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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-06
PRACTICAL PROGRESS OF NEGROES.
Industrial Schools and Northern Interest
Help Toward Improvement
q Editor of The Tribune.

TO The Editor of The Tribune
Sir: 1t IS encouraging 10 note the interest '"e
Negro race manifests IN itself especially along
nyactical and useful lines. This evident In the
educational meeting suudaxin Bethel Church. when
a large Attendance listened with patience to the
common sense and sound advice that was dealt out
10 them 10y prominent negro leaders. The meeting
was In the interest Of La young men and women
at Morris Brown College. Atlanta.
1t was made clear that the institution found
ed in 1851 BY the negroes Of the state for pracu-
cally training boys and girls for farm life well
as other avenues OF usefulness. Bishop w, b. Der
rick who has been a very wise and safe leader
Of his people for years presided. but in this meet
ing lie talked to practical effect than at any
time before concerning the masses. He urged
upon them the necessity of being skilled workmcn.
Other speakers. including William L. Buckley. prn-
clpal of Public School o. and Councillor NJ Leonard
Frazier gave advice OF equal helpfulness.
Notwithstanding the Irregularities and sharp
criticisms with which my is surrounded
day, there Is every reason 10 believe that II is i'm
proving In substantial manner in every part Of
the country. Evidence Of criminal idleness and of
Indifference do prevent the honest seeker after
truth from seeing every turn that the negroes
Of the country making rapid advancement
morally, intellectually and financially. The Negro
has improved In his leadership In his business IN
progress Is largely seen in the Southern states.
where the masses OF the Negro race are and where
they are making every sacrifice TO help themselves
At no time In any city of the North have
negroes in a substantial way shown themselves
Interested in their cousins of the South when
they put the table last Sunday 81 OF for the
told that the collection will shortly reach $1,000
Among the largest contributors were J. f. Thomas
who has been in the employ of Harvey Fiske q
Sons bankers No: g. Cedar street for forty years.
Mercantile and Realty Company, 1895
Most Of these hopeful signs due to the
work of schools like Morris Brown College, At
New York. April 26 1907
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A GENEROUS RESPONSE.

Miss Elsie Heller, a member Of the Chelsea
branch. has generously offered TO send her check
for s. each month for the remainder of this year
TO be used for carfares and luncheons for the
crippled girl who attends the Manhattan Trade
School This is. indeed, a kindly act to give such
helpful assistance who IS hampered by
physical in1rmity and is struggling to become self
supporting.
Other responses include several copies Of the
poem asked for by NJ. + w, and the donors
especially thanked for. their trouble in copying IT.
Mrs. Glover, Of Brooklyn. has kindly offered TO
forward the sermons requested~by a Virginia mem
Der during the absence OF Mrs Perkins in Europe;
her copies TO Mrs. Alice Norris. State Hospital
MidaletoWn, Conn?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-06
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

Fresh variations Of the overwaist are constantly
appearing. and the fashion is such graceful one
that its favor seems likely to be indefinitely pro-
longed Here is one Of the simplest yet most
effective models that includes the mandarin, or
kimono sleeves and that can be made either with
V-shaped or a square opening. As illustrated. It
is Of pongee. with silk braid and heavy applique
and is worn over a lace guimpe. but Of the
many advantages of waist Of this sort is that It
allows the use Of any guimpe. while the waist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-06
Red, White and Blue FavorS
For Decoration Day Parties

Cannons on Boxes Toe and 15c.
Eagles on red -and-bIue boxes. 15c
each.
Drum Candy Boxes, Toe and 15C.
Shield Candy Boxes. Ice and 15C.
Red~N hite-and- blue Candy Boxes. sc, SC
and i5c each.
g. A. r. Hats. to hold Candy. 1Oc and
15C each.
Tent Boxes zoe and csc each,
Silk Flags. &c to 26c each.
Paper Flags, l0c and soc q dozen.
Jack Horner Pies. Shields and Drums, Sc
each.
Flag and Shield Ice-cases. soc doz.
-while-aud- blue Baskets. 10c. 15c and
use each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-06
FEELING IN Mr.. ALLDs's DISTRICT.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: l find a dispatch from Norwich, \. " in
YOUR paper this morning saying The rank and
file of the party did seem 10 take much interest
In the Kelsey case The Republican leaders. how
ever generally approve of Senator Alds's VOTE
The rank and file of the party, If Mr. Aids OPP
poses the Governors reform measures, notably the
nublic utilities BILL will take so much interest in
Mr.. Aids that he will not be renominates unless
mated that he will be laid out at the polls The
rank and file of the Republican party are FOR the
Governor and will place their votes where they Will
do the Governor the most good.
ONE OF MR.. ALLDSS CONSTITUENTS.
Roxbury, n. Y. May i lsvi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-06
MONEY RECEIVED.

Mrs, Annie H Vermtlye, a member Of the adj
visory board has sent her check for $40 for the
emergency fund; "A Friend in New jersey, SO TO
help some little one; 'Sunshiner' in Burlington
Vt, $40. for some pressing need; the Junior Union
Of the First Baptist Church, of Goversyille y Y.
through Mrs. l.. NJ Hyser, superintendent, 81, for
some needy boy or girl. This last will help sup
ply the wants OF little boy In BROOKLYN whose
mother is widow and in poor health. Mrs. c +.
Jenkins of Newburg contributes s. as snnual
]. ;. ). dues; Mrs. Graham MaCfarlane, s.: Mrs
Joseph Waite, Of California s., r. L. P. Wash
ington, 50 - for cheer; "A Friend in New
Jersey 81 for TatoCk fund: Two Friends Of
I2lmira. y: y. 30 cents MAY dues; Miss New
postage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-06
LUNCHEON TICKETS

Miss lillian I. Carpenter. of White Plains,
treasurer Of the Purchase T. S S branch. has
forwarded SO so for luncheon tickets for May 15
Mrs. Leon Hess 81 30: Mrs. J. l.. Niver, 81 80. and
Mrs Thomas Wallace 81 80. 'P" of New London
Conn, was; the first to respond to, the CHEEKY
Suggestion by sending SO 10 provide tickets for
two reduced gentlewonen for the annual T: S. 5.
luncheon on May Is the Hotel Astor Miss /.
Newton. of Manhattan, has also given 81 80 for
q ticket, to be passed to another"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-06
HOW TO ADDRESS THE T s 6

All letters and packages intended for the T. S S
should be addressed TO the Tribune Sunshine So
Getty Tribune Building, New York City If the
apoN9 ADDRESS is carefully observed commuuica-
IONS intended Tor the T S. s will be less likely to
80 asotay, The Tribune Sunshine Society has no
ton using the word Sunshine All checks and
money orders should be made payable to the Trib-
ui4e SouEshine Society. Letters containing money
should always be registered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-06

Half a Hundred Victims to His
Credit Before He Has Killed.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: l tnclose Clipping from India paper sent
me while ago by friend who for many years has
been resident there Almost everybody is inter-
ested III tiger story, especially, when a feet;
Marblehead, Mass April 90 1907.
The Enclosure above referred to is as follows:
CAPTURE or \ MAN-EATER
"Chakrata," writes a correspondent. was en-
HVened to an unusual extent yesterday by the
rival of the man-eating tiger from Lokar beyond
Deoban. This animal has for the last three years
been the terror of the tract of country known
Jaunsar- Bawar. Indeed for twenty-five miles be
yond Deoban there is scarcely khud that has not
its history of human victims, all attempts to de-
stroy this scourge having hitherto proved futile.
On the 18th of September. leaving his usual haunts.
he appeared at Deoban and killed two close
to the Forest officers garden, body only being
found On the morning Of the 18th he killed
nuIiock, mile and half from Chakrata on the
Deoban road. The Forest Officer, 4. Smythies,
Colonel FitzFoy, 9th Fusilier-. and most of the
oHceIs IN garrison then made arrangements to sur
round the spot where the tiger last
Several soldiers in garrison volunteering their ser
vices there sufficient guns to effect this most
completely. After about two hours beating the
tiger was marked down under cliff Nothing
not until a patty of five or six gums advanced TO
sihle MIR Smvthies drawing 6rst blood He then
boted, receiving the fire OF several rifles; and was
eventually killed the ,Iad road. about four hun
dred yards from where first hit He was then car
about three hundred singing very quaint
song and chorus. On opening him, the fingers and
found in his stomach. The government reward for
this 900 rupees He was small but very
eight inches from his nose to the Up or tne tall
He had during the last three years killed not fewer
than nifty human beings Tour od mem aca ao o ys
sal satisfaction throughout the whole district
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-06
TO BE PASSED on.

Unfinished work and woods have from Rut-
land. Vt. quilt materials from Mrs. W. Ray, OF
Brooklyn: express package OF bound books for
Sunshine libraries from S. S. S, Of Manhau9u
large contribution of silk pieces from Mrs Woods,
of 18th street; clothing from +. g. l., and unln-
Conn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-06
WILD FLOWERS.

A box of lovely wild mayfowars and trailing
arbutus received yesterday, in perfect condi-
ton. The unknown friend VIII please accept many
thanks in behalf OF the little girls TO whom the
blossoms were sent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-06
FLOWER SEEDS.

Miss Hawkins would like to dispose of moro
flower seeds, as the money received for them
means extra comforts for her "shut-n" He The
old-fashioned flowers neatly put up, are only three
cents package Orders may be sent direct to Miss
Kate E, Hawkins, Box No 70, r. +. D No. ,,
Ensnuehanna. Penn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-06

banks OF the Potomac. but by the founding of d
centre OF the highest education, manned by men
whose very names shall make il not only the final
goal of every American students ambition, but the
Mecca toward which the scholars of the world
shall wend in constant pilgrimage
ALEXANDER HILL.
The Parsonage. Rotterdam. y. Y. April -. 1907.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-06
MAY.

'A0po nome is May-and May is here
1t is worth
All man can sCrape or sduander
Just to idle, just TO wander
Eorth from trade. away from dutv
Reyelling In all the beauty
AND the glamour of the MAY.
Richard Burton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-06

Colonial Hat Ice-cases. 25c each.
Ice Cups. all ColOrs. with paper flowers.
Toe to soc each.
Hand-painted Ice Cups. 25c each.
Place Cards to match, 10c TO 20c-
Jack Horner Pies $3.50 to So.
Novelty Pies. Circus, 81; Teddy Bear. IS;
CarOusel. s.; Swan and Canoe. 81 each.
Imported Hard Candy. for favor filings
and table decoration. sec a pound.
Best Chocolates. BonbOns. French Fruit
and Jordan Almonds. for table dessert. Coo
a pound.
Candy Teddy Bears. for children's parties.
soc pound.
Basement Old Building.
New-York tribune., 1907-03-10
PRINCE OF MONACO.
LITTLE Sign of Lentem Fasting Meets
HIS EYe at Monte Carlo.

Lent is with us. the season OF fasting ana re-
nentance but at Monte Carlo. where the season
or nleasure-such as it isis at its giddlest
height. there is little sign of sef-denial OF any
kind Instead the gardens look their loVellest
and greenest, the flower beds of lilac and Tor
e,et-ne-not. of primulas and aZaleas and PINK
roses are a mass of color. blazing beauty anu
efYrontery. and So be it whispered, are some
of the lady visitors The Prince of Monaco Is
TO be seen sometimes in his box at the opera
though never on the Terrace or in the casino.
He is. am told, more solemn, more serious ana
more pious looking than ever Having lately
been in Glasgow, where he lectured on the
..Meteorological Exploration of the High Atmos-
phere" which, together with the study OF
oceanography, is his chief hobby, he naturally
looks with a more disdainful eye than ever on
the acknowledged and only source of his wealth.
the gambling and pigeon shooting OF Monte
Carlo.
Every one, of course, is aware that IL Is from
tbe Casino in Monte Carlo that the Prince draws
his annie resources In 1S9S when the gam
Hing concession to the Casino Company was
renewed. he received 100000 in cash. an annual
salary of 100000 the ...o.aise of further
100000 in 1914 when - present concession
expires. and the undert' % the Casino Com
pany to spend 100000 francs year on the
works of the port Of Monaco, and other sums
New-York tribune., 1907-03-10
The Graphlc

and after being several times enlarged. the
wooden buildings finally gave place 20 inn
posing structure Of brick and granite contain
ing 400 rooms, known to travellers from all
parts Of the world His advice and assistance
We're eagerly sought by art collectors who vis-
tied Pekins, and many OF the choicest speci-
mems in famous collections Of Europe and Amer
lea We're selected under his guidance.
1t was, however. in course Of the Boxer up
rising in 1900 that Mr.. Chamot found oppor-
tunity for full exercise OF the collecting habit
As will be remembered. that movement, which
originally directed against the Chinese
Christians soon included all foreigners in Pc
King. and eliminated in a siege Of the city. which
lasted for seventy-eisht days. and had almost
succeeded, when 1880 allied troops relieved
the situation. Here Mr.. ChamOt's intimate
knowledge Of the Chinese character. his mastery
IF the language and the wide esteem in which
he held by both Chinese and foreigners.
rendered him the man of the hour At the first
mutterinss of the storm Mr.. ChamOe quietly
and UnostentatiOusly bought up all the -four,
grains cereals and foOdstuffs of all kinds that
he could possibly secure. until the Hotel de
PekinS veritable storehOUse. Thus the
besieged were saved from starvation and sur
render TO nameless atrocities and subsequent
death. for on Mr.. Chamot alone 42OO souls
5000 Chinese and 1900 foreigners-for IS days
depended for their daily food.
Despite the fact that Mr.. Chamot rested
the burden Of supplying the food for 1900 per-
sons, he spent every available moment Of time
| on the fighting line. and night after night he
passed through the lines OF the besiegers and
secured further supplies of food. at what risk
may be readily imagined.
During the entire course Of the siege Mrs.
ChamOt fought side by side with her husband.
Drawing every danger and rendering signal SER
vice
From the roof OF the Hotel de Pekines which on
account Of it's prominent situation became a
target for the guns of the besiegers, she sue
Ceeded. though at distance of 240 yards in dis
abhnS at least five of their Krupp machine guns
by penetrating the breech locks with the Steel
bullets from her rifle.
New-York tribune., 1907-03-10
CHINESE TREASURES.
Ho7r Auguste r. Chamot Came to
Collect Them.

Auguste f. Chamot. whose collection OF Chi
nese art objects is on free view at the
American Art Galleries, in this city. was born
in Switzerland In 1883. several months be-
fore he sixteen years old, he entered the
ancient city of Peking with forty cents in his
pocket The Catholic missionaries. TO whom he
appealed for advice and assistance. advanced
him a little money and built for him hotel Of
three roous-one for himself and two for his
guests. Here Mr.. ChamOt besain his career
in China From the first. the Hotel &c PekinS.
as It was grandiloquentIy styled, was success.
New-York tribune., 1907-03-10

and since then the prince. as wen he may. has
eschewed the married state
The prlncipality Of Monaco covers an area OF
four square miles. consists Of a rocky promou-
tory. a narrow strip OF coast and population
OF some 1900 people. A large part OF this
population Is employed at tho Casino but the
natives strictly forbidden by princcly edict
to gamble at the tables. Deer stalking should.
perhaps be added to the princes bobbies He is
q friend Of the Kaiser and OF the King Of Por-
tugaL and goes each year to the Bavarian Court
70 shoot chamois in the Tyrolean Highlands
London Bystander.
New-York tribune., 1907-03-10

for improvements. public works, charities and
so forth. This as a contemporary has already
remarked, is not bad business for man who
does not approve Of gambling; but then the
Grimaldis were never people to get the worst
OF a bargain.
II IS only in accordance with the usual con-
trariness Of fate that personal notoriety has
reached the Prince Of Monaco. chiefly through
the divorce courts. His lfe apart from his
matrimonial affairs, has been that Of a monk
confess'd In 1869 he married the Lady Mary
Douglas Hamilton. and his son by this marriage
Is the present heir apparent. In 1880 the mar
riage was cancelled. The divorced princess
married Count Tassilo Festetics, a Hungarian
nObleman and sportsman and the prince in 1880
married the widow Of the Due de Richelieu. n
Jewess and the granddaughter Of the German
poet Heine.
This marriage lasted scarcely more than two
years. and annuTed five years ago in Nav
New-York tribune., 1907-03-10
FLIING TT.

John" said the political leaders WIFE you'll
have to get new policeman assigned to mis-
beat; Bridget doesn't like the present one"
"AH right said he "and while I'm about II
III get one that likes his meat rare. I'm getting
New-York tribune., 1907-03-10
FOILED AGAIN.

Taggsby (rcading)-This paper says that al
cl5hOl will remove grass stains from your linen
Mrs JaGgsby-Wel. you can't use that as an
excuse Your stomach isn't made Of linen.
neither has it any grass stains on it-ChicaSo
News
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-08
MRS. MARTHA NIVEN
 DIES AT BISON

Mrs. Martha Niven, a former resi- dent of this city and a pioneer citi- zen of this section, died Thursday night at her home at Rison, Cleva- land county Her death was not un- expected, for she had been critically ill for several days. Mrs. Niven was 73 years old. She leaves her hus. band, Archibald Niven; three soa3, Breck and D. B. Niven of this cit, and John Niven of Rison; and daugh- ter, Mrs. l.. B. Quinn of Locksburg, Ark, to mourn her death. The fun- 'eral serv1ees were conducted Friday by Reverend T. Y Ramsey of this city, assisted by Reverend J. F. Las sitter of Rison. Mrs. Niven was a most estimable woman of many Charming traits of character and her death has caused a gloom of sorrow among her many friends here and elsewhere.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-08
ANNUNCIATION
School Year of 19O7.S Opens at Pop ular Sixth Avenue School In. der Most Favorable
 Auspices.

The current week has been d busy one within the preincts of Annurcia- tion Academy. Long before the aD- pointed hour on Wednesday morning crowds of bright, laughing maiieus and timid tots were seen to weDd their way out Sixth avenue in the direction of the Academy, ready and seemingly anxious to begin the work of the new scholastic year.
 Half sessions were held eacl day and almost the entire time devo!el to the organization of classes, in pre- paration for the regular order fol- lowed throughout the term.
 The present enrolment of one hundred and fifty pupils; the exi,ec. tation of the return of many old ones, with numbers of applic lticEs received, predict success for the com. ing year, as we'll as force recogni- tion of the admirable results obtain ed chiefly through the interest and efforts of patrons, combined with the ,consecrated devotedness of the teachers-the Sisters of Charity Of Nazareth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-08
BABIES OF THE
 BABY ROLL

On Tuesday afternoon, September 3, the Babies of the Baby Roll of Lakeside Methodist church, were en- tertained by Mrs. w. c. Watson at her home, No. 15O4 South Olive St. The following is the invitation ttat each baby had received:
 My Dear Little One:- I'm going to have a party, For you, and mamma, too, So Come and bring your mite poN Filled with money old and new. And the one who has the mostest Shall wear my ribbon blue. And it shall be on Tuesday eve, At four, and not at two. Then Fllawelcome your smiling ii.tle face,s.. As we'll as a chance boo hoo.'"
 In response to this invitation maDy babies, with their mothers, came and the occasion was one long to be ! a- membered by those who were pces. ent.
 The babies with their beauty and innocence, and the mothers with
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-08
given by Mesdames Watkins and Woodbridge, which was greatly appre~ ciated by those presnt.
 Press Reporter.
ROBERT YORK OUT
 OF BLUFF CITY
Chester Taylor's Head Also "Chopped Off" by the CO-Receivers-YOrk to Manager Plant of Grant
 Lumber Company.

Robert York, former general man ager of the entire plant of the Bluff City Lumber Company, has been let out by the co-receivers of that con- pany, and will soon go to Grant coun- ty, where he will assume the general management of the mammoth plant of the Grant County Lumber Compa- ny, which is owned by he and his father, Captain J. B. York. The plant is one of the best in this section of the country. John F. Rutherford and Captain J. B. York, co-receivers, are in full charge of the Bluff City's va rious plants. Chester Taylor, order clerk at the local Bluff City Lumber Company's plant, has also been let out. It is reliably stated that other heads will be chopped off" before the end of the coming week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-08
Missionary Society Meeting.

The Foreign Missionary Society of Lakeside church met in regular ses- sion Monday afternoon, September 2, 1907. The president, Mrs. Burford, commented on the scripture lesson and her discourse was greatly enjoy ed by the members present
 One new member, Mrs. w. w. Christie, wife of our presiding elder, was heartily welcomed.
 This being the end of the second quarter, our treasurer urged that the half years dues be paid in full.
 Mesdames Donaldson and Christie were appointed as our visiting con- mittee for the current month
 An interesting missionary drill was
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-09-08
Forest Park Will
 Close Sept. IS
(COntinued From Page One.)

(Continued From Page One.) in a city it's size in the South The theatrical season opened rather late at Forest Park during the year just closing, but during it's brief career was liberally patronized and was 3 big success, theatrically speaking. The vaudeville and musical comedy companies that appeared at the park were as good as seen at popular prices in any of the larger cities. It is proposed to enlarge the theatre next year and under the management of a well known local theatrical man. it will offer first class line of at fractions for the year. New scenery is to be purchased and other i'm prOvements made.
 The moving pictures, which are still shown in the auditorium, are the best that money can buy. These shows Wll continue until the closing night, September 15. They are draw ing large crowds nightly and have pleased hundreds of people. The pie lures will be shown tonight as usu- al, and a band concert by Smith s band will also be feature of the af- ternoon's program.
 There may be some winter attrac- tions offered at Forest Park, an nouncement of which will be made attractive feature there during the winter months.
 The various animals in the Park ters and preparations are now under way for the annual closing.