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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21

Washington, July 19-Assistan. Sec
retary of Agriculture willet N. HAYS
has taken hold Of the affairs of The
bureau of statistics. with instructions
from Secretary Wilson, approved by
president Roosevelt, to cleanse the pu-
reau of stigma left by the cotton leak
scandal. His authority is unlimited
He has been told that he may have
whatever clerical force he needs anu
If there are any employees whose se.si-
ces he thinks should be dispensed with
they will be discharged. 1t is regard
ed as extremely llKelp that there will be
a comvlete reorganization OF the force
empoyed in the statistical devartment
as well as thorough revision OF The
orders governing the monthly crop re-
ports, the latter having already been
outlined in a circular issued by Sccre-
tary Wilson.
In that regard Secretary Wilson said
today that hereafter Ii there are accu-
sations against the integrity of the bu-
reau it must be directed against him
self Or Assistant Secretary Hays, as
he has no intention of allowing any
other person access to information that
might be used in stock jobbing.
Mr.. Hays will probably be in charge
OF the bureau until after Congress as
sembles, as 1t is believed that a COM
petent man to take the place after Mr..
Hyde, who resigned yesterday as chief
statistician cannot be had for salary
paid by the government, $500 a year
Congress will be asekd to increase the
salary and it is the intention OF Sec
retary Wilson to place in charge a u,an
whose ability has been established, bu.
one who has no connection with stats
tica1 bureaus attached to stock broker
age offices. Whoever Is appointed will
be approved by the President.
A rumor has been circulated that
when Congress assemblies a movement
will be started to have the crop gath
ering bureau transferred to the depart
ment of commerce and labor in order
to secure more complete organization.
Senator Dolliver, of Iowa, a warm
personal friend Of Secretary Wilson, Is
slated for the Craftsmanship Of the Sen
ate committee on agriculture. He has
made a study OF the methods or the
crop reporting aad 1t Is known that the
is opposed unutterably to any change Of
the character suggested.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21

Bo,co.: Against American Goods Has
Commenced.

Washington, July ia cablegram
received by the State Department from
Shanghai says that the boycott against
American goods commenced today.
Every effort was made TO allay the
agitation which, it is statAd, Is part
of the retaliation of the Chinese
against the exclusion laws of the
United States.
The State Department has Deen in
formed by the conxuls that the propos-
ed boycott was organized by the trade
guilds I'm five ports, Shanghai. Canton,
Ilen-tsin, Hankow. and New Chwang.
1t is believed the boycott will Eot be
successful or do any particular injury
to American goods except In the cities
of Canton and Shanghai, where the
guilds are stronger than elsewhere
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21

Thorough Investigation to be Made
of the Affairs of the Town Tonic
Company in Spite of All Opposition.

New York, July i9-The books OF
Town Topics Company, in so far as
they deal with the book On American
society, entitled 'Fads and Fancies,' -
which was sold by subscription and on
which the publishers realized approx
nlately 100000, will be examined by
representatives Of the district attOr-
ney's OHi"a. no matter what opposition
is Iade to such step. This announce
ment WAS u ade today by .\ssitant Dis
trict Attorney Cans after lie had a
conference with Assistant District At
torney KrOtel, who is in charge Of the
Investigation of the affair which is be
ing made by the district attorneys Of
flee.
IT is absolutely for the ends of JUS
tice that we make full examination
OF the books i'll connection with "Fads
and Fancies," said Mr.. Cans, 'and we
will do so, no matter how much we
are opposed. This matter is going to
be probed thoroughly no natter who it
hits Or how exalted his social Or other
standing"
When Mr.. Krotel examined the
books of the Town Topic CO., he was
refused permission to inspect some of
the entries having to do with the book
'Fads and Fancies." He learned, how
ever, he said, that while the regular
subscription price for the book was
$500, several persons paid larger
sums. Among those was Mrs. Coils
+ Huntington. Mr. krote1 said today
that if it is possible to reach Mrs.
Huntington she will he asked to testify
as to the condition under which she
paid so much more than the regular
subscription price.
New York, July 19.-That the dis
trict attorney is determined to ques-
ton other prominent persons in addi-
ton to Mrs. Huntington with regard to
the subscriptions for "Fads and Fam
cies" was shown today when subpoenas
were issued for former Judge Eibert
III. Gary, chairman of the executive
committee of the United States Steel
corporation and Giovanni Morosini, a
wealthy banker. Neither subpoena
had been served today.
ADD BOOKS WILL BE =. -. :.
: Announcement was made tonight
that among the subscrintions to Fads
and Fancies were those of John Jacob
Astor Clarence III. Mackay and Sen
etor chauncsy M. Depew for $4,000
eSeh and Perry Belmont for $500.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21

Knoxville. Tenn. July 1s.-The
Southern Kindergarten Association
was organized at the afternoon session
Of the summer school CT the south
Officers were elected as follows.
President-Miss Marx Howell Will
son. OF Dallas Texas
Vice President-Miss Wiiltes Alien
of Atlanta. Ga.
Recording Secretary-Mrs. George
w. Hfci<ie of Knoxville. Tenn.
CORRESPONDING secretary--Mrs p.
d. Welsh. Of AnEiston. Ala.
TreasErer-AIiss Helei oMutague.
Richmond Va.
Annual meetings will be held.
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Paced a Sensational Dead Heat.

Detroit, July 19.-Shylock, driven by
McMahon. and Stein, with Gers in the
sulky. paced a sensational dead heat in
the third heat of the second race of to-
days card at Windsor Driving park.
Shylock, having won the first two
heats, was awarded the first money.
In the 2:OS trot three heat race, it
was found at the end of the third heat
that Norman B. and Direct View tied
for first money. A fourth heat was
agreed upon to settle the tie, Norman
3. winning the extra heat and the race,
Josie and Turley were the other win
nerS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21

Still Fighting to Prevent Extra'iitiOn.
Washington. D. c., July 19.-Solici-
tor General Hoyt has received cable
message from Donald McMaster, the
special Canadian counsel, representing
the government in the extradition pro-
ceedings against Greene and Gaynor.
saying that their counsel are trying to
postpone the proceedings before the
priyy counsel of England, but that he
hopes to prevent this being done. The
government Is aware that the fight is
one OF delay, and Mr.. McMaster has re-
ceiyed fresh instructions TO fight every
move that means delay in getting the
two men into the United States
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21

Newport. r. L. July 1.-THE first
and second divisions of the North At
lantic squadron sailed today for
HAMPTON Roads Later the fleet will
unite with Admira. Sigs5ee's squadron
10 escort the body OF Admiral John
Paul Jones to Annapolis
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senator Clark Suffers From Heat

New York. July 19.-Senator Clark
who nnwent surgical operation last
week suffered considerable today from
the excessive heat His Temperature
rose slightly as result of hot wealth
er This is not regarded as \ reason
for anxiety however. and his condition
othe rwise was Very favorable to the
Ehysician.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21
Talking Peace and Preparing
for War.
4 ARMY CORPS Modified
The Emperor Sends Encouraging Mes
sages to Gen. LineYitch.

Attempt to Assassinate Vice Governor
of FinIand-Japanese Torpedo Boats
Rcnel Russian Attack Russian
General Says Japanese are Unable
to Advance on Account OF Strength
OF Russian Army and Their Own
WeaknesS-M. Whites Departure
for Paris Very Quiet.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21

prostrations, were reported i'm Connec-
ticut
In Boston one death. due to heat,
Was reported.
Chicago, July 19.-Nine deaths were
reported as a result OF the heat today.
Notwithstanding lake breeze which
tempered the suns glare.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21
Wl|let n. Hays Succeeds
John Hyde.
HIS AUTHORITY UNLIMITED
Instructed to Cleanse the Bureau Of
all Stigma.

Authorized to Make Any Changes
Necessary I'm Ills Departnent-Or.
dcrs Governing Monthly Crop Re-
ports Will Be Rcvised-Congrcss
VIII he Asked to Increase tie Salary
OF the Position - Crop gathering
Bureau May be Transferred to De-
partment OF Commerce and Labor.
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Go to Gaylori's big mid -sunner
surprise gale. four more dayA 1.oses
SATURDAY. nixht.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21

The g., Lawns. the &c. Shambrey. the
&c. Calico. the 4c. Gingham and the
Sc Swiss at Gaylord's-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

His home at Hollywood is one OF Call
fornia's most beautiful SHOW places" AS
visitors to Boston clamor for a sight OF
"Dreamwold' so does everybody who visits
Los Angeles feel that his sojourn is lacking
in something II he does not include In II
visit to the De Longpre house and gardens.
There are in Southern California many
other houses In which there is a suggestion
of Moorish or Spanish architecture, but In
NJ. de Longpre's creation the most minute
detail is carefully carried out.
In the garden houses, the guest house"
as It has come to be known among NJ. de
Longpre's visitors. is another bit Of Moorish
architecture which blends very well with
the main features Of the residence. II was
especially designed a lounginE place for
NJ. de Longpre and his men friends.
Ladies', as a rule, 60 into ecstacies over
the summer house, which shows a dainti-
ness OF construction with the delcacy OF
the lattice work employed as a trellis for
the clinging vines that run over It's sides.
Here and there appears a conventionalized
ieur de lis, the emblem of France, but
there is no ornateness-everything includ-
ing the ground plan and shape, is conducive
to lightness and brightness. The Re-
treat" is a delightful shelter. and Nine.
de Longpre not infrequently receives her
callers here. Just such a place for re-
cuperation as every artist or author should
have, and just such place every gar
den might have. with comparatively little
expense.
The arbor. too. is not an impossible i'd
junct OF many gardens, and just such a
place as women delight in, and another
out-of-doors parlor or tearoom, where ono
might escape the STIFFNESS of the house In
the warm afternoon.
In the garden there is a riot OF color.
but a simplicity Of arrangement which at
first battles ones attempt at description.
1t is a garden unlike any other garden.
There is no conventional plan. no scheme
like those described in women's journals
and text books on Every Man His Own
Landscape Artist" But, while the first I'M
preston is of simplicity there is some
thing that grows upon one as he sits in
the heart of this very individualistic gar
den that makes him unconsciously seek the
motif AS NJ de Longpre says: IT have
a distinct aim to develop the very best in
dividual flower that l can in each case,
without reference to the condition or
juxtapostion OF any other flower"
Anyone" says NJ. de Longpre, "can
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

nations from 81 to $500 each, and some
single bundles contained $4,000 A count
ing had just been made of the funds on
hand, and It showed 81. 800 900 in these notes.
On the floor under the shelves were stacks
of canvas bags, a foot long and six inches
wide. filled with Spanish gold. Each has
contained $4,000 in coins. l lifted one and
It took all my strength to raise 1t, There
was $500 900 worth OF gold on the floor Of
that vault and IT'S contents altogether
amounted to more than 100000.
Cuba is a land OF big things. II has mill
lions as the basis OF its industries, and II
does business IN the large. 1t has planta-
lions worth fortunes, million-dollar sugar
mills, and banks with millions on deposit
Nevertheless the country is in its infancy.
as far as such things are concerned. There
are no savings banks yet and no safe-de-
posit vaults. l do not know that there are
any trust companies, and there are not
yet the exploitation companies with mil
lions behind them which are bound TO come
In the building up OF the island.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

While I was in Fl Banco Nacional met
Mr. Samuel Nj. Jarvis of New York, one
OF the vice presidents OF the bank. who
is temporarily stopping in Cuba looking
after his large interests here. and asked
him to tell me something about banking
conditions. Said he;
Cuba has a curious history as regards
banking. Before the war the chief financial
institution was the Bank OF Spain, which
had its branches scattered over the island.
with a central once at Havana. This bank
was the fiscal agent OF the government.
II issued government notes. collected the
taxes, and also did general banking bust
ness 1t not only issued notes. but at times
II compelled the merchants 20 take them
20 such an extent that its notes are now
worth only or cents on the dollar Such
transactions brought banking into bad re-
pute. and for time after the war the
people were afraid 10 trust their money
TO any bank. know OF men who had pay
CONTINUED on Page EtEht)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

York, and have said something of the
United Fruit company which owns tho
biggest banana plantations In Cuba and OF
the Nipe Bay company. which will soon
put up the largest sugar mill Of the world
Cuban Banks Backed by Americans.
Some of the biggest of the Cuban banks
are operated with American capital. The
Royal Bank Of Canada has among its
stockholders men like ]. ogden Armour
Norman b. Ream, John ]. Mitchell and
Marshall J. Field OF Chicago, and James
A. Blair. John l. Blair George F. Baker
and others OF New York. The National
Bank Of Cuba has an American president,
Edmund V. Vaughan, and one Of its vice
presidents is Samuel NJ. Jarvis, both OF
New York. One Of the directors OF this
bank is John G. Carlisle. and a second VIII
liam l. Buchanan. The other directors are
Cubans, including some Of the best men
Of the island but the most OF the capital
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17
where He Learned His Art.


In the grand old forests, flower gemmed
fields and meadows in the environs OF
Paris, which was then his home, he found
his inspiration; and II was small wonder
that this little lad rebelled against the irk-
some tasks and confinement OF the school
room.
Genius asserted herself in his soul when
still a small boy, and he commenced to
sketch the birds and bees, the flowers and
butterflies. It was not long before he as
sumed a great importance in the eyes OF
his fellow students, who admired and APP
<preciated his bits Of sketches, and often
he would be besought to sell to one of
them some sketch OF favorite spot with
the flowers nesting among the meadow
grass, Just as they had seen it a thousand
times.
Finally he began to work in colors, and,
with his little box of cheap water colors
and bits of paper painted the things of
the woods so realistically that they could
fairly hear the humming of the bees, smell
the perfume OF the flowers and see the
little birds preenins their feathers. their
little threats fairly bursting with melody.
Boylike they dubbed him their hero, and
much OF the pocket money OF wealthy boys
found it's way into Paurs treasury, for he
was a man OF business, this petit garcon.
In spite of his artistic temperament.
He was one of a family OF ten, his
mother being a widow in rather straight
ened circumstances AS his two elder
brothers were already working, he was
ambitious to add his mite to the support
OF his mother and sisters, so at u years
Of age he babe farewell TO the school room.
Young as he was. he was already so pro-
hcient that he began to paint fans TO the
orders of several large firms OF the Rue de
la Paix and other fashionable shopping
streets of Paris.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

opportunity having been given him by NJ
Pallet the great French horticulturist.
So when he left for New York he carried
with him a rare knowledge and love Of
flowers of garden and field.
At Short Hills, N. J., in the United States
nurseries, he made studio several years.
where, as in Chatenay, he spent half the
year among the flowers. In the winter his
studio was transferred to New York City,
where no metropolitan artist boosted moro
artistic or attractive quarters. During his
ten years residence in the metropolis, ne
established a worldwide reputation, par
ticularly through his wonderful paintings
of the American Beauty rose.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

of Hollywood. he now makes his perma-
'nent home In this land OF sunshine and
flowers NJ. de Longpre is now creating
some of the most exquisite paintings of his
life.
During these years in America he has
worked faithfully and well, in spite OF hav-
ing been handicapped during that time by
four serious illnesses. the result Of over
work. And yet he is never discouraged.
The story of Jean Francois Millet's life has
often, he says. given him new inspiration
after some particularly trying experience,
and thinking Of his many fellow-artists
who have not won recognition for their
excellent work until their eyes were closed
in death. he is satisfied with what life has
given to him-as we'll he might be, when
holding the distinction OF being the world s
greatest flower painter.
In the rich valley of the Cahuenga, near
Hollywood M de Longpre found a spot
which he calls "a corner of paradise" And
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

politically. The immense tobacco business
is already controlled by our trust. sugar
plantations, capitalized at millions. have
been bought by Americans. and more than
100000 OF United States gold has been
spent since the war in Cuban lands. The
street railroads OF Havana are largely
owned by an American syndicate, and the
most of the money used in building the
Cuban railroad which is now opening up
eastern Cuba, came from New York. Other
railroads are projected by Americans, and
there are also electric lighting and power
schemes here and there over Cuba financed
by them. / have written of the vast iron
and copper deposits which are being mined
by capitalists from Philadelphia and New
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17
Three Millions In sight.

had a letter from Mr.. Father. the
cashier OF Riggs National bank al Wash
ington, to the managers OF the National
bank, and upon presenting II asked to be
shown over the establishment. This was
done, even TO the vaults. where / saw what
would be a rather surprising sight in al
most any bank Of the United States. The
vault is as big as a hall bedroom ana is
walled with pigeon holes and shelves.
These were filled with greenbaeks and yell
lowbacks. all in the good money OF our own
Uncle SAM. The notes were OF all denomi-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

His Removal to California.
few years ago, having heard much OF
our land of flowers, California, he decided
to make pilgrimage there, and so de-
lighted was he that he moved there, to
Los Angeles. where, in beautiful suburb
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

FOR A NEW PICTURE.
aptly named It is, too, for such gardens are
rarely seen. and the villa of pure Moorish
architecture, which stands in the center OF
the domain OF the king of flowers, is like
one of the fairy palaces OF Aladdn's days.
In the garden are some embellishments"
In the shape OF garden houses that are
quite distinctive in character. NJ. de Long
pres artistic training has found in them an
expression as trluy as in his wonderful
paintings.
1t seems eminently fitting that one who so
delights in the beauty of flowers should be
permitted to stand. surrounded by them and
NJ. de Longpre in this wonderful garden,
with his fine face upturned to the sunshine,
his bright, keen blue eyes always seeking
the details of the exquisite creations of ma
ture about him, is so evidently at home in
his surroundings that one would not need
to have known his history to rejoice that
the patient toll of years has been at last re-
warded.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17
NJ. ne Lonspre,s Studio.


NJ de Longpre's studio is always open
to visitors. The approach to It is through
the garden, where many semi-tropical trees
and shrubs adorn the grounds. These were
planted many years ago by former owners
of the property. Stately eucalyptus trees,
peppers with dropping. graceful branches,
lend their charm.
Every one visits the rose garden, where
over 1000 rose bushes Of the finest varieties
OF the queen of flowers" blossom for the
benent of the painters. Poppies, the de-
light OF California. bloom all the year
through. while climbing vines and shrubs
cover the framework of the fences with
flowers and foliage Of all hues. Eight great
rose trees give fragrant shelter to one OF
the fine summer houses. The "kiosque,"
80 feet square, is half-inclosed in glass.
while another of the summer houses Is
called Tho fountain house." and takes one
back to some Of the old gardens OF the
French chateaux. There are several rooms
in the fountain house, where orchids and
other rare flowers used as studies by M.
de Longpre are grown.
A few years ago NJ. de Longpre had a
serious Illness which necessitated his UNDER
going a critical operation. When the mo-
ment came for the surgeons TO act, tho
artist desired that he might be taken to
his studio. And there, amid his flowers
and paintings, was the operation performed,
three hours being consumed in the work.
When restored to his normal health. the
artist commenced his painting, combining
himself almost entirely to the study Of
roses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17

have lawn. But you will see that the
effect of my garden is distinctive. with
it's low borders of brilliant colored bios
SONS about the edge Of the lawns"
Along the street line is strong, well
growing hedge that reminds one of Eng
llsh hedges The sense of Limitation which
one so often feels when his eyes rest on
hedge is in a measure overcome by the ar
rangement of multi-colored flowers just in
side and, in many cases. leaning on the
hedge itself Somehow the color breaking
the monotony Of the hedge line, diverts the
mind from the thought that this garden is
bound by measurements.
Hollywood itself is a place Of enchant-
ment with its hundreds of beautiful homes
dotting the level valley, the hillside and the
hooks of every canon. Cottages and fine
mansions, orchards and gardens are side
by side. and the luxurious vegetation, the
beautiful wealth OF roses, the orange and
lemon trees, with their waxy foliage-au
make a picture never to be forgotten.