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New-York tribune., 1909-05-02
THE HUMAN COMEDY OF THE FRENCH
STREETS.

The streets Of Paris are a stage-set some
times to a melodrama or to pageant such as
Nodier's fantasy. or ours. has figured; more
often to a comedy wherein the unities are out
ragged and tho mob amused. AS in some Eliza
bethan piece, who sit to it may be specta-
tors and players, too; 1t is from our cafe table
on the pavement-if we stay not too long-that
the piece is best followed and is best enjoyed.
In London, where the play is more spectacular,
with less OF human interest and more emphasis
upon the properties" we prefer to take a bus
top seat. Here we may face the bus stand, if
we like; the bus stand where they are water
ing their cattle and calling the numbers for an
other circuit. handful of copper buys US all
this. with our book thrown in; and If the play
which Paris improvises for fail TO anuse
there IS the beer at least, and the cafe news
paper and the stationery to write letter home
on-if not this article. All these small per-
uuisites come with our fauteuil dorchestre In
the open air theatre OF the boulevard. The dia
Iogue was better at Furetiere's cabaret or in
Voltaire's time, but the music OF the comedy
the orchestra tight red coats-is well
enough to-day; so, too the action. Even in the
quarters of the poor-PartS is not all holiday
nor all Boulevard des Italiens-the street sends
up accompaniment to the piece that is always
playing, the comsdie humane. The glaZter
calls his Ho J vitrler, no! the vegeta-
bic women cry their potatoes and watercresses;
the fish wife pIaintively comments, All, quill
est done bon. lie maquereau There Is ever
diversion on some penny whistle.-Warren Bar
ton Blake. in Scribners.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02
YALE's. ABsENTMINDED PRESIDENT.

YALE's ABSENTMINDED PRESIDENT.
The observation-disclosures Of President Hadley is
a byword. He boarded a streetcar one day. and
seeing his old friend the late Professor Seymour.
step the same car, he rushed UP and eagerly
shook hands with the col. Slctor, while indiner-
emily dropping a nickel In the hand Of the
famous Greek scholar. DIR. Hadey reached his
recitation room on another day, when he sud
denly remembered that he had left his watch
He lost without il, yet he must begin his
recitation in few minutes: so as to see If he
would have time to go for the missing timepiece
he automatically reached in his vest pocket,
drew out the watch, which he had put there
after all, and glancing at it. exclaimed, Yes,
I'll just have time TO get it," and started home
a
Eccentric though he be President Hadley is
never without a ready and witty remark Yale's
Sunday services addressed by prominent
clergymen Of many denominations and from
many cities When these visiting preachers oc-
casionally ask President Hadley how long they
shall speak he invariably replies, There is no
limit sir upon the time you may preach; but
there is Yale tradition that no souls are saved
after the first twenty minutes bohemian.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02
THE FLOWER OF REMEMBRANCE

The ring my onetime lover gave
could no longer wear,
Then deep in earth made a grave.
And left it buried there
-. planted for his sake a flower
My lovers gift above;
For. OH my heart had not the power
To dwell apart from love.
Here, as it's petals white unclose.
I tend the flower 1 gave.
And consecrate to love the rose
That blossoms on a grave!
Eugene C. Dolson, in Putnan1s s.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02

time he is either elected for life or gives place
70 A SUCCESSOR But an election for life does not
give unchecked power. for it is a simple matter
with these townsfolk If they tire Of life-chosen
mayor 20 make him so crazy with vexation'
as it was EXPRESSED to me, that he is glad TO re-
sign and accept the pension that they pallia-
tfTeIv offer. Only recently they thus got rid or
one.Robert Shackleton, in Harpers.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02
THE QUICKEST PLAY IN BASEBALL.

THE QUICKEST PLAY IN BASEBALL
The quickest thinking ever saw on base
ball field was done by Tommy Mccarthy. the
Boston outfeIder of years ago "TOm" Browne
one of the speediest runners that ever played
baseball was on second base and New York
needed one run to tie the score. Jack Doyle
then great batter at bat, and it seemed
certain that base hit by Doyle would tie the
score and perhaps win the game there was
but one out and Browne was so speedy he could
score from second base on almost any kind Of a
safe hit. Mccarthy crept closer to the infield
on left realizing that although he could throw
with wonderful rapidity and accuracy, the
chances were all against throwing Browne out
at the plate unless he was close and the ball
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02

is evident that he wished officially to recognize
national wines as equal to the foreign, in favor
of Italian winners; that julius Caesar, that
universal man, has place not only in the
history Of great italian conQuests, but also in
that Of Italian viticulture
The wines of the valley Of the Po were not
long in making place for themselves after those
of Southern Italy. We know that Augustus
drank only Rhetian wine. We know that Livia
drank Istrian wine.-Guglielmo Ferrero, in Nc
CIure's
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02

Colonel Paul U. Nippert, Of the California Ma
tonal Guard. has bills his desk amounting TO
$4,000 for transporting soldiers and supplies TO
Atascadero where the military manosuvres were
held last year Colonel Nippert drew s. GOO from the
aring and equipping Of militia fund. but was then
stouped by the Governors orders and instructed to
refund this sum to the Treasury. It is expected
that special bill will be passed TO cover this ex-
nenditure Meanwhile the Southern Pacific COM
many and other creditors VIII be compelled to walt
for their money
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02

now raised is for the admission Of all women
the simple score Of womanhood-to the pos
session Of the paths and thrones OF men,
"Ouida," in Lippincotts.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02

The Native Sons Of the Golden West, the largest
organization in the state, decided at its annual
convention in BIarysv1e this week to prohibit the
serving OF wines or liquors at entertainments by
the various parlors OF the order. This vote Is
simply the enforcement Of a bylaw adopted
twenty-five years ego. but which has since been
dead letter. Strong efforts made to permit
the use of California wines at dinners and other
entertainments, but this amendment was voted
down. The argument which had most weight
that as young OF eighteen born in California
are eligible the order it should be the aim OF the
association to protect them from the drink habit
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02

The bill providing for the acquisition Of tract
OF land at the Junction OF Hayes. Franklin and
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02

The discovery OF a ledge OF rich gold bearing ors
in the San CarpaJaro section OF the Coast Range of
mountains in San Luis Obispo County mas upset
the theory OF geoogists. who have always asserted
tbat the Coast Range would yield no gold because
OF frs cou1parativey recent formation Il Ia 70
portsa that GRE worth S4aoG9 rs hssn found
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02

Market streets for the erection Of city buildings
ana the establishment Of civic centre was passed
bv the Supervisors this week The bill autncr1zes
the City Engineer to procure plans and estiI'-ess
so- ssvSraI uublic buildings This scheme was op-
posed by many because they believed is poor potcy
At this time to add millions TO the already heaVv
bonded Indebtedness Of the city 70 what was
not virtually necessary.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02

Broughton Brandenburg, who is under arrest here
for selling an alleged spurious article by Grover
Cleveland to 'gThe New York Times" has filed
many columns Of the local papers with his special
Meas He claims that he has proof that the article
was genuine and that his prosecution IN the East
was plot stirred Up by politicians who feared the
results of Clevelands candid opinion OF Democratic
leaders. Brandenburg appears to enjoy his noto-
riety. He will make vigorous fight against extra
dttion TO New York where he declares It is impos-
sble for him TO obtain justice because ne says Dis
trict Attorney Jerome is against him
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02

The conviction OF James Waiter Wilson the
charge of numbering his friend Harry Boas by
no,son has aroused much interest because OF the
Sart that the conviction was obtained entirely on
efrcunastautial evidence The gravest evidence
against Wilson in the eyes OF the judge seemed to
he the testimony OF handwriting experts that he
was the author OF letters sent TO Boas which in
duced him 10 take the poison A movement is
foot N raise $50 20 pay for the appeal Of the
hiring a handwriting expert who would present
Wilson's side of the case
New-York tribune., 1909-05-02
ON THE PACIFIC SLOPE
Enthusiastic Greeting to the Jap.
anese Squadron.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]


San Francisco. May The reception here and az
Los Angeles to the Japanese training squadron mas
been so hearty and enthusiastic as TO assure Ad-
rriral Ttichf his officers and of the good feel
ing OF Catfornians toward their people In the
southern city the Japanese admiral had the good
fortune 10 meet Rear Admiral Evans. and the Two
veterans had a pleasant visit and recalled many
yarns Of their former friendship when Evans was
in command of the Asiatic squadron They also
laughed over the jngo efforts to show that the TWO
nations were eager to begin war The dinner given
by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce 10 the
japanese officers at the Jonathan Club was one OF
ths most brilliant affairs in the history Of the CITY
San Francisco has arranged plans for reception
10 the fleet week to include dinners, excur-
sions and other entertainments in which resident
apanese will bear a conspicuous part
Friday was celebrated as Raisin Day in Fresno.
the centre Of raisin growing, as well as throughout
the state. The design OF the promoters OF this
unique festival was call the attention both OF
CaIforuians and of the nation to the general merit
Of the raisin article Of diet The leading
hotels OF thu state presented raisins IN various
STYLES on their menus and small cartons OF seeded
raisins were sale in the stores during the week
The first meeting was held this week to make
ARRANGEMENTS for the formation Of a convention
league whose work will be to bring national con-
yeutions to San Francisco This meetns was
largely attended by representatives OF large com
merciaI bodies. and great hope is entertained for
the success OF the enterprise 1t is claimed that
San Francisco in its rapid rebuilding from the
ashes of three years ago forms the most interesting
spectacle to be in this country 1t has hotel
accommodations for the largest gatherings and
there are many scenic attractions within few
hours of the city. Hence it Is planned to make a
strong bid for conventions with such low railroad
ra+as as will attract many Eastern people
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03
APACHE HAT IS
!. WORN IN LONDON
SHARES POPULARITY OF The
BUseY SHAPE. WHICH VAN
ouisHEo MERRY WIDOW.

LONDON. Feb. 3.-The Apache"
hat is the latest style of millinery In
London. II shares the popularity OF
the fashionable busby shape. which 1T
the beginning Of the winter completely
yanquished the much-advertised and
enormous Merry Widow design.
The new Apache style Is small ana
In many particulars resembles the
busby. II has the same bulging crown.
but the great difference Is In the brim.
In the busby the brim IL entirely
downward. In the Apache II has this
effect only on the back. In the front
the brim runs dlagonally up from tie
right side just below the ear TO the
left much In the manner OF Gainsbor-
oughs or panamas.
This change. slight though II may
be. makes all the difference both In the
appearance OF the hat and or Its
wearer. This new style completely
alters the appearance Of the wearer's
face. giving 10 II a rakish. devil-may-
care look. while the eyes seem TO be
hardened and the Jaws more firmly
set.
Al the fashionable tea places. such
as the Carlton. the Ritz and Rumpel-
mayors, the large number OF Apache
hats seen indicate that IL has become
both fashionable and popular.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03

much depended also grew weaker.
The latter suddenly succumbed. BE
fore the body became cold Dr..
Vaughan. assisted by several physl.
Clans OF tue hospital, amputated the
left leg. Just above the Knee,
Kelly was quickly placed under the
influence OF anaesthetics and the dis
eased knee was amputated.
Meantime the dead mans leg was
being carefully dissected. The knee
Joint was cut away from the calf OF
the leg. while "A similar operation was
performed on Kelly. When the dis
eased knee was removed. Dr. Vaughan
quickly substituted the borrowed
one. The operation was performed In
remarkably short time
The bones were riveted together by
slender. strong wire and the. most del
icate phase OF the operation, that OF
joining the ligaments, caused the sur
geons TO work as they probably never
labored before. Every tissue, tendon
and muscle was Joined. and the bones
fastened together.
In the course OF time, say the ply
sicians, the bones will knit together,
the ligaments will become strong and
the man will be able TO use his leg
Such an operation, IL is said. has new
er before been performed in this coun
try, and only one. has been performed
In Germany
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03
WOMAN 80 YEARS OLD
DANCES JIG IN COURT

CLEVELAND, o., Feb. 3.-Aged
Mrs. Margaret Raddy wended hef
cheerful, loquacious way to Justice
Morrow's court TO enforce the collec-
ton OF ii years back rent that she
claims is due her from Martin ana
Edwin Buckley. who occupy the rear
OF her premises.
An sure, squire" she conhded 10
Justice Morrow, AN sure. isn't MRS.
Ryan a'going to be married? We've
got TO have bit Of money to buy
the wedding cake and ixings with,
haven't we? Sure enough I'll bring
you a piece OF that cake after the
wedding"
Mrs Raddy is a native OF lrelani,
but has lived the greater part OF her
life Of about so years in Cleveland al
No. 1919 Hamilton-ave.
I'm not old" she said. i didn I
come 10 this country TO die. I'm go
ing back 10 the old country when
that time comes. Do you really think
I'm old? Well, look here. then, ana
she started a few steps OF Jig
Mrs. Raddy calls at the justice
courts frequently for one thing or
another. and because OF her age ore
OF the court attaches generally acts
as her attorney. gratis.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03
COUNTESS STIRS
. LONDON SOCIETY
MEMOIRS MAY BE PUBLISHED IN
SPITE OF BAN OF KING
EDWARD.

LONDON. Feb. 3.--The Countess OF
Warwick. after all. may publish her
memoirs. IL was reported that she
had abandoned the idea. owing 10 rep
RESERVATIONS made on behalf OF the
king.
Ills majesty. since he assembled the
throne, has always been careful To pre-
vent any scandals affecting the arts
tocracy becoming public. lie has pre-
vented many divorces. and he consid
ers 1t the sovereign's duty to prevent
anything tending To degrade the no
bility IN the eyes OF the public. II Is
suspected In high quarters that the
beautiful countess might tell all she
knows about high society In the days
before King Edward came TO the
throne and society then was much
more vivacious than II Is now.
II Is said the countess Is now de-
termined 10 publish her memoirs. even
with the kings ban upon them. OF
course no English publisher would
dare produce them, but there is moth
ing TO prevent the countess from be.
coming her own publisher. while In.
Vulnerable American publishers
would jump at the opportunity
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03
KNEE Of DEAD MAN
IS USED IN RARE
OPERATION
MEMBER is SUBSTITUTED FOR
DISEASED KNEE AND THE PA
TENT WILL /sE ABLE TO USE
HIS LEG.

WASHINGTON Feb. S.-What Is
regarded by physicians and surgeons
as one OF the most remarkable opera
lions ever performed in this country
was performed at the Georgetown Uni
versity hospital when DR.. George Tuily
Vaughan removed the left knee OF
George A. Kelly, aged 20 years, OF No.
1857 Twenty-third-st. n. w, and sub
stituted the knee of a dead man.
The bones OF Kelley's knee were so
badly diseased that DR.. Vaughan de-
cided on amputation. In ward on
one OF the upper floors OF the hospital
lay man about TO die. DR.. Vaughan
obtained permission from the patient 8
family 20 remove the left leg in the
event of death. and II was decided that
the knee Of the dead man should be
grated TO the leg OF the living suffer
er.
Kelley's condition became gradually
worse, and the man upon whom SO
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03
Mefber Sees HUGE
Bulldog XII Her
Tapo- Year. old Son

NEwBURYPORT. Mass. Feb. g.
While his mother was watching from
the widow. 2-year-old Albert Leadbet-
ter, of Lynn. Mass. was chewed TO
death last night by huge bull dog.
owned by John Colby. Mrs. Leadbet-
ter's brother. who Is breeder OF fight
ing dogs. The child wandered near the
kennel where the dog was chained
and the animal with one leap clutched
the childs throat. breaking the neck.
Before the dog was driven of the
child's body had been frightfully man
plad
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03
MEN SAY THEIR WIVES
ELOPED AT SAME TIME

AKRON, Ohio Feb. 3.-Josepf
Zusa. John Cobrda and +. Rostin, OF
this city, believe that they are the vic
Tins OF. a conspiracy entered into by
their respective wives.
The three men appeared before
Mayor w. T. Sawyer and compliance
that their wives had eloped. Accord
ing TO the stories. OF the men the three
women disappeared at abou, the same
time. and II Is their belief that II was
by mutual agreement.
Rostln says his wife is living IN
Philadelphia and Cobrds and Zusa
blame afilnities, but do not know the
whereabouts Of their wives
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03
I'm GAY PAREE"
Five Days for The Times Tourists
in This localized City Of Charm

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The Detroit times., 1909-02-03
oo-YEAR-OLD MAN WORKS;
is STRONG AND HEALTHY

NEW YORK. Feb. 3.--David r. Has
brouck celebrated his ninetieth birth
day In the comfortable, oldfashioned
house on the corner OF Sackett and
Hoyt-sts. Brooklyn. that he built for
himself in the spring OF 1853. and In
which he has lived ever since.
Usually Mr.. Hasbrouck goes to bust.
ness in Manhattan every day, but on
account OF the weather and the oc-
casion he remained at home on his
birthday.
Mr. Hasbrouck conversed on many
topics that showed that he keeps in
close touch with current events.
especially with matters In the bust
ness and financial world. He is strong
considering his advanced years, and
his general health is excellent
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03
WORTH 100000, LEAVES
HIS WIFE PENNILESS

NILES. Mich. Feb. 3.-George W.
Loan, who was worth $50. 1000. has left
his widow penniless. Before he mar
ried Mrs. Lydia Goodsell OF this city.
three years ago Loan induced her
10 sign an snte-nuptial contract. she
releasing all claim TO his property IL,
the event OF his death. he releasing all
claim To her property. of which she
had none. Mrs. Loan will endeavor TO
have the courts annul the contract
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03
FRIARS SOCIETY AT
u. OF M. TO BE DISBANDED

ANN ARBoR. Mich, Feb. 3.-The
Friars society, which numbers In its
membership prominent men OF the fac
ulty or the university. and some OF
the most influential alumni OF the
United States. may be disbanded. Its
directors have been summoned TO ap-
lear before President Angel and the
dear of the university and show
cause why the society should not be
dsbanded. This action is In line with
the determination OF the university 81.
fcials TO do away with intemperance
at the university. Resolutions have
been adopted covering every sort OF a
drinking place.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03
Confesses Murder.

LANCASTER. Pa, Feb. .3.-After
being "sweated' BY the police Paul
Fornwalt aged %, confessed that ne
and Amos Ashton. aged 20. killed
Alfred Mailman. the aged Pequa town.
ship farmer. on Sunday. aud shot
Amos kreider. who may die.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03
Reserves Meet In Toledo.

TOLEDO. O.. Feb. 3.--The naval re-
serves will hold their annual maneu-
ycrs here this summer at the same
time that the United States army de-
uartment OF the lakes holds its
maneuyers Congressman Sherwood
and committee from the Toledo
chamber OF commerce. In Washing
ton. send this news. The exact date
will be determined after Gen. Grant
announces the date for the maneu-
yers on land
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03
FREDERICK sPIcER DEAD.

EATON RAPIDS, Mich. Feb. g.
Frederick Spicer one OF the best
known men in this section. Is dead
He was one OF this country's oldest
residents and was the founder o;
Spicerville. He was stricken with
paralysis four years ago and never re-
covered from II.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03
ANTI-JAPANESE BILLS
REPORTED IN WEST

CARSON CITY, New. Feb. 3.-The
anti.Japanese resolution directed TO
the California legislature has been ac-
cepted by the assembly OF the Ne
vada Legislature. II has been amended
SO that all reference To President
Roosevelt be eliminated. Speaker
Clifton, who introduced the measure.
also has introduced a bill designated
to prevent aliens from holding land
In the state.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03

Sir Oliver Lodges theory that fogs
may be dispelled by passing electric
currents OF high voltage through the
atmosphere is TO be tried on an extern
sive scale at London.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03

Sob Printing done right. Times Print
aAg CO.. IS John R--st Phone iteA
The Detroit times., 1909-02-03
SACRAMENTO, Cal. Feb. s.-Grovc

SACRAMENTO, Cal. Feb. 3.-Groye
l.. Johnson, chairman OF the commit
tee on Judiciary, has reported out
favorably his measure specifying
Japanese" In the law segregating
Mongolans and Indians in the public
schools. Ii was the injection OF the
word Japanese" into the measure
that brought protest from President
Roosevelt.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-03

, prepared for the awful germ, which In
New York city alone-the hotbed OF
hat exaggerations-hold in some way
or other. 40 out of every hundred hui
man beings in thrall!
But there, for l am not here after all
to discuss science and health My bus
mess today is with the pretty frocks
on the page, and the tender and expert
mothers who make the dresses FOR
their high school or college going
daughters.
Checked wool of inexpensive quail
ty realizes a neat frOck, whose style is
suited to girls from IA years to Is
years of age 1t is trimmed with plain
color, and altogether the gown pre-
sents features that are as stylish as
they are practical In these materials,
or in plain serge with braid bands, it
is excellent for school wear, while if
be quite modish enough for the best
dress.
Only a lawn or cambria guimpe
would go with a wool school dress, but
if this dress We're turned out in silk,
cloth or cashmere. as it could be with
excellent taste, net mOusseline or all
over lace should shape the guimpe
Two other dresses are for girls who
have come to the dignity of long
skirts-those tall girls, who, while re-
curing modified effects, yet demand
Womanhood Both dresses. with modish
hats to top them, have been designed
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-03
Virginia Beets.

Carefully peel boiled beets and Win
sharp knife cut them into very thin
and even slices, laying them as sliced
into heated vegetable dish; when
layer has been made over the bottom,
dot it well with butter, season lightly
with salt and sprinkle with one table
spoonful of graduated sugar; then ar
range another layer of beets with put
ter salt and sugar, and proceed in this
way until the dish is filed. The "orh
should be done near the fire in ordei
that the beets may not cool. as the
dish should be served very hot H.
however the beets have cooled in prep
aration, set them in a hot oven LOT
few minutes and turn them with
spoon in the dish before serving. IN or
der that they may be juicy.