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The Washington times., 1902-08-17

ossip Gabrilowitsch. the Russian pian-
ist who played here last season and met
with such favor from the local public.
will make another tour of the United
States this year. Gabrilowitsch will sail
for this country early in September to
be one of the soloists at the Worcester
Musical Festival which opens October 2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30
MOB MURDERS.

Lynchers in South Carolina have hrutally
murdered a negro woman on mere suspicion
that she might have shot a white man They
killed her husband also with that horrible fury
for taking life which has come down through the
centuries. 1t Is the same atrocious frenzy for
slaughter which rejoiced over the massacres
in the Roman arenas IN the days of 1fberius
and Nero. The Southern assassins emptied their
revolvers and rifles in pouring bullets into the
swinging bodies Of the two victims In Kansas
n man hanged by mob of scoundrels on
Christmas Day who. II is now believed. was
innocent.
Judge Lynch makes many frghtful errors
which can never be retrieved or atoned for. Is
it not time for the American people North and
South and East and West to rise in n great
movement to remove the reproach Of blood
outlines from this republic: There never
any lynchings in England or France Ger
many. Is 1t impossible for the American heirs
of the ages to put a stop to such horrors:
OF all the great civilized nations of the world
this country has been disgraced by more mob
murders than have stained the records of any
other enlightened peoples. This blisterlng
proach rests upon the North well as the
South. 1t is a brand upon this Union. 1t burns
and it bites. 1t is red and rsw and angry
How long will it be endured?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.

Washington. Dec. % (SpeciaD.-senor oJeda' Tue
Spanish Minister who is an accomplished artls|
gave one of his water color sketches to the man
ayers or tho musical tea which was held at the
New Willard this afternoon This entertainment
which was for the benefit of the House OF mercy
was tho fashionable charity of Christmas week
ca1or oisda.s picture which was ratified. was
tainted from nature. being scene IN MorocCo ue
melting the grail of of its molly men
The Argentine Minister and sonora Nlerou n'
issued invitations for New Years Eve gatherlhs
The German Ambassador has dinner invitations
out for January 3.
Sir Percy Sa nderson, the British Consul Genefa
at New-York. and his sister. who nave peeH
guests at the British Embassy left the city To-
dav. =.
The Italian Ambassador ana Signora des PtancheS
gave a dinner tonight Their guests were oeu-
.,or and Mrs Lodge Senator and Mrs. Hale. MT
and Mrs william J. Boardman, Mrs. Slater Wis
conte de Alte, the Minister from Portugal; count
MontgeIas. third secretary OF the "er'Aa" N
haszv and II G. Norman. second secretary Of the
British Embassy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30
ADMIRAL CERTEP4,

The intelligence that Admiral Cervera has
been appointed chief of staff of the Spanish
navy will cause a sincere feeling Of gratifica-
ton throughout the United States. Ordinarily
similar promotion in the military service of a
foreign country in time of peace exctes only a
languid interest elsewhere except perhaps, in
professional circles; but the case of Admiral
Cervera is peculiar. We feel sure that he is
still regarded in this country with a sympa-
thetic interest TO which he is well entitled not
merely in remembrance of the tragedy in which
he played an honorable though melancholy
part but also because he largely contributed
TO restoration OF amicabie relations between
Spain and the United States, or rather per-
haps, of a reciprocal good feeling which facili-
tated governmental negotiations between the
two countries and will, hope make their
official intercourse permanently agreeable.
In his desperate exit under orders from the
harbor of Santiago aboard the inferior vessel
TO which he had transferred his flag with full
knowledge that he was sacrificing some chances
OF personal escape, Admiral Cervera was so
gallant figure and his demeanor in the hour
OF utter defeat was so fine, that every American
was Immediately conscious of increased respect
for the race to which he belonged. If that had
been all 1t might have been enough to produce
a favorable effect upon the subsequent course
of events. But that was only the beginning of
the service which he rendered. AS prisoner
of war he was so free from bitterness of spirit.
so appreciatire Of every courtesy which ne re-
ceived. and so modest and sane when he found
himself the object of a sudden admiration which
did not invariably express itself in judicious
ways. that he may be said to have been the
means of recreating an atmosphere Of inserna-
uonal kindness in which ancient sentiments
/ OF friendship were soon revived
II therefore, we believe the fact to be.
Few resentmenss survive among high spirited
| people after war OF conquest. and a better I'm.
Outstanding exists between Spain and the
| United States than had prevailed for many
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30
About People and Social incidents.
AT The WHITE HOUSE.

Washington, Dec 20 (SpeciaD.-Disnal rain and
see kept the President In his Office nearly all day.
and gave opportunity for several visitors TO see
him. Among them were Secretary Wilson. sena-
tor Scott Representatives Bowersock. Joy and
Fletcher Leslie Combs, the minister to Guate-
mala; Civil Service Commissioner Foulke and Cap
tain Walsh of the New-York police force.
There Is a certain amount of humor IN some OF
the Christmas presents received by the White
House young folks. Among their most priced gifts
are three realistic bears ferocious looking grizzly
from New-York a tiny black bear from the South
and a brown bear from the Northwest. The Presi-
dent was greeted on Christmas morning with the
announcement that If ne would come into the
nursery and bring his rifle he could get bear
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt devoted some
time to-day TO placing the historic portraits of
previous occupants of the White House NJ the
end of the main corridor hangs the portrait OF
President Arthur and next in order will he placed
Presidents Polk. Jackson. Harrison and fiiimore
the last near the entrance to the East Room III
the basement corridor portraits Of Mrs. Tyler,
Mrs Van Buren,. Mrs Polk. Mrs. Hayes anu Mrs.
Harrison have been hung. In the west sitting
room on the second floor. Love and Life and a
number of the more attractive pictures which Tor
merIy hung on the main floor have been placed.
A rumor TO the effect that the President had
been injured In singlestck practice with General
Wood proves to have been unfounded. Mr. Roose-
Welt s fond of this FORM of exercise out wears
mask and when seen this afternoon showed no
trace of his recent bouts with the sticks.
Miss Alice Roosevelt, who is now In New-Gorh'
will return on Wednesday. She viii he accom-
panied by her cousin Mrs Christine Roosevelt,
who will he guest of her relatives. Senator ana
Miss kear. Both young women ATTENDED, 'ue
dance given by Mrs. Postlethwaite at Rsuscher
for her debutantc daughter. Miss |saroiyn 'Postie-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30

last fall, when the British Association expert
mented little with the idea. Still. the class
of members who are discouraged from attend
ing by the abandonment of social attractions
and cheap excursions rarely promote scientific
progress in any way = small body of enthusi-
astic workers is more valuable than big aggre-
cation Of sightseers.
The legitimate attractions Of this week are
certainly strong enough TO insure proceedings
of great interest. Asaph Hall, the retiring
president Of the American Association has been
a popular hero ever since he discovered the
moons of Mars. His successor. Ira Remsen. is
not only at the head OF Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity, but also OF the American Chemical So
ciety. In the latter capacity he will deliver an
address which cannot fail TO possess value for
Others besides men of his own profession.
Simon Newcomb. who enjoys worldwide repu-
tation among astronomers, is expected TO
contribute materially TO the success of this
meeting The promised lectures of Russell and
Heilprin on volcanoes should also prove popular
as well as able. Graham Bells expected talk
on flying machines will derive interest both
from the prominence of the man and public
curiosity concerning the subject Though the
full text of the vice-presidential addresses pre-
scented yesterday is not Yet available. there Is
reason to believe that these were fully up to the
average of past years. Leaving out of consid-
by members not holding office. ample rewards
for visit to the national capital by scientific
students this week are already in evidence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30
DINNERS AT THE EXECUTIVE MANSION

Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE-J
Albany Dec Ex-Governor OdeH gave d JIM, .
tonight at the Executive Mansion FOR some % l-
narsonal friends The guests were Judge warren
B. Hooker. Of Fredonia; Representative LueuS -
Iittauer. of GIoversville Representative uSq.S 1,
n Southwick of Albany; ex-RepresentauVe w" -
lam l.. Ward Of Port Chester: ex-RepreselU '-
Wallace T. Foote. jr-. of Fort hehIS' ITTII
rsrn.s tr sx.c,overnor Frank S. Black and WIZ
lam C. Warren of Buffalo. go.
The Governor Will give dinner 1oE the -,
officers some members Of the legislature anu -
tives and friends of his family on Nedls9--
night. The guests will be LieutehaI.' 81
sIsct and Mrs Higgins Secretary Of Stats-elec'
and Mrs O-Brien Controller and Mrs Nll1e
State Treasurer-elect and Mrs Wickser' A'''iAs'
General-eIect and Mrs. Cunneen. State Ehsi. -.
elect and Mrs Bond. Adjutant General anu :,
Henry. Senator John Raines. MISS OdelI. - 50
Governor Odell: Assemblyman James l. FSs -.
Miss Murpuy Mr. OdeIL the Governors son. "'
Dawes and Captain and Mrs. Kelly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30
A NINE OF INFORMATION.

To those who are already familiar with the
character of The Tribune Almanac 1t is un-
necessary to dilate upon the virtues of that
publication. To them the simple announce
ment that, by a bold stroke of enterprise the
number for 1903 has been placed on sale this
week, tells a story the moral of which is OBJ
vious. Unfortunately, though. there are in
telligent people who have not hitherto culti-
waited the acquaintance OF this publication. 1t
is for them mainly that the following hints
are offered. Should they improve the earliest
opportunity to scrutinize with care the pages
OF the number just issued. they would instantly
detect its immense practical value, and would
see how admirably 1t meets g. number of their
needs. Following up that investigation with a
years actual use. they would discover that The
Tribune Almanac was indispensa BILE as
dictionary atlas, while far cheaper than
either
Originally this almanac was nothing but
political wade mecum. Now it is much more
Moreover. the earlier feature has been enor-
mously developed. The election tables are fuller
than they used to be. State as we'll as national
platforms and legislation summarized there
in. The list of government officers too has been
extended to include sheriffs and county clerks
well members OF the legislature in this
State, and much local data of value vast
fund OF Information on other subjects is also
supplied The country's industrial progress is
illustrated by statistics of production and ex-
port. public debt statements, internal revenue
collections and kindred matters. The names of
newly elected officers In scores of benevolent
fraternal, college and learned societies have
been carefully revised. The sites of the lead
ing educational institutions of the country are
announced. One Of the most valuable features
of the almanac of late years has been It's sport
Ing record. This is now brought up to date once
more. The volume also contains much material
relative to population, foreign affairs, deaths of
prominent people, divorce laws the destruction
Of St Pierre and variety OF other topics In
which everybody IL interested.
1t is exagseration to say that every wide
awake editor, politician, preacher, teacher ana
business man needs a book like this It is
equally well adapted to the requirements OF the
schoolgirl who wants to write essays on cur
rent TOPICS the boy who wants to know who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30
amrsemenis.

raDr-xy or NT-SIC-s:Ie-rne Ninety and Nine.
sNsERFf-srS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SILVER KING
fsF5I Assoc FATRE-s-The Darling OF the Soas.
al TfpI- TRFc-SsIs-The MoclfDs Bird.
BROADWAY TFEATRE-S-The Silver shipper
Chinese Honeymoon.
CRITERION THEATRES: 1.-THE CaVallef
1asIYss NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Bihonairo
EMPIRE AIRES :20-lmprudence.
GARDEN THEA TRE--5- A5--tisInlet
s5APRTCK TFfFATRF>-s -25-The Crossways
S5ARI.EsAs FFeTrSrs-s -l5-DaVic G6TTsct.
1IFRaT.Tl SQUARE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Caesar. -
IRVING PLACE THEATRE 45-Max & Moriz-e--o
-Sein Trick -
1zHIcKERBocKER THEATRE-s:15-The Altar OF
MADISON SQUARE s:i5--Audrey;
MANHATTAN THEATRE-s-Msry OF Magcaia
MURRAY fIIII-2-S-A Midnight Bell
NEW SAVOY-s:G5-The Girl with the Green +yes 49,,
-YORK-S-I5-When Johnny Comes Marching tlv'"e
1ASTOR'S-Continuous Performance
PRINCESS THEATRES: 3o-I5eldelbers
TRoCTOR'S THEA TRE-10so a m---NauaeFlife-
KTCTDRIA-s:I5-The Eternal City
N-AII.ACR'S EATRE-S-TFe Sultan OF Suiu
WEST END TIIEATRE-S-Tom Moore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30
.SCLENCF " WASHINGT0N.

In the choice Of place for holding their an
nual meetings this week the American Associa-
ton for the Advancement of Science and the
score of affiliated bodies which convene at the
same time are peculiarly fortunate. 1t would
be hard 10 find city in the United States
whose public buildings, scientific bureaus and
historic enTirons equal those of Washington in
Rttractiveness. Moreover, it is the permanent
home of an exceptionally large number of in
veStigstors, some of whom might have found ii
difficult 10 attend meeting anywhere else. If
in the present instance, the mountain has gone
10 Mahomet II viii undoubtedly be the gamer
thereby.
The time selected for this weeks group Of con-
1erences is an innovation. Hitherto the scien-
si6c societies which hold only one meeting an
nually have been about evenly divided in their
preferences between winter and summer. 1t
remains 10 be seen whether the change now
made by many Of them viii prove wise or not
AS yet the British Association for the Advance
ment Of Science still clings TO late summer or
early autumn. The failure of that organiza-
tion to choose cold weather may be due. how
ever. simply TO backwardness in taking I'D the
question afresh. Possibly, too, the controlling
considerations of convenience may not be the
same on both sides Of the Atlantic At any
rate. the change in this country is something of
an experiment, and its outcome can only be
discovered after two or three years. If any
mistake has been made the special popularity
of Washington will more than compensate this
year for the drawbacks to the time now chosen.
Another novelty in the practice Of the Ameri-
can Association is the elimination of certain
social features which once formed a part of
ats programmes. Free excursions to points of
interest have been abandoned. There are prac-
7icHlly no receptions and garden parties given
10y prominent local residents Some of the in
dependent organizations-the naturalists and
botanisfs. for instance-wili have dinners and
smokers. hut these Will he al their own expense
and viii not tax local hospitality In con-
5ormity with precedent which he established
some time ago Professor Newcomb. president of
the Astronomical and Astrophysical Society OF
America, Will give reception 30 the members
Of that one body. Washington does not enter
tain the American Association as such. The
reason for Initiating this policy two years ago
Was desire of the management OF that or
sanizsticn to enjoy greater freedom in picking
out a place for its meetings Such a result
must ensEe from the assurance given to an,
city which it visits that prominent citizens vii
not be expected 10 do much for their guests
The step Is q wise one, too although 1t vii
tend to diminish the attendance at the meetings
1t seems 10 have worked that way at Belfas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30
FOR A MEMORIAL FOR MRS. PALMER

Boston. Dec. Representative educators ~
conference here to-day decided to invite suosOS
lions to a fund with which 90 establish SUI -
memorial 10 the life and work OF the late Aiice
Freeman Palmer formerly president or Nen 80
College long member Of the Massachusetts sss
Board of Education and advisory dean On
womens department Of Chicago University 81.
A committee Of ave appointed, to CHOOSE ,s
memorial. 10 arrange for committees I'm various
places to receive and collect funds. and TO sppoln
a committee of business men TO be trustees Oh -
money and determine the conditions or pay ~.
President Eliot of Harvard is chairman 9n anu ~
Crane OF Massachusetts. President ~. 1-sr-
Dartmouth, Richard Watson Glider. or NJ pasfou
tury.' and Mrs. Quincy Adams Shaw. Oh o"''
are members of the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30

wears before the outbreak OF hostilities, Admiral
Cervera must be recognized as an influential
factor in the esta Enlistment of those happy rela-
tons and there is sure to be much satisfaction
here, where he is popularity esteemed, at the
announcement that he has been officially dis
tinguished in his own country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30

has made the best score in baseball or cricket
the progressive workingman who is curious
about past strikes, and the ofhceseeker VINO
wishes to know the salary attached to the con-
sulate on which he has fixed his covetous eye
The convenience Of single reference to this
storehouse of facts will often more than repay
+be trif,ng cost of the book which is still kept
down TO % cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30

Are not the criminal classes too highly edu-
Gated in chemistry in these days? Many of these
rascals act like past masters i'm the use of ex-
posives In the blowing open of safes and
vaults, and of the mail and express cars on
railroad trains they have become wonderfully
expert Detectives have been tagging behind
in modern progress. while burglars and safe
breakers and train robbers and Claude Duvals
of every ina gnabie type have been going
ahead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30
THE PRESIDENTS BEST WISHES.

Ottawa Ont. Dec 2a.-The Governor 0eneIaI Nc =
ra,e,ved q private telegram from the President OF
the United States conveying his best wishes ~
the new year TO himself and Lady Mimic ana 60
pressing earnest hope for the welfare ana V'O'
perity of Canada"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30

Sleds and sleighs and skates are now IN great
demand below Mason and Dxon's line. The
arctic zone is moving southwark, and there
may. perhaps, be igoos in Alabama ere this in
temperate winter is much older
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30
RUSSELL SAGE BRAVES THE STORM

Despite the inclemency OF the weather. 49,
Sage was at his office for few hours yes'sfN'''
He went home at o clock in an automobile
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30

To what extent society will spend the New Year
in the country may be gathered from the exodus
of the fashionable set from town and the disap-
pearsnce OF well known people from their
toned haunts. Mr.. and Mrs Arson Phelps Stokes
will leave town to-day for their place at Noroton
Conn. Mr. and Mrs F.. Fl. Hartman and their
daughters have gone to their country place at
Arden, N. Y, where they entertaining a large
house party. Mrs. Frederic Ambrose Clark has a
house party OF young people at Iroquois Farm. her
country place Cooperstown N. Y. ]. Cole
man Drayton and his daughter Caroline are spend
ing the holidays at Tuxedo. where they estab-
lished the clubhouse. Mr. and Mrs John n
Rockefeller. 1r.. are with Mrs. Rockefellers
parents. Senator and Mrs. Aldrich at Providence
r. l. William X. Vanderbilt has large party at
Idle Hour, his place at Oakdale Long Island. Mr.
and Mrs. Hamilton Mex. Twombly have large
number of friends staying with them at Madison
N. ]. Mr.. and Mrs. George j. Gould have also a
big house party at Lakewood over the holidays
The Calumet Club, which will keep open house an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30

The decision OF the Supreme Court of the
United States that the payment of an insurance
policy the life of murderer Ia against the
general welfare and contrary TO public policy
is final It must surely be sound constitutional
Law. Moreover. II is equitable reason and COM
mon sense as we'll Nevertheless. there have
been many murderers in this State and in the
various boroughs Of this city I'm recent years
whose lives have been risks OF the safest kind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30
NETWORK SOCIETY.

Monday is always popular night with the fash
ionable set at the Metropolitan and the "Barbere''
is a. favorite opera. that there a large at
tendance night the parerre circle in particular
presenting a brilliant aspect.
Among those present were Mrs. Ogden Goe!e. and
Miss May Goelet, Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Wilson, Mr..
and Mrs. T.. Francis Hyde. Colonel and Mrs. J. ].
Aston Mrs. Astor. Mr.. and Mrs II. a. c.. Taylor,
Mr. and Mrs Adrian Iselin. jr.. Mrs. II. I. Barley.
Mr. and Mrs. Seth Barton French. Miss Gerry. Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. Dwight Collier Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Hitchcock, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Baker. Mrs
George T. Gould. Mrs. Kingdom. Miss Burden and
Mr. and Mrs Charles h. Alexander.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30

The year approaches it's close in a state much
more nearly resembling worldwide peace than
that in which 1t began its career. The coming
year may continue the good work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30

Intense cold in Constantinople, heavy snow
falls in every European province of the Turkish
empire. and a furious tempest, veritable biz
zard, in fact. sweeping over the Golden Horn
and the city of the Sultan throughout forty
eight hours, What strange whirls of topsy-
turvydom the weather is playing in various
quarters of the globe,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30

What did Devery get from Santa Claus in his
big stocking? A pump?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30

In commenting on the increase by water OF
some industrial stocks. The American Agricult-
urist.' in the current number calls attention
TO the real appreciation of farm products and
the substantial Improvement in American agri-
culture. The values last year were the high
est record. but this year statistics show an
increase of about - per cent In the value OF
the principal staple Crops-wheat, corn oats
potatoes and hay. An idea OF the tremendous
Improvement may be gained by the figures
which show that for the last five years these
staple crops have yielded to the farmer S2ooo.-
900 900 more than for the preceding five years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30

Professor Arthur Wright Of Yale University az
rounces the engagement OF his daughter 9Nsaa "
I,-tnches+s- EennAtt son OF Thomas 6. Bennett
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30

Score another triumph for American diplo-
macy. The Senate of Rumania. aroused by
Secretary Hays representations. has agreed to
the naturalization of Jews
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-30

Mr. and Mrs Hardy Seton Locksmith VINO were
married on Saturday last at the East Fifty m
ST home of the brides parents. Mr.. ana MIS- '"
Hull wickham. have left town on their way -
Japan where they propose 10 spend year oeA"''
finally taking UP their residence IN ELsld"u-