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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
PARIS UNDERGROUND.
Region Where the Great Disaster
Occurred.

The Metropolitan Railway OF Paris. the first
underground electric road in that city. was
opened for traffic in July, 1900 the year of the
last Worlds Fair. 1t was completed several
months after the Central London or "tuppenny
tube" had gone into operation at the British
capital.
The main line as then constructed was about
seven miles in length, and reached in an east
and west direction, north of the Seine. The
eastern terminus was the Porte de Vincennes, or
the gate in the city wall opening out TO the
suburb of Vincennes. The other end was at
Porte Dauphin, the entrance to the Bots
de Boulougne. The route will be indicated to
those familiar with the topography of Paris by
the fact that stations were constructed at the
Bastile, Hotel de Vile, Louvre. PaIais Royal
Tuileries and Trocadero.
Supplementary lines were then in contempla-
ton, and some of these have been opened since
that time The district In which Mondays dis
aster occurred, Charonne. is in the extreme
eastern part of the city, north of the original
main line and Belleville lies still further to the
north. Through this region, which is populated
by the poorer classes, a branch runs northward
which intersects the main line near the Place de
la Nation.
The general plan OF construction was to have
two tracks in the same tunnel Although the
bore was not exactly circular, IL nad curved
sides, the width at the level OF the rails being
21 feet s inches. and % feet 81 inches at the
springing OF the arch. feet higher up. The
height of the arch is 6 feet 915 inches. con-
cavity, 2TA inches deep, was formed by the
bottom, or invert. Of the tunnel, to promote
drainage. Recesses for workmen estab-
lished at intervals OF eighty-two feet For the
inner surfaces there was a half-inch coating of
the best cement. The walls to which this was
applied composed of masonry ranging in
thickness from q inches in the overhead arch
to % inches in the side walls
AT the stations an arched roof was constructed
where the nature of the soil would permit but
sometimes fiat ceilings were necessary. The sta
lions about forty-six feet wide. which al
lows twelve feet more on each side of the track
than the subway proper. Thing and powerful
lights give the stations a cheerful appear
ance. Platforms 246 feet long were provided
at first. These would accommodate six-car
trains. Subsequently, during rush hours, two
more were added. The cars thirty-nine feet
in length
For the operation OF the road the third rail
system is in service. All cars in a train, or at
least, most of them, have their own motors un-
derneath. The practice is substantially the
same as on the elevated roads in this city and
in this respect differs from that the Central
London, where the trains are hauled by indes
pendent locomotives,
AS in the case OF the subway in this city the
Paris tunnel was constructed by the munich
pality, and leased to a corporation The actual
operation Of the road conducted by the
latter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12

policy Of Leo XIII by Plus X. and even faciii-
tate a mutually agreeable settlement of this
vexing question.
II is admitted that I'm the last few months
little progress has been made toward salts
factory settlement because Of wide discrep-
ency In the estimated value Of the lands II ls
learned that the OFFER OF Governor Taft OF be-
tween 100000 and 100000 has been re-
fused. and that It was met with counter prop
osftion 90 accept So. 100000 for the entire prop
erty, price regarded by the Philippine author
ities as beyond sill reason. Monsignor Guidl. the
apostolic delegate to the Philippines, sustains
the pleasant relations with Governor Taft and
stands ready do all in his power TO facilitate
q satisfactory settlement, but the friars persist
in an generalization of their property.
Pope Leo had Just before his death, outlined
a policy whereby only one-third Of the purchase
price Of the friars lands to go to the
orders now holding title to the property. the re-
naming two-thirds to be devoted 70 the i'm
provement Of Church property, the establishment
Of schools. etc. in the islands themselves. This
division of what they have come 10 regard as
the property of their orders not altogether
pleasing to the friars and doubtless has occa-
stoned their earnest efforts 10 make their third
as large as possible. 1t seems that Leo Kill
sitter determining on this division of the pro-
ceeds was loath to interfere further unless
forced to do so, but that Plus X will not hesitate
20 interfere if IT becomes necessary is the hope
Of the War Department officials At any rate
Il is believed that an intmation from the van
can that prompt settlement OF the contention
would be welcomed would inspire Monsignor
C5uidi TO even greater efforts to that END
In any event It is believed that Cardinal GID
bous who appreciates the advantages or the
policy Of the United States and It's wish TO zeal
fairly with all concerned, as well as 10 act ior
the best interests of the Filipinos VIII pc aple
20 pave the way at the Vatican TO satisfactory
settlement and that he will use his good offlces
With the new Pontiff to that end.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12

fortune was that the employees did not organize
assistance with sufficient rapidity to permit tina
passengers being quickly drawn out.
A large force OF mounted guards is stationed
at the mouths of the tunnel. The firemen have
gathered a large collection of torn clothing.
battered hats twisted umbrellas and blood
stained handkerchiefs. showing how desperate
was the underground struggle.
At the American Consulate it was learned that
there were no Americans among the victims.
The Prefecture of Police confirms this.
President Loubet has telegraphed to the presi-
dent of the Municipal Council saying he shares
the profound grief into which the city has been
plunged
At the Hotel de Vile the president Of the Mu-
nicipai Council announced that the city of Paris
would bear the entire cost Of the victims
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
REBELLION SPREADS.
Trio More Turkish Provinces IN Re-
uoLt-BuIgars ActiUe.

Sofa Aug 1.-THE representatives Of the
Macedonian Revolutionary Committee announce
that fbe revolution broke out in the vilayet
If TrsI,ub last Sunday and in the vilayet OF
AarianopJe on Monday. Telegram hic communi-
cation is interrupted Adrianople forms the
seventh revolutionary district with Chief
C.Iirdutoff and Captains Ikonomoff and Mad
iaroff in command.
The representatives Of the committee also
publish a. contradiction of the alleged atrocities
committed by the Bulgarians and accuse the
Turks OF attempting to prepare the mind OF
Europe for the eventual massacre OF innocent
Christians.
General Tzoncheff, president Of the Macedo-
MAN Committee, has addressed an appeal to his
adherents 10 assist the insurgents in Macedonia,
even by revolutionary means Prominent Mace
domains here have formed charitable commit
tee for the purpose Of obtaining help for the VIC
sims Of the instruction. Representatives of all
political parties in Bulgaria have Joined the
committee and it is proposed TO hold public
meeting to solicit contributions from all Bull
garians.
The insurgents have blown UP a bridge sixty
Yards long near Gievgyeli, on the Salonica-
Iskub Railway.
The Premier and Minister Of the Interior have
gone 10 Dubnitza with the intention Of inspect
ing the Bulgarian posts along the Macedonian
frontier. This is regarded as additional PROOF
Of the governments desire to maintain peace
as the ministers are anxious to see whether
more can be done to restrict the passage OF tn-
surgent bands into Macedonia
1t is now stated that Prince Ferdinand VIII
not return 10 Sofa until after August Is, as he
wishes TO show he is not responsible for the
present situation in Macedonia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
SULTAN AGAIN APOLOGIES.
His Son, Prince Ahmed, Calls at Russian
Embassy-The New Consul.

81 Petersburg. Aug. 1.-THE Russian Ambas-
sador at Constantincple telegraphs that by COM
mand Of the Sultan his son, Prince Ahmed,
called az the embassy to express the deep dis
tress and regret caused in the mind Of his
majesty by the murder, OF the Russian Consul
At Monastir. and requested the ambassador to
inform the Car Of this second expression OF the
Sultan's sorrow
Constantinople, Aug. 11-Dr. Mandelstam,
acting Russian Consul at Uskub. will replace
the murdered consul, NJ. Rostkowski, at Mo
nsstiT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
TO CHICAGO IN SIXTY HOURS.

Buffalo. Aug. u.At a meeting held here to-day
in the ofices OF George II. Stevens superintendent
OF special freight service the New-York Central
lines, II was decided that. commencing SATURDAY.
August 15 through fast freight service between
Boston and Chicago and New-York and Chicago on
basis OF sixty hours.
Trains between the Atlantic seaboard ana Chi
cago 10 make the distance positively il sixty
hours every trip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
BERLIN LINE DECLARED SAFE.

Berlin, Aug. 1.-THE tunnel disaster on the
Paris Metropolitan Railroad has caused the
management of Berlins new electric road, which
is partly underground, to make a speedy in
vestigation into the possibilities of similar
accident Here. Experts. after carefully examin-
ing to-day the cars. motors and the three under
ground stations. concluded that no danger ex-
isted and that it was unnecessary to change
the construction Of the cars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
HAIL DOES MUCH DAMAGE.

Owego. y. Y. Aug. IA heavy hailstorm struck
here this afternoon. doing much damage to several
fne fields OF tobacco. The wind blew down many
trees about town. taking telephone and electric
light wires with them.
Glens Falls. y. Y. Aug IA terrific rainstorm
with thunder. lightning and hail. passed over this
section late this afternoon Reports from the OUT
lying farm districts show that considerable danage
was done TO thu crops. particularly corn and ap-
Pies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
ARNOLD WHITE GOES TO JAIL

London. Aug I1--Arnold White. the author. was
lined $50 by tho High Court to-day for contempt of
court in writing article in q Sunday news
paper, just before the arrival in England from
New-York Of Whitaker Wright. calculated 10
prejudice the trial and with the object of prevent
ing the granting of bail. The editor and manager
Of the newspaper apologized fer the publication OF
the article ana were mulcted in the costs of the
hearing Arnold White refused to pay the fine and
taken 10 BriXton Jail. from which Wright has
lust been released.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
A FORECAST FROM CUBA.
Belief That Cyclone viii Enter Gulf by Way
of Yucatan Channel.
Is1 CABLE TO THE 1RlBUNE.I

tLopJIIBuI. AssocldLIofLI
Havana, Aug. 11.-According to the forecast
OF Father Gangoiti. the head OF the Jesuit OBJ
servatory of Belen College. the centre OF the
cyclone at $50 D. m. to-day was west Of ia
maica and southwest Of Grand Cayman Il is
moving northwest by west, and will probably
enter the Gulf OF Mexico. passing through the
Yucatan Channel The Cuban government bases
its reports on Father Gangotis observa tions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
ITALIAN SQUADRON HELD READY.

Rome. Aug. 1.-THE Minister of Marine has
directed that a squadron be kept in readiness TO
sail for the East should the complications in
subjects there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12

Secretary of State.
Cardinal vincenzo Vannutelli is two years
younger than Ills brother Cardinal Seranno van
nuteiu the Grand Penitentiary OF the Holy Cath
Ollie Church. who one OF the leading candidates
FOR Por,s before Cardinal Sarto chosen. The
Younger Cardinal Nannuteln was born at Geuaz-
zsno diocese OF Pslestrina, Italy, on December o.
1895 He was created a cardinal December 90 1889,
but reserved in petto until June 3. 1900. In the
mean time on April IL. 1900. he was made Bishop
OF PaIestrina, the diocese embracing a large part
of the Roman Csmpagna. His residence is III
Rome
Cardinal Mariana Rampoa del Tindaro, who was
made Papal Secretary of State by Leo in 1881 Is
native of Sicily. He educated in Rome ana
entered the Papal service in 1870, when twenty
seven years old He was successiyely counselor OF
fhA Pspal embassy at Madrid Secretary OF the
Propaganda for Oriental Rites Secretary ZOE 5 "a
clesiastical Affairs and Papal Nunco at dadIIu.
He was created and proclaimed cardinal on
March a. 1887 In the recent pontihcai electlon ne
was one of the leading candidates. lie Is drch-
priest Of Basilica Naticana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
vINCENzo vANNUTELLI CHOSEN.
''The Catholic Herald" Says He Will Be
Secretary of State.

London Aug 1.-THE Catholic Herald an
nounces that vincenzo Vannute viii be Papal
Secretary of State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
THE ROADS PRECAUTIONS.

NJ Bienvenue. the chief engineer of the Metro
poutan Railroad, says from technical point of
view every precaution TO avoid danger had been
taken. He declared that many Of the plans sug-
gested for the ventilation or inundation Of the
tunnel were afterthoughts The chief mis-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-12
The Better Way.

Religion and love are two things over
which 1t is easy to become sentimental.
Because love Is the dominant idea Of re-
ligion, neurasthenic professors and preach
ers have so imbued their creeds with senti-
ment that the very word religion" is OBJ
noxious to many strong men. That a nor
NAL, healthful, sane teacher Of the religion
of true life should appear In France may
seem to be one of the paradoxes Of civil
ization. But the words of Charles Wagner
in this book. THE Better Way" cannot
fail to convey the impression that the
writer Is q man who has known life deeply,
that he has felt the strength Of solitude
without feeling the weakness Of abandon
ment, and that he comprehends with a
sweet sympathy the perplexities of the
ideas and passions of social life. He Is an
apostle of the simple life, of life which is
less seIf-sufficient and yet less faint-heart-
ed. of a life which is less sad in its mourn
ing and happier and more confident in its
strong man of God" and for those who
would become strong; his are the crumbs
Of nourishins bread on which the soul
feeds. Like his religion his words are
simple. Their meaning stands out medal
ion-like above the printed page. The fol-
lowing is from his chapter, .'Gird Thy
Loins:" Most men are the slaves Of fear.
If they were only conscious of their slav-
cry they might win their liberty, but, I'M
fortunately, they are SO eaten up with fear
as to be no longer even sensible of their
thralldom. Fear binders from knowing
happiness, for it is in the very undertake
ings 1t discourages that the fine and strong
emotions of great-hearted men are devel-
oped. What beautiful, sane and eman-
cipated life 1t is to move calmly in por-
tentous times, occupied solely with the
care of making for the goal. How many
humiliating miseries does that spirit escape
which knows how to accept manfully the
high haZardr
This is one OF the prayers: 20 God, my
Father, save me from this blind riddle of
fatality! Let not my soul wear itself out
in its strife against the incomprehensible,
the incoherent, the brutal. the injustice of
man and of things. Fill my heart with the
light that shows me Thy face. Give me
Thy peace, though ! struggle in chaos.
Make me know that discord is in my ears
alone. confusion N the smallness of my
vision. Higher up the harmony appears.
Save me from the disorder of my thought
Father Charles Wagner is the William
Morris of religion. Translated from the
French by NJ. l.. Hendee. Mcclure. Phil
lips & Co., New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-12
A GREAT CHURCH ORGANIZATION.

All who attended or who read the report
OF the Catholic meeting at Tomlinson Hall
on Sunday must have been struck by the
patriotic spirit that pervaded 1t. The pri-
mary object Of the meeting was, of course,
to honor Bishop Chatard, and the dom
mating spirit was religious. but patriotism
and Americanisr1 stood next The singing
was all of this character. embracing such
songs as Columbia, the Gem of the
Ocean," America" and 1.-THE Star-span-
gled Banner" with the waving of flags.
There was time. and for a long time.
that many Americans regarded Roman
Catholicism with suspicion and distrust
They thought il inconsistent with true
Americanism and patriotism. This was not
the spirit of the trainers of the Constitu-
ton and the founders of the government
for, as soon as they separated from the
mother country With its established church
and civil disabilities on Catholics. they
formed a constitution that placed all re-
ligions on an absolute equality and made
IL possible for Catholic to hold any office
in the government. The first Congress
ord in savor of religious liberty. Soon after
the treaty of peace In 1883 the Pope's nun
clio at Paris male overtures to Benjamin
Franklin. our minister there, on the sub
ject Of appointing bishop. or vicar-apos-
tolic, for the Catholic Church in this coun-
try. Franklin laid the matter before Con-
gress and that body replied that the sub
ject, being purely spiritual. did not fall
under their control. AS there was no ruling
hierarchy In the United States. no estab-
lished church. this answer of Congress was
construed as tacit consent. and soon
afterwards the Pope appointed John Car
roll. OF Maryland his vicar apostolic. Car
roll wa3 soon after consecrated bishop of
Baltimore. and finally archbishop. He
was q cousin of Charles Carroll. OF Car
rollton, a signer Of the Declaration OF In
dependence. and. ike all of the Maryland
! CAROLS. all Roman Catholics. an ardent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-12
SOME OF THE NEW BOOKS


More Letters OF Charles DarWin.
Charles Darwin was the greatest English
naturalist of the nineteenth century ana
did more towards giving new direction 10
scientific investigation and discussion and
creating a new school Of thought than any
other. man Of modern times. "Darwinism
has become a permanent word IN the Eng
lish language, with a distinct meaning
Before Darwin's time systematic work
was the mere enumeration OF species;
since, 1t has been the study Of relation
ships. Before Darwin, embryology was the
description of the earlier stages of develop
ment: since, ii has been the deduction OF
ancestral history from individual develop
ment. Before Darwin comparative anat-
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environment in mclding the bodily FORM
Thus, Darwin became the founder OF an
entirely new scientific cult. Everything
relating to the intellectual development
and mental process of such man pos pos
THE Life and Letters of Charles Darwin
was published in 1857, five years after his
death. Since that time large NUMBER
of additional letters have been collected
from correspondents to whom they were
addressed, and these. together with many
letters previously in the hands or MS
biographer but not printed in the first work
~ sRoSS, AO"
the title, More Letters Of Charles OAR
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Professor Asa Gray and others of note In
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ranged according to dates, thus showing
the progressive development of Darwin
ideas and conclusions on each topic treated.
These include evolution, geographical dis
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and vivisection, large number of minor
topics being treated under each head.
While Ii cannot be said that the letters add
anything to the conclusions stated in OAR
wins works, they possess great interest
for scientists Investigators and Darwinites
generally, because they show the genesis
of many of his theories and how enthusi-
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Investigations in all directions. and how
eager he was both to acquire and to COM
municate knowledge. They are valuable
addition to Darwinian literature. The two
volumes contain excellent portraits of OAR
win and his wife and Of number of cele-
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-12
MISSIONARY SERVICE.
Programme Carried Out AT the May
flower CONGREGATIONAL.

At the Mayf1ower Congregational Church
last night there was a joint meet
ing Of the woman's Home Missionary
Union and the w. B. NJ. 1. Mrs. Moses
Smith, Of Chicago. and Miss NJ. ID. Moffett
addressed the meeting. The former talked
on "woman's Work for Woman" abiding
to the situation I'm India, where the women
are no better than slaves. She told OF the
very deplorable condition of women in all
Oriental countries and of the opportunity
for good work. Miss Moffett spoke of the
work in the rural parts OF New England.
This morning the session will continue
meeting will last until night In the morn
sionary work and a lecture will also be
given by Mrs. L. y. Alden the same
topic All of the discussion, which begins
at o'clock, will be along the line OF home
missionary work. while the topic in the aft
ernoon will be foreign opportunity.
Mrs. Moses Smith will speak in the after
noon and the well-known missionary, Mrs.
Lydia Lord Davis, wife OF late mission
airy who was killed during the Boxer
trouble will lecture. She is from Ro-
wena, O.
Tonight the General Association of Con-
gregational Churches anc Ministers of In
diana will begin its session. which will last
until Thursday evening. complete pro-
gramme of the meeting was printed recent
ly in the Journal. The meeting will begin
at 1870, when devotional service will be
held, after which the Rev. Robert Storrs
Osgood, pastor of the Mayhower Church.
will make an address OF welcome. Rev J.
c. Smith, retiring moderator. will respond
An association sermon. The Minister $
by Rev Andrew q. ogiivle. of Elkharts a
communion service will follow