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New-York tribune., 1908-07-05
COMPASS PLANT
TRAVELLERS FRIEND
GITES BEHRING'S TO THOSE
LOST ON PRAIRIES.
4nother Nature Freak asserted to
ForeteH Weather and
Earthquakes.

One of the most curious of the worlds plants and
one which is Indigenous to this country alone Is
the compass plant (Slphium laciniatum). which
was FIRST called to the attention of the scientific
world by General Chen Major) Benjamin Alvord,
In 1872 and which received its name from the
curious property exhibited by It's leaves of present.
ing their faces to the rising and setting sun Inns
remarkable species is a perennial plant OF the
order Composite The first year 1t bears only
radical leaves; the second year and after. it is
Towering herb. with four FIVE leaves from twelve
to thirty inches in length the stem.
It is found in the rich praires of the Mississippi
Valley. from Minnesota to Texas. The polarity OF
the leaves of this plant known to hunters and
settlers long before General Alvord discovered 1t,
and they would resort it when lost in the prairies
on dark nights. as by feeling of its leaves they
New-York tribune., 1908-07-05
THE DRINKING ORCHID.

A most remarkable plant is the drinking orchid,
which is found in South America. This orchid
takes a drink. whenever 1t feels thirsty. by nean.
of a tube which 1t lets down into the water. The
formation of this orchid is different from others
Of its species 1t having sharp leaves. lancehead
shaped, growing round the root and radiating from
it. From the centre of the plant hangs the tube,
about one-eighth OF an inch thick and one-fourth
of inch wide.
When touched 1t gradually contracts and rolls
Itself UP in spira-like coil AS a rule these
orchids TO be found growing directly over the
water. or where water has been, and in the latter
case 1t is almost pathetic to how the tube
will work its way the ground to a pool or
river. The drinking tube when not in use, is coiled
up the top of the plant.
During the fall and early winter several years
ago number of might have been observed in
the streets selling an odd little plant which they
called the Resurrection plant Many and won
derful the tales told of the plant by these
itnerant statesmen to persuade prospective Gus
toners purchase Most of them either stated
directly or else led their hearers infer that the
plants came only from the Holy Land where they
were emblematical of the Resurrection. Most OF
them however. were Polypodium incarnium. the
commonest of ali the ferns of Florida During the
dry the plant curls up into small ball and
has the appearance of being dead. In this condi-
ton it will bear transportation very well When
1t is placed in a bowl containing little water the
leaves unfold and assume bright green color.
forming a rather pretty and ornamental plant
One of the most remarkable of the worlds trees.
found along the Amazon, in South America, is the
Masseranduba, or milk tree. 1t is a magnificent
In that country of ilimitabe forests ris-
ing with a straight stem TO enormous height.
The timber is very hard fine grained and durable
and is valued for structures which are much ex-
posed to the weather. The fruit is edible and very
good, being the size of small apple and full of
rich and juicy pulp.
But strangest of all is the vegetable milk which
exudes in abundance when the bark is cut. The
milk has about the consistence of thick and
for very slight, peculiar taste could scarce
ly be distinguished from the product of the cow
The natives use this tree milk in their coffee and
tea and in cooking. It is also used for glue, and
is said TO be durable
New-York tribune., 1908-07-05
SLEEPING AND COUGHING PLANTS.

curious plant, which possesses the rather re-
pulsfve title of snake plant (Amdrophophallus
campanulatus) is found in South America and
Asia few specimens having been brought to this
country In China it is known as the deVlI
tongue, or the sleeping plant" and is regarded
with superstition by the natives. The almost un-
hearable odor it gives out when in bloom is said to
have the effect of producing sleep and sometimes
causing death. 1t will to height of seven TO
fen feet and IN appearance is like monster snake
like, striped lily.
When the writer was in the West Indies several
years ago a native who helping collect spect-
mems in the forests called his attention to vine
which was growing some ruins. Plucking three
or four leaves from 1t. he said 1t was the love
plant and that his employer should hang them
somewhere and write the name of his best sirl'
on them.
.Tf they die" he said "she does not love you
II they sprout, she does" The writer put the
names of several women members of his family on
them and hung them from the ceiling by strings
From each there sprouted dozen or more
little leaves greener and fresher than the main
LEAF itself
In South America is found ornamental plant
which has acquired the cognomen OF coughing
plant" from the peculiar noise it makes at times
This plant has a most intense aversion to dust,
and as soon as a few grains are deposited on its
leaves the stomata air chambers which cover
their faces and which are the respiratory organs
of the piant become filed with gas and swell.
The gas is given out with slight explosion and
sound which resembles the cough of child suffer-
ing from a cold.
world is the "wonder-wonder flower which is
found in the Malay Peninsula. 1t is merely
blossom without leaves. vine stem, and grows
uarasite In decayed wood
New-York tribune., 1908-07-05
HILLS FOR MUSIC LOVERS.

Some of the musicians who lending their
presence as well as voices this colony are
David Bispham, Gerrit Smith, Bertha Ricci, Signor
Peregini and friends of theirs, as well as Nine.
Nordica, who has named her home Nordica Hill
Herbert Morson, playing with Kyrle Belew
in The Thief is putting up his home in the
musical colony, and has got several dramatic
friends to join him in creating a dramatic section
in this colony Of the stage, whose footlights gm-
mer along the brink of the Hudson by night, whose
curtain is wrought of shadowing trees, and whose
stage settings green hills and winding rivers
against background of blue-gr mountains
Long Island and Staten Island. too own their
dramatic colonies, and Maude Adams watches for
fairies in the glimmering waters of foresight Lake
ID oplyor
New-York tribune., 1908-07-05
LONG ISLAND SPORTS.

Many such congenial spirits haunt the green
levels and gentle undulations of Long Island, only
the Long Islanders have eolonized more with a
having sport with horses than they have TO
the less exciting welding Of golf sticks
The Shinnecock Hills Club keeps pace with the
RockaHay Hunting Club. of Cedarhurst and the
members of both talk horse, like the experts
they are, with the tenants Of the club cottages
snugsled conveniently under the groves adjacent
to Mineola and sheesphead Bay and Garden City
and Hampstead. Men find it mighty cosey to have
their country clubs and country cottages con-
senently planned that hobnob with the
ether and feminine members Of a family may
share in both the sports and society of father hus
oand and son.
The Rockaway Hunting Club is made up almost
entirely of members of the Racquet Club, just as
Twilight Park belongs to the families Of members
Of the Twilight Club, who colonized more for sum-
mer rest and mild recTeations than for sport
ing proclivities among the members. This club,
however. has not colonized around the corner fror
Gotham, to speak. 1t is something of a ride 10
the Catskills, and man cannot have luncheon
with friend and take him out there for game Of
golf and back TO supper in New York afterward
The social element also enters into the Ardsley
Club which is a sort Of resting place for clubmen
and their families in New York. who out among
the trees over Sunday and for spin in the even
ing and put up at the club in the first warm days
Of spring while the town residence is being done
up in brown holland and tar paper. The club is
embowered in trees, and occupies nine or ten acres
IN the midst Of park dotted with the villas
Of officers and members, among whom its
president, Colonel Franklin J. Brown; fits vice
presidents, AnaZi l. Barber and Henry S. Brooks,
tr.; the treasurer N. NJ. Van Beuren, and
secretary, Z. S. Jaffray, and such governors and
members as James c. Bishop Morton S. Pay
ton ]. D. Archbold, W. E Benjamin, Tracy H.
Harris. s T Davis, jr, H. s. Carpenter, ]. Allen
Townsend Edwin Gould, Arthur Webb Parsons,
II. lie Roy Edgar J. H Whitehouse the Rev. Dr.
Abbott z. Kittredge, Arthur K Wood, Robert
Hewitt J. l. Van Allen and a number OF equally
prominent men from the membership of six
New-York tribune., 1908-07-05
ORANGE TREE MOVES NORTH.

Botanists In the employ Of the United States De-
partrnent OF Agriculture hope to bring into being
an orange tree which will be sturdy the apple
tree: orange tree that will not perish in the
chill OF northern winter. which IN December will
bear its wreaths Of snow and in May its garlands
of bloom. and when summer comes win yield fruit
as good as that sweetened in the south sun
This may seem 70 be unnatural proposition. but
IL only seems No violence upon the laws OF
nature has been will be attempted II Is simply
effort TO make the citrus tree which bears the
table orange as hardy and insensitive to cold
the citrus which bears the bitter. unedibls
orange. BY crossing a citrus tree which grows IN
the North and which bears unedtbie fruit with
the citrus of the South Il Is sought TO beget
a plant in which will be combined the good traits
each.
Government botanists confident that the re-
suits OF this citrus marriage viii be a scion that
will grow and fruit at a Ia atitude midway between
the northern limits of the sweet and the bitter
snge II this should be there might be orange
groves In Central Virginia. Middle Kentucky.
Southern Indiana, Southern Illinois, Central Mis-
souri, and Central Kansas. Think OF orange groves
around the homes n Richmond. Losisvile. Cincin-
natl, ST. louis and Kansas City!-Technical World
New-York tribune., 1908-07-05
sIR THoMAs's PRIVATE RAILWAY CAR

Sir Thomas possesses the most roomy and per-
fectly equipped official in existence. There
nine rooms in the the first being recso-
tion room, with accommodation for fifteen IsT-
and handsomely furnished with sofas and
chairs, the sofas being designed 10 be trans
formed into beds when needed. There are
also two bedrooms fitted with brass bedsteAos,
with a bathroom between them both finished in
white enamel walls Farther on is well equipped
office furnished in mahogany, with every con-
yenience for the transaction OF business The
other main apartment is The dining room, which is
New-York tribune., 1908-07-05

waterscsre, the may be. In old places
are usually natives Very the natives realize
that the art student has come In droves and must
be fed and housed. Each the feeding ana
housing Of students takes greater importance
in their eyes and the prices they charge are such
that students have need OF even pocketoooks
by the time the season is over. In some colonies
students transform barn into very jolly quarters
New-York tribune., 1908-07-05
JOHN BULL IN THE TOMBS

There ripple of amusement in the dingy
Ton1bs court yesterday morning when John Bull a
saloonkeeper, of No. 128 Park Row, arraigned
before Magistrate Breen by Patrolrnan Cohen, Of
the Mulberry street station. selling liquor after
hours.
Magistrate Breen.
Ireland" promptly returned the prisoner.
''Oh." said the magistrate. Then I'll hold you
in 500 bail for examination Monday.-,
New-York tribune., 1908-07-05

OF Westchester melt into the foothills of the
Catskills musical people have started a colony all
their own. i of footnote it were, to the
great composition planned by Nine. Nordica of
American Bayreuth Numbers of musical peo-
pie have entered into this project, and opera low
ers have already purchased boxes in the unbuilt
New-York tribune., 1908-07-05

is provided with reservoir to store up water.
The organ in which the water is stored Is at the
base of the stem and is covered with sort OF
waterproof envelope, through which the water can
neither escape nor evaporate.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-05
LATINA -AMERIcAN TOPICS.

All the Gillian papers have published highly
eulogstic articles about Monsignor Casanova.
Archbishop of Santiago, who died recently IN the
capital of the republic at the age of seventy-six-
He the most prominent prelate in South
America, where he held, in fact. the post Of
primate OF the Roman Catholic clergy in that part
of the world. Monsignor Casanova exercised a
benefcent influence over questions Of international
policy touching religious administration For in
stance. he did not insist. though urged to do 50
by ultra patriots, the "ChilianiZation'' OF the
Tacna diocese now occupied by the Chilians since
their victories of 1S79-S2. That diocese of the
Peruvian provinces Of Tacna and africa de-
pendency Of the Archbishopric OF Lima. and
ChilIan patriots have always been anxious to OBJ
tain ruling, through their religious digntaries.
from the Pope that the Tacna diocese should be
detached from its allegiance to the Peruvian ceri-
cal authority and It's religious administration trans
ferred to the Archbishopric of Santiago. Monsg-
nor Casanova feared that such measure would
only embitter the not over friendly relations exist
ing between the two neighboring republics. and
did not want to incur that responsibility. He might
have succeeded in this negotiation. for he was
held in special esteem by the highest authorities
of the Church.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-05

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New-York tribune., 1908-07-05

The Independence day of the Argentine Re-
public was celebrated on May Z5 with the usual
enthusiasm. This year its Importance was en-
HANGED by the arrival of delegations sent by the
governments and private societies from neigh
boring countries. The delegation from Paraguay was
especially important, since IL was headed by gov
ernment minister, Senior Solor. and Senator Aceval,
a former President. Some days before the celebra-
ton good news was received from Montevideo at
BILE between the governments of these two cities
regarding the manceuvres of Argentine warships in
a section of La Plata estuary claimed by Uruguay
would probably be amicably settled. The Uruguay
an Minister of Foreign Affairs had given TO the
press OF Montevideo official communication con-
tanning the diplomatic notes exchanged between the
two chanceleries. and these notes were couched in
most courteous terms.
Chill Is not easy 10 answer. but the price Of news
papers has increased there. Las Ultimas Moth
cas" OF Santiago. the evening edition of "El Mer-
curio'' says that the newspapers which In San
tiago were sold pa cents are now cents. OF
course the provincial papers have followed the
lead of those in the capital. Thus the price OF a
COPY of journal at yaldivia is now 10 cents. in
stead of cents. At Antofagasta papers for many
years cost 10 cents; they have gone up now to %
Las Ultimas Noticias'' says: The increased cost
of paper which has forced the policy on Eu-
ropean and North American enterprises, is felt
aiao Ia Chill
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-13
VARIED OUTDOOR SHOW
AT HILLSIDE PLEASURE PARK.

Some exceptionally good things are
on the program for the big free show
at Hillside Pleasure Park next week.
Among these are 1.-THE Gathering of
the Garlands," a drill by horses ridden
by cowboys and cowgirls; Sergeant
Starritt's Little PRIDE the smallest
trained horse in the world; the cele-
brated stallion Moonlight" which
will be seen in high school work;
Basketball of the Plains" a spirited
game played by teams composed of
cowboys and cowgirls mounted on
horseback; THE Attack OH the Prairie
Schooner" a spectacular exhibition,
winding up with a fight between In
dams and cowpunchers; "Why Why,
the Comedy Elephant" a laughable
vaudeville turn: the Bartholomew doub-
e-foot ~jugglers and hand-to-hand
%balancers: Estus, the celebrated equil-
brist: chariot races and horse races of
all kinds, with cowboys, cowgirls and
Indians as riders.
Balloon ~ascensions will be- given
wednesday night and Sunday after
noon and night. There will be a big
display of fireworks Tuesday night
and Thursday night amateurs VIII per-
form after the big show.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-13
SCHERRER & CROWN FIRM
HAS NEW PRESIDENT.

Internal d"issension in the firm of
Scheerer & Crown. furniture dealers OF
this city, has been brought to a con-
clusion by the sale of George o.
Scheerer's interest to Henry S. Haltzel,
of Allentown, Pa, president of the
Prince Furniture Company, of that city.
Mr.. Haltzel has been elected president
of the reorganized Newark firm.
Disagreement between Mr.. Scheerer
and John j. Crown. his partner. as to
the division of the profits. formed the
basis of an application for the appoint
ment of a receiver, made May 26 to
Vice-Chancellor Howell. A rule to
show cause was issued, returnable June
/, but the return day was later post
poned until June 10, to give the parties
an opportunity TO settle their differ
ences.
Mr.. Crown still retains his interest In
the firm and vas elected manager OF
the store at yesterdays meeting. Mr.
Scheerer will devote his time to other
enterprises in which he is interested.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-13
ELECTRIC PARK TO HAVE
ANOTHER MERRY WIDOW NIGHT

Merry Widow night at Electric
Park last Tuesday drew the largest
crowd of the season. 1t was highly
successful, and the management has
decided to repeat 1t again next Tues
day night. Cash prizes will be awarded
to the ladies wearing the largest, hand
soonest and widest Merry Widow hats.
Besides the display of Merry Widows
there will be Merry Widow values.
music, songs, burlesques, games, NOV
ing and living pictures. One of the
free attractions of next week on the
Arena stage will be the Fritz troupe
of trained dogs, which will dive into
water from lofty heights, punch the
bag, give a water rescue scene, dance
and act as clowns.
In addition an exact representation
of the Gans-Nelson prize fight, with
the dogs as the principals. seconds.
referees, etc. will be given.
Beside the above-named attractions
a varied program will be given, inclu-
ding performances by the Zoeller
Aloiane trio of comedy acrobats; the
Days, in a scientific roller skating act;
the Lavelle Sisters. in a lightning
change character sketch; Ned Tanner,
Marie Gilbert and company in their
farce, "The Road to Nowhere" Frank
Reilly, the rapid fire talkist, and
Ward and Harrington, Irish comedians.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-13
ABORN OPERA COMPANY
TO PRESENT robin HOOD

Again that most beautiful n mirth-
full of American comic operas, Robin
Hood" is to come among us, dressed
in a new frock-the elaborate reproduce
ton Of the original costumes and seem
cry which Messrs Milton n Sargent
Aborn made for their revival of this
opera IN New York last winter.
The Abora Opera Company will open
the first week of it's fourth annual
summer season at Olympic Park with
this delightful comic opera as the Of
fering. starting Monday night, inclu-
ding matinees Wednesday and Satur-
day, and the established matinee and
night performances Sunday.
One OF the pleasing features of the
week will be the temperance before
a Newark audience of Magda Dahl,
formerly a prominent church singer in
Newark. who. her many admirers will
remember, lef. here to make her debut
in comic opera as the prima donna of
Savage's woodland company. Since
then she has added many more laurels
TO her credit. particularly in the run
of "A Waltz Dream at the Broad
way Theatre, New York, Miss
Dahl has been signaliy success
full during the past spring In
the nrima donna role Of Maid Marian
in robin Hood with the Aborn COM
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-13
SHYLOCK TO BE GIVEN
AT THE COLUMBIA.

Jacob p. Adler. who has successfully
appeared in the Merchant of Venice"
and who created a rev and original
Shylock about five years ago will make
his anpearance at the Columbia Theatre
next wednesday night. supported by
his wife, Nine. Sarah Adler; his daugh-
tar Nunia. as juvenile lead; Maurice
Moskowitz and a prominent cast of
players direct from the Grand Theatre
New York.
Mr.. Adler's Interpretation of the
famous cha acter is said to be excellent,
showing careful search for the true
meaning IF the lines. His work is well
known, and doubtless there will be a
large audience to greet him.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-13
WILL LECTURE TO CRIPPLES
ON NATURAL HISTORY

Using live snakes. lizards. tortoises,
salamanders and small animals to Illus
t-ate his remarks, Edward B. Schurr, a
naturalist CT this city, is conducting a
series of free lectures on natural his
tory at various charitable institutions
throughout the city. Mr.. Schurr will
lecture his afternoon at the Home for
the Friendless in South Orange venue
Tomorrow ne will address the inmates
of the Home for Crippled Children in
Clifton avenue.
AS a lecturer on natural history, Mr..
Schurr holds high credentials from a
number of educational institutions. AT
the conclusion of his engagements here
he will lecture in Summit, Chatham,
Madison. Morristown, Rutherford, Mont
clair, Passaic and Paterson. Before
leaving Newark he will address adult
members of several societies and
churches.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-13
CITY FIREWORKS
MAY S|zzLE FROM
FLOAT IN LAKE
Mayor HaussIing Would Have
Fourth Celebration in Branch
Brook Park.
ADMIRABLE SITUATION
FOR VIEW OF THOUSANDS
Present Site for Display One
That Causes Inconvenience
to All.


mayor Jacob Haussling Will sugges
to the Fourth of July committee of thu
Common Council that 1t ask the Esse,
County Park Commission for permis
sion +, bu,Id n 1oat and anchor q !,
tho r,aa,, a. 80 q, -,
-
= y ~aiN ioF tlie uispiay u nre"oiA
py the city on the nSnt OF July 4.
Inc aldermen OF Brooklyn, N. T., go
permission from the commissioners ir
charge of Prospect Park to make thu
municinaI nvrot echnic disnlnv last YEA,
on the l.ko ard monv .ho,sanaa q,
men won,en md children sot on +be
pra ssv tarrocoe abon+ a. sboras 40 thr
Ia ke ana an3o,,od tba snsctacIa
IT has hean the custom In Nevar ri
of recent wears N have the Fourth ~
.Ti1lv NIGHT Areyyorks exhihitton take
ylaca on +ha oi+v,s 1s,d onnos,+a tba
circus grounds IN sussex avenue sav-
ersl hundrad cbairs vera always ra-
served for g,ests while the mess NJ
the noor neonIa have had 10 stand In
tba streats ara hold their vo,np obiI-
dren nm IN tbaIr arms or on their
sbo,1ders 70 500 tho dIsnlay for tho
lana is aa+
Mavor Haussl,nr said TODAY the mark
could NOT be used for a better purnose
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-13
FOURTH OF JULY
PLANS PERFECTED
BY ALDERMEN
Declaration of independence tC
Be Read in Theatre-Fire-
works Contract Placed.

The Fourth of July committee of the
Common Council last night completed
it's arrangements for observing the
day. The exercises in the Newark
Theatre will open at 10 O'Clock, with
prayer by the Rev. David r. Frazer,
pastor of the old First Presbyterian
Church; a talk by Mayor Haussling,
after which Professor Thomas F. Ken
nedy will read the Declaration of In
dependence.
Miss E. Marie Som will give a pa
triotic recitation, the Rev. DIR, William
H. Morgan, pastor of the Central
Methodist Episcopal Church, will de-
liver the address; Miss Caroline Cody
will be heard in a solo, and Miss
Bracken and Mr.. Turton in a duet.
At q o'clock in the afternoon the
band concert will be given in Military
Park and the fireworks display in the
evening.
The committee awarded the con-
tract for supplying the fireworks to
the United Fireworks Company, of
Trenton.