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New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
STEAMER HITS TORPEDO BOAT.
The shubrick Badly Damaged in Collision
In Hampton Roads

Washington, Nov. pa telegram was re-
ceived at the Navy Department from Com
mandant Berry of the Norfolk Navy Yard say
ing that the torpedo boat Shubrick was in col
lision with the New York. Philadelphia and Nor
folk Line steamer Maryland in Hampton Roads
this forenoon. The Shubrick was struck on the
starboard side and was badly damaged. and two
tugs were sent to her assistance. She was
towed to the navy yard and will be docked
tomorrow. She is in command OF Lieutenant
H Z. Cook. and is Of 200 tons displacement
The Shubriclz not attached TO the torpedo
boat 1otilla which is under orders to proceed TO
the Pacific.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
E. r. THoMAs's VILLA ATTACHED.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.l

Newport, r. l. Nov. 2.-Stone Acre the New
port summer home OF Edward r. Thomas. of New
port and New York. to-day attached through
an action brought by the National Bank of North
America. of New York, for $4,000 The --ttach-
ment placed the property, which is one
of Newports show places. by Deputy Sheriff Frank
r. King. who placed on file with the City Clerk a
copy OF the writ. The writ asserts that Mr..
Thomas failed to keep his promise with the bank
in regard TO certain promissory note matters. 1t
allows him the OF the house for year.
Stone Acre formerly owned by John W.
Ellis, and purchased by Mr.. Thomas about
two years ago. It is worth several times the
amount named in the suit.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
RETIRED MERCHANT CUTS THROAT
Chapman Dwight Declares Near Death He
Hurt Himself Shaving.

Chairman Dwight. retired merchant who has
for some wears been living with Samuel Vogan at
No 2s6 Broadway. Manhattan. was found IN MS
bed shortly before midnight Yesterday Wlth a
,o ,,as, across his throat razor was found
beside him.
The merchant, who is siXty-two years old was
tak.n to the J. Hood Wright Hospital where it
was said he would recover 1t was said that he
received a number of letters yesterday morning
and that they greatly affected him. When he re-
,-ained consciousness he declared that he had cut
himself while shaving, and denied that he had at
tempted suicide.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
WOULDN'T SHAVE EAST INDIAN.
Sociologist Finds Color Line Drawn Against
Him, notwithstanding Turban.
IBy Telegraph to The tribune ]

Baltimore, Nov. 22.-Dr. n. Krishna, of Bom-
bay, India, who is studying sociological and in
dustrial conditions in this country. had the
color line drawn against him to-day by Balti-
said:
Although I am in American dress I wear a
Hindu turban. If l wore the ordinary Ameri-
can derby slouch hat 1 would be taken for a
negro. and yet with turban I am taken for
a barbarian. 1 entered dozen barber shops
to-day and asked to be shaved / was refused.
and in some instances the refusal was accom-
panied by the vilest language. L offered to pay
81 for the service. but it availed nothing
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
Il COLLISION UNDER SEA.
Submarines Crash at Depth Of
Thirty MetreS-NO LiUeS Lost.

Toulon, Nov. 22-While engaged in making a
Joint attack on tie battleship Jauresulberry
during the naval manGuvres off this port the
submarines Bonite and Soufieur were in col
Hsion at a depth of thirty metres. The Souf
feurs coming tower window was smashed and
the water began to rush in, but with rare pres
ence of mind the commander operated the rising
mechanism and the vessel reached the surface
before it had time to fill completely The naval
authorities have ordered a searching investiga-
tion as to the of the collision
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
BATTERY TUNNEL OPEN WEDNESDAY.
Mayor. P. S. Commissioners and Others In
vited to Make Trip.

The first train will he through the Bat
terry tunnel on November 27. The Mayor and
members of the Board OF Estimate and Appor-
tionment the members of the Public Service
Commission and its engineers, and the direc-
tors Of the Interborough Metropolitan Company
and Interborough Rapid Transit Company will
be invited to make the trip.
The special train will leave the Wall street
station at 1870 p. m., and run to the Borough
Hall station, where luncheon will be served,
after which tho train will return to Manhattan.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
THE T0ULON EXPRESS ROBBED,
Robbers Hold Up Train, Shoot Guards, Get
Money and Escape in Automobile.

Etampes. Nov. 22.-Three highwaymen last
night robbed the Toulon express near here after
the most approved Jesse James fashion They
entered the baggage car. shot down the guards.
seized the cash boxes and jumped off. At the
next station an alarm was given and the rob
bers we're pursued. but they escaped in an auto
mobile held by waiting accomplices
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
EXPLAINING PISTOL, SHOOTS BROTHER
Youth, Showing How Stepfather Frightened
Burglar, Kills Companion.

WiIliamstown, N J., Nov. 2-Harry Dickle' six
teen wears old shot and instantly killed his brother
Norman. aged seven years. here to-day while show
ing how his stepfather frightened burglars George
McIIvaine, the stepfather. was aroused early this
morning by some one trying to enter the house
Tie secured his revolver and scared the thieves
awav. Norman Dickle found the pistol and wanted
N know what it was for. The older brother began
explaining it's use. when it was discharged and
bulIet entered Normans eye.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
JERSEY POLICEMAN MURDERED.
tBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune


Burlington " L. Nov. 22-Patrolman George
Gusrang one Of the oldest policemen on the local
force. was murdered tonight by stranger sup
posed to be an Italian who had created reign
Of terror in several saloons. The murderer shot
tie policeman through the heart and in the head.
Then, according 10 one Witness the man turned
his revolver on himself putting bullet through
bis brain. The raEedy occurred almost TO the min
u'e Of the time ar which Edward S. Jefferson A
wealthy grocer was murdered near his home last
night
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
PLANS TO BUY scRoosY MANOR HOUSE
IBy Telegraph to The Tribrne,I

BY TeleglapE 20 TIC IIIIrIIV'I
raoston Nov "a plan is under way for the
,,,rcI,ase nv the Society of Mayfower Descendants
Of scrooby Manor House. in England for many
lars the home of Elder William Brewster Ihe
Man was preached last night at the meeting 10
commemorate the 2s7th anniversary Oh compact
en according 10 statistics the society has
tr.crtv-one hundred registered titles Of descent
from the Pilgrims.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
At ODDS OYER CONGO.
Reported Deadlock Bet50een King
LeODOld and DELEGATES.

Brussels. Nov. 22.-The parliamentary COM
mission has concluded it's examination of the
colonial bill. and the measure will be submitted
10 the Chamber of Deputies next week.
Rumors are current OF a complete deadlock
between King Leopold and the Congo delegates
to Belgium. The King is said to have refused
fatty to sign the treaty drawn up by them.
and to have left here for Paris.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
CHANGED HIS FRANCS INTO U. S. GOLD
Colorado Man Shipped Money from France to
Denver for Recoinage.
CBy Telegraph to The Tribune


Denver Nov. 22.-Verner u. Reed Colorado
Springs millionaire, who recently returned from
Paris discovered novel way of changing
French money into United States gold.
He had 100000 francs when ready to return
TO America and. fearing that upon his arrival
in New York he would be unable, because OF
financial conditions, TO exchange 1t for American
gold, he shipped the French gold direct 10 'iie
mint officials in Denver where II was recoined
into American money and turned over to him.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
TALK OF PENNY POSTAGE.
The London Times" Urges Government to
Arrange American Convention.

London. Nov. 23-The Times" this morning
editoriaIly advises the government that the mo-
ment is favorable for endeavor to arrange
a penny postage convention with the United
States because it is believed overtures would
now be favorably received at Washington The
Times thinks if this could be arranged the
other powers would not long stand alooE
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
CHEAPENTNG R4DTUN.
Three Grams Extracted at One
Third of Prerious Cost.

Vienna, Nov. 22.-Great success has attended
the experiments to cheaper the cost Of the pro-
duction OF radium which have been made at the
Imperial Academy Of Sciences of Vienna Near
iy three grams Of radium have been extracted
from 10000 klos of pitchblend at one-third the
cost of previous production.
IL was estimated not long ago that an ounce
OF radlum would cost not less than s3OoO,O0O
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
MYSTERIOUS NOTE BID.
Philadelphia duplication for Fire
Millions-In Other Cities.

Philadelphia. Nov. pa man who gave his
name af F. NJ. Bell and his address as No. 90
Chestnut street. this city. made application to
the Sub-Treasury to-day for SJ.Ooo.OOO of the
new government per cent certificates. He LETT
the Sub-Treasury without further disclosing his
identity The New York Life Insurance COM
uany has an office at the address given and il
was learned there that Mr.. Bell had permission
10 have his mail sent to that Office. 1t was ad-
mitted that he was known TO the office force.
but information as TO whether he was connected
with the insurance company OF was acting for
the company in applying for the certificates was
refused
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
A SHOCK REGISTERED AT LAIBACH
Violent Earthquake Believed to Have oc-
Cured in Samoan Islands.

Iaibach. Austria. Nov. 22-The seismograph in
the observatory here has registered violent earth
quake at a great distance probably IN the island
Of Savai OF the Samoan group, Thursday
evening The disturbance lasted two hours.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
EARTH SHOCK RECORDED AT HAMBURG.

Hamburg Nov. 22.-The instruments Of the
chronological station here recorded an earth
quake at 915 O'Clock this morning. The dis
turbance lasted for two hours and was at an
estimated distance of 5000 miles
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
ASK PRESIDENT TO RECONSIDER.

Sacramento, Cal, Nov. z2-Assemblyman smith,
OF Santa Clara County. introduced in the lower
house of the Legislature to-day resolution calling
on the President to reconsider his decision not to
become a candidate for reelection. The resolution
was ordered printed in the House journal, and
will come up for action tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
DOCTOR TAKES TOO MUCH MORPHINE.

DR.. John Drurnmond Of No lG4 East 12ith street
was taken IN the Harlem Hospital last night in
,flneai condition. following what is believed 10
nave been overdose OF morphine. whieh he had
saken 70 induce sleep. lie retired carly, not hav-
.'- slept Tor several daye.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
LEFT $4,000 IN NAIL kEe.
Ipy Teleeraph to The tribune.

IoIoEIaPU
,,,oiia Miss Nov ga nail keg containing
80 ooo a, cold was found to-day in the house of
ro,oneI 8 = Pacl1wood, a former successful Grim
mai attorney who died on Sunday supposedly in
novertv Five heirs will divide the fortune which
has been placed in a bank for circulation
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
C. P. BAIRD SENT TO PRISON.
French Court Sentences American Whose
Motor Car Killed Boy.

Paris Nov. pa court condemned today
Charles p. Baird, of Philadelphia, who on Oc-
tober 10 ran down and killed a boy at Neuilly
while driving a high power automobile to a
months Imprisonment and TO pay a fine of so
fine. In addition Laird must pay 5000 dam
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23

The island of savaii is the largest of the Samoan
group It has a number of recent and extinct
volcanoes. There were volcanic disturbances in
the island in 1902.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23

Chicago, Nov. 2a.-Eight Chicago banks have
arranged conditionally for subscriptions 20
81 500 900 of the new per cent Treasury Ger
tifcates. The subscriptions are reported to have
been made with the understanding that the
banks be allowed to hold 75 per cent of the pur-
chas price of the certihcatessas part OF their
government deposits. the subscribing banks BE-
ing such as are government depositaries. Sub
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23

Brdgetown, Barbados Nov, 22.-Mrs. Alleyne'
wife of DR.. Alleyne. resident surgeon general OF
the hospital here, died to-day from yellow fever.
She was taken sick November 1S Mrs
AIeyne was an American; her maiden name
was Maria Doherty.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
S. J. RANDAIL's EX-sECRETARY DEAD
Mother Saves Body from Potter's Field in
st. Louis.
CBy Telegraph to The Trieune.>

81. Louis, Nov. 22.-The body OF George P.
Miller. for four years private secretary to Sam
uel !. Randall when he was Speaker Of the
House of Representatives was saved from the
potters field to-day. Millers mother in
formed. and telegraphed to send the body 10
Washington. Penn.
Miller was found about midnight in the room
ing house of Mrs Emsley. at No. 2S22 Pine
street. and died two hours later at the City Hos
pital Mrs. Emsley SAYS she did not know
Miller was in her house The hospital physt-
clan declined to state the cause of the death and
the coroner ordered an autopsy. 1t is asserted
that an empty acid bottle was found by the
dying mans side.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
FEVER SPREADS AT BARBADOS,
British Cruiser Sails with Five New Cases
American Woman Dead.

St Thomas. D. W. l., Nov. Z2.-Ihe Brltisn
cruiser interchangeable, on board OF which an
outbreak of yellow fever recently occurred, re-
cutting in the deaths Of two members of tho
crew. left Barbados yesterday for Halifax Five
new cases had occurred on board the cruiser
before she left Barbados.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23

WASHINGTON. Penn Nov. 22--George Peyton Mil
ler who is reported 10 have attempted suicide az
St Louis belonged TO a family formerly prouni-
nent in this county His father. George w Miller
who died ten years ago, was a leading educator
politician and statesman OF Western Pennsylvania
George P Miller graduated from Washington
and Jefferson College in 1878 and the next year
he was named private secretary to Speaker s. j.
Randall, OF the House of Representatives. his
father and Randall having been lifelong friends.
He later studied law and admitted TO Prac-
tise in 1SSs, and practised in Pittsburg before
going West
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23

AFTER ALL, USHER's THE SCOTCH
thai made the hiGhball famous-AdvL
New-York tribune., 1907-11-23
GREAT BEAR SPRING WATEF

Its purity has made Il famous. ."-AdVt.
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tom Of the skirt. Above the hem iarse
sunflowers are outlined with kilteo
satin ribbon, with centers Of lace ana
embroidery applique.
A similar decoration Is used upon
the blouse bodice, the trimming being
confined to the area contiguous to the
shallow round yoke of lace insertion,
Joined with bands of hand embroidery.
The sleeves are cut in one. with the
blouse and the long shoulder line per-
petuated by an applied plat OF the
muslin, which continues down the CEN
ter of the elbow puffs. losing itself In
the folds of q cuff of shirred ribbor
and tiny lace ruffles.
Not as sheer nor as crisp as gauze
are the panama voiles, yet they are
transparent and have a certain wiry
effect that makes them charming ma
terials for summer gowns A model
in palest silver gray, rather simply
executed. shows a skirt which has
seam down the center OF the front
and Is of circular shape and barely
escapes the ground. 1t is mounted
upon a taffeta petticoat In slightly
darker tone of gray. The center front
seam is bordered ON either side by
silk braid half an inch wide. this TRIM
ming. In turn, being bordered by three
rows of narrow soutache, the braiding
extending round the bottom OF the
skirt.
The jacket is a semi-fitted pony at
fair, cut away at the front in v shape
and filed in with very narrow inside
revers of moire, stitched with gray
silk soutache and gr7ups of dull green
French knots. The sleeves are three
quarter length, finished with the
braided MORE to match the revers-
Both upon the coat and skirt little
buttons are introduced at intervals
wherever possible to relieve the mo-
uotony of the design.
| Many glorified decorative schemes
are worked out with floral designs OF
heavy floss silk and linen put on DC
applique upon the fronts of jackets
the sleeves and around the hem Of
the skirt. A pretty idea Is to stitch
| braid around the skirt in modified
i key effect, then set a medallion OF thu
, embroidery in the center Of eacl
square. AS rule, the trimming comes
in white and black linen or silk, blu
the latter are easily dyed to mattel
} the color of any frock, just as tn
smart laces are.
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.Psshsps." - said. hsAs1iy. seafe-
~ listening
Then suddenly an expression. auhe
merciless, distorted her features Her
pupils dirated in her fierce excitement.
she studied my face critically. ooldiy
deliberate. There was something por-
tentrus, almost ominous, In this COOL
stare It disconnected me: It made
me already regret my proffer OF friend
ship. She smiled; but the smile was
Medusa-like.
Yes, 1 believe It. Fate has sent
you to me. And you-are you Wiling
to follow where Fate leadsr
"Why not?" / demanded with more
curiosity than sincerity, l confess.
"Ah, you are courageous enough for
that? Monsieur. you are bold msa-
Surely not so bold as you, madam.
in asking courage of a man who has
been disgraced for cowardice." 1t was
difficult to keep the sheer out OF my
voice.
81 know to whom I speak, my dear
monsieur. The task I would set you
demands not the brute courage OF the
fool, but the devotion OF a crusader.
It Is a sacred cause; its servants are
not easily found
II am fiattered that fulfill the 70
quirements so admirably" returned
cynically But you will find it difhcul'
to convince me that my extraordinary
courage and devotion to a good cause
make my services invaluable. Why
should you choose me from score Of
men to help you?"
you are right. Above all thing
we must be frank with each other
You are at the Schweitzerhof? Al
revoir, you will hear from me soon.
I bowed over the hand she held Ian
guidly toward me. was embarked
on an adventure. Where would !
, lead me?
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ON THE SUMMER GOWNS.
New Touches That Add Much to the
Appearance.

It seems strange thing to say. but
Paris dressmakers seem those who
best understand the viennese art OF
using effective heavy tailor trimmings,
for they employ such upon the most
delicate materials. and 1t is q mys-
terry to know how they do tor 1t
seems, in effect. mystery to the aver
age mind.
Very thin white batiste frocks. ep-
pliqued with bands of colored linen.
upon which are set medallions OF
heavy lace, lend variety to an unusual
" handsome display of white dresses.
The heavier folds are not always In
color, however; frequently they are
white, like the dress. and decorated
with colored embroideries.
A number of delightful summer
toilettes have the skirts finished with
folds of liberty satin. which takes to
all of the fashionable color effects
most agreeably, and from an eco
nomic standpoint can be used to bet.
ter advantage than ribbon velvet,
since a yard of satin win form many
strips, while the same amount of rib.
bon covers only its measured length.
On sheer fabrics the use OF folds OF
appliQued tucks upon skirts continues
| most marked. The principal diher
ence in this respect is that this season
the folds are not Of the material dou
bled. The single fold. like a RUNE
has a narrow hem at the bottom, usu
ally finished with lace edging. 1t Il
attached to the skirt only at the tot
Of the fold. so that the fold. like
nounce or ruf1ie. hangs loose. but. o
course, without fullness. Heretofore
the folds have been stitched down q
both edges or made double. like tucks
the new method adds lightness to tn
effect.
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WARZHZP RE7u2y NeE|


mum. on the field. This time We shall
certainly win"
Three times in succession We won
now at even odds. now with the odds
in our favor. But again the electric
bell rang. She shrugged her shout
ders, and made a moue OF regret.
Alas! At the hour Of our triumph
the voice of art clamors."
We returned to the concert room.
as It not strange" she murmured
after a pause in the music, that one
longs so much for what Is just beyond
ones reach, while other fruit, as
sweet, may be plucked for the ask
ing?"
The boiiness of the metaphor
startled and repealed me.
You speak in riddles. madam"
| said, coldly. Frankly, had not placed
her exactly as that sort Of woman
Riddles" She lifted her eye
brows. hesitating. Il mean, Mr.. Had
don. that should be 80 glad II w
might be friends"
was unconvinced. You are to-
generous" said. ironically. doe
YOUR interest in mankind embrace al
the world?"
But you have been unfortunate,
she said. softly. Are you angry tia
l should be sorry for you?"
IT am perplexed. at least"
IF you are only perplexed. / aha
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She smiled. but RELUCTANTLY,

velope. She smiled, but reiuctantiy,
I thought.
Madame Sophie de WARMER" /
read aloud, before passed the tele-
gram to her.
She tore the envelope open with q
jeweled cross that hung from her
chatelaine. AS she read the message,
she became frightfully pale; she
swayed in her seat. 1t was not grief
so much as utter despair that pros
trated her.
"Dead!" She repeated the word In
French more than once in a dazed
voice. Dead. but it is incredible!"
The seconds passed. / did not
speak: regarded her with concern.
A beautiful woman is always danger
Gus. but q beautiful woman in trouble
Is doubly so. The friendship she had
lightly begged of me a moment ago,
was tempted to offer seriously now,
She had piqued and fascinated me
Now hcr unhappiness touched my
heart
But suddenly I doubted. Was II q
clever ruse, this advent Of the tele
gram so apply timed? Was she con
summatc actress, confident Of hel
dupe? No; the agony the message
had caused her was undoubtedly genu
inc. When she looked at me. 1t wa
with eyes heavy with despair. Whel
at last she spoke, her eyes burne'
fiercely, her voice was harsh wit
anger. The words she uttered wer'
certainly not addressed to me. The,
were spoken rather in spite of m,
presence than because of it.
~Looki / stake all in one throw
lI lose all-in q moment hold 4
my clenched hands the liberty an
happiness of 10000 women and chi
, dren. And then cursed fate strike
|. from my grasp this priceless happ
, ness. Ny poor people, my poor PEI
|, pie, Again fail you; I betray you!
She stared at me with eyes that di
not see. Her small hands pressed b.
T temples conyulsively.
. Perhaps. madam. It II fate al
|. who has sent me to you now. 70 h
8 yoA"