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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-07
NEWS OF BOOK WORLD
Where Omar khayyam Got Some OF His
Ideas, According to Ameen r. RIhanl

Where Omar khayyam Got Some OF His
Ideas, According to Ameen r. RIhani
Frank Norris Essays In Book Form
Maxine Gorky's Autobiography"
Did Omar Khayyam plagiarize? Ameen
F. Rihani. whose translations Of The
QuatraIns OF Abu'l-Ala has just been
published, in an Introduction to Ahul-
Alas poems. himself suggests the thought
but only to add very quickly that Omar
acquired only his skeptical views from
Abu'l-Ala. Whether there was any pla.-
giarism or not, there is striking SINH
larity between some of the quatrains Of
the Arab poet and of the Persian poet,
who lived but short time after. The
translation of Abu'l-Ala made by Mr.
Rihani and that of Omar by Fitzgerald
snow very strong similarity in the fol-
lowing: IS
Tread lightly, for a thousand hearts unseen
| 1Ilgnt now ne beating in this misty green;
mere are the herbs that once We're pretty cheeks.
dere the remains Of those that once have been.
--Abu'l Ala.
Pledges the Rivers Lip on which we lean
An, lean upon 1t lightly! for who knows
from what once lovely Lip it springs unseen.
Omar khayyam.
But the similarity of thought and ex-
preston in the two quatrains just quoted
is hardly so striking as that between the
following by Abu'l-Ala. and those we'll
known lines of Shakspere given below
them
But even sultan's will to clay return,
ana, cnanc1ng, serve us as coffee urn;
Ferchance remolded to a pot and then
drinks from 1t whose wishes in his turn.
imperious Caesar, dead and turn'd to clay,
Might stop hole to keep the wind away;
-, tnat that earth. which kept the world In awe,
should patch wall to expel the winters flaw!
/ But, after all his skepticism, his ''un-
conquerable% soul looked to something
beyond, as shown in this:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-07

|, II your boy cherishes the idea that the
skating is ripe, you should persuade him
otherwise If you want to keep him with
you.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-07

It is a sad sight to see excited Colombian
generals getting their swords between
their legs and running the morale Of the
army corps by taking headers over these
instruments Of parade and death.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-07

Casually Observed.
Annexing Panama is a good deal like
taking on volcano, 1870 acres of swamp,
a billion mosquitoes, a bunch of trouble
and a revolution.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-07

Six or eight million farm physicians,
holding consultation on the turkey'A
case. have decided on an Operation"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-07

The Standard OH company has advanced
oil seven times within a few weeks. Bet-
ter call off Miss Tarbell.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-07

It's not such bad idea to insult some
poor but worthy family with a turkey.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-07

The Massa chusetts supreme court de-
MES a mans right to get drunk IN his
own house. There is one authority higher
even than the supreme court who also
denies this right, your wife.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-07

This affair was much more rapid in its
course than a number of others the poet
mentions. There are Eva and Ocle and
Clara; which We recall with much pleas
ure, altho the poet records a eontretemps
with Claras mamma that evidently left
some painful feelings. He says:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-07

just as the office force gets comfortably
to work the janitor comes around to wash
the windows on both sides, letting in
about a barrel full of klondikitis per Sec
ond.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-07

Speaking of the latest Balkan affair the
sultan is said to have asked inadvertently
'sWhat'S the score"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-07

A girl hold-up artist is getting the
money of defenseless men on the North
Side of Chicago. If this reminds you OF
wifie's little game we advise you not to
mention it at home. A difference IN taste
in Jokes is strain on the affections.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-07

When the New York Pie trust got a firm
grip it raised prices. The result was els
astrous. Not a retailer would buy and
the trust went to pieces. A man can exist.
on a, low scale perhaps. without pie. but
he must have fuel. That's why a pie
trust will founder where a. coal trust
makes millions Yet there is a way Of
busting even the coal monopoly.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-07

The name Of the judge who decided ad-
versely on Mr. Bryan's claim to share
in the Bennett estate is Cleveland, which
probably does not make the judgment any
more acceptable.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-07

H. B. Marriott-Watson, an English nov
,elist says that the American woman Is
destroyer of civilized society. The de-
struction" must have been going on. then
during that terrible yelling that we heard
once at a ''tea fight when we We're out
on the sidewalk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-19
SUBWAY Plan PROTESTS,
Aldermen Join in appeals against
Broad7CQy Ditch.

The Board of Aldermen yesterday took hand
In opposition to the surface subway construction
and promptly passed resolutions introduced by L p
Sullivan pIedging support 10 Broadway merchants
III their protests, and appealing to the Mayor 10
listen carefully to these protests. The resolutions
which contain the usual Tammany reference 10
the imperial city" were in part as follows;
Resolved That the Board of Aldermen hereby
pledges its support to those in business a!ohs
Broadway, and others, whose cry IS IN opposluon
to an open subway against such methods OF con-
StructiCn, and requests the Board of RAPID transit
Commissioners to heed the protests that nave oeen
entered against the contemplated plans OF WORK.
Resolved further. That His Honor, the Mayor, IS
hereby requested and urged, as a member CT the
Board of Rapid Transit Commissioners. 10 make
every effort consistent with the well being OF the
community and the many who Will be directly
pess or other convenience which local authorities
are pledged to safeguard, 10 have such conSidera-
ton paid to SAID protest as vii! conduce best to
the interests Of all.
William Barclay Parsons. chief engineer OF the
Rapid Transit Commission, returned from brief
vacation yesterday and found many protests against
the Union Square Forty extension await
ing him. He declared that ne had not been read
ing the papers. and had not yet read the resolu-
tons passed at the last meeting Of the Rapid
Transit Commission.
I do not wish 10 discuss the matter yet said
L will merely that the SeNeDUh-dVe- route
is being considered and investigated. and that the
investigation began long before the protests
the Seventh-ave. and Broadway routes, nor express
any opinion as which is the better. As an
engineer try TO keep an open mind when making
investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-19

got back to Hoboken The other men at work on
O-Were your men union men? A--They were
not.
Colonel Robinson IN the cross-examtnation mace
Mr.. Plenty tell about the evidence he gave to the
grand jury which indicted Parks. Next he wanted
to know every movement Of the witness on the DAY
he first visited New-York.
o-was any one with Parks when you first called
at his apartments? Al think some children were
running in and out The young lady VINO showed
Odd Parks recognize you? Al T., told tl him n, my
name and explained my business. he t0id me L
had come TO the right place.
PARKS USED A CAB.
Q.-where did you first see Parks on December eil
19? Am front of Brevoort Hall. / think ne
qWeTe You aaitng him when he - arF Erd ave a,
- had been waiting on the ,.e corner n1,t 0t
Q-Was any one with him? Al don reiflerroeI'
viii you swear you saw cab?" shouted coun-
sci.
7 will" replied the witness, after hesitation so
pronounced that the spectators in court laughed
until silenced by the Recorders gaveL
Mr. Rand and Parks's counsel wrangled' and
Colonel Robinson complained formally that MI
Rand was indicating to the witness by shaking his
head how he should answer the questions. Recorder
Co said he could not believe the Assistant District
Attorney would DO such thing, and Mr.. Rand
stood up and said. THE statement of counsel is
absolutely false"
who first spoke to you about this prosecution?'
Colonel Robinson asked the witness
= spoke about the matter to Louis Hedden, of
Newark.
Mr. Hedden is a member Of the Manufacturers
Association, and the mention of his name re
awakened interest and caused cranng of necks
among the audience Mr.. Rand and Colonel Rob
inson had brief tilt about the competency of the
question. The Recorder ruled in favor Of the de-
fence and then suspended the further hearing until
to-day. Colonel Robinson said he would need the
witness at least two hours more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-19
NAY BORE DEEP TUNNEL.
r, e. Do5cling's Company Willing.
If BeImont's Refuses.

From various sources there came yesterday offers
to build d. real tunnel in Broadway, like the Lon
don "tuppenny tube" if Mr.. Belmont and the In
terests associated with him declined the task
Robert Z. Dowliug director and vice-president OF
the United Stars Realty and Construction Com
pany. who is also director in the Fuller Con-
struction Company, quoted yesterday to the
effect that his company would be able and willing
10 handle the contract for deep tunnel under
Broadway if Mr. Belmont and the interests asso-
ciated with him We're unwilling TO attempt IL H.
s. Black, who is also a director in the United
States Realty and Construction Company. was
asked last night if his company had taken any
steps toward undertaking the work. He said NO.
our company has never considered 1t. OF course.
our company would undertake a matter OF such
magnitude, but it hasn't been mentioned as yet
The work Oh lower Broadway progressed some
what yesterday and the sca1oldins in ITont or d.
Pauls grew increasingly ugly. The rumor that a
protest to be expected from the Trinity cor
poration was proved 10 be without basis. Inc ON
GERS Of this corporation are closely watching tn5
work in lower Broadway and at the hTst sign or
unnecessary interference either with the trafnc or
the appearance of the street they are READY 70
make a vigorous protest. but as yet they nave ue-
Cided such action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-19
ROB WOODRUFFS COUSIN.
Salt Importer Loses Valuable
Watch at Bridge.

Franklin Woodruff of No. 1O6 Remsen-st.,
Brooklyn a cousin of ex-Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff, was robbed Of valuable gold watch
at the City Hall Park entrance to the Brooklyn
Bridge last night
Mr. Woodruff was accosted by two newsboys,
who iostIed him around in their apparent effort
to make a sale. Mr.. Woodruff turned away
from them, but had gone only few steps when
he missed his watch. The boys were still In
sight, and he started after them They started
to run as soon as they saw Mr. woodruff COM
toward them, but by raising the cry, stop
thiefr' he soon had several others joining in
the chase.
The boys escaped, however, and Mr.. Wood
ruff returned and reported his loss to Sergeant
Hammond, of the City Hall station. The
watch he said, was one he priced highly on ac-
count of its associations.
While Mr.. Woodruff in the station Philip
Hamburger, another newsboy, came in and said
he had seen the two boys running away, and
felt sure he could identify them. He said they
were both new to the district, as they had
bought several papers from. him and paid the
regulation retail price.
Mr.. Woodruff is a salt importer with head
quarters at No. 40 Water-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-19
NORTH SIDE REPUBLICANS GAMES.
Hold Outing at College Point-W. H Ten
Eyck Has Leaders as Guests.

The North Side Republican Club of the XEXIVth
Assembly District held its annual outing and games
at Witzers Park View Grove, College Point, Long
Island, yesterday. A large number of the Repub-
can leaders of the city were present the guests
Of Aqueduct Commissioner Ten Eycls. the president
of the club.
at the headquarters. e-hundred-and-forty-sec
ond-st. and Third-ave-, at about $3.50. All wore
Panama hats and carried light bamboo canes.
They formed in a procession, with three bands in
and-t hrty-eighth-st. and the East River. where
they boarded the steamer Fulton Market. The
steamer arrived at the grounds at about u:3O and
breakfast served at once. After breakfast
games and athletic contests were held, for which
prizes had been offered. The club returned to the
house. where there was an elaborate display Of
fireworks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-19
SAYS HE GAME TO CAPTURE THE MOON.
Insane Nan Arrested in Park Declares He Is
from "Bombsheu Island"

Patrolmen Conroy and Tompkins, of the Central
Park station. saw wandering along the
Mall yesterday afternoon. making mysterious
gestures toward the sun. When they acCosted him
he informed them that he John Schultz,
from Boubsheu Island and that ne had been
sent to New-YoTk by the royal high keeper of the
Bombshell Museum to capture the moon. He was
arrested and taken before Magistrate Barlow, in
YorkviIIe court When the magistrate asked him
what lie had 70 say for himself he replied:
sir. these hirelings have not given me difference
that is my due. I am the personal representative
Of the royal family OF Bombshell Island, and
arrived here in my ship this morning. With my
men I leave tonight to capture the moon and take
Where is your Ship" asked Magistrate Barlow.
Right outside. sir. and if you will honor me,
should be pleased to take you for a few miles SAIL
We need only go up in the air a mile or SO, and
I assure you that You will find my men most
courteous"
Just go downstairs there with this gentleman
and III Join you in i minute, said the magistrate,
as he directed ofhcer TO take Schultz away
The priSoaer taken to Bellevue Hospital 10 De
examined TO his sanity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-19
HOPE FOR CANAL TREATY.
Belief Here an Reconsideration
Panama's Possible ReUoH.

The ColombIans in this city, and others VINO are
interested in the disposition Of the Panama Canal
Treaty, were surprised yesterday 10 learn OF It's
rejection by the Senate at Bogota. Such action
a month ago would have been expected but the
recent advices from Colombia contained almost
positive assurances of its approval
These who were seen yesterday by Tribune re-
porter we're dsinclined to believe that the action
Of the Colombian Senate was final. No one &C
quanted with the feeling among the people in the
interior departments of Colombia against the treaty
expected its entire approval The opinion prevailed
that the House committee the treaty would
suggest a few slight amendments. ana thal III
this form it would be approved
The only one in addition to the Colombans in
favor of the treaty. who used any effort TO secure
favorable action on the agregement was n MI FFsncb
Panama Canal Company which IS 70 IscelHe S1o; l.
the United States should take up the work has
used no pressure TO secure the treaty pasSase.
defeat of the canal measure IS the report that II
Local Colonbians, who know OF the dlGtat0 o1Tl
power exercised by chief executive IN tiI9 ,Ig
Try wonder why he was ). not powerful enough
The important amendments suggested py the , 0p5
States permanent Sovereignty to strip OF S,n 6 @
1sn [eITt0 2Sc hn fbe tHe dsSSndad SIS 10000
The disappointment expressed at FandIna oNT e.
the action of the Bogota Senate was expected. II
might, it is limited, cause more serious IeSulLsi;
The Department Of Panama Gomm oiom5i5 and
which would be more directly benefited thaP me me
waterway has threatened to secede from the re-
public unless the treaty was passed me departt-
1nents Of Cauca and Bolivia on the Paclnc coast
The expressed intention was 70 esta3lSn me
Republic of Panama and then take independent
action on the canal negotiation, which OF course,
would be Of affirmative character. Ihese three
Departments have together population OF some
thing million. or one-fourth OF the ehIlre
population of the country. , -.
oral Panama, arrived in this city YESTERDAY on
the steamer Yucatan He is here on his annual
leave of absence of three months. Regardlns thg
rejection Of the canal treaty, he said; w men
left Panama the matter was still pending at 30
gotta. It was understood that the vote in the sen,
ate stood II 10 against the treaty, WIN three
doubtful votes. and that the treaty would be re-
lerted."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-19
SOUND PIRATE CAUGHT.
Man Who Confesses to Stealing Dory Be-
lieved to Belong to Predatory Band.
[Bx TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

New Rochelle. Aug. 1S.-The police believe that
Rudolph Seden the young who cap
tured here on Sunday by a posse Of yachtsmen
while taking the catboat XIII Time, owned by
Christian Carpenter, out Of the harbor. is a mem
Der of the band of Sound pirates which recently
pIundered the mansions Of William z. Iselin and
other wealthy people along the Sound, and tried
steal the yacht the Hope, owned by Adrian Iselin
third son OF c. Oliver Iselin.
The Hope was abandoned because there was no
wind TO sail her and was found adrift in the Sound
last Sunday.
The young man, who gives his occupation as
a stonecutter and says that he lives at No 245
West Twentieth-st.. Manhattan, -as confessed TO
stealing dory belonging TO George L. Clause from
Oakland Beach. Mr. Carpenter. who came near
losing his catboat, is away a cruise. Lacking
his testimony, the police will the prisoner
over tomorrow to the Rye authorities, VINO have
warrant for him. The police are endeaVor1ng to
apprehend Selden's three companions, as they
believe that he is the leader OF q band
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-19
WALKTNG DELEGATE WINS
He Gets S47 Damages from En-
pI0uer Who Struck Him.

The suit Of Daniel Styles, walking delegate Of the
Inside Iron Workers Association, against ex-Mayor
Lawrence Pagan of Hoboken for $500 damages for
assault was tried yesterday before Judge Lyons
in the First District Court Of Jersey City. Pagan
has iron works at Coles and Fourteenth SITS, Jersey
City. In June there was talk OF a strike among
his employees.
Styles went there and had fight with the pro-
prietor in front Of the works. Pagan admitted
striking Styles, saying he was pointed out as the
man who trying to get UP strike. They had
words and blows followed. Styles said he was laid
UP two weeks by his injuries
Judge Lyonss judgment was for Si7-two weeks
pay at 81 week and s. for the doctors and drug
giSt'S bills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-19
IN HONOR OF FRANCIS JOSEPH.
Dinner to Mark Austrian Emperors Sew
enty-sixth Birthday Well Attended

A dinner in honor of the Austrian Ernperor's
seventy-sixth birthday given last evening at
the Union Square Hotel by the Austrian Society Of
New-York City and the Hungarian Relief Society.
and was attended by leading Austro-Hungarian
residents Of the city. Over the POSTMASTER head
were intertwined Austrian and American flags.
President Grullch made address OF well
come and introduced Vice-ConSuI General Won
Nu5er, Of Chicago. VINO proposed the health of the
Emperor. Dr.. Won Grulich then proposed the
health OF the President of the United States WHICH
like the health Of the Austrian Emperor was drunk
standing and with great solemnity.
Dr. baumfeld, as toastrnaster introduced Dr. +
Kaufman. OF Syracuse. y. Y, who made formal
address IN his native language in behalf OF the
Austrian Society of New-York. DIT. kaufman
spoke particularly OF the success of the Austrans
in America. declaring that they made the best and
most loyal % Americas adopted citizens, The
speaker complmented the Hungarian Relief Society
on its work in behalf OF the Austrian and Hun
garian immigrants IN this country.
Dr. r. =. Sachers. speaking in Hungarian the
representative Of the Hungarian society. warmly
The AUslrlans and Htugarians owed everything
Among those attending the dinner were General
Viewer OF the Austrian consulate; Or. Seaner.
former Commissioner OF Immigration. Bela Won
Perosel. DR.. ). BTeitenfeld Henry Bernays, Louis
Fltischmann Dr.. Alexander Rixa, Carl Herman.
u. Won Szoegpeni. Theodore Ritter Ignatius Welt
ner. Or. Won Hochstaedten, DIT. Carl Weiss ~
Stern, DR.. r F. Sachers, y. Won Sechy, NJ. Won
Nyrie Y. Won Alpenburg and Captain Campani.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-19
SUICIDE AN ANARCHIST. PERHAPS
Wayne County Police Suspicious Over Let
tiers Found on a Fence.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Rochester, Aug. 18-The Wayne County police
think they are on the track Of an Anarchist or
Nihilist conspiracy from documents found in con-
ne ,tion with mysterious suicide in the village Of
Williamson. The body of man was found hang
ing from tyee in an apple orchard on last Friday
on q paper that had been hidden il fence
Notice G." was written in German. and at the
conclusion of a rambling letter are the words
Beware Of Siberia" The paper bears these words
also in the form Of a stamp nike poslInaIik x.
''Trebbn, IIr fellow emgreschrleoen Inc wiring
ends II am your brother in g. l.
The dead man had the appearance OF a Tor
eigner. and had carefully removed every FACTOR
which could assist in his Identification The paper,
care of John W. Watz. No D Central Park.
Rochester y Y" The police are se1rchH~ for
WatZ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-19
G. J. GOULD FOB CONGRESS-.
His Name Again Mentioned as Pos
abLe Candidate in New-JerseH.

The name of George J. Gould Is again being
mentioned by certain New-Jersey Republicans. IN
connection with the nomination for Congressman in
the lid District of New-Jersey. It is not new
experience for Mr.. Gould, as his nomination was
suggested several years ago, when he first moved
to Lakewood.
There are. however, many Republicans who be-
lieve that Benjamin F Howels services entitle him
to denomination should he desire it. He is now
serving his fifth term A report has been circulated
that Mr. Howell is willing to resign in favor Of
Mr. Could if Mr.. Gould wishes to go to WaShlng-
ton but this has been confirmed, and II IS not
certain that Mr.. Gould is anxious to run than
he was several years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-19
WILL TRY POULSON PLAN IF
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Agrees to Make
Test, Provided City Pays for It.

If the city will stand the expense, the Brooklyn
rand Transit Company will make a trial Of the
Pouson plan for relieving the congestion in trolley
traffic at the Manhattan end Of the Brooklyn
Bridge. President Winter gave that assurance 10
a committee from the Brooklyn League and the
Manufacturers Association who visited him in his
Office Yesterday He said. however that Bridge
Commissioner Lindenthal who. according to the
committee, will try to get appropriation to pay
for the test would have furnish security for
the bills He had written a letter asking the Com
missioner if he will do that In the ABSENCE or the
latter Yesterday Deputy Commissioner Robinson
told reporter that all further action depended
what the company thought the expense OF the trial
would be.