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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
"WARSCARE" R[DICULED
Relations 7cith Japan Cordial-Cali-
fornianS Deny RumOrs.
IProm The Tribune Bureau. 7


Washington. Feb. 1.-AH the members Of the
California delegation in Congress communicated
with the President to-day and placed them
selves on record in denial of the sensational
war scare" story which had been attributed TO
one Of their number. The Senators and Repre-
sentatives assured the President that none OF
them had quoted him in any way. and asserted
that the publication Of the story placing the
responsibility for the sensation at the door OF
"a California Congressman who attended the
White House conference did them all the great
est injustice
The published rumor that the United States Is
rushing preparations for is regarded as a
huge joke by government officials. They know
the cordial relations that now exist between
this government and the Japanese administra-
tion, and also know the petty politics which
started the trouble since so hugely magnihed,
In the city Of San Francisco.
When do We go to war with Japan?" Secre-
tary Taft was asked by a friend to-day as he
entered the White House to attend the Cabinet
meeting.
When we go to war I'm going to resign"
replied the Secretary with a laugh. "and do
not expect to resign for a long time"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
CAN HAVE INSURANCE JOB
Michigan Man May BE Secretary of
Presidents association.
LEy Telegraph to Tho Trlbune. ]

Lansing. Mich, Feb 1.-The secretaryshib to
the Association of Life Insurance Presidents has
been offered TO James V. Barry. Insurance Com
missioner Of Michigan. Il did not apply for the
job said Mr.. Barry. The offer comes entirely
unsolicited. l can't say untH l investigate the
offer further whether I will accept IL.
II know that the leading life insurance COM
panIes are planning a campaign of publicity.
They propose by an educational campaign to
get away from some OF the old methods OF con-
ducting the insurance business which have been
so bitterly condemned.
Representatives will be sent into states where
legislation governing the conduct of life insur-
ance companies is contemplated. Fair means
will be employed to point out the facts concern
ing the business so that hurtful legislation will
not be enacted"
The duties OF Mr.. Barry, II he accepts, will
be to represent the association in public. pre-
senting the insurance side OF all questions from
an association point OF view.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
DENIED By MR. ROOT.
No Foundation for Report of U1ti-
n1atum from Japan.
IBy The Associated Pres,


Washington. Feb. 1-Secretarv Root nosjtfye-
japanese situation in it's relation TO the confer
ences which took place at the White House on
Wednesday evening among the President, some
members Of the Cabinet and the California
Congress delegation. He does, however. enter
sweeping denial OF the authenticity OF any
OF the published interviews attributed to him
as 10 the imminence of war or the state Of the
treaty negotiations, or indeed. any phase OF
tnis subject. which he regards as one ~rnnentIy
unsulted for public discussion at this time
The japanese Ambassador declined 10 be seen
this afternoon, but the members Of the ernba ssy
stan affirm that he had not authorized any
newspaper statement this subject
The fact appears to be that statement In the
press cable dispatches ascribed TO Baron Hay-
ashi. the japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs
to the effect that in the event the courts uphold
the San Francisco school officials then the mat
ter OF discrimination against japanese would
require diplomatic treatment, was In soma
quarters erroneously attributed to Secretary
Root, who has been put in the position Of stat
ing that he had received an ultimatun1 from
the Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs
Mr.. Root denies that he has received anv such
communication, and careful inquiry fails TO
show that the alleged remark Of Baron Hayashi
has ever been communicated officially To this
government
1t was said at the Navy Departments to-day.
as evidence Of the slight Importance at
taChed TO the present discussion OF Japanese
relations that there no intention on the
part OF the department to strengthen the Ameri-
can naval force on either side OF the Pacific
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
MR. EDISON HELPLESS.
Invcntor Taken to 1tlantic City on
COt-May Haze Paralysis,
[By Telegraph to The Tribune. ,

Atlantic City. Feb Thomas \. Edison OF
East Orange, the famous inventor and electrl-
clan. was brought to this city in a special car
to-day and taken 10 the Hotel Chalfonte. He
had TO be carried from the station 10 the hotel
on a cot and after he taken to his room in
the hotel orders We're given by his physicians
that he was not to be disturbed under any con-
sideratiOn
The fact of the inventors illness and pres
ence in the resort was not discovered until late
The name placed the hotel register by the
physician was written that It looked like
'ElIison" and IL not discovered that it was
Edison until glance at the letter nle showed
for whom the reservation OF the rooms was
made. 1t is reported that Air Edison is suffer
ing from paralysis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
KOCH'S THEORY REFUTED.
British Royal Commissions s Report
on Tuberculosis.

London, Feb. 1.-The Royal Commission on
tuberculosis. which appointed in August
1901. has just issued a long report on tubercuIar
diseases. This report sets forth that man IS liza
ble 10 infection by bovine tuberculosis, and that
cows milk containing tuberculous haciIIi is re-
sponstble for majority Of the cases OF such
Infection These findings are supported by a
long series of exhaustive experiments and re-
searches which described in the report
The report is considered 10 prove that the theory
of Professor Robert Koch. Of Berlin. announced
In 1900, was based upon insufficient and ntsIn-
terpreted observation. This commission was
appointed as a result OF Professor Koch's asser-
ton that bovine and human tuberculosis were
distinct diseases. The chairman OF the commits
sion was the late Sir Michael Foster
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
CAPTAINS WIFE DIES ON TRAIN.
Mrs. B. f. HareSway Was on Way to Join
Husband in Cuba.
[By Telegraph 10 The tribune. !

Newport News, Va. Feb. 1.-The transport Sum
ner sailed this afternoon for Havana. taking a
score of passengers and large cargo of supplies
destined for the army in Cuba. Shortly before the
departure of the Summer telegram received
announcing the death OF Mrs 3. f. Hardaway
wife of Captain Hardaway, Of the 18th United
States Infantry, stationed in Cuba. Mrs Hardaway
was on a train for Newport News, accompanied by
her mother. intending to proceed on the Sumner TO
Cuba to join her husband. y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
4 NEW RUSSIAN LO1N.
-Four Per Cent Issue of S?5 900 900
to Relieve Famine.

St Petersburg Feb. 1.-The Imperial Finance
Commission has sanctioned the issue of new
internal loan of S25OOO00O, 10 be devoted to
the relief of the famine sufferers This loan will
not be opened to public subscription but will be
absorbed by the state savings banks, the free
balances of which are now $35OOOOOO 1t will
be issued in the form Of government 4 per cent
bonds in sufficient number to yield $2J. 900 900
at the present quotation of 1312
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
DELAWARE MAN KILLED IN NEW MEXICO
NY Telegraph to The Tribul

Wilmington. Del. Feb. 1.-Word was received
here to-day Of the murder and robbery near
Iamy. y. NJ. of Linwood c. Spanish a we'll
known resident of Greenwood. Del. sister of
charity who nursed Spanish sent word here that
he was struck on the head and after being
robbed was thrown pile OF hot cinders In
an ante-mOrtem statement he accused four
Mexicans of the crime.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
EX-GOT. HIGGINS BETTER.
Professor Scbott SO reports, 1fter
CAL on Patient 1GaiH

Olean. y. Y. Feb. 1.-Professor Theodore I.
Schott the German specialist whose treatment
IS being followed in Mr.. Higginss case. called
on the former Governor again tonight He
said Mr. Higgins showed slight Improvement
since his first visit on January 2S
It was said in the afternoon that Mr. Higgins
was not so well
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
SENATOR FoRAkER's DAUGHTER HURT

Washington Feb Miss Louise Foraker daugh-
Ter OF Senator Foraker. OF Ohio. was slightly in
iured tonight when a streetcar into collision
with a carriage in which she returning from
the theatre. Miss Foraker assisted to another
carriage and went TO her home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
SPECIAL TRAIN TO ATLANTIC CITY
ACCOUNT LlNcOLNs BIRTHDAY

,r Iaave New York Saturday February g. via
Pcnnsyivania Railroad at Is ?. m with broler
noachey Other through trains to Atlantic City
leaye at s:j5 a. m, $50 p N. week days, 100 a. n
PetIIYnng special train will leave Atlantic City
February u. at i:SO p m, with dining car.-AdVt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
TOUR TO NEW ORLEANS MARDI eRAs

Leaves New York by special Pullman tram Feb
ruary 3 Via Penngylyania Railroad. hste 2 go S coS-
ers al necessary expenses, including seat on gInu-
stand 20 view the passing pageants- no worry
about hotel eccommodatiolE.-AdYI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02

Try Gold & Black Label l. & Crown Sherries
OF A. r. Ruiz & Hermanos. Jerez. Spaln.-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
lINcoLN,s BIRTHDAY-ATLANTIc CITY

Via New Jersey Central. ". 23d St. 9:SO a. m.
daily $40 p. m; daily eX sun; l2:5O p m sat only
Feb - $50 %. N. All 3-hour vcstibuled trains,
hnffet CARS attached-AdVt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
ssARoARD FLORIDA LIMITED-DAILY.

Electric lighted Lv n. V 1925 noon Ar. St. Aug
$50 p. SeabOard office. 1lSS BdWy or P r. r.
OfIices.-AdVt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
Il. d. WHITE, ed, KILLED.
Shoots Himself in Room at School
in California.
LRv - % The Tl-lbun. ]

Los Angeles Feb. Andrew D. White, ID
son OF Mrs. Annie White. Of Syracuse. and
grandson of Andrew j. white, former pres
ident Of Cornell University. and at one time
Ambassador to Germany. shot himself In the
head late on Friday afternoon. and died while
in the train the way from Nordhoft 70 Los
Angeles for medical attention.
The youth. who was nineteen years old was
a student at the Thatcher School at Nordhoh
where he was doing preparatory work with a
view to entering Yale al the opening of the
next year. He apparently in good health
and his relatives find no reason for his
wanting to take his life, unless it could be de-
spnndenCy from overstudy.
The first intimaton OF the deed came when
a nurse who was passing the door Of Mr.
Whites room heard two shots. When she en-
tered she found him lying he door with two
bullets in his head. Specialists were called
from Los Angeles. who advised that Mr., White
be brought here 10 a hospital. hut he died before
the train reached the station.
Syracuse, Feb, Mrs. Frederick =. White, of
this city, received news to-day OF the death OF
her son. Andrew u. White. 2d. al the Thatcher
School, in tho Obi Valley. Cal, as result Of a
shooting accident The young man was nine
teen years old, and the favortte grandchild OF
Andrew y. White Tho lads father committed
suicide here I'M 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
THAw SURE OF ACQUITTAL.

1t is generally understood that Thaw is abso-
lutely confident of acquittal. and until the jury
returns with its verdict will probably remain so.
He sees no other end to the case. and has to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02

To make FERRIS HAMS and BACON
The finest In the wOrld-Accept no substitutes.--
Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02

1ookSG East FROM NO ls WEsT SD STR s1RRT roof
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02

AFTER ALL, usHER's THE SCOTCH
that made the highball famous.-Advt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
GREAT BEAR SPRING WATER.

Its purity has made 1t famous."-Adyt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02

Continued on second page.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-25
Hidden Gifts
Of the.
ChristmaStide.

fCop, right M 1y Aloysirs Coil
THINK 50 my .ittie baby boy,
= That the gifts arc an for you
The picture books and the painted
blocks
And the soldier men in blue?
But what Of the joy in mothers heart
When she saw you dance for see,
When you woke to see the candles burn
On the boughs of the Christmas tree2
VoU elapped your hands and you
laughed aloud
When you found the little pillow
With the oxen team that logged on
wheels
In the shade Of the greenwood Dough,
But what Of the silent tenderness
That stirred in mothers breast
When you drove the oxen.to the barn
In the twilight hour to rest7
VOUR eyes in wonder opened wide
When you saw that the little
train
Would rattle down the carpet track
And theh run back again
But what Of the golden train Of thought
That follows your baby feet
To scatter the flowers OF mother love
Where the way is bright and SWEET
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-25

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Prescription swill be found most enectivs
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A hook OF particulars wraps each Dottiy
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by physicians OF all the schools OF practaloe
as guides In prescribing, say OF eacn IN
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The words OF praise bestowed on me
several ingredients entering into Doctqf
Pierce's medicines by such writers snoui1
have more weight than any amount oi
non professional testimonials, because
such men are writing for the guidance OF
their medical brethren and know whefeoi
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-25

point opposite McConkey's house, and
AT dusk the soldiers began crossing,
Everybody knows. Of course. that the
river was full of floating ice but
Colonel Glover and his fishermen sol
diers from Marblehead did not mind
that They knew how TO guide boats
amid cakes Of ice These Massachu-
setts fishermen were placed IN charge
OF the boats
The plan OF Washington was 10 reach
Trenton by o'clock in, the morning
and catch the Hesslaus sleeping or
their Christmas rotations. He counted
upon getting the whole army across by
midnight Owing to the delay caused
by the ice and the storm It was 3
o'clock in the morning when the last
boat load of patroits reHched the Jer-
sey shore. BY O'clock the force was
formed ready for the march upon
Trenton Colonel Henry Knox had
brought over his cannon on the frail
flatboats. with horses to pull the pieces
along the road.
General Washington crossed the riv-
er a little before midnight. The In
mates OF McConkey's house were astir
practically all night. brewing Dig Jo-
runs of hot and steaming punch, which
the cold and weary Continental officers
drank with eager zest. Ii is related
that early IN the morning hours Wash
lngton himself stepped into the inn
and found some of his young officers
inclined to loiter by the fire and in
dulge In extra potations. There was
more serious work on hand. Washing
ton. IL is said. drank just one stout
''snifter' and ordered his officers to be
about their business. McConkey's house
still stands, and the place is 'known
now as Washington's Crossing
Washington divided his forces into
two bodies, one TO march down the
river road and attack the enemy from
the west, the other TO enter the town
from the north. The commander in
structed all his officers to set their
watches by his. so that the attack
might be made simultaneously at every
point IL was 8 o'clock when the en-
smy's outposts were encountered and
AliNtn iHt AlOin btnihi titt0 ulhR
fences as they ran.
Colonel Rail had been up all night
with other officers, carousing and play
Ing cards at the house OF Tory.
Though the attack was made three
hours later than had been intended.
II was still practically a surprise. Rail
buckled on his sword and calamity
tried TO rally his demoralIzed forces.
but II was too late. Already the light
horse and 500 HessIans had taken fight
and escaped Knox had planted his
cannon TO sweep the principal streets,
and the attack from all points was
furious Colonel Rail fell MORALLY
wounded. and little later he sur
rendered his sword to Washington
The American commander took nearly
a thousand prisoners. with many stands
Of arms, cannon and other equipment
The victory was complete. CORVALLIS
deferred his trip to England. remain
lng here to surrender to Washington at
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-25

Former Comptroller Edward NJ.
Grout of New York city tells n pretty
little Christmas story.
He said that a little girl relative Of
his was visiting her grandmother on
Thanksgiving day. Already the child
had begun 10 speculate on what Santa
Claus was 20 bring her at Christmas
time. and. as children especially girls
will do when they are At the home
OF an indulgent friend she began TO
rummage through closets and drawers
In the course of her investigation
she came upon brand new white nun.
II was the very thing she had wanted.
and she knew that Santa Claus chief
purchasing agent-grandma-h OBJ
tanned II for her
Taxed with II. grandma admitted the
truth.
But" she said. you must forget all
about II until. Christmas day"
That night as she was being put TO
bed the child astonished her mother by
adding this to her evening prayer:
please. God. make me forget all
about the little white nun Santa Claus
Il to bring New York Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-25
s..;Christnas Chef
b. DAVIS T~Acy.

lCopyright 1907 by G.. e. Luriol
"W\ I'D you get one Johns'
Mrs Botsford spoke eager
E ~ almost Historically.
Yes. ! sent her round 90
the kitchen entrance"
"Can she cookF"
"She is neat and very nice looking g"
Mr.. Botsford temporized defensively.
"She says she can do every kind OF
housework from up garrett to down Gel
lar"
But can she cook-fancy dishes, !
mean
"Sbe says that she had quite a repu-
tation at home for plain, wholesome
cooking. and she iS,willing 10 learn. |
told her what you wanted"
Mrs Botsford dropped upon a stool,
Der eyes filing.
ooh. John" she calculated. ''it's II
O'Clock now. and Cousin Edwards fan
Gee is coming at o'clock TO stay until
Saturday, and she and Edward and
some of her people will be here for
Christmas dinner tomorrow, and you
know / have never seen the girl or any
OF them. We must have things nice.
The girls worth a clear million In her
own right. Oh, John. why need our
cook get sick at such a tIIgs and
Mrs. Botsford was becoming incoher-
ent, but John nodded comprehendlDgly
.Put what else could dol There's
a corner 81 servants especially cook.
at this season. The only suggestion OF
one besides Sarah was a ten dollar a
day chef who commences on regular
job Monday. or course you don't
want a chef for two days"
Mrs Bctsford sprang to her feet. her
face suddenly radiant
''The very thing" she cried "He
anldo the art work aud your cook the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-25
Az Old Christmas Custom.

A century or two ago there was a
custom IN Germany foi' all the parents
IN town OF village to send the pres
ents they designed for their children 90
one chosen individual, who called at
each house clad In a motley robe, a
mask and a huge faxen wig Knock
ing on the door, be called In a loud
voice for all the good children TO APP
pear and receive the gifts which the
Christ Child. the Christ-Kindlein. had
sent them This was the prlmeval
Kriss Krlngle. Coleridge describes this
custom and records that the bad little
children had rod left for their cor
rection. brooklyn Citizen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-25
STRANGE Christmas superstition.

In north Germany a person must not
spin during the twelve nights of Christ
mas lest he or she should walk after
death, nor after sunset on Saturday,
for then mice Will eat the work. III II
is desired to have money and luck all
the year round. one must not fail TO
eat behring's on New Years day, nor II
you wish to be lucky must you rock an
empty cradle or spill salt wantonly or
cross knives or point at the stars. II
a dirty cloth Is left on the table over
Christmas night II will make the an
gels weep. II you point upward TO the
rainbow Il will make the angels feet
bleed. and II you talk Of cabbages
while looking at the moon you will
hurt the feelings Of the man In Tilt
Btta
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-25

the fact of her coming In a cab and be
ing we'll dressed was significant of SO
day s'e.z-sss- s.<g.s .ss;ssSETsss
Mrs Botsford did not wait for the
second girl TO answer the bell. but hur-
ried to the side entrance The occa-
sion was too momentous for ceremony.
AS she threw open the door the CIR
was bending over Il fine clump of late
chrysanthemums that were smiling
daringly into the very teeth of winter
Mrs. Botsford's heart warmed toward
her Instantly A girl who could bend
over flowers with that look was not an
ordinary workman, but an artist As
the girl smiled. nodded and came for
ward Mrs Botsford almost caught her
in her arms
ooh. my dear" she cried. without
giving the chef an opportunity TO
speak, you don't know how glad | am
TO see you! | will take you right into
the kitchen. and Sarah will show you
where everything is. shall not make
a suggestion, for see you are perfect
" capable. only do make II Just as
ss comprehensive as you can. Miss
Ienox is accustomed 90 everything
and-and I want TO make her like me
SO much and TO please Edward"
She had been hurrying the chef
through the hall to the kitchen. At
the door. 10 her surprise the chef
pressed light kiss upon her forehead
"If you are as nice to Miss Lenox *
you are TO me" she smiled II think
she Will like you. Now you may leave
me in charge. will do the best
can"
Mrs Botsford returned TO the draw
ing room. rubbing her forehead
thoughtfully.
whats the matter Julia" her hus-
band asked-"another headaehef"
"Nno.' doubtfully: chats where the
chef kissed me. ! never had a girl
kiss me as soon before. But .don.t
care If only she diffuses her artist soul
through the cooking She has an art
LIST soul. John. ! saw II In her eyes"
At o'clock she was again al the
window, but there was no carriage I'm
Night Two minutes later the tele-