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The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
Broker and Publisher Once Large Fortune Lost by Re peated Unprofitable
 Investments.
SUGAR AND ICE MAINLY
Concern Reported Hard Hit in Stock Slump of March, 1007-Playcd Small Part In Recent
 Markets.

New York, Dec, 27.--tIenry w. Poor, who carried on a banking and brokerage business at 83 Wall street assigned yesterday for the benefit of his creditors. to Mark T. Cox of the firm of Robert Winthrop X Co, Mr. Poor was the publisher of Poor's Rail- way Manual and fig q director in sev- eral other concerns.
 No figures were given out yesterday as Co the extent of his liabilities, but 1t was said by a representative of i'm portant banking interests that no com plications involving other Wall street houses need be expected as a result of the failure First estimates put the loss at between $5,000,000 and S10,000,0O0, but as the part which II. w. Poor & Co., has played recently In the money market has been steadily diminishing, 1t Is believed that the liabilities will amount to from Sl.000, 900 to $2,000, 900. Hawkins ,S' Della field arc the attorneys for some of the principal creditors of the firm.
 None of the lawyers yesterday would make an estimate of the extent of the failure some surprise was ex- pressed at the wording of the deed of assignment filed in the county clerks office. It read "H. w. Poor, trading as n. W. Poor & Co.," as though the assignee had no partners in the firm. The latest corporation directories give the firms personnel as II. w. Poor, Frederick A. Farrar, w. N. Phoenix, Franklin w. Hunt Charles F. Cush- man, and Henry Y. Poor Of these
 Messrs tarrar, Hunt, and Cushman live near Boston, where the firm had branch office
 It was said at the oflce of Hawkins
 & Delaheld that Henry w. Poor some time ago filed the necessary deed with
 tho finn name after his partners had
 resigned their interests No informa- ton could be obtained as to when the
 dissolution of partnership took place II is understood that Mir. poors re- sources have been dwindling for some
 tlmc His firm engaged Tn several un- profitable consultations, and in the slump m stocks of March. 1907, it was reported that the concern was hard hit The October panic found it again i nbad shape to meet financial storm Mir Poor began business In 1865 ns IT V < II. w Poor and became wide ly known as the publisher of Poor's Railway Manual. lio was particularly active In leather and ice, and is said 10 have made about 5000. GOO by hi. operations in these lines
 He has been interested fin q number of cancellations which have turned out to be heavy drains upon him
 Among these was the Colonial Sugar company. which has since been absorb
 cd hy tho Cuban American Sugar com. ] pany
 Mr Poor formed the Colonial concern by merging a number of Cuban and Louisiana sugar properties in which Inc was interested The venture was un- profitable and t was said last night by an officer of the company that MT Poor'S f1rm had dropped between S3o),. GOO and si00.000 Tn t
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
NEW KEY TO ANCIENTS
Professor of philosoph, Says His Dis
 covcry Alters History,

Stanford University, Cal, Dec. 27.- Prof. George Hempl, professor of philology at Leland Stanford. ir, unI- verslty, is quoted as saving that he has discovered a key to ancient in- scriptions on Etruscan tomhs and col- umns that he regards as more import ant than his solution of inscriptions on German runlcs,
 Prof Hempl declares that his find will have far reaching results on Latin history and on disputed facts of Latin grammar and ctymology. While only fifty Etruscan inscriptions out of mass of 5000 have thus far been deciphered by Prof, Hempl, the trapslatlon of these. he says indicates that the history of ancient Italy, as written at present must bc greatly modified. The theory that tae Etrus- cans and the Latins were different peoples is exploded by these readings. declares Prof Hempl
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
PLEASURE BY INJUNCTION
Movign Pictures Appear in New York
 Also PaStcurizcd Vaudeville.

Now York Dec. 27.-Protected from interference by a supreme court in- junction, practically all of New Yorks 300 or more moving picture exhibition places were in full operation to-day as usual despite the revocation of their licenses by Mayor McCIellans order of Christmas eve. Most of them were ia vored with the customary Sunday pa tronagc the heaviest of the week Their proprIotors generally took the precauton of arranging their programs as to eliminate views which the au- thorities could In any way consider ob- iectionabe
 Police Commissioner BinRham's warning to the proprietors of yaude- vile houses yesterday that they must live strictly up to the Sunday obscry- ance, law had the effect of greatly modifying the character of the bills in all the houses which open their doors for Sunday concerts
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
MILITIA GUARDS MINES
While Mounted Deputies Scour kcn-
 lucky for Fugitive Rioters.

Stearns Ky, Dec 27.-'Fearne an attack from striking miners, several of whom engaged in a bloody encoun- ter with deputy United States mar shals on Christmas day. the mines and the lumber yards of the Stcarns Coal and Lumber company are guarded to- night by state militia. Mounted dep- utles are securing the country In search of several of the fugitive min CTS who arc said to he in hiding in the hills east of stearns The body of Deputy Marshal John Mullins, who was Killed in Fridays fight was bur fed to-day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28

Walingford, Dec. 2S-The cantata, "The Message of the Stars" was rend- cred in very fine manner at the First Congregational church last evening un- der the direction of Charles J. Benham. The soolsts were Miss Blanche War ner soprano; Miss Erastine Wilsey, contralto, Frank N Kelly, tenor; and Carl Brandt, basso. The cantata was in eight parts as follows Prophetic Promises" "The Annunciation, "The Song of the Angels" "The Search of the Wise Men" "The Alteration of the Wisemen," "The Mothers Reverie," "T'he Ascription." At the morning service Rev R, G. Woodbridge deliv- cred an interesting sermon bearing on Christmas.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
INVESTIGATE CIVIL SERVICE.
Reform Association to Set Lawyers to
 Work.

At A meeting of tho New Haven members of the Connecticut Civil Ser vice Reform association's executive committee held on Saturday afternoon it was voted to have an investigation made by two lawyers. whose names arc withheld, of the method of conducting affairs used by the civil service board because of alleged Irregularities in con nection with the appointment of Super numerary Policeman Harkin It was stated that there had been no particu- lar complaint made in regard to that case but that the inquiry was being started because the association has had reason to believe that the local as- soclaton has at times violated it's own rules during the past three years In stead of appealing to tho mayor for re- mOval if the facts arc found to war rant such action 1t Is said that the likely course of action that will be pur- sued if the attorneys find facts that will support such action will be pcti- tion to the superior court from the executive committee asking the court to remove tho members composing the board at present. A petition of this kind requires the signature of twenty citizens.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
Issues Statement Explaining Inability to Interfere While the Appeal Is Being
 Prosecuted.
HINTS AGAINST AN APPEAL
If Labor Leaders Abandon It He Promises Immediate Action Taft Win Have to Face
 the Problem.

Washington, Dec. 27--Overwhelm- ed by the scores of telegrams and ap- peals for intervention on behalf of the three labor leaders under sentence for contempt of court President Roosevelt yesterday issued state ment in which he set forth at length his inability to interfere in the case of Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell and Frank Morrison, of the American Fed eration of Labor. He intlmated. how- ever. that If they should abandon their appeal to higher court there was a possibility of executive clemency.
 MT. Gompers returned to Washing ton yesterday from trip in the west, but declined to discuss Mir Roose- -,velt's view He refused to make any comment.
 The statement was given out early and Secretary Loeb said 1t was broad enough to explain fully the presidents attitude. He would not amplify 1t nor dwell upon the implied invitation to the convicted men to renounce their appeal and threw themselves on the clemency of the White house. The statement follows:
 Various appeals have been made to the president to interfere by par don in the case of MT. Gompers and his associates. Those making the ap- peals are unaware of the fact that the matter is still before the courts; 1t Is civil suit between private parties and there has been no way by which the government could have interven- ed if lt had desired to do so Whether the president does or does not think the sentence of Mir. Gompers and his associates excessive Is not at present Of consequence because he cannot take any action or express any opin- ion while the case is pending before the courts When the final decision is made then the president can prop trly consider whether the terms of Imprisonment are excessive or i'm proper
 But, 1t is, of course, impossible for the president to act while an appeal is pending. for he has nothing what ever to Act about The courts must finish with tho ease first. and the de- fendants are at the present moment at liberty on bail, if the defendants See 1t to abandon their appeal the matter will then, of course, be a once brought before the executive, in which case 1t will receive immediate and
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
MISS rruEEs COMING OUT.
"SmalI' Dance Tonight With None
 but Unmarried Guests.

Washington Dec. 27.--Mss Ethel Roosevelt the presidents youngest daughter, will make her debut into Washington society at dinner given her by her mother at the white house on Monday evening Though the dance is described in the invitations as small" over 600 guests are expected.
 The striking feature of the dance from the point of view of official soci- ety will be tho youth of all the guests No married couples have been invited, and in every case the youngest un~ married daughter of each family hon, ored by an invitation has been selected to represent that family. Members of the cabinet and their wives will not at tend, and the same thing holds true o' the married assistant secretaries and their wives,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
TOOK CARE OF 1,5OO
Christian Army Gave 1 ,082 In dividual and Fifty-one
 Family Dinners,
LIST OF CONTRIBUTIONS
Cash Donations of S57.5S Fixed Out by Many Supplies and
 Toys.

The Christian Armys annual Christ mas dinner and distribution of food and toys to the poor men, women and children of the city was successfully carried out at the armys national headquarters, S6O-S7O Exchange street and the officials of tho army are pleas ed at tho happy termination of Christ mas tide and are grateful for the char fly and cooperation Of tho Connecticut public The money contributions and food donations enabled the army to give away l,cS2 dinners bl individual baskets of food for families cash con taining sufficient food for five persons In addition 800 toys were given to chn- dren
 Tho army's officers collected cash donations to the amount of s575s and received quantities of various food and provisions The provisions and gro- ceries, etc. were received from the fol- lowing firms F. Schoenbcrger & Son. r. Jento & Bro, Harrington Home Bakery, Jacobs Fruit Store, Dieter Bros, Boston Meat Market, C. P Clark Mrs. W N. Van Dorn, Whitney vile, Conn c D. Hotchkss, R. C. Baldwin. Robert L. Rice. Stone & Nor ton. The $5T5S was expended in the following manner: Bananas, g, or anges, S25o; apples, $2 butter, $25O; sugar S2; bread, cake and pies SlS.S6, chicken and turkeys, $252O, extra kitchen and dining room help, s3 Total s575S.
 The toys were donated by George S Vibbcr & Co, of Clintonyille, Conn. It is estimated that at least l,5O0 needy persons took advantage of the food and some took advantage of. and lodged over night in, the free shelter which IS always open A list of the persons who gave cash contributions follows:
 Mir Darlington 25, Mrs. Sherry, 25; Mrs DIHman 25i Mir. Peterson, 25. Miss A, Lewis 25, Mg Eugene shoul, 25; MT. E l., Wancr, 2b; Mir, bohe 25; MT. C R. Tenker 25, Mr. Geo. Baker, 25; Mrs. McFarlan, 30, Mir. R, F. Judd, DO; MT Johnson, 20; Mrs Carter 25, C. IT, Smith, 5O Mary Cornell, 20; C. Johnson, 25; Mrs. Speir, 25; Mrs, C. A. Roscnthal, %; Mrs, Hall 25, F E. Todd, 25; Mir. Wilcit 25; c. Farnam, 20; Mrs, j.. Stearns, 25 Lena Hendrickson, %, II. s. Hess, %; Mrs Hahn, 25; Mir. Moran, 30; Mir Colcrstown,, 25; Mir. A. Breckett, DO; Mrs. J. M. Brcedcn, .0o; Mir, RitchIe 25, MT White, 25; Mrs. McKeon, 25, W. r. Chapman, 25i Mrs. Poole, 2b; Geo. H. Fafon, 25; Mir. Landrigan, 25; Mrs Waite, 25; Mrs. Moore, 25; Dr Smith, 5O D. H. Clarke, 50 Mr. Redrrod. 25; c, ?. Mervin 25; $, Spear, 25; l. WHlckox, | 90; C. R. Ellwell 30; R. Abols, 25; Mrs. Peck, 25; A, W, Main, 25 Mrs. Boyce 25; Dr Wynne 30; W. A. War nor, %: C. ]. Cronan, 25; Mrs Floyd, 25; C. W. Arthur, 25, Charles Jones, 20; A. F. Harris, 25; MT. Kirkland, 25 Joseph Rye 25; Mrs, Clarke, 25: Mrs. Atgrtard, 25 Mrs Brown, 5O; MT Jordan, 25; W w. Mitchell, 25; Miss Dennng, %; Mrs Klpp, 25; J. F. Smith, 25; Mr Jcwett 25; Mrs. Vcssier, 25, Mrs Horton 25; Mrs. Bronson, 25; Mrs Morrcl 25; Hs M. Perry, 25; Mr. Butcher, 30; Mr. Welsh, 80; Mir. Burns 25 Mrs c, E, Rice 30; Mrs. Boardcn 25.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28

most careful consideration, But the defendants have a perfect right io prosecute their appeal, and if unsuc- eessfnl in the final court then to ask for pardon or commutation But as long as they are prosecuting an ap- peal the president has nothing to do with the matter.
 The president has already instruct ed the department of justice to keep him fully informed as Co the progress of the case, SD that in tho event of ifs becoming proper for him 10 act he may already have at his disposal all Of the facts which will enable aim 10 decide whether there was justification for the sentence and whether, if there was Justification for somc punishment, the sentence is or Is not altogether too severe.
 But at present the president has no more to do with tho case than with the ease of the twenty -nlne- million dollar fine imposed by Judge Landis on the Standard oil company, which Is also on appeal and concerning which the president has also been re- peatedly asked to interfere by we'll meaning persons Who did not know that he could uot interfere while the matter was still before tho courts on appeal"
 The presidents declaration Is in keeping with the statements set forth previously in these dispatches. As the appeal probably will not be heard before March 4 the entire matter will be carried over into the Taft admins- tration, leaving tho new president 10 wrestle with the problem
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
3,OOO,OOO RED CROSS SALES
New England Alone Gives S3O,000 to
 Tuberculosis Fund.

Boston Dec 27. m Approximately three million Red Cross Christmas stamps, the proceeds of which are to be used to relieve and prevent the spread of tuberculosis. were sold throughout the New England states dur ing the Christmas holiday season, 1t Is estimated that already $30,000 has been taken ln--the cost of each stamp being one cent Many of the stamps will be used on the New Years mall, as the sale is to continue until the first of the year From state distribution offices they were placed in the hands of the various tuberculosis societies, charitable organizations and womens clubs, who in turn dIstribut- ed them among the merchants
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
DIES IN AMBULANCE.
Man Being Taken to Hospital Believ-
 ed to be Orange Resident.

As he was being conveyed In the am bulance to tho New Haven hospital Saturday night. a man whom the po- lice claim Is Clifford w Johnson, of orange, died from heart failure
 When found about 10 o'clock at Water street and Union avenue by Patrlomen Sullivan and Gallagher of the Howard avenue precinct, 1t was soon discovered that he was in a seri- ous way.
 At the hospital, when searched, q ticket from this city to Tyler City was found in the clothing of the dead man. Tho third finger on the right hand was missing, undoubtedly having been amputated
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
JErrREs WON'T FIGHT.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. There will be no fight between Jack Johnson and myself; they are not talking to me-" aaid former heavyweight cham pion James ]. Joffries. to representa- tive of the Associated Press tonight when he was told that Hugh Mcintosh, Australian promoter, was going to of- fer s5OOOO for a fight between Jeffries and the new champion.
 q don't want the money" he said "I am out of the game.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
TO CONSERVE CONTINENT
Roosevelt, Not Content With Saving My Country" Seeks New
 Worlds to Conquer.

Washington, Dec. 27,-Announce- ment was made at the White House to-day of proposed plan for con ference looking toward the donserva- tion of tho natural resources of North America, to be held at the White House February 8 next,
 Letters suggesting the plan have been addressed by President Roosevelt to the general and to the premier of Canada and to President Diaz of Mexico. They will he doliv- cred to the officials In person by eff ford Plnchot, chairman of the Natlon- al Conservation Commission and chief forester of the United States whom President Roosevelt has chosen as his personal representative.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28

Ansonia Dec, 27.--'rhc annual Christ mas musica! service was held at the loz cal M. F. church this morning at 1O;45 o'clock At this service a Christmas cantata, "The liberation was render ed This cantata tells fully the beauti- fu story of the nativity of Our Lord, and was rendered in a most pleasing by the choir assisted by Miss Louise Buck on the violin. Mrs, Fred Rolfe presided at the organ
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
TAFT CUTS CHAPEL
Observes the Day of Rest" Literally
 Hitchcock on the Way.

Augusta, Ga, Dec. D. President Elect Taft observed Sunday as day of rest remaining in his cottage throughout the daa He did not at tend church thls morning as is his GUS tom
 Tomorrow MT. Taft will receive t delegation from Atlanta who will ask him to set definite day for his visit 10 that city.
 Frank II, Hitchcock chairman of the republican national committee, who is to be postmaster general in the Taft cabinet will arrive hero on Tuesday for a conference with the president elect
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
ATTACKED PULLMAN PORTER.

An altercation with q Pullman car porter yesterday afternoon resulted in the arrest of Hiram B. Willis of Taun- ton by Special Railroad Officer w. j. smith on charge of breach of the peace. Willis Is accused of striking the porter and he was held until the train reached this city, when he was trans ferred to the local headquarters.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
HEIR GOES TO W0RKH0USE
Young Man Says He Will Have
 $500. 900 in Six Months.

Los Angeles, Gal, Dec 27.---said by himself to be heir 10 half million dollars and entitled 10 position In Powell was sentenced on Saturday to serve 1sO days fin the workhouse on n vagrsncy charge Powell, who Is hand some refined and well educated, says he will come Into possession of A for tune at the az of twenty five years He will reach that age three months after he Is released from tho work house. Powell's parents are dead, he says, and he ran away from hls guard ian in 1908, enlisting In tho Eighteenth battery Field artillery When he got his discharge from the army, Powell says, he immediately enlisted in the navy
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28
FATAL RIOTlN INDIA.
Populacc Up in Arms by Reason of
 Anli-Opium Edict

Annoy, Dec 2L--Ordcrs were issued Saturday to q number of natives at Tungan, 20 miles north of Annoy, to cease planting opium poppies They declined to acquiesce and a riot follow cd in which one officer and ten civilians were killed,
 The populaco of Tungan is up in arms and 800 troops have been sent there to restore order The authorities announce their determination to en- force the anti-opium edlet.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28

Shelton, Dec 27.-The Christmas tree entertainment of the sunday school of the Church of the Good will be held in the parish rooms on Monday evening at ' o'clock. A fine program has been arranged for the occasion and a pleasant evening Is assured all who attend
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28

Ellen" the play that the seniors of the high school are to present at Clark's hall next week have been is- sued and can be secured from any member of the class.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-28

The tickets for The Elopement of
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-09-11
Two MOr6 Districts

Superintendent ]. C. Jaramillo,
announces that during the past
week he has created two new
school districts, to be known as
Fairview, No. 27 and Lucy, No.
%. The boundaries of each are as
follows: Fairview, No. 27. Begin
ming at the northeast corner of
section "a, township 6 north range
7 east, thence west to the north
west corner of section 81, thence
south to the southwest corner of
section 33, thence east to the
southeast corner of section 36,
thence north to the place of be-
ginning, all in the said township
and range.
The district of Lucy comedies
with the precinct of Lucy as
created by the board of county
commissioners at their July meet
ing.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-09-11
TdIIu-HO Pdrtu
Gallup, N. NJ. Sept. 2.

The tally-ho party of the Bosque
Lyceum with their special friends were
royalty entertained by Miss Anna Porter
last Friday night A novel feature was
bright camp fire around which the
merry makers reveled until midnight.
An impressive and very appreciable
part of the refreshments served was
roast potatoes and milk. This reminded
us of the good old days when the home
folks held high carnival at the old-fash-
ioned log-rollings back in the states.
Other refreshments, both dainty and
palatable, were served in that style be-
fitting an adebt of any cities Four Hun
dred. Miss Porter proved congenial
and wide-awake hostess.
On Saturday night the same party
took seven mile jaunt to Mr.. Clark's
in the Silverton neighborhood. Here
again they were entertained nicely
Miss Clark acting as hostess. After
songs, instrumental music and dainty
refle ,hments, the party, amid a babble
of voices departed for home.
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