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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
4 MORn AROET MR WOODRUFF.

The Hon. Timothy l.. Woodruff in the midst
of his preparations for Il visit to the great
Middle West, has been not a little annoyed by
the indiscreton of some of his friends We
say of his friends because we are not aware
that he has any enemies. The Lieutenant
Governor does not deny that he aspires to the
Republican nomination for Vice-Presdent and
it is not unfair to suppose that Governor Roose-
velts determine ton not TO be a candidate for
that office. with Mr. Platt's cordial acquieScence,
has afforded him a certain measure of personal
satisfaction. But Mr. Woodruff has n keen
sense of propriety and is consequently in
capable of making a rush for the nomination.
He believes, with the happy confidence of
youth that he is qualified for the Vicc-Presi-
dency, with its constitutional possibilities of
advancement to a more illustrious station, and
hopes that Republican sentiment throughout
the country will develop in such manner dur
ing the next few months as TO make him the
choice of the Convention. But he wishes to have
il distinctly understood that he is eXerting no
undignfed pressure in his own behalf. Those
TO whom the destinies of the party are about
10 be committed will not be shocked by mani
festations of uncommon anxiety on his part
They will review his career, put a just esti-
mate upon his talents and services. and make
a decision to which he will bow with perfect
loyalty and respect.
Not with any intention therefore, of starting
an aggressive movement in support of his can
didacy but rather for the purpose of enabling
the people TO familiarize themselves with his
physical. mental and moral features. Mr. Wood
ruff has arranged this Western trip. 1t is a
frank and courageous proceeding, and we
heartily sympathize with Mr.. Woodrufs re-
solve that it shall not be msinterpreted with
- nth HON IL
seal of approval from numerous great consttu-
eDcies, his satisfaction will be complete and
undisguised. If on the other hand. he fails to
make such an impression as he justly considers
indispensable to the fulfilment of his honorable
ambition. his main object will, nevertheless,
have been accomplished He will have eniight-
ened the country to the full extent of his abil-
ity and if the Republican Convention makes
mistake it will not be his fault
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
THAT PUERro RICO GAME.

There has not been in all the history Of our
insular possessions more diverting and more
characteristic episode than that of the game
which has been undertaken in the of
Puerto Rico by a curious combination Of free
traders anti-expansionists, and-well, there is
no one word sufficiently polite for use in loaded
BREWER which accurately describes those who
would drag the polygot islands of the sea into
the American Union and give them a share in
the government Of this continent. The whole
scheme Of the game has been elucidated in our
Washington correspondence. But perhaps it is
worth while 10 recapimlate a few of the main
points
The first thing was 10 get this country
committed, If possible, TO the extension OF the
United States tariff system as a matter of
course 10 Puerto Rico. To that end ii was
deemed desirable To convey the impression
indeed, categoricaily TO declare-that there had
been free trade between that island and Spain,
whence ii could be argued with some effect that
this country should be at least as generous
Spain had been to Puerto Rico OF course that
statement was deliberate faIsehood. But
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private water companies grabbing the water
sheds about them to have their reasonable pres
ent and future needs guarded by the supreme
Court 1t is in the interest of this city TO re-
cover liberty to solve its water problem I'M
hampered by private franchises which cannot
be condemned. II New-York wants to contract
with private companies for water well and
good. but ii should not be tied hand ana loot
by laws and put at the mercy OF private COM
panies. The demand for relief is not in the
nature of an attack on the Ramapo COM
pany, much as that corporation has done to call
for action. 1t is simply movement to give
the city fair field. Certainly nobody, not even
the Ramapo company itself, can honestly OBJ
ject to that. 1t cannot be possible that the
Republican organization is prepared to refuse
New-York City rights of securing water which
ii has been willing to bestow on private citi-
zens for speculative purposes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
PERSONAL.

The Rev. Samuel A. Eliot, the secretary of the
American Unitarian Association, has declined to ac-
cept the unanimous call which was rendered to
him by the members of the South Congregational
Church of Boston, and he will remain In his pres
ent position.
Sir Reginald Palgrave. who has just resigned the
clerkship of the House OF Commons, was one OF
the most genial and agreeable officials at West
minister. He entered the service OF the House as
far back as 1853, having been previously admitted
study OF oliver Cromwell history of the House
of Commons, and standard authority known as
The Chairman's Handbook" In his leisure mo
ments he is amateur painter and modelier IN
wax and clay One of his brothers became pro-
fessor of poetry Oxford, and another joined the
Roman Catholic Church. became a Jesuit priest
and achieved reputation as a traveller ana I'M
guist
Detroit Feb. 19>-MaJor-G General w. r. Smarter
will attend the Michigan Clubs annual banquet on
Wednesday night guest of the club. He mas
stopped over in Michigan the way from Wash
ington to San Francisco. He visited ex-Secretary
Alger this afternoon and this evening went to hala-
mazoo for days stay. He will return TO Detroit
on Wednesday.
Atlanta Ga. Feb Ex-Governor Gambler started
to-day for Washington to attend the meeting or
Governors in connection with the celebration in
commemoration OF the removal of the National
capital from Philadelphia to Washington. He
thinks the celebration could be appropriately held
July 4.
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Amusfmenfs.

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METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSES ao-Das Rhensold
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NETWORK THEATRE-S:lo -Broadway to TOXIC.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1900
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-Reports that General Cronje's
army had been surrounded were prevalent in
London: all the hills south of the Tugela are
now held by the British, including Hangwane.
- 1t was announced IN the House Of Com
mons that Russia was sending reinforcements to
the Asiatic frontier. - Many deaths from in
fuenza have occurred in Berlin. - The
Venezuelan Government declares there is no
lighting in that republic. - The French
Senate sitting as a High Court, decided that
IL had jurisdiction the of Marcel
Habert.
CONGRESS-Senate: Mr.. CuIlom explained
his bill providing form of government for
Hawaii; there was debate on the application
Of the Constitution to new possessions, -
House: Debate the Puerto Rican Tariff bill
began, its passage being advocated by Messrs.
Payne and DalZell and opposed by Mr.. Richard
son; an Army Reorganization BILL prepared by
Secretary Root, was introduced by Mr.. Hull,
chairman Of the Committee on Military Affairs;
Mr.. Richardson introduced two resolutions
the State Department for information re-
garding eX-Consul Macrum's charges was
adopted.t
DOMESTIC.-Senator Clark, of Montana, ap-
peared again before the committee which is
investigating charges of bribery in connection
with his election. and DR.. Tracey told of his
offer 10 Justice Hunt, of the Montana Supreme
Court. =- A resolution was introduced in the
Assembly at Albany asking for the opinions OF
the Mayor and Controller of New-Yor.. City or
the adVisability of making a contract with
private company for the city's water supply
- Andrew Carnegie started from Florida fol
Pittsburg TO give his personal attention to tn:
answer to the Prick suit; Mr.. Prick denied that
he was preparing to institute Coke Company
suit. - All the members of the Kentucky
Legislature met at Frankfort, but the Senat
divided the question Of the presiding Officer
and no agreement was reached.
THE WEATHER.-For for to-day: Fail
and warmer probably followed by rain OF
wednesday. The temperature yesterday: High
est, % degrees; lowest, 10; average, POS.
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what's little thing like lie between really
Superior Persons?
And If that point could have been gained,
what next? Well the people who want Puerto
Ricans TO make laws for the government of the
United States would have won their trick For
If Puerto Rico was by right under the United
States tariff, why, it must he under the whole
Constitution, and be eligible for Statehood about
year after next. But the other two parties
would have had other cards to play. Obviously
the island would be without adequate revenue,
and there would be cry that we were starving
it to death more cruelty than Spain ever did.
A revenue must be provided. How? BY direct
taxes? That was the prime grievance against
Spain. BY issuing bonds? That would mean
ultimate-and not very remote-bankruptcy
BY making appropriations from the United
States Treasury? What = howl that would
raise of ''paternalism' and ''pauperism' and
"anneXing expenditures. And in that the anti
eXpansionists would win their trick. As for the
free traders, they are amply repaid for all their
laborS whenever they can get the least bit or
free trade established just for free trades sake,
no matter how improbable or injurious it may
be to all concerned.
Yes, it was n nice little game. But, like many
another small game" it hasn't seemed to work.
And we scarcely think it will.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
HOMES FOR BACHELORS.

An almost incredible report comes from New
Haven, that Professor Sumner, of Yale, has
declared in public that 80 per cent of the mar
riages in this country are not ideal. II the well
known educator made any remark of the sort
he was probably INDUCING in that form of
American humor which is characterized by play
full hyperbOe. But certain wealthy investors
in real estate on Manhattan Island have evil
IDENTIFY made up their minds that the number of
the obstinate minated in this town is certain to
expand. This is clear from the fact that these
investors are now building in various parts of
this borough handsome and costly structures
reserved for the narrow minded foes of matri-
mony. These homes for bachelors at
tractively designed that they are likely to bring
about a marked reduction in the wedding Stats
tics.
How can these capitalists silence their
sciences when these inward monitors insist that
woman haters is a grievouS hurt to the general
welfare? Bachelor life should not be made too
tempting by the enlargement OF creature com
forts. New-YorIis luxurious clubs are exceed
ingly enticng already. When over and above
the destinations of the clubs in Fifth-ave. and
elsewhere bachelors find it easy to rent apart
ments sumptuous and cunningly contrived
not plain that the outlook is somewhat dispirit-
ing? Can any New Yorker be looked upon as
sincerely loyal and patriotic. the possessor OF
true civic pride, if he persists in encoura ging
bachelors to remain isolated?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
SIMPLE JUSTICE FOR 2EW-ToRK CITY

The Merchants Association deserves COM
mendation for its strong efforts to secure the
passage of the bill 10 enlarge the powers of
New-lork City in the condemnation of water
rights so that they will not be inferior TO those
OF private corporations which seek 10 control
watersheds. The brief which the association
yesterday presented 10 the Cities Committee of
the Assembly asking a favorable report upon
the Morgan bill is a convincing exposition of
the unjust discrimination made by the present
law against this city. New-York has not equal
privileges with the smallest incorporated vii
lage. and, moreover, the special restrictions
contained in its charter, ostensibly for the pro-
lection Of The water supplies of smaller COM
munities, do not actually protect them at ALL
but merely enable private water companies to
play the dog in the manger with this city.
NewYork at present is forbidden to condemn
water privileges in any watershed lin whole or
in part devoted" to the supply of any other
city, town or village in the State This is, Of
course, meant TO prevent small towns from
being deprived of their water but there is a
loophoIe 1t does not preclude the city from
purchasing the water of this same watershed
from a private company. The resulting ten
dency is 10 force the city Of New-YOrk to con-
tract with a private company for any addi-
uonal water supply, since almost all aTaiiSble
sources are drawn upon in some small part for
the supply of villages. So the city can only
secure water from them Indirectly, through a
private corporation like the RamapO company,
which has greater powers of condemnation for
water supply than the city itself, and greater
powers Of contract and condemnation than that
of any other private water company in the
State. The Morgan bill proposes TO amend the
law SO that New-York City may condemn water
sheds excepting so far they are actually
used or reasonably necessary for the supply of
other cities or villages in the judgment of the
Supreme Court. The passage of this bill would
az once free New-York from dependence on
spectators and really safeguard the water sup
plies of other places AS ii is now, a corpora
ton with the privileges of the Ramapo COM
pany can get hold of water supply an insig-
nifcant part Of which goes TO some public or
private village waterwOrks. No matter how
many million gallons may 90 10 waste New
York City cannot touch it. The water company
however, can, and it is not restricted 10
the use OF the surplus beyond all probable
needs Of municipalities already in possession,
as the city would be under the proposed bill
The company can rob the people of the locality
and sell 10 the city. and as the city is abso-
lutely shut ont wherever other towns are draw
ing any water whatever ii is driven into the
arms Of the corporation.
The removal of this discrimination IS of
course, in line with sound public policy 1t is In
ae interests of villages now at the mercy of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
MAY BECOME DIR. GoTTHEIEs SUCCESSOR

THE REV. DR. MOSES J. CRIES. WHO OCCUPIED
TEMPLE EMANUEL PULPIT ON SATURDAY
MADE FAVORABLE IMPRESSION
From rumors which were circulated Yesterday IL
appeared that the visit Of the Rev Dr. Moses J.
Cries to New-York and his occupancy Of the pull
pit Of the Temple Emanuel may have had more
bearing on the question OF filing the vacancy in
the Temple pastOrate than some Of the members
were willing TO admit on Saturday. 1t was said
then that the young happened to be in town
and was invited to lecture
On the other hand IT said yesterday thai
since the retirement from active duty OF the Rev.
DR. Gotthei, who Is emeritus rabbi Of the conErs-
cation. the pulpit duties have devolved on the Rev
DR.. Joseph Siverman and II was thought by many
people that DR.. SHERMAN might succeed to the
place which DR.. Gottheil had filed for more thar
twenty-five years.
But the visit of Dr. Cries. said a member
shows that the members Of the Temple are anx-
ious to secure pastor, and were not dis
heartened by the failure of the negotiations with
DR.. Hirsch'
The young man who addressed the conservation
on Saturday IS about thirty years old. and a
graduate of the Cincinnati Theological College Of
which the venerable DR.. Wise is the head and
were educated He belongs to the moderate
form class. which Is composed Of Jews who have
eliminated much of the antique and the Oriental
from their forms Of ceremony and worship. but
still retain all that IS essentially Jewish. He made
a decidedly favorable impression on his hearers.
eecting successor 10 the venerable DR.. GottheH
he Will be candidate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
HADLEY TO BE HARVARD CLUBS GUEST.

New-Haven, Conn. Feb. 10 (SpeciaD. --President
Hadley of Yale been invited to be present as an
invited guest at the annual dinner Of the Harvard
Club, of New-York City Wednesday evening.
1t is said that Yale president never before at
tended a Harvard dinner. President Hadley &C
cepted the invitation, and will probably respond
to the toast yale" 1t will be remembered that
President HadIey wore the Harvard crimson hood
during the ceremonies incident to his Inauguration
last October. while President Eliot wore the Yale
hood each being entitled display that token of
membership by previous complimentary order Of
the doctors degree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20

pendent tariff laws for Puerto Rico should note
Mr. Paynes declaration in opening the debate
on the pending bill that 1t was changed from
the original draft after consultation with Cen
eral Davis who estimated that without slight
duties sufficient revenue could not be raised for
the islands expenses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
VARIETY ENTERTAINMENTS.

Large audiences at Keith's Union Square Theatre
were entertained yesterday by Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
Drew, in Love VIII Find the Way; John T.
Marion ManoIa DoIan and Lenharr Conroy and
McDorald, Blanche Rims. Smith and Cook. Dolph
and Susie Levine. De Haven and Mote. the bio
graph. Grolius and St AIva. Adele Purvis Onri
equilibrist; Matte Nichols and the stereOpticon-
''whirl-i-Gig'' and Barbara Fidgety' began
new week at Weber & Fields's Music Hall last
night. The new burlesque Of "Sapho' viii Be
ready for the stage in a short time
long bill was presented at Tony Pastors
Theatre yesterday. including Fison and Enrol En-
mons. Emerson and Emmons; Dixon, Bowers and
Dixon Mr.; and Mrs Jimmie" Barry. Miss Bel.
DUFFY: Murray and Alden. Wilson and Leieests G
Teat G FredeTieR Hurd magician Inen ana wight
man new views on the vitagraph. and new songs
The concerts went on as usual at the Eden
Musee yesterday. afternoon and evening, the wax
works were IN their best condition and the cine
matOgTaph showed views every hour
The bill at Proctor's Palace yesterday was
headed by Flo Irwin. Other features were Milton
and Doe Noslef o the four cOSys BopRsF "a
mOnologist; the Carmen sisters, banjOtsts; tns
Ahearns, acrobats. and the kalatechnoscope-
Digby Bell was at the head OF the programme at
Proctor's Twenty-third Street Theatre yesterday
The chief among the other features OF the pro
gramme were Camille UrsO. the viOlinist DAISY
Lowering, Maxwell and simpson, song inustratorTs'
Mile Ami. aert9list; Pete" Baker. Linton ana aS
Intyre. the kalatechnOscODe, and Tiddlewinks ana
Dugan.
An entertainment. consisting OF nothing but
vaudeville. again given at Roster & BlaLs
Music Hall last night Among those who pro
vlded 1t were Henri French, Ida Fuller the Onians.
Truly Shattuck Arthur Hslstone and MINIS
Abbey the Mignon family the YOung American
Quintet. the Bright brothers and Stanley Aa1
Wilson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
LARGE INCOME FOR MISS HAMILTON.

SEVENTEEN YEAR-oLD DAUGHTER OF CHARLES
X HAMILTON TO GET $4,000 YEAR.
Miss Eleanor NJ. Hamilton, the severteen-year-old
daughter of the late Charles X. Hamilton, who
died in 1894 leaving considerable property. was
yesterday declared by Justice Freedman in the
Supreme Court. to be entitled to the whole income
of $1,000 year derived from the trust fund erea-
ted by her father from his residuary estate.
Justice Freedman's decision rendered in an
action brought by ]. Eberhard Faber, as trustee
under Mr. Hamton's WILL in order to have de-
termination as to the manner in which the income
left to Miss Hamilton pending her attaining her
majority should be disposed of The other trustees
of Miss Hamiltons property W. Bayard Cut
ting and J. G.. Hamilton. They parties TO the
suit. Miss Hamilton lives with her aunt, Louise 3
Tying, at Summit n. J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
Ex-sPEAKER REED VISITS THE HOUSE

Washington, Feb. 19-Ex-Speaker Reed
about the House to-day for the first time since his
resignation from Congress, and his appearance
the signal for a levee in the Ways and Means Com
mittee room. Mr.. Reeds visit at first excited some
conjecture possibly connected with the Puerto
Rican issue It learned, however, that the
Speaker had no such Grand He conferred with
most of the Republican members OF the Ways and
Means Committee. Mr. Reed is in the city to at
tend to business before the departments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
THE PASSING THRONG.

I'm the course OF poker game in which T PLAYED
the other evening" said T. II Francis. yesterday
some spirited betting between two
SOME OF the players resulted in eacn one
FREAK laying down three kings one OF
PACKS OF them having two kings Of hearts
CARDS. but remaining ObliviOus 70 the fact
until his attention was called to IL
Investigation showed that in new pack OF cards
which had just been brought into play there were
eight kings and no queens I was reminded By it OF
a game I in. when 1 lived IN Texas
where similar think took place. A new pack
lowed by the liyeliest kind OF betting before the
draw. 1t finally resulted in n universal call. then
five of us went at IL again hammer and tOngs. An
other call and showdown brought light five
found that the new deck was made up entirely %
spades. 1t was lively experience while q lasted
and. as held the straight flush, have always. n
way, felt that that particular pot by rights be-
lOnged TO me"
Speaking OF Texas" went on Mr. Francis. re
minds me OF the way they used to play poker when
I was there. They play all sorts OF
THE WAY hands and have the joker in the
THEY PLAY pack besides. which adds greatly
IN TEXAS. 10 the liveIiness OF the game As
they play it in Texas when the
joker is in the deck it for anything II you
have joker in your hand and three aces. il counts
as four aces. etc The hands they run are as
follows in the order of their counting. one pair
two pair, a blatze, which is hand consisting only
OF face or picture cards, the aces. however, here
counting as face cards; three of kind. Ather-
ton. which is hand where the highest card Is a
nine with the lowest deuce. five in the middle
seven is the high card a straight around the cor
heT, 5hat Is, where thirteen cards Of the suit
CONSIDERED as IN complete SeGuence-kng. ace, two.
three and four is straight around the corner: a
a straight flush. Athertons, killers and strsig5ts
around the corner also apply 10 Pushes There are
skips and Irish fuis. but these were All that va
used' ana they were quite enough. 1 assure YOU