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New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
KILLED IN FIRST ASCENSION.
Girl Was to Have Been Shot from Cannon
Dropped from Balloon.

Howard City, Mich. Sept 7.-PeaIl Potter, of
Grand Rapids, was killed yesterday at the fair
here while making her first balloon ascension.
The girl was ncased in parachute and placed
in cannon which was to have been fred in
rnidair. The cannon was cut loose at height
of five hundred feet, but failed to go off. The
girl was dead when picked up
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
STATE AucTIoNEERs TO MEET.

The annual meeting oe the New Yor7- Aate Auc-
tioneers will be held at Syracuse next Tuesday.
Wednesday ard Thursday AS this is State Fair
week . large attendance Is expected.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
RoOsEvELTs POLICIES IND0RSED.
Irrigation Congress Adopts Report and
Chooses Albuquerque for Next Years Meet.

Sacramento Cal, Sept THE National Irrtga-
ton Congress adopted the report of the committee
on resolutions yesterday indOrsing the policy of
President Roosevelt and his administration in
nectIon with the reclamation. irrigation. forest
preservation and conservation OF resources Al
buquerque, n. NJ, selected to-day the
meeting place of the congress next year. :.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
III, s. C'RRlEN
,,. .ru AVE- Tel s5s5 P1szA
ON FURNACE, RANGE hHD Chimney MUM
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

hidden in her waist It.is believed 10 os 'ls -
belonging TO Mr. Sheehan- In the maids tFuHs
were two diamond pins both OF which are oete'e0
TO have been stolen
losses amounting to about 5000 have been TO-
ported by the guests.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
FIFTY HURT IN BOILER EXPLOSION.
Farmers Were Waiting in Texas Town 10
Have Their Cotton Ginned

Temple. Tex. Sept Fifty ps-zons were m
iure,l az Holland by the explosion OF Boiler N :
gin owned by S. H. Barton. samuel william az.
Blake Barton x.s.-a seriously injured Many Oh ~
szjured Sere farmers waiting TO have roes.-
handled. Flying dseTia caussd haxaaA "A AAAl1n
New-York tribune., 1907-09-08
RaDCELY'S
Financial Forecasts.

We told you in this column last Sunday 10 buy
stocks but that bulge Tuesday would be rol-
lowed by some reaction There was a sharp
bulge Tuesday. followed by a sharp reaction,
when stocks were again purchase-all as fore
casted. We also stated in this column two
weeks ago that the time had arrived 20 buy
Subscribers who followed our advice and bought
'hen holding their purchases as advised, re-
gardless OF reactions. have now about ten points
profit IN each Of several stocks II would Rave
paid YOU 70 have had our Daily Letter u
should pay you NOW The cost is norninaL--so
per month. You pay your broker $50 per 100
on every closed transaction
Summaries OF recent Letters follow Aug %.
p NJ: Trend Is upward we are positive Market
should close higher. stocks being purchase al or
openRs FrdaX ag,I, sS aqs ,. 80 si Il ,sox
good 70 me But some reaction fon9TI5s ss sSs
should be preceded BY a roderats break from aroan1
Market will ba a poFch4so
'rhursdav on reaction L 2 u,ay net 60 70
Certainly q 12S NAL appeals to me srrcnsts
The HiI roads fine purchase on n1oGsrats 80
backs Rdg. Mo P. Atch and So P are also sooS1 g.,
sent s. Prices may aivsnce until saturday, 0DI
do not buy the bulses"
An, H.pGELy, 20 BROAD ST.. \. 7.
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Familiar.
pungent.

A large touring automobile contain
Ing man and his wife in a narrow
road met a hay wagon fully loaded.
The woman declared that the farmer
mus: back out. but her husband con-
tended that she was unreasonable.
Bat you can't back the automobile
so far she said. and | don't intend
to move for anybody. He should have
seen us"
The husband pointed out that thi,
was impossible. owing to an abrupt
turn in the road.
Il don't care she insisted. Il won't
move If we have to stay here all
night"
The man in the automobile wau
starting TO argue the matter. when tbs
farmer, who had been sitting quietly
on the hay, interrupted:
Never mind. sir" he exclaimed.
I'll Try to back out I've got one lust
like her at home Philadelphia Led
ger.
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In New Shapes and DESIGNS

real. Flower-like pin cushions. dupIi-
Gates of roses. apples and peach bios
SONS and pond lilies. are also new and
can be easily made by a woman who
mas any knack in cutting original pat
terms
Made on the same lines as the laun-
dry bag. with the addition of a lid
that closes over the top and keeps out
dust and. incidentally. any view of
soiled handkerchiefs. is a small bag
that. If fashioned Of silk. is an adorn-.
ment to a chiffonier or bureau. With
two ribbon bows holding up the ends.
the bag Is really pretty. for over the
top. finished with one oval embroid-
cry ring, the shaped lid. covered with
the material, is held in place with rib.
bon bows
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about the time they started Pasco
What you fellows maxim town here
fur? Dial says he asked en-. aud he
says they says: Well, why not? The
land amt good fur anything else. 10
IT, they says. That's the way with
these shrimps; they amt good fur any
thing else. Theirs that Arledse, the
lad that keeps his mouth bangin' open
all the time he's lookin' at you-heII
catch cold in his works, first thing he
knows-with his gold monogram on
his cigarettes"
He said he was poor" urged Billy,
who had been rather, taken with the
ease OF Arlsdge's manner.
Fine. big, handsome fellow. amt
he? Strong as an OK, active and per-
fectly healthy, amt he? Well. he's a
Pill. But his old man must "a been
on to him. Here. here's a piece in the
paper about that fne big strappin'
giant-its partly what got me to
thinkin' tonight. so I couldn't sleep.
Just listen to this" and Uncle Peter
read:
IF. Wadsworth Arledge. SON OF the la,
James Townsend Arledge. OF the dry good,
hrm OF Ariedge x Jackson. presented a long
amdavit to Justice butcher. OF tho supreme
court, yesterday, to show why his income
or 5000 year from his fathers estate
should not be abridged TO pay a debt OF
$3.50 30. Henry T. Gotleib, a grocer who
obtained a Judgment for that amount
against him in 1895. and has been unable "a
collect, asked the court to enjoin Judge
Henley +. Henderson. and tn Union Fide,-
tty Trust
ledge estate, from paying Mr. Arledge hlp
ruiz income until the debt has been di.-
charged. Goteib contended that Arledgs
could sustain the reduction required
James T. Arledge died about two years
ago, leaving an estate OF about 81. 900 O9O
He had disapproved Of the marriage of his
son and evinced his displeasure in his will
The son had married Flora Florenza. an
actress To the son was given an income OF
5000 year for life. The rest Of the estate
went TO the testator's widow for life, and
then to charity.
Here is the affidavit OF r wadswor,h
ArledGc:
i have been brought UP in idleness I'm.
der the idea that l was to inherit a larg.
estate. have never acquired any business
haoits so as to fit me to acquire property
or to make me take care OF it,
L have never been in business. excen,
many years ago, when | was a boy. when
the stores owned by my father For many
years prior to my fathers death was not
employed. but lived on liberal allowance
made to me by him. l am a married man.
ana In addition to my wife have a family
or Two children to support from my In
come.
All our friends are persons OF wealth
and OF high social standing and we are
compelled to spend money i'm entertaining
the many friends who entertain us I am
member of many expensive clubs have
absolutely no income except the allow
ance receive from my fathers estate. and
the same is barely sufficient to support my
family.
i have received no technical or scien-
titic education, fitting me for any business
or profession, and should be deprived OF
any portion OF my income l will bs
plunged in debt anew
The court reserved decision" -
(rO BE CONTINUED)
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plant. BY day Billy Brue walked tho
streets In a decent, orderly trance of
bewilderment. He was properly DUE
zled and amazed by many strange
matters. He never could find out what
was going on" to bring SO many folks
Into town. They all hurried some
where constantly. but he was never
able to reach the center OF excitement.
Nor did he ever learn how anyone
could reach those high clothes lines.
strung 40 feet above ground between
the backs OF houses: nor how there
could be so many shows in town, all
on one night" nor why you should get
80 many good things to eat by merely
buying Slug Of whisky" nor why
thousand people weren't run over in
Broadway each "a hours.
At night, Billy Brue ceased to be the
astounded alien. and, as Percival said
DIR. Won Herzlich would say, began
to mingle and cooperate with his en-
vironment." In the course Of this
process he fell into adventures, some
or them. perhaps, modifying. But 1t
may be told that his silver watch with
the braided leather fob was stolen
from him the second night out; also
that the following week, In a Twenty
ninth street saloon. he accepted the
hospitality OF an affable stranger, who
had often been in Montana City. His
explanation of subsequent events was
entirely satisfactory. at least. from the
time that he returned to CONSCIOUSNESS
OF them
Il only had about $50 in my clothes"
he told Percival but what made me
so darned hot, he took my breastpin,
too, made out of the first nugget ever
found in the Early Bird mine over
Silver Bow way Gee. when | woke
up | couldn't tell where | was. This
cop that found me in a hallway, he
says | must have been give a dose of
Peter. | says, "All right-Tm here to
go against all the games | says, but
pass me when the Peter comes around
agin,' / says. And he says Peter was
knockout drops. Say, honestly, I
didn't know my own name till had
chanst to look me over The clothes
and my hands looked like I'd seen
EN- before, somehow-and then | come
TO myself"
After this adventure, Uncle Peter
would caution him of an evening:
Now, Billy, don't stay ont late. II
you amt been gone through by II,
just hand what you got on you over
to the first man you meet-none of
emil ask you any questions-and the,
pike fur home. The later at night it
l..
strangers to stay alive. You're all
right in Wardner or in Hellandgone,
Billy, but in this here camp you're jest
tender little bed of pansies by the
wayside, and these New Workers. are
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SIX and wool waistings come in
very pretty designs There is one In,
tiny corded stripes showing white and
a color just a trine wider than min
stripes. and over ali this are sprinkled
pompadour flowers.
Another wasting Of silk and wool
has clusters Of black stripes very
narrow "a a white ground. with a.
tiny greer vine and pink buds running
in between each cluster Of the black.
While the length OF short sleeves
falls about midway the lower arm,
long gloves are still necessary to wear
with them.
Among the darker waistings ara
shown some very pretty invisible
plaids in seen OF navy blue. These
look well w'01 with a plain skirt OF
the same color as the prevailing bne
in the waist.
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with His Wife's Money 4,

Once upon A time a man married .
wom1n who had inherited $500 from
a grandfather. This was all she ever
received, but the man never got credit
for his efforts the rest OF his life He
built n new store Did II with HIS
wife's money" the neighbors said.
The home was made over and en-
larged. His wife's money did IT,
was the only comment. The IlttIs
measly $500 she inherited was given
The credit for everything he did dup
ing life, and when he died and his
widow put up a monument with hia
life insurance. Her money paid for
that" was said again. But this is
what her money really went for Dur
ing her engagement she bought herself
a 1850 piano and a $3.50 diamond rims,
and In few weeks lost the ring. and
there was always some regret that She
didn't lose the piano. - AtchisoA
Globe.
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AS She Expressed 1t.

1t is kindly beneficent custom IN
some country villages for the wealth.
Ter inhabitants to subscribe and make
good tn, loss which a poorer vilIager
may sustain through the loss of a
pig. Maj. Currie, however, had but
recently returned from India, and
knew little of the local customs; and
therefore he was astounded recently
to receive visit from the wife of a
laborer who lived near.
Lost pig-eh?" he repeated. grur-
ly. We'll, haven't got it! | don't
collect pigs!"
Begin your pardon, sir" faItered
the woman; but, you see, sir. the pig
died"
We'll, dye want me to 90 to the
funeral, send wreath, or what, wom-
an?" he fumed.
No, sir-indee1, no." was the re-
ply. But we're poor folks. sir. and
we thought that, bein' the biggest pig
in the neighborhood, you'd give us a
little 'ep."
The majors reply was distinctly
pungent.
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MISUNDERSTANDING
Ne2-
Necessary to Retain Beauty
That really covers IL all.

That really covers IL all.
When Belinda comes home feeling
too tired to sleep" there is no use
her trying to go to bed at once.
Let her take a warm bath, letting the
cold water run in until the water be-
comes cool. then let her slowly go
through the many different points OF
the toilet, manicuring and hair brush
ing. for instance, so often done in a
rush. These help relax and quiet
the nerves and can take up an hours
time. Last of all cup OF warm milk
with pinch of salt. Many people.
this applies particularly to men, suf-
fer from sleeplessness because they
are not properly nourished Ex-
Lausted or irritated and excited
Ierves need nourishing A bite of
likht and easily digested food will
no. keep one awake-on the con-
trary, it is often just what is need
ed to induce sleep.
Sleep will not come 10 the brain
that is worrying or even TO the brain
that is busy with the thoughts OF
How shall make myself fall
asleep?" Here is where our French
doctor comes to the rescue for his
muscular exercises. Take the mind
off the desired outcome and center it
on directing the bodily movements
which the doctor advises. inducing
bodily fatigue by firing the muscles.
1t sounds as if II would take forever.
but it doesn't. lust try it, Stretch
the limbs in different directions Lie
on your back and pull the knees I'D.
Inhale deeply while doing this. While
the breath is retained stiffen and
stretch the muscles, making the body
as tense as possible. Now relax
slowly and thoroughly, beginning with
the muscles of the neck arm. and
back; exhale at the some time. 1t
is usually the neck that is so tense
and rigid that very nervous peopIe
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terrible careless where they step after
dark"
Notwithstanding which. Mr.. Brue
continued to behave uniformly in
manner to make all judicious persons
grieve. His place of supreme delight
was the HightOwer It's marble splen-
doris, its myriad lights, the throngs of
men and women in evening dress.
made for him a scene OF unfailing
fascination. The evenings when he
was invited 10 sit in the cafe with
Uncle Peter and Percival made mem
Dries long TO be cherished.
He spent such an evening there at
the end of their first month IN New
York. Half a dozen Of PercivaPs
friends sat at the table with them
from time to time There had been
young Beverly Van Arsdel, who. Perci-
val disclosed, was heir to all the an
Arsdel millions, and no end OF a swell
And there was big. handsome Eddie
Arledge whose father had treated him
shabby. These two young gentlemen
spoke freely about the inferiOrity Of
many things con this side"-as they
denominated this glorious Land of
Freedom-of many things from horses
TO wine The country was rapidly be-
coming. they agreed, no place FOR a
gentleman to live. Ludie Arledge con-
fessed that from motives OF economy.
ne had been beguiled into purchasing
an American claret
\ fancied. you know" be explained
10 Uncle Peter. that it might do for
an ordinary luncheon claret. but on
my sacred honor. the stun is villain
Gus. Now you'll agree with me. Mr..
Bines. dare say. that a Bordeaux OF
even recent vintage is vastly superior
to the very best so-called American
cl4ret"
Whereupon Beverly Van Arsdei hav-
ing said: TO be sure-fancy an
American Burgundy, now, or Cha
Yis!" Uncle Peter betrayed the first
sign Of irritation Percival had detect
Cd since his coming.
N'Well you see. young men. wore
1oN much on vintages in Montana.
WhiAky is mostly our drink-whfsky
and Spring water-and n our whisky
Is strolpg, it's good enough When we
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for from seven to eight hours night
ly must be cultivated until it becomes
fixed habit. Have a regular hour
for rising and retiring and do not
deviate from it unless forced to.
Bright eyes, clear skin, cheerful
mind, muscular tone and nervous en-
ergy are among the good conditions
promoted by sleep of the right kind,
while broken and insufficient sleep
Will tend to produce the very oppo-
site states. If a woman would have
the roseate beauty of the dairymaid
1t is quite necessary to obtain the
same health conditions enjoyed by
the dairymaid. So, if the sleep is
broken or insufficient, certain
amount of muscular work should be
gone thrt ugh with each night before
retiring Tax endurance, says a we'll
known nerve specialist, but do not
tax strength
The very latest cure for sleepless-
ness was thought out by a celebrated
French ioctor, who came to the con-
clusion that most insomnia was due
to over-iatigue or over-excitement of
the nerves. To counterfeit this the
doctor believes in series of mus
cular exercises warranted to relax the
tension of the nerves and bring about
that delightfully."- drowsy sensation
the forerunner of refreshing sleep.
Annie Payson Call says there are
five things to remember if you want
to rest an overtired brain. Il. A
healthy indiffeI ence to wakefulness.
?. Concentration of mind on simple
things. 3. Relaxation of the body.
4. Gentle rhythmic breathing of fresh
air. 3. Regular nourishment."
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White Jewelry to Be Popular

OF jeweled ornaments. These will
take the form to a large extent to
flowers on stems. Blossoms of pearls.
for instance, with leaves of green en-
amel, will be popular as hair orna.
ments.
In spite of the superstition regard
Ing them, opals are to be much worn.
and ball costumes will be adorned with
turquoises and coral. Silver will oe
much used as a setting for pearls.
Another style of headdress will con-
sist of gold or silver lacework set with
pearls.
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A SPARTAN.

Unmovsd. ne sces the years 60 by.
The seasons fash and fade:
Old comrades pass. old memories die,
Himself stin unafraid.
He knows the irony Of Death
IN but jest OF Fate:
And HIS the task. with even breath,
To steadfast W atch and walt
Power and spoil. he needs them not,
Ambitious voice. nor Fsme's:
He knows the sands Of centuries blot
Lost records OF great names.
For him the bittcrest winds that blow
Shall only mako him strong;
He finds I'm rain and hail and snow
The solace OF a song.
The iron tone OF bells may toll -
Dirges or wedding chime:
He bides I'm peace. with stole soul.
Himself the peer OF Time.
Content. what'er shall cross his ways:
Happy. II fortune send
Out from the wrecks of nights and days
One woman. and a friend.
Ernest McGafrey. In Nashville Dali,
News.
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s77'
ElNCSS
@NLyt0II.SaS

PompaGour ribbon continues 10 be
used for girdles ON the handsomest
gowns
Among the inost fashionable plum.
age is that of the owl in natural
colOrs
Instead OF an all-whlte gown many
OF the lace and chiffon dresses are
made with little boleros of bright col
ored silk OF satin
Both high collar and cravat make
the neck finish that best suits high
vest openings.
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Some Pin Cushions Are Peculiarly At.
traetiVe-Pretty Laundry Bag.

Pin cushions Of all shapes and de-
signs always make acceptable pres
ents and those patterned like apples.
peaches, plums, carrots and various
other garden vegetables in natural
colors are particularly attractive. for
they are so different from the stereo-
typed forms of hearts. squares. ovals
and even dolls clad in beruhed frocks
that have been previously used
These fruit pin cushions in rich red
silk or cut carmine velvet have stems
Of twisted silk. a wood color or corn.
position stem with copies of natural
green leaves, that at distance look
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want to test new barrel. W inject
three drops Of 1t into a jack-rabbit,
and IL he doesn't lick q bulldog In six
seconds. We turn down tho goods.
That's as fairs our education has ever
gone In vintages.''
It sounded like the old Uncle Peter.
but he was afterward so good natured
that Percival concluded the irritation
could have been but momentary.
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That is the Prophesy Made by Euro.
pean Authorities.

A white year in jewelry is prophe.
sled by European authorities on fash
ions. Pearls are to hold the first
place, followed by moonstones. white
coral and white sapphires. All the
glittering stones-diamonds rubies,
emera'ds-are regarded as too unrest
full, too obtrusive for the cold har-
monies that are to prevail in the com.
ing winter costumes. Much attention
is to be devoted to the artistic forms
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as if they were holding their head,
on by main force. These stretch.
ing exercises will speedily teach
one how to relax ones hold on
ones own tense muscles, which is the
very first thing to learn for those
who suffer from insomnia.
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HEALTHY SLEEP AN ALLIMPoR.
TANT FACTOR.
Complete Rest Is a Requisite II One
Would Have Bright Eyes, Clear
Skin, and a Cheerful Mind
How to Procure II.

A woman who leads an active life,
yet gets very little sleep, cannot hope
to retain her beauty or health for
any length of time. A complete rest