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The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
WILL REMIT FEES
Judge Studley Promulgates New Ruling for Those
 Entering Army.
AFFECTS MINORS ONLY
Swede's Case Yesterday Attracted Attention of Judge to Difficulty
 of Paying Fee.

Tn the case of Axel Peterson, Swede who yesterday made application In the probate court for the appointment of a guardian in order that he might com ply with the government enllstine rules for young men under twenty one who wish to enter the United States military service, Judge Studley pro mulgated new rule which may be quite welcome to a. number Of young men who wish 10 enter the service. The government laws require that if a young man who has no parents living here wishes to enter the army service and Is under twenty-one years of age he must have a probate court in the district in which he lives appoint a guardian for him who may give his assent to his entering the service. The fees for this appointment amount to about s9 and this Is generally quite q sum of money to the young man who has decided upon the army life
 In the case of Peterson, the young man did not have the ready money but he signified his willingness to assign his first months wages to the court to pay the fee so anxious was he to enter the service. The new rule which the judge decreed and which will hold good in all such cases In the probate court of New Haven district henceforth is that in the case of young man under these circumstances seeking a guardian appointed so that he may enter the military service the court will waive all fees and the required legal action will cost the petitioner nothing, Peter son was the first man to profit by this ruling.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
FOR IMPROVING
 LOCAL HARBOR Important Hearing Before Government Engineering
 Board Called for
 Next Friday, WHAT. MAJOR TAYLOR SAYS Speaks of Result of Survey and of Recommendation Made to the Powers at Wash
 ington.
MAJOR TAYLOR SAYS

A matter of great importance to fare of New Haven will be up for dis cussion in this city in Chamber of Commerce hall 763 Chapel street, next Friday, when a hearing will be con dncted by the government board of en- gineers for rivers and harbors. the hearing being the direct result of a provision in the river and harbor act of March 2, 1907, pertaining 10 the survey of New Haven harbor The result of the survey ls an Interesting one and its findings and reconmenda- tons have been submitted Ia the powers that be, In Washington
 The board of engineers meets here for the purpose of becoming acquaint- cd with local conditions and proposed Improvements here and to determine whether such Improvements will sde- quately meet the needs of commerce and navigation The board desires to hear all those interested In the i'm provement of New Haven hsrhor and will consider their views. either orally or r writing II Is hoped and presume ed that large number of citizens will turn out and express their opinions ir reference to the future development oi the local harhor
 Major Harry Taylor of the corps oi engineers was seen last night and of the conditions here he had the follow. Ing comment to make,
 "The river and harbor act of Marcf 2. 1907. contained an item authorizing a preliminary examination and survey of New Haven harbor with n view tc determining whether q greater depth k needed. The duty of making thls pre- limlnary examination and subsequent survey--the report on the preliminar, examination being favorable-was as signed to me. When 1 submitted my re port of the preliminary examination stated that further Improvement of thu harbor by deepening the main channe to depth of 25 feet was advisable this recommendation being based on number of letters which had received from parties Interested In the improve ment of the harbor and other informa ton which had obtained"
 Major Taylor said that the surve, which was made after tho report O
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ENGLISH MINE DISASTER.
Little Hope for Seventy Men En.
 tombcd by Explosion.

wigan. England, Aug. ls,--An ex plosion occurred today in the Maypole coal mine belonging to Messrs, Pearson and Knowles. The headgear and ven tilating apparatus of the mine was de- stroyed and about 70 of the miners are entombed If is feared that many have been killed,
 only the smallest hope Is entertained of saving the entombed miners. Tenn porary repairs to the machinery en- abled rescue parties to descend Into the adjacent workings. only to find their way blocked hy wreckage and gases, Three dead miners were found and one terribly mutilated, but still alive Four of the miners escaped alive. A number of the rescuers were over come by the fumes and brought to the surface in an unconscious condi- ton
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
THREE FIREMEN KILLED
Two Floors of Burning Building Fall
 on Men in Cellar.

London. Ont, Aug 1S.-Three fire men were killed and fourth was dan gerously hurt tonight when the floors of burning building fell upon them. The dead are: Fire Chief Lawrence Clark. Foreman McQuain, Fireman ]. Cockburn,
 The fire broke out in the basement of Westman's hardware store. The fire men were in the cellar trying to get at the source of the flames when the first and second floors of the building crashed through on them The fire de. veloped to be burning worse on the top floor.
 Cockburn. who is a sergeant of the Seventh regiment, was in the cellar with the chief when he met his end. The cellar had much water in 1t and If the men were not instantly killed they were drowned, Their bodies have not been recovered Fireman Ferguson, who was hurt in another part of the crash, was taken to hospital The loss will be $5o,00O.
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EXTRAORDINARY SHOOTING
Captain Casey Scores 97 Out of Pos
 sibic 100 Shots at 1000 Yards.

Camp Perry. O., Aug. 1s-What Is said to have been the most extraor- dinary long range rife shooting ever seen in America was accomplished to- day by Captain K K. V. Casey of the First Delaware In the Leech and Wimbledon cup matches, both of which he won by record breaking scores. In the Leech match for the cup presented by Captain Leech of the Irish team which visited New York in 1874. 2 match at TOO. 900 and 1000 yards, Casey scored 10i out of possible l05
 In the Wimbledon 1000 yard match this afternoon he scored a7, beating the match recodr of 91 made by Cap tain Richard of Ohio in 1903.
 In the l,eech match Private Miner vinl of the Fourth New Jersey was second and Captain S. w. Wise of Massachusetts third at 9S.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
WOMAN CLIMBER LOST
Failure 10 Hear from Miss Peck
 in Andes Causes Grave Anxiety.

Lima, Peru, Aug 1s.-lAlsrm is felt here for the safety of Mics Annie $. Peck of Providence, R. l., the noted mountain climber, who on Friday af- ternoon signalled her arrival at an al- ttude of 25,000 feet on Mt, Huascaran. the summit of which Is covered with perpetual snow. Since that time no word has been had from Miss Peck or the two Alpine climbers who accom- panied her, Miss Peck's feat In reaching an altitude higher than that attained by any other man or woman in the world was learned here with astonshment and admiration. and her return from the mountain was eager ly looked forward to- Her failure tu return. or communicate in any way since Friday soon caused grave anxi. ety and various expeditions were or Eanized and have started to her assist anCe.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
STATE BUTCHERS TO MEET
Hold Their First Convention in liar.
 monie Hall Tomorrow.

The state butchers will hold meet in Harmonic hall to talk over matters of interest to the trade, The meeting will he the first of Ifs kind to be held and practically all the leading market men of the state will attend
 George F. Kellogg will be chairman of the meeting and the addresses will be, "The Issues of Our Trade" Fred erick W Orr; Resistance to Further Encroachment," W. J. O'Keefe; The Tariff in Relation to Our Industry William Hornidge,
 Following the addresses there will be an open discussion and after that the butchers will organize.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
EMPRESS BREAKS DOWN
Recurrence of Mysteries and Mental
 Depression Causes Anxiety.

St Petersburg Aug 1s.--The health of the empress again is arous- ing anxiety at the Russian court She appeared to be greatly benefited by the cruise in the Finnish archipel- ago, but, since her return, there has been a recurrence of hysteria and general weakness, preventing the ern- press from walking and sometimes even from standing It is said also that she is mentally depressed
 The empress was unable to attend the dinner and reception given in honor of Empress Francis Joseph S birthday by Emperor Nicholas to- night at the imperial pavilion at krasnoye Selo, where the guard man oeuvres are being held.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
NEW BRITAIN FOR LILLEY
Pledged Men Chosen by 2 to 1 Vote
 for Waterbury Man.

New Britain. Aug, 1s--At the repub- llcan caucus held here tonight, the fol lowing delegates pledged to Lilley were elected by a vote of 5o4 to 25S F. N, Humphrey J, W. Alen, A. E. Wallen. q. W. Trout, A, l., Andrus and F. r. Por- ter.
 The congressional delegates elected were W, T Hartman, ] Powers Mayor C. M Landers A, N, Abbe and A. Lar son, II Is understood they will support Major Dwight of Hartford.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
T0LST0I TO ESPERANTISTS
Count Sends Greeting to Congress of
 International hpg,iists.

Dresden Aug. 1s-A greeting from Count Leo Tolsto was read today to the members of the fourth information al congress of Esperantists, who are now in session in this city
 Of the ITS new societies reported to the congress ten are In the United States and five in the Philippine Isl ands. The total of Esperantists' socie- ties in the United States is e6
 The Japanese delegates declared to- day that extraordinary progress had been made with Esperanto In Japan, where Count Hayashi, former foreign minister, had accepted the honorary presidency Of the local association. Twenty-four members of the Dresden police force learned the Esperanto Ian guage in order to be of assistance to the delegates to the congress.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19

Although the state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibsrnians will not open formally until to-morrow the events of to-day will be, as import :, ant from some standpoints as any that occur during the convention. The monster parade which starts this morning at il o'clock will undouht- edly be one of the largest ever wit- messed in this city and will draw an immense crowd to the center of the town and along the line of march.
 Display of Colors.
 The national colors of Ireland en- twined in the folds of the Star Spangled Banner are everywhere prominently displayed about tho city and the decorations rank well with any display here in years. Tn the pa- rade, in which 5000 men will be in line, will be found thlrty-f,ve bands and eleven drum corps The line of march as officially announced last night will be ss follows.
 Line of March.
 Formation will take place on the green. Promptly at il o'clock the parade will leave the south gate of the green proceeding up Chapel street to York. to Broadway, to Howe. to Howard avenue, to Congress avenue. to Church street, passing in review oe the city officials at city hall: thence to Grove street, to Hillhouse avenue. 10 Trumbull, to state to Franklin, to Grand avenue. to Elm street, to the northeast corner of the green, to pass in final review before the chief mar shal and his staff, after which 1t will be dismissed.
 Ladies auxiliary No. 12. of the A. O. IT., will be the largest auxiliary in line, and 1t Is expected that the 700 members of the body will take part in the parade They will have two floats, one representing an historical scene and the other carrying twehfy-fou young ladies dressed In military cos- tunes of gree and white The follow ing officers of the auxiliary Will ride in carriages President, Mrs. John J. Carroll vice president, Miss Mary Curtin. auxiliary No. 1s will also have a gorgeously decorated float in the parade. The entire fifth division will be composed of ladies.
 Decorators Busy as Bees.
 All during the night gangs of mem employed by the decorators were busy dressing the trolley poles along Meadow, Church and Chapel streets. During the night also an Arch of Welcome" was erected at the depot,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
CAUCUS AT MERIDEN
Woodruff and Lake Men Will Prob
 ably he Chosen Tonight.

The caucus for the election of del egates from Merden to the republican state convention will be held this evening and 1t Is believed that Con gressman Lilley will not have a dele gate The active leaders are for Woodruff and Lake. Major William H Lyon, who is a personal friend of Governor Woodruff, will probably head the delegation
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
HEARST LEAGuERs RENM.

Schenectady, N. r., Aug 1s--At a meeting held here tonight by the central body of the Independence league of Schenectady county. the ticket of Hisgen and Graves was re- pudiated, and a strong resolution adopted endorsing Bryan and Kern, urging all independence leaguers to work and vote for them
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
ALICE VISITS PRESIDENT.

Oyster Bay, N, Y, Aug 1s.-Presidept Roosevet's daughter Alice. wife of Congressman Nicholas Longworth, of Ohio, reached oyster Bay this afternoon to make a short visit 10 the president and Mrs. Roosevelt at Sasamore Hill She was accompanied by her. brother, Archibald
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
UPTON YACHTS FALL DOWN.

Chicago, Aug 1S The Lipton cup contestants failed to cover the course within the time limit of three hours to- day, and the third and final race of the series was declared off with the leading yacht, the Spray of the Chica go Yacht club. six minutes from the finish line, The Cleveland would have won seconG place had the race been completed. The race will be sailed to- nnrrn,N
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
MANY REGISTER IN EIGHTH.
n per cent. of New Mon Come In on
 Journal Courier Coupons.

Reports of registration in the Eighth ward show that over l5o were enrolled last Friday This onrollment fig very heavy for the ward, even In a presiden- tial year It is interesting to note that seyenty-hve per cent, of the registra- tions came in on Journal-Courler cou- pons.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
LAKE HERE TOMORROW
Will be Guest of Bridgeport Busl-
 ness Men at Sayin Rock.

Lieutenant Governor Everett J. Lake will he the chief guest of the Bridge port Business Mems association at it's annual banquet at sayin Rock to-mor- row. Hs Is also 4 member of the Hart ford Business Mems association, and the state organization. Tho dinner will be held at the Colonnade. and will be served at 2:30 o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19

News was received in this city last night by private dispatches of the ac- cident to Charlie Cook, who is the well known local driver. He was driving Clayton Redheld's "C. II. R." at the time and although badly shak- en up and bruised he will be able to continue his work
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
Over Five Thousand Men, 35 Bands and il Drum Corps to March With the
 A. o. H.
UNDER WAY AT II O'CLOCK
Great Athletic Carnival at Sayin Rock This Afternoon--Band Concert on the Green in
 the Evenlng--Program.

To-dny's important events in the \. O. IT. stnte Convention arc as followst
 II n. m.--Pnrade, stnrtinG at tho green. md going over . line of march printed below.
 2i30 D. m.--AtI,lctic carnival on the bnil grounds at SsviB Rock. SD. m.---A. Q. II. drill team conn petition In Music HnII. s T. m.--IlIvmipntion and hand concert on the green.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
Ketcbell Delivers Knockout.

San Francisco, Aug 1S.-Stanley ketchsl knocked Joe Thomas out to- night in the second round,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
WEATHER RECORD.

Washington. Aug. 1S--Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday:-
 For Eastern New York: Fair, Wednesday. possibly showers at night or Thursday in north portions; fair In south light winds, mostly west.
 For New England. Fair Wednesday, warmer In northwest portion; possibly showers at night or Thursday In north portion, fair In south, light to fresh winds, mostly west.
 Observations at United States weath- CT bureau stations, taken at 8 D. m. yes- terday, seventy-ifth meridian time
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
Letters from Various Sections of the State Showing That Voters Will Not Stand
 for Him.
NEW HAVEN MAN WARNS
Same Lesson May bc Given Here ss When Martin Was Elected Hartford Cournnt's In-
 consistency.

The Journal-Courier is receiving al- most every day letters commenting It's attitude in the fight for the governor ship Aside from the letters men from all sections of the state have called and personally thanked the paper for Its cf- forts to secure for the state a Al gov ernor. Some of the letters are printed below and give fair idea of the spirit abroad.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
Not to be Dictated To.

Editor oi The Journal-Courler:
 think yeirr object is to stir up af- fairs in the state, and I will say that
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
< Warning.

Editor of The Journal-Courler: Warning The Fyler-Ullmau combin- alton want to use care in forcing on the convention voters the ticket as published in the Courier of this morn Ing
 There will be great surprise In store for the machine" for they can- not deliver the goods" If the demo- crats have respectable nominee. We would repeat our lesson of New Haven when Mayor Martin received his election We want Woodruff and Lake for our ticket. New Haven, August i5. 1908
 "REALvEsT."
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
MINIATURE ALMANAC,

Sun Rises sos Sun Sets ..,.......,..,.,..... GAS High Water,.,............s..... l.st
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
NEWS SUMMARY.
GENER RAI..

 for Trottng Derby...., Fighting Rob Defends Japan..,.t. 1 EXtraordinary Shooting, 1 American GhesSman Wlns,.,,,,,,. Three Bremen Killed ed,,,.,,,,.,,,.. Castro Balks Again, n,....,.,,,,,.,,, l Empress Breaks Down. ] l'apko q Whlrlwind, ,,.,,.,,,,,,.,. Local Banks Protest St.,t,.t.,..,.,,,, l lSrlions to Aid Roosevelt lIunt.,,. Financial News and Quotations, i0
 STATE. News from All Parts of Connecticut New Britain for lilloy.
 CITY. For Improving Local Harbor, ,a,,, Ready for A. Q, n. Parade .,.,,,, Spirit That May Defeat Lillcy,,,,., Cavalry Reunion To-day y.,,..,,,,,, Lake Here Tomorrow w,,,,,,,,.,,,., Couldn't Use Band Stand d,.,,,,,,.,. No Report In Murder Case ,,,,,,,.n St Roses Church Picnic. c...,.,.,,,, Miller still Unconscious. s.,,,.,,,.,."
 sPORTs-rnRcs : md .. Locals Beaten by orators. Hartford Again Leads, Ponies Lose to New Britain, Paperweights Beat Merlden. Wagner's Pirates Lose to Boston. Cubs Downed by Quakers, Ianks Lose to Tigers. Nimbu Wins at Empire City. Eel Breaks Worlds Record, A. O. II, Events To-day,
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Decorators Busy as Bees.

All during the night gangs of men employed by the decorators were busy dressing the trolley poles along Meadow, Church and Chapel streets. During the night also an Arch of Welcome" was erected at the depot,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-19
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

New Haven. August IS, 1908.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-17
NO RATE REDUCTION.
Mayfield Says Roads Cannot at
Present Stand IL.

D Austin. Jan. i6.-The hearing be-
fore the railroad commission on the
proposition 10 reduce passenger fare
on Texas lines came 20 n dramatic
conclusion Thursday morning five min
utes after the commission convened
by Chairman Mayfield announcing
that the proposition would be dis.
missed. Chairman Mayfield said that
Commissioner Storey had been OPP
posed TO lower rate. while Commits.
sioner Colquitt had been heartily In
favor OF Il: that he as chairman had
assumed n middle ground. not being
fully decided as 10 the equity OF the
proposition. This reason made him
responsible for the hearing. He had
been OF the opinion that Texas roads
could not Justify a higher charge than
was collected by railroads In adjoip.
Ing states hut the opinion was based
on belief. rather than what he actual.
~ knew To be true. He Is convinced
however. that the railroads cannot M
this time stand n reduction. as II Is
almost impossible for them 10 make
both ends meet
Commissioner Colquitt said that
when he first proposed the reduction
he believed. and his mind has not been
changed. that the situation Justified
Il; that II appeared 10 him that the
railroads do not want the commission
TO fix rates. but prefer to have the
legislature TO do So He was convinc.
cd that passenger traffic had not de.
creased any where In west or north.
west Texas. and he could not bring
himself 10 force on the people higher
rates San those prevailing In other
states for like service. He made this
statement that his position should be
known.
Commissioner Storey stated that he
advocated railroad commission many
years before its establishment. be.
lieving that II was best for the roads
and the people. as discrimination had
become an appalling evil and should
be stopped; that the hearings were
very beneficial and n the people OF
Texas could have listened 20 the evi.
dence here as he had heard II. he was
sure they would justify his conclusion
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-17
STATEWIDE PROHIBITION.
Legislature to Be Asked to Sub.
NIT Ii to Popular Vote.

Dallas, Jan. l6.-At a meeting OF the
Texas Local Option association. held
at the First Methodist church. and at
tended by persons from all over the
state. II was decided TO demand OF the
Thirty-first legislature that at its SEES
sion In 1909 an amendment to IN.
constitution OF the state be submitted
90 the voters some time that year on
the question OF statewide prohibition.
II was decided TO make an aggressive
campaign TO that end. Candidates for
both senate and house viii be called
upon to define their position upon this
Issue
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-17
LIKE BRADLEY CASE.
Mr.. Metealf Followed Intended Victim
Across the Continent.

Chicago. Jan. 1.-THE case Of Mrs.
Thomas Metcalf. who Tuesday evening
shot at Attorney Samuel s. Hamill in
the Federal building. parallels strange.
ly In some respects the case OF Mrs
Annie Bradley OF Sat Lake City. who
was recently acquitted at Washington,
after killing former Senator Brown.
Mrs. Metcalf was former resident
OF Hamill's home city. Terre Haute.
Ind. She and her husband were at one
time active In the church in which Mr..
Hamill was so prominent a member.
She since AZ different times has con.
suited different lawyers here with n
view TO bringing suit against Hamill
for alleged wrongs which she claimed
she suffered at his hands As in the
case OF Senator Brown. who Travelled
from his home city. Salt Lake City. 10
Washington on an important LEGAL mis-.
sion and was shot by Mrs. Bradley.
who followed him from Salt Lake
Mrs. Metcalf said she followed Hamill
across the continent Mrs. Metcalf Is
n native OF Denver. She recently has
been earning living on the stage, ap-
peafing In minor parts.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-01-17
Another Call on stat. peposI.orie,

Austin. Jan. i6.-State Treasurer
Sparks made another call on state de-
positories. He expects TO raise $4,000
from this call.