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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-20
NEGRO KIDNAPPERs CAUGHT.

Fort Smith. Ark. Aug. 19-William Hicks and
his wife. the supposed leaders OF the band OF
eight negroes who are accused OF kidnapping .
white girl Of Fort Gibson, L T. have been
captured and lodged in jail here News has
been received of the capture Of all the other
members of the Land. A party Of farmers who
attempted to rescue the girl yesterday was
fred upon by the negroes. and one OF their num-
Der, named Pate, was killed.
The Hicks woman says that the girl is her
daughter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-20
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington. Aug. 1s.-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
ARMY
The following assignments to regiments Of officers
Gently promoted are announced:
5utant general Of militia Of Distriot Of coam6is wee
Major Theodore Mosher.
Colonies JOHN B. RoDMAN. to 18th Infantry; HARRY L
HASKELL to 27th Infantry; DANIEL CORNMAN,
to 7th Infantry; & B. HALL. 18th Infantry; JO-
GANT to 3G GI 1GsHry 70 F Si2 " a zNF
e q aIRRfaI2try p aEN8X RAY to ao 4h IatsntTy;
PHILIP READE, to 29d Infantry; JOHN T VAN
aSAN. 70 9th Infantry JOSEPH r HHsr6S. 70
18th Infantry.
Lieutenant Colonels JOHN G DENT. Path Infantry;
EDGAR B ROBERTSON to sth Infantry; CHARLES
to Isl Infan:ry: EDWIN B6LToN to iofh Fl IN r.
Ia2ty+ CHARLES L a0BGES TO go Infantry;
JOHN c. BALANCE TO 18th infantry; frank
MN. to 27tR !8fantry TTfoMRs F BRvTs 70 5otb
Infantry; DANIEL Il. BRUSH to llth Infantry.
Majors GEORGE BELL Jr TO 9Th Infantry CHARLES
COWLEs, 10 oath Infantry; JOHN S. PARKE. Jr,
ELIAS CHANDI.ER. to Path Infantry; CHARI-Es
r MOVES. to eth Infantry CHARLES W. AB8OTT
70 2sth Infantry: JOHN Z BEACON to eth Iatantrv
H0vEY. to 23d Infantry; LAWRENCE J. HEARN
10 2lst Infantry
The retirement Of Brgadler General JOHN SIMPSON is
First IT, L .s5 ALIEN SMITH I'd Infantry
Colonel ABNER H. MERRILL. 70 Fort Schuyler
Second Lieutenant WARD DABNEY LIST Infantry to
Fort LeayeRsworth, for examination for promotion
NAVY.
Lieutenant a W. KINDS detached the Fortune. naval
Mldshiprnan " J. NOSES. detached the Illinois: to
naval hospital New-YOrk-
Surgeon H c. BEYER, detached the Prairie: detailed
Paynaster W. B IZARD detached the Detroit: 10
Bureau Of Supplies and Accounts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-20
THE LANGLEY AIRSHIP.
Statement by the In0e11tor Intended
to Correct MisapprehenSiOnS.

Washington, Aug. 19-Professor Langley, secre-
tary Of the Smithsonian Ilsu luton, whose eX-
perments down the Potomac lllver with the aero
drome or flying machine devised by him nave at
tracted much attention, in order to correct certain
public pprehensions, to-day issued the follow
ing statement:
Smithsonian Institution. August -.
To the Press:
The present experiments being made in mechanical
fight have been carried partly with FUNDS pro
Vided by the Board of Ordnance and ForuncauoHS
and partly from private sources, and from sPeGld
endowment Of the Smithsonian Institution Inc
experiments carried with the approval OF the
board OF regents of the Smithsonian institution
The publics interest in them may LEAD 10 an IN
without an exprantion, which is here briefly given
These trials, with already conducted with
steam driven flying machines, are believed to be
the first in the history of invention where oooIes
tained in the for more than a Few SECONDS Dy
purely mechanical means. -,
In my previous trials success has only been
reached after initial failures which alone have
taught the wav to it, and know no reason why
prospective trials should be exception
1t is possible rather than probable, that II may
be otherwise now, but judging from the nght OF
past experience il is TO be regretted that the en-
forced publicity which has Oeen given to these
initial experiments, which are essentially expert
ments, and nothing else, may lead to quite IN
founded expectations.
all prudent men, not to make PUBLIC the results OF
their work till these certain. This consldera-
ton and not any desire to withhold from the puo-
lie matters in which the public IS interested mas
dictated the policy thus far pursued here. The
fullest publicity consistent with the naConal IN
terest (sincc ,nese recent experiments have Tor
their object the development of machine for war
reaches a stage which warrants publication.
s. P. LANGLEY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-20
POSTAL TREATY WITH CUBA.
Protocol Signed by Postmaster General
Payne.

Washington Aug. 19.-The Postmaster General
to-day signed the protocol to the postal treaty be-
tween the United States and Cuba, made necessary
by the amendments made by the Cuban Senate.
The treaty. becomes effective without ratification
by the Senate Of the United States, but the Cuban
laws require the action OF the Senate Of the isiana
and one of the amendments made embraces state
ment of that fact. Another provides for the
prompt transmission of the mails OF one country
by the other subject only sanitary reSuIat tons
These alterations are specified in the protocol and
thew have been accepted by the postal authorizes
of this country The treaty will be forwarded to
the President for his signature, and after peng
signed by Minister Quesada on behalf OF cuba VIII
be returned to Havana. The treaty perpetuates the
regulations for the exchange of mails between the
two countries which were made while CuDa was
under American control
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-20
OTTAWA FIRE FIRMS ACCUSED.
Insurance Companies Charged with Con-
spiracy--Summonse Issued.
fsY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Ottawa. Aug. l9-Owing TO the recent great Ares in
Ottawa 1t is alleged that the various FIRE insurance
companies have entered into a combination, and
have raised their rates 100 per cent Such action
would be in violation OF the criminal law, and Mr.
Belcourt NJ. p, has been engaged for the prosecu-
ton Alfred Wood. the proprietor OF The Ottawa
Free Press" this morning with his counsel ap-
peared before Magistrate O'keefe, who issued
summonses against several OF the companies The
Canadian Fire Underwriters Association Is said TO
be at the bottom OF the alleged conspiracy The
case viii come up soon for consideration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-20
NEW WILL CUTS DOWN CARDINAL
Filed in Baltimore by Clews in Tumblety
Estate.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE.l

Baltimore. Aug 19-Henry Clews & Co. Of New
York have fled in the Orphans Court here sec
ond and earlier will Of Dr.. Francis j. Tumolety,
who died in St Louis in May last, but il will not
be probated unless later will. now on ME IN ST
Louis is rejected The estate Of DR.. Tumblety
amounting to Sl35.O0o is deposit with Henry
Clews & Co. The St. Louis will. it is said. will be
contested on the ground that the testator was OF
unsound mind when he executed ii.
Under the St Louis will Cardinal Gibbons ana
Archbishop Ireland receive $1,000 each The VIII
here leaves $1,000 10 Cardinal Gibbons and IKE
amount to the Home of the Friendless while the
residue Of the estate goes TO the testators heirs
al Jaw relatives living in Rochester, Ireland, CAN
forua and Texas who Will probably unite 10 AdNS
the St. Louis will set aside.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-20
PIER LINE EXTENSION

Washington. aug ls.-New-York officials in+er-
ssted in the extension Of the pier head lines 80
New-YOrk two hundred feet into the NORTH D.,
have not yet furnished the War Department an
sWeTs 10 the findings Of the army engineers -
re extension and II Is not expected that aSv DE-
clslon VIII be reached at present. The WhoIe -
Ter Will be turned over TO General Oliver VIZ -
becomes Assistant Secretary Of War ColorsI -. ne
ger granted the request Of the Dock Cor1r1issfol.
Of New-Yo X 70 delay action until he coIl5 rr.
an argument in reply 10 the army enEueers 49,
report has not yet been received at the Wa Ms
psEtmerI 0- -e-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-20
FIFTY POISONED BY ICE CREAM.
One Man Dies-Condensed Milk Used in
Making It.

Weldon n. c, Aug l9.-At a largely attended
ice cream party given by the young people OF
Roanoke Rapids, near here. more than nifty per-
We're poisoned by eating the cream. and one
J. n. Crowder. died from the effects. Physicians
We're hurriedly summoned, and at last accounts the
others were recovering slowly.
II is said that condensed milk used in part
in making the cream One OF the factories shut
down in consequence OF many of Its operatives
being IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-20
NEGRO EXCURSION DECLARED OFF.
Ell Paso Does Not Care for Even Temporary
Addition to It's Black Population.
by TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BUHE.l

Dallas Tex Aug. 1s.-The Texas and Pacific
Railroad had arranged for negro excursion from
Louisiana and Eastern Texas to FL Paso. to start
from Shreveport. this city. and other points on
Saturday, but the excursion declared of to-
day on protests from the Mayor and Chief OF Po-
Zee Of FL Paso They said that the feeling there
against the proposed excursion was very pro-
nounced FL Paso wanted negroes TO come
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-20
ENGINES NOW HAVE RIGHT OF WAY,
Steam Vessels Must Wait at Drawbridges for
New-York and Long Branch Trains.

Perth Amboy. n. J., Aug. H.-Trains on the New
York ana Long Branch Railroad have the
right of way on drawbrdges over steam vessels
Heretofore all vessels were let through the draws
before trains could proceed Now. only sailing
vessels are allowed 10 interfere with trains. and
If they be held Up safely they, too: have 10
wait for the draw open. Pilots are planning
strong protest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-20
FoR NATIONAL GUARD, $3.50, 900.

Albany. Aug. l9.-Adjutant General Henry said
to-day that the State of NeW-York would draw
about 500 Ooo from the United States Government
this year under the militia law for supplies
exclusive OF arms. Under the old law about $4,000
was available
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-20
LIGHTNING KILLS YOUNG FARMER

severe electrical storm shortly before O'Clock
this afternoon. John r. Priest, well known young
farmer who lives IN Neck Lane Road on the out
sIirts OF uhis city struck by hshtnlns ana
instantly killed He had sought shelter under q
tree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-20
RICH MAN TO MARRY sTENooRAPHER.

Pittsheld, Mass Aug. 70 (SpeciaD.-Whliam H.
Gross. owner OF the Lee Marble Works. at Lee
Mass. man Of much wealth is TO marry Miss
Kate Tobey. OF New-York, a stenograp her in his
employ. Miss Tobey was until last april stenog-
rapher in the Hotel MetropOle. New-York-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-20

Washington. Aug 19.-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
ARATY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-08-21
WEST BRATTLEBORO.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dean Of New
YORK visited here last Friday.
J. G. Knapp of Boston is here for u
stay of two weeks with his parents.
Mrs. Jonn 5. Wood is slowly recover
ing from a severe attack Of acute in
digestion
Mr. and Mrs Emery Miller have taken
South street.
The members of the womens associ-
alton held a sewing meeting with Mrs.
Henkel in Esteyville Wednesday after
noon.
The pastor. Rev. y. \. Wood has re-
turned from his vacation and will oc-
cupy the pulpit of the Baptist church
next Sunday.
Mrs. Sarah ). knight and her daugh-
ter-n-law. Mrs. Henry w. Knight, have
returned TO their home in Providence, r.
l.. after IA weeks stay at the latter 5
West Brattleboro home.
+. Perkins, former principal of the
academy, has accepted a call to teach in
Chester, Mass. He has been here the
past week packing his goods, We are
sorry to lose the family and many good
wishes will follow them to their home.
News has been received of the safe ar
rival of DIR. and Mrs Charles Ernest
Clark at Geneva, Switzerland, where
they will remain for some time to pur-
sue the study of the language neces-
sary for their future work in Turkey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-08-21
THE LOCAL LAND BOOM.
About 100 Lots Sold and 5000 to 1000
Present Saturday - Another Sale
Will Take Place Tomorrow.

The land boom broke on Brattle-
boro Saturday, and while the rush
into Oklahoma's Cherokee strip was
not rivaled. there was a demand for
building lots which surprised every
body.
News of the proposed development
on land formerly owned by II. G.
Clark and c. f. Allen was carried
throughout the village by a parade
headed by the First Regiment band.
and followed by wagons red lettered
TO tell of the sale and of the $4,000
worth of pianos and gifts to be dis
tributed. There were tickets for all
to join in the gift distribution of sill
verware. china. etc, and the pianos
went 10 some purchasers of lots. The
electric cars carried free of charge
all those who wished to attend the
sale.
1 Proceedings began promptly on the
| assemblage of the crowd of 5000 or
1000 people. and the sales went off
with alacrity throughout the after
noon. The performance was repeated
on a smaller scale Monday. Tuesday
and Wednesday, the presence of the
band and the advertising wagons no
tifying the people throughout the en-
! tire village that the sale was on
About 100 lots have been sold on the
new streets, known as Clark avenue
and Oak Grove street, and the prices
have ranged from $3.50 to $3.50. 1t is
understood that about rs per cent. OF
the lots have been paid for in cash
although some were sold on credit
with a small payment down. in accord
ance with the terms offered in the ad
vertising. No sale took place yester
day, and the time today is being spent
in laying out and grading other lots
which will be put up at auction to
morrow, Saturday, afternoon, when the
final sale will take place. A new
street is being laid from South MAR
street through the Michael Sears es
tate TO the new section, connecting
there with the avenues and two othel
streets.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-08-21
WESTMINST Err.

Mrs. Jane Fem is repairing her house.
Miss Nellie Wright spent part of the
week in Putney
Mrs. $. A. Pierce and sons are visiting
in Greenvile, n. II.
Mrs j. 2. Ward and daughter are Wis
itine in Wilmington.
Carl Underwood made "A trip to Fitz-
william, Mass, Tuesday.
Miss Ida NJ Mcdonald is spending her
vacation in Boston and vicinity.
Miss Susie w. Holton of Philadelphia
is guest at Mrs. George Hairs.
Mrs Ellen Wilcox Of Worcester is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. w. 5. Fem.
Edward Hills of Springfield. this state,
was at Miss S. L. HISS Monday.
Miss Alvira Holt of Boston visited
Miss Harriette Wright the past week
Mrs. Webster of saxtons River was
guest at the Girls home this week.
II. ~ Wyman of Keene visited from
Friday until Sunday at l. c. 'Wyman's.
Miss Mary Austin of PutneY is spend
ing the week with Mrs. L. G. Richard
son.
\ large delegation of grangers attend
ed the picnic at BARRIERS park Wednes-
day.
Mrs. James Miller is spending the week
with her sister, Mrs. Ned Pierce. in Bel
| lows Falls.
| The onion crop which suffered during
the dry season. is proving much better
! than expected
Supt. and Mrs. Bishop and son left
| Wednesday for a months vacation, go
ing first to Lynn, Mass.
=. w. Hall of Boston was guest OF
Miss s. L. Hills the past week going
from here to Mortified, Mass.
Mrs. y. L. Bryant of Fitzwillam,
y. H.. and Mr.. Perkins of Templeton,
Mass, We're guests at w. S. Fenns this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hayward OF
Springfield this state, visited this week
to Westmoreland.
Almost every family was represented at
Walpole Tuesday in attendance at the
old Home day exercises which are re-
ported a great success.
Mr. and Mrs Fisher and daughter q
Townshend spent Sunday with Mr.. anC
Mrs, Robert Farr Miss Fisher sang &
solo at the morning service Sunday in {
very pleasing manner
S. NJ. Holman and daughter Grace, o
Spokane. Wash, were guests over Sun
day of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Underwood
Miss Holman is supervisor of music il
the public schools in Spokane.
Charles Chase of Somerville, Mass,
was at his parents home the first of TIL
week, returning Tuesday. His son, Win
thrOp, who has been with his grand
parents the past nine months, returne'
with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Written celebrated thei
silver wedding Monday evening. Abou
30 neighbors and friends helped to max
| the occasion one of the red lette
> days" in lfe's pathway which brighte
2 and cheer in many helpful ways.
The Corner Store " at the town nal
last Friday evening drew a packe
house. From the first rise of the cur
I tain to the final drop the audience CAV
l the best attention. showing their appre
e citation of the dramatic talent displayed
All parts were well taken and som
deserve especial mention. The musi
: was unusually good, Large delegation
$ from Walpole and Bellows Falls wer
I in attendance, The proceeds of tn
I evening amounted $50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-08-21
AN ELOEEMENT.
Blanche Powers IS Now Mrs.
Frank Main Of CohoeS, N. Y.

Her Husband Was Formerly Her
Fathers CLERK in Whately, Mass.
Bride Had Been Working in Green
field.
Greenfield had the distinction last
week of being the starting point of an
elopement which had a genuine spice
of romance Miss Blanche Powers,
who has for several months been en-
ployed by the Ludwig Piano company
in it's Federal street store, disappear
ed Monday night and did not return.
1t was later learned that she had left
for Cohoes. n. Y. with Frank Main
of Whately and was there married.
Mr. and Mrs. Main are now residing
in the city of Cohoes with Mr.. Mains
parents.
Mrs. Main is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Powers of Whately
Mr.. Powers was until a month ago
proprietor of the Maplewood Tavern,
at Whately the picturesque inn on the
line of the Greenfield and Northamp-
ton street railway. Main was en-
ployed as clerk by Mr. Powers, and an
]
Powers and himself This was not
! looked upon with favor by Mrs. Pow
ers, but her daughter continued to see
him in spite of her displeasure.
About two months ago Miss Powers
came to Greenfield and took position
at the Ludwig store and with her
mother resided at the Franklin House.
Mrs. Powers learned Tuesday that
her daughter had gone to Cohoes, and
she went there to investigate. She
found her daughter married and liv.
ing with her husbands parents, and
with no Intention of returning to
Greenfield. Mrs. Powers returned to
Greenfield early this week. and is now
i'll, the excitement proving too much
for her. She is not in robust health
and the occurrence had greater eff
feet upon her than it would have had
on a stronger person.
Mrs Main is about 20 years old and
is of attractive personality. She
was very well liked by all those who
had met her She is an accomplished
pianist and used her skill to good ad
vantage while with the Ludwig com
pany Mr.. Main is not known here
coming to Whately from one of the
large cities. He is supposed to be one
or two years older than his wife
Greenfield Recorder.
Miss Powers always lived in Brat
tleboro until about a year ago, whei
she went with her parents TO Whately
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-08-21
Central Vermont Railway Co.
Southern Division.

Effective June 81. 1903.
Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:
l.16 a. m. week days for Springfield and
New York.
5:23 a. m. daily for Springfield. week
days for New York.
7:25 a. m. week days for New London;
connects at Millers Falls for Troy; at
Palmer for Boston.
1850 a. m. week days for South London
derry.
$40 a. m. week days for Springfield and
New York.
10.15 a. m. week DAYS for New London
connecting at Millers Falls and Palm
er for Boston.
LA p. m, week days for Springfield and
New York.
S.O5 p. m, week days for Springfield and
New York.
4:35 p. m. week days for New London
and New York via. Norwich Line
steamers; connects at Palmer for Bos-
ton.
4;S5 p. m. daily for Springfield and New
York.
4l9 p. M. Sunday only for Springfield
and New York.
5:45 p. m. week days for South London
derry.
Subject to change without notice.
E. II. FITZHUGH, Vice President and
General Manager.
]. e. BENTLEY, General Passenger
Agent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-08-21
Facts About the Bible.

The crowned prince of Granada, heir to
the Spanish throne, imprisoned by order
of the crown for fear he might aspire TO
to the throne, was kept in solitary con-
finement in the old prison at the Palace
of Skulls, Madrid. After 80 years in this
living tomb death came to his release,
and the following remarkable researches.
taken from the Bible and marked with an
old nail on the rough walls of his cell,
told how the brain sought employment
through the weary years.
In the Bible the word" Lord " is found
1883 times. the word Jehovah " 6S55
times; the word reverend but once:
the eighth verse of the 9th Psalm is the
middle verse of the Bible. The ninth
verse of the eighth chapter of Esther is
the longest; the thirty-fifth verse, elev-
enth chapter of st. John is the shortest.
In the 10th Psalm. four verses are alike,
the eighth, fifteenth, twenty-frst and
thirty-frst. Each verse of the 136th
Psalm ends alike. No names or words
with more than six syllables are found
in the Bible. The thirty-seventh chap
ter of Isaiah and nineteenth chapter of
IL. Kings are alike.
The word girl occurs but once in the
Bible, and that in third verse, third
chapter of Joel. There are found in both
books of the Bible S.53S.4S3 letters; 773, ga
words, 32,313 verses, 1854 chapters and &C
books. The 26th chapter of the Acts of
the Apostles is the finest chapter to read.
The most beautiful chapter is the 23rd
Psalm. The most inspiring promises are
John ll:2, 7-S7; Matthew ;2S, and Psalm
37:4
The first verse of the fifteenth chapter
of Isaiah is the one for new convert.
All who tlatter themselves with vain
boasting should learn the 9th of Mat
thew. All humanity should learn the 9th
of St Luke, from the twentieth verse to
its ending.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-08-21
STATIONS RIVER.

Dr. Ossood has been visiting in Rut-
land
Mrs. James Smith of Keene was in
town last week
Ed King is taking a two weeks Vaca-
ton from the mill.
Arthur Locke is visiting his parents,
Mr. and Mrs F. b. Locke.
Edward Albright of Dorchester, Mass,
was in town the first of the week.
Mrs. Norris Smith and Miss Ethel are
visiting in New Hampshire and Massa-
chusetts
\ large number from this town at
tended the Grange picnic at Barber S
park.
Vouder's Comedians are at the park
this week. and are a very good at
traction.
Mrs Lewis Tenney was thrown from
the carriage while driving on Pleasant
street recently. and was slightly injured.
Lorne EIlwyn and Miss Tyler, who
were here early this summer with a
troupe at BARRIERS park, are at c. L.
Gales.