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The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
APPEALING TO PRESIDENT
Photographic Requests for Interference
 at Goldfeld Remain Unanswered.

Washington, Dee. 22--It was stat ed at the Whitehouse tonight that telegraphic appeals sent by civic bod les, mine owners and individuals of Goldfeld, Nev, 10 President Roosevelt, urging on him the necessity of retain ing portion of the federal troops in Goldfeld indefinitely, has been receiy- ed. but that no action had been de- cided upon
 Adjutant General Ainsworth stated tonight that the orders signed by Sec retary of War Taft yesterday directed to General Funston for the withdraw al of the federal troops at Goldtield on December 30 was forwarded to-day.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
NO LIVES LOST
Idle Mine the Scene of Serious Fire.
 But No Fatalities.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. Sensational reports of another mine disaster were circulated in this city and all through the Monongahela valley south of here, tonight, which had their origin in a serious fire in the Scnoenperger mine, at Baird station, between Monongahela and Washington, Pa.
 The mine has been idle for nearly a month because the miners refused to accept as pay clearing house checks, such as were generally used in this district for several pay days and com pany officials state that no one was in the mine when the fire broke out, Re- ports that twenty men are entombed by the flames are generally discredit- ed.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
AND HIS BRIDE
Music Master Who Married Former
 Grown Princess We'll Received.

Milan, Dec. 22. Enrico Toselli, the music master who married former Crown Princess Louise of Saxony, gave his first concert here tonight since his marriage. The hall was crowded and interest reached q climax when Signora Toselli, the Countess Montignoso, ele- gantly costumed, entered. taking conspicuous place among the audience.
 signor Toselli at first was coldly re- ceived, but soon the audience began to show their approval and applauded him literally, the countess looking im- mensely pleased each time he waS re- called. "A noticeable feature of the concert was the entire absence Of the Milanese aristocracy.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
WOMAN IN A TRANCE
Relatives Refuse to Allow Burial in
 This Belief.
(specinI to the JournaI-couricr.l

Special to the J0urnal~GOurlcr,D
 Wallingford Dec 2.-Supposedly dead since last Thursday, and with all preparations made for burial, Mrs Gill; bert N Allen was not buried this aft ernoon, as had been appointed, and the relatives of the woman have ordered that the funeral be indefinitely post poned. The relatives have suddenly for some reason which is unknown come to the belief that the woman is not ac- tually dead. but simply in one of those abnormal frances which resemble death, and that she may come to if she is mot buried before she has chance to recover. The funeral was to have been Iheld at o'clock this afternoon from the Advent Christian church, but the mourners were notified that it had been changed, and that there was no date fixed
 This unusual action on the part of the relatives of the deceased, and es- pecially the reason assigned, has caus- ed considerable excitement and interest
 about the town, The outcome of the
 matter is awaited with great interest
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
ALDERMEN THIS EVENING
special Session 10 be Held on New
 Pump Well.

There will be q special meeting Of the board of aldermen tonight to act upon the application of Mayor Stud ley for an extra appropriation to de- frey the expense of providing a pump for the artesian well that the citys chief executive has had dug west of the present venerable device that has furnished New Haveners with aqua for many years. The mayor is authorized by the city charter to appropriate $250 for purposes of this character but he finds that the cost of pump will be somewhat higher, and this is why he inyokes the power of the aIdermanlc board,
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
DUEL OVER GRAFT CHARGE
High Hungarian Officials After Fight
 With Swords Are Satisfied.

Budapest, Dec. 22-Dr Wekerle, the Hungarian premier, and former Minister of Justice Polonyi fought a duel to-day with swords as a result of an allegation of political dishonesty made against the premier by the ex- minister at a sitting of parliament a few days ago Neither man was in any way injured and the two became reconeiled.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
WON THE BET, BUT IS DEAD.

Versailles. Des. % To win q bet of g John sabol aged twenty three, drank a quart of whiskey last night besides nine glasses of beer He col lected the money anaS%as able to go part of the way home but fell in q stupor from which he never rallied and died this morning. He was a mill em- ploye and had been in this country about two years.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
FIRE DAMAGE s25o.
HalIock Street House Has Early Morn
 ing Blaze.

Fire early yesterday morning damag- ed the apartments of William Pickett at S3-S5 Hallock street to the extent of $250 His apartments are on the sec- ond floor of a two story frame build ing known as the St Joseph mission. The fire originated there and burned its way to the second floor. The smoke aroused Pickett, who rushed out endishabille and sent In an alarm. The cause of the fire has not developed.
 Chief Fancher is making an investi- gation.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
FIRE DESTROYS THE GLOBE
Mammoth Dry Goods Store at Wilkes
 barre Completely Gutted.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. "a Nine fremen were injured and damage to the extent of s25O,0O0 was done by a fire which originated in the Globe dry goods store of Langfeld Brothers to- day
 The contents of the building was completely destroyed Estimated loss to Langfeld Brothers is $200,O0O The loss on the building, which was owned by the Bernard Bergunder estate, is about $50.000
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
(Continued on Third Page,)
WEATHER RECORD.

Dashington, Dec. 22.-Forecast for Monday and Tuesdayi-
 For New England: Fair Monday, fol- lowed by rain Monday night in south portion, snow in north; Tuesday rains warmer; increasing south winds
 For Eastern New York: Rain Mon, day in afternoon or at night Tuesday rain; brisk south winds.
 Special forecasts; storm warnings from Jacksonville to Norfolk.
 The weather along the New England caost will be fresh southwest shifting to southeast; middle Atlantic coast, brisk southeast, increasing Monday
 Observations at United States weatil- CT bureau stations, taken at s D. m. yes- terday, seventy-fifth meridian time.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
srArE nEposIToRY FAlLs.

Atlanta. Ga. Dec. 22-Following two days investigation of the affairs of the Neal bank. one of the largest state de- positories in Georgia, it was decided ie night to put the affairs of the sti-h- tion in the hands Of sne state bank eXaminer.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
WELL KNOWN PHYSICIAN DEAD.

New York, Dec. 22.-Dr, Henry Pat terson Loomis, professor of therapeu- tics and clinical medicine at Cornell university and former president of the American academy of medicine, died suddenly from pneumonia to-day at his home heres
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
NO MORE PRESCRIPTIONS.

Iillingly. Dec 22-A a meeting of physicians of the town it was de- Id not to issue any more prescrip- for intoxicating liquors. It was ded that there was just as good parssions as alcohol for external
 and the eight signed and agree t not 10 write any more.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
DEATH PENALTY FOR ROBBERY.

DEATU PENALTN FUH HWBBLNl-
 St. Petersburg, Dec. 22.-SeVen men convicted of robbery were executed to- day at Yekaterinoslov. Four soldiers have been sentenced 10 death al Sevas- topol in connection with the recent mutiny of the Brest regiment
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
SENATOR MALLORY DYING.

Pensacola, Fla. Dec. 22-United States Senator 4 eohen R. Mallory is reported to be in q dying condition to- night
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
MINIATURE AMMAN

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The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-23
LoCAL WEATHI1R REPORT.

New Haven, December P, 1907.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
SCENES AT SOLDIERS HOME
Decoration Day Observed at Institu.
tons Burial Place.
DIR. Thomas CHIyeF Reads Original
POem-Adddess Delivered by
Rev. Carl &. DOney.

At Soldiers Home a great gathering
attended the impressive services held yes
terday morning in honor Of the departed
veterans Of the regular army, whose last
bivouacs are marked by little white head
stones in the Home cemetery. Ceremonies
began early with the decoration Of the
graves. thousands OF citz.ns and Old
soldiers visiting the beautiful grounds Of
the Home to pay tribute 10 the memory
Of the nations heroes.
Every mound was flower strewn and
surmouuted by "a small American flag be-
fore the hour arrived when the exercises
were scheduled TO begin. Al the sound of
the hugIc. calling assembly" the great
throng and guests Of honor for the occa-
sion swarmed to the pavilion The Sol
diers' Home Band played an appropriate
selection. and Rev. II. Allen Griffith,
chaplain Of the Home. opened the exer-
cises with an invocation.
An original poem, Their Memory Shall
Never Die" by DR. Thomas Calver. OF
the Department Of the Potomac, was q
feature of the programme. The main ad-
dress was delivered by Rev. Carl G.
Doney. Of the Hamline ". F. Church.
who took as his theme the holiness Of
patriotic devotion as shown by the rec
ords of the great war. Miss Stella Ray
mond sang The Flag of Morning Stars. DO
assisted by the Eelser Young Ladies'
Choir and Rev Edward L. Southgate de-
liNcrad tho clnsing nraver
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
MANY GRAVES DECORATED
Memorial Committee Busy in Con.
gressiOnal Cemetery.
Exercises Under Supervision of Far
ragut Post, Assisted by span
ish War Veterans.

Impressive services were conducted yes
terday morning at Congressional Gene
terry. under the auspices Of Farragut Post
No. To- G. A. r. assisted by the Farragut
Woman's Relief Corps. the Daughters of
Veterans. 3. F. Graham Camp. Sons Of
Veterans, and the Fourth Immune Camp,
United Spanish War Veterans +. II. Hol-
brook. junior vice department commander,
had charge Of the exercises. lie was as
sisted by II. II. Bunyea, James Frank. d.
c. Eberly. and c. r. Hooks, the commit
tee Of arrangements.
All known graves of civil war veterans
in the cemetery We're decorated with flags
early in the morning the number Of
mounds being estimated at l,4o0 The
memorial committee with John JOst as
chairman. had charge OF the decorations,
the Farragut Womans Relief Corps as
gisting by strewing flowers upon each
mound. a delegation Of public school chill
dren helped the women place the flowers
about the flags
The services began at 10 o'clock with
music by the United States Engineers
Band Rev. II. S. France pronounced the
invocation. and Rev. Or. F. NJ. Bristol
delivered the main address.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
FLOWERS STREWN ON MANY GRAVES

step. yet their eyes were bright. their
frames thrilled with the nervous energy
Of second youth. md their uniforms ami
mated with the purpose 10 defend the
glory Of the survivor as It once was with
the fervor Of patriotism in the upholding
Of a united country.
Drift of the Flower Boat.
Breaking ranks at Eighteenth street,
/ the procession was reformed al the ap-
preach TO Arlington Cemetery. and swept
grandly into the center Of the scene,
there spurrcd with fervor in the per-
/ formance Of its allotted task Of strewing
/ the graves of nearly 2oeso soldiers Of the
civil war with flowers. and bearing a
! prominent part in the tribute TO the
i Unknown at the statue near the man
sion house. and I'm the exercises at the
amphitheater afterward.
One of the chief incidents Of Memorial
Day, never disregarded, was the prepara-
tion of an empty ship Of flowers, which is
launched on the waters in commemOra-
ton OF the seamen who died in the cause
of the Union in the war Of the sixties
/ This year the ship was made larger than
Z
erous contribution 10 Il. and conveyed on
Wednesday night 10 Fortress Monroe,
where it was launched yesterday at noon
upon the waves of the bay. This frail
barque, with no other rudder than the pa
triotism Of the nation. is sent forth an
nualIy upon the waters of the restless sea,
as a tribute 10 those who died in the de-
Tense of the flag in the navy. The fate Of
. gIf is EwnwTu o.
where IT sinks. and those who launch it
each year hope that It may find a resting
place over the exact spot where some one
died 70 save the flag. Perhaps no other
incident Of Memorial Day presents more
touching devotion TO the defenders Of the
Union than this simple tribute 10 the
unknown and unremembered heroes who
fought for the flag upon the sea In that
fierce struggle to maintain the blockade
upon the seaports Of the South in the civil
war.
Day Not Losing Its Significance.
The exercises of yesterday were sufti-
/ cient answer 10 the criticism that has
/ been raised, that the people Of Washing
ton and the country at large are losing
| the real meaning of Memorial Day,
neglecting the cemeteries and crowding
/ the baseball field, the race track, and the
/ hundred and one attractions Of the world
| Of sport II there was anything lacking
/ i'm the attendance Of crowds at the ceme-
/ teries. and in the real exercises of the
| observance Of Memorial Day. It was not
noticeable by the observer at the places
where the warriors Of a by-gone time
sleep from their labors All the Ceme-
| teries were crowded. The exercises called
/ forth genuine and intense interest and If
/ greater throngs had attended them. it
/ would have been at the price Of discom-
/ fort and the confusion attendant upon
/ 2 dense and unsympsthetic assemblage.
Apparently those who participated in the
/ true memorial exercises were those who
/ had a fitting sense of the meaning of the
/ occasion. and were determined to do
/ their part in the proper observance OF
/ the day. The presence Of others would
have detracted from, not added to, the
/ true spirit Of the occasion.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31

new features. also made crowds Of friends
whose patronage Will last all season.
There were many eICursi0nists also 20
the Great Falls OF the Potomac, which at
night were Illuminated by electric lights.
Free swings and other amusements were
provided, and an excellent orchestra FUR
uished music for dancing.
River View came IN also for good
share of patronage the steamer St johns
making three trips 20 that well-known
resort. Capt Randall has provided amuse-
ments galore. and 10 the seeker after
quietude. River View yesterday was an
excellent place % avoid.
Those craving a breath Of salt air, and
there were many. made their way by
train 20 Chesapeake Beach
There We're many also who made the
all-day trip % Colonial Beach, Washing
toms Atlantic City on the steamer
Harry Randall
The opening day Of Chevy Chase Lake
was received with glad acclaim, and
many spent the entire day on the grounds,
which are always open 10 picnic par
ties. The Marine Band was a feature,
and In the evening gave a concert, fol-
lowed by dancing on the pavilion.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
POLICE ACCUSE MRS. HAYES.
Declare She Is wanted for Passing
Bad Cheeks.

Word was received from the chief OF
police of Warren. Pa, last evening that
Mrs. Minnie H. Hayes, alias Mrs. h. NJ.
Crumb. OF 429 Sixth street northwest
who was arrested yesterday by Detectives
O'Brien and Parham on charge OF OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses' was
wanted by the authorities of that city.
II is alleged that Mrs. Hayes, while IN
this city. deposited check for S24 with
the banking firm OF Lewis Johnson &
Co. and on this account drew three
checks for s., SO, and 81 respectively.
The check deposited is said to have been
spurious. Mrs. Hayes will be given a
herring to-day
II was set forth IN the request from
the Warren authorities that Nus. Hayes
had left a trail of spurious checks In her
wake there.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
SERVICES AT ANTIETAM.
Elaborate Exercises Held at Graves
I'm National Cemetery.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Hagerstown. Md, May 3o-Memorial
Day was fttingly observed and honor
done 70 the memory Of the soldier dead in
Antietam National Cemetery. at Sharps-
burg. to-day. Several thousand persons
attended the exercises held under the au-
spices Of Antietam Post, No. H. Grand
Army of the Republic. The procession
that marched TO the cemetery formed in
Sharpsburg at noon. with Capt. J. W
Rohrer as chief marshal, and Robert
Vickers. Cleveland Early, and Wesley
Dorsey as aids.
The Grand Army services for the dead
were conducted by Antietam Post. Presi-
dent Lincoln's speech delivered at Gettys-
burg was read by Capt. J. Y. Davis,
superintendent of Antietam Cemetery,
who also delivered an address. John d.
Hicks, of Altoona. Pa, delivered the ora
ton. and an original poem was read by
Prof John p. Smith, OF Sharpsburg.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
HOLD DOUBLE EXERCISES.
Services nt Holy Rood and Oak Hill
the same.

In Georgetown the Decoration Day
services were divided between Holy Rood
and Oak HiI cemeteries. Special commit
tees from the George l.. Morris Post. No.
10. C. A. r, and Admiral George Dewey
Post. No. Z. Spanish War Veterans, had
charge Of the exercises. The fife and
drum corps Of the Industrial Home School
rendered the music.
The services az Holy Rood were con-
Quoted at 9.3o O'Clock, the oak Hin cere-
monies following an hour later The fea-
ture Of both programmes was the read
ing Of the memorial orders by Joseph ".
Kirkley. Robert Lee Haycock read Lin
coins GettysuErg address at each ceme-
terry. and "a chorus from the Industrial
Home School sang patriotic songs, in
which the spectators Joined.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
AUDITOR OF NAVY SPEAKS.
Addresses Gathering at lGlenwood
Cemetery Memorial Exercises.

The Memorial Day exercises at Glen
wood. Prospect Hill, St Mary's, and
Mount Olivet cemeteries were all under
the auspices Of the George II Thomas
Post. No. Is; Cushing Camp, Sons Of
Veterans. and Richard J. Harden Camp,
Spanish War Veterans. William Haw-
thorne. commander Of George H. Thomas
Post directed the ceremonies.
The decoration Of the graves at the four
cemeteries was begun early In the morn
ing by delegations from the different
organizations in charge, The exercises
that followed were held at Glenwood, with
"a large assemblage in attendance.
The programme included an intro
ductory address by Commander Haw-
thorne, music, recitations, and addresses
by J. S. Brenizer, Sons Of Veterans. and
W. ". Brown, auditor Of the Navy De-
partment
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
WARS on SMUGGLING.
President Sets Apart strip Along
Mexican Border.

BY proclamation Of President Roose-
welt, a reservation sixty feet wide along
the entire northern border of Mexico has
been set aside. with the object of pre-
venting smuggling. United States officers
will have supreme authority within the
reservation. which includes portions Of
the state Of Califprnia and the Territories
Of New Mexico and Arizona.
The operation Of the proclamation, IL is
set forth, will not extend to private en-
tries within the reservation. or 10 such
portions as are needed for roads.
Smuggling has increased since the aboli-
tion of the free zone between the United
States and Mexico
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
Michigan Lends Minne.otn.

Michigan surpassed Minnesota in the
production OF lumber in the year 1855.
according TO statistics announced b. the
Census Bureau yesterday, Up to the
end Of last year Minnesota had the lead
There were produced in Michigan 2G94 20
feet Of lumber, as compared with 1.7l9 O09
in 1905 In Minnesota the production in
1906 reached only 1,79l,QU0, as compared
with 1.e25.000 in 1873.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
PROTECTS BUTTER SUPPLY.
Government After Mature Fakers"
Who Sell Oleo Improperly.

The dairy division of the Department Of
Agriculture is going to get after the ma
brands Of oleo and sell them as butter.
A chemical laboratory has been estab-
lished in the New York office Of the de-
partment. where samples Of butter bought
in the open market viii be tested. with a
view TO ascertaining whether or not they
come up to the required standard Of rich
ness and quality. Special attention will
be paid to butter intended for interstate
and foreign shipment
Levi Well, Of Washington. viii be placed
in charge Of the laboratory.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
THURST0N MAKES ADDRESS.
Ex-senator Principal Speaker at
battle-ground Memorial Services.

Eloquence marked the addresses that
featured the Memorial Day service at
battle-ground Cemetery. Brightwood. yes
terday afternoon, former Senator John NJ.
Thurston and Judge Ashley NJ. Gould be
ing the speakers of the day. A large
crowd attended the exercises, which were
under the direction Of Capt Newton NJ.
Brooks. past department commander.
c. A. R.. and a number Of G. 4. r. COM
mittees. The programme included music
by the Soldiers Home Band, songs by a
memorial choir, and recitationS Rev
Father A. 2. Doyle pronounced the invo-
cation. and Rev Joseph Balthis the bene-
diction.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
OBSERVED THE HOLIDAY

Evidently mindful Of Uncle Joe's" i'd
monition regarding the appropriation fcf
his plant, the weather man yesterday els.
played for the benefit Of long-suffering
public his best brand Of Decoration Day
sunshine, tempered with gentle breezes
uninterrupted by snowfalls. cyclones, hail
storms, or other freak atmospheric condi-
tions. After sufficiently recovering from
their surprise to take advantage Of the
unique situation, Washington, Mrs Wash
ington. and all the little Washingtons
donned holiday garb and sailed forth on
pleasure bent
The memorial exercise at the various
cemeteries claimed the larger percentage
Of the crowd. but there were many who
spent the day at the various resorts ad-
jaceut 70 the city. There were also many
who visited the cemeteries and other
places, too.
The green lawns Of Marshall Hall
proved most inviting to 300 excursionists,
many Of whom we're attracted by the last
OF the famous Dlanked shad dinners Of
The season. The Charles Manchester
made three trips. at 10 a. m, 2.30 and $50
m. stopping on the day trips 10 land
800 passengers at Mount Vernon.
Glen Echo Park. under the management
IF the Glen Echo Amusement Company,
also throw open its gates yesterday, and
thousands took advantage Of the opportu-
nifty 10 separate themselves from their
shekels in patronizing the various
amussments offered and 10 see the world
renowned Marshal Collins The most
popular form % srnsati9n-producer ap-
peared % be the dip a form Of roller
coaster which. from the screams ema-
mating from the fairer sex, IS fascinating
because Of The fact that its passenger
are apparently triflnE with death There
were. however. no casualties, nor is there
any likelihood Of any.
Luna Park. all renovated and full Of
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
LECTURES ON EGYPT.
II. II. Warner Assists in Church
Campaign for Funds,

To help the Cosmopolitan Temple Bap-
list Church, Seventh and 0 streets, TO
raise the $1,000 necessary by July TO ful-
mn the conditions OF a gift Of a Ike sum,
b. II. Warner lectured at the temple last
night before a crowd that filed the struc-
ture 20 overflowing.
Mr. Warner talked on Egypt and the
Nile" his lecture being Illustrated with
moving pictures. He was enthusiastically
received by the colored congregation.
Besides Nj Warmers lecture there was
a programme of addresses 10y prominent
Washingtonians interested In the chuTchs
NplfaTn
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
FRANK ALLEN HIT BY TRAIN
FOurteen-year-OId Lad Taken 10
Hospital Badly Hurt.

nue. southeast, while walking through the
freight yard Of the Pennsylvania railroad
near Deanwood, d. c, about o'clock
yesterday afternoon. \ as struck by
south-bound freight train and seriously
injured. The train was Immediately
stopped and the injured lad taken aboard
and brought to the Pennsylvania avenue
bridge From there he was taken to the
Providence Hospital
II was stated at the hospital at late
hour last night that while his condition
was serious he would probably recover.
Frank was employed as an office boy.
HIS brother. Joe Allen, is employed in the
office OF The Washington Herald.