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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
NO TRACE OF MISSING BONDS
ATTACHMENTS ISSUED AGAINST G. W.
LESSELS, THE TREASURER, WHO
ALSO DISAPPEARED.

No trace has been found of George w. Lessels.
the missing treasurer of the Jennie Clarkson
Home for Children, at Katonah. or the missing
bonds committed to his care. An attachment
issued by Justice Greenbaum. of the SUI
preme Court. yesterday on two different pieces
of property, but it cannot be known definitely
whether they belong to Lessels until the at
tachment is served. The property at No. 3Il12
Jefferson ave. in Brooklyn. does not belong to
Mr.. Lessels.
Great surprise was manifested among all VINO
knew Mr.. Lessels at the circumstances con-
nected with his disappearance. All who knew
him believed him to be a of strict in
tegrity. He has held many important places
He friend and confidential agent of the late
A. c. Bostwick. He has also been broker on
the Consolidated Exchange. 1t was supposed
that he a of means. and was living on
his income.
An interesting circumstance came out yester-
day. The excuse given by Mr.. Lessels at the
time he failed to keep his first appointment to
meet the auditing committee at the safe deposit
vaults. that he and his wife We're going TO
Nyack proves to have been false. Mrs Lessels
said yesterday that Lesses had a brother in
Nyack. but that they had not visited him on
Saturday. nor did she know of any plan to do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23

so. When Lessels LETT home for the last time
Tuesday morning he took dress suit
and some clothes, which he informed his wife
he taking to the tailor 10 have pressed.
Henry w. Sackett. the counsel for the Jennie
CIarkson Home. would say little about the
yesterday.
Il Will not discuss the the bonds
said he. Attachments have been issued, but
until the Sheriff returns we can't say whether
we shall get anything Personally, l was not
acquainted with Mr.. Lessels; l had met him
only in the board meetings. There he seemed a
quiet sober man. and had very little to say.
supposed he well do. Lessels occupied
the place of treasurer only little over year.
He succeeded Charles W. Townsend when the
latter retired"
Mr.. Lesselss Brooklyn home Is described as
a very plain and simple President DECKER
son Of the Jennie Clarkson Home who visited
the house Thursday evening TO II any
thing were known of Lessels's Wherea bouts.
said that il impressed him the home OF
man who had an income OF about $1,000. With
Lesses AZ his Brooklyn home lived his wife
and his two children. married daughter and
son. twentY-eight years old. who works for
the Arbuckle Coffee Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
OLDEST PARISH, PRIEST DEAD
FATHER MGOvERN WAS SEVENTY
EIGHT YEARS OLD-FUNERAL
TO BE HELD HERE.

The Rev. Patrick McGovern. who was the old
est parish priest in the Roman Catholic Arch
diocese of New-Y York. is dead at his home in
Croton where he was for twenty five yelrs
rector and rector emeritus of st. Mary's Church.
His funeral will be held tomorrow, and. &C
cording TO his dying wish it will be in ST. Pat
riCk's Cathedral
Father McGovern was seventy-eisht years old
and was born in New-York City. He made his
ecclesiastical studies St Johns College, Ford
ham, and was ordained in the old Cathedral here
on January % 1853 by Archbishop Hughes.
ears ago he assisted Father Malone in Brook
Ign, and he afterward pastor IN Morris
town. Bergen Point, keyport and Red BANK
N J. BY the death of Father MCGovern. IT is
said that the Rev. Thomas Mclaughlin. OF New
Rochelle, becomes the oldest parish priest IN the
archdiocese. Father Mclaughlin is a Few years
younger than Father McGovern was. but mas
been longer a priest. He celebrated MS Soldeh
jubilee last fall and is still doing active WORK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
GENERAL PALMA GOES HONE,
WILL HOLD FURTHER CONFERENCES
HERE NEXT WEEK.

caneraI Tomas Estrada Palma Presdent-eect of
the Cuban Republic after week of hard work
in this city yesterday returned 10 his home, at
Central Valley. y Y for rest He will return
here tomorrow Tuesday to continue his con-
ferences with Dr. Diego Tamayo, Cuban Secretary
OF State and Dr. Domingo MenGes Capote. prest-
dent OF the Constitutional Convention. General
Palms read with great interest the story from
Havana setting forth the exact condition in Cuba,
which was printed in The Tribune of yesterday. He
read the article to mis- Conferrees, transiating 1t
into Spanish he went along. All three expressed
their satisfaction at the fairness with which the
Cuban affairs were presented,
at shows" said the President-elect. that the
correspondent Of The Tribune IS well acquaint-
ed with the condition in the country. II is one
OF the most intelligent articles I have seen on
Cuba"
General Palma admitted the correctness of the
statement contained In The Tribune article that
he would give especial attention TO the encourage
ment OF Cuban agriculture, which means, he said,
the insuring Of material prosperity OF the country.
General Palma Dr. Tamayo and Or. Capote have
Cauvassed carefully many questions that bear on
J. But there are still many points TO he covered
before any definite plans can be formulated. The
two visitors have enlightened General Palma on the
This informa ton will he Of great help to General
Palma when the time arrives for outlining a pohcg
snd I'm aEF Ba5 Sonrees III MS
It was admitted by the general that the matter
cussed. but he said just before starting Tor Cen
single appointment Nor does he know just when
he will sail for Cuba He has not even begun
work his message. Unless he is called there
General Palma does not expect 70 go 70 Washing
ton 10 meet Governor General Wood, who Is eN-
pected from Cuba to-day Or. Tamayo and DR..
CapotS will remain here another week.
While the official plans for the Inauguration are
still unsettled. the neople OF Cuba are making
ready 10 celebrate the day which promises to be the
greatest occasion in the history Of the island
Already stacks OF Cuban flags of all sizes have
been shipped from here as well pin buttons
bearing the picture of General Palma. on the
steamer Mexico. which sailed Yesterday for Ha-
vana. "A shipment Of several cases OF paste
hoard fans in the cOlors OF the Cuban flag. The
fan Is I'm the shape a shield and In the centre is
a good likeness OF the President-elect Above the
picture IS the inscription in Spanish: First Pres
ident OF Cuba Libre.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
LYCEUMS FINAL CURTAIN.
SPEECHES, VERSE AND A BIG CROWD
MARK THE FAMOUS THEATRES
LAST NIGHT.

The fall of the curtain on the last act of The
Girl and the Judge last night marked the end
of the old Lyceum Theatre, on Fourth-ave.,
which has been in constant for eighteen
thea trical seasons The price of seats was in
creased to double the regular rate, and
crowded house, which brimful of enthusi-
asm for everybody in the cast. but especially
for Annie Russell and Mrs Gilbert, resulted. At
the end the entire company escorted Miss Rus
sell upon the stage, with a wreath Of flowers
about her neck. She had let her hair down in
the two braids she wears in the third act. and.
unrolling a long pink paper, read an epilogue
written for the occasion by A. F. Lancaster
Then she was forced to make a little speech on
her own account.
The poem celebrated the past achievements Of
the Lyceum Theatre Company and enumerated
the plays and players which have appeared on
its stage. The paywrghts Of to-day, said the
poem,
Have even wider sweep than Shakespeare's play,
Since all of his their envious art awaits,
Beside the whole of the United States!
Then ii took a backward glance at the plays
That with charm enshrined memory's page
Adorned this to be demolished stage.
AS Miss Russell read the names of Georgia
Cayvan and f. H. Sothern the audience ap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
MADDEN DENIES MARRIAGE.
POLICEMAN ALLEGED TO BE BIGAMIsT RE
PORTS FOR DUTY.

Sergeant McDermott at work on his blotter
in the Eldrdge-st station Yesterday. when to his
great surprise he looked up from the book to lind
Policeman Joseph Madden the alleged bigamst
saluting him.
Madden. who has been accused OF marrying the
late Silver Dollar" Smiths daughter Gussie while
he had another wife living, was in fun uniform
and when the sergeant asked Madden whether
there was any truth in the reports about his mar
rying Miss Smith re replied that by the advice Of
his attorney Maurice B. Blumenthal. he had moth
ing TO say.
Madden's five day limit OF absence would have
expired last night at o'clock so he saved his
being dropped from the rolls of the department bv
reporting.
Later Madden was taken before Inspector Cross
at Ponce Headquarters to explain his conduct I'm
absenting himself for almost five days without per-
ried Miss Smith. 1900
After his departure the inspector said that Mad
aSh denied the alleged marriage to Miss Smith.
The Inspector said further investigation would
be made before charge OF conduct coming
an orlcer was made against Madden, but that in
me mean time Charges would be made against him
ior pe1hs absent without leave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE FOR HAVANA.
VAST IMPROVEMENT IN SANITARY CoNoI-
TIONS UNDER AMERICAN GOVERNMENT.

y
Washington. March 22-An interesting statement
concerning the Improvement in health conditions
in Havana since the American occupation OF cuba,
with special reference the vital statistics Tor the
calendar year 1901 has been made public by the
Insular Division Of the War Department. PartICu-
lar attention is paid to the purGing of the city
from yellow fever in the last year by the destruC-
ton OF infected mosquitoes. 1t is of vast impOr
lance the statement says. that these facts should
be made known 10 the world extensively and as
rapidly possible In the last forty-fiye years.
CURED from yellow fever I'm every month OF the
year, the maximum, 2,O5S deaths, taking place in
S57. the minimum 81 deaths, I'm 1866 with the aver
age 75I. The number of other infectious and CON
taGious diseases has been small IN the calendar
year 1901 There have been very little diphtheria
and typhoid fever. and the tuberculosis rate is
about that or most cities of civilized countries.
great decrease has taken place since American
occupation. \ marked decrease in malaria also
has occurred since the mosquito work began. The
statement closes as follows:
The army took charge o. the Health Department
of Havana when deaths were occurring at the rate
Oh z'-2z year II gives It up With deaths occur
Ilhs al the rate OF . 20 year. IL took charge
with not single case having occurred in the CITY
for over eighteen months IL took charge win
yellow fever epidemic Tor two Centuries n founJ
bors of the United States and quarantired araiISt
as too dangerous 10 touch come near
anything that she had touched 10 the untold inan-
cial loss of both Havana and the United States
1t has established the fact that yellow fever is
only transmitted by certain species OF rnosquitO
life is only eHeeed by 3SMHer gr saTn si% human
and as time on it will stand in the same class
as that great boon to mankind
The army has stamped out this disease in its
greatest stronshod-there having been only five
deaths IN the last nine months OF the last year and
no deaths and no cases in the last three months
of the same year and II has demonstrated a sys-
Tolled without interference TO commerce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
A SAVAGE FRATRICIDE
EMPTIED HIS REVOLVER INTO HIS
BROTHERS BODY AFTER
KILLING HIM.

Albany March 22.-John Detierre. aged forty
five a well known local business man. shot and
almost instantly killed his brother William here
to-day The cause Of the murder was family
feud as a result Of their father leaving the bulk
of his fortune TO the elder son, and disinhert-
ing the remainder of the family.
John met his brother and quarrel ensued.
A few moments later he drew his revolver and
fired seven shots into his brothers body He
Immediately reloaded his pistol and. after driv
ing back the crowd that had gathered, fired
seven more shots into his brothers PROSTATE
form.
Policemen arrested the murderer. and he was
locked up just in tiple to save him from injury
at the hands of bystanders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23

plauded loudly The poem ended with a e
umphant rhyme:
Hope ana not grief viii cause our hearts 10 swell.
22LnG G s Au Seetolr VIII luTk behind FaIswTiL
Because the new springs from the old Lyceum.
Miss Russelrs little speech then followed. At
its close Mrs, Gilbert received long and hearty
tribute and the Lyceum curtain came reluc-
family down for the last time between a cheer
ing house and a happy. flushed group Of actors
the stage
Miss Russell said in her speech:
feel a sad pleasure in my womans privilege
of having the last word even though Mr. Lam
caster has already said II. But, though we shall
not meet again beneath this roof we are saying
gCOdby TO only the bricks and mortar. For the
spirit Of the art which animated them still lives
and we shall meet again to find it reinCarnate in
even loyelier shrine which, since the spirit OF
progress is upward VIII be at Forty fifth ST.
where the traditions and records Of this place OF
pleasant memories will be held in faithful trust
May thank you, for my associates and my
self for all your encouragement For Mrs. Gil
Lyceum have been the happiest in her long and
honorable career. l am sure that you share my
hope that in the New Lyceum. we may, for
many years 10 come, pay homage to this gentle
woman of the stage.
The Lyceum Theatre built by Steele
Mackaye and opened by him in April. 1885, with
his play 'Dakolar." Minnie Maddern and Rich
ard Mansfield were among the actors who played
in the theatre during the first two years. Then
the management changed. and in May, 1881,
Daniel Frohman gave his first regular produc-
ton manager. The play selected The
Highest Bidder" with +. II. Sothern in the
leading part. MT. Frohman has continued as
manager to the present day and will be at the
head of the new Lyceum Theatre to be built in
Forty-f1fth-st. The little playhouse has been
distinguished for the character of the plays pro-
duCed there, from the pens Of such men as
Sardou A w Pnero Jerome X Jerome. De
Mile, BelasCo. HaddOn Chambers. Henry Arthur
Jones, Sydney Grundy, H V. Esmond and Clyde
Fitch. The Prisoner of Zenda" and Rupert Of
Hentzau" were also produced there, and The
Moth and the Flame" Miss Bertha Galland,
who starred in the Lyceum Theatre last year in
The Forest Lovers and The Love Match"
In a box last night The work of tearing
down the building begins at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
HEAVY GRAIN SELLING IN CHICAGO
PROSPECT OF EARLY PLANTING AND GOOD
CROPS THE CAUSE
LBY TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBUNE.l

Chicago March 22-The Board of Trade pits
to-day were the scenes Of excitement not
equaIled since the Phillips deal Millions on
millions of bushels OF grain poured onto the
market and under the great pressure wheat
sold off 1l2c corn 214c and oats 1l2c. The clos
ing figures on the May deal We're re for wheat
5Sl2c for corn and 41&4c for oats.
The country was a heavy seller all day and
until the closing OF the session. No one seemed
10 have buying orders in quantity. All the
brokers were wild to sell. They swarmed in the
pits. noisily seeking for victims through whom
they might unload their holdings or fill their
imperative orders to sell. The overwhelming
desire to sell was due TO the favorable crop out
look. The weather is highly favorable for
ploughing and for planting corn and oats as
wen as for the growth of winter wheat Rains
In the southwest were another favorable indi-
cation for large crops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
MORE CABLE LINES PROPOSED.

The Hague. March 23-The government Of
the Netherlands has submitted to the States
General a telegraphic convention with Ger
many. providing fer joint subsidy for cables
10 the Dutch colonies in the Far East It IS
proposed TO connect the islands of Menado and
Celebes, in the East Indies, east of Borneo. with
the American Philippine cable which will be
connected with Shanghai The importance OF
the convention lies in the fact that communica-
ton viii thereby be established with Europe
by way Of America. by cables belonging to va
rious nationalities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
GOVERNMENT NAY SUE B. r. T.

ITS PROPERTY SAID TO BE DAMAGED BY ELEC-
TRICKY FROM THE RAILS
The damage which has been caused to under
ground pipes at the Brooklyn Navy Yard by cleo
rolysis is the subject of an investigation by the
yards and docks department, which may be able
TO collect enough evidence with which to start a
suit against the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
considerable government property has been ruined
by electrolysis since the installation of the cleo
trio streetcar system in Brooklyn and p T. Asser-
son. civil engineer. declares that the government
ought TO enter suit against the railroad company
which he believes is wholly responsible
Pieces OF pipe which 1t is declared show the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
MANHATTAN COLLEGES NEW PRESIDENT.

Brother Jerome who has been elected nresIdant
Of Manhattan College. to succeed the late Brother
Charles has been connected with the institution
Tor many years He is native OF this city and
entered the order that controls college twenty
nve years ago. occupying various positions He
was professor ana at one time project Previous
mead or the Brothers Academy at Dover n H
ahd !atey mead OF similar Institution at Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
TO BE IN CHARGE OF THE MULTITUDEo

Kansas City, Mo-. March 22.-Captain Wade
Mountfortt has accepted the entire management of
The Multitude" the publication started recently
In New-York City by Walter Nrooman who
founded Ruskin Hall at Oxford, England and who
Is founding similar colleges in the West Cap
tam Mountfortt for several years has been CON
nected with the editorial staff of The Kansas
CITY star. He Will go to England in the summer
magazine at Oxford.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
THE TRIAL OF MAJOR WALLER

liz 1hIAL Of MAJoR NALLER-
Manila, March 22.-The prosecution in the
trial by court martial Of Major Littleton w. T.
Waller of the Marine Corps, on the charge of
executing natives Of the island Of Samar with
out trial, closed to-day. Captain Arthur T.
Mark. of the Marine Corps, representing Major
Waller then opened the defence by promising
to show the work Of the firing party, the nature
Of Major Walters services in Samar. the treach-
erous character Of the natives, the conditions at
the base and Major Walters status there and
that the executions were necessary. lawful and
justifiable
Captain David D. Porter Of the Marine Corps
testified that he was present when General
smith gave 10 Major Waller his orders which
Major Waller never exceeded. At the outset
Major Waller warned his command that they
were opposed by a trea cherOus brave and saw
age foe and that all treachery should be pun
lshed with death, and closed with an appeal to
the command 10 remember the fate of their old
emma comrades Of the 9Th Infantry and avenge
them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
CHOLERA AT MANILA.
MEASURES BEING TAKEN TO
PREVENT SPREAD, OF DISEASE.

Manila. March 22-The Board OF Health IS
making strong endeavor to prevent the spread
OF cholera There have been sixteen cases and
hfteen deaths among the natives in two days
and other natives are suspected OF having con-
Tacted the disease. The importation Of vege-
table matter from China is prohibited, inspec-
tion camps are being established in every dis
trict and leaflets are published advising the
people to boil their drinking water before using
II. Every one IS urged TO cooperate in the de-
struction Of this dangerous enemy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
EDWARD II. GREEN BURIED.
ENTOMBED WITH HIS ANCESTORS IN I'M
MANUEL CHURCHYARD.
IRY rELEGRAPH mo- nm rR1R1,Nr

Bellows Falls, Vt, March 22-The funeral of
Edward II. Green. husband of Mrs. Hetty Green
who died last Wednesday morning. was held this
afternoon in Emmanuel Church. with which he had
been a communicate for many years. The Rev
d L. Sanford, rector OF the church, officated. The
bearers were Joshua II. Webb, John H. Williams
George II. Burnside and Frederick II. Thompson
OF Bellows Falls and DR. Hicks, of New-York CITY
Inc burial was In the churchyard, where several
generations Of the Green family are buried. F. H r
Green, the only son, who is now in Texas, was
unable to be present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23

effects of electrolyss are being carefully preserved
and tests being made TO establish the fact tnar
the damage is done by electrolysis- The electr|
currents it is said. travel from the rails on inc
bridge and from trolley wires In the streets back
TO the Kent-ave power house through the grOuhu'
coming in contact with and destroying the under
ground pipes Some time ago 10 said that ths
bottom plates of the receiving ship Columbia nas1
been affected by the action OF the electric current
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
MANY ERIGRANTS FROM FRANCE.

HAVre March flowing to the great number OF
emisrants awaiting transportation TO the United
states. the French Line steamer La Bretange. in
aaGition TO La savoie. will sail for New-York to-
night with LOO passengers Five hundred others
remain here. owing to lack of accommodation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
DEATHS FROM PLAGUE IN INDIA
RECENT REPORTS SHOW GREAT INCREASE
IN MORTALITY.

London. March GA dispatch to the Elk
change Telegraph Company from Lahore. Pun
jab Province British India. says the plague
mortality has reached two thousand daily. The
outbreak, which is the worst on record is ar
tributed to the policy of non-interference in
caste customs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
NEVER TOO LATE.

Ii you have never looked over those Little
Aus OF the People," dO.i't neglect to do SO
to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
OF COURSE YOU WOULD

UF tUtH>E fUt NUtLD-
IL you wanted a. certain article, wouidn
you thank "A friend for putting you on tne
right track to get ia. You may md VIVA.
you want In the Little Ads. OF the People.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-10-30
Popularity of Physical Culture.

The physical culture classes of the
Young Mems Christian Association
are growing daily in number and in
terest and this department of the as
sociation work is becoming very popu
lar. The night classes are especially
large, as all the available floor space
of the gymnasium is taken up. The
work of the physical instructor, @. @.
Carpenter, is thorough and the classes
are becoming well drilled. The class
for young ladies will be inaugurated
tomorrow afternoon, at 4 80 O'Clock.
The whole association building is
taxed to its utmost to make room for
the different departments and the at
tendance in all branches is unusually
large. The game room is nightly fill
ed, and one of the upper rooms is uti
lized as an annex. The popular game
of parlor croquet, which was recently
purchased, is i'll this annex and there
are always plenty of players. The read
periodicals, dailies and monthly mag
azines, is favored spot. The cozy
parlor, so home like in its aspect, is
also place where many members can
be found. General Secretary Laumast-
er is kept busy looking after all the
details necessary to keep the daily
work of the association moving and
the increase in interest is an evidence
that his work and that of the associa-
tion is appreciated.