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Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-20
MANILA AUTHORITIES FIND
OPIUM STRUGGLED IN CEMENT
Workmen Employed on the Military
Buildings Find Evidence Show
ing Traffic Carried on to
Extensive Degree

MANILA, Nov. 2O-Evidences of an
extensive plot to smuggle opium here
from China have been discovered. A
fortnight ago workmen employed on
the military buildings at Camp Stotzen-
burg discovered a quantity of opium
concealed in cement which had been
shipped from Hongkong.
Yesterday workmen engaged on the
Manila forts opened supposed barrel
of cement and found 1t to be half filed
with opium. The opium has been
turned over to the customs officials and
the government is now investigating.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-20
CAR NICHOLAS TO FOLLOW
ALEXIS CASKET ON FOOT

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 19.-The
funeral in ST. Petersburg of Grand
Duke Alexis win be attended by EN-
peror Nicholas in person. His majesty
will follow the caslSet on foot through
the streets of the city.
This will have been the first time the
emperor has been seen on the streets
of St Petersburg since 1904, and the
fact is a striking testimonial of the
progress made in appeasing the people.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-20
ORPHANS FUND REDUCED
BY EXPERT ACCOUNTANT

SACRAMENTO. Nov. 19.-As a re-
suit of Investigations by Senator Wal
ter r. Price, expert accountant to the
state board of examiners, the appropri-
atoms allowed counties and various in
situations in California for the support
of orphans and half orphans for this
year has been decreased $2I622,lS.
Price found that many counties and
institutions have been drawing much
more than they deserved.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-20
More Important

Two village WORTHLESS were discussing
a mooted point in grammar as to
whether a hen "sits" or sets" when
she takes to her nest.
Seems to me it's a heap more inn
portant," Interrupted Outstanding
farmer, whether she lays or lies
when she cackles. '=Harpers Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-20
Arrested on Suspicion

Dick Carney was arrested last night
by Detectives Chapman and Home and
booked on suspicion. 1t is alleged by
the officers Carney became intoxicated
and then robbed Fred j. Miller, q
rancher of Coalinga, of diamond pin,
a gold watch and $50 in money.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-20
SANTA'S MAIL BEARS
WISHES OF CHILDREN


did not exactly know where to place
the dinners, and we would like to CO.
operate in any way we can with you.
Trusting you will give this your
careful consideration and praying God
to bless you abundantly in your work.
believe me respectfully yours,
"IOHN C. SMITA, MajOr."
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-15
THEPAXTONTOILETC CO.,, BOSTON,

dorfer, New Haven; Bessie Reynolds, New Haven Bessie F. Russell New Haven, Grace F. Scott. Suffleld; Can dace P. Seeley, Washington; Mary Seery Meriden; William S. Shelley, Guilford: Reba F. Simmons, East Nor walk; Anna M. Skelly, New Haven; Ethel F. Snlffen, Westport; Florence E. Stammers, New Haven; Ethel J. Stevenson, East Norwalk; Mabel g. Stuart. Seymour; Marjorie Thatcher New Haven; Winifred A, Thompson New Haven; Helena G. Herman. New Haven; Ethel M. Tonkin, Ansonla F. Lettle Warrender, Seymour; Jessie F. Wharton, New Haven; B. Merle Wilcox, Stratford; Hazel v Williams Bridgeport; Alice l.. Wright, New Ha- ven; Alice J. Wrlnn, New Haven.
 The candidates for certificates are: Pauline w. Buckley New Haven; Katharene V. Burke, Meriden: Helen S. Chapell Guilford; Lauretta r. Gal win. Waterbury; Mary c. Guncheon New Haven, Fannie R. McElhinney Greenwich; Josephine D. Ryan, Wa terbury.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-15
AT NORMAL SCHOOL
Graduating Exercises to Be Held There Friday-Many
 to Receive Diplomas,

The graduation exercises of the State Normal Training school will be held at the normal school building Friday, June, i9 at 3 o'clock, and the address of the day will be delivered by Rev. Charles F. Jefferson, D,D,, of New York city, The following are the candidates for diplomas,
 Marion R. Allen, New Haven; Mar yaret H. Banks Greenwich; Eva L., Booth, Wallingford; Gratia Booth, Waterbury. Mary B. Bonnell Green wich; Katherine Bresnahan, Water bury; Helen P. Bright, New Haven; Edith M. Bronson, Beacon Falls; Car oline F. Buckholz, Orange; Gather he M. Casey, Now Haven, Margaret z. Coer, Waterbury, Helen W, Chapn, New Haven; Amy D. Chapman, West brook; Helen NJ. Colloty, Waterbury; May l. Condon, New Haven; Sabna H. Connolly, New Haven; Margaret Fl. Costello, Meriden; Hazel A, Cotter New Haven; Teresa V, Coughlln, Nor. wich; Helen Crone, Milford; Marion l. Curtis, Rochester, N. r.. Harriet l. Darrow, Westport; Mary c. Delaney Waterbury; Irene K. Dunn, New Ha' ven; Edith F. Eichmann, New Haven Ethel NJ. Emmons, Morris; Catherine |. Enright New Haven; Charlotte II Fabrique, New Haven; Florence c Fannon, Meriden; Clara A. Fasser New Haven; Mary Fitzgerald, Wa serbury; Charlotte M. Fleischner, New Haven; Charlotte A. Foote. Nortf Haven; Miriam A. Golberg. New Ha ven; Anna Gottlieb, South Norwalk Helen R. Hartnett, Waterbury; liar riett NJ Hine, New Milford Ellt Holiday. New Haven; Frances F Hubbell, West Haven; Gladys Hum phrey, West Haven; Genevieve Jones Wallingford; Hazel D. Judson, Win tied; Anna S. Kavanagh, New Haven Stella NJ. Keane, New Haven; Mar Veret C. Kehoe, Naugatuck; Leah R Kleiner, New Haven; Ruby c. Knox Naugatuck; Bertha M Lewis, stam lord; Mary C. Mccarthy, Ansonia Mary P. Mcdonnell. Stony Creek catharine A. McGulnness, New Ha ven; Anna E. Mclaughlin. New Ha yen; Lydia J. Mollett, Stamford; Min nie F. Morrell, Rowayton; Edith A Nettleton, Milford; Mary A. Nolan Waterbury; Edith I. Moves Milford Celia A. O'Connor, New Haven Gertrude NJ. oConnor, Meriden Louva NJ. Pendelow, Ansonia; Amy [ PYeudhomme. New Haven; Mabel B Preudhomme. New Haven; Elizabetl V Purdy, Stamford; Bessie J. Rattels
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-15

At the Grand Avenue Congregations al church the children's exercises were at 10.30 and the extended pro gram took until 12:S0 to carry out and in consequence the regular Sun day school session was omitted. The program In full has been published in this paper. The following children were baptized by the pastor, Rev. pr. Sheath: Sherwood Harmon Brouse, Dorothy Leete Parmelec. Marion Nal lory Parmelee. Edna Howard Junni- yer Jane Catherine McCollum. Edwin Walter Connors, Flora Margaret Vel Ter, Ethel Linsley Thorpe. Marcia l Thompson. Fred James Van Doren. 1 Florence Carolina Blakeslee, Thomas Carlyle Smith, Frank Millet Saskett, Phyllis Hopkins. Charles Amey Smith. Ross Holister Hessc. kissakalt, George Homer Sackett and Howard Miles Goodhue. In addition the following pupils who had attained the age of seven years during the l past year each received handsome I Bible; Angelo Del Grego Charles Goodhue Martha Foster, Margaret McCollum, Howard Williams. Norma Lamb, Myra Van Name, Rena M. Ad- ans, William A. Watkins, Lillian F. Ammermann, Charles Crook Thr- teen pupils from the Intermediate de- partment graduated Into the large school and were questioned regarding their preparation, The address for the class was we'll given by Ethel Leonard, At the close of the exer- cises Dr. Sheath gave an address to the children on the significance of flag day
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-15

Mrs John Crosslcy entertained sev- eral teachers of Strong school at her home in Madison, Saturday The party who went down on morning train, .n- cluded teachers of room l9 and several friends and were Mrs. Weissbarth, and the Misses Story, Rockwell, Merchant, Blatchley, Wright. Miss DeForest a former teacher in room 19, also accom- panied the party. The visitors were handsomely entertained by Mrs. Cross ley who was former teacher in room l9. A fine luncheon was served in the morning and later all sat down to din- ner, In the afternoon the party went to Mrs Crossleys summer cottage on the Madison shore.
 ExPolce Sergeant Albert Bradley, the well known local poet, has just written for The Journal-Courier a lit tie poem on The Coming Man" In this poem Mir Bradley has quite a little to say about Congressman Lilley The verse follows:
 We're not concerned OCT Lilley's fate; All can afford to silent wait Anu lldke mn BDNelIOT ul our slHle,
 Next fall
 Some wrong things congress did decide We must by their decree abide But on to glory he will ride
 Next fall
 In Washington he had no chance; | They downed him al his first advance It will in time his name enhance,
 Next fall.
 In congress many things at stake; 1 They called our Lilley there q fakG It will not our confidence shake,
 Next fall
 Stand by our Lllley, he is strong l All satisfied of hidden wrong; But his will be victorious song
 Next fall
 Yes, stand by Lilley hes the bird; They did not want to hear a word In time to come he will be heard,
 Next falls A. BRADLEY.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-15
FLORENCE cR1r-rrNToN HOME

The board of managers of the Flor ence Crittenton mission announce the following list of articles which are greatly needed at the new home at 432 Oak street: One piece checked ging- ham fer dresses and aprons, piece un- bleached muslin for underwear, table cloths, l-2 yards or 15 yards long; 2i honcycomb counterpanes for single beds. 2i cottage blankets, l piece halt bleach single sheeting; cups, saucerq and tumblers for dining room Kitchen utensils of all kinds and games of bat tledorc and shuttlecock, ring toss, etc for out doors.
 The managers and matron of the home will be most grateful to any friends who care 10 and will assist in donations for the list
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-15
s'| ll( Mrs MASON'S CIo En9ltsb HAIR TONIC

Used by the leading society women of New York, London, and Paris, among whom are the Duchess of Marlborough. Lady Lillian Churchill, Mime. Mclba. Mrs. Perry Belmont, Mrs. LeWP Morton. Comtesse de Pourtales, and many others.
 Mrs. Mason's Old English Halr Tonic and her Shampoo Powder constitute . Complete Treatment for the Hair. which will surely stop its coming out and make 1t grow luxuriant, wavy and curly. j
 For Sale at Drug and Department Stores.
 rr,,r n AvroNTrvI TIT Cn DncToN
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-15

The Live Oak council, Royal Arcan" um, initiated two candidates at It's last meeting. making a gain for the year or seven and the present membership IS lO4, At the close of the meeting there were sixteen games of carpet bowls The members of the council are taking great interest In the bowling and there is a spirited contest on for the two prizes offered by Regent Charles Kel- sey and orator D. A, Wilson This contest will likely be on until Septem- Der. It increase the attendance at the meetings and the playing is much en- joyed by members. Among the best players are Regent Kelsey, Orator Will son, Secretary John w. Kessel, J. F, Grifing, J. M. McGuigan G. A, Palmer, w. F. Kelly and the collector of the lodge ". J. Degnan. At the first of the season when the teams were contend ing for the prize offered by the grand regent, MT Degnan was captain of the team. At present, Palmer and McGuig- an are ahead in the contests,
 On Wednesday morning the marriage of Miss Nora Maroney of 47 Clay street to John Doherty will be ceebrat- cd at St. Francis church.
 Another wedding In which many friends will be interested will be that ot Miss May Reynolds of Hamilton stree to John A. Mclaughlin of Grafton street, Mir Mclaughlin was clerk a Station A for several years and is nov clerk in the money order departmen at the New Haven postofflce Tht wedding will take place at St. Patrick
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-15

The exercises al the Grand Avenue Baptist church were held In the even ing. At this church there was an at tractive floral display and flags were also used in the decorations In the morning the pastor, Rev. Charles G Smith, preached a special sermon to the children. The program at the even ing service, which was we'll given by the Sunday school, has been published in this paper. The exercises were under the direction of the superintendent, George l, Sturges.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-15
FAIR HAVEN NEWS
Childrens S Services Observed ir Churches Yesterday--The Mclaughlin Reynolds
 Wedding,

Children's Sunday was observed in the churches with interesting exer- cIses. The weather was conducive to large congregations, It also being flag day, the American ensign was used conspicuously as part of the church decorations At tho East Pearl Street NJ, E, church, thirteen cages of canary birds added to the effect and their sweet notes were heard throughout the services. In the morning the pastor, Rev. F. c. Tullar, preached a sermon to the chil- dren and in the evening an interesting program was carried out by tho Sun superintendent, Frank J, Mansfield, The program was as follows. Processional-
 Singing by the school-No. 2. Responsive Reading Prayer by the Pastor-- Singing by the school-No. G. ecitation-"Countles Blessing" by
 Glena Dunkloy. "Childrens Greeting" by Hazel Eddy Song by the Primary department Recitatlon-"One Day" by Herman
 Angus.
 Recitation-"some Children of Long
 Ago. by Amy Eldridge. Singing by the school-No. s. ecitatlon-"Daisies Bright and Gay,
 by five girls.
 Recitation-"A Temperance Boy" Recitation-"The Seed Is the Word" Song" Daisies by Miss Bristol's
 class.
 Recitation-"What Would l Do?" by
 Doris Small and Bernice Grosvenor Recitation-"Child of Galilee' Singing by the school-No. 10. Exercise-"The Worlds Bouquet" by
 six girls
 Recitation-"God's Smile" by Valerie
 Cargill
 RecItatlon-"The children's King" by Mildred Floyd, Singing by the school-No. 1S. Remarks by the pastor and presenta-
 ton of Bibles.
 Offering Your Little Corner by Grace
 Orville Waters
 Recitation-"Hc Did Not Know" by
 Walter Patterson,
 Recitation-"The Little ones He
 Blessed" by Vera Stevens. Recitation-"Growin by Beatrice | Smith. | Song, by Gladys Dunkley. ecitation-"God's Garden" Recitation-"I want to Tell You" b,
 Jessie Richmond. Lambs of the Fold" ecitation-"Vision of the Cobbler,
 by Ralph Perkins.
 Singing by the school-No. 14. ! Benediction-
 The decorations at this church were very fine, the color scheme being 1T green and white and were prepared by committee of young people witt George A. Denison as chairman.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-15

The QulnnipIac Canoe club will give an informal dance at Hotel shoreham, Morris Cove Friday evening, June 26
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-15

will be observed to some extent and 1t is expected that the national ensign
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-15

R. c church on Wednesday, June 2i, at il a m.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-15
will be flown by everyone who owns flag A few flags were flying yesterday

Yesterday being decoration day in the society of the Sons of the American Revolution, three graves of compatri- ots were decorated in the Fair Haven cemetery by Luzerne F Barnes. The graves were those of Hezekiah Futile, Evelyn Pierpont and Jarius Sanford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-13
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern mails, week days, close at l0a.
M. and 8 DO. IL 80 q. M, and 200, 23O,
8 Is and 10 80 p. N. Open at 500 q. m,
II 90 m. and 90 p. IN. On SundaysNor
mails close at 8 40 q. M, 30, and ~
p. III.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close at
40 and 10 80 a. IN, and 20 and $50
D. m. Open at 500 q. N. and W p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close at
8 Do and 10 30 a. NJ, and 325, 6 90 and 10 so
o. m. Open at s a. M, IL m and 4 p. On.
Manassas Division mails close at 10 q. m.
and 3 20 n. N. Open at II 80 and 3 80 p. m.
Alexandria and Bound Hill mails close at
46 a. M, and 90 p. N. Open at 90s. IN.
and 80 p. n.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 20 p.
N. aad 10 80 D. M. Open at 500 q. In. and
500 p. N.
Washington mails close at 10, a. an. 8 40
and II 80 a. M, and W, 80,
8 10 and 10 80 p. IN. Open at 800 q. M,
IL o. IN. and 100 p. m. and 80 p. N.
Office Hours-Open at 500 a. M. Close at
90 p. m.
Sunday HOurs-open at 900 m. Close
at 100 a. IN.
Carriers Schedule Collection made on IN.
side routes--6 80 and 10 90 a. IN. and 8 90 and
80 p. III. Fl II route-6 80 a. m. and 80 =.
m. Sunday Collection 800 p. m. Cerriera'
window open Sunday 900 q. IN. and alose
90 q. m.
Deliveries made 800 a. m. / 20 p. m. and
Is o. 10.
All mail should he In the Office tan MINUTES
hafOra onr indicated time for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-13
THE SOUTHERN REPUBLICS.

Honduras and Nicaragus have insti-
tuted suits before the Central American
Court of Justice against Salvador
aud Guatemala, charging the defendant
countries with promoting the revolution
in Honduras and aiding Nicsraguan re-
fugees.
The Hondnran Tevolutionists have
abandoned the town of Graciss, which
they recently captured. and have fed in
to Salvador. Should the re70lutionisli
win in Honduras, 1t is said, Manuel
Bonilla will be made president and
General Vasquez will lead an army into
Nicarsgus, and, if victorious, be made
the president.
President Cabrera, of Guatemala, is
declared to be instigatin, tle disorders
in Honduras, so as to bring three OF the
Central American republics under his
influence.
The Gustemalsn government is ar
ranging to entsrt ain the Pan-American
Medical Congress, which is to convene
in Guatemala City.
The presidential elections throughout
the Isthmus of Panama passed of yes
terday without disturbance Senior Dor
Jose Domingo de Obaldls, formerly
Minister to the United States and acting
president in the absence of DR.. Amador,
was elected president. The supporter
of Ricardo Arias, who recently withdrew
his candidacy, decided not to vote, and
no opponent to Senior ObaIdia was placed
in nomination
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-13
Burglar Shoots.

San Francisco, July 1S.-Shcrtly be-
fore daylight burglar pro"liug through
bis home reused knight W. Burhoe.
Burhoe arose and lighted lamp to in
veutigate. AS he stepped into the hall
way from his bedroom there was crack
of revolver and the lamp was shattered
in his hand. Fire dropped into the oil
receptacle and as BurhOe dropped it,
the lamp exploded throwing burning
oil over his wife and child, who were
sleeping 10 the room. Both we're seii.
ously burned before the flames could be
extinguished, and 10 the confusion the
crackshot burglar escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-13
Conference with Bryan.

Lincoln, Neb.. July 13.-President
Roosevelt and bis policies will be let
severely alone by the democrats during
their campaign. This course was de-
cided upon by W. ]. Bryan. following q
statement to him by Theo. A. Bell, of
California, that II Roosevelt is attacked,
the democrrts will lose California.
Bryan and others will, therefore. not
follow the lead of Permanent Chairman
Clayton, who excorated the presideot in
his speech in Denver. Any shafts to
be aimed st the republican policies will
be directed against Taft and not Roose-
welt.
John w. Kern, vice presidential
candidate, arrived here today for con-
ference with Bryan. Samuel Gompers,
Frank Morrison and James Duncan, Of
the Federation of Labor, also stopped
of today TO talk things over" with the
presidential candidate. Gompers al
ready has his sword unshesthei foI
Bryan aud the democratic platform.
He said.
81 will vots for Bryan and make
every honorable effort II effect his cleo
ton. We ask only what is fair and
just, no special privileges.
Justice and equality are God-given.
am not democratic partisan. was
once republican, bat the republican
party repudiaies and rejects all that hs;
heart throbs in it together with the
principles of justice and equality. The
democrats in their platform have de-
clared for this. speak only for myself
however. l won't predict how the labol
vote will go. am entirely satisfied
with the labor plank in the democratic
platform.
1t is reported hers that Richar'
Croker, the old boss of Tammsny Hall, d
coming over from Ireland to assist Ih'
Bryan campaign in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-13
NINE PERSONS DROWNED.

Following q day of intense heat and
humidity, Baltimore was the center yes
terday evening of several terrible electri-
cal storms, accompanied by wind and
rain. Several yachts and launches we're
capsized in the river and bay and up to
midnight reports had been received OF
nine persons drowned.
Lightning struck in many places,
splitting trees, cracking and overturning
chimneys, and causing terror in num-
Der of homes. An electric bolt tore of
part OF the cornice OF the Calvert
building. Lightning set FIRE to The
beautiful home of William Hyatt, nesr
Randallstowu, Baltimore county. The
house, barn and other buildings we're
destroyed. The property loss is about
$40, 900.
10 the suburbs the wind did great
damage, and in the city number OF
houses were unroofed.
At the numerous river and bay resorts
the storm was severe. The crowds OF
women and children became panic
stricken. Several persons we're rescued
from overturned boats.
In launch capsizsd of Fort McHenry
we're eight persons, four Of whom were
drowned.
Three women and man who we're In
another boat that was blown over per-
ished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-13
FAMOUS EX-OONFEDERATE
DEAD,

Jack Flemming, who won renown dur
ing the civil war by taking the Con-
federate cruiser. Tallahassee out
through the eastern passage of Halifax
harbOr in 1864, eluding tho northern
feet that was lying in wait, is dead at
Ketch harbor, N. 8. He was ninety
eight yefrt old. Flemmiug had heen
pilot Tor over sixty years, and while
he figured in many adventures, his
most famous exploit was that OF the
Tallahassee.
The Tallahassee was trapped in Hall
fax hsrbOr while coaling by g strong
northern feet, and was given forty
eight hours by the British admiral
within which to escape or surrender to
the British flag. In the dead Of night,
Flemmiug took the southern cruiser
down the eastern passage, shallow
unused channel on the eastern side Of
the hsrbor, used only by fishing boats
and when morning broke the Tallahassee
had vanished,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-13
Automobile Accident .

Louisville, KY, July 1S.-An auto
mobile containing five OF the most prom
inent young society persons OF Louis
vile plunged through a broken bridge
over Salt river shortly before one o'clock
this morning. Every member of the
party was injured severely, although
it is believed they will recover. The
bridge had been wrecked by a storm
recently and half of it WAS down. The
automobile gliding along at high speed
in the moonlight plunged OF the bridge
and fell to the water and rocks below.
Some of the men were caught under
the car. There WIS no help ct hand,
the members OF the party dragging
themselves to the bank where they lay
until morning. Among the injured is
Miss Elizabeth Shirley, whose jswbone
was broken aud she was internally in
lured. Miss Shirley is the famous Ken
lucky beauty who crested sensation
in the east, where she was a guest of
the Vsnderbilis in Newport, r. |. The
party WAS returning from Mammoth
Gave