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The times., 1901-05-30
LARGER THAN THE KoHINOOR,
A Big Canary Diamond On Its Way
| TO RufTaIo

| NEW YORK, May 2e.-What is said by
! jewelers. to be the largest diamond ever
seen in the country is now in this city
! on the way to the Pan-American Exposi-
| ton. 1t is canary color and is the prop
| erty Of Stern Bros. & Co, the diamond
| importers. and was purchased by them
! abroad to form part of their exhibit at
! the exposition. 1t reached here from the
other side a few days ago.
The stone weighs in its present finished
state 20IA carats. The famous Kohinoor
diamond, which belongs to the British
crown, weighs in it's present form. 1O6 1-16
| carats. The color of the larger stone
makes its value only fraction of the
value put upon the Kohinoor.
The stone, to which no name has as
yet been given, that being reserved until
it reaches Buffalo, was found about a
year ago in the Kimberley district of
South Africa. It's weight in the rough
was 600 carats. 1t was recognized as a
stone which il would be hard to sell, so
a syndicate was formed to purchase it
from the De Beers Company, bring it to
Europe, and try to find market for it.
1t was cut in Amsterdam, and lost about
two-thirds of its weight. 1t was then
! purchased by Stern Bros. In Amsterdam.
diamond today. 1t is about the size of a
bantam's egg. 1t is cut as brilliant,
and has slxty-four facets. AS a canary
or yellow diamond it is perfect. being
absolutely hawless and with a very bril-
liant lustre
The Pan-American diamond win prob
ably travel all over Europe after it has
been exhibited. for then it will be in
search Of purchaser. In the case of a
diamond of such size, it is hardly posSi-
bic to set it in an ordinary way, and it's
commercial value, therefore, cannot be
estimated. Diamonds of a quarter of its
size and of the same color have travel
ed all over the world many times before
they found purchaser. Usually they go
to some crown collection or cabinet That
is where the owners of the present stone
hope it Will go after the exhibition, and
for that reason It viii be shown in every
city of any size in Europe, in order that
royalty may get a look at it.
That it will form one of The most in
teresting exhibits at Buffalo cannot be
doubted. 1t was shown for the first time
in Maiden Lane today, and excited a
great deal of interest and amazement
among the jewelers.. 1t will go to Buffa-
10 in a few days and be placed in the
exhibit that it's owners have there of the
diamond cutting industry in this coun-
try, which has only been started here
within the last seven years.
The times., 1901-05-30
MAY IGNORE GAsTR0S WISHES.
The State Department to Uphold
LoOmis' Course In Venezuela.

The officials of the State Department
yesterday denied the charges made by
President Castro, of Venezuela. In an in
terview- published in the New York Her
aid" The interview quotes President
Castro as saying, among other things,
| that he regrets the interference OF Francis
r. Loomis the United States Minister,
with the asphalt question; that ''an indi-
vidual' was bribed by the Asphalt Trust
to look after its interests; that Mr.
Loomis acted against his orders, and that
he will not be sent back to Venezuela.
and that American life and property are
safe in Venezuela.
A prominent official of the State De-
partment. when shown the interview yes
tcrday, said that this Government was
not inclined to regard President Castro
seriously.
at is certain" said this official. that
Mr.. Loomis will be requested by this
Government to return to his post in Ven
ezuela as soon as his health improves
He is now in Europe, and will report here
in about six weeks. Whether he will de-
sire to return to Caracas is another mat
ter. but can officially state that there is
no disposition on the part of the United
States to oblige Venezuela by refusing
to send Mr.. LOOMS there as its official
representative.
There are a lot of statements in this
interview which no conservative official
would have made. General Castro ac-
cuses our Minister of having used his
official position to aid the Asphalt Trust
He persists in this even after this de-
partment has made an official investiga-
ton of the charges and found them to be
without foundation. Officially the State
Department will pay no attention to Cen
eral Castro's charges, bat will send Mr.
I.oomis to Caracas as soon as he is able
to resume his duties.
General Castro is quoted as saying that
he never presumed that the United States
had any part in the attitude taken by
Mr.. Loomis. This Government has long
ago officially assumed responsibility for
Mr. Loomis attitude while in Venezuela
and has endorsed all that he has done
This reply should be clear enough to sat
iSfy General Castro" 3"
The times., 1901-05-30
HIS DECISION IN ABEYANcE.
The Rev. II. ID. Harlan May Go to
Lake Forest University.

CHICAGO, May 29.-The Rev. Richard
D. Harlan, pastor of the Third Presbyte-
rian Church of Rochester, left Chicago
for the East yesterday afternoon after
comforting with the trustees of Lake Fer
est University in regard to accepting the
presidency of that institution. He had
been in this city for two days.
The trustees of the university last night
denied that DR.. Harlan had accepted the
place One of them said that the presi-
dency had not been formally rendered to
him. By other members of the board,
however, It was admitted that negotia-
tions had reached a point where all that
was needed to complete them was DIR.
Harlan's formal acceptance.
1t is expected that the matter will be
decided within a week. The Rev. James
G. K. Mcclure. who is nov the head of
the institution. is forced to stop work on
account Of declining health.
The Rev Richard d. Harlan is a son of
Justice John Marshall Harlan, of the
United States Supreme Court, and
brother of John Maynard Harlan. of this
city, and Attorney General James s. Har-
Ian, of Porto Rico. He was born in Ken
lucky in 1859 and entered the sophomore
class at Princeton in 1878. In 1881 he was
graduated as valedictorian of his class.
The times., 1901-05-30
FRENCH OFFICERS HoNoRED.
Treated as the Special Guests of
the Kaiser

BERLIN, May 29.-The Emperor's an
nual spring review of the Second Brigade
of Guards, which is always an important
function locally, assumes wider interest
this year owing to the presence OF Gen
eral Bonnal, of the French army, and his
aide. Colonel GaIIet, as his Majesty's
guests.
The Emperor has been markedly atten-
tive to the French visitors since their ar
rival at Potsdam- They accompanied him
TO the Templehof Field to witness the re-
view and rode with him at the head of
the colors. The various military attaches
attended in their official capacities Cen
eral BonnaI was heartily greeted by the
crowd of spectators.
At a luncheon given after the review
the Emperor made a speech in which he
said that this was a very important day,
as an understanding had been reached
with China which made the conclusion of
peace and the withdrawal of the troops
possible. He referred 10 the numerous
congratulations he had received from the
Powers and read a telegram from the
Car thanking him for the great service
he had performed in the Chinese affair
and eulogizing Field Marshal Count Won
Waldersee.
Continuing, the emperor said: Inc
brigade of Guards enjoys the honor Of
the presence of the gallant French Off
GERS among them for the first time in
many years. as also for the first time
French and German soldiers have fought
shoulder to shoulder for civilization
against a common foe in faithful and
loyal brotherhood. l hail the fact with
great satisfaction. 1 drink to the health
of the two gallant officers and their glo-
rious army"
The reception OF General Bonnal and
Colonel Gallet is a general topic of con-
Versation and the newspapers welcome it
as a happy augury of the future relations
between the two nations.
The times., 1901-05-30

| kinds of self-reliance; one was that of
the boy who relied on strength fur
nished by a good breakfast, and the
other that of the one who relied on him
self without any breakfast in him.
The corollary to his demonstration
was that a child's schooling is some
thing like a boys breakfast when he
goes to climb Mount Washington; it
gives him something to rely upon. OBJ
viously there is no use in self-reliance
unless the right sort of self is there.
Blufiing may be useful in poker game,
but it is not much use anywhere else.
Unless a man is pushed into a place
where he positively needs to bluff-like
the fighter who is obliged to scare the
enemy by means of Quaker guns-he
had better go on what he has, not on
what he would like to have. If ne is
obliged to make believe he knows more
than he does. let him so to work as
soon as he can and make up the de-
ficiency so that the next time he will
not have to pretend.
One Of the O rses of this country is
this very habit OF pretence, of self-as-
surance, of what the theatrical people
call taking" 1t is all right to have
imitless ambition, but not to deceive
ones self. 1t does not hurt anybody to
want to be President of the United
States-but it will hurt him a great deal
to wish simply to occupy the White
House without being the right person to
be there. There are probably a great
many men in this country who are
fitted for the Presidency, but in the na-
ture of things cannot get it because
there are not enough Presidencies to go
around, and only one man at one time
can hit the psychological situation and
be the particular President elected for
a certain four years term The other
men who have Presidential material in
them VIII have to wait for another in
carnation.
It is good to believe in ones self and
ones possibilities. The danger to be
avoided is not lack of belief, but lack
of determination to justify it. without
self-reliance one can accomplish moth
ing. But it is well to be very sure of
the material on which one may rely.
The times., 1901-05-30
MR.. HARRIsoN's ESTATE.
a Report Submitted to the Court by
the Appraisers.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 29.-The report of
the appraisers appointed to appraise the
real and personal property of ex-Presi-
dent Harrison was submitted to the court
this afternoon. The real estate is valued
at 21Si,500 and the personal property at
Sl70,275. This sum includes only the prop
erty in this county, that in New York not
yet having been appraised.
Several items are put down In the ap-
praisement as worthless. Among them
are 500 worth of stock in the Lake Cities
Electric Railway Company. one share in
the Indianapolis Commercial Club. worth
less as an asset. because not transfer
able; one note for 5000. signed by the
generals brother. ]. S. Harrison; a con-
tract with Charles Scribners' Sons for
royalty on his book. This Country of
Ours" and note for 5000, signed by
Joseph A. Waymyre
The times., 1901-05-30
FIRE ENGINES FOR MANILA.
The Commission Votes $4,000 for
a Modern Department..

MANILA, May 29-(9:4O p. m).-The
Philippine Commission has approved the
recommendations of Captain Martin for
the establishment of a modern fire de-
partment at Manila at an initial expense
of $4,000
The old fire department consisted of
three stations with antiquated machines.
Under Captain Martins plan, for which
the Commission has appropriated the $70.-
600 required, there will be six stations with
American engines. fire apparatus, and an
alarm system. The department will be
commanded by an American chief and
American captains, with native lieuten-
ants and subordinates. According to the
plan, the foreigners volunteer fire de-
partment will also be absorbed
The times., 1901-05-30
New Methods In Latin and Greek.

They have an innovation in Barnard
College, which is only an innovation,
however, so far as that institution and
American colleges generally are con-
cerned, for it used to be quite a gem
eral thing. The faculty has decided
that instruction in Latin and Greek
shall hereafter be carried on in the
original tongues instead of in English,
as it usually is. This is return to the
ancient methods of English and Scotch
universities. in the days when the first
thing the freshman had to do was to
learn Latin enough to ask for his din
The times., 1901-05-30
In a Nutshell.
So ordered.

We are pleased to learn that the IA
nous old Fraunces Tavern. on Broad
Street, New York, which was the scene
of Washington's farewell to his generals
at the close of the Revolutionary War
has been saved from destruction. 1t is to
be bought by the city. and the block upon
which 1t stands denuded Of other build
ings. and made into park. The tavern
itself will be restored to its original form
by the Society for the Preservation of
Historic Relics. There is good American
ism in this. Anything connected closely
with the memory of the Father of His
Country is dear to the hearts of the peo-
pie, and should be preserved at any pub
lie cost.
The times., 1901-05-30
GENERAL GRANTS RETURN.
just Back From Manila, He Speaks
of Conditions There


Gen. Fred D. Grant. U. 5. A., arrived
in Washington yesterday from Manila by
way of San Francisco. He called on Sec
re- airy Root at the War Department and
had short talk with the latter.
General Grant stated that he was very
hopeful with regard to the Philippines
"The army over there has done excellent
work." said he, ''and the conditions are
improving all the time. Il was my
troops that captured Ae 1i;laldo- They
were under command of GeDecal Funston,
who deserves great credit for his courage
and energy in going after the Filipino
leader
while in Manila I lived in the house
adjoining that occupied by Aguinaldo, but
1 did not go to see him. His influence had
greatly diminished when General Fun
Ston went after him, but as long as he
was in the field the younger officers who
were refusing to accept the authority OF
the United States said they opposed ths
Americans by orders from Asuinaldo-"
In regard to the Inauguration of a gen.
eral civil government in the islands Gem
e-al Grant said: Il think the people ara
ready now for a central government NJ
matter whether it is inausur2ted by the
military authorities or by the Philippine
Commission. -
The times., 1901-05-30
Finance and Literature.

Il see you have been reading observed Bid
we'll glancing nc the book that Lcdlow had
laid aside. Il tind time to read myself and
did not suppose you did
1t is simply part Of my exercise" explained
Ledlow The doctor prescribed it, and l read
half an hour every evening. Then go to work -
.'What is the book?' asked Bidwen
1T is called Treasure Island written by that
fellow named Stevenson"
..some relative of Ike's guess observed
BidwelI ''What IS it about? l like the title"
''Oh. it's all about couple Of men, doctor
and a business man, who fitted up a ship and
went "a an island to dig up lot of gold. They
got it. too; made big return upon the invest
ment"
''How much did they deelare2'' asked Bid
yell
Several hundred thousands. should judge"
answered the banker.
''Poohl a mere trihe,' observed Bidwell.
'"The original investment wasn't large" ex-
planned the banker apologetically.
The times., 1901-05-30
LEASE OF A sULU ISLAND.
Prince POnIntOwsky's New Venture
in the Archipelago.

Secretary Root yesterday stated that
the Pacific Commercial Company had
leased the Island of Palaman. in the
Sulu group, from the Sultan of Sulu.
The agreement was effected by John r.
Dos Passos, of New York, who repre-
sents Prince Poniatowsky. of San Fran
cisco, who is financing the enterprise
Secretary Root viii notify the Taft Com
mission of the change. and will inform
Secretary Hay today.
NJ. Dos Passos stated yesterday that
the Sultan of Sulu, had in January, 1900
entered into a written agreement with
Prince Poniatowsky by which the latter
was leased the island for fifty years The
island is 80 miles in length and about
eighteen miles wide The plan is to plant
crops. open the mines, and improve and
develop the land generally.
The times., 1901-05-30
THE SUPREME COURT CASES.
A Large Number Go Over to the oc-
tober Term.

At the term of the Supreme Court just
closed there were filed 40i new cases.
which, with sos left undisposed of at the
end of the previous term, made total
of 7O4 cases. OF this number 36S were
disposed of. leaving 396 cases still before
the court, twenty-eight of which have
been argued and submitted.
Three hundred and eight cases. there
fore will 60 over for argument or sub
mission at the new term beginning next
October Compared with the previous
term this shows an increase of thirty-ons
in the number of new cases filed. and a
decrease of three in the number of cases
disposed Of
The times., 1901-05-30
PROGRESS IN NORTH DAKOTA.
The Increase of Manufactures in the
Last Ten Years.

A preliminary report issued yesterday
by the Census Office shows the rapid
strides made by the manufacturing indus
tries of the State of North Dakota since
the Eleventh Census was taken.
The number of manufacturing estab-
lishments in the State as shown by the
bulletin is 1.130, representing an invested
capital of $5.S96.49o compared with So es-
tablishments and an invested capital of
$2,S94,553 for 1890. being an increase of 1858
per cent for the ten years. In 1880 the av-
erage number of wage earners was ], ,s99,
with earnings yearly of S759. .1S2, as com
pared with 2.39S wage earners drawing q
total of 81 ,222, 472 in 1900
The value of products has grown from
secession to ia in the ten years, or
an increase of S2.6 per cent
The times., 1901-05-30

The Supreme Court decisions in the in
sular cases have had the effect of hold
ing up the Taft Philippine tariff. which
was about TO be promulgated. Secretary
Root viii now wait until he can study the
official text of the opinions. and consult
his chief. before taking further steps. He
win be able to take them in due course Of
time. II would seem to be poor lawyer
who could not find warrant for any pos
sible course of conduct between Brown
right side up ana Brown upside down.
The times., 1901-05-30
MIR. TiIInan.
From the Chicago Tribupa

FTom the IMcago IlDunel
He has a strong hold on the affections OF the
farmers of his state. They believe him 10 be
honest and sincere. To man in whom they sec
these qualities the people forgive much They
will put up with personal peculiarites and foolish
acts So it may be the South Carolinians will
vote to keep Tillman where he Is. They have
not had a Senator OF greater native ability sine
the death OF Calhoun.
The times., 1901-05-30

President Mckinley is home again, and
let us hope that along with his personal
geniality he has brought some Of that
bright and cloudless California weather
with him. He is heartily welcome. and so
would it be. We all need it in our busi-
The times., 1901-05-30
Trust Prosperity.
Rrom the St. Pnnl GInhe. ]

(From the St. Paul Gl0be)
Uncle Sam is in the position Of the farmer
with mortgage on his farm, the interest Of
which he is just able to pay. Although he has
the appearance of prosperity, he is barely able
to pay his interest and keep the machinery OF
the farm going. He works hard, but the profit
Of his labor goes to the man who clips the
coupons.
The times., 1901-05-30
Discipline Is Necessary.
fFrom The pittsburg Disna,cbl

NIoh lhe HiteAOuis DlspatcH-J
An army is worse than useless if it is not kept
in a thorough state of subordination ard diseip-
line. military education is positively noxious ii
it docs not first teach and enforce those qualities
The facts. past and present plainly indicate that
this has not been done at West Point OF late.
The times., 1901-05-30

The idea expressed by people around the
State Department appears to be that, IN
spite of President Castro's objections, our
present Minister to Venezuela, Mr.. Fran
els b. Loomis. will be sent back to Ca
racas on his return from Europe, where
he is enjoying brief holiday 1t is rath-
er unusual for one State to force an OBJ
noxious envoy upon another; but the cir
cumstances OF the present case are pc
culiar-unpleasantly So
The times., 1901-05-30
The indemnity bin of three hundred and

The indemnity bin Of three hundred and
thlrty-seven million dollars is rather
large, but the State Department is in
formed that China has agreed to pay 1t.
Inasmuch as the demand included a fur
ther indemnity of one million dollars
day after June l. in case the matter was
not settled before that cate, the Chinese
probably were wise to take the best they
could get, and pretend that they liked it.
The times., 1901-05-30
The Midow,s smite.

Little Boreham-And there stood the lion right
in my path
Fascinating widow-And l suppose it was too
late to take another pathI
The times., 1901-05-30
Hail Caesari

{From the New York SUM
We should rejoice in the wisdom of the su-
preme Court no less than in the triumph Of our
arms In var.
The times., 1901-05-30
OBITUARY.

Aunt" Polly Basket died at her home
in CaIlao, Mo-, on Tuesday night. at the
age of 10l years. She died one day after
Fayette County. Ky, May q. 1900. and
went to Missouri in IS25. Col. w. F..
Switzier, historian and journalist, of CO.
lumbia, is her nephew.
The times., 1901-05-30

Charles f Crehan, one of the Oldest
commission and produce merchants In
New York. died at his home in Brook
lyn late on Tuesday night. Mr. Crehan
was eighty years old. and was born in
Albany.
The times., 1901-05-30

Edwin Johnson Lumley, inventor of the
cigarette making machine which bears
his name. died yesterday at his home In
Portsmouth Va He was born at York
England, htty-nine years ago. He was in
receipt of large royalties on his inyen-
tion. He left widow.
The times., 1901-05-30

1t will be remembered with sorrow that
Mr. Justice Brown was appointed TO the
Supreme Bench by Benjamin Harrison
New-York tribune., 1901-07-08
Proposals.

SALE OF ADDITIONAL WATER WORKS BONDS.
~ Comptrolrr's 0nice, Troy. y. Y. July 4th 1901
IHE undersigned will receive sealed bids at
g this office until noon Of the l2th day July. l0O1
ior bonds of the city OF Troy. bearing
1901 and amounting in the 10 sum OF one
hundred an1 thirty five thousand dollars payable twenty
hve thousand dollars in each the 1912
1919. 1916 and Ten thousand dollars the year 1917
Ihey are known Additional Water Works Bonds
OF the City Of Trey and issued under Chapter
OF the Laws of 1893. amended by OF
Laws OF 1894 Chapter the Laws OF 1900 and
In pursuance of resolutions Common Council OF
the City of Troy. adopted the eth OF June
and approved by The Mayor the 9Th day June 1901
The bonds viii be in denominations OF $1,000 each and
VIII bear interest at the OF three quarter per
centum payable annually from after
the date OF issue. Principal
at the Office Of the city Treasurer City OF Troy
No bid for than par to the time
OF delivery OF the bonds will be Notice
the award will be the bidder
lie ROY RICKERSON. Comptroer.
n. h. The City OF Troy has floating
defaulted payment principal
New-York tribune., 1901-07-08
ERIE RAILROAD.

Tnrough trains leave New loTh foot IHaniIrEs
as follows. and minutes earlier from W I'd st;
300 a m Day-Sod train for Buffalo. AIT. ..
Binghsmtcn Wavery. Elmira and Bradford Coaches.
parlor and cafe dining 70 Buffalo
9.I5 a m--Daily. except SUNDAYS. 70 Btughanton.
Owego Waverly. Earnira and Delaware Valley points
Pullman Parlor Daily TO Post Jervis and Monticello
Pullman Parlor Cars
.3O . m Daiiy.-Chicago LInited-Fsst Mai-SoIid
train to Chicago arriving p. Cleveland 30
m Chicago Cleveland. Cincinnati Dining Car
1.3O ?. n. Daily.-Buralo and Cleveland ExpreSs-Arr
TOS. 10 jamestown zoo and Nounss-
town 81 m. Cleveland t. p Sleepsrs 10 Buf-
falo and Cleveland Cafe
Daily.-Solid train for Bnghartou. Waiver
iy E;mira Chicago Sleepers TO Buffalo. Chicago. Gin
cnnati. Dining
rINICKETs. Local. TINE CARDS AND PULLMAN
Broadway 1871 East i25th 81. 2T3 West 125yh ST.
Chambers and West ferries. New York. 3SS and
$40 FULTON St 9S Broadway. Brooklyn; 122 River St.
Hoeoken and Jersey City Station New York Transfer
Co. calls for and checks baggage TO destination
New-York tribune., 1901-07-08

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