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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
LORENZO G. wo0DnoUsE DEAD.


Lorsnzo Guernsey Woodhouse, former
partner In the firm Of Marshall Field 4 Co..
who died suddenly Friday. will be buried
tomorrow from his summer home n East-
hampton. L, l.
land. n. H., in 1880, and received his early
education at Fitchburg, Mass. where his
father. the Rev. Charles Woodhouse, was
pastor Of the Univer~alist Church. He
started in business with his uncle at Hud-
son. N u, in the retail dry goods firm OF
Guernsey 4 Terry. He was afterward
connected with Phelps, Bliss 4 Go. ana
their SUCCESSORS, George Bliss Co. Later
he went with J. B. Cooley 4 Co. of Chicago
and remained with this firm through its
various changes, Cooley, Farwell Il Co..
Farwell, Field 4 Co.. Field. Palmer Letter
Field, Letter 4 Co. and finally Marshall
Field 4 Co. At the time of his retirement
In 1890 he had been member OF the firm
other business Mr. Woodhouse had large
banking interests In Burlington, Vt, where
his brother, Charles, is president of the
Burlington National Bank.
In 1891 Mr. Woodhouse enlisted in the
Seventh Regiment and soon rose 70 a Lieu
tenancy AFTER MS rhsl8MatlOn he war
four times elected Colonel, now called
president. Of the Seventh Regiment Veteran
Association. He never lost interest In this
organization and was generous con-
tributor TO the Veteran Room" In the
regiments present armory. He was also
one Of the oldest members OF the Union
League Club and was at one time connected
with the Chamber Of Commerce and the
Merchants Club
Mr.. Woodhouse spent large sums in
private charities, how much will never
be known. as he scrupuously avoided all
publicity in such matters, holding them
sacred. He was particularly wen known
to the young men of the dry goods trade.
many Of whom he had helped into positions
Of prominence. Marshall Field held a
deep regard for him, both as partner and
n friend. "Some msn are made genilises,
Mr., Field once said; this man was born
one"
His widow and a granddaughter, Olga
Roosevelt, survive him. His only daughter.
who married Robert B. Roosevelt. Jr., died
a few years ago
Mr. Woodhouse owned a town house
at 81 West Fifty-third street but had spent
much OF his time since retiring from active
business in foreign travel He had returned
from trip through Egypt shortly before
his death.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
SHAFFERS STRANGE ABSENCE.
Relatives Looking for the Man Who Led
the Steel Strike.

PrrTsBuRo. Sept. S. Theodore J. Shafer,
president of the Amalgamated Association
of Iron and Steel Workers. cannot be found.
Members of the organization have been
searching for him for several days, and his
own family is evidently alarmed. One
brother called at the headquarters Of the
association We 'terday to ask for information :,
and Fred NJ. Snas:er, another brother. called
to-day. 1t is reported that the man who led
the great strike against the United States
Steel Corporation and was defeated is at a
house in Knoxville. borough adjoining this
city, but callers are told that he Is not
there.
The feeling in the organization is strong
against Shaf-er. When he returns he will
be asked to give an explana alton Of his
strange conduct, ard II he fails TO satisfy
the board his resignation will probably
be den auded.
Shaffer is scheduled to speak at Pough-
keepsie, n. T.. on Labor Day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
DAUGHTER OF rs DEAD.
Sine Was Also Widow OF 1919 and Step
Grandmother Of Bryan.

KoKoMo, Ind. Sept. 5.-Mary Gano
Bryan Cobb, the oldest resident of this
section OF Indiana, died last night In New
London, aged lol years. Mrs. Cobb drew
a pension as daughter Of the Revolution.
She was a stepgrandmother of W. j.
Bryan, her first husband having been Capt
Louis II. Bryan. veteran of the War OF
1912. Mrs. Cobb was q daughter OF the
Revolution and a widow Of the War OF 1872
and the Mexican War. Her last husband
Stephen Cobb, died fifty-five years ago.
All her children died of old age
She was born in Frankfort, Ky on Jan
a CAPTAIN Of artillery In the Revol,.tionary
War, and a granddaughter of Stephen
Gano, brigade Chaplain In Washingto on r.
command. being known as the Fighting
Parson.'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
LAYING MACEDONIA WASTE.
norm TICK AND lNsURGENY DE.
SrROYING VILLAGES.


srecsai Cabse Despatch N TnE SUN
LONDON, Sept. s-The one thing certain
that can be gathered from the news viii, h
ia coming from the Near East "a thu Mace
tionla is being gradually destroyed. VII
llge after villsge n beirg reno cred cesolate
either by the Turks or by the revol'it oi lists.
The European Powers concerned look on
and wait for the first SHOWS OF winter to
put an end to the strife
One solution suggested in many quar-
tiers is the appointment Of a Christian Gov
ernor. responsible to the European con-
cert, supported by troops commanded by
European officers. Turkish suzera;nty be-
ing retained. but being Lominal instead
OF real. There is little likelihood, how
ever, Of this Bulgaria aims not at the
freedom of the Mscetior!ars. but at a
greater Bulgaria. and therein is Russ!a's
reason for holC;rg her back from war.
The Greeks openly sympathize with
Turkey, declaring that the Greeks in Mace
donna and all the Balkan States are sharing
the fate of the Turks at the hands Of Bul-
ga;ian Anarchists.
Tho Spectator sums up the attitude Of
a. "the reverse Of heroic" 1t says; THE
Greek, the Bulgarian and the Serb have
this only in common: they would rather
see Macedonia remain Turkish than pass
into any hands but their own. Thus what
is generally expected is that there will be a
continuance Of bloodshed till Turkey by
sheer force of numbers makes it a wilder
ness--call it peace if you like-or till the
winter puts to sleep trouble which will
wake again in the spring"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
Admiration AGREEMENT TEST.
Amnlgsmated Painters Directed to Join
the National brotherhood.

special arbitration committee an
pointed under the arbitration agreement
of tie Employers Association has passed
on differences between the Anal gamnted
Painters Society ard the Brotherhood OF
Painters, both Of which have signed tho
agreement. TIE Brotherhood u Painters
has an Arrangement with The Interior Deco
rators and CaJine m lkcrs' Association,
and the AmaIgamattu held ilHt lile EN-
ployers have been discriminating against
It's menl ers.
TIE Arbitration Committee directed the
Annlgnma'ed painters 10 join t,io b other
hood, vi i II a atlOr al oTCanizaiiGD.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
FIRE CAPTAIN HANBrRY DEAD.
succumbed 10 Erect Of Exposure on Duty
Was Gaelic scholar.

The firemen of this city learned yesterday
Of the death on Friday at Southold, l.. l..
Of Capt. Patrick Hanbury of Hook and
Ladder Company No. I.
Capt. Hamburg went to Southold two
months ago for his health. He was suffer
ing from the effects OF severe exposure at
the big fires of last winter. Mrs. Hamburg
was with him when lie died. Az no doctor
had been in attendance the death was
reported to the Coroner. He issued a
permit for the removal OF the body TO this
city.
Capt. Hamburg was appointed to the Fire
Department on Jan. I, 1885, He became
an assistant foreman eleven years later
and was made Captain on June l,l90l. He
was known in the department as Samson
because of his strength.
He was one Of the best Gaelic scholars
in the city and that language was spoken
in his home
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
Young Musician . Suicide.

Ralph Ayres. rs years old, committed
suicide yesterday morning In his room at
1903 East Eighty-sixth street, by inhaling
Illuminating gas. He had been employed
until recently by the knickerbocker Trust
Company. but was compelled to give up
his place on account of sickness. He
then developed symptoms of melanchoia.
Ayres was an accomplished musician.
and was said to be one OF the most promise
ing organists in the city.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
psllcs captain Settles = strike.

Fifty Iaborers employed IN the COR
strrcIion of an addition to the Babnook a
WILCOX Boiler Works,at Bergen Point ,yaster-
day went On strike for an iDorease Of 20
cents u day. Police Captain NJ J. Foley
arrived with squad OF men H. antad
As arbitrator, sId after ten minutes
talk with the leaders Of the strike non WINGED
them that they were acting fOolislily and
rot them 70 return 10 work.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
GUARDING THE SULTAN.
Special Precautions Now 10 Proven. IN
Attack.
Special Cable Despatch 10 TEE Sun.

Special Cable Despatch 10 TIE Sun.
BERLIN, Sept. 5.-A Constantinople de-
spatch to the Frankfurter Zeitung says that
extraordinary precautions have been taken
for several days to protect the Sultan.
Two Generals. four Colonels, eight Captains
and hundred soldiers are kept day and
night at the Yildiz Kiosk under his imme-
date command. All these men have been
chosen because of their known devotion
to his Majesty. The Generals each receive
Si25 special pay for five days services.
Their duty is to watch the other guards,
who are paid proportionaly.
Two thousand insurgents have wrecked
seven villages five hours from the Bull
garian railway station at Sarambuy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06

F urniture.

NO sueh magnificent array Of fins
~ furniture has ever been seen Ia
any one establishment a. that
now presented in ous Fall exhibit.
Dining Room. Bedroom. Parlor.
Drawing Room. Library and Hall
Furniture in all the latest designs
and finishes. Hundreds OF indi.
vidual pieces for every part Of the
house. Best value at every price.
Reductions on many lines TO
make room for Incoming goods.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
Frank Converse Dies Suddenly.

Frank Converse died suddenly ysster-
day morning at his home. $50 West TWEEN
tieth street, in his sixty-fifth year. His
wife, Mrs Harriet Maxwell Converse, the
well-known writer and lecturer on Indian
topics. is Frustrated, and last night was
under medical care
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
whistler Left $4,000.

Special Gable Despatch TO THE SUN
LONDON, Sept. 5.-The estate of the late
James Mon. Whistler, the artist, is valued
at flO8O2. Probate has been granted to
Mr.. Whistlers sister-in-law and executrix.
Rosalind Philis
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
PLAGUE BACILLI AS WEAPONS.
Threat That Insurgents viii Use Them
to Poison Wells.
Special Cable Despatch to THE SUN.

Special Cable Despatch TO THE SUN.
BERLIN, Sept. 5.-The Cologne Gazette
publishes a statement from friend OF the
Macedonian leaders saying that they have
great quantities Of dynamite, twenty bottles
of plague bacill and plenty of arms and
money. II they do not succeed in bringing
about war between Turkey and Bulgaria
or in obtaining European Intervention
they intend to blow up the Macedonian
cities, burn the villages and poison wells.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
Porto Rican Coffee Growers Organize.

Speeta! Gable Despateh TO THE SUN.
SAN JUAN, Sept. 5.-The coffee growers OF
the island have formed an organization with
tho object of securing a market for the
whole crop. This is the first organization
Of the kind in the history of Porto Rico
1t is believed to be necessary. as much OF
the pres 30 ity OF the island depends upon
it's coffee crop, The promoters. bankers
and merchants interested in the handling OF
the CT ,p will hold convention on Sept 90
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
VISITORS TO NEW YORK
are cordially invited to examine our
stock and note ouf plain-figus prices.
r. J. HORNER & CO.,
Furniture Makers and Importers,
81, SO, s. West 23d Street.
CAN'T SEE THEIR BABIES.
New Rule Dars Prisoners' Youngster,
From Island Institutions.

Twenty women, each carrying baby,
were turned away from the Department Of
Correction steamers Massasoit and Min
nahanonk yesterday afternoon at the
East Twenty-sixth street pier. where they
tried to board the boats to 20 to the Island
penal institutions.
The women had passes and were indig-
nant. but the dock officials said that new
ruling of Commissioner OF Correction
Hynes had gone into effect and in tho
future no babies will be allowed on the
boats Many of the women, whose hus-
bands. although confined for one crime or
another, have some regard for their chill.
dren. wept bitterly when turned away.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
Prince u Thurn and Tsx,s HIRE.

Prince Alexander ~ Thurn aud Taxi., q
member u the upper house ~ the Aust risD
Parliament, arrived yesterday aboard the
Cunardsr Etruria from Liverpool and
Queenstown, lie ~ here % book after
Interested and to hunt Az Newfoundland,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
AFTER EMPEROR or SAHARA"
French Government Expected TO Take
Action Against N. Iebaudy.
Special Gable Despatch TO TIE

Spfc1dl Cd0c DfSpdlcH 70 THE sun.
THE HAGUE, Sept, St is reported that
the French Government will attempt to
secure the arrest and extradition Of NJ
jacques Lehaudy. the Frenchman who
recently attempted to found an empire on
the west coast of Africa and who arrived
here yesterday and registered at the Hotel
DIES Indies as Emperor OF Sahara" NJ.
Lebaudy placed himself in the hands of
lawyers this afternoon as a matter Of pro-
lection.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
Bulgarian Minister Drowned.

Special Cable Dc,patch to THE SUN
SOFIA, Sept. s. M. Manusheff, Bulge rian
Minister of Finance. was drowned yesterday
while bathing in the riv at Euxnograd.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
Children's FURNISHINGS.
Boys d Girls School Shoes.

We iupae attention to tits most complete shooting Of
tie best School Shoes. Or School Shoes for both Boys
and Girls mvanaby look better. better. bette,
than any Others. We alsvsys planning and producing
new methods of excellence IN shape, make. comfort and
service. Hence. the Boy or Girl u'earing the BEST"
School Shoe Is sure to be u,eu shod
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-06
BE S!
LIp%ss'.IM atz%
Correct Attire for Boys DE- Youths.

OOIIcCI Z1LIIIc IO1 OUJo &c Il UUIHSs
Providing xvih utmost only such materials as a-s
best sufed to young peoples needs in style and sueanrs
qaales-and manufacturing oar osvn garments. ars
able to produce class of ork superior to that found else
here and tilt merits tie u'orld zvde reputation for So.
penony IN every detail that our clothing possesses.
Children's FURNISHINGS.
The right sort selected zah care and knowledge Of
chadrens requirements. made possible only BY years Of
careful stad and manufacturing and selling article,
for eadnens svear than any OTHER establishment in the
evord-e can therefore serve you better than eewhere.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-11-07
II. F. Orion is in Freeport.

L..
&C. B. Angus and son are on g
visit and hunt in the north.
&C. E. Doll of Minneapolis was q
guest of relatives here this week.
Mrs. Ed Westing of Harding,
Neb., has been visiting Granteounty
relatives the past week.
Mrs. A. K. Walker and children
of North Lancaster are visiting rela-
tives at Camp Douglas.
Mrs. B. J. Kicks Of Boscobel and
Mrs. F. S. Tuf1ey and daughter OF
Livingston are visiting at the edi-
tors home.
F. w. McNair and family of
Houghton, Mich, are guests at the
home of his mother. Mr.. McNai1
is president of the Michigan college
of mines at that place.
"A wedding of unusual happi-
ness was solemnized in Marion town
ship Thursday, when Miss Louisa
Boebel became tina bride of Rev. J.
J. Agena. The bride is daughter
of the well known farmer, John F.
Boebel, and is highly esteemed by
all. The Herald congratulates.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Tennyson Mining
company will be held in the court
room of the city hall in Platteville
Saturday, Nov. Dist, at 2 p. m.
Report of the secretary will be sub
mitted, officers chosen for ensuing
year and other business transacted.
A lawyer charges a man ten
dollars for ten minutes converse
ton the man insists on paying it.
A doctor charges one dollar for a
prescription and the patient says
''Oh pshaw-is that enough" An
undertaken conducts a funeral and
charges 800 and he is just perfect
ly lovely with every body inside
and outside the family. A man
buys gold brick and apologies for
not having bitten before. An edi-
tor walks mile in the hot sun to
get the fact of a death or wedding
or social function and spends three
hours in writing it up and tells
lies and praises people up till he
hates himself Then if he makes an
insignificant omission or error or
charges five cents straight for three
extra papers he is a stingy careless
good or-nothing cuss who never
gets anything right and charges
four times the price of city papers
twice as large. In short he is a
COMPOUNDED most-any old thing and
ought to be run out of town. Talk
about the ice man! How would
you like to run a newspaper?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-11-07
Local JOttingS.

Roberts & Groenier sold a fine
$40O piano to ex-Register of Deeds
Tuf1ey in Marion this week.
DIR. BENZ. Budworth of Austin,
Mimi, is visiting his mother and re-
newing many old acquaintance.
The Political Equality club will
meet with Mrs. J. F. Rhodes Mon
day at $50 p. m. A full attend
ance is requested.
By addressing lock box 376 Ian
caster, Wis, competent girl can
secure a good place for the winter
with good wages. House with
modern conveninces, small family.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
M. E. church will serve their month
ly tea in the chapel Wednesday next
from p. m until all are served.
All are invited.
VIM. Lee was given 20 days
in county Jail this week in default
Of a fine imposed upon him by
Justice Shimmin for being drunk
and disOrderly.
Bryan O'Neil is serving a IS
days sentence in county Jail for ha-
bitual intoxicatiOn. It is rumOred
that Bryan was simply Disguised
and sadly disappointed when Justice
Wheeler dealt out to him SO brief a
period within the comfortable walls.
Good neighbors always depend
upon one being willing to make a
little concession in the matter of
ones opinions and ways of doing
things. The man across the road
feels his oats just as much as you
do and is just as cock-sure he is
right as you are.
A small but appreciative audi
ence witnessed the presentation of
Burglar at Reeds opera house
Thursday evening. The company
and the play more than pleased and
it is a regretful fact that the show
was not better attended. The Coun-
try Club boyssare putting forth ex-
ira endeavors at great expense to Sc
cure attractions of high order and
their effo1ts should meet with more
substantial appreciation. Down
by the Sea" Monday night is another
production of the best class. Help
fill the house.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-11-07

War department, the president has
just pardoned a military prisoner
who committed murder over forty
years ago. He was imprisoned for
life but escaped and has since led
such a respectable life that the War
department did not care to take adj
vantage of the discovery of his
identity.
King Menelik of Abyssinia ex-
presses strong desire to visit the
ST. Louis exposition, with Queen
Taitu, but makes the condition that
he shall be brought here and return
ed in an American war ship and that
he shall be given all sovereign hon
ors. This would be rather difficult
as some of our southern naval officers
might refuse to dine on the same
ship with negro monarch.
Statistics tells us that the average
Englishman consumes, in one year,
two bottles of wine, 178 bottles of
beer and six bottles of spirits. The
Prohibition party and W. G. T. U.
can not be very active in England.
The Arbitration court in Sydney,
New South Wales, has fined the
captain of an American barketine
$3.50 and cost for refusing to employ
union workmen for unloading his
vessel. The captain declares he will
appeal to Washington.
M. Santos-Dumont has announced
his decision to compete for the air
ship prize at the ST. Louis exposition
with his No. 7. This balloon is like
an arrow. It's 154 feet long, % feet
in diameter and is driven by an
eighty horsepower motor.
Through an oversight the Vir-
ginia democrats in Buckingham
county elected negro as overseer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-11-07
DIR. J. A. Gault went to Madi-

DIR. J. A. Gault went to Madi-
son Thursday.
Sickness is the interest paid on
lifes mortgage.
Mrs. VIM. Stone was in Dodge
vile Thursday.
1t isn't always the man who
lives longest who lives most.
When a man is long on schemes
he is usually short financially.
Mrs. Sarah Bailey of Platteville
is a guest of her daughter, Mrs. w.
F. McGonigal.
One active cause of the shrink
age in value of property annually is
the assessors visit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-11-07

between Italy and Argentine Re-
public.
Baron d'Estournelles addressed
the arbitration group Of the French
chamber of deputies and said the
credit for initiating the movement
was largely due to President Roos-
evelt's strong support of the Hague
Tribunal.
The conflict over the Bennett will
case has spoiled Mr. Bryan's pro-
jected trip to Europe. Yet he can't
say that he needed the $50, In
fact he is fast becoming millionaire
if not a plutocrat.
Edward VII wisely refrains from
allowing himself to be drawn into
the present tariff arguments in
England.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-11-07

of the poor. His name was printed
On the ballot by mistake. Senator
German will probably cite this as
another instance Of negro domino
ton.
Tar sprinkled over macadamized
roads has been used in New Jersey
to make them water proof and free
from dust and mud. This has been
tried in France and has given much
satisfaction to automobiles.
A great microbe farm has been
established by an American outside
OF London, where a dozen or more
chemists are employed in manufact-
uring the most dreadful diseases
known to mankind and experiment
ing with remedies to cure them.
It is said that the American
sleeping cars are so nOn-sanitary
that traveller must choose between
staying awake all night or sleeping
with microbes.
AS an extra session of Congress is
a short one, it is hoped that Senator
Morgan can be induced not to dis
cuss the canal question.
The Ohio federation of Catholics
has started a propaganda against
socialism in the state. 1t felt called
upon to explain that such action
was not a direct attack on Tom
johnson.
William Marconi has gone to
Rome to erect very powerful wire
less telegraph station for the pur-
pose of establishing communication
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-11-07

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back.
For nearly, thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he SO much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
OF their own.
lie stands tor SCOTS Emul-
sion Of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
ronic for children, for old folks
md FOR all who need flesh and
.rengt!!l.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists.
a. CD-415 Pearl Street, New York.
SOC and $1.OO; all druggists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-11-07

Dowie should take lessons from
the New York minister who talked
81, 400 from his congregation in half
all hour. He said to them, "You
can't serve God and mammon at the
same time, but you can serve God
with mammon and here is your
chance"