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Ito be continued.l
Toothbracks.

As we have bootblacks so they've
got toothblacks in the Sunda islands"
said travelling man.
What Is a toothblack?'
Don't you know? A toothblack is
an old woman with pot of black
paint, a gold leaf book and a set of
vegetable brushes. From hut to hut she
passes, and for a small fee-a yam, q
bunch of bananas, three cocoanuts-
paints the Sunda islanders teeth a glis-
tening black-aii but the two front
teeth. These she gilds. And the Sun
da islander thereafter goes about with
a self-conscious smile revealing a truly
knock.me-down dental display, black
and gold symphony. It Is a common
trick among the semjciyilized to color
the teeth. In Macassar dark grown is
the popular hue, and In Japan among
the unenlightened classes the teeth Of
wives are always painted black. In
such countries the toothblack Is an In
stitution. She goes from house to
house % full of gossip as a barber
New Orleans Times Democrat.
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PLEA FOR THE IMMIGRANT.

Noted Social Worker Says Amerie.
Should Bo Less Indifferent.
Miss Jane Adams, the noted socI,,
worker Of Chicago, has been in tho
east delivering addresses in which shs
makes plea for the immigrant She
dwells upon the loss that America |,
suffering by indifference to the real
value of the foreign population and lb
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CHAPTER II.-(Continued.)

CHAPTER II.-(Continued)
At five o'clock on the afternoon OF the
day after Mr.. Conrad's death, Mr.. Drum
mond entered the house, which was on
the opposite side of the street from the
store. This was the supper hour, ana
supper was ready upon the table.
A single glance was sufficient to show
that Mr.. Drummond was not man to
indulge in luxurious living. There was a
Mate of white bread, cut in thin slices.
a small plate of butter, half a pie, and
a plate of cake. A small pitcher OF milk,
a bowl of coarse brown sugar, and a pot
of the cheapest kind of tea completed the
preparations for the evening meal. Ger
tainly there was nothing extravagant
about these preparations; but Mr.. Drum
mond thought otherwise. His attention
was at once drawn to the cake, and in
stantly frown gathered upon his face.
"Are you going to have company to-
hight, Mrs DrummondY he asked.
mot that l know Of" answered his
wife, in some surprise.
.Then why is it that you have put both
Die and cake on the table,!
1.-THE cake is cheap kind"
mo cake is cheap, Mrs. Drummond. l
take it you used eggs, butter and sugar
in making it. You are probably not
aware that all these articles are very dear
a: present. Until they get lower we need
not have cake, except when company Is
present Take away the cake. ii you
please. You can save it for Sunday even
ing"
II am afraid it will be dried up by that
time"
IF it is dry, you can steam it. l have
continually to check you in your extrava-
CANT tastes. Cake and pie, indeed! Ii
you had your way, you would double my
household expenses"
Mrs. Drummond rose from the table,
and meekly removed the offending cake.
Just then the third and only other mem
Der of the family entered.
This was Joshua Drummond, the only
son, now eighteen years of age, though he
looked scarcely more than sixteen. He in
herited his fathers meanness, but not his
frugality. He was more self-indulgent
and, though he grudged spending money
for others, was perfectly ready to spend
as much as he could get. hold of for him
self.
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Painted RetOrts.

1t IL not every one who enjoys a
Joke at his own expense. The judge
who pointed with his cane and exclaim-
ed: There is great rogue at the end
Of my cane" was Intensely enraged
when the man looked hard at him and
asked, coolly
AT which end, your honor?'
A friend of Curran's was Dragging
of his attachment to the jury system,
and said:
with trial by jury have lived,
and, by the blessing OF God: with trial
by jury will die"
"Oh," said Curran, In much amaze
ment. "then you've made up your mind
to be hanged, Dick ?"-Tit-Bits.
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Cruel.

Gunner-So the celebrated poet mar
ried Mrs. Penner, the short-story
writer?
Guyer-Yes, and some Of their wed
ding presents were crnel insinuations.
Gunner-What did they receive?
Guyef-Sixteen waste baskets embGl-
lished with ribbonA
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Ever zee 4 screen that you were not
overwhelmed with 4 desire to know
what = behind 1T
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STRONG AND STEADY
BY n0RATI0 ALGER. JR.

Il mean to be. You know I'm your
nearest relation now. truly feel for you
in your desolate condition, and though 1t
may not be the right time to say 1t, l
must tell you hope, when the funeral is
over, you will accompany me home and
share our humble hospitality. Mrs. Drum
mond joins me in the invitation"
II have not had time to think of future
arrangements" said Walter s"but thank
you for your invitation
my son Joshua, too" said Mr. Drum
mond, lis longing to make your acquaint-
ance. He is older than you, but not much
larger. Joshua is eighteen, but he will
make very pleasant companion for you.
Let me hope that you will accept my in
vitation."
THANK you. Mr.. Drummond; I will
consult my friends about it"
II wonder how much could venture
to ask for board" thought Mr.. Drum
mond. IF 1 am his guardian I can fix
that to suit myself. A hundred thousand
dollars would make me rich man. That
is, could m axe money from it without
injuring the boy"
Mr.. Drummond asked few more ques-
lions about Mr.. Conrad's sickness and
death. Walter answered them, but did
not -hink it necessary to speak of his
losses by the mining company. Mr.. Drum
mond was a stranger, and not man to
inspire confidence. So Walter told as lit
tie as he could. At length the visitor,
having exhausted inquiries, rose.
II shall be here tomorrow" he said.
Il shall return to Stapleton after the
ceremony. hope. you will make up your
mind to 60 back with me-"
II could not be ready so soon," an
swered Walter, doubtfully.
Il can wait till next day."
THAT will not be necessary, Mr.. Drum
mond. I shall have no difficulty in max
ing the journey alone if l conclude to &C
cept your kind invitation"
Mr.. Drummond shook our hero's hand
alphabetically, and at length withdrew.
As he. went down the avenue, he took a
backward glance at the handsome man
| sion in which his cousin had lived.
THAT boy owns all that property" he
said. half enviously, land never worked
a day for it. I've had to work for all
my money. But it was foolish to spend
so much money on house. A third the
sum would have built comfortable house,
and the rest might have been put at in
terest. If it turns out that am the
boys guardian, think / shall sell it.
That'l be the best course"
New-York tribune., 1908-09-23
HITCHCOCK TO SEE TAFT
Candidate and Chairman to Confer
To-mght-Hughes's Itinerary.

Chicago. Sept. 22.-After getting tickets for the
return of himself and party TO New York to-day
Frank II. Hitchcock, chairman Of the Republican
National Committee, changed his plans and de-
cided TO remain here until Thursday This will
give him opportunity to consult with MIR. Taft
in this city tomorrow night, such a conference
being desired by the Republican candidate.
The itinerary for the first Western trip to be
made by Governor Hughes of New York was
practically completed to-day. He will speak at
Indianapolis at noon on September 2s and at
South Bend, Ind. the evening of the same day
He will address the Michigan state convention at
Detroit at II a. m. September 20, and in the
evening of the same day will speak at Cleveland
On September 80 he will speak at number of
points in West Virginia, and in the evening will
be the principal speaker at rally in Baltimore
taking a midnight train for New York The itin-
erary for the longer trip, which will begin Oc-
tober 8, is also being worked out The New York
executive will cover on that tour about the
territory embraced in the Taft speaking tour of
the West.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-23
VETERANS OPPOSE BRYAN.
Generals Sickles and Ho7Uard Are
Ont for Mr. TAFT.

Major General Daniel E. Sickles, Democrat. and
Major General Q. o. Howard both of whom saw
distinguished service in the Civil War, at present
the highest ranking officers of the Civil War now
living, out against Bryan and Bryansm. This
is especially significant in the of Gen
eral Sickes, he has been prominent in Demo-
cratic councils. General Sickes yesterday accepted
the presidency of the Union Veterans Patriotic
League, reorganized TO promote the election of Taft
and Sherman. General Howard has been made
tional e-presidenr. Former Senator George w
Brush, of New York, another Civil War veteran
Slower, of Delaware. Spanish-American War vet
eran, will be assistant national secretary.
The league first organized to procure the cleo
ton of Mckinley. -Four years ago it reorgan-
ized as a Roosevelt league, and this year the two
major generals will ask every soldier of the Civil
and the Spanish-American who has not an
swered the last roll call show his love of coun-
try by voting for Taft and Sherman. While head
quarters will be maintained in New York. branches
will be organized in every Northern state in the
Union.
General Sickles heads list Of two hundred proml-
nent veterans who have signed address to the
Civil War veterans The veterans remned that
all the pension legislation enacted by Con-
gress was possible only by the representatives
of the Republican party and that the Democratic
representatives in nearly every instance had at
tackled and opposed such.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-23
MUST WORK FOR HUGHES.
William L. Ward Says Only Those
Who DO WM Be "Regular."

At the Republican convention in White Plains
yesterday National Committeeman William l..
Ward, who is chairman of the Westchester County
Committee. urged every Republican to support
Governor Hughes. Mr. Ward of the state
leaders who opposed the denomination of the Gov
ernor but he said that organization Republicans
should recognize the fact that the Saratoga con-
Venton had settled all of the questions which
before the nomination. Mr.. Ward said:
1 want each and every member of the Repub-
spOnsibity of the situation and regardless Of any
criticism which has arisen. do his best get every
vote for the entire Republican ticket. Any mem
ber of the WestcheSter organization who is derelict
to the slightest degree to Governor Hughes
will not be entitled to be considered regular Re-
publican in the future
The remarks of Mr. Ward were greeted with
cheers, which. with the enthusiasm shown for
Judge Taft and the Governor. indicated that the
Republicans of Westchester County were deter
mined to give the Governor the most cordial sup
port
The convention nominated the following ticket:
For Congress, John E. Andrus, of Yonkers; for
Senator Ito succeed Francis NJ Carpenter), Assem-
blyman ]. Mayhem Wainwright, of Rye: for County
Treasurer. George T. Burlng, president of the
Citizens Bank of White Plains: for County Super
intendent of Poor. William C. Lawrence. of Tarry-
town; for Coroners. Alfred H. Hes of Yonkers, and
H. B. Boedecker. of Mount Vernon
Frank L. Young, of Ossining. chairman.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-23
STEEL TRUST TOO GOOD.
Hasn't Been Prosecuted Because 1t
Hasn't Violated Ldsc.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau.I

Washington Sept. 22-Attorney General Bona
parties attention called to-day to Mr..
Bryan's inquiry as to why the Department of
Justice had not prosecuted the Steel Trust Mr..
Bonaparte replied:
"I am little too busy just now to follow all
the nimble evoluticns of Mr.. Bryan's rhetoric,
but If he really wishes answer to that ques-
ton it gives pleasure TO oblige him.
"The Department of Justice hasn't prosecuted
the Steel Trust for precisely the same reason
that it has not prosecuted Mr.. Bryan himself.
I have no information, official personal. that
Mr. Bryan has violated any federal statute;
therefore the department hasn't prosecuted him.
I have no information, official or personal. that
the steel Trust has violated any federal statute;
therefore the department hasn't prosecuted it.
"If Mr. Bryan will give me such information
about the Steel Trust. the Steel Trust will be
prosecuted. and if the Steel Trust will give me
such information about Mr. Bryan. Mr.. Bryan
will be prosecuted; but in either case 1 shall
want specific charges, sustained by legal evil
dence and verified by impartial inquiry not
loose talk embeished by oratorical frewater.
and evolved from the inner consciousness of an
eager and perennial candidate for Office
New-York tribune., 1908-09-23
FOR CONGRESS IN KINGS
Liebermann, Foelker, La1c, Young
and Calder Named.

Congressional candidates nominated by the
Republicans in five OF the six districts of Kings
County last night. One district. the 7th will
Charles r. Banks. nominated and declined
the nomination at the convention held in this
district at Sangerbund Hall. The convention then
appointed a committee OF five to confer with the
Independence League and nominate some one on
whom the Republicans and the Independence
Leaguers could agree
The Congressional nominees are:
Dist. Candidate.
2-WILIIAM LIEBERMANN.
3-Senator OTTO @. FOELkER.
4-Congressman CHARLES Is. LAW.
5-Ex-Park Commissioner RICHARD YOUNG.
6-Congressman WILLIAM NJ. CALDER.
Liebermann is a lawyer at No. 135 Broadway
Manhattan He formerly a prominent mem
ber Of the German American Alliance. He has
never held office.
Just after the Agnew-Hart anti gambling bill
was first voted Senator FoeIker was seized
with attack of appendicitis. and recovered Just
in time to vote for the bill after special ses
sion had been called. His vote passed the bill
Law and Calder both popular in the districts
which they have already served as congressman
In the 5th Congress District Young an old
had trouble in getting the votes of the dele
gates. Congressman George Z. Waldo would have
been renominaed In the district. but after the re-
nomination was promised him year ago he fought
F. ]. II. Kracke. the leader of the 18th Assembly
District. He badly beaten, and withdrew from
the Congressional fight.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-23
EUROPE EXPECTS TAFT.
Optimism Based on Likelihood of His Elec-
ton, Saws Gary.

Ex-Judge E. H. Gary chairman of the board
of the United States Steel Corporation. was among
the passengers the Kronprinzessn Cecelie
which arrived at this port yesterday. He appeared
10 be in excellent health, and said that he had
thoroughly enjoyed his vacation, which had includ-
ed extensive tour of the Alps. Asked about
the business outlook. the judge said that he saw
no reason TO modify supplement his interview
of July 7. on the eve of his departure for Europe
in which he had taken decidedly optimistic view
of the future of business in the United States
The recovery abroad has gone far said the
judge. "and there is nothing in sight to check the
movement. America is very favoraby regarded
and American securities being bought with
confidence. This is particularly true in France
where the feeling toward American business con-
ditions and American securities has improved and
is very friendly.
Europe feels assured of the election of Judge
Taft and much of the present feeling OF confidence
upon this assumption. If the Democratic
candidate should be successful there would be
considerable alarm over the outlook. This is the
conclusion I formed during my stay abroad"
Judge Gary declined to discuss the Foraker incl
dent.
A meeting of the Steel Corporations executive
committee held in Mr. Garys office yesterday
afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-23
DEMOCRATS FAVOR TAFT
BaItimore's Leading Business and
Professional Men Support Him.
TRv Tclapranh 10 The tribune. !


Baltimore, Sept. 22.-Nearly every day some well
known Maryland Democrat comes out for Mr.. Taft
To-day George r. Willis formerly president OF the
Police Board of Baltimore City and a Democrat of
the old school, said that in November he would
cast his first Republican vote
Under no circumstances could 1 vote for Bryan"
said he for the reason that do not believe he
is sincere and if sincere, he is not good man
for President" .
Mr. Willis. who is leading lawyer. declared
that among his clientele he knew Of no one who
would vote for Bryan.
Il have followed Mr. Tafts course on the
bench" continued Mr.. Willis. He is of
judicial temperament and fully conversant with
the great political questions with which he will be
called to deal"
Another leading Democrat who will vote for Mr.
Taft is ". A Garrett, chief executive of the re-
ceivers of the Seaboard Air Line Railway. Mr.
CARROTS reasons for supporting the Republican
candidate are that ne is the candidate of the bust
ness men, and his election would be for the best
interests of the country.
Mr.. Garrett says that he has noticed leaning
toward Mr. Taft several of the Southern states,
and instanced Alabama S of these.
jority of the leading business men and fnancierS
Of Baltimore will vote for Mr.. Taft
New-York tribune., 1908-09-23
TAFT TO DELEGATES.
appears at Meeting of National
League of Republican Clubs.

Cincinnati, Sept 22.-John Hays Hammond was
reelected by acclamaton president of the National
League of Republican Clubs this afternoon. A
change in the constitution adopted providing
for four vice presidents in order to recognize all
sections, and the following chosen: Harry
H. Myers, of Little Rock, Ark; w. w. Heffel-
finger. OF Minneapolis; Winston Churchill. of Now
Hampshire; John Albus of St Joseph, Mo.
Chauncey Dewey, of Chicago, was elected treas
urer and G. Smell Smith, of New York City. will
hereafter combine the two offices of secretary and
national organizer An invitation for the next con-
vention received from Atlanta
A surprise sprung the delegates at the
opening session. The speakers listed were President
John Hays Hammond, Mayor Markbreit and the
Ohio president, H. V Speelman. Just before the
hour of calling the meeting to order President
Hammond arrived with Judge Taft, who received
enthusiastic greeting.
He said that he had not intended to make a
speech, but only to show his appreciation of the
aid given his campaign by the League of Re-
publican Clubs.
1--WE need you ALL" he said "and I want to con-
gratulate you the resuscitation and continue
ton of the League of Republican Clubs 1t can do
great work in assisting the national organization
Organized work in every state gives an impetus
and awakens interest in the on the outside
Organization is what Is necessary 10 give effect TO
effort There is not the slightest necessity for
your work to conflict with that of the national or
ganization.
You have at your head Mr.. John Hays Ham,
rnond who is also one Of the advisory committee
for the Republican National Committee. And
know that the policy he advocates is one that will
cooperate with that of the Republican National
Committee. will not take up your time this morn
ing by talking politics. I'll keep you fairly sleepy
that subject this evening" 1 am here simply
as citizen of Cincinnati and the temporary head
of the Republican party to greet you all.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-23
FRoTHINGHAM LEADS IN BAY STATE
Early Primary Returns Indicate He Will
Win in Lieutenant Governorship Contest

Boston. Sept. 22-The feature Of the Republican
primaries In this state to-day the spirited Con
test for the Lieutenant Governorship between j.
n. Cole. of Andover. Speaker of the House OF
Representatives, eX-Speaker Louis A Frothing-
ham. of Bo ston. and Representative Robert Luce.
of Somervie There was no opposition the NOM
inaton of Lieutenant Governor Eben S. Draper, of
Hopesdale, for Governor.
While nearly all the cities and towns held their
in the evening, the attitude of 139 dele
gates on the contest for Lieutenant Governor had
been learned at II p. m. and showed Sl6 in favor
of Frothingham III for Cole and l76 fer Luce, and
20 unpledsed In doubt The state convention.
which win be held in this city on October 3. is
entitled 1850 delegates.
In a number of cities and towns the so-called
joint act In force so that Democratic
caucuses were also held and these, with the Re
publican voting. were sufficient determine that
a OF the present representatives to Congress, fcdr
OF whom had been opposed were favored by the
two parties for another election.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-23
TAFT ON LABOR DISPUTES.
Would Haze Them Handled by an
Official Commission.

William Howard Taft, Republican candidate
for President, in a letter to r. D. Silliman, OF
the law firm of Choate & Larocque OF this city,
gives clear exposition of his views regarding
industrial disputes. The part of Judge Tafts
letter which deals with this subject is as follows
I favor, far the settling of industrial
disputes is concerned, the maintenance of an Of
fetal commission for the official investigation,
at the instance of the Executive, into the merits
of the controversy and their publication. OF
course, this could be accompanied by a volun-
tary submission to the decision of the arbitra-
tion, but the investigation l would have made
at any rate and the report published. The force
of public opinion is generally strong enough to
bring about peaceful result -
New-York tribune., 1908-09-23
LOW TO ENTERTAIN BEVERDGE.

Senator Beveridge will arrive from Boston az
o'clock on Friday afternoon. and will be met oy
B. W. B. Brown. the chairman OF the COMMITTEES
having charge Of the arrangements for FRIDAY
big meeting at Carnegie Hall Ex-Mayor seta
Low will give a dinner for the Senator at ths
Union League Club before the meeting.
The plans for the meeting include a quartet
which will alternate with a big hand in giving
musical selections before the speeches begin An
eutdoor or overflow meeting may have 70 be pro
vided but at present there are some tickets le1@
which may be obtained from William H. Wan-
hams at No. 81 Nassau street. or at the Nss
York county committees headquarters. at NO.
Madison
New-York tribune., 1908-09-23
PRESIDENT ASKED RESERVATIONS.
Statement Regarding United States Officials
Who Sought Congressional Nomination.

Washington Sept. PA statement on authority
was made to-day that the recent designations OF
Second Assistant Postmaster General James T. Nc
Cleary nominated for Congress in the Cd Minnesota
District and Paul Ewart. Assistant United States
District Attorney, also a candidate for the Con-
gressional nomination in the same district were
required h. the President because Of their politI-
cal activity
Ihelr designations called for before either
Mr.. McCleary or Mr.. Ewart knew who would get
the nomination
New-York tribune., 1908-09-23
DEPOSIT GUARANTEE PLANK BEATEN
Nebraska Republicans Vote It Down, 8 to
Despite Sheldon.
IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune. ]

Lincoin, Neb., Sept 22.-The Republican State
Conventi1l this evening. by the decisive vote of
IS to 15, defeated a plank in the platform decar-
ing for tha guarantee OF bank deposits. The guar
antee plank was the only one which there was
division of opinion, but it sufficient to afford
holr Of strenuous debate. Governor Shell
don was one of the delegates who favored it, but
popular he is IN the party, he could muster
only small following.
The platform adopted indorses the national
platform and the administration OF President
Roosevelt, and pledges hearty support of Repubi-
can national nominees.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-23
CHAIRMAN coNNERs BACK.

Chairman Corners OF the Democratic State Com
mitee returned TO the city last night and held a
long conference with some OF the Tammany and
other state leaders. To-day he will Lieutenant
Governor Chanler and the plans for the notification
of the Democratic candidate for Governor will be
completed. Charles F. Murphy is expected at Tam
many Hall to-day. Tammanv will ratify the nomi-
nations on the Democratic state ticket at a mass
meeting be held at 1ammany Hall, Wednesday,
September 80. II is expected. that Lieutenant Gov
Chaner and several other of the candidates
aill speak