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New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
SUNDAY STAGES IN FIFTH-AVE.
THE NEW THIRD-AvE. MANAGEMENT TRIES THE
EXPERIMENT

For the first time Sunday in eleven years the
stages In Fifth-ave. regularly from $3.50 a. m.
until 7:l5 p. yesterday The first stage left the
stables at No. 80 East Eighty-eghth-st. at $50
O'clock and at intervals of four minutes II was fol-
lowed by another and another. until twenty y-fve
sent out. This number sufficient to
maintain the four-minute headway.
The company runs the stages under two-minute
headway weekdays, 1t requiring forty-eight
vehicles TO maintain this schedule. The stage line
is now operated by the Third Avenue Railroad
Company. Since obtaining control OF the equip
ment and franchise some months ago the Third
ave. management has seriously considered the
maintenance OF a Sunday service Recently it de-
cided TO institute II.
The company under the presidency OF the late
Elliott +. Shepard would not courtenance what the
latter considered a practice tending to desecrate
Sunday, and Sunday stages were allowed. Few
passengers took advantage of the service yesterday
This due TO small number OF people out, on
account OF the rain
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
TAMMANY NEGLECTING THE TREES

TAMMANY NEGLECTING THE TREES.
SIGNS NAILED TO THEM AND HORSES HITcHED
TO THEM. TO THEIR SPEEDY DESTRUCTION.
To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir; Is there no limit to the audacity OF our
present Tammany officials? Not content with hav-
ing abandoned the streets 10 contractors and the
surface railway corporations. and having given
over to factories the privilege OF pollutng the
atmosphere with vile. choking bituminous smoke,
our rulers seem 10 have started in TO destroy the
very shade trees that adorn the avenues OF upper
New-York
Nailed TO the fine vigorous young trees that line
Ienox-ave. are to be faring posters advertis-
ing a coming ball or benefit to be given under the
auspices OF an East Side Democratic club. II the
officials who have in charge the preservation Of
our foliage trees are still in ignorance OF this out
rage which. If continued. will certainly ruin the
beauty Of one of New-York's finest thoroughfares,
they can confirm the accuracy Of the statement
nv taking a trip to One-hundred-a and-seventeenth-
ST and Lenox-ave and above.
And the destruction does not end with TINS; Inc
butchers and bakers and others who maintain de-
livery horses apparently resting assured that such
a thing as prosecution for violating a mere ordi-
nance dealing with minor mater after IKE s d
mnstration. have taken 10 the convenient practlce
OF tying their animals 10 shade trees, with the re-
suit that the bari Is being ripped on the TRUNKS
What charming prospect Harlem oHers! Desd
trees lining dusty streets, building materials litter
ing tho thoroughfares In violation Of the lave me
air charged with SCOT. and an utter demorallzaton
extending to all departments connected with ne
public service-these are a few Of the rewards
which King Croker has graclously extended TO
those who live above the Park.
A TRIBUNE READER
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
TRACT SOCJETYs MEETING.

Washington April ls-The Washington annual
meeting OF the American Tract Society was held
this evening in the First Congregational Church.
the Rev. DR.. s. NJ. Newman pastor. presiding The
Rev Judson Swift. field secretary at New-fork;
presented a report Of the society's work General
Morgan. ex-Commissioner OF Indian Affairs. and
corresponding secretary OF the Baptist Home Mis-
sionary Society at New-York delivered an address
setting forth the objects for which the society
labors He gave a description OF his recent Trip
through oupa: neiauaing many s,rIing hr bofh
before and after the late war and the unusual
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
BERLIN TO BE A PROVINCE.

Berlin April 16-The German press is greatly
alarmed by the news. first published here through
the instrumentality of The Associated Press. that
Emperor William intends to introduce In the Prus-
sian Diet a Government measure creating the city
OF Berlin and It's suburbs into separate province
and largely destroying the present selfgovernment
OF the municipality The "Berliner Tageblatt" pub
fishes to-day further details Of the plan, which, 1t
says has existed for some time.
DER Reichsbote' and other conservative papers
approye the project
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
CIRCUsEs TO OPEN TOMORROW.

small army OF workmen were industriously az
work all OF yesterday rearrangng the interior OF
Madison Square Garden preparatory TO the first
performance OF the combined Adam Forepaugh and
Sells Brothers circuses tomorrow night Inc
rings were placed In position and the paraphernahi
for the aerial acts suspended from the gifdeTs
underneath the roof Performers were practising
their various acts and last night fun l-dress re-
hearsal OF the entire performance held Further
rehearsals will be held to-day. and all Will be IN
readiness for the initial performance of the season
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
FREDERICK L. wEsrBRooK.

Kington. N Y. April 16-Frederick L. Westbrook.
a prominent lawyer OF this city. died suddenly this
morning from heart failure. He was seventy years
old Mr. Westbrook long identified with public
affairs He studied law with Judge Theodore r.
Westbrook with whom he subsequently formed a
partnership. which continued until the Judges eec-
ton to the Supreme Court Frederick l. West
brook was at one time County Judge and District
Attorney of Ulster County. He left three children
exDistrict- Attorney f. Arthur Westbrook and MISS
Minnie Westbrook Of this city. and Mrs. Frederick
II. Sandford. of Bridgeport. Conn.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
THE REV EDWARD KENNEY.

The Rev Edward Kenney, who died In this city
on Saturday from pernicious ana mia. was ordained
10 the priesthood when twenty-four years old. ana
made assistant rector of St Johns Churcn. Wash-
,nrton D. C. In 1870. by unanimous vote Of the
tIouss of Rishops he was sent Cuba to establish
Protestant Episcopal services there religious toer-
alton being then unknown on the island. He sue
ceeded and after ten years Of work resigned on
account of n-health. Later he was rector OF 81
Was the consolidation of two New-York lily
narishes and rebuilding the church In West one
hundred and -thrty-sixth-st now CAMEO the |"uf9"
90 ha Rede
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
A EUCHRE PARTY FOR CHARITY.

A progressive euchre party will be given to-mor
row afternoon at the Hotel Majestic for the benefit
OF the Santa Clara League. Circle No. 1. The
league helps TO support the Santa Clara Home for
Consumptive Working Girls. which is In the
Adlrondacks From the large advance sale OF
tickets thGeuchre party promises to be most sue
cessful. The patronesses Mrs Clement Cleve-
land. Mrs. F. E. Bullard. Mrs. Henry Clark Coe,
Mrs. C. Vanderbilt Cross, Mrs. William G. Dem
Merrill Mrs. William G. Monroe Mrs. Jehiel
Parmley. Mrs. Edward c: Rice, Mrs Henry a.
Rogers Mrs " s. w. Vanderhoef. Mrs. s. M
Williams Mrs c. Lincoln Wtherbee Mrs Edward
D. Whalen and Mrs. Edward Davis Jones.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
THOMAS +. KELLY.

Philadelphia, April ls-Thomas F. Kelly part
owner OF the National Theatre and It's manager,
died to-day at his home In this city The cause Oh
death was rheumatism Of the heart He was ffty-
three wears old He became identified with the
theatrical business in 1880 when he became man
ager OF the theatre Subsequently he became
oyner and four years ago was made member OF
the theatrical firm OF n. c. Kennedy Co, OF
Brooklyn where 1t operates theatre. he leaves
a widow and children.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17

attempts to preserve their dignity by persistent
polyphonic writing. he never succeeds No ono
stands in greater need OF dignihed rapid move
ments than he. for HIS defamation is insuferably
slow and prosy. but digniHed allegro seems TO be
far beyond his powers. In his choruses there is
occasional evidence OF HIS studies at Ratsbon and
Soesmes. but his choral melodies are commonplace.
All in ALL II may be said that from a dramatic and
also ecclesiastical point OF view the breeze which
would be created by opening the score OF Bach's
st. Matthew Passion would blow his entire
much-vaunted structure or the face Of the earth.
As has been intimated. the performance was not
wholly satisfactory. Mr.. Frank Damrosch, who
conducted had a fairly good orchestra, and choir,
that might easily have coped with the little II
had to do. and the solo singers OF good
repute-two of them. indeed. Of admirable repute.
Nine. Manteln 10 have sung but did not, and
Mile Trebeli sang the music Of both Mary and
Martha That Is she tried sing it. but her voice
Is sadly worn. and her manner inadequate. Mr..
Ben Davies was superby effective as the Storico
but all that he did in the oratorio faded into In
significance In comparison with his singing OF
Handers Deeper and Deeper Stilr' and WAIT
Her Angels" In the miscellaneous entertainment
which preceded the oratorio. Signor Campanari
was unfamiliar with the music and in poor form,
and therefore only portion OF his work
gratifying to his admirers.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
UNIONISTS MAY LOSE THEIR LEADER.

THE DUKE OF DEvoNsHIRE HINTS AT EARLY
RETIREMENT.
London. April 1e.-In responding to toast at
banquet given yesterday at Prestegn. the border
line between England and Wales. the Duke of Dew
onshire Lord President of the Council and leader of
the Liberal Unionists in the House of Lords hinted
at his early retirement from public life.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17

like an umbrella. substantially made This II
seems to me. would very much retard the velocity
OF falling body. and the higher the point at
which the descent Is begun the more chance there
would naturally be for retardation. II certainly is
worth while to make the experiment. 1D-pound
weight OF iron tied 10 properly constructed un-
Folding parachute would soon demonstrate It's eff
building n r. BOUSQUET.
Pella, Iowa April TO- 1890
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
Union Theological Seminary.

700 PARK AVENUE.
THE SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RELIGIOUS
REVIVAL IN ENGLAND is THE 18TH
AND 18TH CENTURIES
Eight Public Lectures the Ely Foundaticn
By the Rev THOMAS 9. HALI. d. d.
v-THE BROAD CHURCH SCHOOL AND LIB
ERALIsM. Tuesday. April Is 40 p. NJ
vL-THE BROAD CHURCH SCHOOL AND LIB
ERAIIsM CONTINUED "wednesday April 10. 40 p N.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
CHINESE FIRE on THE BRITISH.

THE NATIVES SCATTERED BY RETURN NOLI-EY
AND SOME ARE KILLED.
Hong Kong. April 1.-THE villagers OF Tai
Poo-Su one Of the newly acquired places In
the British territory on the Hong Kong main
land, who broke out in rebellion on Friday.
burned some Of the British mat sheds and then
retired to the hills, fired upon the British troops
who were sent to quell the disturbances.
The British returned the fire. scattering the
Chinese and killing some.
The British suffered no casualties
As the result of the conflict the Governor Of
Hong Kong went Immediately in the cruiser
Brisk with another regiment, landed and hoist
ed the British flag in the Kow-Loon Extension.
The Chinese head men sent a deputation 10
apologize for the disorders.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
HOW CHICAGO DEGREES CAN BE GOT.


IT, Tho Editor of The Tribune.
Sir. have Just received a study In illiteracy
trorr THE international University, cor Lesvitt
"a Van Ruren sts. Chicago, H." which, after
commenting upon the value OF THE Chautsuquean
,rethod OF persistent study" further states that
"Occassionaly minister of the Gospel. fairly edu-
Gated at the commencement Of his mnistery, mas
nv close thought and constant study so thoroughly
mastered his profession that he Is well entitled 10
receive the degree OF b. ID. or even ID. d., ana the
teacher may by constant study and mental growth
merit the degree OF PhB. PhM. or PhD'
This wonderful combination OF university culture
and grammar-school spelling goes on TO state that
"the preacher may prove his compentency by writ
ing a sermon Of rare merit or a thesis. and teach-
ers NAV demonstrate their fitness by an exanph-
oao,io, ~ their work" This letter is In
tended for those already far enough advanced 20
perhaps be entitled to degrees, or who oy careiui
review would become so in a short time. r-.
We are evidently behind the times IN me rus, y,
Men and women struggle years Tor oetree a, a.
Columbia Yale, Harvard or Bryn Mawr why ~.
send your fees to The International Unl'ers,m5
and get degree" from Chicago by return MAJ me, %
This contemplate business should De Drousn' ~
the attention OF our educational authorizes a ~
Washington and in Illinois, for II claims 10 De 81.
corDorafed under State law" There are on 'he
l"0"'S O." ~ CHAS " THORP.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
EZRA WILLIS OSBORNE.

Ezra Willis Osborne. a well-known newspaper
man died Yesterday at the Hotel Majestic. after
hrief illness from pneumonia. Mr. Osborne was
for fifteen years identified with the enterprises OF
the ScrppsM McRae League acting for many year
as business manager of "The Cleveland Press and
,ater in a similar capacity for The 81. Louis
chronicle" From The Chronicle" he went TO
THE ST Louis Dispatch in the fall OF lss':
ana later became assistant business manager OF
.''The World" the place held az the time VI his
death His mother survives him.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17

The late Duchess of Marlborough and the sew
enth Duke OF that title were married In 1873. the
Duke dying In 1888. Two sons and six daughters
were born to the couple. the sons being the eighth
Duke. who died In 1892 and the late Lord Randolph
Churchill The daughters are the Baroness VIM
borne. Baroness de Ramsey, Baroness Tweed
mouth. the Duchess Of Roxburghe, Lady Georgi-
Curzon and Lady Sarah Isabel Augusta. who
married In 1891 Captain Gorden Chesney Wilson, OF
the Royal Horse Guards.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
"A."- As'
JAMES p. SIL.O. Auctioneer.

One of the grandest sales OF
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND
EXPECTS
that has ever taken place in the Ctsy OF
New York will be held in the
FIFTH AVENUE
ART GALLERIES.
sss FIFTH AVE BETWEEN Bath ANp sorH SIT .,
AND IS AT 2 o CLOCK.
TO CLOSE THE ESTATE OF THE LATE
WIN. NJ. WILSON.
SHEFFIELD. MASS.
together with the entire rich appointments OK sven
apartment in the Wilberhsm.
NOW ON FREE EXHIBITION.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17

In this diagram the continuous white line shows the
changes In pressure Indicated ny Inc lrpune s-I
,ure as recorded AZ Perry's Pharmacy
rriblne once April II. a. m-The weather yester-
dsv ,,,s cloudy with The temperature ranged
between Al and 30 degrees the average t<0 being los
lower than Of Saturday and 1871 lower than that OF
corrcsponding day OF last year
Ths weather to-day will be fair and slightly warmer
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17

MILLIONS WILL BE WITHDRAWN.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: am of the opinion that II the New-fork
hanks persist in the matter of the unjust tax on
country checks and have their depositors ASK 10.
g.. VII drafts In payment OF bills. II viii result
o,'t,bdrewaI OF millions OF dollars or oann
Hacns,ts AZ as well ms trade in other lines from you'
city. Cashier F,rs, National Bank.
rr,Ienton Penn. April r. 1899
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
AMERICANS RETURNING FROM BERMUDA.

The Americans who went to the Bermuda Islands
TO avoid the chilly blasts Of last winter
turning in large numbers. The liner Trinidad.
which arrived in port yesterday from Hamilton.
Bermuda, brought 202 passengers and cargo of
spring vegetables Among the Trinidads passen-
gers was Rear-Admira John H. Upshur. u. S. n
(retred)
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
THE ALTAI RETURNS FOR REPAIRS.

The Atlas liner Altai. which sailed from this port
on Saturday afternoon for Kingston. Jamaica, and
other ports In the West Indies, returned here yes
terday morning with her machinery out Of order.
AS soon repairs can be made the Altai will re-
sumo her voyage.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
THE RIGHTS OF THE CUBANs.

THEM ASSERTED TO BE PRODUCTIVE
OF BAD RESULTS.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: !; is an endless surprise to find the great
dailes like yours taking what think is very
narrow and ignorant view OF the Cuban question.
Certainly the problem of creating nation out OF
that harassed people Is worthy OF some thousn''
and should not be dismissed with snap judgment
Our press bent cultivatng among our
people a disposition resent any feeling on the
part OF the Cubans that they have any rights that
we do not throw to them. as one does a bone 70
dog They are a proud people. and our brutal lack
OF tact In the treatment Of them has been for
months a leaven converting their gratitude to US
for help into resentment OF our methods In oeaiihs
with them.
This Cuban army that has been and ia being
freely sncered at insulted and lied about II snouio
not be forgotten, is made up of devoted men, VINO
for three years and a half suffered and sacrinceo
with patriotic devotion 10 the cause OF Cuban ho-
erty They are men who had and have no aspra-
pendence The spirit that instgates sneers at
them is the same that sneered at our Revolution
why not come out boldly and advocate our So. steal
ing the island. II that is the plan? Tne CuDshs ans
orders. and our Nations wounded honor (poultlced
with that fact as an excusel could soon ne
you should know that their only aspiration Is ios
Independence and not annexation to me Unieea ara
not The men " no will exercise a controlling power
in the island Of Cuba the moment we give % up ,ne
island? When they attain power they VIII eAer-
cise II with Justice and kindness. too. Our an
cestors did not find this country larde enough for
them and the Tories too. The Cubans are much
more tolerant than were our ancestors Ihe truth
is that these Cubans who soldiered In the bush SO
long have the ability and desire give good GOV
ernment to the island crown OF their work
The people are gentle and docile. They are neither
infemperate nor quarreisome and IL we got on
their island to-day there would be far less disorder
there Tomorrow We nave much 10 learn as a
neople and some things that could we'll be learned
from the much -maligned Cubans. AMIGO.
New-York April 10. 1899
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
MRS. FRANCIS A. COOK.

Annapolis April ls-Mrs. Cook. wife OF Captain
Francis Cook who commanded the Brooklyn In
the late war; died here this morning after linger-
ing illness. A dispatch has been sent to Captain
Cook and he is expected to arrive In New-fork
Tomorrow Mrs. Cook leaves two sons, one
surgeons and the other a cadet In the Navy
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
CHARLES VAN BRUNT.

Charles Van Brunt, who was son OF the late
Commodore Van Brunt. L. S. N. died suddenly
Yesterday at his home. in Milton, Mass He was
trustee OF several estates
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
THE ARroN.s THIRD CONCERT

The third concert OF the Mannergesangverein
Arion which given last evening at the club
house in Park-ave. showed that the standard OF
artistic sincerity and dignity that this society has
30 long held high is still the guiding principle Of
its activity. The male chorus was heard at its
best in a number OF part songs. with orchestra and
a capella, the most important OF which was bal
lad by Lothar Kempter Herr Olaf and setting
by Leo Schrattenholz of Goethe's "Meine G0ttn,"
In which a solo part sung by Herr Muhlmann.
a member Of Mr.. Graus German forces at the
Metropolitan Opera House the past season. Herr
Muhmann also sang songs by Schubert and Schu-
mann Interest also given TO the evening
entertainment by the appearance Of Miss sara
Anderson, soprano. who sang LISTS setting OF
Heines 'Lorelei" to orchestral accompaniment ana
songs by Franz and Brahms. with a fresh and
charming voice and with much taste. and Mr. Franz
Kneisel played the second movement from Gold
marks violin concerto. and the romance and 'moto
perpetuo' from R!ess third suite for violin and
pianoforte all with the nobility of style. beauty of
and musical intelligence and insight that have
made him many admirers and secured him so
high place In the esteem Of those who know ard
appreciate what the finest achievements In Violin
playing
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
MR.. BAIRD's CONDITION WORSE.

Washington. April 16.-Representative Baird. o
louisiana whose condition improved slightly yes
terday grew worse to-day and he is gradually
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
OBITUARY.
DowAGER DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH.

London, April s.-Lady Frances Anne Emily,
Duchess Of Marlborough daughter OF the third
Marques OF Londonderry and widow OF the
seventh Duke OF Marlborough died suddenly this
morning OF bronchial catarrh. after a short III
ness, at the residence OF her daughter Lady Anne
Emily. Duchess of Roxburghe. widow Of the sew
enth Duke OF Roxburghe.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
New-York. April g. 1sss.
SCHOOL cH1LDREN's CONTRIBUTIONS.

SCHOOL CHILDRENs CONTRIBUTIONS.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Permit me word OF appreciation for your
editorial entitled AN Excellent Veto. In com
rnendation Of the Mayors dsapproval Of the bat
tle-ship collection from school children While the
subject s before you. would it not he well TO urge
that contributions from school children should ne
neither solicited or received for any purpose what
ever In some OF the public schools-i SPEAK OF
rrooklvn Borough-the children at certain hohdays
hiring Individually and collectively, gifts for their
teachers TO the manifest discomfort OF many scho-
orc and their parents and TO the mortihcauon OF
those unable to give There should be an unaltera-
Bile rule that no schol lar should oner gltt 10
,aocber and no teacher receive a gift from a
scholar. 80. A->
Neu-York April r. 1899.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
nrr.upp FORECAST FOR TO-DAY

DETAILED FORECAST FOR TO-DAY
r.- y.wEnriand and Eastern New-York. fair: high
Nh, diminishing northweserly winds; Tuesday warmer
increasing cloudness.
For District OF Columbia Eastern Pennsylvania. New
Jersey Delaware. Maryland and Virginia far' with
sowlv rising temperature. diminishing northwesteriy
,,,... 7Ns.dav warmer. with Increasing cloudness
For West Virginia Western Pennsylvania. western
New York and fair and warmer winds shifting 10
fresh euthcasteriy; Tuesday. showers and warmer.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17

II forgetfulness there is danger. When you teel
che coid coming take Jayne's EXpectorant. 80
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
MARRIED.

Chronfc dyspepsia, no matter how old cured
roSnson's Digestive Tablets vegetable pepsin)
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
STILES CURTIS.

Cleveland, April 16.-Stiles Curtis. Of the whole
sale tea. coffee and spice firm Of Smith Curtis.
died last evening.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
PARACHUTE TO BREAK THE FALL

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
s,r. AS means of saving life at the tme %
oraagrations such as the Windsor Hotel perm.
me 10 suggest a strong parachute. 10 De uh'''"
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17

pr,rruaN-cAvE-At Jersey City. April b. By :!
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17
DIED.

Notices OF marriages and deaths must De IN
dcrsed with full name and address.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17

TRIBUNE local OBSERVATIONS
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17

.Prined Matter etc-German steamers sailing on Iaes- %
davs ,ake urn,sd matter for Germany ara spe-.
siIv addressed printed matter for other parts ot
Europe American and White Star steamers on ~edne-
davs German steamers thursdays. ana Canafd:
French and steamers on saturdays take pfnto
matter etc, all countries for which tney are "a
vertised carry mail. -.,,.
After the closing the supplementary transauanc ms
named add supplementary malls are opened
on fhe ners Of English French and 0er-
man steamers and remain open until withln Ten Hin-
,ltes Of the hour Of saling OF steamer
New-York tribune., 1899-04-17

Should be read DAILY by all interested as changes
Foreign mails FOR the week ending April % 1893 VII
close fprompy in all eases the Genera Poetonee a.
follows: Parcels Post Malls close hour carrier tna'
closing time shown below.