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New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
"THE FAIRY TALES OF SCIENCE"

The marvellous progress of human invention
| in the conquest of mind over matter in the twen-
! tieth century is strikingly exemplif1ed in the
results of experiments in fishing which were
recently conducted on an elaborate scale at
Greenwood Lake by two distinguished scien-
fists and which were yesterday exclusively re-
ported in our columns. 1t is quite within
bounds to say that the improvements made in
the printing art from the primitive shop of
Gutenberg to the composing and press rooms of
The Tribune or in telegraphy from MOrse's
first instruments in the old University Building,
on Washington Square, to the wireless systems
of to-day, are no more marked or impressive
than those i'll the taking of fish from the days
of IZaak Walton to those of Professor Enright
and DR.. Cameron. of Montclair n. ].
These patient and skiiful investigators have
discovered as reported, the entire practicabiliy
of Turing fish from lake i'll great numbers by
means of what may be described as a reversed
tohoggan slide-to wit. al inclined board made
slippery with ice or grease, the one end thrust
into the water through q hole in the ice and
the other end projecting a proper distance into
the air over the firm ice of the frozen lake, the
inclination of the board being not less than
% nor more than A All degrees. a suitable
bait on a fishhook being suspended not more
than eighteen inches above the upper end Of
the board, and an adequate supply of liquid
bait in dark brown bottle being maintained
within easy skating distance.
The advantages of this system even the
most improved of its predecessors must be OBJ
vious to all. The best former record was, we
believe made by Professor Zeke Westcott over
at Hanover Neck. who simply suspended bait
over hole in the ice, and then, whenever a
fish jumped UP to grab it. swatted him sidewise
with barrel stave SO as to knock him over
upon the ice. That plan worked admirably. eX
cepting that it obviously involved the use of at
least one of the fishnrmans hands, and gener
ally-sO big are the fisf. in those waters-of
both of them, and thus interfered to an en-
barrassing degree with the regular manipulation
of the bottled bait. The Greenwood Lake plan
entirely overcomes that defect and enables even
lone fisherman to apply himself necessarily
TO the brown flask, with. of course, corre-
spending increase in the size and number of the
fish.
We may add, on exclusive and as are as
sured. entirely authoritative information, that
DR.. 81 Hawkins, of Great Piece Meadows, Is
meeting with most encouraging results in the
crossing of swordfish and wall-eyed pike. in the
hope of producing a breed of fish with natural
icepicks on their noses. which will make their
own holes in the ice through which to rush up
the slides, while Professor Eph Badgley down
at Chatham Two Bridges, is training fatfish
and founders to pose in place of boards for the
mulets and suckers to slide up. 1t only re-
mains to train birds to hover over the Slides
holding the bait in their beaks or claws task
for which either jays or guls would seem to be
well fitted.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
THE COST OE DIIORCE.

Morasts still wrange over the hedonic
status of divorce; some say it is a luxury while
others are positive that it is a necessity. But
whatever the outcome of this controversy, one
fact is already obvious-that the cost of d-
vorce is eXorbitant and must be greatly re-
duced if this country is to remain the Land of
the Free and the Cradle of Democracy. A
pathetic case lately recorded in the chronicles
of Jersey City brings home to us this lament
able lapse from perfect Liberty. A Newark
couple ha wing been welded fourteen months,
set out on a hunt for bargain sales in divorce
DEGREES. They first consulted Jersey City
justice, who told the pair the bitter truth
namely, that lawyer must be called in and
an Indebtedness of at least $3.50 incurred ere
the bonds of matrimony would snap I'VE
won't give more than SO for the job!' the
divorce seekers are said to have exclaimed. IF
I'VE can't get decree for that We'll stay mar
'ried.' After being reaSsured that $3.50 was
really the bottom quotation they went away
with the resolution to remain together until
death should them part.
What friend of the people does not feel his in
dignaton rise he reads this tale? What
trayesty upon justice it is to order common
wealth so that married couple must get $3.50
worth of discomfort out of wedlock before di-
vorce becomes good business proposition! 1t
matters not whether divorce be luxury or
necessity; long as the pleasure is under
government ownership and dispensed by the
Sovereign People through their courts it should
be placed within the reach of every citizen.
Humble husbands and wires who think that dis
solution of the marriage contract is worth SO
to them should have fair chance along with
the multi-mIionaire who is willing to spend
fortune in order to get rid of his wife. Unless
this is done, the impression will soon be created
that divorce is d pastime for the few, not for
the many. And this thought is repugnant to
every high minded statesman who has helped
draft American divorce laws
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
n niusements.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC-s-The Rose Of the Rancho.
MBRA-2-s-Vaudeyilie
ASTOR-s:l5-The Secret Orchard.
BELASCo-e:I5-sI5-Tn warrens of Virginia.
BlJOJ-S:l5-Th Comet.
BLANErS-2:l5-S:15-The Bad Boy and His Teddy
Bear.
ER0ADwAT-sl5-The Partisan Model
CASlNo-2:lA-S:15-Funaba
CARNEGIE HAII-s:l5-concert
COlONlAI-2-S-NaudeVille.
CRITERION-S:l5-N Hook OF Holland.
DAILY S-S:2e-The House OF a Thousand Candies
pEwEY-2-S-yaudeyiie
EDEN MCSEE-The World in Wax.
EMPIRES: :15-Quality Street
.30-in6er the Greenwood Tree
GERMAN-s-20-Der Dumrnkorf.
GOTEAM-2-S-Tauoeyille.
EACKETT-e.1s-s-3e-The Witching Hour
aAMMERsTEINS-2@s @s:15-Vaudevtlle - -.
RIPPoDRoME-2-s-The -Four Seasons anu winner
Carnival.
HUDSON-s:3e-Iier Sister. -,
KNlCK ERBOCKER-s Talk OF New York
LIBERTy-S:1b-Polly OF the Circus
LYCE-M-o.l5-S:3e-Th Thief
LyRIc-s.l5-Rosmersaolr .
MADISON soUARE-s:15-The Regeneration OF Aunt
Mari
MAJESTIC-sf5-The Top tn World.
MANHATTAN OPERA HoUSE-S-Aida "a
METROPOLITAN OPERA HoUSE-s:Ao-Tristan una
NEW AMSTERDAM-S:I5-T Merry Widow.
NEW CIRCLES s.15-Piaying the Ponies
NEW YoRE-2-S:3o-Adyanced vaudeville
ST NICHOLAS RINE-Three sessions daiy-lce skating
STCEyESANT-s: s:15-A Grand Army Man
wALE-ACKS -s:f5-A knight for Day. -,
wEBERS MUSIC HA1-I-S;15-Burlescue OF the Merry
Widow
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
MRS. LEONARD as MRS. EDDY's AID.
Brooklyn Christian Scientist Was Close to
Founder of the Sect

Mrs PameIia ]. Leonard. head of the Christian
Scientists of Brooklyn. who died from diabetes on
Tuesday at her home. No. 275 Clinton avenue.
Brooklyn. while under the OF DR.. Mary De
Booji Ingram of No 1876 JoraIemOn street. medical
practitioner came TO public notice in November.
1900. when Mrs Augusta Hubben. a convert 10
Christian Science died from appendicitis. refusing
medical aid
Mrs Leonard taken iii two months ago Two
days before her death. her family save up the at
tempt to cure her BY Christian Science methods
and called in Dr. Ingram The woman's death
will not be investigated A regular death cerJii-
cate fled.
1t is said that Mrs. Leonard often imDersOnated
Mrs. EDDY at the latters request Mrs. Eddy was
accustomed TO drive through Concord. N H.. 50
that Christian Scientist pilgrims might her,
In orde: net to disappoint them. it said. Mrs
Leonard often dressed like Mrs. Eddy and drove
out in her stead. George Glover. Mrs. Eddy's son,
got a Brooklyn man. J. j. HeneSsey, an empioye
of the Temple Bar Building. Brooklyn. who knew
Mrs. Leonard well. to inspect the occupant of the
Eddy carriage. Henessey declared that the woman
Mrs. Leonard.
Mrs. Leonard born at wareham. Mass. on
July g. 1889. She met Mrs Eddy 1SSS. and be-
came a convert to Christian Science. She taught
the principles of the faith and was responsible for
the growth of the Church in Brooklyn. For three
years she the reader at the First Church or
the sect. In 1891 she established the Brooklyn In
sttute of Christian Science She had headquarters
in the Temple Bar Building. For the last ten
years she spent much Of her time with MFS
Eddy. Mrs. Leonard leaves two
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
Abouf People and Social Incidenfs.

guests were Mrs David Rolf, OF New York; Henry
May and Representative and Mrs Joseph II.
Gaines The Misses Shonts Will return TO New
York tomorrow. The date set for the marriage OF
Miss Theodore Shonts and the Due de Chaunes is
February Is. 1t will take place IN New York and
there will be a small wedding party
The Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury and
Mrs. Beekman winthrop hosts at dinner
tonight in honor Of Hr. and Mrs Henry A. G.
Taylor. of New York their house guests. To meet
them were Associate Justice and Mrs. Holmes
sociate Justice Moody. Senator and Miss Kean.
Rear Admiral and Mrs William Sheffield Cowszs
and Mrs Hope Slater.
Brigader General and Mrs Clarence r Ed-
wards had dining with them tonight Miss New
berry Miss Wales. Miss Darlington. Miss Fitch
Miss Downing Prince Koudaehen CT the Russian
Embassy staff; William Erriam. Connor Coppfnger
Oden Horstmann and Franklin Ellis.
The guests of Captain and Mrs. SumrIerIin at
dinner tonight were Lieutenant and Mrs John
Hudson Poole, Mr.. and Mrs Murray Cobb. Lisl-
tenant and Mrs Roscoe G. Bulmer. Captain ana
Mrs. Sladen Miss JuIiette Williams. Mss Wander
grift. Miss Terry. Captain Kelly. Captain Patter-
son. DIR. Ohresorg and jerome Bonaparte.
There large number Of other dinner par
ties. the hosts afterward taking their guests to
the Bachelors cotilIon- Among them were those
given by Mr.. and Mrs. CrOwninshield, Associate
Justice and Mrs. David j. Brewer and 3fr. ana
Mrs. McCIintock-
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
ART MEDAL TO BE GIVEN THE MAYOR.
Will Be Presented at Dinner by the Soeietie
des Architectes Diplomes.

Mayor Mcclellan will be the recipient on jan
uary 2S of a medal of honor conferred upon him
recently by the Societe des Architectes Diplomas
The presentation will be made at dinner at the
University Club, given by the American group of
the society, when several well known architects
and artists are expected to be present
The medal is conferred the Mayor in recOgni-
ton of his services to the cause of municipal
1t is thought that he has taken unusual inter-
est in the work of beautifying the city. both by
his activity in connection with the Municipal Art
Commission and his individual efforts
1t is the custom of the society, which consists of
graduates of the Ecole des Beaux Arts of Paris
to honor some layman every three or four years,
and it was said yesterday by ]. III. Fredlander.
who is in charge of the arrangements for the
dinner that this is the first time American has
been selected.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
tFrourTbe Tribune Bureau.

Washington Jan. S.-The Colombian Minister and
Senera de Cortes entertained at dinner tonight
in honor of the Secretary of State and Mrs Root
Invited to meet them were the Ambassador from
Brazil and Nine. Nabuco. the Ambassador from
Mexico and Sonora de Creel. the Minister from
Bolivia and Sonora de Calderon, Miss Calderon
John Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Scott and the first
secretary of the Colombian Legation, senior Guz-
man and Sonora Guzman. After the dinner a mu-
sical programme given.
The military attache of the British Embassy,
Lieutenant B. r. James. and the Hon Mrs James
entertained at dinner tonight, having as guests
the Ambassador from Great Britain and Mrs
James Bryce, General and Mrs. j. Franklin Bell.
General and Mrs. DuvaI1, General William Crozier
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau.i

Washington Jan. s.-The President to-day re-
ceived a request for the loan of of his Cabinet
members from the Manufacturers Association OF
New York. The annual dinner of the organiza-
ton is to be given January 20 and speaker
is wanted. Secretary James T. Hole presented
the request, and the President said he would try
to prevail either Secretary Root OF Secretary
Straus to appear.
Representatives Payne and Dalzell had half an
hours conference with the President to-day Pend
ing legislation discussed.
Callers at the White House included secretary
Root, Senators CIapP Brown. Long, Crane Hans
brough Overman. Foster and Johnston. Repre-
sentatives Holiday. Bradley, Townsend Bennett
Overstreet, Sherman and Calder, Colonel John j.
McCook of New York and delegation repre-
senting the Interstate Club of Alabama. who asked
the President to attend their annual dinner, agree
ing to set the date to suit his convenience The
President said he would give the club his definite
answer later.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
PRESIDENT ELIOT PLANS TOUR.
Will Visit Middle West Next April, Giving
a Number of Addresses

Cambridge Mass, Jan. SIT announced at
Harvard to-day that President Charles w Eliot
had completed itinerary of a tour through the
middle West next April. including visits to Indian
apolis Urbana. ILL.,; Chicago. Evanston ILL.,; Des
Mones ST Louis, Louisville. Cleveland. Cincinnati.
Dayton and Columbus. Ohio. In nearly all of
these places President Eliot will be entertained by
other university presidents and by Harvard clubs
He plans a number of addresses. majority of
which will be municipal government by commits
sion. experiment in which President Eliot has
shown keen interest. Mrs. Eliot will accompany
him
Professor l.. b. r. Briggs dean of the faculty of
arts and sciences at Harvard. has also arranged a
trip for the present month to the Western end
Southern states
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09

traditional foes each of another. There Is no
more unity among Asian than among European
peoples.
The other error is that the peoples OF Asia
are willing or desire to accept Japanese hege-
mony or leadership. There is no PROOF or any
such thing, while there are strong ana humer
GUS indications to the contrary. Corea GER
tanIy has shown marked disinclinaton to be-
ing made Japanese protectorate. China was
a few years ago at war with Japan. and now
gives no sign of any willingness to accept Jap
anese leadership but on the contrary is dls-
missing japanese teachers and functonaries III
civil and military life and is seeking an aWah-
ening entirely apart from japanese mnuehces.
If thus Japanese hegemony is resisted by Jap
ans fellow members If the yellow race, wnat
prospect can there be of its being welcomed Dy
those who are not of that race at all! 1t Is
well known that in most of India, at any rate
west of the Irrawaddy, both japanese and
Chinese are regarded with positive aversion
The Japanese victory over Russia was doubt
less observed with much interest in India. as
it was throughout the world but that the
Indians as a whole or in considerable part look
TO Japan their political redeemer or expect
her victory over Russia to be repeated over
England, for their benefit, there is no sign.
The advent of Japan among the great powers
of the world has been remarkable occurrence,
the most remarkable perhaps III the latter
part of the last century, and We may readily
pardon some observers for being actually be-
wildered by it, But it seems to us quite un-
reasonable and unwarrantable to assume that
the event must have some sinister and malef1c
purpose. 1t is by no means beyond the bounds
of rational conception that the Japanese are
much like other peoples, and that nation
should thus awaken and arise with no thought
of mischief making or of universal conquest,
but with a and salutary ambition to con-
firm its place among the powers as factor OF
peace, commerce and honest friendship. That
was the ambition OF the United States when
it became a new nation. That was the amb-
ton, for more than a third of a century
consistently fulfilled. of Germany when her
empire was founded. We know not why 1t
should not be also the aim of Japan and that
it is her aim we are bound in the absence of
proof to the contrary, to believe.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

Mrs. Charles H. Marshall gave theatre parry
last evening for her debutante daughter. Misa
Evelyn Marshall, taking about hundred Of tns
Iatter's friends to the Hudson Theatre and after-
ward TO Sherry's for supper and an informal dance
The guests included of the young married
people and many of the debutantes- Among them
Mr.. and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt. M-. ana
Mrs Forsyth wickes. Mr.. and Mrs Robert GoeIet
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney. Mr. and Mrs.
Payne Whitney Miss Madeline BorIand Mss
Dorothy Tuckerman. Miss Dorothy Whitney Mss
Gladys Vanderbilt and Count szechenyi- M-s
Marshall has invitations for dinner Satur-
day for Miss Marshall at their home. in East 77ta
street.
Mrs j. Hood Wright has arranged large cara
party for this morning her home. No rs Fifth
avenue for the benefit of the J. Hood Wright
Memorial Hospital Pivot bridge. euchre and
hearts played and the prizes viii be silver
photograph frames.
Stowe Phelps will lead tho cotnon tonight at
the last of the Knicker6ocker cotIlons at Sherrys
Mrs c. c. CuyIer will be "at honna~ this after
noon at No "a East sd street Mrs. Francis
NJ Scott will also receive at her home. in PARK
The marriage of Frank L. Polk. of this city.
Miss Elizabeth Sturgis Potter daughter of Mr. and
Mrs James Potter. of Philadelphia. takes place on
January 27 in that city. at the Unitarian Church.
on Chestnut and 22d streets. The ceremony viii
be followed by reception az the Potter home. No.
III Locust street.
The marriage Of Miss Theodore shonts to the
Due de Chaulnes will take place at the home OF
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs Theodore P. Sh5nts. in
East S5th street, on February Is
Mrs Ogden Mills will give a dance at her home.
in Fifth avenue and seth street. January 81
Miss Judith Wilcox Dousman Of Prairie du
Chen, Wis will married to Samuel T. Skid
more. of this CITY, at Il o'clock on Wednesday.
January Is at the home of the brides sister. Mrs
Arthur Cosby. No 104s Fifth avenue The Rev
H c. Semple of the Church of ST Ignatius LOyola.
will perform the ceremony Only the immediate
family and relatives will be present Miss DouS-
man is the youngest daughter of Mrs " : Dous
man. who has country place at Prairie du Chen.
and is the granddaughter Of the late General
Samuel d. Sturgis. Z s A Mr. Skidmo-e IS a
member Of the Union. University and other clubs
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
AT THE vcE-PREsIDENT's.
[From The Tribune Bureau. !


Washington, jan 8.-The home of Vice-Presidenf
and Mrs. Fairbanks the meeting place for
hundreds of people in society this afternoon. 1t De-
ing Mrs Farbankss first Wednesday at home or
the season. There were flowers in the vases OF all
the drawing rooms and tea poured In the VS.
iting hours. Assisting Mrs Fairbanks and her
daughter Mrs Timmons in the hospitalities OF
the afternoon were Mrs Scott Mrs Hopkins, Mrs.
Addison c. Harris. of Indianapolis. wife OF the
former American Minister TO Austria-Hunsary
Mrs. Hurt, of Louisville. and Miss Hemenway.
daughter of the Senator from Indiana
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
cARNEr E VISITS LIBRARY HE GAVE.
Ironmaster Expresses Pleasure at Large Col
lection of Books in Institution.

East Orange. JAN (SpeciaD--Andrew Carnesis
to-day visited for the first time the East Orange
Public Library, which he built Mr Carnegie
was the guest last night of Mr.. and Mrs Alexan-
der King of No 81 North Walnut street Mr.
Carnegie and Mr.. King visited the library this
morning and were escorted through the building
by Miss Frances RathbOne. the librarian The
distinguished visitor expressed his qualification at
seeing that the library well appointed and
his pleasure that it equipped with such fns
and large collection of books
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
SZECHENYi FAMILY ON WAY HERE

London Jan. s.-The steamer Kronprinzessin Ce-
ellie sailed from Southampton to-day for New
York Among her passengers Count Anton
Sigray who will act best man ar the wedding
in New York January q of Count Laszlo sze-
ehenyi and Miss Gladys Vanderbilt; the mother ana
father OF Count Laszlo and other members OF Dis
family.
Lieutenant Commander William L Howard. untii
recently American naval attache at Berlin. also
passenger.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
esp31ork Daily Griba,ts
THURSDAY. JANUARY 9, 1905.

This reicspaper is o1Cned aud published by
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retdry and treasurer The address of the off,
GERS Is the Office OF this newspaper.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09

delegate to the Michigan Constitutional
Convention in urging fantastic scheme, said:
eff it is not put in the constitution 1t Will never
get in anywhere The new rule for constltu-
ton making seems to be when in doubt put 1t
in the constitution" Anything that is likely
to commend itself to almost any one may safely
be left to the action of the Legislature
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
OLDEST TEACHERS BODY TO MEET

Ansona. Conn., Jan s-Edwin c. Andrews. su-
perintendent OF schools of this city, announces az
secretary of the American Institute of Jrs,r,,.
tons. that the board of directors has decided ,
hold the annual meeting of the ips,i,r, g.,
Burlington. VT, on July I. and o This a. ,h.
oldest teachers organization in the United state,
organized In 1880.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
WEDDINGS.

Miss Janet Birdsall Smith, daughter of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Spencer Smith, was married
to Dr. Hx F'urbush Collier. of Columbia, s. c.. at
noon yesterday. TN the Church of the Heavenly
Rest The ceremony. performed by the Rev Her
bert Shipman the rector. followed by we'd
ding breakfast at the home of the brides uncle
Luman Walker Johnson. No 3i2 West list street
Another uncle. Richard Smith, of Waterbury. Conn.
gave her away. She attended by Mrs John
Austin Conover, of Kansas City, matron Of
honor; Miss Gertrude OHara of St Louis as maid
of honor. and six bridesmaids-Mss Marjorie Bern
heimer. of this city, Miss Margaret Clough. of
Lynn Mass; Miss Elizabeth Turner of Chicago;
Miss Caroline Stambaugh. of Youngstown. Ohio
Miss Eve Haney of Toronto Canada, and Miss
Florence Lyman. of Boston. The best man was
Walter T. Greene and the ushers were Carlton w
Sawyer. William Watson. DR.. Edward F. Hudgens
Albert J. Douglas. H. D. Harvey and lie Roy F.
Johnson.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
DEAN HILL ACCEPTS CALL.

Ithaca. N Y. Jan. s-Dean Hill. OF the College
of Arts and Sciences of Cornell University. has m
formed President Schurman that he has accepted
the presidency OF Missouri University. taSe
effect September l.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09

Mr.. Bryan feels the old disease of hope ana
optimism striking in again. the distemper ne
used to have when he read and believed Chair-
man James K Joness gorgeous campaign pre-
dictions in 1895 and 1900 This is sad news Tor
the Democratic logicians who think Mr. Bryan
can be reasoned out of all desire to run again
for the Presidency. You can't argue WIN
man who feels it in his bones that he has real
chance to win no matter whether he is running
for the Presidency or merely betting on horse
race
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09
N. v. U. MUSICAL CLUBS, CONCERT.

The opening concert OF tho New York UNIVERSITY
musical clubs will be held on Friday evening. jan
uary H. at the University Heights Auditorium
There VIII be . dance In the gymnasium fc0uMs
the enrcert
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09

certain defauited bonds of North Carolina which
are Of no value to their owners. South Dakota
some time ago accepted some similar bonds
brought suit on them and got a judgment In the
Supreme Court But the people OF that COM
monweath now ashamed OF the transac'io"'
and the Governor recently recommended an ap-
preparation to reimburse North Carolina A
state sbo,,ld not allow itself to be made an
agency to collect from another state some
venpeful individuals uncolectible debts.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-09

The consent of property owners to the WIDEN
ing of the subway at 96th street is a fortunate
thing for the travelling public. If they ndo
withheld consent and thus compelled recourse
to the courts this important Improvement woulo
have been long delayed. 1t is estimated tnat
the widening of the road there will increase us
Capacity one-third.