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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-28

Toxic, Jan. 27.-The occasion OF the kaiser
birthday was marked TO-DAY by brilliant recep-
ton given by Baron Mumm Won Schwarzenstein.
the German Ambassador to Japan The affair was
attended by all the foreign diplomats and the high
est Japanese officials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-28

Washington Jan 27.-Kaiser Williams health
was drunk tonight at the first official dinner given
I'm this city by Count Won Bernstorff, the new Ger
man Ambassador to the United States. The toast
to the Kaiser was proposed by the Ambassador
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-28

Another dinner last night was that given By Mrs.
J. Francis A Clark at her home. IN East ssth
street for Lord and Lady Clifford OF Chud1sigh.
Among her other guests were Mr. and Mrs. s. r
Bertron Mrs Jaffray-Bigelow. Miss Dorothy Bigs-
low Mr. and Mrs. Reginald De Koven. Mrs. James
N Wilson, Miss Josephine Crosby. J. Hampdsn
Robb Francis Roche and Cyril Stephenson Tina
dinner was followed by Southern negro songs.
Mrs Charles ]. WEIGH gave a small dinner last
night her house. in East SD street in honor OF
the Archbishop Of New York Among others pres
ent were Mrs. William B. Bliss. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Stanton FToyd-Jones. Miss Leontine Mario
and Sir George Lambert
MI and Mrs Henry Clews will take possession Of
their new house, No q West 61st street early Ia
, March.
Among thoss who have taken boxes for the con-
cert to be given this morning at the waldorf.
Astoria for the benefit OF the Three Arts Club
Mrs. William Douglas Sloane. Mrs. Charles B.
Alexander. Mrs Douglas Robinson, Mrs John
Henry Hammond. Mrs Hamilton Mex Twombly.
Mrs Frederick W. Vanderbilt. Mrs W Watts
Sherman, Mrs. W. B. Osgood Field and Miss Doro-
thy Whitney. Among the artists who will appear
are Nine. sernbrtch. David Bispham and Victor
Herbert and his orchestra
theatre party will Be given this evening BY the
Motor Car Touring Society. OK which A Eugene
Gallatin Is president and Orrns Wilson, 1r.. secrs-
tary.
Frederick Townsend Martin VII give hneheoa
to-day in honor OF Archbishop Farley.
Miss Eleanor Whitridgs will give a dinner
Friday night at the home OF her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Frederick ". Whitridge.
Mrs. Elliott E. Shepard. Mrs. William Douglas
Sloane. Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. Mrs. John z
Parsons Mrs William Jay schiefrsIin, Mrs R.
Fulton Cutting and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie
among the patronesses for the performances OF
Aida be given the Metropolitan Opera
House February 13 for the benefit OF the Society
for italian Immigrants.
Mrs. William Dinsmore, Mrs Douglas Robinson.
Mrs William Douglas Sloane and Mrs. Charles B.
Alexander are among the patronesses OF the enter
tainrent which takes place the Colony Club
this afternoon at $50 for the benefit OF the Boys
Guild OF the Orthopedc Hospital and Disrensary.
Miss Hilda lockwood and Myron Whitney will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-28
AT A DISCOUNT.


From The Rochester Herald tDem)
II is no wonder that the bosses see in the pro-
nosal of direct nominations the ruin of their ma
chimes Nominating primaries compel them 10
light in the open for known purpose and with
bSovn weapons Once the issue Is in the open
and there is no chance to hoodwink the voter, the
machine politicians trade Is at discount
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-28
HUGHES AND DIRECT NOMINATIONS.
wADswORTHS STATEMENT.

" -AI7H W NyIN II - = ~ T IN
From The Buffalo Express.
II this IWadsworth's statement represents the
line of argument that is to be adopted against the
Governor, Mr.. Wadsworth and Mr. Raines are
more likely 20 stir up popular revolution in the
Governors favor than to gain support in oppos-
IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-28

Mrs Charles ]. WEIGH gave small dinner last
night at her house. in East SD street in honor OF
the Archbishop OF New York Among others pres
ent were Mrs. William B. Bliss. Mr.. and Mrs
George Stanton FToyd-Jones. Miss Leontils Maria
and Sir George Lambert.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-28

MI and Mrs Henry Clews will take possession Of
their new house, No. q West 51st street, early Ia
March.
Evening star., 1909-06-27
CHEMISTRY 1900 YEARS AGO.
Employed by Chinese in Cure of Dis
ease-Philosopher Stone.
rom the London Standard

From the London Standard.
Yu Tung Kwai, a Chinese delegate to
the chemistry congress, read an interest,"
ing paper before a section of the. assem-
bly, yesterday on the chemical industry OF
China. Alchemy. he said. was known In
China at least o,7OO years before Christ,
and China still occupied an important
position in regard to the chemical indus
tries of the world
The principal object of the practice OF
alchemy of 1900 years ago. he said, was
the cure of disease. Efforts were also
made to evolve preparation somewhat
analogous to the philosophers stone. the
result attained being known as gold pills.
Metallurgical work and dyeing were
known in China from time fmmemorlal,
while the processes of making gunpowder,
paper. glass and porcelain all originated
in the same country, while it is admitted
that the Chinese of the seventh century
had a clear knowledge of oxygen.
circumstances in China said the lec-
turer have now changed. Since China
has been known for thousands of years to
be an agricultural country and to possess
an enormous wealth of undeveloped min
erals, attention has naturally been direct
ed to the study of these two branches of
applied science.
"A board of agriculture and industries
has been instituted, composed of different
bureaus, each bureau managing some de-
partment. such as land surveying. mine
surveying, irrigation work, etc. Having
its headquarters in Peking, the affairs OF
each province are controlled directly by
provincial executive committees, ana
shortly, it is believed. government ex-
perimental stations will be established.
Evening star., 1909-06-27

as 1t might be, indeed. If carried to
certain oriental markets; but here only
science feels an interest In 1t, for TINS is
one of natures limitations, so like the
real thing that chemical analysis can
recognize no difference to be relied on.
1t is the product of a cocoanut.
AS much was known about these very
extraordinary objects two centuries and
a half ago as at present saving thelf
chemical composition. The great Rum
count of them but even sent a specimen
in 1853 to the Grand Duke OF Tuscany,
who had 1t mounted in ring. Other no
tices have been discovered If the re-
ports were believed in a pre-scientific
age they ran no chance of acceptance
when the limitations OF nature were bet
ter understood. Those few who read the
old tale paid no attention to such abb
Surdity.
1t seems to have been forgotten, in this
country at any rate. when DR.. Hickson
told it over again in 1887. While ex-
ploring Celebes he had often been asked
by Dutch planters and others about
''cocoanut pearls" to what purpose we
are not informed. but 1t would not be
surprising to learn that these gentlemen
shared the faith Of the natives, who at
tribute all manner of virtues to these
rare products. Or they may have In
quired with an eye to business, for man.
darns and rajahs will pay a great price
for them charms.
. In 1883 DR.. Harley read a paper on the
composition of pearls before the Royal
society, and he did not overlook these
eccentric varieties. I'm external appear
ance," he said, they resemble the real
thing at every point. having smooth,
slistening, dull white surface" Their
material is the same, carbonate of lime.
organic matter and water. So is their
microscopic structure.
In fact, the identity was so close that
DIR. Harley suspected the specimens sub
mitted to him were actually shell pearls.
for he found traces of animal substance.
But his report is useful all the same, for
he discovered that there is no carbonate
of lime in the milk of the cocoanut by
which these abnormal objects must be
deposited, so far as we can see.
1t only remains to say that they have
not been found or not reported except
in the far eastern countries, where it is
said one in two thousand cocoanuts may
yield a specimen: one would think this es-
innate too liberal when they are so rare
ly heard of. Examples as large a
cherry are on record. always perfectly
spherical or pear shaped.
Evening star., 1909-06-27
BuRIES SMALL BROTHER ALIVE
TWELVE-YEAR-CLD FIRST SHOT
BOY, AGED EIGHT.
Then Aids Searchers in Dragging
bitches and Shows No Concern
When Body Is Found.

MODESTO, Cal. June 26-Cecil, the
twelve-year- son of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Hopkins, who live on farm six
miles south of this city. shot and killed
his eight-year-old brother. Theodore,
Thursday evening with a shotgun, and
secretly buried the body.
The deed was committed while the
parents were away. On their return
they believed that the boy had been kid
naped or drowned in nearby irrigation
ditch.
The alarm was given and all day yes
terday officers and neighbors searched
the surrounding country and dragged
the ditch.
The boy slayer joined in the search, and
coolly aided the officers in dragging the
ditch. At o'clock in the afternoon the
body was discovered and the boy con-
fessed, but refused to give any reason.
The child was shot in the back. Cecil
was brought to the county Jail last night,
but refuses to make a statement. and
appears to be absolutely Indifferent to
the matter.
While digging the grave for the boy.
Cecil said, Theodore moaned and stretch
ed his arms. The cramped position Of
the arms, the nature of the wound and
the fact that the childs mouth was filled
with sand add to the belief that the boy
was buried alive.
Evening star., 1909-06-27
SLEEP FOR THE sLEEPLEss.
French Specialist Woos Slumber fol
His Wide-Awake Patients.
From the Ladies' Pictorial

From the Ladies' Pictorial.
A French specialist has come to the
rescue of persons afflicted with insomnia.
His method is somewhat vaguely de-
scribed as ''lulling the wideawakes to un-
consciousness much as babes are put to
slumber.
1t Is perfect palace of peace that
ne has opened in lovely Touraine Here
IS never disturbing sound. The silence
is broken only by the absolutely monot-
onous and soothing tick, took, tick Of
solid grandfather clocks, and the scarce
ly perceptible drip of unseen fountains.
Everything is seen through a cerulean
haze. everybody moves in list slippers.
the air is fresh but full of faint per-
fume. Before the eyes of very refractory
patients slowly revolve colored balls. Alot
the smallest rose leaf is allowed to
crumple in any bed, each being SO de-
signed that there is no possibility of the
body growing weary. Here. in fact. the
wooing of sleep has been made positive
science, and 1t is said no one can keep
awake here, however hard he may try
Evening star., 1909-06-27
Sparks From Mars,
From Judge,

From Judge.
Our planet is still going dry. Talk about
prob ibition waves,
Grand picnic of the Martian Chau--
tauqua League next week, red lemonade,
red fire and a red planet
Let us dig your canals! We have had
thousands of years of practical ex-
perience. Mars Contracting Company
Advt.
Some one down on the earth. presum-
ably mischevious boys have been teasing
our leading citizens with sun mirrors. II
it continues we'll come down there and
give somebody a spanking.
We extend an open invitation to all
earthlings to pay us a visit at their
earliest convenience. Everybody well
come. except Abdul Hamid, Castro and
Carrie Nation.
Venus flirted with us last night.
Evening star., 1909-06-27
Coinage OF Charles I.
From the London Chronicl,

The Exeter half-crown of Charles l,
found in a cottage thatch and now in
cluded in the Rashleigh collection. is only
one of many provincial coins struck in a
reign when the royal mint had to be set
up in any place where the royal arms
were successful. Silver was not lacking
on either side in the civil war; for the ap-
peals both of king and parliament for sill
yer plate met with an instant response
only equaled by the sums raised at a mod
ern suffrage meeting. So much plate was
indeed. offered to Cromwell that the SUBJ
scribers had to wait two days in many
cases before they could hand in what they
had brought to the Guildhall; while every
body knows how the universities respond
ed to the kings demand. and how the
Roundheads were foiled in their attempt
to intercept the Magdalene College plate
on its way to the royalist forces.
Evening star., 1909-06-27
FATE OF A PERPETUAL CLOCK
How Its Mechanism Disappeared in
China.

FROM tne I0nuOn lines.
In the eighteenth century an ingenious
jeweler named James Cox of Shoe lane,
London, constructed clock which was
rendered perpetual by cleverly contriv-
ed attachment which utilized the rise and
fall of the barometer to supply the neces-
sary energy.
The movement Of the mercury actual ed
a cog wheel in such a manner that
whether the mercury rose or fell the
wheel always revolved in the same di-
rection and kept the weights that sup
piled the movement of the clock always
wound up. The barometer bulb dipped
into a mercury ciStern. The ciStern hung
attached to the extremities of two rock
ers, to the left end of one and the right
end Of the other.
The bulb was similarly attached to the
other extremities of the rockers, which
are thus moved every time there is a
change In the amount of mercury in
bulb and cistern respectively. The rock
ers actuated a vertical ratchet. and the
teeth were SO arranged that the whee!
they controlled could only move in one
direction, whether the ratchet ascended
or descended.
The clock itself was an ordinary one,
but of very strong and superior work
manship. and was jeweled with diamonds
at every bearing, the whole being in
closed in a glass case which, while it eX-
cluded dust. displayed the entire mecha-
| nism. The fate of Cox's clock was brought
| to light in a work called Travels in
China" published in 1904 and written by
John Barrow.
In this book it is stated that in the list
of presents carried by "the late Dutch
ambassador" We're two grand pieces OF
machinery that were part of the curious
museum of Cox" One of these appar-
emily was this perpetual clock, and it was
| taken by the Dutch embassy to China,
where in the journey from Canton to
Peking both the instruments suffered some
slight damage. Efforts were made to re-
| pair them at Peking, but on leaving the
i capital it was discovered that the Chi
nese prime minister, tchang-tong, had
| substituted two other clocks of very in
/ ferior workmanship and had reserved
Coxs mechanism for himself.
Evening star., 1909-06-27
Clothes Drainer When Hung.

on the line it saves much time in the
drying. This drainer consists of L.
shaped wire frame. made to fit in one end
of washtub. At one end of the frame
is hook, to catch over the end of the
tub, and at the sides are supporting arms
terminating in wooden handles. As the
clothes are boiled they are laid on the
frame and the water allowed to drip out
In the old days they We're wrung more
or less dry and thrown in soggy heap
into a basket by the side of the tub. Now
they are drained CT the soapy water be-
fore they are passed through the wringer
and go to the line in much better con-
dition.
Evening star., 1909-06-27
An Antidote for Suicide.
tho Atcl,lson Globe.

prom the AtcIlsDn tIUDF-
They tell of an Atchison girl who
thought her heart was broken. She was
so convinced OF il that she began reading
up on deadly posons. and cried softly to
herself over the thoughts of an early
death Al this juncture n friend sent her
a box OF chocolates. She ate one: life
looked a little brighter Sne ate another;
why not put off that death till next
week? She ate third. and forgot she
ever had q trouble. All OF which Is proof
of the claim OF an Atchison physician
that when people are morbid or unhappy
the most effective cure is something to
eat No one he says, can long for death
while engaged in chewing something pal
atabIe The man who talks suicide
should be given a beefsteak instead of
advice.
Evening star., 1909-06-27

Also In the formation of chemical So
cieties provincial societies have been form
ed, which will constitute sectional
branches. Agricultural societies, too. are
being formed in good numbers, and the
last few years have witnessed the estab-
lishment of commercial guilds
A characteristic feature about the
teaching system of China is that chemis-
try. together with mathematics. is a com
pulsory subject in the elementary schools
This is insisted upon, not only that the
pupils mind may be trained, but also that
the young student may acquire some ele-
mentary knowledge of natural phe-
nomena."
Evening star., 1909-06-27
CoCOANUT PEARLS.
Mysteries That Scientists Have
Never Been Able to Explain.

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
In the museum at Kew is a pearl scarf
pin. only remarkable at a glance because
that is about the last place where one
would look for such an object The di-
ameter is not much less than half an
inch, the color pure milk white, the poll
ish excellent; If 1t is not glossy as it
shonld be. one often sees family pearls
of renown as deficient in luster. This has
been exposed TO the light Tor many years.
In fact, one would not question that
it was an ornament of considerable value
Evening star., 1909-06-27
FOR DRAINING CLOTHES.
Wire Shelf Is Attached to One Enc
of WaShtub

The large and Industrious army OF
washerladies will find great satisfaction
in the use of the clothes drainer that has
been invented by an Illinois woman. 1t
not only enables them to do their work
in more shipshape fashion, but by drain
ing the clothes well before the4 are hung
Evening star., 1909-06-27
Hardened.

From the Cleveland Plandeaer.
He looked like a man who is dead to
every ordinary emotion
Il guess he is. He's the first man ]
ever knew who held fast to his seat and
didn't use a newspaper shield when the
car aisle was filed up with tired women'
Evening star., 1909-06-27

"When we are married" she cooed, al
shall keep you in love with me always. /
know the way"
"And what is your recipe, dear?" he
asked drawing her closer.
Il shall spend heaps and heaps of
money on nice dresses and always look as
pretty as / can.'-Cleveland Leader.
Evening star., 1909-06-27

First Actor-What luck did you have in
the town.
Second Actor-They threw rotten apples
at us every night.
First Actor-Well. at any rate. you can
feel that your stay there was not an al
together fruitless one.-Harper's Weekly.
Evening star., 1909-06-27

The Waiter-Beg pardon. sir. but
ahem! the gents here usually remember
my services.
The Guest (pocketing all the change)-
Do they? They ought to be more chari-
table and forget them.-Tit-Bits.
Evening star., 1909-06-27

Weary traveller. as he Joins his family
in the dining car next morning:
1T is mighty fortunate that Words
worth never rode in Pullman. He never
would have written that beautiful line
Our berth is but a sleep and a forget
ting Life.
Evening star., 1909-06-27

Mrs. Jawback-Do you know | came
very near not marrying you?
Mr.. Jawback-Sure. but who told YOU
about it?-San Francisco Globe.
Evening star., 1909-06-27

This Factory Surplus Sale of
finest made, most distinctively
styled Bronze Eclipse Ties has
been almost unprecedented. AS
these handsome shoes are going
fast, we strongly advise you to
call at once if you desire a pair
at exactly HALF PRICE"
Evening star., 1909-06-27
Saw 81 e;sds sSaes $l.48

Hand-turn or EXtenSion-edge
Soled Blucher OXfords, with kid
or patent leather tips; low or
high heels
Also Pretty Strap Sandals that
are SO cool and comfortable for
street wear or dancing. This
week, $1.4S.
Evening star., 1909-06-27

Over 40 different styles, en-
bracing nearly 1000 pairs, and
not a pair is worth less than
$3.50: some are worth $500.
Here in a wide variety of diff
ferent shapes. offering every
woman her desired height of
heel and breadth of toe. Hand
sewed turns or welts made of
soft, flexible. comfortable vici
kid, gun metal. tan or brown
kid and calf. white duck and
patent colt.
Evening star., 1909-06-27
Boys and Young Mems
So to 81 Low Shoes.

Choice of any of our Very Fin
est Young Mems Low Shoes
the styles and qualities that
other stores are selling at up to
$5.G0-this week at $2.69.
Note that these are this sea-
sons smartest styles-Pumps,
Blucher and Button OXfords-
with shield or straight tips, and
made of very best tan, wine,
black and patent 90 nn
,sathers; ls n $; Sizes iIZ.O9
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-08
service Especial 1el bolera mcrcanlll
GABLEGRAMAS,
El n,en>sje de Mr.. Taft
LAS COSAS QUE RECOMIENDA

Nacva York, miercoes.-El mensaje del Presdente
Taft comenta muy diversamente Mr. Taft da cuenta
dc excelentes que las relacones de Norteamerca
las poencias extraneras Haba del arbitraje con
ngaterra arregano las pesqueras las fronteras de
Canada Defende la actual tarfa arancelaria la sub
7enci6n la marina mercante. Pide que estabezcan
ensones cives que el franqueo de los pc
raidicos iustraciones.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-08
0tr0S partscu3ares
del snensaj e
LA FIESTA DE la EMANCIPATION

Nueva York miGicolesEl Presdcntc ded1ca un eX-
aeuso parrafo esdiar los medios supmir la prosti
fmci6n estabIeciento base fondo de cncuenta
amal dollars Recomienda que construyan formidabes
faortifcacones en- hesapeake Filipnas Hawaii la
a.reacon dc un 'Bureau de Sandal nacional Tambiei
andica la eonvenienca de ceebrar el 913 ell semcen
aenaro de la emancipation de los negros
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-08
la b.rbsrie de Zelaya
ESPERANDO Ell SUPERABIT

Nueva York, miercoles.-Mr Taft caliica de barbara
e procede del Presdente Zelaya al que cupa del fus
lamiento de los dos cudadanos americanos Aude la
gran prosperad del pals americana refriendose al de-
felt dice oue en- ell presupuesto de 1911 habra sobran
te considerable.
Recomienda creaci6n dc Bancos Postaes de Ahorros
pde la reforma de las eyes evies crmina1es ev
tar demoras innecesarias
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-08
Los fraudes del azGc1r
A 10 QUE Sc OPONE Mr.. TAFT

Nueva York, mi6rcoles.-Se comenta de muy diversos
modos la oposici6n del Presdente Taft que eve al
Congreso la investigation de los fraudes descuberos
las ACuanas de New York
Ell asunto esta los trbunales basta jul
clio del presidente.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-08

Mr. TAFT NO MENCIONA A PUERTO RICO
Nueva York miercoes.-En el extenso mensaje presi-
1cncial hay sola paabra que reiera Puerto
Rico Fl Presidente pde NADIA para la Isla squera
IA menciOna
Entire la coona puertorriquena ha causado impression
Ienosa el olvido de MFR. Taft
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-08
UN AfENSAJE ESPECIAL

Nueya York miercoles--A Aludc ell Presidente su
aeasaje muy detenidamente la poltica de Washington
asam la America latina manifesto deseos de hacer
amss eStrechas las relacones actuaes.
Promote mensaje especial analizando la situaci6n
p0rque pasa Centroamerlca-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-08
Horroroso siniestro
en- Hambus,qo
UNA EXPLOSION CATASTROFICA

Nueva York, mercoles-Dcen de Hamburgo que han
hecho explosion dos tanques en- una fabrca de gas ma
tando dez siete personals hriendo cuarenta La he
catonbe ha producdo ndescrptbe sensac6n Son horro
rosos los detalles.