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New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
SWEDEN'S COAL FAMINE.
TALK or USING ELECTRIcITY OR PEAT on THE
RAILROADS

Sweden has been reduced TO desperate straits by
the high price of foreign coal and the inferior
quality of her own. Invention has thus been slim
ulated in several directions. one suggestion which
has been made to the government is that II snail
utilize the power of the mountains for the
electrical operation of State railways. And mas
much Sweden is nearly as well off in mountain
streams as Switzerland is. the idea will no doubt
receive careful consideration. The country which
gave birth TO Ericsson and Nobel has produced
other wideawake engineers.
Another proposition which has been put forward
is to burn peat the railroads This kind OF fuei
is abundant in Sweden. Hitherto it has not been
motive 1t may be necessary. therefore, to modify
its furnace or else to prepare the peat In fresh
form, as for instance in briquettes. Already this
latter solution of the fuel question has been tried
In Germany. and comparatively successful results
are reported from that country. briquette
factory just erected in Sweden under government
auspices will operate under German patents this
fall and winter.
Sweden has coal deposits of her own. but the
quality is exceedingly poor. 1t has been fouId I'M
practicable to this material the railways
without mixing il with the best English coal l3ut
IL Il way could be found to substitute peat Tor the
imported article, and to burn combination or tne
effected. Still peat is bulky stuff. in spite OF us
combustibility. After all, the conversion OF water
power into electricity may prove the most salts
factory method of meeting Swedens requirements
a great revolution in traction systems in the next
ton
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

bras collapse a few weeks ago must be set at
rest by the coroner's inquest. The chief diver
OF the salvage ship testified that the accident
happened in sixty feet of water, and that the
plates failed to show the slightest indication OF
striking either a shoal a rock On the other
hand, the hull was broken across in the vicinity
OF OF the boilers. and the edges at the gap
We're Jagged Altogether the wreck looked like
a cane broken over the knee When to these
facts was added the testimony of the diver that
the plates were less than inch thick in some
places the jury had difficulty in concluding
that the trouble was structural weakness.
In the judgment OF The Mariner" there has
been a sacrifice of strength for speed in torpedo
boats we'll yachts. In the design of this
particular vessel. and perhaps in that of the
Viper, which wrecked In an apparently
similar manner. the frames and shell were too
light for the service expected Of them. The
Mariner" thinks that the usual factor OF safety
was whitfield away 10 nothing. The older type
Of torredo boat intended for coast defence.
and was not exposed to any great strain. But
the destroyer" to which class the Cobra be-
longed. is theoretically seagoing vessel.
In the heavy weather 10 which this boat was
subjected during her fatal voyage II is esti-
mated that the length Of the must have
been four hundred five hundred feet. H. as
is probable the Cobra took them head on"
she would be subjected alternately TO two diff
ferent kinds OF strain. At one moment the mid
die would rest the top OF big wave and
the bow and stern would remain comparatively
unsupported. An instant later she would be held
up by the ends. with deep trough amidships.
Unless her hull was remarkably rigid. she
would not long survive this racking treatment.
The Mariner" imagines that the Cobra sue
cumbed 'as a result of extra severe sagging
strain accompanied. perhaps. by a twisting
blow delivered by cross sea" For some time
past there has been talk Of fitting destroyers
with bilge keels. which would impart greater
stiffness than a single keel. Possibly If that
form had been undertaken sooner, both the
Viper and the Cobra might be in commission
to-day.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
TAMMANY'S BROOMS.
THEY SWEEP THE STREETS POORLY,
BUT CLEAN OUT THE SWEEPERS'
POCKETS THOROUGHLY.

New-York has not had many municipal glories
to boast Of. In fact, the Street Cleaning Depart
ment has been almost the unique cause of civic
conceit. Colonel Waring made science of that.
and NewYork has had pride in the white
wings" for his sake. The system was thor
oughly organized that it seemed really impossi-
bic 10 do much harm with it. when ii fell
into the clutches of Tammany. but there is
little that is not. in such circumstances, altered
at the merry fancy of the blackmailer and the
boss. Tammany leaders have discovered the
philosophers stone which turns everything into
gold-for them. Street sweeping is far from
being Improbable occupation. Sweepers re-
ceive yearly salaries of $T20 with the possibility
of advance. Sweepers being for the most part
men of low degree. 1t seems unnecessary in the
eyes Of Tammany, to furnish them thus with all
the essentials of riotous living. a system has
been instituted by which certain portions of
their livelihood go to help deserving BOSSES
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
A nONUMENT TO 4 WAR HORSE.
AND COLONEL. WATERS SAYS THAT OLD CHICKA-
MAUGA WAS WELL WORTH IT.
From The Kansas CITY Journal.

FROM Inc Kansas city Journal
Colonel l.. H. Waters has recently learned that
his old war horse Chckamauga has had a monu-
ment erected 10 his memory He was worth IL.
the colonel says tenderly. at the same time admit
ting II is extraordinary circumstance for a
quadruped 10 have gravestone. The old horse
had more records than one IL mad besldes a war
record. stable record and track record. and now
."The horse was o christened Chickamauga by the
boys of the Sth Illinois, said the colonel yester-
hcer, Major Hawkins. commandeered him when
raiding Kentucky. and carried him off. At the
time the major captured darky from
Union regiment. The darky a good cook, and
an old plug TO ride his forages. slow that he
was sure he would never get away. one day the
his hoof purpos.y The striker then had to ride
me stolen horse @hen IN quest e & 1r ohcRehs OK his nec
dug his heels into the side and rode out Of gunsh3t
horse turned to the quartermaster and
sold l bought him for SIS. which was very high
ianta campaign from Chickamauga to Franklin
ae was m Two Rdr dHG ngpdd m Ruzaard
Roost. Franklin. Nashville and all the rest Of
dsmounted TO get the enemy between the ground
and the skyline IT b being dusk at & the moment and
my right shoulder; II had remained on Chicka-
But he was saved and came out of the war to-
gether. ! sold him on coming to Missouri. and he
contention that he thoroughbred. He knew
aS bacer he Commended himself to me The
owner located him. He knew the officer who
darky. % followed the tran OF the, darky through
the records at Washington, and by the
means discovered that had bought him. II was
then easy find the horse in the grocery wagon
I think he rebought by the owner and breeder
for about $50 but sold within year for 50 300 He
went the track. and his get turned out marvels
There old fellow at Macomb, ILL.,, where
Chickamauga found his last home. who thought he
had a grindstone quarry. He claimed his rock was
the same the standard stone. and made lot of
srindstones When cut the stuff worked well. but
instead of hardening under the influence OF the
atmosphere. grindstone rock does. IL became
brittle Flint in IL made IL valueless
Then the quarryman made a gravestone, a
heauty and exhibited IL. with a view having the
stonecutters buy his rock. They found II disinte-
grated and would not even buy the monument he
Rad made Chickamauga died. and buried in
the middle of the fair grounds at Macomb. Friends
or the horse learned of the monument the grind
stone u,iarrynan had cut and they decided Chicka-
ynauga was worth q monument. So they bought
that one and set IL up over the remains OF my old
horse
.sPoor old Chickamauga." the colonel concluded
and there was pathos I'm his voice.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

oHerea peace and tranquility freedom from re-
spohsioiiity. relief from care. and 1t was prom
isea that no man should invade their asylum.
ine proposition was tempting. and met with a
Ieaoy acceptance. but Mrs. McWhirter did not
piopose 10 give something for nothing. her sue
cess as hotel proprietor was not made on
@ ehose hnes In return for the advantages she
oleIeu o. .hose who entered the community were
expected to surrender their propertv to the
common fund and agree TO observe the rules of
lhe institution These rules are few but they
are IRON pouno and the chief of them is obedi-
.a vace 10 the superior, who arranges the mode of
nle ana assigns the duties TO her subordinates
dispute or her authority means banishment
put she is wise and experienced. and wields
eente, II nrm sceptre. Her associates IL is
saia' 10 enjoy peace and tranquility, freedom
from responsibility, relief from care. and no man
pchetrates this Adamless Eden; but, In fact,
there is no need OF men. since every profession
Is represented there. Doctors, lawyers, dentists,
oressmakers. milliners. a shoemaker even, are
among those who have sought an asylum with
Mrs. NC hirter. The community includes, too.
excellent cooks and women competent and will
Ing TO do to the more menial work
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
TWO WOMEN.
ONE WHO DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO MIND HER OWN
BUSINESS. AND ONE WHO DID

ONE WHO DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO MIND HER OWN
BUSINESS. AND ONE WHO DID.
| The old lady shrill OF voice and garrulous
of nature, and she drew the attention of the other
! passengers in Sixth-ave. elevated train TO the
young woman who sitting beside her The
young woman was accompanied by two small chill
dren The old woman grinned ingra tngly several
times at the children. who gave her no encourage
ment. After while she turned TO the young
woman and asked in voice that attracted the
tentton OF the other passengers:
What nice little children, How old are they
dear?"
Some quiet response by the little woman.
What's that? don't hear very we'll"
The young woman raised her voice she blushed
because Of the attention of the other passengers:
'one is three years and the other is two"
My Are they sisters?"
They brother and sister"
Which one is the older. the boy or the grip
The boy"
Well well! How many months are there be-
tween them?'
The young woman seemed much annoyed and an
swered shortly:
Fifteen"
''Indeed Are you their sister,
NO"
By this time everybody in the car was looking
and some pitied the young woman. whose face was
flushed at the personal questions, but Obliged
TO smile at the persistency of the older one
Perhaps their cousin or their aunt?" she haz-
your ~
There came decided nod from the little woman
as she turned her face away from her cross-ques-
toner.
You are? Well WELL And how long have you
oeen married? You are only girl yourself. Too
young to have two such big children
The train drew up at station Just then, and the
young woman gathered her children together as
she answered, with snap of her big brown eyes:
I've been married long enough be able to at
tend TO my own business. Have you been married
as long as that?' and she swept of the car
TO walt on the platform for another train that
would not contain such unwelcome uuestioner.
Well. said the old woman the train started
again i wonder what was the matter with that
girl She seemed put out
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
LONG DISTANCE COACHING.
DERBILT TRIP TO PHILADEL-
PHIA AND Rack

Many owners Of coaches are making prepara-
tions for long runs and the season Will probably
furnish important material for the history of
coaching in this country.
The Alfred G. Vanderbilt party. which made the
trip to Philadelphia and return few days ago.
opened the season and had wildly exciting time.
Mr.. vanderbilt had guests James H. Hyde.
Frederick NJ Davis. Bradish G. Johnson. IT.. W. c.
Gulliver and Morris E. Hewlett. On the trip from
the Holland House to Philadelphia apd return
seventy-four horses used in relays of from
five to ten miles. and the distance OF 1870 miles
was covered in 10 hours and 80 minutes. The
start made az 5:55 a. m. the coach reach
Ing Jersey City at $50. and from there it was a
constant race until Philadelphia was reached. Mr..
Vanderbilt and Mr.. Hyde did most of the driving
on the way to Philadelphia. but relieved con-
siderably on the return trip by Mr.. Hewlett On
the run from New-York to Philadelphia the time
was hours and % minutes. which beat the record
time made in April 1894. At ttat time coach
made the run in 10 hours and IS minutes. The
members of the party General Edward Nor
rell Nelson Brown, Edward Browning and f. R.
Miller. They used ffty-two horses.
Mr.. Hyde was driving the Vanderbilt coach when
the home station was reached, about three hours
late. according TO the schedule laid out by Mr.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
THE PECULIAR RUSSIAN CROSS.

Russian correspondence of The Chicago Record
Herald
A stranger in Russia is always puzzled by a snort
the foot OF every cross set al an al, ase
where is due TO the fact that the rus ha.
believe the Saviour 10 have been deformed 20 Hass
had one leg shorter than another This thelr
teach them by his own wish. In or1eI tha :
He might suffer TO the utmost the desraua"0N VI
humanity. ;, ,,,h ,ba
Russian priest I'VE did esteem Him stricken. ar
iicted and smtten OF God. 1t pleased God to pruse
Him and put Him TO grief
the crosses the old churches are usually repre-
sented as rising from crescents. The Tartars, VINO
masters of Russia for two hundred years
converted the churches into mosques. and placed
crescents upon their spires. When the Grand Duke
Ivan vassilivitch drove out the Tartars and re-
stored the churches, he left the crescents Where
the Mahometans had placed them but planted the
upon them the sign OF victory ana the
Russians still continue this practice.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
A MODERN COLUMBUS.
HE SAID HE WAS DESCENDANT OF CHRISTIE
PIER AND CENrENARIAN.

fHER AND a CENTENARIAN.
From The Buffalo Express
One who has declared himself to be lineaI de-
on on TIesday M sd January 81 Besides being descend
cehteharlan and had lived In three centuries. Ills
name was Alexius Columbus He was born in
him years old at the time Of his death MS i''e
Alexius Columbus came to Buffalo about sew
in this city When he came here he could speak
nothing hetter than the French-Canadian patois
ana his attainments linguist never got much
beyond that picturesque dialect Early in his Buff
the old shipbuilding firm Of Banta & BidWei1 His
fbos oI the snip carPenters trade held by
ested IN tracing his genealogy to be a direct link
betore leaving Canada Mr. Columbus mar
~ ried TO Mary r Dairy Eleven children were born
to see his de- mupy 5 rma 4na r. FreIC Cfd
canadian fashion At the time OF his death there
grandchildren in his large family The photo
EIaPh 81 P from which our picture is made was taken
hved with his eldest son, John b. Columbus. and
table The phooeTaph Was msde in loE m sns whsn h6es h
Ss naG a!ready passed the century mark, and he
His wife died in 1888 She was seventy-six years
ture white hairs it is understood by members OF
dhe family who have looked the matter up. were
uIStnsuishlhg popularity OF the great explorer and
Mrs. Elizabeth Baker one of the daughters of
10 erect family tree showing that her father
a direct descendant of the great Christopher. She
makes make him out to have been great-great-great-
great-srandS3n OF Columbus The line is said to
descend as Follows; christopher Columbus had one
son, Diego Diego had two sons. Luis and Christie
wall Luiss eldest son. Christopher learned the
shipbuder's trade and taught II to his son Fran
els who handed II on to his Antony Antony
was the father Of the old man who has just died
OF the family living. and daugh-
ters. John B. and Peter and Mrs Kttie Souter and
Mrs. Angeine SOuter. live in Buffalo: Mrs. Jennie
Jones. Mrs. Elizabeth Baker and Mrs. Rose SOuar
I'm Chicago. and Mrs. Josephine Fleming in Ogdens-
burg.
Alexius Columbus attributed his great age and
good health 10 simple habits and hereditary longev
ty His family lived TO be centenarians. and
OF his uncles lived be 119 years old Aexius used
To bed ear
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

escaped fines for some time and so had failed
10 contribute as largely to the revenue of some
body as he should have done One day he left
MS wrench in a hydrant and turned away for
a short time. When he came back the water
was turned on and foreman was taking his
name He paid three days wages as a fine. and
as a result OF his speculations az to who turned
that water on. he took the pains 10 blow on
that foreman carefully ever afterward.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

with six pointed star Immediately beneath It.
emblematic OF the six federated States. while the
other half Of the flag is devoted TO depicting the
Southern Cross. The government and official
color is 10 he blue while the mercantile marine
of the new commonwealth will fly the flag with
a red ground. The approved design was sub
mitted by several competitors.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
PROBLEMS.

From The Atlanta Constitution.
King er Englan' stump his toe
Wor turn upside down.
Niger dead, hits Lem go
Plenty mo- in town.!
King er Englan pass away
Watch 'em takin on!
Niger dead, en- what dey say
"Des one niger gone!
How desc things gwine rickoncile!
Amt dey gwine wrong?
Eat yo bread en- meat, my chile
You amt heah fer long!
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
THE AUSTRALIAN FLAG.

A SELECTION MADE FROM THE THIRTY THOU
SAND DESIGNS SUBMITTED
The Judges appointed by the government Of
the Australian Commonwealth have made their
selection from the thirty thousand designs sub
mitted in the recent competition open TO Aus
tralian artists and others. The flag decided upon
has the Union Jack in the top left hand corner.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
VIRGINIA.
VIRGINIA HOT SPRINGS.

VIRGINIA HOT SPRINGS.
v EXHIIAARATING FALL MOUNTAIN RESORT
ON CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY
The Virginia Hotel accommodate
pending completion of magnificent hotel spring
bathing establishment in
feet climate Incompatible autumn scenery. Golf
good roads. Compartment sleeper without change
Saturdays Excursion tickets & o.
Broadway. Offices Pennsylvania Railroad
FRED STERRY. Manager. Hot Springs. Bath Co.. Va.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
An UPRIGHT NAN.
From The Washington Star.

From The Washington Star
Can you truthfuly say that you went into office
with absolutely clear conscience?' inquired the
very familiar but unwOrldly friend.
"Of course | can" answered Senator Sorghum in
tone of slight irritation; Il never yet failed pay
every cent promised for a vote
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
LESSONS TAUGHT By THE COBRA.

RIGIpITY AND sEAGoING QUALITIES SACRIFICED
TO SPEED.
Whatever doubts may have existed in the pub
lie mind as to the cause Of the torpedo boat Co
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

Vanderbilt. But the friends of the dashing drv-
ers greeted them with hearty applause and con-
graduated them on the successful finish of OF
the greatest coaching features record
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

Mount Pleasant, a suburb OF the capital.
shelters unique community, founded few
years since by Mrs. McWhirter. who still gov
erns the twenty-five inmates that make up her
household. Mrs. McWhirter. II seems. was for
merly a resident of Bolton. Tex, where her
husband deserted her. Thrown upon her own
resources. she established a boarding house, as
sociating with her three other women. whose
cruel partners had also fed and left them
penniless. II would seem in the light Of Nc
Whirters desertion that his wife lacked the
qualities and training which go 10 make a sue
cessful wife for one cannot imagine a man
turning his back on a home where the bread is
Hight, the meat well cooked, the coffee strong
and clear and the rooms kept in order. Despite
this evidence TO the contrary. however. Mrs
McWhirter proved to be a remarkable house
Keeper and to possess executive ability OF
high order
Success crowned her efforts from the begin
ping, the boarding house she established gained
such reputation for excellence that all the
Boarding houses in the vicinity were deserted
ana many more than she could accommodate
eamored for admittance. Encouraged by this
good fortune, she enlarged her boarding house TO
twice Its original size. but even this did not
suthce. Her fame travelled far and wide. her
uoOrs were besieged and she was finally forced
70 convert her boarding house into a first class
MOTEL" which was generally conceded to be the
"hlrter gained more than fame, shekels poured
INTO her lap, resulting in the accumulation OF a
Dank account, and she was able TO repeat IN
other parts OF Texas the success she had made
st Bolton. McWhirter hotels sprang up like
mushrooms, and the redoubtable manager re-
ured In few years with handsome fortune,
me Income of which would suffice 10 keep her
ana her devoted partners in luxury for the rest
OF their lives.
"lfs McN hirter, however, was weary OF Tekas
~ reminded her OF many struggles and IL
,ptoueht Mr.. McWhirter too often TO mind. she
IOoked about, therefore, for place where the
surroundings would be congenial, the climate
asfeeabie, finally deciding upon Washington
wfere she bought two houses in one OF its pret-
.slest suburbs. After converting her purchase
..4to single house, Mrs McWhirter furnished
~ ana settled down TO enjoy life But she was
.4ot happy. Her occupation was gone. she had
ot outlet for her energies. and before long she
.eaAzed that work what she craved. Why
80. t iend helping hand TO her sisters In dis
anest! and from this thought the community
D Dsef which she presldes with so much success
s as Dorn A limited number Of grass widows
"e asked 10 share her home. To them were
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
Geacbsrs

A EVERETT STONE CYale and Colurrbia) 3fs West
"A. Seth St Tutor for all colleges: long experience
INR- W. O. NOwEIL private a uupils' homes or
~ i15 = s2d-st. Two pupils received family.
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Aninmn Resorts.
NEw-YORK.

NUUIIBJMTWlN UNNN7
MILBROOk. DUTCHESS COUNTY, " Y
quiet reetfu homeIike house Delightful Autumn.
Charming drives golf tennis. bowling. billiards. open
wood nres three furnaces. open all the year.
Mrs A. p. CARPENTER. Manager
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
NEW-JER SEY.

RECUPERATE YOUR HEALTH AT THE NEW BRICK
MOTE0 STRNND7
ATLANTIC CITY. n. ].
Directly the Ocean-front. Open all the year Sea
baths. FAIRBAIRN & WILLIAMS.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-27

4 ENGLISH LADY resided n but
~ who is living Devonshire England
OF age 20 educate with her little
The house is thoroughly well appointed
acres OF ground by the The highest
given and required Apply to ALPHA
Of American Society London. SOuthau1uton
Row. London. " c.. England.