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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-30
WHERE SOCIAL SETTLERS" ERR.

Social settlements have become so mpor-
tant feature of philanthropic work in great
cities. and their usefulness has been so gener-
ally taken for granted. that one experiences a
certain shock at hearing from DIR. David Blau-
stein-himself, as superintendent of the Educa-
tional Alliance prominently identified with So
cial reform work on the East Side-the sugges-
ton that the settlements doing more harm
than good DR.. Blaustein's criticism is that the
workers devote too much attention to the in
dividual and too little to the family. While the
boys and girls, the young men and the young
women. are attracted by the social and educa-
tional opportunities there afforded to spend
their evenings at the settlement their parents
are left comparatively untouched by the infu-
ences which are transforming the rising gen
Grafton; parents and children are separated in
tastes and sympathies, and the family life,
which should be fostered. is instead broken up
by these wOuld-be benefcent agencies
Dr. Bausteln's views receive unconscious cor
robOration in a letter in The Spectator" in
which the writer alludes to ''the horror Of
home" characteristic of many of the London
poor. THE boys and girls, father and mothers,
each in their different spheres. seek their
pleasure outside the home to the serious detri-
''ment OF the home and mutual interdepcnd-
"ence." Among British philanthroplsts how
ever. a reaction is setting in, and The Spec
tator's" correspondent employs almost the same
form of words as Or. Blaustein in condemnng
the error of taking individuals out of their
family and dealing with them as units"
Aside from his recommendation that the set
Element be made smaller and planted in the
tenements themselves, Dr. Blaustein offers no
definite remedy for present conditions; he only
cautions workers against being too radical in
seeking to change inherited customs and be
lefs. 1t would be unjust to take his rather en-
phatic criticism as a wholesale condemnation
OF the work OF most devoted class Of social
reformers, and 1t must be admitted that the
divergence of interests which he depores in
the Jewish families of the East Side is an al
most inevitable result Of the rapid AmeriCaniZa-
ton Of the children of ignorant foreigners; but
he has certainly indicated a weakness in the
system although the overstrenuops preachers
of the divine discomfort theory OF social re-
generation may be unable to agree with him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-30
THE WORLDS COsTLIEsT INNS.

New-York hotels have already attained
celebrity which resounds from zone to zone.
But everything now visible in sumptuous places
Of entertainment is to be surpassed by the
magnificent palaces for public use and enjoy
ment which are building Manhattan Island
or will be constructed under contracts which
have been signed. Scores of millions of dollars
are to be invested in the next few years in the
sites, the edfces the furnishings and equip
ment of the most splendid and ambitious tav-
erns that the mind of man has ever conceived.
The costlest hotels of London and Paris of
Berlin and Vienna and the other capitals Of Eu-
rope are fine examples Of what wealth and en-
terprise and liberalty can accomplish for the
qualification of the luxurious tastes Of men and
women who are eager to pour out wealth like
water to obtain what they desire. But New
York is throwing down its glove TO the nations
in a challenge for the first place as the chieI
hotel centre. Block after block fronting on Cen
trail Park and in other parts of Manhattan Is
now occupied by hotels which are so managed
that the most exacting tastes of the possessors
Of large fortunes are anticipated and fulfilled
But what has been done hitherto is simply
prelude The vast amounts far expended
on New York hotels will be far exceeded in the
first decade of this century.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-30

must be careful about departing from it, and 1t
may we'll continue in that road just for the
sake of avoiding a suspicious or disquietlng
change In the case of the Triple Alliance
however, there are other sufficient reasons for
its continuation. and the world will receive the
news of it with satisfaction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-30

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See opposite page TOR subscription rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-30

The head Of the Street Cleaning Department
Is properly desirous of the aid of the 1anitors in
keeping the sidewalks and streets clear oe
refuse Public spirited citizens wish him plenti-
full success But the hedges in his pathway are
by no means few or small. Among NewYork
Janitors there are many worthy, faithful. hard
working heads Of families. But there are also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-30

If it is true that the Board Of Aldermen bair,,
jealous of the Rapid Transit Commission. means
to disapprove Of the Pennsylvania Railroad TIM
mel franchise. 1T is time for public opinion 70
assert Itself in favor of that wise and fortunate
agreement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-30

The college commencement season being al
most over, embrace this opportunity to as
host of ardent young gentlemen who, de-
spite a lot of nonsense 70 the contrary, don't
imagine that they the earth. that they will
be heartily welcome to much of it as they
prove title TO at any time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-30

The stringing OF the last wire in the huge
cables of the second bridge over the East River
should be followed speedily by active work upon
the tunnels under the silver streak of sea
which divides Manhattan from Long Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-30

janitors in whose hearts the milk of human
kindness has curdled to such an extent that
they have become churlish enemies OF mankind
Commissioner Woodbury. will find such men dii-
fcult to deal with.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-30

kindness has curdled to such an extent that
they have become churlish enemies OF mankind.
Commissioner Woodbury. will find such men dii-
hcult to deal with.
1t has been proposed to put ping pong tables
in jury rooms in order to tighten the troubles of
jurymen who are locked up for hours because
they fail to agree. The jurors lot is not happy
one at best, but if games are TO be provided at
public expense to alleviate his miseries. ii might
be cheaper and more satisfactory to furnish
every jury room with packs of cards. while the
Sherifr's officers should be instructed to prevent
any betting. Pinochle might be more soothing
and less dstracting than ping pong.
The Tilden Club had Cleveland and Hill for its
chief orators Why did not the Fourteenth-st.
organiza ton prevail upon Bryan to set the
thorns cracking under the Tammany pot of
frewater the Fourth of July?
Vacant lots on the island of Manhattan
taxed lightly as a rule. in comparison with
what is called improved" property, and the
burdens of the owners of the land upon which
there buildings are not usually heavy.
The suggestion has been made that the city
might adopt plan by which many such open
spaces could be turned into recreation grounds
and breathing places in July and August, This
plan might perhaps. be worthy of the careful
consideration of the municipal authorities.
Mr.. Cameron B. Waterman of the Yale crew,
having been elected captain for next year, we re-
spectfully take time by the forelock and remark
that workmanship will be even more impor-
tant factor than usual in 1903
Health Department investigations show that
the leakage from gas pipes in many parts Of
the town is so extensive as to be a menace of
disease Wherever the tubing below the level
of the streets is exposed to view by the count
less excavations now in progress the metal ap
pears to be much corroded. The great gas COM
bnation In this city is immensely prosperous.
Can II not afford to use pipes so protected and
joints tight that leaks injurious 10 health
will be stopped?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-30

The Tilden Club had Cleveland and Hill for its
chief orators. Why did not the Fourteenth-st.
organizatio prevail upon Bryan to set the
thorns cracking under the Tammany pot OF
frewater on the Fourth of July?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-30

Mr. Cameron B. Waterman, Of the Yale crew,
having been elected captain for next year. we re-
spectfully take time by the forelock and remark
that workmanship will be an even more impor-
tant factor than usual in 1903.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-08
TELEGRApHVC BREVITIES.

]. P. Morgan has purchased the Gar
land collection OF Odentsl porcelain.
the finest collection 10 the world, whl' d
has been on exhibition at the Metro
pol tan Museum OF Art in New York
Tor many years.
Mr.. Hepwoith, the operator OF the
wireless telegraph sy sem on the Gun.
arder Lucania, which arrived at New
York )day, tried for two days to reach
the overdue and missing Etruris on the
passage to this TRY, but was unable.
II was in conversation with the
Campsnis also and told the operet 1r
on her to call the E.ruria at intervals. +"
Secretary Shaw, who is in New York in
spectiDg the personal baggage system, was a.
the CunaId lire pier this morning when the
Lucania arrived. The secretary wishes to
discover the truth or fasity Of the charges
made By incoming passengers who claim the
customs inspectors are brutal and ungentle
manly.
Edwin Refer. Reading, Pa, hotel porter
has Just received word that he has inherited
$50, 700 By the death Of his grandfather, 1
wine merchant of Baden Baden, Germany.
Prof. 2. A. Lille OF Waterbury, Conn, nov
holds the spanking championship OF thu
world by chsstisipg forty nine OF bis pupils II
thirty minutes.
The Kaiser has commissioned the Warins
of London to furnish and decorate his new
schooner yacht Meteor III. recently Launched
In New York.
The bank Of ColliervilIe, Tenn , was blown
by burglars this morning, and $40, 900 VA
secured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-08
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The PrInce in New York.

New York. March 8.-"The people
are getting nervous. All the police
men they'll gather could not keep
the Prince from being sssas-
sinated.n A we'll dressed stranger
standing 10 the crowd near the
Waldorf made this rem ark to Detective
CoDnors last night while waiting for
the Prince to appear. The next
moment Prince Henry came out and
the stranger thrust his hand into his
pocket as II to draw a weapon. Con-
nors seized the mans wrist and drew
his hand from his pocket. The hand
came out empty. The stranger
wreuched himself free from Connors'
grasp and was lost ia the dense throDg
on the sidewalk.
Prince Henry remained at the
Waldorf-Astoris throughout this morn
log, After breakfast he looked over
his correspondence. He receives many
hundreds of letters every day, many
from cranks and we'll meaning adj
yisers. II Is o remarkable fact thst
very few threatening letters have been
| sent to him.
New York, March S-A beautiful
floral wreath from Prince Henry was
laid upon General Grants sarcophagus
this morning. The Prince had Intended
| to visit the last resting place OF Grant,
K for this purpose, but on account OF HE
fa.igued condition his physician advised
/ him to remain within doors during the
morning. SO the Prince sent his proxy,
Commander Won Egidy, who received
the wreath from the hands ofthe Prince
at $50. A cab bore him to the tomb
where he was st once admitted to the
saroophagus by the guards. The
flowers will remain until they withel
upon the granite slab.
The Prince was entertained at lunch
con by Mrs. Ogden Mills ct her pAlatia
home at one o'clock this afternoon
The Prince was escorted from th'
Waldorf by q squadron of cavalry. H'
was received 10 the court room by BIZ
host and host ess, and in the dining room
sat at the head Of the table. The room
was beautifully decorated with palms
ferns and FIVE thousand American
Beauty roses.
The guuts Included Assistant Secretary 0
State Hill General CoTbin, Admiral Evart
Coorel Bingham. Commander Evans, MI
, and Mrs. J. J. Astor, w. BaysId Cutting, W
3. Sloane, Mrs. Mackey, Mrs. Royal Phelp
Carroll, Mrs. Alfred Vanderbilt, Mrs. Corbiu
Mrs. Rheinlsnder, ]. p. Morgan aud fOrme
Senator Walcott. The musical progrsmm
was rendered by Nine. Cslye, senior dc MAJ
CHA and Msssrs Gilbert, Franz Wilcze an
| Iaador Iuckstone
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-08

THIS WEEK has been noted for acei'
dents, both on land aud sea. a large
transatlantic passenger steamer was
sunk and two lives lost, q passenger
train wrecked in Texas and fifteen or
more people killed, and train wreck
ed on the Southern Railway yesterday
morning by which nearly all the cattle
In the cars were killed and almost the
entire train derailed, but fortunately no
human lives were lOst. Besides all
these, news was received this week Of
the breaking OF the shaft and the iosi
OF the propeller and rudder ofa large
ocean steamer which, 50 far as Known,
has not yet reached poit. Many
perils still beset travellers, but when the
large number of trains and steamers
now kept In motion by the demands o
the times are considered, the accident u
are doubtless few 10 comparison VIII
other dave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-08
Violated the Clause.

New York, March SAT the "Com'
mers" to Prince Henry at the Univer-
sity Club last night, Professor Hal
LOCK-, OF Columbia University, re-
ferred to the Princes violation
of clause OF George WashiDgton's will
10 Albany yesterday. The Prince had
drawn from it's scabbard the sword pre-
sertsd to Washington by Frederick
the Great. Washington had willed
this sword, with others to his nephews,
with the proviso that they should
net be drawn from their soabbsrds
unless in tle defense of the couD'
try" The Prince. unconscious oil
this clause, drew the blade OF the
Frederick the Great sword from its
scabbard when it was shown him yes
terdsy. Referring to this incident
Prof. Hallock said: "Does this mean
that Germany will draw her sword for
the defense OF America ?"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-08
VIRGINIA NEWS
Mr.. A. o. Portner's fine race-horse,
Rifler, died last week at Manassas.

Mr.. A. o. Portner's fine race-horse,
Rifier, died last week at Manassas.
Fred G. Hawkes., aged 2S, a well.
known man OF Richmond, with wife
and three children, has deserted them
and left q lucrative position to elope
with Miss Hattie Gibbon, aged II.
Hawkes. Is q son OF q prominent physi-
Ian and had an excellent social position.
The standing commiltse of the Epis.
copal Diocese OF Virginia has given con-
sent to the cOnsecrs ton OF Rev. a. Ii.
Vinton, as Bishop Of West srn Massa-
chuse tie; Rev. @. S. Olmsted, as Bishop
Coadjutor OF Colorado, aud Rev. Alex
auder ksy.Smith, as Bishop Co.
adjutor Of Pennsylvania.
The closing OF the good roads conven'
ton at Lynchburg yesterday was mark
ed by an able and inspiring address
by Senator John w. Daniel. He was
looking veil, and has rarely spoken
better. Several other addresses were
made and an organization was perfect
ed with G.. E. Murrell, OF Bedford, as
president
At meeting OF the Manassas town
council Wednesday night a resolution
was passed authorizing the issuing OF
bonds, 10 the sum of $50, 900, for the es-
tabIishing OF wstsrworks, electric lights
and street improvements, The action
of the council has to be endorsed by
the freehold voters, at an election to be
held 10 April.
The w. D. Williams foundry and ma.
chine works in Fredericksburg, to-
gether with the residence near by,
which was coupled by the manager,
Mr.. A. G. Billingsley, we're entirely de-
stroyed by fire yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Williams estimates his loss at $25, :
600; insurance, S21, 900. A strong
breeze WAS blowing and the fire depart
ment was unable to check the flames.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-08
HOW to Buy OarrIagaa.

The retail profits on carriages range from
thirty to seventy per cent on manufacturers
prices, according to circumstances. Tho Co.
lumbus Carriage and Harness Company have
adopted the plan Of dealing direct With car
risge buyers. They sell to the customer at
the same rate they formerly sold TO dealers,
thereby saving him the intermediate profits.
Each carriage is cent 10 the customer with
the understanding that IL it is not in every
way satisfactory, it can be returned TO the
factory and the purchase money will be re-
turned and no freight charges msde either
way. This company also supplies harness,
robes, and other horse accessories st whole
sale prices, and on the same terms IS the car
rage sales are made. Any one interested In
the carriage question should write for q cats-
logue and study its prices. Address the Co.
lumbus Carriage Co., Columbus, 0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-08
THE NORFOLK STRIKE.

The first shot during the street car
strike in Norfolk was fred last night,
when detachment Of soldiers, aboard
derailed trolley car, discharged their
rifles when they were attacked with
stones. A crowd OF hoodlums tore up
the frog of the switch at the corner OF
Coley avenue and ODley road, and
two cars we're derailed. When the
cars left the tracks they were attacked
with stones, and the soldiers fired to
drive their sssailants away. No one
was hit. Police Seret. DOzIer, with o
squad, went to the spot and the crowd
was dispersed and the cars plscsd
back on the track. Trolley wires were
cut at Lambert, Point last night and o
crowd attempted to dersil a car 10
Brsmbleton. Chief Velines seLt de-
tachment of police ID the scene, but
the crowd had dispersed.
The arbitration committee OF the
chamber of commerce has been selected
Dy both the railroad company and the
strikers for the propose of etfectiDg 2
settlement of the troubles.
Norfolk Va. March s -Aiter the
failure lat night to reach decision on
the part of the board of arbitration ap'
pointed to settle the street car strike
strike sympathizers again played
havoc with the trolley wires, which
we're cut and burned out by expert
electricians In twenty different places
throughout the city. Several carr
we're derailed and pract 'cally wrecked
by mobs in the suburbs. The arbitra
| t ors are 10 session again today tryint
to reach an agreement. The militsr,
ls still In charge of affairs and some o
the soldiers VINO have been on duty fol
week, are worn completely out
| The opers tons of the military became
more active this morning, and an en-
tire company was sent to guard thu
railway compsny's electric plant which
! lies within stones throw of the Nor
| folk police station. Col. Higgins Ii
command OF the military is now
anticipating no possible settlement o.
the strike and preparations are IL
progress to keep the soldiers on duty
through Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-08
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

The constitutional convention yester-
day adopted the Withers amendment
reducing the rate OF taxes on real prop
erty from 40 cents on the 800 to 80
cent?; 20 of this to 90 for general pur'
poses of government and 10 for puolic
schools. The rate is ID rem ain in force
until 1907, when the Legislature may
change il. Mr.. Witbers said that the
proposed reduction would curtsil the
State revenues $4S7 900 annually,
which he believed would be made up
from other sources.
The adoption by q majority OF Al to
80 OF the tax reduction section was q
genuine surprise to many, even o those
who have ceased to DO surprised at
any thing the CONVEX ton may do. Mr..
Wthers spoke for the reduction and
was sustained by Messrs. Keezell and
Trumbull, while Mr.. r. Walton Moore
strongly opposed this &C ion. The
matter was cliucbed by a motion TO re-
consider being voted down aud the
completed report was referred to the
committee on foal revision.
Mr.. Eppa Hunton, member of the
constitutional convention from Eau.
quier county, says he will vote to sub
NIT the constitution to the restricted
electors e; Mr.. J. s. Barbour, member
from Culpeper. Mr.. J. B. L. Thornton,
from Prince William, and Mr.. L. j.
Moncure, from Stafford, will do the
same. Mr.. r. Walton Moore will vote
t . submit the constitution to the vote
OF the people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-08

ANOTHER AssAULT.-At Sewells
Point, summer resort near Norfolk,
yesterday evening at dusk, Josephine
Davenport, a fourteen-y ear.old girl,
was criminslIy assaulted by Walter
Brown, negro. The girl was en- route
home from visit to neighbor, when
she was attacked by Brown, who had
been 10 hiding 10 the bushes at lonely
spot. The screams OF the terrified girl
attracted the attention of several men,
who captured the negro. The ssssil-
ant was turned over TO county officer,
who Immediately arraigned Brown be-
fore a magistrate, who sent him on to
the county court, which will be con.
veDed shortly. The people OF the
county are much excited ADD Iyncn-
ing is possible. A large crowd sur
rounded the county Jail last night In
which Brown is confined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-08
NO RELIEF FOR CUBA.

The beet sugar revolt among the
House republicans has reached the
state where the insurgents" have re-
fused to accept any terms other than
unconditional surrender on the part
of the ways aud means committee.
This. it Is.claimed by some. would also
be an administration defeat. The sugar
men are more than ever confident Of
their strength, and feel certain that
when 8 vote Is taken next Tuesday
night they will be able to defeat the
proposed reduction Of 20 per cent on
Cuban imports.
They held q two hours conference
yesterday afternoon of which commit
tee Mr.. William Alden Smith, the
leader Of their insurgents" is chair.
man. The proceedings we're conduct.
ed In secret, and the members agreed
not to make public the discussion and
the plans which were adopted for con.
tinuing the fight. 1t Is known
however, that they decided to oppose
the 20 per cent. reduction on Cuban
imports and will resort to any means
to defeat such measure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-08
COURT OF APPEALS.

Thursdays proceedings Richmond,
Petersburg and Carolina Railway Com.
pauy vs.. Chamblin & Sect. Argued
aud submitted.
Land VS.. Snipp. Argued and sub
mitted.
Anderson We. Rector. Circuit Court
OF Fauquier county. Appeal refused
A number OF writs WAS granted and
also refused.
Yesterday. - Norfolk Railway anc
Light Company vs. Corlets. Argued
aud submit ted.
Chesapeake and Ohio, R'y vs. Rodg
ers' administering. Argued and contin
ued until Monday.
The next cases to be called are Cor
don vs.. Commonwealth. Common
wealth docket. Tuggier vs. BerkleN
and others and city Of Newport New
vs. Johnson, Nos. So and 54.