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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22
AT OLD POINT COMFORT.
Delightful Days and Attractive Social
Affairs Enjoyed.

ola Point Comfort. Va. Nov q Cspecian.-The
foliage here is taking varied tints and, although
Old Point Comfort has passed with the rest Of the
world from summer 10 autumn. clear, pleasant
savs prevail which make autumn ideal in every
sense There is a delightful and invgorating
charm in the atmosphere. The Hotel Chamberln
has a most attractive site Hampton Roads.
From its verandas one may enjoy perfect water
picture.
Al this resort there is a mingiing Of congenal
people, II is central point OF reunion for the best
society from al parts OF the country, and the
presence OF the army and navy contingent adds
distinction 10 the social functions. All days are
gala days at Old Point Comfort, and the hotel is
constantly Offering some form Of entertainment to
its guests The social calendar has been well filed
this week the most important affairs being the
dances and dinners. the former well attended BY
the army officers Fortress Monroe and the off
GERS Of the navy
The fine weather has kept visitors busy out Of
doors. and many entertainments have been given
on the vessels Of the training squadron. now
gathered in Hampton Roads preparatory to the
winter cruise Several afternoon teas and dances
have been given on the various ships.
Admiral Wise. commanding the training squad
ron is here with his flagship the Minneapolis. His
fairly is 1t the Chamberlin. Admiral Sigsbee. the
hero Of the Maine. has been here for some days.
George ". SWEET, Of Philadelphia who has been
guest al the Chamberlin for some days, gave
dinner IN honor Of Admiral and Mrs. Wise and
6ray If PeT1svI1aja: Sapta In ReeeT Sen4ain
Lausdorf and Stetson. were the other guests.
Among the social affairs Of the week have been
the dinners given by Mrs. Adams 10 Mrs. Wise.
the wife Of the admiral, and Colonel Story, the
cOmmandant Of the pest. Mrs. Adams also gave
farewell dinner TO Major and Mrs. Johnson Major
Johnson having been ordered TO take charge Of
the army medical exhibit at the Worlds Fair. St.
Louis.
The vessels Of the training squadron are gather
ing here preparatory 10 the winter cruise. The
Minneapolis. the Buffalo. the Prairie and the Hart
ford have put in an appearance, and the Colum bia
viii be next TO arrive. The Dolphin. flying the
flag OF the Admiral of the Navy. was saIuted with
seventeen guns, passing UP TO Norfolk Tuesday
morning. Mrs. Dewey accompanies the Admiral
the inspection trip.
Among the recent New-Eork arrivals have been
Mr.. and Mrs. George c Mason, Nj and Mrs. A T.
Gilner M and Mrs Halsey NJ Collins, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred F Salley. Mr. and Mrs Bernard Cold
berg. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry r. Fairchild, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. J. Cumrnins Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan T. Henry,
Nj and Mrs. {. A Vaughan Mr.. and Mrs. r. T
Ialland, Mr.. and Mrs Edward 5. Mitchell. Mr.. and
Mrs. 3. s. COUrteney. Charles : walls. Robert II.
Patton % ] p Archer James H Moran Isaac
Vanderpoel. z. ". RockafellOw and Mrs. J. f.
Reilly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22
ANDRE PRISON HOUSE.
Historic Structure Which Is NOJC
Used as Bar and TaUerr.

In the little village OF Tappau. near the border
line between New-York and New-Jersey. about
twenty-one miles from New-York. Is the historic
prison house in which Major John Andre. Of the
British Army. was confined in September. I7S0 and
from which he led to execution On October
2 1850 The house is practically the same now Il
was 123 years ago. although a storm in March.
1891 destroyed part Of the house. and IevelIed a
side wall which has been rebuilt. however.
The house has long been an object OF interest TO
tourists. and it has lately attracted some attention
because OF the resurrection Of the theme Of Andres
death by Clyde Fitch the playwright. who has laid
the scenes OF his last act IN the play Major
Andre" now running at the Savoy Theatre IN this
celebrated house
The building is OF stone, and it has been known
for nearly a century the 10 House" Pre-
sumaby 1t was built in that year It was q tavern
when Andre was confined there. and Il is a tavern
still For many years prior TO It's partial destruc-
ton. in 1857. it had been unoccupiad. and it was
therefore in poor condition to Withstand the strong
winds Immediately afterward # was purchased
by Charles A Pike. q native Of Tappan. who re-
stored the house nearly possible TO its former
state. One room. however. has been converted in
TO barrOor and IT IS the resort for the gayer ee
ment IN the little village Directly across the hall
IS the Andre prison room. which is carefully pre-
served for the inspection Of visitors. Mr. Pike,
the owner Of the building. Is proud OF his prop
erty. and the Andre room is filed with rare prints
and reproductions OF documents relating to the
young British officer who was tried there and
hanged in the OF the house
Clyde Fitch. IN order to get local color" for his
new play recently visited the prison house. in
pany with Arthur Byron, the actor. who is playing
the role Of Major Andre. They were shown all over
the house. visited the Andre monument in the rear.
and then invited Mr. Pike TO come 70 New-York
and help stage the scenes in the last OF play
Mr.. pike came to New-YOrk and arranged the
scene showing the interior OF the prison house. 50
that is now an almost perfect reproduction OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22

paved the streets Of their cities and graded and
drained them. They built suspension bridges over
the canyons, and erected stone shrines TO their
gods Their currency. unlike that OF their success
sors was based on q gold standard and its unit was
a gold disk equivalent TO the English pound The
Chibchas had capital city not far from the pres
ent BOgota Its name was Bacata, and when con-
quered by Quesada It had twelve thousand houses
The Colombians impress a NOrtherner as the most
devout people Of South America Under the present
rule Of the Conservative party. which has been in
power, In spite Of continuous instructions, since
1886, the Church has great power. and the priests
have almost absolute sway the poorer classes
II a Colombian Conservative desires to go on
Journey he has the priest pray for his safe return
II he IS going 70 war, he has the priest pray tor
the triumph OF his cause: and it often happens that
the same priest is called on to offer UP supphca-
tons for the victory Of both armies Sunday morn
ing all the town goes to church, and IN the AFTER
noon the inhabitants devote themselves 70 various
pleasures including cock fights, dog fights and
oCcas ionalIy a bull fight. Such contests are made
esDeciauy interesting by the spectators placing
wa gers on the outcome, and the clerk OF Bogota
store Is apt to put up his entire months salary on
the fate Of some half plucaed rooster.
ATodesrv is a marked characteristic OF the women
Of the better class From gtrlhoOd they taught
n conceal their charms, in the belief that mans
he4rt Is more sincere when II falls in love
SLOWLY" The public school, where both boys and
girls attend has given way more and more under
the rule Of the Conservatives TO parCchal schools
where the two sexes are kept wholly apart from
one another. Girls do not "gO about together" as
they do in this country. and when away from homo
they are accompanied either by their fathers or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22
GOVERNOR oDELL

Undergraduate play consists OF Miss Lizette Met
calfe, % (chairman); Miss Helen Erskine 'of Miss
Annie Fisher. 'O5; Miss Pamela Lyall 'c5 Miss Ella
Reany. 05. This year the college Will have per-
rnanent scenery Of its for the first time.
TNa Nonv-Vr-lz ChoD-er Of the Association Of
Collegiate Alurnnss held a meeting at Barnard
COL e last saturday Miss Leech. professor OF
history at Vassar, read a report OF the annual
meeting OF the whole association at AlWaukee
Then James Harvey Robinson, professor OF MS
tory at Barnard and Columbia gave a lecture Il
Illustrated BY views taken by himself on his recent
trip around the world.
A COMMITTEES has been formed, which includes
President Butler Dean Gill OF Barnard, Professor
Edwin E A Seligrnan and DR.. James Canheld,
for the purpose of investigating and unirylng an
the rhiIa rthropic work done by societies in Co
lurr ba University Under their direction is stu
dent committee the chairman Of which is the
81 All the charitable organizations OF Columbia,
Barnard and Teachers College
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22
SOCIAL GAYETY At BARNARD.

Barnard College students viii have more social
gzveties than ever this winter. The innovation
nade last year by the class Of % IN the form
- q sophomore dance win be followed ta.9 year
b. the class % %. The seniors. n addition 20
the~ regular class DAY dance. VIII give "A bah
before tec Christmas holidays The Short and
Eary Dancing class held It's first meeting last
Friday evening
The second play u the year al Barnard was
Ever las- Tuesday by the Deutscher JSreIs ''Er
MIS- Ts-b SEM comedy acted by Miss Blanche
Marks, q: Mss Edwfna Levy %. Miss Alice
t-ae-nEtelr- 05; Miss Marjorie Browne 0s: Miss
0eel Dorian. O5. and Miss Florence Beekman r.
~ Drought out vociterous applause IN the Brinck-
lio1 Theatre The junior class VIII give a MAY
ms year The committee N charge Of IL consists
- .aiss Edwi1a Levy chairman Miss Anna.
ey, Alss Blanche ReitLngsr. Miss Alice smith
g Alsz Mildred Farmer
eczrnattse appointed 70 choose the annual
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22
RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT REoReANIZA
TON.

From The Philadelphia Public Ledger
The fundamental laws OF the Russian institution.
for the part promulgated by Peter the Great,
have remained unchanged. but. paradOXiCal as u
may SEEM the manner OF carrying out these laws
and their subsequent amendments varies according
to the constantly growing demands OF the empire.
A very few years ago the Department OF Agrlcult-
ure and State Domains tnaugura ted. later
came the establishment OF the Department Of Pub
lie Works and Railways. at the present moment the
Gar is said to be contemplating extension OF
the functions OF the Committee OF Ministers. the
presidency Of which was recently assumed By II.
de Wftte while it IS well known that the Ministry
Of the Interior had its powers vastly increased
The appointment OF vicerOy OF the Far East
marked another change; the separation o. the
Asiatfc and European policies another
While no actual facts yet known 70 the
change which is 10 be made in the Committee OF
Ministers. Ii may be announced the highest au-
thorty that the administrative department Of Rus
sian Posts and Teegraphs. which has hitherto been
a mere bureau OF the War and Interior depart
meuts. Viii. in the present month. be regularly
transformed into constituted ministry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22
the COOLEST KNOWN LIoUI0.

From Casters Magazine
Tioufd HYDROGEN - BY far the coolest Liquid
known az the present rlms- AT ordinary atulos-
Ubarfc pressure Dc DCls at -lse degrees Fahren-
he and reduction o. che pressure BY ar air
r1f1~n brings the temperature down 20 -tS2 de-
crees az which the liquid becomes a solid. re-
seru5lirE frozen foam According 90 Professors
Ievvar. &c whom the cretir IS due OF having 1cue-
Fed hydrogen in 1855 the liquid Is a COlOrless.
rr-lr spareut ao'y ana is the hghtese liquid known
10 ey=- density being ualr Ou5-fotlrteecrh rhac
81 v.ats-. thv lgltesr EIuid previously known
was liquid marsh gas. which IS slN times heavier.
The only solid which has 50 snnal density "a %
ca@1 mon Is s1rIacs IS -plecs o. pira 1ocd-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22
GRAND HOTEL IN THE cATsNLLs.

H E Elder. manager Of the Grand Hotel. in the
CatskiH Mountains, encouraged by the largely in
creased patronage OF that popular resort last
summer. is making extensive improvements IN an
ticipation OF the business OF next season. over
two hundred men are now engaged in constructing
an annex 10 contain one hundred rooms with
baths and all up-tO-date cOnyenienCss.
When completed the Grand Hotel viii be one OF
The most luxurious resort hotels in the country.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-02

Our last weeks News-B Banner
was mislaid, but we Understandable
our friend Brice has suggested the
name of Williamson P. Morris, of
Riyes, as q candidate for the Low
or Branch of the next Legislature.
We don't know whether Mr.. Nor
ris has any ambition of this kind
or not, but do know that he would
make rousing good member if
he would accept the office. What
he lacks in the polish of college
bred man he gains twofold in force
of character and originality. He
is broad in his opinions, and has
the mental capacity to contend
with men and measures. We don't
know any reason why he wouldn't
make a good legislator.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-02

Friends and subscribers, please
remem Der our office has been
moved to the ground floor in the
building on First street, two doors
south of Mary street. Our latch
string is open and you are cordially
invited to pay us visit.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-02
Get your lunch at Dahnke's.
PLEASANT HILL.


A much needed and appreciated
rain fell here last Saturday night,
and the capers of the electric storm
at midnight almost equaled those
of the Union City fire department
practicing for the fair.
We know of no worse case of
bachelordom anywhere thanis right
under our nose. Near us will be
found two old sobersides all alone
except four little kittens as play
mates. We visited there not long
since and these old fellows seemed
happy, butitmakes us not only sorry
but sad to view the unnatural pic
ture. May the Lord have mercy on
their poor souls!
Oh, yes, Peggie; we made inquiry
about you, and why not, when your
interesting communications have
attracted such widespread atten-
ton. We just wanted to know who
you were,> so we could feel more like
calling you Cousin Peggie.
Thank you% Jim Russ, for the
compliment, Although we feel our
unworthiness, weNjust drink EN-
down.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Moss, bout two weeks ago, a twelve
pound boy. We suggest that we
elect Henry sheriff, town constable.
policeman, road overseer, mail car
rier and postmaster on a salary of
SO, 100000 per month, for he is going
to get scandalously rich if there is
not something done quickly.
1t is with sorrow we submit to
greed of Union City in robbing us
OF our M. g. O. agent, Mr.. ]. R Bar
nett, of Rives, who has gone to the
city to take charge of the M. & 0.
railroad business at that place, and
whose business relations with the
people of Rives and vicinity have
been so very pleasant. In his many
years at Rives we have never heard
a single complaint, and he is looked
upon by all as good, social, Chris
tan gentleman in every sense OF
the word. But my won't he have
a long drive when he goes to see.his
girl?
Many are the sights Traveller
runs upon. Some are laughable,
some are sad and sentimental. But
the sweetest experience we iremem-
Der to have had was in old Kentucky
last week. We we're at Fulton,
Hickman and several minor towns,
and in our travels were hailed by a
lady who wanted the cheapest
broom we had, which was Is cent
one, l carried it to the house, or
rather to the shanty, for it was not
worthy being called a house, and
as we approached the door we no.
ticed some nice, well-cared-for flow
ers on the sides OF the little path,
and on either side of the door some
boxes of flowers in bloom, and the
whole atmosphere fleming with the
perfume thereof, while the lady and
- l1ldren were clothed in patches
ags. The house furniture was
cantiest we had ever beheld,
Gerything was in its place
[hildren's hair was combed and
nicely, land while all were
ID they were as clean as soaI
water could make them. We
|hded her the broom and told he
e price was IS cents. She said
voice mingled with music, low
md deep selt-reproach: ~ have bu
is cents and want 15-cent broom.
We gave her the broom, anyway
and in a short conversation will
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-02
A NEW FACTORY.

To the credit of the Commercial
Club and its energetic secretary,
DR.. W. M. Turner, and to no
other agency whatever, Union
City is to have heading factory
employing from forty to fifty men
and a plant embracing about two
acres of ground and buildings.
The proprietors Of this institution
are the Paducah Cooperage Com
pany, and the president, Mr.. }. D..
Hollingshead, F. w. Mckee, pur-
chasing agent, and Frank j. Full
ton, general manager, were in the
city this week, negotiating for the
lots and making preliminary ar
engagements. These gentlemen
were shown over the city by DR..
Turner and were thoroughly
pleased with the surroundings.
The Doctor volunteered to ex-
plain the location and supply OF
timber, but that information was
already completely recorded by
them. The company will arrange
to locate Immediately, and prob
ably on the ground adjacent to the
N, C. & St. L. Ry.
"Nineteen hundred and three a
banner year for Union City" was
the proclamation issued by the
Commercial Club. This was treat
ed as good-humored joke by
some people. Eternal vigilance,
however, does its work, and the
secretary never for an instant let
ridicule cause him to relax his
efforts. Hardly day has passed
since the organization of the club
that his stenographer has not writ
ten from one to twenty letters to
different places and manufactur-
ers. There are now some fine
prospects of other industries for
Union City, the result of this
work. Union City is the coming
town, and we believe this thor
oughly. 1t is no newspaper wind.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-02
$50 10 cASLE0RNLA. $40.

Mobile & Ohio r. R. Coupon Agent,
Meridian to ST. Louis, inclusive, will
sell one way second class colonists
tickets to California at above rate
daily to November 30, 1908. Proper
tionately low rates from Mobile, Mont
gomery and other points in Alabama.
Ask agents for particulars.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-02
DO YOU WANT A SCHOLARSHIP?

Our scholarship premium offer
is bearing fruit. Subscribers are
now being received in response to
the proposition made to the person
securing US the largest number of
subscribers for scholarship in the
Union City Business College. This
offer holds good until January 1,
1904, and we hope all our CORE
spondents and friends will take
advantage of the opportunity to
secure a scholarship in one of the
best business schools in existence
right here in Union City. We hope
to see a large number interested
in this contest. 1t means not only
a benefit to the subscriber and
newspaper man, but stimulates the
solicitor and contributes to one of
the most deserving Institutions
the Union City Business College
which has gained already in the
short space of a few weeks char
acter and reputation surprising
many of the older schools. The
scholarship entities the student to
six-months' general course of in
struction in either of the following
departments:
First is the bookkeeping depart
ment, including bookkeeping, bus
mess arithmetic, rapid calculation,
commercial law, business gram
mar, letter writing, penmanship,
spelling and defining.
Second, department of stenog-
raphy, including shorthand. type
writing, grammar, business CORE
spondence, rapid calculation, spell
ing and defining, letter press copy
ing, carbon manifolding, office
practice, letter filing.
Third, department of telegraphy,
including telegraphy, RAILROAD
bookkeeping, business arithmetic,
rapid calculation, penman
spelling and defining, type
and station agent work.
You may have your
either department. Remei46e
have a second best premium,
both of these will positivel
awarded on January 1, 1904.
US hear from you, friends.
outlay is nothing and the =
small.
For haro aims call at FL
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-02

The only chance you will ever
have to buy Majestic Range at
cost. Offer lasts only thirty days.
Union City Hardware and Furni-
ture Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-10-02

For barg aims call at FIJI
They are closing out at q
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-08-21
FOUND GUILTY..
Jett and White Convicted of Murdex
of Marcuni-PenaIty for Each,
Life imprisonment,

Cynthiana, KY, Aug. 15.-The jury in
the case of Curtis Jett and Thomas
White, charged with the assassination
Of James B. Marcum, at Jackson, KY.
Friday morning returned a verdict of
guilty fixing the punishment on zach at
life Imprisonment. The verdict was re-
turned at a time when there were but
few persons in the courtroom. The only
attorney present was County Attorney
Webster. Jett received the verdict with
comparative Indifference and calmness.
White, who has been apparently under a
severe strain during the trial, flushed up
and his eyes filed with tears. Attorney
Golden, for the defense, stated that a mo-
ton for a new trial would be made as,
soon as possible. The general opinion
seems to be that the motion will be-
overru'ed by the court and that it will
then go to the court of appeals. The.
verdict o%ccasioned little surprise here
after the deliberation of the jury had
been so prolonged. The only question
which caused the delay, it is said, was
that OF punishment, death or life i'm
prisonment. The verdict on the whole.
is regarded as a victory for the defense,
as the prosecution asked that no middle
ground be taken and that the men either
go acquitted or be hanged.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-08-21

Pope Leo's sealed apartments In the
vatican were opened by Mgr. Cagiano,
and nearly a million dollars were found.
Deaths in the Jamaica hurricane are
likely to reach 200, and the property
damage is estimated at $4,000, 600.
. Bulgarian insurgents have massacred
the inhabitants of the large Turkish vii
lage Of kenati, near Monastir.
Minister Besupre, at Bogota, states
that no final action has yet been reached
on the Panama canal treaty.
The Servian ministry has resigned be-
u of discord between those who par
ticipated in the murder of the king and
queen and those who did not.
Vice Admiral Cervera, who surren-
dered to the American fleet Off Santa
go de Cuba, has resigned the position
Of chief of staff in the French navy.
The total number of deaths caused
by the tunnel disaster in Paris is ia.
The British house of lords has agreed
to the Irish land bill in the form finally
approved by the house of commons.
Dispatches from Santo Domingo say
that a plot to murder Gen. Alexandra
Wos y Gil, the president, has been dis
covered.