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New-York tribune., 1908-04-06

BUNCOING RECRUTTS.-The War Department
authorities have been much interested in an en-
listed man who ran away recently from the de-
tachment at the Military Academy and visited a
number of towns and New York City, representing
himself a recruiting officer. He able to
enlist number of young men, who. of course
have not been accepted and who must be formally
Incorporated into the service before they are re-
garded recruits. The soldier from West Point
was temporarily demented and while acting in the
self-mposed capacity of obtaining recruits for the
army he incurred a number of bills. which he had
difficulty in doing by representing himself as
acting for the government, 1t is impossible
for the War Department TO authorize the pay-
ment of these bills, and the only way in which it
be done is to deduct the amounts involved from
the pay of the soldier who apprehended by a
comrade. who his own responsibility pursued
him and took him back West Point Even in
the case of the soldier who thus rescued the re
cruiting party" the expense incurred travel can
be reimbursed out of any existing funds for the
that the trip was taken in personal rather
official capacity and while the service was
rendered TO the government in apprehendng the
crazy soldier the rescuer must pay his
penses An effort, of course, will be made to have
the demented trooper authorize the deduction from
his pay in order to right the wrongs which he did
while out of his mind. The case is unusual one
and suggests the possibility OF trouble which might
be caused by similar circumstances in the future
NO PACIFIC RIFLE RANGE-It will soon be
necessary for the naval authorities to select q
small target range on the Pacific OF in
the Philippines for the benefit of the enlisted
marksInen attached to the ships In the Pacific
Ocean. II Is necessary to obtain place where
"a large body OF men may conduct their practice
with the least expenditure of time, where IL would
be possible To maintain camp of 2.JUO 1900 men
where the distance OF the ranges does not require
toe much marching after the men leave the boats
anc where there is a large harbor with "A CON
venient anchorage for the ships that there may
rot be too much small boat travel TO reach the
shore All of these conditions, including that Of
numbers of ranges and isolation. are provided at
the naval small target range at Guantanamo
Cuba. That establishment Is destined 10 be the
mcdel of whatever is acquired by the way of pur-
ohaso OF otherwise the Pacific coast or in the
Philippines At present there is small ranSvA at
New-York tribune., 1908-04-06

BOMBARDMENT OF MONITOR-NavaI officers
who have been awaiting the announcement of the
programme of the attack which is proposed on the
monitor Florida in Hampton Roads are expressing
their disappointment that the firing will not be
under conditions which more nearly approach those
OF actual warfare. 1t has been admitted by the
authorities to be impracticable TO fire at ranges
which anything like those actually occurring in
time of battle. that is, 5000 5000 yards and TO
get the effect ii is proposed so elevate the
gun and to heel the ship as to obtain the
velocity at the impact which it is estimated would
5000 yards Some of the experts, despite this re-
production of conditions say that 1t would not be
fair test and that nothing short of having actual
battle range with minimum OF 5000 yards will
either that which covers the hull ship or
that which is used in the protection of the guns
in the form OF turres. 1t IS stated in reply to this
demand that II experimental shots OF this kind
were fired at those distances many of them would
strike the armor at ALL and il is desired to
have impact which be controlled as to
velocity and place of hitting. The question is still
Open but the chances it will be decided in
favor of the programme which calls for the shorter
range. 1t has been decided, however, not to fire
shells laden with high explosives and especially
of those types which yet untried and which
imperil the gun and endanger the lives the gun
New-York tribune., 1908-04-06

NEW CHIEF OF ENGINEERS.-The President
the army to succeed Brigadier General Mackenzie,
the head of the corps of engineers, when that
officer retires for age May %. 1t so happens
that only of the colonels is now mentioned as
a candidate. Most of the others retire within
the next two years. before General Mackenzie
and two more in the present year. II is under
stood TO be the Presidents policy to conflne the
selection to engineer officer who will serve at
least four years, which is the period of appoint
ment. The candidate in whose behalf the most
activity is manifested by his friends is Leuten-
ant Colonel T. ". Symons The apthers who
prominently mentioned Lieutenant Colonel s.
S Leach, at present on duty in the War Depart
ment the assistant to the chief of engineers;
Lieutenant Colonel D. c. Kingman. who is
river and harbor work at Savannah, Ga, and
Lieutenant Colonel W. T. Rossell who is on
river and harbor work at Cincinnati 1t is ex-
pected that the choice will rest between these
officers. Ordinarily Colonel W. L. Marshall the
army engineer in charge of river and harbor work
in New York, would be regarded eligible but
he will be retired in two years. in addition to
which fact he has been excused from taking the
dent army officers who permitted to avoid the
test not considered candidates for pro-
motion. Another Of the colonels of the engineer
corps. ]. D. G. Knight formerly duty at New
York and since then the chief engineer of the
Philippines Division, retres in 1910 and is spoken
OF for appointment a general officer, in which
he is understood to have the support of Major
General Leonard Wood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-20
LONG ISLAND TR4VEL.
4 Plea for Continuance of the
4nner Service.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

TO TIE Editor OF The tribune
Sir: After the hearing on Friday afternoon. the
llth inst the Public Service Commission may de-
eide II the Long Island Railroad viii be allowed to
discontinue their annex service downtown Those
who are in favor Of q continued connection with
lever Manhattan should surely attend
The North Side Branch of the Long Island road
PAYS the year round better than other divisions of
the road- The manager should not compel their
best customers 70 cross the crowded 34th street
ferry When they climb UP the staircase Of the
East Side elevated and then cross over a bridge 10
the other side Of the street, they are fortunate
when they can get a foothold the platform of
one Of these crowded cars In the rush hours they
are packed already by passengers from The Bronx
and Harlem before the Long Islanders succeed in
reaching The Saith street station.
The president Of the Long Island Railroad has
iatfmated that he viii also discontinue the service
10 passengers over the 34th street ferry when the
Pennsylvania tunnels are finished. II the public
permits discontinuance Of the annex boats now,
The manager OF the Long Island Railroad Will be
encouraged carry this plan into execution. This
would make Long Island unpopular as a place Of
residence TO the aesthetic people who have their
country places there now. A majority Of them
would, rather than pass through the subways which
Borrowed under the river bed. cross the river
IN boats. L IS short sighted policy TO carry pas
sengurs through q dark hole because the hole is
there and the passage is cheap
The Long Island Railroad should provide the
NOS pleasant carriage II can furnish from its ter
ulnals 70 Manhattan Il can make Long Island
agreeable only i it continues TO make the trans
purr agreeable Although the McAdoo tunnel is
open the downtown ferries Of the railroads in New
Jersey continue TO run
LOUIS WINDMULLER
New York Sept 6 1908
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-20

Nov fades the Denver prospect on the sight
The Western range looms distantly and dim:
TIE trains plunge eastward through deepening
night:
The stars come out above the Eastern rim
The desert passed. the Kansas plains lie burdened
Under an opulent. ungarnered yield.
Wherein the -oer views his labor guerdoned-
& waving harvest gliding every field.
Aad Jet those harvests, changing from gray to
sas-
ma rank luxurianoe Of the ripening corn
Thai prophecy Of riches manifold
Serve but 10 make the aleepers more forlorn.
As with their chief whose name they cheered so
long
All seems aruiss If others guide the State;
Nature herself intent TO do them wrong
Winging the arrows Of cruel fatei
How shall the -Commoner'' be reconciled?
The platform spurns his most mature conviction
Sixteen 70 One" just tucked away and Ned -
Maybe for Use. when gone The Introduction
Gold high enthroned he saw. with deepest feeling
he saw il regnant-silver ''crucihed'
Now gold he Graves most earnestly appearing
Brisk be the flow! Unlimited the tide!
Els short-term Office tenure, so alluring-
SOY 70 the hungry spokesman, thence elate.
The Platform spurns-"A tenure that's enduring
And even the States menacing usurpauons-
DespaiIing Of vested rights sanctioned by law
Clean ownership Of all the corporations
Demand for these perforce he doth Withdraw
And Sage drops many cherlsheo h0'io"-
dis early loves jauntIly tErusts aside;
Seems one by one TO drop without enouoh,
Causes for which ere this he would have dleo-
The breezy call Of DEMONSTRATING morn
The horn that summons when the suns GER
head
Hayhap no more shall these Hraiths forlorh
There Is no cali for causes that are dead
How shall explorers Of the future find him.
How even with eyes Of telescope ranger
Seek hina-the ancient issues left behind him
s;lissadfng down the Alpine sleeps % change.
c. r. BISHOP.
New York Sept g. 1903.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-20

-Sar Bill" said the burglar his pal. this
paper says we overlooked q package OF bills
amounting $1,000. 80,
Ant the depravity of the rich something
awful repiisd Bill Trying TO deceive that
way 7 seen them bills. They wasn't sVeD re-
NsiDte1 '-Ehilacelphi Ledger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-20
THE EXODUS OF 1908.

New York, Sept g. 1908.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-20

New York. Sept. ls. 1903.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-06
DEAD, SAYS DAVENPORT.
Bridgeporter Says Democratic Party
 Is Dead and Taft Ought to Win.

Washington, July 6.-Daniel Da- venport of Bridgeport has been here for several days getting the record in the Buck Stove boycott case cor rected. Mir Davenport occupied his spare time complaining of the hot weather here and singing the dirge of the democratic party under Bryan's leadership.
 Bryan will be nominated at Dem yer and just as surely defeated in November" said MT Davenport. ''Ee will be before the American people as long as some foolish people egg him on. He never has been demo- crat, but is a populist. His doc trines are populistic. The democratic party is deceased. Since 1896 the flower of the democracy has been going over to the republican party. Taft ought to be elected, say, as an old fashioned democrat. Prior to 1896 Connecticut frequently wens democratic, but that year 1t was car- ried by Mckinley by S0,000. Ever since then it has been good for from 25,000 to 10000 republican majori- ty. The whole north is republican and in the south and southwest the democratic party is without CO., hesion."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-06
FIRE IN PALACE
Four HuDdred Buildings Burned al Port Au Prince Before
 Goi Under Control.
BROKE OUT TWO TIMES

Port Au Prince, July 6.-The dis astrous fire which started in the Vi- cinity of the palace and senate build ings here yesterday and was believed to have been controlled after 400 buildings were burned, broke out again during the night and caused further extensive damage.
 The renewal of the confagration was caused by an explosion in the ar- senal which shook the whole town, damaged many buildings and scatter ed blazing embers over wide area. The roof of the national bank was shaken down by the violence of the concussion. The second fire was be- lieved to have been checked at mid night but the flames got third start this morning and before they were subdued 40 more buildings had been destroyed. Owing to the height of the tension during the fire the city was almost in state of panic. The flames surged along with what ap- peared to be an irresistible sweep and terrific explosions which occurred at intervals added to the frenzy of the populace. It was not until the inten- sity of the fire had diminished that like quiet was restored. The chamber of deputies and the large es- tablishment of the congregation of St Louis were menaced for a time by the flames but they were saved with out damage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-06
KRAMER MAKES TRACK RECORD.
Hill and Stein Win Tandem Cycle
 Race at Vailsburg.

Frank L. Kramer won both of the noon at the Vailsburg cycle track in Newark, making a new track record of minutes and 50 seconds in the ten mile event. W. s. Fem of Bris- tol made his reappearance after sev- eral years absence from the track, but the best he did was to finish fourth in the two professional contests. The motor paced race postponed from the previous day helped to attract more than 6,000 spectators.
 The dollar lap prizes kept the field moving at a smart pace in the To- mile professional race and Ben Hill led at the bell, followed by Fogler. Kramer and Bardgett. The trto sprinted around Hill on the back stretch and Fogler stopped racing on the last turn, leaving Kramer and Bardgett to fight it out. Kramer kept in front of his vanquisher of the day before on Asbury Parks gravel track rather easily and led Bardgett over the line by a length.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-06
TRAWLER RUN DOWN
Collision Occurred in a Foq-. Crew of ihe Vessel Was
 Saved.

Provincetown. Mass, July 6.-- News that she had sunk the trawIer Julia Costa of this port was brought In here to-day by the Gloucester fishing schooner Miranda. The crew of the Trawler was saved and all were brought her by the Miranda to- day. The collision occurred during thick fog about 60 miles south southeast of Highland Light yester- day afternoon. The Costas crew with the exception of five men were in their dories at the time of tIe accident. The Costa was hove to when the Miranda sailed through the fog and crashed into her.
 The Costa sank within 10 nfn- utes. After rescuing the five meu on board the trawler the Miranda picked up the men in the dories and started for Provincetown. The members of the Costas crew lost all their belongings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-06
DODDs THROWN OUT.
Deputy Fire Chief Had a Close CaIT
 This Afternoon.

Deputy Chief William Dodds4of the fire department had a narrow escape from being seriously injured whils answering call from box 6. at the corner of Bridge and Maglll streets. this afternoon. Near the corner of South Elm and Cole streets the Sco- Vill street engine struck his wagon and he was thrown from the carriage but not seriously hurt.
 Dodds intended to drive up Cole street while the apparatus, from tho Scovill street house was to come over South Elm and out East Main, tl:a heavy trucks taking the roundabout way. The deputy saw the truck % by and thinking that he had a clear way sped along. Just as he was about to pass the corner along cama the steamer. Dodds by a quick jerk Of the ribbons succeeded in turning his horse. the only thing which avert ed a bad accident. The engine just glanced the carriage. Dodds landed heavily on the ground, but Fireman Mitchell, who was on the seat with him, was not thrown out. Dodds,s own wagon was in the repair shop and the vehicle he rode in was d light runabout. The alarm was for brush fire on Pine hill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-06
THE WIRES DOWN
Biz StOrm Cnis Bryan Off From inc Many Politicians Who
 Would Talk With Him.

Fairview, Lincoln, Neb, July G.
 With telephone wires out of commis- sion and Fairview cut of from Lin coin by a washout on the trolley line W. J. Bryan had ample opportunity to peruse the strictures upon himself de- livered yesterday by J. M. Guffy, na- tional committeeman from Pennsyl- vania in response to MT Bryan's at tack upon himself in speech on July 4. "I have nothing to say" was MT Bryan's response to an inquiry anent the Guffy statement. Last nights rain was torrential, accompanied by viv- i'd flashes of lightning. The last troll ley car from the city to Fairview was compelled to turn back. The rain ceased at about daybreak and large party of repairmen swarmed along the line to drain off the flood and make repairs.
 Robert Rose, MT Bryan's private secretary, was driven from the tent which by choice he occupied on the Fairview lawn. MT and Mrs Bryan had driven to the Rock Island depot to greet some Iowa democrats who were passing through and reached Fairview just ahead of the flood. The Bryan hay crop suffered damage and the polls along one side of she newspaper men were thrown down by the sheer weight of the water which soaked the canvas. For a time the Associated Press wire to Fairview was the only communica- ton between Fairview and the out side world. When the telephone wires were restored MT Bryan tried to get news of the whereabouts of Theodore A. Bell, the Californian, who is to be temporary chairman of the convention at Denver and who was the most important visitor ex- pected to-day. The candidates eartv attempts were successful. He was wondering how he and Mir Bell were to get together Repair men re- ported that the trolley bridge over Antelope creek mile east of Fair view had been washed away together with considerable trackage. They thought 1t possible, however, tha. a carriage could get through by route. That this condl- ton of affairs should exist when the convention is about to begin is re- garded as peculiarly unfortunate, as the downpour was one of the heavi- est in many years. It is feared that Mir Bell, who must be In Denver to- morrow to open the convention, may have found himself the victim of delay on the railroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-06
Too Much Music.

T like churches to provide fine mu- sic at all times," said prominent clergyman, but there are cases on record where the music, has been given too prominent place.
 "An eloquent brother divine from South Carolina once told me that going to preach at strange church he was taken aside by a deacon, who whis- pered:
 Beg pardon, sir. but must ask you not to preach longertthan ten or twelve minutes. It's they music that the people come here for
 "That was wrong. But worse still was the case of supply preacher fin church famous for its anthems and choruses. The stranger. not noticing the seraplng and tuning of fddles. rose and began to preach, when the choir leader jumped up and shouted angrily to him from the choir loft at the other end of theschurch:
 "'Sit down, mani When it's your turn we'll tell you.'"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-06
Campaign Continues.

Tokio, July 6.-Adviees from Seoul, Korea, says that the cam paign against the insurgents con tinues unabated throughout the dis turbed region. Reports of minor en- agreements are received from army headquarters. The losses of the in- surgents are said to approximate thirty every day. There have been some six or eight engagements in different. places. The reports. how ever, indicate that the insurgent ac- tivity is diminishing since the arrest of a number of leaders. It is be- lieved that the instruction will be quelled within thirty days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-06
LAST DAY IN PORT
Atlantic Squadron Will Start on ifs Memorable Trip H0lo.
 lulu First Siop.

San Francisco, July 6.-To-day is the last day in this harbor for the Atlantic battleship fleet and for the first time since the arrival of the ships at this port, San Francisco streets are to-day free of the wan dering groups of sightseeing Jackies' Through the night squads of deter mined young men, armed Win weighty arguments in the shape Of stout police "billies' searched every nook of the city gathering in the struggling sailormen and shipping them by the launch load to their vessels, swinging at anchor in the stream awaiting the turn of tide Tuesday afternoon, when they will set their course out through the Golden Gate, and away to the lands beyond the sea.
 Immaculate in white and buff, the 16 great fighting machines pre- sent striking picture as they ride to their anchors on "Man-of-war' row.
 It will be close to p. m. when the tide marks the flood and then, with the pull of the ebb helping them out to open sea the fleet will weigh anchor and steam away foi' Honolulu, the first stop in the world- wide journey.
 Three cases of typhoid fever were discovered on the Nebraska yesterday. The sick men were re- moved to the marine hospital here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-06
Conductor Discharged.

Finding that the simple discharge of the short arm conductors, a blind term for conductors that knock down." the Connecticut Co, judging from an arrest last week, now i'm tends to prosecute employees caught pocketing fares. J. E. Meachem of New Haven was arrested wednes- day and is charged with four counts of embezzlement by agent. He was on the New Haven-Waterbury run from Derby to New Haven. It is said that Meachem once declared that a good Saturday and Sunday las worth almost s20 go a eonduc-
 Dr who wanted to cheat the road. There have been about 100 men discharged by the company since tho first of the year for failing to ring up all the fares they should have.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-06
Won the Grand Pri,.

Dieppe, France, July 6.-Guyot, driving a two cylinder IS horse power 1s milimetre bore machine to-day won the Grand Prix des youturettes. His time was 5:45 30. an average speed of SOS Kilometres an hour. Naudin, driving a monocylinder car was second. finishing in 5:57 0s and Goux. driving q monocylinder ma chine was third. his time being 5:5s 01. Guyot led from start to finish. Thirty-one machines out of forty-seven finished. Accidents were not numerous or serious The race was not exciting as Guyot vas never headed An entire brigade of troops picketed at intervals of fifty feet. po- Heed the course perfectly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-06
NAMES WILL STAND
Johnson and Gray Managers Say They VIII Not Withdraw
 Their Men.

Denver, July 6.-Fred T. Lynch. manager of Governor Johnson's presi- dential campaign, to-day denied em- phatically the report that Governor Johnson's name had been or would be withdrawn from the contest.
 Judge Gray's name has not been withdrawn and under no circum- stances will it be withdrawn, said Jonah Marvel manager for the Grey presidential boom to-day, in answer to a report circulated, that Judge Grey had telegraphed last night not to present his name to the conven- tion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-06
The Fifth Conference.

London, July 6.-The fifth decen- nial conference of the archbishops and bishops of the Anglican church throughout the world known as the Lambeth conference, opened at Lann- beth palace here to-day. The meet lngs will continue until August (. There are l47 prelates in attendance this year compared with seventy-sfx at the first Lambeth conference held forty years ago. The subjects sub mitted will first be discussed by th E entire conference and subseaueut1v referred to committees of bishops who will report again to the full assern- ply. Resolutions adopted by the con- ference will be communicated to the churches in the form of an encyclical letter. All the meetings will be pr.- vate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-06
Indians in Battle.

Washington, July 6.-There was a clash between the Snake Indians and negroes near Sonora, Oklahoma, yes- terday, according to dispatches re- ceived by the Indian Protective asso- ciation of Washington from Eufaula Harjo, orator of the Four Indian tribes. Several complaints have been registered here of late by the In- dians. who declare that the whites through government officials dealing with half breeds In the Oklahoma cities, are obtaining possession of their lands with but nominal remu- neration, and this is understod to have been the cause of the trouble yesterday.