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The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
NEW GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Boston Project Assured--Wlll Encour-
 age Native Talent.

Boston, Dec. 1S.-Henry Russell, the director of the San Carlo Opera coa@ pany, announced to-day that the pro- jected opera house in this city is a certainty MT. Russell received tele- gram from New York to-day assuring him of the consummation of the pro- iect,
 The new home of grand opera will be built on Huntington avenue, oppos- ite Symphony hall, the home of the Symphony orchestra, and in close prox- unity to the New England conserva- tory of music.
 Eben D. Jordan of this city is one of the leading moving forces in the en- terprise
 In discussing the proposition Mir Russell said to-day:
 T cannot hope to open the house for at least eighteen months, but I shall begin preparations at once. The en- semble is to be strong and there will be no attempt to feature this or that particular singer. Native composers are to be encouraged and new operas will be given. l hope to give the opera house the same serious and dignifed standing now enjoyed by the Boston Symphony orchestra"
 It was learned to-day that the or ganizers of the undertaking contem- plate an annual season of IS or 20 weeks, with four performances a week and prices for seats ranging from $2.5O downwards.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
A CALcULArING BRIDE.

Richmond Pearson Hobson, repre- sentative from Alabama young, smooth faced and bald as an onion, is one of the new members pointed out to the visitors by the house guides His conferees were discussing Hobson the other evening, and one raised the question as to whether he had treated his fame fairly in leaving the navy, where his reputation was established and taking up a political career.
 That reminds me of what young Washington girl once said to me" re- marked Representative Butler Ames, who was one of the party, She had married naval officer and I asked her why she did that as naval of ficers are away from home so much.
 We'll she said, I figured up the thing pretty carefully and I concluded that if my husband didn't turn out to be my affinity he would be away half the time and if he did he would he h >me half the time What more could one ask?' Washington Spe- cial Boston Transcript.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
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 MattoOns Corner.
TRUST co. CLAIMS UNsoID.
Owner of Knlckerhocker Account
 Holds Out for 70 Cents on Dollar.


 Holds Out for 70 Gents on Dollar. New York Dec. 1S.-4An effort was made this afternoon to dispose, at auc- ton, of $1o,174 deposit account with he KnickeFbocker Trust company, by A. H. Muller 6 Son, at the Real Es- ate Auction rooms, Nos. 14 and 16 Ve- sey street.
 There were few in the group sur rounding the auctioneer's desk who raised their voices when the lot was announced. Several other lots of stocks and bonds had been disposed of before the Knickerbocl1er claim was reached A broEer's clerk started the proceed irgs with an offer of SO cents on the dollar A prosperous looking, middle aeed maj bid 62 and 1t was at least a minute before a second brokers clerk mustered up courage to say 62 1-2. Ap- parently this aroused the first clerk for he shifted from one foot to the other and piped up sixty three" Oth- CT clerks and another mlddle-aged bus flness man slowly forced the bidding to 65. There, despite the utmost efforts, t stuck.
 Its the chance of your lifetime" 7" said the auctloneer. Perfectly good and valid claim going cheap. There's no doubt you'll be able to collect gen tlemen. It's as good spec as you car snd anywhere"
 Going, going, going at sixty-fve, at lslXty-fvel Going at sixty-five, at six ty-fve! Dirt cheap what am I bid? What an l bid? Going at sixty-fve at v
 "sixty-fve and a half" spoke up a man in the shadow of a nearby desk Thank you sir, thank you" ex- claimed the auctloneer. Going at six ty-ave ard half and a half! Going at sixty-fve and a half, going"
 "Sixty-siX,' reiterated the man in he shadow
 The few people who noticed his two bids, one on top of the other, looked al him in surprise. It is not often that man bids against himself.
 Going at slxty-six, at sixty-six, al sixty-sixl Going at slxty-sixl Going once, going twice! Third and last call"
 The auctioneer did not seem to fee very triumphant over his success tr getting rid of the claim, It was learn, ed later that the successful bidder, wht bid against himself, was the owner ot the deposit account It was said by people present that he could not bt expected to sell out for less than 7( eats on the dollar. Last Wednesday, a similar claim against the Knickerbocker Trust con- pany of $5,S56 was sold at SO cents or the dollar. S2,21S.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
IN SOCIIET T1Y. !.

will have with her over the Christmas tide, her daughter, Miss Marion Whit ney of Vassar college, Miss Whitney is professor of French and German at Vassar. Dr. Frederick E. Beach of the Shelf field Scientific school will address the Mems club at the Church of the Re- deemor on Friday evening, His sub- ject will be Vacation Experiences in Oregon and Washington
 #E+
 The Misses Stephanie and Marguerite English are at home from Vassar, and will spend two weeks with their moth CT Mrs. Edwin H. English, of Prospect street.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
COASTER LOSES LEG,
Eleven Year Old Boy Caught Under
 Trolley Car.

Eleven Year Old Boy Caught Under
 Trolley Car.
 Crashing under the rear trucks of a moving trolley car on Winchester ave- nueta he coasted down the steep Har- riet street hill before school time yes terday morning, Lawrence Meyers, an eleven-year-old Winchester school boy, had his left leg crushed almost coal- pletely off between the knee and an- kle, before the eyes of q Score of play mates who had been enjoying the sledding with him. His escape from in- stant death beneath the wheels is con- sidered miraculous as his sled was ground to splinters.
 Passengers on the car helped to take the bleeding boy from under the car and carry him to the office of pr. Thomas N. Young nearby, where the leg was bound so as to stop the flow of blood Ambulances from the police station and New Haven hospital sta~ bles raced each other to the scene, the police ambulance arriving first and hustling the boy to the hospital, whers the leg was amputated just below the knee.
 From the moment of the accident the hoy remained conscious and exhibited remarkable pluck,
 At the hospital it was stated that his recovery is expected despite the shock of the injury and the operation.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19


 Mrs. J s. Fitch of Orchard street has gone to Plainfeld, N. J., to spend the Christmas holidays at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L, R, Hopton. MT, Nathan E, Fitch will join his mother early next week and will re- saain with his sister over Christmas day.
 Miss Louise Tracy, who has been spending some weeks at Newport, R. E., returned the end of last week and Event directly to Short Beach, where she will spend the holidays at "The |stone Cottage" the guest of Miss |Bostwick, the artist. f,* E Mrs. W. D. Whitney of Church street
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
MEMORIAL SERVICE
In Honor of Late Swedish King on
 Sunday Evening.

A solemn memorial service in honor of the late King Oscar II of Sweden will be held on Sunday at D. m. in the Swedish Evangelican Lutheran Be- thesda church. corner of State and Franklin streets. The Evangelican Lu- tlleran chur2h being the national church of the Swedish people. this ser vice will be the official tribute of re- spect and affection to the memory of the dead king by the Swedish -Ameri- can citizens of New Haven and it's en- virons.
 An appropriate program has been arranged, and a message of condolence to King Gustaf V, the son and suc- cessor of King Oscar, will be adopted. Invitation to take part in the service has been extended to the Apollo choir. The whole Swedish population of the community is invited to attend, No doubt the church will be crowded to it's utmost capacity here as at other places where sons and daughters of Sweden are living in the world.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
IN STOCKING AGAIN.
Collinsyille Girl Loses $1O5 in That
 Way.

Collinsville, Dec. 1s.rsarah Shay cook at the Valley house, has made up her mind that her stocking is not a suitable receptacle to carry her money in. That has been her method of car rying about her wealth and she was carrying about S105 in that manner a few days ago when she lost the bundle of bills.
 She claims that the money was lost while she was travelling back and forth between the dining room and the pantry. Deputy Sheriff Cushing has been Investigating the case with out results.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
WALSH GETS PAINTING JOB.

E. M. & M. Walsh have been award ed the contract to paint the walls of the aldermanic chamber which has recently been filled up with a new cell ing, and in order to have the job con- pleted so that the inaugural ceremon- les can be held in it on January 1, work has already been started The painting, which calls for some fine or namental work, will cost about sl51 and should be completed in week. The new ceiling cannot be painted for several months.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
FISHER MAY RUN.
IiddIetown Mayor Makes Statement
 of Position.

of Position.
 Middletown, Dec. 1S.-Mayor Will lrd c. Fisher has decided to become candidate again. In order to make lis position clear, this is what Mayor fisher says relative to a second term; My statement a month ago has een taken by some as a coy declara- lon of my candidacy, but I then Eeant exactly what said, and I mean still I do not wish to be mayor bother term. I do wish very much be relieved. For two years I have sorked hard, so hard that I have oe- ssional warnings of the danger line, believe that have done my part and Hat somebody else ought now to take
 the work. de not believe at all at, as some have argued within the pnth, things will drop back into the T zi ruts unless I continue in office. T No doubt under a republican may & or a republican council things Z uld not merely drop back, but Auld be forced back; for it has been # de a first principle of local re- blicanism that what has been done E Sler the present democratic admin ration could not be done and com 0ued. But there are plenty of other % nocrats who could and would con-
 le the administration of the city on
 mess principles, And if one of
 sa men can be nominated I shall
 very glad and I will do my utmost
 promote his election.
 If, however. there is really wide
 lad desire that I be candidate, l
 accept, on one condition further.
 candidates for the council must F men in full sympathy with my ad-
 istration, I have no wish to de-
 who the candidates shalp be, but :. lall not take a place on Q ticket
 men who will not work with me.
 i'll all turn on the caucus"
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
SPECIAL ALDERMANIc MEETING.
Mayor Calls One on Artesian Well
 Problem.

-'A"J0 NAAAS 0iAN VII 1AACSlNn NCtA
 Problem.
 Mayor Studley has called a meetin Of the board of aldermen to be held on Monday evening.
 The meeting Is called by the mayo to obtain permission to contract for an electric pump to be attached to the ar tesian well, recently drilled on he southwestern corner of the Green with out advertising for bids, It is the in- tention of the city to erect a pump near the well and by means of faucet sup ply drinking water during the winter months when the Bennett fountain is shut off, The electric engine for the pump will cost about $S3O and as this is over the required $25O, 1t would be necessary unless the board of alder men grant otherwise, to advertise for bids
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
No PARDON FOR HUNfMEL.
Governor wm Not Release owing

Governor Will Not Release s'Dying,'
 Lawyer Who May Live for Years.
 Albany, Dec. IS. -Gov. Hughes has received a report from Dr. Ranson on the condition of Abraham. H, Hummel, and it is said that he will not pardon the lawyer, who is now in the penit- entiary on Blackwell's island.
 The governor is informed by Dr. Ranson that while Hummel may die at any moment, he may live for years. Under these circumstances Gov. Hugh. es is reluctant to interfere, and. unless unforeseen developments ensue Hum mel must serve out his sentence.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19

? YOU HAVEN'T FOUND IT I'VE HIM

box of our good segars fresh from he Humidor, where we have kept hem for the purpose of developing Ii the natural aroma in the tobacco.
 You are at liberty to leave them in ne Humidor until the day you want hem delivered, to insure their being eceiyed by him in perfect smoking ondition.
 We have HUNITDORS for home or lice use, and many other things mokers like to own. Come in.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19

Some Montana professor found the bones of mastodon that has been dead 10000 years
 Did the professor say so?'
 Yes"
 T hate a man who uses round num- bers Why doesn't he give us the exact year? r?-Glevefand Plain Dealer.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
At UndermuslinS

Women's ELAN NNELETTE GOWNS, usual s1,O0 value, at S5G.
 SHORT SKIRTS in hannelette, embroidered. $1.25 usual price, at 95c.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
DEATHS.

LANCRAFT--Entered into rest in this city, Dec 16, 1907, Selina Elvadra Armstrong, wife of George E. Lah- craft, aged 54 years.
 Funeral services will be held at No, 2S2 Fairmont avenue, o4. Friday after noon at half-past two o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
 dis 2t
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
Long Kid Gloves

Long Kid Gloves black only, all sizes, excellent quality, value S39S a pair; Thursday, $500.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
Umbrellas 3. 25

Women's and Mems Umbrellas, plain and fancy handles, good S3.75 quality; Thursday, $325.
 Engraving free.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26
Little Minook Matters

Frank X Graham have been shoveling in an average of $l00 day.
 T. o. Isley has sold "a, Little Minook, to John W. Duncan, George Parsons, Swan Larson and Charley Nelson. The new owners will open-cut the clam and propose to commence work at once.
 Water is very low in Little Minook. Numerous rains have narrowly missed the creek $ drainage system. It was said three days ago that Shequin's automatic dam was shooting but about twice day.
 Lewis Shequin is building a handsome new residence q story and a half high and p by 24 feet inside measurement. The corners are being notched in snug and the walls will be made perfectly tight without any moss. A spacious cellar and an inside well sunk to living water in the underground gravel will be convenient features of the new home Mrs. Shequin and the children will come in this summer.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26
NOthern News and Notes

Governor Hoggatt will pass down the Yukon shortly.
 Canada is insistent that Yukon terri tory obey the Sunday law.
 Judge Wickersham has called off the term of court he was to hold at Skag- way.
 Grand Arctic Chief W. H. Bard will visit the local camps of the Arctic Brotherhood this summer
 There was a rumor in Dawson that a smallpox case had developed among the strike breakers that came down on the Lavelle Young last week, but the rumor was not verified.
 A delegation of Alaskans called upon Francis l. Ileney in san Francisco and asked him to investigate frauds in Alas ka mining matters. Ileney answered that he could not spare the time.
 Fairbanks, June l5.--No truth in ru- nor of Clarence Berry shooting a striker Probably the rumor arose out of Frank Berry shooting 8 few lights out in saloon B few nights ago. No one was hurt.
 At Fortymile recently a rowboat was picked up containing blue jumper, a gray coat. two SD bills, one st bill one ticket per steamer Dolphin from seattle to Skasway, ticket Dawson Co fair- banks per lAvrllc Young issued June tt tod Mayer, rsecipd biIl tT the bout ftan E. <. strait oi Dawson, and a pipe. The bat was numtwrvd a0l6 Canadian pitee are Investigating.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26

face was flushed from drink. Morally. physically, intellectually and in learn- ing he was we'll developed-normal in every particular. His opinion on inter- national questions for many years com manded more respect abroad, perhaps, than any other mans.
 Washington, D. C., June S.-President Roosevelt was most embarrassed man during the laying of the corner stone of the Masonic temple here this afternoon. While the Master Mason was tying an apron on the chief executive he raised the tails of the frock coat of the presi- dent and exposed to view six shooter. President Roosevelt became aware that the revolver was exposed and made sev- eral attempts to cover it up. Finally he appreciated the humor of the situ- ation and joined in the laughter that followed the exposure of the weapon.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26
Local and General Notes

The whisky famine has been relieved
 Joe Anicich returned on the Sarah to his home at Panama.
 o. c. Clemens is building new cabin on his Hunter creek property.
 It is not thought that the next term of court will convene at Fairbanks be- fore September.
 Fred Raining is in from across the divide and may spend the rest of the summer on this side.
 The Alaska Transcript of June 8 says Dr. c. II. Gibbons, formerly of Ram part, has opened an office in Juneau.
 Young Nlr. Hudgin, son of Dr. J. H. Hudgin, arrived on the Sarah. The doctor is away at Ray River springs at present.
 The Sarah, down last Monday, had a big crowd of passengers, including many ladies and several children. Most of them were chechacoes going to Fair banks. A few strike breakers were also aboard.
 Superintendent Fairbanks of the \. c. Co. was on the Sarah bound for Fair banks and will soon proceed to St. Mi chael Master of Transportation Al Zipf with headquarters at St. Michael, was also aboard.
 Sam Heeter's moose calf, which was intended to become one of Rampart's star exhibits at the AMP. exposition, is dead. Too much up-to-date pros peritv did the business for it. It over drank of the milk of human kindness the sort which comes to this country in cans.
 Judge N. V. Harlan, United States district attorney for this (the Third) division, was on the Sarah en route to Fairbanks after visit to his home in Nebraska. He did not know when the next term of court will be called for Fairbanks, but thinks it will not be be- fore September
 From everywhere the report comes that the mosquitoes are worse this year than ever before. Certainly they have not been so numerous or persistent on the streets of Rampant in recent years. Passengers on the steamer Sarah, how ever, said they are very much worse at Whitehorse.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26
Brief Outside Mention

The jury convicted Mayor Schmitz o San Francisco on felony charge of ex. tortion. Sentence was delayed. His case will be appealed. Meanwhile he is in jail.
 Governor Hughes June 20 signed the bill authorizing recount in the New York mayoralty contest It seems to look more and more like Hearst was robbed of the office.
 The second Russian douma was dis solved June 17 because that body re- fused to deliver up some thirty of its members on charge of conspiracy against the state. Great disorder has followed and is being met by stern measures.
 In the Haywood trial at Boise it ap- pears that the prosecution intends to rely on Orchards story and corrobor- ating evidence for its strongest points against the accused Under these cir cumstBnces the defense will confine it. self to principally to Orchards motive and trying to break his testimony Or chard has confessed to sixteen murders and many other horrible crimes.
 In Toronto the Metallic Roofing Com pany obtained judgment for $7,50C against the Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers Association for damages sus- tained through strike. Officers of the union refuse to pay or to tell the court where they keep the union funds Asked if they understand that they may be committed to jail indefinitely, the men reply they do not believe it would be permitted, imprisonment in perpetu ity for debt having been abolished.
 The good offices of Mexico and the United States jointly rendered in ar effort to bring about peace betweer the warning states of Central America were rejected, and it now looks like { war of extermination will spread al over Central America. The southern republics seem to fear plot between Mexico and the United States to inter fere too much in their affairs. There i, a possibility that Mexico and the Unite, will intervene by force of arms and de clare a protectora;e over the disturbct territory.
 senator John T. Morgan, of Alabama lied suddenly, June II, aged Si years He had been in the senate thirty years and it is doubtful fl in all that tim' there has been single representative o a moncyed interest who has even sus peesed that he could be corrupted The nearest approach e. scandal tha was ever connected with hts name wa about fifteen years ago, when sufns tefu peranec people circulated a rep"rS tha be h,d addressed the senate while hi
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26
Miners Association Meeting.

A meeting of the Rampant Miners Association will be held at ]. C. hall, Rampant, Tuesday, July 3.
 The question of federation and other important business will be considered.
 By order of Geo. W. Ledger, president.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26

Girl bathers at Rockaway Beach are liable to arrest if they parade on the beach in skirts higher than inches above the knee. Shrinkage of skirt while being worn is at the wearer's own risk
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26

Matrimony is like cigar; both are started with match and both end in ashes
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26

There is only one way to happiness and that is found by looking for chances to help other folk.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26

All the worlds stage, but all those on it are not actors.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26
REMOVAL.
JOSEPH TWAIN, Cobbler,

Is now located at EUREKA, where he is prepared to do all work in his line.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-06-26

Don't be afraid of fear.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-23
WOMEN MAY JOIN
REVOL YER CLUB
MEMBERS VOTE TO ADMIT FAIR
ONES TO ORGANIZATION
w. E. Smith Makes High Score in
Merchandise Shoot and Five
Other Experts Qualify
for Prizes

Fair deyotees of outdoor target shoot
ing with small arms will be allowed full
privileges of membership in the Los An
geles Revolver club. This was decldeo
on at a meeting of the members or that
organization held yesterday, the vote be-
ing decidedly in favor of admitting women
to the club.
Merchandise shooting held the atten-
ton of the experts on the Bishop street
range yesterday, and good scores were
turned in for the six prizes which were
donated by various sporting goods houses
in town The shooting was all at htty
yards, and fifty shots were allowed each
contestant. giving each one chance for
800 score.
w. E. Smith turned in high score with
41g. and l. c. Douglass was only six points
behind him. Others who managed to
connect with the prizes were Potter,
Hughes Haines and Stephenson. The lat
ter started out with his sights on the
bum, and the first two shots were away
off. After he had remedied the fault
Stephenson made good scores and man
aged to get up with the first six.
Smith and Potter competed in the open
shoot, ten shots for possible 100 score.
The cracks broke even with 92 points
each. but did not shoot the tie off
Following are the scores turned in w.
E. Smith, 419; l. c. Douglass, 413; w. E.
Potter, 4O1; R. S. Hughes, 400; F. K.
Haines, 399; G. F. Stephenson, 1888; w. r..
Cults, 1872; A. B. Douglass, 1888; E. c..
Crossman, SS7; ]. E. Holcomb, 375; ]. b.
Fox, 800.
Next Sunday the regular competition
for the club medals will be held, and the
members are expecting a big turnout. as
the feature events held every month are
most popular.