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The Detroit times., 1908-05-05

ing the limitation.
FREDERICTON. n. B., May g.
VIM. p. Fiewelling. aged so, deputy
minister OF crown lands In the New
Brunswick government, shot and Kill
ed himself in one OF the government
buildings. Just as an accountant was
about TO examine his books. No
shortage has been found.
NEW YORK, May 5.-President
Benjamin Ide Wheeler, OF the Uni.
versity OF California, has been nomin-
ated by the trustee OF the University
of Columbia and appointed by the
Prussian minister OF education as
Theodore Roosevelt professor in Ber'
lin, for 1so9-1s1o.
SYRACUSE, n. Y, May 5.-A stan
ley Copeland. his mind deranged, IT
Is alleged. by Chancellor Days refus.
al to allow the Daily Orange. the uni
versity paper. TO publish matter con.
corning the dismissal of Dean Kent,
has resigned as editor OF the paper
and now imagines that Day Is the czar
OF Russia and that the university
campus Is his domain.
NEW YORK. May 5.--Dr. Manning
has been elected TO the rectorship OF
Trinity parish His election was in
strict accordance with the precedent
set as years ago, when DR.. Dix him
self received his promotion In like
manner.
NEW YORK, May 5.-Wm. jenkins.
a waiter In a roadhouse In Brooklyn,
served an elaborate dinner TO man
and woman. The man finally called
for his check and gave jenkins a 80
tip. jenkins fell TO the floor dead.
NEW YORK, May 5.-Mrs. Hetty
Green, the wealthiest woman in the
world. has emerged from the obscurity
OF her $40 per month Hoboken fiat and
taken quarters at the Plaza hotel, one
OF New York's most fashionable hos
telries. The suite occupied by Mrs.
Green costs her $50 a day
The Detroit times., 1908-05-05

It's the religion you put out. not
that you put on. that You really nave.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-05
Medicine
for Spring

To purity the blood and cIeanse the
system use Or. A. w. chase's Kidney
and Liver pills.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-05

Even a toothache can become
great pleasure II it's the night you
would have to go to a church lecture
II you didn't have It,
The Detroit times., 1908-05-05

A mans idea OF good memory is one
that enables him to forget everything
prcjudicial to his own interests.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-05

why do tailors display those out
landish fashion plates OF alleged mems
styles?'
ITO make us pleased with our
clothes"
The Detroit times., 1908-05-05

by showing us what they might
have done TO us."--washinston Her
aid.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
PROBE N4RINES' DEATHS.
Naval Officials Not Satisfied wath
Police Work.

Newport, r. T.. Feb 17-Suspicon that there
might have been foul play IN connection with
the drowning here yesterday of Privates Benja-
min G. Steenerson and John NJ. Mcintosh was
removed so far as the Newport police were con-
cerned. by the story told to-day by Captain T. w
Rich and the crew of the tug Annie r. Wood
and the other men aboard the tug ct the time
the marines were drowned. The witnesses told
corroboratire stories. From these It appears
that the marines were in the pilot house, and
after time Mcintosh said he was going AFT to
get something to eat He went below, but not
to the galley. and was never seen again.
When McIntoshs absence was discovered
Steenersor hurried ali over the boat In search
Of him. and returned to the pilot house in a
rather peculiar mood. According TO Captain
Rich and others in the house Steenerson talked
wildly about the loss of his companion then took
off his coat and suddenly stepped to the deck
and jumped overheard. The only trouble aboard
the tug according 70 the testimony of all was a
dispute bet ween Neil Olsen and William Cham
pion, in which Olsen's eye was blackened.
After the examination the police discharged all
the men but Olsen. who detained in case
the county or naval authorities desire to make
further investigation of the matter The police
believe now that Mcintosh accidentally fell over
board while going below, and that Steenerson's
mind was deranged by his comrades fate and he
committed suicide.
Although the Newport police have abandoned
the investigation. partly because the drowning
occurred outside their jurisdiction and III part
because of Chief CroWIey's belief that there was
no foul play whatever in the affair. the naval
authorities at the training station are by no
means satisfied with the result of the police in
vestigat ton. Launches from the training station
have been engaged all day in a search for the
bodies. but thus far without success.
washington. Feb. 1I.-Representative Steener-
son. Of Minnesota. left Washington to-day for
NeTport r L. where his Benjamin c.
Steenerson. private in the marine corps, was
drowned yesterday. No report of the manner
in which young Steenerson met his death has
reached the Navy Department or the marine
corps.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
CHEERFUL. LETTER WRITING.

Mrs L & White has appointed Mrs Rose a.
Helm. Of Oneonta. n 7. 70 look after the sun
shine letter writing for the circle. and list q T
:. s ''sFUtnS' has been asked for Mrs Helm Ia
a firm believer In the power to aid and cheer ar
other in many ways when the heart Is fun O.
desire 10 be real helper to those whose Hres
are darxened and desoIate-" She also says Z
think IL should be mission 20 help one another.
and J know Of M ETander work more uplifting -
mankind. than the Sunshine work
The president is Sratifed that this new branch
has selected cheerful letter writing as irs special
Sunshine work. fcr perhaps nothing is move de-
lightfUI to 'shut-iu' than the message trcusnr
by the mail which expresses sympathy and kind
illness from some hi heTto unknown friend I- is =
manifestation Of the spirit that makes the who >
world kin
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
lNV.4N SCH1TCK'S BEH.fLF
President To Be Petiti0ued for Par
don-4ged Tapf0fn Talks.

Ee-ir-el sn6 local committees nj -f1e American
Association OF Masters. Mates and Pilots met last
evening and sudorsed petition 10 President RooSe-
~elt for the pardon Of Captain William II. Na1
Setback sentenced IL ter wears imprisonment in
connection with the fatai Slocum dissster in 1919
csptsfn TsH Schaick accompanied by his wife.
had conference yesterday afternoon at the head
quarters of the association with Captain Luther r
Dow its counsel and general manage He iooked
very feeble anS had be assisted in going down
the stairs He said after the conference:
L Do not want 10 discuss the case. as an in
fhe hands Of ny friends. can only say that
during burning ,,f the Slocum ] did what J
shoug ht vas the best thing be done unGer the
rircun9stenoes. l. aas = case shere man had to
act quickly and make up his mind quickly to
the best thing lee done and l have been told hy
many people who are competent authorities that
the course ] tho best tp be taken under
rfs circumstances ] have 10 criticism 10 make,
hut ] feel thankful fer general feeling Of SYM
Taihv which has arisen IN many quarters in my
favor"
On account Of the chaotic condition o. the laws
soK ernins the inspection CT steam vessels. said
Captain Dow. speaking for the association there
was no licensed officer below the master. the law
in reference 10 the manning Of these vessels not
specifying that the lower officers should have a
certificate OF license. The captain of the sloeum
was -ot therefore justified in leaving the pilot
lseuse We have decided instead Of carry ing the
case United States Supreme Court 10 petition
tho President for q pardon. If Captain Van
Schaicks sentence went into effect he would never
live TO completo IT
The Maritime Association has taken al interest
in the case and will meet this week consider
the question Of cooperating In the efforts 70 Sc
cure pardon for Van Scbaick, be said
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
Mr.. HEDLEY PROTESTS AT ORDERS.
Interhororgh Manager Says Public Service
Board Is Pushing Him Too Hard.

General Manager Hedley Of the 1nterooroueh
Rapid Transit COMPANY after three hearings before
tho Pih, Service Commission yesterday on orders
81 show cause why the company should not increase
its service told Commissioner Eustis that the COM
mission pushing them too hard
Just = little while back said Mir. Hedley. you
wanted the subway service increased We got 10
work and did il but no sooner had this been done
than vo, ratted us on the back, and said 10 us in
substance. Now. that very well DONE boys :
20 and put some more
Yes replied Mr.. Eustis. but the Borough Hal
extension had been opened then and large section
of Brooli ivr was crowding into the subway.
Don't YOU to carry the Brooklyn peo-
pie?'
Yes and to afford them sufficient service
Commissioner Eustis also remarked that there
were many things which il would seem could be
done IT once just a soon tho commission made
the suggestion and Yet a formal order has to he
issued 10 get them As instance Of this. he
provision for increase of service on the
Ninth avenue line after rush hours in the evening.
I know ven do that. because 3 good part OF
7ollr ecurlnent is housed O'Clock, and some of
the cars that pat in the barns might just as
we'll be kept running added the Commissioner.
new schedules
''I5ut couldn't YOU attend q little thing Ike this
by working nights suggested Commissioner Eus-
It's. with smile.
No sir" declared Mr. Hedley eraphatcallv Il
have got working such long hours. and won't
do it again. even for this commission.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
C4PPS MAKES REPORT.
Refutes Criticism of Nary, Secretary
,netc1lf Saus.

Washington Feb. 11.-Secretary Metcalf has
received from Admiral Washington l. Capps-
the chief constructor Of the navy. a long report
dealing with the criticisms which have appeared
regarding naval construction and which formed
the basis of the report OF Admiral Converse.
made public yesterday. The report was made
by direction of Secretary Metcalf. who was
anxious to obtain from the chief Of the bureau
having charge Of naval construction his views on
the question II was made, Secretary Matcalf
saws without consultation with Admiral Con
verse and neither of the two officers was aware
Of what the other was doing. The views ex-
pressed by Admiral Capps, Secretary Metcalf
saws are an emphatic refutation of the crit
icisnos which have been made, and in al practi-
cal respects they agree with the views of Ad-
rniral Converse. Admiral Capps's report goes
into the situation In much more detail than did
Admiral Converse's, the report, which is accom-
pa MED by cuts and drawings to demonstrates his
rost;on making about one hundred and fifty
pages.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
REORGANIZE RAILROAD
Mefropoliton Trust Company Ac-
oures Control of the ~, J. & h. {.

Plans for the reorca anzation OF the Mobile, jack
eon e. Kansas City Railway were perfected yester-
cav when George r. Sheldon. A T. Walker John
w srnnscn all of New York: John Mcleod. OF
phua6elnhis. and Wallace b Rogers. of Laurel
Miss were elected directors. placing the control
,r .,e road in the hands Of the Metropolitan Irus
Ccmnanv which has agreed to finance the ran
u~v The retiring directors Charles T. Levy
r. w Jones jr.. former president of the oriental
Espk. Edmund h Stale. J. ". Whiting OF Mobile
and Richard B. Scandreit. Of Pittsford. Penn
The other members of the board are Brayton ives
president of the Metropolitan Trust Company. VINO
was elected chairman: /, :. Berg, president OF the
railway company. w ID. stratton, vice-presdent OF
the company. and Alexander Donald. of Cincinnati
~.he board controls the Mobile jackson & Kansas
CITY Railway owning ae3 miles of road and the
Gulf & Chicago Railroad. controlling 2e2 miles
Under The plans for reorganization new company.
called the New Orleans q Chicago Railroad. which
pf be Incorporated in Kentucky. Mississippi Ten
ressee or Alabama. viii take over all the stock Of
bot hthe comparies-
The bonds Of tie company Will he increased from
ss.slesa 60 ST. neeeF and all the road that rs
buiit will be bonded 4 the rate of $4,000 mile
instead Of seoe1. as Al present The Metropoli-
san Trust Company agreed 10 finance the new COM
psuy on oof'iition that he given the control Of
she directorate lans iof the extension Of the road
have not set teen fully oeVeioned. and the money
is obtained tho contemplated bond issue
viii be used in improving tho road. Somc acton
made necessary by boating deht Of A5@o-
ooo which snclInhTaace on The Development
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
NEU CROOKED BACK CURE
Older Children Healed By Treatment
af Hospital for CrIpp1es.

The successful treatment of bone tuberculosis.
by which the distorted limbs of infants have been
straightened by the application of plaster casts.
has led TO possible for kyphosis. or deforrned
back in older children DR.. V. P Gibney. surgeon
in chief of orhopedic surgery at the New York So
cietv for the Relief of the Ruptured and Crippled.
Lexington avenue and East 42d street, has applied
the plaster cast method several patients whose
deformities were so pronounced that the ordinary
treatment made no material reduction in the
muscles and bones of the lower back.
While the treatment by Dr.. Ghney was not SO
far advanced that it could be discontinued. II was
said by the hospital officials yesterday that both
cases under observation so nearly cured that
the plaster cast would be removed in six weeks
and the children would be in normal condition
DR. Gbneys is not Yet prepared 20 announce the
method of applying the plaster. but the applica-
ton Of the plaster coated bandages is somewhat
similar TO that In the of infants who are
strapped TO Bradford frame and held In a certain
position for months while the bones form under
pressure Of the cast. This treatment is-being ap-
Piled in nearly all of the orthopedic wards of the
city hospitals, and a large percentage of children
whose arms and legs dsjointed can be straight
ened within a comparatively short time
The majority of the far treated were
those of Potts disease but the in nearly every
instance was dependent upon the application Of the
cast. IN the treatment of kyphosis the bandage is
applied that the body is entirely encased and
the pressure slowly correctS the defective bones
and ligaments
While several experiments nave been made by
surgeons in other hospitals. the in the Of
older child has been regarded impossible
because of the strengthened bones, which do not
readily yield to the cast
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
EXPERIMENTS ON FLETCHER.
Champion Masticator Eats Only One-slxtn
Less Than Men Twenty Years Younger

Il IL generally believed that Horace Flsrcner tns
champion masticatoT. lives about half the q1au-
tit- Of food consumed by ordinary mortals. AMI
this impression has not tended commend his sys
tenn to those who love pleasures OF ths table.
Such persons may b. glad 70 know that Professor
Henry Clapp sherman OF Columbia University. BE-
iieves Mr Fletcher BE- out n his calculations
Talking on nutrition the Teachers College yes
terdsv afternoon. Professor Sherman told Of soma
experiments made on Mr- Fletcher BY means OF ths
ca Iormeter and deduced theretronn the above con.
ciusion.
The caiorfrne:er Is an affair in which re subject
lives for as long n time the experiment requires
Mr. Fletcher was in it fOr three days and was
sppIied with breakfast food and maple sugar.
tIieS.. being the hrstis for which he expressed a
preference. Half q dozen other were under
ot.servatio for similar length OF time, and IL
was found. Professor Sherman stated that Mr..
F1etchers food requirements were only about one
sixth less than those of the other subjects.
Mr.. Fletcher has been practising restricted
dietary for ten or fifteen years" said Professor
sherman and in thai time his food requirements
we're reduced only one-sixth but during that time
he had grown ten or fifteen years older and his
petite would. normally. have declined under any
circumstances about 20 that extent
The other subjects in the experiments under con-
sderation were all about twenty years younger
than Mr. Fletcher IT seems
Mr. Fletcher says he requires less than half ta1
ordinary amount Of food continued Profsss7-
sherman. but this il proba bly, error He uses
n smaller variety Of foods than other people. nus
there may be less difference in the quantity.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
EXHIBIT OF PARIS MODELS.
New Features for Spring-Becoming Gre
clan Efects-PuTitan Collars

An interesting assortment of Paris spring gowns
on exhibition at the offices of The Dry Goods
Economist'' yesterday to illustrate the
ing trend of fashion While most Of the suits are
on familiar lines. there few which display
new features
A costume suit in black and green is particularly
striking. The rounded coat is black glaCe silk
strapped with self bands and edged with a cut
pattern in black cloth finished with heavy
braid. This scheme of trimming forms tho
hem of the green popIin skirt narrow peat-
ing OF green silk the sleeves and neck of the
coat preserves the color tone of the whole
tune.
Raspberry the shade Of smart walking suit.
The vest is composed Of the suit material. heavily
braided The has the usual short waisted ef-
feet. but the sleeves have element Of novelty in
that they have cross tucks half way the elbow.
The Innings of all the impcrtatioDs
posed of soft. clingng fabrics Il is longer per-
mssible rustic neither must the underskirt
show stiffness nor stand out in any way.
The new French suits aim at a narrow shout
dered. broad WASTED effect. which is BE-
coming. but is intended 10 emphasize the present
fancy for straight NJ and down cut in walking
costumes.
skirt OF q dark blue suit. the of which
finished with bands Of black satin. The under arm
eeams of the coat open from the waist down.
showing full pieatng, while the sleeve has the
newest wrinkle, a gUsset effect in the underseam
which allows it give freely where it is joined
the coat
The new skirts all much higher the back
than the front there being in some cases differ
Of two inches
\ beautiful dinner gown of Liberty green is built
on modified Empire lines. TO which the OF
C1recian has been given. An oVeTskirt resembling
tunic style is caught into shaped silver
srdIe. The bodice and sleeves in one. while
the guimpe Is of tucked Malnes net and fine lace.
The whole effect is that of artistic simplicity.
1'retonne used not only for jumpers but also
for dear little short waisted vests which are
made with a narrow band the back to stmu-
late the ascune variety
The latest Partisan pettcoat is Of chic striped
kerchief points and are edged with narrow bands
of black.
The new shrtwaiSts all have detachable fine mus
lin cuffs and Puritan collars 4 goffered muslin
friI fastening with buttons down the front OF the
waist. is also a welcome revival Large jabots Of
muslin lace are greatly used
White nerceTized poplIn will form a change from
linen for washing suits.
Cotton braid the color the material Is
largely utilized tor washing dresses.
The striped materials cut straight. longer
exhibiting the Cross1ise effects that We're lately
vogue
\ blue striped silk shirtwaist has q pretty yoke
in plestron style. OF dotted white. with button
hoed scallOped edges The sleeves in all the waists
are pIeated into the narrow cuff bands A few OF
the more ambitious waists show the sleeve down
to wrist but after the long reign of every
variety OF short sleeve the full length one looks
decidedly dowdy.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
KIsSENA SUIT MUST BE TRIED.
Justice Marean Refuses to Postpone Action
Against City-Witnesses Before Grand Jury

Edward s. Malone Assistant Corporation
Counsel appeared before Justice Marean in the
Supreme Court. at Flushing, Yesterday and asked
for postponement OF the suit that the kissens
Park Corporation has brought against the city to
recover s1S2.GDo for thirty-fve acres OF the park
site. which. it alleged. have not been paid for.
until after the grand jury finishes its Investigation
of the sale. The Justice said that he failed see
why the investigation should interfere with civil
suit and placed the the calendar ready
for trial In his plea the counsel spoke of the
trOcr. whose employees charged with serious
and grave offences. and who full investiga-
tion Of his acts
Henry Roth, for whom Justice JaycoX isssed an
attachment about q week ago the instance Of
Nathan Nidaver- the special Deputy Attorney Gen
eral. appeared before the grand jury yesterday f1e
ALREADY had been before that body. but had failed
to obey instructions 10 again the next day.
Other witnesses yesterday were !. Hicks Herrick.
Morris Geronimo. stenographer in Borough Presi-
dent Bermel's office; Matthew J. Goldner. Superin-
tendent Of Offices and Buildings in Queens. and
William SoUthwick.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
CR1V4TH BEFORE JURI +.
Eells of Traction Road Mergers m
NefropoItan Inquiry.

on the ground that he was ofider subpoena "'
the Grand Jury that is investigating the AFFAIRS OF
tho Metropolitsn Street Raiway Company. faui u
Crayath obtained an adjournment yesterday OF the
trial of the action of Attorney General Jackson TO
dissolve that corporation. Justice O'Gorman- De-
fore whom il had been called, set the case down
fer March ,.
Herbert r. Lmburg. special counsel for the AT
tornev General in this case also witness be-
fore the grand jury in the Metropolitan affair put
case until the grand jury hao completed its WORK
This is a company that ought TO be wiped out OF
existence without delay" said Mr- Limburs. L
have had the greatest difficulty in getting VII
nesses and now they interpose delay. If you grant
the adjournment / wish the court would admohish
all the witnesses under Subpoena TO appear Oh the
postponed date
August Belmont and Thomas +. Ryan who had
been subpPnaed by MIR. Limbure, were w1thlh can
If the case had gone on yesterday. Jacob H. SchIh
and H. H. VreeIand also under subpoena
Mr. t;ravath spent three hours in the grand Jury
room Yesterday afternoon and il is understood that
he told of the various amalgaDa tions and consou-
datons that the different traction roads in Ne"
York have gone through. 1t said that his teS''-
monk to-day will be continuation of this
Mr. Jerome WAS asked If Mr.. Cravsth had shown
any inclination o evaJe questions or had refused
20 answer any. His answer emphat tic NO
Mr. Nreeland and Arthur Tcale. the expert ac-
countant " ho went the books Of the Metropol-
itan for District Attorney Jerome some years ago
= 7e under subpoena fer to-day. II is understood
that District Attorney has made mp his nina
10 make an o. hatstive investigation this time.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
WHAT rs GOING ON TODAY

Address b. the Rev. Harnss Bolme. a. ree:f, q,
the Wounens Branch Alliance. Church OF the Massiab
Park avenue and 34th street 10 8. m
Eucre party under the ausaices Of the Professional
WoEnans League No. iGs West ajth street D. m
Meeting Of the National California waldorrAstoria
Meeting Of the Humane League waldorf-Astoria o.so
D. m.
illustrated lecture. An Old Hero as q Modern c;,fre
section OF the Council OF Jewish Women. Temple
BETHEL Firth eTenue and I6th street. 2:so p.
Free admission Metropolitan Museum OF Art
American Museum OF Natural History and the ZooIosi-
Gardens
Meeting Of the womsns auxiliary t' the Society
FOR the Prevention of Cruelty Animals. headquar-
tcrs Of the $ = {. a, NO. &c Madison avenue. 3
for Christian Women. chapel of the Brick Church.
Fifth avenue and i1th street p. m.
Free lectures Of the Board Of Education p
Daniel Gregory Mason. Beethoven and the Cunning
Mott street between Spring and prinee streets &Ibe1I
Gtiafd-ThieTs 30 orechn%9ne % Of Musical Exprsssion';
Public School 30. No 22s East ssth street. John ].
'ronn. The Health Of School children 0llus-
Tated) Public School g. Sd and 4,h streets o.
tratedl Public School 1Jo Goth street between
"Reminiscences Great war: Public School
les A2duoon axenue; lssh and l6eth streets Will
Nations tiliustrated1; American Museum. nth
street and Central Park wes.. sutton Fletcher. The
siTetIs Edgar - Iedford The vii1 R,rd III e'o of
No. i03 West iS5th street Miss Mary Emily knowi-
No. Az asth street, wilfred " shaw. -
Trip Jamaica siliustratsdl: University Settlement.
Carlyie.; West sids Neighbofhood House No. sol
West 50ih street Professor Charles l. Harrington.
street and Third ayenue. Isaac + smith. The city
Of Mexico dlustTatef) Public School Il. Park ave
wit = SNYDER "A Trip TO Cent? al Africa (illus-
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