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New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
An ABSURD STORY.
President Acknowledges Receipt of
Denial of Whip Report.

Los Angeles, Feb. S.-Mrs. A ". Rhodes. Of
this city. who recently wrote to President
Roosevelt to deny that her daughters horse had
been struck By the President while riding past
her in a road near Washington. received the fol-
lowing letter from the President to-day:
MY Dear Mrs. Rhodes: thank you for your
letter of the Goth ult-, and glad to hear
from you that your daughter denied the story
that I struck her horse OF course. L never
struck her horse or any other lady's horse. The
whole story was so absurd as not to be worth
denial Numerous stories Of this kind are
started from time to time by foolish malicious
reople Occasionally. I am obliged 10 deny
them but as a rule 1 find II best simply TO
ignore them, because denying them calls atten-
ton TO them and gives a chance TO mischieI
makers to rnisIead well meaning people by fur-
ther repetitions Of the stories. Sincerely yours
"THEoDoRE BoosEYEBT
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
KILLED NEAR HIS MOTHER
Brooklyn Boy, on Way to See Sister s
Babu. Ram Dorm By Car.

way to see his sisters baby was killed by
Fifth avenue trolley car, at 4Sth street, Brook
lyn, during the rush hours yesterday afternoon
His mother who lives at No. 1920 Fifth avenue
was waiting for the boy at the home or his
sister Mrs Charles Lyon 4Sth street and Fifth
avenue When she saw a crowd collect about
a car almost in front Of the house Mrs Peter
son ran out in time TO see her sons body taken
from under the car wheels. George Peterson,
the bows father, who had been bowling at an
alley in the neighborhood, arrived soon after
Dr. Gould, OF the Norwegian Hospital. and
found that his son had been instantly killed
Henry Faversham, patrolman attached TO
the Fourth avenue police station arrested Will
lam H Singer, thirty-fve years old. Of No. 333
95th street motorman Of the car.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
HID s100,O00 IN HIS BED.
Couch of Dead AndersoR1lHe Ref
ugee Proves Mine for Sons.
rBy r-lerraph to The Tribuns. ]

rockncrt n Y, Feb. S.-James Mahar, sew
entI wears old who was leader in the notable
prison delivery at Andersonville in the civil
War. died to-day. after Illness lasting four
teen years During all that time he never left
his room in his old homestead. but endured with
patience the rheumatism which made him
helpless cripple
For many years Mr.. Mahar had been drawing
$50 month pension. He concealed practically
all this money in the mattress Of his bed'
with a large portion of his fortune, which con-
sisted Of about 100000 in cash. The bulk Of
the money was found under the bed after his
death His two sons. James and Lawrence Ma
har, will inherit the money.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
BALKAN TERMS MADE.
Russia Agrees in Principle to Tar-
keus Suggestion.

st. Petersburg, Feb S-Russia has sent re-
ply to Turkey, announcing her readiness in prin-
ciple TO iioui6ate the entire war indemnity and
details Of the matter are now under considera-
ton by financial experts.
Russia's reply is made TO a counter proposal
which Turkey offered to Russia's plan for the
settlement OF the Turko- Bulgarian difficulty.
The Porte asked for the immediate liquidation
of the war indemnity still due from Turkey to
Russia. This amounts to S1.60o.O00 a year,
which, in accordance with the Berlin treaty Of
1873, Turkey is to pay Russia for one hundred
years.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
CHARGE GRAFT IN JUNIOR REPUBLIC
Deposed President of Boys Civic organiza
tion Accused of Cheating Merchant.

Ithaca n. Y. Feb. S-Frank KEngenburg who
was inaugurated president of the George Junior
Republic on January S. was arraigned before Jus
tfce of the Peace E H. Frear, of this city, to-day
on a charge OF obtaining goods under false pre-
tences and was held await the action of the
grand jury.
Klingenburg went TO New York some time ago, 1t
is said after buying large quantity of goods in
local store on the credit of the republic deputy
sheriff followed him TO the city, but he was not ar
rested until he returned Freeville this week. He
was unseated head of the institution while away
last Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
PROTEST FROM PANAMA
Com plant against Rdt1eg1s Speech
Presented to State Department.

washington Feb S-Senor Arosemena. the
Panaman Minister. called at the State Depart
ment to-day and fled protest from his gov
ernment against the speech made In the House
of Representatives recently by Representative
Rainey. of Illinois, in which President Ooaldia'
of Panama was severely attacked The minister
acted In pursuance OF instructions from his gov
eminent.
Secretary Bacon refused to comment the
action taken by the Panaman Minister, but said
that he expected TO make statement concern
ing il tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
CONGRESSMAN WEEDS PHONE GIRL
Following Secret Marriage, John A. Keliher
Takes Bride to Washington.
fBy Telegraph to The Tribune.l

Boston Feb s.-Congressman John A. Keliher.
Of Boston and Miss Nellie NJ. Mcneil. an attrac-
tive young telephone operator living in East Bos-
ton were secretly married at Holy Cross Cathe-
dral late yesterday and started on the midnight
express train for Washington. Hundreds of con-
gratulatory kilograms were sent to the couple to
be handed them in Washington
The marriage ceremony was performed at
o'clock last night by the Rev. George J. Patterson
The marriage license obtained through a friend
and only the officiatng clergyman and one or two
others knew of the date Mrs. Keher Is q
striking brunette.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
MOROCCAN DISPUTE ENDS.
Definite Settlement of Al Franco
German Questions.

Paris. Feb. s-As a result Of conferences
which have been going on for several days.
Franco German agreement on the Morocco
question was concluded to-day. The text OF
the arrangement. which means the disappear
ance once and for all OF q fruitful cause Of irri-
tation between the two countries, will be made
public simultaneously at Paris and Berlin to-
morrow morning.
It is stated that an agreement between Great
Britain and Germany this subject will be
signed tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
KING mENELIk ON AUTO TRIP.

Adds Abeba Abyssinia, Feb. s-The local rep
rasantatfve OF Reuters h d been officially asked
10 DENY the recent reports of the serious Illness
King Menelik His majesty is now absent from
the capital on an automobile trip.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
WOULD LET CONSERVATIVES MARRY
DR.. Flick Says in Majority of Gases No Risk
Would Be Run.
fRy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Philadelphia, Feb s.-Dr. A Lawrence Flick. d.
rector of the Phipps tuberculosis Institute and
president of the Free Hospital for Poor Con
sumptives. opposes bill now before the Legis-
lature to prevent the marriage of consumptives
He declared to-day that as 50 per cent OF the
tuberculosis cases not infectious. the great
majority of those who marry persons affected with
tuberculosis risk.
DIR Flick also said that If the school CODE
which excludes teachers and pupils suffering from
tuberculosis from the public schools made no pro-
vision for their occupation and education It would
work hardship and be unfair measure.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
SIX AMERICANS KILLED.
Bridge Coudpses after a Rdil1cdy
Collision in Peru.

Lima. Peru. Feb. s.-A bridge over the Central
Railway, near Tamboraque. collapsed to-day,
owing to a collision between a locomotive and a
construction car. Thirteen men were killed. Of
whom six were Americans. including Mr.. NIB
lock- second engineer of the construction de-
partment of the American Bridge Company.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
st1oooO.ooo !. c. MORTGAGE FILED.

Chicago Feb. S-A refunding mortgage on all the
nronerty of the Illinois Central Railroad was filed
for record to-day The amount Of the bonds TO be
issued is limited to s11OOoo,Ooo. except under the
contingency of the company's acquiring and sub
ecting to the the mortgage the indianapolis
Southern Railroad when the Issue may be increased
by 100000
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
COLD WAVE COMING.

Washington. Fen. "a severe cold wave. with
snow and high wind prevailing on its northern and
northwestern sides which has reached Kansas, VIII
nv tomorrow night, according TO the weather bu-
reau predictions reach the Atlantic attended
by rain over the southern and over the north
ern districts.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
VANDERBILT IN CRASH.
Motor Car of ". X. Jr., in Collision
ALL Occupants Escape.

Nice Feb. S-A 14o-horsepower racing auto
mobile. driven by ". K. Vanderbilt. Jr.. was In
collision with another car to-day. and both
vehicles were nearly demolished None OF the
occupants of the machines was hurt.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
SIX NEW DREADNOUGHTS.
British Cabinet Reported Agreed on,
NdU0L PoEcu.

London, Feb. SIT is understood that the
Cabinet Ministers have come TO an agreement
on the question of naval policy and that the
new shipbuiIding programme will include six
Dreadnoughts.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
RoYAL1sTs ATTACK DREYFUs HOME.
Police Disperse the Rioters and Make Several
ARRESTS

Paris Feb Sat the close Of meeting OF the
Royalist Society of lie Silon tonight some OF the
members went 70 the residence of Major Dreyfus
and attempted 10 batter in the door The police
dispersed the rioters arrested several OF them
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09

Frank A. Vanderlip. who is one or the directors
f Tho consolidated. denied last night that Secre-
tarv CorteIyou had been elected president OF the
company.
John A Carver Of counsel for the Consolidated
Gas Comrany said yesterday that any confirmation
of the report of the election OF MT Cortelyou 10
.t resi7encv of the company would have to come
from Mr. Cortelyou. Harrison Z. Gawtry, the
chairman of the board directors OF the company
was i'll at his home and could not be disturbed
Mr. Gawtry the president of the company at
one time The Office is vacant at present
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09
coRTELYoU AND CONSOLIDATED GAS.
Report That He Has Been Elected President
Denied by Frank A. Vanderlip.

washington, Feb. SIT is understood among Of
6ciais in washington that Secretary Cortelyou has
accented the presidency of the Consolidated Gas
S-ornnany of New York. Mr. Cortelyou has declined
10 confirm or deny the statement. It is understood
that the Secretary will leave Washington about
March for rest OF month, and possibly longer
ard that on the termination OF his vacation he VIII
go 10 New York and assume charge of the gas
company.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09

DEWEY'S cLARET OR SAUTERNE PUNCH.
Ready to serve. for all social events.
H. T. Dewey Sons Co.. 13s Fulton St, New York
-AdvL
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09

FOR nrrity nsyor quality and reliability "Saada
Tea IS supreme ASK your grocer for 1oc trial
packet-AdyL-
New-York tribune., 1909-02-09

Continued on third paxs-
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13

Pacific coast so years ago. Some call
this tree fir, but true frs are dis
tinguished by the fact that their cones
grow erect and instead of dropping
when past maturity. as spruce cones do,
they slowly wither on their stems until
the wind watts their scales broadcast
j have never seen redwood tree in this
forest, but you Will find splendid speci-
mems along the Paper Mill creek, and
you Will find it interesting to compare
their knobby little cypresslike cones
and>their fiat needles with the spruce's
spiral sprays. The Douglass spruce is
called the Oregon pine up north and is
used for rough timber purposes, such
as bridges and wharf piles. Returning.
you should leave the hatchery by
p. M, the Skinner ranch by 3:45 and
follow the wagon road and the great
fault northward to Point Reyes. A
mile and a half down the road you will
find a cutoff trail leading directly to-
ward Tomales bay and crossing the
marsh to the Inverness road. mile
walk from the beginning of this trail,
will bring you to- the station in good
season. Start back early so as to have
no forced march at the end, and by all
brush. l did 1t myself three weeks ago,
and was Obliged to cover four miles
in 45 minutes. Never again. On Satur-
day, November 20, the tramp espe-
cially recommended will be to some
toton and madrone berry canyons OF
Badly.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
The Crust of Bread

] must not throw upon the floor
The crust i can not eat;
For many little hungry ones
Would think II quite a treat.
My parents labor very hard
To get me wholesome food;
Then / must never waste a bit
That would do others good.
For willful waste makes woeful want,
And / may live TO say:
"Ohl how j wish L had the bread
That once / threw away"
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
s 3
TRAMPING IN BEAR VALLEY
nN MAROLD FRENCH

Reyes and the bay where Sir Francis
Drake anchored in 1879. IT is damp
and chilly now in the bed OF the cam
yon, and you will find a fine place to
eat your lunch IL you ascend this trail
100 yards to a sunny bench from which
YOU can look over the treetops and up
the valley. After lunch you will have
time to climb Mount Wittenberg, if you
like, and follow the ridge northward
through groves of the wide spreading
coast pine (pinus muricata) until you
come to a wagon road leading down to
Point Reyes station. You must leave
the top Of Wittenberg not later than
. D. m. in order to make the 4:53 Sat
urday afternoon train from Point
Reyes, to which your ticket should
read. Always demand the latest time
card from the ticket seller and note the
difference between daily and Sunday
schedules.
The greatest beauty, however, lies
beside the wagon road which Will take
YOU past the Country club and down
into a still wilder canyon where
stream races away to the ocean four
miles southwestery. You will notice
that the forest is composed almost en-
tirely of shaggy trees with gray bark
and wide spreading branches from
which russet cones, two to three inches
in length, hang downward. These are
known as the Douglass spruce. in honor
Of Scottish botanst who roamed the
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13

He rainy has arrived and although becoming
noticeaby shorter when compelled
while the aside from study hours but these
which
Junior Call
to il The Cato
something do which will develop faculties and widen
information The that working
useful article only
while fountain
reading looking
the dictionary asking about until have gained all
the information possible about that subject which acquiring solving
than
So if happens raining awake
Never
I'll file the that other Saturday
o today.
does big Then there be about the
United States And there another OF
history Of salt bowl Of of
needless 1t today and umbrella perhaps
will about how umbrella made Then perhaps the
and
to see ow came
hurry all the features Of The uner
mother wonders why
call you q. ~, - .:. - :. !, IL: ~. m
there, tell him about that
the week and
feel badly
the number
puzzles published this
possible
II be
When
received almost impossible to open letters
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
lie Knew

The professor of the class I'm English
history was telling his young men Of
the impressionable age about the Eliz-
abethan era, when suddenly turning to
one OF the young men who seemed TO
be In a dream, with a far away gaze,
said:
"And how old was Elizabeth. Mr..
case?"
Eighteen, last birthday" came the
instant reply.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13

said: Help be helped
something
% kicked x
Somebody of He
why, dogs That boy felt
juniors why tail. didn't
do il / wish knew did--how | would bite himl
to TO
of
they he
and tr 10 my
go my ywayth thinking of he of fellow beings.
dogs They always lots Of healthy exercise going
I'll Bear valley Maybe I'll
bear % Barely possible
They Paris in London there regular taio
OUT Alonzol
great
collars When shall
emblem of slavery? Where 5 the Lincoln of the dogs?
trying hard these rainy days learn tricks
other fell
footg The its glamour and so ann pracnng The
careful padded If could only the
back OF head! >
big from tde boy the little called
Poor fellow ought know that every
satisfied with
A a He stands
waiting When don't bark-I just hy lie is big
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
SOUTHWARK THROUGH
FOREST AISLEs

Swinging southwark for half a mile
from this historic farm the road en-
ters the portal of Bear valley forest.
For a mile and a half it follows a be-
witching brook, half hidden by millions
of graceful ferns and glossy huckle-
berry leaflets. Shortly before noon you
Will come to an old fish hatchery,
whose troughs once teemed with trout
lings, but are now full OF sand and
leaves in which are traced the tracks
OF woodrats, sole tenants OF this moss
grown ruin. A good trail ascends the
ridge on the right hand and continues
TO the top of Mount Wittenberg, from
which you may get fine view OF Point
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
SHORT BARKs FROM ALoNzo

great philosopher said: Help yourself and will be
something like that Well that doesn't apply dogs for
to help myself am kicked
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13

Somebody last what is Aonzo7 lie
Why he IS dogs That boy felt teeth
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13

You'd juniors ask why tail didn
do il Iwsh new did--how | would bite him!
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-16

Ii Senator Landrum's bill providing Q
place in the hall Of fame at Washington
for Sequoyah prevails the name of an
olher man win be added to the long list
III American notable men, But only one
woman has ever found place IN that
exclusive company Francis +: Willard
IS the only woman thus honored Isn't i
about time the women of this great
country we're given little recosnitiong
She has been Ia every movement where
men have achieved greatness, from the
hardy bands Of pioneers and the wander
ers who have explored mountain, valley
and plain in the early days Of the repub-
lie. She has been on every battlefield 70
soothe the wounded aAd dying patriot
and above all she has kept inviolate the
American home, Let US put few women
Ia the hail Of fame.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-16
Home

Keep iacks In bottles. II saves
opening many boxes TO find particu-
lar kind.
When cleaning house use plenty OF
turpentine in the scrub water II
means certain death to moths.
Leftover cereals need not be vast
ed They are excellent fried like
mush and eaten with sirup or honey
Covering the pan when fish is fry
fng IS apt TO make the fish soft. A
solid. firm meat, that Is at. the same
time fiaky. is what the good cook
likes.
Ammonia should not be used In the
evening or near a fire. nor should the
bottle be allowed to remain uncorked.
1t is inhammabIe and its fumes are
not specially healthful.
A loaf OF bread will keep fresh much
longer if placed in a covered stone
crock Wrap in large cloth to ex-
cIude air and keep the crock in a
cool place It is nicer than tin
vessel and much better than keeping
bread IN the refrigerator.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-16
A Partisan Character.

The revolutionary Libertad has
died in Paris hospital from a kick
which be had received during a stormy
meeting recently. Libertad was one
Of the most curious figures in contem-
porary Paris. He wore no hat, but
long tangled hair and a long beard.
Over his scarlet shirt be wore a black
blouse, and he was never seen without
a crutch and an enormous cane. His
language vas terrific and he rarely at.
tended any public meeting without
calling for blood. The man was
complete mystery His most intimate
disciples knew nothing Of his history.
On his death bed he begged his friends
not to arrange funeral for him. as he
had left his body by viii to the Paris
School Of Medicine.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-16
chlld victim y cupid's wlies.

AWttA NN~NAAAt ~ AFfA p ~ AtNaF
Strange Is the story told of the
death Of a little girl at courbepoie. in
France. who is alleged to have com.
mitted suicide during class At school
The teacher noticed that the child
looked very i'll. and seemed 70 be
seized with a spasm. The girl was
barely able TO speak. but managed to
say that she was voluntarily putting
an end to her life. she had taken q
dose OF strychnine with her to school.
and had swallowed it during class.
She pointed to a letter which she had
written. and which would explain
everything. She was not able to do
more. and in few minutes sue
cumhed to the poison In the letter,
which was intended Tor her parents
she said that she was disappointed in
her affections. and that this was the
reason Why she. though only girl Of
1S, had put an end TO her life
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-16
Curious Rermudan PLANT.

Bermuda possesses a plant OF the
house leek family which has curious
properties. When the leaves begin
to shriyel and fade they put forth new
shoots. which in turn bear leaves that
continue to grow fresh and green for
many weeks. The leaves are about
four inches long, rich green in color
and Of waxen texture If one of the
leaves is pinned to wall indoors it
will begin to sprout within three or
four days. be it winter or summer
The limit Of existence Of the life plant
seems dependent upon the quantity of
heat and light which the plant OBJ
tains.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-16
Peruvian National plsh.

Take half dozen onions. chop and
fry till brown: take half dozen dry,
red peppers, soak two hours. then
chop peppers fine and run through a
colander; PUT peppers in with fried
onions, add about quarter Of q pound
OF cheese (slicedl, good lump Of but
ter size Of an egg; take two slices
bread, cut of crust and soak in one
pint milk and put all in with onions
and peppers; salt to taste. let simmer
half an hour and keep stirring. Then
boil half dozen eggs 20 minutes, cut
eggs in half and garnish dish. Serve
with boiled potatoes, and you will
have a delicious dish.
A little garlic will improve it.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-16
TO Dose Children.

Pills and tablets may be easily swal-
lowed If encased in a little snow. The
average child will think 1t fun to swal-
low a tiny SNOWFALL Before giving
him a nauseating remedy like castor
oil let the child hold ice in his mouth
for a moment The cold blunts the
bulbs Of taste and let's the medicine 20
down with greater ease. Teach the
little tots to gargle their throats with
plain water when they are well. It
will not be necessary to teach them
the trick when their throats are sore
and need to employ gargle.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-16

Use a chicken, which need not be
young. and one-half pound Of bacon
cut into small slices. Put the bacon
In the bottom Of the kettle. add the
cut up chicken and fry TO a nice
brown Add three quarts Of water,
one finely cut onion. and any sweet
herb that may be preferred; boil slow
Iy for three or four hours; strain OF
the liquor; skim off the fat; cut the
meat into small pieces. and boil half
and hour longer with a teacupful OF
boiled rice and half teacupful OF
okra. just before serving add doz-
en- oysters, cut in halves, and their
juice