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New-York tribune., 1905-12-20

and some tissue of imagination is necessary
interviewer with biographical narrative Dul .,iio
has been done skilfuly and sparingly- fni.ip
Sidney, Rayard, Godfrey de Bouillon ana ficlz
ard Cosur de Lion are among the knights Oh o'l
whose deeds are chronicIed here. The paper On On
Sidney is disagured by comments on @uoo1
Elizabeth which are shallow and out OF pla0e
The character and career of that great qu99H
and Statesman" should not be mentioned III .
place or space where justice cannot be zone -
them.
The story of adventures in the Mesa coun-
try IAN Island in the Air. (The MacnllloH
Company, by Ernest Ingersoll, is reaAy az
sorbing in It's interest. The characters are 9
family of emigrants making their way by "aso1
on the old Spanish trail from Santa Fe 10 lle
California gold mines. Through strange ms
chance the young people of the party ma IlSili-
selves isolated in a valley surrounded py 'Aie
structures of the ancient cliff dwellers' an"
with the road of escape destroyed by the ray
ages of a cIoudburst. The things that happe'i
to them on that island IN the al" are lise
ousIy set forth. A handsomely mace pooA
which relates lively episodes in the life OF
character dear to youthful readers is CarollIs .
Rrovn's BOLD Robin and His Forest Hangers
m p. Dutton & Coz. Robin HOODS oolnsS
never pail on an imaginative active little 1niil"'
and here they are accompanied by some pal
ticularly neat colored pictures.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20
BLOW At AMBLER LAW.
Hotelheeper Gets Injunction Pre-
uenting Demolition of Partitions.

In a decision handed down yesterday Supreme
Court Justice Slower while not deciding the
Amber law unconstitutional, granted a perna-
nent writ of injunction to nine proprietors Of
hotels, restraining Buildings Superintendent
Hopper Police Commissioner NIcAdoo and Dep
uty Excise Commissioner Healy from tearing
down partitions in their hotels.
Mrs. Ida Ridgan, who has kept hotel in
Greenwich-st. since 1879 last May took out
her liquor certificate as usual The Amber law
did not go into effect until June. and in August
she was told by the Deputy Excise Commits
sioner that her certificate had been revoked upon
the report of one Of the Buildings Superin-
tendent's inspectors. which stated that she must
tear Gown the partitions forming the bedrooms,
and il she did not do so forthwith the police
would tear them down.
Her attorney Immediately brought suit to en-
join the Building Department, the Police De-
partment and the Excise Department from in
any way interfering with her property under
the Amber law the ground that the Am
bier law was unconstitutional
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20
DISCUSS CITY BEAUTTFUL
Praise for Isles of Safety at Muricii-
pal Art Dinner.

The Municipal Art Society gave its annual dinner
last night in the galleries of the National Arts
Club No. 81 West 24th-st. Charles R. Lamb, the
president, presided Among the guests we're Mr.
and Mrs. Bird S Coler, Frederick CrownInshieid
Calvin Tomkins, Samuel Parsons, Jr.. and c. 3. J.
Snyder, of the Board of Education. Municipal
Ownership in Times of Art" was the subject dis
cussed by the speakers.
Calvin Tomktns was the first speaker. He said
the city, in art, must look ahead as in business
The Municipal Art Society, he said, contemplated
many improvements in parks and streets in the
upper portion of the city and also in the portion
north Of the City Hail.
President Lamb told Of the success OF the isles
Of safety recently provided in the city. The first
OF these, at 2Sd-st. and Broadway, he said.
constructed at the instance OF the Municipal Arts
Society. One policeman, he said, had done the
work of four since the isle Of safety had been
established there.
The secretary read a paper from Commissioners
McAdoo, in which he conprnented the safety isles.
and said they had been of great assistance to the
police and assisted vastly in providing for tbs
safety Of the public. The cabmen and truckmeu
had been compelled because Of these isles Of safety
the Commissioner declared, 20 respect the rights
of the public.
Bird s Coler was introduced as the man who
had assisted in the building Of the Dewey Arch
Mr.. Coler urged the society TO act promptly in
matters before IL and not be regarded as ths
Corporation Counsefs Office, hold-up. others
who spoke c. B. J. Snyder, J. G. Phelps
Stokes and j. H. Cohn.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20
WILL STOP REBATES.
Western Railroads Agree to Compel
Adherence to Lac.

Chicago Dec 1s-Exeeutive officials OF all west
ern railroads at meeting here to-day, entered
into an agreement to compel strict adherence to
the provisions of the interstate commerce laws
Every road bound itself to inform the Interstate
Commerce Commission of any Illegal acts on the
part OF any road.
The roads agreed to appoint committee 20 rep
asen+ the various Western freight associations
and 10 canvass the situation from time to time and
report violations of the law. 1t will be the duty
of this committee to furnish evidence in the event
of an investigation ~, - ,;aIs ssx,
THROUGH to-day's action the railroad ofnclals say
theJ expect to stop the payment OF repates anu Oh
devices for giving preference to Shippers
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20
Ex.sHERIFF FLACK DEAD.
Was Central Figure in Sensational Divorce
Conspiracy in 1889.

Ex-sheriff James A. Ftack led Monday nlsht at
his home No 151 West 120th-st. after long Illness
Bright's disease was the imInedlate cause -, u H4
dae4b Mr. FYaek in his day was one Of the leading
lights of Tammany Hail. and eventually was MADE
Sheriff. position he held until the summer OF 1853
when he was indicted for conspiracy In trying 10
get rid of his wife by means Of a fake dlVorce.
At that time he keeping two homes ana De
gap divorce proceedings in his wife's name, with
out her knowledge or consent. A man named joseph
Meeks acted as referee, and William A FIack' son
of the Sheriff. also figured in the case; When @ Ine
tcJ< was exposed eli three punished, ouI NOT
severely The Sheriff fined $500 ana sent 70 tie
Tombs for two months His son got @ IouI hoslI I .
in the penitentiary and Meeks one month ana d
fine of $500.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20
FUNERAL OF HUGH BOYD.

The funeral of Hugh Boyd, formerly president OF
the .Tourneay & Burnham Company. of Brook
lvn. VIII be held at his home, No. Us
Amity-st at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Inc
store will be closed from until I ociocIk.
Mr. Bovd was born in County Fermanagh,
ireland in 1880 and came to this country at the
age OF fifteen He Immediately obtained enlElloy,-
n5ent with JoJrneay & Burnham and remained with
that firm 5lntiI he became president Of the cor
norstiOn Ee retired last October. MT. Boyd was
a life member of the Long Island HlsIorlcal go
ciety was charter member OF the RenpIaH1C RenpI H
SS1nb ard also belonged TO the Hamilton cur the
T3rooAIvn Institute and the Society or OId f5IooA-
Iynites He leaves i've sons.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20
BURGLARS BREAK THROUGH GORDON
Police Powerless to Prevent Escape OF
Thieves Caught in Shirtsleeves.

Two burglars, discovered at work in the home
of c4nstave Lindenmeyr, a paper manufacturer.
at No 137 West 77th-st., early this morning.
GOT away, despite Gordon of twenty-five po-
lice and private watchmen
The burglars entered the house by cutting a
hole in the roof. They escaped, when they were
discovered. by the rear basement windows. and
through the back yards. They were seen Jump
ing over the fences in the yarcs, and shots were
ared after them, but they disappeared. The
nolice and watchmen searched every square
foot of the back yards. but found no burglars.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20
YvETTE eUILBERT TO SING HERE

Charles Frohman has made a contract by eabls
with Yvette Gubert the famous Paris chan
teuse. for a limited number Of matinee recitals at
the Empire Theatre at the end OF February and
the beginning OF March. Nine GuilOert has visited
this country only once, some years ago, when she
sang the chansonettes that made her popular in
France. Since that time she has changed the form
of her entertainment and instead OF appearing
alone she has surrounded herself with a concert
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20
Ex-MAYoR LOW DOES NOT FEAR JEWS
Pleads for Welcome to the Fugitive Victims
Of Russian Persecution.

That this country and particularly this
city, has nothing to fear from an increase in the
immigration of Russian Jews is the opinion of ex-
Mayor Seth Low, expressed last night at the an
pua1 Iaeetng Of the Council Of Jewish Women. in
Temple Bethel.
Mr. Low said that when the time comes that the
Jews shall cease to make the conflict local and
unite all over the Russian Empire. then both
civil and religious liberty for all viii be in sight
He continued:
The immigration problem is only one OF the
great problems which the great city of New-Y York
has been called TO solve, and that she is soly-
ing Ii well l point schools, where the little
boys and girls taught to reverence the Aneri-
flag / say Welcome" TO the jews of Russia.
the help which America freely offers TO give to
you"
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20
MRS. WRIGHT WON'T PROSECUTE.
Widow of Banker Fails to Appear Against
Woman Who Stole Jewels.

When Katherine Peters. who confessed to hay
ing stolen tewelry valued at $1,000 from Mrs j.
Hood Wright. was srraigned in the West Side
court yesterday. Mrs. Wright failed 70 appear
TO prosecute her. She was held IN $1,000 for
fuEther examination.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.

The following petition in bankruptcy was fled
yesterday with the clerk Of the United States Dis
trict Court:
Alfred L. Disbrow, -Rochelle hablties,
a 10. no assets The principal creditors the
Fiss, Doerr & Carroll Horse Company, N,250, and
H. ]. Dolan. New-Rochels, $Sfa
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20
]. w. sPALDINe,s CONDITION.

Avignon, Dec 1s.-Nrs. spalding wife of J. Wal
ter spalding who injured in an automoone
accident. and her have arrived here from
Florence and joined Mr.. spalding, whose condltion
continues grave The doctors after consul tation,
have expressed some hope that the trepannlng mas
nToyed successful, but one eye Is entireiy s de,
PptToged The three friends of Mr.. Spalding VINO
vFere in the automobile with him and were INJURED
al the same time are recovering
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20
HURLEY HURT IN sLEleHlNe UPSET.

lBy Telegraph 10 The Trbcnel
Worcester Mass. Dec. 19.-Dan Hurley. the 1895
Harvard football captain. is again laid Up at his
home. in Charlestown with one leg. famed as a
result ~ a sleighing accident in jefferson. about
eight miles from here yesterday
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20

cables received yesterday at tbs New-York
ONCE of A. g. spaldng & Brothers. from Mon
dragon, France the scene Of the automoo'ie e,, ae
eidenf to r. W Spalding, reassuflns' IAe3y
ipdjnate that while his Injuries may prove serl-
Gus they are not necessarily fatal, ahq no tee0'
cry il expected. If no complications el1S5
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20
BANK OF N. Y. INCREASES DIVIDEND

The Bank Of New-York dividend has been In
creased by the directors from per cent to per
cent, gemi-aDnuallE
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20
Literary NesOs and Criticism.

exploit Observation-Disclosures the small
singers complaint of the maternal formula,
''Never-mind and By-and-by."
New-York tribune., 1905-12-20

asst when. by-uul-by would be,
She told me ''Never-mindI'' so 1
said What is never-naind?'' - an she
Said I'd discover. by-un-by.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-02-17

February ia month OF severe storms
and intense cold. ;I
Even in the South where the prevail
ing temperature is much above wintry
ATTITUDES, February brings sudden changes
Mercury sometimes drops 20 degrees IN
Tberefore. the following health hints
are applicable to the whole OF No"n
America:
Ventilation.
The sleeping rooms should be we'll ven
tilated. but so as to avoid direct currents
of air.
Those in vigorous health should take
= cold water towel bath every morning
before breakfast Those in feeble healtn
should take Il brisk dry-towel-ruD every
morning.
The diet should be a generous one, IN
cludinc meat. and occasionally fresh yege'
tables.
The nights being long and the days
short as much sunshine "a possible
sbould be Let into the house during the
day.
The head should be kept cool at al
t;mcs The feet should be kept warm
and dry, day and night.
when unavoidably exposed to cold OF
wet few doses Of Peruna Will aver
bad consequences.
When seized with a chill, or even slight
chilliness. a dose Of Peruna should p'
taken at once.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-02-17
Welcome Home.

A New York custom house welcome
described by an old lady: The ofticer
who meets you in the ship asks you
your name, address, what date you
sailed from the United States, name of
steamer, how many trunks you have.
If you have brought any dresses or
are taking any presents home. On the
wharf the inspector opened my parcel
of wraps, pulled out my nightgown, hot
water bottle and leggings.
"He then opened my handbag, looked
into the little box where | keep my
hairpins, also the box with the corn
plasters, took my comb and brush out
of the paper, looked into my bag with
the sewing materials. Then my trunk
was turned and he asked if everything
was my own wearing apparel and no
presents.
Took out some Of the things on
- top, and everything wrapped in paper
he opened. He was very suspicious or
everything wrapped in paper. He
wanted to know what that beret was
YOU sent to J., and told him 1t was
my golf cap. AS am nearly 70, lie
looked little surprised" Fran
cisco ArgOnaut.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-02-17
WORLD OF LABOR

The net profit from the Russian Gov
crnment monopoly in the sale of spirit,
last year exceeded $2ooooo,ooo.
The population Of Fall River, Mass,
has decreased from $4,000 i'll July last,
when the textile strike started, to $4,000
at present.
Of the $685., 3oo47 spent last year by
the United Mine Workers for the re.
lief of strikers $437,5751o went into
the Colorado district.
The rivetmakers in the South Stat.
fordshire and North Worcestershire dis
tricts of England recently submitted to
a reduction of 10 per cent. iii wages in
consequence OF the trade depression.
The Central Labor Union of Indian
apolis has committee at work to pur.
chase park for the exclusive Use OF Ia
Dor organizations Of Marion county, In
diana, to be used for picnlcs and labor
demonstrations.
The total membership OF the CONNER
cial Telegraphers' Union Of America IS
between 1900 and 14,ooo, divided among
100 local Unions in the United State;
and Canada.
A referendum vote is being submitted
TO the membt-; Of the Cigarmakcrs
Union on the ;.lviSability Of establishing
home for consumptiyei in Arizona OF
Colorado.
The Boston Bridge and Structure
Ironworkers' Union has refused 10 &c
cept the compromise offer By The var
GUS employers and insists on It's de-
mand for so cents an hour wage mlnf
mum.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-02-17
SOME FACTS ABOUT AMERICA.
6raziI First So Named-Result OF
Quest for India.


"Uneducated Americans says
correspondent of the London Times,
pronounce the name of their country
Amarica, calling themselves Amarl
cans. In so doing they not only yieio
to a natural craving for finer ell
phony, but, quite accidentally, ! pre-
sumo, are more correct, etymologicaf
ly, than educated Amerl
go being the Italian form OF the COIN
ic Amalaric, contracted to Amaric
This personal name means strenuous
In labor, resoluto in action an appro
pirate motto to add to the Washing.
ton armorial in the national device o.
America.
Brazil was the original America
Down to the first quarter OF the STA
teenth century our North America
was still mapped as an extension d
India. Tibet, China and Japan, ana oui
Brazil as an island, separated Dy the
islands discovered by Columbus IRON
the new world of Greater India, ano
named America provincial, and agar
America vel Brasilia.'
mot before the middle OF the SIX
teenth century was the term America
extended TO North America, with the
addition vel Nova India In Drlel, tnt
Americas we're both mere windfall'
In the heroic secular quest alte'
'sniced' India. This is the redouolec
debt the Anglo-Saxon race owes III
d;o
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-02-17
CHANCES ARE THEY WERE.
Guest Asked for Soft-5oiIed Eggs, nu'
They Miaht Have Been Hard.

The wife Of an out-of.town clergy
man had been away from home Tor a
week and had left certain light house
hold duties for her husband to attend
TO during her absence, among them
the getting Of his own breakfast. On
her return she was dismayed to learn
that brother clergyman had come TO
visit him and had remained one night
at the rectory. In fear and trembling
she inquired into the details OF hls
entertainment
Il took him with me to the boarding
house for dinner" her husband told
ner, 80 that part was all right; and J
knew that you always kept the guest
room ready for occupancy, so | was
safe on that point. The only thing
that I am not sure of having been
satisfactory is his breakfast. He said
on retiring that he would like to be
called at 7 o'clock, and that all he
would want to eat would be two soft
eggs, so I put on the eggs at exactly
I, and then | called him. He never
came down stairs until half-past s,
and there were his eggs boiling In
the pot, and they may have been
hard boiled for all know. New
York Times.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-02-17
COMMERCIAL REVIEW.
2 G Dun & Co.'S weekly review o.

R G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review o.
trade says: -,
Trade progresses steadily, all specula'
tive excuses having been avoided thus
Jar and the numerous negotiations nov,
bending indicate that the maximum OF
ACTIVITY IS yet to come. Some irregu'
Iaritv in reports for the first month were
undoubtedly due to exceptionally severe
weather. The weakness OF cotton also
had a tendency to check operations Al
the South. Taken as whole, however,
results for January were very much pet
tcr than in the same month last year,
particularly as to failures.
Distribution OF merchandise is once
more on a lib.ral scaleJ traffic blockade'
having disapproved and i'll many cases
large clearance sales having dispoS'
ed Of burdensomc stocks Collectors
are still somewhat irregular, but on tha
whole there is little cause for complaint
Manufacturing plants are making the
best returns. Iron furnaces and Stee'
mills operate close to their full capacity
and the quarterly report OF the leading
concern showed an enormous loHiidec VI
business on the books at the end OF the
wear. despite the fact that the closing
months of 1904 made very good exhibits
Wooden mills maintain records OF actiy..
ity, but there is still much to be desired
at cotton plants and shoe factories have
only a moderate amount OF business In
sight.
Commercial failures this week in the
United States are $50 against 3o5 last
year, 1856 the preceding week and 40
the corresponding week last year. Fail
urcs in Canada number 80 against 4J
last week, "a the preceding week and 20
last year.
Bradstrcet's says: Wheat, including
-four, exports for the week are o4s,35S
bushels against I,IoI,5S7 last week, q
6oI2z6 this week last year, 3,9659Io IN
1908 and 4,Soo457 lii 1902. Corn ex'
ports for the week are 5,3o2,5o3, the larg'
est total for over four years, against
3,o35733 last week, I,4II,1S a year ago
2,4oo3I6 in 1908 and I6o145 in 1902.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-02-17
'M,y CboIEBr0w0

To be a successful wife. to retain the
love and admiration of her husband,
should be a woman's constant study
At the first indication of ill-health,
painful or irregular menstruation,
headache or backache, secure Lydia u:
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
begin its use.
Mrs. Chas. F. Brown. Vice-President
Mothers Club, 81 Cedar Terrace, Hot
Springs, Ark, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
"For nine years dragged through miser-
Able existence, suffering with Inflammation
and falling of the womb, and worn out with
pain and WEAKNESS. 1 once Gay noticed state
nent by a woman suffering as was. but who
had been cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound, and determined to try It,
at the end of three months was different
woman. Every one remarked about it, and
nv husband fell in love with me all over
again. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound built up my entire system cured the
womb trouble, and felt like new woman
am sure it will make every suffering woman
strong, well and happy, as it has me-
Women who are troubled with pain
full or Irregular menstruation, back
ache, bloating Tor Aatulence), leucor-
rhea, falling, inflammation or ulcera-
ton of the uterus, ovarian troubles,
that "oearing-down" feeling. dizzi-
ness, fa.ntuess, indigestion, or nervous
prostration may be restored to perfect
health and strength by taking Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-02-17
WHOLESALE MARKETS.

Observation-Disclosures and TN.
changed; receipts, o,2o7 barrels; exports
8,76I barrels. j..
WHEAT-Strong; spot contract, ITO
@I.I6N; spot, No. 2 red, Western, I'I7
@I.I7A; February, I.I60r.I6H; I.I7g
I.I7H; May, I.I8H; steamer No. 2 RED
1000 1o0M; receipts, COOS bushclsj
Southern by sample, I.oI@I.o5; South
ern on grade, I.o4H0II6H.
CORN-Steady; spot and February
4oA64o2s; March, April and May, 49M
64oH; steamer mixed, 471sd4758; re-
ccipts, 527o6 bushels; exports, I54,28;
bushels; Southern white and yelloa
corn, 44G4o =.
OATS-Easier; No. white, 1914
sales; No. 2 mixed, 35H03534; receipts,
$3.50 bushels.
RYE--Dull; No. Western, uptown,
s. bid; receipts, 100 bushels.
HAY-Steady and unchanged.
BUTTER - Firm and unchangedD
fancy imitation, 22G23; fancy creamesy,
80; fancy ladle, 1000; store packed, 10
OBS.
EGGS-Firm, 2S.
CHEESE - Firm and unchangedl
large, I21s; medium, 1914; small, 10.
SUGAR Strong and unchangedi
coarse graduated and fine, $6.25.
New York. FL @ Winter
straights, s,25@5.35; winter extras, SO:
@43o.
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR-Quict; pei
100 pounds, 2.ooG2Io.
BUTTER-tStrong receipts, 1850
Street price, extra creamery, 3o(93I
Official prices: Creamery, common to
extra, 2I@3o do held, common to ex'
ira, 2402SH; renovated, common to ex'
ira, 1904; Western factory, common
TO extra, I7(023.
CHEESE-Firm and unchanged; re-
ceipts, 2o7
EGGS-Strong receipts, 1889. State
Pennsylvania, and nearby fancy select
cd white, 33@34; do. choice, 1902
mixed fancy, 81; Western frsts, 81; do
seconds, 2863o; Southerns, 2403o; re-
frigerated, 2I@26.
HOPS-Quiet. State, common to
choice, 2oG35.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1905-02-17
Live Stock.

New York.-BEEVES--Good steer,
steady; common and common slow to
Ioc. lower; bulls dull and Western bulls
Ioc. off COWS steady; native steers, $50
to SIS; oxen and stays, $40 to 400;
bulls, 600 to 4.Io COWS, $50 to 2.85,
CALVES-iBarnyard calves steady
Western dull and weak; veals, 500 to
o.75; no very choice here; good barn.
yard calves, 400; Westerns, 3.25; dress
cd calves steady.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Sheep in
light supply and steady; lambs very
dull, but hardly quotablc lower; sheep,
400 to $50; lambs, 80 to BIS; few
fancy Jerseys, SIS.
HOGS-Primc State hogs, $50
Observation-Disclosures strong
good to prime steers, 5.6oN6.25; poor
ID ancdium,' 3.6505.45; stockers and
feeders, 2.35G+35; COWS, I.25@44S;
heiferS, 2.ooGS.I5; Gamers, I.25@2o5i
bulls, 2.oo64,oo; calves, 3oo07.25.
HOGS-Markct a shade higher; mix.
cd and butchers, 4.65@+S5; good to
choice heavy, 4.S5@4o5; rough heavy
4.65G4zo; light, 4.55@48o; bulk Of
sales, 4.65G4.So.
SHEEP = Market stronger; lambs
weak; good to choice wethers, 5000
sos; fair to choice mixed, 4I5@5.Iol
native lambs, 5.6o07.75.