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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-22
CHARLES BECKER, CONVICT
He Is Still in Jail, Pending Argument
on His Appeal.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: VIII you kindly tell MS soon some
thing about Charles Becker. No. 62,7l2
Sing Sing; occupation, idle?
He seems to be forgotten, and no doubt
will be soon a free man. q. S. II.
Freeville. y. Y. April 49, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-22
CHRISTIAN MARTYRS UP TO DATE

TO the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In re the round courthouse,
with its suggestive arena. may IT be the
scene of deadly combat between the
Christian martyrs decent people) and the
Tammauy tiger-and the final staying OF
the Tammany tiger
TRIBUNE DENOTEE
New York. April % 1913
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-22
A LIKING FOR DOGS
1t Is Rapidly Intensified by Study
of Some Humans.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir. Referring TO police graft. / may
say that the more read about THESE
sycophantic cold deck politicians ana
strong arm Sherlockos' with stacks OF
order cards submerged influences ETC.
holding down their jobs representing con-
stltu,ed authority. making of the en-
forcement OF law an absolute farce ana
of the administration of justice veritabie
mockery. the better Ike q. Is.
Yes. my dear sir. J reiterate with EN-
phasis. the better like dogs.
Really sad commentary OF the ihtel-
nrence OF an enlightened American peo-
ple ln this age of advanced civilization.
DIOGENES
t.t......l,. Alberta Auru ID 1913
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-22
,r,rvT DU7ODJ DC COTJIIN An Open Forum for
HE - AOLONAl< Debate

that they be set forth TO offset many
statements that have been published
which were not the facts and which were
grossly prejudiced.
r. BENGOECHEA
Consul General OF Guatemala
New York April 10. 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-22
AS | WAS SAYING

Every day the moving picture invasion gains
ground and not even the home is immune. THIS mas
its advantages with moving pictures in the nome
many n suburban family can entice maids.
But great changes are at hand Now ihai MI
Edison has so triumphantly welded the graphophone
10 The kinctoecope IL develops that the very sa-
rodest symbol Of home is on the point Of surrender
ing 10 the invader We refer Of course. TO the
Family Album. Poor thing What hope has Il
Family Album against an advertisement Ike this.
MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE HOME.
Have an Illustrated Record OF
FATHER
Laying Carpet the Stairs,
and OF
MOTHER
Calling Willie. Wille-e-e-e-e"
And do not neglect to
PRESERVE BABY'S SQUAILl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-22

quest and subugation. and would probably be oo.l'
We do not think that the American people OF 'ne
American government will couh'enance e''her VI
these ignoble and perous schemes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-22
THE GREEN GARDEN OF EDEN
II Is Located in County Cork by an
Envious Scot.

To the Editor % The Tribune
Sir. why all this talk about irish and
the origin Of Scots? Doesn't all the
world know that the Garden Of Eden
was IN County cork. in "Ould Ireland.
and that that particular tree that grew
in n was Just sturdy Irish black
thorn. and that under fits prickly
branches Adam and Eve were married.
and that She. like the good. Industrious
Irish colleen that she was, started az once
10 make aprons
WHY dispute the origin OF races?
"Shure." now. are not all the people I'm
the world Cwhite. black green and vel
low Irish. and all the nations mere
provinces" of the dear ould sod D?
MRS j. b. CAMPBELL
Brooklyn. April 49, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-22

The Tribune regrets TO record the untimely dcath
Of Joseph De Bock. valued member Of its stan.
Pole los birth his command Of the English language
was q rare intellectual achievement His ability and
industry assured him career Of increasing useful
ness i'm his profession.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-22

Those cigar store robbers who 20 right on roOo'ns
after the police have announced the capture Of the
daring band" have about the nastiest disposition OF
AN robbers We have observed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-22

There is splendid activity among the ancienis.
one Of them. by name Zecharah american repre-
sentative Professor Paul HaupU, is suggesting nu-
ncipa improvements, such being the newly reFea'ed
purport Of his remarks about the Day Of Judgment
And meanwhile we are hearing from Meihusaleh.
who has opened a maxim department in THE Amer
lean Magazine" New maxims for the trade. old
maxims altered to measure Repairing neatly done.
Samples on request-for instance:
Beware of the damsei who fattereth thee; and OF
her who caeth thee different shalt thou have n
care"
ON this point Methusaleh feels deeply being differ
ent himself Not long ago he was arrested Tor
scorching, and said TO the judge: May itpieaSe 'ie
CONT had a pretty girl with me in my ear. and so
,.as unable to heed minor considerations owing
to Methus.eh's advanced age. this was accepted as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-22

Aerial football was a singularly happy inspiration
Of Mr. Shaw's though little has come OF II; but
autopolo as played AT Wichita, Kan, and kodaked
for Popular Mechanics is giving profound satis-
faction especially the dealers in automobile. Not
i'm years have sales experienced such jump Every
body who buys Il machine for autopoio comes back
in fifteen minutes, If alive. and. with blood ~ MS
eve and elsewhere, demands another.
Now with heavy inteects at work to relieve our
football braves and polo ponies of physical LABOR
is IL not ten thousand pities that nothing Is peins
done to provide modern cOnveniences Tor the hefa-
bile demgods of the diamond? OH shamee shamee!
Said Corporal Casey To Private McFadden: Ter
ence me bye cast yer eye on this divve' " gun.
Shoots hf-tane miles
Holy Biddy"' said the astonshed Terence AT
wan shot?"
We mention this colloquy TO prepare the mind FOR
consideration of transoceanic aeronaus ana their
ambition to humliate the Atlantic II can be done
more or less extensively. hut not cat wan shot"
our advice is:
Attach emergency bipane TO your direibie an
emergency canoe TO your biplane. emergency ihe-
buoy To your and emergency steamship
ticket TO your e-buoy. Then, If you have the cour-
age, stay home X L. H.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11
RATHER HAS PAIR OF HEADS
wiz BE Preserved to Serve a. Proof
should Any Doubling Thomas
Question Story.

DE Soto. Wis.-"Uncle" Dexter
Newton lines, who is visiting at the
nome OF F. p. Ames In this civ ia
exhibiting the carcass of a rattlesnake
with two perfectly formed heads. the
result OF a reptile hunt a few davs
ago.
Uncle" Ames has a well-earnea
reputation as rattlesnake hunter So
certain are his methods of capture
That 1t is said Of his quarry-like
Davy Crockett's historic coon which
Is credited with saying: Don't shoot
Davy, I'll come down'-when he an
pears upon the scene the rattlers sim.
ply sound their alarm to denote their
location and then submissively rear
their heads to receive the FINISHING
whack.
When Mr.. Ames arrived here bis
Keen eye at once noted promising rat.
tier signs. and he at once prenared
fo- sortie agains: that dreaded rem
tile The first day out the old gentle
man returned with twenty rattle
snakes, including the two headed
specimen, which he will preserve to
serve as proof should any doubting
Thomas question the truth of the can.
ture
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11
wrapped the Line About the Feet O.
the Physician.

out little. After a fight of several
hours the fish was brought close to
the boat and Hoysradt leaned over to
gaf him, as he was too big and lively
Tor a landing net. Just then the wash
from a small steamer rocked the boat
and Doctor Riempst slipped and top
pied overheard.
This was the pixies opportunity. He
dashed wildly back and forth and
wrapped the line about the feet of
the physician, who. like a real sports.
man, had not dropped his hold on the
rod. Before Doctor Riempst knew II
the giant pike had bound his feet n.
gether and with his human captive
helpless, the pike started off toward
the deepest waters of the lake. drag.
ging the fisherman after him. The
guide jumped into the water but ar.
rived too late to save Doctor Riempst
he carried Hoysradt safely ashore
The physicians body was not found
FOR several hours and then it showed
now the pike, whom he had taptalized
Tor several hours. had made him a
prisoner and then drowned him. The
1sh succeeded in breaking the line
and escaping.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11
AT THE OPERA

There were about 1000 persons out to hes
Parsifar the night l went" remarked Mrs Grid
to her husband
rs that 500" responded Grim. 81 didn't kpovI
there were so many deaf people in the couutry'l
What are you talking about" demanded NIL
wife
One thousand people slightly deaf. not alto
gether deaf. deaf and middling deaf"
1 don't see the point yet 'Parsifar isn't foil
deaf people, though parts of it are rather
stormy"
Deafness Is really an advantage at any Of
Wagner's blowouts. But what I meant was that
at such places of entertainment there is always
one deaf man to every three or four persons who'
can hear
I'm sure don't object in the least to the deaf
people being there. But do object to the peo
pie who go there with the deaf people There
IS always person who persists in explaining
thlngs to the deaf person. The explanations are
uncaled for and the deafness is perhaps a sort
OF protection against them
The last time | went to hear the opera n
paid 81 for seat. Every one kept asking me
II was going and then every one always looked
supercilious when said no, so finally changed
my Hiind ana went Having paid so much for d
seat. wanted to hear the music
Hanged II an old lady, deaf as q most and rich
as cream. didn't line I'D right behind me, There
were four friends with her. all anxious 10 talk
10 her ! think she owned the theater. because
no one objected to the recitations on the part Of
those who were with her
Inc old lady couldn't hear thing, Every
thlng had TO be repeated three or four times
Even then there were some things she never
did hear. got interested in the game and wanted
10 take hand. AT one stage they were all try.
ing so hard to get her to comprehend that II
could hardly stand it. They didn't know how to
Talk TO deaf person They didn't enunciats
clearly. | was always good at enunciation.
Az last when they were all talking together
unable to get the old lady to comprehend at ALL
elther through stubbornness or meanness | rose
eiaborately from my seat and turned and faced
them.
Excuse me, ! said. but can | be OF assist.
ance? Let me try
with that placed my two hands around my
mouth and shouted loud and clear.
They say your dress is coming open in the
back"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11
SNAKE LEAPS INTO A BUGGY
Two miehioanders Have Busy Time 4,
Fierce Battle With Big
Reptile.

Monroe, Mich.-A battle with a six.
foot snake, while a horse attached IN
the buggy in which they were riding
made frantic efforts to bolt, is the ex,
perience OF Lee PAT and Alvin Austin
OF this city. The men saw the snake
In the road and attempted to drive
over it The horse reared, and the
reptile. becoming entangled with the
wheel was thrown into the vehicle.
One mans attention was required to
restrain the horse. while the other.
after struggle to keep away from the
snakes fangs, finally threw It to the
road. A heavy vehicle ran over and
killed it a moment later.
The snake, which was said to have
been of the adder variety, measured
1--WE feet ten inches, and was the
largest ever seen in this part Of the
country.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11
GIANT PIKE BROWNS
FISHERMAN IN LAKE
Mans Feet Becomes Tangled ir
the Line and Fish Makes
for Deep Water.

Hundon, n. Y.-After a long and
trying struggle with a giant pike IL
Upper Saranac Lake, n. Y, the feet
OF DR.. j. Van Riempst of this place
became entangled in the line and the
flsh dragged him TO the bottom of the
lake, drowning him. Doctor Riempsi
went fishing with his brother-in-law
W. j. Hoysradt, in small boat, leav.
ing the guide on shore. 1t was not
long before the doctor got a terrific
strike, his line cutting through the
water and his reel whistling as the
line sped out 1t was apparent to both
men that it was no ordinary fish.
When all the line was out and the
hsh began to tow the boat Doctor
flempst rose and began to play his
prize. Keeling in a little and PLAYING
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11
AUTO OR GAzUMP?
It SPAT OUT FIRE
Mysterious Object Arouses Chi.
cagO PoIiceman's Suspicion
as to Its Species.
DRIVER is ARRESTED
Owner Unhitches Motor and Walk,
or, Leaving Dry Goods Box Con
raption-smeared With Dust ane
Motor Oil. But Was Happy.

Chicago. - "Chugchug; ungthj
gr-r-r-r; zunk!"
The trained ear OF Patrolman James
Shea caught these sounds the other
day as he stood at Fifty-ffth street
and Lake Park avenue. They were not
especially hard to catch as they came
In a flock. They arose from a mys,
ferrous appearing object that ap
preached from the south.
In due course Of time the mysterious
object arrived. II looked like barrel
attached to dry goods box and
mounted on wheels. 1t spat fire from
Two sides of the barrel 1t groaned
ike "A creature tortured beyond its
g strength. In a hole in the top Of the
or: goods box sat a man. He was
!MCared with dust and motor oil, but
ne beamed out on the world like
person we'll pleased with himself.
HALT"
This word was spoken sternly by
PaIolman Shea. With a couple of
chrgs, heart rending groan, and
Ina! Zung the man and the machine
came to a standstill The cloud OF
dust and gasoline smoke In which the
man and machine were enveloped
swept on down the street.
Your manner" demanded the police.
man.
Samuel Samuelson," replied the
man in the machine.
What's that thing you're driving?"
Where's your eyes, officer?" in. |
CURED the man in the machine with |
some indignation. Cant you see it's |
an automobile?"
Nope" replied Shea. who. besides
being careful observer is one of the
most truthful men on the Chicago Do
lice force.
We'll, that's what 1t is" insisted
Samuelson.
Where'd you get ftp"
Il bought 1t from a fellow for $50
It's bargain"
Where's your license?"
i haven't got any"
Well, sir" said the policeman
move over until get In. shall have to
take you to the police station"
The man in the machine raised his
hand. NO" he said. This Amt none
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11

But all this while you were living in
iancied security have bided my time,
knowing that sooner or later | should
get you where wanted you. And now
'hat l nave you, you are going to die
DO you hear me?"-his voice rose.
marsh. raucous. incisive ITO die, And
l purpose that others OF your family
shall die with you"
He paused and regarded his victim
gioatlngly. The latter spoke no word,
nor showed signs of shrinking from
the fate that threatened him, although
one might have fancied that he cast
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11

OF them racing automobiles. Sb,
wouldn't carry two. Didn't / tell you
she only cost me 1907"
All right" said Shea. You drive
and I'll walk"
The policeman set forth briskly for
the station house. He arrived there
five minutes before the man in the
machine wheezed up.
Samuelson attempted to explain
something.
"'snough." said Shea. Tell It to
the sergeant"
This man." announced the no,,ca-
man, as they stood before the ser.
geant. was taken by me in the act
OF driving that thing out there. He
says It's an automobile. He hasn't
any licenses"
No hcenees?" said the sergeant
That's serious. You'll have to have a
state license"
How muchf" asked Samuelson.
Ten dollars" replied the sergeant
And a city license"
How much?" asked Samuelson.
six dollars"
Samuelson was figuring on the bach
OF an envelope. He looked up at the
sergeant.
This officer here" he said, indicat.
Ing Patrolman Shea, rs mistaken
That amt no automobile. It's a ea.
xump."
wnats gazumpr demanded the
sergeant skeptically.
A gazump =" replied Samuelson
wait. I'll show you"
He rushed out of the station, kicked
the barrel of the machine. picked mn
the engine. put it on his shoulder. and
walked of.
"A gazump." he said. rs a thing that
used TO be an automobile. but now II
Is going to be a motorboat"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11

an appealing glance at another man
who stood not far away. But although
the latter must have been cognizant
of what was going on, he showed no
disposition to interfere Rather. he
looked on with an amused, cynical ex-
preston.
Il shall waste no more time talking
to you" resumed the first speaker
vlndictively. Il am too impatient to
put an end to your miserable ex-
istence for good and all ] knew you
wouldn't try TO resist" he added con-
temptuously.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11
Robin Steals Ball Of Warn

Strousourg, Par. J. Bush, n har.
ness maker. threw the end of a waxed
piece of string, attached to a 5O0-yard
ball OF yarn, out of a window. A
robin picked 1t up, took 1t to a nearby
tree and started to build a nest. When
Bush looked for the yarn later he
found only a few yards hanging over
the end of limb. The robin had
used all the rest
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11
NOT A STORY OF TRAGEDY
"eaos Ike Clipping From Dare
oe''' Dick but the Sequel Is
Not an Unhappy One.

The grim. muscular looking man
eyed MS victim inadvertently. Il have
been looking forward for a long while
10 the time when should have YOU in
my power" he said relentlessly. You
probably thought yourself safe be-
cause kept away from you so long.
eldnt your he went on sneeringly.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11

Then with a quick movement be
brutally seized his helpless victim and
stabbed him with such force that the
sharp steel penetrated through ms
body. Then he ate him.
For it was September frst.-Lipplf
colts.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11
Trying Out Non.FIIrtIno e.,..

Washington.-The non-fiirting bench
is being given a try-out in the local
parks. The bench is divided into three
parts by wrought iron arms, especial.
~ designed to chill spoonine
thoughts.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11
HostIer Holds lob rn,,,. nj.

WV ihou9h Rich.
st. Louis.-Although heir to 500.
goo. left by relatives in Germany
William Schmidt. a hostIer, will not
give up his job because he likes his
employers.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11

The Spaniards thought they took the bones I
Christopher Columbus to Havana but there
evidence that they took those of his brother, al
former governor.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11

\ selecting Walter W. Wick Of New
Jersey as receivergeneral of the
customs of the Dominican repub-
lie PRESIDENT Wilson assigned him
the task of continuing a novel ex-
pertinent In national finance. Bank
ruptcles and receiverships are
common enough in commercial en-
terprises, but the Dominican ex-
pertinent is tho fret oaso - L;l
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11
New Standard.

New Standard.
knicker-Is she interested IN 10
tariff bill?
Bocker-Yes. She says she won'
marry a man who doesn't pay an -
come tax.-New York Sun.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11
A. o. 1925

~ =. 1873.
why did she withdraw after receiving the
nomination?
Ihey told her, II elected she would become .
member OF the common council, and you know
how particular she is"-Judge
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11

OVERHEARD AT THE PARTY.
Ted-Why do you think Miss Cutlowe is clear
gold?
Ned-By the way she withstands the acid test
when some OF the other women look at her.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11
INTERNATIONAL
SUIYlNSCHOOL
LESSON

iBy r. o. SELLERS. Director of Evening
department The Moody Bible Institute.
ChicagoD
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11

Nouei' came in as temD,l
president, TO hold Office
general elections couIs
held. This compromIss
effected last Decembe,
a few weeks ago Archbi,
Nouel relinquished hi,
ana went to Europe
search Of lost health. nj
out any turmoil or diso,,1
the Dominican cOnr1
elected Jose Bordas. a 4,
ator who had Joined in I,
rebellion of 1912, to suc,sl
him. Only the influence
the United States kept md
trouble from breaking
upon the withdrawal Of
archbishop.
The city of Santo Dom
90, the capital of the reuI
lie, is full of historical AZ
Citations. IL is the site
one of the first settlems,|
made in the western he'd
sphere by christopher 4
lumbus. At the entrance
the harbOr stands the
cient stone fort and cas-
erected by his broth
whom Columbus made 81
ernOr of the colony. Hail
mile further up the Oz,1
river stands a great tree
the great trunk Of Wild
tradition says COlumbj
tied his ships.
j Ist around the corpl
from the offices which M
Wick will occupy are n
ruins Of a great catheduI
the first stone church eyJ
built in the western work
Near by. on the old plaza |
Santo Domingo, stands n
new cathedral. itself cent
ries old. In il lies a med
casket said to contain u
bones of the great adminL
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-10-11
aaron's Sin.

v. Intercession, w. Ills. Aaro,
In his appeal to Moses Acknowledges
mis- equal transgression with Miriam
his foolishness and his sin. and IN
turn Moses revealed his noble Christ.
like character. Christ prayed for hi.
enemies luke 23-34). Moses wa.
not overcome of evil but oyerca mo
evil with good Rom. 12:12). His
prayer was an effectual one flames
5:16). Some have viewed this eni.
sode in a typical light. Moses renre.
senting Christ is rejected by his own
people; the Ethiopian bride as the
church, chiefly Gentiles; Aaron and
Miriam as Jews opposed to any sucb
union; the leprosy as divine iudp.
ment upon the Jews who are inter.
,eded for by those whom they oppose.
The Christian church; Miriam shut
'ut of the camp. the period of Ia.
raefs rejection after which period
The will be restored to her land and
Ter God in Christ Jesus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-28

racine within reasonable time.
These objections have been overcome
by more definite outline for the dis
position of the stock
The exchange of stock between the
Union Pacific and Pennsylvania will re-
suit, according to estimates, in giving
the Union Pacific. with its present hold
ings in the Baltimore & Ohio, So per
cent of the outstanding stock of that
company and in giving the Pennsylvania
IA per cent. of the stock of the Southern
Pacific.
So important was the situation regard
ed that the proposed plan of dissolution
was considered at the cabinet meeting,
today. The President had planned to
leave the city, at 5.35 p NJ, but after
studying the intricate question all after
noon decided that it would be inexpedient
for him to take the plan away with him
for examination on the train to New
Hampshire as he had proposed. but that
he should remain in Washington for fur
ther conference with the attorney gen.
eral
The President suspended consideration
OF the railroad problem long enough to
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