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The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
Contest Over Appointment by Probate Court on Estate of Man Who Died Twelve
 Years Ago.
CASE A COMPLICATED ONE
Application Was Made in Connection With St0,000 Suit Brought on Notes Issued to Arthur
 Roots Widow.

After contest in the probate court that lasted about two hours yestcr- day afternoon Judge Studley granted tho application made by Attorneys Clark, Hall, Peck and McLaren for the appointment of an administrator over tho estate of Arthur C. Root, who died on February 4 lSoG Attor- ncy Harry W Atwater, of the office of Clark, Hail, Peck, & McLaren, was appointed az administrator by the court The application was opposed by White, DaGgett X Blake. on the around that the court could not eXer- else Its discretion in appointing an administrator on the estate of man who had been dead over twelve years, The law provides that after ton years the court my appoint an administra- tor, if asked for f, in his opinion there is good cause for such appoint ment, but the court is not obliged. after ten years, 10 name an adminls- trator, and tho opposition tried to show that in this case there was not sufficient cause for the court to use it's discretion in the way asked by the applicant
 The application Is made by Clark. Hall, Peek & McLaron in connection with a suit which they are bringing against one Charles r. Root. in the superior court. The suit is for s10.- O00 damages and the plaintiff in the case Is Margaret Dowd Root, widow of Arthur C. Root The suit ia based on two notes, one for S3,00O and tlc other for sl,bOo. which Mrs. Root claims Charles Root gave to her after the death of her husband. Charles Root had been surety under bond of slS,o00 for William Root. who had been appointed guardian over Arthur Root many years before, and said William Root never, SO far as tle rec ords of tho probate court show, filed any account of his guardianship
 In looking up tho ease the attor- noys found that previous to the notes given to the widow, after the death of her husband there lad existed three notes given hy Charles Root to Arthur Root, which had heen cancel led apparently to be replaced by the notes given to the widow This put a new face on the case anu made t a question whetoer or not the son of Arthur and Margaret Root. Henry, who is now sixteen years of age, would not have an interest in tnc notes, and perhaps a greater interest than his mother, In order to include him in the suit application was made for the appointment of an adminis- trator over the estate of his father, and by granting of this it will now ho possible to Include his interest through the administrator in the suit. Through the administrator the son will now he included with his mother as T plaintiff in the damage suit brought on the notes in question.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
Dorando Defeats American Runner by Sixty Yards in Twenty six Mile Run
 at Garden.
2 HOURS, A MIM., 20 SEC.
Hayes Who Defeated Italian at the Olympic Games, Weakens in tho Last Half Mile ns Rival
 Did in London.

Madison Square Garden New York, Nov, 25.--Dorando Pietr, of Capri Italy, defeated John J. Hayes of this city in the renewal of the Marathon race at Madison Square Garden to- night. The distance was 26 miles 3So yards, the same as the Olympian, Marathon, which Hayes won at Shep- pards Bush London, last summer po- rando then fell from exhaustion and was helped across the line but was dis qualified He proved to he Hayes mas tor tonight for he held the lead from start to finish, winning finally hy about so yards Hayes was in the lead five times during the race but only for a few seconds each time porandos time was 2:i4:2O 2-5 and Hayes 2t5:O5 1-5
 Ten thousand people watched the contest and while partisan feeling ran high nothing more than good naturod raillery was the outcome The last few miles of the race were exciting In the 9th mile Hayes made another dash to the front. but Dorando, running strongly resumed the lead like a flash This was repeated half a mile further on Dorando again proving the strong CT The 18th mile was finished in oS6:37 1-5
 Hayes weakened in tho last half mile. The SiXty-ninth regiment band was stationed at the west side of the garden and an Ttadian band was at tho oppo- site end They played alternately and caused great cheering when the garden rang with American Irish and Italian airs The specially prepared dirt and cinder track was in fine condition It measured 10 laps 10 the milo. with o62 laps and 93 yards for the winner to go, the starting line being S3 yards behind the finishing mark.
 Hayes was the first to appear on the track and got tun1ultuous reception, many of the spectators waving small American flags. norando appeared a few second appeared q few seconds later and then the Italian element cut loose with wild yels and the garden seemed to be filled with Italian flags. At the crack of the pistol. held by the former Tammany leader, Richard Croker, the men started at 91S o'clock
 When ten miles had boen covered the relative positions of the men were unalterod Dorando still held the lead but by only the same three-root mar gin The time for ten miles was one hour ,l-5 seconds
 At iftoen miles there was no change In their positions Dorardo used a wet sponge on his head frequently while Hayes had recourse 10 no treatment except occasional advice from his trainer.
 Dorandos time tonight was nearly ii minutes faster than Hayes made when he won the Marathon race at Shep- herds Bush last summer, Hayes GOV cred the distance then In 2;55:1S.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
SHEATH GOWN IN COURT
Adele Ritchic. of Musical Comedy
 I'nmc, Also.
,spcc,nI ,e thc .Iournri-courIcro


 Bridgeport, Nov, 25-Thc appearance of Adele Rltehie, the celebrated song bird of the musical comedy stage, and the additional attraction of the first sheath gown ever seen in the building made things lively about the county court house this morning Miss Rltchie, who was handsomely gowned, is a friend nf Mrs Alice C. F. Pierce, the beautiful New York girl who claimed she was forcibly detained in Dr. Me Farland's sanltarIum In Wostport Her counsel, Attorney John ]. Walsh brought habeas corpus proceedings in her behalf, and there was a hearing yesterday afternoon which was con- tinuod until. today,
 This morning Attorney Walsh and Attorney James A, Marr, representing Mrs. perce's family, got together and 2 settlement was reached. Tt was agreed that Mrs. Pierce should he re- leased from Dr Netherlands place and she has consented to enter another in- sttutlon The petitioner is young N'Il'H NllH Hl'N' v 'IlH ''' Suhlt 'i good looks She is said to bc wealthy and is an accomplished horscwoman.
 When she appeared in court Mrs. Pierce was accompanied by a number of friends and t was one of those who sported the sheath gown. IL was said that there were so many sensational details in connection with the case that 10 avoid scandal if was deemed best to not have an open hearing Everything was done with the greatest secrecy.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
TO FIND WHO IS PLAINTIFF
Superior Court Couldn't Tell, So Judge Hotchldss Is Appointed to In-
 uuire Into the Novel Case.

Unable to ascertain from the evil dence and pleadings who was plaintiff and who defendant in the case of George r Kripps against James Fer guson, or yica versa, Judge Robinson took the case off the superior court, civil side, calender and appointed q committee of one, or more appropriate, a referee to decide It. Tn this case, the two both prefer claims for damages and accounting against the other. They were formerly partners, hence the diff nculty in ascertainlng how to enter the proceedings
 The two were formerly partners en- gagged in the business of dealing in horses, having their place of business in Commerce street In September. 1906. they dissolved partnership and soon afterwards brought suit to each compel the other to account
 After vainly attempting 10 wade through an intricate series of figures presented by each side the court ap- pointed Judge Hobart Hotchkiss 10 de eide who owed who and how much, or If nobody owed anybody Each side claim several thousand dollars from the other The recommendation of Judge Hotchk'ss will probably be fol- lowed by the superior court when tho case Is returned to it after the novel hearing.
 The first part of the case was heard yesterday in the referees room In the court house Il will he continued on Monday
 The lawyers Tn the case arc Attor- neys Hartman and Beers for Kripps and Attorney Howard Webb for Fer gusou
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
AFTER SARDINE TRUST
Government Subpocnas Dozen Om-
 ccrs of Maine Company.

Passport. Me, Nov Suhroenas were served late to-day by Deputy United States Marshal r, c. Steven- son on a dozen men who are engaged either in the packing of sardncs or as boatmen, and upon the officials of the Maine Mercantile company, sum moning them to appear before the federal government at Portland next Tuesday. All the prominent packers of sardines were included
 The Maine Mercantile company is the selling company for the products of all the sardine factories, and it is understood that the government will endeavor to ascertain f the corpora ton has violated any of the pro- visions of the Sherman antl-trust law, which prohibits combinations in rec straint of trade
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
ALL READY FOR
 THANKSGIVING That Is, All But the Weather Is in the Best of Trim and Ready to Do Justice
 to the Day. GOOD CHEER REACHES POOR
 ------------------- Clty's Guests to Be Well Cared for But No One Can Enjoy It All
 Quite Like Little Willie.
GOOD CHEER REACHES POOR

An enterprising mathematician spent last evening trying to figure out by how much the weight of New Ha- ven's population will te Increased to- day if one firm in the city alone dis posed of some eight tons of the fowls of the air And meanwhile the festive turk exclaimed "butchered to make Roman holiday"
 All the stores in the center report ed last evening that their supply of Thanksgiving edibles had been unus- ually well cleaned up, at prices & little below those of last year. So little Willie will spend the morning in close proximity to the kitchen, an- ticipating in its odors the glorious feast to come. Some of those of the older generation will attend church in the morning, but most of those who do not stay at home will attend one of the numerous athletic events. And then at noon the great event will occur Even the crossest old bachelor uncle will confess that there is really nothing quite like their feast of all feasts
 So at noon all the family. with the visiting unoles and aunts, cousins and brothers home for the holidays, will sit down and start in on the real work of the day which will occupy thenr for the next two hours. Little Willie will then sit down in peace and con- tentment--he will be pretty sure to sit down for a while at least, for he will be too full for violent exertion. For the other members of the family football bowling and other sports will fill the afternoon.
 In preparation for the day the rail- road company had it's hands full yes- terday in carrying those who were going away for the holidays. There will also be a somewhat heavy traf- fic this morning in bringing those who get here just in time for dinner.
 As the weather will probably be stormy, the trolley company does not expect much business except in carry- ing those who are going to witness the various athletic events.
 For those who cannot got home for the day, there will be a dinner at the Y. M. C. A., and at Dwight hall those Yale students who must remain i'll town will be entertained.
 Last evening in the center could be seen those who were trying to da all their buying in the last few min utes of grace. There could also be seen those who were trying to do secure a turkey for quarter-not per pound, but per turkey. Those centered about the cafes and patiently handed over one quarter after anoth- CT, while some newcomer would win on his first chance. Some patient ones paid out four or five dollars in a. vain attempt to secure two dollar bird.
 There were also little pigs to be had for the winning, but they were not always to be had for long. At one Church street cafe some lucky raffler won little porker. which then suddenly gave his possessors the slip and ran out into the cold world of Church street With crowd after him he threatened to beat Dorando's
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
CARS HURT THREE
Blacksmith Helper, Caught Be tween Trains, Dies of
 Injuries.
LADS SKULL FRACTURED
Ten Year old Roy in Serious Condi- tion--Bra'Cmun Also Cut
 and Bruised

As a result of railroad injuries yes terday afternoon and last night three persons were taken to the New Haven hospital where later one died, anoth- or is in n serious condition, while the third is not badly hurt, The most serious accident was that which hap pened to John Marks. blacksmith helper in the railroad shops He was crossing tho tracks just west of Union station at quitting time last evening and was caught between two trains and thrown down one. of the trains went over him, cutting off a leg and badly managing him He was taken 10 the hospital in tho police ambu- lance but died there at tO.35. He was man rather past the middle age and was married and had several children His wife and one daugh- ter were at the hospital when he died IIc lived at 211 Franklin street.
 George smith lad of ten was struck by an engine as he was cross ing the grade crossing al Grand ave nue yesterday afternoon about g o'clock Al the New Haven hospital it was found that he had what is known as a depressed fracture of tho skull. He was operated upon by Dr. Verdi and the operation was SO sue cessfu that it is believed the boy will recover, although his condition is serious, He lives al @9 Wilson street.
 Late last night II. D, Bates, a brakeman of 129 olive street was knocked off freight car near Union station. He was taken to the hose pital also but when he arrived there 1t was found that there was nothing serious in his condition. He had sus- tainad a number of minor cuts about the head and limbs and several hruis- es, but there is nothing serious about his case,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
TOWING REFORM
Masters Favor Shorter Lines and Tow.
 ing of But Two Rargcs.

Boston, Nov 95,-Of the score of masters of cosstWise steamship and sailing vessels who testified to-day at the Boston hearing before the special commission of the government which Is Investigating tho length of toNs of harges along inc coast, all but one fa- vOred the shortening of the tow lines to 2,650 feet at sea and l,50O feet in inland waters They also opposed the towing of more than two barges by tug.
 The commission Is composed of Rear-Admiral A. Mark (retired) and George Uhler, supervising inspector for the department of commerce and labor
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
HARVARD PROFESSORS DIE
Dean Wright and Professor Bartlett
 Taken on same Day.

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. 25,-Prof' John II. Wright, professor of Greek at Harvard and dean of the Graduates school, died at his home on quincy street today from heart trouble, Prof Wright was an authority on classical subjects. He was born in urumiah, Persia, on February 4 1852 being the son of Rev. Austin II. Wright a mis- sionary He was graduated from Dartmouth in 1873, and that college awarded him the degress of A. NJ. in 1876 and ILL. D in 1901 From 1876 to 1878 he studied at Leipsic university.
 Prof. George A. Bartlett for many years connected with the German de- partment of Harvard college, died sud denly at his home today. His body was found on the floor of the bathroom and death, according to the medical ex- amlnar was due to natural causes. Prof Bartlett was 65 years of age,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
GAS METERS HIS HOBBY
Young Man Twice Punished, Caught
 nt Gnme Agnin.

Caught removing the locks from pre- payment gas meters in two Oak street basements yesterday afternoon, Joseph Franko was arrested for the third time on charge of defrauding the gas company. The young man, who is 20 years of age was caught this time by Special Policeman Flower who tcle- phoned for the regular police to take him to the lookup He Is accused Of removing the locks from two houses yesterday by means of a file on the other two occasions on which he was arrested for the same ofiense Franko was sentenced to $l5 and costs In one case and the same with thirty days in jail added on the second occasion.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
CONSOLIDATED SALE
S6.50O. 900 Brought at Auction of
 Morse Steamship Line.

Portland, Me, Nov 95,--The assets of the Consolidated Steamship lines of Maine were sold at public auction to- day for $G.51O.Ooo to subcommittee of the bondholders of the company consisting of Alvin Krech, Henry R. Mallory and Henry P Booth. The sub committee will transfer the assets to the Atlantic. Gulf and West Indies steam. ship lines, which was Incorporated io this city yesterday for the purpose ot taking over the affairs of the CorsoIi- dated Steamship lines holding com pany for the Morse Steamship lines The sale was held by speciaD masters under decree of the United States cir cult court for foreclosure sale under the mortgage of the American Trust company of Boston under date Of Jan- uary |, l00T
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
COAST PROTECTORS
President Assigns Revenue Cutters 10
 Aid Vessels in Distress.

Washington Nov 25-The prcsi- dent has designated the followed named vessels of the revenue service t. cruise actively along the Atlantic coast from December 1 to April 1 next to assist vessels in distress; The Woodbury and AndroscogEin on the Maine coast, the former vita head kuarters at Passport and the latter at Portland; the Gresham. with head quarters in Boston. the Acushnet, at Woods Hole; the Mohawk at New York the Onondaga at Norfolk, the Apache at Baltimore, the Pamico at Newhernc, N C., and the Seminole at Wilmington, N C. Last year revenue cutters afforded aid to about 15O vcs- sells in distress, which, with their car goes, were valued at nearly $7,OOO- GOO.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
RESCUED IN MID-0CEAN
Four Men Picked Up from Barge
 Adrift on Atlantic.

St Johns N, r., Nov. 25,--Four men belonging to the barge Edge water of New York, which went adrift on November is, while in tow of the tug Daniel Willard from Gut tenburg N. l., for Boston, were brought to Belle Island to-day by the steamer Wegadesk, from Philadelphia Captain Olson of the Wegadesl5 sight ed the barge adrift ir mid and a crew from the steamer rescued the four men on board.
 The Edgewater was one of three barges in tow of the Willard and it went adrift with the other barges by the parting of the tow line during the storm which prevailed off Capt Cod on the night of Sunday. November 15.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
NO GUINNESS VERDICT
Jury Gets Case at 5i2O and Is Locked
 Up for Night at 1O:t5.

La Porte Ind, Nov 25.-The case of Ray Lamphero on trial for the murder of Mrs Belle Gunness and her three children, was given to'the jury at 6;3O this evening After deiberatiug four hours apparently without reaching a verdict the jury at lO.45 o'clock to- night went to bed
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
nRokEn AZ RESTS SON.

New York Nov 25,-Franls C, Hol- lins head of the Wall street banking firm, was complainant against De Ruy- ter M Rollins his son. in the night court tonight his son being charged with having threatened to kill his fla ther unless tho latter paid him $500, which the son had demanded in the bankers Wall street office to-day
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
HEARST PAID ALL BILLS.

Albany, N r., Nov 25--Willlam R. Hearst contributed $42,29 toward the expenses Of the national campaign of the Independence party according to the report of l., J, O'Reilly, acting treasurer of the organization. which was filed today with the secretary of state. The only other contribution re- ported was S2O17O.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
TORNADO IN WEST
Missouri and Iowa Fatally Swept by
 storm.

Springfield, Mo-, Npv. 25,--A torna- do swept through the farming coun- try netr Sparta, Christian county to- day, destroying fourteen houses, ln- turing seven persons and fatally hurt ing a child. Trees were uprooted and fences blown down and wires broken.
 Dubuque, la, Nov 25.--A tornado swept Delaware county to-day, wreck ing outbuildings, killing livestock and injurng several persons. Hines school house, near Mancnester, was wrecked and Miss Barringer, the teacher, and two children of F. C. Pickett, were seNerelN lninred
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
BALKAN INDEMNITY
Bulgaria to Pay Turkey 5000, ,OOO
 for Her Independence.

Paris. Nov. 25,--Oficial advlces re oeived here indicate that Bulgaria and Turkey have practically come to tormt in the matter of Bulgaria's declaration of Independence on the following basis, Bulgaria is to pay Turkey from s12,000, 900 to S400O,Ooo on account Of Rumelia and $tOoOoOD0 on account of the railroad The capitalization of lhA Rumela tribute and the participation of Bulgaria in the Turkish debt is 10 be left to the International congress.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
Governor WoodrutFs Thanksgiving
 Proclamation.

Believing simple faith God fearing people iOrcfahors the pcrs unknown hazards wilderness inspired by Divine Providence death with ortude uneNnmped and unparalleled human history that they might establish equal under And In recognition of sacred instituted by the pioneers and pepetracd by their clen hereby appoint Thursday the 26th day of November n day Of
 THANKSGIVING.
 people of Connecticut this time Him who directs the dcsnics of of nations this period quly civilizations; the advancement Of chdcn in the and the Illumination and moral ce republic Let all unite In praise people creed rejoicing and feasng faith of confidence and of motive tho nober brotherhood main taincd
 my of the state this f2th day of thousand hundred of United States the hun rty.thlrd. ROLL1N s. WOODRUFF. By Excellency's command
 THEODORE BODENWEIN, Secretary.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
[. s. wARsHIp TO HAITI.

Washington, Nov. 25..--Dennlte lnti- nation was given at tho state depart ment this afternoon that @ United States war vessel would be ordered to Haytlan waters to protect American Interests and to keep Washington ac- eurately informed about the revolu- tiou in that island,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26

Washington, Nov. 25.-Forecast for Thursday and Triday:--
 For Eastern New York: Partly cloudy Thursday, rain at night or Fri day colder Friday, increasing east to soutns winds
 New England partly cloudy Thurs day, rain near the coast Friday, rain in south, rain or snow in north portion, colder In the interior; east to south winds, increasing somewhat.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
NEWS SUMMARY.
GENER AL

GENERAL, Six Strikers Shot by Sheriff ,,,.,,, Government After Sardne Trust. Rescued from Barge in Mld-Ocean,, B1lkAn Indemnity Agreed Gpon.,t. No Gunness Verdict Yet,..,,,t,,.,. Steel Men Contradict Carnegie. .,.,,. Hospital Ship AdrIft ana AhreD,,. Financial News and Quotations, lt
 sTATE. General State News .,,,.........,. sheath skirt in Court.,,..,,...,,., OIhoial state Vote ,,.,,,..,,...,'',
 CITY. Thanksgiving Day Progra Administrator for Root Estate,p,. Killed by the Cars,,.,,., Bids on BertllOn system Court to Determine Plaintiff ,..,,.. Long Runaway ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,tt, News Of tho Courts tsD,.,,,,,,,,,,,. l: Doings in Realty ..,.,.,,.,.,.,,.. 1!
 sP0RTS--pnge .. Lancia Car Wins In the Field of Sport To-day Results at oakland. Cornell at Philadelphia. Bowling Results, General Sporting News. Dorando Wins Race,
 EVENTS TO-DAY. Hypcrion--"G Golden Butterfly Grand Angel of the Trail" Polls High Class Vaudeville Services at the Churches
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
ANOTHER FOLEY HEARINn.

Director of Public Works Foley held another hearing oh building lines in his office yesterday About d half dog en more were considered
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
NlINIATuRE ALMANAC.

Sun Rises ..,....t...=........ .,'....... 6.51
 Sun Sets ..,..,.... 4:25 High Water ,,.,....t,.,.,st,in 12:00
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
WEATHER RECORD

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