurance is based were obtained par tlculsrly in New York, from careful poll made by precinct captains, While Mr. Mack was giving this encour- agement to his party, cablegram was rcceiven by Treasurer Herman Rid der from Richard Croker. The news was brief but 1t added to the cheer which Mir Mack had brought with him to the eastern headquarters. T contribute s1,000 to Bryan and $500 to Charler," MT, Croker's message ran.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
FRATERNAL NEWS
Meetings Tonight.

Hammonassett tribe. No. 1, I. Q. R. M.-4s Church street.
 Master Carpenters association of New Haven--76S Chapel street. N. A. S. F., New Haven association, No. 2-7s9 Chapel street.
 New Haven Cremation society-71 Orange street
 Adelphi lodge, No, 63, A. F. and A. M.-10S Grand avenue.
 Franklin chapter, No. 2, R. A. M.- S7 Church street
 Harmony lodge, No. 5, I. o. o. F. 9s Grown street.
 Soca lodge, No. 40, l. 0. O. F-95 Crown street.
 Columbia lodge, No. IS, D. of R.-95 Crown street.
 Columbia lodge, No. 15, D. of R. 95 Grown street.
 Household of Ruth, No. 52. c. U. O.. of o. FIG Webster street.
 Court Farnham, No. 31, F. of O. SaO Chapel street.
 Court General Terry No. 6l, F. Of A.-S90 Chapel street.
 Elm City council No. II, F. E. L.- 95 Crown street.
 East Rock council, No. 15, F. B. L. 25 Grand avenue.
 Daughters of Isabella, Russell circle, No. 1--956 Chapel street.
 Sheffield lodge, No. ?, K. of P.--S9o Chapel street.
 Elm City company, No 2. U. h' R. ol P-S90 Chapel street.
 Gladstone lodge. No 217, N. E. O. P.-117A Court street.
 Liberty Bell council, No. 3, Jr. Q. U A. M.-4 York square.
 Washington camp, No. 4, r. o. 5 of A.-400 State street.
 Alfred H. Perry commandery No 946, U. O. of G. C,-215 Grown street
 Jennie B. Cation Hive, No. %.
 In honor of the sixteenth anniver sary of the hive, Jennie B. Cattoi hive, No. 22, gave an entertainment in its room in the Insurance buildin, last evening following its regula meeting The entertainment was wel attended and much praise is due tn chairlady for the success. The pro gram of the evening follows Musica selection, Miss Jennie Cogswell; sons Mrs. Frank McManus; recitation Csc \ lected), Miss Josephine Guthrie; buc dancing, Mckenzie and Welch; due Miss Irma Marlowe and Miss Len Benson; the Bennett quartet; sons
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
Mysterious Death.

New Britain. Oct la The police are Investigating the death of Louis Johnson, whose body was found In room in the rear of 2S5 East Main street to-day, Johnson was last seen Saturday night and to-day the body fully dressed, was found lying face downward on the floor of room in the rear of a barber shop at the above address The face was black, but there were no marks on the body in dicating foul play The finding of q woman's side comb on the floor near the body has led the police 10 make an investigation Johnson was thir- ty-nve years old and gained some no- toriety when he led parade of the hungry and unemployed here last Feb ruary,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
, BANK PRESIDENT SUICIDES.

Carroll, Iowa. Oct. 19-W. l.. Culbert- son, aged GA, president of the First Ma tional bank here committed suicide to- day by shooting himself through the head. The bank is closed pending an investigation. The cashier says 1t has SS65, ,O0O in deposits and that 1t can pay out but that 1t will take all of It's cap Ital stock and surplus. Culbertson had been at the head of the bank for B years
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
ENTHUSIASM FOR HASKELL
Oklahoma Governor Makes Tri'
 umphaI Trip Through State.

Guthrie, Okla, oct Ex-Governor Charles N. Haskell, accompanied by the members of his family and his of fielal staff and one hundred promin- ent democrats, left here this morning on special train for Dallas. Texas, where the governor will deliver the principal address tomorrow at the state fair
 Guthrie, okla, oct 1o.-Word from the Haskell special on route through oklahoma and Texas to-day, an- nounces that the governor was enthu- sastically received at the principal stations.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
sAML BowLEs NOT ENGAGED,

Guthrie. okla. Oct 19.-Mss Fran ces Haskell here to-day denied the truth of story from the east telling If her alleged engagement to Samuel Bowles. jr., son of Samuel Bowles ed itor of the Springfield (Mass) Repub- lican. Miss Haskell intmated that she was engaged to marry Leslie q. Niblock of Guthrie, editor of the Guthrie Leader, and a prominent dem ocrat.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
TILSON AND AVERY
Yale Kent Club Asks Them to Lead
 Campaign Debate.

At a meeting of the Yale Kent club last night it was voted to send an open letter to Major John Q. Tilson and Christopher Avery of Groton the two candidates for congressman at -largd from this state asking them to debate on the issues of the campaign on or about next Monday night. Both the major and MT, Avery were Yale Law school men. and Mir. Avery was pres ldent of the Kent club while in the school.
 Should Major Tilson and MT. Avery accept the invitation a most interest ing meeting of the club is assured.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
For an Old Theft.

Brooklyn, Oct l9,-Thomas Cor man, eighteen years old, was arrested here to-day for entering the house of Ernest Tillinghast six times during the past year and stealing sums of money aggregating s9O. He was talk en to Putnam and tried before a jus tice of the peace, who bound him over to the next term of the superior court.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
New Britain Suicide.

New Britain, Oct, 19.-John Kempt, so years old, committed suicide by shooting himself at his home on Pine street, here to-day Kempt following quarrel with his wife pulled a revolver and shot himself in the head After the shooting he ran out of the house and across the street, where he fell onto the sidewalk dead.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
NO WORK; SUICIDES.

Bridgeport, oct. l9,--Mrs. Mary K, Williams. 40 years old, committed sui eide at her home on Knowlton street here today by drinking carbolc aeid. Mrs. Williams has been desponden. on account of her not being able to secure and it is thought that this led to her taking her life.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
Sinister Convention.

The Merry Widows assembly given under the auspices of Quinnipiac lodge No. I. l. O. O. F., and Naomi Rebekah 'lodge, No. i, D. of R., in odd Fellows hall, proved drawing card to a very large number of peo- pie as the hall was crowded to over flowing The assembly took the form of a spinster convention which proved a fun maker TO the whole audience.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
Si,0OO Fire in Mansfield.

Mansfield, Oct ls.-The general store at Morrow, this town, owned and occupied by Frank Rama was destroy ed by fire early to-day. The loss will be about s4,OOO; partially covered by insurance. It Is not known how the fire originated.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
R NJ |. Union. No. c.

At the regular meeting of B. M l. union. No 6, held in the Insurance building last evening James Cava- naugh and Edward M. Carroll were elected as delegates to the state econ ference of the union.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20
MRS. HITCHCOCK INSANE.

New York. Oct l9.--Mrs, Charlotte Hitchcock who on November 20 last shot and killed her husband and then shot herself, to-day was formally ad :. iudged to be insane It is likely thas Mrs. Hitchcock will be sent to an asly- um. Mrs Hitchcock believed she was being persecuted by her husband, She confessed that she killed him and tried to kill herself.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-20

Miss Lena Banso; duet, Mrs. James A. Guthrie and son, Bryon A Guthrie: song. Mss 1rma Marlow, accompan- fed by Frank Dooley; comedian, Miss Gertrude Guthrie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-25
LATEST SPORTING NEWS.
Continued from Page Four)
COY is ELECTED CAPTAIN
OF YALE FOOTBALL TEAM.

New Haven, Conn. Nov N.--EdWard
Harris Coy, fullback for two years on
the Yale football team. Was tonight
elected captain of the eleven for the
coming year. His only opponent was
Stephen Philbin, who has played half
back during the past season. After the
choice was announced the election was
made unanimous and the members Of
the team We're entertained at dinner
by Robert w Burch, captain of this
years eleven.
Coy is 90 years old, six feet tall and
weighs 1875 pounds. His home is in New
Haven and he is the son of the late
Edward Coy, for many years head
master at Hotcliliiss School. He grad
uated from Hotchkiss School and i'll
his Freshman year at Yale was captain
and fullback of the 1910 eleven. In his
Sophomore year he was Varsity full
back and this year bnIlback and end.
Last spring Coy played first base on
the Varsity baseball team for a short
time. He also took the high jump and
shot put events against Princeton. He
is a hockey and basketball player and
a member of the Junior promenade
committee, one of the social hOnOrS of
the Junior year His brother. Sherman
Coy, was an end on Gordon Brown $
football eeN en- in 1900 and was mana
ger of the track team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-25

-pcrience has shown to be practicable
SO that citizens of one state can travel
through other states without veXatious
restrictions differing from those of his
own state. In speaking of the speed
regulations he. said that he thought
that the standard provided by Connec-
ticut if intelIigently enforced should
effectively prevent reckless driving.
There should be prompt regulation
of the laws relating to the registration,
identification and equipment with
lights. brakes and horns of automobiles
to make them uniform as well as uni
form laws Of taxation and licensing.
In conclusion Gov Bachelor said
that there is urgent need for concerted
movement by the various automobile
clubs to secure faithful compliance by
their members of the laws regulating
the highways.
A discussion which lasted nearly an
hour followed, after which at the re-
quest of GovstCobb of Maine, vote of
thanks to Gov. Guild for his efforts in
making the conference success was
passed by rising vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-25
REGULATION Of Automobiles.

Governor Bachelor. after referring
to New England as the recreation
ground of America" and urging the
necessity CT maintaining its natural
advantages. said that the general use
OF the automobile has been the means
of inducing great many persons to
visit sections formerly unknown to
them There must be instituted a sys-
tom of interstate highways which will
render the most remote districts ac-
cessibe to tourists.
Speaking of the attitude of the Ma
tional Changers and farmers Gov
Bachelor DECLARED that it was their
belief that the national government
should devote part of the national rev
erues to highways.
Taking up the question of the regu-
Misunderstanding the use of the high
ways BY automobiles. Gov. Bachelor
referred to the different laws in the
different states which had resulted in
many complications tending to dis
courage the orderly use Of the .automo-
bile.S
"There :woual seem no good reason
why hff agret bent Should not be- ar
rived at upor. me legislation that ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-25
EASTERN mAINE.'
St. Anne Benefit at Dex-
ter a Grand Success.
HasbeenS Defeat the Would.
beS at Belfast.
Prominent Young Woman Pays Fine
OF One Cent.

Dexter, Me, Nov. 24-(SpeciaD.-It
gathers in the Town hall as was pres
ent on last evening when the annual
benefit to st. Anne's Catholic church
was given. This event is always an
important one to the members of the
church and this year they made it a
very pleasant one in every particular
The attendance was far in excess of
what had been expected and it was ap-
parent that all present enjoyed them
selves. Arranged in a tasty manner
about the hall We're numerous booths
where all kinds of fancy articles We're
offered for sale. The booths We're very
literally patronized. The Ministries
We're bright, catchy and interesting
Charles o. Clukey was interlocutor and
was assisted by some of the brightest
talent in the parish The soloists and
their songs We're as follows: I've Got
to Go to the Minstrel Show" Harry
Clukey; Il Hates to Get up Early in
the Morning. Eddie Clukey; Money"
Harry c. Clukey; Whats the Use of
Movi'n When You've Got No Place to
Co." Charles j. Clukey; Good Bye Mr..
Ragtime,' Ralph Clukey; Honey"
Freeman Clukey; "A Man. a Maid, a
Moon. a Boat" Henry Pooler: "Taffy,"
Fred Couture: IFS a Long Way Back
to Dear Old Mothers Knee" Levi Du
lac; "Sunbonnet Sue" Delphia Clulley;
I've Taken Quite Fancy to You
Frank Clukey: Meet Me in the Rose
Time, Rosie Tommy Clukey. Special
ty songs were rendered by Misses Min
ME Clukey and Esther Pooler. Fred
Couture also did some excellent ira
pese bar work which made a hit.
The remains of the late Mrs Thomas
Knowles who died lin Lawrence. Mass.
Monday will be Brought here for in
terment Wednesday. Mrs. Knowles
was a former resident of this town.
Miss Grace NJ Smart, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Smart was operat-
ed upon Tuesday noon in the Eastern
Maine General hospital at Bangor for
appendicitis. The operation was sue
cessful and Miss Smart rallied from
the shock of the operation quickly and
everything appears favorable for her
rapid recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-25

tanned the Young Ladies' Guild Of the
North Congregational church last night
at her home on Court street. A large
number was present. Plans for the
coming supper and entertainment were
discussed and considerable sewing dora
for the fair and Christmas boxes
Miss Edna Ferrin entertained the
Etaulukan Club last night at the
Brooks House. A very pleasant even
ing was passed. Needle work was
sandwiched in with many good things
to eat.
The Thimble Club, of which Miss
Margaret Keen is member, was de-
lightfully entertained by her last night
Miss Keen will entertain the Bridgets
Wednesday night.
The Monday Afternoon Bridge Club
was entertained yesterday by Mrs. o.
S. Vickery Miss Grace Chadwick sub
stituted and won the prize. a dainty
linen handkerchief. Miss Chadwick is
also wearing the trophy of the Bridgets
which signifies that she was high line
at the last meeting.