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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
MERGER DETAILS LACKING
SUGGESTION THAT MORGAN WAS
CAUGHT MAPPING Is SECUTED.
SAID THAT SCHEME HAS BEEN DRAWN UP
WITHOUT REGARD TO POSSIBLE SHIP
SUBSIDY BY UNITED STATES
Copyright: 1902: BY The Tribune Association1

Copyright; BY Tribune Assocation)
Especial The Tribune by French Cablel
London. April 26, l 4. m-Several questions
were asked in Parliament last evening in refer
ence 10 details OF the Atlantic steamship combi-
nation Gerald Balfour, who replied on behalf of
the Board Of Trade, and Hugh O. Arnold Forster,
who answered for the Admiralty. did not. how
ever seem to know much more about the matter
than does the outside public. and the members
had TO he content with the assurance that the
combination was receiving the careful attention
Of both departments. TIE suggestion that ]. p.
Morgan has been caught mapping in respect 10
the claims of the Admiralty on the mail steam
ers Of the White Star Line is rot confirmed
investigation. The attitude Of the organizers
of the combination is understood to be that
while the matter has in sense been over
looked il has been practically unnecessary TO
consider it. for the reason that each company
will retain its present nationality and there is
no question to flag obligations. The allega-
ton that il is merely intended to keep the White
Star Line vessels under the red ensign for the
next few years While bill authorizing their
transfer TO American register is passed through
Congress. is secuted the ground that there
would be no advantage in such transfer. 1t is
stated that the whole scheme has been drawn up
absolutely without regard any possible navi-
CATION subsidies that may be paid in the
future by the United States Government The
announcement that the organizers of the combi
nation viii issue d statement explaining the de-
tails Of their project and justifying their action
IS probably true only in the sense that circulars
viii in due Of time be issued the
shareholders of the lines concerned. giving
them particulars Of the propositions to be sub
1nitted for their consideration.
The Daily Telegraph confirms the state
r72ent in this column that each company in the
shipping combine viii retain its nationality,
and states positively that in event of in
which England, America Germany should be
in, olved the agreement would automatically
cCne end.
Denial is given to the statement that j. Pier
pont Morgan is the moving spirit in the pro-
posed combine between Scotch colliery owners
Not only pig iron but also hernatite is now
being exported from this country TO the United
States While the steamer Kingswood is at pres
ent loading large cargo of pig iron in tees for
Philadelphia it is reported that the steamer Mas
cote has lust been fixed load 300 tons of
hernatite iron in tees for the direction
be shipped to the United States from the north
of England.
the Great Eastern Railway has at last led to q
bad smash at Hackney. Morgan's tube scheme,
which is now awaiting Parliamentary sanction,
may solve the traffic problem in this populous
district of Northeast London
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
GUDENs MEN TO GET THEIR PAY.

Albany Apfl 25 (SpeciaD.-Ex-sher1n mares
Guden Of Kings County has sent to the S'ate Ctsi IN
Service Commission the payroll of the SheriIi
office for the first days OF March. Accoihpd'
Ing the payroll letter in which MT uuue 'n
stated that forwarding the payroll for &C, ~ oay
ton he did not IN any waive MS rlentn t b.,,
his ONCE force for every day of the nloI,tii AZ
desired at this time have the men eihlios,.S =,
his office paid for that portion of the n1onIh ~ %
which there was no dispute as TO ms oeiiis s, .r
legal holder OF the Office. This was a ma
ranged month ago. and therefore the Civil SeI ,
vice Commission certified the payroll and returned
- 70 Ar. Guden.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
BIG BANK FAILURE ~ GEN ~ Il.

EIGHT MILLIONS LOST IN SPECULATION
OFFICERS ARRESTED
London, April 26-From Geneva the cor
respondent of The Daily Mall sends dis
patch in which he says sensation has oeen
caused there by the failure of one of the Oldest
hanks in the country. the Basler Credit Ge-
seIlschaft NJ Grob and NJ Hoefinder. re-
spectively the manager and the cashier or the
hank have been arrested IL is reported that
IS 600 600 of the banks funds has been lost
bv wild speculation at Paris and that thou
sands of people have been ruined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
OCEEN WILHELNINA

is in a critical condition. Her Illness has occa-
stoned much speculation TO her successor should
she die childless. Emperor William OF Germany
might become King of Holland. See The Sunday
Tribune TO omorrow.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
CUBAN AND SPANISH FLAGS.
PALMA WOULD LIKE TO SEE THEM EN-
TWINED AT HIS INAUGURATION.

Havana April 25.-Replying 10 an inquiry as
to whether the Cuban and Spanish flags would
he entwined during the coming festivities at
tending the inauguration of the Cuban Repub-
lie President-elect Palma has sent a telegram
from BayamO. in Santiago Province, TO La
I-rion r,sDanola" a representative Spanish
n.wsnaUcr here. In which he says he would like
10 see the Spanish and Cuban flags together at
that time, but, not knowing the local feeIing. ne
nraferred not TO express u definite opinion in
the matter.
Arrancements are being made in Havana for
an elaborate reception to the President-elect
upon his arrival here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
DANISH WEST INDIES AND VOTE.
SANTA CRUZ STRONGLY FOR SALE-MA-
JORITY WOULD BE SMALLER
IN ST. THOMAS.
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IBY CAPLE TO THE TRIDUNE.l

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IBY CAPIE THE TRIDuNE.l
St Thomas D. W. l., April 25.-Santa Cruz
has a decided majority in favor of annexation.
The majority iii st. Thomas would be smaller.
the officials forming here a large portion of the
present electorate.
General regret Is felt over the action OF the
Iandsthing circumscribing the plebiscite, as the
inha abitants are strongly annexationfsts. The
councilmen in ST. Thomas are uncertain Those
in Santa Cruz favor the sale.
The unregistered voters request an oppor-
tunity to vote as a matter of justice. Thousands
indorsed the telegram the four hundred ols-
patched to Copenhagen on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
THE BROADWAY TABERNACLE.

This famous old landmark. at Broadway and
Thirty-fourth-st., will be removed make
way for business structure We present photos
OF its pastor and several influential members IN
The Tribune to-morrow.-Advr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26

TO COMBINE THESE INTERESTS.
Edinburgh April 25.-'The Evening News,
OF this city, says that negotiations. in which
J. Pierpont Morgan is interest, are on foot TO
combine the Scottish coal companies with cap
stal of f3, 600 900. 1t is also said that General
Lord Belhaven and Stonton. Scottish rep
resentative peer, is TO be the head OF this con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
1 GREAT CANAL TRADE.
REMARKABLE RUSH OF BUSINESS REPORT
ED ON STATE WATERWAYS.

Albany April - (SpeciaD--Superintend
Bovd of the Department of Public Works
learned to-day that business upon the canals
had begun with rush. The Erie Canal
onened Yesterday. and the reports indicate that
there was total shipment of wheat, oats and
corn amounting nearly to two hundred thousand
IONS There were cleared from Buffalo 5000
tons of wheat. 14000 tons of corn and 39.939
IONS of oats. Thus far no breaks leaks in
the State canals have been reported.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26

BURYING PLAGUE VICTIMS Al Nio'h l.
Manila: April 25.-The cholera record up to
date is as follows: Manila, oVo cases aho 900
deaths; in the provinces loi' cases anu 'o'
deaths. ,, =. e5,no ,ae.~ .. -.
tives trying to bury the oeao at i,l hisht II ofoe'
20 prevent the detention OF the living.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
WALLER AND DAY ACQUITTED.

Manila. April 25-Major Waller and Lieuten-
ant Day. Of the marine corps. who We're tried
bv court martial here on the charge or execut-
ing natives of the island of Samar without trial.
haye been acquitted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26

Denial is given to the statement that ]. Pier
pont Morgan is the moving spirit in the pro-
pcsed combine between Scotch colliery owners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26

The Daily Telegraph" confirms the state
r,ent in this column that each company in the
shipping combine viii retain its nationality,
and states positively that in event Of war in
which England, America Germany should be
inN clved the agreement would automatically
clrlla fn an end
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26

Persistent overcrowding of suburban trains on
the Great Eastern Railway has at last led to q
bad smash at Hackney. Morgan's tube scheme
which is now awaiting Parliamentary sanction,
may solve the traffic problem in this populous
district of Northeast London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-26
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBryE.I

hands OF planters 13 e50
Sold and delivered 1131l
Contracted island delivered
Pedsed as security island.
All sugar above mentioned is in hands OF
planters and Cuban and Spanish commission
houses doing business in the island, with the
exception OF 2,36S long tons exported TO United
States None at option IF American Sugar Re-
fining Company nor other American purchasers.
Where held security for loans. planters will
get advantage Of rise in price. stated in tele-
gram of I'd inst Two remaining banking firms
replied: DO not make loans on sugar" Above
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
The Islands.

Counterfeit American silver to the
amount of So Zoo was seized at Ponce,
Porto Rico.
The Porto Rican Legislature adopted
resolution protesting against granting
tariff col cessions to Cuba.
Judge Advocate Lemly filed COM
ments on Schley's appeal, declaring he
was il command of only one ship at
Santiago.
Anti-administration senators &C
cusad the military officials at Manila
of continuing the censorship of press
dispatches. Wheaton's criticism is
defended.
Ten missing marines Of the party
exploring Samar were found in a
starving condition and delirious. Sew
eral Of them are likely to die. The
natives accompanying them refused
to seek food.
Members Of the different state com
mauderies of the naval and military
ordor OF the Spanish-American wal
met and organized a national com
mandery President Roosevelt was
elected commander-in-chie
Admiral Schleys appeal 10 the
president from the decision of the
court OF inquiry was made public by
tn navy department. The executive
is asked to decide the question who
was IN command at Santiago.
On account of the scarcity of la
bor the American chamber of com
mere at Manila has formulated an ap
peal to congress in which it earnest
ly prays for the enactment Of laws
allowing Cinnamon to enter the Philip
pine islands, under such restrictions
as the United States Philippine com
mission may enact
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
NERVES OF MODERN MAN.
Their Weakness a Cause of Many
Physical MaIadies and Failures.
Both Biddles died.

The managers of an eastern rail
road report singular case of acct
dent occurring on their line, the en-
gineer Of train running past a dan
ger signal in plain view, seeing it
clearly, and yet being, as he himself
expressed it, so clustered" that he
was unable to act in time to prevent
the collision which followed. When
questioned by the medical experts
very shortly after the accident, the
man seemed to be in a condition of
nervous tension so great as to threaten
serious consequences to himself; and,
indeed, not long afterward he was the
victim of a nervous collapse, from
which, at latest advices, he had not
entirely recovered. The officials and
medical authorities of the road, in the
light Of the Information furnished by
this case, expressed the opinion that
many accidents with mysterious and
hitherto unexplained features, might
possibly be due to causes similar. if
not Identical with those in this in
stance, a momentary suspension, per-
haps paralysis Of nervous energy, and
consequent inability to act with the
promptness demanded by the oc-
casion.
1t is quite likely the conclusion is
correct. Every one knows the weak
ly, nervous person who, when con-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
FEDERAL LAW MAKERS.

washington, Jan. Ex-senator
Spooner introduced a substitute for the
Nicaragua canal bill. The new bill is
a practical authorization to the presj-
dent to choose between the Panama
and Nicaragua routes. The first pro
vision looks to the acquisition Of fran
chlses, the right of way and other
property Of the Panama company. in
Guiding the control of the Panama
railroad. The president is authorized
to pay S40,O00,000 for these provided
that satisfactory title can be OBJ
tanned" He is authorized to secure
the necessary concessions from the
republic of Colombia, these to include
the perpetual contiol of a ten-mile
strip of territory from the Caribbean
sea to the Pacific ocean. A canal
sufficient to accommodate the largest
vessels is to be constituted under Sill
pervision of the secretary of war.
The bill also carries an alternative
provision authorizing the president to
proceed with the construction of the
Nlcaraguan canal in case he fails re-
secure the necessary concessions from
Colombia or a satisfactory title from
the Panama company. An immediate
appropriation of S1O,000,0OO is made
in either event The limit of the cost
is S135,000,00 in case the Panama
route is chosen, while $3.50, 100000 is
allowed in case the choice falls on
Nicaragua.
Senator Nelson's bill creating the
department Of commerce, which pass
ed the senate, was amended in
various particulars. 1t provides for a
secretary who is to be a member Of
the cabinet, assistant secretary and
other officials and clerks. The pro-
posed department is especially charg-
ed with the collection and distribu-
ton of statistical information and
with the development and fostering of
foreign and domestic commerce. In
the department there is to be a new
bureau Of manufactures and many
bureaus now included in other de-
partments are transferred to the new
department. including the life-saving
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06

not only for railroad accidents, but
also for incidents inexplicable at the
time to every beholder. At the bat
tie of Balaklava a young lieutenant in
a British regiment was seized with
sudden fear at the moment when the
charge was ordered He refused to
advance and threw himself upon the
ground in paroxysm of fright. The
occurrence was instantly reported to
the colonel, who contemptuousIy or
dered the men to kick him up" The
unfortunate man was stripped of his
arms and uniform and sent on board
a man-of-war to await a court-martial.
He would have been shot had there
been any danger of the spread of such
an example, but as there was none, he
was simply cashiered, drummed out
of the camp and sent home in dis
grace. The incident blighted his life,
TO- OF his return to England he was
tlacised by all his former associates.
When he knocked at the door of his
fathers home his mother sent him
word that she had no son. His father,
more merciful, granted him a small
allowance, with the bitter message
that he would go somewhere and
quietly hang himself like dog. He
took his fathers money, but not the
advice, though eventually his death
was that of a suicide from drink
This man was not by nature a
| coward. He had been in battle before
and had acquitted himself credibly
| Wnere winged death was flying on
| every side. He was simply the victim
| Of his nerves, which failed at a crit
cal moment and placed him in such q
/ condition that even the contemptuous
laughter and jeers of the soldiers I'M
der his command availed naught to
| overcome the fright which paralyzed
| every faculty Of mind and body. Men
| have not, however, yet reached the
/ point when a cowardly act can be ex-
! cused by an alleged failure of the
! nervous system to perform its func-
| tons. 1t is more than likely that
such an excuse will never be received
| from derelict soldiers. 1t is perhaps
as we'll that it should not be, for II
| there is any calling on earth in which
a dilapidated nervous system is ruin
Gus alike to effectiveness and reputa-
ton it is the profession of arms.
| Yet it is quite possible that more than
one unexplained disaster or unantica-
pated defeat was due to causes simt
lar to those which made a momentary
coward of the young lieutenant at
Balaklava.-St. Louis Globe-Demo-
| crat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06

fronted by circumstances which re
quire instant action is utterly unable
to meet the emergency and, even with
the best intentions, is absolutely in
competent to the physical exertion de-
manded by the occasion. Such peo-
pie are cursed with what they call
weak nerves." they are startled at
sudden or unexpected sounds; they
become easily fatigued by unusual ex-
ertion, and quickly wearied at a
sedentary occupation, and are totally
UNITED for any calling in which
sudden draft is likely to be made on
muscular, mental or nervous force.
They often become, indeed, the victims
of their nerves, and pass by easy
stages, from what is called nervous
ness to graver maladies involving the
brain and nervous system For
tunately for themselves, however, only
in a comparatively small number of
cases does the infrmity proceed thus
far. Sometimes, by a change of sur
or habits, they return to a
normal state Of health; not infrequent-
ly throughout life they remain weak.
in a semi-exhausted condition, al
misery to themselves and source of
annoyance and irritation to all with
whom they come in contact.
Even to the strong, however, as to Il
he engineer already mentioned, there
come moments when the |
nervous system seems utterly to fail |
n the performance of it's functions.
and this fact may perhaps account
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
At Least One Term.

Two picturesque characters were lost
to New York when death claimed
them-Recorder Smyth and 'Barris-
ter Tom Nolan. One day toward the
close of the term of service in the
Criminal Court of Judge Smyth the
barrister dropped in on a legal friend.
I've been before Judge Smyth
trying case today" said the barris-
ter in that rich brogue that made his
speech so musical.
Indeed" said his friend. How did
you come out?"
co. replied the barrister with an
expressive shrug of his shoulder, my
client vert up the river for a pro-
longed stay"
He was thoughtful a moment and
then added:
Judge Smyth is a great mana
great lawyer and a profound jurist,
but he has one Weakness. He thinks
every citizen ought to serve at least
one term in the states prison.
Brooklyn Eagle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
APPLETON GIRL is
CRUSHED BY TRUCK

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb 1.-Margaret
Brill, the 8-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Brill Of Appleton. Wis,
was crushed to death at Thirtieth
street and Cottage Grove avenue. At
Thirtieth street she left the cable car
and rot noticing the approach of the
wagon from the opposite direction. she
ran directly behind the horses, struck
the Whiffietree and fell to the ground
in front of wheel. Before she could
rise or the driver could stop the horses
the wheel had passed over her body
causing almost instant death. The
driver, William Alexander, was arrest.
ed and will be held until after the in
quest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
NEW FIELDS FOR WOMEN
Occupation in Which Profit and Pleas
ure Are Found.

ure Are Found.
Last year one industrious American
woman made over $500 in an agreeable
! employment that did not take her
away from her home and family. She
made proposition, couple of years
/ ago, to her grocer that he should allow
her to take all vegetables aud fruits
that were not fresh enough to bring
| the best prices and preserve or pickle
them on shares, and he dispose of the
stock in his shop. He agreed and the
! enterprise proved a success from the
beginning. All the Ieft-overs are sent
| to the woman, but this does not mean
| that the vegetables and fruit IRE with
cred or decayed for many of he var
| ieties are taken in the evening of the
| day they arrive at the grocer's shop
and none are older than the second
I day. The woman now makes preserves
and pickles for dozen groceries, from
"left-oVerS," and could increase her
! business if she cared to. The grocers
| profit by the arrangement for they
| have acquired the reputation of always
having fresh fruit and vegetables for
sale as well as excellent homemade
| pickles and preserves. On request,
wines, cordials and catsup are added
to the list by the enterprising dlscov-
cry of her special e activity.
An allied emp, = that of a
butchers wife, who makes soup stock
from the bones and meat that formerly
went to waste in her husbands shop
She puts the stock up in jars, neatly
labeled, and the butcher has no diff
Guilty in disposing of it to his patrons.
who are glad to be saved the trouble
of preparing the stock at home. The
SHOEMAKER earns several hundred dol
lars year, besides being instrumental
IN procuring new customers for her
husband as result of having stock for
sale.
Mothers helper" is the way in
which Philadelphia woman desig-
mates the employm ent in which she
makes comfortable living. She was
trained nurse for a number of years,
but was obliged to give up her profess
sion On account of defective hearing.
The idea Of her Work is to tighten the
burden for the mother Of a family I'M
able to hire servant. She desc ribes
her duties thus: Il repair the clothes
darn stockings, do plain sewing, such
as making sheets and pillow cases.
hem tablecloths and towels, assist In
the care of children and take charge
of them in the temporary absence Of
the mother" She has regular custom
ers and makes her visits on certain
days and at certain hours, Just like
music or other special teacher, In ad-
dition, she goes when requested as an
adviser to young housekeepers and in
structs them in plain cooking and the
duties of housewife, so they may be
Independent of servants. Also teaches
brides how to buy household supplies
and live economically and well. makes
out dinner menus, showing the cost.
and gives general directions about run
ming house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
With the Beers

Boer leaders are said to be ready
to give up their demand for indepen-
dence as a condition of peace.
The premier Of Holland made an
offer to England Of the services of his
government to help end the war IN
south Africa. Further Developments
are expected in a short time.
A dispatch says that Mr. Kruger
has received fresh invitations from
Chicago New York and Philadelphia
to visit those cities, and that he viii
probably start upon an American tour
next April.
In the house of commons. Secretary
of War BrOderick announced that the
casualties in South Africa were re-
sponsible for 1872 officers widows and
245 officers children, and for 2,519
mems widows and $500 mems cnil-
dren.