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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
CROWD SEEKS PROBABLE MURDERER.
italian Attacks Laborer with Pitchfork and
Revolver and Escapes.

Hartford, Conn, April 25.-Dennis Griffin.
laborer. was probably fatally shot this afternoon
by an Italian named Russo. Griffin went TO the
yardmaster OF a ShelGOn-st. lumber yard to draw
some money, and while returning stopped in a
house owned by Russo. The latter, II is alleged.
attacked Griffin with a pitchfork IN an attempt
drive him from the premises and struck Griffin
on the shoulder. knocking him down. While Griffin
was on the ground Russo drew a revolver, and. I.
alleged. fired point blank at his victim. the bah
entering between two % the ribs. Griffin was
taken to the Hartford Hospital.
Russo fed Immediately after the shooting IN tho
direction Of the South Meadow. Colts factory
and the police and a large number Of citizens fol-
lowed him. Up % n late hour they found no trace
Of him. Griffin il IS said. cannot survive his in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
cROFPER FOR MRS. J. L. KERNOCEAN.
Her Horse Falls in Drag Hunt-She Re-
rounts and Finishes Among First.

Hampstead. Long Island. April .5-Mrs. James
I. Ke-noclan came nasty cropper in a drag
hunt Of the Meadow Brook hounds this afternoon.
The oast-of wss at Bulls Head. and the course
led toward Br00l,villc. &rs Kcrnochcn's mount,
Cupid. stumbled going over a fve-bar fence, on
the Miles farm. aid rolled over, narrowly escaping
rinnng Mrs. Kcrnochan. -. Scott Cameron Fox
hail p. Eceue and the whip, J. Coatsworth. went
10 her assistance. She was ha.S unconscious when
picked W. ard the started 20 carry her TO
the Blue Hotel Before arriving there she revived
ard Insisted TcmOunting.
The rest Il the nuut mad gore 10 BrOOlIvile,
2.-d there waited until Dir. keene and the others
came up. From BrOOkYille the course lay toward
JeTlchO. and on The run being resumed Mrs. ker-
nocsal kept well Up and finished among the first.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
BEST NAN At II HUNDRED.
Acts at GrandSon's Wedding
bridesmaid SeUenty-fUe

Joseph Fields Morris OF Bedford. y. ], better
known throughout Middetown Township as Uncle
Josie" reached the century mark yesterday, and
also acted best man at the wedding OF his
grandson Frederick Morris. TO Miss Annie +.
Maxey. of New Bedford, Mass.
The wedding held in the Beford Methodist
Church at 5 D. m. The church was crowded to
overlooking. The Salvation Army had charge Of
the ceremony. Major Joseph Shepherd. Saliva
ton Army officer. of Newark. performed the cere-
nlony. The bride and bridegroom were dressed in
their Army uniforms Mrs. Henrietta De Grote, of
Port Monmouth. grandmother of the bridegroom
and seventy-five years old acted as bridesmaid. A
reception was held in the Army Hall after the
wedding, where hundreds gathered TO enjoy the
celebration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
SHIPS se,eoo,ooo IN GOLD TO PARIS.

The Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. sailing for Cher
bourg this morning. will carry :6.GO0,0o0 gold
signed as follows: BY Goldman, Sachs e Co., S2l00
600. Iszard Freres s1.50OO00; Heidelbach. Icl1el-
beir,sr & Co, $780, 900: the Royal Bank OF Canada.
81 OOo o0O and Barring. Magoun Co. 100000. All Of
this gold IS destined for Paris, and the expectation
is believed to be directly related to the payment
for the Panama Canal, which is expected TO be or
ered within the next few days by the Secretary OF
The Treasury The volume Of gold TO be exported
to-day is the largest carried by single steamer
der Crosse. the same vessel which will take the
ID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
TO USE PLEASURE AGAINST STEDEKER
Inst Is yeromes Intention if odell Signs
the Gambling Bill.

That District Attorney Jerome hopes 70 make use
~ rs gambling measure 81 the trial Of the case or
Leon steceker, charged with keeping a poolFooIl'
was -,a6e known yesterday 81 General Sessions.
,she- l-r Jerome told Judge Newburger that he
vas rot ready 70 move the case for trial. Asked
his reasons. NJ. Jerome SAID.
because OF q recent bin passed by The legis-
lature but not yet signed BY the Governor con-
slider 81 advisable in tie interest Of Justice TO have
TIE trial postponed in order that the testimony OF
certain Witnesses may be had
IN connection wi.h this Nr- Jerome was asked
he knew that Richard Canaeld was IN town.
7 sra not interested IN that at this time, he
rerii-d
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
HARD FIGHT TO TAKE CAPTAIN.

Charles II. Oxen, captain Of the canalboat Charles
u last night was taken TO Bclleveue Hospital in
etraitfacket by DIT Severance, OF the J. Hood
Wright Hospital. assisted By two policemen.
Tho police had been informed by telephone that
s-Id-t -fourth-st 4 patrol wagon
sent 10 the scene and Policemen Walsh ana
sslleznc found oxen braudshing mis- and daring
aIl- Of z large crowd 20 come near him. He had al
Tls6v thrown everything overheard that he had on
ale b,a+ and had cut the hawscrs, setting IL adrif
'rho policemen grappled with him. and after a long
struggle bound him with ropes. Oxen Is over six
feet tail, and fought Wildly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
REPORTED LEASES.

Anne. q co. and the New-York Real Estate Agency
have leased the Nos 52I and ozS
Sixth-ave, the Ron Marche Company and J. Velens
Clarkson T. Ryttenberg has leased for Colonel John
Jacob the second floor OF No. 81 West Twenty
sixth-st.
Richard V Harrett CO. have leased a store at No
III Broadway William Rfker Sons for nine years
and another person, as trustees navs
leased Of East Thirty fourthst. to Thomas
3 for ten at graduated rental OF rom
10 s.. 900 a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
THE BRONX BUILDING PLANS.

ors-hundred- ffty-sixth-st. northwest ot
Dawsonst two brick tsnements 47Soxes fses
and 1890 feet: Davis awners: John F. schar-
smith. architect S67.JOO-
Bay south side 10 feet north o. Prospecs-st
frame dwelling 39x6e feet. Eliza
beth A Vail. owner; Claverdon & Putze. archtscts;
$4,000.
and-ntnety-hfth-st and Onehalf story trans dwell
ing 2ix53 feet: Helen Anderson. owner: George W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
MURDER SUSPECTED.

tBT TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.l
Omaha, April 2j.-Major ]. W. Davis. brother-in~
law Of George Francis Train, whose body dis
covered lying IN ditch I'm South Omaha with
strychnne bottle in the hand. and who was thought
to have committed suicide. is now believed to have
been the victim OF foul play. and the police
Investigating the When he disappeared
Major Davis. IS known TO have had something like
900 in his possession When found. there was only
=, cents Ia his pockets.
Major Davis was on the staff OF General John
A. Logan In tho civil War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
sIJoU THEATRE ALTERATIONS.

Plans have fled with Buildings Superintendent. Hop
per for the Improvement OF the exit facilities OF the
Bjou No. 1929 Broadway and for additional
fire protection comply requirements OF the
Mayors OF Safety New staircases TO Do
constructed on sides auditorium at the bal
the exit passageway from
the stage the basement is to bs In
"A brick fire wall
The cost improvements which are TO be made
by sire Brothers as owners. estimated $500 by
Csanrara NfcCabe. Architect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
BOSTON HERALD" CHANGES HANDS.

Boston. April 25.-"The Herald" Will tomorrow
make the following announcement:
William T. Haskell and John II. Holmes have
purchased the stock heretofore held by Edwin B.
Haskell and Colonel T. Ii. Woods. and thus have
become the owners of a controlling interest in Tho
Boston HERALD Company, each holding equal
number os shares. With tho current issue, thCre-
fore, AIcssrs. T.. Ii. Haskell and Colonel Woods
tire from its service. to which. with devotion
they have surrendered the best years OF their lives
W. l.. Haskell assumes the duties of publisher and
Will have charge of the business affairs OF the
paper, while the direction OF the and editorial
departments will remain with Mr.. Holmes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
PARALYrIc RESCUED AT FIRE.

Through he dense smoke that came from n fro
tbs ground floor Of the four story APARTMENT
house at No. 6l5 Vanderblt-ave. Brooklyn, Mrs.
Catherine Cary. paralytic rescued and car
ried down the fro escape from her rooms on the
top flour, late yesterday afternoon. Tho rescue
made by Patrolmcn Qulnane. OF the Grand
ave station. and Callahan, OF the BerEcn-st sta
ton. The other tenants got out in safety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
MoYER MUST STAY IN JAIL.

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
Denver, April &.-The State Supreme Court to-
day denied the motion for the release of Charles H
Meyer. president of the Western Federation OF Min
ers. bail pending decision the habeas corpus
proceedings in his behalf The hearing on the mer-
its OF the for May 5. Meantime Meyer
viii be held prisoner in the military prison at Teu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
WABASH CARMEN STRIKE.

Decatur. H.. April 25-Railway carmen the
wabash system went on strike to-day for in
crease in wages. union recognition and definite reg
ulations for work. Advancement etc. Two hundred
men are out here including a large part OF the car
shop force inspectors, oilers and reparers Repre-
that a majority Of the carmen all over the Wabash
sNstNr stTunh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
REV. MR.. MORGAN CALLED TO LONDON.
my TELEGEAPII TO THE TRIBUNE.l

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUEE.l
Omaha. April o5.--The Rev. @. Campbell Morgan
the English minister who succeeded Dwight /.
Moody IN the Northneld extension work, has
cciyod a call from Westminster Chapel, the largest
church IN London. and viii start Immediately for
England TO .-.gestigate il He has not yet decided
accept or to reject the offer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
FORGED JOHN C. oSGooD's SIGNATURE
After Passing Number Of Checks Nephew
Was Arrested and Confessed.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

Denver. April 25.-The police to-day arrested
Harry Osgood who says he is the son OF a wealthy
lumber merchant Of Chicago, and nephew or
John c. Osgood. for forging John G. Osgoods
signature to checks. The prisoner came here two
weeks ago and at once began issuing checKs
signed ~. c. Osgood." After passing a score or
for from $40 TO $l00 eacn he was arrested and
has confessed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
FAREWELL AT THE IRVING PLACE.

Rudolf Christians the eminent German actor
gave his farewell performance last evening at the
Irving Place Theatre. appearing IN Die Juden
Toledo" The house was crowded in every part and
tho excellent performance was greeted with enthu-
siastc applause. tho actor being recalled many
times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
NEW BUILDING PLANS.

sth-st. n =. 200 II = OF West End-av FOR one
story frame shed. 25x10O; T Devins. owner;
Henry-st. No 320. for story brick out
house. SKI. VI. ROsenthal. Brooklyn. owner;
NJ Muller. architect :.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-26
Furnished Houses to Let-Country.

Furnished Houses to Let-COuntry.
ADIRONDACK CAMP FOR RENT,
WITH ABOUT 60 ACRES OF LAND.
on Upper I-akei fine outlook:
beach, pine woods modern Sstory housa
fully furnished lath and piastered throughout
veranda on and second stories:
open hrsplaces; II rooms. bathroonls
boathouss, electric launch; fine spring water;
RENT. 5000.
For photograph and particulars apply to
CRIIIKSIANK COMPANY. 141 broadway.
SUMMER HOMES
In Arlington Vermont near Manchester, IN the Green
Nountains an cottage. good piazzas yard
and lawns well filled ice house. House fully furnished
win table linen. electric lights and bells
with the place. X desired
AppIy TO SMITH 10 Stone Street. City.
FURNISHED Country Seats. villas Cottages. Bunga-
England Long Island. Jersey Coasts Saratoga. Ber<-
shfTes. Adirondacks. Cat-kis sound. Hudson West
chester County: rentals $4,000, $4,000. s4500
81 500. 10 $500. T. s. FORD. sos Sth Ave, N Z
AIIENIIURsT. NEW JERsEY-wen furnished cot
highest class FRANK MEEHAN. Manager: New
York office. Fourth Tel o346-Gramercy.
FURNISHED HOUSE IN ADIRONDACKs. Kssns
Valley rooms acres Of land: pine
barn; ice and good A. NJ FIELD. East
Kinney-st. Newark. N J.
T,oR RENT-At Lake Placid Adirondacks; one 7 and
II one furnished cottage. shore OF Mirror
Lake. with ice ROBERT Z. BARRETT. Pattsburg. NY
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30
COLORADO DAY
At WORLDS FAIR
Official Program Has Been
Announced.
Ten Car Loads Of Rocky Ford
Watermelons to be Distributed on
the Grounds = Second Regi-
ment Bnnd to be IN Parade.

Denver. Aug. 3O-Colorado will
distribute ten car loads Of water
melons at the Louisia ana Purchase ex-
position. Colorado day. September H..
The ripe. juicy and luscious fruit
distribution will follow halliday d
program during which Colorado will
cover herself with glory. The official
program for Colorado day IL AZ fol.
lows:
"a. IN. Governor Peabody, staff
aud commission leave the Planters
hotel in carriages and enter grounds
by parade entrance.
10 q. m. Parade starts from the
Plaza Of st. Louis (Louisiana monu-
ment. Proceeds west to the French
pavilion, north to Administration
avenue aud west to Administration
building.
1920 =. IN. Governor Peabody pays
his respects to the president Of the
exposition at the Administration
building.
1920 q. IN. Governor Peabody,
President Francis and party, with
escorts, leave Administration building.
proceed south to the Agricultural
building, along the west side Of this
building to the southwest corner. then
along the south side OF the Agricul-
tural building to the north courts of
the Horticultural building. Parade
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30
Jock.y Club Stables,

Messrs Charles H. Koontz and g T.
Slsttery have secured the Parker
Livery Stable III West Front street
and will run a first class livery and
boarding stable; also horses broke to
drive and trained. Horses will also
be bought and sold. These gentle
men are well known horsemen and
there is every reason to believe that
they will succeed.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30
Body to be Sent to Kansas.

The Deibert Undertaking company
this morning received . telegram
containing instructions for the ship
ment of the body of Fred j. Ander-
son to the old home at Greenleaf,
Kansas. The shipment will be made
as soon as the body can be prepared
The brother who was here last Satur-
day and Sunday wanted to confer
with the parents before lie ordered the
remains exhumed and shipped.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30
WILL CONTINUE
THE STRIKE
Unable to Shake the Deter
mination of Packers.
Butchers Executive Committee
Orders Strike to be Kept up and
President Donnelly Issues q
Statement on the Situation.

Chicago, Aug. 80-Unable to shake
the determination Of the packers not
to negotiate with the strikers the
Butchers executive committee today
decided to continue the strike indeti-
nitely. President Donnelly has caus-
ed the issuance Of = published state.
ment explaining the situation from
the strikers standpoint. The packers
say they have nothing TO compromise
and will continue to run their plants
with non. union help.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30
To Continue the Strike.

ers held at William sburg yesterday
morning to discuss the coal strike
situation large number were present
and took part in the discussion which
is said to have been pretty warm.
After tax ing . vote the result was
announced to be in favor Of continu.
ing the strike
1t il reported that some of the men
have decided to give up their cards
and return to work.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30
Band Uniforms Arrive.

The new uniforms for the Second
Regimental band arrived last night
and are indeed very handsome. The
coats are Of dark navy blue govern
ment cloth with black braid on the
front. the trousers are OF light blue
with q double white stripe down the
leg; tire caps are Of dark navy
blue to match the coat and are trimmed
in gold braid. The boys will make
an excellent showing in these nand.
some uniforms.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30
Hung for Killing His Wife.

Walker, MINI. Aug. 30 William
Chounsrd was hung today in the Cass
county jail. Chounard killed his
wife last winter after drinking eighty
glasses Of whiskey. This is the first
execution in this state that ever o.
Cured on any other day than Friday.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30

AakarofY. chief Of staff. reports this
ing forward all along the line. The
Russian Losses we're heaviess In the
center Of the right wing where the
japanese chief attack wAs directed.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30

reviewed by governor aud party from
steps OF porch of Horticultural build
ing. Troops pass to east side of
building and are dismissed
The officers are invited to attend
the exercises in front Of the Horticul.
tural building.
The troops are invited to partske
Of melons. which will be distributed
after the exercises.
Ii y. IN. Exercises In front of
Horticultural building, after which
melons will be given away to all
comers with the compliments Of state
Of Colorado.
PARADE.
Forms Oh south side Louisiana Way
in line facing, Louisiana monument
Hea" Of organization to left. Cover
nor Peabody will arrive opposite the
center of troops and reosive the salute.
Parade will then start west ~ fol-
lows:
Jefferson guards.
Marshal and staff
Band, Philippine scouts.
Battalion Philippine scouts.
u. s. Marine band.
Battalion. United States marines
Band, Philippine constabulary.
Battalion. Philippine constabulary.
Second regiment band. Colorado.
Governor Pea body and party.
Governor Franc il and party.
Parties in carriages.
Second regiment, Kentucky. 400
men.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30
$4,000 for 1oc.

II the Chamber Of Commerce ssli
million copies Of Missing Link"
puzzle someone will get ten
thousand dollars for 1Oc. Puxzle
now on sale 1t Chicago and 81. Louis
and arrangements are being made 70
place 1t In the fair grounds. In ID
dition to this grand prize there will
be thousand solution prizes Of go. 90
each. u
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30

Our shirt waist sale will put u Of
your money in your pocket. You'll
not need it if you buy Of rs.
tt The Boston Store.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30

wANTED-All kinds Of scrap iron.
metal, rope. rubber. rags and bottles.
Western Iron and Metal Co., n. Bloom
burg. Office nsxt door to Whites
feed store. u
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30
BATTLE IN PROGRESSz
AT LAO YANG +!
Japanese Closing in on kuropatkin'.
Army--Retreat to Mukden Be-
Iieved to Have Been Cut Off,.
Russians Must Fight to Finish

Toward the southeast an artillery
| mbardment on large scale opened
At daylight and continues. 1t ID
believed that it is the Japanese plan
to center the artillery fire At one place
and then suddenly change to another.
1t is anticipated that the entire
Japanese force will make supreme
effort against Iiao Yang in the next
few days. Yesterdays bombardment
of the sopth front ceased at 7 p. N.
with little damage done according to
Russian reports.
The japanese artillery ceased firing
At 10 this morning.
A general advance of the Russian
forces is expected tomorrow. 1t is
believed that the attack of the Japan.
ese was simply to develop the Rus.
sian positions. especially the artillery.
The Chinese in the district are ap.
parently indifferent to the outcome.
Rome, Aug. s0-A dispatch from
Gen. Kuorki's headquarters says that
the Japanese right wing advanced and
captur ed Schelikio. The dispatch
ADDS that il the Japanese are able to
hold the position the Russian retreat
TO Mukden will be impossible.
The Russian losses in yesterday g
fight was 10000.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30

We've said get out of the house
20 all Shirt Waists. Note our prices
25c buys q Soc Waist.
65c buys q 81. 90 Waist.
$I.OO buys . 81. so waist.
$3.50 buys q u. 25 waist.
500 buys q $3. 90 waist.
tt THE BOSTON STORE.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30
GOVERNMENTS DONATIONS.
Many Peculiar Requests Made Of
Congressmen,

The original intent Of the law
which authorized the Introduction
Of new and valuable varieties Of plants
has been perverted. says Henry A.
Castle. former auditor for the post
office department. in the Septem ber
Worlds Work. This year As. o00. 900.
packages Of garden and flower seeds
will be sent ont. few of them differ
ing in any respect from those sold At
retail stores, but public opinion seems
to sustain the policy.
Representative Stevens Of Minnesota
forwarded not long since. to one of
his people at home package Of
garden seeds. In . few days letter
profuse with thanks, was received
with this concluding paragraph !:
Please send me u sack of oats, . sack
Of corn and rs many trees ~ you can
get at the agricultural department. ="
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30

Toxin, Aug. So-The Russians are
concentrating at Lao Yang. either
with the intention Of giving = gener-
al battle or retiring. They were
beaten at Lung TushaD and retrested
from AnshanshAn and Anping An.
-shAnshan WAS the strongest defense
Lao Yang possessed and its loss rem
ders defense almost impossible. IL is
believed here that General Kuropat.
kin cannot now avoid . fight and a
crushing defeat.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30
Notice..

AL. book amounts due the Florence
Palace Pharmacy must be paid at once.
39tf F. A. Gillespie.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30

Toxic. Aug. 30-The Japanese
Casualties in the capture Of AnPing
yesterday were 1000.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30

st. Petersburg Aug so-Gsn.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30

$500 waist only $500 .. The Boz
ton. Il
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30

A congressman from Boston. al
though representing city district.
declares that he has some constituents
who thoroughly appreciate the bene.
fits of the seed distribution.
Some time go.I thought l would
send few Of my people some flower
seeds to find out whether they care
anything for these perquisites. 1
received All answer from ono Of them.
He thanked me for the flower seeds.
which. hs declared, it WAS his inten-
tion 70 plant in his back yard. Then
he went on to request that I secure
from the government for him lawn
mower. set of garden tools and 100
feet of black hose.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30

London. Aug. 30-A Reitur's cor.
respondent at Lao Yang wires today
that fighting was resumed this morn.
ing on the south front.
The Japanese have reached = point
TO within miles of LiaJ Yang. but
we,e unable to hold It and were driv.
en back
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30

During the debate of the garden
seed appropriation one congressman
read letter from an intelli gent voter
applying for q union suit OF clothes
a coat. 3S size, pants, SO "a. "
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30

st. Petersburg. Aug. 3O-The great
est uncertainty prevails regarding the
actual situation at Lao Yalg. There
is intense anxiety for definite news
tiles are practically ignorant ~ to
whether or not the long expected bat.
tie will be fought at LiAo Yang or
farther north
1t is expected that great battle
is now proceeding and there are
many indications that such ia the
case. If this Is the case, the fats of
this years campaign may be settled
within forty.eight hours
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30

An application received by one of
the representatives from northw st
ern state read thus: 'Pl.ase send to
me and to number of relatives.
names herein given. some garden
seeds. also want . gasoline engine
OF IL horse power. wood saw and \
barrel Of gssolene. Please send them
right away"
The daily tribune., 1904-08-30

Representative Cooper Of Wisconsin
had been sending very fine grass
seed to one Of his constituents for
several years. At last he received this
letter: Dear Mr.. Coop, Y-I want
to thank you very much for the seed
you have been sending me. Please
do not send me any more. as our
canary died 10 days ago. The bird
did not seem to thrive on the seed
you have been sending"