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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
Mastery Handling OF Giant
Ships ExCiteS Admiration.

Attaches of foreign legations ana
49,. an,bassies at Washington ana
u,a,v correspondents who have seen
yyar service on foreign journals ue-
clared that today's display was lle
most impressive they had eNet
The facility with which the Dig
sells were handled, the manner ]"
which they were maneuNerSu ~
ole column formation and the per
cect alignment which was maintained
10 the southward turn from the tlpe
called ont the warmest admlralio
'rhe thrill Of the beautiful marine PIC
ture was felt until the last wlno-Dlo" q
sniral of smoke was lost on the morn
ron. ,.a-
ceded by a reception on the deck Oh
the Mayflower, which, shorty after
o'clock this morning. steamed lhso ~
center of the anchored fleet. fIesi'
dent Roosevelt warmly greeted th'
four rear admirals ana the slN.eei
commanding officers Of the fleet "a
thev climbed from dancing Launches
IN the starboard gangway OF th'
Yacht. He had a word Of confidence
ana we'll wishing for all. but made n'
formal address. The president lei
that the occasion did not call iof an!
such remarks. as the cruise Just uh
dertaken Is officially regarded as bu
a detail OF naval training
The inspiring sight OF the Nessei
eailv dressed at anchor and waitini
the word TO go. put the president u
rare good spirits. While the May
flower was coming into position an'
waiting for the reception TO begin, IN
president paced rapidly up and dow
the deck, anxious to obtain view
the great double squadron IRON
every possible vantage point. 10 sc.
retary Of the Navy Metcai anu
otbers Of his guests on board he wa
constantly exclaiming upon the beaut
and grandeur Of the surroundlnl
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
Sinister Looking Torpedoboat
Adds Grim Touch to Picture.

During the reception the president
was photographed with the Officers
grouped about him. A marine guard
and band were stationed on the May
flowers decks, and the ceremonies OF
receiving and sending away the visit
ing Officers gave a martial touch Of
color To the occasion. Rear Admiral
Berry. commanding the Norfolk navy
yard, iourneyed to Hampton Roads
on the torpedo boat Stringham, to pay
his respects To the president, and mis-
dark hulled, rakish looking craft pass
ing in among the white clad battle
ships added something Of the sinister
side to the purpose of a navy's being
Black OF hull and tunnels with no
touch OF color anywhere in the relief
the Stringham glded about like some
creeping reptile There was another
torpedo boat i'm the picture-the
Tingley-which acted as convoy to the
Mayflower
But the Tingley was far more pleas
ing in her sea green coloring and
bright yellow band about the forward
stack She remained by the side Of
the Mayflower throughout the cere-
monies.
In parting with the officers of the
fleet, President Roosevelt was who'll
ly Informal and for each had cordial
handclasp, a grasp of the uniformed
shoulder and a hearty Goodbye, Did
fellow, and good luck"
The waiting fleet prepared early 10
welcome the president and later bit
him adleu. Long before the first
gray shadows of the breaking day
slanted through the open gateway Of
the capes. the red and white lanterns
on mast heads were flashing signals
from divisional flagships. Sailormen
by hundreds were busy in polishing
decks and Frightening works for the
coming sun to bring out in sparkling
relief against the buff color of the
superstructure. The ever busy little
steam running boats were making
their last trips from the shore. with
impatient whistles screeching a
warning TO tardy mail orderlies ladsn
with last messages of goodbye to the
departing fleet, when the sun broke
above the eastern horizon.
1t was not long after the anchor
lights had disappeared that the slim
white hull of the Mayflower could be
made out in the distance. Then The
final preparations were rushed with
will. orders had been given to dress
ship at 8 O'Clock, and the last betl Df
the morning watch had not Teen
struck when the dressing lines, & fiat
ter with various colored signal flags,
were lifted 20 the truck above the
fighting tops. The gay dressings ap-
peared as If by magic on every ship
of the fleet and remained alOft until
the president had taken his place al
the head Of the line, and then came
tumbling to the deck, and the shins
had once more assumed the simple
garb of a cruising trip.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
TAFT DELAYED
BY STORM
At SEA
WIRELESS REPORTS WAR
SECRETARY IN MID0CEAN
Much Interested in RooSevelt'SI
Definite Remuneration Of
Third Term; Declines toI
Talk On Political Situation.

fBy Morning journal Special Leased Wire. ]
on Board steamship President
Grant, Monday Evening, by wireless.
via Cape Race. y. f., Dec. 16.--The
President Grant, which has among It's
passengers Secretary of War and Mrs.
Taft and their son Charles, has en-
countered disagreeable weather, which
has retarded its passage and will
probably make the steamer day or
two late in reaching New York. Since
sailing on December from Ham
burg, where the secretary came
aboard. the passage has been gener-
ally rough and the weather cold.
They are due in New York on Thurs
day. but are not liable to arrive IN
port until late Friday or Saturday
morning.
The Taft party is we'll with the eX-
ception of Charles, who has been all
ing for several days, during which he
had some temperature. He is better
tonight and in no danger.
Secretary Taft was interested in
the announcement in which President
Roosevelt reiterated his announce
ment not to accept the nomination
next June. The news was received
on board the steamer by wireless on
Thursday, but the secretary would
make no comment upon IT, He said
he had no Information upon the polit-
ical situation at home. Secretary
Taft addressed concert audience in
the main saloon tonight The main
topic of his talk, which was informal,
was Russia and the Gar
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
Naval Officers Photographed
With President Roosevelt.

When the president and officers
were posing FOR their picture Admiral
Evans called forth laughter By eN-
claiming To the group Of photograph
ers:
shoot fast YOU fellows. you need
some training az a navy gun
Tonight the sixteen ships or the
massive fleet, continuing IN single or
der and steaming at the uniform
speed Of ten knots an hour. according
TO orders. are well down the coast to-
ward the treacherous waters n Hat
teras The first lap OF their journey
will bring them 10 Trinidad on Christ
b.. z ~--a rnd there. amid the heat oi
the tropics. the Christmas ceiebra-
tons will be held.
Thousands Of goodbye telegrams
were flashed 10 the ships By wireless:
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
NV Torm of Mileage Book.

Chicago. Dec. 1e.-For the purpose
~ doing away with the DIFFICULTIES
which have attended the use OF a rail-
way mileage book. consequent upon
the recent passage Of rate laws by va
rinus states In the west. the Chicago
and Northwestern railroad has placed
upon sale a new form Of I eco and
. BO0 mileage tickets. Each ticket Is
good for bearer" Moreover. they
are available for as many persons as
care go ride on the ticket at one time.
and viii be- accepted az the current
rate per mile In the state where they
are uresentcd.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
Sailors Left Behind Wig-Wag
Commander in Vain.

There was not hitch IN any OF the
details Of the well-planned program
but there were a number OF amusing
incidents. not the least of which we're
fhe antics OF four sailors who had
overstayed their leave on shore and
we're frantically calling from the old
Point pier for boat to pick them
nm. AT last one Of the quartet con-
ceived the idea Of wig-Wagging their
plight to the commanding officer
Seizing his own cap and others from
his companions. he mounted TO pile
head and for nearly ten minutes waN-
ed arms and caps according 10 the
signal code. But II was too late q
stop for stragglers and the disappoint-
ed sailors. their ditty boxes and
clothes bags safe aboard the parting
ships. we're left behind.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
POWERS TELLS HIS
STORY TO JURY
Kentuckian On Trial For Muir
der Admits Bringing "HiII
BiiIies" to Frankfort For Nor
al Effect.
my Morning journal sBeeisi Isased wirel

lBy Morning journal Special feased wire.l
Georgetown. KY, Dec. l6.-Caleb
Powers today took the stand In his
own delcnse. The court roGn wa
packed with many women In the au-
dience. After detailing his early his
tory and final election as secretary Of
state. Mr. Powers was asked To define
his connection with bringing bodies
OF mountain men 70 Frankfort prior
to the assassination of Goebei.
The witness frankly admitted his
connection with the mountain
army" and said tl.at there was no
secrecy about H. He said the pur-
pose of II was for moral effect on
the contest then pending at Frank
fort, and there was no threat or inii-
nation of violence, and no instruc-
tions given 70 the mountaineers as To
any threatened trouble Powers de-
MED emphatically that he directed
Golden or Noakes az they testified, TO
get mountain feudists" or fighting
men. but said that instructions We're
given 10 get representatives citizens
the best IN their respective sections.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
William p Frye was today sworn in
as president pro tenn. of the senate.
-
OKLAHOMA SENATORS
FORMALLY SWORN IN
First iIill from senator Gore Demands
Two More Congressman Tor
NoM state.

Washington. u C.. Dee l6.-The
TWO new senators from oklahoma
were sworn IN today Senator Money
presented the credentials of Robert l.
owen. and senator Culherson pre-
sented those of Thomas p Gore, the
blind senator Gore walked slowly TO
the vice presidents desk, leaning upon
the arm OF the Texas senator. After
the oath had been administered 10
gore, ne was conducted TO the desk
and signed his name. The terms Of
the two senators were drawn by lot
owen secured the siX-year term and
Gore the two-ycar term.
The first bills introduced In the SEN
ate by senator Gore were to make ap-
preparation for the expenses of the
constitutional convention of Okla
homa and providing FOR two addi-
uonal congressman from that state
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
President Warmly Praises
Enlisted Men.

Did YOU ever see such a rect anu
such a day? Isn't IL magniflcent
Oughn't We all feel proud ?" And then
the presldent had something to say OF
the enlisted men. In the midst Of the
reception Of the higher officers ne
sent for the c0xswain of the LOUIS
iana's crew and through him dia-
Matched a special message of greeting
10 that ships crew. II was on the
Louisiana that the president made MS
recent trip TO the Isthmus Of Pana ma
and ever since that time he has ielt
personal interest IN all inc snip ma
done. When the surprised and am
barrassed coxswain. seaman William
Chandler. had been presented to Mrs.
Roosevelt. a. well a. 10 the president
and had again ciambered into his
launch. the president said 10 th"se
about him.
I tell YOU eur enlisted men are
escryihing They are perfectly bully
and they are mp TO everything re-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
FLEET HEARD FROM FORTY
MILES SOUTH OF HATIERAS

Government wireless STATION,
Navy Yards. Norfolk. Va, Dec. 16.-
The following message from lieuten-
ant Chandler. the Associated Press
representative with the fleet. was re-
ceived tonight BY wireless telegraph.
"10:4s p m.-On board the United
states ship Connecticut. Fleet now
forty miles southeast OF Hatteras.
smooth sea. CHANDLER.
"1I:3O p. m.-Fleet off Haueras'
southeast Of Diamond shoals. cruis-
ing al ten knots, In four columns
abreast. four ships 10 column. Con-
nectlcut leading. Light northwest
wind. smooth sea. CHANDLER"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
Roosevelt, On the Mayflower,
Leads Magnificent Line Of
Fighting Vessels to Mouth Of
the Chesapeake.
MOST POWERFUL FLEET
EVER GOTTEN TOGETHER
Every Ship in Evans Command
An Example of All That Is
Modern and Up-to-Date in
Naval Architecture.
lBy Morning Journal Special Leased Wire !


Old Point Comfort. Dec. 16.-SiX-
teen hard hitting steel belted Ameri-
can battleships. guns brstling and
burly of girth but sparkling white in
their immaculate dressing of peace,
sailed away today underneath the daz-
cling sun of a cloudless winter sky on
their famous twin-sea expedition of
$4,000 miles, along foreign shores and
changing climates TO the west coast OF
the United States. President Roose-
welt from the bridge of his cruiser
yacht. the Maynower, personally led
the magnificent four mile line or
fighting vessels during the first stage
of the voyage. From the anchorage
I'm Hampton Roads TO the Horseshoe
bend and Chesapeake bay his eagle
crested flag of blue pointed the way
to the fleets new home at the Col
den Gate Then when the vide
reaches of the sea were visible
through the wide swung capes of Nlr-
ainia he turned aside and. coming
to anchorage. reviewed the passing
pageant.
The blue of the sky the stretch OF
green sea for miles, the glistenins
of spotless hulls. the curl OF roam
crested bow waves, the cheering OF
sailors afioat and friends ashore. the
breeze blown strains of Aud Lang
Syne'' floating across the waters. the
blare of trumpets, the ruffle of drums:
the flash of signals ana the boom oi
saluting cannon marked the uepdIt-
ure of the fleet. presenting to the peo-
nile who watched. a spectacle that they
will never forget, and to the world at
large the reality of the trlnhllest.
snugeest most homogeneous, most
tboorughly equipped. most mobile anu
self-reiiant assembling Of first-class
battleships ever gathered in one conn
mand. - ,t,a ola
There was not snip IN the lllle a. ~.
or taken the shot of Manila or san
tiago-stories written scarcely zen
wears ago in the history. of the ma, ma,
tIon. All were modern OF design anu anu
mament-examples of the aggres'
I've sea going navy which the presl-
dent has declared to be so essential 10
the country.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
-FOUR NEW CARDINALS
NONE ENGLISH SPEAKING

Rome. Dec 1G.-Pope Plus today
held a secret cOusistory In the VAT
lean in which he created four new
cardinals and pre-canonized several
bishops. The new cardinals are
Monslgnor Pietro Gasparri, secfe-
tary Of the congregation % extranrdi-
nary ecclesiastical affair. MonsiE nor
DeIaf secretary nf the congregation
Of the council. Monsignor LuduVic
Henry Iucon. archbishop Of Rheims
and Monsigunr Paul Pierre Andreu
Riuever. archbishop 90 Marsciiies.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
CHINESE INACCURATE
ANTI-BRITISH BOYCOTT ]
Gunboat Patrol on West River IN
citcs Midc-pread Indignation.

NuchoW. China. Dec. lo.--9u in-
tense was the local feeling against the
patroillng % the West river 10y Brit
ish gunboats fur the purpose of put
ting an end 60 piracy that wide
spread boycott against the British is
likely tn result largely attended
meeting af chinese gentry and mer-
chants ha- been held here 60 protest
against ihe presence 90 the hriuisn iio-
fIiis. Tho gentry guaranteed that Do
the merchants would undertake To-
hnvcoff British bottoms they would
furnish the ggH0. 600 necessary 10 start
a fleet of -ix steamers Hith the view
Of ousting British traders from shc
West river.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17

and they left the roadstead and had
turned down the southern coast. The
president, after the review at the
Horse Shoe was completed. returned
to Washington, the Mayflower weigh
ing anchor for the trip up the Poto-
mac shortly after noon. The fleet got
under way just after 10 O'Clock in the
morning, and less than two hours
later cleared the eapes and had begun
In earnest the most notable practice
cruise in all naval history
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17

Washington, Dec. 16.-The presi-
dent today signed proclamation
creating the new Las Vegas national
forest in Nevada. and making an ad-
dition to the Acquarius National for
est in t'tah.
The Las Vegas national forest Is sit
uated on the southeastern Lincoln
county, Nevada, line. and has an area
OF approximately $195,S40 acres
The land added Ia the Acquarlus
forest In south central Utah, Is known
as the Table cliffs addintion. and is
located IN Garfield county.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
International Mining Exposition.

Washington. Dec. " -s'e'ie .,
Sutherland today introduced Dill
providing for the exhibit Of the min
eral resources Of the United states az
the international Mining exposition 70
be held in New York next year. The
bill directs that the president shail
send invitations to foreign govern
ments 10 send exhibits and representa-
tives to the exposition.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
Abe u,mmcI Ncar Den,b

New York, Dec. l7.--Dr Matz,
house physician at the Blackwell Is
land prison. tonight expressed the
opinion that Abraham Hummel. for-
mer New York lawyer, who Is serving
a one-year sentence for connection
with the Dodge Phelps case, will
probably live through the night. The
patient has been In a semi-conscious
state since early morning.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
Prctender suIlan AgaIn DeIcalcd.

faauat. Morocco. tec. it-- - uldi
Hang. the new sultan 90 the south.
has been beaten by the Zraghna
tribes and has retired 10 Morocco
city The seaport of Safi evacuated
by Mulai HafiF's men. viii az once
be- occupied by troops in the service
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
Hody Of Queen Lies in state.

UTesIen Dec lb.-The body OF
Dowager Queen Garcia. OF Saxony.
who died early this morning. Is lying
DO state IN the winter garden Of the
villa. where the end came. It will be
transferred 10 the Catholic court
church in Dresden tomorrow. and win
there lie In state second time until
the funeral. which has been fixed for
Wednesday evening. The Official Ca
zcite announces that there will be
ten daNs Of mourning.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17

New York DC Ih--Ii va salI
tonight 90 The home ~ p u harrl-
man. thai the cc-dition Of Mr.. Harri-
man. who IS suffering from an alta *
OF the grip. was very much improved,
and that he should be able fo g. 90 his
office IN a few days.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17

Johnstown. Pa. Dec 16.-With the
laying off OF SEQ men by the Cam
bria steel company here today. there
are now about 1000 men formerly
connected with the steel plant out OF
work Improvement h. not looked for
locally until after the first Of the
year
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17

BrusseIs, Dec. I6.-Ihe Petit BIeu
announces that England and the
Congo Free state have arrived at an
agreement for the construction OF a
railroad between Ladau, on the east
bank OF the river Nile, in the eastern
Soudan. and the Congo frontier.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
pl.tnnt Eartl,quake neported.

Bresisu. Dec. 1s.-Thc seismolog-
ical station here registered a violent
eArihQuake al e.4s a. m. sunday. II
l. estimated that the distance was
about 6.5o0 miles from the recording
place.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
RECIPROCITY
BILL INTRODUCED
John Sharp Williams RcviNes Much
Discus-ed Measure.

Washington. Dec. -RepreseHta- %
tive John sharp Williams. 81 Missis-
sippi. today introduced the old Blaine
hill 10 admit into an ports % the
United states free of duty all prod j.
ucts Of the American hemisphere upon
which no export duties are Imposed
whatever. and so long as such nation
shall admit Co IL ports free of all
taxes certain United states products.
Mr. williams said the Blaine bill
was the only thing the republican
party had attempted to do 60 help the
farmers. and that Blaine and Mckin-
ley had voted for it in commit &C.. but
the other republican members have
unnueed ft
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17

New York. Dec. i6.-The Republi-
can club has called a special meeting
for next Monday night 10 consider a
resolution. advocating the nomination
~ Governor Charles +. Hughes for
president.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17

A resolution charging the secretary
90 ra~iculturc with inaccuracy in cs-
timating this years cotton crop and
requesting him TO furnish tn congress
the figures and the Information on
which be- based his estimate 81 the
cotton crop for the United states Tor
1897" was Introduced in the house
today by Mr. Heflin. 81 Alabama
After being iu session FOR twenty
five minutes the house today adjourn
"a until Thursday. Later the senate
....t..rf zoe same resolution.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17

Tfye sworn In.
Washington. Dee. ie-Senatnf
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-17
'SuIi IbirtV.Tive al % bodies recovered.

Birmingham. Dee ia "leHS"
from Yolande al midnight says thlr-
ty-five bodies have been taken from
the mines. and that the rescuers ne
lieve thirty-five or forty are stil 10
the lower entrances.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-13
MAY MAKE ANY GUAM THY
STATEMENT BY YERKES
Revenue Commissioner Declares that
Denatured Alcohol May Be Manufac-
tured in Any Quantity from Five
Gallons Up.
Publishers Press1

Superior, Wis, Jan. ia paper
here prints a lengthy report by the
commissioner of internal revenue,
Yerkes, made at the special request
of the president as the result OF
charges made against the Yerkes de-
partment. The paper charged that
the Yerkes department was working
against the law for distilling denatur-
ed alcohol, and further charged that
the law is no good any way, because 1T
compelled distiller to produce at
least 500 gallons a day. In his report
to the president Yerkes contradicts
both these points. He declares there
is absolutely no limit, that still may
produce five gallons or 5000, that the
smaller distiller is placed under no
disadvantage under the law. He de-
clares he never attempted to head off
legislation in this respect but, on the
other hand. has been supporting the
move for four years. YerkeS says that
his department has not hedged the
law around with regulations that are
prohibitive to farmers, and further
more pledges the support of the de-
partment for obtaining further legis-
lature that experience may show to be
necessary to small distillers.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-13
And "Jim" Used Diplomacy.

Harry Laughlin, the billiard expert,
told at an exhibition game in Toledo a
billiard story.
Once, when had my own parlor in
Columbus" he said. Il was a coed
deal disturbed by the loss OF chalk
Chalk disappeared at tremendous
rate and I said to my helper:
Keep better eye on the chalk,
Jim. I'm no millionaire
+" L know the gents wot pockets the
chalk, Mr.. Laughlin,' Jim said. but
they're regular customers. I guess you
wouldn't want me to offend 'em would
your
Well, no. said I; i wouldn't You
might give them q gentle hint though
Use your diplomacy
Jim. i found later, used his dinlo
macy that night He walked up to one
of my best patrons that had inst peck
eted a piece Of chalk and he said:
You're in the milk business, amt
you, sir?'
Yes. Why?' the patron asked.
thought SCI SAID Jim, from the
mount of chalk you carry away The
boss likes enterprise and he told me
to tell you that IL you wanted bucket
of water now and then you could
have one and welcome