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New-York tribune., 1901-08-02
THE LIGHT THAT FAILED"


For a brief period after the Ohio State Con
yention Democrats here and there betrayed
feeble signs of reviving cheerfulness II could
not be called exharation. but might have been
compared To that hestating yet hopeful mood
which causes the victim of a severe Dereave
ment TO concede that there may he something
left to live for. and TO be commonly spoken of
as beginning 10 take notice. The Buckeye
brethren had had the courage to leave the flee
silver plank ont of their platform, though they
had balked at the logical necessity of putting
something in its place and had administered the
stroke of retributive silence TO William J.
Bryan. Being widely credited with having had
his own way in the convention. though in re-
ality he had done less than half of what he
wanted 10 do. the Hon. Tom l.. Johnson was
instantly boosted into sight as the coming man,
Colonel Henry Watterson bestowing upon him
those tokens of distinguished consideration for
which inexperienced recipients never fail TO he
grateful and the Hon. Benjamin T. Gable de-
claring in his most inquistive manner that il
looked as if the party had found somebody 10
rally round.
Moreover the apprehensions which had been
aroused in timorous circles by the cruel and I'm
usual punishment visited upon Colonel Bryan in
Ohio Were quickly relieved, his treatment of the
occurrence in the great and only 'Commoner
tending rather 10 cheer than TO depress the
spirits of the faithful He said that a serious
mistake had unquestionably been made but
his remarks were paternal and benevolent.
Clearly the thing to do was TO support the can
didates of the Columbus convention and TO say
as little as possible about the degenerate plat
form on which they stood. In the mean time
the peerless one macnanimously called atten-
tiOn 10 the probability that the South contained
a considerable number of gentlemen who were
fit 10 be President, and that Mason and DixOns
line bogie which would not any
body in 1904. TO be sure, these observations
might have been tortured into an admission
that he did not share the enthusiasm of Colonel
WattersOn and Mr. Cable for the new Buckeye
boy, but at the same time they enlarged and
Illuminated the prospect and We're extensively
quoted in the Southern States. The fact was
recognized that Colonel Bryan was throwing
bouquets instead of bricks, and the omens were
generally regarded as auspicious
But il could not last. After a short interval of
pale sunshine the clouds settled down as thick
as ever and NOT surprised to encounter
in the columns of melancholy contemporary
the pathetic cry. "Oh, for an hour of Tildenr'
When il comes 10 that hope is gone OF course.
1t is impossible to suppose that Mr.. Tilden
would be able to do anything in sixty minutes.
even if he could be mraculously restored for
Vaccinations; but that only makes the vain
lament more doleful. We protest against
reiteration of it, Democrats who feel that way
ought 10 initiate the poet Cowper and cry, "Oh,
for lodge in some vast Wilderness
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02
THE CHAMPION TROTTEP.

These are days of disquiet for the head OF
New-Yorks Fire Department An irreverent
grand jury has brought in an Indictment
against Mr.. Scannell, and an audacious horse
named Cresceus has cut down tine trotting rec
ord which had been previously held by The
Abbot. the champion that was secured for the
Scannell stable at a big price last year The
presiding official Of the fire fighting force has
had experience with charges in the courts long
before the present day. and il can hardly be
doubted that he expects II successful issue
when 4 jury of his peers passes upon the ques-
tlon of his guilt or his innocence. If worst
comes to worst. why should not his lawyers
put in a plea In his behalf of temporary in
sanity That defence was found 10 be effective
when Mr.. Scannell was tried in the seventies
Might 1t not be successful if used again.
The president of our Fire Department has
prospered handsomely In his investments and
enterprises, the nature and details of which are
wholly unknown TO the taxpayers from whom
he draws his salary. Were it not that Mr. Sean
nell possesses considerable wealth he certainly
would not have bought The Abbot at auction
and have paid an enormous price for him This
city official did not purchase the champion trOt-
ter of the world with the intention of using the
horse for pleasure driving the Speedway
He told the public frankly that il was his de-
sire and purpose 10 lower the trOtting record
for mile 10 TWO minutes If II might be pos
sible for The Abbot to accomplish that feat and
he said that the champion would be handled
with unbOunded care and the most thorough
OF preparations the especial end in view to be
the two minutes goal. Now here comes Cres-
ceus and before The Abbot has been driven a
fast mile in public he clips off significant frac-
tions from the figures which mark the highest
speed Of The Abbot
The closest friends Of Mr. Scannell have OBJ
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02
PRAISE FROM AMBASSADOR cAMBoy.
WARM TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT MKINLEY
AND THE PEOPLE OF THIS REPUBLIC

a NAFM AhADoih ~ ffsEsAbENA VI hiNIaEN
AND THE PEOPLE OF THIS REPUBLIC
Paris. Aug. 1.-The French Ambassador TO the
United States, NJ Jules Cambor who Is now in
this city. In an interview published to-day pays
warm tribute to President Mckinley. whom he de-
scribes as a superior man. clever diplomatist and
an accomplished gentleman. The ambassador
praised the correct attitude of the press toward
the President, and, answering questions regarding
the Presidents share In bringing about the con-
clusion OF peace between Spain and the United
States. he said Mr.. Mckinley chiefly sought not
To hurt the feelings Of either side. and added:
We must admit that he greatly aided in
his task by the goodwill of the Americans, who had
no reason to continue the war whiie the spaniards
anxious for It's conclusion
NJ. Cambon was also questioned regarding the
situation in the Philippines He said he thought
their pacifcation was very The capture Of
Aguinaido had ended the greatest dinculty. The
French Ambassador eulogized West Point as a
nursery which preparing for the United States
incompatible chiefs. Regarding the temperance
question Nj. Cambon said
There may be some hypoerites. but the vast ma
jorty aOsaP 81 p from We nn f Time sne
to lapse into drunkenness
The ambassador also said that the adontion OF
the reciprocity treaty now before the governments
OF the United States and France would draw closer
the commercial ties uniting the two countries NJ
Cambon praises the American volunteers and reg
ulars, saying that they brave. enduring and
humane" and that the United States Is under
going IAN interesting military transformation.
which reveals the state of mind OF the American
people"
Discussing the commercial and industrial de-
velopment of the United States. NJ Cambon says;
While this should stimulate the energy of France,
II threatens our country less than any other ne
United States cannot be compared with any other
country, Ii is not single country. but
rather continent. Its wealth Is due to the
serious and steady character OF the Americans and
10 the fertility OF the soil.
NJ. Cambon told the interviewer that French lit
Americans.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02
PERSONAL.

The old home of Francis Parkman. the historian.
near the pond at jamaica Plain is included
In the splendid metropolitan park system of Bos-
ton. The spot is TO be marked by beautiful me-
mortal by David Chester French. Over OF the
paths through these grounds will rise a gateway
OF three monoliths-two upright blocks, bear
ing a figure of the Indian the other a figure Of
the French habitant who form ahe commanding g
Interest OF the historians work, while the cross
block will bear its face portrait of Parkman
I'm high relief-thesc carved from the rough hewn
stones
The Rev John A. Staunton tr.. of ST.
Peters Episcopal Church. OF Springfield. Mass,
has resigned his position in order 10 become a mis-
sionary in the Philippines. He was born in 1861 In
Michigan. and was graduated from the Columbia
School OF Mines In 1857. Then. after year of
teaching, he entered Harvard in the class of 1850
from which Ee was graduated.
The Milwaukee Wisconsin" says OF the late
George II. Yenowne. Of that city: "IIe the
originator OF illustrated journalism I'm the West.
and did for years what Others had often attempted
and failed in-made a literary publication pay In
Milwaukee"
G. Parkhurst. OF Hartford: "He OF the
eminent mechanics who have done much 10
make Hartford famous all over the world for its
improv emeuts In metal working machinery. He
especially expert In the development and
manufacture Of military small arms. 1t no
unusual thing for European inventors to cross the
ocean for the purpose OF consulting him in regard
to their inventions. He was widely known among
the ordnance experts of this country. One OF his
cartridges 20 be used in loading the krag-Jorgen-
rifle. the standard arm Of the United
States
Ex-speaker Reed. OF this city. and Secretary
Home week celebration OF Portland. Me. on
August l5.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02
Nep2lork Daily Isibnfrs.
FRIDAY, AUGUST >, 1901,
THE NEWS THIS MORNTNG.

FOREIGN-The Venezuelan Minister OF War.
5efior Pulido, resigned after violent scene in
the Cabinet in which he antagonized President
Castro in regard TO the status Of the invaders
from Colombia; reports of the fighting on the
Isthrnus OF Panama are declared TO be exagger-
ated - General Kitchener reports the shoot
ing OF natives in cold blood by Beers in South
Africa. - Lady Hilda Brodrick, wife Of the
British Secretary Of State for War, died after n
brief illness in London. - The French Am
bassador to the United States NJ Jules Cambon.
IN an interview in Paris, paid warm tributes to
President Mckinley and the American people.
- DR.. Suerng BersOn of Berlin. ascended in
q balloon 33 800 feet. -= A Tin containing
cartridges and an unlighted fuse found at
the door Of NJ. Zola's house in Paris; the police
regard the matter a joke. - The New
York Chamber of Commerce delegates who re-
Gently visited London, have contributed t3.eDO
TO the Victorian Memorial Fund - James
Arthur's horse Fortunatus, ridden by Maher'
Won the GOOdwOod Cup, valued at t2,OOO. =-
The Shamrock II and the Erin arrived al the
Azores
Admiral Schleys request for the omission OF the
disObedience clause from the precept TO the
court of inquiry. Admiral Kimberly was re-
leved from service in the inquiry. -
Obstacles to the immediate establishment Of ma
tiOna banks in Porto Rico, under complete
American control, have been met by capitalists
Maryland Democrats adopted platform
declaring for the elimination of the negro from
politics == The answer Of Wilbur +. Wake
man. appraiser al this port, to the complaints
made by merchants was filed with the Treasury
Department -- 1ne steel Slrlke SITUATION
continued unchanged and the official organ OF
the strikers said that they desired to have an
other conference with the representatives Of The
steel companies. Two OF the nominations
by the Bryanite Democrats Of Ohio We're de-
clined. a mob stormed a Jail Wilma.
Miss and lynched three negroes, two women
and man. ACCUSED of killing a white man and
his wife.
CITY-Stocks were irregular but generally
higher at the close. A jury found BsseTt.
Captain Diamonds wardman guilty OF accept
ing a bribe for protecting a disorderly house,
after celebrating for two hours. == II was
announced that George c. Thomas a consol-
idated Exchange broker. would be arrested to-
day his own invitation, in order 10 test the
provision of the revenue Law regarding
stamps transfers of stock. == Governor
Odel finished his tour OF inspection of State
hospitals. finding at Kings Park, Long Island,
800 employees attending to $500 inmates. ==
Electricity set fire TO the interior OF a church at
White Plains, and the flames burned themselves
out without attracting the attention OF any
one. John F. Carroll returned on the
Deutschland from his visit to Croker. and was
met by Mayor Van Wyck and other Tammany
leaders; he refused TO say anything, but an
nounced that he would have something to tell
to-day
THE WEATHER.-Indications for to-day:
Fair and warmer. Temperature yesterday:
Highest as degrees: lowest, IS; average, "A.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

essential working parts of ii rust and become
immovable. so immovable in fact, that Mr..
Probasco thought they made so. and gave
cross strain excuse for the breaks. ap-
parenty not realizing that such an avowal was
a confession of past neglect 10 keep the hinges
movable and prevent cross strain. 1t may be
that the design for these hinges is not the best
that could now be devised. but, as "The Engi-
neering News points out, through neglect the
evils of this design augmented by lack
''of fabrication and by rust" and it is undoubt-
edly justified in saying:
The first fault was perhaps unavoida bic at the
time the members We're designed, but there is
reason why the faulty bearings should not
have been kept in the highest possible state of
efficiency. particularly since they We're fully
recognized to be especially in need of care IL
they were TO work satisfactorily
Whatever may have been recognized this
point in earlier times. under Mr. Shea evidently
no thought given TO this duty. 1t was
one of those tiresome matters of detail like
seeing that the trolley spacing rule is en-
forced or that tenement houses have fire
escapes which the Tammany OfficehOlder finds
so irksOme 1t is so much easier TO sit back
and draw Il salary and answer all troublesome
persons who worry about obedience to law,
"Oh. join Tammany Hall and be happy The
greatest Don't Worry Club in the world is made
up of the Tammany offcehOlders.
BY the way, il is also interesting 10 note the
reply of The Engineering News" TO Mr.. Mar
tins declaration that 1t is necessary 10 wait
till the bridge sags TO discover broken rods:
Mr.. Martins contention that inspection
would show the existence of break within the
trunnion block until enough rods had broken to
raise the fractures into sight is hardly sufficient
so far at least as any failure to discover the
breaks of long standing in the two centre rods
is concerned. The difference in tension between
a rod bearing weight and one hanging loosely is
very easily determined by sharp blow of a
hammer.
Does Mr.. Martin still think there was no lax
ity of inspection in the failure to discover those
breaks for weeks or months after they occurred?
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02
HAPPENINGS AT NEWPORT

Newport r. l. Aug 1 (SpecaD.-The patent
medicine quadrille which had been announced to
take place Belcourt last week. and which was
postponed. will take place during the latter
part of August. The scene. however. of this novel
affair will be changed to Crossways. Mrs. Stuy-
vesant Fish's summer home. 1t will be one of the
features of a large barn dance be given there.
similar TO the crowning event of last seasons
festivities. which conducted by Mrs Fish.
Colonel John Jacob Astor took party out on the
Nourmahal to-day 10 follow the yacht races. Be-
sides Colonel Astor's young son. Master Vincent
Astor. the guests were r. Potter. Woodbury. Kane.
Barton Willing. Winthrop Rutherford. Miss Anna
Sands and Miss Alice Blight
Henry Walters took party on the Narada.
including Pembroke Jones. Reginald Brooks. W.
Butler Duncan. ir.. and y. Lanfear Norrie.
Mrs: Pembroke Jones gave a large dinner @ Al
Friedheim this evening The decorations were
American Beauty roses. Berger's Hungarian Band
Mrs a. Lanfear Norrie entertained at dinner last
evening at heT n eGsass dGd Mr IN 81 Belmont Mr.
and Mrs. William E Carter Mr. and Mrs GeoISSe
and p, ps Mrs E Moore Robinson Thomas F. Cushing.
Lispenard Stewart, Mrs Stuyvesant Fish and Mrs
Among others wh9 entertained at dinner %r. this u
evening were Mrs H. il.h MGrslSf n5r SfCohSi D.
CIapp. Mrs. Moses Taylor Campbell Mrs Mil
lam P9ynS Wop6%nEd TsSmPSon and Mrs aTaFG E Gerry
cornelius vanderbilt tr G sn5sTIained ar e bsr ar
guests. MIR. and Mrs F. X PendIeton. who are
hgpT Mrs i0 s Fowler entertained at luncheon this
a Mr.. "O and Mrs Joseph ,wdener with George re
Huhn as their guest. sailed for Philadelphia on te
Mr. and Mrs Elisha Dyer 1r with p5er p1.S toay "
iunched there and returned home IN the eaiS
Victor sorchau's new racing automobile arrived
today. f,s, Mrs George Crocxer will
entertain AT the Ciambake Club a large party OF
guests at dinner and vaudeville snow
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02
AN ARCHBISHOP COMING.
MONSIGNOR sCALABRINI WILL LOOK INTO
LOCAL CONDITIONS AMONG M
MIGRANTS.

on the steamer I.guria of the Italian Line. which
is expected 10 reach port to-day VIII arrive Aoh-
signor ScaIabrfni. Archbishop of Ptaceaza, the
founder of the St Raphael Society for the Protec-
tion OF Immigrants, a branch OF whlcn Is III every
large port where immigrants are landed a ordnSh
that is especially active Is the one IN thlS city
Archbishop comes here to study the requirements OF
immigrants and TO suggest improvements lot IheII
betteTment and increase the sphere or actioh OF
the st. Raphael Society. - -
Mnnsignor Scalabrini was born In Italy in 1889 He
was ordained a priest in 1858 His intention was 20
become missionary in foreign lands. but his bishop
prevailed him TO remain in Italy tie became
professor OF foreign languages In the seminary OF
St Abhondio OF Como and was rector OF that In
sttution as we'll In 1861 he offered himself as
volunteer 10 assist those stricken in the cholera
plague and was decorated by the Italian Govern
ment for his zeal and courage in that work
The ArChbishop's stay in this country Will depend
upon the length of time IL will take for him TO be-
come familiar with local conditions among mmi-
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

hend' or at least to practise those principles
upon which ordered self government depends.
The fault is grave one, but not irremedabe.
Time and increased intercourse with more
stable governments viii work wonders And
those influences are now at work.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. FRIDAY. AUGUST 2. 1901.

served that his wonted placidity has not been
entirely unruffled this summer. With a trial ON
an Indictment for an alleged crime not far off.
with the probability that The Abbot will not be
able 70 excel tie remarkable exploit which has
won 80 much distinction for Cresceus. the ruler
of the Fire Department may find his life this
wear somewhat strenuous Mt the best
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

The opinion of experts seems to be that. for
the purpose of defending the Americas Cup. the
Constitution is in need OF speed than she
safely claim at the present time. But the
chances are that few changes will make her a
faster boat and in the mean time there is COM
fort in the fact that the Columbia is no loiterer
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

When heat and humidity become so excessive
that mere existence is misery what Is to be
thought of the law breaker who pours thick
clouds of foul smoke into the air from the CHM
neys which tower above his sugar refinery. his
mill or his power house by the of soft coal.
in violation of the statutes? Is he not an un-
considerable worker of mischief whose punish
ment should be prompt and exemplary? Never
theless. he is numerous and pernicous in the
several boroughs OF New-York. especially In the
vicinity OF the East River waterfront and he
has not yet been sent to Jail. as he should have
been.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02
cABIyET OFFTCERS TO GO FISHING

Washington. Aug i.-Secretary HITCHCOCK 4sAt
here tonight for an outing in NERVOUSNESS ana
New-England cover probably a month. Al MEn- Mon
treal ex-Attorney- Griggs Will meet Ar, li
and Secretary Root also has been invited 70 Joi,
the party They will spend ten days salmon hshAhs
on the Nepisouit River in New-BTuuswick
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02
GENERAL HALL TO RETIRE.

Washington. Aug LEAVE of absence on account
OF disability has been granted Brizadier- General
Robert H. Hall until November Is, when he will re-
tire.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. William D. Sloane are at Newport
staying with Mr., and Mrs. H. NICK Twounbiy
while Mr.. and Mrs. F. X Pendleton are al Beau
lieu the guests of Mrs Cornelius vanderbilt
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

Before rou IeAct hf atv Tor Jour summer ont
lpe BE- snrf 10 subscribe for The TRIBUNE. foH lriH
1Sti lost .rifhom IT, The address 1riN be changed
ss orifn IS afsirea.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

Suggestions made for q liberal policy on
tine part of the national government in deepen
ing and widening the channel of the Bronx.
Local borough patriotism in the region north
of the Harlem should not be too urgent in it's
efforts to tap the Federal Treasury. The Bronx
River is not one of the chief arteries of COM
merce in this republic. 1t is picturesque and
delightful little stream. with charming picnic
grounds upon its sylvan banks. but there is no
sufficient reason for asking Congress to spend
large sums In scocping it out. Let the Bronx
continue to trckle modestly. Don't waste
money II.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

John l. Waterbury president of the Manhattan
Trust Company. Of New-York, has bought th'
Cannon cottage at Bar Harbor and proposes tC
take possession thereof at once.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

John F. Carroll says that the ruling power
which governs New-Yori is more accessible than
in any other city In the world And yet 1t is some
three thousand miles away from City Hail.
Mr.. Carroll should not talk for publication
less he can put little common sense into his
utterances
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

The patent medicine dance, which was 10 have
taken place last week, according TO first arrange
ments at Becourt. and according TO subsequent
arrangements, at the Crossways. but which was
ultimately abandoned for the time. is 10 form one
of the features of q barn dance to be given next
month by Mrs. SJuyVesant Fish.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

Miss Leary's home, which was TO have taken
place yesterday afternoon at Newport, was post
pOned until Monday afternoon next
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

Mrs Z. V. Morrel is still in the mountains. and
in frail health. Colonel z. V. MOrreH is at New
port and gave a large dinner party last night
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

The Misses Letter have arranged to sail for Eng
land this month. in order To join their sister Lady
CurzOn, in Scotland.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

General and Mrs. Louis Fitzgerald will leave
their country place al Garrison's next week for
Alexandria Bay
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

Mr and Mrs. Henry Gansevoort Sanford. who are
now at their country place at Dobbs Ferry pur
pose spending the remainder of the season AT
Southampton Long Island. Mrs. SanfOrd's parents
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph T Low, and her sister, Lal:a
have just gone abroad.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

Austin Corbin and his mother at their place
in New Hampshire. and have the Countess de
Rafffgnac staying with them.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

Mt and Mrs. Chester GriswoId and lie Grand e.
GrtswOld 10 spend the rest OF the summer at
Southampton
New-York tribune., 1901-08-02

The will draw a number of we'll known us,-
pie TO Saratoga this month. among them being Mr.
and Mrs Foxhall Keene. Mr.. and Mrs PRESCOTT
Lawrence. Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Hitchcock ir
Reginald Rives, MIR. and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt
John G. Heckscher. Mr.. and Mrs. j. Harry Alex
andre and Mr.. and Mrs. Mackay