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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-14
GLEANINGS.

The custom house nuisance can be greatly
abated by a knowledge of foreign manners" SAYS
an experienced traveller. "Politeness is not alb
solutely thrown away, even on American custom
house officials and in France it is three-quarters
Of the battle. The whole secret of getting easily
and comfortably through the douane lies in the
greatest possible politeness and the least possible
appearance Of furry. Pardon, monsieur ST vous
and rapid release If You have nothing to declare
say so at once, and at the same time begin TO
ten this viii have the effect Of making the officer
too, about the absurdity Of importing anything
into so perfect country France or some such
best Of terms with the doaaner But o above ali
cannot lay it on too thick"
To the uninitiated the color of dogs nose may
seem a trif1e, but to the breeder of dogs it may
be a matter of extreme moment. A Berlin woman
has recently found it so. At a woman's kennel
show. held not long since in Berlin the Judge Of
Italian greyhounds held that the of this
breed of dog should be black This particular
hibitor the Of several entries in the various
Italian greyhound classes, being dissatisfied with
the judging appealed to a well known breeder.
He gave it as his opinion that it is permissible
for the color Of the nose to follow the color OF the
coat and that it need be always black. This
statement gave great satisfaction TO the exhibitor
and high dudseon to the dog show committee,
which waxed wroth at what it coz sidered the nm
craftsmanship of an appeal 10 an outside au-
brought action against the committee for dam
ages. Tis very pretty quarrel as It stands
American women who visit the French PLACES
are astonishing the other patrons of these watering
places by wearing rings. pearl necklaces and other
trinkets in bathing. One TTouville Out
this was last YEAR, caused a great sensation by
stepping down to the waves clad in a mans bath
ing suit while Jewels flashed from her and
fingers. and four large rows Of priceless pearls
were clasped around her throat. One would sup
pose the danger of such practice. apart from the
cit nd had of 1efe
sane person from such folly. But the fashion OF
keeping a string OF pearls for the morning dip
is now quite established. soon says an English
magazine in comment tAc custom we may
expect light tiara diamond aigrette
fixed IA the apology for q bathing cap the
turban Of red silk popular this year Million
aires might even to the length Of having a
special diadem for the waves. consisting OF an in
terwoven design of sea shells and mermaids' tails
tipped with pearls. Here is idea for some
speculative jewellers
While at the seaside some women think ii worth
while look for agates, onyxes. bloodstones.
CRYSTALS, etc, with the purpose OF having them
polished later by a lapidary for buttons for
tweed coats knitted motoring blouses-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-14
WANTS SOUVENIRS.

Almira Pattison, who never leaves the State
Hospital at NIiddletown. N. Y. feels that her days
would be made pleasanter if some Of the members
who have the privilege of going to the seashore
and mountains would send her some little souvenirs
of places which she visit. Her birthday
is to-day, and she says she has not had a letter
party in five years. and it would that her life
not quite isolated if she could receive
greetings from the outside world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-14
NOTICE.

All letters and packages intended for the
t. :. 8. should be addressed to the Tribune
Sunshine Society, Tribune building, New
York City. If the above address is carefully
observed communications intended for the
". $ ;. will be less likely to go astray. The
Tribune Sunshine Society has no connection
with any other organization or publication
using the word Sunshine"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-14

the death OF Marcum may bring near the end
OF political assassination in Kentucky.
Ihe cure of the feud is education. No people
OF our land destitute of all that goes
with education many of those who live in this
vast mountain region. We find their response to
patriotic overtures gratifying. Mountain lads come
on foot one hundred and fifty miles. with their
luggage on their backs, in quest of an education.
Girls with beautiful sunbonnets and woolen mitts
come in on horseback, with a younger brother on
behind to go back with the horse l expect to see
the mountain region of the South as peculiar q joy
and glory TO America old Scotland is TO Great
Britain"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-14
REGuLAR Sunshine.

A New-Jersey branch member is one of the sys-
tematic distributors of sunshine. Reading matter
goes regularly to Florida members: at least one
book a week to some invalid while flowers, fruit
and vegetables are included in the local work
Spare moments utilized in making articles for
the T. S. S. Christmas box. which always reaches
the office full of pretty and useful things.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-14

and one-half yards q inches wide four and one
quarter yards a inches wide three and onequar-
yoke
The pattern No. A499 is cut IN sizes for girls
eight, ten and twelve years old.
The pattern viii be sent TO any address receipt
OF 10 cents Please give number and years distinctly
Address Pattern Department. New-YOrk Tribune.
II In a hurry for pattern send extra twO-cent
stamp and We viii mail BY letter postage in sealed
snESloA~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-14
CHEER FOR SOMEBODY.

Mary B. Hatch OF Connecticut, asks "Is there
any among the Sunshine members who would
enjoy The TribUne's reports of the Mortified Con-
ference, in session at Northheld? If so.
would be glad to save and send them to such. 1t
is the next thing to going ones self"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-14

velvet ribbon
and yoke OF the
ribbon. held BY
fancy stitches
a II d laid over
silk. but il is
suited TO all the
range OF child
ish materials
and becomes ap-
propriate for
school or for
afternoon wear
as one or the
other IS chosen
The bertha Is
becoming a n q
the skirt yoke
allows OF a snug
At a b o u Z the
hips with soft.
fun folds below.
The quantity
OF material re-
quired for the
m Q q iu m sizs
ten years. Is six
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-14
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A Tissue Paper Pattern of Girls Costume, No.
4499. for Ten Cents.

Dresses made with skirts showing yoke effects are
among the latest novelties for little girls and are
exceedingly attractive This pretty frock is made
OF Delft blue cashmere. with trimming OF black
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-14
TIE House on the Hudson.
By FRANCES POWELL.
copyright. 1908. by Charles scriOnsr. sons,

morrow. I viii teach thee. Athena. Julis!s
turning suddenly upon the Frenchwoman,
Pig! Imbecie' Give me my guitar"
Julie obeyed in silence. but her eyes flashed
dangerously.
Madam took the beautifully inlaid instrument
without troubling to say Thank you and be-
gan to strum with nervous uncertain fingers.
Philip keeps it in tune for me-" she ex-
plained-"keeps it ever ready
She began to sing in a thin. cracked voice, in
expressibly pathetic. La Depart Pour La
Syrie''
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-08-20
DEED OF A NEGRO FlEh8
Mad With Rage Because His Melons
Were Destroyed He Kills Four
Men and Wounds Nine.

c.eflin, Ala, Aug. 19.-News just
'eached here that four men have BEEN
killed and nine wounded in Randolph
county by q desperate negro named|
Sledge. The sheriff and posse are I'M
pursuit, but have not yet been able to-
capture the murderer.
The trouble started over difficulty
in watermelon patch last Saturday. AZ
party of white men were working on
the public road at Beaver creek, near
Lemar. Sledge has watermelon
patch near the road, and when the men
finished working they asked permissionI
to eat few melons. Sledge told them
to help themselves, but requested that
they take care not to destroy the vines.
AS soon as the men got into the patch
they began to slash melons in everyE
direction. The negro warned them tol
stop, and then went after a gun. Rel
turning, he emptied the weapon into
the crowd, wounding nine out of eleven.
Immediately after the shooting
Sledge fled.
A posse headed by the sheriff over
took the negro near the steel bridge
over the Tallapoosa river, five miles,
from Wedowee. He was ordered to-
surrender but replied by firing his,
shotgun. instantly killing Thomas Eb-:
bett and Robert Ford.
This afternoon Sledge was accosted
on the road by James Moore and Bud;
Wilson. Without warning the negro!
raised his gun and fired, instantly kill
Ing Moore and mortally wounding Will;
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-08-20
ROOSEVELT FAvoRs ROOT
Secretary is Being Pushed for Gov.

Secretary Is Being Pushed for Gov.
ernor of New York.
Washington. Aug. 20-Great signifi-
,ance is attached to the proposition. said
20 have the Endorsement of President
Roosevelt, looking to the nomination of
Elihu Root for governor of New York.
and in 1908 for president of the United
States. 1t is said that the president is
pushing forward MIR. Root in politics with
The idea of placating the opposition to the
present national administration which is
said to exist in financial circles In New
York
Mr.. Root Is one member of the admins
ration at least who is not looked upon by
he financial interests with disfavor, and
L is thought that he could have a great
leal of influence with that class in their
.ents n the coming presidential campaign.
1t Is said that there Is no question as
20 the demand for services such as he can
.ender to the national administration. The
Roosevelt republicans of New York
nave thrown off all pretense Of Disgusting
heir hostility and are lighting the presi-
lent tooth and nail.
An interesting story is going the rounds
:oday to the effect that MIR. Root mar
.owly escaped standing in Mr.. Roose-
,elt's shoes today. The story is that at
L banquet In this city Saturday evening.
Postmaster General Payne read n letter
which Mr.. Root wrote to the national
convention in 1900, declining the nominal
ion for the vice presidency. Acceptance
If the nomination had been urged upon
him by President Mckinley. 1t was said.
out MIR. Root felt that work he had UNI
lertaken growing out of the war with
Spain made 1t incumbent upon him to re-
main at the head Of the war department.
The letter of declination was written to
he chairman of the convention. so the
story goes, to be used in case movement
-as set on foot to nominate Mr.. Root.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-08-20
Homer Manspile Forced Her to Run
Away With Him Without Clothes.

Urbana, ILL.,, Aug. lS.-Homer Mans
pile who, at the point of n gun, forced
his wife, who had separated from him.,
to leave her fathers home and run
away with him. was captured, and his
wife taken from him. after a forty
eight hour chase The woman had suf-
fered fearful tramp over rough,
wooded country, with no clothes ex
cept nightgown.
\ mob of farmers ran the fugitive to
cover on the edge OF an oats field. The
sheriff of Champaign county was sent
for and came with his deputy. The two
men approached within q few feet of
their captive and called upon him to
surrender
"If ! am taken there will be more
serious charge against me than abduc-
tion," he replied, and placed his arm
around the body of his naked wife.
With his free hand he cooked his re-
volver and pointed 1t at her heart.
"If you make a move, I'll kill her"
he threatened. But If you will get her
father to promise to release me from
the warrant he has sworn out against
me for selling mort8aged goods, III
give her up without injury"
Lehman. the woman's father. was a
member of the posse and he readily
promised that II his daughter was Civ
an into his arms, unframed. he would
not prosecute the case. Upon this
promise Manspile released the woman
and put up his revolver.
Sheriff Clark and Deputy Roughton
threw him to the ground and shackled
him arms. He was then brought to the
Jail In this city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-08-20
CHINESE WARSHIP SUNK
Empress of India coIlides With the
Cruiser Huans Tai Near
Hong konq.

Hong Kong, Aug. 20.The steamer
Empress of India from Vancouver, b.
c., for Hong Kong. collided near this
port today with the Chinese cruiser
Huang Tai. The warship sank an hour
after the collision. The Empress of
India saved 10 of the crew of the
cruiser. The captain Of the Huang Tai.
who refused to leave his ship, and thir-
teen of her crew were drowned. The
Empress of India was badly damaged
amidshlps.
The Huang Tai was tender to the
naval engineering college of the South
ern Chinese squadron at Nan King.
She was of 2.110 tons displacement
ESQ feet long. 36 feet beam. and drew
20 feet of water The cruiser was built
In England. She had a complement of
800 men. The Empress of India was
also constructed In England. and is
one of the finest vessels of the Cana
dian Pacific Railroad company's fleet.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-08-20
WAS cRAzED BY LOVE.
Letter Explains Why Gilbert Twiss
Fired Into Crowd, Killing Six.

Fired Into Crowd, Killing Six.
Winfield. Kan, Aug. ia letter
found among the papers of Gilbert
Twigg, who caused the death of six
persons and the injury of twenty
others by emptying the contents of a
double barreled shotgun several times
into the crowd that had gathered to
hear a local concert, indicates that he
planned the massacre some days ago.
The letter is undated. 1t appears that
Twigg was disappointed several years
ago in love affair. and that he had
brooded over the affair to such an ex-
tent that he was convinced the citizens
of Winfield We're making light of his
troubles and that he was being
stunned by his fellow beings.
He wrote that he had harmed no
man and had never violated the laws
Of his country, and that the deed he
was about to perpetrate was for the
purpose of getting even" with those
who had Stunned him and interested
themselves unnecessarily in his affairs.
He expressed regret that he did not
settle his account with Lieutenant Ny
o. w. Woods Of the United States
army, against whom he appears to
have had a grievance.
A large sum was found upon Twiggs
person. and 1t was learned today that
on August he remitted two drafts OF
$500 each to two brothers who live IN
Pennsylvania. Ten empty shells were
picked up near the scene of the shoot
ing, which would indicate that he fired
that number Of shots into the crowd
before taking his own life.
Six persons are dead, while at least
two and probably more will die.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-08-20
the BUILDING OF i
RAILROADS IN LuzON
Efforts Looking to Construction
OF Nearly Six Hundred Miles
Now Being Made.
GOVERNMENT TO GIVE AID
Engineers Have Been Making Surveys
in the Islands and Railroad Men
Look to an Extensive Scale
of Construction.

Washington, Aug. 10. Secretary
Root has been In correspondence with
Governor Taft regarding the construc-
ton of a system of railroads in the
Philippine islands amounting to some
6o0 miles. 1t Is proposed to build a line
from Manila north through Luzon to
the harbor at the northermost end of
the island. Another projected line Is O.
branch from this north and south line
over the mountain to the eastern coast
Another proposed line is from Manila
south to Batangas. 1t is authorized
also that a line be constructed along
the west coast of Luzon from Dagupan,
the present terminus of the Manila and
Dagupan road. to the north end of the
Island.
The propositions which have been
considered by the secretary of war and
the governor of the Philippines contem-
plate aid by the Philippine government
In the construction of the proposed
roads. 1t is believed that guarantee
of the interest in the amount of the
cost of the roads In case the roads
prove unable to pay such interest out
of the earnings Will be sufficient to in
duce capital to invest in the different
enterprises. The Philippine govern
ment could not make grants of lands to
aid In the construction of the roads.
but 1t could grant rights of way.
II lldS OeeH Q6CSrIulleQ lIluC the 1>HiI-t
lppine government has the authority
to guarantee the interest on the rail-
road bonds, the payment of interest. ifl
made. to constitute a lien on the rail-
road property.
The secretary of war believes that,
the construction of these roads would
be of immense benefit and would settle
for all time the question of possible
Instructions in the islands of Luzon..
For police and patrol of the island
the roads, it is believed, would be far
superior to a regiment of soldiers.
while the cost of the regiment would be
nearly double the amount of interest,
the government would pay on the cost
of the railroad construction. The sec
rotary says the building of railroads In,
Cuba have eliminated the prospects Of
disturbances in that portion of the ISL
and where constructed. He thinks a.
similar result would follow the con-
struction of railroads in the Philip
pines.
Engineers have been making surveys
In the islands and railroad men have
been in consultation with the secretary!
of war on the subject, which has
reached such stage that 1T is believed,
early action will be taken looking to-
the building of roads on an extensive,
Sca1e
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-08-20
TERROR in BOLIVAR.
PRESIDENT Castro Demands Payment Of
All Taxes

All Taxes.
Port of Spain, Trinidad, Aug. 20-Au-
.hentic information was received this
morning announcing the imprisonment
If French, German and Italian mer-
chants at Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela,
which port was recently recaptured
rom the rebels by President Castro's
:roops. for refusing President Castro's
demand for the repayment of taxes all
'eady paid to the de facto government.
President Castro demands the payment
If arrears for the period of occupation
IT Ciudad Bolivar by the revolutionary
government. The amount exceeds $780,
100 The merchants refuse to recognize
President Castro's decree abolishing
iudad Bolivar as port OF entry and
iecline to ship goods via Carapano.
The Venezuelan gunboat Miranda
vent to the district of Nutrias, exact
ng from the merchants forced con-
ributions and fines amounting TO am
other $4,000. The goods imported
Turing the revolutionary regime We're
.onfiscated and double duties We're
imposed.
1t is reported that President Castro
las threatened to annihilate the COM
nerce and expel the foreign commu-
lity of Guayana. on the Orinoco.
A reign of terror prevails through
ut the district, owing to. the eXtortion,
hreats and barbarties the party in
over. The entire regSn of the ORR
oco teens With produce accumulated
turing the past two years. for which
here are no adequate shipping facili
les. The native and German firms at
Caracas appear to be seeking the con-
rol of the entire Orinoco import trade.
rhere is no money in the Orinoco
country, and the distress is very great.
MI the American river boats and in
erests up the Orinoco are at stand
Itill, being unable to move in conse-
luence of President Castro's determine
ltion to destroy the trans shipment
rade in American and European goods
between Trinidad and the Orinoco
liver trade.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-08-20
THE GREAT PARADE
AT SAN FRANCISCO
The Golden Coast Metropolis
Gives the 6. a. r. a Fine
Reception.
ARRANGEMENTS PERFECT
Different Branches of the Service a:
Well as the Distinguished Guests
Were Given Rousins
Receptions.

San Francisco. Aug. 19.-The parade
Of military. naval and civic bodies of
this city and state, which took place
this morning, furnished an imposing
spectacle for the vast crowds Of people
who packed the sidewalks. windows.
roofs and every point of vantage along
the line of march. 1t was certainly one
OF the finest displays ever seen here.
and the utmost enthusiasm prevailed
among the spectators, who greeted
their special favorites in each branch
of the service with rousing cheers as
they passed in the procession.
The scene as the troops, both regu-
lars and state, in their natty uniforms,
passed along the gaily decorated
streets, with banners flying and bands
playing, was one which will be long
remembered by those who saw 1t.
Sharp upon the appointed hour the
buge sounded the advance, and follow
ing orders from headquarters the mill
tary, naval and civic organizations
wheeled into line in their appointed
positions in the parade.
Order Was the Best.
There was no disorder of any kind in
forming the different bodies of men,
arrangements being complete ond made
with military precision. Grand Mar
uniform. led the advance, his chief of
staff. Colonel w. Edwards. and chief
aid, Colonel j. +. eBrgin, both dressed
in the fatigue uniform of the National
Guard of California. Following came
the United States and California
troops, sailors and marines. Then came
long line of carriages containing
among other distinguished guests Gov.
ernor Parole, Generals Macarthur.
Shafter, Stewart and Miles, and Mayor
Schmitz.
These were followed by military and
civic organizations. The route of march
was covered in quick time with little or
no delay or Interruption, owing to the
perfect police arrangements. Passing
up Market street, which was brilliant
with colors from the decorations, the
parade wheeled into Van Ness avenue.
passing in review before George Stone,
chairman OF the executive committee
of the national encampment, g. A. II.
This immense thoroughfare was lined
with a dense crowd of people for many
blocks past the reviewing stand to a
point where the parade was finally dis
missed, and the troops of all descrp-
tons were given the most enthusiastic
reception, many veterans In the line
meeting with special recognition.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-08-20
DUTCH MAY HAVE BOUGHT
Report Today Is That Bank of Amster-.
dam Secured Control of the
Great Western

Chicago, Aug. ia report reached
here last night that the sale of the Chi
cago Great Western railroad has been
effected abroad. If this is so it is be-
lieved that the road has been taken
over by the Could Rockefeller combine
for an extension of the Gould system
into the northwest.
President A. j. Earlng of the ST..
Paul has refused to confirm or deny
the gossip that the st. Paul would take
over a part of the Great Western.
President Stickney of the Great Vest
ern said:
The control of the Great Western
is held in London. There have been
negotiations for the transfer, but L
cannot say whether it has or has not
been sold. L do not care to name the
men who are after IT.
The negotiation Is said to have been
conducted through the bank of AM
sterdam. and the road is said to have
passed into the hands of Amsterdam
capitalists,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-08-20
Another Meroer

Milwaukee. Aug. 15.-There have been
many rumors here today that a change
If the control Of the Chicago Great West
arm is imminent. A. Stewart Appleton Of
London, when asked whether is was true
hat important changes in the personnel
If the Rockefeller interests are contem-
plated. said:
II do not wish to talk on that subject
'urther than to say that the English and
Rockefeller holdings Of the Missouri,
Kansas 6 Texas and the Chicago, Mil
waukee e ST Paul have united on a plan
o make Vice President and General Man
,ger A. A. Allen of the Missouri Kansas
& Texas. general manager Off the
katy" the St. Paul and the Chicago
Great Western nropertieS.