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New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
4 PECK OF TROCBLE.

Few of all the dispatches printed in the news
papers yesterday possessed more interest of a
peculiar sort than the one from Washington
which related TO the accounts Of the Paris Ex-
position Commission and enshrined the follow
ing message:
Paris. November %. 1900
President Washington:
our entire staff at Thanksg.vi Day meeting
greet the President. their hOnored chief to-day.
again to preside over the destnies of the nation.
PECK.
1t was the opinion of Peck, commissiOner-gen-
eral that the cost of cabling this burst of pa
triotc emotion TO the author of his official being;
ought TO be betrayed out OF the commission $
funds-that is to say. out of the public treas
ury-which being interpreted. means out of the
pockets of the people of the United States. 1t
was the opinion. the contrary. of Major
Brackctt. disbursing officer OF the commission.
that the message ought TO be paid for by the
person or persons whose feelings il liberated.
The issue thus drawn was submitted in regular
course 10 the Controller of the Treasury, who
decides that the dispatch was not on public
business and directs Major Brackett not 10 pay
for its transmission.
Now there is sort of Chops and tomato
sauce yours. Pickwick," flavor about Peck 5
message which is likely 10 make him a subject
of mirth rather than an object OF maledictiOn.
but nevertheless. it would he mistake TO let
him off M the expense of a laugh. IL will be
noticed that Controller Tracewell whether with
conscious or unconscious irony we cannot tell
saws the dispatch shows the true American
spirit" We hope that Mr. Tracewell is IN fact
a sarcastic little cuss." and that he purposely
took advantage Of a rare chance 10 let the coun-
try know il: for what the dispatch really ana
chiefly shows is a remarkably distorted and
audacious notion on Peck's part of the duties he
was selected 10 perform in place of the rational
ingenious and energetic Major Handy. unhap-
pilv deceased: of his proper relations 10 the
public funds and, il might he added. or MS
actual position in the order of existence IL Is
not surprising that under the influence of a
THANKSGIVING dinner II should have occurred TO
Peck that his honored chief would he glad TO
hear from him. or that he was encouraged 10
feel he had reason for thanks that the honored
chief was again to preside over the destinies OF
the nation. But we hope that by this time he
has seen occasion 10 moderate his personal
TRANSPORTS on that account. for il must he oDvl-
Gus 10 everybody else that for man holding
his queer ideas concerning the legitimate eX-
penses of n public Office the place of safety Is
private station.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

They have held the order unserved. but fully
advertised with the frank announcement that
if the shorts" were allowed 10 settle at Lou
a share they would not consider IL hecesSH,!
10 proceed. Such orders would haDituah! "e
convenient instruments in the hands OF Specu
latcrs who get caught in a squeeze OF 'he hia'
ket. /; happens that an injunction ISSUED
against great financial houses rather Ialis III
with the tendency Of Populistic prejudice. Sup
nose however, that one of these great houses
were 10 get an order against SPECTATORS VINO
were popnlarly supposed TO stand for the people
-, ,r,sts and lnonOpOlies. would there
NOT 60 ND from one end of this country TO an
o,rar an outcry that the Wall Street money
sharks were using the courts for their specula-
tive purposes: The technical case made out for
This particular order is not fully known to the
public. and the right purpose directing It's issue
Is beyond question but in view Of all the cir
cumstanees OF the Northern Pacific corner.
and the use made of il as a club for easy settle
ment the wisdom of such interference is much
70 be doubted.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
TO VISIT THE HOLY FATHER.
CARDINAL. GIBBONS WILL CONFER WITH
HIM ON CHURCH CONDITIONS
IN AMERICA

Cardinal Gibbons. who has been visiting at
the home OF Major John ID. Kelley. No. 213
Cermont-ave Brooklyn. will sail for Rome TO-
day the steamship Trave. OF the North Ger
man Lloyd Line. He is accompanied by the
Rev. William y. Fletcher. rector of the ca
thedral OF Baltimore and secretary to the Car
dinaI.
MY visit TO Rome has special signif-
canoe" said the Cardinal yesterday. II am
going TO make my regular visit TO the Holy
Father. / will see His Holiness and confer
with him regarding the condition of the Church
in America l certainly not going 70 Rome
for the specific purpose OF discussing Church
conditions in the Philippines"
The Cardinal said that he was worn out and
was seeking long sea voyage. He probably
will not return until the end of the summer.
Major Kelley took his guest 10 the navy yard
yesterday morning. where the Cardinal was
ceived by Rear-Admiral Barker and the heads
Of several of the departments The party Wis
tied Rear-Admiral HgginsOn. cOmmandant OF
the North Atlantic Squadron. on his flagship.
the Kearsarge, and then went to the receiving
ship Vermont.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

ract. They took the view that the waterfall
was the biggest wonder of the globe, and they
insisted that people who wanted to see it should
be compelled TO pay the highest prices for hack
hire known in any country. While Niagara
held the undisputed prmacy in mundane extor-
ton for carriage rides. New-York for a long
time was almost a close second. And even now
the regular tariff for cabs and other vehicles
seems TO be ntemperately expensive In no
other great city Of the world are short Journeys
in licensed hacks so costly as in New-York
But if the cabmen will hereafter contribute
sweetmeat of civlity as Il bonus in addition to
their services, possibly there may be less grum-
bling in the future with regard to carriage bills
Common courtesy has been chiefly conspicuous
by its absence among the drivers. Hackmen in
other cities are often rude of speech and rough
of tongue but outside of New-York their
charges are less piratical. To pay double rates
for poor service is hardship in itself but to be
affronted and insulted by a loud mouthed
driver who demands big Tip" to boot is not
a pleasant experience. though not an uncommon
one in New-York. When ''Civility' becomes the
cab cOuntersign in Gotham the millennium will
not be far away.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
Nssp2lsrk Dailp Gribrnre.
SATURDAY, NAY IL. 1901.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The question OF the seizure OF
William O'Brien's paper The Irish People" for
a grossly vituperative attack on King Edward
VII and Cardinal Vaughan was debated in the
House Of Commons; all copies OF the paper that
could be found were seized by the police.
The Americans In Picking have evacuated the
districts under their control. with the exception
OF those in the Forbidden City. == Richard
CroNer's horse Harrow won the Stewards
Handicap at the Kempton Park meeting in
England. =- American troops in the Philip
pines are closely pursuing the insurgent General
CABLES - The Italian Budget shows a sur
plus Of 50O0OOO0 lire.
DoMESlc.-President Mckinley had an en-
thusiasttc reception, and made a brief speech in
santa Barbara, Cal - The National Confer
ence Of Charities and Correction began its an
nual session in Washington. - The Treasury
Department imposed additional duty on sugar
from the Argentine Republic. on the ground that
II is bounty paid. 80 Governor Odel is ex-
pected 10 make public to-day a memorandum
giving his reasons for Yetoing the Bridge bill
- The Hawaiian Legislature has passed a
resolution containing a memorial TO President
mckinley 10 remove Governor Dole. on the
ground that he has ohstructed legislation -
1he losses 10 insurance companies by the Jack
sonvile fire are computed 10 exceed S5.000OO
cITY.-Stocks were strong and higher and
the panic OF the previous day completely sub
sloeoi Wall Street inclined 10 the belief that
lne Aorgan-Hll combination had won in the
northern Pacific fight, but both sides claimed
victory. - The body OF young William Nc
Sormick was found in CromweITs Creek -
John W. Gates declared that the trouble in the
who formerly conducted the Amsterdam
hotel and the Putnam House, fled a petition in
bankruptcy. - The Greater New-York De-
4aocracy issued a declaration Of principles and
william Hepburn Russell was chosen Chairman
OF the Executive Committee
THE WEATHER-Forecas for TODAY. Pain
lhe temperature yesterday: Highest 5S degrees.
'0"est % degrees; average, 80 degrees.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
MARKING THE STREET CORNERS.

From The New-YOrk World, May 10
The Tribune. which has persistenty urged this
reform, makes these admirable suggestions as 10
what should be done
The signs must be unmistakable in their dssg-
nation of the sign Is useless II there he
any doubt 10 which street II refers to- Again
il must be easily egibe, from both sidewalk and
roadway, all times OF day and night Ii must not
be necessary for driver TO stop and strain his
eyes for pedestrian 10 climb up to the sign
and strike a match 10 read II. Moreover II is
essential that all the signs shall be precisely uni
form In style and appearance. and uniform also
In place, height, etc. that there be no
hunting around to find them. but every passer-bv
will know instinctvely and unerringy lust where
10 look for Sign. and will recognize II 20 be a
sign the moment he sees II. Finally. We may add
tie sign should indicate its face both OF me
streets at the intersection OF which II stands
This system is In force IN Paris and in many
American cities. New-York, the visited yaf
the most bewildering and disereditsbly blind city
In the world In respect signs," should
cure Its neglect in this parucuar without further
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
DECISION AWARDED TO HARVARD.
MARK TWAIN AND DR. VAN DYKE SPEAK WHILE
JUDGES DELIBERATE.

Princeton, y. j.. May 1O.-The seventh annual
Princeton Harvard debate was held in Alexander
Hall tonight before a large crowd OF students and
friends of the university, among whom Mark
Twain The question for debate was:
Resolved. That Congress was justified in impOs-
ing the terms embodied in the Platt amendment to
the Army Appropriation bill. conditions prece-
dent to leaving the government and control of Cuba
IN the hands of it's people Ohe provisions with
regard TO the title to the Isle of Pines being ex-
cepted.
The Harvard debaters Henry p. Chandler
John D. Facker and James W. Scott. Prnceton's
representatives Walter +. Hope. William A.
Babson and Robert s Steen. Princeton supported
the affirmative and Harvard defended the negative
The Judges. John f.. Parsons. T. l.. James and
General Avery ID. Andrews all of New York after
being out for twenty-five minutes awarded the
decision to Harvard. During the intermission Mark
Twain and Dr. Henry van Dyke addressed the
audience.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

American mines. forges. oil wells mills
bridges. engines and machinery Of all sorts take
the first prizes and are the acknowledged
models and exemplars from pole 10 pole and all
around the equator. James Russell Lowell once
wrote OF a certain condescension in foreigners
Uncle Sam has achieved many triumphs that
he may now possibly take a certain air or
condescension toward other peoples. That would
be an unfortunate mistake. but it would only
be natural in present circumstances.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
Amusemeuis.


ACADEMY OF MTSIC-2-e-Trrcle Tens Cabin.
AMERICAN THEATRE-2-S- -l5-Darkest Russia
ElJoL.-2:lb The Climbers
hhOADNA h--2 :l0-s:l0The Price Of Peace
CASINO-2-S :l5-F Flor0dora
cRtTEdoN THEATRE -2l5-s:l5-when Knighthood
Was IA Flower
DALY's TREATRE-2-S:lO-s Toy.
tlEN MUSEE- The Worla
EMPIRE THEATRE SI5-piplcmacv
GARDEN THEATRE -2-S :i5-Traer Two Flags
SAtsldch THEATRE IS .3O-Captain Jinks Of the
Horse Marines
GitAND OPERA HOUSE 2-S-Anna Hold.
HARLEM OPERA HOUSE-2l5- l5-Are You a Mason
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE 1.-THE Prims
KEITH S-Cnntinuous Performance
.oSI.fth 4 RIALS-l .45-7 .s5-NaudeviNs.
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE Son the Quiet.
MLiNltAA HILL TEEATRE-2-S-Dr. Jclyl and Mr.,
HYDE.
WORKS. l5-vauae,Ire
PAsTOR'S-Day and Nirht-Continuous Show.
PROCIORs FIFTH AVENUE-Nme Butterfly and Nov
PRocToRs TwENTY-THIRD sTREET-cineerena at
School and Novelties.
PRocToRs FIFTY EIGHTH sTREET-confusion and
Novelties.
fhoCIORS ONE-HUNl1BED Ed -ANIl-TWESTl-FIFI n
STREET-Ifnk Doninoes and Novelties
kl5PU BLlC-2--s :lh- Lovers Lane.
WALLAcK's THEATRE-2.i5-s .2o-Mstress Nen
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
LAWYER RECEIVERS $500 FEE.
CLIENT SETS UP PLEA THAT SERVICES WERE
-'FRIENDLY ADVICE"

Philadelphia. May 1o.-The jury in the suit OF
Theodore CuyIer Patterson. a lawyer and horse
man. against H Mason Clapp, a wealthy member
OF the Union League. 70 procure payment of
$500 fee to-day rendered verdict in favor Of the
complainant. In his bill Mr. Patterson charged
Mr.. Clapp $1,000 for twice preventing the latter's
wife from leaving him; $1,000 for preventing con-
templated lunacy proceedings against Mr.. Clapp.
and 500 for dssuading Mr.. Clapp from cOntesting
his mothers will The charges that constitute the
disputed bill Mr.. Patterson testified, were made by
him for professional services rendered Mr. Clapp
in the period from October Q 1899 20 February IS.
1900. Mr. Clapp, In his defence. urged that the
charges were excessive, and that the services
deFCd by Mr.. Patterson not in his professional
capacity as lawyer, but were in the nature OF
friendly advice.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
DISAsTER DE To FAULrr AIR RR4KEs

Ludwigshafen. Bavaria MAY ia curious acct
dent occurred to-day 10 the Starsburg Express by
which a woman was killed and several other per-
sons were injured. Owing 10 the airbrakes falling
TO work. the train dashed through the station wall
crossed the street. thirty yards wide pIoughed
through freight train the harbOr sizing and
went over an emoankment into the harhor.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
PRUSSIAN DOCTORs SENT To PRISOy.

Elberfeld. Prussia. May 1O.-Sentence was pro-
nounced to-day on the doctors and others charged
with assisting young to evade military service.
Baunrann. who furnished the pills producing arti
hcial taundice, was sentenced to seven years TIM
prsonment. besides five years deprivation OF civil
rights. Frau Dreckon was sentenced to two years
Imprisonment and three years deprivation OF civil
rights. Several others We're sentenced 20 shorter
terms OF imprisonment and eight were acquitted.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
COUNT DE CASTELLANE I'LL.

Paris. May 10.-Count BOni de Castellane has been
suffering from intestinal trouble for the week
Although his condition is not regarded serious
he has been ordered TO take complete rest, and his
social engagements have been postponed. Hts case
is now diagnosed the beginning of appendicitis
but he is not thought 10 be in danger. Inquiry at
his home tonight in the Avenue du Boes de Bou-
logne elected the information that his condition
INN al
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
Mr.. BALL CALLED To THIS CITY.

The Rev. A. d. Ball. graduate OF Boston Uni
versty. has been appointed assistant pastor OF the
Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. at
Sixtteth-st. and Madison-ave Mr. Ball Is
preacher of more than ordinary ability, and will
occupy the pulpit of this church at the afternoon
service, beginning tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
A DENIAL FROM WINSTON CHURCHILL.

London. May 1O.-In an interview with n repre-
sentative OF The Daily Mall Winston Churchill
denies without qualification the story Of Baron
Ginesourg. who claims TO have been the head OF
the Transvaal Secret Police and who IS reported
here TO be lecturing in the United States that Mr
Churchill allowed to escape from Pretoria after
having fallen into the hands OF the Beers. and that
snap shot pictures were taken OF him In the act.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
ITALTS BUDGET SHOWS A SURPLUS.

Rome. May lO-Signor Guiccardini the reporter
OF the Budget Committee announced to-day IN the
Chamber OF Deputies that II possible 70 count
on surplus OF 5OOO0O0 lire out OF which lSOO0OOo
could be expended railroads Provision Is also
made for sinking fund. leaving a net surplus OF
from 100000 TO 20OO00OO lire
Sgnor Guiccardini is convinced that the italian
budget is the bess In Europe this year.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

Booked TO sail the Furnessia for Glasgow to-
day ere Captain and Mrs. John Adair Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Gordon the Misses Margaret and Minnie J.
Gordon Mr. and Mrs James Hay. Mr. and Mrs
the Rev DIR. James a. Reid and Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Wilson
On the French steamer La Lorraine due hero
from Havre to-day NJ. Margerie. First Secre-
tary Of the French Embassy at Washington; Bes-
sard du Pare, Baron de Fontenillat. w. G. Tiffany.
Mr. and Mrs E. D. winslow. Alfred Binsse de
Saint Victor. jacques Legasse. Mee Marchand.
J. D. Parrison. l.. S. Ware. Mr.. and Mrs Chauvard
Rivet c. Lion Mrs Branchheld, A. r. Petts. the
Revs r. y. and r. f. Durand. Mr.. and Mrs Della
fon. Mr.. Vizzavona, Mrs. and Miss Lott. Anastasis
Herrero Pascal Marquee. Mr.. and Mrs. j. B.
Medard J. Ccrzo. Mr.. Ambrogl and GARNER dc
lEtoile.
Some of those who will sail to-day the steam
er Maasdam for Rotterdam are George NJ.
Baker the Rev. and Mrs. Frank T. Bayley, j. f.
David. G. ID. Hulst Mr.. and Mrs. Charles lie
Bihan Mrs. NJ. Il. Mallory DIR. and Mrs. Carlos
Martvn Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Maxwell and DR.. and
Mrs. +. 4. Moore.
On the Manitou will sail to-day the Misses Mary
and Margaret Bisand. Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Bump
DR. and Mrs. Francis d. Bovine Benjamin r
Green. Mrs Samuel Long. Mrs. F. ]. Metcaf tho
Misses Susan and Helene Metcalf. Captain a. Z.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
PORTO RICO's CUsToMs.

san Juan. Porto Rico, May 1O.-Porto Rican Gus
toms for the month of April show a decrease from
the month of March. The receipts for the island In
March were ss7ss; in April they we're ts4izs. Ex-
were 0v.7o1 - ~S'~ '~~S
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
THE KATSEP.s BRTTTsH SUBURB.

Berlin. May 10-UpOn Emperor Williams initia-
tive suburb of British villas is now being built
adjacent TO Potsdam. He made sketches for the
villas during his recent visit 10 England.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11
WILL OF DIR. WILLIAM Fl. DRAPER.
AN ESTATE VALUED AT slOsOoo GOES TO THE
WIDOW.

The will OF DR.. William H. Draper was fled for
probate yesterday in the office OF the Surrogate.
The testator leaves all his property to his widow.
Ruth d. Draper. whom he also names his
ecutrix- The value Of the estate is given as
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

Mulinder. Dr. and Mrs. j. O. Orr. Mr.. and Mrs. A.
stephenson Mr.; and Mrs. S. A Wheeloek and MIS-
A ". c. Smyth.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

Rainy day skirts are having fine run through
out this wet spring. But Ramapo schemers FOR
great gains from n scanty water supply are
green with chaErin and disappointment. even
greener than the beIated foliage of this coy and
tardy and chilly month Most of the May
Queens are dead Of pneumonia.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

The whole police force is to be vaccinated.
How great would be the gain 10 New-YOrk If
every man in the department could be inocu-
lated at the same time against the temptations
waich so constantly encompass him.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

stand rs possible. and so they discard these cars
In favor Of others with the minimum of seats
and the maximum OF standing room.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

II is now reported that the plan FOR COM
bination Of the principal Matchmaking COM
panIes of the United states has been given up
Nevertheless this country will not abandon It's
task OF marking time for the progress of the
nations.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

1t is pleasant to be assured that. while Presi-
dent Carter is resigning his place, Williams Col
lege bids fair 10 continue to enjoy unimpaired
the prosperity IT has enjoyed under his admins
traton. These comparatively small. 'old fash
ioned" colleges. such Williams. doing
some OF the most valuable work in the whole
educational world, and not TO be overlooked
among the larger and more pretentious institu-
tions
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

Cape Colony reports that the spread OF the
plague in South Africa cannot be checked until
the rats are extirpated. The ablest sanitary
experts all over the world now agree that these
sewer pests spread Infection so actively that
strong measures should be taken everywhere TO
put an end 10 the whole tribe. And malaria
breeding insects are also agents of incalculable
evil. 1t is time for general crusade for the
annihiIation Of the poison carrying creatures
above ground and below ground.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

In the raids upon poolrooms. faro banks and
gambling hells OF all sorts many arrests have
been made and bail has been taken in large
number OF cases. II Is we'll that the District
Attorneys office and the criminal courts IN
these days are keen eyed and alert in looking
after STRAW bail' bonds. In earlier years the
abuses which existed with respect 10 the giving
OF fraudulent bail were extensive. and many
criminals escaped punishment because OF the
prevailing Iooseness OF methods At present the
tendency is toward a salutary str!ctness in such
matters.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

Commissioner Nagle is the luckiest head the
Street Cleaning Department ever had. Rain does
his work for him while he sits still
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

The order TO pay the Chinese indemnity by in
c-easing the customs imports would mean
that those powers which have demanded the
least indemnity should pay those which have
demanded the most.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

Some men are mourning what they have
actually lost in Wall Street. More are mourn
ing over what they hoped to win, but didn't.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

Among those due to-day from Europe are VIII
fam G. Tiffany who IS arriving board the
Lorraine while the ST. Louis is bringing Mrs. Fl. H
Hollister. Mrs z. J. Berwind and the Hamilton
Fishes. who have been abroad for a considerable
period spending much OF their time in Russia and
in Austria. Among those sailing to-day Prince
Trouhetskoy and his WIFE who was Miss Amelie
Rives.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. William RhineIander are to spend
the summer abroad. while Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Rhineander about to establish themselves at
Saratoga Springs.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

Among the coaching parties for the Morris Park
races this afternoon is that of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Stevens UIman. who will have on their coach
Henry a. Barclay. jr.. and his wife, who was Miss
Rosalie Paul. Mr.. and Mrs. Barclay, who have re-
turned from their wedding trip, are occupying an
apartment at No 10 East Thirty-secOnd-st-
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

In spite OF the pelting rain Alfred G. Vanderbilt
drove the Pioneer yesterday it's trip TO Ardsle!
and return The party the coach comprised Mrs
D. L. Gillespie. Mr.. and Mrs. Duryea, Mr.. and Mrs
Peacock and Mr.. and Mrs. BedeIl. James A. Scrym
has chartered the Pioneer for the day after to-
morrow. on the following day j. G. BeresfOrd and
Marion Story will take out party Mrs. 9. d
Dickey has IL for Wednesday. May 10; o. G. Brand
has secured II for Thursday, May 16 while J. Henry
Smith has engaged the coach for Friday, May II.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-11

1t will likewise depend on the weather whether
or not the third OF ths country parties given by
the COtIon Of Eighty the links of the Scars
dale Golf Club takes place. The party is 10 be
chaperoned by Mrs Thomas Hicks and Mrs.
Thomas Powell Fowler. IL will include Miss Mar
guerfte Quackenbush, Miss Honor Barr. Miss
Elizabeth Taylor, Miss Mary Thompson. Miss Helen
Luddington, Arthur GouverneuF Morris. James
Clark Mcclure. Richard Elliot. Frank BrOOkfield
and H. c. Thompson.