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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-09

FEATURES OF INTEREST
ABOUT THAT WHICH HAS BEEN
AND Is TO BE.
All Sides and Conditions Of Things
are Shown. Nothing Overlooked to
make it Com plete.
PEARY DISCOVERS NORTH POLE.
Daring Naval Man Reaches Goal of His
Life After Many Trials.

Indian Harbor, Via Cape Ray, Sept.
6.-"Stars and stripes nailed to north
pole. "Peary."
From out of the arctic darkness
there was flashed this message which
stunned the scientific world and
thrilled the heart of every layman.
From the bleak coast of Labrador
Peary gave to the world the news that
he had attained his goal in the far
north while at the same moment in far
OFF Denmark, Dr. Frederick A. Cook, of
Brooklyn, y. Y, was being dined and
nonized by royalty for the same
achievement. Two Americans have
planted the flag of their country in the
land of ice which man has sought to
penetrate for four centuries and each
ignorant of the others conquest has
flashed within a period of five days
1aconic message of success to the wait
ing world. Cook in his first message
to his countrymen was brief but nom
committal; Peary was even briefer but
specific STARS and Stripes nailed to
the north pole" he said. That was all,
but never before have so few words
conveyed to people a greater mean
ing of a greater patriotic satisfaction.
First word of Peary's success reached
New York Monday afternoon in a dis
patch to the Associated Press. 1t con-
tanned the bare announcement of his
finding the pole. Almost simultane-
ously he had transmitted the news TO
London, repeating dramatically and
simply: Stars and Stripes nailed to
north pole" At the same time he SIM
Rarly advised the Governor of New
foundland. Both the old and new world
were th-ls appraised of his great achieve
ment practically at the same moment,
and the excitement which followed at
tests TO the high pitch of interest
aroused over this climax of mans per-
severance.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-09

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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-09
100000

The Transvaal produces 100000
ounces of gold every month.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-09

(Halted by storm
1919-Walter Wellman,
(Failed; balloon eXploded)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
HUGHES WILL STANDS.
Railroad Mans UidOzc Not Insane
Uhen She Ont off Grandmeces.

Surrogate Cohalan decided yesterday that Mrs
Louise Reauchamp Hughes. of New Orleans, was
not of unsound mind when she made her will IN
1902 Mrs Hughes the widow OF David Nj.
Hughes who built the Second avenue elevated road
and other railway lines in this city. He died in
1886 leaving an estate valued at 100000
In the early '7Os Hughes and his wife went 20
ItaIv where for many years they made their home
and entertained lavishy. among their guests being
King Humbert Victor Hugo and many members OF
the nobility Hughes became acquainted with an
italian woman named Clementina Grassi- In his
win the railroad builder asked his wife 10 provide
for the wornan's son. Michael GrassL
Mrs Hughes made will in 1899, in which she
left 100000 TO her husbands relatives Subsequent
" a lawyer I'm Washington obtained her commit
ment TO Riverdale Asylum, where, II was said. she
signed checks Unfortunately 10 the amount OF
SMooD Friends who learned OF Mrs. Hushes's
Might ATTAINED her liberation.
Mrs Hughes thereupon revoked her will OF 1899
and made a new one She revoked the requests
70 her husbands relatives. and left $4,000 to
Michael Grassi. Four grandnieces OF Hughes. who
live in New Orleans. brought an action TO set
aside this second will account of the testatrixs
alleged unsound mind. Surrogate Cohalan His
misses the contest. saying that there is no proof
that Mrs Hughes was OF unsound mind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
OFFERINGS AT THE STORES
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEE THE ADYERTISE-
MENTS IN TO-DAFiS TRIBUNE

HEARN. 18th street west of Fifth avenue an
nounces an August sale Of blankets and household
drygoods and stock clearances of damasks and
tapestries. women's apparel and dress goods
MACYS. broadway and Sixth avenue S4th TO
S5th street. will institute a midsummer furniture
sale. In the carpet department are shown the
first autumn styles OF Royal Wilton rugs. There
reductions in lace curtains.
THE BLOOMINGDALES. Lexington TO Third
avenue. seth TO 6oth street call attention to an
opening sale or rurs satin messaline silk hosiery.
French nishtgowns and bedspreads.
ABRAHAM & STRAUS. Brooklyn, call atten-
ton TO a summer clearance of women's apparel
and bargains in furniture. In the former depart
ment there reductions in wash dresses and
skirts and SUITS in the latter additions the par
Tor and library may be purchased at low prices.
LORD & TAYLOR. Broadway and Goth street
Fifth avenue and 18th street. announce a special
sale in the rug department, with special induce
&ents In Wilton. Administer and seamless rugs. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
MIGHTY HUDsoNFULToN FLEET.
Many Nations to Send Warships and Atlantic
Squadron TO Furnish Fifty-three

Plans for naval parade In which the largest
feet Of an international character ever assembled
IN any port Of the world will take part have been
completed by the Hudson Fulton Celebration Com
mission. The feet viii SAT- up the Hudson on FRI
day. October l. Tar Newburg returning the
following day Tho commission II already assured
OF the presence 81 eighty vessels nftythres OF
which viii he detailed from the Atlantic squadron
OF the United States Navy.
England will send four cruisers under command
OF Rear Admiral Frederick 7, Hamilton who will
be the Official representative OF Great Britain at
the celebration. Germany viii probably send four
vessels. Italy will send two ships; France will send
a representative and several ships: five warships
Will come from South America: Mexico will send a
gunboat. the Netherlands will send the cruiser
Utrecht from the OF which the new Half
Moon viii De manned and Guatemala VIII send "A
coast patrol boat. II II IS completed In time
In addition 10 the naval vessels. applications have
already been received from the Of NOR,
than nine hundred private yachts. steamboats, tugs
and motor boats for position in the parade. The
will be divided into eight sduadrons each
mand"d by flag officer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
CASH NOT FOR CREDITORS.
II. H. McIntWC'S Insurance Of $780,
69S Goes to {. VI. Grouse.

Judge Hough handed down an opinion in the
United States District Court yesterday, upholdHs
the claim of Charles NJ Grouse. OF syracuse. y. Y.
SEQ SOS 80 paid by the Equitable Life Assurance
Society a policy OF Thomas \. Mcintyre. senior
member OF the bankrupt stock brokerage firm ~
T. a Mcintyre x Co. who died on July %. 1908
The action brought by Charles g. BurnShan.
trustee OF the dsfunct rm who alleged that il the
Insurance money went Grouse it would be n
preferential payment. lie sought 10 have tbs
money distributed among all the creditors
Grouse the financial hacker OF George O.
Ryan. a member Of the frUI VINO also carried
trading account with H. Before the failure Grouse
agreed 20 lend Ryan $5o0c0 capital, and to do 90
put up four hundred shares OF New York Central
stock with Mcintyre & Go. He subsequently lent
them two hundred shares OF Pullman stock. with
the understanding that the latter were 10 b. re-
turned 10 him on demand before February %. t90s.
on that day Grouse summoned 20 a conf2r-
ence held at the Hotel Belmont The partners t>d
him the concern was IN a bad way and asked him
10 lend a large sum tide them the trouble.
This Grouse refused to do and at the suggestion "f
his legal advisers demanded the return OF the Pull
stock
Unable 10 return the stock. the broker assigned
70 Grouse a 500 900 policy his life held by the
Equitable Society. which of vaue until
McIntyre's death. The money was paid into the
United staes District Court, where Judge Hough
heard the case.
Another s1OoO0O policy ct tho life OF T. \. Stctn-
tyre was permitted to larse because the receivers
refused 10 pay the premium OF $4,000 Grouse
paid the premium the policy that he had
Justice Con- permitted yesterday the trustees
I'm bankruptcy of the same firm to continue two
suits brought by Thomas y Mcintyre. which we're
not ended when he died last year. Mcintyre sued
his stepdaughter Mrs. Arnold Lawson. daushter-in-
law OF Thomas \. Lawson. Of Boston. FOR S2o,o9o
for moneys alleged 70 have beer advanced by him
lie was also plaintiff In suit against Elmer f.
Snathers for So 900 over the purchase of house
I'm West 72d street. Justice Goff makes his order
conditional the payment OF $500 ana $S9o re-
spectiveIy for the Lawson and Smathers papers TO
Maurice Leon who was McIntyre's attorney.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
LABoRERs SWORN INTO SERVICE.
Will Take Place of Those Detailed as Watch
men to Guard Piers.

In the Custom House yesterday go unclassifei
laborers from the Civil Service lists were sworn In
employees OF the government. When the new
force OF watchmen was organized many persons
employed laborers were chosen to guard the
piers. and the vacancies left Will be filled by
OF these new men, II said that the business of
the port had increased considerably and that more
employees were needed at the Appraisers Stores and
elsewhere
ID. A. Raker. special deputy collector swore the
laborers In in the RnteroOm OF Collector Loebs
office They came from the Civil Service room,
where they had MI out their history cards before
taking the oath. There only two In the
Collectors department who do not have 20 be taken
from the Civil Service lists. the Collector and his
private secretary. but everybody must take the
oath Of Office. from the Collector down
The wages 81 the new labOrers Will b. s. 20 a day
when they are employed. II said that they
would not all be at work al once. There about
thirty negroes in the new force
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
MRS. MATTISoN MAY APPEAL.
Justice Brady Orders Husband TO Provide
Means to Test Divorce Decree

Justice Brady. in the Supreme Court yesterday
handed down opinion giving Mrs. Agnes {. Mat
tison the means wherewith to appeal from a decree
OF divorce obtained against her about a year ago
by her husband. Richard V. Mattison. st. The
latter is the son q r. V Matuson. the "Phlladel-
phia Asbestos King"
The Court recently listened 10 extended argu-
ments OF Edward Hymes representing the wife.
and 4. J. Shpman, for the husband. wherein the
former asked that the husband be compelled 10
allow the defendant reasonable sum for counsel
fees and disbursements that appeal might he
effected from the finding Of Justice Eranger. who
granted the divorce decree. Justice Brady, in his
finding. said that he believed the appeal had been
taken in good faith. and the Court ordered that
within ten days the husband deposit 500 with
the clerk Of the
The marital difficulties Of the Mattsons were
talked about in and about Newport in 1906 The
couple met in England and were there secretly
married. Later Mrs. Mattison came TO America
10 meet her husbands family and was introduced
10 society as Mattison's hancee. A public we'd
ding would have followed had II not been for
breakfast aboard battleship which figured in the
proceedings. After that the couple separated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
FOREIGN CROP REPORT.
MidharJest Conditions 4rc Least
Promising IN Central Europe.

Washington. Aug. I4-With midharvest reached
IN Europe. the Department of Agriculture to-day
issued report showing the conditions OF the crops
in foreign countries. The conditions the least
promising in Central Europe. As 10 this section
the report says;
Little Improvement permitted last month.
because or the weather In Germany and Austria
hungary considerable decline in this years
wheat crop and a moderate decrease I'm rye seem
assured. The reduction in wheat in Central Europe
viii be fifty million bushels below last year. when
bare average crop was reap-d.
western ana Southwestern Europe Teapng
crops much more satisfactory. In Great Britain
an increased acreage. the condition of vi eat is
placed Per cent above the average In Spain a
yield Is expected sufficient supply the domestic
demands In Italy the crop yield generally
satisfactory. but the quality IS poor An official
estimate places the probable harvest 10 per cent
latest official crop report Of France is uufayorable
az regards conditions. bat average wheat har-
vest is stil possible. owing 20 the increased area
Throughout Eastern and Southeastern Europe
good crop conditions have been maintained In
Rumania, In spite Of a smaller OF wheat a
crop much larger than last year Is expected. In
Bulgaria and Servia the promise Is favorable. while
IN Russia the crops rated good. In the latter
country the acreage or winter wheat is undoubtedly
less than last year. but spring wheat is the crop
much more largely grown.
The stocks left over from last wear have run low
and the lateness OF this years harvest IN import
ing countries VIII cause a further drain. while
the European harvest "A whole Will undoubtedly
be larger than those OF the last two years when
there serious crop shortage. IL IS unlikely 10
come up to that OF 1896 even Of 1876
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
SHOULDN'T GO ON VACATIONS.
Oonnittee Of 100 Says Board of Estimate
Might Have Tackled Transit Problem.

'as committee Of One Hundred issued A state
seht IL regard 10 rapid transit conditions yester-
'ss IN which the members OF the Board OF Esti-
aa'e and Apportioument are called 20 account for
'a'ihs The city on their summer vacations without
SAe on The proposals 10 lengthen the subway
aHohs. The subway was designed TO accommo-
ae f''sD passengers daily, while the figures show
IA N April Of this year il carried daily average
y 'a-'i& passengers and on days OF heavy travel
carried nearly $1,000 passengers.
me committee calls attention 10 the fact that the
o'A could have been done while travel light
: me sumner if the members Of the Board Of
-N1hs'e and Apportionment had acted before going
10y The committee urges the election this fall
" members Of the board who will think OF the
.sso Transit situation first and the vacation season
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
PUBLIC SERVICE HEARINGS HERE

~.seny' Aug 1.-THE Public Service Commission.
. District will On Monday give hearings at the
IAeineering Society Building, No. - West ssth
~. New York City. the application Of the
- iork Nestchester d Boston Railway Com
- sho the New York g. Port Chester Railroad
rave 70 consolidate their capital stock, prop
~ ana franchises and FOR leave 10 abandon GER
~ portions o., their railroads as provided in a
'pvesl Law passed by the Legislature in 1883.
~ Tuesday, At the same place. the commission
=, - give hearings on the complaints OF Phillips s.
s'nsh' % New York. against the Adams Express
'aPsny 10 the alleged excessive rate OF 80
!. 80 ue 100 pounds charged for the transportation
express packages between City Island. West
vesS' County. and the Borough OF Manhattan.
80 sorE City, and the Jamaica Citizens Associa-
-, ssainst the American Express Company as TO
~ oscontnuance OF as ONCE az Jamaica
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
PRESIDENT SMITH DEFENDS L. &. N.
No Water in It's Stock, He Says in Letter Pub
lished at Louisville

Louisville. Aug. 1.-THE first utterance from an
Official Of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad In
answer TO reports following the rise in
that corporations stock quotations I'm Wall Street
since the rise occurred. this week. is printed in
The Courier-Jo Journal" to-day.
II is in the form Of letter from President Nil
ton H Smith Of the railroad In which he takes
execution TO the call OF newspaper writer to
commercial boards in Southern states 10 prosecute
suits TO prevent stock watering Of tho capital
stock or the Louisville & Nashville
Agreeing, that this call is predicated upon news
dispatches that the railroad has accumulated such
a surplus that II purposes 10 increase the capital
stock from 100000 20 s5Oo0co or $l03OO0o0. and
that the present capital stock Is largely water
Mr. smith SAYS: The results of operations OF the
Louisville g. Nashville Railroad are matters OF
public record and Il Is known 70 al who have IN
,rssti9ated that there water in its stock ana
there g not the slightest evidence that any one
connected with the Infringement Of the company
has ever considered an increase I'm the capital stock
I'm the manner indicated
Mr. Smith further cites a reported decrease oi
1904 s5 Os in the receipts OF the road TOT e
oscal wear ended June 1909. from those during the
fiscal YEAR ended June, 1901
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
THE GOVERNORS PLANS
THE GOVERNOR'S PLANS.
Busy Weeks ahead of Mr.. Hughes
on Return to State.

Albany. Aug. 14-Governor Hughes is expected TO
return Saranac Inn Monday from his visit TO
the Alaska-Yukon Exposition. and although he will
continue to make his summer headquarters at his
Adirondack cottage he will enter almost tmme-
diately a campaign of speechmakins which
promises 10 keep him we'll occupied from now until
election.
The Governor undoubtedly will renew his recon-
mendaticn that direct nominations bill be passed
when the Legislature meets again in January. and
as direct nominations promise TO be the chief
issue in the Assembly elections this fall Mr. Hughes
is expected TO make that his principal theme at the
county fairs he is scheduled address during the
next two months
After resting a day at his cottage from the IA
ugue OF the transcontnental Journey, the Governor
VIII leave the mountains Wednesday for Wash
the Greenwich Village centennial celebration. Com
ing on TO Albany he will stay over night at the
Executive Mansion. going Walden. Orange
county, the following day, where he will speak at
the WAIKIKI Valley Farmers picnic, after which he
VIII return 10 the Adirondacks
The Oswego County fair at Sandy Creek will be
visited by the Governor August 26 and that
night he will speak ar direct primary meeting IN
Syracuse
syracuse Will welcome the Governor on Septem-
Der TO- IN State Fair week. and. President Taft
Is scheduled to make brief stop In that CITY on
his westward journey about that time Syracusans
are bestieing themselves, In the hope of inducing
the President 20 lengthen his stay there than
the ten minutes stop now planned. In that event
they want Governor Hughes 70 welcome the Presi-
dent 20 the city.
COoperstown will be the Governors objective
point September 90 where the Otsego County
county fair. This will be the Governors first visit
TO COoperstoWn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
GREAT NORTHERN REPORT.
Only Northwestern Road to Show Falling OF
in Last Fiscal Year.

ST Paul Aug 1.-THE Great Northern Railroad Is
the only Northwestern line that shows falling OF
I'm earnings for the fiscal year ended June 80 1903
The decrease in gross earnings from freight ana
Messenger traffic amounts 20 more than NoO.m
There was decrease IN operating expenses OF over
SC 900 90.
The hard times OF last year caused the falling
of in business IN the .irst part OF the fiscal year.
and while the last six months are among the best
the road ever experienced they were not enough
10 bring the earnings up 10 the standard OF lss
The total operating revenue for 1903 amounted TO
s5se5s462 a decrease OF s725oo9 from 1908. The
revenue is divided as follows:
Freight. t3s.f73.ss7; passengers No.97ss57; other
transportation revenue s. 5s. and nontransport
tation revenue. s25 $40.
The operating expenses were: Maintenance of way
and structufss Sfeooo4' maintenance OF equipment
ssl6s27s; traffic expenses sSs; transportation ex
penses. N4.s0 oG. and general expenses. sOl44s2,
making total Of sa2s1a.5i7 decrease OF Ssis.4i9
from 1913
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
FARMERS At BIG WASH"
Thousands Journey to Sea Grit for
the annual "Salt Water Day.

Sea Girt, ". J.. Aug IA CSpeciaD.-Many hundreds
or residents OF the rural sections Of Monmouth and
Ocean counties made their annual pilgrimage TO
the Atlantic Ocean to-day TO celebrate big Sea
Day and get glimpse OF what Father Neptune
had done 10 the coast since they were here year
ago No one seems TO remember just when the
observance of salt Water Day" began. and no one
seems TO care It is day devoted TO pleasure. IL
affords a pretext for young and old to assemble
on the beach and ali come intent on having good
time.
In years gone by the farmers gathered at Wrack
Pond, close 10 the Sea Grit Lighthouse. Two years
ago the real estate company controlling much Of
the property i'm that vicinity decreed that the pill
erinls must enjoy their sports elsewhere for they
could not afford 10 have the lawns Of the cot
tagers rampled down nor their peace Of mind dis
turbe6. Hence, after some consultation and nego-
tiation Il was arranged that the big wash" should
be held between here and Manasquan, where II has
been enjoyed ever since.
Long before dawn all roads led to this place.
The farmers and their families up shortly after
midnight, and in wagons or all descriptions made
the trip here order that they might witness the
rise out Of the number OF the old-fash-
toned carryan wagons were still in use. while some
Of the modern farmers had up-to-date We
hicles and a few automobiles seen.
Once on the ground. the farmers and their folk
made themselves comfortable for the day. Bathing
suits got out hired at the pavilion, and the
younger generation set about enjoying lblf. Gro
tesque bathing suits seldom seen For
merry NIen INC Gay was SnJoSeu SntAfelN pN 'tle
farmer folk it the habit Of the women to bring
along old calico dresses in lieu OF bathing suits.
and the farmers and their would wear oyeralls
held I'D by "galluses"
The young folks had plenty OF sport the beach
and trying all OF the different games. which the
takers had arranged for their diversion Then there
the dancing pavilion. where the rustic SWANS
and their sweethearts danced the odfa shioned Vir
gnia reel and other dances.
Toward night preparations were made for the
retIrn Journey. The exodus honeward began Just
the sun disappearing the hills back of
Manasquan. and until midnight the noise Of horses
and wagons could be heard the roads the
sea Day folks Wended their way homeNard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15

some exceptional values in Oriental rugs. Bar
gains offered in women's. misses and girEs'
summer wearing apparel
STERN BROTHERS. West sd street. direct at
tention TO second August sale of ruffied net
tains. There special offerings in the vomens
cloak department. clearance sale OF tailored suits
and summer dresses reductions in womens waists
and housekeeping linens and final clearance sale
of boys summer clothing
THE GEORGE c. FLINT COMPANY. No. IS to s.
West Esd street and No % TO IS West 24h street IN
vites inspection of advance patterns OF turnt-
ture. many pieces attractive at price reductions
THE SIMPSON-CRAwFORD COMPANY. SIXTH
avenue. 18TH Goth street. win show rugs from
Persia. Turkey and East India at low prcee
ARNOLD. CONSTABLE & CO. Broadway snn
18th street. show advance styles OF wonens eosss
and suits ard misses and chdren's garments an"
offer reduced prices close summer sfocH OF me"
suits coats lingerie dresses. waists. parssoss -
gloves