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New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
THE PRESIDENTS VACATION.
TAKING THE BATHS AT HOT SPRINGS, RE-
LIEvED OF OFFICIAL CARES.

TAKING THE BATHS AT HOT SPRINGS. RE-
LIEvED OF OFFICIAL CARES.
Hot Springs Va. May 10.-The reassuring
news forwarded from Apia by Admiral Kautz
was a source Of relief to the President The
extent to which he is being freed from on,ciai
cares is shown by the fact that not even this
welcome information was forwarded to him,
his knowledge OF the fact being given through
The Associated Press representative here. The
President expressed his pleasure over the re-
rewed assurances that tie Samoan situation is
so peaceful. With the tripartite Commission
now at the islands, further bloodshed is not an
ticipated.
In course Of the morning Mr.. Mckinley gave
some attention to the forthcoming Civil Service
order. He has a number Of papers before him
relating to the matter. but is handicapped by
being absent from touch with the officials upon
whose judgment he must depend to some extent
for the effect Of the order in the various de-
partments Of the Government. The formal hnal
order need not be expected for some days
Whether it is the effect OF his absolute relax
alton from duties. the dry atmosphere, or OF his
medicinal bath this morning. this treatment
having been begun to-day of them all, the
President is recuperating rapidly One who has
known him for many years after seeing MIN TO-
day said that he never knew the President 10
appear to be in better health. His color. ne ex-
plained was an apparent statement of the fact
In itself
Friends of the President are much annoyed
by stories that he is smoking to excess. Friends
in the new island possessions have sent him
Quantities OF cigars of various brands, but
they have remained untouched. An after-mea
cigar is a source of thorough enjoyment TO the
President but he does not indulge himself 10
an extent that is regarded as harmful.
A number of commissions were signed oy
the President to-day, most of them being
army promotions. The formal announcements
will be made from Washington.
Secretary Gage accompanied the PRESIDENT
for stroll through the grounds late IN the
afternoon and tonight. assisted by his wife
and Secretary and Mrs Gage. he received
the guests of the Homestead in the parlors'
being introduced to each by Manager Sterry'
The orchestra played the National airs -,
The President received the news from Mania
reporting the failure of the Filipino congress 70
act on the cessation of through lack OF
a quorum but showing strong peace tendency.
lust as ne was retiring for the night Ihe IN
formation was most pleasing to him. Secre-
tary Gage though he did not express himself
showed by his smile and Frightened couhte-
nance that he shared the Presidents feellnss'
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DIED.


ARcHERsuddeny Of pneumonia ss0 on Moneay faynH May
rnsa G services at the Archer Memorial Church. Allen-
dss j. 1aS TGSFidag fre Mss Mss, q d '"s or M
cSaSbersn:t. 1g;SS ?, m "f:h Erie Road.
| Interment at convenience OF family
RRESrANo-Augu.t Brentano Of Emil Brenano O. de-
ceased and sarah m h. d ap wear Of his age
Funeral services pys, at on ns Friday Nav H. at 10
Please omit flowers.
nvcxM.N-At his residence No. IS East 7lst-st. on
T,ssSay isaac Michael Dyckman. in the s7th year OF
Funeral from his residence Friday May H. at $50
1nterment M at convenience of the family
FuRNALp-on May the residence Of his par parent. .s
No is West 4eth-st. Royal Blacker Furnad only son
Funeral THURSDAY 2:3o p. m.
HAsSrE Asne. E.. NIse'v Widow of David L. Hays ,.,
Rossle j. thursday afternoon May H. at O'clock
Train leaves foot OF Lbertys, at p m. returning
rnterment at convenience of family.
MARrINE-on Tuesday. May o. Lillian A. MARITIME In
9'n ece ysS " from her late residence No is4 West
7Oth- ST. on Thursday. May IL. al IL m
MILLr,R-on Tuesday evening May Eleanor ss s. Slso~
Funera raf ST services Thursday Nay Il A. a, ,s'
residence OF her daughter MIS- "il'a" 10 iou's"'"-'
In,erment Friday at Bedford ~ T.
PAI.MER-In Colchester Conn. May TO- isae. Henry s
pamer ram sss' his late residence on Friday o'clock
p,pKF-on wednesday May TO- at the residence Of her
niece. Mrs. NJ l. P. Barker No SSs west 'is' st.
Miss Jane A. Parkes
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
prRRy-A, bridgeport Conn., on May o. 1890. william
II Perry in the 10th year OF his age Dali
FnneraI from his late residence Washington PARK.
Bridseport Conn. Friday May ~. mSp M
Kindly omit flowers
RIcHARD-on Tuesday evening May 9. 1899. Maria
widow OF Stephen O. Richard in the ssth year on her
Funeral services will held at the residence OF her
daughter Mrs. r. W. stade No ~ East S'h-st'
on Friday May II. at 1870 a. m
Kindly omit flowers
RoBINsoN-At Cambridge. Mass, on Tuesday MAY "
Of pneumonia Nelson. only child OF Nelson ana i~i"s
Funeral private.
Rorn-Milton g. Roth, in his 2ath year
Funeral services at Hotel savoy fhursay morning at
10 a.
scHooNMAKER-suddeniy. OF apoPlexy. at Planneid
Funeral services at his residence. No ioe4 Central
ave Pianneid. N. j.. on Thursday May H. is" u
carros.. will meet D. m train Of Libertyst.
Central Railroad Of New-Jersey.
Pittsburg papers please copy
rpEA r-suddeny Monday evening. May At her late
residence No e4e 81. Nichoias-ave New-fork city.
fawss T, Gosslee ESQ. OF Glastonbury Conn.
Funeral services 80 Thursday from the Washington
Heights NJ E. Church. corner Amsterdam-av ave ana
fS3d-et.
Memorial service at church. Sunday evening May IL
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
J. W. ALEXANDER CHOSEN.
SUCCEEDS THE LATE Fl. B. HYDE AS
HEAD OF THE EQUITABLE.
JAMES Il H1
THE LATE CHIEF.

JAMES II. HYDE BECOMES vICE-PREsIDENT
OTHER CHANGEs-EULoGY OF
THE LATE CHIEF.
The directors Of the Equitable Life Assurance
Society OF the United States met yesterday and
elected vice-President James w. Alexander to
the presidency of the institution, to fill the
vacancy caused by the death on May Of Henry
B. Hyde. They also advanced the other vice.
presidents each one grade. Second Vice-Presi-
dent James H. Hyde being elected vice-presi-
dent. Third vice-Presdent Gage f. Tarbell
being chosen second vce-president and Fourth
Vice e-Presdent George T. Wilson becomingjthird
vice president. The Office Of fourth vice-presi-
dent abolished.
The new president James w. Alexander, has
been connected with the Equitable for many
years having retired from the active practice
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
TANDALS AT THE WHITNEY GRAVE
FLORAL PIECES TAKEN AwAY-POLICE
CAME TOO LATE.
ELECTED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.

Late on Tuesday night several handsome floral
pieces were stolen from the grave OF Mrs. William
c. Whitney in Zion Church yard. Little Neck,
Long Island The thieves thought to have
had wagon, and to have intended stripping the
grave of the beautiful floral offerings which
placed upon It when the body was buried Tues
day afternoon. DR.. Blanchard. rector OF the
church. was aroused by a noise in the churchyard
and fearing that thieves after the flowers
II nothing more he telephoned to the police station
In Flushing. As the graveyard is within the city
limits Captain Tucker and four patrolmen hurried
to the scene They were too late, II Is believed
the vandals had watch the rectory. and took
alarm when Dr. Blanchard went to give the alarm.
A patrolman on duty In the neighborhood last
night.
1t is said that Mr.. Whitney has arranged to buy
an extensive plot In the cemetery, surrounding the
spot where his wife buried.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
OBITUARY NOTES.

San Diego Cal May 1o-William NJ. Kerr.
banker. of Ironton, Ohio, who has been staying
with his wife in this city, dropped dead yesterday.
Heart disease the cause.
Gettysburg. Penn, May 1o-Peter A. sheao' tne
oldest and best known passenger conductor on this
d,vis,on of the Westery Maryland Railroad. dropped
dead to-day just as his train reached New-Oxford.
The body was brought TO his home here. He was
about forty-ive years Of age and left VIE ano
three small children. He was an oficer or the
Western Maryland Railroad Beneficial Association
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
ANONYMOUS GIFT FOR MISSIONS.

TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS SENT TO THE ROOMS
OF THE AMERICAN BOARD.
Boston. May f0--The American Board OF Comms-
sioners for Foreign Missions announces eii' Vi
$40 600 from an unknown benefactor The money
nos loft at the Commissioners rooms by an un-
known messenger in letter which had no Sig
nature The communication said the funds were 10
be used "by the Board in whichever way, IN their
tudement will best promote the interests OF the
Ma Kingdom
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
SENATOR sEWELL SAILS FOR EUROPE.

Senator william J. Seweii. accompanied by MS
wife and daughter sailed yesterday on the ri's
land for Antwerp en- route TO Carlsbad. Germany
rh Senator has gone for his health and expects TO
he away three months In General sewelrs ao-
s.nce Brigadier-G General p. +. Wanser VIII COM
mand the New-Jersey Guard. OF which the SENATOR
is the comma ndinz ma tor- general
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
DIED..
Memorial Notice.

A, meeting of the Board Of Director. o. sas Ds.szS
% LIE q s.y so I Of OF Ss %nii Il
NJ Depew. the following minute was unanimo"su
We mourn tn. loss founder q the Equitable Lss
INC are m sa il. end
architect ana builder He entered the nsid
from S business in the Tor .rsnsih inaas,ss.
Tss & S @ rank
Sss e. : s Sn.. .i ne er 's % Si
loved so dearly served 20 tsithfuIy The s:m:
intuition ski. and $ energy asyo'sa among % ' ss Few upss
,ye rich Of the world The n'ss.: ss. r q s sns
his private business. He deliberately enoss TO foe.
s sssard y and s,nn. h for Il. family r
high and ssHsfIs.' ss. o.d ne ,s
nose who trusted to 4 Their savings f ne :ai,sy q
@ ss .ns fsm sss sss SaaSsa ana Sa
i. many This a"psreed r,' s suSa,: wa. -:
millions q dollars was piled Up n :iosl. ~.
ys sS our from Ss @ q: st @
e ons ~ Tbs To- o ss % a9, Dn sas
IS two hundred and seveny-nye millions thaa any
other life company has gathered within the correspondents
Mr. Hyde wa. both oon.erva,,v. and adventurous. n:
Tor every possible contingency within q human
back Hs acn the line.
such speed and 3 tbs n S to sp s s ssy. s, %
in weaker hands ma,sraaed as they had been snsea
situation and his resoarceulnsss IN meeting IN
valuable in time Of psn and nns.s1 ss,ns S
his career other companies might be crippled OF
apds Ms ss: ne the aS q. sr
select for his cabinet and as captains.
His Judgment faultless IN choosing those VINO s.e
intrus,sd with great responsbliiies He va, mse;
ton Of signal services lie bound able 70 hin, asd
his Company by Dsss and snS
effort than could buy Though In the prsfns ot
=. his i.G past when % died ,sI
OF his profession and the creator OF ne iss
Those OF us who knew him longest and best, appre-
ciated better than others by reason % ns a,,
10 this trust. But admiration for the orcer
and administrator grew profound repet nsaurs
never existed with such conquerng qualities OF mind
Broad in intellect generous IN h. friendship p puolS- %
the world has seldom held nober man than Henry
D. "''e WILLIAM ALEXANDER. Secretary.
Hyde. II. BAT meeting Of the Board of Directors
York held a; the banking House Is Nassau Street.
on Wednesday. May Ard. 1899 the President an.
nounced the death Of Henry b HYDE a memoe, os
the Board whereupon the following Resolution was
unanimously adopted: -, -.
Resolved That in the death OF Mr. Hyde the bank has
Of the Board an Intelligent genial and honorable $3.50
cate That, furthermore, they desire TO bear estmony
to their high OF se see as, but
the Of those with whom ne was prousn.
into ousnss, ssop, na ait % p es. energy o
but iaudable ambition. he had In adaiuon nsss
action Although ever ready battle for cause which
seemed Just he cherished no malice ana dien AZ
he declared In his last nosrs PeaSe , .pb. beyond all
competitors pubc-spirited citizen as an earnest
and loyal friend he has ett place which VIII h no, ,ns
record their deep spppees.N9Snn % p,.s.p
Attest: II. A. SMITH. Casnier ana Secre'afS VI ~
Board.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

Among the passengers who arrived yesterday on
the TeutonIc. from Liverpool. were Judge Andrews
g. p. Avery. jr. DR.. G. F. Baker. Major C. e Ben
nett E. Carr A. B. Cowtan. J. A. Croker X. j.
Cross BENJAMIN F. Evans. J. G. Fowler Jose
Garcia. w. A. Hazard. F. L. Higginson' }. D. nm nm
r..,1n,, ~ the Great Northern Railroad; Mrs.
be Iancev A. Kane Mrs Letter. George Morgan
CAPTAIN Needham, r. M; j. A; Paaueti y, a.
scbiff DIR G. b. Shattuck. Mrs. c. w. Sheldon a.
fucker G. W. Wadsworth. J, W Wetmore w. n.
chsnIer G. Wilson and J. McKane.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
MARRIED..

Wednesday, May 10. 1889. at
the south street Presbyterian Church. Morrisown ~ j.
by the Rev Albert Erdman d. D. and the Rev j. IS
Soohran Marraret King daughter OF Lieutenant and
Mrs William Watts DIR. Samuel Cochran OF Ne"
York.
DIRBIE-HAYT-At Mount Vernon, N T., Wednesdsy'
MAY 10 1899 by the Rev. F. NJ g. Taylor Annie Fsiis
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. n. B. Hayt TO George Will
lam Dibble
sTERNRERG- Wednesday. May 10.
lso9 by the Rev Raphael BENJAMIN. NJ A., Rose
Entracht to Frank s. Sternoerg
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
THE BEEF REPORT.

IT WILL NOT CHANGE PUBLIC OPINION.
From The Utica Press.
II apnarently was drawn with the idea OF dis
nlea sing as few people possible. and as there
must be some scapegoat in such an Investigation
that nurpoge because through his own conduct he
has no friends to be offended The evidence taken
and the newspaper-reading people long ago formed
their own opinion and pretty unanimously agreed
upon a verdict.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
TO LENGTHEN ITS COURSE.
PLAN TO RAISE THE STANDARD OF THE CITY
COLLEGE.

COLLEGE
The Executive Committee Of the Board or lrus-
tees of the College Of the City Of New-York met
on Tuesday evening ard adopted plan to engthen
the present course in the college and raise It's
standard The plan provides that the sub-freshman
or preparatory course Of one year be lengthened
into full high-school course Of three years ana
that entrance TO the regular collegiate course snaD
be limited to those graduating from the prepara-
tory course or from a high-school Of equal stand
ard II the plan is approved by the Board OF Irus-
tees at Its meeting next Tuesday. it will go into
effect this fall
Heretofore the boys graduating from the gram
mar departments Of the public schools IN the city
could enter the regular collegiate course in the
College of the City Of New-York after one year or
preparatory study Under the proposed plan they
woiild have to study three years, either In one or
the high schools in the preparatory school. be.
fore getting into the collegiate course THIS would
mean seven years Of study after leaving the gram
mar school before graduation from the college
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
TRADE HURT IN SOUTH AFRICA.

UNCERTAINTY OVER THE ATTITUDE OF GREAT
BRITAIN TOWARD THE BoERs.
johannesburg. May 10.-While popular anxiety
here is somewhat allayed In consequence OF the
expected conference between President Kruger
and Sir Alfred Miner, Governor OF the cape
Colony and High Commissioner Of South Africa
tba continued tension is having a bad effect
upon trade and it Is accentuated by the un-
certainty regarding the attitude Of Great Britain
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
AJ,ANSON FERGUSON.

Alanson Ferguson a Of the late Jason Fer
guson. died at the home of his sister. Mrs Philip
Tompkins near Goldens Bridge. on Monday MT.
Ferguson was sixty-eight years old. and was un-
married The funeral will be held to-day at L
O'clock at his home and the Rev. c. II: Reynolds;
pastor of the Goldens Bridge Methodist Epscopai
Church will otficiate.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
MILTON 8. ROTH.

Milton s. Roth died at the age Of twenty-nine on
Monday at the Hotel Savoy after a brief illness.
He leaves a widow. His father was Emile II. Roth'
president of the r. & G. Corset Company. Mr.
Roth was for a time in newspaper work, and was
an editor OF THE Gothamite." He was educated az
Columbia University, and had travelled extensively
in
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
BaS
| Inch.
| 30.5

IN this diagram the continuous white line shows the
IN W. n nressure as Indicated by The Trbunes self
nrsnv barometer The dotted line shows the tempes-
80. a. recorded at Perrys Pharmacy
Tribune once May II. a. m-The weather Yesterday
-. ,,,r and mild The temperature ranged between 90
,d n degrees the average e3) being oS lower than
h., =, tuesday and ss higher than that OF the corre-
snondlng day OF last year.
The weather to-day will be showeV'
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
70 CELEBRATE THE QUEENS BIRTHDAY.

Information has been received here that the BTU
,sb warship Pearl will arrive at Port Tampa Fla''
on MAY 90 and remain until May Is. She has ac,
cepted an invitation extended BY the Giilsen May IN
annp n, The Queens birthday. II is possible tha'
~ Pasri will be accompanied by another snip
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
ANIMUS DISCLOSED.

The Commission was not content with conhning
itself strictly 10 the facts disclosed as regards tne
quality OF the soldiers food which II was con-
stituted TO report upon; neither was II SATISFIED
confne itself to the single point II had made
against General Miles in declaring that MS charBe
OF the treatment OF the food by chemicals was
not sustained II further proceeded TO try the
General himself We are much inclined TO believe
that in thus adding TO what was on the face OF
affairs its mission as tribunal II disclosed is own
animus.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
M rIJyTs CONDITION UNCHANGED.

Thar. IVA. no change last night In the condiuon
-, Dr Austin Flint. who is III with pneumonia at
80, home No 90 East Thirty-fourth-st. HIS con-
i,,n is 4. sti critical but his attending physicians
Save hopes Of his recovery.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
vINDICATION OF ALGER.
Frnm The Troy Times.

The report is also vindicaton Of Secretary Of
war Alger The burden of the malignant cry OF
"Algerism'' in those charges regarong & &ihe
proved History will take no account OF these ess
accusations. but will remember war rought Win
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
Clark Bros, Oyster Dealers.

All persons having claims against John ana Josepn
firm OF Clark Bros at 100 Fulton wet corner
4th and Streets 500 and 504 Sixth >enus 5ts
Canal 256 West 123th Street ths atty viii
please send statement TO cHAS. s. HAYES. ~" brosa-
way New York City.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
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Rehaious Notices.

ST JAMEss CHURCH. 7ist-st. and Madiscn-avs-.
Rev e wALPoLE WARREN. d. D.. Rector. -
Ascei,sion Day seryice. Morning prayer. Koly cour
munt'n. sermon BY the rector. II . q. ,..
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
THE WEATHER REPORT.

vvsrrpnAy.s RECORD AND To-DAYs FORECAST.
wa.hineton May lo-The storm which was central over
,,.,oha rue.dav evening has moved slowly eastward
and this evening presents trough OF low oarometerc
nr.s,ure extending from Lake Superior to Texas At
,erd,n9 the movement OF this depression showers ana
thundersorms have occurred generally tnroushou' "e
central valleys the upper lake regions and as FAR ea
a. tho interior Of the Atlantic States showers
have also occurred In North Pacific States The tenn
perature changes have been slight During the next
tveny-four hours the will be carried eastward
over the Atlantic in the form OF thunder
s,or. and rain will be followed by clearing weather in
the Ohio Valley and western lake region FRIDAY
promises To be fair the Middle and South Atlantic
state. the valleys and the lake regions In New
England showers will be followed Friday by fair weather
Rrsk TO high westerly winds indicated for the lake
regions and strong winds will prevail along
the Atlantic Coast.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11

Notices of marriages and deaths must be In
dorsed with full name and address.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
DETAILED FORECAST FOR TO-DAY.

For New-Engand. showers late Thursday and Thursday
night, unsettled weather Friday; brisk to high southerly
winds.
For Eastern New-York. showers and probably thunder
.,o,,s Thursday; Friday fair southeriy winds
For District Of Columbia, Eastern Pennsylvania New
ysrssv Delaware Maryland and Virginia, showers and
probabiy thundersors Thursday brisk southery WINDS
probably high the coast. - r,.,
For West Virginia Western Pennsylvana and western
~ york showers and probably thunderstorms. and
or Tb,rsday: Friday fair souherly. shifting
10 westerly winds.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11

Accident.-wanted the nance and addresses of any
persons who the southwest corner OK
Columbus and sd St., or who were on tne sou,s
bound Metropolitan Railway car at that place Al say
o'clock Friday morning. and saw elderly ssntemssn
the pavement and especiaily tne
lady that place the moment befos
this accident occurred Address -. q.
John L FARWEIL. ~ Nest 46fh st
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
A PAINFUL ALTERNATIVE
From The Philadelphia Press.

From The PhlIadeIphld FTtsS
II picked court OF Old Army officers. holding HE
positions, discharging a judicial duty, passing on
their brother officers. cannot be trusted 10 report
according their conscientious convictions as
judicial officers under oath and as men OF honor,
the quicker put up the National shutters ana
admit the whole business is rotten the better
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
In Men,orf0n1

In loving memory OF beloTed sister. Georsia W
Walker who. after long Illness entered into rest AZ
oonn, Germany May II. 1897.
A-The Kensic0 Cemetery Private statoA
Harlem Railroad 43 minutes ride from the Grand CenuA
Depot. Once. 16 East 42d-st
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11
ILLOGICAL.
From The Baltimore American.

To condemn any OF these officers and men II was
necessary for the Court TO ignore Its own conciu,
sions and become ridicuousy illogical 1t had
found all Of the beef to be good II the Army had
done Its duty In handling IT, and promptly dec
crates General Miles with its censure. together
with nearly half the officers In the Army. for not
reporting that II was bad II IL good. why
should they report that II was bad?
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11

TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-11

From The Boston Transcript.

would have been better II the senior officer OF the
Army had. eschewing the aid of the interviewer;
sought TO accomplish his purpose by purely ofhcai
utterances. We suppose that the publication OF
the Courts report win close this beef controversy:
President Mckinley is disposed TO let the fndings
mark the close of this imbroglio, and we should
think that General Miles would also see the WIS
dom Of accepting the verdict as hnal