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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
FUTURE OF THE CONGO.
Belgian Parliament to Fir Status
of african State.

Brussels. Sept 20.-The question OF the po-
uticaI status of the Congo Independent State
will. It is announced, be brought before the Bel
gian Parliament at the coming session The
State is now practically an absolute monarchy
there being no constitution limiting King Leo
poId's power. The convention Of July 8, 1890
gave Belgium the right TO annex the State but
this privilege has not been formally executed
The present status leaves the King the right TO
beuueath the State TO his successor but it is not
certain whether Parliament would approve this
Therefore II is expected that the question will
be submitted to Parliament for the purpose Of
defining the exact future status Of the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
sHEvLIN WORRIES MCARREN MEN.
Votes Against Senator If Bunched Could
Change Result Of Election. He Saws.

James Shevlin. the defeated leader. gave out q
statement from headquarters, in Willoughbyst.,
Yesterday that seemed somewhat to disconcert the
NfcCarren men. He declared among other things
that there were poued Tuesday 1900 anti-Mc-
Carren votes. and that while these scattered
over number OF districts in the primary election,
and therefore lost considerable OF the force OF
besiveness II they were all cast against the ticket
on Election Day when each vote against the ticket
would have the value Of votes for the enemy.
The reerlr would hang on these ballots. Mr.. Shey-
lin would rot say whether or not he would advise
the acCarren people to carry their differences
TO the polls
.rbonas F. Byrnes who made a fight against
Thomas r Farrell in the 18th District and lost,
efter reading Mr.. ShevIin's statement, said;
Well I'D IN the nth I never saw anything ike Il
The district was flooded with money Why, they
ranged right on the sdeHa ak as 10 whether they
should ger s. or s. SO tor their votes They
were taken into Railways and PAID, and when
mis- did NOT work they got into cabs never saw
srv+5ing Ike il in my life. When II comes to any
thing like that 1t IS tire TO get odt Of politics
rt7sf ubrase OF Coler's, ~ConnerciaiEn IN po1tcSs
aus ia exactly Tor the 11th District fight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
BRYAN'S GOOD ADVICE.
Tells Nebraska Democrats to Up
hold Presidents POicg.

Lincoln Neb. Sept 2O.-Fusion of Democrats and
Populists Of Nebraska was effected to-day by nonl-
nation by both State conventions.
The feature Of the Democratic gathering was the
speech Of William J. Bryan, in which he babe his
party associates in the State farewell for year
at least, on the Of his departure for tour
Of the world. Mr. Bryan commended President
Roosevelt for what he declared to be his advanced
stand the principles long advocated by Demo
Gratis On these principles be hoped every Democrat
would uphold the President
A resolution which promptly adopted de-
nounced the Rockefeller gift TO the University OF
Nebraska criticised the regents for accepting it.
and demanded the return Of the gift to the donor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
ANTI.PEACE MEETING IN TOXIC.
Troops Guard Park-Popular Cry for Cab
inet's Resignation

Toxic. Sept 20-The attendance at anti
peace meeting at Uyena Park to-day was small.
owing to a. heavy rain The tone OF the meeting
was quiet The approaches to the park were
guarded by troops, but guards were posted
inside A resolution adopted at the meeting de-
nands that the Cabinet break the peace treaty
or resign 1t was decided to bring pressure on
members OF the lower house to act in conformity
with the resolution, the ballot being used as a
threat Sweeping reforms in the administration
Of police department were also demanded
An address to the throne was adopted. but Il
has not yet been published
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
NJ. WHITES VIEWS ON TREATY.
No Changes Expected in the General Poll
cies of Russia.

Paris Sept 2O.-M. witte, in an interview
nr1bIished in the Temps this afternoon, re-
viewed the proceedings az Portsmouth. N H.
and said that If the treaty was Loyalty carried
out It would regulate friendly relations be-
tween the enemies Of yesterday" He believed
that the general policies OF Russia would not un-
dergo changes as result of the treaty. Tbs
people Of both countries wanted the Franco
Russian alliance to remain intact n Witts
did not see why French sentiment should op-
pose friendly relations between Russia and Ger
many as Emperor William had showed al
through the war correct and considerats at
tttude toward Russia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
CALABRIA YET SHAKEN.
Storms odd to the Suferings Of the
Stricken Inhabitants.

Monteleone. Sept 2o-Further slight shccks
Of earthquake and violent storms extending over
the whole OF Calabria to-day added to the dis
tress OF the stricken population Lightning
caused a fire at OlivadI which destroyed the re-
naming property belonging to survivors OF thu
earthquake. PanIcs occurred at Cantanzaro and
Reggie, where several buildings were struck
signor Aprile. Minister Of Justice. lefE Naples
to-day on board a destroyer for Calabria for
the purpose Of experimenting the organization
Of government relief measures for the sufferers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
UNDER SOLID BLACK SQUARE.
How Jerome Nominators" VIII Vote for
District Attorney.

The party which VIII support District Attorney
Jerome in his Independent campaign for reelection
viii be known the Jerome Noninators' - while
the party emblem viii De q SOLID black square
The appeal TO the Board OF Elections which IS
necessary in such is in readiness for distribu
ton Two thousand signatures are necessary. but
the District Attorney is confident that he VIII GET
the number readily. There already q number Of
signatures. duly sworn to, and the District Attor-
has IN his possession many letters from friends
and admirers who desire 10 be among those first
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
SOLD FOR UNPAID TAXES.
City Property on Delinquent List offered to
Highest Bidder.

The sale OF property in arrears for taxes and
water rates, which was adjourned June 3. began
again yesterday in the City Hall The property
included in yesterdays sale Is in the I'd Ward or
Manhattan Nearly all OF IL sold at Loo years
lease
The largest parcels sold were situated az I'D
at Broadway and 7th-ave. with arrears az iIst y
OF more than $4,000. Another lot az west Eng z.n11-
ave and Riverside Drive. is tndexeo 20 w = y
Stokes and the Indebtedness Is Slouv9 ane
The Hotel Endicott went I95 90, a. 49,
took IL at IoO0 years lease. giving IhsH names a
the New Endicott Company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21

held Yesterday at the WaIdorf-Astorfa Hotel the
following directors were reelected for the ensuing
three years:
George Thompson st. Paul Dispatch; Charles
u Crsstv Baltimore News ". l. Nc
"a, ..T2riIa delphia Bulletin and W P Nelson
t1Fansas city star" Ado!Th 5. Ochs, Of The New
yo~L Times was also elected for three years 20
take the place OF Whtelaw Reid. The New-YOrk
Tribune VINO declined reelection account OF
absence abroad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
DELEGATES MEET AT KARLsTAD.
Norway and Sweden Not Yet in Full Accord
Regarding Separation.

KarIstad, Sept. 20.-The Swedish and Norwe-
gian commissioners were IN joint session for
some hours to-day and again adjourned. The
Norwegians are awaiting instructions from their
home government on certain points.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
TALK OF NORWEGIAN REPUBLIC.

ChristIania Sept. 2O.-The ''DagbIad' is advocat-
ing the establishment Of g Norwegian republic, and
expresses the opinion that the people must be con-
suited before a new constitution is made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
AN ANNIVERSARY AT ROME.

Rome, Sept 20.-The anniversary Of the fan Of
the temporal power Of the Papacy was celebrated
TODAY. a crowd Of forty thousand persons visiting
The historic Porta Pia Wreaths laid the
monuments Of CaribaIdi Victor Emmanuel. Cavour
AIaZZLni
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
MOROCCAN NEGOTIATIONS Resumed.

Paris. Sept 26.-Premfer Rouvier has returned
from his vacation and has again taken up the
negotiations. Dr. Rosen and NJ.
Revolt mad an informal meeting to-day. and It is
expected that their conferences will be resumed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
THE CHOLERA BULLETIN AT BERLIN.

Berlin Sept. 20-The official bulletin issued to-day
says that six fresh cholera cases and one death
have been reported from noon yesterday TO noon to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
ROUTE OF THE PROPOSED

the list To these the blanks will first be sent.
In the petition Mr.. Jerome gives his house ad-
dress q No RUtgers-st. and his business address
as No. 50 FTankIfl-st.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
He Lost His Nickel.

whats the matter. bub?' queried
the kind hearted old man who saw Il
newsboy looking around in front of the
Union station the other evening as If
in search of Il lost article.
"Ill git licked when l git home"
SMILED the body in reply.
who'll lick your
"Mc ladder"
"What for?"
"FOr 'OSin' Il nickel"
'tSure you lost it around hcre?"
dead sure. and me fadder won't
take no excuse"
HE won't. eh? Well, we must see
what we can do about it. You appear
to be a very nice boy. and l don't want
you to be licked for an accident"
"Den you'll gimme de nickel, will
you?" asked the lad as Il grin lurked at
the corners of his mouth.
I'm do better than that, bub-a heap
better. Here are my s%pectacles. Put
them on and look around again, and
you may find two nickels instead Of
one. If you do, I won't ask you to
divide."-Chicago News.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
Now Little Dorothy
Studies In School

~ THINK I shall take Muriel out of
school and teach her myself this
winter" said young mother No. 1.
'There must be something defective
about the public school system, for she
doesn't know how to read yet"
Young mother No. 2 smiled reminis-
Gently. II tried that with Dorothy last
year." she said.
with what success?"
"Well, we got OH very we'll until we
came to double letters. There the child
baked, for she couldn't seem to learn
to spell the word without repeating the
letter twice. You mustn't say bell,
bell, Dorothy I insisted. Spell the
word b-e-double L.
FINALLY l succeeded in drilling the
doubling process into her head only too
thoroughly, as l found n day when I
| wanted to show her father how she
had progressed under my tuition.
| pointed to Il lesson which began. Up,
| up, Mary, the sun is high and told her
to read it. She looked Mt it for Il mo-
ment with a puzzled frown, then she
began confidently:
"'Double up, Mary. the sun is high!
"At her fathers suggestion she re-
turned to school next day."-New York
Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01

AND NAGUABO.
bled since American occupation. Porto
Rican sugar is being more and more
sought in the markets Of the world.
According to statistics furnished by
the Porto Nican commission to the st.
Louis fair, an acre of land in this is
land will produce at Il low estimate
fifty tons Of sugar cane, which sells at
$50 per ton. making a total yield of
$4,000 per acre. Under former condi-
tons the manufacturer allowed the
planter $500 per acre for his cane-in
other words, extracted 4 toll of one
half for working up the product-but
with the introduction OF modern nipple
ments for cultivating and harvesting
the cane and modern machinery for the
sugar mills all this Is being rapidly
changed. Yankee genius has improved
the methods and cheapenel the cost of
cultivation. and ut the same time the
cost Of operating the sugar mills has
been %lessenel, so that greater returns
come to both planter and manufacture
er. Instead Of the many small mills
that formerly dotted the country large
and finely equipped factories have
been built, at which the planter may
receive Il fair price for his crop. Prices
are quoted on cane lands in sections
where sugar factories have not vet
been established as low as $40 per acre
and at from $40 to $50 near the large
sugar mills.
American occupation has also given
q marked stimulus to the rice and to-
bacco industries. The figures show a
most encouraging development in the
extent Of these industries. American
merchants are beginning to learn the
value of the products of the cocoa bean
from Porto Rico and Of the jellies,
fruit extracts and preserved fruits that
come from the island. The fruit in
dustry could be made much more ex-
tensive and profitable than ut the pres
ent time by wise expenditure Of CAPT
tai. Besides oranges, p%ineapples. figs,
lemons. etc. Porto Rico produces some
varieties Of tropical fruits which pos
sess many desirable qualities. but are
little ksown or the mainland of the
United States. 1t Is believed that
these will come ere long to be impor-
tant articles in the market. The lack
of %canneries is a handicap to the
growth Of the fruit industry at present,
and it IS claimed that capital invested
In these would reap good returns as
| well as benefit the island.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
RICAN TRADE
IT IS eRAClNC UP THROUGH AMERl-
CAN ENTERPRISE.

improvements In the Island - Fine
Fruit Cannerics Are Needed - To-
bacco and Rice Crops.
The future Of the island Of Porto
Rico has been the subject Of much dis
cussion since it came under the flag Of
the United States. Now that Il stable
American civil government has been
established and American capital has
begun to assist native genius. the pros
poets Of Porto Rico grow brighter
every day. The Porto Ricans wept lit
tie when the control of the island
passed from Spain to the United States.
and i'll general they have welcomed
American institutions and ideas. AS
the invasion by American soldiers
under General Miles was a friendly
one, so the invasion by American Gus
toms. implements and industrial meth
DDS which has transpired since has
been in the interest Of the natives and
the general progress of the island.
One of the most conspicuous results
Of the American occupancy is the new
| system Of road building which has been
established. Under this system haz-
ardOus mountain paths have been
transformed into fine ~driveways, Over-
looking the picturesque country and
alfording charming glimpses Of the
scenery of the island.
Much attention has been given to the
establishment of the new system of
public instruction. which is based OH
that prevailing in the various states Of
the Union. Both English and Spanish
are taught, however, and native teach
ers as well as those born Oh the main
land Of the United States are en-
ployed. In the matter of commerce
and industry the island has made
progress that is remarkable in view of
the many handicaps that have existed.
Porto Rican sugar captured a grand
prize at the recent Louisiana Purchase
exposition. yet the industry is only in
its infancy. Statistics show that the
production Of sugar has more than dou-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
AN EXPERT IN HIS LINE.
General Wilson, who Will Manage
the inauguration Ceremonies.

General Wilson,, Who Will Manage
the lnauguration Ceremonies.
Brigadier General John Moulder Viii
o of Washington says that he con
siders his appointment as chairman Of
the inaugural committee Il call to duty
and that as a military man he ought
not to fail to response to such Il call
even though he Is now on the retired
list. General Wilson is sixty-seven
years of age. He has figured as master
Of ceremonies ut numerous times under
both Republican and Democratic presi-
dents.
The chairman Of the inaugural com
mittee has no easy task In planning
and overseeing the various exercises
and functions incident to this cere-
mony. General Wilson is accustomed
to the problems involved in carrying a
programme of this kind through sue
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01

in a tobacco factory WAY.
and at nineteen Went to Kansas and
took up Il homestead claim. He lived
on his homestead farm long enough to
comply with government regulations
as to establishing ownership and then
returned to Boonville, his railroad fare
exhausting his funds. so that he did not
have q dollar in his pocket when he
arrived at his destination. He went to
work in the tobacco factory again, but
soon found an opportunity to begin the
study of law.
In 1884 the Republicans Of the three
counties comprising the Second judi
cial district Of Indiana We're at a loss
to find men enough to fill the places on
their ticket. The nominations went
begging. as the Democratic majorities
were usually so large as to make the
election of n Republican almost hope
less. Under these conditions the un-
sought nomination for prosecuting at
torney vas given to young Hemenway.
Thinking that he would thereby re-
ceive advertising that would be useful
in his future practice and without ex-
pectation Of winning the election, he
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01

]. 4. VARDAMAN. ability as an orator.
He made his campaign for governor on
a platform declaring in favor of divid-
ing the school funds Of the state so
that only money derived from taxation
Of the property Of negroes should be
used for the support of schools for the
colored people. Because of this plat
form and his general attitude on the
question of white supremacy his cleo
ton created some CONSERVATION among
the negroes of the state. One Of the
governors friends. in calling on him a
few days after his election. said:
Il have an old servant who has been
with me for years, and just before l
started to Greenwood he came to me
and sadly asked If it We're true that
you had been nominated. told him
it was.
lies gwine to be goyelnuh?' the
old man demanded.
"'He certainly is
"'Well. Marse john he said mourn
fully, dat settles it. l gotter give you
warnin'. I'm powerful sorry. but I'm
gwine to leave you. Dey tells me dat
de niggers won't have no chance wild
him in de statehouse.'
"'NNhere are you going?' l arlusedly
asked.
I'm gWine to move to Vicksburg.
l jes nat'chelly gotter git out er Mis-
sissippi.'"
Representative James 4. Hemenway
Of Indiana. who aspires to the seat in
the senate of Vice President Elect
Fairbanks and is said to be slated for
it. got into politics accidentally. so to
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01

sions Of the constitution of the society.
At the next annual convention she was
duly chosen president and has held the
office continuously since. being re-elect-
ed for another term ut the w. G. T. U.
national convention held in Philadel-
phia early in December.
Mrs. Stevens stood very close to Miss
with her ideas Of work. carried for
ward her policy when called to assume
the guidance Of w. G. T. U. affairs.
She is a native of Maine, resides in
Portland and was born in 1914. She
Is thus sixty years Of age. but is we'll
preserved. though in early life she was
in delicate health. She Il v that her
work for others has been II great bene-
tit. to her own physical personality.
She was married at the age of twenty
one and found in her husband one who
was ready to sympathize with the
ideas Of work for social reform which
already had begun to take shape in her
mind. She also found Il warm helper in
her mother. Her husband supported
her likewise in her ideas regarding the
extension of the suffrage to women
On this subject she has very strong
convictions and is an ardent friend OF
Miss Susan b. Anthony. Mrs. Stevens
has been connected with w. G. T. u.
work for over thirty years. She repre-
scented the state of Maine on the board
Of lady managers Of the Columbian
exposition.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01

knows the financial son.
game as well as many who can count
more millions than he can, but he
seems to enjoy the zest of the game it.
self more than the mere acquisition Of
fabulous wealth. In personal appear
ance Mr.. Lawson, now forty-ive years
of age, is tall and handsome, in the
prime of his physical and mental ener-
gies. His hair, just turning gray, runs
back in waves from a finely arched
forehead, beneath which are piercing
gray eyes that gain power from be-
Ing set under deep brows. He looks
to be what he is-a born fighter.
Governor James X. Vardaman of
Mississippi, who has come into notice
by reason Of his uncomplimentary re-
marks at different times about Presi-
dent Roosevelt, was chosen chief exec
utive Of Mississippi in 1903. He is a
lawyer by profession, but is also an
editor, and it was because Of an article
In a paper edited by him at Green
wood, Miss. that the controversy arose
over the naming of a postofice in the
governors honor. The postmaster gen.
eral held that the article contained Ian
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01

P> "
recent session Of congress Mayor
George Il. Mcclellan of New York. then
a member of the house, discovered Mr..
Dalzell pacing up and down n commit
tee room.
What's the matter?' asked Mr.. Nc
Clellan. you seem to be nervous"
II am nervous" replied Mr.. Dalzell.
I'm going to speak on this Philippine
tariff bill. l always have stage fright
for hours before a speech"
Representative Dalxell has served al
most twenty years in congress. He was
born in New York in 1915 and grad
uated from Yale college twenty years
later. He won distinction at the bar
before being elected to congress.
Uncle Joe Cannon. the speaker of
the house Of representatives, has Il way
Of addressing his colleagues on in
formal occasions which indicates that
he regards them with fatherly affec-
ton. He is sixty-eight years of age.
and his venerable appearance and re-
semblance t. an old fashioned New
England deacon, combined with the
fact that he has been in congress for
thirty years. give him license t. treat
new arrivals in the halls of legislation
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
The Aftermath.

Twas the week after Christmas,
And scattered about
Were battered tin soldiers.
An army in rout:
Three wheeled locomotives,
A shin short one deck,
All looking as though
They had been through a wreck.
A dolly was armleSS;
It's face was a sight.
The new fire wagon
Was ladderless quite;
The ark was lopsided.
In grief was its crew:
You never had guessed
They so lately yer new.
The new drum was n~oiseless,
Its head "a cavcd in;
The tin horn was tootless,
The top wouldn't spin,
The dishes we're broken,
The picture books torn,
The painted drum major
Was sad and fOrlOrn.
Twas the week after Christmas.
Things lay everywhere
That Santa had picked
With such trouble and care.
The old fellow looked.
But he Just couldn't smile.
He said to himself.
"1s IT really worth while?"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01

Dec. 5 Speaker Cannon undertook to
give friendly counsel to the members
entering his room and urge on them
the wisdom Of keeping down appropria-
tons owing to the necessity Of over
coming a threatened government def
cit. To one delegation that called on
him the speaker remarked:
Boys. you must look the situation
in the face and go a little slow. The
treasury statement shows there is
about a S3O.OOO.OOO gap between the
vest and the trousers"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-02-01
UMKrAtRful.

"Say, that little I'renchman who
came into the saloon the other night
where we We're all drinking and asked
for help was the most ungrateful little
wretch in the world. Did you hear
what he called us when he was leav-
ing?"
mo. What?"
"Why, he kept repeating till he got
clear out the door, Tanks, tanks.
t'anks!' New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat.