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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10
PERSONAL.
sionaries.

Congressman William A. Jones. OF virginia.
served during the Civil War IN the deiehee ~,
Richmond. and earned a nickname whIeh s, nd
his fighting qualities earned for him the uue Oh
"Thaddeus Of Warsaw.
Charles Algernon Parsons. the inventor OF the
Parsons steam turbine born In London IN
1854 and Is the fourth surviving Of the late
Earl of Rose of Birr Castle Parsonstown, Ire
land, well known the builder OF the Rose tele-
scope Mr.: Parsons graduated from Ian
bTidge IN 1910 and the year after entereu r,ng as
or LORD Armstrong as an apprenuce, I5,sn5 ~
such until 1881. when he Joined Messrs kitson OF
he gained the practical knowledge Of mechanics
which has proved so valuable to him since
o. H. Ingham. of La Crosse Wis. has given 3d.
900 toward the building OF a school OF SCIENCE
for Ripon (Wis) College.
While the Marques of Dufrerin has two sons IN
active service in South Africa-the Earl Of Ava
shut up in Ladysmith with Sir George White, and
recently wounded: and younger brother He L5
Methuen-a third mas gone out on an AZ ~
peaceful mission. He has been commissioned oy a
tion in South Africa.
At one Of the meetings during Mr.. Moodys ser
vices in Kansas City hymn sheets were distrib-
rted by the ushers just previous to his address He
90 Vf fesnr be noise that would result
should the audience rustic them he resolved to get
has hymn sheet hold it up?' The sheets were
Now shake them!'' Twelve thousand fimsy
sheets of paper were shaken vigorously. They
made an indescribably musical sound There Is
nothing to compare 1t with. One only say II
was vast rustic. That will do" called Mr..
Moody at the top of his voice The sound ceased
.AH right said Mr.. Moody. Now sit on those
hymn sheets" The audience them. Hav-
Ing taken this precauton against interruption.
Mr.. Moody began his sermon.
Mahmoud Pacha, the brother-in-law Of the Sultan
Of Turkey. who recently fed from Constantinople
TO escape persecution account OF his political
principles, and is in Paris said the other day
i am going TO England to write all that I have at
heart l wish to try to hberate my country from
tyranny that is leading II to ruin hope to
carry on an agitation that shall be fruitful in prac
tlcal ana benefCent results" He added that Il
not his aim to overthrow the Sultan, TO induce
MIN to adopt more liberal system OF government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10
THE TAXATION OF FRANCHISES.

The most important feature Of Governor Yoor-
hees's annual message to the New-Jersey Legis-
lature, submitted yesterday, is the section de-
voted to franchise taxation. This question is
discussed at considerable length in the annual
report Of the State Board Of Taxation, and the
Governor, after summarizing the points made
by the Board, says:
The question pressing upon your attention and
demanding answer is, Do the franchises of cor
oIatl1ns OF quasi-puphc hatuLe, ENJOYING
special privileges in the use of public property,
possess value which should be the subject of
taxation, and If so, are the laws defective in
not subJecting them to such taxation?
The Governors idea is that the exclusive right
given to such corporations is as much an ele-
ment Of value the rest Of their property AS
proof Of this he points to the vast increase of
interest bearing securities and stocks issued
largely on the value of the franchises. Gov
ernor voorhees, suggests no specific remedy, but
he declares that 1t is obviously impracticable for
the local assessors of municipality in which
part of a plant is located to estimate the value
of the franchise within their municipal bounda-
ries. Further on the Governor says that some
corporations exercising special franchises now
pay part Of their receipts to municipalities under
agreements made when the franchises were
granted and he proposes that amounts so paid
be deducted from the amount Of any franchise
tax imposed by the Legislature. That undoubt-
eddy refers to the trolley companies, which pay
nothing in Jersey City and Elizabeth, for in
stance and are required to contribute per cent
Of their gross receipts to Newarks treasury.
1t is clearly in the mind of Governor Voor-
hees that the taxation of franchises should be
lodged in a State Board, which should collect
the money for the benefit Of the municipalities.
This will probably meet the views of those who
are really DESTROYS of having the matter settled
on a fair, equitable and consistent basis If the
present Legislature shall pass a franchise taxa
ton bill it IS likely to give the taxing power to
the State Board of Assessors, which is now
charged with the duty of assessing railroad
property. That Board computes the value of
the railroad franchises by considering the mile
age, the character of the country and the stocks
and bonds issued, and it would no doubt follow
something Of the same system with other corpo-
rations Express. telegraph and telephone COM
panes are now obliged TO pay franchise tax
per cent upon their gross receipts in New
Jersey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10
coKgULAR RIGHTS IN SOUTH AFRICA.


The unpleasant but by no means surprising
announcement that the Transvaal Government
refuses TO recognize the American Consul at Pre-
toria as the representative OF British interests
in that country during the war makes pertinent
a brief review of the train Of incidents leading
thereto Immediately upon the declaration Of
war by the Transvaal Government all British
diplomatic and consular representatives with
drew from the country, and the British Govern
.nent requested the United States to authorize
its representatives there TO take charge of Brit
fish interests. The United States acceded to this
request 1t had no diplomatic representative
there, and only one officer of consular rank, Mr.
Macrum, az Pretoria. He was accordingly in
vested with authority 10 look after British in
terests, so far as was compatible with his con-
sular standing. On his unexplained departure
from his place Mr.. Hollis, the United States
Consul at Lourenco Marques, was commissioned
TO take his place ad interim until the newly ap-
pointed successor TO Mr.. Macrum, Mr.. Hay,
could reach the scene. The Transvaal Govern
ment refused to recognize Mr.. Macrum as the
representative of British interests. 1t refused
10 recognize Mr.. Hollis in that capacity, and it
IS assumed, rot unreasonably, will extend it's
refusal TO Mr.. Hay on his arrival. The United
States Consul may minister TO the wants of
ing Of British property simply as a private per
son. He is moi, according to the Transvaal
Government TO do so in his official capacity.
That is unpleasant. 1t is also unusual. 1t
will be remembered that upon the outbreak Of
our war with Spain this Government requested
that the British diplomatic and consular officers
should take charge Of American interests in
SPAIN that the British Government promptly
acceded to the request and that Spain made no
objection. In like manner French representa-
tives assumed charge of Spanish interests In
the United States. That is the custom Of civil
ized nations. There is no law requiring the OBJ
servance of ii, but customs are sometimes more
significant than laws. 1t must be regarded as
cause for sincere regret that the Transvaal Gov
eminent refuses to conform TO the custom.
Technically 1t has, no doubt, the right thus TO
refuse This country has no treaty with either
of the Boer States. 1t never had any with the
Transvaal. and its treaty with the Orange State
was denounced and abrogated by the Orange
State some years ago. The relations of the
Tinted States with those countries are therefore
governed by nothing more than the general prin-
ciples Of international law Under such law the
Transyaal IS not bound 70 let the United States
Consul act in behalf of British interests. IT is
not bound even TO receive a Consul OF the
United States at all, though refusal ip sTcii
cases is extreme and rare. Ii may be remem-
bered that Turkey declined TO receive a certain
United States Consul at Beyroot on the ground
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10
amnsemcnis.

ACADEMY OF MUsIC-2-s:lo-wsy Down East
AMERICAN THEATRE-2-S:i5-Iolanthe
BIJOU-S:1b-Sster Mary
BROADWAY TEEATRE-2-S-Ben-H
CASINO-2-S:l5-Little Riding Hood.
CRITERION THEATRE-S20-The Little Minister
DAL1S THEATRE-2-S-The Maneuvers OF Jane.
EDEN MUSEE-9 a. m. 10 II p. m.-Waxworks, Grand
Concert and Cinematograph
EMPIRE THEATRE-S:15-My Iady's
FIFTH AVENUE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Little
Lambs
FOURTEENTH STREET THEATRE-2-s-The village
Postmaster
GARDEN THEATRE-s3o-Cyrano de Bergerac
GARRICK "Reminiscences Holmes.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-2-S-The Gunner's Mate
HAMMERsTEIN'S VICToRIA-s;s0-chri and the Won
derful Lamp
HARLEM OPERA HoUsE-SThe Jolly Musketeer.
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE-2-s:1 5-Naughty An
thony.
IRVING PLACE THEATRE-s-Schweghofer
KEITH S-Contnuous Performance
kNICkERBOCKER Neutrality-suspicious. Cowboy and
the Lady.
ROSTER & BIALS-s:I5-Vaudevflle
LfCEUM THEATRE-s;30-Mis Hobbs.
MADISON SQUARE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Within
Wheels.
METRoPoLITAN OPERA HoUsB-s-Le Prophete.
MURRAY HILL, THEATRE-S-The Wife
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DISQUALIFICATION Of OIL
Paintings
SEN-fORK THEATRE-Cosed.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Performance
WALLACE S-S:15-The Amer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10
Armalnrk DAILY Gribm,re
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10. 1900.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-Owing to the strictness of the
censorship, little news obtained from South
AFRICA; military experts in London make the
6urmise that General Buffers attempt to cross
and Fal1eres were elected presidents respec-
lively Of the House and Senate of France -
The trial trip Of the cruiser Albany was sue
eessful, the vessel developing speed of half
knot over the contract speed. - The Speech
from the Throne at the opening of the Prussan
Diet was read by the Chancellor; finances were
shown TO be in satisfactory condition. -
Sir Hugh McCallum prorogued the Newfound-
land Legislature until February 1.
CONGRESS.-Senate: Mr.. Beveridge spoke,
advocating the retention Of the Philippines by
the United States, and Mr.. Hoar replied to him.
g. House: The House was not in session.
DOMESTIC.-At the meeting of the Cabinet
the opening of ports in the Philippines was
discussed. - A loving cup was presented TO
Admiral Dewey at his home in Washington.
- Democratic members of the House of
Representatives held a caucus, at which plans
for uniting all the elements of opposition to the
Republicans were considered - William ].
Morgan, the State Controller, made his annual
report yesterday - The Court OF Appeals
has decided that the Gerry society is not under
the jurisdiction Of the State Board Of Charities
CITY.-Stocks were dull and lower. - The
Rapid Transit Commission heard arguments of
Harlem and The Bronx citizens in favor of the
underground railway project. - In the Moli-
neux trial DR.. Persifor Fraser testified that he
had made microscopic examination of the
handwriting exhibits and of the opinion
that MolneuX wrote the poison package ad-
dress. The city home of Joseph Pulitzer,
in East Fifty hfth-st, was destroyed by fire, and
two employees of the house were burned to death.
- It was learned that several hundred
agents Of the New-York Life Insurance Com
Tany had gone over to the Equitable Life AS
surance Society.
THE wEATHER-Forecast for to-day:
Threatening; warmer with rain tonight. The
.emperature yesterday: Highest, 81 degrees;
lowest, IS; average, 261s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10

In the Office Of public prosecutor If they can
with impunity use the official machinery at
their command for the punishment of their per-
sonal enemies.
There is not the least reason apparent for
doubling that the charges against Messrs. Hey
decker and Mcmahon were pushed by the Dis
trlct Attorney because as members of the City
Club they had Joined in asking the Governor to
remove Mr.. Gardiner from office. The District
Attorney had hand in causing the arrest, and
even when the attorney for the nominal COM
plainant withdrew from the case, declaring that
on investigation he was convinced that the
charges were unfounded, the District Attorney
persisted with the unjust prosecution He had
evidently taken leaf out Of Mr. Crokers book,
who always answers the complaint of re-
former by bringing some absurd charge which
until 1t Is disproved gives ammunition for cat
calls to his followers. He tried that against
Joseph F. DAILY, and more recently against
Frank Moss. Mr.. Gardiner seems to think that
he can go Mr. Crokers unofficial blackguardism
one better and brand his critics with an official
brand Long ago he showed a disposition to
many revenge for fellow office holders, and now
he shows a readiness to use it for his own per-
sonal ends This is dangerous abuse of power.
A judge who would let his sentences be deter
mined by personal disposition toward those ar
raigned at his bar would be no worse than
prosecutor who let his personal dislikes lead
him into unjust prosecutions The District At
torney is bound to use his authority with judi
cial impartiality, and If he fails to do SO he
gives ample cause for his removal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10
GARDENERS ABUSE OF POWER.

District Attorney Gardeners attempt to main
tain criminal prosecutions against Fulton Nc
Mahon and Edward L. Heydecker may seem a.
laughing matter TO some now that Magistrate
Mayo has refused 10 hold them and declared
that there nothing to justify the issuance of
a warrant against either of them. Good natured
people who take Gardiner and government and
everything else as more or less OF a joke may
think that the matter is now ended, that the
lawyers have been indicated and that nobody
need trouble any more about the transaction
But, really, the arrest of these men was
highly serious and significant misuse of official
power which the citizens of this county cannot
afford 10 pass over lightly. The liberty, prop
erty and reputation OF every man are at the
mercy of INSCRIPTIONS and vindicnve persons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10
BOWDON ALUMNI DINE.

About forty-fve members OF the Alumni Assoc3A-
ton - Bowdoin College sat down to the associa-
ton's thrtieth annual dinner at the Hotel Man
haitian last night. A. F. Libby the retiring presi-
dent presided. After the dinner speeches were
made by Professor William Macdonald OF Bow
dom College; Charlton T. Lewis George II Putnam
General O. o. Howard, General Thomas H Hub
bard. George r. Moulton James McKeen Profess
sor John G. Wight, William J. Curtis and p P
Simmons. Among others present were ex-Sueaker
Thomas B. Reed, John H Goodenow Edward r
Merrill. Samuel l. Gross George r Hartman
Lincoln A Rogers. Dr. Frederick H DILLINGHAM;
Dr. George H Pierce William L T2lscA -,
Merrill. Sidney Stacy, Henry r. Cuts james n
Merrtman. Augustus a. HuSSey, George II FoStsr
Henry r. Pierce and Frederick B. Smith
frior 70 the dnner the association held It's annual
meet1ng The following were elected Ofirs~a- TT-JIi
lam J. Curtis. president; George II Mo1lto1 = p
simmons, &. r. Hartman and Dr. " = CyS.ss,'
vice-presidsnts; L A Rogers corresponding sscrs-
Iaryi 1T, e n DlnS-an secretary and trSaSIr-
6 HHssey' ydSIRry n Pierce, Earl A Merrill ana
GGOIss H. roster members OF the Executive Com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10

new island possessions sweet influences a. -
the Pleiades. giving an impetus to business
and making everybody speculative ncn S"0
happy AS soon as Aguinaldo Is put down -
will quite likely be land boom in the Fhi, -.
pines, vitalizing jungle property inert since 'il'
days OF Magellan and the pioneer Jesuit mis-
sionaries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10
TO PROCEED AGAINST C, VANDERBILT
SAYS He WILL INSTRUCT THE SHERIFF
TO COLLECT HIS FINE

TO COLLECT HIS FINE
Half an hour before the case OF Cornelius Van
derbnt for contempt was to come up in Part OF
the City Court yesterday c. c. Paulding. an at
torney for the New-Yorx Central Railroad. who
represents Mr.. Vanderbilt IN the matter. with
drew his motion to open the default Mr. Paulding.
Judge Fftzsimons and Assistant Corporation
Counsel a T Herman met for moment IN the
was arranged
About the middle OF October Mr. Vanderbilt failed
to answer a summons for jury duty He was fined
in the sum OF 500 by Judge FItzstmOns, and after
ward sent excuse that was not considered ado
Quate at the same time falling to pay his fine.
The excuse was returned TO him and he was In
formed thar he was in contempt.
Soon afterward his attorney made motion 70
open the contempt proceedings. which granted.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Herman says ne
will proceed against Mr. Vanderbilt in accOrdancs
with the law. and do Immediately. The drst
step viii be to put the matter IN the hands OF
the Sheriff for collection.
Mr.. Paulding refused TO say anything about tia
case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10
DIR. rGLYy9s BODY REMOVED.
NOW LIES IN STATE IN ST MARY's CHURCH AT
NEWBI-RG.

NOW LIES IN STATE N ST MAEt4'S CHURCH Al
NEWBCRG-
Newburg y Y Jan. s.-The body OF Dr. Edward
McC4Ivnn was removed this evening from the rec
tory TO ST. Mary's Church The coffin was borne
by parfshioners DR.. BurtselI. OF RondOuts Fathers
SaHey, O'ConneH and DOoley, OF Newourg; Fathers
Thomas Dunphy O'Dwyer and McCready, OF New
York and Father O'Keefe. OF Highland Falls. with
acoIytes and cross bearers. made the little pro
cession and recited psalms for the dead as they
entered the church The body was laid in stare n
front of the altar The dead arrayed IN fuli
vestments OF the priest and IN his hand was
chaice. The head is raised that the face Of the
priest can be from any part or the churcn
A steady stream OF people OF all classes and de-
nominations passed around the coffin The body
will lie In state in St Stephens Church, NswYork-
Wednesday night and Thursday morning solemn
requiem mass will De sung, Win DE- 1AcOreaO4 aS
ceIebrant Vicar General Joseph Mooney will preach
the sermon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10
IN MEMORY OF FATHER MeLYNN.

A meeting in memory OF the Rev Dr. Edward
McCIynn, under the auspices OF the Manhattan
Single Tax Club will be held at Cooper Union TO-
morrow evening. John 5. Crosby viii deliver the
principal Grafton. Charles Frederick Adams. Father
Huntington. Father Ducey. Tom L Johnson, Pro
lessor Charles Spragus Smith and Henry George
are expected TO address the nesting " D. NC
Cracker, the president of the club. VIII preside
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10

The Hon Timothy E. Ellsworth replies to a
questioner: Il do not permit myself to think Of
the Payn matter" Mr.. Ellsworth thus shows
that he is a worthy leader OF the Senate under
the present constitution, the fundamental article
OF which is: Never think. Await orders"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10

1t is we'll enough as a joke that Denmark
should be put in the position Of an eager auc-
tioneer trying to get rid of some Improbable
islands. 1t is not Joke however, at which the
United States can afford to be hilarious or one
which it ought to find agreeable or amusing.
There was little talk about the sale Of these
islands till the United States K~ofessed intense
eagerness to buy them wheeded Denmark at
last into making offer of them and taking the
sense of the inhabitants as to their desire n
come under United States authority After all
this the United States broke it's bargain II isn't
for us to find anything amusing in the subsa-
quent proceedings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10
DEWEY ARCH SUBsCRIPrIoNs nRourro

1t Is denied that there has been a falling OF n,
subscriptions 70 the fdn0 10 perpstuate the roV7s
Arch secretary Nicon Of the COMMITTEES sats
been received and that the total Is near ths ss ~
mark. N0'ON"
but that does not represent all the nouav m
sishI said Mr. Ntcoil. AS we have not VET haars
from ire special trade committees ard We haVa -.
SSSntsN subscriptions conditional on our re~sJ,SS
can be-" N4" az anything
. WLtnn Two weeks Mr. Nicoll promises thai
II -, s including the amount Of every suhscrip-
public. '' % SVEN 10 tns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10

good substitute for the lobby. Perhaps that ex-
plains Mr.. Platt's supposed willingness to do
away with the old lobbyists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10

4 son BORN TO PRINCESS EENRY.
heL Prussia. Jan s-Princess Henry Of Prussia
VA H~tsS delivered OF son this rooxninx
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10

The Presbytery Of New-York will on Monday
consider the question whether it is expedient To
punish and reform an alleged hereto by applv-
Ing a Birch to him The corrective virtues n,
the birch instrument Of punishment hava
been celebrated in song and story. So on gen
eral principles the Presbytery would have no
reason to hesitate. But as an historical fact. If
we remember Alright, II was this same Birch that
was applied to another distinguished hereto
DR.. Briggs, some years ago And while II
doubtless inflicted severe punishment upon him.
it did not cure him Of what the Church deemed
to be heresy. 1t looks as II the Birchng OF Pro-
fessor McGiffert would result in the same wav.
land boom has followed the flag TO Guam
suddenly boosting real estate from SIS to 500
an acre, with the market still advancing II Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10

Our Mayor persists in wasting public money
on unnecessary bridges. and 1t may be In order
to appeal to the Legislature to protect the tax
payers from his stupid and stubborn extrava-
gance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-10

Albany apparently has reason to be proud Of
the new cruiser which bears its name.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08
TIL. BEST Of ALL.

For over fifty years MRS. WINsLow's SoorH'
rSG SYRUP has been used by mothers foi their
children W whilc teething. Are you disturbed at
night and broken OF your rest by sick child
suffering and crying with pain Of cutting teeth
II 40 send ut once and get a bottle OF Mrs Win
slows Soothing Syrup for Children Teething
Its value is incalculable II will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Depend upon 1t
mothers, there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
diarrhua, regulates the Stomach and Bowels,
cures Wind Collie, softens the Gums, reduces
Inflammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRS. Winslow's Soothing sy-
rup" for children teething is peasant tc the
taste and is the prescription OF one OF the old.
est and best female physicians and nurses In the
United States and is for sale by all druggists
throughout the world. Price, Twenty-Five cents
q bottle. Re sure and get "NRs WINsLow's
sooruIyG SYRUP. 5-S-ly.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08
FASHION NOTES.

A novel pen wiper of chamois has
wishbone of silver gilt fastened there
On. A large imitation amethyst IS set
at the intersection of the prongs.
A novelty in a scarf pin of gold repre-
sents a serpent in green enamel coiied
around n large pink pearl. DIAMONDS
serve as eyes for the serpent.
A handsome brooch of gold represents
bee. The back is set with large sap
phire. Diamonds and emeraIds are
freely used in the wings, while two
rubies represent the eyes.
Large precious stones are lately more
frequently used in ornamenting ladies'
cloak clasps, and lavallieres are en-
ployed instead of loops or buttons.
Two which are becoming popular are OF
gold, set with large topazes and ame-
thysts.
The invisible joint belt buckle is
growing steadily in favor. Among the
many designs is one of gold represent
!.ny a s.,;as Of finely wrought scrolls.
The buckle is elaborate N finish and
massive in construction.-Jewelers'
Weekly.