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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
TIE POWERS OF COMMITTEES.

Whether il Is upon the whole desirable that
the functions which by the traditions and
usages Of the Republican party, if not by for
NAL resolution or platform declarations, have
heretofore been devolved upon its conventions
Of regularly elected delegates should be exer-
cised between times by the National, State or
county committees Of the party, Is an open
question That there is a willingness, not to
say eagerness, on the part Of some Of these
committees TO decide mooted questions out Of
hand. and take original action In the name and
by authority Of the party. has been sometimes
c0nspicuously evident. We do not mean 10 I'M
pugn the motives Of these committees 1t is
possible that their forwardness may arise
from q sincere desire to relieve the partys Ma
tonal, State and county conventions Of I'M
necessary work and worry and vexaton by not
only cutting out their work beforehand, but
actually doing II for them Thus. IT is not i'm
possible that the members Of the Republican
National Committee who. at a little dinner
party given IN this city by one Of their num-
Der several months before the assembling Of
the National Convention at ST. Louis In 1896,
agreed upon measures TO defeat the nomina-
ton OF William Mckinley may have been actu-
ated solely by an unselflsh desire to relieve the
convention Of responsibility and worry But
the fact that the Convention when IL met paid
no heed to the committee, but went right ahead
and nominated Mckinley, would seem TO ind-
cate unwillingness on the part Of that body to
delegate It's functions.
Obviously. however, that result was not &C.
cepted as decisive Of the question of the power
and authority OF committees by the earnest
active and unselfsh patriots composing the Re-
publican Committee OF the County ~ Now
York. These gentlemen in the last campaign
did not merely assume TO act for the party in
the adoption of platform, nomination Of can
didates and planning OF the campaign; they
went very much further. They calmly and I'M
hesitatingly took upon themselves the respon-
slbillty of reversing the organized action of the
party in convention and annulling outright n
distinctive principle which the party had not
only avowed in its platforms. but had gone 40
far as to shape the fundamental law In accord
ance with H. After the party In the State-and
in this county as well-had so!emnly declared
in favor Of non-par;lsan municipal government,
this County Committee, the creature Of fraudu-
lent primaries and packed conventions, DELHI
erately reversed that declaration and made
violent. vindlctive and personally abusive cam
paign upon the bold avowal that the rule OF n
Democrat even Tammany Democrat, was bet
ter, far better, than the election Of Republican
pledged 10 carry out the non-partisan profes-
sions OF the party. They made wretched fail
ure Of IT, TO be sure. but that has not convinced
them that they in error They still cling
to the belief that The County Committee is abso-
lutte and can reverse the decisions Of the party
In convention at will.
And now comes National Committeeman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
PERSONAL.

Charles Smith. who has Just died In LONDON AZ
the age OF eighty-eight. became the coachman OF
Queen Victoria In 1874 and served In that capacity
for twenty-npe years. He drove the Princess VI
Wales when she came from Denmark TO Lon
don for her wedding. and the Empress FREDERICK
when she was married In 1873 the Queen pre-
sented him with silver medal, with the inscrip-
ton, ITO Mr.. Charles Smith state Coacnmsn, ios
years" He was also the recipient Of on INSCRIBED
Sp IL Te y tss ce his at
Slough where the Queen honored him oy vis't'
Archbishop Kahn Noman Catholic). OF ~. LOUIS
has agreed serve vice-presdent at tho
the head OF the Salvation Army
1t is said In the London papers that Cardinal
Vaughn is In very poor health owing 10 heart
complaint from which he Is suffering.
Senator Roger Q. Mills. Of Texas" says The
Philadelphia Record" rarely uses stories In dis
cussion. but he produced n good one In the tarin
debate. 1t was a "reminiscences Of the prohibition
campaign In Texas. Mills was an antiProhibtion-
st An old friend met him one day and said: 4
am very much astonshed, sir. 10 find you going
around over this country defending the saloons
To which the Senator replied. Your establishment
is not greater than mine You have drunk ten
times whiskey than ever saw in a lifetime.
and you are a Prohibitionst.' Yes. sir was the
reply. + am Prohibit!onist. but do not expect
prohibition 70 keep me from drinking TThiskey !
% y TA dnk as onF Mis-
then inquired. Why is it. then that you want pro-
hibltion? Not for myself the Proh!btlonist re-
sponded, but for Irishmen and the cussed ne
Gro.s.
The prosecution Of lola has brought to him many
evidences of sympathy from Italy. The advocates
of Messina have sent him telegram applaudng
his defence Of human rights; the students and
advocates of Reggie Emilia have followed suit.
have also many other societies all over the coun-
try At Reggie, In Calabria the other evening az
the representation of La File de Madame Angot"
audience
OF viva Zola, Viva Zola,' II is as the author OF
Rome" that he appeals TO the Italian people.
Nine. Patti. who is in Paris writes to friend
in London that she is in good health. but greatly
depressed by the recent loss Of her husband. She
has cancelled her engagement at Monte Carlo, and
intends avoiding the Riviera this year. she does
not feel equal at present TO going into society. Sho
Will. in all probability. return TO Wales very short
ly and there quietly until late in the spring
when she will resume her professional engagements.
Saratoga. N. Y, Feb. Bishop John H. New
man. Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, has just
returned from seven-thousa nd-mlle trip to the
Pacific Slope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
WENTWORTH DAILY TRIBUNE TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 8. $685.

visibility Of adding to the present enormous
budget Of the State by appropriations for new
normal school Mt either Lyons or Geneva. both OF
which towns have at present reasonable access
to established institutions. We hope 1t Will exer-
else Its home influence TO persuade Its neighbors
of the county OF Putnam to take a similar view
Mr.. Greenwood. Of Wayne. wanted S1OO.Ow for
Lyons Mr. Adds. OF Putnam. has been encour-
aged by this demand to ask for modest $'o,ooo
for Brewster in that county. II Is evident that
unless the movement is checked the hunger for
normal schools viii spread until every county
seat that has not hospital or other State insti-
tuition obtains It's contribution for the support
OF the village grocers and butchers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

rOREIGN-A dispatch from Picking to The
London Times says that IT is believed that
China will decline the British proposals In con-
sequence Of Russia's opposition IN. ne LIS ,ras
spent in attempts TO get witnesses TO TESTIFY.
dispatch from London gives 1orecast
Of tho topics on whlcn ,ns blew ~p train
with dynamite between Boniato ana san YIN
cente Lord William Nevflls trial TOT
forgery. will take place on Weonesdayul oy.ra
to-day The MarQuise de Santurce' the
mother -in-law of Lord William Nevill. died on
Saturday - There was debate IN the
French Chamber Of Deputies on the Govern
ment's foreign policy.
CONGRESS.--Both branches In session. -
Senate: Mr.. Morgan introduced resolution
providing for the annexation OF Hawai-;
memorial. prepared by the late Admiral Wor-
den. was presented by Mr.. Chandler; in execu-
tive session Mr.. Teller urged ratification OF the
Hawaiian Treaty. :" House: me Military
DOMESTIC.-It is said in Washington that
there is no prospect Of crisis In the relations
between this country and Spain; no new In
structions have been sent to Minister Woodford,
and the Presidents policy remains as announced
In his Message 10 Congress. - PRESIDENT NC
Kinley made number Of nominations includ-
ing that Of Edward B. Thomas 10 be United
States Judge for the Eastern District Of New
York - The State Department received re-
ports Of discrimination by the Prussian Gov
eminent against American lumber from the
State Senate at Albany debated Senator Brush s
resolution censurng United States Senator Muir
ply for voting In favor of the Teller resolu-
ton; Senator Wray has modified his Election
law amendments in important respects.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Wiam ". Place.
an insurance adiuster, was almost murdered
with a Ratchet by his wife in the hallway OF his
home in Brooklyn, the woman. who had preV-
ousy killed her stepdaughter. afterward at
tempting suicide. - The Merchants Associa-
ton took steps TO fight the railroads which dis
criminate against New-York, and will raise a
fund 10 prosecute the work. - The Commit
tee Of Fifty-three sent a reply to the recent
harmony circular of Ex-Governor Morton and
others. declining to confer with the machine.
The revived Broadway Police Squad be-
gan It's duties. - Further steps were taken
TO organize a celebration Of the birth Of the
present city Of NewYork on Charter Day, May
4. - AS a new development in the Fifth
Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1t was announced
that two deacons would probably resign
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day:
Fair and warmer The temperature yesterday:
Highest As degrees; lowest. 20; average, 35A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
Amn6emenfe.

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ACADEMY OF DESIGN-Day and evenins-IA"''''''
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AMERICAN Observation-Disclosures .-,..u
BiJOU THBATRE-S:l3-The swell MISS r.,,w,'
BROADWAY THEATRE--s:]5--Ine hsn"e'"N''i
CASINO-s:lo-The Telephone Girl
CHICKERING UAII<-30o-Concert 49,,
naiY,s THEATRT-slS-The Country Girl c,,.
EDEN MISEE-wsx Works. Grand concerts All" $3.50
matograph. =. ~, c...u.rors
FiFTH AVENUE THEATRE-s:lo--Mary sIusrr
cAeefct< TUEATRE-s: 2p-The Little Minister.
GRAND OPERA HouSE-s-Cunberand OF.
Eng OPERA HOuSE-S:l5 --ie ~r.d
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE; f'
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ship. 49, -,
ROSTER a BIAIS--s--vaudevDle A.. rr,terny
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METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE, PIE Saeis'ei'"s~
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SAM T JACKS THEArRE-.?-s-Bunt,le, , PARA
18TH STREET MISUNDERSTANDING lnnscNE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
CAST OF MARY STUART
NEW FARCE AT HOYTs THEATRE
"OH, SUSANNAH"

new farce called "Oh. susannah" was acted
at Hoyts Theatre last night. for the hrst tine IN
NewYork. and 1t received with laughter and
many plaudits by considerable audience. II Is
English in scene and character and IS based OF
n play called "A Tale OF a Tub" written by Mr.
Wfred Clarke and produced az Cambridge Eng
land in October 1896 Mr. Clarke. using his mid
die name. which is Booth. acted the chief part In
II. on that occssion-the part now styled Or. shep
pard. The comic complication, which is the sub
stance OF this farce ensues upon an impecun!ous
young doctors reception OF his elderly aunt-,ronn
whom he expects favor and fortune--as a male i'm
postor. masqueradng in female attire Additional
perpexity results from his erroneous welcome OF
disguised male friend the genuine aunt. and
much mirth il caused by the proceedings Of
kitchenmaid named Aurora. who is enamored OF
Dr. Sheppard and who contends for hin, agslns,
all rivals The character OF Aurora is a special
study OF the serocomic side OF low life IN London
and probably II will be considered the cleyeres
thread in the texture that has been woven by the
makers OF oh Susannah." The name OF the aunt
is Susennah. and one Incident OF her astonishing
experience Is an enforced precipitation into cold
bath. There is some horse play In this piece. but
1t Is built upon ludcrous notion 1t is written In
blithe. fluent style; II is cleanly and It acted
with much v.vacity-the chief hits OF the n!sn'
being made by Mr.. Fritz Williams and Miss 10
sephine Hall.
CAST OF "OH. sUsANNAH"
John SHEPPARD young doctor fnits wlii. ns
Plant sci,9r 90, ,.;a,t =, rs'
Hon waverly vane Merry. friend Alfred ssr,.n
Miss su.annah sheppard tn. doStors maiden suat
Flor, the doctors wife .Mauds Harrison
ssaoy Mr. ris sM.,. nancs M's Burton
Mrs. g. Ilara the Doctor. andady. Mas Fssinss
Aurora maid -ot-aii work Josephine "'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08
LOCAL. THEATRES LAST NIGHT.

Modteska appeared at the Ffth Avenue ihsa' -.
q. Mary smart. "A farce called "Oh Susannah
was presented at Hoy,'s Theatre.....Mr he"i'
Miller appeared at the Harlem opera House !"
"Teartsease." ....A play entitled way
East was produced az the Manhattan in, ,as.
II Ia Of the "Old Homestead ORDER 'housn tat
effective and 1t is exceedingly LONG. n's. N
ME selgman appeared at rroc'ors
Cilbert's COMEDY and Tragedy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08

With some eminent German scientists declar-
ing that exclusion Of even infected American
fruit is idle. because all American pests, the San
Jose scale included are already and have long
been prevalent In Germany. and with the Agra
rans openly showing their hand by camoring for
the exclusion OF all American fruit. whether in
fected or not. and. indeed of other American
products. on general principles, the matter OF
commercial treaties assumes an interesting
aspect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08

The renaissance OF the Broadway Squad Of
police giants Is incident not without in
terest to the people OF New-York and the
strangers within its gates. Their value will
depend less upon the elevation OF their heads
above the pavements than upon what there Is
in them. and II the old song. I'm Dandy
Copper of the Broadway Squad" expresses the
feeling with which the successors OF the men
whom IT designed to illustrate go about
their business. they will be a nuisance rather
than a blessing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08

few days ago The Tribune had occasion TO
speak OF the normal school method OF milking
the State Treasury for the benefit OF one coun-
try town after another. The Poughkeepsie
Eagle" indorses our views concerning thu mad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08

The President Of the Hawaiian Republic as
he mingles more freely with the people, will
doubtless confirm the excellent impression
which he has produced as the Nations guest at
the capital. where his dignity, courtesy and tact
have commended him and his government to the
respect OF all observers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08

1t begins to look as II David B. Hill might
be able before very long to induce Richard
Croker to consent to an arbitration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08

DR.. hansen expresses the highest possible opn-
ion OF America 1t is no higher than Americas
opinion Of him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-08

The Cuban Cabinet is reported to be har-
monious Yes. But is 1t tremendously ac-
cepted by the Cuban people? That is the cues
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-04

found one who will accept and on whom
they can unite, humane considerations
should cause everybody to rejoice. Yet,
there still looms up the dapper figure
Of the statesman from Dedham. This
year he has put away the imperial
crown He has heard rumors Of dis
sension. He has been told that the
boys had grown tired of him. Does
he still control them7 The platform as
outlined speaks Of 'bimetallism." That
has not been Mr.. Williams shibboleth.
Free silver has been his watchword,
and it is to be remembered that the
"Jeffersonian bimetallism" Of the Con-
necticut state convention was deemed
triumph for the gold wing Of the
party, or, at best. straddle Of the is
sue. In what spirit will the Massa-
chusetts democrats accept this innova-
ton today? Do they expect thus to
conciliate voters that were alienated
from the party two years ago? Or have
the party leaders lost faith in their
cardinal doctrine?
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-04
REpURLIoAN coNKENr1oNs.

With the conventions which were
held yesterday, the local political cam
paign was started by the republicans
at a lively pace. The nomination Of
Congressman Walker for his sixth
term was foregone conclusion. and
SO doubtless was the frishy opposition
that was thrown In by way Of spice
and possible danger The nomination
Of ex-Mayor Harrington, in the first
senatorial district, was expected with
equal certainty, though Mr.. Bancroft
of Clinton had his home contingent
with him to the end, and they did not
see fit to make the nomination unani-
nous. but left the hall The second
district senatorial convention was as
harmonious as the withdrawal of all
other candidates could make 1t, and
apparently the result is gratifying on
all sides. Taking one consideration
with another, Mr. Charles G. Wash
burns political lot has been an un-
commonly soft and easy one. Other
people keep out of his way.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-04
HER READY WIT.

Though he had long adored her in
secret-worshiped in fact, the ground
she pressed beneath the soles Of her
dainty little number threes-he had
never yet been able to screw up suffi-
Client courage to put his fate In the test.
Poor fellow He was one of those shy.
modest, self -depreciating sort of chaps
that are growing rapidly scarcer, or
he would have tumbled months ago to
the fact that he had only got to go in
and win. Gertrude ALICIA knew the
state of his feelings right enough, but
it had pleased her hitherto to keep him
dangling in attendance; at last, how
ever. she had made up her mind to
land her fish as soon as a favorable
chance presented itself.
And the opportunity came at the
Smythington's little soiree, when the
bashful swain, entering the conserva-
tory, discovered his inamorata looking
her loveliest amid the palms and flow
ers.
"Are-are you alone?" he questioned,
timidly.
In a moment the fair and ready
witted girl saw her chance, and took ii
then and there. "A loan, Hen-er-Mr.
Finnilxin," she said with lowered eye
lids, "a loan, certainly not-I'm gift. -
And Is minutes later, when they
emerged from their retreat Henry was
asking himself how he could have been
such Juggins as to postpone his hap
piness so long.-Kansas City Journal.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-04
TnE DRMOcRAr1o TIcKEr.

There is no telling what day may
bring forth in a democratic state con-
vention. but the Indications last night
pointed positively to the nomination of
ex-Mayor Bruce of Lawrence for gov
ernor. Yet, when the many amiable
gentlemen gathered here to make up
their state ticket, assemble in Me
chanics Hall today, the spirit may
move them to do divers and sundry
things that were not on the program
the night before. Those who remember
the exciting convention of last year.
and earlier democratic conventions that
have been held in the same hall, will
be slow to bank on results till the dele
gates adjourn. The democrats have
had long and distressing search for a
candidate, and If at last they have
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-04

was headed by Garde d Honneur Drum
Corps. The military escort consisted
of members of the City Guards under
command of Lieut.. w. H. Plummer.
The casket was draped with the stars
and stripes.
Among those who attended the fu-
neral were Lieut.. Col. Shumway Clar-
ence A. Fenner, assistant secretary of
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton. and Physical Director Edward w.
Wilder.
The bearers were from Court r. T.
Greenhalge, G. o. o. F., and were as
follows; Chief Ranger ]. H Geary.
William g. Dolsn, William ]. Menan-
son, Napoleon Martell, Esepe Nation
and Andrew Brown. The floral trib-
utes included many handsome de-
signs.
At the grave in Notre Dame ceme-
terry, the impressive military burial SER
vice was carried out. The escort fired
three volleys. and Bugler FNC. Gagnon
sounded taps.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-04
ON LAND AND SEA

An audience that crowded Lothrop's
to the doors witnessed the production
of ION Land and Sea" last evening. APP
plause was generous, especially in cases
where some unusual scenic event or
mechanical feature was shown. This
was particularly so in the case of the
destruction Of the ships and the exhibit
ton of the threshing machine. The APP
pearance of the goat, reputed mascot
Of the battleship Iowa, was also the sig
nal for applause, though it would be
difficult to connect the goat with the
play in any way, except for advertis-
Ing purposes, The piece is we'll staged,
and some of the settings are elaborate.
The players are well cast.
There were a number of excellent
specialties last evening Alice Gilmon
sang several songs with excellent effect,
and w. H. Smith was also entertain
ing. The colored quartet entertained
Immensely. The play viii be repeated
today a h a matinee and evening per-
forman~e-.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-04
SHE RESIGNS.
Matron Chamberlain to
Leave the Y. W. G. A.

Miss Mary Chamberlain has resigned
her position as matron of the Young
Womens Christian Association, the
resignation to take effect six weeks
from yesterday. Miss Chamberlain
gives no reason for resigning.
The girls and the employees of the
house were informed of the intended
resignation on Sunday, and expressed
their regret in no uncertain terms.
During her occupancy of the office,
Miss Chamberlain made many friends
among the managers, and all persons
with whom she had business or social
relations, and it is not surprising that
her desire to withdraw from a work
in which she has been so successful.
should be a matter for regret. She
will leave with the feeling that she has
done her work well and helped mate
rally in the upbuilding of the work.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-04
THE THEATRE.


James O'Neill presented when Greel
Meets Creek at the Worcester theatel
last evening. This play is the last Sc
lected by Mr.. O'Neill for his repertoire
and is a dramatization Of Joseph Ha-
thorn's novel of the same name. The
Greeks are two half brothers, Henri
Laielle and Grebauval, one a French
nobleman, the other a deputy Of the
revolutionary tribunal in the time OF
Robespierre. Unlike in their politics
and beliefs they are alike in appear
ance and in desire to gain the hand of
Matilde de Lauvet, young and beau
tiful girl Of noble parentage. Grebau-
val, by intrigue and political scheming,
succeeds in placing Matilde and Henri
in prison. Henri escapes, enters the
chamber of the deputy, kills him, as
suInes his attire and manner, and car
ries on the duties of his office. By this
procedure he saves Matilde and compli-
cations are unravelled.
Being placed as the piece Is, in re-
pertoire, it has as yet received but few
presentations, and the situations and
lines are not thoroughly familiar to the
players. Mr.. O'Neill has given the
better part to his leading man, Ed
mund L. Breese, who acts 1t with force.
Mr.. O'Nefll reserves for himself the
part Of the hero, Henri Weak as the
part is, Mr.. O'Neilps art cannot be
smothered, and 1t shines out in all its
brilliancy wherever strong scenes or
lines are given him. 7. G. Lingham,
as the Duke de Lauvet, is a good actor,
and Frederick Hartley, who played
Jaffray Ellicott, an American, is a
handsome, manly fellow, who gives
evidence of much talent. Mark ELS
worth and w. J. Dixon enacted their
minor roles creditably. Minnie Rad
cliffe was fully equal to Matilde, she
made her points with dramatic power
and has the grace and beauty the part
requires. Louise Collins and Eliza
beth Baker were favorably cast.
Tonight Mr. O'Neill will be seen in
Monte Christie" the piece he has
made famous.