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Milford chronicle., 1909-04-23

Is Of metal. made on the principle Of a
pair Of scissors, except that where the
point Of the scissors would come there
is on one side disk and on the other
a circular aperture opening into long
bag, which is attached to It. The han
dies Of the harvester are hollow, so
that they viii it over the pointed ends
OF poles, which may be Of any length
required. BY means Of this device a
person standing on the ground can
reach fruit I'm otherwise inaccessible
places and by COMPRISING the handles
car snip the fruit from the limbs into
the bag. In this way fruit can be
plucked before it falls to the ground
and becomes bruised.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-23

Rlear across each side Of the width Of
che square. To make the hinge wrap
the end Of the tire around a bolt staple
secured to the table by taps beneath
Through the end Of the tire opposite
the hinge and about an inch from the
top face of the square bore a hole
large enough for an inch and a half
rope. You win then have two ropes
attached to the top face of this square
and these are intended to pass over
the neck of the animal and be secured
by a lever a, one end Of the table. An
other Identical square is prepared, and
this is set on the table facing the
hinged square. but distant enough
from 1t for the neck Of an animal to be
set between. The second square is
braced firmly in a vertical position
with blocks and steel braces. Two
holes are bored through the table near
the front side, through which a rope is
passed to be placed over the nose Of
the animal The head Of the animal to
be dehorned is held in position by the
stationary square. against which the
neck Of the animal is bound by the
hinged square In this position there
Is no danger of an animal hurting it.
self. and the work can be done much
quicker than If the head IS less firmly
held in position.
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-23
II arm ana
Garden
SAFE DEHoRNING CHUTE.

simple Device That Will Not Hurt
the Animal.
An authority on the dehorning Of
cattle furnishes the following informa-
Gion on the construction Of the chute
Cor the operation:
Make the chute strong. Next make a
plank table In front Of the same about
Milford chronicle., 1909-04-23

swo feet wide, three feet long and two
and one-half feet from the ground.
Then prepare a square with an eight
inch side out Of plank and hinge It to
the table a few inches from the chute
ct right angles to the face Of the same,
% that 1t can move freely from one
side to the other. For the hinge use
two good pieces Of strap iron, prefer
ably wagon tire, and let each extend
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
EDUCATOR KILLED BY TRAIN.
Professor Bernhardt, of Washington, Run
Down at Burlington, VT.

Burlington. Vt. Aug 12.-ProfessOr Wilhelm Bern
hardt. OF Washington. a well known educator ana
author was struck and killed to-day by train on
the Rutland Railroad here. He had spent his sum
ners near this city for the last fifteen years Pro
fessor Bernhardt was deaf and IL is supposed that
he failed TO hear the approaching train while he
was walking up the railroad track the city from
his hotel at Queen City Park II is understood that
the body will be forwarded to Washington for
burial
Professor Bernhardt was not married. He was
byrn in Halle. Thuringia. about sixty years ago.
ffe was graduated in 1870 from the University OF
Leipsc. which awarded him the degree of Ph. D.
years later. After serving in the Franco-Prus-
sian War he came 10 the United States. He taught
in various places. and served director of German
In the high schools of Washington from 1SS2 "a
1896 Since then he had devoted himself almost en-
tirely 10 literary work and the author of a
German grammar. a history of German literature
and other works. besides editing editions OF many
German authors. He lived at No. SIS Mount Yer
Place. Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
OBITUARY NOTES.

MRS LILLE LOUISE VANDERBILT. wife Of
Aaron Vanderbilt retired business man. died yes
terday at her home at Westhanlpton. Long Island,
Mrs. Vanderbilt born IN Brooklyn in 1915 Her
husband formerly interested in the shipping
business. Mrs Vanderbilt leaves two daughters,
Mrs Louis d SpIer and Mrs. Carel Diamond.
MAJOR HENRY P. KNOWLES. proprietor of
the Knowles private bank at Palmyra. y. Y. died
yesterday at that place at the age OF eighty
years. lie served in the War of the Rebellion under
General Seward and a few years ago was ap-
pointed 10 the staff OF the commander in chief OF
the Grand Army OF the Republic.
JUDGE JOSEPH HOFFMAN. who was part
ner of the late Governor Todd OF Ohio. died al
Pasadena Cal. on Wednesday night, aged ninety
seven years Judge Hoffman was born In Pennsyl
vanIa in lsl2 He served judge in Trumbul
County, Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
OBITUARY
EDWARD kOHN.

Edward Kohn aged sxty-fve years, died at his
home. No. Ill West 113th street, yesterday The
funeral will be held Sunday morning ct the Temple
Rodoph Sholom. Burial will be in Union Field
Cemetery. Newtown, Long Island
Mr.. kohn, at the time OF his DEATH was senior
member of the firm of Alcis KohR & Co., manu-
facturers of gold chains Nos. IA and 16 Maiden
Lane The business founded by his father
Alos Kohn. in 1874, and is of the Oldest OF its
line in the United States. Mr. Konn was born IN
Budapest. Hungary, and came 10 this country IN
1853. He president of the Hungaria Society. Of
New York, for many years. and was a member Of
the Sons of Israel and of the Jewellers Board of
Trade.
DR.. Samuel Kohn and Arnold Kohn, president of
the State Bank. brothers. Mr.. Kohn leaves his
wife, four and three daughters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
REDUCE MASONIC HALL LOAN.
Fight Made Against Costly Improvement
Causes Alteration of Plans

The building loan contract. filed August s. 1896
FOR 81 $4,000 on the Masonic Han. AT the northeast
OF Sixth and ga street. for the cree
ton OF new building In 2ith street. east OF Sixth
avenue has been reduced 1000. and the Bank
for Savings in the City OF New York has made
new loan 10 the trustees Of the Masonic Hall and
Asylum Fund of sSoocop on the property.
Justice 5. Nelson Sawyer. who is Grand Master
OF the Masons in this state made II plain 20 the
trustees that the Path street extension Of the
pie and the plans tear down the present building
did not meet his approval. He said that the build
ing operations had resulted In the incumorance Of
the real estate OF the fraternity in such way
10 limit charitable activities. After being unable
TO induce the trustees to postpone action until tho
Grand Lodge gave the project approval. Justice
Sawyer requested them 10 resign This they did
but not until the Grand Master threatened them
with removal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
AN APPEAL FOR CHARITY.

Two persons "A woman and her son. have been
fighting tuberculosis for several years. Both were
sent To the country about two years ago by the
Charity Organization Society In the case OF both
the disease was arrested. Since then the boy now
nineteen wears old. has found work. he earns as
a driver 81 a week. the sole income OF the family.
The woman has another of twelve years at
school She maintain her favorable condition
Of health only by continuing a standard of living
that will give her sufficient food reasonable rent
and "A comfortable home.
The Charity Organization Society. No. los East
Twenty second street. appeals for $500 which will
be needed during the next ten months for the
mother and her son.
The society acknowledges with thanks the fol-
lowing contributions In response TO recent appeals
of this kind: Il. q. Timlow. 50: Frederick Brad
bury S25. Cash. 81 a. r.. 81; NJ. s.; James G..
Egbcrt So Mantclair. s.. Cash. 81; Meyer Stern So:
William Mahl, S5 Sympathy. $40; S. F. c.. $40:
Montclalr. s.; c. NJ. 81; NJ. It., s. SIS; H. D. Bah
cock So; A. II. S.. s.: Montclair, s..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
ALONZo W. CHURCH.

Alonzo W. Church. former librarian of the
United States Senate. died at his home in Newark
last night. aged eighty years. He leaves five chill
6ren-Judge Samuel r. Church. of Isynchburg. Va. /;
Major James r. Church, of the medical corps. U. 5.
A; William W. Church. of Oklahoma; Miss Mary
r. Church and Alonzo Church The latter is sec
rotary of the Essex County Park Commission
Mr. Church was born February 16. 1879. at Athens.
Ga. He graduate of Georgia University,
In the class OF AZ. of which he the last sur
vivor. In 1865 Mr. Church became general counsel
for the Chicago & Alton Railroad. which office he
filed for five years 1t was in 1885 that he became
the Senate librarian. Despite his advanced age
he remained in that place until 1901 when. because
OF III health. he obliged TO retire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
THEATRICAL NEWS.

Charles rohman has received word from j. NJ.
Barrie that his next comedy will be ready in De-
c@nber. Mr.. Frohman will produce the piece IN
London ana in America.
The new Comedy Theatre. in West 4lst street n
Shubert house will be opened on September 6. with
Israel Zsngwills The Melting Pot" Liebler 4
Co. viii present Walker Whitesde Chrystal Herne.
John Blairl and Grant Stewart in the principal
characters.
The cast OF Foreign Exchange" the Harrington
Wilson comedy Of international marriage will IN
clude Percy Haswell. Vincent Serraho. II. B War
ner. +. NJ. Holland. Henry Bergman. Edgar Norton,
Jeffreys Lewis Genevieve Greyille. Louis MacIean
and Olive MlRdsor.
Frank smthson Is putting THE Paradise Of
Mahomet" for the shuber.s. The same firm has
engaged Morton Seiton 10 support Sam Bernard in
''The Wizard
Klaw Erlanger have signed contracts with
John Slavin for his appearance in "The Hot Air
King, new musical comedy, by Harry r. Smith
and Raymond Hubbell.
Lew Fields engaged Eugene cowles yesterday 10
play the General in The Rose of Algeria"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
FLIGHT At BADDECK.
Canadian Armg Officers Satisfied
zcith Aeroplane's Trial.

Fetewawa Camp, Ont, Aug. 12-The Baddeck
NO. aeroplane made flight of about hun
area yards at elevation Of about fifteen feet to-
DAY with Mr.. McCurdy at the helm. The engineer
was running a little than half speed when
Mr. McCurdy elevated the lifting plane and the ma
chine rose rapidly and smoothly. 1t came TO earth
sarely and stopped after short run.
Extra stay wires put In the bow control
truss to-day to insure extra rgidity. and solid
OAK ufum was substituted for the steering wire
urum' which had been a spoked. lamnated wheel.
Inc following members of the headquarters board
Witnessed to-days flight Brigadier General W. d.
otter Brigadier General Macdonald Colonel Eu-
gene Fiset Deputy Minister of Militia; Colonel
nuIhertord, chief of ordnance, and Major Maun-
SELL director Of engineer service. All the officers
as wei as MIR. McCurdy, considered the fight
hlghly satisfactory for an initial attempt An
other flight will be made Tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
REM4KING THE CITIES.
Art Commissioner Tells of Municipal
Betterments -1broad.

Arnold ". Drummer. the architect member OF the
Municipal Art Commission. arrived yesterday on
ine Adrfatic, after a two months trip abroad IN
which he observed municipal conditions and studied
city planning. He was accompanied b. Mrs Brun-
In London remarked Mr. Brunner Il net the
city architect who showed me the admirable work
being carried on there London is more successful
In handling intricate municipal problems than big
artistic things but il news to me 10 learn that
when the city displaced a slum II was bound by
law 20 erect little homes. cheap and sanitary
elsewhere. sufficient house the people displaced
London with all Ms conservatism buys and rents
houses 10 the poorer classes at the lowest figure
that will insure against loss on the investment
Every time one goes 10 Europe he IS impressed
with the necessity here OF some governmental con-
troll over the general architecture and planning Of
the city. particularly the great streets squares
and parks. This is done spendidly not only in
London and Paris. but Antwerp and other small
towns also offer all kinds OF suggestions In this
respect The approaches and plazas I'm front Of
the railroad stations give q chance to distribute
the crowds. The luggage and cabs are taken care
OF and DO not obstruct the street trsf1c. We have
been far behind in that respect Our stations are
put on the edge OF a street. as a rule. with no
space for the public 10 dsperse
The great things in art, and especially in archi-
lecture. that admire IN European cities may
be considered their inheritance, their cathe-
drals. their great streets. their parks and monu-
ments- But the modern architecture now being ex-
ecuted the other side do not consider equal 10
the best architecture now being executed IN New
York. Some OF tie modern things in architecture
In Paris aud London horrid and are certainly
not the things we draw inspiration from"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
BODY OF O. G. CUYLER HERE.
Delaney Nicol Tells How Banker Met Death
in Automobile Accident

The body of Cornelius e. Cuyler. the New York
banker brought back from Europe yester-
day the Adriatic. The widow also on
board accompanied by Delaney Nicoll. her
brother. Mr.. Nicoll gave the first authentic de-
scription of the accident which has reached this
city. He said that the chauffeur, while climbing
a grade In lonely country. confronted with
the necessity of either overturning his car or
driving it over precipice. He chose the first
plan.
Mr.. Cuyler thrown out squareIy on his
head. Mrs. Cuyler also thrown out and
stunned. Mr.. Cuyler hurried to Biarritz
where he died the next day. His body was taken
in a special to Paris. where services were
held attended by nearly all the members OF the
American colony.
There will be services at the Brick PRESBYTERIAN
Church this afternoon. Burial will be an Prncstor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
ment
WHY EMPEROR MoURNs DON CARLOS.

WHY EMPEROR MoURNs DON CARLOS.
Emperor Francis Joseph is the only monarch of
EUROPE VINO has At to order his court into
mourning Tor the death of the Spanish Pretende-,
"" Nailos' ana as the foreign embassies at Vienna
tSTm part and parcel OF the Austrian court the
spanish Ambassador has found himself under the
obligation of putting himself. his staff and his
household into mourning for the sake of a prince
who contested the right of his 1.-THE ambassadors
sovereign 10 the throne of Spain. The duration Of
the mourning was for eight days. and must be at
lpuieu 10 the ties of kinSmanship of the late IRE
tender 10 the House Of Hapsburg. for his mother,
who died not so very long ago in a convent, was
the Archduchoss Beatrice Of Austria, and through
her he was a grandson of Archduke Francis. the
penultmate sovereign Duke OF Modena- Moreover.
one of the daughters Of Don Carlos, Princess
Blanche. has become Austrian archduchess
through her marriage to Archduke Leopold Saliva
tor who. however. did not put in an appearance ut
his father-n-aw's funeral.
The burial, by permission of Emperor Francis
Joseph, took place in the ancient Cathedral Of San
Giusto, at Trieste. parts OF which date from the
fifth and sixth centuries Of the Christian era, and
which is remarkable for its numerous relics or
Byzantine art. Don Carlos now rests there. beside
the remains of his first wife. Doha Marguerite of
Bourbon, daughter of Charles II. Duke of Parma.
and through whom he inherited the great w8alth Of
his later Others buried there his father.
Don Juan: his uncle, the second Don Carlos, COmte
de Montemon. and the first and original Don
Carlos. who used 10 go by the name of the Count
OF Molina The vault in which the bodies of the
three Dons Carlos. Of Don Juan and Of their
sorts lie is beneath the stone floor and just in
front OF the altar OF the last chapel. the
grand entrance. the left side OF the nave of the
basilca: and IL is there. too, that Don Jaime will
also repose. unless the improbable occurs and he
is led. by the overthrow Of King Alfonso through
some anarchist or revolutionary outbreak, TO en-
bark upon successful endeavor 20 re-esta bllsh
monarchical form OF government. with himself as
ruler In that he would naturally rest along
with the other defunct kings OF Spain, in those
wonderful and world famed vaults Of the EscuriaL
near Madrid. MARQUISE DE FONTENOY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
GLANDS BIG COUP
,s.t Get Control of Russia's Ser
,nfv Leading Banks.
,ooe by the Brentwood Company

.,s, 1909 by the Brentwood Company
e" ..,,s there is no such great market in
ycf -. foregn trade as the immense Rus
~ sonu The English government has real
o. Enpns ,ts de facto alliance with Russia, con-
x ihs -, months age is not only political
-sssd et"., While the Gar enjoyed HIM
ss as - NE a boy entirely free from care,
" si OO' .a.rs the Britannia, the yacht of his
slM ~ Edward with a merry family party,
ss 80. .s,s whom he had brought in his train
q Bids ,' srrased I'm conference with the British
~ p'' !, state for Foreign Affairs, Sir Edward
s's~s charles Hardinge and other English
w and also with English hnanciers one
1ssneh ~ these conferences has been that a
= London fnanciers' win which under
rof rsu,srs Cassel and Lord Revelstoke are
ast ~ ,ss acquired control of a string of
r'n'''' ...r,, or eighty Of the most important
80 D,,ssia hanks that have branches in all
aiss y o,,nre. in the Asiatic we'll as in the
So norton thereof.
B1of.-.srs the influx Of much British and for
l@ 81 For there are plenty Of capitalists
g. -. ,bev would hesitate 20 advance money
20 " ". ,nsspendently. would he delighted al the
h So "a do so with the hacking Of the pow
| sF's --sicate Of London fnanciers and that Of
~ go. Government Indeed. it will have the
..onsning once more the purse strings Of
g. ana Of Holland, also OF the United States. TO
~ II means also the introduction OF English
- .rs business methods into Russia, which
- y. ,al 10 improve the latters national credit
curse this has all been done in the face OF
.,.sous German opposition. German fnanciers.
"a foremost the great house Of Mendelssohn.
&c, have been all-powerful in Russia until
,rs ,he new arrangement means an end Of
,.isn Perhaps this economic victory won
E,slsnd may account in part AT any rate, for
....,t manifestation Of unfriendliness between
! o,-ts Of St James and those Of Berlin and
-, including the failure OF King Edward 20
~ customary visit 10 Emperor William and
Emperor Francis Joseph, on his trip through
| - soririons 70 Marienhsd this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
TO FLY WITH AN "oRNITHoPTER.
Invention of California Professor Based on
Flight of Eagle

Los Angeles Aug. l2-Professor r. L. Twining
head Of the department Of physics and electrical
engineering at the Los Angeles Polytechnic High
School began aerial experiments to-day with
'ornithopter." a flying machine with 27-foot wings
designed operate like those Of eagle.
Professor TwininR has been studying bird flight
FOR twenty years and feels confident his "ornithop
ter" will demonstrate the correctness of the prin-
olples he has evolved. The flying machine has no
motor. Instead. Professor Twining has devised a
system Of levers to be operated with hands and
fe.s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
CURTIsS EN- ROUTE FOR RHEIMS.
Preparing for International Aviation Cup
Race on August 23

Paris. Aug 12-GIenn Fl Curtiss. the American
aviator. arrived here to-day but proceeded innme-
datey for Rheims. where he will represent ne
Aero Club of America in the international aviation
cup on August %.
Mr.. Curtss is carrying his aeroolane per
sonal baggage" and tomorrow his arrival az
Rheims viii set up the machine preparatory 10
making practice flights
After the Rheims meeting Mr.. Curtiss will PRO-
coed to Brescia, Italy. 10 take part in aeroplans
races there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
ARMY BALLOON CROSSES FRONTIER.
Russian Guard Hats Occupants of German
Military Airship.

Beuthen. Prussia, Aug. l2-Accordng TO a report
received at the headquarters here OF the German
frontier guard. n German military balloon carry
ing three army officers drifted across the frontier
near Alilowice. this morning and down in
Russian territory. The occupants were halted by a
Russian guard. but upon proving who they were
they were released.
II was first reported that the occupants OF
this balloon had been fired upon with fatal results
by Russian soldiers. but this version of the incl
dent subsequently proved to be without foun-
dation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
MRS. NoRRIE WINS TENNIS MATCH.
Defeats Miss Brown at Newport by Score of
Sc, 81.
[Ry reIesraph . The rrIhure ]

Newport. Aug IA match between Mrs. A
Lanfear Norrie and Miss Louise Brown In the third
round OF the womens handicap singles I'm the tennis
tournament at the Newport Casino to-day proved
20 lie the most interesting Of the day This was a
scratch match and both sets. though by Mrs
Norrie. required extra games. the being
Sc. 81
In the other matches played to-day Mrs Howard
G. Gushing beat Miss Sarah Chase. 81. IS; Mrs
Barger Wallach defeated Miss r. Grosvenor. St
G-i. and Miss NJ. Scott won over Mrs Frances C.
Bishop by default. The semi-hnal matches will be
played to- morrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13

AEERY-on August 10. at the cottage Of his son.
Frank NJ. Avery. Sparta. y. J.. Irving Montsomery
Avery. late lieutenant 4sth Regiment. New York
state Volunteers, aged u years Services at Sparta
on Thursday evening. Interment at Greenwood Gem
etery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
WILLARD CUTS AN 80" IN THE AIR
Pupil of Glenn Curtiss Makes Successful
Flights at Mineola

Mneoa. Long Island. Aug i2.-t'harles Foster
Willard amateur aeroaaut made two successful
flights here this morning in the Herring CurtiAs
aeropane recently purchased by III, AeronauticaI
circle about two miles IA circumference. and land
Cd easily within nifty feet OF the starting place
In tho flight he described Squire IS trav-
elling about four miles ami landing ten feet from
the starting point.
During the last tight Willard attained a height
OF eighty feet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
MATTHEW A. THOMAS.

Matthew A. Thomas. a prominent resident Of
Keeseville " " is dead there, at the age OF sixty
nine years. He formerly drygoods merchant
and was we'll known throughout Northern New
York In the fight against the pulp mills the
refuse from which polluted the Ausable River, de-
stroylng the water supply OF hts native town. Mr.
Thomas stood out alone and single handed defed
the mills A few weeks ago the announcement
was made that the mills he had fought had ceased
polIutA the river. He leaves wife and one
daughter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
'AcE EuLENBURG's MEMOIRS.

s.lcc 49, Ike most % the mentally I'M
n ts, =, ms stripe. seems unable 10 com
eas sho,. pubic in Germany and abroad IS
!, szs,.no, eeerything else. 10 forget his unsa-
AeaHsc.,o~. sna 10 obliterate from it's memory
''ols.e -. Nc shocking scandals I'm which
Be sn..'s'' Tor II seems thai he has caused
- n N. ,..l Wat be Is al the present time en-
- paoliea.s i''ation OF his memoirs. which are
~ sae s,,o.. an early date He f. 20 much
- oonsas,4sf IN health that he Is able TO de-
ia = portion Of each day 10 his lit
/. s'hsni Wis doubtful whether the Prusslan
shi 81. yer permit these memoirs 20 see
"a mn, Tor. in the first place. 1t possesses
"a, eny c'nsnre or even suppress the me-
rsn, sece,S formerly In the service OF the
y, 'a xb.s y was never contemplated by the
~ pFocssa,. h'y deaided 10 abandon further
q. - sorxss against him. owing TO the fact
= : q ssfse s' o. his health mace IL impossible
| sn cl.,, 'ihAsli, that he should avail him
10 publish "reminiscences cal