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The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
C.T.A.U. CONVENTION
Three Day Affair Starts Here Tonight With Reception at
 New Haven House.
BAND CONCERT ON GREEN
Fine Program Has Been Arranged, Including Big Parade To-mor-
 row Night.

The 3sth annual convention of the C. T. A. U. starts In this city tonight at 1880 o'clock and will continue for three days. Great preparations have been made for the event by the temperance men of the state and 1t is believed that during the convention there will be g. 300 delegates in this city. At 73O o'clock tonight the convention will be opened when there will be a reception to the visiting delegates by the nation- al officers at the New Haven House. At o'clock there will be band con- cert on the Green by the City band under the leadership of Prof. Nichols. The following Is the program of the concert:
 Vocalist-Thomas W. Ray of the Comiaue Theater.
 National Anthem-"Star spangled Banner" ...............,,.,... March-"The Forest King" ...... Peters "Superba" .......... Dalbey Selection of Irish Airs and Melodies
 Beyer Concert Duet--"The Friendly Rivals"
 Godfrey
 Messrs. Kolb and Field. Indian ntermezzo-"Rain ....
 Wenrich New March song-"My Dream of the U. s. A .............a..T Ted Snyder Specially featured and sung by Mir.
 Thomas Ray old Time Melodies" "Recollections of stephen Foster" .............. Mackie Waltz-"M "Marsovia" ..........B Belcher Popular Song Of the Day ..... Rennick Intermezzo-"Flower Girl" ,.,. Lempe March-"Second Regt. c. N. G..
 Reeves National Hymn-'tAmerica" ....... Tomorrow morning at o'clock the convention will be formally opened and committees appointed for the affair At lo o'clock Pontincal high mass will be celebrated at st. Johns church by Right Rev. John j. Keane. DID, of Du- buque. president of the c. T. A. |. Right Rev. Michael Tierney.' D. D.. bish op of Hartford. will be present. and Right Rev. J. F. Regis Canevin, bishor of Pittsburg, will be the preacher. Tho following Is the program for the re- mairins events tomorrow. 2p. m.--convention.
 p. rfi.-Parade forms on green. 1 7:S0 ?. m.--Parade through principal central streets; dismissed at Hyperion at T:5o.
 D. n.-Mammoth rally at Hyperion Rev. Michael A. Sullivan. president c T. A. U. of Connecticut. presiding; ad. dress by Archbishop Keane
 9:s0 pm.-Entertainment at St. Alloy sius T. A. D. society Headquarters. New Haven chapter. K. of C., rep resenting the councils in this witty. vot cd to keep open house at the K. of c club rooms, l39 Orange street. durin, the C. T. A. U. convention.
 A committee from the Lady T. 4. SO cieties of this city will take charge O the refreshments for visitors and ladies During week of August IS ,sOs. tn rooms will be open 10 members of tn A. 0. H. and friends. Refreshment will be served afternoon and evening The chapter committee are P. L. Has kins. Philip Lynch and John E. Doug han.
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TRAvELERS' GUID ! New York
 New Ha apen 6 Hartfordl !
 Raitrol
JUNE 27, 1908.

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 For Washingtcn via Harlem 'l:OO ?. m. 'l2.O0, night, daily, E
 For Boston via Hartford and mantic--.lJ:U3 q. m,. -i:03 D. ml
 For Boston yia New L0nd} PrOyidencc-.?:2U, .2.bl, 7.l7, k a, m. 'l2;)5, 'h2;io. '2:5S. .4.ad
 ei'' 5ii a. ies' , .ls.oj. .D m' .sss4 Sunarys| ess|
 For Boston yla springacldI 'll:l5, a. m., Nl.tI, .b;ii, p. m.- S| --sl.l0 q. m.. sl4I. .5:44 p. m. |
 For Hartford, sprinxfcid, Eic.| xi:vv. o;3b, i:tb, 'l0:0S, 'll:l5, ll:0O, 'i;i7. 3.l0, 'i:O3, x5:00.| C:l5, I:l0, (to Hartford), xS:l0. Ilo0 D. m. Sundays--'l:l0. xll:ib, q. m., 'l:ii, 'b.30. '5'i| Xs:l0, x9,20 D. m.
 For New London, Etc.-s2:2Jl I:ad!, ll;lS, .IIll;io a. m. l2:i2, '2;5s, 305, zoo (to Sal Junction), 'i:2J, sa.55, 5:i5, 6.I Saybrook), sl5.40, .7.05, S:l5, td lord, ,sat. to Saybrook), -l0:00 Sundays-'2:.0, -5:bl, 3:52, a. m, '2.6Si 1t;55, '705 p. m.
 For Middietown, Wiiiilnn nntlc, .;S5 a. m, l2:5S. 6;l0. ?. m. Sun
 For shcIburne Falls. Etc-7:4 l2'30 tto New Hartford). i:0l, m. tto Westfiold).
 For W0terbury--6:4S, (via Nau Junctionl, 500, 's:35. s:S2. a. m 5:45. I:i0. ll:40. p. m. Sundays 1l.15 a. rn., 6:i5. S:5J D. m.
 For Winsted-6:iS. (via Nau Junction). 9:32 a. m. 2:3b. 5:45, m. Sundays-.s:25 a. m. GAS D
 For Pittsncld and Intermediate --b.b6, (via BridgeporD, 9:32 s2:00, 4:0b p. m. Sundays-S:05
 For LitchficId-9:32 a. m. s2:0t 5:l0 (except Saturdays). D. m. days, S0b A. m.
 Express trains xLocal cxpreI
 Parlor car limited. sSaturda W. q. BIERD, A. n. sAl
 { Gen. supt Gen. Pas
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
A FRANK CONFESSION.
One Woman's Reason for Getting on
 Car Backwards.
New Haven, Conn, Aug. 1, 1s

New Haven, Conn, Aug. l, 1908 Editor of The Journal Courier
 The question has been asked. Why do women alight backwards from the cars? A wise old philosopher once said that woman possesses the canine qual- ity of inquisitiveness. This seems to solve the problem of women alighting backward Seated in the car. a woman can see all that transpires before her, but of what is going on behind, she is ignorant. As she alghts. she invariably faces the rear of the car in order to set glimpse of those whom she could
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

The local baseball team went to Bridgeport yesterday and played the West Ends of that city. The game re- suited in defeat for the local team by score of 6-0 King, the local pitcher, was In the box and allowed but seven hits. However, the Bridge port team managed to get six men across the plate due to the costly er- TOTS of local fielders. Another game played yesterday at the Sand Hill grounds was that of the Pastimes and the Red Cross of Meriden. The game resulted In victory for the Pastimes 5-3 and it was quite closely contested, Steve walsh pitched for the locals and had 10 strike outs to his credit. The game was umpred by Frank Kane,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

District of New Haven, ss, Probate Court August r. 1908. ESTATE OF JAMES KELLY, late of New Haven. in said District deceas- ed.
 of New Haven hath limited and ap- pointed six months from the date here of for the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate Those who neglect to exhibit their claims within said time will be debarred.
 All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay nent to
 JOHN II. STARKWEATHER
 as St Administrator.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
MISS PARKS TRIP.
Will Spend Year Travelling Througl,
 West.

Miss Theo M. Park. daughter of pr Charles s. Park of 242 Elm street. left yesterday for an extended trip through the west. Miss Parks first stop will be at Cleveland and from there she goes to White Hall, where she will pay a visit to her mother. who Is staying there. From White Hall she will go to Chicago The trip will occupy about one year pr. Park accompanied his daughter as far as New York.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
%%%,N.s.w..!A1: ....!1: Haven yer,
 HayIns InDNEW YORK, H4XNHVM IunSOuTH AND
 estAiAv' FARES REDuc,

,r'EA MER RICHARD PECK From New HnNcn--Leave Belle daily, except Mondays, i;0o a fn.| Sundays 4;30 ?. m. From New York--Leave Pier 2s| River. near Catherine st.. week 2:45 ?. m; Sundays. 9:s0 a. m.;foy( 22d st.. week days, 800 p. m; SUI 10)0 a. m. Time between New \ and New York about five hours.
 Tickets and statcroum Al bist Co.'S. iS6 Orange street. also at Dock and on steamer.
 GEO c. RI ACk, Agent, New Hs
 F, c. COLBY. A. C. p. A.. New r
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
THIS PARLIAMENT A DREAM.

St. Petersburg, Aug, lo-Dispatches received here from Persian residents at Baku say that decree has been issued at Teheran indefinitely deferring the convocation of parliament and that the Shah has summoned five hundred adherents of the old regime to form a council of state.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

District of New Haven ss. Probate Court, August 6, 1908 EST ATE OF EDWIN F. MERSICK, late of New Haven, in said District, de- ceased. 4 The Trustees having made written application for an order authorizing and empowering them 10 sell and con vey certain real estate of said deceas- ed. as by said application on file in this Court more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED. That said application be heard and determined at a Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District, on the Sth day of Sep tember, 1908, at ten o'clock In the fore- noon and that public notice of tho pendency of said application. and of the time and place of the hearing thereon be given by publishing this order three times in some newspaper having a cir culation in said District
 By the Court
 JOHN L. GILSON,
 as 3t Clerk
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

BagS-Blac % Travelling Bags. imitation walrus. slight ly shopworn, ssld at $5.s0
 Special SS.S0
 Trunks-steamer Trunks fibre bound with brass lsck and catches and two heavy straps. seld at $7
 Special SS.S0
 TrunkS-A uto n 0 b He Trunks, black. enamel, duck. steel frame, gsod handles. with heavy straps all round. regu- lar $l0. 0.50. Special $8.6O
 Hat TrunkS-La a dies Hat Trunks. of black enamel duck. wilh 6 hat forms inside. regular t10.5 Special $S.eO
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

"Who on earth cut your hair?" ga1 ed Mrs. Gunson as her husband arriv home.
 "A locksmith, my dear" replied \ Gunson. Did you think barber h anything to do with it?"
 Indeed I did not retorted Mrs. Gu son. Judging from the shaggy way has been trimmed thought perhaps was done by hackman" "--The Bohel ian.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

Tn rural district Scottish ministI was out taking an evening walk, whd he came upon one of his parishionei lying In a ditch.
 Where have you been the nicht, All drew?"
 Weel, I dinna richtly ken" answel ed the prostrate sinner, whether was a wedding or funeral but, wha ever it Was, 1t has been a most extrac dinary success. San Francisco Star.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

Int Angle Worm-How In the world do you escape being poisoned by the Paris green the plants are sprayed withH
 The Potato Bug--Me? My boy, I'm d faith scientist. l consider the stuff creme de menthe and partake of 1t freely after meals Judge,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
WONIAIAN'S POW B

The healthy woman; strong men. tally and physically, whose ambi. tion and magnetic influence urge men to deeds of grandeur and hero. ism; such women are all-powerful.
 Weak, sick and ailing women have little ambition; their own trou. bles occupy all their thoughts. They dwell upon their pains, suffer from nervousness and headaches; often are extremely melancholy, and avoid society. For thirty years
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
NEW LONDON MARINE NOTES

New London, Aug. 1O.--Arrived Schooner Ruth from east
 Sailed TuRF T. F. Sculley, with five barges, bouTS west; Elmer A. Eeeler, with five do Aries with one east; Bat tier, with four do.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
Starin's N. Y. & N. H. Lii

DAILY EXCEPT SATURDAY. fI PASSENGER AND FREIGHT sERv1
 Leaves New Haven 800 D. m.. Sta Pier. foot of Brown Street LeI New York goo p. m., Cortlandt Str@ Pier No. i3, N. R. Fare 75c., excurs| tickets $l.26. Rooms $1. Take ChI ell Street cars to Brewery street
 C. H. FISHER. Agent,
 New Haven. Col
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

Jeweller-Is your watch all right now, Mir. Smart?
 MT. Smart-Well, no, not yet: but it seems to be gaining every day-Boston Transcript.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

Dennis Keane of 5o1 Whitney avenue leaves today for Scranton, Pa, on matter of business which will occupy several days.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
PERSONAL NOTES

Among the ,automobilists registered at the Crocker house.. New London. ap- peared the name of Mir. and Mrs. V. J. Mayo, of this city
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

Mrs. Mary Meinerzhagen. Mrs. Frank Maylinger and Mrs. Edward Rafile have gone to Litchfield for stay of three or four weeks.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

Today the majority of factories in town resumed operations and the in- dustrial outlook Is much brighter. The big shop department of the Peck, Stow and Wilcox Co., started up this morning after being shut down since June 27. The H. D Smith factory re- sumed after weeks shut down for repairs and inventory The Edge Tool shop started up after an extended shut down as did also the Aetna Nut com pany. The industrial condition in Southlngton has been very poor and the starting up of the factories today was welcomed by all. Travelling men who have visited this section of late say that without a doubt Southington has suffered from hard times more than any other town in the state. The most of the factories will run three days week,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
CITY NOTICE.
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS MEETIN

 REGISTRARS OF VOTERS MEETING. The Registrars of Voters will be in session In the following places the first and second Friday in August, from 12 o'clock noon to o'clock in the evening, for the purpose of making an enroll ment of legal voters for primary and caucus purposes
 Ward--S9 Church street. Ward--47S Oak street 3 Ward-33 Congress avenue. 1 Ward-43 Liberty street. 5 Ward--35 Olive street Ward--72 Hamilton street. Ward--123 Grand avenue. Ward-924 State street. 9 Ward-273 Ashmun street. 10 Ward-2S2 Elm street. Il Ward-2S2 Grand avenue. 12 Ward-265 Grand avenue. 13 Ward.-s51 Whalley avenue, fl Ward-636 Quinnipiac avenue. 15 Ward--Engine House, Forbes avs.
 LOUIS gNOLLMEYER,
 JOHN J. MpARTLAND, jy2s If General Registrars.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
Clark, Hall x Peck,
 McLaren, Attorneys for Administrator. a10 St

District of New Haven, ss. Probate
 Court, August z, 1908. ESTATE OF SARAH E. LINSLEY, late
 of New Haven, in said District de-. ceased,
 ' An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased having been presented in Court, and Benjamin E. English of New Haven having made written application praying that the same may be probated, and that letters testamentary may b. granted, as by said application on file in this court more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at a Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District, on the 20th day of Aug gust, 1908, at ten o'clock in the fore noon, and that public notice of the pen dency of said application, and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given to all parties interested in said estate, by publishing this order three times in a newspaper having a circulation in said District.
 By the Court.
 JOHN l.. GIBSON,
 as St Clerk
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
SOUTHlNGYON.
Special Journal-courier New. Service,

southlngton, Aug. 1o-At the home of Michael Kane on Woodruff street, there was double golden wedding anniver- sary yesterday afternoon and evening, Fifty years ago last night Mary cron- an and Joseph O'Keefe and Lucy Prindevllle and Michael Kane were married They were married at St, Roses church, Meriden by the Rev. Father McCallan and returned to southington where they have resided since that time. The afternoon and evening was appropriately passed and the old couples were warmly congrat- ulated by their many friends
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the weakness of curiosity, and why not admit it? frankly confess that this fully covers my case.
 A WOMAN.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
Popular Excursion

The personally conducted tour the near future arranged by the rcation Tourist Co. arc: Block Ia Saturday, Aug. sth, three days $11.OO; Saratoga Springs. Moil Aug. 10th, four days trip, Si9.00| lantlc City Monday. Aug. 10th, dnys' trip, $2e.0O: Tuesday. Aug. Thousand Islands, five days $34.0O; Royal Tour. 10 days $87.O0. This Is very desirable III select your vacation from.
 For further information and tic call on the Recreation Tourist New Haven.
 The Recreation Tourist
 1855 ORANGE STREET.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
FRENCH LINE

Campngnle GenefHle Trunsn flnnt1 ! Direct Line to HAVRE-PARIS, Fra Sailing every THURSDAY, 10 a.
 From Pier 42. North River.
 Now York. La Bretagne .......... ...Aud 'La Lorraine ......... Aud La Touraine. ......... ..Aul 'La Savoie ................. Sen sLa Provence .-.............. Sept ALa Lorraine .....,.........S .Sepn ,Twin- screw steamers.
 General Agency, 10 state Street, N Apply to French Line. l9 State St., or Sweexcy & Kelsey, 102 Church. Bishop X Co. 1S3 Orange St.
 Parish & Co.,. 36 Orange St
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

The Crocodile club Is to give It's an. nual sheep roast at Lake Compounce on August 27 and extensive prepara- tions are being made for the occasion.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
At Jubilee Reduction Prices

q This is an oppor- tune time to secure a good Bag or Trunk for your vacation trip Trunks and Bags take. up lots of floor and counter space, we need that space; hence the, prices drop to bed rock.
 q Come to our base ment Tuesday and pick up . Bargain
 Suit Cases-lightweight Mattilg Suit Cases, sold at SPAS Special $16o
 Suit CaSes-so!e leather extra deep and with um orella clamps. regular price eS.7S
 Special $4.g0
 BagS-Leathef Travelling Bags. smooth finished cow hide Bags in IS. Is and l7 inches, sold at SAYS
 Special $S.S0
 JrunkS-few odd Trunks all brass lock and catches, with two heavy straps. rang ing in price from t6 to $6. 50
 Special $4.08
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
LEGAL NOTICES.

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court, August 6. 1908 ESTATE OF OLIVE D. BARNES. late of Orange, In said District, deceased Andrew J. Barnes of orange having made written application praying thlt administration of said estate may be granted, as by said application Dn fife in this Court more fully appears, 1t is ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at Court of Probate to be held at New Haven. In said District on the l2th day of August. 1908, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice of the pendency of said application, and of the lime aud place of the hearing thereon. te gwen to all parties interested In sad estate, by publishing this order three times in a newspaper having a cif,uli.ion in said District
 By the Court
 JOHN L. GIBSON
 i'lark
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

Saturday the local team defeated the Thomaston aggregation In a rather slow game of baseball by the score of 6-2, Mir. Roberts who pitched for the visitors allowed put Ave hits and had Il strike outs to his credit, However, he seemed to lack control and allowed number of bases on balls which were the cause of the runs. King, the Wa terbury youngster was in the box for the local team and was very effective only four hits being taken off his de- livery He pitched very fine game and had six strike outs The feature Of the game was catch in right field by Kane, who drew in hard drive with one hand. The attendance was somewhat smaller than usual
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

As result of the heavy fall of rain in the storms of last week, the country roads are In very bad condition and need attention Many washouts are reported on the hillsides.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

The monthly meeting of the school board was held Friday night but very little was done except the payment of bills. Chairman Smith of the commit tee on buildings reported that nearly H,S0O had been spent upon repairing the local schools and that over one third was used in improving the high school.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11

Today the regular team went to Bridgeport to play the West End team of that city. It was reported that Tuckey of the Merden team would be in the box for the locals. The Pastime club played the Red Star team of Meri- den.
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Saturday the macadam road between here and Meriden was thrown open to the public. How ever, the road Is not entirely com plete but is said to be one of the best roads In this section.
 Miss Catherine Long Of unionville is the guest Of Mise Isabel Martin of South Main street.
 The traffic on the local cars was very heavy today.
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 The Milldale fire house was given att tention Friday night at the adjourned meeting of the fire commissioners. It was voted 10 have blue prints made and given to six local contractors in order to get bids on the structure.
 Troop A, c. N C. passed through here Saturday morning on their way Ia North Granby Walter Pierce, one of the members of the troop who lives on Cold Spring street. New Haven, was taken with an epileptic At near the green and fell from his horse. He was taken into the Bradley House and Sur geon Hugo of the troop worked upon him He revived after IS minutes work upon him
 Half the roof of the home of Harry Francis of wolf Hill was shattered by lightning in the last thunderstorm. The damage was about s2o0. covered by in. , surance.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-04-25

to satisfied
status? Socially unlimited hers to command but politically
she S nonresident
Now the query. Does the american czene desire
extended her? From keen and careful observation
the negative There
striving through heat and labor of the day this land whose
spells Liberty win for themselves acknowledgements but Tor the
majority the right approval otherwise in the interests Of
their country of little is thus the everyday Amerl
revealed 1.-The within gates
Australia is the first give the political right to
claim this proud distinction nation, the
among the kingdoms republics Of the civilized world Through
decree has proclaimed the dwcrs of the vast continent Tapped
Pacific that should candidate be
enough head the poll she shall have the right to sit with the
elected in the federal parliament.
Prominent New York suffrage enthusiasts have INVITED with the
Australian
this is only half trusm. When Australia gathered her different states
the members the federal body
agreed the descendants the conits adult suffrage but
the battle had to he fought through long
unwaveng turmoil Along the line Of the victory who what the
tangible results? NO miracle achieved but steady toward
citizenship the verdict the weaving their
dcstne in the island continent
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-04-25
A Birds
Vision
and
Mans
BY DIR. CASEY A. WOOD,
Noted Ophth almolosist.

an example of capacity of birds has but
a hawk poised several hundred wards above
in chicken small living a field
hidden In seconds after the sighted is
hawk, whose sharp sight has not only detected its hiding
whose wonderful aomOaive apparatus permits Of
Of distance
within incredibly short of time
this wonderfully acute vision in other birds
in the umming bird that darts here and there quickly that the human
follow and suddenly to rest almost invisible
twg flies through thick woods avoiding
shrub they noncNen the owl that combines
durna vision and the kngscr that
equally as we'll in the as it does in the air.
Bird vision only the highest expression Of eyesgt,
variety but repeats the oftO tale of the
sight in the animal to its life history witnessed chiefly in the
pursuit death injury IT, then. opl-
tina moogs engage the study of the physiology and mechanics Of
the vision of birds it is well worth while
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-04-25
THOROUGH.

Mr.. Kringle came into the store one
morning and bought couple of
pounds Of sugar and a piece of cheese.
Then he sat down on a cracker-box
for little chat. "Vell," he said, with
the air of good deed accomplished,
Il whipped Fritz last night"
did you?" asked the storekeeper
What for?"
"Vell-he needed It," Kringle nod.
ded his head. II whipped him, goot!
Den whipped Karl. He needed it,
too. Und fiddle Heinie vas laughin'
at 'em gettin' whipped, una so !
whipped him. Den l whipped Mary"
What did you whip her for?"
"Vell-Mary was dere"-Judge.