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the low voices Of the old women heard clear
young voices Every is heard quite distinctly,
every of them keeps to her part not one is
drowned in the whole loses her Individuality. And
that is why the harmony of the whole is full and
felike, and the complete concord of the whole and
the parts is felt.
The sense. but not the music of the words may
be read in the following English version of the song
10Y da my lighted splinter little splinter. och
brentwood splinter dost thou not burn brightly?
burnest bright, and dost not
flare och,
Hast thou my little splinter. not been in the oven?
Oy da hast not thou been the oven. och7.'
But I, I been in the oven last night.
Oy da last night. och
The cruel mother-in-law crept into the oven
She crept oven
She crept the and drenched me with water.
She drenched me with water
Oh girls my friends, come and join
Come We Join me.
Come We and join me. Join
And you lie down to sleep.
And lie down sleep.
Lie down sleep. sleep.
There's for TO wait for
'Lootschina' was collected by Nine. Lineff in the
village of Makarie, province and district of Voro-
neZh. II. T.. X
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NATIONAL GUARD NEWS.

There will probably be a change in the organza-
ton of several regiments OF the National Guard IL
the wishes of their commanding officers favor
ably considered by the powers that be, and this is
considered likely Nearly every colonel in the State
desires that his regiment shall consist of twelve
companies. instead of ten, which is the number
that most of them now have. The twelve COM
pany formation would also give a regiment three
battalons. and would conform TO the organization
OF infantry regiments of the army. Whenever a
regiment parades for drills or ceremonies either
In doors out, il is always formed with two
provisional companies. which go to make up a third
battalion. officers desire such formation to be
a permanent one, instead of only temporary for
some particular occasion. One prominent colonel
in Yoicing the sentiments Of others, said: New
York stands alone among States with efficient
National Guard in not adopting the twelve COM
pany formation. Pennsylvania, NewJersey, Mas
sachusetts and number of other States have
had this formation for years. regiment OF three
battalions is the only proper tactical unit and bet
ter results are obtained from such formation
Under the present condition of affairs men have
to be detailed from their companies make up
the two scrub companies for the third battalion
on drills and parades, and this is very unpopular
as every prefers be with his own company
ana consequently takes interest in his work when
taken away from it, Then line officers have 10 be
detailed as well from their commands officer the
be detailed 10 act adjutant and another major
with permanent organization of three battalious
the state camp, also. all regiments required
TO drill with a three battalion formation and some
officers and men are consequently away from their
own companies drills during the entire week
Several COlonelS have officially asked for perna-
nent three battalion formation. and it is hoped
that the desired change may be forthcoming in the
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20

OF the new household. II the son marries the wife
owes obedience to her siSJer-in-laW and II strife
arises the husband must stand BY his sister against
MS w1fe. and his wife. in her turn, will give up her
husband or sacrifice him in any way 10 her own
brother Conjugal love is light thing. but broth
erS and sisters remain SteadfaSt to each other.
The Brahnlns and Nairs mingled together and
round IN the matriarchate the solution or their
caste problem The Brahmins because OF their
Claims to high caste, could not take the NaIrs as
wives. but. as the Nairs acknowledge only tha
mother. the Rrahmins supplied the fathers InSif.
Ierent to paternity, of which they ignorant tbs
tinued since
The effect Of the matriarchate system on the
peace OF the land has been wonderful and n is
noticeable that In Malabar peace reigns. During
the centuries that the patrOnymtc dynaSties have
been torn to pieces by wars and internal dissensfT
IN which brothers have slaughtered brothers anc
sons reoelled against fathers in all parts OF India
there have been peace and plenty and good VIII
amcng these peoples who ruled by their
mGthsrs.-(Chicago Tribune.
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victim of dlssension in the family, treless work
err she sits all night at her spinning and by day
has no rest from the petty wiles of her splteful
mother-in-law.
how that woman's sorrow goes home to them
20, lootschna moia, lootschnoushka," begins
Mitrevna, in her clear voice.
And. why. o lootschinoushka: mine, art thou not
brightly burnng?" join in other women, with voices
expressing reproach and pity, all on the same note.
and Immediately break away in several secondary
parts. Mitrevna sings to the end the main melody,
but gives full liberty to other voices holding them
together and co-ordinatng them without any visible
external signs. unless by her stern concentrated
look or by some other unseen method. All look at
her and involuntarily swayed by her maSterful
look. INFECTED by her inspiration. her subdued
passion. Two Of the women sing in low voices now
joining Mitrevns. leaving her for moment,
and then merging into her voice again. And above
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Dmitrevna Kasherina woman OF fifty years. and
a chorus OF women who stood about her in circle.
Mitreyna led the main melody She sang in a low
and full voice. wonderfully fresh for such old
woman In her singing there was no sentimental
accentuating wailing 1t astonished me by Its
elegant simplicity; the song flowed smoothly and
clearly; not word was slurred over. In spite of
the full broad melody. the expression which she put
into the words OF the song was go great that 1t
seemed as II she Were singing and speaking the
both at once. But If the song simple and
strictly rhythmical and did not for moment trans
gress the limits OF artistic truth its inner contents
seemed 10 me Infinitely complex. full OF deep feel
Ing and meaning 1t was true parable of life.
as the peasants say OF their songs 1t told of the
delicate. sensitive soul Of woman who is suffer-
ing amid strange surroundings. unloved and de
fenceless In the family OF her husband, chosen
for love- but for the sake of considerations
OF material advantage, not by herself who has o
share with him her whole life but by other persons
who did not understand the needs Of her soul A
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spent the day at Narragansett Pier on Monday.
They in their big touring car. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Darlington, of the Bungalow, started
a weeks cruise in their steam yacht
FL Breva on Tuesday morning. They will be
Joined by their son Harry in a few days. Mrs.
Rodman E. Griscom, of the West cottage. gave
a bridge whist party and supper on Wednesday.
Mrs. Effingham B. Morris. of Philadelphia, at
the Misquamicut Golf Club house. gave
luncheon to twelve on Monday, and bridge
D. c. Byers took party to- Newport in his
touring automobile Monday. Mrs. Thomas
A. Mackintire, of Allenhurst N. j., is expected
to visit her mother, Mrs. Charles Frederick
Naething, of Mastuxet Cottage. this week
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The Ocean House annual ball will take place
next Thursday evening, August %. There will
be the regular weekly hop at the Watch Hill
House on Tuesday evening, and the chidren's
regular weekly hop will take place on August
%. from to $50 D. m.
cousin of the Chinese Minister at Washing
ton is registered at the Atlantic House as L. H.
Liang. Mr. Liang has been in this country for
some time as student, and is now preparing
engineer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truman n. Newberry, of Detroit,
who occupy Red Top Cottage, started on tour
to Boston in their big automobile on Monday
and returned on "Wednesday.
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LAND WHERE WOMEN RULE.
Nalrs Of India Declared the Worlds Most
Perfect Race.

MeninerS OF the Central Counties Woman Suffrage
ASSOCIATION have sailed from England iuvesti-
Kate and report to their association a system OF
government in which the mother is the head OF the
family and the recognized ruler.
lhey are bound for India To inquire into the
WORKINGS of tho system which for centuries has
oeeh In existence among the Nairs of the
hishest caste and most exclusive tribes OF all india
where maternity counts for everything and pa
ternity for practically nothing. They propose 20
investigate thoroughly this system and II its work
niss are found satisfactory, to urge its establish
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a dance at the Eagle Hotel. and the room could
not hold all the persons who desired to participate
Captain Louis Wendell surprised the riders SONS
miles out from Newburg. while route home. by
meeting them in a carriage on the Walden road
While eIn5arlxing at Newburg the Homer
Ramsdell Ex-Governor Odell met Captain Wendell
party of eighteen to New-York. which included
meals and passage The Ex-Governor was given
three hearty cheers the steamer pulled out from
her wharf. He will shortly receive notice OF his
election as an honorary member Of the battery.
Major ". B. HOtchkin and Captain Robert J.
DAILY. OF the 22d Engineers. will represent the
Spanish veterans OF the regiment enrolled in
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20

Delshdam Camp" Spanish-American War Vat-
naxt -I 1C Jne annual convention at Niagara FIlIs
next Iuesday' Wednesday and Thursday
company F, Of the 9th Regiment Captain Han,
ohn VIII eneamp over Labor Day at Orange Lake
IN the 'th Regiment recent promotions among
HoHeoinHssi'hed o officers 10 the grade mentioned
are the following: CorporaIs E,lto, r,Ioo,-~
iLr..nlany ny B; Leigh X. LydeCker COMPANY IL F-uI-
E H1.on MeiIs Company +; benjamin n Hammond
Tohd Thpnpd'y r.; John II. SpraSue. ir CCnlpanv T.:
man man - Snristy Company c. and Henry Is. IIeyl-
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near future Another change that IS much needed
Is a maximum membership in time Of peace or not
than eighty-fouT men to company. IL Sucn
a rule adopted regiments could have COM
panies OF more even membership. At present one
company has l03 members on it's roll another 40.
another co. and The result is a ragged MEM
bsrship and prorniscuOus details whenever the regi
ment has TO be equalized. With n maximum menl-
bership OF "a co. say, recruiting would be easier
all around. and more care could be used in recruit
ing"
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
THE WEEKS BILL.
Lyccum Theatre to Open Tomorrow
with Mrs. LeffngzcePs Boots"

The season at the Lyceum Theatre will open to-
morrow evening with Mrs Lef1ngwells Boots"
q play that proved 10 be of the genuinely popu-
lar hits Of last season Preceding Mrs. Letting
wells Boots will be given Mr. Alfred Sutro's one
act drama, The Maker Of Men" The part.
in the little drama will be played by Miss Margaret
Ellington and Ernest Lawford.
lie Domino Rouge VIII go from Wistaria Grove
direct 10 the Paris Casino. II was almost decided
that she should go tour IN this country when a
tempting offer. transmitted through Charles Born
haupt from Messrs. Borney & Desprez d.
rectors OF the Ps-s4 Casino AS this was for the
dancer alone. and not also for the eight girls who
assist her in the Mystic Mirror Dance at Wistaria
Grove, Messrs. Luescher and Werba decided to ac-
cept. The masked dancer will return for a tour of
this country later in the season.
Word having reached Charles Dillingham's Office
day two ago that the Miss Dolly Dollars
music was being played in Saratoga, the manager
Immediately communicated with Home & Hummel,
instructing them to apply for injunction TO
restrain the wrongdoers. Mr.. Hummel happened
10 be visiting IN Saratoga, so before proceeding
he made personal investigation, which re-
saletd in the discovery that the entr'acto music
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20

In view OF the approaching rife shooting contest
for the national trophy Sea Glrt. which will be
the greatest rife team match in the history OF
America. forty-threc teams having entered, the
figures showing the aggregate scores Of each team
which competed last year and which given be-
low. will be found OF interest. The scores are given
In order
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
WALTER DAMRoscH PROFESSOR

IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.I
Oakland. Cal, Aug. 1S.-Walter Damrosch ror,,a-
leader OF the Metropolitan Opera House Orchestra
or New-1ork. is 10 I'LL the newly created chair Of
professor Of music at the University OF California
Mr. DamrOsch is especially known as an exponent
of Wagner.
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have the close cooperation of the author. Mr..
Dixon. The opening performance viii take place at
Norfolk. Va, Thursday, September q.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20

Captain Rhineiander Waldo. Philippine Scouts. U.
s. A, who has just resigned from the army after
some seven years experience in the scouts and
the nth Infantry, will il is understood. be elected
shortly in the 18th Regiment OF the National Guard
OF this city probably a first lieutenant. Captain
Waldo before being appointed officer OF the
army was officer 0f the 18th, and he will be
a valuable officer to the latter command after his
experience In the regular service. Lieutenant
Colonel ]. Mayhem Wainwright has returned from
enjoyable yachting trip along the New England
coast, on which he had some bad weather.
A distance of 240 miles horseback was covered
by the rough riders Of the 1st Battery in command
OF Lieutenant Louis Wendell. jr, in their recent
twelve days outing in Orange and Sullivan coun-
ties. The best days ride forty-hve miles from
Fort Lee to Southfeld. and the second best record
was forty-twO miles. from Florida to Monticello.
The party received every kindness from residents
along the route. and at Liberty IL had a great
reception. At the latter place it assigned to
the right OF line I'm the fremen's parade. and
large banner was hung across the main street
bearing the words. Welcome. Rough Riders 1st
Battery" At Jeffersonvle the batterymen gave
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Musical.


RpO0KTVM VIOLIN SCHOOIA-ClaSs or privats
terms. Moderate. sS6 washington ST
The National rounssa by
Conservatory MRS IENNNEFTE
of Music of 60, :, 80, =,
America. soecial act G; Congress.
f7-ts WEST e5TH ST, NEW YORK
The eIST SCHOL NSTtC YEAR DECINS SEPT
ARTISTIC FACCt TY-Rafacl Josefy. Adele Mar
schulz. Henry T. Fincs, spcker. Chas. heiaroth.
aud others. Address Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20

VIOLIN SCHOOIA-ClaSS or privats
terms. Moderate. @SB Washington ST
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OF the new opera was being played by Victor Her
bert, with his orchestra. Mr. Humrnel wired Mr.
Dillingham; that, under the circumstances, il might
be as well not to stop the composer.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20

Miss Isabel Irving has decided TO renounce star
ring this season and has accepted an important
role IN Viola Aliens production Of Clyde Fitch's
The Toast OF the Town.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-20

Rehearsals OF Mary and John Edith Ellis
Bakers new comedy. which Harrison Grey Fiske
viii produce at the Manhattan Theatre September
II. viii begin at that house Monday next Two
Of the more salient parts will be originated by John
Mason and William B. Mack. Other characters
wall be assumed by Miss Flora Fairchild. Miss Amy
Elcard Mrs; Annie Yeamans, Miss Vivian Holt and
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"A II ONTGOMERY BREWSTER
N no longer bad prospects
People could not now point
A 4 him out with the remark that
some day he would come into a mil
lion or two He had realized" as
Oliver Harrison would have put It.
Two days after his grandfather's fu.
neral final will and testament was
read, and, as was expected. the old
banker atoned for the hardships Rob.
ert Brewster and bis wife had endured
by bequeathng 100000 to their son
Montgomery 1t was his without a re
striction, without an admoniton. with.
out an incumbrance There was not a
suggestion as TO how 1t should be ban.
died by the heir. The business training
the old man had given him was synon.
ymons with conditions not expressed
In the WIZ The dead man believed
that he he1 drilled into the youth an
unmistakable conception OF what was
expected OF him IN life. II be failed IN
these expectations the misfortune
would be his alone 10 bear. A road
had been carved out for him, and be-
hind him stretched a long line OF guide
posts whose laeonle Instructions might
be ignored, but never forgotten. Edwin
Peter Breweter evidently MADE his
will with the sensible conviction that
il was necessary for him TO die before
anybody else could possess bis money
aud that once dead 1t would be folly
for him 10 worry over the way In
which benehciarles might choose TO
manage their own affairs.
The house IN Fifth avenue went 10 a
sister, together with "A million or two,
and the residue Of the estate found
kindly disposed relatives who were
willing TO keep II from going 20 the
Home For Friendless Fortunes. Old
blr- Brewster left bis affairs in order
The will nominated Jerome Buskirk as
executor, aud he was instructed. In con
clusion. to turn over to Montgomery
Brewster the day after the viii was
probated securities TO the amount OF
100000 provided for ia clause
Of the instrument Aud so il was that
on the 26th Of September young Mr.
Brewster had an unconditional fortune
thrust upon him, weighted only with
the suggestion of Grape that clung to H.
Since his grandfather's death be had
been staying at the gloomy old Brew
ster house Ia Fifth avenue, paying but
two on three hurried visits 10 the rooms
at Mrs. Gray's where he had made his
home The gsoom Of death still darken-
cd the Firth avenue place. and there
Was a stiffness. gentle stealthlness.
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won't have 70 deny ourselves anymins
after this" II did not sound very tact.
full now that II was out. and he was
compelled to scrutinize rather mtently
a familiar portrait In order TO maintain
an air Of careless assurance. She did
not respond to this venture. but be felt
that she was looking directly into his
sorely tried BRAIN Wen DO any
amount OF decorating about the house.
and-and you know thct furnace has
been giving us a lot OF trouble for two
or three years. He was pouring out
ruthlessly when her hand fell gently
on his own, and she stood straight and
tall before him, an odd look in her
eyes.
"Don't-please don't 20 on. Monty -
she said very gently, but without wa
vering. Il know what you mean. You
are good and very thoughtful. Monty,
but you really must not"
why, what's mine is yours he be.
gan.
II know you are generous. Monty.
and know you have a heart You
want us toto take some OF your mon.
ey" II was not easy 70 say il. and as
for Monty. he could only look at the
floor I'VE cannot Monty. dear. You
must never speak OF It again. Nam.
ma and ] had feeling that you would
do Il: but, don't you see, even from
you it is an offer OF help. and It hurts"
Don't talk like that, Peggy" he i'm
plored
1T would break her heart II you OF.
fered TO give her money In that way.
She'd hate It, Monty. Il is foolish, per
haps. but you know we can't take your
money"
IL thought you-that you-oh. this
knocks all the JOY ont Of IT. he burst
out desperately.
Dear Monty
Lets talk 1t over Peggy You don't
understand he began. dashing at
what he thought would be break IN
her resolve.
Don't" she commanded And IN her
blue eyes was the hot flash be had felt
once or twice before
He rose and walked across the floor.
back and forth again and thea stood
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From the way orders are coming into
my office think some Of the good peo.
pie have had enough Of the cheap coal
shored them by some Of the would be
eeal dealers. There Is nothing in false
economy Always buy the best. have
1t.
N. F. cHEApLE.
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CHAPTER III.

n Hrs. GRAY lived in Fortleth
N street. For years Montgom
cry Brewster had regarded her
A a ouiet old fashioned home as
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~
IN street For years Montg0m.
cry Brewster had regarded her
A quiet. old fashioned home as
bis own. The house had once been her
grandfather's. and Il was one Of the
pioneers in that part OF the town. 1t
was there she was born, IN its quaint
old parlor she was married, and all her
girlhood, her brief welded life and her
widowhOod were connected with It,
Mrs Gray and Montgomery's mother
had been schOolmates and playmates
and their friendship endured When
old Edwin Peter Brewster looked about
for place to house bis orphaHsd grand
son. Mrs. Gray begged him TO let her
care for the little fellow. He vas three
years older than her Marggrst. and the
children grew up as brother and sis
ter Mr. Brewster was generous IN
providing for the boy. While he was
away at college, spending money IN a
manner that caused the old gentleman
to marvel al his own iberality. Mrs.
Gray was well paid for the unused but
well kept apartments. and there never
was murmur Of complaint from Ed
win Peter Brewster. He WAS hard, but
he was not niggardly
II had been something Of a struggle
FOR Mrs. Gray 10 make both ends meet
The property IN Fortieth street WAS
her only possession. But little money
had come 10 her az her husbands
death, aud an unfortunate speculation
Of his had swept away all that had
fallen 80 her from her falher, the late
Judge MerFiweather. For years she
kept the old home unincumbered
teaching French and English until
Margaret was well into her teens. The
girl was sent to one OF the good old
boarding schools on the Hudson aud
came out well prepared 70 help her
mother IN the battle 10 keep the wolf
down and appearances up. Margaret
was rich ln friendships, aud pride
alone stood between her and the adj
yantages they offered Good looking
bright aud cheerful. she knew no natu-
raj priyaiious. With a heart as light
and Joyous as May morning she
faced adseralty as though II were a
pleasure aud no one would have sus-
pecled that even Tor a moment her
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She stood 5tratght dNd tau before him.
before her, smile on his lips-a rath-
er pitiful smile, but still smile. There
were tears in. her eyes as she looked
at him.
ITS a confounded puritanical preju-
dice Peggy" he said in futile protest,
"and you know itp
you have not seen the letters that
came for you this morning. They're
on the table over there she replied,
ignoring him.
lie found the letters and resumed his
seat in the window. glancng half
heartedly over the contents Of the en-
velopes, The last was from Grant &
Ripley atto,cn and even from his
abstraction II brought n surprised by
Jover' lie read it aloud to Margaret,
Sept 90
Montgomery Brewster Esq, Sew York
Dear Sir We are IN receipt Of COM
munication from Mr. swearengen Jones Or
Montana conveying the sad intelligence
that your uncle James r SCdgwick. died
on th1 2ith inst at NJ hospital In Port
land after "a brief illness Mr Jones by
this time has qualified in Montana as the
executor on your uncle > VIII ana mas re-
tanned us as bis eastern representative.
He incioses a copy Of the viii I'm which
you are named as sole heir with coudi-
tions attending VIII you call at our Of
fee this afternoon II & Is convenient 10
IS important that you know the contents
Of the INSTRUMENT at once Respectfully
yours GRANT s. RIFLEN
For moment there was only amaze
ment IN the air Then faint, bewll-
lered smile appeared IN Monty's face
Ind reflected itself in the girls.
"Who IS your Uncle James ?" she ask
ed.
"Tve never heard OF him."
"You must 80 to Grant & Rlpley's at
once, of course"
Have you forgotten, Peggy" he re-
piled, with hint of yexatlon IN his
voice. 'that we are to read oliver Op-
tic this afternoon
(To be continued tomorrow.
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tTo be continued tomorrovV.