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New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
CUBANS SEEK RECIPROCITY.
A DELEGATION DUE TO-DAY TO CALL ON
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

A delegation Of Cubans which has come this
country to make a personal appeal to President
Roosevelt and Secretary Root for reciprocity be-
tween that island and the United States. is
pected arrive to-day on board of the steam
ship Moro Castle. The delegation consists of
Louis V. Flace. Gustav Book. Dionisio velasco,
Alfonso Peasant and Francisco GAMBIA. president
Of the Centro General de Comerciantes Indus
trtaies de Ia Isla de Cuba Here they will be
Joined by Simon Durnois Louis Francke, Miguel
Mendosa and Juan Pedro. Cubans who already
in this city. These have been chosen to this
mission by various commercial and economic
ganizatons in Cuba, which believe that reciprocity
is essential to the prosperity and development of
Cuba
Before their departure from Havana, the cham
bers Of commerce, the trades unions and other
bodies Of similar character. well the
municipal and provincial councils. held special
meetings at which resolutions were passed ndors-
ing the petition which the delegation is to make
the President In order to show that the move
ment was in no way partisan one all political
parties were asked 70 indorse the petition, which
sented to General Wood, who has forwarded them
Ex-senator Frank D: Pavey is the representative
Of the Centre General in this country. The specific
Pesen nends sfs the ng q, the TO the
. FiEstLThat E II & Ipoiasses and raw sugars up to No
s se az nhs o m Gne ] o ali II dnes
seesndThat That t06aseo leaf grown sg j in c. cuba and
States Customs tariffs on being imported into the
s per pound, and not speciaed and unstemmed
hllers TO one of 20 cents per pound
Of all sorts, nanufactured in Cuba and mentioned
f aPs DUTY Of 8 50 Of pe e1 poahd De- 1sa sns ms
surtax Of 2S per cent ad vaiorem altogether sup
Fourth-That rebate of 40 per cent shall be
made on the duties alcohols. brandies and runs.
meats. manufactured in Cuba with Cuban fruits
are liable to o. at present saceordng 10 respective
Fifth-That no internal tax or irnpost which
be established in the United States.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
KAISER JOINS IN DEBATE.
TAKES PART IN DISCUSSION BEFORE THE So
cIETY OF NAVAL ENGINEERS.

Berlin. Nov. B-Emperor William to-day partici-
pated in the debate Of the Society Of Naval Engi-
neers On the subject Of placing heavy guns bat
tleships and its effect upon their design and
struction. His majesty referred to the influence OF
military requirements upon the development Of
ship construction and artillery. and pointed out how
the aim of Germany had always been to allow the
opinion Of the officers who had to navigate ships
have as much weight and influence as possible
the shiphuilder and the constructor.
The Emperor. Illustrating his contention that
tactical requirements influenced the construction Of
ships Of war said the time of the gaieys had
great development in the matter OF boat fire, and
that the galleys were superior in this respect to
later battleships. He instanced the battle CT Le-
panto the greatest wherein galleys had been en-
gagged. and said Don Juan of Austria had brought
his galeys into action In half moon formation, and
had destroyed the enemy's feet by the superiority
Of their bow fire.
Germany also the first nation able to place a
captain still the active list at the head of the
construction bureau. He believed that the types
of vessels being launched in German yards rep
resented the very best needed for the purposes Of
the country that could be demanded from the
splendid constructors and magnificent of Ger
many.
Emperor William concluded his remarks with the
following anecdote'
Some fifteen or twenty years ago my interest in
and my zeal tor naval questions led to approach
old avail officer and request of an eXplana-
ton of the metacentre of vessel. He answered
that he himself did not exactly know what this
tell that II the metacentre In the main truck
the vessel would capsze
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
BUT" SAVED HIS LIFE.
Washington correspondence of The Philadelphia
North American.

Washington correspondence of The Philadelphia
North American
Did you ever hear how the word but saved a
mans iife?" asked Representative Burlesop. OF
Texas of a group of newspape men on the Row
Judge down way who swears that il he hadn't
managed slip In that word at the proper time
he would have experienced swift and painful
finish. 1t was at the time OF the Paris lynching,
which took place not far from the judges place.
He heard about what the mob intended to do. and.
being a law abiding citizen and somewhat God
fearing. he was Mortified
oh, this is horrible. horrible, he said to his
son. III have to go down there and stop this.
Get me horse
You'd better stay away from there. pop the
kid said. That crowd II shoot YOU
40 oh, no. it must be stopped the old de-
clared and he mounted his horse and started for
the place They'd built rough platform, and
about fifteen hundred Texans were standing around
Ii. ready for the ceremony, when the old judge
rode up He spurred his horse through the mob.
jumped off, tossed the bride reins to bystander
and mounted the platform
Fellow citizens he yelled you about to
drag the fair fame of our community in the mud of
everlasting disgrace
"At this juncture there interruption from
in front, who said:
Just shoot the dern head Off him.
"A dozen guns were levelled. but the old judges
presence of mind didn't desert him.
But he yeiled-the pistols Wavered-if We
must take the law into our hands, let us
proceed about it in a quiet and orderly manner
THE mob cheered. and made the old fellow the
master of ceremonies"
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
MR. oANToR's APPOINTMENTS.
LIKELY TO ANNOUNCE THE sCPERINTEND
ENT OF BUILDINGS ON SATURDAY

LIKELY TO ANNOUNCE THE SCPERINTEND-
ENT OF BUILDINGS ON SATURDAY
Jacob A Cantor President-elect OF Manhattan
Borough will probably announce his selection for
the Office OF Superintendent of Buildings on Satur-
day next He may not appoint any one Commissioner
OF Public Works The law is not mandatory as TO
that It says that he must appoint Superintend-
ent OF Buildings, and that he may appoint Com
missioner OF Public Works with the consent OF the
Board OF Estimate and Apportionment and Board
Cassidy In Queens Haffen in the Bronx and Cronn-
well in Richmond will themselves perform the
duties OF Commissioner of Public Works That Is
hatten and Brooklyn. however, the duties OF the
office will require a great deal mere time OF the
official holding IL. and for that reason Mr.; cantor
and Mr. Swanstrom will doubtless ind II deslraole
to ask the Board OF Estimate and the Aldermen 10
assent to the naming OF commissioner
Mr. Cantor who has been in the City Han only
once during the Van Wyck adminlstratlon mas
been invited by Borough President Coogan TO look
over the premises with view 70 planning any
necessary changes. 1t is believed that the new
Council Cham ber. and that Mr.. Fornes will take
Mr. Guggenheimer's offices. This viii leave the
present Aldernen'S chamber without any parucu-
lar use Mr. Cantor will probably use either that
or the large ante room on the second noor south
to hear delegations who visit the office The Alder
mems chamber is equipped with handsome hard
wood chairs and desks The latter Will doubtless
he slowed away Mr Cantor will confer with
Mayor-elect Low and Mr.. Rives this week concern
ing the need OF appointing a Commissioner OF
pervision of street paving and the building OF
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
DISCUSSING RECIPROCITY.
VIEWS OF SENATOR CULLoM AND OTHER
CALLERS ON THE PRESIDENT.

Washington, Nov 1S.-The Presidents time
to-day was occupied largely in the discussion Of
reciprocity. Senator Culon1. Of Illinois. and
Representative DaIzell of Pennsylvania, had
something to say TO him that subject and
delegation of agricultural implement manu-
facturers, who are here to attend the reciprocity
convention tomorrow, presented a memorial
strongly urging that something be done The
delegation told the President that in its opinion,
the time for action had come Reciprocity had
been talked and preached about for years. and
unless decisive step was taken now which
would effect something the whole subject might
well be abandoned They said they had no
particular interest in any Of the treaties, but
thought that the French treaty more nearly
represented the best possibilities in the way Of
reciprocity, and that if it could be ratified dis
tinct victory would be
Senator Cullom after his interview with the
President talked IN the same vein. His attitude
is considered important, it is now practically
settled that he Will be chairman Of the Foreign
Relations Committee
Representative Roberts, Of Massachusetts,, an
other OF the Presidents callers, said there was
& strong sentiment for reciprocity in New-Eng
land. But" said he, I'VE do not want the sort
Of reciprocity that will open markets to for
eign competitors and give US nothing in return"
Mr.. Roberts sad that the leather men Of the
country were organizing to secure the removal
Of the duties on hides
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
THE PLIGHT OF ERZEROUM.
EARTHQUAKE REPORTED IN SUNDAYS TRI-
BUNE ANOTHER SEVERE BLOW.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
Boston. Nov ls.-The American board has SO far
received regarding the earthquake at
Erzeroum, Turkey save what contained in The
Tribune cable dispatch. published on Sunday. Mr.
Stapleton who to The Tribune the story of the
earthquake. is the Rev. Robert S. Stapeton. head
of the mission at Erzeroum. who has been in mis-
sionary work about four years. Associated with
him the work at Erzeroum. or 'ErZroom' as il is
generally spelled are Dr. Ida S. Stapleton, his wife
and the Misses Agnes NJ. Lord and Ruth NJ. Bush
nell.
The Erzeroum mission founded twenty-five
years ago. and has twenty-six out stations and
nine churches, the latter having membership OF
252 There 443 persons under instruction
Erzeroum and many more at the stations under
native workers. A part OF the work is carried on
across the Russian border as far as Karzand Erl-'
van Erzeroum is one Of the most important sta
tions of the American board in Turkey. According
to last annual OF the Turkish missions of
the American board. a larger force is urgently
needed in this district, and request has been made
for another missionary family. Owing to the lin
tied force at the station touring OF the outlying
stations has been possible to any extent The boys
school in the main town has made good progress,
however spite of large migra tons of families TO
Fresno Cal. where they go to work in the great
vineyards Relief and medical work is carried on
has stood or IN the Eastern f IT Turssy s S
through which it has passed it win be long time
again again Great hopes had been entertained BY he
in the Erzeroum field for the future Of their
bsTe By !. in @ it
expected to make the mission self-supporting with
in year and half When work was frst estao-
lished there over twenty years ago the town was
suffering from famine the result OF wal. which had
disrupted and devastated the town and surrounding
country. Since then famine and massacre have
again done their dire work.
Roth from governmental and material point of
view the country is much worse off now than 1t
was twenty years ago But a great marvel TO the
missionaries is that the Armenian people are
more anxious than for educa tion and progress
Common school education is receiving unusual at
tention and is being enthr siastically developed.
n would seem that with all their mfsfortunes,
topped now by devastating earthquake, the Ar
menians in this section should be utterly crushed,
hut II is evident from the reports received by the
American board that they are type who rise
Derior all miSfortunes in their eagernesS for
progress and enlightment
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
KILLED SPANISH PRISONERS.
GENERAL CHAFFEE REPORTS ON a SHOCK
INC CASE OF FILIPINO BARBARITY-

GENERAL CHAFFEE REPORTS ON A SHOCK
ING CASE OF FILIPINO BARBARITY-
WASHINGTON. Nov 1s.-The records OF score
or more of court martial trials OF Fiiipinos
charged with murder and other crimes nave
been received at the War Department from Gen
eral Chaffee.
Probably the most interesting case is tnat OF
Francisco Braganza, a major IN the ihsurSeht
army who ordered the massacre OF Ioo spanish
prisoners in February, 1900 and who has oeen
sentenced to death for his crime General Chal-
fee makes an unusually long review OF tnlS
case characterizng the wholesale destruction Oh
life as 1.-The most barbarous and revolving mas
sacre CT helpless prisoners known to the mooefn
history OF war" He calls attention to the iace
that the chiefs of the nsurrection DID thelr
utmost to prevent the United States from ful-
filling its obligation to employ its best enorts TO
return the Spanish prisoners In the hanos OF
the Filipinos to Spain. 1t was on the approaCh
of q detachment of American troops tnat TINS
Filipino officer ordered the massacre Oh Lne
HELPLESS Spaniards in his charge. IN @ VIVA.
manner this cruel policy could serve tne cause
of the insurrection." says General CnaHee'
I.nasses ordinary comprehension.
The records give full details OF the horrors
of the massacre.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
COL. PARTRIDGE IN THE DARN.
HAS NOT HEARD FROM MR. Low AS TO
POLICE CoMMIssIoNERsHIP
IsY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE ]

IeY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.1
Albany Nov 1S.--Colonel John n. Partridge. the
Superintendent of Public Works, was busy in his
office at the Capitol to-day. apparently unheedfui
Of the reports from New-York that Mr. Low may
ask him TO become Police Commissioner Of that
city. In response to question upon the subject
Colonel Partridge this evening said he knew moth
ing more about the possibility OF his selection as
Police Commissioner than had appeared in the
newspapers He had had no communication with
Mr.. Low upon the subject OF his appointment.
either direct or indirect nor with Governor Odell.
II is known that If Colonel Partridge should re-
ceive word from Mr.. Low that the latter desires 70
appoint him Police Commissioner. he would first
consult with Governor Odell concerning the offer
and learn his views upon the matter. Thus, an In
terval OF several days would undoubtedly occur be-
fore Colonel Partridge IL he should be offered
the Police CommissioRership by Mr.. Low would be
able to make any reply TO the latters letter
Colonel Partridge's fellow State officers would
deeply 70 learn OF his resignation and espe-
cally those who have been associated with nlrn as
members of the canal board. At the same time II
Is clear from letters received here from Brooklyn
that it is hoped in that borough where Colonel
Partridges record Police Commissioner Is re-
menbered that If Mr.. Low offers him the place OF
head Of the Police Department Of the great city ne
will the post
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
Hard Colds

Hard colds nearly always
lead to something serious.
They run into chronic bron-
chitis, pneumonia, oonsump-
ton. Doctors know this.
That's why they so generally
approve of Ayers Cherry Pee
toral. They tell us they cam
not prescribe anything that
cures coughs SO quickly.
sAyer's Cherry PectoraI cured my daughter
III q very bad cough after we had tried about
everything else without relief."-E. B. Davis,
Providence, r. /.
uEc.. Doc. sloa J. C. AVER CO.. lowell. Mass
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
BALLOT BOX STUFFING CHARGED
A CONTEST OVER THE RECENT MUNICIPAL
ELECTION IN MOUNT VERNON

Proceedings were begun yesterday by the Repuo-
leans Of Mount Vernon contest the recent rnu-
nicipal election that city when order was
served on City Clerk Hoyt and four Of the in
spectors OF election TO appear before the Supreme
recount o, the ballots. The writ IS returnable to-
morrow before Justice Maddox, in the Borough Of
Brooklyn. Il was obtained by Roger NJ Sherman,
representing the Republican City Committee OF
Mount Vernon. and granted upon affidavits
made by Mark D Stiles. chairman OF the commit
tee and Charles n. StecIer. election detective.
The Republicans anege ballot box stuftiing and
gross irregularities in the count They say that
they undo the election OF Mayor Edwin w
Fiske who the Democratic ticket. and seat
DR.. Edward F. Brush who the candidate for
Mayor on the Republican ticket. According 10 the
canvass OF the election inspectors Mayor Fiske
beat DR.. Brush by the narrow plurality of % bal
lots out of nearly 5000 The Republicans say that
the greatest irregularities N the Second Ward
and the four inspectors in the First Precinct there
are the who have summoned court
In the affidavts MT. Stiles, with Mr. Stecker, al
leges that fifteen votes counted for the
Mayoralty candidates in the First District OF the
Second Ward than the entire number OF ballots
shown be in the district. They also declare
in their affidavit that two Ballots accounted for
the tally sheets defaced not be found In the
box. These facts alone. they say. reduce Mayor
The afidavits then proceed 10 set forth that 50
more ballots were rejected throughout the city as
ceived than enough elect him
These are the principal grounds set forth for the
contest. and it is ntimated that other sensational
DR.. Brush have been sworn in Dr. Brush who
tie Republican committee went Quebec and took
the oath Of office before the American consul.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
npRoAR IN FRENCH CHAMBER.
DISORDER BECAME SO GREAT THE SESSION
WAS SUSPENDED.

DISORDER BECAME SO GREAT THE SESSION
WAS SUSPENDED.
Paris Nov 1S.-An uproarous incident oc-
.,,-red to-day in the Chamber Of Deputies In
~. discussion of the bill authorizing loan OF
o65 900 900 francs, in per cent perpetual rentes'
- ra;noburse the Treasury for its outlay as
result of the Chinese expedition, and to pay
in6emnities to French sufferers In emma M
rJuhbard reported that the Budget Commission
nronosed to reduce the amount OF the loan 10
90 OOO 900 francs. because objection was taken
+ba+ France should advance indemnties to the
-eIieious associations and financial enterprises.
M Hubbard's report was extremely antl-Cleri-
cal M. Rbot Republican, replied to M Hub
hard protesting against his report, which he de-
scrfbed as shameful. whereupon M Berteaux'
Socialist exclaimed that NJ. Ribot deserved TO
have his ears boxed. At this the Centrlsts
vehemently protested, while the Socialists
cheered
Amid the din NJ Deschanel, President of the
Chamber. called upon NJ. Berteaux TO Withdraw.
This M. Berteaux refused to do and renewed
outcries and banging of desks resulted NJ
Deschanel continued to ring his bell until the
hubbub was subdued. when he asked the CnaIn-
Der to censure NJ. Berteaux. This was voted M
Ribot then resumed his reply to NJ. HUBBARD S
report, but the Socialists began again thelr
noisy opposfton to which the Centrlsts re-
sponded equally loudly until the uproar became
SO deafening and continuous that NJ. Deschanei
after vainly changing his bell and calling for
order left the chair and the session was suS-
pended. ..-..
Ribot finished his speech. The Chamber then
adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
MISS EASTWICK SENTENCED.

SIX MONTHS IN PRISON FOR FORGING A RAIL
WAY CERTIFICATE
London, Nov 1s.-Mss Marie Josephine Eastwick
the young Philadelphia woman who committed
October in the Guildhall Police Court for trial
at the Old Bailey on a charge of having forged
10000 railroad certificate, and who, being ar
raigned, pleaded guilty. was sentenced at the Old
Bailey this morning to six months Imprisonment
as second class msdemeanant
The Recorder, In sentencing Miss Eastwick, said
he had received documents from the United States
Embassy showing that the accused was mentally
weak, but he could not accept that as plea, the
question OF sanity being matter for the Secretary
of State to consider.
Miss Eaxtwick looked fraii and Ill.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
MISS WACEERNAN FRIENDLESS.
AMERICAN OFFICIALS DECIDE THAT SHE BAD
BETTER REMAIN IN ST. CHESS

States consulate, accompanied by DR.. Willard, act
ing under instructions from the State Department
at Washington to-day visited Miss Vanderbilt
Wackerman, of New-York in St. Giles's Infirmary
where she has been confined since November 13 as
wandering lunatic. and decided that she had bet
remain there for the present They ascertained
that she was well treated Miss Wackerman ap-
parently has no friends in England.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
IRISH LEADERS AT THE WHITE HOUSE

Washington, Nov 1s.-The Irish Parliamentary
leaders who are making a tour Of this country
were received by President Roosevelt to-day The
party consisted OF Mr.. and Mrs John E. Redmond.
P A McHough Thomas O'Connell. Miss Dalton.
of Australia. sister of Mrs. Redmond. and MI
and Mrs. Gafney OF New-York- The Presiden
astonished his visitors by the intimate knowledge
of the Irish situation he displayed After greet
ings had been exchanged on both sides. and the
President and Mr. Redmond had held a brief pri-
vate conversation. the President requested the
party to go the Red Parlor down stairs. in
der that he might present Mrs. Roosevelt.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
PRINCE CHINGS MISSION.
HAS THE EMPREsss INSTRUCTIONS ~
SIGN THE MANCHURIAN TREATY

Peking. Nov. 1S.-Prince CHING telegraphs 10
~. r,oraisn OfF1ce that he has 1ef. Ka-Feng-
FIJI with the Empress's instructions to conclude
the Manchurian treaty. Whether this means
that Russia,s terms are accepted fully or are
modified the telegram does not say
The Empress is harassed by japan anu 'iie
Southern viceroys one side and by Russia
on the other The instructions may be cnanseo
before Prince Ching gets to Peklng. accoIolns nt
70 which has the last word. The Foreign Or
fee and the legations believe Russia VIII pre-
Nail
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19

MAN CHARGED WITH KEEPING FUNDS HE COL
LEcTED FOR THE FIRM

MAN CHAFsGED WITH KEEPING FUNDS HE COL
LECTED FOR THE FIRM.
Max Borchardt fifty years old. was arraigned
before Magistrate Cornell in the Centre-st police
court yesterday charged with appropriating sll3 81
which he had collected for Francis H. Leggett &
Co. from F. Sussman. a baker. of No. 324 Eighth
ave. Edwin Harvey the attorney for the firm
said that this was merely a specific charge, but
that in the last two years Borchardt collected
nearly s26000 which he had failed to account for
Borchardt was arrested at his home, No 2l3
East Eighteenth-st. on Sunday. The magistrate
continued the case until Thursday. continuing the
ball that was given at Police Headquarters on
sunday. Borehardts lawyer said that he would
maintain that Borchardt agent. and nor
collector, for the firm of F. II. Leggett & Co
Although Borchardt used the billheads Of Legeett
q Co.. he practically bought the goods and sold
them on his own account, and that he stood Ia the
same relation to the firm any middleman tcr o
wholesale or jobbing firm
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
X I T..

Thomas Grfmley. young man of WILLIAMSBURG
In the Borough of The Bronx, who is member of
the Wavery Field Club. of that place, was serf-
ously injured in Rye yesterday afternoon while
playing football. AS the result Of rough playing
two of his ribs were broken. his shoulder was dis
located and his spine wrenched so badly tnat
physicians think meningitis may set in. He was
taken to the railroad station in carriage by his
friends and sent home. The accident broke up the
New-York tribune., 1901-11-19
TEXAN GUSHERS ECLIPSED.

GIL WELL. AT BAKU STARTS OUT AT THE RATE
OF A MILLION FOODS DAY.
Baku Russia. Nov. 1S.-An oil well on ground
rented from the Crown for five kopecks pood
by the Baku Naphtha Company has started
gushing at the rate of million pools daily
Work has been stopped owing to fear OF
conf1a gra ton