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New-York tribune., 1908-10-12
FOUND RARE PLANTS.
Professor Britton Back from Fourth Trip to
West Indies.

Professor Nathaniel 1. Britton head OF the New
York Botanical Gardens, in The Bronx returned
recently from his fourth trip of scientific explora-
ton in the West Indies, where he gathered speci-
mems of rare plant life local to the island of ia
rnaica Professor Britton explained last night 10
representative of The Tribune that this work Of
exploration of the West Indies and Central Amer
lea had been going on for nearly eight years The
principal object he said. for the better scien-
tifc study and understanding of the tropical Ameri-
can flora
The differences of altitude, of humidity and of
soil have made it possible for some three thousand
kinds of Towering plants. more than five hundred
kinds Of ferns and a great variety of MOSES
Hchens and other Iowly plants to exist the
island. Professor Britton said that the different
specimens of fern life were remarkable, many be
ing marked by entirely different characteristics and
habits while others were be distinguished from
their kind only by the eye of expert.
Telling of visit to region noted for its heat
humidity and general parched condition. owing to
the lack of rainfall the botanst said he was soon
overcome by this combination of atmospheric con-
ditions and unable TO continue AS they passed
huge growth of cacu plant the negro guide slashed
off the tops of of the species of cactus known
as melon cactus. and presented one to Professor
Britton Inside the plant quantity of water
which the botanist found to be wonderful in its re-
cIperative properties much so that he in
vigorated for the rest of his journey. BY chewing
pieces of plant whenever felt the necessity
for water the question of thirst solved
Speaking of the scope of the work Professor Brit
said that the general scherue OF exploration has
now included studies in Jamaica. Cuba Hayti. the
Bahamas. Bermuda. Porto Rico st. Kits Montser-
rat and Dominica, and on the mainland in Southern
Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama and Co.
lombia.
As result Of these expeditions the public collec-
tons Of the New York Botanical Gardens have
been greatly enriched and addition made to the
knowledge of tropical American botany In every
parish of the island of Jamaica Professor Britton
has experts at work in the interests of the botanical
gardens
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12

IN search Of fresh tests of sobriety says The las
gov Herald" These words are OF course eds'''
surpassed even in England by 'tsometricmoni'rons
Observation-Disclosures and other germs OF scieii-
tihc phraseoogy; while across the German 80
are found lnnur1erab1e instances of thirteeh-sSii
hled words such as acknowledgements
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SATISFACTORY MELoDRAMA.
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watch the villain machinate without oit Oh
fear.
He gets the hero in plight. but give forth no
know that things will be all right when they
ring up Act ".
The villain countless hopes doth wreck and plots
against the good; =.
But finally gets it in the neck, Just as knew ne
would that life had such plot: I think I'd like
1t
If all the rogues their deserts got alons dO'u'
Louisville Courier-Journal-
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12
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New-York tribune., 1908-10-12
TIE GOTERNOR.

Governor Hughes. who comes 10 New York to-
day TO register before beginning his speaking
tour of the state. is sure to receive an enthu-
siastic greeting from all Republicans who chance
10 meet him, and from many who are not Re
publicans The Governor has done not his party
only but the cause Of good government an i'm
mense service by his speeches in the West but
il is good 10 have him back in his own state in
full health and vigOr and additionally equipped
by reason of his experiences elsewhere TO lead
the campaign at home and Illustrate here the
highest standard of RepublicanSm.
No has had the slightest cause to
doubt, and no one who knows him has ever
doubted. the Governors answering loyalty to
his party or his ability to make an impressive
statement Of the reasons for his political faith.
But it is probable that most of those who have
heard or read his recent speeches did not realize
the full measure of his powers. either as an ad
vocate Of the principles and policies in which he
believes or as a destructive critic of the Oppo-
stion He returns an even larger figure in the
public eye than he was when he left us. and we
venture the prediction that he will stand still
higher in reputation and in service before the
campaign closes.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12
sALTAGE BY COMPRESSED AIR.

As the plight in which the cruiser Yankee was
placed more than two weeks ago Is hy no means
uncommon in the merchant marine. a new
method Of saving vessels situated deserves
careful consideration. An account of two cases
in which the use of such method was attended
wi;'. happy results may be found in the October
issue OF The Technical World Magazine" Re
peated efforts have been made to utilize the
buoyancy which may be Impaired to shin bv
means of compressed air. but almost Invariably
without success. Two American engineers thinl,
that they have learned the secret OF previous
failures. At any rate, they have to their
credit gratifying achievements which have fol
lowed fresh trial Of the hitherto mpracticabIe
plan.
The steamship Bavarian, after having been
imprisoned in the ST Lawrence more than a
year on rock which pierced her bottom. was
released last November. fortnight later the
Mount Temple was pinned hard and fast close TO
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12

manufacturing plants was not confined 10 1e"
occupations, but similar reports ehnahdteu ii'
widely diversified industries. ana from ano'l
every section of the country. In many cases ul1
contracts on hand do not call for the extent OF
erg,ren+ed production but Il is evident that
there exists a feeling OF confidence that con-
sumption is about to expand. Although the rail-
ways are still reluctant about placing Norman
orders for cars, rails and other equipment STA
tistics of pig iron production indicate that 1ur-
naces are more active than at any previous time
this year Flour mills are grinding on larger
scale than a year ago, shoe shops are shlppihg
at about the same rate. textile mills are doing
distinctly better and September building per-
mits were larger than in the same month or
1907
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12

Having been surprised beyond measure at
hearing from old friends in Troy that reports of
his intention to vote for Bryan in circula-
ton there, Mr.. Charles BuIkIey HubbelI, of this
city, has written letter to the editor Of THE
Troy Times denying that exceedingly soft i'm
parchment OF the Democratic candidate Mr.
Hubbell says: "Mr. Bryan has been made great
through the medium of averted disaster that
"he earnestly sought to create" That is a neat
and pungent way Of putting it, and Mr.. Bryan's
verbal ingenuity will not easily supply him with
an effective retort
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12

nv some competent authority like speciai eoh-
mittee of the New York Chamber of ConllheiS
is apparently in order In the mean time
could do no harm TO get estimate OF the prop
able cost of constructing septic tanks OF olnei
works for the disposal of the citys sewase- o"e
of these days the metropolis may wish ~ nav
filters for it's water Perhaps the need OF snc1
facilities win he deemed more pressing than lhs
demand for nlants for rendering sewage harm
less: but before either of them can be met II
is essential TO know how great burden Wouio
be imposed on the taxpayers.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12
TowERMAN TO LECTURE AT HARVARD.
President Eliot Invites Jim" Pagan to En-
tighten Students on Railroad Matters.
TRv TaIegrsDb 90 The T-tb,,,,


Cambridge. Mass. Oct. u.-Fresident Eliot OF
Harvard University has invited Jim FaEan to
deliver course OF lectures to the students and
others on railroad matters and other subjects.
James O. Pagan is not a railroad president nor
an othcial OF any kind. but he is plain signal
toweTman on the Fitchburg division of the Bos-
ten & Maine Railroad.
Pagan seems TO know more in a common sense
way about the railroad problem or problems Of
this country than any man who has appeared since
the railroad question became one of the vital topics
of discussion He has published book entitled
Confessions of a Railroad Sgnalman" He is a
thorough student Of other subjects as well. being
widely read and well Informed
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12
PACIFIC FLEET RETURNING.

Honolulu oct IA wireless telegram has been
received from Rear Admiral Swnburne command
ing the Pacific fleet returning from its cruise TO
Samoa with destroyers in tow announcing that the
West Virginia. the Maryland the Pennsylvania and
the South Dakota. with the destroyers Terry
Frehle Stewart and Hun. will arrive here next
Tuesday
The Tennessee, the Washington and the Califor-
mia, with the Truxtun. the Hopkins and the Whip
pie. are three days behind and viii arrive here on
Friday. Rear Admira! SwinbuTne reports all well
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12
BURY THE GAMBLERS!
From The Utica Press

From The Utica Press.
There is enough Hughes sentiment In this state
10 sweep the gamblers and ell who think and vote
with them off the map. like dust before broom
but If it is to he made efectual ii must De organ
ized and put TO work The ministers and tne
church members have responsibility in this mat
ter which thev might lust well awaken TO, real
ize and recognize Here is their kind of man
being made target for every crook in the country
TO shoot at, and what are the good people OF tne
ST te srnir a Ia about Il
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12
Iep91ork DAILY GGfon2ts
MONDAY, OCTOBER L, 1905.

This newspaper is Otoned and published bp
The Tribune Association, q NeI0 York corpora
fSon: Office and principal place Of business
TrTbsQe Building, Nc. I55 AGSSdu street, Aep
York: ogden MfUs. president James T. Barrett,
secretary aud treasurer. The address OF the
tpfice-s SIS the office of this newspaper.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12

by Telegraph 70 The Tribune j -,
Rome. Ga. Oct. 1t.-An immense meteor ou'S, -,
here late Friday afternoon with a terrific eAp'
which threw large part OF North Georgia mo
panic. the noise being heard IN n score OF - -
towns. Following the explosion there was q 80
fall OF small particles resembling Sraysl
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12

We betray no confidence in saying that II THE
New York World" had asked the advice of The
Brooklyn Eagle" the subject Of a postal card
poll it would have received the Iaconic message,
Don't"
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12
A PACIFIC COAST VIEW.
Seattle Pcst-Intelligencer.

prom The SeattIe FCat-InIrIIIgeHCtI'
No single cause of recent years has been response
BILE for so much crime in the nature Of ernbeZzle-
ment and breaches of trust racetrack gambling
No interest is furthered by IL, the interests
OF the professional gamblers and their followers
and employees 1t is to this class that the Demo
Gratis Of New York. through their candldate LOT LOT
Governor. are making a appeal for heIp- Inc
decent elements of the community, without regard
to politics should stand with Governor Hughes
on this matter.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12

While the process Of pluckins the European
Turkey continues look out for all sorts of 'un-
confirmed rumors," by grapevine telegraph, con-
ger eel cable, and wireless dispatches from the
good ship Wabble
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12

Eve enter this campaign more united than we
have been since 1892" says Mr. Bryan. For
particulars regarding the united condition of the
Democratic party since 1892 consult The New
York Worlds" MAP of Bryanism'
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12

Mr. Bryan has been his own advance agent for
so long that the public viii hardly be disposed
to recognize him in his new role borrowed at
thaD as advance agent Of prosperity.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12

When Governor Hughes vetoed the 2-cent fare
bill he vetoed big and losing lawsuit for the
state. 2.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12

Mr.. Chanler, who says he is mo mans man"
was once Hearst's man. If elected he would
probably prove true to the public as he was
to the Independence League boss
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The Rev DR.. Cyrus Townsend Brady, one of the
1ew graduates of the Naval Academy who have
received holy orders has been called to the rector
snip of st. Georges Episcopal Church Kansas
CITY, Nc. He has been rector of Trinity Church
Toledo, since 1905. He is best known TO the public
as an author Of books and magazine articles his
published writings being numerous. Dr. Brady
was born IN Allegheny, Penn, in 1861 and was
graduated from the United States Naval Academy
in 1883.
Talking about inventions" said the business
man i have little machine in my place that
would make me millionaire if I could keep It go
ing all the time"
What is ft?'
"A cash egister."-CathoIic Standard and Times
manufacturing company which has its sales de-
ceived in two mails delivered before II a. m one
day last week twenty-seven letters from customers
In five states asking that goods purchased from
the concerns travelling statesmen he rushed In ad-
dtion to these letters the house received several
kilograms the same subject. The manager said
that the shelves of Western dealers had become so
depleted In the Of the recent slump in busi
ness that stocks had TO be replenished, and that
the dealers were justified in prOddng the manu-
facturers and jobbers. lie added that it a
unpleasant situation, with the redeeming quality
that 1t was a first rate indicator of the improved
condition of trade With every letter which the
house sends in answer to the rush letters under
WI ch head this correspondence has been classified,
a neatly engraved card is incosed, which bears the
concerns firm name and address and this legend:
"a
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12
HUGHES.
CONSTRUCTIVE sTATEsMANsHIP.

From The Buffalo Commercial
The people of New York should re-eiect governor.
Hughes by 10000 majority. If only oy way 9L
thanking him for establishing honest ana erIl-
regulation of public service cocporatlons. III, IN
this state That is the best piece of constructive
craftsmanship done in any state in the Union IN
dozen years Its author Is public benefactor'
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12

Mr. Hearst is pouring oil on the troubled
waters. but not with the customary result
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12

Are YOU registered? No7 Don't fail to at
tend to il at onceI Delay for half an hour may
cost you your vote. Register before you go to
business Situation of booths in Manhattan and
The Bronx in this edition of The Tribune. Last
n
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12
A FAIR TEST.
HELPING HIS OWN CAUSE
From The New York Globe.

FROM Inc New 1OFR NItODe
The effective efforts that Governor Hughes has
put forth have greatly helped his own cause IN
New York. BY uIselhshly aiding another the Gov
ernor although such not his motive, mas AIDED
himself A much better feeling toward Governor
Hughes now exists in the Republican organization
than seemed possible the time of his renoInina-
ton. Militant party workers have discovered that
they were mistaken when they allowed themselves
to doubt the stalwartness of his Repubhcanlsnl-
There is springing up the sympathy that comes
from neghboring on the firing ine-there Is hearty
and spontaneous admiration for man VINO, next 70
Mr.. Taft himself. has done the most TO promote
ReDubIfcan victory.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-12
AN APPEAL TO YOUNG
from The New York Times Oem).

From The New York Times CDem)-
Governor Hughes represents the spirit that up
holds the law His election also will De a reouke
to the political bosses, who are. indeed, meddle-
some and high handed, and have designs on per
sonaI liberty. Not a single sound reason has been
advanced why any voter who has the best inter
ests the state at heart should vote against the
Governor He should command especially the sup
port of young men who dislike the qualities attrlo-
uted to him by his enemies. which ne does not
possess, but which those enemies do possess
FAIR TEST.
From The Syracuse Herald Ond0-
Taking this issue of direct primary nonl
a teSt-and better test is available in tins
state campaign-we ask in all earnestness, which
of the candidates for Governor better repre-
senlE and typifes the democratic principle, tine
people shall rule? Not Mr.. Chanler who clings
O the ouJworn and barren primary system under
which the bosses and their conventions name the
candidates for Office often without any pretence or
regard for the sentiments and preferences or the
party rank and file.
Because of his frank. courageous and progressive
attitude this question alone Governor Hughes
deserves TO be reelected by overwhelming ma
Jority.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-08
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Peter Zugcr of Hartford Spoke Before
Meeting Last Night.

AT the regular meeting of the New
Haven county Horticultural society,"
held in room 1, Courier building, last
evening, Peter zuger, head gardener Of
Elizabeth Park, Hartford, read very
interesting paper on Bedding Plants
and Their Uses" The speaker spoke of
the many uses of the common plants
and the enjoyment to be derived from
them.
lie mentioned in the course Of his
paper that snch plants as petunlas
geranums, salvias and such were with
IN the reach Of everyone, rich or poor,
and tho results would be In exact pro-
portion to the love and interest taken
in them.
Mr., Zuger was given a hearty vote of
thanks for his paper. The society also
took action on the printing of the fall
exhibition schedules, which will be
ready for distribution at the next meet
ing on the 2lst inst.
Owing to the demand and interest
taken IN the societys amateur garden
competition 800 extra copies were or.
dered printed. and one VIII be sent to
any person interested by sending to the
secretary Walter Koella, IS Bishop
street. The society is talking of holding
rose show in June, and action will be
taken at next meeting.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-08
ENGLAND OFFERS PORTS.
Tenders Use OF Coaling and Naval
Stations to Fleet.

Washington, April TIT is learaod
that the British government exte led
an invitation to the American battle
ship fleet to make certain visits on
its homeward voyage after leaving
China and Japan. The United SUITES
was invited 10 send the fleet for n
visit to one Of the great English home
ports whore the officers and craws
could be fttingly entertained. The
British government also rendered
the use OF It's coaling ports and naval
stations lying along the route of the
fleet on its return trip from the Or
lent. This includes Gibraltar, Malta,
and Suez,
II is regarded as improbable that
the fleet will visit an English port,
but It Is highly probable that the
courteous offer OF the British gov
eminent Of the use of Its coaling sta
tons in the near East will be accept
ed. At tho time II was made known
that Invitations had been accepted
for the fleet to visit Japan and China,
II was said officially at the navy de-
partment that no other invitations
could be accepted for the fleet.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-08
INSPECT BUILDINGS
DR.. H. A. spang, Architect Won
Beren and Mr.. Maloney
Investigate.
FIRE DRILLS WERE GOOD
New Buildings VIII Embody Exit
Features of Recently Built New
York School Structure.

Or, Henry A. spang, a member Of
the school building committee of the
board of education, School Inspector
Maloney, and Architect Won Beren
have Just completed an investigation
tourof the different school buildings in
the city. In all 30 different buildings
have been visited one of every type
being subjected to a very thorough sIz-
ing-up.
Architect Won Beren has been com
missioned by the school building COM
: mittee to draw up plans and specifca-
lions for the effecting of the orders In
regard to fire escapes sent the school
board by the City Building Inspector
Joseph Austin AS the law is in back
of the inspector, the educational au-
thorities can do n1ught but comply
The tour of inspection is a direct re-
suit of these orders, Architect Won
Beren made sketches to aid him in his
work Furthermore, he will be given
the plans and specification Of all the
school buildings in the city. Even
with all Of these aids, it will take near
" q year to get these plans ready.
When they are and the specification
have been drawn up, these will be sub
mitted to the board Of education and
then It will send the architects report
together with tina Of the building in
specor to the board Of finance asking
for the necessary funds to execute the
formers plans and the later's orders
But before the board of finance has an
opportunity to vote an appropriation
the plans must he approved by the city
building inspector.
At every building that was visited
the signal for a flre-drill was given, In
many cases entirely unexpected and IN
every instance the buildings were emp
tied very quickly. Wooster school, one
of the older buildings was emptied IN
about 81 minute and half, a little fas.
ter than any Of the old timers We're. Dr
Spang says the work throughout the
city was so excellent that 1t surprised
him.
1.-THE new scnoo buildings through.
out the city while not absolutely fire.
proof, will be so nearly so, that there
should be no fear on that score" said
Or. Spang. Architect Won Beren has
recently inspected some of the most
recently constructed schools in New
York city, and as a result of his inves.
legations, several material changes il
the exit arrangementp of the new
school buildings he h& designed have
been made.