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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
OUTDOOR SPORTS
Boston Schools to odd Them to
Girls Curriculum.

Boston girls have enved the girls Of New York
City their opportunities for outdoor sports. but
they will envy them no longer. for they going
door games and gymnastics viii be made part
of the Hubs school curriculum. just rapidly
the outdoor Fairgrounds for girls be inclosed
and fitted UP for the purpose.
DR. T. T. Harrington. chief athletic director for
the Boston schools, doesn't believe IN the New
York plan OF having tine girls sports managed by
league that has real connection with the
schools. He thinks that TO this arrangement
due the difficulties Of which New York directors
have Observation-Disclosures in getting girls to
comprehend team work, to enter into il as boys
do. to recognize that spirit Of loyalty to leader
ship and obedience to commands is necessary for
success In sports. 1t hearing of these df1-
culties that has made Boston slow to give It's
girls the advantages In sports that they wanted.
but the girls have worked with such zest at in
door sports that II has been decided put outdoor
sports in the curriculum, too Baseball. running
jumping, basketball, all sorts OF games will be
mixed In with their Latin and arithmetic
We sure it will go we'll" DIT. Harrington
said. so far. we have found girls who flag in
found in New York. Here they realize II is
Of their school work just is their work in the
three RS. They are doing good work In the
indoor gymnasium the boys, rolling up their
sleeves and working together and taking their
share OF the laurels They take the keenest inter
est in competitive sports and ready 20 play the
outdoor games with the right of team work
and obedience to commands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
FLEETS FINE SHOOTING.
Excellent Work IN Rough Seas
Fata1ty on the Porter.

Norfolk Va sept During forty-mile an
hour blow from the north. Rear Admiral Schroe-
der's Atlantic battleshp and cruiser feet OF egh-
teen vessels last night safely rode the waves hfty
miles OF the Virginia coast. and this morning
under blue skies resumed their battle practice
under severe weather conditions With a twenty
four-mile wind continuing practically throughout
the dav and kicking up a that tossed the target
boats the O'Brien and the Nicholson. about like
corks upon the water. Admiral Schroeder declared
the battle target work the most successful yet at
tempted in these waters.
The Porter the last OF the Atlantic torpedo hotila
from Newport passed in the Virginia capes early
to-day following a breakdown en- route. which FIRST
made IL necessary for her To be taken In tow by the
MacDonough and afterward to proceed under re-
duced speed. BESIDES rough trip from Newport
the Porter had a fatality the way While the
Porter was In tow of the MacDonough a hawser
psrted and Albert Anderson. seaman. standing
on the deck, was almost instantly killed.
The vessels OF the torpedo hotilla are to-day TAX
ing on coal. water and general stores preparatory
60 ioining the battIeships and cruisers on the drill
grounds When these boats reach the drill grounds
Admiral Schroeder Will have twenty-nine vessels
under his command, not including the supply and
mail boat Panther. the Celtic and numerous naval
tugs from Norfolk and Annapolis. The batteships.
cruisers torpedo and auxlliaries are all eX-
pected 10 proceed together on September % to New
York Harbor for the Hudson-Fulton celebration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
THE UNMARRIED WOMAN.
Mrs. Shipman Draws Melancholy Picture of
1.-THE State of Single Blessedness.

Like the fringe OF a shawl belonging to 1t as
an accompaniment. but not necessary is the
unmarried woman in human society according to
Carolyn Shipman. who contributes article
The Anomalous Position OF the Unmarried wom-
an 10 the September North American Review
The words the summing up OF a somewhat
gloomy picture o. the charms OF single hlessedness
az experienced by women.
The alleged Independence Of the modern spinster
e q myth. the article contends She bears the
burdens Of man. but does not enjoy mis- privileges.
II she Is lonely she has mot the soace OF a
cigar and stroll" And. anyway. after a woman
has passed her thrtieth year she Is very likely to
tire Of independence and 20 wish for guidance and
advice. II she is successful writer editor. artist
painter or singer. she may Ind life fairly salts
factory. but even then sh, IS apt 70 feel her de-
tachment from the general scheme OF things And
particularly is this the case Holidays and
summer sundays" II she belongs 10 a less favored
class her consultations are few She is probably
teacher and the average teachers life is one Of
social detachment. hard. nerve exhaustng. and
little appreciated by those TO whom her services
are gtyeu-aud. ruoreove- poorly, often wretchetly.
paid"
some minor irrltatlous. too. pertain 10 the spin
rter state ~ seems one being the tendency OF the
world u treat the unmarried woman like yeEtta
bIs ingenue. No matter how much experience and
observation OF use she has mad. her intuition and
imagination and reason count for nothing against
the claims u a chit % twenty summers Just fresh
from her marriage VOWS, who en- chaperon hsr'
forsoothr'
II il true that marriage hoes not necessarily bring
happiness. Mrs Shipman admits. Ne.ther DO riches.
Yet IL Is better" she maintains. 80 be unhappy
and rich than to be unhappy and poor" and so
with marriage To the average person I've Is a
gamble az best and marriage lottery. but the
calculation cf chances favors greater happiness to
the married than 20 the unmarried woman, because
~ the possibility OF complet2r. tuier ne In the
same manner a woman past forty wears OF age
who has never been in love might better take
chances with q man whom she can respect ana
.po ts her eouaI IN refinement and social position
and IS congenial 10 her, than never 10 marry at all
n Is true again. that there may be no chances
10 take and this difficulty Mrs. Shipman. unfortu-
uatelv fails 10 clear up. The trouble nay be the
cost Of Twins she suggests. and the mans fear To
81 81 woman in marriage unless he support
her in the manner TO which she Is accustomed. fet
there are women who would scrub the floor Ior a
man II they could only find the right one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
GARDINER FOLLOWS UP HIS BILL
Not To Be Olassed with inexperienced Lawyers
Which. Ee Saws. Jackson Employed

Albany. SEPT 2-colonei Asa Bird Gardiner came
I'D from his summer home. in the catskills, to-day
20 see about the bill OF $4,000 which he has charged
the state for representing ex-Auorney General
jackson in opposing the efforts OF Harry K
-rhaW 10 secure his freedom from the State Hos
initial for the Criminal Insane, at Natteawan. State
treasurer Dunn sent Colonel Gardiner check
for 5000 recently part payment Of the bill. the
payment having been ordered by the special leg
isIative committee which investigated the bills which
accumulated during Jackson's administration Colo
mel Gardiner returned the check. which was sent
him without any accompanying explanation that
/, was intended 20 cover his disbursements. and
not hs bill for services Colonel Gardiner said
to-day:
I gave up nye months OF my time, TO the eKclu-
sion OF my law practice. 10 hght against Thaw. and
I won in all the courts. even through the bank
rupsCy courts % Pennsylvania, at philadelphia and
Pittsburg Mrs. Thaw spent over $4,000 In fight
ing me- and I would have barred out my account
FOR services against the state II had accepted
the 5000 check sent I have been practising
law for nearly fifty years. and / am not TO be
classed with the inexperienced attorneys with
whom Mr. Jackson plsstereo the state as specizl
counsel during his administration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03

Practical Agreement Reached scith
Nicdraguan Government.

Washington, Sept 2.-Three months of nego-
dations between representatives of the Nicara-
guam government and those OF the Emery Com
psny. OF Boston. have resulted in the reaching
practically Of an agreement for the settlement
Of the claim OF the company. whose mahogany
timber cutting concession was annulled by
Nicaragua several years ago. though subse-
Quently restored.
The settlement provides for the payment Of
a lump sum and for deferred payments bearing
per cent interest annually. The money claim
Of the Emery Company Appropriated s.. 500
600, but the amount 20 paid the officials decline
to say.
a question Of form, on which there appears 10
he a difference OF opinion. alone remains to be
adjusted. With final agreement reached the
matter viii be laid before Secretary OF state
Knox for approval. IL having been through his
efforts and iDsstence that protocol was signed
three months ago for the settlement of the case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
OYSTERS -IBUND.4NT.
Maryland and Virginia Beds Re-
ported Vel Stocked

astlneton' Sept 2-Assurance q an abundant
supply OF wholesome oysters during The eeaso, ...
opened Is given by Dr. II. F. Moore. exper- on
y s.is ato assistant OF the United States Bureau
OF Fisheries who returned TO-DAY from, =, o,,..sz
sno exhaustive investigation Of the oyster bed, %
Maryland snd Virginia
Tie state boards OF health are taking active g.,
'erest n the supervision OF the beds, 70 insur.
Cleanliness said DR.. Moore and he Lure food
bureau Of the Department Of Aeri ,tlt,,rs Is r,,t
tanning strict supervision al Interstate shin
n1ents Manv cases OF typhoid fever are unfairly
charged 20 the oyster While some cases may ia
Teceo To the mouso. the oyster Is no; responsible
IoT ss many cases q the fever with which II -
credited Every precsution is being taken. though
End the boards % health OF the several stste- ia
the East arc prohibiting the planting and replant-
ing Of oyster beds in impure waters"
The natural beds ~ Maryland end Virginia are
vel stocked with the oyster growth. and the
planters OF these states have considerable supply
OF the bivsives
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
CUBA ON THE ALERT.
Makes Rigid Restrictions on the I'm
pOrfdtion of Firearms.
IRON The rrihune Bureau. !


Washington, Sept, 2.-The determination With
which Cuba is guarding against incipient revolu-
tons and msrauding by armed bands Is shown in
an executive order just issued restricting the i'm
portstion OF arms and ammunition into the island
The requirements exacted Of dealers IN these
articles are stringent. although not severe to
interfere with legitimate business. For tho I'm
portation OF arms, cartridges and shells Il Is re-
quired IN addition a license. that authority be
obtained from the government before they are or
6ered from abroad. Shotguns used for hunting and
small .2e-oslibre gallery rifles are exempt from
this ruling. other arms be imported only
through the ports OF Havana. Matanzas Trinidad
and Santiago de Cuba.
Those merchants who receive one hundred or
more weapons at time are deemed wholesale
Dealers and are forced deposit all over ninety
nine IN the national armory a government
warehouse. from which they cannot be withdrawn
without Z permit from the War Department A
strict account Is kept OF the sales. and q Is per-
mitted 10 have only one hundred cartridges in any
establishment for each weapon. The sale OF these
articles must be justified by monthly reports made
10 the War Department by the dealers setting
forth the name OF the purchaser and other essen
tai DETAILS. II expected by these rules TO pre-
vent rifles from falling into irresponsible hands
and that the danger Of disturbances viii b. re-
ouced 70 g minimum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
1VI4TOR'S WIFE SUED.
Mrs. Il. Holland Forbes Defendant
IN s75, 900 alienation fiction.
IL - e Il. rr,han..l

Bridgeport. Conn, sept. 2-Asscrtinr that Jessie
Livingston FORBES. Of Fairfield wife % A. Holland
Forbes. the aviator has Aienated the affections Of
her husband. Ernest Kowley. Mrs. Ida Roviey. Of
New York City has instituted suit for $500 darn-
ages in the Superior Court
Ms Rovley. IN her complaint states that she
married Ernest RoTley on December ? ISs7 In New
York City and that they lived happily there until
November 1898. She alleges that IN 1904 Mrs
Forbes met RoVley at different times and places
and by her acts, arts. Establishments and wiles
alienatcd from the plaintiff the love and affection
of her husband"
Mrs Rowley states that she has nfty-six letters.
taken from her husbands belongings. which she
sa5e yr.rc written to him by Mrs. Forbes.
Mrs Forbes said to-day that the action only
2 scheme 20 hurt her reputation.
1T Is simply q case Of olackmaH." said M
Forbes to-day. 'RCaley has not worked for US for
more than two years. lie good chauffeur
but discharged him. Since then J had neither
seen nor heard of HIM until papers In this suit
were fled. There e absolutely nothing - this suit
II is q case q blacknsu, plain ans SIMPLE. and
very mean action on her part, at that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
SEAL CUBS STARVE
MOTHERS WE'RE SLAIN.
Washington Alarmed OUer Depredd-
tons at PrIbiIof Islands.
IRON TIL. Tribune Bureau.l

.-.,,;,,c.on Sent Alarming reports have
- - tbe T,e,,artnent Of Commerce and La
,,or rom its inspectors on the Prihilon lslahos
"a 70 the condition OF the American seal nero
fbere. Despite the frequent representations
,s5e 20 foreign governments asking that pelsgic
ssbing be suppressed as greatly as possible, this
ey-stenn OF depreciation stiH continues and is in
great measure responsible for the reduction OF
che seal herd For some years this herd has
been guarded by the United States. The utmost
effort has been made both by the State Depart
-,ept and the Department OF Commerce and La
Dor 20 protect IL and TO surround II with condi-
tons suited to its development Several years
ago IL was reported that pelagic fishing
being conducted to such an extent that within
q short period the herd would probably become
extinct. The killing ~ the mother seals they
swan beyond the three mile limit for food rem
dered IL impossible for the cubs to obtain nour-
ishment and as consequence many OF them
died OF starvation. 1t was found at that time
that British. Russian and Japanese subjects
were the worst offenders. and representations
were made 20 those governments.
For . tine there seemed TO be cessation ~
the pelsgic sealing. but ii has broken out afresh
snd the Department Of Commerce and Labor
has resolved 10 ask that representations be re-
newed 10 the governments whose subjects arc
killing OF the herd
@. A Clark, special assistant OF the Depsrt-
inent Of Commerce AMI Labor has made thor
ough investigation OF the herd on the Foribiloa
Isle ds. II is the first time since 1897 that q
census Of the seals has been taken, and II af-
lords valuable basis for estimating how ex-
tensive have beer the pelagic depredations MI.
Clark reports serious conditions. The seal herd
has been reduced by one-third since 1897 and
only nfty Thousand breeding females remain
IN 1897 l.l5S ''harems' were found bur this
year there are but little more than 200. while
the quota Of lillable seals Is mora tbs, 600
snort This has resulted in the killing OF smaller
seals ana the securing Of poorer class of skins
ar. Clark estimates that the herd has been re-
ouced by II per cent by the deep sea nnarausers
Il is expected that the State Department ,,.,1
'ake up the case Immediately, and viii attenDt
70 arrive at rome agreement With foreign gov
.-s oy which the peiagic sealing viii be re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
Hs S, 7y52a14y ~
ET7 A2rReQE hA

Boiling eggs hrs always been regarded as one OF
the simplest q culinary operations and one that
no individual possessed OF the smallest degree OF
intelligence need fear to attempt. but now II APP
pears that all TIE cid methods involved great
waste OF time and energy. leading hotel botls
eggs without water. and as the feat Is accom-
nIished In the presence OF the customer II gen
erauv attracts attention and comment. The waiter
puts a box-Iike apparatus on the table and. after
having turned en- a little electricity. places the
eggs IN H. In about a minute and half they are
done o a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
NOVEL T.. S. PROJECT.
Department of Agriculture to Hare
Morning Picture Shors.
rrrs,n II. rrtbnn. Rpr.au. /,

Washington, sept 2-The success which has at
tended the moving picture business throughout the
country has induced the United States government
20 embark q similar enterprise. which viii be
conducted by the Department OF Agriculture. T.
has been decided 20 send a number Of moving
picture films 20 the Minnesota state Fair next
week and exhibit them for the benefit % the farm
ers There VIII be no charge. and the proht is ex-
pectsd 20 be AL on tie side % those who view
then The pictures viii show the mos; modern
and scientific methods ~ butter making planting
reapng and other agricultural pursuits The ex-
hibitiou Will b IN tho nature OF an experiment
which. II Il proves successful. viii be repeated a.
various fairs throughout the country. Professor
Have. Assistant Secretary % Agriculture, win
sIpertntend the exhibition Several Of MS experts
viii explain the pictures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
THREE THOUSAND NEW CLERKS.
First Examination for Census Appointments
Oh October %

Oh October %.
Washington, Sept 2-The Bureau o. the Census
announced to-day that approximately three thou
sand temporary clerks will be appointed IN con-
nection with the work of the thirteenth decennial
census The first examination Will be held through
out the United States on October = next Very few
appointments from this examination will be mace
before January next, and many vii be made
until April. 1910 The maximum force will be
drawn about August next year. These appointees
viii receive salaries Of 500 year al the beginning
bur promotions, n IS asserted. least ss05 year
VII be reasonably rapid for those who give safis-
factory service The appointments VII be sihject
20 termination AZ the ezigencias OF the service re-
qulre- AT expire by law on June g. 1912 The
average tenure Of Office, It is stated. probably will
DC about one year. but the general duration viii
range from six months % two years. These clerks
VII not be eligible FOR transfer into the CLASSIFIED
service
Blank application forms and circular Of in
strucron may be obtained after September % by
addressing the Civil Service Commission Washing
Ton: the Bureau of the Census Washington, or the
secretary 81 the board OF examiners a. the follow
ing places. PoFtOfnce Boston. Phflad -lphia. At
lsnta, Cincinnati Chicago St Paul. Denver. san
Francisco; Custom House, New York. New Or
leans, old Custom House 81. Louis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
AMERICAN REINsTArEo BY GOMEZ.

washington. Sept 2-Jamos Page. the American
.IN engineer ~ the water and sewer system OF
.is.tuesos Cuba, has been permanently appointed
y NC place which he formerly held IN a temporary
.sPectts BY President Gomez. According 20 Mr.
80 Tie American charge ~ Havana, MI
sat 70 have been discharged on July 20 last,
we American government asked that ne be
800 ~ opportunity 10 prove HE innocence OF tae
~.s*~a"rt made sgainef HIS standardization. and y
-'''tlss has now exonsrtfed him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03

cold weather. 1t can be made either with PLAIN
back, or seam at the centre, as liked.
The quantity of material required for the medium
size twelve years. is five and ive-eighths yards 2
inches wide or four yards "A OF Sc inches wide.
The pattern. Nc. s.4i7 is cut In sizes for girls Of
S. 10 Il and IA years OF age. and VIII re mailed %
any address receipt OF 10 cents.
please give number Of pattern and age distinctly
Address Pattern Department. New-YorA Tribune
II in hurry FOR pattern. send an extra s-cent
stamp. win mail by letter postage in scaled
envelope
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
PERU AND BoLIvIA's CONTROVERSY
The Boundary Question Seems Near an
Amicable Settlement.

Washington. Sept. 2-The boundary controversy
between Peru and Bolivia seems amicable
settlement
Tho STATE Department has received a dispatch
from Minister stutesman OF La Psz. Bolivia. dated
yesterday. reporting that the Bolivian Congress-
after considering IN se.ret session FOR Eeversl days
The Argentine award In the boundary dispute with
Peru, referred the whole mhtter 20 The Executive
Department OF Bolivia FOR appropriase treatment
This action is considered hopeful sign OF ultimate
friendly adjustment OF the matter by direct under
standing OF the two principals in the controversy,
Bolivia sbd Peru
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
YELLOW FEVER at Ia oUAYRA.

washington, Sept. 2.-surgeon General Wyrnsn
o. The marine hospital service was to-day ADVISED
~ cable OF the appearance of yellow fever al Ia
,slay PA, Venezuela. Tho number OF cases was
not riger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
MUST WRAP PARCELS PROPERLY.
Otherwise the Postofice VIII Not Accept
Them for Mailing.

Washington. Sept. 2-Postrnaster General Hitch
cock has directed rostnasters throughout the
country not 70 accept for mailing parcels not
wrapped properly. Complaints have been received
by the Postofhce Department from foreign govern
mentb that parcels contained in the mails from
the United States are often received IN a damaged
condition. because originally they were not wrapped
securely The postal regulations provide that par
cells not properly wrapped must not be accepted
FOR mailing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03

Albany. Sept Work costing more than $4,000
600 has been accomplished on The barge canal. &C
cording 20 the July issue Of the barge canal hui-
ietin Two contracts have been added, IN
cresetng the total work under contract 70 more
.,sn S4ooco6co More than 800 cable yards of
concrete were laid during July, and 10000 cubic
Yards OF material removed ~ The big eros-
vstors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

Long coats that entirely cover frocks are always
becoming 10 the younser girls. and will be in the
height OF style for the coming season This one Is
made from shepherds check. simply Stitched. but
Is ADAPTED to all cloaking matertlls-to the lighter
ones of the earlier season and the heavier ones II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
ONE KILLED. SIX HURT, IN OIL FIRE,

Philadelphia. sept 2-Ip IRE ~ the oil plant Of
the Atlantic Refining Company. al Point Breeze, TO
dsr Neal o'Gara was burned 10 Death ana six
other worlmen were badly injured IL IS believed
thst : dvnsmite cap passing through coal
crusher exploded. setting the plant On nrs The
lrSr ,Vre eight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
r.e FLussgR STARTS ON NEW TEST.

Rocbland Me. Sept. 2-The torpedo boat de-
stroyer Fiusser, which made such a remarkable
showing yesterday by gong a mile at the rate OF
a27 knots an hour left here to-day her water
c,psunp,iop test OF twenty-four hours al ls-knOt
sneed. she started out 7:l5 a. m. and win re-
I'm direct 10 Rath to-morrow morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-03
FIRST CHURCH FOR OHIO TOWN.

PrattsviiIe Ohio. Sept. 2.-Ths little. old town.
snuggI.si away in the hills for more than one hum
cred wears will dedicate It's first church Sunday.
There have been churches all around here. but
until the Rev. william L. Hooper buiit the present
church there never was one inside the town.