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New-York tribune., 1901-02-23
CUBAN RELATIONS.
ACTION OF THE SPECIAL COMMISSION
AT HAVANA
OUTLINING THE REPORT TO BE MADE TC
THE FULL CONVENTION GEN
FRAT WOODS LETTER

Havana Feb. 22-Governor-General Wood
has informed the authorities at Washington that
the Cuban constitution was officially presented
70 him this morning and that he awaits instruc-
lions whether 70 forward the document Inn
mediately or hold II until the relations between
cuba and the United States are decided upon
The special Committee on Relations held
meeting to-day. sehor Tamayo. chairman =
the committee submitted 20 the committee
General Woods letter referring 20 the rela-
lions seror Tsmayo has also decided 20 pre-
sent the letter AZ an executive session ~ the
convention
Nothing definite was decided upon regarding
the question ~ future relations Many Of the
delegates assembled IN the convention hall this
afternoon 70 talk over the matter informally
Most ~ them seem 20 he impressed with the
conviction that II the convention stood out Wig
orously for absolute tndependence the United
States Congress would support them.
The special Committee on Relations instructed
It's secretary sehor Juan Tualberto Gomez. 20
draw up a proposition and submit the same 70
the committee for consideration tomorrow
This proposition viii. IL is understood. deal with
the issue in three leading divisions:
First-That Cuba shall not be made the base
Of war operations against the United States
seeond-Ihat me comnlercial treaty win the
United States shall emoody. as Tar as possible
flee trade between the two countries
Third-That no foreign treaties shall be made
jsoperdizing the Independence of Cuba
The special committee considers that the
dangers Of Cuba contracting loans she might he
unable 10 pay has been guarded against in the
constitution. Instructions on this point and the
others were given 20 Senior Gomez In the form
OF notes and suggestions II is understood that
the question Of naval stations was not men
toned.
The committee viii report on Monday az
executive session of the convention.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-23
UNCONSCIOUS BT TIE ROADSIDE
TEAMsTER FINDS ROCHESTER MAN WHO
STARTED FOR CONNECTICUT WITH SEW
ERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS

William NJ Msllat. of the best known bust.
ness men Oh Rochester. found unconscious on
the roadside near Rye Lake about two niles from
White Plains. at O'Clock yesterday morning BY
teamster Mallet his way 20 Ansonia Conn
where he IS Interested in several clock patents For
thirteen hs the superintendent OF the Bell
Telephone Company, in Rochester. and for ten
years he was superintendent OF the Western Union
Telegraph Company. il Syracuse. Each position hs
resigned owing 20 iH-health. He Jeff Rochester last
Tuesday morning with several hundred dollars in
his pockets. He has offices in the Wilde Building
In Rochester,.
The teamster saw a man lying IN ths snow on
the roadside Almost the first thing he saw vas q
large diamond ring lying the within %
feet Of the man, who 70 all appearances was deal
A farmhand along and together they put ths
man into the wagon and hurried with him o
Schutzs Hotel. in Harrison Or. De Hart OF White
Plains. revived him. but his mind remained blank
for several hours. Letters in his pocket revealed
bis identity. Word was sent 10 his nephew William
Bronson. Of No. % West Thirty rhird-st. this ciry
Who arrived az the hotel last evening. Mallsr re-
covered sufficiently toward nfghtfall talk tuco-
dollars n he left Rochester bur the only
money found him So. He had also fns
gold watch and chain DR.. De Hart thought at
first thar the MAJ had been drIIgged
IL IL thought that Mallet - suffering from
rzry arrangement. caused BY long Continued III
He is very weak. and DR.. De Hart T. OF tha
opirtOn thar he has not eaten for several days.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-23
NURSING MOTHERS

want SCOTS emulsion of cod.
iiVer oil, almost without excep-
uon. So before they get to be
mothers. eating for two is no
small tax, continued for months.
The emulsion not only is food
Itself; il gives strength for di-
2esung usual food.
IL the milk is scanty or poor,
'ne emulsion increases supply
and enriches quality.
"sh ssne you a nrfl. 20 ,ry ~ vou MA.
o17 sowNE. - Pearl street, New Yors
New-York tribune., 1901-02-23
IN MEMORY or GENERAL STRIKER.

Trenton Feb p Cspeciall-The New-Jersey State
Society of the Cincinnati held memorial services in
the Assembly Chamber this afternoon commemO-
rative OF the late Adjutanr-GenersI William s
Stryksr Resolutions OF respect were presented BY
Henry :. Harris. OF Belyidere. representing the
Society OF the Cincinnati and b. John Whitehead.
Of Newark behalf OF the Sons OF the American
Revolution Memorial addresses were made BY
w r h. = Inlay. Of Brooklyn. secretary OF the
State society. and Attorney General Samuel n
Grey OF Camden. Al brief business session he'd
IA the Executive Chamber, IN view OF the death OF
President Stryker ana Nice-President Buck the
Rev. Walter l. Hun?hries. OF MOrristown. was
chosen acting president until the July meeting
whsn election OF officers will take place
New-York tribune., 1901-02-23
CUBAN TARIFF COMMISSION.
PEOPLE OF THE ISLAND TO HAVE a VOICE
N REVISION OF DUTIES

Washington Feb. - (speciaD-The special
committee Of Cubans who came 10 Washington
about two weeks ago 20 represent the manu-
featuring and agricultural interests of Cuba has
finally succeeded in accomplishing the chief pur-
pose Of its mission 70 this country which was
TO persuade the Administration 10 appoint a
commission 10 revise the Cuban tariff II was
their desire 10 have the commission consist OF
FIVE members. at least two u them oeinS
Cubans. 50 as 10 give the people OF the island
minority voice in the read1ustment Of the tarif
laws which had been partially planned for next
April Governor General Wood has been In
structed by the Secretary Of War 20 select the
members Of the commission. and il is expected
that he will send the names Of two Cuban ner-
chants here within the next few days II Is
thought probable that Seh0r Place. chairman 0f
the special committee in Washington and Senot
Laureano Rodriguez. secretary-general % the
Chamber Cf Commerce al Havana. may De-
chosen as the Cuban representatives on tho
commission. Senior Rodriguez held the ONCE of
Secretary OF Industry and Commerce under tn
autonomous Cuban Government II the war with
Spain. II is understood that the chairunanship
Of the commission was offered 10 Colonel Tasker
y. Bliss the Collector OF Customs AZ Havana.
who according 10 private Information. has r.
fused 20 accept the place General Wood mas
not Vet chosen the other American representa-
tl-es
New-York tribune., 1901-02-23
CONFERENCE ON CUBA.
u.y TO AVOID AN EXTRA sEs-
SION DISCOVERED.
PRESIDENT DISCUSSES THE QUESTION
9th SECRETARY ROOT AND sENA-
-oss n n PLATT AND sPooNER
tPy TELEGRAPH TO I'VE -RTBUSE.l

rev TELEGRAPH 70 I'VE rRIBUNE.l
A,,gron Feb 22-An important confer
IS held to-day between the President.
..srr Root Senator Plat. of Connecticut.
s.,s,or spooner. of Wisconsin. The two
.,,-s represented the Committee on Rels-
v,rh Cuba The Cuban question was the
.o,,c ~ discussion and the Senators sug-
- various plans for avoiding an extra ses-
:. Congress. None OF them. however ap-
- ~ the President with especial force. and
- Informed the Senators plainly. At the
,,r,e the Senate leaders have not yet
's.,sonee hope ~ devising some feasible plan
=. which 70 avert an extra session. ana they
-. ant on the Cuban Committee the responsi-
sr,,v y, formulating practicable scheme 70
a., and within the next few days.
.-.., committee held rather protracteo meet
-, ,bts morning before Messrs. Plstt and
s-.,,ar we're called 20 the White House 20
- uritb the President and the Secretary of
IT, Al the members. including those ~ the
.,,o-stv as well as OF the majority. refuse 20
- .he slightest hint as 10 the progress made
"a. che task of providing a way for the Presi-
a., N avoid calling Congress together as soon
;. Ne has had pm opportunity 70 study the
80, cor rstitution closely and consider the sup
,,.-,ental report which is expected 10 accom-
Many thar document az an expression or the
,,hsn idea az what should be the relations be-
sssr -he Tinted States and cuba. That sup
slsr,snfal report Of this character VIII ne sent
ssre with the constitution there is now little
.o,r ~ doubt. Tn fact, IL Is known that under
.,srsal instructions from Governor-General
WOOD and m compliance with the general IN
.,-rcrions b gave "a the delegates when they
SIS assembled in Havana they are now or
oor VII D. al work on this feature of their
sv.v n Is not generally believed in well in
Nar he
s-oss ~ liberal enough in framing this express
ron 10 meet the requirements OF the situation,
.rs n win therefore b. necessary for Congress
h aid the President in the delicate task OF
,,srkine out the lines on which the relations
ssfween cuba and the United States are 20 he
,s.n hlishef
New-York tribune., 1901-02-23

cred business propositions were lying undeai'
with upon the table. and II directed that The
Mayor and members Of the Council should here
after attend the sessions regularly ana transact
the affairs Of the city in 5usinesslike manner
The Fiscal is unwilling 20 say when he az
poets the trial Of c. r " Neely the alleged
postoftice embezzler. begin Written inter
rogatories have been sent out 70 witnesses m
the United States and the Philippines. and they
In turn have a right 70 send interIOgatories here
No doubt cOnsiders bic time will elapse before
all the testimony 20 b used upon the trial Is AZ
hand
New-York tribune., 1901-02-23
FERTILIZER Trust ABSoRBs PLANT.
THE VIRGINIA CAROLINA CHEMICAL coMPAN
BOUGHT OFT AT $50 SHARE

THE VIRGINIA CAROLINA CHEMICAL COMPANY
BOUGHT OFT AT $50 SHARE
Charleston. s c. Feb p CsPeciaD-Th- an
nouncement was made here to-day that the Vir-
ginia Carolina Chemical Company. commonly
known the fertilizer trust. had obtained a con
trolling interest IN the Charleston Mining and
Manufacturing Company. The latter concern owns
Z7cOo OF the best phosphate land in the world
Philip Cooley. OF Philadelphia is its president
and its capital stock is OF the par value Of 3 30 900
As recently February the stockholders con-
sidered the question OF constructing 81 co O00 plant
al Federressa : G. II was common talk in ferti-
lzer circles that the trust could arord 70 aou
this concern 10 remain independent as it's rock is
considered 20 have no equal Fl the South
A Leading Official OF the mining company said to-
day that 570o shares OF the stock had been bought
uD by the Virginia Carolina concern al $50 and
that minority holders would be allowed 10 come in
a. IN. same figures. He had been bitterly opposed
10 the sale as he felt that little delay would
have brought an offer OF 500 The purchases OF
stock have been made through Irwin & Co of
Philadelphia IN which city majority OF the stock
Is owned This purchase puts the Virginia Carolina
compsny in more stable control OF the Southern
fertilizer situation than ever before. ana il has
caused some consternat ton the smaller
manufacturers and dealers.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-23
WANTED FOR CRIMES IN BOSTON.

vHTTEMAN AND HIS PAL HELD IN 5000 BAIL,
EACH.
Alcnzo Whteman and Edward Meyers Alas
Clark. whose pictures are in the RogUes' Gallery
and who arrested the Waldorf-Astorfa late
Thursday afternoon. were arraigned before Mazis-
trate Hogan in the Centre-st. yesterday morn
ing Detectives said that the men were wanted IN
Boston charges of embezzlement. forgery and
obtaining money under false pretsnces- The Magts-
trace held the IN 81 900 bail each for exanina-
ton next Tuesday.
the detectives told Magistrate Hogan that about a
year ago Whitsman induced NJ gistrate Pool 70 re-
duce his bail 70 500. He had been held for Passing
a worthless check at the New-Amsterdam HotsI
Whiteman. they said. gave cash bail and immedi-
ately lefI the city
When arrested Whiteman said that he lived at
No, 26l West Thirty -third-st. He is also known as
j. ID. Wilson. He Is a native of DanSvills "
He attended Hamilton College and was once Min
neSota State Senator.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-23
ASTORIA LAND GRANT Up AGAIN.
COURT OF AFPEALs TO PASS on ITS VALIDITY
NEXT Tuesday.

NEXT II EsDAT.
Albany Feb 2a.-The Cour1 81 Appeals viii hs
called upon on Tuesday pass The
validity of tho grant of land under water in the
Borough OF Queens made 20 the Astoria Light,
Heat and Power Company by the STATE Comnis
sioners OF the Land Once. and Incidentally 10 de-
eide the question whether the STATE Board or the
city OF NeW-York has the power 20 make grants
of land under water within the corporate limits
OF that city. This IL the which caused such
a controversy in the latter part OF ls90. The land
granted the company consisted of thirty-hve
and one-half acres. IN four parcels The appiica-
tons were made in March and Nay. lsss and wers
granted IN December % that year.
The city Of NeW-York. through its authorizes. at
once made objection 70 the grant. asserting that
under the charter the right 10 grant land
under water taken from the state Land Board
far land within the corporate limits OF New
York City was concerned. and repos-d in the De
partment Of Docks of that city. Application was
made the Supreme Court for writ OF certiorar ri
for a judicial review Of the action OF the State
Land Board The lower courts decided that the
city government of New-Nork has not the pow
grant land under water. and that the determi-
nation OF the StaUe Land Board in making the
grants be affirmed.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-23
INSURANCE FoRGER PLEADS Guilty.

William r. Rinne. the clerk OF the Mutual Re-
serve Fund Life Association. who was arrested
for attempting 70 defraud his employers out OF s5S
with a forged check and who said that ne did ir
because he could not live decenrIy on his salary
OF "a a week. pleaded guilty before Mazistrat.
Hogan IN the Centre-st court yesterday He was
held in 5000 bail for trial Rinnie was arrested
while trying to cash the check the National Park
New-York tribune., 1901-02-23
ZEE RET. pR. sTEELE cALLED ro YEEARH.

The Rev. D. NJ Steele curate OF Holy Trinity
Episcopal Church. Brooklyn. has been called the
rectorshp of ST. PauPs Episcopal Church. Newark
70 succeed the late Rev Dwight Galloupe. who was
chaplain OF a Regular regiment in the with
Spain, and who wounded az Santiago. Mr..
Steele was born at Pittsburg. Penn. thirty years
ago. and graduated from Columbia University
and Union Theological Seminary He ordained
two years ago. Mr.. GalOupe died last July.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-23
KELLER's EYES AGAIN EXAMINED.

As result OF another examination made last
night at Arlington. n. j. OF the Rev John Keler's
eyes by Drs. j. A. Exton and A. A. Strasser. the
regular attendants. and two specialists. Drs
W r. Eaglet0n and Charles ktpp. il was stated
that an Improvement noticed in the left
but that 10 could yet be fully determined what
the outcome would be regarding the cAsrSymaos
sight.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-23
CHAOS IN HAvANA's oorrNcu

Havana. Feb. PAT to-day's sess,o, q, che
"uhieipal Council of Havana a resolution was
A'optea declaring that a state Of chaos existed
- 'he Council owing 10 the personal quarrels
s'"een the Mayor and the Assistant Mayor.
me resolution also pointed out thar three hun
New-York tribune., 1901-02-23

Another liberality is permission 10 destroy ones
self In any manner and make the rest pay for IT,
No company would in these days at least contest
a claim growing OF a suicide which was, under
any fair presumption. the legitimate outcome OF
disease But the cowardy suicide OF a sane man
and there are many Of them-is a distinct fraud
against men who have the courage 10 live. and
New-York tribune., 1901-02-23

Annual dividends put the management OF a com
pany 10 a constant test. Deferred dividends put
of that test 20 the end OF long period OF years
Bv annual dividends a knows all the time Just
what his insurance is costing him. With deferred
dividends he cannot know what ITS cost is until
II ne dies before that time il will have cost him
too much BY The amount OF surplus forfeited and h
amount OF surplus forfeited. and also by the
OF reserve forfeited 70 still further Increase the
The annual dividend is a steady and powerful
dividend gives wide and long opportunity for the
@ NJ, ir,-sntsJ - p11,ss7 ~ ,.hScS go
been further enhanced BY the rivalry made possible
10 use in more vigorous pushing for business
Reason OF Our own Course.
Holding such views. our course has nOC been op
tionaI our duty has been offer something
else than life insurance on It's own right lines
because II could easily be made popular. but 20
try 10 make the true thing popular. by telling
the whole truth about ~ oy admlnsterins ~ IN Us
our own company and letting these stand in judg-
si a. tpeculations We have appealed only TO those
who desire life insurance only Tor the protection II
gives and for the speculation tnat can oe made
81 IN Therefore have We refused 70 follow any OF
the methods Of the speGula1ors SeSn - -Snanses "a
shown 20 be desirable have been freely made Every
STnfecfion OF honest men and the soundness OF
the company has been eliminated But we nave nov
the way TO tear down The Connecticut Mutual
remains a life Insurance company.
Expenses Cut in All business but life In
sur0pce.
one of the most striking incidents Of the last
thirty years has been that general and extensive
reduction of expenses in all commercial manu-
featuring. transportation and other enterprises. by
which only have these enterprises been able to
prosper in face OF unprecedented competition.
Present profits largely. and often entirely.
savings BY reductions from former expenses Lower
cost is the strongest factor in general business
competition So II should be IN life insurance OF
all things. But so Il is not The expense account
OF the companies pushing the deferred dividend in
vestment schemes IS from twice 70 three times the
former standard OF the most prudently managed
companies. But. the dividend thereby affected
being so long put OF. the fact passes long un-
noticed. When at last settling day comes. the
striking failure OF the dividend realize esti-
mate is explained other grounds than high com
missions and expenses
We have refused 10 compete in this way. In
order TO maintain the low standard OF cost TO the
great body OF pOlicy-hOlders We already have
We have kept expenses down TO the old standard
and added only such business as could be had on
same terms.
The Difficulties of Our Coarse
II must not be supposed that the maintenance
OF our position all these matters has been free
from difficulty. The high commissions Of those
companies have tempted AWAY many OF our formAr
The Press., 1901-04-25
Letter to Anthony Adams.

Stafford Springs, Conn.
Dear Sir: 81. M. Hooker & Co., Coop
erstown, N. Y, have sold Devoe paint for
% years. D. T. McGown, of that firm,
built house in 'S5 and painted Devoe, of
course. The paint lasted ten years.
A year or two later, neighbor built a
house, and painted it lead and oil. The
neighbours house was reprinted twice in
the same time.
This looks as If the neighbours house
was painted three times in eight or nine
years, and McGown's once in ten years.
We are not quite sure-we tell the tale as
1T come to us.
1t Is enough to say that Devoe lead and
zinc lasts twice as long as lead and oil.
Yours truly,
As F. w. DEvoE 4 Co.
The Press., 1901-04-25
MANSFIELD,

Reward is offered In another column
for the proof of parentage of Sarah Howe,
who died in this town In 1902.
Mount Hope.
Miss Vo1a Church Is visiting relatives
In Willimantic.
Miss Cora Russ is confined to the house
with severe cold.
Mrs. George Byles of Norwich is tie
guest of her sister, Mrs. Joseph Bacon.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Russ and little
daughter, Ruth, visited relatives in West
ford last week.
Mrs. Ellen Russ and son, Floyd, and
Miss Mary Warren went to Putnam and
Dayville last week.
The Press., 1901-04-25


Eugene Philbrook will be here and
preach In the hall Sunday afternoon, and
will also conduct gospel service In the
evening.
Origin Halls house Is undergoing gen.
eral repairs, which will include painting,
papering, etc., and will also be fitted
with steam heating apparatus.
Although we lack some of the details,
we learn that Frank Spicer of Springfield
was married last week. The young lady's
name is, or was, Miss Annie Carroll.
Zephire Fontaine, who has been en-
ployed by the company for the past two
years as spool turner, has moved his
family to Holyoke, Mass, where he has
had the promise of work.
Moose Meadow.
G. q. Pratt of Gurleyville will preach
at Moose Meadow next Sunday at $50 p.
m.
Elmer Belden has purchased Tivoli
table.
George Steele is taking two weeks va
cation.
Mrs. Walter Stebbins is visiting friends
in Rockville.
Mrs. Mary A. Coolidge is very Ill with
heart trouble.
Arthur Walbridge of Worcester visited
friends In town Monday.
Nestor Gouley has moved into Ansel
Shaw's tenement.
Mrs. Martin Williams has severe at
tack of rheumatism.
Henry Worth is putting new veranda
on the front of his house.
Miss Clara German of Conway Is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Herman Reinhardt.
Doc Mcguire of Baltimore is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Mcguire.
Rev. Fl. P. Smith held an auction sale
to-day Of farming tools and household
goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eden Shaw have returned
from Westerly, R. l., where they have
been spending the winter with their son,
Allie Shaw.
Clyde Squier had the privilege Of shoot
ing at a wild goose on Monday. -Four
flocks passed over town, one Of the flocks
lighting In big pond.
Willie Lyon, who for the past year has
been running the Massasoit House OF
Spencer, is to return to Wales and open
up his house for summer boarders.
Hardin g. Back, "a, died suddenly
Friday evening at the home of his grand.
daughter, Emma Lampher. Mr.. Back
has lived in Wales the greater part of his
life, and up to few years since was
Waterman at the Hogan mill.
The Press., 1901-04-25
ROCKVILLE.

John Carroll pleaded guilty Wednesday
that his home was in New Britain. He
was on his way to Stafford Springs by
way Of Tolland. The Judge said that he
would get to Tolland all the same, and
gave him thirty days, to which Carroll
replied In somewhat ungentlemanly
manner, whereupon the Judge announced
thirty days extra for contempt of court,
bat as Carroll apologized, saying that he
meant nothing, therefore the Judge with
drew the sentence for contempt.
The Press., 1901-04-25
ASHFORD.
westforti.

Emery L. Lillibridge, a former resident
OF this place, whom our people kindly re-
member, and a son of Lyman Lillibridge
of Westford, has been elected to the city
council of Roselle Park, N. j., which has
been his place of residence for some years
past, while doing business 10 New York
City. .slg
The Press., 1901-04-25
ATa Court of Probate holden at Stat.

A T a Court of Probate holden at Stat
IN ford. within and for the district of STAFFORD,
on the 2sd day of April, A. D. 1901.
Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
On motion of Jane BOwden, Administrative on
the interstate estate of Daniel Bowden, late of
Stafford, within said district, deceased.
This court doth decree that six months be al
lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate
to exhibit their claims against the same to the
administrator, and directs that public notice be
given of this order, by advertising the same once
In some newspaper having circulation in said
District, and by posting copy thereof on the
public sign-p0st In said town of Stafford, near
est the place where the deceased last dwelt.
Certified from record,
MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1901-04-25
ATa Court of Probate holden at Stat

A T a Court Of Probate holden at Stat
N ford, within and for the district Of STAT
ford, on the I'D day of April, A. d. 1901.
Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge
On motion of Anton q. Hiersche of Ludlow,
Mass, administrator on the tntestate estate of
Gustave Hiersche, late OF STAFFORD, within said
district, deceased.
This Court doth decree that six months be
allowed and limited for the creditors OF said es-
tate to exhibit their CLAIMS against the same to
be given OF this order by advertising the same
once In some newspaper having circulation in
public sign-post In said town OF STAFFORD nearest
the place where the deceased last dwelt. CerJi-
ned from record, MARCUS B. FISK. Judge.