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New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

George Sylvester viereck, who two years ago
brought out volume of German lyrics, entitled
"Gedichte'' is now preparing to publish through
Brentano's a work in English called "A Game
a. Love. and Other Plays" which is described
as novels cast in dramatic form" Professor
Calvin Thomas. Of Columbia University is
quoted as having said of the book, which he
saw In manuscript that # was "a most unusual
phenomenon" Whether this was intended as
praise OF amazement may be determined only
when the volume comes from the press.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

Ingenious publishers are ready with decorated
blank books for every possible occasion The
other day IL was tastefuly designed volume in
which the college girl could keep the record OF
student days. Now the H. NJ. Caldwell Com
pany, of Boston are putting forth MY Lady's
Point OF View" designed by A. ]. Iorio, de-
scribed as half memory book and half diary, in
tended 20 cover as fully as possible the interest
ing points of young girls life from the time Of
her debut to the monentous occasion of her mar
riage" Can IL be that after that she will be ex
pected TO follow my Gentlemans Point Of
View? No indication is given of the number
of years the book is supposed TO cover
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

Two novels by Louis Joseph Vance, the author
Of Terence O'Rourke" are TO he brought out
soon in London by the Grant Richards publish
ing house. One OF these stories. The Private
War" has just been published here by D. Apple
ton & Co; the other. "Niilady of the Mercena-
rtes" makes Its first appearance in England
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

Early last year Funk & wagnalls offered a
series of prizes to teachers in the United States
for the best essays large number of topics
covering broadly the whole subject Of teaching
The winning essays have now been incorporated
in a book under the title Of Successful Teach
ing" with introduction by James NJ. Green
wood, superintendent Of public schools, Kansas
City, Mo. In awarding the prizes. the Judges
sought to make practicability the deciding
sideration, and the volume embodies accordingly
accounts Of many and successful meth
DDS now being employed by American teachers
in all parts Of the country. and under widely
varying circumstances and conditions.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

The Soul OF the People" a recent publication
by the Century Company. is the work OF William
y WINS who made lively II Intellectual can
vass for Mayor Of New York in the last
municipal campaign as the candidate OF the Re-
publican party In his book Mr.. WINS INDUCES
n an optimistic discussion Of the America Of
to-dav its essential characteristics its national
personality its shortcomings and its limitiess
possibilities
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

A new cruising power boat, built by the LOzier
Motor Company fer q. W. Andrews. OF Brooklyn,
will be delivered 10 him AZ Plattsburg. y. Y. en-
May Is Il is the intention Of Mr.. Andrews To
start from PIattsburg in the boat with party q
friends, come down TO New York by way Of Lake
Chanplain. and then cruise In Great SoGth BAY
where he expects 10 spend the summer. The new
boat Is % feet long and has beam OF feet :
inches.
The new schooner Dervish. owned by H. A.
Morss. Of the Eastern Yacht Club. has been en-
tered for the race OF the Indian Haraor Yacht
Club from Captains Island to Rartiett's Reef
Iightship on June 2s. The other schooners entered
to date the Queen the Invader. the Corona
and the Endymion. WITH the ElInina almost as
suTed.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

All Forest Hill turred out for the team match
on the links of the Field Club on Saturday Sixty
members competed. and ]. Campbell Cory's team
beat Paul Hellers side by up. The losers will
pay for a dinner night this week. In the
final for the Heller prize. A V. Taylor defeated
L Curtis hV uD.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

Tss Yae,,,,,e y y2eveu Company as the
trnsr,c., o,,hl,ei,er az the authorized text
boolA os ,,,e nv, universal language. Eepe-
rant, ~ s,s eegor,e n excite interest in this
rea5, nd. r,eans oS international intercOm-
,aurics,sor announces with satisfaction that IN
Goseow Nile. TamaTa has made great success
s.zsing topical songs in Esperanto Probably
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

Most families who indulge in the luxury OF
servants may think that II IS bad enough TO
have 10 endure the presence of The Up-to-date
Waitress" without having to read about her.
But the volume which Janet Mckenzie Hill has
written with the above title. and which Little.
Brown & Co. have just published, will be found
20 deal rather with the art than with the arts
OF the domestic Hebe The author is the Editor
OF The Boston Cooking School Magazine" and
has also written books on Salads Sandwiches
end Chafng Dish Dainties" and on practical
Cooking and Serving"
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07
ON THE CRICKET CREAsEs.

Although It can hardly be said that the cricket
season OF 1876 has begun from Philadelphia comes
the announcement that the first century of the sea-
SON has been scored there. ]. Pacev the Frank
FORD Club professional, retired with l02 in a match
against West Philadelphia
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

It is known that up 70 the present time the CHI
nese government has not published a budget: but
owing to the rapldity with which progress Of all
kinds is being made in the Middle Empire II was
to be expected that the publication or list OF re-
ceipts and expenses would not be long IN appear-
ing It is not surprising therefore. TO learn that
this year. the thirty-seCOnd OF the KOuang-Esu
era. the first Chinese budget viii be published.
While France Is agitated by religious and So
calist troubles. these mOneutary convulsions have
prevented her from largely increasing her
wealth At a recent conference OF the SOciete do
Statistique OF Paris. Alfred NeymaTck. one OF the
leading economists IN France. showed that the
power of investment n that country amounted
every year to between 1750.ooooo0 and 1,s250O000o
francs. French savings buy yearly 1C00 ooo,0o0 or
900 100000 francs Of stocks foreign or French. al
listed in the bourses. Moreover S0O0OOO0 francs so
to increase the deposits in banks. and from EO9oO-
Oo0 to 100000 francs remain in private Arms OF
are boarded. 'It is easy 70 understand that with
such savings an unceasing extension OF IT'S deid
of activity" concludes Mr.. Neymarck, 'is neces-
sary. and that not finding employment az home
the tendency Of French capital IS more ana more
toward investment abroad.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07
TRADE AND FINANCE ABROAD.

Particulars have been received by mail Of ths
opening Of the Colonial Exposition at NaTssilIes.
TIE ceremonies were held on April Is The moss
important feature the fact that the seapOrts ct
the Mediterranean. and especially that Of Genoa
which is in close commercial rivalry, with Mar
seilleS. were all represented by delegates who de-
lIvered cordial and enthusiastic speeches IN honor
Of Marseilles.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07
OF INTEREST TO YACHTSMEN.

The sloop yacht Chasca has been sold by H. p.
NIlmarth OF Attleooro, Mass. to Robert c. Ten
Eyck OF this city. through Stanley NJ. Seaman.
who also sold the auxiliary yawl Cavalier to ". G..
T)unharn Of New Rochelle. for F. K. blanchard.
Of the same place. The Chasca. which is a sister
shin TO " Floyd Clark's Atala. will be in COM
mission by June l.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

The English Women's Golf Union will begin the
annual women's championship Of Great Britain to-
day at the Burnharn and Borrow Golf Club. SOM
erset England. A large entry has been received,
but two former champions. Miss Rhona Adair and
Miss Lottte Dod. will not be among the starters.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07
NOTES OF THE LINKS.

E. f. Sanford won the sweepstakes on the links
OF the Essex County Country Club on Saturday.
His card read sS-S-7. The new part Of the course
will rot be In shape for play for some time but
when everything is in shape the playing distance
will be easily 5000 yards
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

Professor Harry Thurston Peck remains an
ireconcilable in the matter Of simplied spelling.
& subject in which his friend and colleague. Pro
fessor Brander Matthews. is taking so active an
interes; In the current number OF The Book
man" Or. Peck thus delivers himself in regard
10 this Carnegie-subsidized movement:
The members OF the smplihed spelling board are
an able band There are several university presl-
dents among them. and also the president OF a
dine savings institution. OF course M Carnegie
IS there: and Mark Twain. as Is most htting since
tie hole thing s. a Stupenoous joke our olo
friend Brander Matthews is the chairman. II Is q
curious circumstance, but we have often received
letters from many OF the gentlemen who make w
The sirnplifed spelling board, and we lave never
observed that "a these letters their spelling Vs.
any different from ours. Their proposed REFORM
would he 90 much more convincing 10 the aVsIdes M
man II tbev would only herocally lead the way III
= themselves Yet even Mr. Carnegie. VINO Is put
ting Up the money. wrote us q letter not lpany
weeks ago and Re spelled his words accorolng
. accepted usage. Professor Matthew's mas, We
believe lately advocated perfect freedom IA tne
matter OF spelling advising every one TOT lite
spell exactly he pleases until nnnly aeliIe @
sinapIihed cacography shall be evolved II we were
70 him Why he does not spel as ne p~leases ~ ne ne
please me 10 epell IN the usual way IN otheE
werde he prefers 70 spell like gentleman ta'heI
than ike q boor. But so does everyoody else, ,e ~
far can; and that Is what Is E0lls 70 , ndA
the bottom OF this simpiEed spesiins DuSiie0S-
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

The staten Island Cricket Club has elected the
following officers; President, William NJ. Donald:
vice-president William J. Gordon: secretary. F. r.
Kelly: captain. NJ R. Cobb: vice-captain F. F.
Kelly; committee. r. St G.. Walker. r T. Rokeby.
r. f. BoaneT. L. y. Boyd and NJ. r. Cobb.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

The following events have Reen arranged for the
remainder OF the month at the Dyker Meadow
Golf Club: May y. qualifying round for Dwight
pr.ze May 49, team match with Englewood at
Dyker; May 26. boyle handicap for Dettmer Cup;
May 30. Maxwell memorial cup. F. B. Fiske will
give a prize for the lowest attested gross score
made In competition in May and june
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

The Schenectady Cricket Club Is making arrange
rnents for tour for the first week in July fixtures
20 be announced lateF.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

The Japanese mercantile fleet has largely f1-
creased. according to the latest Official statistics
But the most significant observation to be drawn
from these statistics is the fact that the personnel
especially of the officers is and more japanese
and that the foreign element Is becoming less and
less conspicuous. There in 1885, $50 foreigners
and Abs japanese serving as officers and engineers.
Now there are $40 foreigners serving officers and
engineers. against 17.O33 japanese: the japanese
mercantile feet consisted. in 1884 OF 745 steamers
representing 273419 tons, and IN 1904 Il had 17SS
steamers OF I97.674 tons. The sailing vessels have
increased from 72 OF 1859 in 1854 TO SS4 oc
S29. .234 tons, in 1904
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

The Peruvian loan, which it was intended sors
time ago TO place in Europe. will be delayed for
a while. mainly because it did not receive Unani-
nous approval in the country, on account OF the
manner in which the government expected 20 spend
the money. There Is no doubt that the loan would
have been successful upon the European bourSes.
a result Of the confidence entertained in the new
and great development Of the resources Of EeEEs
and as result also Of the favorable terms Wllacn
would have been offered TO investors The pre-
lminary contract was signed on February .
last between the Peruvian government and three
great banking institutions IN Germany. France and
Egland. The rate of interest was per cent. and
per cent amortization A further per cent
apparently TO be received by the bankers to cover
expense Of issue. payment OF coupons. etc The
securities offered were the general revenues oe
Peru not otherwise assigned hypothecation OF the
railways TO be constructed, and the net proceeds
of the tobacco tax The proceeds Of the loan were
to be employed in construction completion Of
railways. and the banks reserved the option
Of carrying out any railway work the plans Oc
which might be ready Interest coupons and drawn
bonds were to be received at par in the Custom
House of the Peruvian Republic. These particulars
may 70 merely historic interest. since
the loan has not been effected, but they VIII BE-
good TO remember when next fall the same loan
will certainly be offered. probably on the same
terms reported above
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

Several new clubs have recently joined the West
ern Golf Association. A Canadian team is 10 bC
made up to play in the Olympic Cup contest whct
will take place on the Glen Echo Country Cluf
links in conjunction with the Western champion
shin.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

The formal opening OF the Canoe Brook Country
Club took place on Saturday. with handicap for a
cup presented by F. Walter Lawrence H. J. Lyall
won with 90-20-70
New-York tribune., 1906-05-07

Weekly and holiday contests are to be held by the
Nassau Country Club throughout the season. A
cup has also been offered for the lowest gross medal
play score made between May and November L
The Washington times., 1906-01-29
Why Not Become a Deposition

In banking dept OF Union Trust Co, i4l4
f. St? 20 interest on all accounts. De-
posits always subject TO check at viii.
The Washington times., 1906-01-29
NETTIE SMITH FOUND
IN COMFORTABLE HOME
Girl Cincinnatian Was Hunting Went
From Orphan Asylum to Work as
Domestic Servant.

Nettie Smith, sixteen years Old.
whose uncle, r. II. Smith, OF III West
Sixth street. Cincinnati. Ohio. asked
the Rev Frederick D. Power pastor OF
the Vermont Avenue Christian Church.
and the local newspapers 10 hunt, has
been found. The girl visited the home
OF the pastor. 1877 Wallach Place north
vest. thfs morning and Informed him
that she had been living with a family
at ACT NJ street northwest. and had as
comfortable a home as She could wish
for.
DR.. Power Immediately communicated
with MIR. Smith who says he has in
formation or Importance to impart 10
the girl
Miss Smith. up 20 the tine she went
TO the II street house, was an inmate
OF the Episcopal Orphan Asylum in this
city, her parents having died several
years ago. The officials Of the 'nsti-
tuition found a good home for her. and
she consented TO go there 10 live.
The Washington times., 1906-01-29
POLICE OF -FOUR TOWNS
TO TRACK BLACK HANDS
Authorities in Pennsylvania Will Make
Determined Effort to Run Down
Secret Band.

MONONGAHELA, Pa, Jan. 2.-Four
towns in the Monongahela have turned
over their entire force OF police 10 Bur
CESS H J. BiIIock, of this town. 10 be
commanded by Chief Of Police Leo
Logan, in an effort 10 break up the
secret band OF sssassins that have been
terrOrizing the locality. The officers now
have warrants for 10 alleged members
OF the gang.
Some time last night sinister warn
ing was pinned on the door OF the town
building. On a sheet OF white paper
was the imprint OF a mans hand ex-
tended. and at the tips Of the fingers
were printed five names-Logan (chief).
Bnloek Cburgessl. Sipe CHE coroner).
sarver (constable). and Thomas Penn, g
special policeman who has been aiding
Logan IN making the arrests. Under
the hand was written in English, "All
viii go"
The Washington times., 1906-01-29
A Valuable
Dog

Wouldn't sell for ten
cents to a man who doesn't
want a dog. And that is
true with most anything
else. The only expedi-
tious way TO find a man
who wants to buy a dog is
to speak to everybody in
Washington through the
want columns of the
Times. Those who are la
terested will respond.
And it would be a very
uninteresting dog, indeed,
that wouldn't suit any
body. Most anything you
don't want can be sold at
some price if properly adj
vertised, because The
Times has the largest cir
culation Of any paper in
Washington.
If it Suits your ccnven-
fence, bring that Times
Want AID TO us. We
charge regular Office
rates.
| GILLETTE & CO.,
18th 6 1 SIS. ".
The Washington times., 1906-01-29
PHlLANTHR0PIST is
GIVEN LIBERAL PRAISE

In the dedication Of the Good Samar-
itan Home. at ls2S L street. yesterday
afternoon. the services OF which were
conducted BY Cardinal Gibbons. the car
dinal and Commissioner mcfarland
literally praised the charity of William
+. Downey. founder of the institution.
Rev. DR. Stafford OF st. Patrick 5
Church. also spoke and music was fur
uished By the choir of St Joseph's Or
uhan Asylum.
The eleventh anniversary of the found
ing of the home will be celebrated Feb
ruary g. During the time OF its exist
ence the home has provided for nearly
900 men.
The Washington times., 1906-01-29
UNIQUE ROMANCE HAS
MOST HAPPY ENDING
Couple Who Decided on Marriage by Gable Were Welded
in New York-Groom Is Well Known
in Washington.
IN aShlngton.

Ayres forbid the marriage OF divorced
persons and the ceremony Was per
formed IN New York.
Mrs. CraUfurd went TO New York. her
former home and IL was from the far
OF CITY OF Buenos Ayres. le.00J miles
away. that Mr.. Tulane Cabled his pro-
Dosal Of an immediate marriage. Mrs
CTaufurd accepted at once.
Mr. Tulian was appointed 10 the Fish
Commission here IN 1853 and in 1885 was
made superintendent of the fish station
at Leadville. Col. In 1904 ne resigned
from the service and on the recon-
mendatiOn of the Fish Commissioner
and chief clerk Of the department, Mr.,
Tulian was invited by the Argentine
Republic TO become It's fish commits
sioneF
1t was shortly after he went to the
South American city that he met his
bride of a few days ago.
The Washington times., 1906-01-29

Mrs Ada Minturn Craufurd Tulian en-
Joys the unique distinction Of having
received a proposal or marriage by cable
from her husband. Eugene A. Tulian.
formerly connected with the United
States Fish Commission In Washington.
AIr. and Mrs. Tulian were married in
New York d few days ago.
About two years ago the then Mrs.
Craufurd and Mr.. TuIian met In Buenos
Ayres. where Mr.. TuIian IS fish com
missioner for the Argentine Republic. IL
was a case OF love at first sight on both
sides. but the divorce for which Mr..
Tulian was at that time seeking. had
not been granted and 1t was impossible
for them TO marry. The decree was
finally obtained. but the laws of Buenos
The Washington times., 1906-01-29
Rate Bill Opponents
After Southern Help
[ attest Move to influence Senators From Dixie
Is TO Get Up Flash Meetings of Working
men and Form Mythical Organization.

existence until this meeting Of railway
employees yesterday.
such methods should be understood
in order that improper weight and in
nuenee will not be exercised by them I'm
matter OF vital interest TO the eighty
millions OF people of this country
Further. some OF the men who were
present and voted for the passage of
the resolution were heard to say after
the meeting that they did not know
what they were voting for and wo1lld
Ike TO know what IL all meant Similar
action has been taken in Macon, Ca.
and other railroad centers In the
South"
The mass meeting system has been
the favorite IN th,i South, while in
Northern and WesIsl1 States the most
common method lately has been to have
personal letters written 10 Senators and
Congressman. Ia one State il developed
that many duplicates OF the same letter
form were sent in from different towns,
all praying the recipient to use hts vote
and influence to prevent great damage
10 the writer. who was a railroad en-
ploye. and feared that rates We're TO be
reduced and his wages consequently cut.
Forced by Bosses.
One Western Senator took the trouble
to answer every one Of some hundreds
of these letters be received and the re-
suit was interesting. His letters were
long, and there were no duplicates
among them. He simply argued the case
with his correspondent. pointing out first
that he proposed to support the regula-
ton poifcy and telling his reasons for il
Ia reply TO this series of letters he re
ceiyed 8 great number from his CORE
spOndents. They generally explained
that they had signed the formal letters
because they had been asked u by the
bosses: they didn't suppose the letters
would ever get to the Senator personal
| ~. and they wanted him 10 understand
that they didn't feel any concern what
ever about their wage situation. Most
OF them. in fact, exp. essec the hope that
the legislation Of the Administration
should pass.
The Washington times., 1906-01-29
BOSTON PRINTERS VOTE
TO GO OUT ON STRIKE

BOSTON, Mass, Jan. 29-Typograph-
zeal Union No. IS yesterday voted that
all union men and women employed in
every book and job printing shop in
Boston go out on strike Thursday morn
ing II the eight-hour work dav Is not
established.
Details for the pending struggle were
all arranged and Instructions given.
The Washington times., 1906-01-29
ROCK ISLAND SELLS
BIG BLOCK OF BONDS

NEW YORK. Jan. 29.-Speyer & Co.
have bought from the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific Railway Company
s11.7S4,0 600 of its first and refunding
mortgage + per cent gold bonds, due
April ], 1884. The proceeds of these
bonds will be used for additions and
improvements and for the refunding Of
sS,2S4.000 outstanding bonds about 10
mature.
The Washington times., 1906-01-29
FOREIGN POLITICS
OF INTEREST HERE
Reflect a Curious Influence
on American Affairs.
ENGLAND CHANGES POLICY
As Result of Recent Events, Search
light Is Being Thrown on
Hearst People.

Foreign politics nowadays Is having a
curious reflected influence on affairs in
this country. Remarkable interest is
taken by public men in the English cleo
tions and the German tariff situation.
The standpatters are deriving little COM
fort from the English polling. A year
ago there was immense rejoicing in the
high tariff camp because the one lost
free-trade sheep. III sat Britain was al
legged TO be headed toward the protection
fold Chamberlain was greeted as the
most effective ally the democracy had
had in a generation.
His protection propaganda was received
as not only an evidence that no coun-
try could live under a free trade regime,
but as an especial argument that, with
England on the verge OF a protection
epoch. it was additionally necessary that
this country should strengthen its pro-
tective system with reference 10 meeting
tie new situation raised by the Eng
lish change of policy.
The Washington times., 1906-01-29
INJURED BY ALIGHTlNG
FROM A MOVING CAR

While aiightirg from a moving car at
Fourteenth street and New York ave
nue. northwest, last night James Miller
twenty-five years old. Of Rosslyn, Va,
fell 10 the ground and received several
painful bruises about the head and face
Treatment was given him at the office
of q physician, and he proceeded on his
way.
The Washington times., 1906-01-29
Repudiates Chamberlain.

But England has repudiated Chamber
lain and the protective idea. The most
decided declaration Of British national
opinion has been made in favor OF free
trade. and the American standpatters
are not pleased.
The striking tendency or the Enghsh
people toward radical policies-and the
word radical is used as an economic
not a political terrn-has greatly encour-
aged Democrats and progressive Repu0-
i-cans.
Public ownership, municipal trading
cooperation on a great scale and the
other forms of radicalism are given ar
Endorsement that raises sthem from the
uncertain status Of an economic ten
deney 10 that OF an avOwed national
policy.
The Washington times., 1906-01-29
RIlS TO SPEAK ON
BATTLE WITH THE SLUMS"

Jacob A. Riis, friend of President
Roosevelt and one OF the most persist
ent workers against evils in this eoun-
try. VIII give an illustrated lecture
The Rattle With the Slums' at 8
o'clock tomorrow evening in Wesley BIZ
L. Church, Fifth and T street north
west.