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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-30
BISHOP H. C. POTTER
Is CRITICALLY I'LL

Cooperstown, N. Y, June 30,-Bishop
II. G. Potter is not expected to live
through the day. He passed restless
night and was reported very low this
morning.
After midnight the bishops condition
was so serious that oxygen was arti'
ticially administered. His weakness y
extreme and Doctors j. E. Janviin Of
New York and NJ. !. Bassett of Coop.
erstown, who are attending him, haw
almost abandoned hope. All the pre-
late's relatives have been summoned %
his bedside. His son Alphonso Potte
arrived last night and Mrs. Potter has
been with the bishop almost constantly
since the first alarming symptoms yes
terday. Three members of Mrs Pot.
ter's family, Edward $. Clark. Stephen
G. Clark and Ambrose Clark. also are IN
Cooperstown.
The patients illness dates from May
l, when he was attacked by compi-
cation Of stomach and liver trouble, but
II was not until early In June that his
condition became serious. On June 10
he was taken TO Cooperstown In the
hope that change of air would benefit
him. A marked turn for the better re-
suited almost Immediately, but the OPP
pressive heat of the past week counter
acted this and yesterday he suffered
dangerous relapse.
The Right Rev. Henry Goldman Potter
IL the seventh bishop OF the Protestant
Episcopal diocese of New York, which
post he has held for rs years, succeed
ing his uncle, Bishop Horatio Potter,
His father was Bishop Alonzo Potter
OF Pennsylvania.
The present bishop, who Is "a years
old, married Mrs. Sllyabeth ScTiven
Clark, his second Wife, in 1902.
Bishop Potter's physicians today is
sued the following bulletin:
Bishop Potter passed a comfortable
night. Condition practically same as
yesterday; very critical.
(Signed,) ~. Il. JANVRIN, NJ D.
IN, /. BASSErT, NJ. H."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-30
THIEF WITH BOGUS ADDRESS.

Early this morning man giving
the name of Smith was caught in the
act of making off with sack of lead
from a new house that is being erected
mt 344 east Fifth South street. The
man was caught by the owner of the
house. who telephoned for the police
and held Smith pending the arrival OF
the patrol wagon. Before the wagon
arrived, however. daughter of smith
put in an appearance ana begged the
owner of the house to release her faith
er. The property owner released the
would-be thief with the understanding
that Smith would give him his ad-
dress so that the police could locate
him and get an explanation of his
strange actions. The address given was
a bogus one and the lead thief Is still
at large.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-30
WEATHER TALK.

Fine, clear weather continues, with no
prospect Of any change for the worse.
Fair weather is predicted for the next
"a hours with stationary temperature.
Hugh barometric pressure continues
over the north Rocky mountain slope.
High pressure also extends from Texas
to the lower lake region. Over the
south plateau, upper Mississippi and
Missouri valleys and the north Atlantic
states the air pressure Is low. This
barometrlo distribution has caused
showers or thunderstorms over por-
tions of Texas. Missouri. Oklahoma,
Minnesota, the Dakotas, Canadian
provinces lake region, Ohio valley and
Atlantic states.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-30
STEAL FORTY SPRING CHICKENS

1t was reported to the police this
morning that chicken thieves visited
the premises Of Mrs. Hanptfieish, 74O
south Seventh West street last night,
and stole from the chicken coop be-
tween 80 and 40 spring chickens. The
fowls were taken away in push cart
and the police are of the opinion that
the theft was committed by foreigners.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-30
COMMISSIONER BENNETT HOME

Fred bennett. commissioner of the
general land office at Washington is
visiting the local land office. Mr..
bennett is recommending and suggest
Ing and proving to be a splendid fell
low as well as one OF the biggest land
department men In the country. He
succeeded Mr.. Ballinger TO the COM
missionership last winter and made
good from the start
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-30
THIEVES AFTER DELEGATES,

The Pacific Tea & Coffee company, 36
east Fourth South street. was broken
into last night and a large quantity OF
cocoa. several cans of vanilla. two dog
en- bottles of extract and four shaving
mugs stolen. The police are in hot
pursuit.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-30
ADVANCE IN FEES.

Effective July new appropriation
gives the fee for witnesses for Uncle
Sam as SO per day instead Of $3.50. The
states and territories included in the
raise ore; Utah, Colorado, California,
Montana. Washington, Oregon, Ne
vada, Idaho, Wyoming Arizona and
New Mexico. The witnesses in tho
other states Of the Union Will be forced
TO be content with the old foe OF S1.5o
per day
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-30
Royalty Entertained at Provo on
Occasion Of Thirty-Third
Annual Outing.
BANoUET-MuSiC--FL0WERS.
Speeches of Welcome Delivered by
Senator Reed Smoot and Mayor
DoclSer--Dcvold OF Accidents.
(speelal to tho oNews.vl

Provo, June 30.--That the thirty-third
annual outing OF the old folks viii go
down in history as one Of the most sue
cessful "old folks days" ever held therer
can BIO no doubt They are here at
Provo today and to say they are hay
ing royal good time Is but putting It
mildly. They are receiving every care
and attention possible to bestow by
Bind hearts and loving hands, and 1t
will be day long TO be remembered
by those who are participating in the
glorious festivities The event is a
huge success In point of attendance.
care OF the old folks and the excellent
program. Nothing has been left undone
TO make every person comfortable, con-
tented and happy.
TWENTY COACHES.
The salt Lake train left the station
Mt o'clock this morning. 1t was COM
posed OF 20 coaches. 10 for passengers
and one as commissary
On board the train there were 1928
persons. 1876 of whom We're over 20 years
OF age. The train arrived at Provo at
IL o'clock. The train ran slowly to
avoid accidents and the run was with
out incident with one or two pleasing
exceptions. At Provo the visitors
were greeted with at least 1000 more Of
the venerable band.
During the run to the Garden City,
the old folks choir, led by Thomas
Butler, rendered many pleasing selec-
ions, going through each car singing
songs dear to the hearts of the odd
timers
During the run to Provo. President
Anthem H. Lund. President Francis NJ.
Lyman and Elder George II. Richards
went through the nineteen coaches and
shook hands with every person on the
train
Upon arriving here the old folks were
met at the station by a delegation of
citizens and by 50 carriages, some OF
which made four and flve trips carry
Ing the happy ones to the various
places of meeting. Along the streets
there were at least 1000 Sunday school
boys and girls. who presented each
person with a bunch of beautiful flow
ers.
SPEECHES OF WELCOME.
speech of welcome was made by
Mayor Decker. and he WAS followed
by n rousing and touching speech by
Senator Reed Smoot. There were
other speeches and musical numbers
by the old folks choir, and Prof A. C.
Lund rendered n solo, Dear old Home
Land"
In the party today there were nine
persons over 80 years OF age. The oldest
person In the gathering Is Miriam
Chase. aged 95 years, and she carries
her age well and with dignity. James
Leach is the oldest man, aged 90 years.
being but few days older than Isaac
Lewis Manning. colored.
Luncheon was served at three places.
The old tabernacle, Mozart hall and
Social hall. For the luncheon tickets
We're distributed on the train and at
the station.
This is the Thirty-third annual out
ing of the old folks. There has been ono
every year since 1875, with the except
ion OF 1871 the year the great lead
er, President Brigham Young, died.
The first one held at Provo. was In
1876. The next was in 1888, and the
third today, the best OF all,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-30

II. II. Evans, Florist, SO S. Main St.
Floral designs speciality. Phone oel
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-30
Take q package of McDonald's Me,y7,
Widow Chocolates home aUath you this
evening. Just q little family treat, uou
knoW. Package 6Oc.

delightful ,
becaus t Il made
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-30
PUBLICATION OF STORY.

The facts Of u robbery leaked out
first as u state secret, and then be-
cause one paper secured the story In
a formal announcement TO an OF the
papers, given Saturday afternoon. Feb
B, with the request that they give IL as
little sensationallsm as practicable.
shortly after this the name OF j. N.
Londoner, Pinkerton superintendent,
began 10 figure IN the case. Londoner
had hcen here many times working on
IL regularly employed by the American
Banking association 10 run down
crimes against the banks composing lts
membership, In January he was hero
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-30
TnE SIGNED sTATENIENT.


In signed statement made CONCERN
ing the events of that day. w. f.
Adams said that no was called Ia rho
reserve chest and told that money had
been stolen. Al that time no declared
the opening was slightly ajar and the
Interior OF the box so dark that he
could see nothing. while the others
could see that something was wrong
In the same statement. Mr. Adams
narrated his treatment of the news,
and his going over To the office OF W.
$. Mccormick to notify him while Nell
son and Strong remained TO count the
money In the reserve chest after II had
been once gone over. and later with
President Mccormick ana Mr. Adams
To join In a SEARCH of the building both
in the cellar and on the banking floor,
To see If by any chance the money
could be concealed anywhere,
one OF the things urged by those
whose feeling towards Adams was bit
ter was that he stood calm In the
knowledge that q robbery had oc-
CURED. was not "fussed" and accepted
the Information In casual way going
over TO President Mccormick TO notify
him. and afterwards renlarking that he
thought the thing to do would be for
President Mccormick to put the money
back. ana not let the fact of n robbery
become known. The statement OF MIR.
Adams shows that one Of tho things
occurring TO him was that Mr. Nelson
and Mr. Strong actually saw the money
was gone before the darkness had al
lowed them a proper View, aud this
statement, matched against the others,
served with them to keep up the fac
tlOnal differences
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-06-30

This custom OF making trips regular
~ 10 tho bank has boen In vogue for
about a year and a half Nelson never
lost his position as a privileged char
acter, and his coming 20 and going
from the bank was little noted and
escaped the particular attention OF mot
only the regular employees but even OF
the Janltor Nothing was thought of
the grips because " WAS Well under
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27
FAIR HAVEN NEWS
Rev. E. c. Tullar Says Christian Institutions Are Forgetful of the Real Purpose
 of the Day.

Union Thanksgiving services were held yesterday morning in the Grand avenue Congregational church in which the several pastors partcipat- cd, The services were as follows: Or gan prelude; reading the governors proclamation, Rev. Dr Sheath; read ing the 95th psalm, Rev, c. q. Smith and the congregation; hymn, Great God of Nations, Now to Thee" choir; reading from Exodus. 2Sd chapter. Rev Dr. Sheath; prayer. Rev. R. E.. Brown; offering for the Mt. Carmel children's home; hymn, 70 God, Be- heath Thy Guiding Hand," sermon, Rev, Edgar c. zullar: hymn, Amer ica," and benediction.
 MT Tullar preached fine sermon from the text Giving thanks always for all things" In his sermon he spoke In part as follows;
 Look at the spirit If our age. Who would ever think this q holy day? Ball games 10 be played, Christian in- stitutions wholly forgetful of the real purpose of the day. while the rank and file of our citizens make II only 8 holiday wholly lacking in reverence ana thanksgiving. Thanksgiving day being a national day, we ought to thank God for our national life. Study the progress and development of our national life from its beginning. and what series of marvels confront us Think of thirteen struggling colonies that have in sn short q time expand ed Into forty-nine states, until every nation of fine globe looks wltn wonder at such progress
 During the past year our nation has been learning some things which offer hope as well as n subject for thanksgiving Our nation mas demon strated that God Almighty Is still re- spected, honored and loved, for, when one man, great in the eyes of the na- tons of the world. undertook to strike from the coin of our republic "In God We Trust" our nation felt outraged and if didn't take long for the voice which said strike the motto from our coins 10 say, 'we had better put it back Thank God for a national con science that still trusts God
 "Wn ought 10 thank God for A na-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27
HOUSE MOVING.

DRAKE < CoILE-House Moving,
 Snoring and Raising. IS Home st., S Rock. Phouegl772. TIA Washing ton ave, West Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27

the Booth Meat company; one bushel apples, Mrs William H. Douglass eight quarts ice cream, Mrs. Rutherford lroWbridge, and donations from Mrs. Henry Kellogg. Dinner was served at D. m, and it was a delightful affair for the inmates One of the inmates, Mrs Marry Futile, will be ninety-one years of age on Christmas day, She Is in very good health. Miss Jane Hal lock, the assistant matron, leaves to- day for California to spend the winter with friends The matron, Miss Slater, has secured Mrs. Lura Potter to as- slst her for the present.
 A fine phonograph has been donated to the home by Mrs Amos Barnes, and 1t was used for the first time on Wednesday evening to the delight of the inmates.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27
CITY NOTICES.
cnMMIrrrn ON CLAIMS.

The Committee on Claims of th' Board of Aldermen will hold public hearing in Room io-1l, City Hall, Fri. day, November 97 1908, at s o'clock D. m. for the consideration of the fol- lowing petitions;
 Petitions of Mary Rowley. Sargent & Co.,, Armstrong X O.. J. r. Bfadlcy Margaret E Wallace, Frederick II Druehl Otto Wilimanorsky for dam ages, And petitions of Alderman Der man and A Sevltelle, ct als,, for roc turn of peddlers license fees
 All persons interested in the forego- ing nre hereby notified to he present and be heard theron without further notice,
 Per order
 PATRICK COLLINS. Chairman, AtteSts
 MICHAEL A, MORAN, JR..
 u25 2t Assistant City Clerk
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COMMITTEE ON ABATEMENT or
 1 \ IlG

COMMITTEE ON ABATEMENT or
 ThNES
 Tho Committee on Abatement of Taxes of the Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing Friday, November 2T l0oS, at ?, ma fin Room l3, City Hall, for the consideration of the following petitions:
 Petitions of oriental Emery Co, O. C Rosenaust, Susan F. Shook, Mary Hogan, Mrs K. Brady, Mrs Anna Burns. R r. curtiss, A, A. slatnr John Cammarauo, Benjamin sobel, Catherine Courtney, Margaret Hamilton, ct ala Mary Rogcrs Est, and Ludwig Wolfe for abatement of taxes.
 All persons interested In the foreEo- ing are hereby notified to he presen and he heard thereon without further notice,
 Per order
 NJ I BURKE. CHAIRMAN, Attest
 MICHAEL A. MORAN, JR, n25 3t Assistant City Clerk.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

tional conscience so sensitive that 1t puts the ban upon the anarchist and the demagogue, and 1t matters not whether he comes from California, Utah, Nebraska, Illinois, Pennsylva- mia, Connecticut, or from across the ocean. Thank God for this conscience that brings the laws of interstate com merce, the laws protecting our great corporations under the powerful eyes of this national conscience. and that says to the president of a great rail- road syste, of life insurance com pany, of an oil, or steel, or coal com bine who deviates from the right, that 1t Is In the wrong and must pay the penalty of wrong doing, Thank c od for a national conscience that will brand man a criminal even though he has sat in the senate or In the house. Thank God for conscience in all government affairs
 T am thankful for our last preslden- tial campaign. Not that I think 1t was all 1t might have been, In education, fin disseminating the highest ideals throughout our land I am thankful the campaign was no worse l could sug- gest improvement, Why not have our president preside over our nation and let the electors choose and elect his successor? Why not let the rcprosen- tatives of the various parties do theii own fighting? This vision of an arous. ed conscience will detect the black hand of graft that Is reached out to- ward every officer and toward every man who wants an office Shame on the conditions in any state that will allow q man to become elected to any of fec simply because he has money Shame on the state that has so low ar Ideal, or so few of men to use as can. didates for the largest office tho state can give, that 1t will allow man tc pay nearly twice as much towards his election as he will receive from the office during the entire period for which he Is elected But I am thank. full We have so few men who are wll- ing to put $2o,0 900 or S25,000 into the states to buy his office And I am thankful too, for so many men whose conscience wouldn't let them vote fol the one who would interpret our consti. tuition so as to have it read ours Is I government of money, for money, by money
 "T am thankful for a citlzonslin in q country that has revolted against DO. litical bosses and political madness. thank God for conscience that touch. es the American home and for the ex. alted ideals of that far western state fin the matter of divorce. I am thanlSfu for national conscience that is be- ing aroused over intemperance. Today this is an International question.
 "We ought to he thankful for New Haven. We are thankful for New Fla. vnn's contribution to tho next congress and while so long as q Methodist ol a Congregationalls couldn't go thcrt because he wasn't wanted we're thank. ful a Baptist Is going, in the genial loyal Christian man, John Q Tison
 We are thankful for the close fife o fellowship that binds all the churches of New Haven and personally I an thankful for tho union of heart an6 sentiment as expressed in this unior Thanksgiving service. I am thanBfu for the outlook of the Christian church today. Let us go from hero with z deeper spirit of thanksgiving,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27

Work has just been started on two- family frame house. which Mrs. Marie Augur will build on the north side of Ferry street, near the corner of Grand avenue. Tho mason work will be done by Philip Platt and w. P. Curtis is the joiner.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27

The pupils at Miss Carrie M. Chap mans private school at Ferry and Pierpont streets, brought donations of provisions the day before Thanksglv- ing for distribution among several de- serving families, as has been the cus- tom at this school for several years. The pupils are enjoying the Thanks giving vacation and school will begin again Monday morning.
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MAnN J. MnlGnr. .M. n. 27 mai

MARY J. WRIGHT, VI. D., q High
 .strcet-Dr. Wright treats all diseases and Is the best known clairvoyant in the state. Your ailments located with
 out asking questions, 2G years in New Haven. If in trouble or doubt regard
 ius events or people advice will be given through the doctor Clear clair yoyant vision. Graduate of lahnemann college. Consultation s1.00 Hours 9 2. n. 10 2 !. m. No Snndays. oS 3m
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FLORIST.
GROCERIES AND MEATS.

ROBERT LUTE Groceries. Meats, Pro-
 visions. etc. Howard avenue and First street, Telephone 27S, Call US up aS If
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27

MT, and Mrs. Henry L Barnes and Miss Florence L. Barnes of t14 Ex- change street MT and Mrs Edward Booth and son, Scott, of Quinnipiac avenue, and Mrs e. w. Booth, spent Thanksgiving with MT and Mrs Wal ter Lewis of Hartford II was fam fly party and MT and Mrs, William Booth of Wallngford were also pres- ent.,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27

The first Thanksgiving dinner served by the Christian Army of Fair Haven came off yesterday at their headauar- ters, 364 Exchange street Commander Ross had given out about FOO dinner tickets and about 800 partoolS of the hospitality of the army coming In patches during the afternoon, Most of the diners were children. Thcrc was turkey, chicken, beef as staples together with the lighter dishes, n1akv ing up an excellent menu for the guests of the army Forty oaVes of bread and forty-two dozen cakes made up a portion of the Thanksgiving dinner for the large throng, The dinner was greatly appreciated by the large mum Der who called at the army head quarters during the afternoon. The evening before Col and Mrs, Burton of the army had charge of an entertain- ment for 800 at 45 Charles street,
 At the Home of the Friendless Thanksgiving day was made very pleasant for the forty-four inmates, friends of the institution having con tMbuted lberally towards the feasting, The donations included four turkeys from Abner Hendee, one turkey from Mrs Timothy Bishop, one turkey from Mrs Thomas c. Bennett, grapes from the president, Mrs, J, M Hoppin; Ave dozen oranges and nine punches celery,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27
prnl,nhIY.

Providence 1ournal0
 President Eliots resignation would have created more of stir at Harvard had he delayed fl nntll the little event down at New Haven was pulled off
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27

Edward Holaday came up from New Jersey to spend Thanksgiving with his relatives In I.enox street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27

'. CUNNINGHAM A soN--s74 Chapel
 st Awnings, Tents, Flags, Truck Gov CTS Horse Covers. Tents and Canopies 70 rent Decorations for Halls. etc.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27

At the parsonage of the M. E. church, Rev R c Tullar, had as his guest yesterday 0 D Connell of Hart ford.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27

A large number of Thanksgiving postal cards were distributed through the mails as greetings of the season
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27
AWNING MAKERS, DECORATORS.

CLossoN < KINGsBURY, GAO Chapel street We make Can0ples for We'd dlngs. and Decorations for Receptions, Now Is the time to have those awnings repaired for your windows and porch4s ior Da aexl year use, Estimate furnished, that do the work, Telephone l667-3.
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ASTHMA CURE.

A POSITIVE cure for Asthma Bronchi'
 tis Catarrh and Consumption $l per bottle, Hundreds cured by this meal- cine. Any one can walk, climb stars or sleep In three days treatment WlI' liam Fowler. 7a Broad street. city'
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27
CABINET WORK, WOOD CARVING.

THE IALT ART WOODWORK Co-
 Restores Antique and Modern rnrrI ture to It's Natural Beauty, Mantela Show Cases and High Grade Furniture Made to Order Phone 3065 128 Park street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-27
HOTEL JEFFERSON, EUROPEAN.

LIGHT, Airy Rooms. Comfortable Beds.
 Free Baths Transient rooms, 50c, 75c. & l. Weekly, $2 to S6. w. c. Augur, Mgrp 440 state st. open all night