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The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21

Gibra tar, oct 19.--Arrived: Steam CT Konig Albert, New York for Napier and Genoa (and proceeded).
 Liverpool. Oct. 20.--Arrived: Seam- CT Lusltania, New York via Queenss town
 Bremen Oct. 2O.-Arrived; Steamer Kaiser Wilhelm IT., New York via PlyS mouth and Cherbourg,
 London, Oct. 20.--Sailedi SteameY Columbian, Boston.
 Lizard, Oct 20.--Passed; steamer Estonia, New York for Rotterdam and Trieste, Oct i7.-Arrived; steamsr Argentina, New York via Naples.
 Genoa, Oct. t7.--Arrived: Steamer Canopic. Boston via Naples. Naples, Oct. 16.-Sailed: Steamers Mongibello, Boston; San Giorgio. New York.
 Trieste. Oct. 17.-sailed: Steamer Alice. New York.
 Gibraltar, Oct. 2O.---sailed: Steamer Koenigln i.lise. (from Genoa and Na- ples), New York
 Lizard, Oct. 20.--Steamer Majestic, New York for Plymouth, Cherbourg and Southampton, was 35S miles west nt 3S0 D. m; probably reach Plymouth 1 1.S0 D. m. Wednesday,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
JOCKEY CLUB LICENSE REVOKED
State Racing Commission Claims Ia-
 tonia Club Is Violating Rules.

Lexington, Ky,,s Oct. 2O,-~-The li- cense of the Latopia Jockey club was revoked by the state racing commis- sion, which met here to-day, because the club Is violating the rules of the commission at the fan meeting which is now in progress The commission had ordered that Pari Mutuel ma chimes be used, but the jockey club claimed that it would suffer a nnan- cial loss and went back to the old style of bookmaking,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
cryrnAL SHIPPING NEWS.

Delaware Breakwater, Del, Oct. 20,-- Passed up Steamer Siberian, Glasgow Liverpol, St Johns, N F.. and HaliiaX \. &, for Philadelphia
 Scilly. Oct. 20,-Psssed: Steamer ST cillan, Montreal for London and lla'
 Philadelphia. Oct. 2O.--Arrived; Str Havarford, Liverpool via Queenstown:
 Montreal que. Oct 20.--Arrived Steamers Virgnian, Liverpool Noun Royal. London and Antwerp: Lake Eric Llverpool Montfort, Avonmouth
 Steamer Empress of Britain. from Liverpool for Quebec, was 140 mile! east of Belle Isle at a. m. Due al Quebec 6 D. m Thursday.
 New york, Oct 20,-Arrived: Steam or Hellg Olav Copenhagen, etc
 Sailed Steamers Rotterdam. Rotter. dam, Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, Brem on.
 Montreal Oct 2o,--Arrived steame, Lake Erie, Liverpool.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
,lrs. [. (. nownrl nca,l.

Th6 dcath list includes the name of Mrs. George C. Howard the first rep rosenatiye of Tapsy. the negro girl i0 the play, long popular that was made on tlc basis of Mrs. H. R. stowrs novel or "tncle Toms Cabu.
 Mrs Howard was Caroline Fox sister or George L. Fox and Charles X, Fox once so well known as Clown ana p1ntaloon. Sho was native or Bos- ton, born in 1929, and sine was intro- duced to the stage m childhooi
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
MGR. WILKES DELIGHTED.
Pleased With Hartford offering of
 "Thc Straight Road Company.

Manager J II. Wilkes of the Grand opera house, returned to New Haven yesterday from a Monday trip to Hart ford made for the express purpose of witnessing the work of the com pany presenting Clyde Fitch's play, 'rhe Straight Bosd," which comes to the Grand the fast half of this week. NIT Wilkes expressed himself as more than pleased with the production in every feature The staging of the play is sumpnous, the company is well bal aneed and the work of Miss Minnie Vlctorson. the star, is most comprc- crns,ve. In short it will he one of tue banner attractions of the season inc Grand according to Manager NEHEts
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
"Thn Sfrniclt RnnA

"Teu me the secret of that ring you wear and never take off. and cross my heart f'u never tell asked a woman reporter If Miss Minnie Victorson, tha leading woman of "The Straight Road company which will he the attraction a the Grand opera House for the rest of this week beginning with Thursday
 october 9, os she sat in hol dressing room one night and watched her tie l piece of white rag over a stunning
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
Mles Bingham ln Vaudeville

Amelia Bingham made her debut in vaudeville at the American tneater New York, under the management ol William Morris Monday Her per rormance lasted for more than half an hour and it Included striking scenes from Mile Marni" and The Dcyil' She was assisted by Messrs Pratt and Williams and Miss Frank lyn Al last nights performance the audience applauded her for nearly five minutes and .she made speech,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
STAGE NOTES.

William Gillette made his return to the New York stage Monday night at the Criterion theater in Sampson, a play which comes from the French of H. Bernstein. author of The Thief Y Says William Winter, the veteran crit ic. of 1t in the New York Tribune; The theme is q compound If conceit, treachery, frenzy, illicit passion and revenge, anl tha. theme from con- temptation of which no spectator can derive anything except sense of deg radiation and shame is get forth with only the most ordinary theatrical tal- cnt and with a brutal franknasa pro ductive of contemptuoua disgust
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
woMEN's GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.
Clcsc Play Features or Yesterdays
 Mstchcs--Curtiss Sisters Win.

.'hA th77' t7'''A'f' " ills
 Washington, Oct, 20,--t'losest play in all the matches featured to-day's competition on the links of the Chevy Chase Golf club in the fourteenth an nual womans golt championship of t1o United states With the morn ins's opening match round the real pay LcGau The weather was ideal Toere was keen interest throughouL partirularly in the work If Miss Mar garet Curtis, tho present national champion anu her sister, Miss lIar- riet Curtis, former champion and Miss Georganna Bishop also former holder of that title, and the womau's Metropolitan Golf association cham p,onship. There was q large gallery. Tho pairing brought in competition populal fayorites of various sections ct tho country. Summarizes
 Mrs. M F. Phelps beat Mrs James F. kenney hy. m and to play
 Miss Mollie B. Adams won from
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
AT THE GRAND.
"Rialtn Founders"

The Rialto Founders" are again this afternoon and evening the attrac- ton at the Grand Opera house Tho great variety of offerings offered n this single production would be hard n beat II includes some of the best nets ever seen In an olio and the opening and closing skits of the production are eoms. Regular popular prices
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
AFTER NEW HAVEN AuT0IsTs.

Constable sturtao, of Ilamden visit ed Captain Dunn of the detective bureau yesterday and informed him that ho had ha,r dozen oy so war rants in his pocket for prominent New HaNcn automobilsts wanted in Ham den for fracturins speed regulations "hJie scorching through that town lot,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
CHICAGO DEFEATS DETROIT.
Citizens Of TcTc lIautc Present Pitch
 CT Brown With Silver Service,

Terre HaUte, lnd Oct 2O.-Refore a large crowd to-daT the Chicago Nu- tional league baseball club defeated the Detroit American league team [ to 1 Before the game an elegant sil- yer service was given to Pltcaer Brown Jf the Chicago team by the cit- iHens of Terre Haute, his home city, Tyrus Cobb of Detroit carried off the batting honors with four singles in four times up. Score:
 Detroit ....0O010O OOO O--t 9 3 Chicago .,,11lt030o - 12 1
 Batteries, Mulin, Willets and Thom- as; Brown, Overall and Marshall.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
Scene from "1'hc straight Road,' nt
 the Grand.

cameo ring that Che actress wears. Miss Nctorson an'ion and said, 'My, have you too conimed up q romance about 1t; dead sweetheart; a ntoutee to he true, never while | live win take it off, to be buried with mo etc. Now for a shock and remember you promised never to tell Wnll the cameo came from a collection sold and sent to this country by little lady who was forced to dispose of her jewels She had one of the most gorgeous colloc- tions of these stones ever gotten to- gether It just SO happened 1 was able to get one-had fl reset in ring and have worn 1t ever since. Now the se- cret." She looked about to make sure no one was listening and said "It's so tight l cant get 1t off and as Moll Is not the part to wear jewels and I am 0 bit supersttious about having it filed off l cover it. Now you are in the se- cret but don't tcll" and they both laughed. "You cant imagine" said Miss Vietorson, the different questions people have asked about that ring its very oddity suggests mystery"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
uNIrs. Temnlc,. Telegram"

The provoking and uproarious- ly funny farce. Mrs Temples Tole- gram which had most successful run of over year at the Madison Square theater. New York, will hc the attraction at the Hyperion tomorrow night To anyone interested as to whether or not a husband is justified In telling a falsehood in order to preserve peace and quletnoss in the home an evening spent at tho theatcr when this famous farce comedy is presented will forever settle the question
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
sgwss. Marine Record. ah@:
pouT oF NEW HAVEN.

Arrived: schrs. Grace B. Willard front onset Nass. Adelaide Barbour, from Newport News. and NJ. E. Eldridge from New York; tug William F. Gladwish. with two barees from Providence.
 Sailed Srlr James Davidson Tor New York and tug William F. Glad wish, with six harges for New York.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
nrhc servant In thc House. ..

Mr Eenpedrs didsctc play The Servant in the House, was revived Monday night at the Savoy thclter where probably. f. will maintain itself for 2 considerable part of the present dramatic season
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21

NEW LONDON SHIPPING NEWS.
 New London. Oct. 20.--Arrived: Schr, T. A. Stewart, Rockland; Anna Louisa Lockwood; Eagle Wing. Baltimore: tugs NJ. Moran, one barge from west; Savage. three barges from west.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-21
HYPERION TREArER

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, iR eturu sf tho Beiguing Comedy Success
 "MRs. TENpLES rELEGRhM." In tarpreted by q Brilliant Cast Elrpdfd By NlsS ia1irin Shnrnrn. .tCharles H. SnaH and Thomas Tiai Ngrs) lone Year in New york and one Year 1 In London. Prices 95c, to $l.5o, Sent Sale Tues. va n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
81 FIGHTING BOB'' QUITS
THE NAVY TOMORROW
Official Passing of Popular Rear Admira Removes One
of the Nations Most Picturesque I gures
Had Varied Career.

Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, after
a life time Of service under the Stars and
Stripes, viii be retired tomorrow. Al
though he has been inactive for several
months on account OF i'll health, he
has merely been on leave Of absence
from the Atlantic battleship feet which
was lately under his command.
The official passing Of Admiral Evans
removes one Of the most picturesque
ana spectacular figures Of American
public life. Rear Admiral Evans, for
such he can be called until he has really
been hOnOrably deposed, practically
closed his official career on May Z last,
when he participated personally in an
imposing parade Of soldiers and sailors
at San Francisco.
Fighting Bob" Evans, until recent
ly the commander of the battleshlp feet,
has been in i'll health for some time
and found il eXpedient To reside in the
healthful solitudes surrounding Lake
Mohonk, New York State.
Admiral Evans has seen service Of al
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
CERYERA FOR TAFT,
THINKS HE'LL WIN
Spanish Admiral Says Ohio
an Is Distinguished Man
and Should Be Elected.
By JAMES HAY, j.

HOT SPRINGS. Va. Aug I--WiH-
lam Howard Taft Is putting in a stren-
uous day working on the speech he VIII
deliver Friday 70 the mass meeting or
Virginia Republicans at this place
In his mail. he is receiving many as
surances of his growing strength in the
various sections OF the country. He has
also been assured that his popularity
has spread across the Atlantic ocean
and into the cities OF Spain.
He received today the following let
ter from Charles D. AIcGuffey, OF Chat
tanoOga, Tenn:
you have, Of course, been receiving
all sorts Of good wishes from your couD-
trymen. Perhaps you viii be interested
IN some from beyond the water. Ad-
miraI Cervera. so dear TO all OF US from
his treatment Of Hobson and his men,
writes me from Puerto Real as follows:
"I pray for the election Of Senior
Taft for President I should have writ
ten you a letter, but have not had time.
know very little personally about the
United states, and can not, for that rea-
son. give an opinion OF my own con-
cerning the election. But there IS no
doubt. from what I hear, about his
election, because he is a very distin-
guished man.
THE admiral is man 7 wish you
could meet. You would Ike him"
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most every variety in the marine fignt-
ing world. In times of peace he was a
strict diseiplinarian Of his men and
conducted maneuvers and target cruises;
he worked with the lighthouse board;
he represented the United States navy
at stately gatherings where ships OF
other nations fOregathered for pageant
ana display: he drove the sea poachers
from the Behring sea; he smelied gun
powder in real fighting in two wars
the war of the rebellion, where he was
severely wounded, and the spanish
American war; he did much 10 build
up the navy and to arouse the interest,"
Of the people IN the fighting power Of
this nation, and now. finally, he con-
Quoted the herculean task of guarding
the greatest navy over the greatest
cruise in history.
Fighting Bob was born in Virginia
in 1916 and curing his boyhood lived tae
life of any other care-free American
lad He broke colts with reckless dar-
ing that bespoke the grit and hghtlng
spirit which afterward distinguished
him. He hunted ana IN this respect he
displayed his love OF firearms and pow
der with which he was to interest hint
self so seriously lateI-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
WEATHER REPORT.

There have been showers from the
upper Mississippi valley eastward, and
locally in the South, extreme South
west, and the central Rocky mountain
region.
High temperatures prevailed Sunday
over the interior, due TO a low area
moving rapidly over the northern dis
tricts, and il is still warm this morn
ing over the central valleys ana the
Lake region. Cooler weather with high
pressure prevails in the Northwest
The weather viii be generally fair
tonight and Tuesday in the East and
South, except Ia the South Atlantic
States, where local showers are prob
able
II viii be cooler in the upper Ohio val
ley and the lower Lake region. and
cooler Tuesday IN the northern portion
of the Middle Atlantic states.
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports will have fresh south to
southwest winds; showers Monday
clearing Tuesday to the Grand Banks.
The following heavy precipitation Qn
inches) has been reported during the
past twenty-four hours; Charlotte, 1-2Z:
Buffalo, 1.3S
During the twenty-four hours ending
a. m, Sunday: El Paso, 1-2S: Chicago.
rs; La Sale, ia; Grand Rapids, 2.45;
Sioux City. 152; Richmond, Is; Grand
Haven, 1.Ss; Charles City, LA.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
PLUNGED TO DEATH
PLAYING VIOLIN
Strange End of Polish Musician
Who Fell Off Tene-
ment Roof.
nnent Roof.

NEW YORK. Aug. 17.-With the
strains OF the Polish National Hymn
stil sounding from his loved violin,
Harry Lippmann fell today from the
roof OF the four-story tenement at 30
East Eighth street, and was killed on
the pavement below. When neighbors
picked I'D the body. the violin shatter-
ed. was found beneath it.
Iippmann. who came here from Ober-
on. Ohio. lived with his brother at the
place of his death. Returning home
early this morning. he found himself
locked out, and going TO the roof lean
ed over it's edge and played a few bars
TO attract attention.
The air was his last, for his foot
slipped on the coping. and he plunged
10 death
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
SAYS HIGH CHAIR
HURT HER BACK

RENO, Neb.. Aug. 17.-Mrs. Catharine
Collins, of this city, is suing a broker
age company for damages amounting to
s5.l25 for not providing her with the
proper kind Of chair.
She was employed as stenographer by
the brokerage company, and worked
from February p TO March 3, and dur
ing that time used a chair much too
high. on account of her feet not touch
ing the floor, she says, serious spinal
trouble was superinduced, so that she
had to have two operations performed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
WILL TRY LANING
ON JUDGES ORDER
Republican Congressman
From Ohio Must Answer
Charges of Embezzlement.

NORwALK. Ohio, Aug. 17.-Congress-
man Jay F. Laning, Of the Fourteenth
Ohio district. a Republican, must stand
trial on four charges of embezzlement
and one Of larceny. according 10 the
decision OF Judge Doyle, Of Akron, who
today overruled both the motion TO
quash and the plea in abatement filed
by Lanings attorneys.
Four other indictments against Ian
ing, charging him with obtaining money
under false preteEse, and the misap-
plication of funds, were quashed-
The indictments against the Congress-
man resulted from the failure o. the
Ohio Trust Company OF Norwalk.
Laning Is the Republican candidate
for reelection, and has declined TO
withdraw from the tfSlEet, making the
election OF the Democratic candidate
probable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
NEGROES IN FLIGHT.
FEARING FOR LIVES
Troops Check Springfield
Race Riots at Point
of Bayonet.
FIVE MEN KILLED
DURING STRUGGLE
Special Grand Jury Will Act on
Charges Against 200 Persons
Held by Police.
EFFECT OF RIOT
KNOWN DEAL.

Burton, Scott, barber at Ninth and
jefferson streets. hanged by mob to
tree at Twelfth and Madison streets
Colwell, John, l5I7 Matheny ave
nue., shot in stomach by negro, bull
let striking spinal cord, died Satur-
day morning at ST. Johns Hospital
Delmore, Frank, Windsor Hotel
smploye, struck in lung by stray bull
let at Seventh and Washington
streets, and died yesterday morning.
Donegan, William, lis Edwards
street, hanged by mob at Spring and
Edwards streets Saturday night,
died yesterday morning.
John, Louis, 1908 East Reynolds
street, killed by falling glass at Lop-
er's restaurant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
POISONS CHILDREN;
THEN SHOOTS SELF

POUGHKEEPSIE. N Y, Aug. IL
Fearing tortures Of starvation for her
SELF and family, Mrs. Ida Spooner, aged
thirty. early today gave poison to her
four children and then shot herself in
the head.
one child, Gardiner, aged six. is dead.
and Mrs. Spooner win die. Two of the
other children are in a critical cOndi-
ton.
Mrs. SpOoner, Immediately before her
act, wrote a statement in which she
said she could no longer support her
family and that it was better they
should all go together to where there
was no starvation.
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SPRINGFIELD, III, Aug Twin
negroes fleeing for their lives by train
and trolley, as the result OF the recent
fatal rioting, following attacks on white
women, 5000 troopers today have tbs
situation well in hand. and. as evidence
Of their authority, are making arrests
by wholesale.
A careful estimate places the number
of negroes who have left Springfield
since the beginning of the race war at
2,O00 OF this number nearly three
fourths have gone out OF the county on
trains and interurban cars. The rest
have gone by wagon and OF foot, and
are located in the rural districts.
The great mass OF scurrying blacks
stiu is within the State Some have
gone 70 Missouri. Kentucky, Indiana and
a few TO the South. Some are known TO
have gone as far past the Mason and
Dixon line as Louisiana
All Plan To Go.
There are still many negroes left In
Springfield, but they are planning TO go
at the first opportunity. Since Friday
the Wabash railroad has carried fully
800 negro passengers out Of Springfield.
Most Of them bought tickets for Jack
sonviIle. but others went South and
crossed the river to Missouri
The Illinois Central and Chicago, Pc
oria and st. Louis railways have sent
between 500 and 500 passengers Of the
black race out Of Springfield since the
rioting started. Most Of them went
South, toward East st. Louis. Litch-
field and other places. Chicago got a
number of the departing ones. FULLY
500 negroes used the Chicago and Alton
as means Of leaving.
The State militia is IN absolute con-
troll of the city. following a night OF
comparative quiet. Soldiers are patrol
ling every street After a conference
with Governor Deneen. States Attorney
Hatch today viii ask the courts to
order a special grand jury to investigate
the riOting, and return indictments
against more than 200 citizens who are
under arrest
only once during the night was there
a serious attempt 10 cause further trou-
bIe That was when three men triei TO
cut the electric light wires. The at
tempt was frustrated by soldiers, who
fred on the men one was injured be-
fore they made their escape
Arson Is Checked.
In addition TO this. an attempt was
made to burn more negro quarters on
the northwest side OF the city. Prompt
action by the fire department and bat
talon of the First Infantry prevented
any serious damage. Today it is be-
Heved the saner spirits viii prevail. and
anv further outbreaks viii be prevented
The presence OF more than 5000 troop
ers. in addition TO the prompt action
being taken by States Attorney Hatch
on the advice and with the backing
Of Governor Deneen, is expected 10
break the backbone Of the mob spirit.
Insults to soldiers are causing arrests,
and every step is being taken 20 show
the citizens that the guardsmen are on
hand to enforce the law
Mr. Hatch has opened temporary
headquarters In tent across the street
from the military headquarters IN the
jail yard.
chief of Police Morris has ordered All
drug stores closed until the city has
been quieted. This was done because
many of them We're selling liquor, and
was followed by the closing OF fruit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
DISCUSS POLITICS
AT SYCAMORE HILL
Cortelyou, Charles Sheldon, and
Fassett Were Among Roose-
velt's Callers To-day.

OYSTER BAY, Aug 17.-George B.
Cortelyou, Secretary OF the Treasury,
and Congressman J. Sloat Fassett. OF
Flrnira, were two OF the visitors at Sag
anore Hill today. They are believed to
be talking politics with the President,
as Charles Sheldon, Republican national
trea surer, IS also a member Of the party
Former Chief Of Police John McCul-
IsFh. of New York, Lindsay Denison, a
magazine writer, stephen K Oin, Of
7JeW York, Assistant Secretary Of the
Navy NeWbeTry. and Senator Question
a. prominent Filipino, were others who
called at the Presidents home
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
TROOPS ON THE SCENE.

First Infantry, Chicago, full regi-
ment; 700 men; Col J. B. Sanborn.
Second Infantry, Chicago, full
regiment; 600 men; Col J. J. Iarrity.
Seventh Infantry, Chicago, full
regiment, 74O men, Col Daniel No
riarity.
First Cavalry, Chicago, 250 men;
Col. Milton J. FOrman.
Fourth Infantry, nine companies;
$50 men; Col. Edward J. Lang.
Fifth Infantry, twelve companies;
$50 men; Col. +. 5. Wood.
1nrd Infantry, two companies;
loo men; Col R. J. Shand
Gatling sections, First and Fifth
Infantry, 40 men, in command Of
Mai. Gen. Edwin c. Young
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-17
II PERSONS KILLED;
STEAMER BLOWS UP
Fifty on Board Boat That Ex-
plodes in Michigan

TRAvERS CITY, Mich. Aug. 1.-THE
steamer Lelanau, Captain ATosher, on
Carp lake exploded this morning.
Eleven. persons are reported either kill
ed or drowned. Among the dead is the
wife of Captain Mosher.
Only one of tne dead is identified so
tar. Mrs. Isabel LabOnta.
Mrs. Ralph Hastings and A B. Cook,
both of Travers City. are fatally in
iured There were at least fifty persons
on board the steamer.
Carp lake is a small lake situated
seven and a half miles south of Mack
inaW City, near the town of Carp Lake,
with population of $50. which is SWELL
ed to several hundred by res9rters dur
ing the summer.