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The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
New State Building.

Hartford, July 2s.-The location of the new building for the state library and the supreme court on the land as the corner of Capitol avenue and La- fayette street having been definitely settled by the capitol commission. af- ter conference with the architects. land was broken for the foundations this af- ternoon.
 The ceremony was informal and was carried out in the presence of tho commission and @ number of specta- tors. The first shovelful of earth was turned by the president of the commission. Senator Morgan c. Bulke- ley, at spot where the main entrance to the building will be located.
 Work on the excavations will be started at once by the Edward Balf company.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
GOVERNOR MAY BE LOST
Fear Felt for Safety of Vessel Bearing
 Ncwfoundland's Executive.

St. Johns, N. F., July 29.-No tidings were received today of the whereabouts of the cruiser Fiona with Sir William MacGregor, governor of Newfoundland on board and the anxiety felt for tho safety of the vessel on account of tic report of a severe northeast hurricane off the Labrador coast continues un- abated. The Fiona has not been heard from for four days. When last re- ported she was off the southern Labra- dor coast, and was proceeding north on an official tour of inspection.
 In the storm which swept Tinker Harbor wrecklng r vessels, as report ed yesterday, eight vessels and three men are also said to have been lost at Byron bay. No reports from the Labrador coast north of that point have been received.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
DREW MYSTERY DEEP
Closing Act in Tragedy of Teal Pond
 To-day--Police Still in Dark.

Troy, N r., July 29--What is like ly to prove the closing act In the tragedy of Hazel Drew, will take place tomorrow in the final session of the coroner's inquest, Unless the unfor- seen happens, the curtain will silently drop forever on the strange mystery of Teal pond, where the young girl went to a violent death on the night of July {. The father and mother and other relatives of the dead girl will tell their meagre stories, which they have related so, often. Two or three other witnesses will be heard in the forlorn hope that circumstances of moment may be revealed.
 Tonight at the depot a detective from the district attorneys office waits for the coming of Carrie Weaver, who was closely associated in life with Hazel Drew. Her story of the girls habits and associates may prove of in- terest to the morbid, but is scarcely hoped to shed light on the actual kill ing of the girl,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
FIFTY CHICKENS BURNED
Disastrous Barn Blaze Last Night in
 Wallace Street.

The first bell alarm of fire that New Haven has had In eleven days came late last evening when box fl on Company As quarters in St, John street, was pulled for lively blaze In brick barn owned by Peter Cor rette on Wallace street, near St. John street. The origin of the fire is not known, but 1t got good headway Tn n loft which contained about four tons of hay which furnished good feed for the flames, When the hremen arrlv- ed tho Inside of the structure was blazing fiercely. There were several horses in the barn and Q couple of wagons, but all these were safely got ten out, A brood of about fifty chickens however, did not fare so well being completely destroyed by fire, The interior of the barn was also badly damaged before the flames could be extlngulshed and the hay was all destroyed The loss will be in the neighborhood of s1,000.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
CHESLEY SCORES AGAIN
Local Sharpshooter Makes 23 Consec-
 utivc Bull's-Ey

Wakefield, Mass July 29,-The largest number of high scores ever made in one day since the establish ment of the bay state range here, marked to-day's events in the forty fourth annual tournament of the New England Military Rifle association. Captain steieaS w. Wise, inspector of small arms practice of the Sixth Mas sachusetts regiment made 90 consecu- tive bulls eyes in two re-entry match es at 300 yards. Earlier in the day. Musician George W. Chesley of the Second Connecticut, made 23 conse- cutive bulls eyes In the Governor Floyd trophy match at 300 yards.
 Musician George w. Chesley of the Second Connecticut was high man in the individual shooting for the Gen eral s. c. Lawrence trophy at 200 yards with total of 2s7.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
KILLS WOMAN, BURNS BODY
Atrocious and Cunningly Planned
 Murder in Brooklyn.

New York, July 29.--In the finding early today of the half-charred body of young woman in an isolated section of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, one of the most atrocous and cunningly planned murders that has been given to the po- lice to solve In many years. was re- vealed. Death had resulted from cut across the throat, and then, in an en- deavor to utterly destroy all evidences of the crime. the murderer or murder CTS wrapped the body In an oil-soaked mattress, poured oil over the victims clothing and set fire to the bundle A powerful acid previously had been poured over the face to make identl- fication impossible.
 Although two arrests have been made the police. do not believe they have In custody anyone who can shed any light on the mystery
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
Woman Standing on Deck Di- rectly Below Candidate Is Struck by Shot from
 Shore.
MAN SEEN TO FIRE GUN
Emergcs from Cabin of Boat Tied to Bank of Ohio River and Shoots
 at Boat of Notification Committee.

Cincinnati, July 20.--The steam boat Island Queen was fired on during It's trip up the ohio river last night with William II Taft and the notln- cation committee and guests abroad. Mrs. c. R. Russell of this city stand Ing on the deck directly under the one upon which the presidential candidate was seated, was struck in the face and breast by number of small shot. She was not badly injured
 Very few of those on the steamboat knew of the occurrence and Mir Taft was not told, A shotgun was used, being fired by man from shanty boat moored to the Ohio side of the river, The identity of the shooter Is unknown.
 The Island Queen had steamed slowly around the bend at Dayton Ky. and was near the middle of the river when persons leaning on the larboard side saw man emerge from the cabin of the shanty boat moored on the Ohio bank and fire a shortgun. He was in hls shlrtsleeves and wore q straw hat
 Mrs. Russell gave a scream and de- clared she had been shot She was hurried Into the cabin, where 1t was found she was not seriously injured. One of the shots had penetrated the skin over her left eye and another had struck her on the chin
 The distance from the shore was SC great that the charge of shot had all most spent Itself when it reached the boat, A number of the pellets pierced her dress. A young man standing by Mrs. Russelrs chair was also hit by one of the shot but he was not hurt.
 The officers of the boat stated that they would make an investigation ir order to learn the identity of the mls. creant who fired the gun. c. B. Rus. sell said to-day:
 T was standing by my wlfe's side but none of tho shot struck me. | was lucky we were not closer to th'
 Ohio shore. saw the man plainly and at first thought him merely ar enthusiastic celebrator. do not lik' to believe that the shot was fired witi malicious intent, but it may have beer only chance that the spent charge struck Just below where Mir. Taft wa sitting"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
CORNISH DENIES HE'S DEAD
Man Who Figured fin MolIneaux Mur-
 der Trial Not Murdered.

New York. July 29-Although the body Of murdered man M which s was WI i, was believed to be that of Harry $, Cornish. ono of the central figures in q mysterious murder case few years ago. the identification was subsequent- ly disproved Mir Cornish, who could not be found at first on seeing the pub llshed Identification. called up the news papers and several of his friends, and asked them that the report of hls death be corrected,
 The mistaken Identification was made by Crane, who was formerly employ cd as detective in the murder trial and who said he knew MT Cornish well enough 10 be positive that he was the man whose body lay in the morgue,
 The police have no clue to the identi- ty of the murdered man.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
TO PLAY AT NASHVILLE.
Malley Nine and Reglino to Cross
 Sticks Tomorrow Afternoon.

A couple of fast going teams will cross bats tomorrow afternoon at the conveniently situated grounds in Westvile. The Edward Malley com pany will meet the Reglino Shoe com pany's team. Both hines have had q surprisingly successful season up to the present date. The Reglino nine has not yet met defeat. The Edward Malley nine has won three games out of five, tieng the strong teams of BrownThomson and Howe x Stet- son. both of which dead heats will be run off before the close of the sea- son. The line-ups for the teams will be as follows:
 Reglnos-O' Keefe, right 1eld McDonough, second base Law or, shortstop Youngerman, first base; B.. Bergin, third base; B. White, center field; Wooster, catch; Bailey, left field; Penney pitch.
 Malleys--MacCormac, pitch; Klar- man, catch; Ettlinger, first oase; Doyle, second base; Flynn, shortstop; Walker third base; McManus, left field; Edwards, center field; Mixter, right field.
 The game will be called at o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
Looking for Walkers Loot.

New Britain, July 29.-Now that Walker has been placed in state prison some of the clues as to the where abouts of the stolen securities of the Savings bank of New Britain are be- ing followed closely. It is understood that two weeks ago coupons on $25,OOo worth of bonds were presented to a bank in Buffalo, N. Y, by a man who had opened a deposit of $500, and had also asked that interest represented by the coupons he had be collected. The man said that he had been settling an estate and the bonds were among the collateral. The interest coupons had not been cut off for year and half
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
AT CITY MISSION.
4. Francis Kottcanp Gives Interesting
 Address.

AuuTtSS.
 In the City Mission hall last night, A. Francis Kottcamp of the r. NJ. c. A., delivered an address on "YolSes" MT Kottcamp, who Is an excellent talker, showed his audience that he was thoroughly familiar with his sub ject. Mir. Kottcamp said that we gre all obliged to wear a yoke and that we can have our choice whether or the easy yoke, or the yoke of iron. the yoke of the man who does not abide by the law. A very interesting part of MT. Kottcamps address was when he told of the yoke of citizen ship. He said that there are at the present time too many of our people who want to shirk the yoke of citi- zenship or to interest themselves in public affairs. He extended an earn est plea to every man In his audience to interest himself in public affairs, saying that If there were more men who were ready to wear the yoke of citizenship, ready to interest them serves III pOllllcs ana become 1actOfS In the every day life our city, the political grafters would not have everything their own way as Is the case at the present time. Mir Kott- camp concluded his address by con. trasting the easy yoke of virtue with the iron yoke of vice. we are all yoke bearers he said. land if we throw off one yoke, we must necess- arily assume another"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
Ten Drowned fin River.

Norwich, July 29.-JulIa Rembarth, aged I. was drowned In tho shetucket river here this afternoon, about 3;S0, having stepped Into nole while In wading. She was at the County home, but belonged in New London.
 An agreement to adopt her had been made by New York people and was to have been heard in the probate court Friday. The body was recovered.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
Dairymen to Meet.

: wiilimantic. July 29.-The Connecti- cut Dairymens association will hold a field meeting at the Connecticut Agri- cultural college. All interested arc cordially invited to be present Auto mobiles will await the visitors In Wil- limantic to convey them to the college grounds Prof. c. L. Beach, the new ly elected president of the Connecticut Agricultural college, will be present. Among the speakers of the day will be the following: Prof. L. A, Clinton, Prof. ]. M. Trueman H. o. Daniels, A., J. Pierpont, P. A. Stanley, J. Warren Da- wis, Nelson H. Lee and B. c. Patter- son
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.

Detectives Donnelly and McAvoy yes- terday arrested a man giving the name of Only sherman on suspicion of his being a professional shoplirter travel ing from city to city picking up what he could here and there. With him was also arrested woman who first claim ed to be his wife, but afterward ad- mitted she was not, and both are held at headquarters pending further in vestieation. The woman under exam nation stated that she had been trav- cling with sherman since May and that they had met in Boston.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
NEWS OF THE STATE Negro Buried on June IA Last Writes That He Is Alive
 and Well. NEW STATE BUILDING DairyInen to Meet in Willimantic To- day-Melancholy Life
 Ended.

New London. July 2s.-On June 14 last. the funeral of Robert Westley, ne- gro, of this city was held in the Shiloh Baptist church. The body was brought here from Newark, N. J.. where Vest ley was supposed to have been killed by train. Today Westley's mother received letter from him dated at White Plains, N. r., saying that he is alive and well. The body was identi- fled by relatives and an insurance pol icy has been paid to the eoy's mother.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
Costly Ride.

Meriden, July 29.-Frank A. Williams was fined a total of $1720 in the police court here today for stealing ride on the railroad. He came here from New Haven on the trucks of an express train. He said he had no money and was trying to reach his home in Taun- ton, Mass.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
PLUMBER ARRESTED.

On a warrant secured by the board of health, John Somers, twenty-two years of age, of 192 Putnam street, was arrested yesterday by the How ard avenue police on a charge of car rying on plumbing business without a license from that board.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
Health officers Meet.

New London. July 29--At the annual meeting of the County Health Officers at the Griswold today, Daniel A. Mark ham of Hartford was chosen president and Carlton F. Hoadley of New Haven, secretary and treasurer Eight mem hers were present.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
Spirltualists Meet.

Mantle, July 29.-The Connecticut State Spiritualist association today held a state day with the Mantle Spir- itualist Camp Meeting association Tn Pne Grove There were several speak, CTS and tests.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
His Melancholy Ended.

Wallingford, July 29.---Charles L. Glave, a merchant tailor, took his life with carbolic acid today, He lived on a farm with his son-in-law in the Pond Hill District. He had been melancholy of late. His age was 55, and he leaves widow and daugh- ter.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
OFF FOR EUROPE.

Among the passengers sailing to-dal from New York on the North Germai Lloyd steamer Prinz Friedrich Wilheln for Bremen via Plymouth and Chers bourg are w. W. Kelsey and George q Prentice of New Haven
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

The Methodist Sunday school will hold It's annual picnic at Double Beach to-day. Special cars will leave the corner of Harrison and Whalley avenue at S30 o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
Fall Was Fatal.

Glastonbury, July 29.-Francis But terworth. Il years old. of this place, died at the Hartford hospital today as the result of internal injuries received Tn a fall five weeks ago.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
ELEVATED COLLISION
Three Passengers Injured and Many
 Shaken Up on New York Road.

Shaken Up on New York Toad.
 New York, July 29--Three persons were injured, one seriously, and fifty or more were severely shaken up In rear-end collision between two Ninth avenue trains on the elevated railroad at Eighty sixth street and Columbus avenue, late today. An express train returning empty from Harlem ran Into the rear car of a South Ferry train which was well filled with passengers,
 Leonard Murray, guard on the rear car of the latter train. had his leg crushed and was taken to hospital.
 Axel L. Porter, motorman of the ex- press train was locked up on charge of assault.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

Mrs. Brooks and daughter Lillian have returned to their home on Blake street after a few weeks stay with friends in Baltimore, Md.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

The funeral services of Mrs. Mary A. Crossley will be held this afternoon at o'clock instead of 230 as rep ort- ed yesterday, at her late residence on Valley street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
NASHVILLE.

Miss Nellie Law and Miss T. Wor- ster of New York, have returhed home after a weeks stay with Mrs. Englehardt of Whalley avenue.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
,Westville Clerks won by. A score of II
 to 8. ss.e9,,
MINISTER UP. FOR GOVERNOR

Concord, N. H., July 29.--The pro, hibitionists of New Hampshire if state convention here to-day nominat. ed Rev Edmund B. Telley of Meres dith for governr.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

The Woodbridge Milkmen and the Westville Clerks played good zame of ball in West Rock park grounds yesterday afternoon, in which the
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
Work Time Shortened.

Beacon Falls. July 29.--Notices were posted in the Beacon Falls Rupber Shoe company today to the effect that
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

Mrs. G. Perry of Fountain street, has as her guest her father, MT. Darling of New York.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

after Monday the factory would run Ave days week Instead of six as in the past No reason was given for the curtailment.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

Roy Taylor of Harrison street, has returned home after vacation with friends In Vermont.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
BAND CONCERT.

band concert will be rendered at the Momauguin tonight
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

The announcement has been made concerning the resignation of Umpire Kennedy.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

Tn poor throw to first by Hambach- CT yesterday, Connell got two bags and Zaeher one It was simply great to watch Corcoran bewilder Massey by throwing him oft the track. Phil point ed in the opposite direction from wrehe the ball was.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

John T. Brush, president of the New York National league club, has author lzed Manager John McGraw to go the limit In hs efforts to purchase Clyde Engle, the big third baseman of the Newark Indians Engle, who is an out fielder, has played third base all of this season and he is hitting the horse- hide harder than ever before in hs diamond career.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

This batting business has queer an- gles to It." said Hans Wagner after yesterdays game. One day you make hits, and the next when you want them badly you get nothing"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

The veteran Cy Young of the Boston Americans leads the Red Sox in the box with fourteen victories out of twenty games pitched, giving this twenty year man the splendid percent age of 100 for victories
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

President Tracy said yesterday after noon that the new umpire probably will be Eugene Hart, otherwise known as Bobby the well-known roller polo player. A telegram was sent to him at Columbus, O., this morning. request ing him to report Hart asked for an umpires berth In the Connecticut league several weeks ago and this is his opportunity. He was the captain of the Hartford roller polo team last win ter and will probably occupy the same position the coming season. He Is an experienced ball player
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

Cincinnati has bought Pitchers Ford of Atlanta, Savdge of Memphis and Robinson of Birmingham, Ala. The Athletics will get Manush, fine hitting outfelder, from Columbus, 0.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30
Diamond Clippings.
Ind ponies at sprlngAeld to-day.
sarrlck will twirl to- day.

All kinds of errors were indulged in yesterday at Holyoke.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

On July 1, New Britain won a gamn at Bridgeport and Manager ORourka protested 1t on the ground that a rule had been violated. With New Britan men on second and third third strike was dropped and the hatsman reached first base. The rules declare that a batsman Is out In a case of this kin l, but Umpire Wilkinson decided other. wise. The decision had an important bearing on the game for according 10 the plays the score would have been a tie if the proper decision had been made. There was a delay in trans hitting the evidence to President Ira cy, and he did not make his decision until yesterday. He decides that Man ager O'Rourke is right in his conten- ton, and he orders the game to be played over in Bridgeport on August B.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-30

Cotrer Is the name of the New Ha- ven catcher. not Murray. He had play ed in Hartford two years ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
Just a Few Fine Recipes

1ned chocolate in the inner vessel Of
a double boiler and melt With
candy dipper dip into this preparau on
each ball of white fondant and lay Gil
waXed paper to dry. If vanilla h,Vor-
ing is desired add this TO taste to To-
melted chocolate before putt ng in the
creams.
Cucumber Preserves.
Prepare cucumbers as for pickles
untI the point is reached where the
cucumbers are thrown into cold water
after steaming. Let them remain n
cold water for four hours, changiaS
the water for fresh each hour. Drain
the pick es and weigh them. To ea2n
pound of them allow pound of sugar
and gill of cold water. Put sugar
and water over the fire and when hot
lay in the cucumbers. Simmer very
slowly at the side of the range until
tender, take out the cucumbers ana
spread on platers while you boil the
strip with vinegar in the proportions
Of a cupful to each quart of juice, and
stirring in for this quantity of liquid a
tablespoonful each of ground cloves
nnamon and mace. Boil until Gle i
and thick. put the cucumbers in Jars
and fill these to overlooking with the
boiling liquid and seal.
Washington Pie.
Scald one pint of milk in a douo!e
boiler. Beat together the yolks OF
two eggs, a cup Of sugar, a piece Ct
butter the sic of an egg and a heap
ing tablespoonful of cornstarch mad
smooth in a little water. Stir these
into the scalding milk II. til thoroughly
cooked, then set away to cool. Make
rich crust, roll very thin, line your
pc dish and with fork, prick mary
holes ii it and lake. By the time ,-.e
crust is done nave the cream c -,
Flavor it with a teaspoonful OF wanna
pour it into the crust, beat the eggs
to stiff froth with a little powdered
sugar, spread lightly on top Of thu
pie and brown snghtly in the oven.
Sea Foam Fudge.
Two cups of Iight-brown sugar, 0 &c
cup of water, the white of one egg
flavor g to taste. Boil the sugar
water until it will mold, but not unit
lit is brittle and yet not as soft as fot
ordinary fudge. Have the white o. =
egg beaten stiff and pour in the sirur
slowly, beating constantly Vs. a par
ent egg beaten. Flavor then be Il
again until stiff. Drop on pans from
the point of spoon giving a pointed
appearance to the top of each of tho
! candies.