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New-York tribune., 1906-06-24
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washington June 23-President Roosevelt VIII
visit the Isthrnus of Panama early in November
II has been his earnest desire. ever since the
United States acquired possession o: the canal
Eone 10 see with his own eyes TIA great ditch
and the gigantic work the engineers are pushing
forward He regards the Panama Canal as the
greatest enterprise that this country has ever
undertaken. and as Congress has given the work
wholly into his hands he believes it is his duty
70 inspect Il and become fully conversant with
the actual details as they on the ground and
not as they are on paper. He feels that he can
learn more about the canal in a three weeks
ir1p 70 the scene than he can by reading volumes
or spending weeks in consultation with those
who have been the ground.
The detailss Of the trip have not been even
considered All that has thus far been deter
mined upon is that he viii leave Washington
early in November. and that the trip will prob
ably consume about three weeks. He will go
& Tsrship. and q good, stout one. at that If
! can get IN word about it, said Secretary
Loeb to-day. ''we'H take the biggest warship we
can get"
Il is more than likely that the Secretary of
Var VIII be q member OF the party. and It is
certain that Chairman Shonts Of the Canal Com
mission will act as the Presidents personal es-
cort and guide on the trip. Mr.. Shonts has
1amiliauzed hjrssif with conditions on the 18TH
mus. and Chief Engineer Stevens and his as
sistsnts ETho VIII meet the party at Colon win
- ready 10 answer all the questions that the
President viii PROFOUND
The President has a wonderful knack of abb
sorbing Information from all sorts of sources
and II is probable that he viii devote good deal
OF his attention 10 the men who WELD the pick
and shovel IN the cuts. He viii find out from
them az first hand just what their conditions
Of life are and VIII put this knowledge 10 practi-
cal use. II he finds that the workmen are not
housed and fed they should be, he will issue
such orders as he may deem necessary TO remedy
The defects OF management and make the work
men more contented with their lot.
he VIII undoubtedly devote considerable Of his
tine while there TO the study Of sanitary condi-
lions. and. in fact, VIII familiarize himself with
81 the important details OF the gigantic project
60 that, before his term of Office ends, he will
have been able 10 put the work in such shape
that matter who follows him at the helm OF
government nlissteps can be taken, and the
waters Of the oceans will meet in the shortest
tine and with the outlay of the least amount
of money compatible with thoroughness and with
fairness 10 the men whose muscle and patience
and brains are called into the service.
Objection is likely 10 be raised in certain
quarters that the President viii set ST defiance
the old idea that the Chief Executive must not
80 outside OF the limits Of the United States
while in Office. But he may reply TO this that
70 60 70 Panama would be no worse than sail
ing from New Orleans 10 Washington, a feat he
accomplished last year On that journey he
New-York tribune., 1906-06-24
YOUNG HOFFMAN SUICIDE.
Son of Bcrzcind-Uhite Man Dies
.4fter Quarrel 7cith Father.

Herman Henry Hoffman, Of Captain
Henry Hoffman, of the Berwind- White Coal
Company, shot himself with a revolver in his
fathers home, No. 2099 Bedford avenue, Brook
lyn.- yesterday, and died almost instantly.
For some time young Hoffman had neglected
his business. and yesterday, after being mildly
rebuked by his father for leaving a position in
the Offices Of the White Star Line he went to
the second floor Of the house and killed himself
AT the top of the stairs the young man turned
and shouted. "Goodby." and Immediately after
the report of the pistol was heard. Dr. Henry
Bogart was summoned. but In vain.
Hoffman is said TO have had several quarTels
with his wife, who Miss Ella Nicholson.
For some time the couple made their home at
No ;ifS Wyona street captain Hoffman was
recently summoned before the Interstate Com
ylerce Commission TO testify regarding the rate
discrimination by the coal carrying railroads
New-York tribune., 1906-06-24
HEIRESS KEEPS LIBERTY
Conspiracy to Put Her an Insane
4SgIum Alleged.

Kansas City. Mo. June 23,-Judge Smith Nc
Pherson. in the federal court here to-day. issued
a temporary injunction 10 restrain proceedings
fin the probate court at St Joseph, Mo, TO de-
clare Mary V. Burnes insane. Miss Burnes, who
is now al Atlantic City, N J.. IS the only heir OF
Calvin F Burnes. who owned one-third of the
I3urnes estate at St. Joseph, valued at $1,000 600
The petition upon which the injunction was
granted asserts that a recent move made by
James A Gibson, public administrator of Buch-
anan County, No. TO have Miss Burnes de-
clared insane, was the result Of a conspiracy.
The defendants include A M Woodson. Demo-
cratic nominee for judge of the State Supreme
Court; Ralph A. Stauber one Of the Republican
leaders of Northwestern Missouri; James A. Glib
SON Fielding Mason. c. F. strop and James w
BOYD
New-York tribune., 1906-06-24
THREE DEAD; MANY HURT.
an Electric Streetcar Runs Azcay an
London.

London. June 23-An electric streetcar. filed
with passengers, became uncomfortable while
going down a hill near the Archway Tavern.
Highgate, this afternoon, a spot congested by
the traffic OF several converging roads. After
striking a hearse and other vehicles the car
crashed into motor omnibus, which II lifted
bodily and forced through the front OF a store
The damaged car then bounded onward. smash
ing lampposts and narrowly escaping a collision
with another streetear. OF the passengers on the
runaway car and motor omnibus. three persons
were killed. two others are not expected 10 re-
cover twenty were seriously hurt and many
sustained slight injuries
New-York tribune., 1906-06-24
YOTJTH DIES AFTER RACE.
athlete at WeStfed, Mass, Drops
at the Tape.

yUsz46eld. Mass, June 23.-Just as he crossed
-. ,a,a AZ the end OF quarter mile sprint to-
dav william Karns athlete from the Chic
onee High School,; pitched forward on his face
erd died. Heart trouble. induced by overexer-
-. ,s believed 10 have caused his death.
The death Of the youth took place at the an
=, t,,,erscholastic games of the Westfeld and
-. -. high schools at woonoco Park. Ksrns
-, ,oa-,ueted in a number Of contests, and was.
:. e eaid In no condition 70 take part In the
,.,,arter-r.liie run.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-24
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York Mr. Wtllets. the distinguished writer and
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the greatest mineral section OF the world. expert
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Klondike
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AdYI
New-York tribune., 1906-06-24
SURVIVED 25,OO0 TOLTS.
DR.. De Forest Unable to EapIain
His Escape at OttaJC0.
fBy Telegraph TO the tribune ]

Ottawa. June 23-Dr Lee De Forest, the
wireless telegraph expert. to-day survived a
shock Of $4,000 volts while he sending 4
message from the wireless station to Montreal.
Mr. De Forest started to open the muffer. or
soundproof box. which incloses the big sparks
at the Ottawa station He grasped the iron
handle on the door and the FULL voltage of the
transformer leaped from one OF the lead wires 10
the handle ana through his body 10 the cement
floor He was knocked unconscious. but quickly
revived and aside from a partial paralysis
which soon passed away. has felt serious ef-
fects He Is unable to explain why the shock
was not fatal
New-York tribune., 1906-06-24
CALLS ALL THE STAIES.
Governor Cummins 4nalOnS to Haze
Direct Vote for T.. S. Senators.
lsy Telegraph 70 The TriDune.l

IBy Telegraph The TT4Oune-l
Des Moines. Iowa, June 25-SJoVefiloi -
Minis issued invitations to-day requeslAs
Governor in the United states 10 apIoh' ny
Delegates 10 meet here on September > - by The
the election ii United States Senator'S ps 'iie
elrc-t vote u the people
New-York tribune., 1906-06-24
MONITOR FLORIDA BREAKS SHAFT.

n Teiegraph % he IFl0lils.I 49,.
Portsmouth Va, June @5.-The Lili'sa 49,
o"1st defenoe monito- Fio;ioa came i''o
Ene va f,r,s z,.g~ ,b.. osy. WITH 2 cetaehmen;
q mi8shi 5lne, aboard Tic FiorieG VII DI0D-N''
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New-York tribune., 1906-06-24

For people who are In a hurry and vet want per-
feet comfort In travelling. Americas Greatest
Railroad the New York Central offers uneGualied
S2cilties.-AdvI
New-York tribune., 1906-06-24
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Continued on tenth page
PAINS FIREWORKS FOR THE 4TH.

Cheapest and Best. Send for Catalogue. Z Park
Place iel 4sI9 CortlAudt.-Advt-
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

THE one general rule that applies
10 all invitations or announce
ments is, Answer in the same
way in which they are sent
that is TO say. If you get a carG. send
card; if you get a note. answer with
note II the invitation is written in
the third person so should the response
be.
The simplest forms OF cards for per-
sons whose means are limited or those
who wish 10 have a quiet o. informal
wedding is the announcement" and it
is for this reason that the custom OF
sending them is increasing season by
season The form reads always, in the
case Of a girl. that Mr.. and Ms So
and-so announce the marriage of their
daughter Cor niece Mary Ellen So-and-
so 10 James Edward Smith at such and
such church Cor home address) on a
date mentioned
1t is the most formal and barest an
nouncement. and therefore the only
way Of acknowledging il is by a visit
ing card As the announcement IS al
ways sent TO husband and wife, visit
ing cards Of those addressed srould oe
posted 10 the brides parents in1medi-
ateiy, two OF the husband and one Of
the wife, OF course being the number
required. The address on the outside OF
the envelope is that OF both OF the par
ents of the bride. OF course If one is
a friend Of the parents II is more cour-
teouS to call instead Of posting cards.
and the visit should be made within
two weeks. The same number OF cards
IS left with the maid then
The visiting card of the bride and
bridegroom. with the new address and
days" may accompany the announce
ment cards. and In that case one either
calls on the bride on the daV mentioned
or else posts a visiting carl so that IL
Is received on that day II no day Is
given the visit may be paid at any time.
If no card OF the bride and bridegroom
accompanies the announcement card
il is because they have not decided
when they will be ready TO receive
friends or else do not wish to continue
the acquaintance Of the persons ad-
dressed IN either event one must wait
to see which Is meant
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

ness " simplicity and that of severity
are hard TO differentiate in the making
Of gown, but results show where the
artist has made a gown and where it
has been hung together by a bungler
with the needle
There is a wide choice in coat lengths
for morning wear. but there is no choice
In the length of sleeves. These are in
variably short. Very loose coats are
not worn, but the half fitting coat with
Just suspicion of looseness about it is
very chic. For the generality Of morn
ing gowns for the street the short bolero
Is best It is popular, smart, and near
" always becoming l need not tell my
readers that If it is not becoming they
taste in dress lies in the ability of being
able 20 determine what is and is not
becoming TO ones self.
coats made for yachting, motoring,
country wear may be made with long
tdiiored sleeves. but even in the case of
Ialiored sleeves these end above the
wrist instead of upon it. as of old
Short sleeves are even shorter than
iormeriy. They usually terminate above
instead or below The elbow, although
one may wear the length that pleases
Quite an assortment of materials are
shown for making u9 morning dresses
anc Smartest among these are pongees
or all kinds and colors. veilings canvas
OF light weight. mohairs--of which there
are many Sorts-linens and zephvrs OF
wool and cotton for house gowns. Dainty
linen and cotton are invariably sweet
and appropriate in the country
Figure a Illustrates a smart little
morning costume OF shadow-checked
wolfe. It's short eton coat has a high.
turned-over military collar OF CONTRAST
ing material embroidered In coarse silk.
Soutache braiding would be equally eff
fecuve Deen pointed lanels ara trim
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

med in the same manner, and so are the
turned-up embroidered cuffs beneath
which the sleeves are pleated. The bot
tom of the jacket is trimmed with four
folds stitched around the top. The
sleeves are pleated into the armhole and
terminate at the elbow
A princess skirt IS cut with a plain
panel front. From each side this panel,
near the bottom, folds OF graduated sizes
are stitched around the lower part Of the
skirt The gown is buttoned down the
front and has a stock and chemisette OF
embroidery or lace
This style of gown would make up
well in almost any Of the materials
named.
Shadow pIaids and checks. stripes and
plain materials are all in vogue for
morning wear. The gown shown in fig
ure 3 is shadow plaid in soft blues
and grays intermingled. 1t has a box
pleated skirt with a plain front whose
forward turning pleats meet on the CEN
ter seam 1t Is cut walking length, with
a small Jacket that Is bloused a trffie
at the waist and has full skirts below
its belt 10 the hip. This sort OF coat
skirt is usually called a peplum. A small
coat collar IS embroidered and edged
with braid. This braid extends down fha
front edges Of the coat; the edges OF
the front panels. belt, and tops of cuffs
Buttons fasten the front Of the almost
fitted jacket
Figure G illustrates a simple but very
smart morning gown, made of one OF
the light wool mixtures which are so
serviceable and pretty for general wear
out of doors 1t is made with a short
Eton jacket. almost bolerO in shane
and which just comes over the top OF a
wide. fitted girdle. which gives the i'm
preston of a continuation of the dress
and so conveys a princess effect TO the
gown. The jacket is in a soft indefinite
plue. trimmed with wide and narrow
blue silk braid, put around the border
IN double rows hat are folded into at
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

tractiye designs II the corners OF the
fronts and in Ine middle of the back,
both at the neck and bottom edge. The
wide girdle is trimmed in the same man
ner. to give the appearance of q con
tinuation Of the bodice, and the skirt
may be left plain or trimmed with the
same braid to suit the fancy.
Snort sleeves are pleated into a cuff
trimmed with braid. and small buttons
and loops fasten the front and decorate
the cuff at the back.
A dainty blouse of lingerie is worn
with this costume. and shows above the
open neck in front.
This style of gown would be very at
tractive in silk or linen, as well as in
the thin wool fabrics. of which there are
so many smart ones this season
An Empire effect is given the gown in
figure ID by the shaping of the bodice,
which is made like a coat. and may, in
as a coat This has a jacket effect on
the sides. with the plain straps OF the
jacket sides faced. turned back upon
the jacket and hanging below the waist
line. A wide belt, made Ike the jacket
straps. Is fastened across the front. and
the tops of the jacket side pieces are
middle OF the front and are fastened TO
the turned-back coat sides near the
waist line.
A loose empire skirt hangs from the
bodice and jacket, and is trimmed at the
bottom with two folds stitched aloER
their upper edges. In the hack the
jacket is made like an ordinary jacket
back, with crossing straps at the top
forming collar effect below the neck
Medium full sleeves are gathered to
the armhole. and terminate in a turned
up cuff above q strap cuff, with buttons
to match the buttoned straps on the
jacket.
A coat like this may be made without
the skirt to the jacket It may terrni-
nate in short-waist trimmed self. End
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

with II could be used facings and strap.
of embroidered material to contras
with the material of the gown A liner
gown would be attractive made IN this
fashion, with facings. belt, straps and
Sleeve and skirt folds formed of a differ.
ent color from the linen of the gown.
Pretty combinations are blue and white,
pink and white and red and white OF
course shoes would be worn to match
the brighter color of the gown
Morning gowns of pongee are wonder
fully economical. The gown may be
washed and ironed as ecsily as a cotton
gown Is cleaned. and so be kept contfn-
ually fresh. This sort OF silk requires
little trimming. Folds. tucks and a bit
of embroidery or touch of lace in the
neck and front all form simple and ef-
fective trimmings.
A comfort to the business girl Is the
fact that skirt and jacket suits will be
much worn for morning wear. In nSarly
all cagss the girdle will be so built as 10
give al unbroken skirt line up TO the
lower edge OF a bolero- or short Eton
jacket There is however no set rule as
to the make of the skirt. which may be
built on any of the prevailing lines but
as simply as possible
The question Of gloves for morning
wear IS quite important White gloves
are no l>nger smart with gowns that are
worn on the street. Instead. gowns OF
beige Sol1r. ecru or yellow are In vogue
that go well with the gowns worn. both
in long wrscfled varieties and in short
gloves
With morning suits the blouse is an
Important feature, These are invariably
dainty and fine for wear with a short
coat. and more simple when worn with
longer coat, since these are used most
" for country wear. Batiste linen and
lawn, trimmed with embroidery and
lace, are all smart for separate blouses
and = IS wei to have some pretty con-
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

vor OF short skirts for morning
wear. and by short I mean a
skirt that just clears the ground
all around. not the really short and
practical skirts worn year ago.
The fashion of wearing short skirts
originated in America and remains dis
tinctiy American, for very few such
skirts are worn abroad. Our stvIe has
been copied. but sporadically. and there
has never been real vogue for tbe
short skirt anywhere except in the
United States.
AS TO the cut. the circular skirt Is
newer than any other sort, but pleatea
skirts hang much better and remain in
vogue for this reason and because they
make woman look slenderer. The
weight OF pleated skirt is more evenly
distributed than that OF other STYLES of
skirts, and II is also less fatiguing TO
take long walks in them Women who
are much on their feet will ind that .bA
circular skirt-unIess OF very thin ma
teTiai-W1H tire them. because all the
weight is around the feet. Such consid-
eratonS aside. however, the circular
smart. '--N
Pleated skirts now have the f,IIness
put IN large box pleats or in small as
sorted ones These, as well as other
sorts OF skirts. are in better stvIe when
made quite simply for morning wear
with the decoration Of the costume con.
fined TO the coat or bodice. Tbs fe1-
oency toward simplicity in STYLE Is mora
marked this season than ever Fverx-
one ehdeavors 10 get a gown thar Is
plain without being stiff The plain
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

nection between skirt and bodice. such
as els borated suSpenders and fragments
or waists, 50 that the coat may be re-
moved Cn warm days and the gown still
have the appearance Of being one gar
nent.
CCopyright. 1906. by ". R Hearst)
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
ID m pire Eff
[ e ct S [ or
Those Who
Lik e e X
treme Styles

MERE Il a general tendency in IA
vor Of short skirts for morning
wear. and by short I mean a
skirt that inst c,aav.- a., - !,
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Wedding Card Etiquette.

THE one general rule that applies
10 all invitations or announce
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-13
Wallace's Shows.

Two large crowds witnessed the
performances given by the Wallace
circus Wednesday. The program
was a good one and was put on by
clever people, put the show was not
up to the standard maintained by
Wallace during his two former Wis.,
it's. Everything was quiet and the
crowds seemed to be satisfied. The
usual gang of grafters and "high-
ticket boys we're present and a few
people patronized the lightning
artists" in the side shows.
Officers Finch and Pardue, with
their excellent forces, held the
grafters down to the bottom notch.
Sheriff Finch was called upon sew
eral times and with a marvellous de-
gree of regularity h e made til e
''shell-game" artist, rebate their pa
irons.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-13
RENT PAYS FOR LAND
FERTILE SECTIONS OF THE SOUTHWEST,
WHERE LAND SELLS FOR Sis AND
RENTS FOR SIS PER ACRE.

One of the most remarkable things
about Eastern Arkansas and Northern
Louisiana is the fact that cleared land
rents for S. per acre cash, and can be
bought for $3.50 to $l5 per acre. 1t
costs from So to $40 an acre to clear it,
Other Improvements necessary are
slight and inexpensive.
The soil Is rich alluvial, or made.
1t produces bale of cotton per acre,
worth S45 to $50 This accounts for
such as corn. small grains, grasses,
vegetables and fruits thrive as well.
Alfalfa yields to cuttings, a ton
to cutting, and brings $40 to S16 per
ton.
In other sections of these States,
and in Texas as well, the rolling or
hill-land is especially adapted to stock
raising and fruit growing. Land is
very cheap, S. to $40 per acre; improv-
ed farms $40, $15 to $25 per acre.
The new White River country offers
many opportunities for settlers. High
rolling, fine water-it is naturally
adapted to stock and fruit raising
Can be bought as low as SO per acre.
See this great country for yourself
and pick out a location. Descriptive
literature, with maps, free on request.
The Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain
System Lines sell reduced rate round
trip tickets on first and third Tues
days of each month to points in the
West and Southwest, good returning
q days, with stop-overs. For descrip-
tive literature, maps, time tables, etc.
write to
r. T. G.. MATTHEWS, Travelling Pas
senger Agent, Louisville, Ky.
or Fl. G. TOWNSEND, General Passen-
ger & Ticket Agent, st. Louis. Mo.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-13
MAPLE GROVE.

Mrs. Martha Crouch, of Nashville,
is visiting Mrs. T. ]. Owens.
Mr.. J. o. Wheeler has had his resi-.
dence remodeled and painted.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Caldwell and
family attended services at Antioch
Sunday.
Miss Katie Lawrence, of Fulton,
visited Miss Roberta Marshall Mon
day and Monday night.
DIR. T. c. Marshall, ]. H. Mellow
ell and T. J. Williams are attending
the Farmers Institute at Jackson
this week.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-13
Special Address.

Sunday afternoon at $50 O'Clock
at Reynolds Opera House Evangel
ist Yeuell will deliver a special ad.
dress. 1t will be to both men and
women, young and old; will have
no sectarian significance whatever.
Special music will be rendered un.
der direction of Prof. Hackleman.
The Second Regiment Band will
render some choice sacred pieces.
The public, irrespective of church.
utilization, is cordially invited to at.
tend.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-13
To Each Holder Of One or More Shares
-Four Days Immediately Preceding

and the day Of the meeting, and for the return
journey from Chicago only on the day OF the
meeting and the
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-04-13

STAR.