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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-09
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

This little story comes from the South: The hfst
slice of goose had been cut and the minister OF the
Zion Church looked at it with as Keen ah'lcipa'ioi
as was displayed in the faces around him
..T,s+,s ss fine a goose as I ever saw, Brudder
Williams he said TO his host where did you
get such fine one?"
: We'll now. NIistah Rawley." said the carver OF
the goose with a sudden access Of dignity, '"hen
you preach a special good sermon never axes you
,bora 1oI, got it. Seems to me OATS trivial mat
ter anyway"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-09
no Mayor who interferes with that featherins
process is acceptable In the wigwarn.

After voting for Immediate municipal o"hei
ship" Of street railways, Chicago Is now loohiils
on while the City Railway and the Union 1r@O-
ton companies propose and the Council con-
siders franchikes for twenty years. There Is inc
usual talk about ropes for the aldermen ana
altogether the situation seems imperatiVely 10
demand that Chicago do something besides vot-
ing If it expects to bring about municipal owner
ship within the next quarter OF century.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-09
Business Notices.

Results
Results from advertising are what make the ad-
vertiser happy.
The steady increase IN
Tribune
Advertising
s7ace shows that Tribune advertisers are having
goods delivered
In the months ending Septer-
her 90 1905 The Eew-York Daily
and Sunday Tribune printed
Isl 995 Lines of Advertising
Excluding Tribune advertisemsntsl ~
more than during period OF 1so4
In other words this IS s gain in nin0 months OK
nearly 2,412 Columns.
t316 lines TO column) .
An average gain Of about 2eS columns month
Circulation Books Open.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-09
LOTS For SALE"

OTIS for sale" Lots-of what?
Lots of trouble. like as not.
Lots of fuss with equities
Titles, deeds and lawyers fees.
Lots or talk with architects
Every man the job expects.
Lots of tiffs with carpenters.
MaSons. plumbers. plasterers.
Lots OF unexpected bills.
Little extras. bitter pills.
Lots of city taxes due
Gas and water. sewer too.
Lots OF advertising, then
Try, and try. and try again,
Lots of folks with half a mind,
And a dozen faults to find.
Lots OF worry, pains untold.
TIL the pesky thing is sold.
Lots OF Ane experience,
but Of profit--not five cents
~ ots for ssle''-and who will huy3
lets -e< psoplss no more ii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-09

The mere fact that Mayor Mcclellan Is ao
ceptable to Tammany is sufficient to put the In
telligent and honest citizen on his guard. Tam
many's chieftain whoever he may be, ALWAYS
looks tozthe .featnerang OF Tammany.s mast. ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-09
CHILD POETRY

lin view interest being taken In the apoF9
eh6l29ea PnpSg 90 m M punch has been studying
matter and has come to the concuson {Rat Nv l
age adult word two Of explanation IN js
for future writer's of chdpo It will be seen that me
P poem
flew through GobIin-gardens once,
And half land and half was sea
I the Moon go spinning round
The windows writhed ike fiery snakes,
I a Comet flashing by,
Like rockets in the sky.
saw the Road-hog's lantern flash
heard his great big carriage roll s
A ton of Kitchen Coal
The Steepe quivered like flame,
1t set a passing cloud aght,
And where it burned. the sparks flew out
As bright as bright as bright.
heard the Fairy Bell toll nine
1t tolled until It broke it's tongue;
I heard the Anv-man at work
His R hammer mn Go Fgng and Tgn 5E mast
The Guard called ont 'Hullo! he's down
And the P2vement-folk went Waiting by.
Each with a fiery crown.
saw the Blue Man come along
nv With glowing lantern 3 in his belt ,Iit,a
1 the pavement melt
He picked me up and there found
A fragment of banana peel
Some boy had thrown upon the path,
Adhering 10 my heel.
pIdlIIJ4il III pS VI ING <Aoiii Soi u recently
moved the dismissal of his actions on unusual
grounds. VIZ
First-Tbat defendants in each Of the causes are
Incorporated companies.
second-That the plaintiff being humble cti-
zen of the State of Alabama. is unable to further
prosecute these just suits.
Third-Plaintif desires to withdraw from further
prosecution Of the said suits, that sin may cease.
Fourth-That all persons interested may read the
twelfth chapter of Luke.
.she-Did you come in during the course of the
play?
He-Yes: the second course. I was the supe-
(Harvard Lampoon.
y correspondent Of Law Notes" sends to it the
following lawyers card:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-09

Commissioner McAdoo wants a few moro
men-just a regiment at present-to add
to the police force. The Commissioner does not
specify whether they should be cavalrymen or
plain patrolmen Of the old fashioned kind but
as the present force seems unable to do SQUAD"
duty and protect the citizens at the same time
he hopes his plea for an increase will prevail In
the mean time. why not call In few of the
policemen now detailed special duty and set
them to patrolling the streets?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-09

There are many MS the Tammany ticket
but they all stand for Murphy.
The man who jumped into bTamble bush and
scratched out both his eyes and then jumped
into another bush and scratched them in again
was accounted wise in nursery rhyme. He
now has close parallel in the man who broke
his neck by a fall and then mended it by falling
again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-09

1t is up to" the dictionary makers to adjust
their definitions of salary and compensation
to the amazing usages of the insurance bust
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
is TRYING TO EASE
UP ON CANDIDATES
Twenty-Five Cities and Counties
Agree to Hold Primary Free
of Cost to Them.
Especial to the Daily Press,

RICHMOND. VA. July Estate
Chairman EIlyscn has secured from
twenty-five cities and counties pledges
To conduct the primary election OF
August 22nd free of cost to the candi-
dates. while Il number OF others have
promised either to hear half the ex-
pcnsc and to endcavOr to induce tho
judges To sorvc free
\ Advices to the state chairman indi
cate that the trouble in Norfolk coun-
ty and Portsmouth anticipated in the
coming primary, is in fair way Of
settlement. 1t is said that the purpose
Is not 10 have any printed pledge to
support the nominees of the primary,
but that the Judges will cndcavor 10
secure verbal promise from each
voter.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
RIVAL RAILWAYS
IN BITTER DUEL
Tidewater Company Fighting the Nor.
folk G. Western For Crossing
at South Norfolk.
tspecInl to tho Dairy rress)

RICHMOND, VA, July l0.-Sinco
its creation. the State corporation
commission has had M more spiritcd
fight wagctl before ii than the Strug.
gle that began today between the Nor.
folk 4; Western and the now Tide
water railway
Tho new road, Il competitor of the
Norfolk & Western. is fighting for per-
mission to cross the main line of the
old company mt South Norfolk, whore
the Tidcwatcr line is To build its ter.
minalS. The petition sets forth that
ii is essential to make the crossing at
n point which is specified.
Resisting the petition, the Norfolk
Il Western offers objection on the
ground that the crossing place select
ed is Immediately at the throat OF n
yard which the old company is now
preparing To huild. The declaration Is
made that this yard would be rendered
useless if the Tidcwatcr line were
granted the privilege Of Il crossing at
the point 1t has chosen for its ter
minal entry
Counsel in brilliant array represent
each of the cOntcnding railway COM
panics. Appearing for the Norfolk &
Western arc: l5ppa Hunt0n. Ir., Rob-
crt NJ. Hughes. Lucien II. Cooke and
Joseph p. Doran. The Tidewater rail
way is represented by C. w. Knight,
Thomas d. Ransom and Walter f. Tay-
Tor. All are we'll known railroad at
torneys. ".-, ---- - .t-+--s, $500 ~ ~salA
Should the new line fail TO obtain
the right to cross the tracks of the
old road, which will involve condcmna-
ton proceedings and the purchase of
n tract of land owned nv the Norfolk
e Western. the alternative is the con
struction of trcstlc twcnty-seven feet
high at cost OF $1,000.0o0.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
JAPS QUESTION
CARS MOTIVES
Nicholas Said to Have Recently Sent
Encouraging Messages and 49,.
Promises to Llnevitch.

TOXIC, July l9.-It is believed that
Emperor Nicholas recently sent an en-.
courasng message to General Line
witch, promising him men, provisions
and other necessities for attaining
an ultimate victory.
II is also reported thai. the Russian
Emperor recently ordered the MOBILIZE
alton of four army corps. This fact
taken in connection with reported
Limitation oil NJ. Wittes power rs
chief peace plcnipoteniary is deemed
to he sign that Russia is not sincere
In. her expressed desire for the concIn-
sion of peace.
Heavy seas are still raging off the
coast of the Island Of Sakhalin, and
further reports OF the Japanese orpcra-
items there arc not expected i'll the
near future.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
ATTEMPT TO KILL
POBIEDONOSTSEFF
Reported That Man With Pistol
Rushed Up as Procurator of Holy
Synod Left Train.

ST. PETERSBURG July ia cir
ctmstantial report of On attempt on
the life of Constantine Pctrovitch
PobiedonostsclT, chief. procnrator of
the holy synod, is current in st. Pet
crsburg tonight, but the Associatcu
Press is unable 10 obtain confirmation
of it,
The authorities, even the police at
the Tsarloc-Sclo railway station here,
where the attempt is reported to have
been made, disclaim all knowledge of
any such happening.
According TO the report, as Nj. pobic
donoslseff stepped from one of the
coaches Oh the train from Tsarslioc-
Selo, where he is residing during the
summer, Ito the platform, man about
Is years old, rushed mp with revolver
in his hand, but he was seized by 4
qinck-wittcd passenger before he could
shoot and was turned over to the
police.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20

the chief of police with numerous com
missicncrs and officials entered the
room.
The chic announced that the pre-
feet had arohibitcd the meeting OF tho
congress and ordered the seizure of
the documents
Count Hcydcn protested against the
proceedings, hut The chief of police
began taking the names Of the dele
gales. Then there were cries of:
Write down the whole of Russia.
The police then departed in order 10
draw up summunscs anG the sitting
was resumed.
The scheme OF national assembly
en- the hasiS outlined by the committee.
presided over by NJ. l,ouligin. minister
OF the interior, was denounced as "a.
tally Inadequate to remove Russians
Internal grievances
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
ROOT TAKES THE
STATE PORTFOLIO
Formally Sworn in as Successor to
Secretary Hay and Takes Up
Venezuelan MIDDLE.
tBy Associated PRESS,

e WASHINGTON, July 19.-Eihu
Root, of Now York, was sworn in as
Secretary of Stale today soon after 10
o'clock. The. oath was administered
by William McNcir. assistant librarian
of the state department.
Secretary Root devoted the day Mt
the state department to the consldcra-
ton Of the Venezuelan question With
Solicitor Pcnfleld, Minister Russell, of
Venezuela. and William j. Calhoun, re.
Gently designated by President Roose-
welt to Investigate the case of the as
phalt claims and concessions. the sec
Rotary went over the documents and
papers on file in the department with
view of formulating definite instruc.
tons to the special commissioner.
Commissioner Calhoun will have to
gather additional information at Wash
ington and New York before he is
fully equipped 70 perform the mission
for which lie has been selected.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
shelIed Torpedo FIotiIIa.

TOXIC, July 9.-Noon-Vicc AL.
miral Kamimura reports that his flotil-
la of torpedo destroycrs was shelled
by the Russians at Yukiwan, the at.
lacking force numbering about 200.
'Uie ilotilla replied and silcnccd the
Russians, after which cavalrv was dis
covered retiring and was shcllcd. The
fotilla also discovered a Russian cav
airy patrol ut Sunshin and turned its
fire upon them. The cruiser Chipaya
shcllcd the Russian guard and signal
mon posted on hill north.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
Books of the Town Topics Com.
paay Snow Many subscrlp.
ions at High Prices.
MRS. HUNTINGTON PAID $4,000
Widow of Famous Railroad Promoter
and Capitalist viii be Asked to
Testify as to Conditions Under
Which Price Was Paid-Matter to
be Probed to the Bottom.
(By Associated press.)

NEW YORK, July l9-Thc books If
the Town Topics Company, insofar as
they: deal with the book on American
socitey, entitled "Fads and Fancies,"
which was sold by subscription ami
on which the publishers realized APP
by representatives of the district ut
rLey's Office. no matter What oppo-
stitch is made to such step.
This announcement was made today
by Assistant District Attorney Krotcl,
who. is in charge of the investigation
Of the affair which is being made by
the district attorneys Office.
Full Examination Necessary.
1T is absolutely necessary for the
ends of Justice that we make full
examination of the books III connec-
ton with Fads and Fancics," said
Mr.. Cans, land we will do so, no mat
ter how much we are opposed. This
matter is going to be prohed thorough.
~ no matter whom IL hits or how cX-
alted his social or other standing"
When Mr.. Krotcl examined the
books Of the Town Topics he was re.
fused permission to inspect some of
the entries having to doa. -Ayithe5 the.
book "Fads and Fancies."
He learned. however, he said, that
the regular subscription price for the
book was $500, but several persons
paid larger sums.
Mrs. Huntington Paid Big Price.
Among those was Mrs. Coils p.
Huntington, widow of the. multi-mil-
lionaire railroad promoter, was
credited with paying $4,000 for her
subscription copy of the book.
Mr.. Krotel said today that if it is
possible to reach Mrs Huntington
she will be asked to testify as to the
condition under which she paid so
much more than the regular subscrip
ton price
Fhat the district attorney Isl deter
mined to question other prominent
persons in addition to Mrs. Huntington
with reGard,t tho subscriptions for
Eads and Fancics" was shown today
when subpoenas were issued for For
mer Judge Ebert Fl. Gary, chairman
of the executive committee of the
United States Steel Corporation, and
Giovanni Morosm, n wealthy banker.
Neither subpoena had bceii served to.
day. Rt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20

y half Il dozen witnesses were in
troduccd to corroboratc different de-
tails III the testimony of the main wit
ncsscs, who had testified Several
Witnesses told of the tracks which came
from Rawlings field to tho Carter
homestead on the night of the tragedy
and of the pcculiariics of these
tracks. Witnesses stated that they
were made by old shoes without heels.
When the Rawlings hoys were arrest
ed the next day it is asserted that
they had on shoes of this kind.
Cashier Blyth. of the First National
bank, testified Ia loaning Rawlings
$1i0 the morning after The tragedy
and before the report reached this city.
Rawlings was waiting nj the hank
when he reached there and was in n
hurry.
The State rested its case
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
CHINESE BOYCOTT
is NOW UNDER, WAY
Efforts to Bar Out American Goods
Likely to Fail Save in
Two Cities.
tBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. July IA cable
gram received by the STATE depart
mcnt from Shanghai says that the hoy
colt against American goods commence
ell today. Every effort was made to
allay the agitation which. it is stated,
is part of the retaliation of the Chi
nese ut the Chinese exclusion laws of
tho United States.
Tho stale department has been in
formed by the consuls that the pro-
posed boycott was organized by the
trades guilds in five ports, Shanghai,
Canton, Ticn Tsin, Hankow and New
,C"wanS.
It is believed the boycott will not be
successful or do any particular injury
to American goods except in the cities
of Canton and Shanghai, whore the
guilds arc stronger than elsewhere
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
GEN. BATJANOFF
WAKES OPTIMISTIC
Commander of Third Manchurian
Army Thinks Russian Position
Never Has Been So Strong.

,N'E stSshcIitcu l'fcSS.D
HEADQUARTERS or TIE RUS.
SIAN ARMY. GODHYANDANl, MAN
ClIuRlA, July l3.-ln conversation
with correspondent of The Assocint-
ed Press regarding tho present mill
'ary situation, General llatjanoT, com
mandcr of the Third Manchuran army
to-day adopted Il most optimistic tone.
He declared the Japanese were I'M
able To advance both on account OF
the STRENGTHENING of the Russian posi-
tons and because they have not fully
recovered from their losses at tho hat
tie of Mukdcn. lie concluded:
Never during the whole war has
the Russian army been so strong in
every respect as al present The Jap
ancse know this and, therefore, they
wish for peace"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
.ITLoOKS BAD FOR
MILTON RAWLINGS
Strong Testimony Against Him In
Trial on Charge of Assassinat.
ing Carter Children.
Cry Associated Press,

sXALDOSTA, GA, July 19.-In the
trial of'Milton Rawlings, charged with
the assassination of the Carter chill
dren, Mrs! W.tL; Carter testified today.
iSheawas followed by her daughter,
Cora Carter, both of whom corroborat-
ed the evidence Of w. l.. Carter, giving
all the details of the tragedy.
Mrs. Ella Jones. who lives between
the Carter and Rawlings home, testi-
fed that on the night of the killing,
when the shots were fired, she heard
the women screaming 1t the Rawlings
home as well MS at the home Of the
Carriers. 4
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
JORDAN HAD HARD
ROAD TO TRAVEL
Would Not Give Paul Morton Certain
Information and Was sum-
mariy "Fired."
(l,y Associated prasst

: NEW YORK, July Chairman
Paul Morton, of the Equitable Life
Assurance Society today s,lmmarily
removed as comptroller r. d. Jordan
and appointed in his stead VIM. A..
Day. assistant attorney general of the
United States.
Chairman Morton gave out state
mcnt I'm which he said:
The, reason for Mr.. Jordnn's re.
moval was his refusal to furnish nc
Information regarding important trans.
actions of the society which | am
investigating"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
ZEMSTVOIsTS DEFY
POLICE OF MOSCOW
Meet Despite Prohibition of Project
and Continue in Session When
Officers Interfere.
cry Associated Press.)

MOSCOW, July 19.-Thc zemstyo
congress opened at midday today IN
the residence of Prince Dolgornkon.
NJ. Golvine, president Of the organic.
ing committee, had barely made a
statement dealing with the obstacles
placed in the way Of tho congress,
saying that Governor General Kozloff
had promised that there would be no
recourse to extreme measures, when
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
Assistant Secretary Hayes Gwen
Carte blanche TO Remove
the Stigma.
HIS AUTHORITY Is UNLIMITED
Likely That There Will Be a Com.
pete Reorganization of Force EN-
poycd in Statistical Department
Wilson Puts Himself Up as Target
for All Future Accusations.
cry Associated rrcHa.l

WASHINGTON, July 19.-Assistant
Secretary of Agriculture Wlllct N.
Hayes has taken held of the affairs
Of the bureau of statistics, with in
s'rnctions from Secretary Wilson, APP
proved by President Roosevelt, to
cleanse the bureau of the stigma left
by the cotton leak scandal. His
authority is unlimited
lie has hccn told that he may hnve
Whatever clerical force he needs, anu
IL there arc any employees whose serv-
ices he thinks should be dispensed
with, they will he discharged 1t IL
regarded ms extremely likely that
there will be Il complete re-orgnniza-
ton of the force employed in the
statistical department, as well as
thorough revision of the orders gov
crning the monthly crop reports, the
latter having already been outlined
In Il circular letter issued by Secre-
tary Wilson.
Wilson Target Hereafter.
In that regard Secretary Wilson
said today that hereafter when there
are accusations against the integrity
4 CT the bureau they must be directed
against himself or Assistant Score
lary Hayes, as he has 10 intention OF
allowing any other person to have
access to information TINT might lie
used in stock jobblng.
Mr. Hayes probably will be In
charge of the bureau until after Con
gross assemblies. as it is believed that
Il competent man to take the place
oil Mr.. Hyde, who resigned yesterday
as chief statisticinn, cannot he had
ior the salary paid by the government
$500 year. Congress Will be
asked to increase .the salary and IL
is the intention; of Secretary Wilson
10 place In charge OF the Office n man
whose ability is established, but one
who has no connection with statistical,
bureaus attachcd6tcSItocls brokerage
Offices Whoever is spnoint,szl will
first be approved by the President. n
May Be Transferred.
rumor has been circulated tb,t
whcn Congress assemblies a movement
VIII he started to have the crop gath
erlng bureau transferred to the de-
lnrtmcnt of commerce and labor IN
order to secure more complete or
ganization.
senator bollivcr, of Iowa a warm
personal friend of Secretary Wilson.
is slated for the Craftsmanship of the
senate committee ON agriculture. He
mas made study of the methods Of
crop reporting and ii is known that
he is opposed unaltorably to any
charge of the character suggested.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
Roanoke Instructs for lewis.

ROANOKE. VA, July 19.-The Re-
ipublicans of Roanoke met last night
and elected delegates to the Repub-
lican State convention, which meets
here on August s. a resolution was
adopted instructng the delegates to
vote for Judge Lewis as the nominee
for governor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
M. wITTE DEPARTS.
Remarkable Demonstration in Honor
Of the Russian Peace Envoy.
(By Associated PresS)

ST. PETERSBURG. July 19.-M.
Whites departure for Paris today,
while not very elaborate affair, ncy-
crtheless was the occasion for n re.
markablc demonstration in his honor.
Tho compartment occupied by Rus.
sin's chief plenipotentiary was filed
with flowers and the platform of the
station was crowded with friends, who
babe him farewell and good luck in the
great mission before him. The whole
affair was n testimonial OF the strength
of NJ. Whites personal following.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
Jap Envoy in American Port.
fFXy Saancj,,aa p.a.- - =

SEATTLE, WASH, July 19.-The
steamer Minnesota, with Baron Ko.
mlira ON hoard. passed Tatoosh Island
AT . o'clock this afternoon. She will
arrive at Port Townsend about III
o'clock and will probably remain there
tonight
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
HON. j. M. WILLIS
BUYS BERKELEY"
Famous James River Plantation Goes
to Hampton Member of Con-
stitutiona Convention.
{Spcc:al 10 The Daily, rrcss.

RICHMOND, VA, July is erke-
ICY. the famous James river planta-
Ton, birth place of benjamin Harrison
signer of the Declaration of Indepen-
dcncec, and of President William Henry
Harrison was sold today to j. M
Willis, of Hampton.
The sum of $22,5OO was paid for the
place.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20
Tivcrton Defeats Sweet Marie.

! PHILADELPHIA. PA, July 10
The speedy Now York trotting gelding,
Iiverton (2:O4 I'D, easily defeated
Sweet Marie (2:04 3-4). in $4,000
match race today on the track of the
Belmont Driving Club. Tiverton won
IN two straight heats. Time, 2:1O 1-2,
2;O7 3-l About 5000 persons saw
the two grand circuit stars race.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-07-20

Among tho distressing incidents of
the day was the killing of her infant
in brooklyn by young woman who
was suddenly driven insane by the
heat. She stabbed the child to death
and then made vain attempt Oh her
own life.