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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14
WORK OF TREE PLANTING ASSOCIATION.
NEARLY TWO THOUSAND TREES SET OUT LAST
SEASON THROUGH ITS DIRECT AGENCY.

NEARLY TWO THOUSAND TREES SET OUT LAST
SEASON THROUGH ITS DIRECT AGENCY
Tho annual meeting OF the Tree Planting Asso-
citation took place on Tuesday afternoon Ex-Mayor
Strong and the other officers reelected with
the exception of Colonel j. Y. Culyer the secretary
who declined In consequence OF pressure OF profess
sional work. In recognition of his services a new
Office that Of landscape architect and engineer,
was created and Colonel Culyer was elected TO It,
The annual report presented by the secretary con-
tains much information of interest to the public.
Nearly two thousand trees were planted through
the direct agency OF the association In the last
season. This number was greatly In excess of that
of any preceding season. Many more trees were
planted in addition to these-the result OF the pub
licity given to the subject by The Tribune and
other newspapers The report deals at length with
the question of developing the sections Of
the city especially the boroughs of The Bronx and
Richmond where opportunity offers not only for a
more general use OF shade trees but where many
valuable old trees existing should be preserved
1t is suggested that many OF these may be sue
cessfuly moved, where necessary. IL the proper APP
planes and used and 1t is also suggested
that too rigid adherence to a rectangular design
for streets and avenues should not be observed.
since advantage may be taken 10 weave many ex-
isting old roads and lanes with rural effect into
the plan OF proposed improvement and thus insure
an attractive suburban neighborhood within the
limits OF the city.
The association advocates a reintroduction of the
Tree Planting bill, which failed last year. owing 10
Mayor Van Wyck's veto. Ii Is understood that
Governor Roosevelt favors this measure and
changes will be made, to give tree planting more
general recognition throughout the State Nearly
ten thousand documents were issued, containing
ing. The association Is self-supporting, has no
salaried officers and is in fourishing condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14
DUKE OF MANCHESTER SAILS.
TO RETURN IN FEBRUARY-FIvE MARINE HOS
p1rAL SURGEONS GO TO START THE NEW
SYSTEM OF EXAMINING STEER
AGE PASSENGERS

The White Star liner Oceanic sailed from here
for Liverpool yesterday with more than fourteen
hundred passengers on board. including 900 Scandi-
navians in the steerage, who are on their way
home for Christmas
The Duke OF Manchester. who Is one or the
saloon passengers, at the pier just before
the steamer sailed.
Well" he said laughingly. II am off. and still
disengaged, though the newspapers said was
coming here to get a wife l have had delight
full time during my stay. and was sorry that was
unable to appear in The Lady from Chicago at
the Waldorf not feeling well. and as the
condition of my sister is so bad I thought 1t best
not TO appear ! will return in February
Five Marae Hospital surgeons sailed on the ST.
Louis. They are the advance guard or new
service of the Government which Is TO be estaD-
lished abroad, and are to be attached to the
United States Consulates at different large ports
in Europe to look after the steerage passengers
coming TO the United States. ,x,.
They will board all vessels leaving for American
making an examination II they And everything all
right they will give the ship clean Dill OF health
When the vessel arrives on this side the lmnsra-
lion authorities will examine the papers, ana TINS
will facilitate the landing of the steerage pas
sengers and ct the same time tend to stop the
sending of sick and crippled persons TO this coun-
try The Government officials think tnat TINS VIII
diseases in this country from abroad Inc nve
musicians are Doctors G. NJ. Corrupt, s. B. Gruoos,
" c. Hobby G. NJ Magruder and E. *. Sprague.
Ten more will follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14
CUBA'S NEW GOVERNOR.

The croakers who are sure that "our new OBJ
legations" Is only q term TO cloak a Republican
riot in colonial spoils will find little comfort in
the appointment of Major General Leonard
Wood to the Military Governorship of Cuba.
1t leaves them no excuse for finding fault, and
everybody else has reason TO be gratifed-
Americans for they are sure that our trust will
be administered in Cuba with credit to us;
Cubans, because they have had experience with
him and know that he will make a good
Governor AS ruler Of the Province Of Santi-
ago General Wood made an admirable record.
He cleaned the pest holes Of Santiago, he estab-
lished schools, he revived industry. he quoted
factions. he brought settled conditions Of law
and order into that most turbulent province Of
the island.
In Havana he will have larger task, but
likewise larger opportunity and greater power.
The problems Of simple control have there been
so far solved that the peculiar need just now
Is man of his characteristic conciliatOry dis
position, combined with his frmness and exec
utive ability He will be confidently expected to
do for all Cuba what he did for Santiago.
Havana is the centre of all the jealousy and in
trigue that make American rule difficult and
delicate. 1t is also the chief menace, from a
sanitary point of view, 10 our own coast, with
increasing REORGANIZATION. The calming Of
these elements of discomfort and the cleaning
up of this fever spot is largely matter OF tact.
General Wood possesses this quality in high
degree together with an enterprise which
brings things to pass. IT is not too much to
hope that he will make Havana health resort
for Americans and a monument Of peace and
prosperity for Cubans before he is through with
his work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

THE Worcester Gazette" tells Of a new industry:
About the hour that school is dismissed in the
forenoon photographer sets up his tripod and
In a street where the children will pres
emily pass in some numbers. The boys are way
laid. by one. In groups. occasion serves
placed In attitude against fence or any service
able background. and then photographs taken be-
fore they well realize what is going on The pho
tographer's assistant stands by with notebook and
pencil and records the name and residence OF each
subject. The photographer selects for the practice
OF his art and artifice the children whose bright
faces and neat clothing give signs OF fairly well
TO do parents. Having thus secured the negative
plates, 1t may be guessed that man with a glib
tongue, armed with few proofs can call later at
the family residence and persuade the parents that
there never such natural picture such a
handsome child. Sales follow"
"Wot's the matter. SKINNY"
81. alz mas as , trun me me over
"Wot's dat?''
Crully dat Pete Nickerson let her take-an' I'm
goin' to lick Pete sght"-(Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The Kansas City Journal says: Paul Benning-
hoven OF st. Louis. who enjoys the double dlstinc-
ton OF being the tallest man In Missouri and a
nephew OF Dom Paul KRUGER was in Jefferson City
the other day. He told reporter there that a re-
cent letter from friend OF his in South Africa In
dcated that the Beers had been preparing for the
present ever since 1884, big dynamite factory
In Pretoria having been engaged FIVE years In turn
ing out ammunition with view to readiness for
anticipated trouble with England Mr.. Benning-
hoyen ntmated belief that Ladysmith had capt-
ulated and that the news is being suppressed in
London"
Some Modern Folkore.-The appearance OF a
mouse In room where there women Is a SURE
sign OF speedy distress In tho household.
When thirteen unex pected guests stay TO dinner
with family OF three or less there Will surely be
a dearth In the pantry.
To break mirror means that you will soon be
out OF pocket-if you want another mirror
II you see the moon over your left shoulder you
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14
AN INVENTOR SAILS.

Among the passengers who sailed for Liverpool
OH the White Star liner Oceanic yesterday were
Josef Verag and friend. who have Just COM
pieted n successful series OF OF a new system
OF telegraphy which they have invented. The in
yention Is said to be remarkable for Its speed In
transmitting messages and to be much faster than
any system In Mr.. Verag's friends say
that no has left the use OF his invention In this
country In the hands OF the Guardian Trust Com
pany OF Chicago. They declare further that Mr.
Nerag and his companion have received as part OF
the arrangement 100000 In securities and half OF
the stock OF the company which is to be formed for
the sale and management Of the invention In this
. country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14

NewEngland advances the wages OF her cot
ton operatives to point as high as has ever
been known since the industry began, sign Of
prosperity there which Bryan's proposed mis-
sionary tour this winter will probably begin by
explaining away. AS it is not based on the
formula OF 10 to l. 1t cannot be real prosperity
at ALL but must be a Republican sham and de-
fusion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14

Some Of the returning soldiers from the Phil
ippines were mistaken for English in Paris and
greeted with many boots and one paving stone
In London they were thought to be Beers. and
were Kissed. When it was known who they
were they were not merely treated with civility.
but saluted with rousng cheers. poulticing the
insults they had received while mistaken for
troops of other coors. SO honors and dishonors
are easy with them in the experiences of their
home journey but only the first will await them
when they arrive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14
TO FORM AN AMERICAN LEAGUE.

meeting to form an American League In this
city along the same lines as the Anti-Imperaist
League OF Boston and Chicago, was held In the
Office Of Charles Spahr. No Is Cedar-st. Tues
day afternoon. Charles B. Spahr was elected tenn
porary chairman. E. w. Ordway secretary ana
Ernest II. Crosby treasurer. committee 10 per-
feet plans for permanent organization was ap.
pointed as follows: Carl Schurz. w. VI. Forney ana
William Potts. A letter from Mr.. Schurz was reao
was one from William T. Sabine, expressing
sympathy with the efforts OF the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14
ANGLO-ANERICAy SCHEME HELD Up.

RUSSIAN AND FRENCH INFLUENCE IN CHINA
London, Dec. l3.-"The Morning POST says: I'VE
have high authority for stating that there is con-
siderable doubt whether or not the negotiations
regarding the Anglo-American railway between
Han-Kow and Canton will be carried to success
full issue. The view in official circles is that the
matter will stand over. Russian and French agents
are credited with producing a change OF front on
the part OF the Chinese"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14

technics that the great armies OF Oon'inen'~.
Europe can produce. The British army ~
would have entered into campaign "s"'n''
the French or German army as II entereu nv
this one. Yet it has all along been cohiron'o'
nv expert officers from the French anu uel
man armies, who have taken service as :.
cenaries under the Boer flag When '''"' la.. -
more fully appreciated and more approp'@'e.
acted upon we shall probably hear Oh i"ofe
u rIti ch anccpsseS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14

Governor Taylor OF Kentucky does well to set
himself steadfastly toward a repeal Of the in
famous Goebel Election law. That measure was
conceived in sin and brought forth in inlqulty,
and has been supported by some OF the most
Thoroughbred rascality on record. For the
sake Of common decency, to say nothing Of hon
esty, It should be done away with, at once and
forever.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

A. w. Dingwan sailed for England yesterday on
the Oceanic as the agent for Jacob Lift 10 confer
with Cecil Raleigh, who is writing a melodrama Tor
Mr.. Lit The play Is TO be ready, according 70
the contract on March I. but Mr.. Dlngwalrs 90.
ject is to induce the author to finish IL sooner "
cago and to bring It TO New-York little later In
the season.
Miss Ethel Brougham who has been singing the
part OF Gree In "a Greek Slave" at the Herald
Square Theatre has been obliged to leave the stag
on account OF the failure or her voice Her place
taken by Miss Josie Raworth.
The New-YorkFTheatre will be closed next week.
and on Christmas It will reopen with vaudeyils
entertainment which will be continued TIL January
90 when Il Is hoped that the burlesque Broad
way to Toxic will be ready for the stage.
1t Is announced that Nat Goodwin is TO have .
play based on Paul Leicester Fords novel. Peter
Stirling" The stage version is to be made by Mt
Ford and Miss Mildred Downing.
The first performance this season Of the STAN
ope-Wheatcroft Dramatic School will take place
at the Madison Square Theatre on January Is. when
three plays will be presented The list includes
one act Italian tragedy called "A Juliet OF ing
and a three act farce called "A Jolly Mxup."
Louis J. Grant yesterday obtained on oehait VI
William ]. Madden. In the Supreme Court an ordei
Greeting the Robert Blei Syndicate 20 show cause
why an injunction should not be granted restrain
Ing 1t from continuing to produce the play Noun ,
New-York In Eighty Minutes" at Roster y piA.
Music Hail. or anywhere else The platinum o mi
tation. In name and nature. OF ono which nss"',,'
some years ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14

New-York is not likely to make as much his
tory out OF cargo OF coffee as Boston once
made out OF a cargo of tea. but the records bid
fair to be about voluminous in the one case
as In the other.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14

The advent OF the new cars on the upper part
OF Broadway Will be hailed with satisfaction
Why not at the same time do away with the
last lingering remains OF the name "Boue-
vard"? 1t was never appropriate. and is now
not legal. Let 1t pass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14

Congress has begun Its labors with commend
able promptness. intelligence and vigor. The
people like to be served in that way and will
say so when the time comes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14
ANOTHER ANTITRUST CONFERENCE.

Chicago. Dec. 13.-The Executive Committee OF
the Antitrust Conference decided last night TO
hold antitrust meeting in this city February
-. No formal call has been issued as yet for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14
Bns,ness 4 oliffs.

,,o,, Ton Desks and Office Furniture
Crea, Variety Of style and Price,
T. G. sELI.EW.
No. III Fulton 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14

It Is announced that Nat Goodwin is to have
play based Paul Leicester Ford's novel. Peter
Stirling" The stage version is to be made by NJ
Ford and Miss Mildred Downing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14
am eemenfs.

.c.nrwy OF MusIC-s;1o-way Down East
AMERICAN THEArRE-s;ie-carmen
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mary.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-09
Sketch Of the Career
Of Robert G. 1ngerSoll

The death of Robert G.. Ingersoll at
his summer home at Dobbs Ferry, N.
Y, removed unique character from
the worlds stage. He did not leave
life az he had wished; he wanted to
die slowly so that he could note his
feelings and give to the world fare
well message before he crossed the
threshold of the dead.
Colonel Ingersoll was the son of q
Congregational minister. His boy
hood was spent in Wisconsin and Illi-
nois. He was educated in the public
schools, studied law, and opened an
Office in Shawneetown, ILL.,, with his
brother Eben, who represented the
Peoria district in Congress from 1864
to 1872, and who died in 1879. Rob-
ert G.. Ingersoll was Colonel of the
Eleventh Illinois Cavalry in the Civil
War, and made an exceedingly good
record as soldier. He was cap
tured by force of Confederate cav
airy, but he was paroled and he re-
turned to his command. He was
Attorney General of Illinois in 1866.
Colonel Ingersoll's first attempt at
oratory was failure, but when he
again essayed to speak he was sue
cesful, and finally developed into one
of Americas greatest orators. His
speeches were marked by an extraor-
dinary facility of phrasing and an un-
usual power of graphic portrayal.
The speech which he delivered at the
National Republican Convention in
1876, nominating James G.. Blaine
and giving him the title of Plumed
Knight, attained for him national
fame.
His chief notoriety, however, rests
upon his attacks upon the Christian
religion. He wrote number of books
and minor works, ar d several volumes
of lectures. He pr .ticipatedin in several
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-09
ROBERT GREEN INGERsoLL.

theological discussions with men of
national and international regulations,
the most notable one being with Mr..
Gladstone. He delivered lectures on the
subjects which made him we'll known
in all parts of the country and they
drew overdowing audiences. Colonel
Ingersoll was sincere in his convic.
tions and it was due to them that in
1877 he refused the post OF Minister
to Germany.
Colonel Ingersoll has enriched Eng
lish literature by the eulogies which
he delivered at the graves of his
friends and by the patriotic addresses
which he made on national occasions.
The eulogy which he delivered at his
brothers funeral is considered his
finest effort, and his address spoken
in New York City on Memorial Day in
1883 has become a classic. One of his
finest compositions is prose poem
entitled "Life."
Colonel Ingersoll was O man of large
sympathy. He was naturally phil
antrophist and had many plans for the
improvement of the conditions of the
poor. He earned great sums of money,
both as lecturer and as lawyer, but
he let them go like water. 1t was his
habit to keep money in an open
drawer. to which every member of the
family was free TO go at any time and
take what was wanted. His home life
was one of remarkable happiness, and
he was never 80 happy as when sur
rounded hy his devoted family and by
his friends who thronged his house
from all the walks of life. He was a
constant student of Shakespeare,
whose works occupied the place in his
home where in most homes in this
country the Biblerests. He was never
more eloqent or earnest or impressive
than when talking of the master play
wright. He never tired Of delving in
Shakespeare's works and finding and
displaying beauties hidden from the
careless reader. Wagner was another
object Of his ceassless admiration.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-09
OOOCOOo0OoO0oocoooo0o0CC
international Athletic Sports !
, to Be Held Annually. ]

The great international athletic tour-
ney is over and England is the win
ner. II was held at the Queens Club
aud the Americans made game fight,
but were beaten, 3 to 4. The Harvard
and Yale boys will have a chance to
retrieve themselves next year if the
Englishmen decide to come to this
country for return contest.
Not in many years have Britishers
taken such an interest in track and
field sports. What were said to be
the cream OF Uncle Sans amateur
athletes were sent over to do battle
with the pick of the country, and
royalty and commoners were alike
deeply interested in the outcome.
Many thousands witne ssed the con-
tests, and fabulous prices were paid
for seats. Several hundred Americans
were late in securing boxes and as
high as $50 seat was offered, but the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-09
HUMOROUS.

mo-" said Fido through the fence
to the tramp dog, / don't mind being
washed. 1t is such fun to roll in the
dirt afterward.
Biggs-Dobbs has big opinion Of
himself, hasn't he Boggs-I should
say so. Why, he thinks he knows
more than his Office boy.
He-My dear, the bank in which
my money is deposited has failed.
She-What mercy you've got your
checi, book at home, lovel
Friend" said the mendicant, 81
have seen better days" "Great Scott!
SO have we all of us!" cried the ap-
preached. "This weather is very un-
usual"
The seasons uncertainties make man blue,
And solace in vain must he seek.
Since he who takes cold in n minute or two
Must then take advice for u week.
81 propose" began the deliberate
old lawyer, who had called around to
see young widow on business, when
the vivacious client exclaimed: 81 &C,
ceptr' They are now partners.
Little Johnny--Mama, let's play I
am your mother and You are my little
boy. MamaA-Very well, dear; how
shall we play it Little Johnny-I'll
tell you; you start to do something
and I'll tell you not to.
"What do they mean by 'tacking'p"
asked young woman, on her first
sail, of young woman who was on
her second. "Why," said the wise
one, in careful whispev "tacking is
just-just sailing on the bias, Helen. +"
Across the board she looks at me-
My soul responds obediently;
She Is my wife, and with her eye
She tells me there is no more pie.
81 tell you what it is," said the
silly little fish to his long headed
mother, have been following your
advice and letting those nice, plump,
juicy worms alone long enough.
am now going on my own hook. ="
And he did.
There was disagreement, and the
mother undertook to straighten things
out. "Why can't you play nicely?"
she asked. "'Cause he wants to boss
things" answered the younger. "He
wants me to play I'm president of the
United States" "Well, why don't
you?" "Cause it's my turn to be
Deweyb
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-09
A DANGEROUS CHANGE.

Let girls PROPOSE" says Dr. Law,
To which let all men answer "Pshawl"
Unless they wish to be more rough,
And cry out "Nonsensel" "Tutr or "Stuffr
Let girls propose!
Why, goodpess let us Just suppose
How things would be II they were thus
'Twould truly be a dreadful muss.
Think you Of Miss Matilda Jane,
Who's really just too very plain
For any mortal use.
Would she enjoy this newborn ruse2
She goes to dances everywhere,
And has pleasant time while there;
And fellows dance with Matte Jane
Despite she is so very plain,
Because they know, while on the floor,
'Tis just dance, and nothing more.
But If the maiden could propose,
Why. goodness knows,
As she came in the salon door,
With maddened rush and frightened ronr
The lads would stampede from her sight
And hide them trembling in the night.
On t'other hand, suppose girl
With dimpled cheek and fluffy curl.
With sweet blue eye and creamy chin,
But temper like an imp OF sin
suppose she got that eye at work,
And cherry lip began to perk,
And fluffy curl began to Craze,
In manner any saint to craze.
The cheek of little Willie boy,
To fill him with an instant joy2
Do you suppose that young man could
Say; mo, my girl; I've understood
Your temper Is not very good.
1 like your chin, like your curl
But you are such n scrappy girl!
love your eyes, adore your cheek
But no; re much too far from meeki"
rather guess
He'd answer yes,