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New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
THE DUTCH POSITION.
YelI0sC Book Tells of Moral Support
from America.

The Hague, Dec GA Yellow Book which
has Just been issued on Venezuelan affairs SAYS
that all the powers with which the Netherlands
government has been in communication have in
formed the government of their agreement with
it's line Of action. The Dutch government has
not asked for any active assistance. being con-
WINGED of its own ability TO bring about settle
ment of the difficulty with Venezuela. 1t has
however. received the moral support of all the
powers particularly that Of the United States
which made the declaration that the Monroe
Doctrine was not opposed to armed action on
the part of the Netherlands, or even to the tenn
porary occupation of Venezuelan territory
The Yellow Book says that notwithstanding
the acute character of the present situation the
Dutch government still is ready to enter on seri-
Gus negotiations. provided Venezuela comedies
what Holland regards indispensab BILE. the
withdrawal of the decree of May a. Further.
the Yellow Book says that arbitration would
have meant the acceptance OF the state OF affairs
created by President Castro and the proionga-
ton Of the sufferings of the people of Curacao
while previous experiences with Venezuela gave
ground for the belief that arbitration would have
only problematic advantage so far as the
Netherlands was concerned.
The government adds that its measures are
not directed against the Venezuelan people but
against President Castros administration.
which ii has always held responsible for the
existing conditions. The Netherlands govern
ment fatters itself that the recent news from
Caracas confirms its opinion that it had NOT
vainly counted on the cooperation of the Venez-
uelan people.
The yellow Book pays tribute TO the great tao+
displayed by the German Minister Baron Won
Seckendorf, who. under the authorization Of his
government. assumed charge of the Netherlands
interests. giving proofs of his devotion and wis
DOM, which assure to him the gratitude of the
Dutch government.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
CURACAO REJOICING.
Former Rebels Recalled by Comes
to Caracas.

wilIemstad Dec 22.-Venezuelan revolution
lists who have been living in Curacao, the chief
of whom is General Gregorio Riera, have re-
ceived an invitation from Acting President
Gomez TO go to Caracas and join hands with the
new government.
There is great rejoicing throughout CURACAO
over the revocation Of the transshpment decree
which practically means the settlement Of the
dispute between Venezuela and Holland The
German Consulate at this port will dispatch ves-
sells from CURACAO to the Venezuelan ports.
Venezuelan delegation arrived here on the
Zulia to-day, but was not permitted TO land on
account of the quarantine regulations. The
delegates will return here on Sunday. They
carried recommendations from Baron Won Seek
endorff
1t is said that Dutch steamers Of the regular
pOrtS
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
HOPE FOR DUTCH HEIR.
IN announcement Made Before the
Chamber of Deputies.

The Hague. Dec. 22-It was officially an
nounced to-day in the Chamber of Deputies that
there were hopes that child would be born to
Queen Wilhelmina, and the statement was
greeted with joyful "bravos' from practically
the entire House. Only handful of Socialists,
amid the boots and derision of their colleagues,
took exception TO the loyal demonstration. Her
maiesty's physicians conclude their announce
ment with~these words
1--WE rejoice to be able to state that all signs
are in consonance with absolutely perfect
state of health"
The birth is expected early in the spring.
The hopes of the Dutch people for an heir to the
throne of Holland have twice been disappointed.
The Queen IS twenty-eight years old. Her husband
is Prince Henry of Mecklenburg- -Schwerin.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
WILD RACE FOR LIFE.
Train Backs Dozen Grade, Pursaeo
by Flying CdbOOSe-
-. rn1-rrar,h Il - r-terrs.

walsenburg Col. Dec. 22--The quick WI q
a freight train conductor and the nerve OF IL
self and an engineer saved a passenger uS.-
on the Denver & Rio Cirande from fatai Gu
lsion last night.
The conductor left his freight crew s"i'ciiiAs
and entered the station for orders heaIlNs
car moving. he looked out and saw MS 0aO00
running wild down steep grade. he ran -
and swung on 10 it. although il was COINS t"e-',
miles an hour. The brakes would not WoFA' '"-
the caboose went flying down the main ms
Rounding a curve. the conductor saw tn'
lights of a passenger train He swung his an
tern. and the engineer OF the passenger reverseU
and backed at fun speed to the next Stat'O-'
where the caboOse was sidetracked on d .VIs
siding. The passengers were unaware OF ''7-'
danger until il was all over.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
womAN's CONGRESS IN RUSSIA

s.. Petersburg. Dec. 22.-The Woman's Congress
composed or four hundred delegates from various
parts of Russia. began its session here this evsp
ing. Nine. Anna Philosopher the mother of the
writer Amitri Philosopher was warmly sreeted as
the pioneer in the movement Foreign spe,k.rs
nave been invited 10 attend these including Mrs
Ida Husted Harper. Of New York
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
WITHDRAWING TROOPS FROM CHINA

St Petersburg. Dec. 22.-Russa has resumed the
evacuation of points occupied after the Boxer up
rising. The evacuation interrupted on tba
death of the Chinese Emperor and at the reouesr
of several powers which feared disorders Negotfa-
tions regarding Hardin at compete sand
still, owing to the fact that the Chinese court is
n mounting
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
CASTRO N IGNORANCE.
MemberS of Suite Fear to Tel Him
of His DOscnfaU.

Berlin. Dec. 22.-Castro apparently is IN
aware Of his downfall or the gravity Of the oc-
cI1rTences in Venezuela Members of his suite
inform ali inouirers shat he sends and receives
no dispatches Of any kind. The opinion is stead
Fly gaining ground here that Castro's power is
completely broken
According 10 his attendants AZ the private
hospital where Castro is undergoing treatment
he oid rot transact any business to-day. and did
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23

Rome Dec. 22-The Pope has fully recovered
from his recent illness. lie received TODAY Arrb
bishop Ireland who talked with His Holiness .h,.
nc" oathedraI IN 81. Paul and pro-cathedraI In
MI neapols. The Archbishop prezantaJ - a..
oi'e nus sister who Is a nun. lie refused TO give
Gut anything concerning his audience
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
CRUISER ORDERED SOUTH

Tnere were ruinors apparently well defined float
ing around the Brooklyn navy yard Yesterday tbat
the scout cruiser Chester either had received or
would receive sealed orde.s proceed South as
soon possible. II seemed 10 he the pre,-siert
opinion that the Chester would either sail for Nor
folk for Venezuela
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23

Toxic Dee. 22-The residence tn Toxic OF Com
mandeE John y. Dougherty the American naval
attache here. burned TO the ground last ni,-b,
M mrs p'usher'y had narrow escape from injury
me house was consumed in fifteen minutes com,
mander Dougherty attending dinner give,
hy NJ Saito, Minister Of Marine.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
NOTES OF FOREIGN NEWS.

AIsiers' Dec --.-the body Of Count Savorgnan
de Brazza. the eminent French explorer Obo A.,
at Dakar, French West Africa in September lqn5
was buried here to-day. All The civil and rnftar,,
officials and a battalion of Zouaves were present
Many eulogies were pronounced
New-York tribune., 1908-12-23
BUDGET OF 1000, 900 600 FRANCS.

Paris, Dec. 2.-The Chamber of Deputies ana the
Senate to-day adopted the budget which for tha
irst time exceeds 4,o00 100000 francs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-03-05
BEST FOR ROSES
Crystal Vases Show Off Flowers to the Most Dis
tinct Advantage

Tall, slender crystal vases are the
best shape for holding roses. Flowers
are easily arranged in these delicate
holders, and al the same time they
make the most attractive display with
out crushing the blooms. Brass bowls
and other metal receptacles are ia
vored for ornamenting certain places
in a room, but for general use moth
ing equals the crystal vase. These
rose vases are offered in a variety of
heights and styles. The most salts
factory are the clear white or the
opalescent crystal. The latter seem
to take on delicate tint reflected
from the roses, while the clear white
remain unchanged by the pink, yellow
or red roses clustering above the top
of the vase.
Cut glass rose vases are too ex-
pensive for any but the wealthy to
possess. There are imitation cut crys-
tails, however, which make a very fair
appearance and are cheap enough to
be replaced when they are broken. In
selecting rose vase of extra height
one should bear in mind the import.
a-iSS VI tut DdSe. ne ldlleT Ine vase
the larger the required base to give it
equilibrium. These flower holders
come in sizes ranging from ten inches
to six feet. The average American
Beauty size is three feet high.
Iridescent glass is being much used
for flowers of all kinds, Bowls, shall
low dishes and tall vases are shown
in this attractive crystal. When not
in use it is ornamental, while the pure
white vases have an unfinished look
when not holding flowers. One should
have on hand an assortment of these
vases, one size for carnations, which
it is almost impossible to arrange in
anything but tall, slender, tapering
vase, larger size for ordinary roses
and an extra size for the much priced
long-stemmed variety.
To arrange smaller flowers attrac-
lively bowls provided with silver or
metal network over the top are q
great aid. The network is removed
when the bowl is cleaned. 1t is an ad-
vantage to have two or three net GOV.
ers of different sized meshes to hold
flowers with slender stems and those
Of very thick ones. Small iron or
bronze standards to lay in the bottom
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-03-05

for use over the stones Of mountain
paths.
Both are eager. Within fve min
utes they are in the boat, and pulled
by two Scotch tars, soon land upon the
rocky shore. AS Marina's feet touch
the soil, she looks at 1t passionately
and murmurs bitterly: ITO think that
I come back to my native island with
the hands of so many of the friends
of my childhood against me, with so
many hearts that once turned toward
me turned away" Then she draws her
self up and says desperately, yet
proudly: But l will show to them my
hands are free of the blood of To-
masso Monaldi."
Clambering over the sea-washed
rocks, they reach the green woodland
and soon through its soft foliage of
lex, beech and wild citron, tread a
romantic path that leads them to the
more dusty highway which skirts the
coast, slightly to the south of the lit
tie quay of Sagone. This Marina says
is fortunate, that they need not excite
curiosity by passing through the sea
side village to reach the road to Vico,
by which they will strike east to reach
the vast glen between Monte Rotondo
and Monte Del Oro.
A little while along this road, roast
ing beneath the hot sun and stified
by the dust of early summer, when
Marina says. pointing to a farmers
house: Stay here and I'll bargain for
Of fun Of h4 I
see in his barnyard."
A few minutes of apparently excited
gesticulation and talk with the peas
ant who is hoeing in his field, and she
brings into the road two sturdy, shag-
gy brown ponies.
Mounting astride one OF these, Cor
sican fashion, Marina says almost
gaily: I'VE have the beasts for a week
at 30 francs apiece. Now 1 feel at
home again"
Upon the other Barnes would dash
forward, but some very serious words
from his companion stop him. 1T was
lucky | saw that farmer. He said: 4
would give you a more gentle beast,
girl, had not four men three hours ago
engaged my gentle Mandalina for a
lady's use. OF course. my best was at
Signore Saliceti's order. l had heard
him speak up in the mountains at the
polling booth great words on the glory
of Corsica, which had given France
a Bonaparte and one day would give
her another
Suddenly the girl calls: But you
cannot overtake Enid in a second" for
the Americans heels are beating tat
too on the sides of his sturdy little
cob. and he is hurrying forward NUT
tering: Three hours ahead of me.
Perhaps we can overtake my darling
before night"
Don't ride SO fast" exclaims his
galloping her pony to him.
Then her voice growing very solemn, |
she says warningly: From some hill |
top, should we get too near, they will |
see us coming, and in vendetta am
bush, some knife might reach not only |
your heart but-Enid's. When you |
have enemies in Corsica, beware the |
path ahead of you,"
(TO BE CONTINUED
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-03-05
ONE OF SEASONS NOVELTIES.
Try Partisan Charlotte at Your Next
Luncheon or Dinner.

Partisan charlotte is one of the nov
elites of the season. For it soak one
quarter of box of gelatin in one-quar-
ter of cupful of cold water. Scald in
a double boiler one-half pint of thin
cream or rich milk. Pour it over four
eggs beaten well with a half cupf..
of sugar and stir over the fire until it
thickens. Add the gelatin, stir until
dissolved, then strain and set aside
until chilled.
When it begins to thicken add one
quarter of pound each of stale mac
caroons and lady fingers broken or cut
in pieces, one cupful of freshly grated
cocoanut, one teaspoonful of vanilla.
two tablespoonfuls of sherry and one
cupful of heavy cream which has been
whipped to a solid froth. Fold and
mix lightly, turn into wetted mold
and stand aside where it will stiffen
Turn out carefully (this may be done
early in the evening" and garnish with
little whipped cream, tinted pale
pink, and half a dozen quartered can
died cherries.-What-to-
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-03-05
MACHINE WAS ALL RIGHT.
Figured So Well Merchant Decided
That He Needed Two.

Sir" said the man as he entered
the office, Il wish to exhibit to you
my universal calculating machine
thing that should be found in the
counting room of every business man
1t will add, llbtract, divide, multiply,
and there is no such thing as failure"
Il have heard of it," replied the mer-
chant, but | never understood 1t was
much Of success" 20, sir, but 1t is
perfection! Give me any example
you will. and l will guarantee cor
rect solution" Very we'll | bought
two dozen leghorn chickens at SO
each. built a coop at an expense
of $50. In one year l bought s25
worth of feed. In the same year
got six eggs. What was my profit or
loss for the year?' why, you paid
out s127 and got back about 20 cents.
In actual figures. your loss was
$126.S0." 81 guess that's correct"
sighed the merchant, land you may
leave me two machines. I'll keen one
busy on my chickens and the other
fguring out how I uch profit make
in raising my own celery and GU
cumbers''
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-03-05
Butchers Inference

One day Emperor Francis Joseph
was entering a village in his domain
on horseback and was met on the out.
skirts by butche< who had gone out
in hope of catching an early glimpse
of the Austrian kaiser. The emperor
asked the butcher the way to an inn.
and after directions had been given
the butcher IN turn inquired: Have
you seen the kaiser?" Very recent
ly," answered Francis Joseph. Are
you sure? Do you know him certain
ly?' asked the eager butcher. "Wen.
| ought to- replied the monarch.
putting out his chest. 81 have shaved
him often enough" "Ah, and you are
the court barber" said the abashed
butcher in awestruck tones, as h
doffed his cap and backed to the road
side.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-03-05
Beautiful Eves-

The almost universal habit of turn.
Ing the head in whichever direction
you look deprives the eye of the exer-
else to which 1t is entitled. The law
of vision is such that. when your eyes
are set straight to the front you can
see in almost every direction, except
behind your head. Every now and
then you see woman with eyes that
seem to roll in their sockets, taking
in everything without suggestion of
head movement. Those are the eyes
that drive men to distraction. Ok
eyes. Honest eyes. Usually brown
eyes. Open eyes. Altogether different
from the small, ferret eyes of the de-
tective. which pretend to be looking
at the ground, yet see sidewise out of
both Sits.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-03-05

models. The reason that chiffon and
chiffon cloth are preferred in many
cases to silk blouses is because 1t is
much simpler to avoid break in tone
by using these thinner and softer ma
terials. Even perfectly matched cloth.
and silk do not present the same un.
broken tone on account of the diff
ference in the texture and body of the
two fabrics. But with chiffon and
chiffon cloth there is less difference.
In fact certain lights will make chiffon
and cloth look like the same fabric.
Cloth is too heavy for a blouse, and
besides it does not yield to graceful
treatment as does chiffon CLOTH Soft.
graceful models are more becoming to
the average woman than severer ones.
and another thing they are more
easily fashioned by the modest dress
maker than by the fashionable and ex-
pensive one.
A pretty model for a chiffon cloth
blouse to be worn with a cloth skirt
to match is seen in the design show
ing a broad lace cape-like trimming
covering the shoulders and separating
lar of another kind of lace. The point
ed front outlined by two folded bands
of silk, which tie in knot with ends
falling low over the bust. They are
caught above the knot under loops OF
silk. The puffed sleeves are gathered
into cuffs of chiffon cloth edged with
a band of the same lace used for the
guimpe and collar
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-03-05

that they have notified you they take
me to Corsica They are sure your al
lection for me will make you follow me-
rash and careless in your agony. inere
Sa1fcefi means TO assassinate you, tnihk
ing by that to gain the votes OF his pc
culiar countrymen because he has nooiy
fulfilled his diaboIicai oath OF the nor
rible vendetta that they worship. There-
fore, by your love for me, my husband,
I charge you not to risk your dear me
unduly. and to bring with you enough
friends to protect you from these as
sassins. hear the splash OF the BOAT
put overheard: they will be coming 10,
me. so kiss the letter where l sign ana
you'll meet the lips OF, In life or dea.h'
always. YOUR VIII r.
Barnes reads this letter carefully
twice. Once he gazes up; but the
sight of the cabin decorated for ms
HONEYMOON. about which are scatter
ed his wife's dainty belongings
brought on board for nuptial voyage
makes him close his misty eyes with
shudder.
Leboeuf is now calling down the
companionway: Monsieur, nave
obeyed your wife's commands. A good
meal is served on deck for you and
Madame Anstruther."
He must eat to keep his strength up
for the work that is ahead OF him. The
American steps alertly on deck and
tries to show his appreciation OF the
French chefs art, but anguish is a bar
to appetite.
After a moment Barnes passes
Ends letter over to Edwin's wife.
When she has read 1t, he says: Il
have been thinking If 1t wouldn't be
better to sail to Ajaccio and get De
Belloc and some OF his troopers to go
with us to Bocognano."
with De Belloc and his troopers
you would never find her." answers
Marina. "The sight of their cavalry
uniforms would be signalled up the
Valley of the Gravona; Enid would not
be In Bocognano. In the mountain fast
nesses of Del Orc they would hide her
where you would never find her."
"Thel some honest countrymen,
from this neighborhood; they can be
hired?" suggests Barnes.
"But not by foreigner to strike
against Corsican," replies Marina,
almost proudly. "To have any hope of
finding your wife we must go alone.
I'll lead you by secret paths through
the mountains; on the main road did
they see you coming they would am
bush and kill you" Her eyes look
eagerly upon the shore. she rises and
says. resolutely: "Come!"
Barnes, more eager than she. quick
" dresses himself in the simple hunt
ng suit he has brought with him.
"Oh, you must look more Corsican,"
,ries the girl, and deftly puts cocks
Gather plucked from one of his brides |
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-03-05

than the doorway with only its Stone
or marble steps and iron-grated doors!
The iron-grated glass doors with their
priceless lace curtain within and the
marble vestibule may be many times
more costly than the simpler entrance
ornamented only with its little potted
trees, but this latter will look far
more attractive.
Window boxes are gaining an ever
firmer place in this country, and the
box and frs with hardy ivy covering
the easement look cheerful, even when
weighted down with snow. The glass
covered window boxes with their gay
colored flowers inside have long been
popular in chilly England, but are not
needed here, for as soon as the box
and spruce have been killed by an ex-
tended season of frost and snow it is
already springtime, and geraniums,
hyacinths, daisies. daffodils and pan
sizes will thrive in the warm sunlight
until it is once more time to put up
the winter plants.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-03-05
To Serve Ices.

Get paper watermelon mold, which
will cost about rs cents. and line it
throughout with melted paraffin so
that the moisture will not ruin the
mold. Line this slightly with green
ice cream, then put in layer of white
ice cream. Have pink lemonade par
TALLY frozen and fill the mold. Place
in the half frozen ice handful of
soaked black currants which will re-
semble watermelon S. eds. Place this
where 1t will freeze. When placed on
the table, stand few black penny
dolls in the ice. 1t is a suggestion
which can be reserved for future use
when the genuine watermelon shells
can be used for the purpose, taking
the place of the paper mold.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-03-05
Hem the Ends of a Vel.

AS rule it is no easy matter to
hem a veil, as the flimsy ends have
most provoking way of slipping out
of the fingers and from under the
needle. 1t is really easy. however. If
done in this manner: Basic an inch
hem in each end of the veil and then
baste piece of paper under the hens.
When this is done, stitch the hens on
the sewing machine through the pa
per. The paper then may be carefully
torn off. The veil should be pressed
with a warm iron and special atten-
tion given to the hens.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-03-05
Removing Bruises from Furniture,

If the bruise is slight soak the
place in warm water, and hold red
hot poker near the surface of the
wood, keeping it constantly wet until
the bruise disappears. This will oc-
cur in a few moments. If the bruise
is large, an actual dent. wet the place
with warm water as before directed
Then take a piece of brown paper,
fold it six or seven times, soak in
warm water and place over the spot.
Against the paper place a hot fiat
iron, keeping it there until the mois-
ture has evaporated. This process
should be repeated until the surface
is again level.-Suburban Life.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-03-05
NEED A SUNBATH
Important Thing to Remember in the Care of Your
Indoor Plants

Often in the arrangement of the
room it is necessary to place plant
in semi-dark corner or, at any rate,
away from the direct rays of the sun.
In this case the plant should be
changed from time to time with one
that is in the window, or If there is
only the one plant in the room it
should be given sun bath every day
Otherwise its life will be a short one.
plant should also be turned about
every few days, SO that all sides may
grow equally, or else one side only
will be developed, and the other leaves
which are turned away from the sun
will not extend nor will there be any
fresh leaves on that part of the plant
to take their place, all the new shoots
turning and stretching out happily
toward the greater light.
More and more are flowers and
growing plants recognized as neces-
sary part of decoration. How much
smarter the entrance that is bordered
with two stiff little box or spruce trees