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New-York tribune., 1901-10-29

Madrid. Oct, 2s.-The Budget statement shows an
estimated increase in the expenditure OF $4,000
pesetas. fixes the income tax on companies al L
n.r cent and the tax on share dividends at per
cent Banks Of pay l5 per cent on their
tneome and per cent DIVIDENDS from shares
Civilian officials appointed since is0' VIII iio' 20
pensioned
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
TURKEY MAKES ANOTHER PAYMENT.

Constantinople, Oct 2S-A further instalment
was paid Saturday account of the contract with
the Cramps Of Philadelphia, for cruiser. making
the total paid in the neighborhood OF flo,oo
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
THE KINGS HEALTH DIsTURBs SOCIETY

-AL MINI : 11EALl1 DlS 1hDS GoNtI IL
ANXIETY LEST HE MAY NOT LIVE TO BE
CROWNED-RUMORs IN LONDON.
London. Oct 2s.-The pertinacity with which
society discusses the rumors regarding the health
@ the King has had a serious effect on the court
oressmakers. who expected ere now 10 have been
ousiy engaged on the coronation robes. etc.
They are keeping large staffs in almost complete
heness The members OF society have apparent
made up their minds that they will not go 10
my expense until the last possible minute. when
eey feel sure that the coronation will really
@eur. There Is a clearly defined impression in
NE diplomatic corps that the King is threatened
with some organic complaint. Some go so far
as 10 say II is cancer or Bright's disease. or
even both. Probably the truer solution is that
me cancer rumor springs from the Kings oft
oppressed dread Of cancer. which has made such
isNaees IN his own family, and that whatever
siiment may threaten him il has not reached
any definite or dangerous stage, else he would
'e quite unable 10 keep up his incessant round OF
puune duties and private pastimes with the
play -e
ih spite OF these facts there is undoubtedly
~ - a.srming premonition in court circles, es-
ros4aAg among the women, that the King VIII
sesef I'VE 10 be crowned, which, whether base
80 H otherwise. is having a serious effect on
aus, The favorte story in this connection
De crowned
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
SUGaR PRODUCTION OF EUROPE.

rerlin Oct. 2s-According to the statistics OF the
International Society. the sugar production Of
Frone for 1901 estimated 5s2s2 2e4 tons, which
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29

Highest temperature yesterday So lowest. 30:
81 Average temperature corresponding date last
So Average temperature corresponding date last
so.
Local forecast-Fair to-day and Wednesday o1ainisi-
Ing northeast winds.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
A JINGo GERMAN NAVAL OFFICER.
REBUKED BY THE PRESS FOR A MISCHIEF
MAKING SPEECH.

Berlin, Oct 2s.-In address at a recent meet
ing OF the Fleet Society in Hanover. Captain Won
Weltheim, Of the German navy. is reported 10 have
said:
Germany's interests in the fve republics of Cen
tral America. in view Of American competition
can only be maintained when We have a feet strong
enough 70 say to the Americans. Hands off,
This declaration received with stormy ap-
pIause The papers generally ignore IL. and the
.'Freisinnige Zeitung' observes:
There is a species Of political mischief making
which while not punishable ur der the Penal Code
is none the less calculated TO cause apprehension
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
THE DANISH WEST INDIES.
AN EXPLANATION OF THE DELAY IN NEGoTIA-
TIoNs FOR THEIR SALE

Copenhagen. Oct. 2s-The slowness in the nego-
tiations between the government and l.. : Sven
son, United States Minister, with regard the
sale OF the Danish West Indies is attributed to
the influence OF member of the royal family
closely connected with the CONNIE Dial interests
which started the agitation against the sale The
efforts 10 retaTd the negotiations will probably be
continued in the hope that something will turn
up 10 prevent the transfer Of the islands.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
LARGEST CRUISER IN THE WORLD.
SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHING OF THE KING ALFRED
AT BARROW.

London Oct. 2S-The King Alfred. the largest
cruiser in the world. successfully launched at
Barro Furness this morning. The King Alfred
cost fl,0ll75S. She Will have speed of twenty
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29

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TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

The following ofical record the Weather Bureau
shows the changes temperature the twenty
comparison with the corresponding date OF
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29

The Cape Town correspondent Of '"The Mail"
who has hitherto taken a very gloomy view Of
the military situation in Cape Colony, now
adopts a more hopeful tone. The lines Of COM
munioation are. he says. so securely held that it
Is next 10 impossible for the Boer commanders
TO break through them or even 70 wreck a train
The responsible Dutch OF the country districts
are believed 10 be sickenng Of the depredations
Of the rebels and invaders II, adds the cor
RESPONDENT Lord Kitchener could only secure
something like uniformity in the administration
Of martial law a great and salutary change
would come over the aspect OF affairs in the
colony.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
DIED.

Notices OF marriages and deaths must be in
dorsed with full name and address
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
MARRIED..

Calm -BEER-Monday. October 2s. by the Rev.
GOttheil Alice daughter Of Mrs Julius Beer Arthur
l. Calm San Francisco papers please copy
wOTH THERSPOON-ASSER- Saturday. October 26 at
Grace Church Chantry. by Rev DR. Rsinsford. Leila,
daughter Of Mrs. James WotherspoOn I Lieutenant
Colonel j. j. OF the British and Egyptian army.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29

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New-York tribune., 1901-10-29

PRINTED MATTER. ETC.-Ths steamer takes Printed
Matter, Commercial Papers, and Samples for Germany
only The class Of mail matter for other ot
Europe viii be sent by this ship unless specially di
rected by her
After the closing Of the Supplementary Transatlantic
Mails named above. additional supplementary
opened the piers ot the American. English French
and German steamers, and remain
Ten Minutes OF the hour OF sailing OF steamer
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
DIED..

ST JoHN-At his late residence. BaIrnvilIs Newburx
y y, october %. 1901 Frederick NJ Sc John. in re
SD year OF his Funeral services be held az
Baimville Wednesday. az m. Interrnent Monsi-
cello. n. Y. Thursday afternoon.
WoOLSEY-At residence in London on Saturday
October 10 1901. Esther Morris Hunt wife OF George
Muirson Woolsey and daughter OF Cathariue and ina
late Richard Morris Hunt. Funeral services will he
held at Craze Church, Thursday October 81 1901 at
p. -
YoUNGLoyE-On October 25 entered into rest eternal
az No IS Addingron Road. Brookline Jane MacNarrir
Younglove. in the s5rh age. widow OF ina
late Hon. T 6. Younglove beloved mother os
Margaret A. Edwards Services chapel OF Albany
Rural Cemetery, Albany n. Y. on arrival OF trair.
leaving Boston at $50 a Tuesday.
The WoOdlnwn Cemetery.
Borough OF Bronx. New York City
ONCE 20 East 2sd Street Madison Square South.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
TRANsATLANTTc MAILS.

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New-York tribune., 1901-10-29

The GUildhaQ Art Gallery, where ten or Mr..
Abbey's panels for the Boston Public Library
were exhibited, was thronged with visitors yes
terday. One had been seen in the Paris Salon.
and four had been inspected by artists in Mr..
Abbey's Chelsea studio. Five OF the new Grail
panels are small in comparison with the others.
One is q quaint picture Of the city Of Sarras,
and the others represent Sir Galahad as receiv-
ing the keys Of the castle with the blessing Of
the aged monk, as deserving the bride in order
10 continue guest; as healing the sin stricken
king while an angel carries the Grail and
riding in peace among the kings subjects. The
decorative effect OF these panels cannot be prop
erly appreciated when they are hung like ordi-
nary pictures on the walls of a single room.
Mrs. ClihOrd's play. The Likeness Of the
Night" which has been seen in suburban and
provincial theatres. was produced al St. Jamess
Theatre last night. II was a problem play, with
two women and a man, and enforced the moral
that it was action rather than motive that
counted Il was brilliantly acted by strong
company. Mrs Kendall, while hardly young
enough for the part Of the unhappy wife. was
most subtle and powerful. especially in the
tragical passages Of the third act, and was re-
wsrded as a great artist deserved 10 be by
rounds OF applause from a critical audience
Mr. Kendal played admirably as Bernhard Arch
ersOn, ana Mrs Tree made full use OF the best
opportunity for stage work she has found for a
long time. The play was tragic and depressing.
bu, good acting carried il through in spite OF
the environment Of gloom. Mrs. Clifford re-
NAMED in the background. but was in box
with her daughter Maurice Hewlett and Mrs
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
Special Nonres.

De Naliette Institute. 10I w s0th-st: luxurious
baths; oil and Beta rheumatism
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-05

The Journal entirely within the truth when remarks
that Rhode Island had excellent opportunity rid herself
reproach being divorces but legislature
divorce laws only eproach but disgrace Much of the
provision requires only years
persons seeking from the marriage bond To take
advantage this many individuals other
soourners remaining longer
required o
The of such people Of real benefit aud while their
may help enrich lawyers they way
material prosperity contrary
is certain extent the morals Of
the people and to the sancy and security OF the home.
The agitation change the divorce begun
presentation bill providing
residence seekers should
expected this would remedy
evils hoped AT
discourage outsiders from coming Rhode Island swell
divorce with their petitions this step
direction of reform taken for during closing OF the
legislative session the b which support every
specng citizen the held the
Judiciary the ground that defective.
There disposition question validity
properly be asked why the defects
til remedy There certainly ample
in which discovery holding up
the entirely posponng many
divorce law reform regard the thotn the bill the
hour satisfy lawyers than result
cere desire to correct defects apparent real.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-05
NOVEL SPIDER COLLECTION

Belgium teacher OF natural history
gives an account OF an experiment made
by him 10 test the abilities OF children as
collectors. The result was simply as
founding. The teacher asked boy 10
collect All the different kinds OF spiders
that he might see during his vacation
ramhles The lad. who, evidently, did not
share the absurd fear which most per-
sons have of these harmless and usetul
creatures. accepted the task with alac-
rity. and for weeks he secured the coun-
,rv round about his home for spiders.
zoing about three miles I'm every direc-
tlon. lie brought back TO school more
than = hundred species, OF which no less
than ten had never been supposed TO
c,ist An belgium, despite the careful eN-
plorations OF Prof Becker. Of Brussels,
who IL famous az collector OF spiders.
The little collection that he made In 50
remarkable n manner f. a highly priced
addition to the cabinet Of his school
Exchange.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-05
PUFF OF VINO SAVED HIM

III the truth were known said the
head of a large wholesale house OF this
city, according TO the New Orleans Iiines-
Democrat 81 dare say we Would De
startled at the number of men or affairs
In any large place who habitually sign
letters and other documents whithout
reading them They become convinced. that
II is physically impossible TO even glance
AZ evervthing requiring signature. and
resign themselves TO the necessity OF
trusting somebody. | used 10 have that
idea myself" continued the wholesaler
but IL was exploded by rather start
ling incidcn Mt, and since then have never
set my pen 20 an unfamiliar paper. The
AFFAIR in which I refer occurred years
ago, when i was I'm the manufacturing
business in another city We had an
enormous mail. that grew larger every
swers myself, | made II a rule 10 sign
all outgoing letters as president OF the
company.
Sometimes there would be several hum
dred in "A batch and my old CONFIDENTIAL
clerk, I'm whom j had the most lmpncit
trust finally got 90 bringing them In with
the ends ovcrlapptd, SO all l could see
was a succession of lines Tor my sigma
tufe. | didn't like that plan. but u seem
ed the only way of getting rid OF the loo,
and | would grab zen and slap down
sucression of autographs at tightening
speed OF course, | was kept ADVISED as
to rhe general character OF the mail. but
unless some question was raised never
thought OF taking out letter and reading
IT, one winter day Will never forget
it as long as | live-the clerk brought IN
an unusually big batch OF letters TO be
signed and was about 10 deposit the
sheaf ON my desk. when somebody opened
an outside door and let I'm a severe blast
OF wind Fully half of the sheets were
blown over the room and some went into
the fire The old clerk instantly dropped
on his knees and began collecting the pa,
pers in frantic haste. ] was astonlsned
az his excitement and especially at his
agitation. when he failed TO hnd some OF
the lot WHY "a dozen or so were H1rn-
ed I said and az last he went away, very
reluctantly To- prepare copies.
''Nhcn he left the room my stenogfaph-
er handed me sheet that had blown
under his desk It was an order ON my
banker for my safe deposit box, which
contained at that time over SS,oOO IN cur
rcncv I was dumfbounded, and while |
was trying TO decide what 70 do my GEAR
old confidential clerk quietly walked
"A side door and was never heard OF again.
/ think the order was merely one doeu-
ment of several. all covering an elap-
oratc scheme 10 loot the concern; but he
TINT a. IL may I have my lesson, ana
since then I have never been too busy 10
read "a letter before signing IL J hnd "
can be done easily enough by the use OF
"A little system
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-05

that is being done for the little boys
and girls of that land, for" she said.
"our hope for the elevation of the race
lies I'm the children
Continuing. Mrs. Brock described the
quarterly mission meetings" held in
kinigira. I'VE have once I'm three
months" she said. "our quarterly. when
we gather our workers from all over the
field. We have az this time our Bible
readings. our prayer meetings expert
'ence meetings and our medicine meet
ings." Mrs. Brock described the thank
offering service" held I'm connection with
the quarterly. and told of the sacrifices
made by the native converts in order TO
raise the money for their thank offerings
She also said that the thing which help
ed her most IN reaching the heather wo-
men, was her knowledge of medicine,
which opened 10 her the door of many
a home which otherwise would be closed
Continuing, Mrs. Brock spoke OF the
needs of the missionaries In the field.
I'VE need" she declared, your love
enthusiasm and prayers.
I'VE can do nothing without your love
and your prayers. and If YOU pray FOR ms,
] know you will work for IA.
I'VE need. so much, two young women
"a help ms In our field. We need also "A
doctor. and most of all Caste school"
In closing Mrs. Brock made a touching
appeal Tor peCunldfN uelp Tor foreign
missions, for "not tn believe in foreign
missions" said she, is not TO believe in
the Savior.
IL have not been TO Heaven, and
have not seen the Savior, but ] have
seen the deprsvity and the misery of
these women and / have realized what
the Savior meant when he said: Go we
into all the world and preach the Cos
pei"
At the close of Mrs Brooks address.
Miss Greene added few practical
thoughts in response. AS Rhode Island
women" she said, what can we do 10
advance the cause Of Christ in our own
mission fields?
Now I think 1t we'll for us TO adopt
the motto, We can II we think we can,
and we ought 90 have the spirit 10 say
we will do IT,"
Miss Greene urged that the interest of
all Baptist women be sought to further
the mission cause and closed by suggest
ing that each adopt as her motto the
words. Lord. what wilt Thou have me
TO do" After the singing OF the old mis-
sionary hymn. From Greenland's Icy
Mountains" the meeting adjourned.
The following named women were ap-
pointed by Miss Greene to serve on the
nominating committee for the coming
year
From the societyMrs. A. II. Rhodes.
Mrs. o. A. Jillson. Mrs. G.. A. Olney
From the board-Mrs. T. T. Allan, Mrs.
I. c. Gleason, Mrs. T. ;. Snow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-05
THE EAGLES ARE COMING!

The secret society The Eagles, will ar
tend. some 200 strong, tho performance OF
"Old Jed Prouty" at the Providence OPP
era House tonight. Mr.. Golden and his
manager, Mr.. VIM. Henry Rudolph, are
members OF this society and the organiza :
ton, 10 show their apprecia tion of the eff
forts OF fellow member who is endeav-
oring To make the world happier by
flooding il with a generous slice Of
laughter take this way OF acknowledging &
their Indebtedness 10 Mr.. Golden, "Old
Jed Prouty" has been attracting crowd
ed houses to the Providence opera House
this week Notwithstanding the fact that
Holy Week is considered one OF the poor
est theatrical weeks OF the entire season.
Mr.. Golden's portrayal of the lovablc old
man or Bucksport, Me. is without doubt
the best character delineations OF the
Down East Yankee seen on the stage to-
day and justly merits all the pleasing
enconiums showered upon him. Mr.. Col
den's mission In life Is to make people
happy and although he may not succeed
in making the whole world kin he Will
tonight succeed I'm drawing the society of
which he is member closer together i'm
friendship and love.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-05
IN CASE Of FIRE

In case OF fire. n the burning articles
are at once splashed with solution OF
salt and nitrate OF ammonia an incom-
bustible coating is formed. This is =
preparation which can be made at home
al "A trlfiiug cost. and should be Kept on
hand Dissolve - pounds OF common salt
and ~ pounds Of nitrate OF ammonia IN
Z gallons OF water Pour this into quart
bottles Of thin glass and fire grenades
are at hand ready for use. These bottles
must he tightly corked and sealed TO pre-
vent evaporation and ia ease OF Ore
they musj be- thrown near the flames 50
as To- b9ak and liberato the gas con-
taincd AT least two dozen of these bot
tles should be- ready for an emergency.
In this connection Il is well 10 rcmem-
bsr that water on burning oil scatters the
flame. but that -four will eNtnguish u.
Salt thrown upon a fire ~ the chimney is
burning will help 90 deaden the blaze.
n FIRE once gets under headway a
covering becomes necessity. n SILK
handkerchief moistencd and wrapped
about the mouth and nostrils prevents
suffncation from smoke. failing this, a
niece of wet flannel will answer
should smoke nl the-rnom. remember
that a. goes Grst To the top OF the room
and then 20 the floor Wrap blanket or
wooIer garment about YOU. with the wet
cloth over your face. drop on your hands
and knees and crawl TO the window
Bear in mind that there n no more
.rnger IN getting down from three
STORY window than from the hrst noor N
YOU keep hrn hold of the rope cor. lad
der DO not slide. but ~ hand over hand.
Philadelphia inquirer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-05
VICTORIGS BRIDESMAIDS

When queen Victoria was married her
majesty gave each of her bridesmaids a
brooch in the form of "a bird. the body
being formed OF turduoises of great size
and value. the eyes of rubies and the
beak ot diamonds, the gold claws holding
a large pearl The twelve bridesmaids
We're the Ladies Adelaide Paget. Mary
Grimston, Mary Howard, Ida Hay. Caro-
line Gordon LennoX. Eleonora Paget. Jane
Bouverie, Sarah Nilllers. Ann Georgina
Howard. Elizabeth Vest. Frances Cow
OF these the latter alone survives in the
person OF the aged Duchess OF Cleveland
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-05
!'s::!heatres. e:

The selection of "Quo vadis" as an
era House should prove particularly
happy one. The original Whitney know
les production and east will be <en In It's
entirety and this play will be given on
this occasion for the first time at popu-
lar prices. Although Henry Sienkiewiczs
novel has not been before the public
many years. 81 was for time one OF the
most talked Of books ever published. and
On the seasons subsequent 20 It's appear
ance IL has continued 10 receive its share
Of attention.
While the personal feeling aroused by
the knowledge that an attempt is TO be
made 10 tell the story i'm dramatic form
may he one of regret, the fact remains
that any effort made along legitimate
lines demands respectful consideration In
the present instance there seems little
doubt that the aim OF Stanislaus StSDge,
the author AZ the dramatization, has
been TO write a serious ana coherent play.
not 10 offer 2 panorama, or melodrama
spectacle.
Scenic display there Will be. but there
is every reason Co expect IL Will he sub
ordinate TO the dramatic story. For Mr..
STANCE, the endeavor is rst in the field
OF the playwright. His name has been at
tached 10 programs before this, but al
ways as librettist. q capacity in~which
he has been OF assistance TO Lillian Rus
sell. Camille D'Arville. and other comic
opera stars. He wrote the book OF THE
Singing Girl" in which Alice Nielsen is
appearing again this season, A special
Easter Monday matinee will inaugurate
the engagement when the best seats will
sell az 90 cents. E