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New-York tribune., 1901-12-31
THE YEAR AND THE WORLD.

The first year Of the twentieth century has
been worthy of its place. 1t has been said, and
truly, that the nineteenth century surpassed in
achievements not only any but the sum total of
all OF its predecessors In the Christian Era. We
shall not be rash in anticipating for the twen-
tieth an equallng of its nineteen predecessors
of which achievement its first year has given
promise Not often. If ever ip our annals have
Swelve months been more crowded with doings
of high import than those which close to-day
Every quarter of the world and every denart-
ment Of human interest has felt the impulse
OF the opening century, and has been the scene
of important movements heavily freighted with
the future fortunes of the race And though
life and prospect are most fitting to be con-
sldered at such time, it SO chances that death
and retrospect claim a peculiarly significant
place Five great nations. including three of
The very greatest In the world, have lost in
1901 each Of them its foremost parsonage That
is fact of circumstance scarcely paraIleled in
the history of any other year
For the United States a single date over
shadows the whole calendar-the date on which
this nation was bereft of its chosen chief. The
Wilderness of the worlds sympathy and mourn
ing and the magnitude Of the new or newly
developed issues now before us attest unerr
ingiy the largeness of the place in history filled
oy william Mckinley. The year goes into tbe
perspective of the past as that in which his
great works were-for him-ended and wore
passed on, unchanged and unmpaired IN his
successor The man who restored unity and
prosperity 10 this nation, expanded its possess
slons and exalted its standing among the
powers of earth gave this year the last inscrn-
tion of his living name. single date. and an
earlier one, similarly dominates the wears rec.
ord in all the remainder of the English sneakino
worid-tne date that marked the passing of
Victoria the Good. the worlds first constitu
tional sovereign and the real organizer of the
British Empire. The third of the five sunreme
names against which in 1901 "the fatal asterisk
Of death" has been set is that of Francesca
Crispi, who was at least equally with any other
end probably on the whole a little above any.
one other. entitled to be known as the creator
OF the Kingdom of Italy. The fourth is that of
Abdurrahman, who is known as the Great
Amer. and who in fact was the puissant chic,
who made OF tribes nation" and was the
first Ameer Of all Afghanistan. The last is that
New-York tribune., 1901-12-31

OF Ii Hung Chang. who WIS for more thah d
! generation incomparably the foremost hgure IN
| the oldest and most populous of empires.
The simple fact that in the year these nve
,,ro.t nersonaces were removed from the world
and their places were left to others indicates IN
itself the vastIess OF the changes wrought IN
the world IN 1901. But ii is only one or many.
In the United States important national polcles
have been developed. a new relationship with
Great Britain has been established in place or
the outworn Clayton -Bulwer Treaty. the first
practical steps toward a Pacific cable ana an
isthmIan canal have been taken, worlds
racord in foreign commerce has been made, and
n peacefuI and most sautary civic revolution
has been effected in the second city or the
world The United Kingdom has been Dusy
with the South African war, with irish aglta-
ton and with grave fiscal problems. France
has expelled the religious orders. Germany mas
plunged into the greatest tariff debate III her
history Austria Hungary has returned 10 the
field of racial and lingual feud. Russia mas
finished her Siberian Railroad and fallen pe-
meath the sway of an appalling famine. Japan
has given fresh proof of her astounding powers
of progress. China has been forced into ne"
relationships with the outer world. Crete mas
attained the desire of ages in practical annexa-
ton to Greece The South American States, IN
new worlds lr-@ue of peace have maintained
their propensity, for pickering and hgntlns.
II is the rare record of the year TO have given
two new States TO the worlds community OF
nations. Upon the first day of the year the
Commonwealth OF Australasia came into being,
and upon this last day of the same year is held
the electorawhich will call into existence the
government of the republic of Cuba The for
mer State is. already vigorously dealing with
some of the fiscal, racial and industrial ques-
tions which have long been sources Of grave
embarrassment to elder lands. The latter has
such problems still before 1t, but faces them
with serene confidence under the tutelage of
the great republic which set it free and opened
10 Il the gateway TO national activity. Thus
equally great are the closing years record Of
changes effected and things done and its init
nations of and openings toward other achieve
ments yet TO be made. A year al once of losses
and of gains. of fuflments and Of further
promises. it has been a fitting epiogue to the
colossal nineteenth century and fitting begin
ming of that twentieth century which we hope
will be greater STILL
New-York tribune., 1901-12-31
THE Talk OF THE DAY.

Apparently the Editor OF The Alfalfa (Ala)
Mirror likes the South. This is what he says:
I'VE thank God that live in the South. that
we were born in the South. and when. in the
language of the great Shakespeare. we shuttle OFF
this mortal COLL hope TO repose in peace be
meath the sod honor and love we'll. This is
the grandest country over which the festooned
armament bends. This is DR.. Johnston's happy
valley And would that were all more in
cned to stay at home.
She-Some doctors claim that unhealthy results
He"They've got cause and effect twisted Kiss
ing is generally the result OF a heart Affection
philadelphia Record.
The three "a F. Y.'s'-Almore Frankfort Young
and Almond Franklin Young, Of Monmouth, III.
and Miss Adolia Frances Young OF Chicago. the
oldest known triplets In the world-will hold a re-
union January /. 1902 at the home OF their sis
ter, Mrs Lillian Roebuck. of Chicago. 80 far
as we are able to learn. other triplets lived
past the age of twenty-one," says Miss Young.
We born May Il, 1857. at Winchester.
Ind, and all lived at the family home there until
seventeen. After the death OF my mother
my brothers moved to Monmouth, while 1 came TO
Chicago to live with my sister. We always have
been known the "A. F. VS."
McJigger-- -smthers looks bad. What's the mat
ter with him?
Thingumbob-Run down.
Thingumbob-No, under auto-(Philadelphia
Press.
in ST. Pauls Cathedral, London who died the other
day, an institution in himself. and more cleri-
cal than the clerics themselves. He knew all the
leading dgnitaries for the last fifty years. and he
would compare the divines of old with this of the
present day. not always to the advantage of the
latter. He had served under many bishops of
London and as Ostrarus of the Lower House of
Convocation. he had taken part in the enthrone-
ment of no fewer than four srchbishops.
Mrs Bargane-Haven't you got the toothache.
Mr.. Bargane-No. my dear; why?
Mrs Bargane-Oh, am sorry that you have
not. bought new toothache cure to-day, and 1
wanted you 10 try it.-('Tit-Bits.
The following, with the exception Of names of
place and persons. is exact copy Of letter re-
ceved by a publishing firm in this city from a
member of board OF education:
"Waydown. Nov d, 1901
Mr. John Smith. Sir
I'm reply to yur Letter their is noe sich man IN
eny. JOHN DOE
"Scule truste."
Sue Brette-I they have named a cigar after
The Manager-wen. I hope 10 gracious IL will
draw better than he does!-(Yonkers Statesman
The suggestion OF Edouard DetaiIIe the Psrisia, ;,
artist that persons of his craft should give m
part OF their time to the painting OF store signs
which should adorn and dstigure the streets
has been received with great display of inter-
est by the Municipal Art League OF Chicago The
members Of that organization think that the plan
is not impracticabe.
Passenger-Ita shameful to have to wait so long
this switch.
:, condaetSrM;w.n II you want to finish your trip
that other car.-Puck.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-31

would have confidence in him any more 30 ne
promises to support Mr.. Belmont-ir ne mas TO
IovalIv. He announces that if his worst enemy
were declared the candidate he would support
him. and TO prove his good faith says. lhat Is
my advice TO all Democrats who cali lhelii-
"seIves members of Tammany Hall. but II they
.choosc 10 do otherwise am not Responsible
How touching! "If they choose TO do other-
wise" If Tammany men will persist, III spite
of Mr. Crokers earnest prayer that they should
support Mr. Belmont, in doing otherwise, he
would doubtless be bowed down with sorrow,
bat he would not be responsible. He is not TO
blame if his people love him not wisely but too
well: and Mr.. Belmont, who is a generous man
and a respecter of the ties of friendship loyalty
and hospitality. will not complain If the rank
and file of Tammany take him at his word
when he proclaims enmity TO Mr.. Croker who
has been their friend, their patron and their
entertainer at the Democratic Club. Nor will
he blame Mr.. Croker If he should prove unable
to persuade these followers to waver in their
devotion to love and loyalty. He must rather
confess that Mr.. Crokers earnestness in telling
them not TO make his enemies their enemies,
but to support Mr.. Belmont heartily or at least
not do any knitting by his advice, Is touching in
the extreme.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-31
TOUCHING LOYALTY.

Mr.. Croker it seems, has been misunderstood
He almost always is misunderstood when he
talks, or at least he says he has been when he
finds ne has talked too much. For some days
he has been exhibiting the most bitter oppo-
siton to Perry Belmont. The exact relations of
Mr.. Croker and Mr.. Belmont were it is true
somewhat obscure. Mr. Belmont made several
calls on Mr.. Croker in connection with his can
didacy, and it was supposed he meant TO beg
support. This is Mr.. Crokers version but in
behalf Of Mr.. Belmont 1t IS explained that he
went to beg opposition, and now he proclaims
that his most valuable political asset is Mr.
Croker's hatred, which may indeed be true.
since leading reason for sending him to Con-
gress has been discovered in the fact that it
would he another slap in Mr.. Crokers already
pretty well slapped face.
Now. in view of Mr.. Belmont's campaign in
the character of 1.-The man who hates Croker"
1t might be thought that Mr.. Croker would
oppose his election and follow to the logical
conclusion his previous opposition and con-
temptuous expressions. But that is where Mr..
Croker has been misunderstood True. he does
not love Mr.. Belmont. He looks TO see Mr.
o'Grady, Mr.. Belmont's Democratic rival make
contest in the courts TO drive Mr. Belmont's
name from the official ballot But he has
warned Mr.. O'Grady that If he fails It is his
duty TO make the best of the situation. and. as
Mr. Devery would say. take his medicine" and
not :'squea)' or kick over the party traces. Mr..
Croker himself will not kick over the traces II
the courts force him to put Mr. Belmont's name
on the party ticket he will do so willingly. the
reason being that you can't follow anv other
course and hold an organization together We
must be regular" He may knife Mr.. Belmont
though' In secret: No, indeed, Perish the
thought. II he should call his friends aside and
tell them not to support the organization can.
didate-by decree OF the Supreme Court, not the
VIII OF MS part OF the organizatIon-nobody
New-York tribune., 1901-12-31
TRANSOCEANYC TELEGRAPHY.

Marconi has now decided not to resume i'm
mediately the experiments which were inter-
rupted a fortnight ago, but to postpone further
operations until after he has returned to Eng
land. Several weeks must eiapse. therefore. be-
fore new light will be shed on the possibilities
of transoceanc wireless telegraphy. This delay
is important. however, only on account Of the
doubt which remains concerning his recent per-
formance. The great majority of people on
both sides of the Atlantic regard the latter as
complete demonstration. But here and there
an expert like Svanus P. Thompson or q tech
nical paper of such high rank as 1.-The Electri-
cal World and Engineer" evinces desire for
more convincing testimony. One of the feat
ures of the Cornwall Newfoundland test with
which dissatisfaction is felt. it may be remarked.
is the of the letter 49," and not fully de-
veloped message. for purpose of communica ton.
But no matter how eager the public may be for
results, it has no right to complain. In the
first place Marconi made the trial for himself
primarily. and was privileged TO select his own
methods. Second, It is not unlikely that his
choice was partially dictated by very graceful
sentiment Realizing that, T. he was successful,
his first message would have historic in
terest. he may have preferred to wait until cir
cumstances would permit him to frame one
worthy Of the occasion.
Newfoundland has now been practically aban
doned a base OF operations. 1t Is proposed
10 utilize Cape Breton instead. A permanent
station will he established on Cape Cod, too.
Still, there is chance that Marconi may be
able TO prove his case while on board an ocean
liner and before he lands in America the next
time. The Cunard steamships equipped
with receiving instruments which at present
are not tuned to accord with the Cornwall
transmitter. But when properly designed ap-
paratus has been placed on westward bound
vessel it Will be possible TO receive communica-
tions from Poldhu for a greater or less time
after leaving the Irish Channel. II the condi-
tions of the test exactly parallel those existing
on Signal Hill two weeks ago, Marconi may
continue to pick mp signals until ne reaches or
passes Newfoundland But II his equipment Is
not in all respects similar TO that recently used,
then It may be necessary 10 operate from land
station
New-York tribune., 1901-12-31
THE TRIBUNE ALMANAC FOR 1902.

1t has been frequently remarked that next TO
knowing everything-which, of course, is out of
the question-is knowing where to find the in
formation one wants. Some people. indeed.
much prefer the latter resource. judiciously
chosen collection of books of reference admi-
rably equips a man for his numerous business
and social activities 1t puts at his disposal
enormous number of important facts, spares his
memory. and gives him great advantage over
his less fortunate neighbor or rival. There lies
the secret of The Tribune AImanac's popularity
and usefulness. 1t deals with a remarkable
variety of topics in which the public is inter-
ested, and satisfies surprising number of
needs. A single consultation OF it's pages often
repays the small investment made in purchasing
a copy. This publication, moreover, Is noted for
the freshness and accuracy we'll as the COM
pleteness of it's contents: standard which is
fully maintained by the number that made its
appearance from the press yesterday.
The political departments of this encyclopedia
have always been conspicuous These include
election tables. party platforms. summaries of
recent legislation at Washington and Albany.
lists of national State and Gin New-York) coun-
ty officers and outlines of the statutes relating
to pensions, postal rates, copyright bankruptcy,
naturalization. labor, game marriage and di-
vorce Business affairs also receive much atten-
ton. Statistics are furnished showing the
value OF this country's mineral and agricultural
production, It's imports and exports. and the
volume of savings banks deposits. table of
the beet sugar factories Of the United States is
only one of a host of features relative TO in
dustry and finance.
But it is narrow life which is limited to the
pursuits OF business and citizenship. Both of
these involve grave responsibilities and exact
much of a mans time and energy. Most mature
people. however also identified with re-
ligious. patriotic and fraternal societies. Many
of them too, have children to send to some Of
the great educational institutions Of the land.
To all such The Tribune Almanacs lists of the
officers of these organizations will prove highly
acceptable.
While those features whose value has been at
tested by long experience have been retained in
this volume Just published, much new material
has been added. II includes the revised charter
OF the metropolis. the amended Internal Rev
enue law, the names of the officers constituting
the insular authorities in the Philippines, Porto
Rico Hawaii and Cuba, a table giving the
populations in cities of less than $4,000 inhabi-
tants. the treaty with England relative to an
isthmian canal. the verdict Of the Schley Court
OF Inquiry. the sad story Of President McKin-
ley's death and a neurology for the year 1901.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-31

Romeo and Juliet.

AMERICAN TaEATRE-s: :l5-Eomeo and Juliet
ACADEMY OF stUsfc-S-The Christian.
EIJOl- TfIEATRE-S 2n-The Widow Jones.
BROADWAY THEATRE-S-The Sleeping Beauty sho
ths
CARNEGiB Halls :30-Concer.
CASINO -ib-The Little Duchess
CRITERTo< THEA TRE-s-Du Barry
IALY'S THEATRES .l0-The Messenger Boy:
4DFN MTSEE-Dsy and Evering-Norld IN wax
VAMPIRE THEATRES -20-The Wilderness - -....
kygTPTEENTH STREET THEATRE-s-Lp 1ork o1a'0'
GARDEN THEATRE-s 2o-Abce Of Old Vincethes-
CARRICK THEATRES 30-A Message from MhIt
HARLEM OPERA HOUSES -15-I)on CsessF return
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE-s:l5-besucalr <-,-.,.
IRVING PLACE TiEATRE-2-Aladdin-s- -h~ih "iue0h-
hches Psar ,,,.a,..
KSEcK KERBOCKER THEATRE-s.3- -luaity ,I sIee'-
1.TcEIra THEATRES :3O-The CIR and the Jncse and
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE-s'So-s"ee' anu
cdANHATTAN THEATRE-s-2O-The Unwelcome Mrs
MESDFL9sOHN HAIIy-s-Concert.
MURRAY HILL THEATRE-2-s--A Brass hoGness na-s.
NEW SAVOY THEATRES s:30-DArcy OF the Suaros'
NETWORK THEATRES: :15--Florodora
PASTOR S-Continuous Performance .,o -. e,,u
pROCTOR'S FIFTH ANENCE-1:3o 10 1o;ot-ihe SNi"
PRocToFs.s TvvENTY- THIRD STREET. 30 to 1890
PBocToR.s 18TH sTREET-1:sO to lo:ao-The Bach
elors Honeymoon and Varieties. .oao
PRoCTOR'S FIFTY EIGHTH STREET-l;3o 10 iV'O"-
Last Word snd Varieties
BtJC-s :I5-TndeT Southern Skies
NiCT ORIA-S .20-Frsncesca Da Rinini
WALI~ACR's THEATRE-s-2o-A Gentleman OF france-
New-York tribune., 1901-12-31
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

Washington Dec. 3o.-President Roosevelt spent
another quiet day at the White House. There were
callers this evening. and none OF the Secre'a-
ries came to the executive office after dinner
Laden with game and well pleased with their
outing Mrs Roosevelt, DIR. Rixey and the chidren
of the White House, who have been on a hunting
trip down the Potomac, returned this afternoon
Although for three days of the trip, which began
on Thursday last. rain fell almost incessantly the
sport was enjoyed greatly by all the members OF
the party. Headquarters were made at C@uantico
the Metropolitan Clubs hunting lodge The Dol
phin arrived at the navy yard about 1890 to-day
In an express wagon which followed the car
riages to the White House large amount or
game. Two wild turkeys two bucks, four rabbits
two squirrels and half dozen partrdges eonsti-
tuted the spos. This by means the entire
bag however A large number of the birds killed
the preserves of the Metropolitan Club were
eaten by the party at the hunting lodge. Theodore
jr. proved one of the most successful with MS
shotgun and secured good results almost every
time he out. The Dolphin left Quantico early
this morning The members of the party were
Mrs. Roosevelt. Theodore. jr.. Ethel, Kermit
Archibald and Quentin Roosevelt, Miss Carow. Dr.
Rixey and John McIlhenny, who is guest at the
White House
Mrs Roosevelt received about forty OF the
women members of the American Historical Asso-
citation in the Blue Room this afternoon -,
to be held at the White House on Friday. Car
pets are being removed. and the decorations VIII
Senators Lodge and spooner had a long confer
ence with President Roosevelt to-day about legis-
George Asta Muruaga, of Santiago de Chill. who
was schoomate of President Roosevelt many many
to-day to renew his acquaintance with the Presi-
6 the F ntd se %dy and Mr.
Muruaga himself was charge d'affaires here ten
The Rev. DR.. E. c. Wolf. of Gettysburg, Penn.
to-day invited the President to attend the memor-
M NAY exercises g. at the ''e'''Sou's 'A'''''D '
New-York tribune., 1901-12-31
PERSONAL. NOTES.

\. C Harrison jr.. and Dr. Fl. Fl. Miller. OF
Philadelphia have arrived in san Francisco after
extended explora tiOns In the island Of Sumstra-
They have gathered a valuable collection ot osIs L
and other fauna and Of anthrOpoloSlc9l ala 80 60
noiogtcal specimens. The ethnoiosII3l Co'sn;s CoLSS
and the natural historic collection to the AcausH'
or Natural Sciences, Philadelphia.
The Rev" Sam Small the EVANGELIST lecturer
and time humorist, is resume his connec-
tion with THE Atlanta Constitution on the nrs-
OF the year Twenty years ago his writings III Ist &
paper attracted wide attention. Since ihe wal W.
Spain he has been editing The HaVSha lOS''
the first American newspaper In Cuoa
Sir Robert Ball. formerly Astronomer Royai OF
Ireland who is now IN this country for the puI-
pose of giving lectures. entertained at dinner
on Saturday evening by Professor j. n Rees' WAC
occupies the chair of astronomy in columbia Uni
versity. and lives the Dakota, in Vest Seventy
second-st. Other guests were Professor J. II. Van
Amringe dean of Columbia; Professor r. ; Ncoo-
ward. dean of the department Cf pure science IN
Columbia; DR. q. l.. Poor. formerly Of Johns HOY
kins University. Charles 4. Post. a well Know
amateur astronomer; Professor Henry +. OSooIu
History; Professor Michael I. Pupn, OF the &C.
partment of electrical engineering in ColGInoa alu
Howard Mansfield. After the dinner ProlessoL
Rees took the party in a stage to the CsnseS s.
jolly good fellow. and has great deal oil Ir'Sh
wit"
The Cercle Francais de rUnivSTstte harvard mas
selected NJ. Hugues lie Roux the French lecturer
for 1902. NJ lie Roux is rot only brilliant speak
er. buNis famous in France as an author. journal
list and traveller. His Harvard lectures will os
given February IL. H. 10, q u N and y AItJr
cago, St. Paul. st. Louis. Denver, San Francisco
New-Orleans and Canada.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-31

Some frivolous hints the results OF the
latest invention concerning telephones. the Wis
ion face TO face OF the takers over the wire,
have stolen into print Anything OF that kind
should be sternly suppressed. Telephones are
too talkative already. II angry faces are TO be
visible at each end Of the line, in addition to
the terrors OF wrathful colloquy. the lists of
subscribers will be lessened in short order.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-31
THE YACHT CoLUMBIA az BERNTUDA.

Hamilton. Bermuda. Dec. S-The American
steam yacht Columbia (owned by J. Harvey Ladew
and belonging the New-York Yacht Club. which
sailed from New-York on December % on a cruise
10 the West Indies and the Mediterranean, has
arrived here.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-31
GUESTS AT RILTMORE.

AsheviIle. n. c, Dec So.-NIr and Mrs George
Vanderbilt entertaining party OF distinguished
guests. who arrived TODAY in two special cars az
Bitmore House The party includes Ambassador
Joseph Choate, Prince Delgracio Tal4eyrand-Per
CORD and Commander W. J. Cowles and Mrs
Cowles, Of Washington.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-31

Since the votes counted in November
Richard Croker has taken to his heart these
words Of the Seer Of Concord
II the red slayer think he slays.
Or II the slain think he is slain,
They know not we'll the subtle ways
I keep. and pass. and turn ags'1.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-31

The movement for good roads and the efforts
to lessen the number Of dangerous grade cross
ings Of the railways are both so plainly de-
manded for the promotion of the public welfare
that they should advance side by side and step
by step.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-31
MARCoNI CO.'S TO OTTAWA

Montreal. Dec. So-signor Marconi left this city
for Ottawa this evening He was entertained az
luncheon to-day by Mr. Campbell manager OF the
Elder Dempster Line. whose passenger steamers
during the last season we're equipped with ths
Marconi system.