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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
THE TSEFTLNESS OF MILK.
IT HAS NEVER REEN HALF FOUND OUT But
NOW THE TINE Is AT HAND


6,snatcb from Washington published IN these
columns Yesterday told OF use for skim milk
for making a substance resembling celuloid useful
for various manufacturing purposes The straneest
thing about II IS that the news should come tearing
along over the wires from Washington az dead o.
night 10 hlanch the faces OF the people who read
the papers at breakfast For the substance and
sum AZ least of its possible are many years
old Stnl II must be admitted that Ntte use has
been made OF H. compared with what might be
You can make anything out OF II that you can
make out % celuloid-Diano keys and shirt oosoms
ocloh and billiard balls. front teeth and the backs
q, hair brushes and many other things that the
reader will think % as he giances around his room
and notes The things that Il contains made o.
celIuoid hard rubber But surely 1t ~ gooo
for more than this II must be the most COM
pressed OF all compressed food. and therefore tho
most easy OF transportation Its uses FOR ordinary
travellers who do not wish 10 he at the mercy OF
unecrupulous hotelkeepers are obvious. but It's
military uses are simply incalculahe. II need NOT
add an ounce 70 the impedimenta OF an army. and
vet tons OF It could be carried. Only make every
thing out 81 f. Use II for the boxes in which other
foods arc marked. make the wagons themselves OF
II. make the harnesses % g. not only OF the wagon
horses and the mules. but the saddles and the
brides of the cavalry and the officers horses Make
cannon wheels and ammunition wagons Of II Oh VIII
not burn or explode. Ike ceiluoid). make the sol
diers belts and buckles and buttons and boot tops
provisions Of the regular sort Il eat absolutely
all Of It's accoutrements before starvation faces II
II is said that the substance ls not AZ all affected
hy water. and that might seem 10 Re an obstacle
in the way % It's food. But there IS no
present assurance that Il cannot be affected hy
alcohol and no soldier who knew his duty OF
obedience would complain because his condensed
,ood was softened up with alcohol In any CON
venient form instead 81 with water which is often
er than not dangerous for army 70 drink.
% IL
Will make the dairynen so rich that they VIII be-
come disconnected and vote FOR some OF the foolish
things that people do vote for when they are dis
contented To avoid this It is recommended that the
Department OF Agriculture use AS much otherwise
,nccciried land IS possible for raising milkweed
The milk from this will doubtless do Just as well
FOR billiard balls combs and brushes etc. which are
never 10 he eaten and this will relieve tho cows
from overwork that they can easily produce All
that will be needed for army wagons and boots and
nm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
FIFE CARRIED TO THE MAJESTIC.
THE sHAMROCK's UNFORTUNATE DESIGNER
SAILS FOR HOME Az INVALID.


J. Seemed 70 be melancholy finish TO the hopes
Of William Fife IT. designer OF the Shamrock,
when he was carried on board the ocean liner
Majestic yesterday before she sailed FOR England.
short time ago he arrived here the picture Of
health and strength. and yesterday he left the
country badly used Up man For the last four
weeks he has been laid up at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel with inAammatory rheumatism and during
all the time that his design was sailing for the
greatest yacht prize the world OFFER he was
lying in such agony that he could not even be told
the results of the races
In tact, he not told formally until yesterday
when the Hon Charles Russell broke the news
Naturally he had expected much FOR the last
ten DAYS and when the matter was mentioned yes
terday he said There was no use conceahng IT,
because when YOU did not come 10 congratulate
me 7 understood i all
RED 10 the ship litter from the carriage that
brought MIN down Sir Thomas Upton was AT
the boat 10 him on I'm company with people
who have been guests on the Erin. Among int~e
were Hugh IS. Kelly and MacGndowney. ~ the
ROYAL Ulster Yacht club. sir Henry Burdett. Mss
Burton. Mr.. and Mrs. James craig. Herbert Cd
son Colonel Sharman-C rawford. the Hon. Charles
Russell and Thomas Ratsey
Captain Ben" Parker the skipper of the Ger
man Emperor's yacht Meteor. who came over 20
san on the Shamrock IN her races with the Coz
lurnbia sailed for southampton YESTERDAY on hoard
The North German Lloyd steamship saale.
on board the steamship New-York. OF the
sailed FOR Southampton second cabin pas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
SENATOR P1ATT AND TIE Custom HOUSE
From The New.York Times.


That Is A curious announcement. that Senator
Plat has abandoned the contest for the New
York LEGISLATURE the defence OF the Ramapo loh
and other important functions which belong 10 him
I'm his capacity either Senator Boss. n
these functions be distinguishable In order 70
csion arrived az IN respect 10 the new New York
Custom House.
The Senator whom We admit 70 be in some re-
spects AL uncommon politician has assurance for
enough 10 pretend that his objections 70 the archi
,ect selected are aesthetic and architectural Ana
our neehbor The Tribune. asserts that the gist or
his objection the accepted design Is that ne
Understands that 1T has dome" whereas the
BOYS all think II ought 10 have dome. .
There is IN this matter than even me
amazing impudence which appears upon tne SUI
fsce Even IL the Secretary Of the Treasury were
the invertebrate animal OF politician whlcn INC
Ross seems 70 assume him 70 be. ne Woulu hdNe ~
be A poor and shallow politician 10 preak ms WIZ y
the merit Of his design TINS nuiIdns r. 10 nsoe
ere,ted in New York but IT Is 70 serve me uses
NJ the United states and Is 10 be paId tor Dy s
as rIatt is reported 10 have made Is In
hs,ass and practical point Of view, SIT Ply ne.
ard mat the Senator and Boss snal ainset
49, 5po ,,'u cost All New-York officials h ow ana
houSialn that nothing is harder than 70 ge an sp-
e.l-is tion out OF Congress FOR the most neces
~ - - expsnd!tures upon the Federal service IN
sIs Wv The objections 70 such expenditures
.>,a trrrease and would be justified II II came
- he understood that such appropriations We're 10
be exnsnded In any part for the use and oenoof or
The political Boss Of the party IN Ne"-f OK LOT we
,ir1e being Wherefore Secretary Gage. even II ne
were as Mr.. Platt seems to assume an NVerte,
brate animal would. in his capacity not or child
~ light but simply Of child OF this world, resent
or ignore the impudent demand that puzzle ques-
ZION once settled on It's merits should be unsettled
10 meet the views OF the New-lork Boss or the ke-
publican Organization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
TO NAME 4 PASTOR SOON.

scCCEssOR TO TIE LATE DR. HALL LIKELY TO
RE CHOSEN on SUNDAY
The committee appointed by the congrega ton OF
the Fifth Ave ne Presbyterian Church TO recon-
mend q pastor for the vacant pulpit met again last
night and conferred for nearly three hours. When
the meeting adjourned the members Of the commit
tee with their usual reticence refused 10 say any
thing OF the proceedings beyond that they had an
informal talk and had reached no decision.
However 1t was learned that there Is every prob
ability Of choice being made at an early date.
rrohablv on sunday next. II Il believed also that
the Rev Or Ross Of Newcastle on Tyne Eng
land will receive the call so far as present indica-
tons go The Rev G Campbell Morgan. of Lon
don who has been spoken Of as likely 10 follow
the late Or Hall is said TO have been dropped
rom consideration leaving the issue between Or.
Ross and ,he Rev. Or. sneed. Of St. Louis. who IS
slpp0rfed by the section In the church DESTROYS ~
hatine minister ~ American birth and associa-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26

Peter Mitchell was born az Newcastle. r. on
January T. 1924 Of Scottish parents He was called
10 the bar in 1915. but soon engaged in numbering.
shphuilding and other business enterprises In 1855
he was sent 10 the New Brunswck Legislature and
remained a member Of the Assembly until 1850.
when he entered the Legislative Council When
the Confederation accomplished he was ap-
pointed TO the Senate Of Canada by royal procla-
nation and became one OF the Government leaders
in that body. He resigned from the Senate in 1874
and elected 70 the House 81 Commons De-
feated in 1875 he was again elected IN 1852 and
sat in the Commons until 1891 He was defeated
in 1886 by a small vote
The most important incident IN Mr. Mitchell :
life was the part he played in bringing abou, the
Canadian Confederation. When it was proposed 70
unite only the Maritime Provinces he served in
1854 delegate 70 the Charlo,tetown Conference.
Later In the same year he attended the Quebec
Conference which drafted the terms OF union. In
1866 he sent 70 England 10 a member
Of the London conference on the same subject
There ne stood by Sir George Cartier against
Sir John Macdonald on the question OF pro-
vincal union instead OF a legislative union. In all
these conferences Mi Mitchell took active part.
In the first general election following the passage
OF the Act Of Union New Brunswick rejected the
Confederation. In the interval. before the next
election Mr.. Mitchell redoubled his efforts in be-
half Of union, and his mastery speeches were I'M
doubtedly the most important factor IN securing
the success OF the second campaign. and thus
bringing New Brunswick into line with the other
provinces on the mainland. and accomplishing the
Confederation.
with the forming Of the first Dominion Govern
ment, Mr.. Mitchell called to Ottawa 20 take
the portfolio OF Marine and Fisheries That de-
partnent he organized and administered with
ability and success This a difficult post as
involved disputes and negotiations between
Canada and the United States over the Behring
Sea fisheries Nj Mitchell brought about the Hall
fax arbitration between Great Britain and the
United States. which resulted in the payment OF
81 10000 10 Canada by the United States Sir
Alfred Smith was Minister Of Marine and Fisheries
when the arbitration held but the actual work
had been done by Mr. Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell became proprietor Of The Montreal
Herald" In lsS5 In 1897 ne was appointed Inspector
nj Fisheries for the Atlantic Provinces OF Quebec
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. He published
"A Review Of President Grants Recent Message 10
the United States Congress Relative 70 tho cana IL
an Fisheries and the Navigation OF the ST. Law
renee River" Os70 and Notes Of Holiday Trip
Gss0.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
WANT WAR PRIZES BACK.

APPLICATION FOR THE RETrRN OF FOUR CAPT
URED CUBAN vEssFIs
Judge James " Locke of the United States Cir
cuu Court for tie Southern District ~ Florida.
held hearing ~ the Federal Building yesterday
on the ca ms filed by owners Of four vessels capt
ured hy United States men-of-war OF the Cuban
coast little after the outbreak Of the Spanish
American War The claims were made that these
vessels the schooners Pireneo Matilde and Iras
Hermanas and the soop Sofa. were the prop
erty of Cubans. who were non-combatsnts.
The four vessels were CAPTURED little after tho
beginning ~ the war. were taken 70 Key West
~ prizes and afierward condemned and ordered
sold because m claim for them was made This
decree Of condemnation was afterWard opened 10
allow the owners 10 put In claims.
II was argued that as the owners OF the tthan
vessels were Cubans by birth and sympathy. they
were neutra.s In the war that the vessels were
not properly abie 10 capture. even though tnsy
were nying the Spanish flag. as al the time me
capture was made war had just been declared ana
the owners and captains or the vessel were "rh'b
me Sunnish nae as "A matter Of protection
Judfe Locke Will submit his findings 10 the sec
rotary 81 state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
THE SHAMROCK PREPARING TO SAIL.

The work on the Shamrock was continued yes
terday with a certain amount OF briskness in
spite Of the fact that the had been UP 10 &
late hour on the previous night ct the yacht
masters dinner The racing mast Of the green
challenger has now been removed, as has the big
racing boom These have been swung over 10 the
spar barge Ulster The work Of stepping the main
and nizzen masts Of the yawl rig viii now he
continued and II Is believed the boat Will De ready
10 sail with The steam yacht Erin as her convoy
on Tuesday next 49,, , 49,,
The barge Ulster is piled high with the
rolled sails and many rolls OF wire rigging tnat
have been removed from the racer. These have all
been labelled so that they may be readily known
when the Yacht IS rehtted for the Me1iterr @s1ean
"a tinq IN March next Ratsey attended 10 All the
slowing and rolling Of the sails for transport on
Monday and Tuesday before he sailed on the Ma
leslie Yesterday. l. Is thought that large guam
iifv OF the material may be taken back aboard me
E-,n hui the two big racing masts, one Of steel
and the other Of oregon pine and the racing booms
az steel Will have TO cross on the decks OF big
G.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
JOT-NDFPS' DAY AT LAFAYETTE

Easton. Penn. oct . (specaD Founders Day
was celebrated at Lafayette College to-day with
address in Pardee Hall by the Hon. Dinner Beeber
o. Philadelphia. Judge OF the Superior Court %
Pennsylvania. who spoke on The College Bred
Man" The exercises were o. an Interesting chaf-
acte- and were largely attended
The trustees received encouraging reports AZ tneiI
meeting This afternoon. 2 II Monatt was elected
Instructor In mathematics and drawing Plans were
adopted for extensive improvements in the north
n be connected. and so ere Martein ana Pqwr!l
sails The connections viii he three stories high.
The exteriore Of the halls are 10 he changed and
au are 20 he heated with steam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26


had been IN III health for some time. Is dead.
Charles Grant Blairfnd Allen. author and nat
uralist, was born al Kingston Ontario, on February
"a. iHs. His early education directed by his
father the Rev. Joseph Antisell Allen. formerly IN
cumbent OF Holy Trinity, Wolfe Island. Canada.
and author Of some note Grant Allen was
graduated at Merton College. oxford. In 1911. In
1873 he became professor OF logic and philosophy
In Queens College Spanish Town, Jamaica. Of
which he was principal from 1874 70 1877. From the
latter date until his death ne lived in England.
Mr.. Allen began to write early. and soon estab-
hshed reputation as one Of the most popular Of
scientific authors He has been called the Oar
winian St Paul" because Of HIS vivid. clear and
captivating expositions Of the Darwinian theory
Of evolution Besides a multitude % contributions
to periodical literature. he wrote many books not
only on science. but history. sociology and phi
losophy lie also published several novels. the
carrier ones under the pseudonyme Of Cecil
Ills publications include the following among
others. physiological aesthetics. 1sIT. The
1oor sense, 1897. The Evolutionist al Large
l~i Angie Saxon Britain" 1881, ''vignettes from
Nature. lMl. Colin Clout's Calendar" 1852 The
Colors of Flowers" 1852. Flowers and their Pedi-
grecs, 1888. Strange Stories" 1854. "Philstla' "a
nov"D, lS4 Babylon IA novel; 1886; Charles
Darwin. lSS5, The Woman Who Did "a novel;,
l@o: The Evolution OF the idea OF God 1897. and
a series Of historical guides covering Paris Flor
enoe, Belgium and Venice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
DEWEY GETS HIS NEW HOME.

THE HOUSE IN RHODE IsLAND-AvE. WASHING
TON. PRESENTED TO THE ADMIRAL
Washington Oct. 25.-The house IN Rhode Island
ave recently purchased for Admiral Dewey by
ropular subscription was formally turned over to
him TODAY by Assistant Secretary Vanderlip and
Tinted states Treasurer Roberts. OF the Dewey
Home Fund Committee.
Mr. Fitch the owner went 10 the Treasury De-
,a-,roen+ mis- afternoon and presented the deed.
which was Immediately fled for record. The pur-
chase urice was about $50 On Two subs cripuons
were received to-day which completed the payment.
tcindine the EXPENSES incident 10 the project one
tor 3 M came from Brooklyn. ana the other or
se-5 was received from the Western Union Tee-
rrauh Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
nLPNTHERLA At PRINCETON.

Princeton. y J.. oct 25.-On account Of a few
cases OF diphtheria in the town the public schools
have been closed for two weeks Dr. Cyrus F.
Bracket professor physics and president OF the
State Board Of Health gave out tonight the fol-
lowing statement:
Dlnhtheria ls appearing AZ various places in the
country and the State 81 New-Iersey Is no ex-
ception. II does not seem 10 he serious anywnere.
4 few mild cases have appeared In Princeton. It
has been thought best by the health authorities 70
close tho public schools FOR Few days. since there
reason to think that the association n scholars
there may have been responsible for the diffusion
of the disease I'm the town. IL Is not believed that
many more cases Will appear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26

Should - DAILY hv Al interested changes may
any time
Foreign mails FOR tho ending October y. lrS'
VIII close promptly IN al cases. the General POST
office follows. Parcels Post Mails close one hour
earlier than closing time shown below Parcels Post
Mails tor Germany close a, D. Monday
TRANSATLANTIC MAILS
sATURDAY-At $50 n for France swi'serlsnd
Italy Spain Portugal Turkey, Egypt and British lnia
per =. ia Brefaene wa Hayre detters Tor other
parts = Eur Pc BE- directed per = "a bre-
iagne'D. at $50 a. m. ,or rurope per 5 'Et1lria
VIA QuesnsoWl Oetfers FOR France Switzerland italy
spain. Portugal Turkey. Eeypt and British Indis must
be directed per s. E'ruria) at A. m for Neihef-
lands direct per =. spaarndan- via Rotterdam Oct
be directed Per s. Spaarn1am ,. at y
m. for Italy per Aier, VIA Naples DETER. must
directed per . Aller) az 10 a.. FOR scotland
direct. per s. Furnessa. Via Glasgow Qetters mus,
be directed per Furnessla'J, a. IL a. n. for
Norway direct per Island. VIA Chrisiiania Oet'ers
must he directed per =. Isianf) }, az ! p m. FOR
Azores Islands direct. per spartan Prince.
PRINTED MATTER German steamers sailing
on TUESDAYS take Printed Matter etc. for Germany
and Specially Addressed Printed Matter ETC. for other
parts o, Europe American ana White Star steamers
on WEDNESDAYS German steamers On THURSDAYS. and
Cunard. French and German steamers on saturdays
take Printed Mater. etc for an countries for which
they are advertised 70 carry mail
After the closing n ne Supplementary TrSnss,isnte
Malls named above. additional supplementary malls are
opened The piers Of the Americn English French
and German steamers. ana remain open until within
Ten Minutes Of the hour q sailing q steamer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
FROM Az UNPREJUDICED OUTSIDER
From The Hartford Courant

TIRE Mazet Committee should have called Ben
- y Tracy a good deal earlier IN the proceed
i~gs nd this irrespective OF the fact that be re-
tired from the presidency OF me Ramapo Wafer
Hle testimony may be unimpoTtant ana uninier-
esting but It was the bounden duty Oh that letls-
f.,ive Investigating committee and It's counsel
Frank Moss TO avoid The appearance Of pohIi al
bias and craftsmanship. For The same reason Tom
PIT should have Immediately followed cor pre-
ceded) DICK croker on the witness stand hat
A. fair for one New-YOrk party boss IL fair for
The othe- We have nothing to 90 with The
Tribunes motives, its contention on this point Is
perfectly sound and right.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
GENERAL MILES GOING AFTER BIG GAME.

Billings Mont. Oct p (specisD' ME-
Colonel cody and a party Of friends arrived here
- IA ,.ct,ck tonight They will 20 tomorrow
=, Red Lodge. sixty miles from here and take con
,s,snces Tor cody CITY. Wyo Jney VII r ena'n
- 90, f-ifv ten davs General Miles ana Colonel
Sody Joining party Of BILLINGS sporismen on a
49, f.er and elk hunt. after whi-h Inc Oenrial
nsn' 'rstrn and continue his trip to the Pacific
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
SIR THOMAS NAY GO WEST TO-DAY.
LIKELY TO START FOR CHICAGO THIS
MORNING SAYS GOODRY TO Mr.. FIFE.

Sir Thomas Upton busy man yesterday.
tie mad score Of things 10 attend to- and he was
IN rush all day. He went down to the White
star Line pier at noon to bid eoodby 10 William
Fife. jr. who designed the Shamrock M Fife
mas been III ever since the day he arrived here.
ana Yesterday was the first time Sir Thomas had
seen hin since the races were sailed HIS talk with
Mr fNe was brief. He told the designer simply
hot 70 worry and that when he got better they
"ouio talk about building aIother challenger re
also chatted with several other friends who saileG
on the same vessel. Sir Thomas said he Would
PROBABLY start for Chicago this morning and Re-
.uih mere ny Monday night. when he Is 70 he me
guess OF the New-York Press Club AT dinner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
FORECAST FOR TO-DAY AND FRIDAY.

Maine. New Hampshire Vermont ard Massachusetts,
fair Thursday. Friday probably showers with cooler
weather IN western portions Hight 70 fresh winds
TIE nisfrlct ~ Columbia Rhode leland. Connecticut.
Eastern Pennsvlvanis New-re-.ey Delaware and Mary
srr fair THURSDAY and Friday. light winds
Eastern New fair THURSDAY Friday fair 10 south
er uar probably showers cooler IN northern portion
Hight south O. west ulr1f -,
Western Pennsylvania. fair Thurfday, Friday fair N
and cooler IN northern poruon' Hsht
10 fresh south vest winds . .-- - .
Western NeW-Y0rk fnr Thursday, frinhy showers anu
-,oior. tre@r south winds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26

Amasansett Long Island Oct 25.-Mrs Adelaide
Virginia Finch wife Of the Rev Dr. James B..
Finch pastor 81 the First Presbyterian Church n
Amagansett died at the parsonage after months
illness yesterday. Mr.. Finch has been an invalid
during the summer and unable 10 Ill his pulpit
Mrs Finch vas sixty-two years old. She leaves
six children. The funeral will be held at the
Amag4nseft parsonage tomorrow. The Rev. John
D Stokes OF the Easthampton Presbyterian Church
Will oficiate. Mr.. and Mrs. Finch had lived here
FOR sixteen wears coming from Hampstead. where
Mr. Finch had been pastor Of the Presbyterian
Church for 3 long time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
GEORGE O CANYONS ILLNESS.

George Q Cannon Of Utah. who has been se-
rousy IN AT the Plaza Hotel. IN this city. re-
ported yesterday 20 he much improved and in a
fair way 70 recover. Mr.. Cannon Is Of the
Mormon church leaders OF Utah He has been
suffering from pneumonia. Mr. Cannon has been
here for moro than a week lie came here 20 look
after some business affairs. He a. the second man
I'm the Mormon Church ranking Immediately after
President Lorenzo Snow and is about seventy-slx
years ola. Mr.. Cannon is the father Of ex-United
States Senator Frank J. Cannon, and has been
rrorniuers In politics In Utah.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
DArTD B. HILL TO LFcTrRE.

Albany. oct. 2-Davd p Hi has been invited
n open the lecture Of the Albany Historical
Society President Schurman. OF Cornell. has con-
sented 10 lecture before the society on his expe-
riences IN the Philippines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
KELLOGG WINS PRIYCETON'S BIC PRIZE.

Princeton. y j.. oct 2-President Patton an
nounced today that Edwin Henry Kellogg. ~
Lander india had been awarded the Steinnecke
pr1ze which yields 70 the winner 1880 The con-
,ast Is open only 10 members Of the sophomore
oisae every three years II is the largest prize
orered in the university. Five hundred dollars
yearly IS paid 10 the successful contestant during
;bree successive years Kellogg IS of tho late
I)r Kellogg. Of india