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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
HID HIS FORTUNE IN THE RIVER.
TWO BOYS FISHING FIND A BOX CONTAINING
OVER THIRTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS.

TWO BOYS FISHING FIND A BOX CONTAINING
OVER THIRTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS.
Derby. conn. Sept 80 (SpeciaD--A tin box. con
tanning $50 in greenbacks, was found in the
Housatonic River five miles above this city a few
DAYS ago and the money Identified to-day as
that Of the late Dwight Washburn, an OXFORD
farmer Washburn had no faith in banks, and
kept his savings hidden in his house. In April.
1895 he was seized with the delusion that his
enemies had discovered th5 hiding place and IN
tended 20 rob him. He took the strong tin box with
the money and threw II into the river. telling his
friends that he had done for safe keeping. Off
GERS vany dragged the river bed at the spot where
Washburu said he had away his small fort
une Failure 10 find his treasure made the farmer
q raving maniac. and he put in the Middle
town Retreat FOR the Insane. where he soon died
The money was recovered by two boys, VINO were
fishing near the spot Washburn pointed out 70 the
officers
The BOYS were about 10 throw the box away
when they saw that 1t was securely locked, They
took II 10 q hardware store and had the lock htted
with a key. The money was All intact The find
XVaehburns cOnservator. to-day identified the box.
The money goes 10 niece, Washburns nearest
r.ta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
RENSSELAER, COUNTY FARMER MURDERED.
KILLED BY A BLACKSMITH WHO WAS ARRESTED
IN MASSACHUSETTS

MASSACIl SCI -
North Adams Mass. Sept. 9o.-Archie Mule OF
Nassau. Rensselaer, County. was arrested ID .''9
city to-day by an officer. on a charge OF muIoeI
ing Melville L. Lord. prosperous farmer OF -,
san The murder occurred N the little New-io'"
village Yesterday forenoon. Lord was h"eu VIZ"
sn axe and a boy whose name IS unknown mere
was seriously injured. and may die Inc '"o''0
Is supposed 10 have been robbery.
At a hearing this afternoon Mule agreed 70 re-
turn to New-York and he was delivered 10 Con-
stable Iowrie OF Nassau. who had followed mn
into Massachusetts,. Nassau IS ABOUT Ten '"i''
west Of the Massachusetts line
Last evening the North Adams ponce 'e,
news Of the murder and notice TO watch ioI -"''''
They were Informed that Mr. Lord ana inc boy
who were at work on the farm. We're hlsseu d,
noon Yesterday and search made The ooo'eS u
the farmer and the boy. in an UNCONSCIOUS S'"',
were found lying near patch Of woods WIN ''''
heads smashed in An axe covered with hloo1 was
on the ground near by Later the boy revived anu
said that the crime was committed by man WIZ
had worked in the village blacksmith snop Na'a AZ.
Mile formerly was employed there, ana t"ln ~
scr,pflon given by the boy the autho lll'f 80 INV
hunt which resulted in the arrest mere 'o-D"S'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
GUESTS SCARED BY FIRE.
BUILDING ADJOINING THE COsMOPOL
ITAN HOTEL BURNED OUT.

Four hundred guests OF the Cosmopolitan Hotel
at west Broadway and Chamoers-st, ran fright
cned out Of their rooms at 5:l5 a m yesterday. be-
cause Of a FIRE in a building next door. For some
time intense excitement regned IN the hotel No
body was hurt. The fire burned out the inside Of
Nos. Io8 los and lO7 West Broadway The dam
age was $500
The burned building runs from Reade-st 20 the
hotel The first floor Of No lO7 is occupied BY the
saloon Of Haaren & Ficken: No. l@ is occupied
by a barber and No los by II. Nussbaum cigar
dealer The fire discovered by motorman OF
"a S!x,h-ave. bound south. He ran the car
hastily 70 Futon-st. jumped on and told Chiet
Kruger. in the frehouse in Fulton-st Tho hre
had started in the flag and bunting factory or
John w. Hoblin & Son. Kruger. on account OF the
proximity OF the hotel sent In third alarm imme-
diately
\ clerk by the name Of Parker rang the hre
alarm bells in all the rooms OF the hotel Some
screaming heard. and then people locked out
OF their rooms into the halls.
Among the guests OF the hotel we're seventy
members Of The Hampden Engine Company NO
G. Of Reading Penn. who were here for the parade
and who had brought their families with them
as well friends and brass band The mem
bers Of the company FASTENED 70 the lobby IN all
sorts Of costumes.
Inspector Adam A Cross. who was a guest
OF the hotel helped calm the excited people es-
pecially the women. The fremen or HOOK s ~
Ladder No. went through the motel eSee.e u,re
aided by the clerks and policemen The reserves SS
of the Church and LeOnard-st. stations were Ca'so
out Inspector Cross stationed them so as 10
prevent thieves from getting into the hotSI. "A
member OF the Hampden Fire Company e.mq S,
down the FIRE escape from the top moor WIN MS ms
clothing on his arm. Then he climbed IN IAIous"
a window. ,--- , A,r.t,g
The flames caught in several pieces OF 0un' ing
on the hotel and cracked one OF the WINDOWS, oul
did no further damage TO the building me nte,
men paid q good deal OF attention 10 the motel
with their streams Of water. ,rs,.
The first floor occupants or the burned nul'. s
in West Broadway lost heavily through mo mr.
THOSE on the other floors lost all lheS We
Wilson Brothers. baby carriage makers s paoE
floor. The Crescent Printing Company, l. >. hack
cigars NJ Haag machinist and Henry Baum cl-
gars. - c-No c,v.b.ave
electric cars were blocked for an hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
AMrR1cAN LOSSES At NEwMARKET The
GErrNG MS MONEYS WORM.

From Tic New-Orleaus Times Democrat
The chap with mania for getting his money :
said "a hotel c.erk The other evening. "a f." days
ago man registered here early n the morning
Was assigned room and hurried oui 10 attend to
some business. saw no more 81 MIN until ABOUT
dusk. when De- dropped in io Inquire fnr mail, ana
night train. Nery well I said. and made ONT bin
Tor thc gs- ~ tho room during jne dar Use Of The
room" ho exclaimed. why ] haven't even opened
tie door" j can't help that. sir replied IL
lie cLaree' Then give me the KY be- rosrei IN
fury. ~ have 10 pay for using u lli see mat
] ger my money worth he rushed upstairs;
threw nc bed clothing an over the floor stamped
on the pillows. emptied the water pitcher into the
came down and paid the bill with The mir Of a man
VINO had done something ever The net cost "
for laundry and rs chief result was ~ give con-
mald VINO vas ~ nov" se sponslpie Tor Nis siieN-
be made the hotel sweat for trying to impose on
Tina reminds me" said the room clerk. of
working I'm Chicago. a nan from South Bend,
Ind. pat up r. the hotel on the American pan one
me- came 20 pas his bin that evening be- found bee
had been charged for the meal and Immediately
American plan was based entirely upon time. and
II he chose 10 at elsewhere If was his own look
and INQUIRED whether dinner vs. sill on Yes.
~ I've eaten one dinner already YOU bet I'm
going 10 get my moneys worth CO 81 this old
house n ] bustr He rushed into the dining room.
grabbed a bin Of fare and ordered every hing he
could think Of his sole idea being 70 get even for
that charge II sumptuous repast. and
what ne couldn't eat he messed up - II would be
through the waiter handed him check for s. 10
What's that for% he asked IN surprise your
dinner sir said the waiter. 'But Ive ALREADY
paid for 1t In my bin be- protested I'm staying
here on the American plan Then YOU should
have gone 10 the other dining room: rald me
walter: this Is the European plan cafe The man
from South Bend paid the check In silence ana
walked out When he reached the Sidewalk ms
pent,up emotion exploded. and he said things that
shocked N h
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

and alert In Every branch OF business both in tie
House and on committees constantly proposing
measures. supporting those approved when moved
by others, opposing such ! disapprOved, dis
cussing and arguing every question with those
OF Franklin. who seen he says. from day
ID dav sitting in silence great part OF his tins
fast asleep I'm his chair" Yet Franklin was ap-
pointed on every important committee. and Adams
on few: and the sage, could he have read his
brother Congressrnan's comparison, might fairly
have retOrted with the wisdom OF Poor Richard.
He that speaks much is much mistaken" or The
worst wheel Of the cart makes the most noise"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
ANIMALS FOR THE BRoNx PARK zoo.

POLAR BEAR. DEER FROM INDIA AND SOME Ma
TIvEs OF AMERICAN FORESTS.
Two polar bears. said TO be the largest in cap
-ivitv anywhere, arrived here from Hamburg Oh
Friday They are destined for the Bronx Park
geological collection Besides tho bears there came
three deer from India. pair Of Russian wolves. a
pair OF clackneck and two pairs Of Java tree
ducks. a consignment OF animals was also received
from the West yesterday. 1t includes thirty-siX
prairie dogs, antelopes, a lynx, two cvet cats
and twenty large jack rabbits AL these Will md
their home in Bronx Park which II is intended TO
formally open on october p.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
MUTATIONS F0R THE ASSEMBLY,

Rochester. y. Y. Sept 3o.-Assemb'yman Mor'1"
Z Lewis was to-day renominated 10y 1ne i''p''
cans OF the list District OF Monroe County
t5erklner \ Y. Sept 3o-The Democrats OF
t1ork,noer county this afternoon nominated Lynn
- vheele~ ~ Winfield. for Assembyman anu
Hary Golden Of MoaayE ,ss99rFc fIgniT Wyoming
80. noo,ocrats held their county convention
hero to-aov DR. william II. Martin, who hyes al al
Mrs Grover CeyeaudS old 9om Tecs Tf pledge
evoDort 10 Bryan At the next National co'0"''0"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
RUsVG FLOWERS FOR PERFUME
NEW INDUSTRY STARTED N SOUTHERN CALI
FORNIA.

NEW INDUSTRY STAKIfIi' IN
FORNIA.
From Tho Washing on Star. 1900 -, ,er.
AN industry that is Just g. lunS yybo
Mold in Southern California, salq d ~cees 10 the
oiT rtsresed In flower farm in los Aisvv5e5 for
u,rter recently Flowers especiaIy c,t On he
d,stula ton have only been eNtehaN-l t,sn v-ant
P9cidc Siope since 1880 when fIei,C e,a acres
plantne his property with tt3t as 5o,l his Sner
thended the Frenchman decided 10 deyo,' ,eod for
gies TO raising flowers suen as U0rovca a success
alr5osf from The start. and The pr ceres
tracts and essences ou,3ln1a I've vars amounted
Of flowers have during The a7l l.''; e,eral srI, III
80 betvyeeu SIS O0O and $1,000 annua4l. - w. Sifsr.f
Ilr nun ~ southern California and all are pal'"s
as well as the Frenchmans iaIm, suob as the
Jasmine viOlots lilies ana lon4l.s a. esrorol,s Gull
California and yield rch haTVes,i 10 rssc.ntjv been
made in growing musk ana aslH' s,ib tn ahuT-
both those varieties promise 10 - & GOOD
reason for believing ilat ,in, nerfumery as
ulv as fine material lot MINUS ~ 80 i-ra,ca
All that is required - l mn ,i1i3 Ind The Yankee
in California is the captai i'eitu ",, f,,,f ~ he
x French MANUFACTURED OF perfumery Is RnioIlss
for his business. with the expectation OF Isi
ing a plant there Others VINO are @Iea99 III ,tei,
i,Iar+s and all believe that within feW year. '.--
E,ITrtni' vii furnish Il large part OF the raw ma
fumery and especially that used IN making 'lo''
Some Los Angeles manufacturers are t4inAiE
method Of utilizing the waste Of orange orcharus
So far there has been attempt 70 use any ui.ths
from the orange groves Of thls Slate eNcept nlle
fruit and the perfume makers think that an IN
norfaut source Of wealth ras been neglected ne
prunings Of orange and lemon trees anu UNI ,i
Fruit are distilled in France 70 produce substance
worth from 50 to s. pound. and all OF Europe
sTnniv Of this is not large enough meet the de-
msnd' of the soap makers 4 good deal Of orange
oil IS already made In California and shipped 10
Eastern consumers but as the orange flowers have
70 be picked from the trees I'm order 20 make the
best perfume its manufacture inierferes with the
orange industry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
..... conversations for Eastern Prussia they WI"
p,,,oin against the Canal oll.

COMPETITION n PORK PRoDvcTs-The As
pcs CORRESPONDENT hears on good "u-
,,,,rItv that a powerful company composed u
wrench. German and Russian capitalists, WI. 49,.
capital Of over &oocoo0 has oeen lol''''u ex
N"'''' ,,,ne.ing with the American pork eN-
49, In Europe. particularly in GERMANY Eng
ion6 and scandinavia The plan is TO raise nosS On
arge scale in Siberia. 1t is claimed that TINS can
w. done cheaper than IN the United states / ne
,oc. Will be shipped alive over the SIBERIAN N"''-
ro,d IN the Northwestern frontiers OF I'uS7'''
where immense slaughter houses on '"' -, -.
r'. -, ,,tcr 10 English ports and by rail- TO Ger
man, and scandinavia In spite Of the enormous
distance. # ia asserted that such siberian PORK
,',n he brought TO Europe cheaper than American
ork This It is pointed out Is que 10 tne row
l,ef ~ production in siberia ana the c"''t'''S "a
Transformation ON the iailinads-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
cBtIPnAy JONES on TIE WAY NONE

Chicago. Sept 30.-"The Chronicle say sn
eorator lanes X. Jones. Of Arkansas. Chairman
.ho Donocratic National Committee Will san
o. tror ~ southampton for NewYork to-day. He IS
ernccted to Join Chairman Johnson Of me IN
hive Committee in Chicago on October H. alt,'
hurried visit to washington and Ine IVA Ken
- yil make 2 tour Of Iowa. pnin nm. an
tuclv 70 promote the schemes OF parry IVoi
cation so warmly advocated ny VIA ,Se civ
Committee at its recent Wtt'H'h 40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
DEAF MITE INSTITUTE BURNED.

Little Rock. Ark Sept. SO.-The State Deaf Mute
Institute was destroyed by FIRE ut 4 o'clock this
morning The flames spread rapidly that the
thirty-eight inmates escaped only in their night
clothes and two rescued from fourth story
windows by the firemen. All the personal effects
OF the officers and the teachers were lost Inc
loss TO the state is estimated at $4,000, and 10
private persons at $1,000 There was no insurance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
ONO DEMOCRATS OPEN THE CAMPAIGN.

JOHN r. M'LEAN AND OTHER CANDIDATES SPEAK
IN HAMILTON
Hamilton Ohio. Sept so.-The Democratic State
campaign was opened here to-day with a mass
meeting and speeches by John r. Mclean, the can
didate for Governor. and candidates for other
Offices on the Democratic State ticket. Platforms
were erected on all sides Of the courthouse in the
public square for overflow meetings. Decorations
OF bunting and portraits OF Mclean. Bryan and
Dewey were everywhere displayed. The Duckworth
Club. OF Cincinnati, and the Gravel Ball club. OF
DAYTON were the largest aggregatons OF uni
formed marchers but local clubs were largely rein
forced by mounted men from the townships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
A COSTLY BLAZE IN CINCINNATI
VALUABLE RAILROAD PROPERTY IN GIN

Cincinnati Sept. 30-Fire. which started at I4v
a. m to-day in the centre Of the freight station oi
the Cleveland. Cincinnati. Chicago and ST. Louis
INC Four, Railroad destroyed railroad property
estimated 10 have been worth between $5"Vn ana
81 10000 Large factories between the railroad ana
the river and on the other side. the Central pas
scnger station, the large office buildings OF inc
Big Four. and the Grand Hotel. were IN great
danger Guests Of the hotel were awakened. but
che fire did not cross Third-st. The entire Fire
Department was called out. Whole trains OF loaded
and empty ears were destroyed. An effort was
maze 10 draw burning cars away put II ohly re-
they burned and destroyed the ties and warPea
the track so that access TO the passenger slaNon
was cut on The loss almost wholly restricted
10 railroad property and freight The former can
be approximately estimated, but the freight loss
cannot be computed for some time. All the records
OF the freight office burned, and II VIII only
be by collection of data from shippers and con-
signees that an adequate estimate OF the loss can
be obtained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
WAYNE COUNTY CANDIDATES.

LYONS \ y. Sept. 3o-The Wayne County Demo mo
crat,c convention was held at clyde TO-DAY
following nomination were made. ,i.s 90 f0r county
i T,,a' " samuel =. Nichols of IanE '"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

In the forenoon Mr. Mclean and cthe Ta '9 IN
6atas we're kept busy with receptions anu u" ,oa
tour ~ the shops Arrangements we're mace iQs
early barbecue dinners SO tha ne t al m TRere
sS,.ore ave sDecial trains from Cinclnhat, 81"
Suburban trains made frequent runs between
cinnau and Hamilton, a distance vi o'"' '"'
five miles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
CANDIDATE FOR SPEAKER UNSEATED.

.r 49, sent 3O-The recount Of ne NoIeS
wen, w. per,hlican caucus in the XVIII Md
S1eso~ Representative District gives James Nc
80, majority Of nine votes over W, 55iia H.
I4aVes Mr. Hayes has been name a. 1or ID, Rate.
COR Speaker Of the House, To- sl'c''" '''' 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

NANSEN ON POLAR EXPEDITIONS The cor
respondent of The Associated Prass has had an
interview with Or. hansen regarding the probable
outcome OF the present Polar expedition and those
planned. lie said they would doubtless increase
the sum Of human knowledge. but he did not be-
neve the Poles would be reached I'm the present
state OF human capacity. equipment and technical
means. all of watch are wholly imperfect The
Arctic explorer added that the Poles Will probably
not be reached even II International cooperation
is practically and Systematically carried out. as
looks likely the result OF the present Congress
He was asked whether he would go on another
Polar enterprise, and be- threw mp his hands and
laughing. shouted NO" Then. he added. nursing
lv. in his peculiar English. Unless special cir
cumstances arise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

scuUARTZKOFF TORPEDOEs The Schwartz
kof torpedoes. OF which the United states Govern
ment purchased considerable number Al IN" De-
ling ~ the war with Spain. have been greatly
,,c,roved allowing for better and more general use
Under water The United states was represented
this week At the trials Of the improved torpedoes
AZ KieI and The Associated Press Correspondent
hears that several OF the new knd nave pee" Or
dered hv the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

DISEASED PORK AND BEEF Professor stiles
tho scientific attache ~ tie United States Embassy
here recently discovered evidence that several
large Antwerp firms did an immense business III
49,, or diseased pork and beef which was put
T., American packages illegally obtained, thus Civ
ing them an American brand The professor Is nov
travelling In switzerland Germany hI n' nm w. -,
IN order 10 complete the chain of eNneh'c TOT ''7
nurnose ~ prosecuting these hrms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

Persian Lamb leipzig dyed coats,
caPes, collarettes, mufts, etc, elegantly
finished at lowest prices for reliable goods.
c. c. SHAYNE, manufacturer 1874 West
42d ST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

CABINET CRISIS THREATENED There are
rumors u new Cabinet crisis. The prediction
that either Prince Hohcnohe or Or MIGUEL or
both. viii have 10 20 Is characterized h the semi
oflcal "Beriner Correspondent az based on air
The correspondent ~ Tho Associated Press hears
authorltnuvely that the Emperor earnestly desires
10 retain the existing Cabinet and 20 re-establlsh
the old relations with the Conservatives although
ne deems f. absolutely necessary 20 reorg1nize the
corps Of political and Government officials. so far
as those who are IN position 10 sway and IN
huence opinion. SO that they may form veritable
bulwark for the Government on all important oc-
casons. The correspondent also hears from tho
same source that the Emperor has not given up the
plan Of passing the Canal hlll. but Intends 10
modify 81 10 render the measure more palat-
able 10 the Agrarlaus OF the Eastern Provinces by
providing adequate c0mpensauons IN the shape or
large appropriations Cor regulating and Improving
the Nistula oder. HaVel and Spree These appro-
prlatiOns figure up 10 some 100000 marks. The
Agraran newspapers n the mean while declare
that until they definite plona for really ade-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

SOCIAL SIDE OF THE CONGRESS The press
has cordially welcomed the Congress members. and
many social distractions have been offered them.
Besides Prince Hohcn.ohe's dinner Of Thursday
there was a special performance in honor OF the
Congress OF Urania yesterday ana the city gave
big fete at the Geological Garden this evening
which place was brilliantly Illuminated with 500
electric lights. About 100 persons sat down TO
the banquet. which was served AT -iXty-fOur
tables each presided over by member of the
Municipal Council. TWO big orchcstras and q
military band furnished the music. To-mouow
there Will be Two excursions. and Monday and
Tuesday there Will bc special performances ID con
cert and ball at the Kaisorhof and gala per-
Torrance of the Mcistersinger' at the Opera.
Wednesday fhe President ~ the Congress. Baron
Richthofen. VIII give "a big entertainment and
Mr. White Will give luncheon TO number Of tho
delegates. The Emperor. II no he back az Potsdam
I'm time intends 10 receive the more DISTINGUISHED
delegates. but this IS uncertain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

MR. cHoATE IN A CARICATURE.-Mr Joseph
u Choate. the United States Ambassador' VINO Is
still I'm Scotland, is the subject OF inns "s'N =
VANITY Fair cartoon by no means ulN''.u
caricature Humorously describing ','' en-
russell Of America is az irreproachapie M" "a
charming manners. well married., We, ne SAmorl-
yards lie as a jest, adding ne is d" N'''''
Can Ambassador. yet he IA no poet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

SIR THOMAS LIPTONs AMBITION.-"M. a.
p" saws II has been Sir Thomas Upton Keen
ambition for many years TO become the challenger
for the Americas cup. and that the popular con-
,ention of him as not knowing much about y"on's
.,.,aLe as twelve years ago when the
u.s. is, N aim ont Linton who was then IN
,sirss NJ GLASGOW. took the greatest interest n
ali The details of her sails and ne mas "qnv now
5ai for Yachting IN a quiet way. ana ~ ,ut ~
A. hendlc a boat better than ninety-hihe OUT -
one hundred q his critics
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01
LIVE TOPICS IN BERLIN.

Berlin. September 30
THE GEOGRAPHICAL CONGREss.-The OPEN
ing OF the International Geographical Congress
Wednesday VAS a brilliant affair. The Sessions
Hall Of the Prussian House OF Delegates was suit
ably decorated and thronged with distinguished
cosmopol;ans numbering 1907 including the Prince
Regent OF Brunswick Prince Hermann Of SAKE
Wlemar. and Princess Therese Of Bavaria, who
conyersed with Count Won Goetzen. well known In
America, about his paper on the latest discoveries
regarding the head waters of the Nile. The rep
rosontativcs OF the German Government included
tho aged Chancellor Prince Hohenlohe. The
United States Ambassador. Andrew d. White.
Professor Davis OF Harvard, Professor BOas. Of
New-York. Professor Bryant, Of Philadelphia.
Mrs Watson, OF Boston, and Arthur c. Jack
son, OF Seattle. were among the Americans present
Included IN the papers this week were Plans Of
Ancient American cities" by Mrs Zelia Natal.
Of Cambridge and The Geographical Cycle by
Mr.. Davis
NEXT WEEKS PROGRAMME weeks
papers include that Of Poultney Bigoow. on
Colonial Administration in Various Parts OF the
World, Professor Boas on the "Jesup North
Pacific Expedition. Miss Luea Agnes own. of
s.. Joseph. No, on Bluffs OF the Missouri River
and Professor Davis, on Land Forms Due 20
Glacial Erosion" OF special interest will Doe Pro-
fess0r Ratzelof paper ON The Origin ana
Spread OF IndO-Germans" on Tuesday