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New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
LET Us MAKE NO PR0MIsEa-~

PRESIDENT sCHCRMAN OF CORNELL SAYS rsorD
ON PHILIPPINES SHOULD BE FOsTERED
Jacob Gould Schu-nan president OF Cornell Uni-
versity. addressed the Phi Beta Kappa Alumni az
the Hotel Savoy last night "The Philippines
A Retrospect and Forecast"
He said that the natives OF the Philippines have
many race chara cteristics. He continued:
They are under the influence of elemental pas
s1ons and they 90 things utterly reckless OF con-
sequences Normally they are kind and tracrAble.
They have thirst for learning. Among them, IN
deed. are to be found many educated men, but
there is no Intelligent public opinion They possess
different tribal allegiance different interests and
religions.
Mr.. 5churnan denied that they had had
republic. and went over the evidence 70 support
his assertion. He said that he did believe they
would be ht for independent government for
eral generations 10 come. but he thought it would
be wise TO test their powers by allowing them to
exercise local government OF the future he said:
Promises do not settle the policies OF nations.
Interests do. Let Us fasten hold on the Phil
lppineS make no promises. and govern as though
we were going to stay there forever.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
Astoria COMPANY APPEAL ARGUED
STATE LAND BOARDS RIGHT TO MAKE a GRANT
UNDER WATER REVIEWED AT ALBANY


UNDER WATER REVIEWED AT ALBANY
Albany Feb 27-The appeal Of the city Of New
York from the decision OF the lower courts in sus-
tanning the action Of the State Land Board in
granting TO the Astoria Light, Heat and Power
Company 35l2 acres OF land under the waters of
the East River in the Borough Of Queens. New
York City. was argued before the Court of Appeals
to-day. The case involves the question whether
or not the charter OF the city Of New-fork took
the right TO grant land under water from the State
Land Board. so far land within the corporate
limits OF New-York City was concerned. and re-
posed il in the Department OF Docks of that city
After the grant made in December. lsSS ap-
plication was made TO the Supreme Court for a
writ Of cartiorar for judicial review Of the action
of The State Land Board. The lower courts de
cided that the city government Of New-Hork mas
not the power grant land under water, ana that
the determination Of the State Land Board in max
ing the grants be affirmed . - -. .,.
The case was argued before the Court OF Appeadls pd
to-day by Assistant Corporation Counsel Ghafless
Blandy for the city of New York, and A. b. Board
man and Henry l. Stimson for the state Land
Board and the Astoria Light Heat and Power
Company.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
Rrooklvn :. Q. Posii
JOCKEYS BOUND FOR EUROPE.

Lester and ''Johnny' Reif, ''Eddie' Jones. G.
Jenkins J. H Morgan. Willard Simms and Cash"
sloan sailed on the Oceanic aud Elmer James
the New-York yesterday for Europe. Lester and
..Johnnv" Reiff are going 10 ride in England. Les
ter Reiff who was under contract TO the late Lord
William Beresford. is going to secure what mounts
he can Johnny will ride for Richard Croker,
Who has also the second can on his brother.
'sE'ddief Tones will ride for Mr.. Dreher. Aus
trian brewer. Jenkins win ride for Prince Solty-
kofT az Austria. J. II. Morgan has been engaged
this wear by Count Rohouczy. Austrian turf
man Cash Sloan will go 10 France. where
Smms also will ride. James Will ride for the
Fdwardes Stables. which are owned by Major and
George Edwardes the London theatrical managers.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
EMERGENCY FOR ELECTIONS BUREAU.
M.KEowN D1sPLEAsED BECAUSE A REPUBLICAN
WILL NOT TAKE HIS WORD.

Albany Feb q CSpeciaD-The Assembly ad-
z,ance5 70 final reading to-day a bill which
introduced only this morning by Assemblyman
Harris Wilson, of Kings County. providing for
the continuance Of the bureaus Of elections in the
different boroughs OF New-York.
On the objection Of Nr Kelsey OF Livingston.
Assernblyman McKeown said that the New
York Police act had legislated out OF office the
bureau and that there was not person left
even TO take Of the buildings.
Mr.. Kelsey, dissatisfied by the explanation, was
about 10 block the BILL when Assemblyman Nor
gan said:
IT'S all right, Kelsey; it's good bill"
Well. then, withdraw my objection, replied
the chairman Of the Cities Committee. At this
Mr.. McKeown, known the watchdog of Kings
County, shouted:
That's fine business. You will take the word of
a Republican. but you won't believe a Democrat"
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
ToWEp DISABLED STEAMER TO RERmrnA

The steamship Bolivia. of the Anchor Line ar
rived yesterday from Mediterranean ports with
one cabin passenger and one hundred and sixty
Italians in the steerage. From the last of January
to the middle of February the Bolivia experienced
heavy seas and very stormy weather. The coal
supply low. and Captain Craig found il neces-
sary to put into Bermuda for a new supply When
near that port he sighted the steamer savone of
London, bound for Baltimore in ballast The
Savone sgnaled that she was disabled and asked
that she be towed into Bermuda The sea having
suosided, hawsers We're attached and the two
steamers reached Bermuda in safety FIVE hours
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
Citations.
rrHE PEoPLE oF THE sTATE oF ' l,H


YORK by the grace Of God free and independ-a
John n Greene, samuel w Greene, Bessie G. The son
Moulton JeForest. Henry C. peFOrest. Rodnsn A De-
Forest Theodore DeForeSt Rev. Joseph DeForest
Charles DeForest Jane DeForest Kridler Newton De-
Forest Eder r. MoltQn, E>1nund i. Nouton Arthur T.
Mouton Mary T Moulton Elizabeth r. Noulton Elisha
Winter. CorneHa Steeb. Bessie H. Winter. Whit
l. WhIbeck. Estene p Elton. Leila Shoemaker. Hazel
Srith. Ruth snlth. Elton J. Palmer, Albert " Elton.
Sarah F. Osborne Margaret Dubois Fgfza Holden La
Saxe William B SAKE. William G. Palmer Emma F.
Miller Ira = Palmer. George " Greene. Halle Greene
Martin s. Greene. Alta E X Greene. Sarah d. Tutra
Agnes Dubois Northrop. Charles p DOnneTy Frank "
DOnnelly and Edwin Greene living a brother Of m,
testartx hereinafter named Vho,A
ana il he is dead 10 his Tiao4 art sssI
represe1 atves il anv ana Sis hs,rsstIav e,S
legal representatve heirsaisH snS nsv ~ @t % a9 s9
ard
sonaSe diligence heirsat-law and OF kin Of lean
nette b Greene. deceased. send Greeting Whsrsss
York has lately applied TO the surrogate's Court e
our County OF New York. 10 have instrunenr
thereto bearing date September l1h. 1899 relating
9o real ana personal property. duly
olss OF >sW AorR deceased Therefore you and e+ca
or you are cited 70 appear before the Surrogate OF
York on the first day of April hundred
and one. az half-pas O'Clock the
day then and there TO attend the probate II the said
VII ana testament And such OF You as are hereby
cited. under the OF years.
CURED 70 appear by guardian, II YOU have
appointed IN event OF neglect failure 90
do guardian VIII De appointed BY the Surrogate
In testimony Ne the
Surrogate's Court OF the said County OF New
IL. 81 York to be hereunto affixed. Witness. Hoa-
Frank T. Fitzgerald. Surroga-s Of said
County OF New York said County the q say Of Fer
and one. J. FAIEsFAx MCLAUGHLIN. Clerk Of
6sBoRN 3 BLoopGooD. Attorneys sor Petitionsr.
Catskin. y. Y.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
TO TAKE TAX OFF WORKS OF ART

Albany. Feb q (SpeciaD.-Assembyma Davis
of New-York. to-day persuaded the members Of
the Assembly Committee Taxation and Re
trenchment to accept substitute bill for his own
in regard 10 the taxation of bequests to museums
and art galleries. II amends the transfer tax act
as to exempt from taxation personal property
other than money securities bequeathed to
museums or art galleries. Thus pictures could be
bequeathed 10 the Metropolitan Museum of Art IL
this bill passes and not be taxed by the State in
transit from private collection TO the museum
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
ENIGRANT's TRUSTEES AGAINST BILL

AT the latest meeting of the Board of Trustees
of the Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank the fol-
lowing resolution unanimously carried:
Resolved That this board representing ninety
thousand deppsitors earnestly protests against the
proposed legislation taxing the surplus fund Of saV-
ings banks.
This surplus or reserve fund provided for
by law for the purpose of projecting the interests
Of the depOsitors should some unforeseen occur
renee occasion losses in their loans and invest
ments. they have capital 70 fall back upon
No business. however well and carefully managed.
is free from such risks, and to tax this surplus
fund will have the tendency to weaken the banks.
and ultimately win reduce the interest rates paid
Gepositors.
We decidedly and unequivocaly opposed TO
any legislation having for its effect the taxing OF
the savings Of the thrifty, industrious ana ser
denying poor. who form the very great majority OF
the depositors in the savings banks OF this state
James Mcmahon president of the bank. said;
The surplus fund Of this bank. accumulated ac-
cordine to law during the last fifty years To- the
protection of depostors against losses by tofeclo-
sures default in payment of principal or interest
OF stocks and bonds. depreciation in value OF IN
vestment. etc. amounts 10 about S5OD,OO; the
proposed tax would therefore be S5500O per annum:
II is idle say that the depositors will not feel
this tax. AS the bank has no capital stock TINS
SIS coo will simply be taken from the years earn
ings applicable 70 dividends and In this instance
will amount 10 over per cent OF such earnings
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
STATE SALARIES BILL PASSED

Albany. Feb 27.-The bill OF Senator Higgins re-
classifying the salaries of employees of State de-
partments passed the Senate to-day. The bill does
not affect salaries paid to State employees.
but those of all VINO shall hereafter be appointed.
The employees classified in nine grades, with
minimum salaries of $500 and maximum salaries OF
$500 wear. Promotions shall be made by sue
cessive grades far practicable. and per-
son shall be promoted a place in the higher
grade who has not served al least one year in the
next lower grade
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
Busy DAY IN THE HOUSE.
AGREEMENT ON SEVERAL BIILs-OrHERs
SENT TO CONFERENCE

Washington Feb. H-The House had q busy
day. agreeing TO the conference reports on the
Fortihcations, District of Columbia and Military
Academy bills, the last containing the anti-hazng
legislation The Naval Appropriation bill was
sent back To conference after the defeat of a
motion TO concur in the Senate's provision for
three submarine torpedo boats The Ioutsl-
ana Purchase Exposition bill. which has been in
a precarious parliamentary state, was finally sent
to conference for u adjustment of differences
Several bills for statues were disposed of by par
liamentary maneuvTes. The Revenue Cutter bill
also met reverse, the House adjourning when a
effort made to take II up Sessions begin al
u O'Clock tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
MAJOR SuITH'S CASE ARGUET,

Albany. Feb. N.-Arguments were to-day pre-
sented 10 the Court of Appeals the appeal of
Major Clinton H Smith. formerly of the list Regi-
ment, OF New-York City. He is the appellant be-
fore the court, and appeals from decision of the
lower courts adverse to his reinstatement in the
Guard. having been removed by Governor Roose-
Welt the findings of the board of examiners ap-
pointed inquire 10 his conduct at the battle
Santiago. The case argued to-day for Major
Smith by Alexander S. Bacon. and submitted
the part OF the Attorney-General.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
SALE OF FURNITURE AND BRONzES

Collectors of fine furniture, bric-a-brac and paint
ings will take interest in an executors sale which
has been announced for this afternoon and other
afternoons Of the week the Colonial Auction
Rooms, No 232 Fifth-ave. There are included in
the articles be sold the luxurious furnishings
Of a fine city house, old and costly furniture
clocks pianos large collection Of bric-a-brac DOR
celain bronzes. marble statues and collection OF oil
paintings by prominent American artists The sale
begins each day at p. m. Benjamin S Wise is
officiating auctioneer.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
KIDNAPPERS TO GIVE BACK $4,000.
Mr. CUDAHY RECEIVES LETTER OFFERING TIL
SUM IF HE WILL STOP PROSECUTION.

Mn. IUDAHl RECEIVES LET TEX OFF ERING THIS
SUM IF HE WILL STOP PROSECUTION
Chicago. Feb. BE. A. Cudahy. the Omaha
packer, whose kidnapped to secure a re-
ward OF $4,000 is in receipt OF anonymous let
let declaring that upon his assurance that the kid
nappers will be punished all but 5000 Of the
money will be returned TO him. The letter
mailed at Waukegan, ILL.,, yesterday and sent
TO Omaha Mr.. Cudahy was In Chicago to-day
and received transcript OF the letter by telegraph
II do not know whether the letter is authentic
hoax said Mr.. Cudehy, to a reporter. II
will pay attention to 1t, and certainly have no
intention of letting up these men. The writer
writer's of the letter directed me. If agreeab Bile
TO their proposition. to let them know by means
of personal advertisements in newspapers OF
Omaha, Chicago and Milwaukee, but l oon't be-
heve they will have the pleasure of reading
anything from me in the advertising columns of
any paper.
Mr.. Cudahy started for Omaha this evening.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
PRODUCE EXCHANGE GRATU1TY FUND

The nineteenth annual report Of the trustees of
the Produce Exchange Gratuity Fund for the year
ended February J. 1901, issued yesterday II
shows that there have been ninety-two new mem
bers gained in that time. that seventy-hve deaths
have occurred in the period and that OF this
number all except three assessed upon sub
scrbing members. the three being provided for out
OF he surplus fund On February ! the surnlus
balance of the fund amounted s7S3 15g S. as
against s742 s22 1 on February J. 1900
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28

Rieger was social leader while here and mis- mar
riage to Miss Matte Archer. an eighteen-year-old
member OF Eddie Foys "Or the Earth com
pany. was sensation OF the hour at that time He
Is out on bond pending an appeal and is IN
New-YOrk City. although he has made his home in
Springfield. Ill. for the last few years
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
MARRLAGE FRoM coURrgHLp Rr LErrER

Kansas City, No. Feb. q CsI cciaD.-The cul-
rnination Of a romantic courtship was witnessed
here to-day when Charles Womelsdorf of Homo
lulu, and Miss Elizabeth Roberts, were married
Mr. Womelsdorf has been in nearly every country
on the globe. keeping up correspondence with
his sister. Minnie. who lives in this city. In her
letters she often told OF her friend Miss Roberts
An introduction by letter followed, out OF which
grew the marriage which took place to-day.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
wuAcKIN FOR LABOR COMMISSIONER.
GOVERNOR opELL PROMOTES HIN From THE
BUREAU OF STATISTICS

GOVERNOR ODELL PROMOTES HIN FFOM TIE
BUREAU OF STATISTICS
Albany. Feb Ex-Governor Oden to-day appointed
John W. McMackin OF New-York City. as State
Labor Commissioner. For the last two years Mr..
McMackin has been State Commissioner Of Labor
Statistics succeeding John I. McDonough when
the latter was elected Secretary of State. The ap-
pointrnent was made to-day under the provision Of
the new law creating a State Department Of La
bor The nomination sent to the Senate for
confirmation. The salary of the commissioner Is
fixed al $500 and the term four years.
The commissioner will have jurisdiction over the
three State labor departments. which have here
tofore been under separate heads He is authorized
to appoint a first deputy VINO will have charge OF
the Factory Inspection Bureau, and second dep
uty who will administer the affairs OF the LABOR
Statistics Bureau. The commissioner ana the TWO
deputies will constitute the State Board OF Media
ton and Arbitration
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
A Thing Worth Knowing.

No need OF cutting OF a woHans breast or a mans
cheeS IN vain attempt cancer. No need
OF applying burning plasteTs the flesh and torturinS
those ALREADY weak from suffering. Soothing balmy.
aromatic oils safe, speedy and certain Ths
horrible forms the face breast. WOMB
mouth. stomach large ugly ulcers. dstua.
catarrh terrible skin diseases. etc all successfully.
treated by the application OF various forms
mailed free. giving particulars prices
Oils- Address Or u. NJ BYE. Box * Iniianapoiis
Ths is the Old Doctor the originator OF the OIL Cure
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
POLICE TO WEAR ELECTRIC LIGHTS.

Kansas City. Mo, Feb q (SpeciaD-A proposi-
ton TO equip the police with electric dark lanterns
has been submitted 10 the police commissioner.
about six inches long. A storage battery Is in one
END, and by pressing a button miniature incan-
descent lamp Is lighted short chain fastens the
lantern TO the policenaans belt
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
SLY YEARS FOR Ex-PREsIDENT RIEGEi

Kansas City. Mo, Feb I'D. V. Rieger former
president OF the defunct Missouri National Bank.
which failed for s5OOO0 four years after hav
ing been looted by least careless methods. must
serve six years In prison his share the haul
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
FEAR TROUBLE FROM STRIKING r1DoRs.
FIRM ASKS POLICE PROTECTION FROM Possrsr
VIOLENCE BY FORMER EMPLOYEES

Employees Of Morris Rosenoaum & SON. taflors
Of No. 119 West Twenty-third-st. and No. Ia West
Twenty-fOurth-st.. TO the number Of 17f went on
strike yesterday They left their places because
OF disagreement with their employers over " ages
for spring work The strikers told yesterday
that unless they returned to their employment to-
day their places would be filed wits other work
men.
Members of the firm do not expect hat their men
will yield to-day, and fear that they may resort to
violence in case other operators are employed
Last night one Of the firm called at the West
Thirueth-st- station and asked that a detail Of
police be placed both the front and rear doors
OF their establishment to-day. TO prevent trouble In
case any should arise. The request was acceiei to
and both doors Will be adequately guarded.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
Going Far?

West, Southwest, Northwest, or any,
where west of Chicago? Do you enjoy
good food. good service and a good
bed? II so. try the
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28

GOVERNOR TO ATTEND INAUGURATION
Albany, Feb. Ex-Governor and Mrs. Odeu and
family will leave this city for Washington on Fri
day night TO attend the Inauguration Of President
Mckinley
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
Chicago
Great
Western

Chicago 70 ST. Paul and Minneapolis; to Des
Aoines. ST Joseph and Kansas City For
full information apply to any railroad agent
call on or address E. NJ. JENKINS, City
Passenger Agent $40 Broadway. New York. or
F. H. LORD, General Passenger Agent.
Chicago Great Western Railway, Chicago
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
WREcKING CRANE WRECKS ENGINE.

STEEL ARM SWEEPS CAB AND UPPER WORKS
FROM TRUCKS NEAR SCHENECTADY
Albany. Feb. Z7.-An engine on the Central Hud
son road ran into the steel OF a wrecking
mile west of Schenectady at o'clock
this morning. The cab and upper part Of the en-
gine were swept from the trucks. H McAuley, Of
Schenectady, the engineer, had both legs badly
crushed. george Davidson. the conductor and the
traiumen, CTande and Whine, of this city, were
slightly injured.
The engine its way 10 Rotterdam juno
tion for a train Of United States troops which had
arrived from Fort Ethan Allen.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
HOCKEY.
QUAKERs BEATEN AS USUAL IN BROOKLYN
LAST NIGHT

LAST NIJTFTT.
The Quaker City and Brooklyn Skating Club
teams played an exciting game of hockey at the
Clermont Avenue Rink in Brooklyn last night. The
contest was interesting. the home team winning by
the score of to l. The teams played as follows:
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-09-17

Foolish" is word just now much
used by feminity, and, like all tbs
words that the sterner sex takes a
fieeting fancy to, it is employed in di-
vers ways that photographers wot not
Of
please fasten these foolish hooks"
said one young woman to another the
other evening.
Now, look at that foolish pie" ex-
claimed housekeeper. who, in trying
to serve a tart of the rhubarb variety,
broke the bottom crust and spilled
some of the filing.
One hears of foolish journeys" OF
a foolish coat" foolish" shoes, boats
trees or even ice cream freezers
There seems nothing, indeed to which
the modern girl will not apply this de-
scription, nor which to her mind il
does not ft.-Philadelphi Inquirer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-09-17
Cucumber Salad.

Peel three cucumbers, cut them
lengthwise, scoop out the centers, leav-
ing them about half an inch thick.
Place these boats in ice water Reject
most of the seeds from the remainder
of the cucumbers and mix with water
cress, celery dice, chopped chives and
a few capers. Add white mayonnaise
to the mixture and fill the boats,
which have been wiped dry; put one
on each plate and sprinkle with
minced parsley. White mayonnaise is
made with lemon juice instead of
vinegar, and then before being used is
made very delicate by having table
spoonful or so of whipped cream added
to it.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-09-17
Choice of Position.

A well-known Sunday school teacher
was late in arriving at one of the cit
los at which he was to appear and had
but half an hour to reach the nall
where he was to give his entertain'
ment. He needed shave almost as
much as he did his dinner, but he de-
cided to cut out the latter. The former
he was obliged to have. Going to his
room he rang for barber. A bright
looking boy came in and announced
that he was the barber. The lecturer
cat down on a chair and told him to
go ahead. :,
81 beg your pardon, sir. but would
vou mind lying down on the couch"
"Why?" asked the astonished lee
turer
"Well. sir, you see, I am generally
sent TO shave the corpses, and I can
shave a man better when he is lying
down"