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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The British Government pup
lished their Blue Book containing the Nehe~-
Nolan case. - Riotous demonstrations &C.
curred in Rome and other Italian cities -
Two thousand Italian troops are besieged py
the Abyssinians at Adrtga
CONGRESS-The Senate was not In SESSION.
House: The Legislative. Executive ana
Judicial Appropriation bill was passed. Win 'he
amendment abolishng fees for United states
District-Attorneys and Marshals
DOMESTIC.-William L. Scruggs counsei ior
Venezuela before the, Boundary Commission Is
sued a reply to the British case as stated oy oil
Erederick Pollock and Lord salisbury. -
Professor George L. Burr, of Cornell University
has heen summoned to Washington to assist the
Venezuela High Commission - Ihere ~
rusb 81 gold seekers from Pacific ports TO Alaska
Chicago railroads are taking steps 10 meet
tho continued diversion Of grain traffic from the
West to Gulf ports
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-The Police boaro
decided to adopt the Bertillon system OF ldeh'i-
fving criminals, and to establish photograph
gallery at Headquarters. == the Appellate
Division Of the Supreme Court affirmed the
Judgment for $4,000 in the case OF Wullam H.
Iaidlaw against Russell Sage. - Dan TAI
IMAGES Sons the leading firm in the rice traue
made an assignment. - Philip j. A. Harper
died at Hampstead Long Island - MOTE
members of the Salvation Army In New-Jer'
GOV seeded == The stock market was weak
THE WEATHER.-Forecast for to-day
Cloudv with showers warmer. Temperature
Yesterday: Highest. A. degrees; lowest zo' a'
erage. 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

The ''kinetoscotoscope" Is the proposed name
NJ a new instrument OF which great things are
naturally expected. No public remonstrance
against It's designation has yet been filed. and
perhaps none will be- but as this sort OF thing
has got to stop somewhere. its line OF boundary
ought to be laid down first and last and the riot
act duly read to all whom 1t may concern There
Is a polysyllabic and cacophonous limit beyond
which society Is not willing to CO. even under the
strongest scientific and inventive allurement The
name OF the 'kinetoscotoscope" or 'scopticon'
pretty nearly marks It. Let us hope that we
may have henceforward q diminishing Huwber
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07
PERSONAL
sisted.

correspondent writes to say that The tribune
fell into an error stating that the late Archbishop
Kenrick was one Of two prelates who voted against
the decree OF Papal infalliby in the Vatican Coun-
ell 1T is true he says that the ArchoishGp was
II he retired with ll5 other bishops. There were only
two bishops who remained to vote non place., L.,
Little Rock Ark. the latter still living. both OF
whom finally accepted the decree
Sir William C. windeyer, First Pusne Judge of tho
Supreme judicial Court Of New South Wales, has
been paying visit to Boston
A Boston paper says that In early life the late
Governor Greenhalge of Massachusetts,, was indf-
ferent to political honors. Some of his friends
thought he should go to the Legislature long before
he was elected a member, but they found 1t impos-
sible to get Mr.. Greenhage to take lively interest
in the matter He rarely went 10 caucus, put IN
The Republicans were leaving their caucus as MIR.
stranger. he said: What has been going in the
ward room?" The enthusiastic voter said: I'VE
6sGn or out OF his
Afterward Mr. Greenhalge enjoyed telling this as a
good joke upon himself
"a couple OF years ago" says THE Biddeford
(Me) Times" when Cape Town was not OF as
much account as 1t Is now In the eyes Of our State
Department and when the Consulate there paid but
J.7Oo a year. the appointment OF Consul was Of
fered to Frank w. Roberts OF this city. He got
down a map and hunted up the place. Then he
consulted encyclopaedia as to data. After that he
scratched his head awhile and was buried In deep
thought Then SELLING quill he wrote to the State
Department. declining with thanks. 1t was a great
mistake and only goes TO prove once more the
truth OF the old saying that II our foresight was
good as our hindsight We would be great chaps all.
II Mr.. Roberts could have fore.een the stirring
events that were to happen In the Transvaal he
would no doubt have accepted the appointment TO
Cape Town with enthusiasm; He would now be
at that important Point draT SIS,
practically diplomatic representative OF his coun-
try. on familiar terms with Dom Paul. Sir Hercu:
les Robinson. Cecil Rhodes and Barney Barnato. and
ba a bigger man than old Grant 80 to speak. In that
far away but rich and rapidly growing region
The Earl OF Mansfield who has just celebrated his
nnetieth birthday, Is a picturesque figure. He
wears the bot coat and the high roll collar
OF the last generation.
Bishop william Alexander. of Derry and Raphoe.
who becomes Primate OF All Ireland. Is we'll known
I'm this city. having delivered course OF lectures
here about three years ago. He has written sew
eral theological works. and Is now editing an edition
OF his wifes poems the best known OF Mnicn r -
Away" Mrs. Alsxapder died recently. - 49,. r.
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FLAMES ~ MRS. DTMHICKS ROOM.

WIND BLOWS CURTAIN NEAR THE GAS WHICH
HAD BEEN LIGHTED BY GENERAL HARRi-
SONS BRIDE. AND 1T CATCHES FIRE.
Mrs Dimmick. who is to be married to ex-Pres'-
dent Harrison on April at st. Thomas's PROT
estant Episcopal Church. at Fifty-thrd-st ana
Fifth-ave by the Rev. DR.. John Wesley Brown
lives In large and fashionable clearinghouse az
No. 40 East Thirty-eighth-st.. which is Kept py
Mrs Crawford Mrs Dmmick lighted the gas in
her room about o'clock Thursday evening
The draught from window blew curtain 80
close to the gas-jet that the curtain caught hre:
The flames did some damage TO the curtains ana
furnishings before they were extingushed, out INC
damage did not cause any large pecuniary loss
There was much excitement throughout tno
house when the fire was discovered but Mrs. DIM.
mick and all the other persons living In ihe houso
soon recovered from the nervous apprehehs'o"
caused by the accident.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

The attempt to expunge the good old name OF
Speonk from the map OF Long lsland-a name
that Is full OF character even II no one knows
what II rneans-and to substitute for II the utterly
COMMONPLACE Remsenburg. has properly aroused
a good deal OF opposition. and 1t Is satisfaction
10 know that the Speonkers SO 10 speak. are
strongly inclined to hold fast to their time-hon-
ored name rather than to give 1t up FOR the sake
Of a SO 900 church offered on behalf OF the Remsen
family Speonk should by all means remain what
II has been from time immemorial. Ana now we
learn that "a dastardly attempt has been made,
and with at least partial success. to blot OUT
another OF the old Long Island names. and that
Newtown is to give way TO the high-soundins
but meaningless Elmhurst. We say meaning
less because II Is asserted that ancient Newtown,
with all it's merits, does not abound In the elns
that would make such appellation In any cir
cumstances appropriate. What possible objection
can any one have 10 Newtown? II Is simple 1t
is euphonous; It has been long established; 1t IL
a good name from whatever point or view re-
garded Newtown let It be. And let there be an
end OF attempts to get rid OF the good old names
which with all their faults are dear 70 the elders
and should not lose their hold on the rising gen.
Grafton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07
DINER FOR RECORDER GOFF.

BOSTON, March Ga dinner was given at the far'
ker House last evening for Recorder Johh W. uo''
% >-vorL hy the committee under whose direc-
ton h,s grafton at the Emmett celebration was de-
,vered. Recorder Con received with enthusi.
asm In the course OF his remarks he counseiiea
rishmen not to conjure up into gigantic Proportions
H. ' a. the-wsp secret organizations which uie1
Inc d ware contempt than opposition. and said that
,,is was heard OF the prospective societies In New
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07
ND v.yDERBILT OFF FOR FLORIDA,

Cornelius Vanderbilt. with party started Oh
trim N Florida yesterday at 1910 a. m. ana wh 10
~. a,ght DAVIS He Is accompanied by his daush-
Ter Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt; Miss Helen Morton.
Miss Mabel Gerry Miss sybil Sherman Miss SIS hm mem
b'shop a are Harry Whitney. Lspenard Stewar,
ip lin f.ydg. Craig ". wadsworth and Thomas''
hlnR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

tho measure. nor when all the Democrats, Pop
u,ists and silver boilers in the Senate voted the
Same way. 1t Is reasoning which covers Win
contempt all the professions they may make Oh
desire TO assert the iterests and maintain the
honor of the United States in foreign relations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

The old pilot boats with their white sails and
conspicuous numbers will soon be a thing OF the
past as more than a score OF them are offered
for sale at the Erie Basin. Steam at length Is
taking the place OF sails even In the pilot service
where the march OF progress has been stoutly re-
tai
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07
uopcAy,s IyDISPOSITION.

The report was spread In Wall Street yesterday
,,a, 7 pierpont Morgan. who had been absent from
h,s office during the week. was dangerously ILL., ana
one result Of the report was decline III s'oen.
His son. J. p. Morgan. tr.. said MS ,a'"e,
.,r.r,ry from n cold only and was rapidly recover
Ing He would pe at his office by Monday or Iue~
day At no time had his condition been ses'v Wa
II was Thought the report about Mr. Morgan ""~
started for its effect on the stock market
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

The engagement Is announced OF Mrs. lhoHa:
Chalmers Sloane to James L. Barclay. OF NO ~
East Forty-eignth-st Mrs. Sloane, whose maiden
name was Dixon, has been widow for many years
Mr. sloane was a brother OF John Sloane ana Mii.-
lam Douglas Sloane. Mr. Barclay Is a WHOEVER.
His wife who died about ten years ago. was
daughter OF Isaac Bell. II Is understood that ths
marriage will be celebrated soon after Easter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

Cuba will probably. sooner or later. be free
10 come into the American Union or stay out OF
It; but It Is doubtful II Congress Is doing as
much to speed that day as 1t supposes. or. at
least. Is supposed 10 suppose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel l.. McCready gave am
ner party last night at their home. No East Sew
enty-hfth-st. The oval table was decorated WIN
clusters Of pink and lilies OF the valley Mf'
and Mrs McCready's guests included MIR. and Mrs
Luther Kountze, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles GrenNlhe
peters Mrs Moses Taylor Campbell, Mr. ana Mrs'
William Osgood. Miss Bessie Bradhurst r; McDor'
gall Hawkes. Charles e. Francklyn and James v.
Parker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

Mr. and Mrs. John Jacob Aston are amons ~.
passengers who will sail to-day on the Nortn ger,
man Lloyd steamship Kaiser Wilhelm II tor Sao'sS'
Ter, Naples, Genoa and Mediterranean Poss~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

to unravel But there does not appear 10 De
any Sherlock Holmes on the Paterson ponce
force
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of such unreasonable experiments upon pop"'a'
articulation and forbearance.

II Yale Is going to send crew 70 the He"'ey
regatta, 1t ought to enter as many races 90
possible. and try for a good al-around reco'o'
instead of risking Its reputation on s'hs'e
event.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

Some Incorporate advocates OF the Na'nes
Excise bill rising to remark with un"ee.'
sary warmth and only scant respect lor '"e
truth that It is opposed largely because II EN-
hod,s. tho views and wishes OF the Republican
organization. Senator Raines was far more
nrec,se and accurate the other day In assigning
responsibility for the pressure which has Deen
brought to bear in support Of the measure. he
.aid nothing about the party organization, but
gave all the glory to Mr. Platt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

New-York declares, not that this city needs
a new Custom House, but that the country
needs one at this port. where two-thirds or us
duties are collected under extremely incon-
venlent. uncomfortable and discreditable condi-
lions That is the point and Congress ought
10 be able To see II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

The Hon. James J. Martin, some time romeo
Commissioner In this town. mas Deen neep"e
himself In the background recently uh.'' Tic SUI
denly turned up in Albany on wednesday % W.
advocate OF changes in the Greater Ne" io-N
lin Tho, would make 1t acceptable TO Tammany
Iou strange to saw. all his suggestions were
..oon..d ord without doubt all the representa-
t,ves Of the Wigwam will give the measure their
onnrovaI and their votes. 1t is intimated that
Jimmy" expects to get something good FOR MINI
sels when the new city government Is In working
ordor but we are convinced that this does IN
Justice 70 one OF the purest patriots that ever
drew a salary from the public treasury. VIVA.
no has AZ heart IS the welfare Of the boys, without
any thought OF personal advantage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

force
A number Of complaints have been made, ap-
parently with good reason, regarding the lehr
ency shown by Magistrate Crane toward crih-
jnals or alleged criminals recently arraigned
before him Official action on the matter was
taken by the Police Commissioners yesterday
and 1t was decided to lay before the Mayor the
report Of the head Of the Detective Bureau Ill
one aggravated case. The laxness OF the foilce
Justices in seconding the efforts OF the ponce
was a serious cause Of complaint under the oid
system We have a right to expect better things
from the Magistrates appointed under the new
law. A reprlmand from the Mayor may be all
that is needed to bring about change III the
policy Of the Magistrate criticised.
A hitherto unpublished letter written by Secre-
tary Fish in 1871. concerning the secret heso-
tiations which prepared the way for the Treaty
Of Washington, is printed in this issue or Inc
Tribune together with acute and instructive
comments thereupon by the gentleman who sent
it to us for publication. This correspondence,
which is designed to Illustrate the large value, II
not the absolute need. Of diplomacy as an or1gl-
nal factor in the settlement of international COM
plcations is especially deserving Of careful at
tention at this time. Inasmuch as laudable
zeal for peace Is disposing many persons, mere
and abroad, to urge the establishment OF perma-
ncnt courts Of arbitration. ii is well TO consider
how the question Of their efficiency is affected
by the lessons Of history and the facts OF human
nature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

The question Of dsposing OF the city's rerise
without dumping it in the sea still hangs fire IN
The Board of Estimate, Ringing, it appears, on
the form in which the contract should be made.
Bids have been called for twice, and both times
rejected because not satisfactory to the Com
missioner of Street Cleaning. AS the proposed
contract is to run for five years ii Is eminently
proper that its terms should be careiuiV iAa
down SO that the city may he properly protected
and a guarantee furnished that the work snail
be satisfactorily done. 1t Is understood That only
systems Of cremating garbage when nave
owed their efficiency will he considered IN
making the contract. Certainly the city can
not afford to enter on any doubtful experiment
in a matter Of so much moment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

The news comes from Albany that Governor
Morton does not want Edward Lauterbach 10
he one Of the dcegatesatarge from this state
=, .h. (, louis Convention. Mr. MortOn's
cnoic. is understood to be General Tracy; and
many people will be Of the opinion that the
Governor shows good judgment in his prefer
ence This news is interesting. Likewise i'm
portant II true. Especially 30 IN case MI Ih'"
refuses to retreat from the position he mas '"Ne
that Iautcrbach must be the fourth memDer oi
the Big -Four. In that event some one wouio
have to back down, and the question Is "ho'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

1t is a qualification to know that the plans ior
the removal OF Columbia College to Its new site
have reached the point where definite date mas
been fixed for the dedication OF the new GROUNDS
and some OF the new buildings. The exercises
are to take place on Saturday May 2, and VIII
occupy the entire day. This will be an event
OF great interest and Importance In the history
OF the institution. and Of interest, too to the
educational world In general. Everything IN con-
nection with the transfer thus far mas peeh
guided by a mastery hand, and when the time
comes for students and faculty TO take up their
work in the new situation, II Is probable that
the change will be accomplished without hitch
or a moments delay. This alone Will make the
administration Of President Low memorable III
the history Of the college
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

Is an important reform really under way III
this community as regards the careless discard
ing OF scraps Of paper. fruit skins. ct cetera' III
the public thoroughfares? We wouldn't swear
TO IL. but we think 1t is fact In any Case
there Is still ample room for improvement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

In view OF the recent experience OF certain
New-York audiences at dinners and other gather-
inps. who have been compelled to listen TO IN
ordinatey long-winded speeches. IT might DE
proper TO consider the advisa biity OF FORMING
a public bureau 10 look over the manuscript Oh
all speeches beforehand. II a Bureau Tor the
Editing of Speeches proved success In this
city. we feel sure that the whole country wouio
ioyously favor the application of the system 10
Albany. Washington and other legislative To-
calites
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-07

Action of importance was taken yesterday oy
The House of Representatives III amehuihs the
legislative Appropriation bill by adding to II
,he rndecraff bill. which substitutes salaries
Coz f.as In the cases of United States attorneys
and morshals. reduces the fees OF United States
commissioners by 30 per cent, forDids Com-
missioner from holding any other ONCE under
tho Government. and provides for other reforms
Tho r-ndecrafY bill came 10 the House with the
unanimous Endorsement OF the Juuiciai! |o'''
mittee and the measure as amended was passeu
without n division. II II becomes law II IL
believed that the expenses Of the Federal courts
win he reduced at least 100000 year. 1hey
have doubled In the last ten years. The zee sys'
tom has been the occasion Of abuses that nave
swelled to proportions demanding sharp re-
trenchment
murder mystery, the like Of which does not
often occur anywhere, Is the sensation OF the
hour in Paterson, N. j., and In the two DAYS
since the murder took place the police have not
been able to discover the slightest clew Last
evening they confessed themselves baffied, and
were almost ready to admit that the mystery
would never be solved The victim was young
wAman The murderer did his work on pub
lie street. at q comparatively early hour In the
evening. with remarkable swiftness and brutal.
ity. and, 20 far AZ can be learned. without any
motive whatever: Some believe that Paterson
has been visited by "Jack the Ripper" 1t Is
certainly a remarkable case; one doubtless that
&shta shsT|esk HQlpae &02l6 naEs l0unA cay
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-08
THE HoRseLess CARRIAGE.
The Perfect Vehicle win Come Int Uss
Slowly but Surely.

The Perfect Vehicle Win Come Int Use
Slowly but Surely.
A little reflection will convince any
one that the use Of motorcycles, OF. in
other words, horseless carriages, will
improve the roads. General Norm of
France is authority for the statement
that the deterioration of common roads,
except that which is caused by the
weather, is two-thirds due to the wear
Of horses feet and one-third due to the
wheels Of vehicles This being the case,
IL the same amount as usual continue
to be laid out upon the roads, and the
continual damage decrease two-thirds,
then the amount spent will go to in
creased and permanent improvement,
and the roads will be ''as smooth az q
barn floor.
There are many questions to be
solved, many difficulties to be sur
mounted, before the unexceptionable
vehicle appears 1t was long time be-
fore the difficulties Of making sewing
machines, revolvers, repeating rifles,
typewriters and typesetters were over
come. Yet, examine them! 1t is all
plain and simple, and not at all marvel.
Gus now, and we can hardly imagine
how any mechanic could spend years Of
time studying over such easy problems.
So it will be with the motorcycles. The
mountains of difficulty will sink into
molehills. and the ingenuity displayed
will be found to take the form Of Judi
cious application Of ordinary mechanic
al appliances, approved by the final
umpire, the common sense Of mankind.
Those who build automobiles must
not permit themselves to think that they
were born with all the carriage makers
lore inherent in them. A man may be
n first class theoretical and practical
mechanic and not be able to make a
good vehicle to run on wheels. The per-
feet carriage, as we know it today, is
the aggregate Of the years Of exhaustive
trial and experiment and the improve
ments on that experience made by 600
men of genius.
II the carriage builders bestow upon
the new carriage all the art acquired in
building the old, and the motorcycle
men learn the reasons of the convention
alitiSs of the trade and adapt their i'm
provements to them with reference to
the opinions of those who are not prcju-
diced against innovation, they will
both wOrl, together in harmony aud
with one purpose, and, so united, they
will make rapid progress in the devel-
opment of the inevitable vehicle of the
future. Magazine.