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New-York tribune., 1901-08-19
coTTAGERs VICTIMS or A sWINDLER
WOMEN OF THE NORTH SHORE TAKEN IN BY
OFFERS OF RARE BARGAINS.
LEY rrLEfnArn TO TIE rn1RrNE.l

Icy TELEGR1'H TO THE TRIBUNEl
Boston. Aug. B-Offers of startling bargains In
hosiery, underwear dress goods and household
linen have entranced summer residents of the
North Shore that they have proved easy victims Of
smooth swindler. The bargain dispenser has called
on cottagers from Rockport to Nahant, and in nine
cases out of ten. it is said. he succeeded in doing
business. Here is the method of procedure:
Securing list of well-to-do cottagers in place
he sends out a circular saying he has purchased a
large quantity OF goods sacrifice sale and
that he will dispose of them at low prices. The
circular says the dealer will call certain day
TO take the order IL also says: please return
this circular" His appearance is most prepos-
sessing say the women with whom he has dealt
he shows the beautiful samples of all his
goods one woman Manchester-by the Sea or
dered 500 worth o. goods Another, the daughter
OF a Boston lawyer. ordered 500 worth.
''I'u send these things down to you next week
he saws 'and you remit to me by draft
But haven't you something with you that you
can sell me outright?" asks the customer.
II only carry my samples around with me- Is
his reply. LAS you see, have only a small
vehicle
Tbe customer is very sorry. She wants to get
her hands on some OF these bargains But come
10 think of it," the says suddenly, I've one
dress pattern in my wagon. / don't care much
what get for II, and will let you have IL for SIS
cash." The customer thus wins her prize packag ge.
hut when she comes to examine II she nnds that II
is worth not more than 81 so. The goods ordered
are never delivered.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19
IOWA EXPECTED TO SAIL TO-DAY.
NO NEWS AT WASHINGTON OF THE SIT
UATION-REPORT ABOUT ECCA-
DORIAN TROOPS.

Washington Aug. 1S.-Captain Perry. OF the
battIeship Iowa, now at San Francisco. has
teIegraphed TO the Navy Department an &C
acknowledgements of his instructions TO proceed TO
the west coast of Panama. in connection with
the revolutionary troubles but reports that the
boilers and some other parts OF the vessel need
Immediate attention 1t is hoped by the depart
ment however that she will be able to sail
some time tomorrow.
There was a dearth of other news bearing on
the Colombian Venezuelan trouble. Secretary
HAY received no dispatches bearing upon the
subject The Colombian and Venezuelan lega-
tions were similarly without advices.
The most interesting development was the
news contained in the press dispatch from
Quito that Ecuadorian troops were ready to IN
wade Colombia and that battle imminent
near Paste. MIR. Silva, the Colombian Minister.
while without advices from his government. ex-
pressed the belief that this new expedition was
a part of the revolutionary movement and that
it was in no sense organized by the Ecuadorian
government He said that many years ago
there had been friction between the two govern
ments but that in recent years no important
controversial issues had been raised between
them.
Minister Silva is in receipt of letter from
EmiIiano Isza the Colombian Minister. at Quito,
referring TO the cordial treatment he had re-
eeived from the Ecuador Government and tho
Courtesies generally extended him in his journey
through that country. Minister Silva conse-
duentIy is of the opinion that the new move
ment is in connection with the internal revolu-
ton in Colombia unless something unforeseen
has occurred of which he has not been advised.
MANY Colombian revOIutiOnists have acquired
arms and other equipments from people IN
Ecuador and started expeditions. three of these
having been organized last year. mostly COM
pOsed of Colombians aided by the sympdthies
and resources of some of the EcTadoriaus- All
th ase expeditions have failed. Mr.. Silva said
tonight that the government of Ecuador al
ways had protested that il had made the utmost
effort To observe the neutrality laws and sought
TO prevent these invSsiODS-
Paste, where battle is reported imminent. is
in the department of Cauca. where the popula-
ton is dense and credited with warlike spirit
The region is mountainous, and there are some
passes across which only a we'll trained expedi-
ton could go The Rio Mayo. wide river also
offers obstacle TO invasion II was here. in
the for independence. that General Bolivar
and General Suere. with all the resources at
their command, had their forces detained for
long period by the people of the province
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19
CASTRO HELPS COLOMBIAN REBELS.
MEANWHILE REVOLUTIONARY PARTIES
ARE LANDING IN VENEZUELA

ARE LANDING IN VENEZUELA.
WiHemstad, Island Of Curacao, Aug. Is (via
Haytien cable).-President Castro OF Venezuela
some days ago sent TO Cucuta. Colombia, ammu-
milton. arms and men TO assist the Colombian
revolution.
Emilio Fernandez. former Governor Of Caracas
under President Castro. and subsequently ad-
ministrator of customs at La Csuayra. who final
Iy declared against Castro. has left Curacao.
accompanied by sixty partisans. with the avowed
intention Of invading Venezuela
1t is also reported that Segundo Rivera has
effected landing
Colon. Aug. 1S.-Statements made by passen-
gers who arrived here yesterday on the steamer
Canada from Venezuelan ports, clearly show
that there is considerable political unrest
throughout Venezuela. The passengers were
not permitted TO land indiscriminately. No au-
thentic version of the recent border engagements
could be obtained from any of them, but the
evidence all points 70 serious internal dlssen-
SiOnS.
1t is reported here that the insurgent General
Ruiz has landed near Panama from the south,
probably from GuayaQuil.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19
SEARCH FOR NEGRo-NDIAN MURDERER.

Sherman Tex, Aug. 1S-The search for Nose
Wilder the half breed negro-Indian who is said to
have murdered Mrs. Caldwell, near South Mayd.
continues. Posses are covering all the territory
from South Mayd. in Grayson County. to Wood
WILLIE Ind T., a distance of one hundred miles.
Several arrests have been made. but the suspected
persons released shortly after arrest. The
cltement is even more intense to-day than yester-
day and should the negro be run down his fate is
not a matter Of conjecture. The officers, however
are taking every precautionary step against mob
violence. Sheriff Shrewsbury returned from the
field of action to-day and states that there are Ave
thousand the trail
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19
KING EDWARDS HEALTH.
prrNoR THAT HE Is SUFFERING FROM
CANCER OF THE TONGUE.
ruE RENOVATION OF BUCKINGHAM PAL
ACE-LEssoNs OF THE NAVAL
MANQ2CNRES.
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TBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNEJ

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GBY CABLE TO THE TRIBuNEI
rondon. Aug 10. l a. m.-News reaches me
.-om Honburg to the effect that King Edward
,ooks sad and worn, and as if he needed relaxa-
zion and thorough change and rest. Until his
sster died he was apparently in enjoyment of
rohust health but il is being whispered that
Ne Is suffering from cancer of the tongue. and
that he cannot live many years. Probably, how
ever. there is not much foundation for such an
alarming rumor, and I mention it with all
serye.
Buckingham Palace will be ready for occupa-
non by the King and Queen next November 1t
is scarcely, however. to be expected that the
work Of reconstruction and renovation which
has been entered upon will be entirely complet-
ea before the end of the year. In the matter Of
ordinary modern comforts this royal residence
which has been practically untouched for half
a century, hopelessly out Of date. and so
the renovation scheme is necessarily a highly
elaborate and complex one. More than five
hundred men are at present engaged upon the
work and among other Improvements will be
+he construction of a very spacious corridor, oc-
cupying the entire length of the east side Of the
palace A number of old unused lumber rooms
are being swept away for the purpose. The pri-
vate apartments Of the King and queen are be-
ing completely redecorated while electric lights
will be fitted throughout. Hitherto there has
only been partial installation at the palace. as
Queen Victoria did not approve OF such modern
Inventions and the rooms she occupied were
illuminated by gas. TO alteration is TO be
made in the magnificent grounds, which cover a
space Of forty acres.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19
T,yo-TuIRDs IN FAVOR OF LOW.
DRIFT IN CITIZENS UNION EXECUTIVE COM
MITTEE IS IN THE DIRECTION OF
COII-MBIA'S PRESIDENT.

A member of the executive committee Of the
Citizens Union said last night that there was an
apparent drift toward Seth Low as the union anti
Tammanv candidate for Mayor. or the lO1 notices
cent ont nv, the executive committee to the ad-
visory committee 3eaFly one-ha had been a1 re n
ta,mr ~ NJ LOW. This ballot, although by no
means determining the action of the executive
committee. will nevertheless carry cohsiut'aoie
a4trhf
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19
Low RATE TOUR TO THE PACIFIC COAST.
UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD PER
soNALLY CONDUCTED TOUR SYSTEM.

On September % the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany will run another low rate personally conduct
ed tour to the Pacific Coast, covering period OF
thirty days. The party will travel by special train
of Pullman sleeping. dining and observation cars
and on the going trip will pass through the famous
scenery of Colorado. stopping at the principal
points of interest, including Salt Lake City stop
OF five days will be made I'm San Francisco during
the General Triennia Convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Church. On the homeward trip the route
Will lie through southern California via the Grand
Canyon of Arizona; thence across the southwest
plains to ST. LouH Round trip rate. covering
all the essential expenses while travelling the
special train. $1S5.00 from New York
For further information apply to Tourist Agent
1916 Broadway, New York or address Geo. w
Boyd Assistant General Passenger AGENT. Phila-
delphia.-AdYt. -
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19

The Crown Prince Of Germany, according to
some Of the newspapers, has been spending his
time since he arrived here in snapshotting not
able places Of the British metropolis. The only
ground for this intelligence is the fact that the
prince is known 10 be an amateur photographer
Ike his father. He is also a keen sportsman
and he is going TO Scotland this week to shoot
grouse. He is expected at Largholm Lodge.
Dumfriesshire, on Friday, short visit to the
Duke and Duchess Of Buccleugh. Tall and well
set up for his years, the heir = the German
throne is said TO be both active ard observant.
l. y. F.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19
roN WALDERsEE PRAISES THE FRENCH

Paris Aug ls-The Echo de Paris pub
fishes an alleged interview with Count Won Wal
dersee I'm the course OF which he highly praised
the French soldiers and expressed belief that
war between France and Germany was an i'm
possibility.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19
FRENCH OFFICERS TEMPTED.
ALLEGED EFFORTS TO SECURE THEIR SUP
PORT FOR ONE OF THE PRETENDERs.

Paris. Aug. 1S.-In the Of a speech at
a prize distribution in Auxonne to-day General
Andre. the Minister of War made a sensation
by declaring that the commanders of the various
army corps had received letters from one of the
Pretenders designed TO seduce them from their
duty, but the fact that the letters had been
to him proved the army to be loyal to
the republic.
General Andre did not say whether the Pre-
tender in question Bourbon or Bonapartist.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19
EXPLOSION MILLS THREE.
ELEVEN OTHER wORKMEN IN STEEL
PLANT INJURED AND SEVERAL
MAY DIE

Youngstown. Ohio, Aug. 1S.-An explosion of
ten tons of molten metal in the blast furnace
department at the Ohio plant of the National
Steel Company to-day resulted in the death of
three workmen and in the injury OF eleven
others. The dead are:
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19
GERuANYS COLONIAL ARMY.

Berlin Aug. 1S-The "Lokal Anzeiger" reviving
the report that the German Government intends to
establish a colonial army of volunteers. declares
that Count Won Waldersee has been consulted and
that the project will shortly be carried out.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19
RUNAwAY cArsEs FArAL co11IsIoN

Kansas City. Mo. aug. 1s.-One person
Killed. one fatally injured and another seriously
injured by trolley crashing into a carriage
Seventh and Delaware SITS. In this city. last night
Miss Lucy Bevins was killed. Edward Wusmuch
received fatal internal injuries and Miss MAY B-v-
ins was badly cut about the face and head The
victims, all OF whom residents in Kansas
City were In the carriage They had stopped to
all1w the car TO pass, when n runaway team
crashed into the carriage and showed Il In front OF
the car, which was going at fun speed
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19

RICHARDS. Nichard.
Michael Yachiako. in dying condition. and
at least six others of the injured
pected to survive. The accident the result
of the machinery which controlled the ladle
which contained the molten mass breaking, and
letting the metal drop into a tank Of water
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19

POLAND WATER FOR THE KIDNEYS
Water Book gratis. Depot, Park PL. " X
Advt-
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19
PRICE THREE CENTS.
INVASION FROM ECUADOR
COLOMBIA THREATENED ON
HER SOUTHERN FRONTIER.
a BATTLE IMMINENT ONE HUNDRED
AND FIFTY MILES NORTH
EAST OF QUITO.

Quito. Ecuador, Aug. 1S.-A force Of Ecua-
dorian troops is ready to invade Colombia. and
a battle is imminent near Paste. just beyond
the Colombian frontier and about one hundred
and fifty miles northeast of Quito.
The following dispatch from the Governor Of
the Department of Cauca, Republic of Colombia
is in answer to a message sent him several days
ago asking for information regarding the situa-
tion in Colombia:
mall. uan; Goiomb bin Aug 11IGusriIIas display
1a%,s nnss from me lnsasisn. sSas aSreates Co
government at Annpomi. and JombaIo-
Governor of the Department OF Cauca.
The Department of Cauca of which General
Cordoba is Governor. is by far the most extern
sive in Colombia 1t has an area of 257. .424
square miles. 1t north to the Caribbean
Sea and stretches along the Pacific to the border
of Ecuador The southern boundary also ex-
tends over to Brazil. and Venezuelan and Brazil
ian territory help to mark the boundary line on
the east.
The news of the battle at Anapomia is OF
great Importance, because it conveys the in
formation that General Tribes followers have
been within days horseback ride of Bogota
the national capital Ex-President Sancle-
mente, who was deposed last July while visiting
at Villeta, Andean village on the trail be-
tween the MagdaIena River and Bogota made
his home in Anapomia. SancIemente has been
accustomed all his life to the warm climate Of
the lowlands. and ne unable TO live in
BOSOta because of the high altitude. AnapOmia
is regarded by COlOmbians a summer resort
and Sanclemente spent the greater part of his
time there, visiting the capital only at long in
tervals. 1t is significant that some of the fol-
lowers of the depOsed president recently
nOunced that they would Join with Tribe in his
attempt 70 overturn the Conservative govern
ment if Sanclemente was not restored to the
presidency.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19
THE POPE HOLDS A RECEPTION.

AMERICA AND GREAT BRITAIN.
Rome. Aug. 1S-To-day, being ST. Joachims
Day, the Pope held reception. which at
tended by twenty cardinals and some one hun
dred and fifty archbishops and bishops. He
seemed to be in excellent health.
II the course of an address he referred TO the
constant progress of the Roman Catholic
Church. especially in the United States and
Great Britain. He oonversed in an animated
way with the cardinals.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19

The Earl Of Rosslyn. in letter to THE Ex-
press" explains a system-of course. infallible-
by which be proposes 10 break the bank at
Monte Carlo.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19

DEVOTE MORNING TO BUSINESS
Leave on LACKAWANNA'S new train at noon.
arrive in Buffalo 10 P. M.-Adyt.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19

The Standard publishes a telegram from
Pretoria which affords useful insight into the
delusions still prevailing among the combatant
Beers and the spirit by which they animated.
A number Of women whose husbands are on
commando have been brought into camp by the
British. They found TO express themselves
firmly convinced Of the ultimate success Of
their cause. Letters, ii seems have been
ceiyed from Europe giving assurances that the
Powers are about TO intervene, and so great is
the faith Of the Boers that they have held
thanksgiving meetings The women de-
scribed as exceedingly proud Of the dignity they
derive from their connection with the men who
are still in arms, and express contempt for those
whose husbands have surrendered. In the cir
cumstances, The Standard" questions the
pediency Of undertaking any responsibility for
the families of Boer irreconcilables
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19

VI al Colds. use
JAYNE's EXPEcTORANT.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19

The report Of the umpires appointed TO deter
mine the effect Of the recent naval manGuyres
is being anticipated with unusual interest. a
good many people argue that the manPuvres
prove that French cruisers could successfully
raid British commerce in the English Channel.
and that the scouting arrangements Of King
Edwards navy are by no means satisfactory.
1t is stated that during the manPuvres Ad-
miral Wilson's movements were aided by the in
Perception of wireless telegraphic messages in
tended for his opponent. Should the umpires
confirm this statement there will be less talk
about the value Of wireless telegraphy in future
naval warfare.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19

BUGOS. Joseph.
CRUIK SHANK. John.
RICHARDS. Richard.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19

tau. Colombia. Aug. 1T.-GuerfIIas display
increasing activity with the hope
ance from the invasions that threaten CO.
lombia- Important Victories obtained by the
New-York tribune., 1901-08-19

The recent crusade against corrupt officials In the
Follce Department has resulted in nothing No
evidence mas been obtained to warrant action on
ne part OF Governor Odell. Mr. Moss appears to be
a1ter something, Whether it is political office or
nor don't knOw.-Senator PLATT, at the Oriental
Hotel
The leader., 1901-09-11

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Talk Cheap.

ne Cumberland Telephone Com
:, pa"y mas introduced an invention in
!. ae form OF a cabinet telephone, which
:, uo' only the best instrument manu-
te'ared, but a handsome piece of
A.; n''ure. They will put these on a
A. NV metallic circuit in residences at
' rate OF $500 per month. This
~, oun's to giving you long distance
49,, pnone at 90 cents cheaper than old
They also put in the long-dis-
=. 0e wall telephone at the 500 rate
~ .,,esidences. Call and see samples
\. 'nslr instruments at the Brook
aA'en Exchange.
The leader., 1901-09-11
TOWN AND COUNTY.

Go to Roberts Il Hurst for oysters
on the half she'll.
Preaching at the Presbyterian church
this evening by DR.. Carr, of st. Louis.
Mrs. S. y. Storm was taken very i'll
last Saturday, but is now recuperating.
TIC. Ratcliff has surro unded his
residence property with a new picket
fence.
Miss Carrie Chrisman is now en-
gagged as stenographer at the CONNER
cial Bank
Mrs. W. l.. Weathersby, of Crystal
Springs, spent Sunday with her sister,
Mrs. Hobbs.
Mrs. w. T. Elan and Mrs. Sasser, of
Bogue Chitto, we're visitors at this Of
flee last Friday.
Miss Pauline Butler complimented
her young friends with a hay ride last
Friday evening.
W. P. Hubert has our thanks for a
pamphlet on the Queens Quality of
Shoes for Women"
Mrs r. H. Purser and daughters have
returned from a pleasant visit to DR..
Purser at McComb.
P Lucich has made more attractive
his West Cherokee property by lib
eral use of whitewash.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Thompson re-
turned to Jackson Sunday night, after
pleasant visit at Mrs. Sherman's.
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Schwem are now
occupying the cottage recently vacated
by Mrs. b. Wilson on Railroad avenue.
Rev. R. Selby preached at the
Methodist church last Sabbath, morn
ing and evening. His sermons were en-
joyed by good congregations.
Miss Mamie Martin returned last
Wednesday from her summers visit
to Pres. and Mrs. f. L. Martin, of
the Georgia Alabama Business COLES
at Macon, Ga.
Rev. c. 7. Mckee preached in an &C
ceptable manner at the Baptist Church
last Sabbath evening. His sermon was
full Of good and lofty thought founded
on the Scriptures.
Mrs. Julia Watkins stopped over at
"hitworth day on her way from
Lake Charles to Jackson; and, accom-
panied by her charming daughter, Miss
JAMIE, left Saturday for her home in
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Corn-huskers' sprained wrists, barb
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Mr.. W. Mills and Miss Mamie Luck
7.'' OF Canton, are stopping in this
city for couple of weeks. Both are
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70 learn the system of business of
the pioneer firm.
WHITE CREAM VERMIFUGE is essen
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Inc Union Hall church has decided
:" nave dinner on the grounds at their
regular monthly preaching service
every second Sunday. At their meet
lug last Saturday Rev. r. H. Purser
vas unanimously reelected pastor for
'ne coming year.
'osh Westhafer, of Loogootee, Ind.
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saved him from being a cripple. No
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The leader., 1901-09-11
Brookhayen's gifted impersonat

Brookhaven's gifted impersonator
and elocutionist. Miss Lulah Ragsdale,
has accepted position with Belhayen
College at Jackson. Our congratula-
tions are equally divided between this
excellent institution and the gifted
lady who will, undoubtedly, prove to
be available acquisition to its faculty.
The leader., 1901-09-11

Ordered that the Board do now ad-
journ.
w. F. PARSONS, Pres.
r. w. MCNAIR, Clerk.
The leader., 1901-09-11

A likeness of the lovely baby daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lucien Scott ap-
peared in the Sunday Times Demo
crat.