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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-27
ROUGH RIDERS TO AID ROOSEVELT
CAssI. THE BUGLER. CALLS ON SECRETARY
MANCHESTER AT REPUBLICAN
HEADQUARTERS.

Emilio Cassi one Of Colonel Roosevelt's Rough
Riders at the battle Of San Juan and the man
who bugler accompanied Colonel Roosevelt
on his campaign tour OF the State two years ago,
called on Secretary Manchester at the headquar-
tiers of the Republican County Committee yester-
day, and last night, in company with his wife.
occupied a box at the Carnegie Hall ratification
meeting.
and Joined the police force in Havana- One night
at the Inglaterra Hotel there fight over the
distribution OF the S30OOOOo among the Cuban vet
erans and Cassi mortally wounded Lieutenant
Martinez, a Cuban veteran. Cassi was arrested.
tried and imprisoned. He serving out hf-
teen months sentence when he released
few weeks ago by Governor-General Wood. 1t is
said that Governor Roosevelt had something to do
with Cassrs release 1t is also said that Cassis
wife gave the Army officials valuable Information
about plot 20 blow up the Tacon Theatre, and
that this operated in her husbands favor
Cassi has had interesting career He
born at Monaco about thirty-hve years ago of
Italian parentage, and when old enough became a
musician IN Paris Then he Joined the Foreign
Legion in the French army and fought in Dahomey
and other places. He landed IN San Francisco
three years ago and soon was made the leader of
aHainted With 'BueRy 6e and when aA the lat
organization of the Rough Riders Cassi was one of
the first to volunteer ,oo! He was wounded In the
SGovernor Roosevelt has done Si me great many
kndnesses" said Il Cassi YESTERDAY TO e., Tribune
dent shall sssuTedly do 50. I expect tS go with
in July in the Indian Territory. and after that is
out Of the way I'm coming back to New-York TO
engage in the lumber business, provided I can
make it go. I am interested in q mahogany tract
near Cienfuegos, and l guess can make little
money in selling It here"
Another Rough Rider in town is Sheriff Sherman
Bell OF Cripple Creek. THE Rough Riders are
going TO give Roosevelt ore OF the hottest times in
The West he ever had, said the Sheriff yesterday.
He will get great reception wherever he goes
in the West this time. 4 great many, Rough
help elect Mckinley. and Roosevelt. The Vice
Presidency is not going to bury Roosevelt. He'll
loom UP four years from now bigger and stronger
than ever for the Presidency, and the Rough
Riders Will help 10 keep him to the front"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-27
SAVING TIME.

The waste Of time is one Of the things most to
be guarded against in this busy and rushing
modern world. Men like Huxley and Tyndaii
have cried out against the demands upon the
time Of scientists made by society and domestic
life. Great workers like Darwin and Littre have
used every scrap OF precious time and carefully
protected themselves against needless loss OF ar
hour. We do not often reflect the unneces-
sary waste Of time IN the simpler operations of
daily life In housekeeping, for example which
OF necessity takes much time the contriv-
ances for saving time are not what they should
be But one great time-Eaver has been found
the gas range. Waiting for coal fire 20 come
up waiting for il 20 cool off, are unknown
things in an up-to-date kitchen. The gas range
Is ready for instant by turning a key does
crate heat instantly when the gas is turned off
Here is a great saving OF time made possible
10 say nothing Of the saving OF labor temper
and worry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-27
MARRIAGE PROMOTING EXCURSION
THE WITHAM BANKING ASSOCIATION WIS
ITS THE CITY.

The Whitman Banking Association. the platform
of which is the refutation of the creed that mar
riage is a failure is in the city. This association
which has a matrimonial annex of distinction and
interest arrived yesterday and the members Of the
goodly company are at the Gsey House. The or
ganization started by William H. withan of
Georgia.
Mr.. Witham is wealthy man and is said to be
the president Of thrty-six banks FIVE cotton mills
and various other enterprises. He likes to have
young people around him. and every year he
takes the young officers of these various CONNER
cial institutions off for a vacation. The subordi-
this trip, but IT is compulsory. Mr. Witham not
only believes in young men. but he believes in
early marriage, and these annual trips he
takes along, aside from the officers OF the various
banks and the wives of those who are married Just
as many unmarried young as there are
eligible bachelors. If any OF the bachelors as a re-
suit Of the trip contract engagement Mr.
Witham is highly pleased and makes a handsome
cash present TO the happy young couple
The present delegation is ia strong headed nv
MI Whitman himsef-and, thoughtful Mr.. Wit
ham!-a clergyman is also in the party 10 say
grace before meals, minister the spiritual wants
OF the little band and officiate a any marriages
that may be arranged for. There are in the party
who are open to persuasion. Mr.. Witham said
yesterday that matters progressing finely in
the matrimonial department, and he hoped to
marry on one or more couples before he got his
flock home. The party Is wasting no time and
not overlooking any OF the sights OF New-York
Last night the members OF the band attended
driving through Central Park, walking in Fifth
interest as each might elect. The visitors occupy
htty-seven rooms in the hotel, and they expect 10
stay here until Saturday when they will take a
wears a ribbon lettered follows: 'Withar
Banks. Convention. 1900 Asbury Park, N j."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-27
CLOUDBURST AT MOBILE.
STREETS INUNDATED AND BUSINESS
SUSPENDED-TWO GIRLS PRE-
VENT A WRECK.

Mobile, Ala. June ga cloudbu-st occurred
in this city early to-day. All the streets were
submerged, in some places to depth or hve
feet A heavy rain continued falling through
out the morning. No fatalities have so far been
reported. Business in the city Is practically
suspended.
The rainfall from 5 a. m. to noon was 127
inches. The rain seems TO be confined to the
Gulf Coast.
Many houses in Wilkinson-st are partly I'M
der water 1t is reported that three negro
children were drowned. Several families have
been removed from their houses by the police.
At Columbus, Ga. the continued heavy rains
in that section are putting the farmers behind
with their crops, and the grass is getting fresh
start them The wet weather is hard on
the fruit crop, and especially the peach. The
Chattahoochee has overlooked its banks. and
the indications point to flood like the one
in February last.
Already the water is too high for the mills TO
work Information comes from down the river
that many plantations are inundated and much
cotton ruined.
Athens Ga reports that the constant rains
OF the last week have swollen the waters of all
the streams in the surrounding country. the
Oconee is far above the high water mark ana
the Athens factory was compelled to shut down
Other mills In the vicinity have also stopped
work.
The Ocumlgee is at the highest point in many
years. Crops in the river swamps are ruined
and many fields are filing with sand The pub
lie has beer informed by the Mayor and Council
that the Fifth-st. bridge which was washed
away yesterday. will not be rebuilt
At Augusta the river began falling last night.
The mills are still shut down. No damage has
been done to the city, but the corn crops on the
lowlands below the city are completely lost.
Two daughters of Isaac Ledenderff, OF Fayette
County. Ala, prevented a wreck in that county
Sunday. An excursion train from Columbus,
Miss, bound for Birmingham, was due in a
short time. The rain coming down in tor
rents The young women. who lived near
culvert that the waters had risen above 1t
and were rapidly undermining it. Knowing that
the train would be along soon, they left the
house in the drenching downpour, without UNI
brellas, and down the track mile TO the
nearest station and informed the trackmen of
the condition OF the culvert danger signal
put out the train stopped, and after sew
eraI hours of hard work repairing the damage
the train proceeded to Birmingham delivering
its six hundred passengers several hours late
T. w. Hazelhurst. secretary of the Georgia
Peach Growers Association, who has just re-
turned from a tour of the orchards in Middle
Georgia, says the continued rains Of the last
weeks has cut off the early peach crop. so far as
shipping is concerned, fully rs per cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-27
MR.. FORAKER MAY MAKE STATEMENT
EXPECTED TO SPEAK TO-DAY REGARDING THE
PLATFORM CONTROVERSY.

Senator Foraker. of Ohio, will. it is expected,
make statement to-day which will shed light on
the controversy between Congressman Grosvenor,
Of Ohio. and Lemuel r. Quigg, the New-York
member OF the Committee Resolutions at the
National Republican Convention. Congressman
Grosvenor. it may be recalled, charged that two
planks-one relating to the island policy and
the other 10 ship subsidies-had been purposely
eliminated much to the surprise Of the members
of the committee. and he said that the plank
with reference to the government Of the ISL
ands had been approved by the President and
the subcommittee the platform. but had been
afterward "drvelled out by driveller from New
York; or. in other words, that It had been sur
reptitiously excluded in the final draft Of the plat
form by Qugg. The latter denied the Ohio Con,
CHEESEMAN'S statement. and Mr.. Grosvenor returned
the charge. saying that he had the original
document, with the interlneations by Senator
Foraker and others. The Congressmans state
ment was published in The Tribune yesterday.
Senator Foraker may be able to give some infor-
nation. An effort was made to see him last night
before he went to Carnegie Hall to speak at the
ratification Meeting; He was not seen till after
the meeting and then he said that he
tired to take the subject last night Il will
make statement about IL Tomorrow said Sena-
tor Foraker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-27
AMERICANS STRANDED IN AFRICA.
YOUNG MEN WHO SHIP ON BRITISH HORSE
TRANSPORTS IN , PITIABLE
CONDITION.
CONDITION.

Washington. June 26.-The shipment of American
citizens at NewOrleans and other points for South
Africa British transports carrying mules and
horses to Cape Town and other South African
ports has been frequently brought to the atten-
zion or the Department OF State which is now in
receipt Of g dispatch from the Consul-General of
the United States at Cape Town. dated May 30
pointedy referring TO this matter. Hundreds of
young men. # is said. ship for the voyage at from
SO 10 SIS for the trip They arrive without means
and while some Of them enlist in the army others
become objects of charity and others reship for
different ports It would that these young
men are Of the opinion that they shipped for the
return voyage but that they had so contracted the
ships papers do not state In other cases deser-
ZION follows from the ships that bound up the
coast after arrival AT Cape Town.
Tie most annoying feature OF the situation Mr.
Stowe remarks. is that hts consulate-gene is
flooded with letters from the friends and relatives
Of these men, which courtesy demands shall be
answered. whereas the time spent in invesuga-
lions that II may be necessary make should be
devoted TO other duties. Simply to receive these
boys and listen 10 their tales and demands for as
Eistance and for their return home is most trying
and consumes considerable time Mr. Stowe says
that their friends in the United States appear to
home or 10 care for them while in South Africa is
prompt attention his part He adds:
] pity and sympathize with these boys when they
lie into this Office. 1 help them from my pocket
more than l can AFFORD TO- and I obtain work for
them but my time Is Of more value the Govern
ment in other lines OF work. The war with its
added work. is enough without adding unnecessary
work consequent upon the desire of young Amer
leans the world. II ought to be made plain
10 the young men that the United States Govern
has funds for their care abroad
and that the Consul cannot afford TO support them
and send them home with the assurance that
money viii be sent him in the slow process Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-27
CHOOSING HEADQUARTERS
F. S. GIBBS EXPECTS TO DECIDE BY To-
MORROW NIGHT-COMING STATE
CONVENTION.

William Barnes. tr., chairman OF the Executive
Committee OF the Republican State Committee, was
one OF Chairman Odells callers at State head
quarters In the Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday. Mr..
Barnes said that the state Committee would prob
ably not meet before the middle of August to fix
the time and place for holding the State conven-
ton. At that time full State ticket will be nomi-
mated. August 2S is the date for the primaries for
the election of delegates to the district conven-
lions. which will elect delegates to the State
vention.
Mr.. Barnes was of the opinion that the State
convention would he held September II at Sara
oga That city would at that time be free of other
conventions. he said and many OF the summer
guests would be back in town by that time, leaving
plenty OF room for the delegates and others who
will attend the convention.
Frederick S. Gibbs member OF the Republican
National Committee from this State. said yester
day that Eastern headquarters for the National
Committee would doubtless be selected by to-mor-
row night, at which time he expects to have
ference with Joseph H Manley, Of Maine who. 1t
is understood, will be associated with Mr.. Gibbs
and others at the Eastern headquarters throughout
the campaign
Mr.. Gibbs spent part of the day yesterday In
looking around for desirable headquarters. He has
under consideration the following;
Fourteen rooms on the second floor OF the Fifth
The old Academy of Design, Twenty-third-st. and
Fourth-ave.
The St James once Building Twenty-sixth-st.
The Old Delmonico Building. Fifth-ave., Broad
way and Twenty sixth-st.
The house in Fifth-ave., Forty-fourth-st.,
occupied eight years ago
Mr.. Gibbs said yesterday that his choice would
be the quarters occupied four years ago in the
Metropolitan Life Building No. / Madson-ave, but
many Of the offices occupied and sufficient
room could not be obtained After looking over the
old Academy of Design yesterday for second time,
ne practically decided against it, the ceilings
low the light none OF the best and the ventilation
IS inferior. Mr.. Gibbs is favorably impressed with
the fourteen rooms connecting with the parlor
floor In the Fifth Avenue Hotel, but the matter of
expense may operate against the selection or this
suite. He and Mr.. Manley will doubtless make up
their minds in a hurry when they once get at the
matter
The New-York and Chicago headquarters will be
equipped with long distance telephones and leased
telegraph wires and the telegraph people have
guaranteed immunity from "leakages" of all sorts,
Every operator will be sworn TO secrecy. and as
great pains will be taken to make everything air
tight as at military headquarters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-27
ROWING.
YALE-HARvARD RACES NEAR-WoRK oE
RIVAL CREwS-THE RULES

New-London. Conn, June rs C5peciaD.-onlv -
day intervenes before the big races on Thurssa,
Both the Yale and Harvard head coaches a1rsa
that there will be no more changes in any OF ,b
boats unless something happens TO cause chan.
This mornings practice at both quarter, NJ.
light. The Harvard varsity shell was an 49,
river for about an hour and Mfr. Storrow gave ,h.
practice in starts. The condition OF this boa, a. :
cause of considerable worrtment in its urs.a,.
form. but there il do die spirit shown vVbioL
may accomplish wonders. Harding in Hlgzinso,,
seat is inclined 10 shorten the stroke and a nsr+
Of the time the river to-day devoted solsiv
10 instruction 10 correct this inclination
At Broadview DR.. Gallauders old cry Keen to
gether, menP' determines Yale's weakness. Coach
Gallaudet gave his men short stretches this morn.
Ing and tonight kept them out for about hstsen
minutes. He says there will be no more tina
rows Neither will Mr. Storrow send his men over
the course.
Comparing the freshmen Fights 1t is clear tia,
Yale has a great crew. Harvard's freshmen
showed awkwardness for the first week OF their
stay. but they also are rapidly rounding into form
The Crimson freshmen eight were pitted against
the Harvard varsity shell tonight and vera
easily beaten In a half mile.
Mr.. Gallaudet gave more attention 10 the var
sity four tonight than at any time since they
have been on the river. The coaching was indl-
viduaL
Mr.. Chapper. chairman Of the Nsw-London Re-
gatta Committee, to-day made public the Official
notice Of the boat races on Thursday. The races
will take place follows;
First Racs-Universty fours two miles down
stream; from start 10 Navy Yard; start viii b
made at II 80 a. m
Second Race-Freshman Fights two miles down
stream; from Navy Yard to drawbridse; start will
be made Immediately on finish OF hrst race. with
no delay.
Third Race-Universiry Fights four miles down
stream. ending at drawbrtdge; start. u noon.
Chairman ChappelI announces that navigation
will be suspended on the Thames during the time
set for the United States cutters. the
Dallas. Captain Smith, and the Gresham. Captain
Walker. will see 10 II that the course IS kept clear
The Regatta Committee also announces that no
steamers, yachts excursion boats will be allowed
10 follow the crews on the day Of the race over
any part OF the course. except ths Official boats.
There will be press boat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-27
BOTH LEASES APPROVED.
FrTCHBURG AND B. AND A. CONTRACTS
ADVANCED IN MASSACHUSETTS
LEGISLATURE.
LEGISLATURE

Boston. June 26-The lower branch Of the Legis-
iature. by overwhelming vote OF 147 to SO. with
numerous pairs passed a third reading this
afternoon the bills approving the lease of the
Fitchburg Railroad to the Boston and Maine Rail-
road for period OF ninety-nine years. The size
of the vote was surprise to the friends of
the measure. because Of numerous speeches made
yesterday and to-day against the bill Before its
final passage some minor amendments were adopt
ed, which were accepted in good grace by the
friends of the bill. while eight others were re-
Jected. The bill has still another stage in the
ed that the measure will become law by Satur-
day night.
Earlier in the day the Senate finally disposed OF
the other great railroad measure the lease OF the
Boston and Albany 20 the New-York Central and
the bill was Immediately sent TO the House. 1t ia
expected that the debate this lease will be a
long one.
The Governor signed a number OF bills to-day
from 50 to $40 So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-27
BETSY ROSS HOUSE FUNDS LOSS
A MEETING TO BE HELD IN PHILADELPHIA
TO STRAIGHTEN THINGS OUT

TO STRAIGHTEN THINGS OUT.
There is much speculation among the members Of
the Betsy Ross Memorial Association to the
management OF it's funds at the hands of the
Betsy Ross House Fund.
The association organized in 1888 to raise
$4,000 by subscription to buy the Betsy Ross house
in Philadelphia, the birthplace Of the National flag
The Betsy Ross House Fund is a separate organ
zation and is the collecting agency of the assoca-
ton. 1t now appears that $4,000 has been raised
although so heavy have been the expenses OF the
latter that only 81 500 has been turned in to the
sociations treasury.
The members of the association will hold a meet
ing in Philadelphia tomorrow, and steps will be
taken to audit the accounts OF the fund
General Benjamin F. Tracy, a charter member
of the association, said last night that he
aware that a large portion OF the money raised by
the agency had been expended along different lines
but he explained that the system of advertising
and correspondence had necessitated unusually
large expenditure Ten cents the limit OF the
subscription in return for which the subscriber
an elaborate copy of a painting. Clubs had still
greater inducements. Accordingly, the fund had
turned over only about two and one-haf cents Of
each 10 cent subscription on the actual purchase
of the house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-27
VIEWS OF PRESIDENT INGALLS,
FACTS WHICH JUSTIFY CONSERVATIVE MANAGE
MENT OF ROADS.

London June 2e.~President NJ. E ingalls, Of the
Cleveland Cincinnati, Chicago and st. Louis Rail-
ROAD who is returning TO the United States the
white Star Line steamer Oceanic tomorrow after
three months spent in Europe, said a representa-
tive of The Associated Press:
heard while in Paris that English investors
were sore over the failure of the Nortbern Pacihc
10 pass extra dividend and that American "a
road shares seem suffering in consequence With
out knowing the details. the Northern Parnc's ac-
uoh. ! should judge, is the fault OF investors and
sPecquiatofs rather than the roads When ] left
road , stocks were raised to figures quite uniustied
get rich result OF this is perhaps rather rash
Judging from the cable advices there IS much 10
yustiy conservative arrangements in not increasing
GflVidenas. Coal and wages have risen tremendous.
iigg,dnls Is bound 10 AFFECT the net earnings and
calculating too much upon the prospect of good
business which. sincerely believe. exists / ex-
peect a ragged market and many fluctuations iii
Sates eieetlon though do not believe values will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-27
ITS TWENTY-SIxTH ANNIVERSARY

The Grand Conservatory OF Music OF the city OF
New-York held it's twenty-sixth anniversary and
commencement exercises last night at Scottish Rite
Hall, Madison-ave. and Observation-Disclosures The at
tendance taxed the seating capacity OF the audi
forum TO the utmost. After the musical pro-
gramme the address to the graduates was deliv-
cred and the honors conferred by DIR. F. Eberhard
PRESIDENT or the institution. Prayer offered BY
me Rev, Dr. Madison c. Peters. Those who took
part included Miss Cecilia Orrok Miss Florence
bettInan, Miss Madeleine Wirtz, Miss Irene Weiss
Miss Miss Lillian Il. Kayser, Master George Demarest
MISS Aline Rosst Alfred Sicily, Miss Louise A
Barthel Miss Beatrice Eberhard Miss Mabel
Scales. ~
The proceeds OF the evening for the beneat
OF the tree scholarshlp and building fund