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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-28

PROSPECTS GOOD FOR ACTION AT THE
PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS.
TsY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrsUSz.I

TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSzI
Washington, Feb. 27.-While the immedia.s
outlook for reciprocity with Cuba is not. pAr.
haps as bright as it's friends could hope. stiu q
cannot be said that the movement has received
either permanent or serious setback from thu
course pursued by Republican members OF rhs
House for nearly week. In spite Of the failure
of the conference last Monday night 20 agra.
on the bill framed by Chairman Payne Of tbs
Ways and Means Committee. IL is believed n,
we'll Informed circles here that recfproci,v,
measure which every element OF the party
can unite VIII be brought forward before long
President Roosevelt and Cabinet with thu
exception of Secretary Wilson. continue to urge
members of the House 20 provide a way at this
session for reciprocity with Cuba In this thew
have the support OF the most influential leaders
of the Senate. including Mr.. Platt OF Connecti-
cut. It goes without saying in Washington thar
these influences are bound TO prevail when eu-
erted In harmony. as is the case in this instance
Hence. il is as confidently believed to-day a.
ever II was that tariff concessions to Cuba under
a reciprocal trade arrangement viii be made be-
fore the close of this session OF Congress.
AS no treaty can be made with Cuba until ths
insular government is fully organized and
equipped, and it is not probable that the
Cuban Republic will be ready to assume inter
national obligations until the last OF April Or
first OF May, there is no need for haste in either
Drdncn or congress. The Legislation required
washington can be enacted in short order when
the plan is decided upon. and the reciprocal
trade arrangement provided for can be made
effective by June or July.
The Republican members OF the House will
hold another conference next Monday night and
the advocates of reciprocity with Cuba are pre-
pared for another failure TO agree The rebate
proposition of Mr.. Tawney. OF Minnesota. who
opposes a straight reciprocal trade Arrange
ment. Will be brought forward for consideration
In the mean time the Senate leaders ara
awaiting the action of the House with patience
confident that the House will not make it neces-
sary for the Senate to take the initiative in leg
islatton SO universally demanded II Is thoughr
that.in the interest of harmony the Senate lead
will not object 70 the House passing the
Payne bill for reciprocity on the basis Of 2f
per cent reduction, with the understanding thar
the Senate will increase the reduction when the
bill reaches the upper chamber. How much OF
an increase viii be made is not known
though IL certainly will be at least % per cent
and one influential Senator to-day telegraphed.
to New-York that the reduction finally decided.
upon would be nearer 35 than 20 per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-28
TO FORN HARDWARE TRUST.

Philadelphia, Feb. q (SpeciaD.-Ths hardwarss
trade is interested IN project combine two OF,
the largest manufacturing concerns, which togsth-
er control one-half OF the business In the United
States The concerns the p & F. Co-btns
Company, or NO! s25 Market-st, and Russssi &
Irwin. whose place is in Fifth-st. above Market
The former has offices in New-York at No IL.
Murray-st-, and the latter at No. 10 Chambsrs-st
The manufacturing plants both located IN
New Britain, Conn. A proposition TO be sub,
mitted to the stockholders OF the companies for
the formation Of the American Hardware Cor
poration, with capital Of $5o0O.OoO which Is to-
take over the stock OF the two smaller concerns
The object OF the consolidation is said by thosx
behind the deal TO be the restriction or Compete
ton. as we'll as TO establish stable trade con-
ditionS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-28
THE LESSONS OF HIS LIFE.

The obvious elements which enter into the
fame OF public few and by means
recondite. The man who fills a great station
In period OF change. who leads his country
successfully through a time OF crisis; who by
his power OF persuading and controlling others
has been able to command the best thought of
his age. TO leave his country in moral or
material condition in advance of where he found
it-such a mans position in history is secure
II. in addition to this, hts written spoken
words possess the subtle qualities which carry
them far and lodge them in mems hearts; and
more than all. II his utterances and actions
while informed with lofty morality. are vet
tinged with the glow of human sympathy the
through the mists of ages-an object OF rever-
ence. of imitation. and OF love. IL should be to
occasion of solemn pride that in the three
great crises OF our history such a man was not
denied us. The moral value to a nation OF a
renown such as Washington's and Lincoln's and
MeKinleys is beyond all computation. No loftier
ideal can be held up to the emulation OF fngenu-
Gus youth. With such examples we cannot be
wholly ignoble. Grateful may be for what
they did, let be still more grateful for what
they were. While daily being our public
policies still feel the influence OF their work let
pray that in spirits their lives may be
voluble calling upward and onward
There is not one of US but feels prouder OF his
native land because the august figure OF WASH
ington presided It's beginnings; no one but
out his blood for It: but must feel his
devotion for his country renewed and kindled
when he remembers how Mckinley loved re-
vered and served IL, showed in his life how
citizen should live, and in his last hour taught
us how gentleman could die.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-28
HIS HEROIC DEATH.

He had not long to wait The next day sped
the bolt of doom, and for week after-in an
agony of dread broken by Elusive glrnpses of
hope that our prayers might be answered-the
nation waited for the end. Nothing in the giort-
Gus life that we saw gradually waning more
admirable and exemplary than its close. The
gentle humanity of his words, when he saw his
assailant in danger OF summary vengeance
Don't let them hurt him. his chivalrous care
that the news should be broken gently to his
wife; the fine courtesy with which he apologfzed
for the damage which his death would bring to
the great exhibition; and the heroic resignation
of his final words, 1T is Gods way, His will.
not ours, be done,'' were all the instructive
pressions Of a nature so lofty and so pure that
pride in its nobility at once softened and en-
HANGED the nations sense Of loss, The republic
greved over such a son-but is proud forever of
having produced him. After all. in spite of it's
tragic ending, his life extraordinarily
happy. He had, all his days troops of friends,
the cheer of fame and fruitful labor: and he
became at last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-28
On fortunes browning slope,
The pillar of a peoples hope,
The centre OF a worlds desire.

He was fortunate even IN his untimely death
for event tragical called the world i'm
peratively to the immediate study of his life
and character, and thus anticipated the sure
praises of posterity
Every young and growing people has to meet
at moments the problems of it's destiny.
Whether the question comes, as in Egypt from
a sphinx, symbol of the hostile forces of omnipo-
tent nature, who Furnishes with instant death
our failure TO understand her meaning;
whether IL comes. in Jerusalem, from the
Lord OF Hosts who commands the building of
that the past is past and experience vain.
Your fathers where are they? and the proph-
cts, do they live forever" The fathers are
dead the prophets silent: the questions are
new, and have answer but in time.
When the horny outside case which protects
bursts. and in a single abrupt shock it finds
itself floating wings which had not existed
before, whose strength 1t has never tested.
among dangers 1t cannot foresee and is without
experience to aSure every motion is a prob
lem and every hesitation may be error. The
past gives clew to the future. The fathers
where they? and the prophets do they live
forever? We are ourselves the fathersi We
ourselves the prophets! The questions that
put to we must answer without delay
without help-for the sphinx allows one to
pass.
CURED least twice In the brief history OF our
lives, may be humbly grateful TO have
had leaders simple in mind clear in vision--as
far human vision can safely extend-pene-
trating in knowledge of men, supple and flexible
under the strains and pressures of society. in
stinct with the energy of new life and untried
strength. cautious, calm, and. above all, gifted
in a supreme degree with the most surely vic
torious of all political virtues-the genius OF
INFINITE patience.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25
CONVICT DIES
AT SALTWATER
George schwartz's Attempt at Suicide
Turns Out to Be Sue
cessful.

After lingering for forty-eight hoSrs
in state of unconsciousness, George
Schwartz, the convict at the prison
who tried to commit suicide on Mon
day by jumping from either the fourth
or fifth gallery, died yesterday. The
body was taken to the undertaking
rooms of Sam Belisle and were pre-
pared for shipment to the home of his
relatives in st. Paul. 1t is said that his
ters reside in st. Paul. Schwartz was
tWenty-Six years of age.
About sixty BARRIERS are expected
here today from various parts of Min
neSota to attend the annual state con-
vention to be held today in Eichten's
hall.
William Schilling yesterday asked
that the complaint made against Emil
Lustig, charging him with an assault
upon Mr.. Schilling a few weeks ago,
be withdrawn, and this was agreed to-,
bonds in the sum of 5000 to keep the
peace.
The ball game next Sunday at Au-
rora park will probably be between the
Joseph Wolf company team, Of Still
water, and the Gannymedes, of Minne-
apolis, no word having been received
from the st. Paul league team, which
was offered the date.
A special train will run to the Pierce
county fair at Ellsworth, Wis, today,
and number of Saltwater people will
attend.
The administrators Of the estate of
the late Isaac Staples are preparing
their final inventory, and when this is
submitted to the probate court 1t is eX-
pected the administrators will be dis
charged.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25

cago since he left the service of the
Southern Pacific and resumed his old
place with the Grand Trunk. Mr.. Hays
returned four weeks ago from London,
where his plans were submitted to the
Grand Trunk board and, it is said, that
they have received the approval of the
directors.
The plan is to extend the Grand
Trunk through Wisconsin and Mime
sofa to ST.. Paul, thence northwest into
Manitoba and from there practically
paralleling the Canadian Pacific. This
report comes from one of Mr.. Hays
close associates, who says there is no
question that active work in the will
begin within twelve months.
The Grand Trunk has acquired con-
troll of the Glover Leaf, giving it a di-
rect line from Detroit to st. Louis.
This practically forms a new through
line from New York to st. Louis over
the Lackawanna or Delaware & Hud-
son to Buffalo, Grand Trunk to De-
troit and Glover Leaf to st. Louis.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25
SCHOOL TO TRAIN
ARMY OFFICERS
Secretary of War Establishes Schools
Under New System of In
struction.

WASHINGTON, D. O., Sept "a
Secretary Root has issued an order
establishing a general scheme Of edu-
cation and training Of officers of the
army. The order establishes schools
at every post in the army for officers,
including all ueutenants and captains
Of less than ten years service as COM
missioned officers. These schools take
the place of the former method Of
training in the officers schools and
lyceums. Il
1t is not Intended that officers shall
be forever attending recitations. I'm
der the old system of lyceum instruc-
ton there was no such thing as grad
uation, but under the new scheme,
prepared under the direct supervision
of the secretary Of war, officers will
be able. generally within two years, to
secure certificates in all the courses
which they are required to pursue.
The purpose is to give officers a
thorough technical knowledge of drill
regulations, guard duty, target prac-
tice, service with troops in camp, mill
tary telegraph field engineering and
other branches of work necessary to
military men. Regulations are pre-
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25
PACKING COMBINE
IS ABANDONED
Claim That This Is Due to the .Atti.
tude of the National Admin
istration.

CHICAGO, Sept. 24.-The combina-
ton of the great packing houses of
the country, which has been under
consideration and in process of actual
formation for the last six months, is
said to have been abandoned, at least
for the present. The decision not to
contemplate the combination is due
in large degree to the attitude of the
national administration toward trusts,
as outlined by President Roosevelt in
his recent speeches, and to the possi-
biltty that in, the event of a consolida-
ton congress might remove the tariff
on cattle.
1t was learned that final meeting
of the heads of the firms known as
the big four packing houses in Chicago
had been held, at which 1t was agreed
to end all negotiations at once This
was followed by an order issued from
the Office of Swift e Co. that the firms
employees should Immediately discOn-
tinue the inventory of property and
stock which had been ordered and
started for the purpose Of tabulating
report of the financial condition Of the
company, which was to have been used
as a basis of the division of shares~in
the combine.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25
REPUBLICANS OF NEW
YORK FINISH WORK
State Ticket Named, Headed by Gov.
Odell, and Friction Said to Have
Disappeared.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept. 24.-Com-
pleting today in three hours a state
ticket and Protnulgating a platform of
principles, without the least indica-
ton of friction and amid much en-
thusiasm, the state Republican con-
vention adjourned sine die. The can
didates, with three exceptions, are at
present state officers. The planks in
the platform Ca synopsis of which T h e
GIL o b printed Tuesday, which at
tracted most attention were those pro-
testing against combinations and
trusts and the declaration for improv-
ed canals. The ticket nominated was:
Governor, B. B. Odell Jr.; lieutenant
governor, F. w. Higgins; secretary of
state, John F. O'Brien; treasurer, ohm
G. Wickser; attorney general, Henry
B. Conan; comptroller, N. B. Miller;
engineer, E. A. Bond; judge of the
court Of appeals, w. E. Werner.
The friction which developed yester-
day, and which threatened to result in
a party breach, had entirely disappear
ed today, and the leaders talked in the
most harmonious way.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25
EMPEROR OF KOREA
REPORTED DEAD
1t Had Been Announced That His Cele-
bration Was Postponed Be-
cause of the Cholera.

PARIS, Sept. 25.-In dispatch from
Seoul, Korea, the correspondent of the
Figaro says it is reported that the
emperor of Korea is dead.
A dispatch from Seoul last Monday
said the celebration of the anniversary
of the coronation of, the Emperor vi
Hieung had been postponed in conse-
quence of the spread of cholera there,
but the real reason of the postpone
ment was alleged to be lack of funds.
vi Hieung succeeded to the throne in
1854. He assumed the title of emperor
in 1897. 1t was reported in 1898 that
the emperor and the crown prince of
Korea had been poisoned They both
recovered It was then believed that
the poisoner was lady of the emper-
or's household and she was supposed
to have BEEN actuated by jealousy or
political motives.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25
CHARITY BALL WILL
BE HELD THIS WINTER
Managers of ST. Luke's Decide on the
Fashionable Public Function
of the Season.

The annual charity ball for the ben
eft of ST. Luke's hospital will be held,
notwithstandin a report to the contra
ry that recently got abroad.
At meeting of the board of trustees
of st. Luke's, held last week, it was de-
cided to give the charity ball as usual.
The exact date of the event has not
been fixed, but that it will take place
at about the customary time is GER
tainty. The following is a list Of the
members of the committee of arrange
ments:
Theodore L. Schurmeier, William B..
Bean, DR.. Charles L Greene. Richards
Gordon, Daniel r. Noyes, William H.
Lightner, Hiram F. Stevens.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25
NO RIFLE CONTEST
COMING THIS YEAR
Illinois National Guardsmen Dodge the
Minnesota Men by
QuibbIe.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Sept. 24.-There
will be no contest between the rifle
teams of the Illinois and Minnesota
National guard for the Washburn tro-
ply this year, as Minnesota, which
challenged Illinois, did not get her
challenge in by March /, the specified
time. The Illinois team did not make
as good showing at the rife range at
Cape Lincoln, in shooting for places
on the state team, as was expected, and
for this reason took advantage of the
provision which stated that the chal-
lenge must be sent in by March 1.
Should Minnesota send challenge
next spring Illinois will accept it.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25
NOT EASY TO GET
AT THE MOROS
Capt. Pershing Is Obliged to Retreat
Moro Position Proves Unex-
pectedIy Strong.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. "a
That the task of reducing the Moros
to terms is proving difficult is indi-
Gated by the following cablegNam re-
ceived today by the war department
from Gen. Chaffee:
Capt. John j. Pershing to Wears;
unable to reach Maciu forts. Water
and swamps prevented"
The dispatch means that Capt.
Pershing has been compelled to retreat
to his base at Camp Wears and that
the Moro position is much stronger
than was believed by army officers.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25
YOUNG sTRATToN DECIDES TO
CONTEST HIS FATHERS WILL
He Thereby Forfeits the $4,000 Be-
uueathed TO Him

DENVER, Col, Sept. "a. Harry
Stratton, Of Pasadena, Cal, today de-
cided to contest the will of his father,
Winfield S. Stratton, which left the
bulk of his estate, estimated to be
worth from $10,000,000 to $12,000,000,
for the establishment of home for
poor sick people at Colorado Springs.
Under the will young Mr.. Stratton for
feits the $4,000 which his father be-
queathed to him by making the con-
test.
Aside from the allegations that the
will is void on the ground of public
policy and its visionary provisions, it
will also be averred that w. S. Strait
ton was mentally incompetent to dis
pose of his property.
1t is said that Wolcott & Vale,
counsel for Young Stratton, will re-
ceive $1,000000 as their fee If they sue
ceed in breaking the will. Young Mr..
Stratton would not consent to bring
suit until he was assured by the at
torneys that the clause in the will pro-
viding for the forfeit of his bequest of
s500,000 if he should make a contest
was void.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25
CHANGES OF LEVEL
OF THE GREAT LAKES
Canadian American Commission Being
Formed to Investigate.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 24.-In
execution of the purpose Of congress
as set out in the last river and harbor
act, acting Secretary Adee has invited
the Canadian government to name
commissioners who will cooperate
with similar commissioners to be ap-
pointed by the government of the
United States to constitute what is to
be known as the Lake Commission,
which is to investigate and report upon
questions connected with the changes
of level of the Great Lakes.
AS soon as the Canadian answer is
returned the state department will
make public the names of the Ameri-
can commissioners, who will be, for the
most part, army and civil engineers Of
high reputation in their profession.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25

scribed for the junior officers, and this
practical course will occupy two peri
gods of ninety days each between Nov.
/ and April 80. Every lieutenant will
be required to establish his fitness not
only in the theories of his ordinary du-
ties, but also must learn practically
the duties of aJ7jutant, quarIermaster,
commissary and those of other staff
bureaus.
Festablishs the greatest professional
aptitude under the provisions of this
order shall be selected for further in
struetion at the general service and
staff college and the war college at
Washington.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25
DAYS NEWS SUMMARIZED

Weather for st. Paul and vicinity: Fair
cloudy and showers Friday.
POLITICAL
Ex-Gov. Boies, of Iowa, issues vigor-
Gus letter accepting the Democratic nom
nation for congress and Is considered
presidential possibility.
Col Foster threatens to send Sixth
district Republican ticket into the eld
without congressional candidate
Third district Republicans prepare fol
congressional campaign.
Judge Durand, Democratic candidate
for governor of Michigan, withdraws be-
cause of sickness.
WASHINGTON
Secretary of war establishes schools fol
the training of army officers.
President Roosevelt returns to Wash
ington and his ailment ceases to be pain
full.
DOMESTIC
I. Henry Stratton decides to contest his
fathers will
State insurance commissioners take ac'
tion against wildcat companies.
Minnesota Methodist conference opens
at Rochester.
More troops are called out against the
coal strikers.
Minnesota Illinois National Guard rifle
contest will not take place.
Senator Clark and friends control the
Montana Democratic state convention
John W. Evans is nominated for congress
man.
Pulp and paper mill to cost $I'EVo'o0'
is to be built at the 500.
Convention of the Spanish war veterans
thrown into an uproar by revelation OF
the bad condition of the accounts or Llller,
late adjutant general.
Capt. Pershing finds the Moro position
is stronger than he expected and is obllgeo
to retreat.
FoRElGN-
Over a hundred wedding guests are
burned to death in Russia.
Boer generals issue an address to the
civilized world.
Venezuelan warship flies the United
States flag as a blind to enable 1t to ap'
proach town and lombard it,
German government and Reichstag ma
jority are deadlocked on the tariff Dill.
Death of the Emperor of Korea is re-
ported.
BUSINESS
Secretary Shaw may further help the
money market by increasing the deposits
of government funds in national banks.
Packers abandon the project for
combination.
Weakness prevails in wheat, which, like
the other grains, closes unchanged te
higher.
Stocks fiuctuate violently, the presi'
dents illness having an unsettling erect
Call loans reach 25 per cent.
RAILROADS.
Chicago &c Grand Trunk will extend
through Minnesota to Manitoba and par
allel the Canadian Pacific
LOCAL
State board of equalization raises valu.
alton of Ramsey county mortgages 1O'
per cent.
Gen. Kobbe says that the abolition o
| the canteen has not been hurtful to tht
| army.
st. Lukes managers announce forth
coming charity ball.
Civic leaguers have many ideas fo
beautifying municipalities.
Five per cent bond limit will be testet
before supreme court.
Robert street property owners protes
against removal Of car tracks. :.
Many accidents occur in city, most O.
them due to street cars.
VIII of Samuel Mills Cook is con
tested
| MINNEAPOLIS
Attendants at employer and employe
| convention hold different views.
| SPoRTING-e
American Observation-Disclosures Z, Bal
timore 5; Philadelphia 8, Baltimore
Washington s, Boston 2.
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25
LATE ADJUTANT GENERAL WILL
FORM A NEW SPANISH WAR
VETERANS SOCIETY
1T WILL BE AN ANTI
NEGRO ORGANIZATION
Convention Finds That LiIIer's Ac-
counts Are in Distressing Condition
and CONSERVATION FoIIows-LiIIer
Apologies to Russell Harrison-In-
dianapolis Gathering Adiourns.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 24.-Af-
ter William G. Liller had apologized
in an open letter to Russell, B. Harri-
son for calling the latter liar and
had resigned from the adjutant gen.
eralcy, the Spanish American War
Veterans concluded their session by
electing officers and selecting Milwau-
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25

Special to The Globe.
NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-The Chicago
& Grand Trunk has very comprehen-
sive plans for making that line
transcontinental system. Charles M.
Hays, general manager Of the Grand
Trunk, has been perfecting a pro-
gramme of extensions west from Chi
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-09-25
Sanitary Boards Adjourn.

WICHITA, Kan, Sept. 24.-The Ma
tional Association of Sanitary Boards
adjourned today after electlng w. f.
Bolton, of Oklahoma, president; u. 4.
Tucker. of Missouri, vice president, and
w. B. Smith, of Illinois. secretary and
treasurer.