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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-08-22

of the siege, Twenty-seven years of
age, she accompanied her husband, a
private In the Thirteenth Rife Regi-
ment, to Port Arthur and got per-
mission to don a private's uniform
and to fight with the others. lth
such gallantry and conspicuous h"av-
cry did she take her part that she
received the complete set (fouD OF
the St. Georges Cross. Toward the
end of the siege she was with her
husband in the first fighting line de-
Tending one of the forts when ia
panese shell literally blew her to
pieces. Her husband was badly
wounded in the same engagement
and is now in the Red Cross Hospital
at Matsuyama, The grief among the
soldiers when the news went around
that Private" Haritina was dead was
intense. ....
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-08-22
Heroine of "A Siege,

Among the rank and ale Of the
Russian prisoners Of war from Port
Arthur the name of Haritina Korot-
kevitch is reverenced as the heroine
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-08-22

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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-08-22
TIE MYSTERIES Of SCENT
Vagaries Which Hunters Can.
not Explain.
EARLY HUNTING DAYS

Theories That Have Been Advanced
Good and Bad Scentins Days-How
Hounds Lose and Recover the Trail.
Fallen Leaves as Help to tn,
Hunted Fox.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
GoLFING NEWS AND NOTES.

The weekend contest the links OF the Marfns
and Field Club was qualifying round for the
I n Harris cup at eighteen holes. medal play.
/ A Emery, with a card OF 1tS-22-SS had the best
net score while .. a Kinban and c j. Sawyer
tied for the lowest gross score with g.
Miss F. Teacher. OF Gullane. who recently won
the women's Scottish championship, gained ths
title only after beating Miss Dorothy Campbell OK
North Berwick. the twenty-first green. The
match played at Troon.
According TO Miss Margaret Curtis. OF Boston.
who competed in the last women's championship
tournament OF Great Britain. there are thirty or
forty women golfers over there who are good
as or better than the best In this country
In the recent medal play handicap at the SCUM
Shore Field Club James r. Hyde won from scratch
with OF ~.
The first match to be played by the American
team In Canada has been arranged for July 81 2,
the Toronto Golf CLUB On August the team VIII
play the Lamhtor, Golf Club team on the Iattess
course, while ON August over the links me
Americans will meet all-Canadian team. On
August 3. and the visitors will compete in the
open tournament of the Lambton club.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
sHERIDAN's RIDE IN FIREWORKS.
Pain Begins Twenty-Sixth Season at Man
haitian Beach Tonight.

The twenty-si1th Of Pains fireworks in
the amphitheatre Manhattan Beach Will begin
tonight. The subject will he graphic picture OF
Sheridau's famous ride from Winchester 10 Cedar
Creek where his presence among the demoralized
Federal troops turned defeat into victory. The
is laid IN the valley of the Shenandoah.
just north OF Massauutten Mountain, where the
Federals encamped after having passed by the val
ley leaving II unenabe for Confederate troops. In
the foreground is old Colonial homestead which
General Wright. who was left In command, made
his headquarters. The troops were entertained by
ba nds negro minstres and had hilarious time,
Just before retiring for the night. With the early
dawn came tho attack of the Confederate forces
under General Early They swept down from the
mountain side and crushed the Federals they
slept The terror stricken soldiers rushed 10 the
rear, and but few among them tried to stem
the tide. All retreat
Just when disaster seemed complete there came
a message 10 the soldiers that their famous leader
was on his way from Winchester. twenty miles
away When he arrived the lines were reformed.
officers got their companies together and off they
went 10 the front and recaptured all that was lost
IN the morning fight
At the end of Sheridans ride there is given the
lake in front of the picture a realistic illustration
OF the fight between the Monitor and the Merri-
mac These boats are OF working size and are
manned bv real men.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
ASKS ABOUT HEALTH OF PUPILS.
City Superintendent of Schools Requests
Report from Principals.

W. H. Maxwell. city superintendent of schools.
sent 10 school principals circular yesterday ask
ing them to report not later than July upon nine
questions contained in the circular touching upon
all phases of the health OF the pupils under their
The principals are asked II the schools have been
visited and the pupils examined by inspectors or
the Department of Health. 10 determine IL there
are instances of contagious disease II the children
have been examined for physical defects; at what
intervals and in what proportions physical detectS
obtain the number of cases of physical defects
and among others specified bad nutrition. de-
tectve vision. hearing speech, chorea, defective
mentality and hypertrophied tonsils.
They are also asked what pupils get free treat
ment any treatment; If nurses attend the schools
and how regularly, and to what end they have Wis
tied the schools The principals requested TO
state how valuable they consider the work Of the
school nurses.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
COMMERCIAL HIGH COMMENCEMENT.
Diplomas Distributed to sixty-eight Gradu-
ates-F. A. Vanderlip Defines Success.

The class Of '07 OF the New York High School of
Commerce graduated last night. Sxty-eight
diplomas distributed in the auditorium of
the school at No. 1855 West 64th street. The eXer-
cises attended by hundred students OF
the institution. besides many friends and rela-
tives of the graduates This years class was the
first that has finished the fun years course that
the school provides for hoy residents of this city
II was the fourth annual commencement Of the
institution.
In addition TO the ordinary exercises Incident 10
a commencement Frank A VanderIip vice -presi-
dent of the National City Bank. made an address
to the youngsters Success" and City Superin-
tendent of Schools DR.. William II. Maxwell gave
the graduates some good advice in presenting 10
them the diplomas. Music for the occasion was
furnished by the school orchestra and the Glee
Club connected with the institution.
The winner Of the Alliance FTancaise medal was
Jacob III. Frankel and the Dreyfous medal for the
best all-round work went TO Joseph r. Guiteras
who also gave of the salutatories. In the class
were ten members who finished their school career
in February last and ffty-eight whose term came
10 an end last night. Mr. Guiteras spoke for the
junior section of the class. while JASPER Lewis
the salutatorian for the February members
The valedictorians were Alvin Samson Mela for
the February contingent and George Joseph Strong
for the June members.
Professor James Sullivan gave a parting word
not only to the boys who leaving the school
but to those who expect to come back next wear
as well Principal James J. Sheppard. besides in
PRODUCING the various speakers also made a short
talk.
In laying down rules for success Mr. VanderlIn
placed stress good health Then he enumerated
diligence, capacity experience, integrity. honesty
He cautioned them especially TO underestimate
the opportunity TO learn. Ito break over the lines
of the daily task and study what your nearest
neighbor is doing
DIR. Maxwell advised them to be absolutely
Straightforward and honest and never to take ad
vantage OF employer or customer. Always be
courteous he added. Never forget that Won arc
gentlemen. Never lose your temper in husinas.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST ARRESTED.
Law Requiring Medical Attendance for
Members of Family To Be Tested.

Clarence Byrne, forty-three years old. OF No z's
West 18th street the death of whose little daughter
Violet without medical attendance occurred some
two months ago. arrested yesterday on a war
rant sworn out by Coroner ACrtteH before Masls-
trate Walsh in the Tombs Court Byrne and hls
family are Christian Scientists. and the little slFi
died while under healer'S care.
Byrne first pleaded guilty but as ne had no
lawyer present il was explained TO him that X
would be better for him 10 have the matter ad-
indicated in a court OF record, and he changed his
DIea 70 one of not guilty waving examination and
was held in $500 bail for trial in Special Sessions
The case, IL is thought. on account or the de-
liberation with which il has been prepared and pre-
sented is 70 be made test case. and IL was said
that IL the case in the lower courts does not result
satisfactorily 10 Christian Science interests t viii
he carried TO the highest courts IN the state.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
MAY PUNISH BLOCKSOM.
Action To Be Taken OUer Alleged
Criticism of Foraker.
[From The Tribune Bureau.I

Washington. June 24.-The War Department
will call upon Major Augustus P Blocksom, of
the inspector generals department on duty In
St Louis. for verihcation Of the newspaper in
tervew published yesterday, which quotes him as
referring to Senator Foraker as "untruthful and
a blatant demag agogue."
Those who know Major Blocksome appreciate
the possibility that he INDUCED in this language
concerning the Senator who has been conducting
the investigation into the Brownsville affray,
for Major Blocksom is not disposed TO sit quietly
by and listen TO criticism of himself, especially
when his integrity is questioned Major Block
som is an officer who has splendid service rec
ord much ability and unquestioned honesty.
His army friends have hitherto kept him from
replying TO the criticisms. and when he was in
Washington recently he was with difficulty re-
strained from sending 20 the newspapers
signed statement which attacked Mr.. Foraker.
II VIII probably be necessary 10 take some ac-
ton Of discipline and 10 that end the first step
has been the request to him 10 affirm or repudi
ate the quotation in which he seriously
fleets upon the Senator.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
PLEAD FOR CITY WATER.
Staten Islanders Tell of Needs at
Hearing on Proposition.

Staten Islanders nearly filed the large commit
tee room of the Board of Aldermen yesterday at
the hearing Of the Finance Committee on the prop
ositon of the city to issue 81 10000 corporate stock
for the purchase of the Staten Island Water Sup
ply Company. President Cromwell Of Richmond
said Friday he was in favor of the deal 80 are
the other members Of the Board Of Estimate me
Board Of Aldermen have not yet acted on e.le
scheme although the Board of Estimate mas Inree
times resolved in favor OF the purchasS 4 -
rumored there is big politician behind the COM
pany. holding out for more money
The negotiations for the purchase nave oeen
going ON for some years President Cromwell has
been In favor of municipality owned wafer sup
ply for Richmond and Controner Metz mas also
been working toward that end Ihe people IN tis
borough nearly all in favor
Alderman Davies asked IL any one appeared
against the proposition ana salo tng % b t,so
aldermen had not acted on the prooien vas , ne
cause of lack of knowledge He said disinterestea
engineers had brought the value OF the plant est-
mated at Sl457.0OO, down 10 SolZVu Nhsn ul5
Finance Committee went over 10 Staten Island
10 investigate the plant. he said. they found an
the pumps gilded and dressed up TO niue thelr
real condition -. a, -.
This company is anxious to charge from 70 TO
As per cent more than, the plant is worth sdl1
Alderman pOUll 1t is an inadequate dho'eA| anu
almost obsolete plant
President Cromwell pleaded for the purchase but
asked Controller Metz 10 tell all about IL Nlr;
Metz said the rr-Herrtng Commission appraised
the plant alone at $4,000 and he thought the com
pany would have wanted SlOO0,oO0 more for the
water They asked N.50o,6O0 for the whole plant.
hut he and others got them down 10 l.1Oooo, and
he thought that a fair price
President Van Clief of the Staten Island Chanl-
Der of Commerce said large concerns would leave
the island if they could not get sufficient water;
Charles r Parnele told of schools being closed
because of lack OF water. The District Superin-
tendent of Schools told Of the unsanltarY condi-
ton OF some school buildings and OF the DANGER
to hundreds of pupils through the water supply
being poor.
Howard r. Bayne said some parties had onered
the company 81. .2O0.OoO for the plant He DID not
know vhv the offer had not been accepted Even
if 81 100 900 was much, he thought no one should
object because of the situation on staten 1siano-
Alderman DouI said he was willing 20 vote 1cr
an appropration Of s. o00O00 for municipal water
nlant for Richmond, but he would not vote 10
pay $500 900 for lot OF old junk DECISION was re-
served.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
CLASS DAY AT WESLEYAN.

Middletown Conn, June 24.-Followng the an
nual meeting of Phi Beta Kappa, the announce
ment of the prize winners at Wesleyan was made
at largely attended gathering in memorial chapel
Early this afternoon the class day of the seniors
was held on the campus. followed by a reception
at the home of President Raymond for the mem
bers of the graduating class. AT the campus exer-
cises the president of the student body, Arthur b.
Haley. of Portland Me, made the opening address,
10 which President Raymond responded Then
followed the class history by B. T. Adams. OF
Rochester, N. Y; the oraton by r. L. Forman' OF
Trenton, n. j.. The class poem by Fl. c. Chamber
lain of Brooklyn; the presentation 10 the lower
classes by Earl L. Rich. of Cattaraugus, y. Y;
the class prophecy by Harry ". Lailer. OF Brook
lyn; the cup ceremony by L. F, Downey, OF Flush
ing N Y: the pipe ceremony by T. B. GLIB, OF
Philadelphia and the ivy ceremony by c. I. Nc
Cleland. OF Dobbs Ferry. n. Y.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
SQUEEZED
Kept in Dark By Thief and Detec-
tiUe, Then Lose on PLunder.

Many Of the pawnbrokers in the city, and espe-
cially the East Side up in arms against
what they term unfairness on the part OF the Po-
lice Department The trouble has been caused by
members of the Detective Bureau who
signed to look through the pawnshOps for stolen
property. For years ii has been the custom OF
the detectives TO walk into the pawnshops each
morning and read list of stolen articles TO the
propTietors They do not furnish the pawnbrokers
with lists of their own, however and the latter
complain that it is impossible for them to
member all Of the articles read, they contin-
ually accepting collateral stolen property. which
is claimed and on which they lose the money ad-
vanced
The pawnbrokers for some time have been agtat-
ing the question of having printed lists OF stolen
property left with them, containing also the names
of the owners but the police officials have noc COM
piled with their request.
A prominent East Side pawnshcp owner. when
asked yesterday concerning the question. said:
Never since I have been in the business have
there been such large number Of 'squeals' as IN
the last six months. The detective assigned TO my
district comes into the store each morning and
reads list OF stolen articles over 70 me Some
times there twenty and thirty pages OF them.
7 have repeatedly asked for copies of the list,
thar might protect myself and aid the police in
getting back the stun but they are always re-
fused
The detective tells me that he has only the one
list. and that he has orders 10 keep IL with him
I cannot remember all Of the articles on the list.
and have suffered heavy losses by accepting in
pawn articles that have been identified stolen
property. The police are afraid that news of tbs
increase Of robbertes will get into the newspapers
and for that reason they won't give out the lists
and the Of those that have been robbed
over fifty thousand different articles have been
reported stolen in the last six months, and IL
impossible for a pawubroker to remember all
Of them Detectives from the Pinkerton agency
have been in my several times looking for
pIunder taken from the house Of a millionaire on
Long Island. but they refuse 70 leave the lists 50
that be the lookout for the property. All
that remember Of the list Is that IL includes
over hundred pieces Of silverware gold garter
buckles. automobile coats and several gold watches
n Spifa ~ - s
nv clerks have put each loan seeker I have al
ready lost several hundred dollars by accepting
stolen goods which I might have avoided had
possessed list To so by. We pawnbrokers have
made up our minds do something 70 protect
ourselves. and II is probable that We Will take up
the subject with Commissioner Bingham
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
STATUE ADMITTED DUTY FREE

Board No. 3 of the United States General An
praisers yesterday decided that marble statue or
a Confederate soldier. intended TO be part of CON
federate monument at Carroton. Miss shah he
admitted free of duty II had been assessed bv the
Collector OF the Port Is per cent ad valorem the
lower rate allowed under the reciprocity agreement
with Italy. Judge Waite. writing the opinion OF the
board said that the statue appeared he entitled
to free entry. II proper bond filed as a
work of art intended for a public monument or for
presentation to municipal corporation, The Treas
ury Department moreover. has waived compliance
with the technical requirements of the customs
regulations and so the protest is sustained and the
collectors decision reversed.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
PRESIDENT OF WESLEYAN RESIGNS.
The Rev. DR.. Raymond to Leave University
in One Year

Middle town. Conn. June 24-At meeting OF the
trustees of Wesleyan University tonight the res
ignation of the Rev. DIR. Bradford Hall Raymond
president of the university was received ana ac
cepted President Raymond gave Ill health as the
cause of his retirement, and asked that the reslg-
nation become effective year from to-day. a
leave of absence granted 90 him for six
months.
1t is expected that after his retirement as presi-
dent he will remain with the university in some
official capacity. possibly member OF the rae
ulty Dr. Raymond came here president OF the
university about twelve years ago from Wisconsin
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
CLASS DAY AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE.

Hanover. n. H., I/ee 24-The class day eXer-
cises Of the class OF O7 were held this afternoon
before a great crowd of alumni and friends or the
graduating class. The programme was as follows
Address of welcome, James Milton o NELL, Canah-
daigua n Y: address to the president Henry
George Kelley, Omaha; address TO the old chapel
William Joseph Mnsch, Worcester. Mass; class
oration James Barrett Brown. Everett, Mass
class history, James Agard Bartlett. Rockford III
class prophecy, Chauneey Wayland Smith, Nor
rdgewock. Me; class poem. Harry Randolph
Blythe Aurora. ILL.,: address TO the old pine, Cliff
ford Eaton Norris, Riverside. r. l., and class ode
James Marshall Coburn, Roxbury. Mass. The ex-
ercises closed with the farewell smoker around the
old pine.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
JUMPS AsTRlpE RUNAWAY HORSE.
IRy Telegraph 10 The Tribune.

BY Telegraph 10 Tho Tribune. ]
Winsted. Conn. June 24-At the risk Of his life
Frank Barnard, of II. II. Barnard of New
York. a summer resident of Norfolk. attempted To
stop the runaway horse OF Miss Vava Pupin
daughter OF Professor NJ. l. Pupn, OF Columbia
University in Norfolk to-day AS the horse
dashed through the street without a bride he
jumped astride the animal. which stumbled and
pitched him head first into n pile OF sand beside
the road He escaned with slight injuries.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
GAS CASE GOES OVER TO OCTOBER.

Judge Lacombe in the United States Circuit Court
Yesterday hxed the date for arguments on the re-
port OF arthur ri Masten special master in the
October next: AIr- Masters report was fled early
IN tne day II sets forth in effect that the enforce
us operation and that the company would be unable
10 furnish gas 10 consumers at that price and M tbs
sane time make fair proHs
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
FATAL INJURY AT FOOTBALL.

Matthew j. Burke died In st. Johns Hospital,
Long Island City, yesterday from the effects of in
turfes received in football game at Celtic Park
last week. Burke n member of the Corkonian
football team, which played against the Ktlkennies
In scrimmage Burke into contact with a
member Of the other team and they both went
down. Burke lay still while the other regained
his feet Burke taken TO ST. Johns Hospital.
He refused to give the name of the man who in
jured him. saying IL accident His relatives
had been informed Burke was twenty-six years
old and lived at No. liz Lexington avenue Man
haitian.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
KIRKMAN OUT OF LEAVENWoRTH.

Ieavenworth. Kan. June 24-Hugh Kirknan. for
merlv lieutenant in the United States army, was
discharged from the United States penitentary to-
day his sentence OF three years for enbezzlemenE
having been commuted by President Roosevelt
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25
rHoRoueHsREo YEARLINes AT AUCTION

The sale OF thoroughbred yearlngs, the property
OF James h. Haggin. was continued by the Fasig-
Upton Company at Sheepshead Bay yesterday. J.
o. Keene paid 800. the top price OF the day. Tor
black colt by Watercress-S Scarlet Rose. Those
bringing $500 over follow:
New-York tribune., 1907-06-25

Over this subject Of commerce among .be sts,..
ana Win foreign nations end its instrImentartias
hae power OF Congress is penary. II MAJ he go
cisco IN the most general minute pav For tbt.
purpose Congress possesses all powers which ay
isoeo IN the states before the adoption of the ma
.onai Constitution. and it's power when the .mh
aect is national is or may be made exclusive IT,
CONSTITUTIONS laws corporations and citizens Of tbe
states are subject TO this paramount suthorIt,,
congress can regulate anything everythinp -.
end every person, natural artificial in the sa.y
tnat u can prohibit prevent any use or ACT th
VIII interfere with Congressional control over tn =
terttate commerce or that will inturiousIv aoao.
sucn commerce Congress may likev-se nra,,eot
lne arteries OF Interstate commerce from being en-
lloyec as conouits for articles hurtfl 10 ,bs sLi.
heaitn safety or morals. and may remove obss,-,i
lions from the highways of commerce pVbet,e ,, nc
pe Physicai OF economic, whether they ma, ~
sanobars, nlobs rnonopolles 10y 'e
ne power OF Congress may be exercised by rro
hioiton and by prescription - r''-
Congress has prohibited combinations In r.s,-.,.
q interstate and foreign trade. and has nrohbt,eS
,he carriage OF diseased cattle explosives and Iot
terry tickets, and Congress has prescribed tbat 81
lain safety appliances shall be used upon railroads
DONG On Interstate business. The one class 80
laws Is designed to keep the channels os cosnn,e,s
The Republican journal., 1907-12-19
Liquor Law Enforcement.

The Sturgis liquor law enforcement
commission, Dec. 18th, presented re-
port to Gov Cobb, detailing the re-
suits of work in Somerset, Andres
coggin, Sagadahoc and Knox counties.
and partial statement as to the work
in Penobscot county
The special docket system of leases
continued for sentence" is mentioned
as an efficient instrument when prop
erly used, but pernicious one when
persons with such cases are not prompt
ly given severe sentences when they
are shown to be again in the business.
Attention is called to the system of
the courts which makes the grand ju-
ries and the presiding judges depend
ant upon the county attorneys for their
information, and the report states that
sit seems manifest that a change of
policy" would be necessary in some in
stances in "order to conform to the
spirit and letter of the prohibitory
law"
not attempted to do any enforcement
work in any county until after great
effort to persuade the county officials
to enforce the law, and an investiga-
ton on behalf OF the commission has
shown that it was not properly en-
forced, in the judgment of the commits
sioners. The report concludes with
the statement that unless conditions
improve in some other counties, which
are not named, the commission may
have to send its deputies TO those
counties.